I ran into this surfing the web. Could this vulnerability be used for a solution to perm root the moto x?
http://blog.cassidiancybersecurity.com/post/2014/06/Android-4.4.3,-or-fixing-an-old-local-root
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jpond83 said:
I ran into this surfing the web. Could this exploit be used for a solution to perm root the moto x?
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What exploit.
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Jersey846 said:
What exploit.
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Sorry updated op
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Nvm I get it.
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jpond83 said:
I ran into this surfing the web. Could this vulnerability be used for a solution to perm root the moto x?
http://blog.cassidiancybersecurity.com/post/2014/06/Android-4.4.3,-or-fixing-an-old-local-root
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Part of the issue around permanent root of the X revolves around the X's write protection. Once you gain root, any changes that you can make wont stay due to write protection.
A new bypass for write protection needs to be found.
The write protection appears to be enabled BEFORE the OS loads (based on comments from Beaups in the MotoWpNoMo thread when he found out that 4.4.2 change the GPT.BIN, Motoboot, and something in the partitioning), so any write protection bypass likely wont come from being rooted in the OS.
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I'm contemplating getting a Moto X on Verizon. I want root. Don't care about ROMs or anything just want to be able to do a couple things mainly. I've read some threads and what not and am a little confused about how easy it is to root the thing with the latest update. Is it possible or did they patch it up? I'd be getting the phone from Verizon so I'm guessing it'd be up to date. Thanks in advance.
If its been updated your S.O.L! If it hasn't its super easy.
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lowvolt1 said:
If its been updated your S.O.L! If it hasn't its super easy.
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****. That's what I was afraid of.
It a great device either way
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Not sure if it is but there is always the Dev edition
thekendog said:
I'm contemplating getting a Moto X on Verizon. I want root. Don't care about ROMs or anything just want to be able to do a couple things mainly. I've read some threads and what not and am a little confused about how easy it is to root the thing with the latest update. Is it possible or did they patch it up? I'd be getting the phone from Verizon so I'm guessing it'd be up to date. Thanks in advance.
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Even without root this phone is amazing! This is coming from someone who used to flash a new rom daily. Now like you, I still prefer root for certain apps but this phone is so good it would be just as enjoyable without root. You might get lucky and get one that's been in the cabinet for a couple of weeks then you could root it. If not I'd still get it. I would bet we will have a way to root the newer software before long anyway.
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There is an alternative root method, it is not going to get released before 4.4 though... If it get released now, then the exploit will undoubtedly get patch with 4.4... So the creator is waiting for the big update to release, then release his root method.
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theraffman said:
There is an alternative root method, it is not going to get released before 4.4 though... If it get released now, then the exploit will undoubtedly get patch with 4.4... So the creator is waiting for the big update to release, then release his root method.
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Jcase is working on pwnmymoto2, which he stated on twitter may be released today. This is to root the update.
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droe411 said:
Jcase is working on pwnmymoto2, which he stated on twitter may be released today. This is to root the update.
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A while back he said he had another way to root but would hold it back until 4.3+ update. That's cool he's pushing it out sooner... Hopefully the exploit doesn't get patched in the next update though, I understand the reason for waiting on these things, it's like playing chess.
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droe411 said:
Jcase is working on pwnmymoto2, which he stated on twitter may be released today. This is to root the update.
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Is the latest update the one with the camera improvements?
4.4 is a completely different ballgame when it comes to root and security exploits. His method was patched, that's why he's releasing it. Won't matter when 4.4 comes...
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thekendog said:
Is the latest update the one with the camera improvements?
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Yes.
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1ManWolfePack said:
4.4 is a completely different ballgame when it comes to root and security exploits. His method was patched, that's why he's releasing it. Won't matter when 4.4 comes...
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I was just going off of what jcase had previously said... But he was probably thinking the next big update was 4.3 which was still jb, he probably decide to release since we're now going straight to kk.
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SymbioticGenius said:
Not sure if it is but there is always the Dev edition
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I would be very careful of the Dev edition. With carriers you get good support and exchanges. With Moto, the support is horrible and no chance for an exchange.
thekendog said:
I'm contemplating getting a Moto X on Verizon. I want root. Don't care about ROMs or anything just want to be able to do a couple things mainly. I've read some threads and what not and am a little confused about how easy it is to root the thing with the latest update. Is it possible or did they patch it up? I'd be getting the phone from Verizon so I'm guessing it'd be up to date. Thanks in advance.
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there is an exploit for the comera ota update now. It is not that complicated if you toy with your phone and know how to use adb and run some simple commands. There is a video for it and another thread that gives you instructions for windows for those that really don't know how to run things in cmd prompt.
Has anyone tried pwnmymoto to root kit Kat ota?
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strictlyphat said:
Has anyone tried pwnmymoto to root kit Kat ota?
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I assume jcase the creator did and it didn't work. He found another root exploit but isn't going to release it.
I wanna try. Will it mess my phone up?
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strictlyphat said:
I wanna try. Will it mess my phone up?
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no, that vulnerability has been patched, so if something you'll test your phone againsts that vulnerability and you'll fail (so you won't mess anything up)
Really sucks he wont help us out with 4.4. Being a family guy with a career...I understand. But damn...would love root on this thing
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I hope I'm not jumping the gun here, I did a while back and jcasr corrected me. But, if you read the bounty thread in the general section, he's 99.5% sure that he has figured out how to root 4.4 (may only be att though) without burning up an additional exploit... He is working on it and said he will release it when he gets a copy of the att ota.
Moto X rocking 4.4
Does anyone know ?
I've still got root, but I can't reinstall xposed because write protect is on.....
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bongostl said:
Does anyone know ?
I've still got root, but I can't reinstall xposed because write protect is on.....
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That sucks I never had a problem on my sprint moto after obtaining root I hope it doesn't kill it for us with the 4.4.2 update
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Hello guys,
I have an Moto X from ATT and i cant unlock the Bootloader for a root.
I have read many threads and i am a little bit confused which one i have to choose.
Is the thread from "Jcas" SlapyMoto at the moment the only way to root.
Thanks for your help or do you have other ways to root?
Greets Sven
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Yes, the only way is slapmymoto
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OK thank you.
Another question!!When i have done slapymoto i dont take any OTA.
Is this correct???
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Demolition888 said:
OK thank you.
Another question!!When i have done slapymoto i dont take any OTA.
Is this correct???
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Nope not correct. If your on 4.2.2 post camera update you use slapmymoto + the disable write protection after you finish the disable write protection you follow the rockmymoto thread and take the 4.4 ota. We haven't gotten 4.4.2 on at&t yet so your good.
MOTO X Slapped
Demolition888 said:
OK thank you.
Another question!!When i have done slapymoto i dont take any OTA.
Is this correct???
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Unless you mean after you have completed Slapmymoto and are rooted, about not accepting any OTA's, I believe that is correct, to not take any OTA after
Is there any way to root this version on my Moto X? If there isn't would updating allow me to root it?
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Is your xt1097 from AT&T?
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AGISCI said:
Is your xt1097 from AT&T?
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Yes it is.
idkwhattomakethis said:
Yes it is.
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To be able to root, first you must use kingroot to gain temporary root. After that you can use sunshine to unlock your bootloader. Once your bootloader is unlocked you can use the standard root procedure which is flash TWRP and let it root your phone.
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AGISCI said:
To be able to root, first you must use kingroot to gain temporary root. After that you can use sunshine to unlock your bootloader. Once your bootloader is unlocked you can use the standard root procedure which is flash TWRP and let it root your phone.
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I tried using KingRoot but it didn't work. And is there a tutorial online with a video? Not very familiar with android.
idkwhattomakethis said:
I tried using KingRoot but it didn't work. And is there a tutorial online with a video? Not very familiar with android.
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Kingroot does not root the phone. It only makes it possible for sunshine to work via temp root. They say that it is a try various times process. If kingroot does not work, keep trying and eventually it will.
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Ok but sunshine costs money. Is there any other method without paying?
idkwhattomakethis said:
Ok but sunshine costs money. Is there any other method without paying?
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No, there is no other way for the xt1097 from AT&T.
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AGISCI said:
No, there is no other way for the xt1097 from AT&T.
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Is there a tutorial for this I can find anywhere?