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Here's how to get into bootloader for those of you who are trying to root it, will save you 10 minutes:
Press power WHILE holding down the camera button and volume down button.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7r6q9Foom1o
Does this even matter if you can't get into Recovery from the Bootloader and can't write to system?
well
the problem is, we need to somehow get a rooted update.zip file into the Droid x, I am not such a big hacker on that but I have tried to get my Verizon rep to get me some contacts with Motorola, trying to persuade them this will sell more phones if people can "root" the phone. Seriously, I m trying my best here so hopefully we geet a rooted Droid x soon.
Yeah I want it rooted that's the only thing holding me back. I love the fast gpu it has.
well they have a podcast coming up and u can ask a question
since I'm a new user. can't post the link developer
motorola.com /eventstraining/ droidx/
AllDroid is holding a giveaway for developers who'll work on rooting/making custom roms for the Droid X: http://alldroid.org/tabid/62/g/post...e-a-Motorola-Droid-X-Developer-give-away.aspx
Mikerrrrrrrr said:
AllDroid is holding a giveaway for developers who'll work on rooting/making custom roms for the Droid X: http://alldroid.org/tabid/62/g/post...e-a-Motorola-Droid-X-Developer-give-away.aspx
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it says you win a droid x, not develop for a droid x.
it's just voting for your favorite developer.
generic.imitation said:
it says you win a droid x, not develop for a droid x.
it's just voting for your favorite developer.
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Point taken, but I'd hope that the dev who wins the phone will at least try to develop for it.
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Has anyone tried the update.zip method that has been done on the Nexus One, Droid Incredible, etc...?
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Point taken, but I'd hope that the dev who wins the phone will at least try to develop for it.
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They will. No matter what, its a good situation for a DEV.
LOL it's going to take A LOT more then a simple udate.zip to root this phone. unless we do get a signed test ROM leaked. but right now i am more worried about getting an unlocked bootloader. who knows tho maybe we can use RSD also to get some access to it. i hope someone can whip up a sbf file with a unlocked bootloader on it.
The problem
The problem is that there's not even an option under bootloader to update the Droid X with an update.zip file.
But rest assured, I am sure someone will get it done, look at the Droid and Droid Incredible, they have both been rooted!
We need some kind of community team that can tell Verizon that they will actually make more money if they let people hack it. seriously, they will caz more people will buy the Droid X if they can hack it.
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We need some kind of community team that can tell Verizon that they will actually make more money if they let people hack it. seriously, they will caz more people will buy the Droid X if they can hack it.
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Except the signed bootloader was not Verizon's idea... This is coming from Motorola.
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Except the signed bootloader was not Verizon's idea... This is coming from Motorola.
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Yeah, no need to unnecessarily hate on Verizon, I don't think they had anything to do with this.
the way it sounds i wonder if you'll end having to solder a mod-chip in it.
bootloader ver. 27.01
PerCompLLC said:
Except the signed bootloader was not Verizon's idea... This is coming from Motorola.
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Yeah, no need to unnecessarily hate on Verizon, I don't think they had anything to do with this.
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And how do you know this?
Like most things in life, I think the answer is in 'Follow the Money'. Motorola doesn't have as much to gain or lose by locking the phone up this tight.
VZW on the other hand is trying to generate this new revenue stream for Tethering/Wifi Access. A stream that gets obliterated by custom ROMs.
With VZW's history of requiring restrictions on phones (remember all the bluetooth restrictions they used to require on their phones? - hell they got sued over the Moto V710 stuff). I think its very naive to think VZW doesn't have a hand in this.
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Yeah, no need to unnecessarily hate on Verizon, I don't think they had anything to do with this.
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Yeah I don't think Verizon cares. Its T-mo and others that are anal about all this because of the way they get their bandwidth imo.
hmm did you not read the efuse article and what Moto had to say about the addition of the efuse and what it does... They made the hardware/software - verizon had zero say so in that matter - distributor vs retailer
As outlined by Droid dev Steven Bird: http://stevenbird.info/2010/07/10/the-droidx-security-and-discovery/
I know absolutely nothing about Android development, but here's hoping that another dev here can make sense of it.
I love the confidence.
Even worse news: http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/...-locked-down-let-me-tell-you-what-i-know.html
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Even worse news: http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/...-locked-down-let-me-tell-you-what-i-know.html
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An "efuse" hardware chip? Wow Motorola!
I like the screen of the droid x, I like the size, but there is no way I could in good conscience buy this phone. Motorola has just slapped the dev community in the face.
Even Iphone doesn't have this BS , i guess Motorola one upped apple by kicking customers twice in the balls.
couldn't they run into some legal issues with this efuse method?
what about women?
ghost77 said:
Even Iphone doesn't have this BS , i guess Motorola one upped apple by kicking customers twice in the balls.
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What we need to do is setup a site called "WeWant2RootDroidX.com" and make all tech blogs in the world link to it.
Well, just an idea.
zedomax said:
What we need to do is setup a site called "WeWant2RootDroidX.com" and make all tech blogs in the world link to it.
Well, just an idea.
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i like it. Lets really get people to notice that Motorola is really screwing with our "Open Source" phones
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What we need to do is setup a site called "WeWant2RootDroidX.com" and make all tech blogs in the world link to it.
Well, just an idea.
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Done deal. Give DNS a few hours to propagate and it's live!
The Droid X is already rooted though. The bootloader is what everyone is concerned about.
E30kid said:
The Droid X is already rooted though. The bootloader is what everyone is concerned about.
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Link to news of root?
http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2010...-the-droid-x-may-not-lead-to-a-bricked-phone/
Apparently the original Droid has the same "eFuse". I think we need to reserve judgement until we find out if Moto is utilizing it or not. Just because it's there doesn't mean it's in use.
I was about to say the same thing, this chip is nothing new and doesn't stop you from rooting, get real, they even advertised the ability to root this phone in their ads
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I was about to say the same thing, this chip is nothing new and doesn't stop you from rooting, get real, they even advertised the ability to root this phone in their ads
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I don't know if I've seen an ad talking about root, but...
I talked to a device tester today and apparently there is something VERY different about the Droid X bootloader. They had VERY specific instructions from Moto that if the bootloader (MBM) didn't match exactly what they required to send the phone back to have the MBM updated. If it wasn't it would corrupt the phone.
Not sure if this is the same as the "eFuse", but should be interesting to see what happens the first time someone tries to mess with the bootloader.
Sorry for any misunderstanding. I dont have anything that works.
LegionTHEFecalExcretion said:
I have an X and rooting files(I wont say what they are) ready to go, but you know what? Im not gonna be the first person to try this. Im sure someone out there will take the leap off of the proverbial cliff for us. Lets just hope moto didnt cut that persons parachute strings!
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Send them, I will help, i will be in irc, #DroidXRoot
Wow
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Done deal. Give DNS a few hours to propagate and it's live!
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Wow, that was quick!
i hear a lawsuit coming
Legion, Where are you?
Hi all
There's a manual for Sprint HTC One http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44143251
Guys there use an apk from system to unlock sim (OMADM Test Client)
We have some similar apks in /system/app/ but I couldn't launch them, there should be some other command rather than there on HTC
Maybe anyone more familiar with adb could help
I've also came across the HTC unlock tool for Sprint. That would be awesome if someone could take a look at the possible usage of this approach for Moto X.
We have SprintOMADM2.apk in /system/app/ for example. And some other apks. The trick is to make it launch, cause I've failed at this, when I read AndroidManifest.xml from there I can't get what to use. I tried some variants but shell gave me error message. So I hope for some expert help in this issue
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We have SprintOMADM2.apk in /system/app/ for example. And some other apks. The trick is to make it launch, cause I've failed at this, when I read AndroidManifest.xml from there I can't get what to use. I tried some variants but shell gave me error message. So I hope for some expert help in this issue
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Were you able to achieve unlock by any method?
not yet. I don't have enough knowledge to launch these apps. and it seems like no devs are interested in this. hope it changes soon.
Hoping for this too, will gladly donate for someone to do it
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Maybe we should add Bounty in topic title? I would gladly donate $10.
10 from me too, we got 20 already
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i'm also ready to make a reward for the one who will be able to make some research on it. i'm sure there are lots of people who are well with android development
count me in, Im willing to give out 10$ to get my phone unlocked
Wow $40 already on table. I could do some research but I don't have sprint moto x. Lol
I'm willing to go up to 30 if someone finds a solution... Getting desperate. If someone finds a way 30 dollars is nothing for the genius that figures it out
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I got the unlock code when I activated my device
Kittiesoncrack said:
I got the unlock code when I activated my device
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We wouldn't do this if we had possibility to activate device on sprint.
stanislavshulgin said:
We wouldn't do this if we had possibility to activate device on sprint.
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oh. didnt think of that. my bad.
Kittiesoncrack said:
oh. didnt think of that. my bad.
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In for 10 for MSL/SPC solution and another 10 for GSM unlock solution.
Still waiting!
Yea same, this is taking so long :crying:
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I got the unlock code when I activated my device
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How did you get the unlock code，your sprint moto x unlock sucessful???can you tell me about it
Kittiesoncrack said:
I got the unlock code when I activated my device
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Hi,your sprint moto x unlock sucessful???can you tell me about it,TKS
This thread will be updated once Note4 is available. This thread will contain all guides and mods pertaining to Note4. Plus,it will have Stock ROMs and will have the root guide.
Looking forward to buying the Note 4 and use this thread as well
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Looking forward to buying the Note 4 and use this thread as well
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Me too
subscribe to this :good:
Looking forward to be using this forum.
very sad to see so many people talking s**t about the note 4.
It might not be a huge difference from note 3 but is definitely a big upgrade from my note 2.
I think everyone expect to have extreme changes in the devices every year and that is not possible anymore.
I think now the upgrade should be every 2 years.
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@mannyvinny good to see you in this section! Let's start working on this device an few weeks.
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Pafcholini said:
@mannyvinny good to see you in this section! Let's start working on this device an few weeks.
Powered by ET
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How about I join too
Well obviously some time till I get the device, but till then I can try and help you guys with some things
And @mannyvinny nice thought of having everything in one place.
I'll try to contribute some mods in themes and apps section after the system dump is out and if I get some time
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How about I join too
Well obviously some time till I get the device, but till then I can try and help you guys with some things
And @mannyvinny nice thought of having everything in one place.
I'll try to contribute some mods in themes and apps section after the system dump is out and if I get some time
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Everyone is welcome. Will be buying Note4 ASAP once it get launched.
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Everyone is welcome. Will be buying Note4 ASAP once it get launched.
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Though I'm gonna be a bit late due to my last year if school, count me in for any help or other things you find me worthy of
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I'd love the phone, but I'd miss having an unlocked bootloader.
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I'd love the phone, but I'd miss having an unlocked bootloader.
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Someone told me that if you get the TMO version it won't have a locked bootloader, and can be usedon ATT. I'm not sure if this is true, but considering going that route.
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Someone told me that if you get the TMO version it won't have a locked bootloader, and can be usedon ATT. I'm not sure if this is true, but considering going that route.
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Verizon :/ I really am getting tired of it from them tbh. I buy the phone, why should they lock the bootloader. (Yes, I know there are reasons, but still) they are not leasing the phone to me, You buy the device and use it on their network.I am paying for a service. That's just how I look at it.
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Verizon :/ I really am getting tired of it from them tbh. I buy the phone, why should they lock the bootloader. (Yes, I know there are reasons, but still) they are not leasing the phone to me, You buy the device and use it on their network.I am paying for a service. That's just how I look at it.
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I sure understand that thought. But I also understand the carriers not wanting to warranty phones that we hose trying to mess with them.
It's probably too much effort to position themselves to offer an unlock code for the bootloader, which would cost 'loss of warranty'. If they don't have to warranty them, then why should they care?
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I sure understand that thought. But I also understand the carriers not wanting to warranty phones that we hose trying to mess with them.
It's probably too much effort to position themselves to offer an unlock code for the bootloader, which would cost 'loss of warranty'. If they don't have to warranty them, then why should they care?
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probably because so many people lie when they call for warranty service, saying they dont know why their phone suddenly "stopped" working..
Now, what could be done, is to sell an unlocked phone/boot loader, NO WARRANTY AT ALL, and see how many folks buy that model...
Not many I bet..
guys
noob question
how straightforward to root flash samsung notes please?
I hope Skipsoft Android toolkit will be updated and work with note 4 ^^
Did anyone try towelroot yet?
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RiNo808 said:
Did anyone try towelroot yet?
Sent from my Note3 Rocking DynamicKat or my G3
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The vulnerability of towelroot was patched on all kernels deployed after 6th June.
It has very less chances of working.
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daproject said:
Looking forward to be using this forum.
very sad to see so many people talking s**t about the note 4.
It might not be a huge difference from note 3 but is definitely a big upgrade from my note 2.
I think everyone expect to have extreme changes in the devices every year and that is not possible anymore.
I think now the upgrade should be every 2 years.
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im upgrading from my note 1
No one shouts "Give Update!" No one asks "unlock bootloader". No one asks root. maiko1 and jcase not interested in these issues ... So, I can use TURBO for cracking nuts? What about those who have upgraded to 5.1? I did this in order to make the method Unbrick to 5.1 and now I'm left the fool ... But I'm not the only one! I think people would pay for MOFO ROOT and UNLOCK.
I apologize for such a harsh tone, but very disappointing ... :crying:
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No one shouts "Give Update!" No one asks "unlock bootloader". No one asks root. maiko1 and jcase not interested in these issues ... So, I can use TURBO for cracking nuts? What about those who have upgraded to 5.1? I did this in order to make the method Unbrick to 5.1 and now I'm left the fool ... But I'm not the only one! I think people would pay for MOFO ROOT and UNLOCK.
I apologize for such a harsh tone, but very disappointing ... :crying:
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AFAIK, maiko1 is working on trying to find an option to root 5.1. Root Junky was the one who implied that so I believe it.
But there are no guarantees that he can find one. Unfortunately, the bootloader on Motorola phones is getting tougher and tougher to hack. That is actually a good thing for your average user and especially for the business users.
We are a small minority of users - most Android users don't even know what a bootloader is and most want their phones to be secure and not easily hacked. We want the opposite but we are a niche market.
And jcase has repeatedly said he doesn't like people asking him for ETAs and bothering him to crack devices he isn't interested in. So there is no sense in bothering jcase about this - he is well aware of the fact that many of us would love for him to put some effort into hacking Motorola devices but he prefers to stick to the HTC devices.
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AFAIK, maiko1 is working on trying to find an option to root 5.1. Root Junky was the one who implied that so I believe it.
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I hope that the way it is! I now have hands tied and I can not do anything. And I practically one on a 4PDA.ru doing custom for TURBO.
ilia3367 said:
I hope that the way it is! I now have hands tied and I can not do anything. And I practically one on a 4PDA.ru doing custom for TURBO.
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I feel for you but in the future, please do not take OTAs unless you know there is a root method for the newer firmware or unless you are OK with doing without root.
I was the one who tested mofo on 5.0 for the first time so I knew I was taking a risk that if I upgraded to 5.0 it may not work. But I was OK with that because I was prepared to move on to the Nexus 6 if it didn't work. It ended up working so I stayed with my Moto X 2014.
I didn't know that everything will be so bad.
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I didn't know that everything will be so bad.
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Motorola phones have notoriously hard to crack bootloaders. We are lucky we even had mofo. Hopefully maiko1 can come through for us again.
I believe this is the point in phone technology that separates the men from the boys so to speak.... The true genius from the spelling bee champion.... If this doesn't apply to you don't wear it.. But thankful to alls hard work from previous roms cracks hacks toodles!
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Motorola phones have notoriously hard to crack bootloaders. We are lucky we even had mofo. Hopefully maiko1 can come through for us again.
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Wasn't mofo a zero-day exploit? That's like catching lightning in a bottle twice.
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Wasn't mofo a zero-day exploit? That's like catching lightning in a bottle twice.
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Mofo exploits the last build of KK. I think it was the third or fourth update.
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Wasn't mofo a zero-day exploit? That's like catching lightning in a bottle twice.
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What do you mean by zero-day? If you mean that motorola was unaware of it, well all exploits are zero-day exploits then. I don't think they would release phones if they knew there were vulnerabilities.
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Mofo exploits the last build of KK. I think it was the third or fourth update.
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MoFo also worked on 5.0 and 5.0.2 bootloaders. Just not on 5.1.
I Kept telling everyone that we had a way to get 5.1 on the turbo and not to take the OTA. But I get it you where the kid in the candy store and just needed your lollipop. Look in less than 48 hours I had a system.img rooted and ready to be flashed.
You can try and warranty your phone most of them they send out are not updated to lollipop.
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You can try and warranty your phone most of them they send out are not updated to lollipop.
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Thanks for the offer, but I will hardly be able to use it. I live for some thousands of miles from the USA... I'll wait for MOFO 5.1. I hope that it will happen!
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Thanks for the offer, but I will hardly be able to use it. I live for some thousands of miles from the USA... I'll wait for MOFO 5.1. I hope that it will happen!
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Ohhhh.
Sorry I hope you do not take firmware upgrade the same week they come out.
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I Kept telling everyone that we had a way to get 5.1 on the turbo and not to take the OTA. But I get it you where the kid in the candy store and just needed your lollipop. Look in less than 48 hours I had a system.img rooted and ready to be flashed.
You can try and warranty your phone most of them they send out are not updated to lollipop.
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I'm trying that now. Actually not for that reason (my bluetooth isn't working), but I hope the replacement will still be 4.4.4 (highly chance since they cannot update those replacement that's already in the refurbished box )