If someone could please post instructions to root moto x 4.4 for people that have unlocked bootloader with unlock code.
Seriously? You can't figure out how to root your phone with an unlocked bootloader yet you were able to find XDA?
Unlock bootloader, download recovery and su.zip, push to /sdcard, flash recovery, boot into recovery, flash su.zip.
nhizzat said:
Seriously? You can't figure out how to root your phone with an unlocked bootloader yet you were able to find XDA?
Unlock bootloader, download recovery and su.zip, push to /sdcard, flash recovery, boot into recovery, flash su.zip.
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Sir..in that ones defense..not everyone here is experienced with this..and it seems to me, that we all started with this "stuff " sometime..kindness with our words would be a show of honor and a loving attitude..
The instructions in the above post are very true and accurate..but to the untrained eye..one would certainly not understand all that jazz..
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http://waynekent.com/page6.html
While I agree with NWKENT, I also favor nhizzat's unspoken intention :
If ttrusty IS having trouble searching for this info that is available, I worry for the day he/she gets stuck in a bad spot...
tapa'd on my moto x
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2404256
Questions go in the Q&A section.
KJ said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2404256
Questions go in the Q&A section.
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why are you posting that in ever fourm you see on here thats not cool man
All the info you need is in the sticky threads. Here's one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/ref-complete-moto-x-guides-information-t2603358
Please read stickies and search if you are looking for an answer to a question. Most likely it has been answered. If you cannot find an answer, then you can create a thread.
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I want to root again but am on 4.4.2 and can't do it.
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That's been talked about very often. One of the hottest Moto x topics.
You can search xda or Google for a lot of info. A lot!
http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en-C...rade+4.4.2+to+4.2.2+locked+bootloader&spell=1
I'll tell you this. If you don't do it exactly right, or take an ota anytime after, you may brick your phone. So make sure you know what what you are doing before you do it.
Sent from my cell phone telephone....
If possible just unlock your boot loader and fastboot flash what you need to root. I read on here earlier some Chinese dude had unlock codes. Not sure how legit it is but unlocking your bootloader is the safest way to root I'm my opinion
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SymbioticGenius said:
If possible just unlock your boot loader and fastboot flash what you need. I read on here earlier some Chinese dude had unlock codes. Not sure how legit it is but unlocking your bootloader is the safest way I'm my opinion
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So far, it's been 100% legit as far as the codes working to unlock devices. The codes could stop anytime since no one knows where they are actually getting them from.
SymbioticGenius said:
If possible just unlock your boot loader and fastboot flash what you need. I read on here earlier some Chinese dude had unlock codes. Not sure how legit it is but unlocking your bootloader is the safest way I'm my opinion
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Even with an unlocked boot loader, you can not downgrade the boot loader from 4.4.2. No matter what version of the X you own, once you are on 4.4.2, you are stuck on 4.4.2.
Mr. Orange 645 said:
Even with an unlocked boot loader, you can not downgrade the boot loader from 4.4.2. No matter what version of the X you own, once you are on 4.4.2, you are stuck on 4.4.2.
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Who needs to downgrade when all he was asking for was root? An unlocked bootloader will allow for you to flash a custom recovery and flash root or ROMs. If the the OPs only intention is downgrading the unlock codes are probably his best bet.
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Even with an unlocked boot loader, you can not downgrade the boot loader from 4.4.2. No matter what version of the X you own, once you are on 4.4.2, you are stuck on 4.4.2.
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Yeah, but if you read the op you'd see the only reason he wants to go back is root. Thus I gave him a realistic way to achieve his goal.
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meber said:
Who needs to downgrade when all he was asking for was root? An unlocked bootloader will allow for you to flash a custom recovery and flash root or ROMs. If the the OPs only intention is downgrading the unlock codes are probably his best bet.
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For one I was responding to another poster who incorrectly told him he could just downgrade if he unlocked his boot loader. I wasn't replying to the OP, as evidenced by the fact I quoted the poster above me.
Secondly, with a locked boot loader, the only way to root was to downgrade to 4.2.2, use an exploit to root, then upgrade to 4.4. There is currently no way to root 4.4.2 without unlocking the boot loader.
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Yeah, but if you read the op you'd see the only reason he wants to go back is root. Thus I gave him a realistic way to achieve his goal.
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That is the reason but his specific request was to downgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.2.2. When you said unlock and fast boot flash what you need, in the context of the thread it came across as you were saying he could downgrade with an unlocked boot loader. If the OP is new to Android, rooting, or the Moto X, then he could easily misinterpret what you were saying and end up bricking his device. You have to be clear when talking about rooting and unlocking.
If I misinterpreted your post, others easily have as well. However, the OP should have taken about ten seconds and searched for his answer before starting another thread that just muddies an already confusing issue.
Nothing I post is intended to hurt your feelings or call into question your knowledge. I just don't want people to break the devices they spend hard earned money on.
@ Orange, I didn't mean to offend you if it came off that way, and you didn't offend me either.
Nonetheless I don't really see how my post could be misunderstood. The original post clearly says he wants root. I gave him a straightforward way to achieve that. Unless someone only read the title skipped everything else and read my post, which would be just silly
I did however add two words (to root) to my first post. Just in case
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@ Orange, I didn't mean to offend you if it came off that way, and you didn't offend me either.
Nonetheless I don't really see how my post could be misunderstood. The original post clearly says he wants root. I gave him a straightforward way to achieve that. Unless someone only read the title skipped everything else and read my post, which would be just silly
I did however add two words (to root) to my first post. Just in case
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No offense taken.
I'm a total noob with the moto x, i've got a fido moto x, and the bootloader unlocked. I've read over a few things and a litttle confused on how to root my phone. its on 4.4.2 and as I said bootloader is unlocked any info on the subject would be a great help
Thank You
Install a recovery like TWRP. It will install root for you.
so with that i wont need to downgrade or anything
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358
Directions are in the first post. All the info is out there, search instead of posting new threads.
phuzzeeoyster said:
so with that i wont need to downgrade or anything
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Use the link posted above. All the info is there.
And never downgrade. Very bad things can happen.
Sent from my N5, N7, Moto X, G Tab 3 or S2.....
How do I root on 4.4.2? I have an unlocked moto x and the bootloader is unlocked
There are probably at leat 200 threads on how to do this, as well as a sticky or two. If you can't figure out how to root an unlocked phone, it's best left stock. You're asking for the basics, and if you can't figure it out, odds are you're likely to break something and have a paperweight on your hands.
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There are probably at leat 200 threads on how to do this, as well as a sticky or two. If you can't figure out how to root an unlocked phone, it's best left stock. You're asking for the basics, and if you can't figure it out, odds are you're likely to break something and have a paperweight on your hands.
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Im an HTC veteran I know how to do all this stuff. I can only find ways of rooting for 4.4 not 4.4.2 and the moto x toolkit wont open for me
Toss the toolkit and see this guide. Has everything you need to know. Use fastboot and learn more about this stuff...versus clicking in a toolkit.
Complete Moto X Guide
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Very easy once you do it.
GhostSoldier_US said:
Im an HTC veteran I know how to do all this stuff. I can only find ways of rooting for 4.4 not 4.4.2 and the moto x toolkit wont open for me
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Rooting an unlocked phone is the same, regardless of who the OEM is. And if you "know how to do all of this stuff", why not search and read stickies, rather than using a toolkit, which tend to cause more problems than they solve.
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GhostSoldier_US said:
How do I root on 4.4.2? I have an unlocked moto x and the bootloader is unlocked
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flash update supersu in recovery or if you already have twrp on your x, then when in twrp and select reboot system, it will ask if you want to root phone, at which point you say yes and it will install super su before rebooting. once it boots, there will be a notification to go to play store to update super su app and install binaries. after that, you golden.
As mentioned above. Follow one of the many guides about rooting.
Here's one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/ref-how-to-root-4-4-links-guides-t2603358
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Please excuse my ignorance on this topic. My rooted moto x broke and I just bought a used one. The new phone is running 4.4.2 baseband MSM8960PRO_BP_2323.031.111.OOR KERNAL 3.4.43-G27DE6975.
The last time I rooted my moto withe the cracked screened I restored back to the pre camera updata and then eventually proceeded with the slapmymoto.
Can this still be done on my current phone. I have read some conflicting threads on this
Thanks!!!
4.4.2 cannot downgrade please don't try or you will 100% brick your X. What carrier are you on?
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4.4.2 cannot downgrade please don't try or you will 100% brick your X. What carrier are you on?
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AT&T
Dont think AT&T can have unlocked bootloaders but that's easiest way to gain root access. But in development should be an exploit for 4.4.X I'll post a link. : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2771623
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Dont think AT&T can have unlocked bootloaders but that's easiest way to gain root access. But in development should be an exploit for 4.4.X I'll post a link. : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2771623
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Thanks!! before I cracked the screen on my old one I had the boot loader unlocked and root access......this sucks.
Okay so UL BL is available for AT&T? Unlock on motos site first and get code. Once unlocked you can flash TWRP or CWM through fastboot reboot to recovery and when you reboot system it will root for you. Boom! lol
pooler00 said:
Thanks!! before I cracked the screen on my old one I had the boot loader unlocked and root access......this sucks.
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If you haven't already, check on the thread titled "China Middleman Back??" in the general sub-forum. He is selling bootloader-unlock codes for AT&T and Verizon devices. He may or may not have your code, but if not you get refunded...so no risk.
If he does, it will be absolutely fantastic for you because you won't have to rely on these exploits, and will gain permanent root-ability.
@A2Trip is completely correct in that you WILL brick your phone if you attempt to downgrade.
The middleman is your only hope.
Good Luck :good:
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Okay so UL BL is available for AT&T? Unlock on motos site first and get code. Once unlocked you can flash TWRP or CWM through fastboot reboot to recovery and when you reboot system it will root for you. Boom! lol
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No. At least not from the official Moto site. Both AT&T and Verizon FORBID Moto from giving out unlock codes for their branded phones.
Got it. USC got love...that sucks.
A2Trip said:
Got it. USC got love...that sucks.
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Agreed.
There IS a "temp-root" method already available for 4.4.2 (4.4.3+ patches it). It's the PIE exploit.
BUT!!! It is temp-only, does not allow write access to /system, does not disable write-protect, and the exploit must be run again (from ADB, so you must attach to a PC) each time you reboot...
So not very useful at all :/
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pooler00 said:
Thanks!! before I cracked the screen on my old one I had the boot loader unlocked and root access......this sucks.
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You didn't have the BL unlocked if you were using SlapMyMoto - you were using a write-protect-disable exploit. BIG difference. If at any point you would have updated to 4.4.2+, you would have permanently lost root and write-protect-disable. Bootloader unlock is permanent. None of the exploits are.
Also, I KNOW someone is going to say it: Questions belong in the Q&A forum, not General. Your thread will probably be moved by a moderator..... In the future, be sure to post in the correct forums.
You're only option that I'm aware of would be pie root ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/orig-development/root-4-4-x-pie-motorola-devices-t2771623 ). It's a tethered root though so rebooting your phone will lose root access. Also no system write.
gunvalk said:
You're only option that I'm aware of would be pie root ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/orig-development/root-4-4-x-pie-motorola-devices-t2771623 ). It's a tethered root though so rebooting your phone will lose root access. Also no system write.
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??? Already stated in post #4 AND post #9
Hello
I recently bought a Moto X (European version) and I would like to have the Xposed framework on it. To do that I need to have root access as I understand it. To gain root access I need to unlock the bootloader, or do I? I have read a couple of threads where an unlocked bootloader wasn't needed to root the phone, there was apparently some sort of exploit to forgo that. I'm wondering if that is possible with the Android 4.4.4 and European version combo?
I appreciate your time and help!
Best regards
ArticHood
Yes you need an unlocked bootloader to Root 4.4.4.
See the one stop shop for Root in the general section, right near the top. ?
ArticHood said:
...To gain root access I need to unlock the bootloader, or do I? I have read a couple of threads where an unlocked bootloader wasn't needed to root the phone, there was apparently some sort of exploit to forgo that.
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With 4.4.2, the vulnerability/exploit used to disable write protection on the 2013 X was patched and no longer works.
With 4.4.4, the vulnerability/exploit used to root phones with a locked bootloader has been patched.
With 4.4.4, the only way to root and disable write protection is to unlock the bootloader.
Link to Moto X unlocked bootloader?
Darth said:
Yes you need an unlocked bootloader to Root 4.4.4.
See the one stop shop for Root in the general section, right near the top. ?
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I am new to this site and am not sure where this "one stop shop" is. Can someone provide a link? Thanks!
ccnmnm said:
I am new to this site and am not sure where this "one stop shop" is. Can someone provide a link? Thanks!
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Here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/one-stop-shop-how-root-moto-x-confusion-t2826159