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[Q] Root without unlocking bootloader. Jellybean.

Hi all,
Is there a way of rooting a RAZRi without unlocking the bootloader?\
I'm on Retail Brazil Latal Jellybean 4.1.2
Thanks in advanced.

NeoDark said:
Hi all,
Is there a way of rooting a RAZRi without unlocking the bootloader?\
I'm on Retail Brazil Latal Jellybean 4.1.2
Thanks in advanced.
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Nope. on JB it's not possible.

Lucki_X said:
Nope. on JB it's not possible.
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Not at the moment. Devs do not look into it since it is possible to get root via unlocking the BL, which is sad

how about we start a "petition"? Cause by looking at the views of this threat it seems like people ARE interested in a solution but the devs are not looking into it because they think that noone needs it.
Any thoughts about this?

NVM...Do what ever makes you happy
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dagoban said:
how about we start a "petition"? Cause by looking at the views of this threat it seems like people ARE interested in a solution but the devs are not looking into it because they think that noone needs it.
Any thoughts about this?
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I was just about to post this question. I agree, the sheer number of views reflects the interest in this method.
I disagree that Moto updating would patch putting off devs - in all the years that I've owned Android phones with different manufacturers, that never put off any devs that I spoke with. Many acknowledged that it was getting harder but they never gave up. Then, someone would find a 'one root for all on this firmware for many phones' which completely override the manufacturer's 'patch'.
As for the petition...I have seen contributions to projects work. If it's a matter of pledging small donations I'd be happy to contribute, I have in the past. I'm not totally sure on the rules on this, they have changed I think. Another issue is that I believe it is Dan Rosenberg who is usually successful with Moto devices so he may be the best man for the job.
Even using an unlocked bootloader, finding information and sharing it on RSD Lite is difficult. Try Googling it: I cannot find a good, comprehensive guide that could be offered to newbies. You can find pieces on how to use it and where to find files, that's it. With the only root solution on Jelly Bean being using an unlocked bootloader, this RAZR i section fills with more bricked phones day after day after day...Any simpler root solution would go a long way to avoiding this.

SharpnShiny said:
Even using an unlocked bootloader, finding information and sharing it on RSD Lite is difficult. Try Googling it: I cannot find a good, comprehensive guide that could be offered to newbies. You can find pieces on how to use it and where to find files, that's it. With the only root solution on Jelly Bean being using an unlocked bootloader, this RAZR i section fills with more bricked phones day after day after day...Any simpler root solution would go a long way to avoiding this.
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About RSD you mean something like this
http://www.handy-faq.de/forum/motor...r_i_debranding_firmware_flashen_rsd_lite.html
Why not just write one, or use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974568
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SharpnShiny said:
With the only root solution on Jelly Bean being using an unlocked bootloader, this RAZR i section fills with more bricked phones day after day after day...Any simpler root solution would go a long way to avoiding this.
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well reading word by word more than one time, knowing what you are doing, straight following the instructions step by step and asking if you are unsure will avoid bricked phones, too.
Most of the bricked phone owners here read the wrong instruction or flashed the wrong files, cause they did not read word by word or did not ask when they were unsure doing the right things.
Just have a look through the threads: they mostly tried to root or flash with ics-files over JB....
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SharpnShiny said:
I was just about to post this question. I agree, the sheer number of views reflects the interest in this method.
As for the petition...I have seen contributions to projects work. If it's a matter of pledging small donations I'd be happy to contribute, I have in the past. I'm not totally sure on the rules on this, they have changed I think. Another issue is that I believe it is Dan Rosenberg who is usually successful with Moto devices so he may be the best man for the job.
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I already wrote couple emails to D. Rosenberg and he immediately got back to me but his answer was a no. He is not going to look into getting root without unlocking the BL since there is a "perfectly viable manufacturer-supported unlock mechanism" (BL unlock)

The Reason i've posted yesterday, but no one was listening. He already stated that he won't root an unlockable Device, when there was the discussion about rooting the XT910/XT912 (JB).
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HSD-Pilot said:
About RSD you mean something like this
http://www.handy-faq.de/forum/motor...r_i_debranding_firmware_flashen_rsd_lite.html
Why not just write one, or use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974568
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I read German poorly now but the first seems to be instructions. I know there are many sets of instructions but I haven't found comprehensive guides that really go through what the software is, what all of it's capabilities are, what should not be done. For example, people keep using RSD Lite on here, downgrading Android version then getting a bricked phone. Why isn't that included in instruction guides? We need to know everything we can and can't do to avoid bricks.
Please, if you are know much about could you write a short guide of what you can do and what not to do?
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dagoban said:
I already wrote couple emails to D. Rosenberg and he immediately got back to me but his answer was a no. He is not going to look into getting root without unlocking the BL since there is a "perfectly viable manufacturer-supported unlock mechanism" (BL unlock)
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Ah ha. That is a shame.
Rooting is still safer for the average user I think than unlocking the bootloader.
The problem with using RSD Lite is that it is hard to find a friendly nooby guide for everyone. Everyone says 'use it' then laugh at you when you brick your phone.

Hi guys,
so I read an article this morning that the folks from Lookout rooted the google glass via the exploit discovered by bluebox : Android security bug 8219321
It should be possible to get root on the Razr I with this exploit, does anyone know if someone is working on that?
Still by telling from the view of this threat people are really interested in getting su without unlocking the BL.

Help
hey guys, can i root my razr i if it's on android 4.0.4?
if it is possible, please, can someone upload the needed files for this? cause i didn't find anywhere
thanks everyone

lincoln moro said:
hey guys, can i root my razr i if it's on android 4.0.4?
if it is possible, please, can someone upload the needed files for this? cause i didn't find anywhere
thanks everyone
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Hi, this threat is about JB, but here you go:
root ICS

[Q] No more root for Moto X?

Hey everyone,
Purchased Moto X yesterday. Tried rooting it today with no luck after trying many different methods/watching videos. Each time I tried to install a Moto root app it was unsuccessful. Any thoughts on this?
Thanks!

efeigl said:
Hey everyone,
Purchased Moto X yesterday. Tried rooting it today with no luck after trying many different methods/watching videos. Each time I tried to install a Moto root app it was unsuccessful. Any thoughts on this?
Thanks!
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What version is it running? Mine had 4.2 on it when I got it a few weeks ago and I used the "SlapMyMoto" method which worked very well.

titanshadow said:
What version is it running? Mine had 4.2 on it when I got it a few weeks ago and I used the "SlapMyMoto" method which worked very well.
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Running 4.4...do you have a link?

efeigl said:
Running 4.4...do you have a link?
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Here is a link... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538896

EDIT: If you have read any of the guides for rooting the Moto X, it IS pretty explanatory in terms of saying you must be on 4.2.2, and if you're on 4.4, you must downgrade. Carry on with the following...
I mean, let's all be civil about the whole situation. Long story short, OP, if you're on 4.4, you have to downgrade to 4.2.2 camera update (not the original 4.2.2, but the camera update version of 4.2.2) and then do the rooting, and then upgrade back to 4.4. I'm assuming because you're not able to get root apps to run or get the process to work, you must be on 4.4. If you're on 4.2.2, post what issue you're having in the respected forum for it. Or try searching that particular error via google or the site, and see what comes up. Chances are, others have had the same issue as you and have found out what works and what doesn't.

lets make this real simple for everyone here no more flaming and here is a guide for rooting 4.4 and it also links to all the other guides
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358
enjoy if you have anymore issues please post back

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Rooting AT&T 4.4.2

Please dont flame me for this. Yes i have searched and no i havent found a solid answer.
I recently got my moto x from AT&T and they updated it in store. ive tried most of the other rooting methods with no success. I have Linux (64 bit if it matters) working adb, and working drivers.
What are my options here? i believe i read that i cant down grade to 4.2.2 to successfully root
If someone could point me in the right direction and not flame me that would be awesome. Thanks for any help you can provide, this will be the first phone ive ever had without root if i cant get it working

Only if your bootloader is unlocked. That's it... If not then you just sit back and enjoy the phone
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DustinKimble said:
Please dont flame me for this. Yes i have searched and no i havent found a solid answer.
I recently got my moto x from AT&T and they updated it in store. ive tried most of the other rooting methods with no success. I have Linux (64 bit if it matters) working adb, and working drivers.
What are my options here? i believe i read that i cant down grade to 4.2.2 to successfully root
If someone could point me in the right direction and not flame me that would be awesome. Thanks for any help you can provide, this will be the first phone ive ever had without root if i cant get it working
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No root on 442!
Join the outcasts. I have a page of useful links in my signature, but no root. Maybe in late summer.

Thanks for the quick responses. This is disappointing, I saw really looking to de bloat and play with utter and touchless control. It doesn't work like I expected it to.... Looks like I'll be trading it in for a g2.
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aviwdoowks said:
No root on 442!
Join the outcasts. I have a page of useful links in my signature, but no root. Maybe in late summer.
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you definitly get a thank. kii keyboard is exactly what i was looking for. have you ever tried 8sms?

DustinKimble said:
you definitly get a thank. kii keyboard is exactly what i was looking for. have you ever tried 8sms?
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No. But I shall.

Thanks for posing the question because I was wondering the same thing. I just pulled my 1058 out and started using it again; guess I'll stick with rooted 4.4... doesn't look like i'd be gaining much anyway.

[Q] do you think it's possible to flash...

I know this is not the Q&A thread. Don't shoot me. But i figured this was a dev question. Does anybody think or have tried flashing the stock droid ultra ROM to the moto x since they are VERY SIMILAR phones? Is it possible? Can it be done? Has anybody tried? If not and I was to try it do you think I can flash stock moto x IMG files back to normal? Or will i fubar my bootloader. Running Moto x Dev edit Verizon. These are questions that have been running through my head. Just thought I might ask. And is anybody willing to help me look into it? Thank you for taking the time to read and reply.

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I know this is not the Q&A thread. Don't shoot me. But i figured this was a dev question. Does anybody think or have tried flashing the stock droid ultra ROM to the moto x since they are VERY SIMILAR phones? Is it possible? Can it be done? Has anybody tried? If not and I was to try it do you think I can flash stock moto x IMG files back to normal? Or will i fubar my bootloader. Running Moto x Dev edit Verizon. These are questions that have been running through my head. Just thought I might ask. And is anybody willing to help me look into it? Thank you for taking the time to read and reply.
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Very similar is never close enough. Any ROM for a different phone will not work for a different device. Some exploit methods work on multiple devices but never Roms and kernals.

Imacellist said:
Very similar is never close enough. Any ROM for a different phone will not work for a different device. Some exploit methods work on multiple devices but never Roms and kernals.
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I only asked cause if cm11 pac-rom etc could do it maybe we could. Thanks for answering though. It was worth a shot. I just miss my droid ultra?

They are the same phone in almost every way and yes the builds are compatible, or at least the 4.2.2 and 4.4 builds were last year. When the leaked T-Mobile 4.4 build came out, I was running it perfect on my vzw moto x DE and at least one other person was running it on their droid ultra/maxx with no issues.

So your question for the devs was just answered by non devs. If you KNEW you were posting in the wrong thread, but wanted to make sure you got noticed please follow the rules next time. It's not like you didn't know this does not belong here.

Only try this if you have an unlocked boot loader. If you are locked then you are out of luck. Still recommend finding a build for your phone.
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Travisdroidx2 said:
So your question for the devs was just answered by non devs. If you KNEW you were posting in the wrong thread, but wanted to make sure you got noticed please follow the rules next time. It's not like you didn't know this does not belong here.
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i posted here thinking maybe devs have already tried it and/or have a workaround for it. i'm not going to start a fight with you over the internet cause thats just petty.

Moved here as this does not belong in the Development Section, OP please read the Forum Rules on posting.

Root G900A? (new to this)

Hello everyone!
I have been meaning to root my G900A for a while and I am having a hell of a time finding accurate information. I'm sure there has been a hundred threads before me. Places say its impossible and others say to rollback. I have looked through many threads and just need a definitive answer. I am on Android 5.0 OF3. Please, any information is greatly appreciated!
-Corey

No, not on OF3 from AT&T.
If you have received the official AT&T update for OC4, OF2, or OF3 or later, then there is no way to root, and if you try to downgrade you will end up bricking your device.
See the Note section at http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...w-to-update-to-g900aof2-5-0-keeproot-t3149146

Thank you for the reply. Well that is a shame.. Have the only phone that is super locked down. Looks like this will go on Craigslist and I might just go pick up a Nexus 5x.

Sorry I double posted so I removed my comment from here.

Short answer no...please see your other post on this same topic for the full answer. Please only post once for the same question!

I thought I post it once and it didn't take so I tried again and saw my post
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Short answer no...please see your other post on this same topic for the full answer. Please only post once for the same question!
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Well this sucks, out of all the Galaxy's I've bought, why did this one have to end up root-less? :/
Are there even attempts (I am guessing not at this point in time) of rooting this device? It will for ever be root-less :'(

There is root, this is an old thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3516196