[Q] Moto X toolkit question - Moto X Q&A

Sorry if this is a real noob question but I just want to make sure I dont mess anything up. I am on a VZW non rooted non-DE moto x with 4.4 and I have decided to root my phone. I have decided to use the moto x toolkit v1.3.1; I am familiar with ADB and everything required to root but not overly comfortable. I have previously rooted a droid maxx and that went very well but I would like to use the toolkit for my moto x.
My question comes about the toolkit needing "ADB root". The OP says that "ADB needs root for this toolkit to make changes for you, if you open the toolkit, you can check ADB root under Option 15. If ADB does not have root, you will need to install an app called adbd Insecure - Google it."
So, I googled it and found out that it is indeed a [Root] app. Will I be able to use the toolkit to downgrade to the 4.2.2 camera upgrade? Or, will I need to use ADB and downgrade to 4.2.2 and then root using Rockmymoto and then I can begin using the toolkit?

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Just got the Verizon Moto X! can i root with kingo and install safestrap?

I am so happy to land this device. Is rooting as easy as using lingo. And then could I just install the latest safestrap for our Verizon moto x?
Thanks
stu5797 said:
I am so happy to land this device. Is rooting as easy as using lingo. And then could I just install the latest safestrap for our Verizon moto x?
Thanks
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No, here's root method for KitKat for non unlockable bootloaders http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538896
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Has anyone tried the kingo root method. I almost clicked the button to try but was scared. I used this to root my locked boot loader Verizon note 3
stu5797 said:
Has anyone tried the kingo root method. I almost clicked the button to try but was scared. I used this to root my locked boot loader Verizon note 3
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I believe every other root method was attempted, don't waste your time, the above method or rockmymoto or pawnmymoto are the only root hijack method.
Sent on my Moto X
Safe strap is not compatible with kit Kat and its looking like it won't ever be...
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[Q] If I unlock my Sprint Moto X, I can just root by pushing TWRP and SuperSU?

I have a locked Moto X 4.2.2 (latest camera patch).
I used RockMyMoto to root it and it worked fine.
But now I want to goto KitKat..
From what I think I've read, I could take one of two options
1. Go through the SlapMyMoto process to update to 4.4 Kitkat and stay locked
- This keeps stock recovery and root I think?
OR
2. Unlock my phone officially and just push TWRP and SuperSU with adb/fastboot and I'm done?
Is that right? Is it really that simple to root when you are unlocked? I don't give 2 flips about voiding my warranty
DssTrainer said:
I have a locked Moto X 4.2.2 (latest camera patch).
I used RockMyMoto to root it and it worked fine.
But now I want to goto KitKat..
From what I think I've read, I could take one of two options
1. Go through the SlapMyMoto process to update to 4.4 Kitkat and stay locked
- This keeps stock recovery and root I think?
OR
2. Unlock my phone officially and just push TWRP and SuperSU with adb/fastboot and I'm done?
Is that right? Is it really that simple to root when you are unlocked? I don't give 2 flips about voiding my warranty
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Yes its that easy rooting with a unlocked bootloader
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Hi, after unlocked the Sprint Moto X, what networks can you be with? thanks
DssTrainer said:
I have a locked Moto X 4.2.2 (latest camera patch).
I used RockMyMoto to root it and it worked fine.
But now I want to goto KitKat..
From what I think I've read, I could take one of two options
1. Go through the SlapMyMoto process to update to 4.4 Kitkat and stay locked
- This keeps stock recovery and root I think?
OR
2. Unlock my phone officially and just push TWRP and SuperSU with adb/fastboot and I'm done?
Is that right? Is it really that simple to root when you are unlocked? I don't give 2 flips about voiding my warranty
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Leo.hunter said:
Hi, after unlocked the Sprint Moto X, what networks can you be with? thanks
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The conversation here is regarding unlocking the phone's bootloader, not unlocking the carrier...

Rooting

What is the past of least resistance to root a 4.4 tmo X? In order to keep data, is it still that insanely long process?
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WIth the T-Mobile variant you have two choices to root..
1. Unlock bootloader, flash twrp recovery, boot into twrp and install SU (or use TWRP's option to root). But this voids your warranty (since you don't have the developer edition), and unlocking the boot loader will wipe your device and data.
2. Use SlapMyMoto which has a lot of manual steps, and you need to reboot to "recovery" (well its modified and you don't have recovery), when you want R/W ability. (Or you have to also do the MotoWpNoMo process to gain R/W full time). But this has many steps.
KidJoe said:
WIth the T-Mobile variant you have two choices to root..
1. Unlock bootloader, flash twrp recovery, boot into twrp and install SU (or use TWRP's option to root). But this voids your warranty (since you don't have the developer edition), and unlocking the boot loader will wipe your device and data.
2. Use SlapMyMoto which has a lot of manual steps, and you need to reboot to "recovery" (well its modified and you don't have recovery), when you want R/W ability. (Or you have to also do the MotoWpNoMo process to gain R/W full time). But this has many steps.
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thanks - re #1, will upgrades be painful i.e., new OTAs?
km8j said:
thanks - re #1, will upgrades be painful i.e., new OTAs?
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OTA's will be more painful with #2 as there will be more to restore to stock. And of course the unknowns of if the new OTA will be rootable or not, and how long before a root process comes out.
For #1, you should be able to just put stock recovery back and take the OTA, then reflash TWRP and re-root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2556400
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Just following up. There is still no easy root method right?
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km8j said:
Just following up. There is still no easy root method right?
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Can't be any easier than unlocking your bootloader ,flash recovery and install superuser. 3 simple steps from my perspective
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flashallthetime said:
Can't be any easier than unlocking your bootloader ,flash recovery and install superuser. 3 simple steps from my perspective
Sent on my Moto X
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Unless u have Dev. Edition u cannot unlock boot loader.. I'm on 4.4 and I am fully rooted.
Slapped my Moto
xpsychox said:
Unless u have Dev. Edition u cannot unlock boot loader.. I'm on 4.4 and I am fully rooted.
Slapped my Moto
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You can unlock the Sprint & Tmo version. No dev edition required.
Sent from my Moto X
Same with Rogers, only versions that can't unlock are Verizon and AT&T consumer version
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quickstang said:
You can unlock the Sprint & Tmo version. No dev edition required.
Sent from my Moto X
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I knew u couldn't do on at and Verizon...but he also never said what he had..not that I saw
Slapped my Moto
and what if you have the T-Mobile Moto X, haven't got the email to unlock bootloader and you can't get adb to recognize device?
DanRo80 said:
and what if you have the T-Mobile Moto X, haven't got the email to unlock bootloader and you can't get adb to recognize device?
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There was another thread about this... Guy said he used a new gmail account and got email
Slapped my Moto
Just bumping to see if there are any new reasonable ways of rooting kitkat?
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km8j said:
Just bumping to see if there are any new reasonable ways of rooting kitkat?
Sent from my XT1053 using Tapatalk
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Well, if you don't have an unlocked bootloader, SlapMyMoto (which now incorporates the MotoWpNoMo process into its steps) is the only way (there have been some efforts to consolidate/automate the process). And may not be usable if you're already on 4.4.2 (taking the 4.4.2 OTA update or flashing the full 4.4.2 SBF prevents you from flashing older ROMs which is a crucial step in using SlapMyMoto).
I've not see a 4.4.2 specific root process for locked bootloaders yet, but to be honest, I have a unlocked bootloader, so I haven't been completely paying attention.
If you have an unlocked bootloader, root process is still the same.
there is not going to be any new way to root 4.4 is not going to get a new exploit because 4.4.2 is out and Devs are working on finding a way to root it so the people with locked bootloaders can update.
if you want to root your device you have allready been giving the only 2 ways to do it
Locked bootloader - SlapMyMoto
Unlocked bootloader - Customer Recovery and SUPERSU
please dont bump your thread for info you allready have.
here is a link to both guides for both methods and a guide for unlocking your bootloader.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358

[Q] xt1058 RockMyMoto\SlapMyMoto do not work

Hey,
I have previously rooted my ATT xt1058. At one point I had to reset the ROM back to stock. Now, when trying to run RockMyMoto or SlapMyMoto using the official root guides, I am faced with an error. On both root methods, when running "dalvikvm -cp /sdcard/SlapMyMoto.jar SlapMyMoto" (or RockMyMoto, I tried both) I am immediately sent to Step 3, and told that my system is not write protected.
ADB confirms that my system is not write protected, however I cannot modify files in /sys/kernel, as SlapMyMoto requires.
I'm unsure of why this is happening, any help fixing it would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Notes about previous root:
I do not have an unlocked bootloader, my bootloader has never been unlocked. I used the SlapMyMoto root guide (from this reddit post) to gain root. Due to an issue with my play store and the volume buttons on my device, I was forced to reset to stock 4.2.2 post-camera, and I stayed there for a while. Now, attempting to root back, I am running into these problems.

Is it possible to root Moto X (xt1052)?

My son has a moto x bought in 2014 - XT1052. How can i root it safely, because i am a little afraid of the process. I have in mind that is very dificult to do that in this phone, anybody as made it? I have the OPO rooted and is great, my son wants some of the functionalities that i have in my phone but it needs to be rooted...
Sorry for my english (not my 1st or 2nd language)...
yes possible to root, i've rooted mine with king root, but you need to unlock your bootloader first, then install the .apk file of king root(the easiest method to root moto x), then get twrp recovery and you're good to go !
jacktheonlypirate said:
yes possible to root, i've rooted mine with king root, but you need to unlock your bootloader first, then install the .apk file of king root(the easiest method to root moto x), then get twrp recovery and you're good to go !
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Hey I have moto xt1052 please help me I want to root my phone I try kingroot but after unsuccessful I was successful one time but than my mobile is restarting and than I will my phone no more rooted?

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