hi,
I can't post in the developer sections, so a question here:
Has anyone rooted their UK moto X yet? Comes with 4.4.2
the motorola chat said they expect we'll be able to unlock the bootloader but I'm not holding my breath.
But rooting? Yes please!
talkingduck said:
hi,
I can't post in the developer sections, so a question here:
Has anyone rooted their UK moto X yet? Comes with 4.4.2
the motorola chat said they expect we'll be able to unlock the bootloader but I'm not holding my breath.
But rooting? Yes please!
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as of right now there is no root for 4.4.2 so you have to wait and see if someone finds a way to get root
or wait and see if you can unlock your bootloader.
talkingduck said:
hi,
I can't post in the developer sections, so a question here:
Has anyone rooted their UK moto X yet? Comes with 4.4.2
the motorola chat said they expect we'll be able to unlock the bootloader but I'm not holding my breath.
But rooting? Yes please!
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Yes. You can root your UK moto X.
janjan said:
Yes. You can root your UK moto X.
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this i want to hear he is allready on 4.4.2 and he can't unlock his bootloader yet so how is he going to root?
dray_jr said:
this i want to hear he is allready on 4.4.2 and he can't unlock his bootloader yet so how is he going to root?
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bingo!
just got unlock code
phew.. this looked like it was going to be the first phone in a loooong time I wasn't going to be able to root and it was already hurting!
talkingduck said:
bingo!
just got unlock code
phew.. this looked like it was going to be the first phone in a loooong time I wasn't going to be able to root and it was already hurting!
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well now your good to go check out my guide in the general section on how to flash twrp and get root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358
dray_jr said:
well now your good to go check out my guide in the general section on how to flash twrp and get root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358
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indeed, it's what I'm reading thru now! Thanks for pulling it all together!
talkingduck said:
indeed, it's what I'm reading thru now! Thanks for pulling it all together!
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np at all bro glad to help
talkingduck said:
indeed, it's what I'm reading thru now! Thanks for pulling it all together!
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Hi, I currently have a uk moto x xt1052 as well. Did the root process turn out ok?
I've read through dray_jrs guides but would like to hear your feedback
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bryan.huang said:
Hi, I currently have a uk moto x xt1052 as well. Did the root process turn out ok?
I've read through dray_jrs guides but would like to hear your feedback
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piece of cake! Just follow the instructions and you'll be fine.
then install the xposed framework, gravity box etc and you'll be flying!
@talkingduck I have a UK moto x... How did you get your unlock code please? Tried the Motorola site but says my device is invalid...
Volpine said:
@talkingduck I have a UK moto x... How did you get your unlock code please? Tried the Motorola site but says my device is invalid...
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Did you paste the numbers in one line correctly? I've heard others getting invalid responses when the numbers aren't in correctly.
Otherwise, I just followed the instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358
good luck!
Yeah thanks... There was a gap in the middle...doh!!
Volpine said:
Yeah thanks... There was a gap in the middle...doh!!
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Cool! enjoy
Related
Hello everyone,
I am posting here today on the topic of the Moto X OS Updater. I have the VZW Moto X Dev Ed running Rooted Kit Kat 4.4. I do not want the new update and it is asking me everyday if I would like to install. As I am not interested in doing so I would like to remove this. Is there a way to shut down the updater or maybe even remove the apk? If so what is it called or how do I do so?
Thanks in advance!
-Did Doe
Did Doe said:
Hello everyone,
I am posting here today on the topic of the Moto X OS Updater. I have the VZW Moto X Dev Ed running Rooted Kit Kat 4.4. I do not want the new update and it is asking me everyday if I would like to install. As I am not interested in doing so I would like to remove this. Is there a way to shut down the updater or maybe even remove the apk? If so what is it called or how do I do so?
Thanks in advance!
-Did Doe
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/how-to-upgrade-to-4-4-2-t2660439
Did Doe said:
Hello everyone,
I am posting here today on the topic of the Moto X OS Updater. I have the VZW Moto X Dev Ed running Rooted Kit Kat 4.4. I do not want the new update and it is asking me everyday if I would like to install. As I am not interested in doing so I would like to remove this. Is there a way to shut down the updater or maybe even remove the apk? If so what is it called or how do I do so?
Thanks in advance!
-Did Doe
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Out of curiosity, why don't you want the update?
Sent from my Dev Edition Moto X
Schaweet said:
Out of curiosity, why don't you want the update?
Sent from my Dev Edition Moto X
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i am wondering the same question you are a DEV device with a unlocked bootloader so you can easily root your device again after that update. im very glad i took the update it fixed a couple issues i was having
Teksu said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/how-to-upgrade-to-4-4-2-t2660439
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Your the best! Thank you so much?
Schaweet said:
Out of curiosity, why don't you want the update?
Sent from my Dev Edition Moto X
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Well from what I read I can't go back to the post camera update if I take 4.4.2. This is important I am able to do what I want you know.
Did Doe said:
Well from what I read I can't go back to the post camera update if I take 4.4.2. This is important I am able to do what I want you know.
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The main reason people want to get back to 4.2.2 is to root. with the DE you can root with any version because of the unlocked bootloader.
Did Doe said:
Well from what I read I can't go back to the post camera update if I take 4.4.2. This is important I am able to do what I want you know.
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You have a developer edition... You can flash damn well near anything you want.
CartlandSmith said:
yeah it is looking like some of the nervous nellies on this site have spooked a lot of us into thinking you can't.
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yeah, but a little reading and people can figure it all out. and some of the fear is good, people get a little too trigger happy sometimes before they learn the ropes of a new device.
CartlandSmith said:
nah, the misinfo keeps getting posted and reposted and the more you read, the more misinfo you read.
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well it is very known what you can and can't flash, it's stickied in the general thread. No misinfo on that one. also all the upgrading and downgrading software and bootloader info is there too. pretty much everything, I think the people who are nervous are the ones not reading threads. things are pretty clear and dry here, and many questions have been answered there too!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/ref-how-to-root-4-4-links-guides-t2603358
hope that helps explain things cartland!
CartlandSmith said:
yeah it is looking like some of the nervous nellies on this site have spooked a lot of us into thinking you can't.
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I didn't say you can't, because you can very easily.
drago10029 said:
well it is very known what you can and can't flash, it's stickied in the general thread. No misinfo on that one. also all the upgrading and downgrading software and bootloader info is there too. pretty much everything, I think the people who are nervous are the ones not reading threads. things are pretty clear and dry here, and many questions have been answered there too!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/ref-how-to-root-4-4-links-guides-t2603358
hope that helps explain things cartland!
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Wow, good read! Thanks for the link!
CartlandSmith said:
From what others are posting using the unofficial fxz, you can run the 4.4 system with the 4.4.2 bootloader and I would presume the 4.2.2 system, too although I don't see where anyone has specifically tried that. However, if you do run a lower version of the system than the bootloader and accidentally take the 4.4.2 OTA again, you will brick. So you would need to freeze the OTA app to avoid that.
Running 4.4. system with 4.4.2 bootloader
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Any information you have about the dev end I would love to check out.
Thanks!
Did Doe said:
Wow, good read! Thanks for the link!
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You're welcome! Good rule of thumb is always read stickies before posting anything.
Hey guys, I have a non-dev Verizon Moto x, and I was wondering if there's a way to root my phone. I am on 4.4.2 and CANNOT unlock the bootloader
Thanks guys!
Trpik4 said:
Hey guys, I have a non-dev Verizon Moto x, and I was wondering if there's a way to root my phone. I am on 4.4.2 and CANNOT unlock the bootloader
Thanks guys!
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Sorry to say but the answer is no. There is no known root path or exploit available to the public at this time for 4.4.2. The only option is an unlocked boot loader.
no downgrade to 4.4 possible?
no... bootloader in 4.4.2 is different from 4.4. check the threads... there's been many failures of bricked devices because of it.
unlock the bootloader. go pay that chinese guy the $40'ish bucks for the unlock code. got my code overnight. straight up and legit.
aldouse's info is correct.
I would just add one thing... paying ~$40 on the Chinese site selling unlock codes appears to no longer be an option. Seller is not responding. And rumor is that Moto caught up to the person.
Aw man I wish I knew about that seller while it worked. I would of loved to have done that. Looks like were SOL now OP
alienware777 said:
Aw man I wish I knew about that seller while it worked. I would of loved to have done that. Looks like were SOL now OP
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Yup. Unless you can sell your X on swappa, craigslist, ebay, etc... and use the money towards buying a Developer Edition X for Verizon.
Well, thanks for the help guys. If anything does come up please let me know. Thanks!!
Trpik4 said:
Well, thanks for the help guys. If anything does come up please let me know. Thanks!!
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No root ain't so bad on the x.
I think I have an idea for obtaining root on it...kind of use the stock recovery as the exploit
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Oh, @Trpik4 btw, the Chinese Website/Middleman is back. See -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/china-middleman-t2751177
Honestly I haven't found a reason to root this device, it runs amazing. Probably the only thing I would end up doing it blocking ads and that doesn't support the content creators
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KidJoe said:
Oh, @Trpik4 btw, the Chinese Website/Middleman is back. See -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/china-middleman-t2751177
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Thanks so much man, Checking this out now!!!
aldouse said:
no... bootloader in 4.4.2 is different from 4.4. check the threads... there's been many failures of bricked devices because of it.
unlock the bootloader. go pay that chinese guy the $40'ish bucks for the unlock code. got my code overnight. straight up and legit.
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Not straight up and legit. Stolen codes from moto! You want unlocked and root buy a ****ing developer edition. If everyone bought developer editions maybe carriers would be more likely to offer unlocked.
aviwdoowks said:
No root ain't so bad on the x.
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You'll not say so if you're in China. :crying::crying:
I need to use Xprivacy to enable google now and location logging.
That's tooooooooooooooo sad. So I kept using 4.2.2 and wanna get a dev. ed MOTO X+1.
any word on when someone will be aquiring exploit to unlock ATT moto x bootloader
dgross1123 said:
any word on when someone will be aquiring exploit to unlock ATT moto x bootloader
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An exploit is highly unlikely. The Moto X bootloader is extremely secure. You may be able to get unlocked through the china middleman - see that thread for details.
Just bought one myself..great phone would love to root it.
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reedcasechris420 said:
Just bought one myself..great phone would love to root it.
Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk
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You can root it now - see the PIE thread. Unfortunately, this is a partial root - no write access to /system and no custom recovery. Root is lost upon reboot and must perform procedure again. Still useful for things like Xposed and WiFi Tether....
The better option is to try to unlock the bootloader. Since you are using at XT1058 (I'm guessing AT&T branded?) your only option is the china middleman.
Good Luck
samwathegreat said:
You can root it now - see the PIE thread. Unfortunately, this is a partial root - no write access to /system and no custom recovery. Root is lost upon reboot and must perform procedure again. Still useful for things like Xposed and WiFi Tether....
The better option is to try to unlock the bootloader. Since you are using at XT1058 (I'm guessing AT&T branded?) your only option is the china middleman.
Good Luck
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my brother just did it.. nothing fancy doesn't give you write permissions or anything...i midswell do it right and go all out with the code. I did contact the person for the codes and he is still doing them and has one for my 06 built phone. I'll will be getting it this day and report back.
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samwathegreat said:
An exploit is highly unlikely. The Moto X bootloader is extremely secure. You may be able to get unlocked through the china middleman - see that thread for details.
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Does anyone know where this guy is getting the codes from? Surely he has a program or something that generates them based on the imei
joshua.justice said:
Does anyone know where this guy is getting the codes from? Surely he has a program or something that generates them based on the imei
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53423452
joshua.justice said:
Does anyone know where this guy is getting the codes from? Surely he has a program or something that generates them based on the imei
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No. He got his hands on moto's database.
KJ said:
No. He got his hands on moto's database.
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He has weird access to it ..some days he can do them other days he can't. I wish we had someone in the states with access to it.
Method to root Moto X Android 4.4.4 Verizon.?
1. Did you bother searching? You might not be the first person to ask.
2. Buy a developer edition and sell your phone or take a chance with the middleman in China to unlock your bootloader.
Christian Correia said:
Method to root Moto X Android 4.4.4 Verizon.?
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Boot into recovery and flash one of the su zips that corresponds to the root app of your choice. If you don't have an unlocked bootloader and custom recovery, then you can't root.
nhizzat said:
1. Did you bother searching? You might not be the first person to ask.
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What is this "search" you speak of, and what does it do?
imnuts said:
What is this "search" you speak of, and what does it do?
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LOL!!! ^
That "thing" is just an Urban Legend. We all know it doesn't -really- exist.
(Or at least you would *think* so, based on more than half the new threads that appear here) :silly:
imnuts said:
What is this "search" you speak of, and what does it do?
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It's like Google, only contained within the forum.
But why search when you can just scroll down a couple lines to find your answer? Better yet, why scroll down when you can just click the "post new thread" button?
nhizzat said:
It's like Google, only contained within the forum.
But why search when you can just scroll down a couple lines to find your answer? Better yet, why scroll down when you can just click the "post new thread" button?
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How did u get 4.4.4 on vzw? i force check updates on my 4.4.2 moto x on vzw and says up to date
doitinthedirt said:
How did u get 4.4.4 on vzw? i force check updates on my 4.4.2 moto x on vzw and says up to date
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I don't think Verizon is pushing it to every one yet, so if you are not part of the Soak, that is why your phone says its up to date.
You can grab the OTA zip being sent as SOAK and manually flash it. (see HERE and HERE) BUT know that if you have a locked bootlaoder, you can't root it.
nhizzat said:
1. Did you bother searching? You might not be the first person to ask.
2. Buy a developer edition and sell your phone or take a chance with the middleman in China to unlock your bootloader.
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The China middleman works for the time I used it, but it's so much easier and convenient to just buy a developer edition now that they've gone on sale.
doitinthedirt said:
How did u get 4.4.4 on vzw? i force check updates on my 4.4.2 moto x on vzw and says up to date
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I downloaded it from one of the threads here and installed it. Was a pretty easy process...
Sent from my Moto X
There is a sticky that has all the info and links needed on this subject. No, Another informational thread is not necessary and only adds clutter to the forum... And often more misinformation. ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2826159
Just reading the stickies on XDA can solve allot of time and headaches.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/...-tmo-vzw-intl-variants-soon-root-lg-t3164765/
and TWRP!
Where's the info on TWRP for our device?
Tasteless said:
Where's the info on TWRP for our device?
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Head over to this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...recovery-twrp-2-8-7-0-touch-recovery-t3164874
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-g4/orig-development/recovery-twrp-2-8-7-0-touch-recovery-t3164874
This is freaking awesome, been really waiting on this day. I am sitting here rooted and with TWRP installed, and that means that its only a matter of time before the ROMs start a comin'. Gonna make some back ups and then flash the stock rom from the T-Mobile Development thread and see how TWRP works, will post my results. Might not get it finished tonigh tho, my 4 year old is being relentless and not letting me play with MY toys.
So they got the bootloader unlocked?
This is awesome news!!!
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Andromendous said:
So they got the bootloader unlocked?
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We have root. Bootloader never been locked on T-Mobile variant mate. You can choose to lock it or to unlock it from the Unlock OEM menu locate it in Developer Settings.
TecknoFreak said:
We have root. Bootloader never been locked on T-Mobile variant mate. You can choose to lock it or to unlock it from the Unlock OEM menu locate it in Developer Settings.
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Yeah kinda would of been nice to know a long time ago. Then we could of got root like the 815 did..
Ya.... Im pretty sure its locked...
Andromendous said:
Ya.... Im pretty sure its locked...
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The bootloader was never locked in the first place. It's wide open to be used.
No reason for a thread in this section directing to another thread in this device sevtion
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