I understand that you can root the unlocked version because you have to unlock the bootloader. Anyone have a root method for the VZW moto X? Even a safestap method? Thanks.
I was looking for info on this too. I tried searching around for a irc channel for development, but haven't found it yet. If it exists, might be too early yet.
I'm crossing my fingers someone finds a way to root it.
Trust me, if there was one, you'd know it. The thread would be stickied and 1000 posts deep.
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We can only hope at this point.. or maybe we will see a bounty thread pop up
I'd be willing to donate to a bounty for obtaining root on Verizon - if someone sets it up. (have no clue how to do it)
Me too, I'd donate $50 to the effort, if someone at it up.
I'd donate for a bounty, as well.
Just stating my support.
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I believe that "Sunshine" is working on it. http://theroot.ninja
No need for a bounty at this point, just wait and pay the $25 once it's done.
GatorsUF said:
I believe that "Sunshine" is working on it. http://theroot.ninja
No need for a bounty at this point, just wait and pay the $25 once it's done.
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Have you heard of anyone successfully unlocking a 2014 Moto X with Sunshine? From their site, it seems they're only claiming it will work on 4.4.3 or earlier Moto Xs, so presumably 2013 models.
bakobitz said:
Have you heard of anyone successfully unlocking a 2014 Moto X with Sunshine? From their site, it seems they're only claiming it will work on 4.4.3 or earlier Moto Xs, so presumably 2013 models.
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No 444s that did not keep/hide temporary root before updating via the ota.
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No 444s that did not keep/hide temporary root before updating via the ota.
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Yeah, well the 2014 models came with 444 out of the box. I'm currently running ART, and am too lazy to switch back to dalvik just to try Sunshine, but from what you and the devs there are saying, it sounds like it wouldn't matter anyway.
I tried Sunshine on mine and it didn't work.
Sunshine does not work ATM, it is a work in progress. 4.4.4 is an issue, however with 5.0 on the way new exploits are always possible...
GatorsUF said:
Sunshine does not work ATM, it is a work in progress. 4.4.4 is an issue, however with 5.0 on the way new exploits are always possible...
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Let's hope so. I've never had an un-rooted phone for more than a day or two, and I keep running into things I can't do. This is what iPhone owners must feel like all the time.
I paid to unlock my 32gb droid maxx. I hope we can do the same with droid turbo with sunshine method. Hopefully it will happen easily since it's so closely related to the moto X 2nd Gen.
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I had a droid Bionic. It took a good month for jchase to get a good unlock method.
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I've been poking around the forums a bit and noticed that some work is being done for creating a root method on the at&t Moto x (as well as a sizeable bounty being offered)... my question is, will the Verizon Moto x be rootable by the same method?
It seems that the software would be relatively similar, so I was assuming yes, but I'm not sure...
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terabyte128 said:
I've been poking around the forums a bit and noticed that some work is being done for creating a root method on the at&t Moto x (as well as a sizeable bounty being offered)... my question is, will the Verizon Moto x be rootable by the same method?
It seems that the software would be relatively similar, so I was assuming yes, but I'm not sure...
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Yes it will be rootable using this method. If you want, you're free to test since I need a guinea pig anyway
I would like to be a guinea pig but I can't do anything too risky because I really can't afford another phone
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There's no risk involved...its not a bootloader unlock, just a root.
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There's no risk involved...its not a bootloader unlock, just a root.
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Then sure, how can I help?
Give me something to do
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terabyte128 said:
Then sure, how can I help?
Give me something to do
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PM me your gmail / hangouts email address.
I will be getting the dev edition Moto X when it is released but I currently have a Droid Mini if you think your method will work for the Mini/Maxx/Ultra I'm willing to help you out if you're interested.
I'm getting my moto x soon and is there a way to unlock the bootloader or does it only work with the DE?
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ry_t said:
I'm getting my moto x soon and is there a way to unlock the bootloader or does it only work with the DE?
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Go see: China Middle Man... in the x gen section
ry_t said:
I'm getting my moto x soon and is there a way to unlock the bootloader or does it only work with the DE?
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Read the thread in Moto X General titled "China Middleman Back?"
This is currently the ONLY way to unlock a NON-DE Verizon Moto X
I suggest doing it ASAP - its impossible to know when the Chinaman will lose access to the database.
Good Luck.
samwathegreat
Thanks guys, should be getting my Moto X tomorrow from Motorola in the mail but I'll be at work and I have class/work on Thursday so hopefully Friday I'll have a chance to email him
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ry_t said:
Thanks guys, should be getting my Moto X tomorrow from Motorola in the mail but I'll be at work and I have class/work on Thursday so hopefully Friday I'll have a chance to email him
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From what I read I thought that had come to an end.
rebretz000 said:
From what I read I thought that had come to an end.
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It started again last week, for 2014 models only (a few 2013 models have worked though)
YMMV
jasoraso said:
It started again last week, for 2014 models only (a few 2013 models have worked though)
YMMV
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oh nice.
If only there were a Q&A section for topics like this...
Also, get the DE edition, otherwise you're taking a chance on if you'll be able to get a valid unlock code.
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@ry_t keep in mind that the bootloader unlock code is unique to each phone. So if you need to replace your phone for any reason, you'll have to get another unlock code.
If you do not have the Developer Edition X for Verizon, you can try buying the code from the Chinese Website/MiddleMan. But again, you'd need to buy another code if you need your phone replaced (like warranty).
This likely does void your warranty too.
If you get the Dev Edition, the code is free from moto's web site, and it doesn't void your warranty.
And as imnuts alluded too, this should be in the Q&A section, rather than Dev section.
Were is the root method for the Verizon Moto X 2014?
idle0095 said:
Were is the root method for the Verizon Moto X 2014?
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We were waiting on you to release it
I heard idle0095 was the one releasing it.
akellar said:
We were waiting on you to release it
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LOL. Just werid I havent seen a root method yet??
idle0095 said:
LOL. Just werid I havent seen a root method yet??
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There's no root for 2013 X on 4.4.4 either. I believe jcase said he may have a temp root possibility but was holding off packaging it due to the upcoming L release and not wanting to burn it. Apologies to him if I 'misremembered' his exact wording.
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There's no root for 2013 X on 4.4.4 either. I believe jcase said he may have a temp root possibility but was holding off packaging it due to the upcoming L release and not wanting to burn it. Apologies to him if I 'misremembered' his exact wording.
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This sucks. Now I want to return the Moto X. Ill keep my LG G3 until a root comes out.
crap...the other issue with not having root is the inability to tether with VZW's unlimited data plan
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crap...the other issue with not having root is the inability to tether with VZW's unlimited data plan
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This - I am hoping foxfi or someone else comes through here. Lollipop is still young, here's to hoping someone breaks down the wall!
I'm really turned on by an eBay deal on a used (but refurbished) Verizon unlocked Moto X for 180$. But I guess there are a few things no one's telling me when buying this device...
I can think of the following:
1. Battery already worn out
2. Unable to unlock the bootloader & root the device
3. Unable to use some of the functions (heard about USB tethering doesn't work?!)
I'd be happy to hear from you what's indeed true and what's not, and other possible drawbacks. Also, I live outside the US if that matters.
Thanks, and hopefully this will help others looking at this apparently popular deal.
The MX battery was never great to begin with, but after a year it should still be at least 85-90% effective. J wouldn't worry about that.
The Verizon MX has no bl unlock, sorry. There is a very convoluted root process which only works with 5.0 and earlier.
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There is a BL unlock available for the XT1096. An updated version of Sunshine was released that will unlock the Moto X 2014 as long as it has never been updated past 5.0. Technically it would work on 5.1 but it needs root and no root is available for 5.1.
chrisrozon said:
The MX battery was never great to begin with, but after a year it should still be at least 85-90% effective. J wouldn't worry about that.
The Verizon MX has no bl unlock, sorry. There is a very convoluted root process which only works with 5.0 and earlier.
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Thanks. The unlocking thing is really upsetting.
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There is a BL unlock available for the XT1096. An updated version of Sunshine was released that will unlock the Moto X 2014 as long as it has never been updated past 5.0. Technically it would work on 5.1 but it needs root and no root is available for 5.1.
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Sounds risky to buy a phone without knowing what version it has and if unlocking will be successful, especially if there's no easy way for me to return the device.
I think I'll search for the pure edition after all.
There isn't a Pure version of the 2014 X that is compatible with Verizon's network.
So my phone recently upgraded itself to .49 without me telling it to. I'd here any way to downgrade it to .44? I was planning to unlock it but hadn't gotten around to it. Thanks!
No.
NO.the .49 already update the bootloader
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So my phone recently upgraded itself to .49 without me telling it to. I'd here any way to downgrade it to .44? I was planning to unlock it but hadn't gotten around to it. Thanks!
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Unfortunately friend I'm on the same boat. I've looked everywhere and everyone says its not possible as of right now. I'm sure there will be a solution in the future We just gotta wait it out.
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blackra1n said:
Unfortunately friend I'm on the same boat. I've looked everywhere and everyone says its not possible as of right now. I'm sure there will be a solution in the future We just gotta wait it out.
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Hate to be pessimistic, but don't be so sure. Took a year to find the first exploit when Sunshine devs were actively looking. Best bet is to sell it on Swappa and buy another that does not have the "49" OTA trojan horse Verizon update.
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Hate to be pessimistic, but don't be so sure. Took a year to find the first exploit when Sunshine devs were actively looking. Best bet is to sell it on Swappa and buy another that does not have the "49" OTA trojan horse Verizon update.
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Oh well, I guess I'll just wait on MM from Motorola then. Gonna go with a Nexus next time lol. Thanks for helping me to learn not to trust you Verizon!
FrostedWaffle said:
Oh well, I guess I'll just wait on MM from Motorola then. Gonna go with a Nexus next time lol. Thanks for helping me to learn not to trust you Verizon!
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Right. Verizon could easily allow Motorola to unlock the bootloaders. Verizon is the one who demands Motorola lock it down and keep it locked down.
The identical Quark to the Droid Turbo, the U.S. Moto Maxx XT1250, same FCC ID, same Verizon bands, etc. runs just fine on Verizon with an activated Verizon SIM card and has an easily unlockable bootloader via the Motorola website. It's sort of the "dev" version of the Droid Turbo XT1254, but only comes in 32GB. No 64GB available.
But it's identical in every way. People have even flashed Droid Turbo stock ROM over it.
Point is, Verizon is to blame. They want to own and control your phone, no matter what.