Is the Motorola Maxx Bootloader unlockable? - Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo Q&A, Help & Troublesh

If so, is there a guide or where can I find information?
thanks,
AC

aaronc_98 said:
If so, is there a guide or where can I find information?
thanks,
AC
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Yes it is unlockable, and rootable. To unlock bootloader just google search "motorola bootloader unlock". And do it from official mitirola dev page.

prking07 said:
Yes it is unlockable, and rootable. To unlock bootloader just google search "motorola bootloader unlock". And do it from official mitirola dev page.
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I did look there on the Moto site but Maxx did not seem to appear on the list of unlockable phones unless I am totally blind. I will look again.
thanks,
AC

aaronc_98 said:
I did look there on the Moto site but Maxx did not seem to appear on the list of unlockable phones unless I am totally blind. I will look again.
thanks,
AC
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https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
Forget about looking for the maxx, just hit next and follow instructions.

prking07 said:
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
Forget about looking for the maxx, just hit next and follow instructions.
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Ah, ok- 10-4. Thanks.
AC

For the southern phones, but I doubt it for the Vzw consumer phone.

Does the MAXX work on Verizon?

billygoat32 said:
Does the MAXX work on Verizon?
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Pretty sure it needs to be in their database, so no.

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[Q] UK moto x rooting

hi,
I can't post in the developer sections, so a question here:
Has anyone rooted their UK moto X yet? Comes with 4.4.2
the motorola chat said they expect we'll be able to unlock the bootloader but I'm not holding my breath.
But rooting? Yes please!
talkingduck said:
hi,
I can't post in the developer sections, so a question here:
Has anyone rooted their UK moto X yet? Comes with 4.4.2
the motorola chat said they expect we'll be able to unlock the bootloader but I'm not holding my breath.
But rooting? Yes please!
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as of right now there is no root for 4.4.2 so you have to wait and see if someone finds a way to get root
or wait and see if you can unlock your bootloader.
talkingduck said:
hi,
I can't post in the developer sections, so a question here:
Has anyone rooted their UK moto X yet? Comes with 4.4.2
the motorola chat said they expect we'll be able to unlock the bootloader but I'm not holding my breath.
But rooting? Yes please!
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Yes. You can root your UK moto X.
janjan said:
Yes. You can root your UK moto X.
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this i want to hear he is allready on 4.4.2 and he can't unlock his bootloader yet so how is he going to root?
dray_jr said:
this i want to hear he is allready on 4.4.2 and he can't unlock his bootloader yet so how is he going to root?
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bingo!
just got unlock code
phew.. this looked like it was going to be the first phone in a loooong time I wasn't going to be able to root and it was already hurting!
talkingduck said:
bingo!
just got unlock code
phew.. this looked like it was going to be the first phone in a loooong time I wasn't going to be able to root and it was already hurting!
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well now your good to go check out my guide in the general section on how to flash twrp and get root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358
dray_jr said:
well now your good to go check out my guide in the general section on how to flash twrp and get root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358
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indeed, it's what I'm reading thru now! Thanks for pulling it all together!
talkingduck said:
indeed, it's what I'm reading thru now! Thanks for pulling it all together!
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np at all bro glad to help
talkingduck said:
indeed, it's what I'm reading thru now! Thanks for pulling it all together!
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Hi, I currently have a uk moto x xt1052 as well. Did the root process turn out ok?
I've read through dray_jrs guides but would like to hear your feedback
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bryan.huang said:
Hi, I currently have a uk moto x xt1052 as well. Did the root process turn out ok?
I've read through dray_jrs guides but would like to hear your feedback
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piece of cake! Just follow the instructions and you'll be fine.
then install the xposed framework, gravity box etc and you'll be flying!
@talkingduck I have a UK moto x... How did you get your unlock code please? Tried the Motorola site but says my device is invalid...
Volpine said:
@talkingduck I have a UK moto x... How did you get your unlock code please? Tried the Motorola site but says my device is invalid...
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Did you paste the numbers in one line correctly? I've heard others getting invalid responses when the numbers aren't in correctly.
Otherwise, I just followed the instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358
good luck!
Yeah thanks... There was a gap in the middle...doh!!
Volpine said:
Yeah thanks... There was a gap in the middle...doh!!
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Cool! enjoy

Moto X Root 4.4.2 Verizon

Hey guys, I have a non-dev Verizon Moto x, and I was wondering if there's a way to root my phone. I am on 4.4.2 and CANNOT unlock the bootloader
Thanks guys!
Trpik4 said:
Hey guys, I have a non-dev Verizon Moto x, and I was wondering if there's a way to root my phone. I am on 4.4.2 and CANNOT unlock the bootloader
Thanks guys!
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Sorry to say but the answer is no. There is no known root path or exploit available to the public at this time for 4.4.2. The only option is an unlocked boot loader.
no downgrade to 4.4 possible?
no... bootloader in 4.4.2 is different from 4.4. check the threads... there's been many failures of bricked devices because of it.
unlock the bootloader. go pay that chinese guy the $40'ish bucks for the unlock code. got my code overnight. straight up and legit.
aldouse's info is correct.
I would just add one thing... paying ~$40 on the Chinese site selling unlock codes appears to no longer be an option. Seller is not responding. And rumor is that Moto caught up to the person.
Aw man I wish I knew about that seller while it worked. I would of loved to have done that. Looks like were SOL now OP
alienware777 said:
Aw man I wish I knew about that seller while it worked. I would of loved to have done that. Looks like were SOL now OP
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Yup. Unless you can sell your X on swappa, craigslist, ebay, etc... and use the money towards buying a Developer Edition X for Verizon.
Well, thanks for the help guys. If anything does come up please let me know. Thanks!!
Trpik4 said:
Well, thanks for the help guys. If anything does come up please let me know. Thanks!!
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No root ain't so bad on the x.
I think I have an idea for obtaining root on it...kind of use the stock recovery as the exploit
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Oh, @Trpik4 btw, the Chinese Website/Middleman is back. See -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/china-middleman-t2751177
Honestly I haven't found a reason to root this device, it runs amazing. Probably the only thing I would end up doing it blocking ads and that doesn't support the content creators
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KidJoe said:
Oh, @Trpik4 btw, the Chinese Website/Middleman is back. See -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/china-middleman-t2751177
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Thanks so much man, Checking this out now!!!
aldouse said:
no... bootloader in 4.4.2 is different from 4.4. check the threads... there's been many failures of bricked devices because of it.
unlock the bootloader. go pay that chinese guy the $40'ish bucks for the unlock code. got my code overnight. straight up and legit.
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Not straight up and legit. Stolen codes from moto! You want unlocked and root buy a ****ing developer edition. If everyone bought developer editions maybe carriers would be more likely to offer unlocked.
aviwdoowks said:
No root ain't so bad on the x.
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You'll not say so if you're in China. :crying::crying:
I need to use Xprivacy to enable google now and location logging.
That's tooooooooooooooo sad. So I kept using 4.2.2 and wanna get a dev. ed MOTO X+1.

[Q] Root Moto X 4.4.4 Verizon!???

Method to root Moto X Android 4.4.4 Verizon.?
1. Did you bother searching? You might not be the first person to ask.
2. Buy a developer edition and sell your phone or take a chance with the middleman in China to unlock your bootloader.
Christian Correia said:
Method to root Moto X Android 4.4.4 Verizon.?
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Boot into recovery and flash one of the su zips that corresponds to the root app of your choice. If you don't have an unlocked bootloader and custom recovery, then you can't root.
nhizzat said:
1. Did you bother searching? You might not be the first person to ask.
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What is this "search" you speak of, and what does it do?
imnuts said:
What is this "search" you speak of, and what does it do?
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LOL!!! ^
That "thing" is just an Urban Legend. We all know it doesn't -really- exist.
(Or at least you would *think* so, based on more than half the new threads that appear here) :silly:
imnuts said:
What is this "search" you speak of, and what does it do?
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It's like Google, only contained within the forum.
But why search when you can just scroll down a couple lines to find your answer? Better yet, why scroll down when you can just click the "post new thread" button?
nhizzat said:
It's like Google, only contained within the forum.
But why search when you can just scroll down a couple lines to find your answer? Better yet, why scroll down when you can just click the "post new thread" button?
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How did u get 4.4.4 on vzw? i force check updates on my 4.4.2 moto x on vzw and says up to date
doitinthedirt said:
How did u get 4.4.4 on vzw? i force check updates on my 4.4.2 moto x on vzw and says up to date
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I don't think Verizon is pushing it to every one yet, so if you are not part of the Soak, that is why your phone says its up to date.
You can grab the OTA zip being sent as SOAK and manually flash it. (see HERE and HERE) BUT know that if you have a locked bootlaoder, you can't root it.
nhizzat said:
1. Did you bother searching? You might not be the first person to ask.
2. Buy a developer edition and sell your phone or take a chance with the middleman in China to unlock your bootloader.
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The China middleman works for the time I used it, but it's so much easier and convenient to just buy a developer edition now that they've gone on sale.
doitinthedirt said:
How did u get 4.4.4 on vzw? i force check updates on my 4.4.2 moto x on vzw and says up to date
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I downloaded it from one of the threads here and installed it. Was a pretty easy process...
Sent from my Moto X
There is a sticky that has all the info and links needed on this subject. No, Another informational thread is not necessary and only adds clutter to the forum... And often more misinformation. ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2826159
Just reading the stickies on XDA can solve allot of time and headaches.

No cyanogen mod?

I noticed that not even the maxx has a working installation of cyanogen and was wondering if once the turbo has a working method for root will people be more likely to create an installation?
I'm really looking forward to over clocking my processor if so
DireWolfAlpha said:
I noticed that not even the maxx has a working installation of cyanogen and was wondering if once the turbo has a working method for root will people be more likely to create an installation?
I'm really looking forward to over clocking my processor if so
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Dev is working on CM12 for the Moto Maxx. We're not bugging him, so he can work in peace.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59242949&postcount=2
ChazzMatt said:
Dev is working on CM12 for the Moto Maxx. We're not bugging him, so he can work in peace.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59242949&postcount=2
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Do you think a moto maxx ROM would work for the droid turbo once it's rooted and boot loader is unlocked
DireWolfAlpha said:
Do you think a moto maxx ROM would work for the droid turbo once it's rooted and boot loader is unlocked
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Root is almost available for the DT but BL unlock is not guaranteed yet so no one can say if DT owners (like myself) will even be able to flash anything. Good question though.
DireWolfAlpha said:
Do you think a moto maxx ROM would work for the droid turbo once it's rooted and boot loader is unlocked
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I think will work
matheus_sc said:
I think will work
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Likely not. You can't just "swap ROMS" between a CDMA device and a GSM device.
GreaterLesser said:
Root is almost available for the DT but BL unlock is not guaranteed yet so no one can say if DT owners (like myself) will even be able to flash anything. Good question though.
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I helped a few people with unlocked turbos out in rooting theirs. I can confirm that the Moto Maxx TWRP does boot, but in the long run it'll need a few recoveryfs tweaks.
DireWolfAlpha said:
Do you think a moto maxx ROM would work for the droid turbo once it's rooted and boot loader is unlocked
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Probably not. Look at the top of my post (yes, this one) where I replied to matheus_sc.
r3pwn said:
Likely not. You can't just "swap ROMS" between a CDMA device and a GSM device.
I helped a few people with unlocked turbos out in rooting theirs. I can confirm that the Moto Maxx TWRP does boot, but in the long run it'll need a few recoveryfs tweaks.
Probably not. Look at the top of my post (yes, this one) where I replied to matheus_sc.
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Were those turbos XT1250s? Because nothing has been shown about someone working on BL unlock for the DT (XT1254)......yet. but ofc the XT1250s are already unlocked but not the XT1254s which is the model I believe he was asking about.
GreaterLesser said:
Were those turbos XT1250s? Because nothing has been shown about someone working on BL unlock for the DT (XT1254)......yet. but ofc the XT1250s are already unlocked but not the XT1254s which is the model I believe he was asking about.
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They were XT1254s. They were all prototype models and came unlocked from the factory.
r3pwn said:
They were XT1254s. They were all prototype models and came unlocked from the factory.
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Probably not this simple, but if we get root maybe the bootloader from one of these prototypes can be copied to a turbo using a dd command. Then we would all have unlocked bootloaders
Sent from my XT1254 using XDA Free mobile app
jhoutz said:
Probably not this simple, but if we get root maybe the bootloader from one of these prototypes can be copied to a turbo using a dd command. Then we would all have unlocked bootloaders
Sent from my XT1254 using XDA Free mobile app
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I have one of their bootloaders. It's not that simple. Good thought, though.
jhoutz said:
Probably not this simple, but if we get root maybe the bootloader from one of these prototypes can be copied to a turbo using a dd command. Then we would all have unlocked bootloaders
Sent from my XT1254 using XDA Free mobile app
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That would not work because it is not signed by moto. The ONLY things that matter are: 1) Signed vs unsigned packages and 2) bootloader exploits. Some BL exploits require root, most do now since they have gotten advanced. I miss the days of hardware level exploits and stuff. No more though. Root will likely be needed for a BL unlock and I would assume once root drops people will start working on one. Jcase has unlocked many motos and I would assume he will work on one when he has time (he is sick and very busy).
So root will not allow a BL unlock by itself. I am not even sure if this root exploit removes /system write protection. Some don't. We just have to wait and see.
I was busy last week, but if there will be BL unlock for Verizon Droid Turbo, then I'll make the CM12 / CM12.1 universal.
Skrilax_CZ said:
I was busy last week, but if there will be BL unlock for Verizon Droid Turbo, then I'll make the CM12 / CM12.1 universal.
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Great news
Skrilax_CZ said:
I was busy last week, but if there will be BL unlock for Verizon Droid Turbo, then I'll make the CM12 / CM12.1 universal.
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Hi,
I haven't brought the moto maxx/moto turbo here in India. But I'll buy it soon and will be happy to help you in cm12 development.
Regards
##W4TCH0UT## said:
Hi,
I haven't brought the moto maxx/moto turbo here in India. But I'll buy it soon and will be happy to help you in cm12 development.
Regards
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Thanking you this way until my "thanks limit" re-sets. Thank you.
##W4TCH0UT## said:
Hi,
I haven't brought the moto maxx/moto turbo here in India. But I'll buy it soon and will be happy to help you in cm12 development.
Regards
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Great news, more devs make uor maxx even better
123421342 said:
That would not work because it is not signed by moto.
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Since when isn't a Motorola Engineering Bootloader signed by Motorola?
123421342 said:
Jcase has unlocked many motos and I would assume he will work on one when he has time (he is sick and very busy).
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But he already said he shows no interest in unlocking the turbo.
EDIT: Gah, double post didn't get merged.
r3pwn said:
Since when isn't a Motorola Engineering Bootloader signed by Motorola?
But he already said he shows no interest in unlocking the turbo.
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If you dump the package yourself I would imagine it would no longer have the same check sum no? Jcase has said this about many devices and then out of nowhere released exploits. I am not asking him to, I am just saying he enjoys doing this and is really, really good at it. I can see him collaborating with the root author to develop a proper exploit if it does not already exist. Either way, this root probably won't be released for another few weeks, if ever.
123421342 said:
If you dump the package yourself I would imagine it would no longer have the same check sum no? Jcase has said this about many devices and then out of nowhere released exploits. I am not asking him to, I am just saying he enjoys doing this and is really, really good at it. I can see him collaborating with the root author to develop a proper exploit if it does not already exist. Either way, this root probably won't be released for another few weeks, if ever.
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No, if you dump the bootloader yourself, it will be signed with the exact same certificates as when it was compiled. As a quick demonstration, take a device (not the Turbo) and download a custom kernel for it.
Check (and make note of) the MD5 checksum. Then install it.
Boot it once or twice, messing around with it. Then dump it (via
Code:
dd if="/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/boot" of="/sdcard/boot.img"
) and compare the MD5 of your dumped image to that of the one that had not yet been installed. Zero difference.

Motorola moto x (2014) XT1092 Bootloader unlock issue

Iwant unlock bootloader but i cant because motorola site dont work... How unlock bootloader now?
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
Edit: atleast i can expect a reply be it positive or negative. Or a hit on thanks.
kishanamlani said:
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
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It says that:
Sorry i cant help in that matter. That's the only method i know.

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