I'm wondering if I can do this so I can root
Try searching. This has been covered ad nauseum on here. If you can't find your answer, search for "downgrade moto x".
Synopsis said:
I'm wondering if I can do this so I can root
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flashing a phone on 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 is fine.
Flashing a phone on 4.4.4 to 4.4.2 or lower is NOT!!
KidJoe said:
flashing a phone on 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 is fine.
Flashing a phone on 4.4.4 to 4.4.2 or lower is NOT!!
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Thanks man
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nhizzat said:
Try searching. This has been covered ad nauseum on here. If you can't find your answer, search for "downgrade moto x".
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Will remember to do that next time
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Please don't flame me, I am on my phone and can't do a search.
I took the kitkat OTA and want to downgrade back down to the camera update ota and hopefully use jcase's root method to keep root with kitkat.
Any links would be appreciated. Wasn't sure if I could just rsd back or not.
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mpetruzz said:
Please don't flame me, I am on my phone and can't do a search.
I took the kitkat OTA and want to downgrade back down to the camera update ota and hopefully use jcase's root method to keep root with kitkat.
Any links would be appreciated. Wasn't sure if I could just rsd back or not.
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Yes you can RSD back, If you couldn't slap my moto wouldn't be possible. Instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538896
GandalfTehGray said:
Yes you can RSD back, If you couldn't slap my moto wouldn't be possible. Instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538896
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Thanks, I was pretty sure that i could rsd back. But I did read on a bunch of sites that motorola said that if you took the ota for kitkat you would not be able to downgrade. That's why I wanted to check.
Yes you can RSD back to camera update. I have done it with my Verizon moto x. I use foxfi and needed my tethering without root.
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Short and simple. I want my Moto X rooted.
If I can keep my pictures through this process thats cool. I have folders and such set up that took me forever to do. Pictures are backed up so thats not really a problem. All my apps and music are replaceable.
If I have to downgrade to 4.2.2 I dont mind. I would probably end up staying there til Kitkat gets more app support.
Would I just need the 4.2.2 Camera OTA and use RSD lite to flash that?
I miss my S3..... ;(
AT&T XT 1058, Non-Motomaker, bootloader is locked.
ATT 4.4 Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538896
4.2.2 Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2509590
OriginalFire said:
ATT 4.4 Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538896
4.2.2 Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2509590
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I am aware of these threads. The first step for 4.4 root is to flash to 4.2 and i'm not quite sure on those steps.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2556400
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Unfortunately you can't downgrade and keep your data. You will need to erase user data when downgrading to 4.2.2 otherwise your phone will boot loop.
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hartom said:
Unfortunately you can't downgrade and keep your data. You will need to erase user data when downgrading to 4.2.2 otherwise your phone will boot loop.
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Ive looked through all the threads linked and they all require I flash back to 4.2.2 but all the download links are giving me a "File not found". Not a 404 error. Is there somewhere else I can get the ROM?
kernozlov said:
Ive looked through all the threads linked and they all require I flash back to 4.2.2 but all the download links are giving me a "File not found". Not a 404 error. Is there somewhere else I can get the ROM?
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There back up. http://sbf.droid-developers.org/download.php?device=0&file=22
4.2.2 att camera update.
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hartom said:
There back up. http://sbf.droid-developers.org/download.php?device=0&file=22
4.2.2 att camera update.
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So would I just put that file in RSD, put my phone in fastboot and flash that? Then use Pwnmymoto or Rockmymoto?
kernozlov said:
So would I just put that file in RSD, put my phone in fastboot and flash that? Then use Pwnmymoto or Rockmymoto?
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Yes- just delete the getvar line in the XML file of the flash.
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I don't understand what to do in step 1. I have to download the 4.2.2 in step 1 and downgrade in 4?
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k3ff0 said:
I don't understand what to do in step 1. I have to download the 4.2.2 in step 1 and downgrade in 4?
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Step 1 is to download and flash back to 4.2.2. Step 4 is to flash the 4.2.2 bootloader only.
How can I downgrade to 4.2.2? Do I need root?
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k3ff0 said:
How can I downgrade to 4.2.2? Do I need root?
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Use RSD Lite and the proper SBF. No, you don't need root.
I hate to be one of those guys that says "search," but all this has been discussed many times. You really need to look at some of the other threads and do some research.
Youmobile shared this article in G+ today stating this root method works for 4.4.2 users. I thought one didn't exist yet?
http://www.youmobile.org/blogs/entry/Root-Moto-X-KitKat
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I think he meant 4.2.2...itd the same as the 4.4 root steps
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Discussed here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/-t2710834
Step 11 tells you to downgrade the Bootloader (MOTOBOOT.IMG) and GPT.BIN which is part of the security stuff. Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't those the main components involved with bricking when trying to downgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.4 and lower?
And you'd still have Write Protection Enabled if you have a locked bootloader (so changes will be lost when you power off/on)
EDIT: And step 15 of that web page points you to the SlapMyMoto thread here on XDA... and we know that SlapMyMoto doesn't work on 4.4.2.
KidJoe said:
Discussed here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/-t2710834
Step 11 tells you to downgrade the Bootloader (MOTOBOOT.IMG) and GPT.BIN which is part of the security stuff. Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't those the main components involved with bricking when trying to downgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.4 and lower?
And you'd still have Write Protection Enabled if you have a locked bootloader (so changes will be lost when you power off/on)
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Oh... Didn't see that post.
Yeah I noticed that when reading through the steps.
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sivarticus85 said:
Oh... Didn't see that post.
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its ok.. that thread title isn't the most descriptive.
sivarticus85 said:
Oh... Didn't see that post.
Yeah I noticed that when reading through the steps.
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There is an aio utility in the original dev section.
Also could ss be installed with this limited yet to be published, root? Or this impactor? On 442 that is.
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There is an aio utility in the original dev section.
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the AIO untilities and root processes for 4.4 don't work on 4.4.2.
aviwdoowks said:
Also could ss be installed with this limited yet to be published, root? Or this impactor? On 442 that is.
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Yes, rooted 4.4, and use safestrap for 4.4.2 is about the only option if you can't unlock your bootloader.
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the AIO untilities and root processes for 4.4 don't work on 4.4.2.
Yes, rooted 4.4, and use safestrap for 4.4.2 is about the only option if you can't unlock your bootloader.
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I meant: to go from 442 to the limited yet to be revealed root & install ss w/o write access.
In case anyone is wondering, I still tried it, and it doesn't work. Telnet doesn't work on 4.4.2.
I'm planning on flashing my X back to stock, but have a question. I have a XT1053 Dev Edition running 4.4.4. Is it safe to use the 4.4.3 SBF for this?
I know in some cases downgrading causes a brick but since the OTA from 4.4.3 to 4.4.4 was only 16 MB, I'm assuming not much changed and it should be fine. But better to ask those who likely know better than I.
Thanks
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scubasteve85 said:
I'm planning on flashing my X back to stock, but have a question. I have a XT1053 Dev Edition running 4.4.4. Is it safe to use the 4.4.3 SBF for this?
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Did you make a nandroid of your 4.4.3 phone?
On my XT1060, I am able to go back to 4.4.2 nandroid after taking the 4.4.4 OTA and then unroot by hand. And another poster on an XT1058 was able to go back to a stock 4.4.3 nandroid after upgrading to 4.4.4.
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Did you make a nandroid of your 4.4.3 phone?
On my XT1060, I am able to go back to 4.4.2 nandroid after taking the 4.4.4 OTA and then unroot by hand. And another poster on an XT1058 was able to go back to a stock 4.4.3 nandroid after upgrading to 4.4.4.
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I didn't.
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scubasteve85 said:
I didn't.
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Then the safest thing to do is to wait for the TMobile 4.4.4 sbf to show up.
No, you can't flash 4.4.3 if you've been on 4.4.4. Not without great risk. ?
Could he download the 443 sbf and flash ONLY the system IMG via mfastboot that should be safe right
I wouldn't. That's all I can say on the topic. I don't get involved in downgrade scenarios....seen way too many poor folk brick trying. :good:
why is Moto being so slow with releasing the image?
They don't release it....it's leaked..
So its anybody's guess how long. Usually doesn't take too long. ?
Thanks guys. I've managed to rig a workaround to the issue I'm experiencing. So I can wait.
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KJ said:
They don't release it....it's leaked..
So its anybody's guess how long. Usually doesn't take too long. ?
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They are supposed to release the latest recovery image for the Dev versions. The last one one Moto web site is 4.4.2 here is version they have listed for download.
MOTO X, GSM Dev Edition:
KK-4.4.2-KXA20.16-1.25_MR3
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The 4.4.4 sbf for the XT1053 may show up here eventually:
http://www.filefactory.com/folder/dd05c058d3ff8dbe/?sort=created&order=DESC&show=25
Hi, I was going through the forums searching for a method to unlock the bootloader and root my phone. I wasn't able to find anything relevant. Could anyone please help me.
Details of my phone.
Moto X XT1052
Android 4.4.4
Bootloader locked
Thanks in advance.
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Hi, I was going through the forums searching for a method to unlock the bootloader and root my phone. I wasn't able to find anything relevant. Could anyone please help me.
Details of my phone.
Moto X XT1052
Android 4.4.4
Bootloader locked
Thanks in advance.
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here u go - http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-unlock-the-bootloader-on-Motorola-phones-Moto-X-Moto-G_id53876
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here u go - http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-unlock-the-bootloader-on-Motorola-phones-Moto-X-Moto-G_id53876
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I'll try this soon. What about rooting?
I was reading the thread in the general section they said that 4.4.4 can't be unlocked.
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[email protected]¡[email protected]_S¡D said:
I'll try this soon. What about rooting?
I was reading the thread in the general section they said that 4.4.4 can't be unlocked.
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it can be unlocked i also unlocked using 4.4.4 and verizon moto x cant be unlocked but our is retail uk which can be locked for rooting u need to first unlock the device then flash twrp recovery and from twrp recovery flash supersu by chainfire
Why you no read the stickies? Like this one in General section,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2826159
Darth said:
Why you no read the stickies? Like this one in General section,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2826159
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For your kind information, I did go through and after seeing this I asked the question.
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Megatron007 said:
it can be unlocked i also unlocked using 4.4.4 and verizon moto x cant be unlocked but our is retail uk which can be locked for rooting u need to first unlock the device then flash twrp recovery and from twrp recovery flash supersu by chainfire
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Also can it be unrooted so that I can come back to stock so that I can receive OTA updates. I did keep a backup of my stock ROM.
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Also can it be unrooted so that I can come back to stock so that I can receive OTA updates. I did keep a backup of my stock ROM.
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it can be unrooted if u r rooted u will still get ota update
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For your kind information, I did go through and after seeing this I asked the question.
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And you didn't read the part just above that! Take a look closely at the UNLOCKED bootloader section... as it says...
"Don't know if your bootloader can be unlocked? See Post 70"
If you followed that advice, you'd have had your answer and not needed to ask the question.
It contains a little background so you can understand, then a link/info to Moto's site which has pretty much the same info/steps in the link @Megatron007 supplied to unlock the bootloader... and even says how to root after you've unlocked the bootloader.