With all the talk about downgrading causing bricks, I wanted to make sure that I had the right steps for rooting my Sprint XT1056 which is currently running 4.4 (30.B2 Bootloader):
1. Flash Android 4.2.2 Blur_Version.139.14.1.ghost_sprint.Sprint.en.US (is this the "Camera Update" version?) using RSD Lite
2. Use RockMyMoto and MotoWPNoMo
3. Reflash Android 4.2.2 Blur_Version.139.14.1.ghost_sprint.Sprint.en.US using RSD Lite
4. Use SlapMyMoto
5. Flash Android 4.4 Blur_Version.143.44.8.ghost_sprint.Sprint.en.US using RSD Lite (can I do this, or do I need to wait for my phone to download an OTA?)
6. Finish SlapMyMoto
Once the Sprint 4.4.2 OTA arrives, would taking it brick my phone if I've done this root method?
ahecht said:
With all the talk about downgrading causing bricks, I wanted to make sure that I had the right steps for rooting my Sprint XT1056 which is currently running 4.4 (30.B2 Bootloader):
1. Flash Android 4.2.2 Blur_Version.139.14.1.ghost_sprint.Sprint.en.US (is this the "Camera Update" version?) using RSD Lite
2. Use RockMyMoto and MotoWPNoMo
3. Reflash Android 4.2.2 Blur_Version.139.14.1.ghost_sprint.Sprint.en.US using RSD Lite
4. Use SlapMyMoto
5. Flash Android 4.4 Blur_Version.143.44.8.ghost_sprint.Sprint.en.US using RSD Lite (can I do this, or do I need to wait for my phone to download an OTA?)
6. Finish SlapMyMoto
Once the Sprint 4.4.2 OTA arrives, would taking it brick my phone if I've done this root method?
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Forget slapmymoto or any root hack if you can unlock your boot loader. Slapmymoto has been untested AFAIK with the new 4.4.2 firmware. With any hack that involves bootloaders and system downgrades IMO will result in hard bricks , especially our moto x.
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ahecht said:
With all the talk about downgrading causing bricks, I wanted to make sure that I had the right steps for rooting my Sprint XT1056 which is currently running 4.4 (30.B2 Bootloader):
1. Flash Android 4.2.2 Blur_Version.139.14.1.ghost_sprint.Sprint.en.US (is this the "Camera Update" version?) using RSD Lite
2. Use RockMyMoto and MotoWPNoMo
3. Reflash Android 4.2.2 Blur_Version.139.14.1.ghost_sprint.Sprint.en.US using RSD Lite
4. Use SlapMyMoto
5. Flash Android 4.4 Blur_Version.143.44.8.ghost_sprint.Sprint.en.US using RSD Lite (can I do this, or do I need to wait for my phone to download an OTA?)
6. Finish SlapMyMoto
Once the Sprint 4.4.2 OTA arrives, would taking it brick my phone if I've done this root method?
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well depending on your warranty standing you could just unlock your bootloader and install a customer recovery and SUPERSU it is alot eaiser.
ethier choice here is a link to my guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358
if you decide to go the hard way here are some links for you
Blur_Version.139.14.1.ghost_sprint.Sprint.en.US(Sprint 4.2.2 Camera update)
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/download.php?device=0&file=18
i would recommend just using the OTA with upgrading from 4.2.2 to 4.4 when doing the SlapMyMoto root exploit
as for 4.4.2 when ever us Sprint user get it in order to take the OTA you will have to flash a complete stock 4.4 firmware and then take the OTA because if you dont your phone will get stuck in a bootloop.
as of right now the only way to root 4.4.2 is with a unlocked bootloader.
flashallthetime said:
Forget slapmymoto or any root hack if you can unlock your boot loader. Slapmymoto has been untested AFAIK with the new 4.4.2 firmware. With any hack that involves bootloaders and system downgrades IMO will result in hard bricks , especially our moto x.
Sent on my Gummy running Lenoto X
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I'd prefer not to unlock and instavoid my warranty. I'm not going to send my phone back if I screw up the software, but I'd like the warranty to be there if my USB port or power button stops working.
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ahecht said:
I'd prefer not to unlock and instavoid my warranty. I'm not going to send my phone back if I screw up the software, but I'd like the warranty to be there if my USB port or power button stops working.
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I understand.
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.. so my phone shows me update (to 4.4) and I _REALLY_ want to download it, but I do _NOT_ want to lose root)
please advise.
4.4 = no root for the foreseeable future... Sorry
Edit*** unless you have an unlocked bootloader
Moto X rocking 4.4
i'm on 4.2.2 (rooted) how would I go to 4.4 w/out screwing up my phone?
a1exus said:
i'm on 4.2.2 (rooted) how would I go to 4.4 w/out screwing up my phone?
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revert to stock (either via RSD or via fastbooting system and recovery). There are numerous places explaining how to do either of those, search around if you don't know how
Where would be an trusted source for me to download images for system and recovery?
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http://sbf.droid-developers.org/ghost_rcica/list.php
Neither SuperSU nor ClockworkMod Superuser seem to work right now (VZW dev unlocked bootloader). Best to wait for the developers to release an update.
I was under the impression that once I accepted the KitKat update, I would no longer be able to return to 4.2.2 and root/all that.
Is this true? Can I still use RSDLite to go back?
I was wondering the same thing on the AT&T variant
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You can downgrade to 4.2.2 using RSDlite after the 4.4 upgrade. I have the VZW version, not the AT&T version, but I assume it's the same.
ZaneKaminski said:
I was under the impression that once I accepted the KitKat update, I would no longer be able to return to 4.2.2 and root/all that.
Is this true? Can I still use RSDLite to go back?
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As of now you can use RSD Lite to go back to 4.2.2. In fact if you want root in 4.4 you need to go back to 4.2.2 to start the process.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446515
mpw3000 said:
As of now you can use RSD Lite to go back to 4.2.2. In fact if you want root in 4.4 you need to go back to 4.2.2 to start the process.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446515
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If your boot loader is unlocked just flash the recovery in fastboot and after doing that it will ask you if you want root, just hit yes and bam you got custom recovery plus root. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2534850
[RECOVERY UNLOCKED] TWRP 2.6.3.1 for Android 4.4 [2013-11-19]
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Is there any current root methods for the 4.4 OTA update for the MotoX?
Any and all answers will be appreciated!
Just follow this if you have a locked bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538896
mastermind278 said:
Just follow this if you have a locked bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538896
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Thanks!
2 choices
bladeofdarkness said:
Is there any current root methods for the 4.4 OTA update for the MotoX?
Any and all answers will be appreciated!
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First you need to downgrade to 4.2.2 (camera update) via RSD - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446515&highlight=rsdlite
Then Either:
A. Follow All Steps in SlapMyMoto - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538896 (which ends with 4.4 rooted)
OR
B. Do RockMyMoto - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2509590 (which leaves you with 4.2.2 camera update rooted)
Install Safestrap - http://rootzwiki.com/topic/104161-recovery-locked-safestrap-recovery-v365-2013-11-13/
Then, Install the 4.4 ROM via Safestrap (plus remember to manually flash 4.4 kernel and radio) - http://rootzwiki.com/topic/108826-romsafestrapxt1060-stock-rooted-vzw-140455-kitkat/
I did the latter, but I think the more mainstream path seems to be the SlapMyMoto method....
up to you...
on OTA 4.4
so is everyone saying if you are on 4.4 there is no way to root unless you follow the downgrade process by jcase?
seems silly I went through all the trouble of buying a develop edition and i just unlocked my bootloader and i still have to do this extensive process just to downgrade to get root and keep root and then upgrade why is there not a quick simply root on 4.4 DE
Valnomien said:
so is everyone saying if you are on 4.4 there is no way to root unless you follow the downgrade process by jcase?
seems silly I went through all the trouble of buying a develop edition and i just unlocked my bootloader and i still have to do this extensive process just to downgrade to get root and keep root and then upgrade why is there not a quick simply root on 4.4 DE
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Ermm correct me if I'm mistaken but the above instructions are only for locked bootloaders. Since you have the dev edition, all you need to do is unlock the bootloader, flash the TWRP port floating around here, reboot and accept the SuperSU installation.
It's that simple. As someone buying a dev edition, I would have thought you would know this.
Sorry I did not know that coming in to this I wasn't really given a choice because moto screwed up cyber Monday I just figured what the hell get the Dev edition as it's protected with warranty and unlock boot loader I did find a cyanogen wiki that eventually lead me to your conclusion I flashed twrp and now rooted thanks
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mastermind278 said:
Just follow this if you have a locked bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538896
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In other words jump through hoops.
esskayy said:
Ermm correct me if I'm mistaken but the above instructions are only for locked bootloaders. Since you have the dev edition, all you need to do is unlock the bootloader, flash the TWRP port floating around here, reboot and accept the SuperSU installation.
It's that simple. As someone buying a dev edition, I would have thought you would know this.
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I have the non dev edition - I'm guessing it's not this easy then?
Assumption
mpkrcl said:
First you need to downgrade to 4.2.2 (camera update) via RSD - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446515&highlight=rsdlite
Then Either:
A. Follow All Steps in SlapMyMoto - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538896 (which ends with 4.4 rooted)
OR
B. Do RockMyMoto - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2509590 (which leaves you with 4.2.2 camera update rooted)
Install Safestrap - http://rootzwiki.com/topic/104161-recovery-locked-safestrap-recovery-v365-2013-11-13/
Then, Install the 4.4 ROM via Safestrap (plus remember to manually flash 4.4 kernel and radio) - http://rootzwiki.com/topic/108826-romsafestrapxt1060-stock-rooted-vzw-140455-kitkat/
I did the latter, but I think the more mainstream path seems to be the SlapMyMoto method....
up to you...
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I apologize, my advice above assumed a locked/unlockable bootloader (ATT or VZW retail)
Dev Editions or other carriers are unlockable at Moto's website, then just flash a custom recovery, and flash SuperSU.
Hey guys,
So i was interested in installing a custom rom im my moto x and started by trying to root it.
Every thing was going fine, but after i placed the unlock code via CMD, i've got an error during the root process and my phone just died. Now all that i've got is a black screen, no matter if I try to hard reset or anything.
Any idea?
tl;dr my phone just died in the root process, wtf can i do?
Unlock code? Root process?
Which model do you have? Which version of Android was it on? What exactly were you doing or using to root or unlock?
Which model you have used ?
I have a x1058, it was on android 4.4.2 and was using a tutorial from a brazilian guy, wich involved downloading adb and fastboot scripts and run them trough cmd.
You will need to be far more specific in what commands you did, if any...and the specific errors.
Only way we'll know what's happened.
It may be of some help if you post the tutorial you followed and say exactly at what step things went wrong.
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monzillo said:
I have a x1058, it was on android 4.4.2 and was using a tutorial from a brazilian guy, wich involved downloading adb and fastboot scripts and run them trough cmd.
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The XT1058 has a locked bootloader, so I hope that tutorial didn't have you try to downgrade your ROM in order to use SlapMyMoto/MotoWpNoMo to root and disable write protection.
SlapMyMoto/RockMyMoto/etc, used on 4.4 and lower, involved downgrading the rom to use an exploit in 4.2.2 to gain root. But with 4.4.2 you can't downgrade the rom safely, without risk of bricking your phone anymore. Additionally, 4.4.2 closed the exploits used by SlapMyMoto/RockMyMoto to gain root, and the exploit used by MotoWpNoMo to disable write protection.
As others have suggested, post a link to the turtorial, and any error messages you saw while running the scripts.
Also, try booting into bootloader/fastboot mode. Can you get there? What version bootloader does it say you are on? I believe 30.B4 is 4.4.2 and 30.71 is 4.4 and 4.2.2 w/camera fix. If you have 30.B4, then your only fix might be using RSDLite to flash the 4.4.2 SBF for your carrier, or mFastboot to individually flash all parts of 4.4.2 on your phone, and then forget about rooting unless Moto's web site gives out the bootloader unlock code for your phone.
I'm running 4.4 on first gen moto x. I am rooted with jcase method (back when it was script only..lol) I have a loss of battery life. I use to be able to run all day and come home with 40ish %.. I've ran a tad over 9 hours today and I'm at 18%. I have had touch screen issues off "center" for example.. If I'm googleing something and I click on first one pops up I may click on the 2nd or 3rd.. I'd I'm on Facebook and I click "like" it at click on the link.. I am thinking of fxzing my phone back to stock and erase it all. But my concern is 1. If it pulls update before I can stop it, is there a root out for it yet? 2nd, I have not had to root my 4.4 is there an easier way now?
Thanks for the help!!
Slapped my Moto
If you're on 4.4, why not use Sunshine to unlock your bootloader? That way, you don't have to worry about your first or second question.
To answer your questions:
1. It won't and even so, you have to choose to install the update.
2. TowelPieRoot.
I highly suggest you pony up the $25 to unlock your bootloader though.
I'm on Verizon..last I knew it was unlockable..
Edit: OK...nvm done a bit of research...this is awesome.. Only issue I'm having is I try to download sunshine and it basically says its corrupt.
Slapped my Moto
OK another ?. I did the su shine unlock and tried to install CM11 and bootlooped so I had to reinstall stock...trying to do root I remember I need reflash 4.2.2 and use slapmymoto etc to regain root then take 4.4 update... But I don't think its out what if I take 4.4.4 will I still have root?!
I've also seen u can use towlpieroot but once u reboot, u lose it...is there a perm solution?
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If you unlocked your bootloader you just flash twrp and it roots for you. Hopefully you didn't brick by flashing a lower firmware.
You can just use the Verizon fxz in the general section to update to 4.4.4 and then root with twrp. You are unlocked, no exploits or towel pie or slapping. Just root forever
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xpsychox said:
OK another ?. I did the su shine unlock and tried to install CM11 and bootlooped so I had to reinstall stock...trying to do root I remember I need reflash 4.2.2 and use slapmymoto etc to regain root then take 4.4 update... But I don't think its out what if I take 4.4.4 will I still have root?!
I've also seen u can use towlpieroot but once u reboot, u lose it...is there a perm solution?
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If sunshine properly unlocked your bootloader, you shouldn't have any issues rooting, no matter what ROM you have on your phone.
Once you unlock your bootloader, you do not need to use SlapMyMoto/RockMyMoto or the like, nor do you need MotoWpNoMo.
If you get 4.4.2 or higher on your phone do NOT downgrade!!!
PIE and TowelPieRoot only work on 4.4.2, it does not work on 4.4.4. And it is only a temp root, as with a locked bootloader on 4.4.2 and up, you can't disable write protection.
IF you've used Sunshine to unlock your bootloader then, To ROOT Once you unlocked your bootloader, Download the latest TWRP Recovery from -> http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/234 (under the Download-Fastboot heading) and the latest SuperSU from -> http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu or the latest CWM / TWRP / MobileODIN installable ZIP from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 and use them while following the instructions in this post -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/step-step-instructions-unlocking-t2649738
KidJoe said:
If sunshine properly unlocked your bootloader, you shouldn't have any issues rooting, no matter what ROM you have on your phone.
Once you unlock your bootloader, you do not need to use SlapMyMoto/RockMyMoto or the like, nor do you need MotoWpNoMo.
If you get 4.4.2 or higher on your phone do NOT downgrade!!!
PIE and TowelPieRoot only work on 4.4.2, it does not work on 4.4.4. And it is only a temp root, as with a locked bootloader on 4.4.2 and up, you can't disable write protection.
IF you've used Sunshine to unlock your bootloader then, To ROOT Once you unlocked your bootloader, Download the latest TWRP Recovery from -> http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/234 (under the Download-Fastboot heading) and the latest SuperSU from -> http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu or the latest CWM / TWRP / MobileODIN installable ZIP from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053 and use them while following the instructions in this post -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/step-step-instructions-unlocking-t2649738
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Deffinatly good to know..but kind of sucks cu now I won't have a nandroid back up..been using safestrap..lol
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Edit: I already ran slapmymoto and m WP is killed long ago (like 4 months ago) so it's done and gone.. I'm thinking of takeing the 4.4.4 but I want root and only temp root is what I found... unless you know of something I don't?
xpsychox said:
Deffinatly good to know..but kind of sucks cu now I won't have a nandroid back up..been using safestrap..lol
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Edit: I already ran slapmymoto and m WP is killed long ago (like 4 months ago) so it's done and gone.. I'm thinking of takeing the 4.4.4 but I want root and only temp root is what I found... unless you know of something I don't?
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You used MotoWPNoMo to disable write protection. If you upgrade to 4.4.2, you'll likely keep root which was provided by SlapMyMoto, but the vulnerability being exploited by MotoWpNoMo was patched, so write protection will be re-enabled.
On 4.4.2 and up, the only way to disable write protection is unlocking the bootloader.
The Vulnerabilities used to gain root via SlapMyMoto on 4.4, and Pie, TowelPieRoot on 4.4.2 are patched in 4.4.4, and there is no root on 4.4.4 unless you unlock the bootloader and flash a custom recovery to root.
That being said. If you have NEVER upgraded to 4.4.4, you could try Sunshine to unlock your bootloader. Its $25, but it checks if your phone is compatible before it charges you. This thread discusses it -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/request-help-exploit-moto-x-bl-t2828471
And in case you missed the many posts/threads... Once on 4.4.2 or up, DO NOT DOWNGRADE or attempt to downgrade!!!! You will end up with a Brick!! (So this means if you have 4.4.4, you can't downgrade to 4.4.2 or 4.4 to try and use the older exploits/processes.)
that's actually what i did.. lol, thanks though.