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[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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[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.

ryanzurlo88 said:
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 4.4.4? Method Found?

Hey everyone,
First, yes I have searched for this
This thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/one-stop-shop-how-root-moto-x-confusion-t2826159 as well as everything else I find still tells me that there is currently no way to root a 4.4.4 Moto X
Doing some searching on google I found this method that claims to work and it was just published about a month ago...
http://www.igadgetsworld.com/moto-x...unning-on-android-4-4-4-step-by-step-process/
I am however a little weary about the fact that still nobody on here seems to have a solution? Is this a method that will work or is it just going to brick my phone?
Sorry I am not the most knowledgeable about this stuff but have you guys seen this?
Mine is a VZW version that I am trying to root.

on4now4 said:
Hey everyone,
First, yes I have searched for this
This thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/one-stop-shop-how-root-moto-x-confusion-t2826159 as well as everything else I find still tells me that there is currently no way to root a 4.4.4 Moto X
Doing some searching on google I found this method that claims to work and it was just published about a month ago...
http://www.igadgetsworld.com/moto-x...unning-on-android-4-4-4-step-by-step-process/
I am however a little weary about the fact that still nobody on here seems to have a solution? Is this a method that will work or is it just going to brick my phone?
Sorry I am not the most knowledgeable about this stuff but have you guys seen this?
Mine is a VZW version that I am trying to root.
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Those on 444 with the old X & Ultras are waiting for jcase & others to come up with some way to get Dan Rosenberg's exploit to work. Jcase said so far root is needed.
So root alone or temporary root to unlock the boot are yet to be found.
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You will hear about it here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/request-help-exploit-moto-x-bl-t2828471

Thanks for pointing me to that thread I will keep an eye on it. However I still don't fully understand what is this method I have linked to then?
In short this will not work? Sorry I feel a little ignorant asking these questions...

wrong place
Well I have to admit my mistake. I've just realized this was supposed to be posted in the original moto x section as opposed to the moto x 2014.
Can somebody please move this for me? Sorry for any confusion this may have caused...

on4now4 said:
Thanks for pointing me to that thread I will keep an eye on it. However I still don't fully understand what is this method I have linked to then?
In short this will not work? Sorry I feel a little ignorant asking these questions...
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The method you linked is enabled by an unlocked boot! All unlocked bootloaders have easy root.

[Q] JTAG Interface on Nexus 6?

Hi XDA, I have a bricked Nexus 6 and I would like to repair it by overwriting the flash memory over the JTAG interface. Does anyone know where this is on this device? I think I've found it, but can't confirm (pic attached). Much appreciated.

It is usually not necessary to go to that extreme on a Nexus. What exactly is it doing?

Here's a little more context. The device is actually a Moto X Pro (the N6 equivalent, but sold in China). The bootloader was overwritten and hard bricked the device. To repair it, I was able to restore the device to a flashable state in qhsub_bulk mode using the guide below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/fix-fix-qhusbbulk-cm12-t3059518
However, the problem is that the factory ROM for the Moto X Pro was not released publicly by Motorola and the stock Nexus 6 ROM does not work (that's how it got into this state). It sounds like I have 2 options:
A. Find any third-party ROM for the Moto X Pro. I've been searching but to no avail. If anyone has found one, lmk!
B. Pull the system, boot, recovery partitions from a stock Moto X Pro. The problem here is that I can't sign these files to create the img and I don't think I can re-flash the bootloader. Any recommendations?

@blazer072,
Have you seen this thread? > http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/help/moto-x-pro-zip-t3078399

And this:
http://motofirmware.center/files/category/2-nexus-6/

@cam30era: Thanks, downloading that ROM now. I'll post here the results.
@Evolution_Freak: Those ROMs are for Shamu/N6, which is the XT1103. The Moto X Pro is the XT1115, the hardware is slightly different.

blazer072 said:
@cam30era: Thanks, downloading that ROM now. I'll post here the results.
@Evolution_Freak: Those ROMs are for Shamu/N6, which is the XT1103. The Moto X Pro is the XT1115, the hardware is slightly different.
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Sorry about that, good luck with your project!

blazer072 said:
@cam30era: Thanks, downloading that ROM now. I'll post here the results.
@Evolution_Freak: Those ROMs are for Shamu/N6, which is the XT1103. The Moto X Pro is the XT1115, the hardware is slightly different.
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Yes, interested in hearing how this goes for you. Keep us updated.
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@blazer072,
This thread also might be of interest. > http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/img-retcn-xt1115-motoxpro-lxg22-67-7-t3076881

Bricked nexus 6
blazer072 said:
Hi XDA, I have a bricked Nexus 6 and I would like to repair it by overwriting the flash memory over the JTAG interface. Does anyone know where this is on this device? I think I've found it, but can't confirm (pic attached). Much appreciated.
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i have Bricked Nexus 6 me too, any solution ?

hadifreestyler said:
i have Bricked Nexus 6 me too, any solution ?
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https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images?hl=en

blazer072 said:
Here's a little more context. The device is actually a Moto X Pro (the N6 equivalent, but sold in China). The bootloader was overwritten and hard bricked the device. To repair it, I was able to restore the device to a flashable state in qhsub_bulk mode using the guide below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/fix-fix-qhusbbulk-cm12-t3059518
However, the problem is that the factory ROM for the Moto X Pro was not released publicly by Motorola and the stock Nexus 6 ROM does not work (that's how it got into this state). It sounds like I have 2 options:
A. Find any third-party ROM for the Moto X Pro. I've been searching but to no avail. If anyone has found one, lmk!
B. Pull the system, boot, recovery partitions from a stock Moto X Pro. The problem here is that I can't sign these files to create the img and I don't think I can re-flash the bootloader. Any recommendations?
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How did you restore the device to qhsub_bulk mode ??

Is there a Moto Marshmallow ROM with CDMA support I can flash on my XT1096?

I use Verizon and have a XT1096 that I unlocked the bootloader on and installed CM 13. I really miss the Moto specific features so I'm looking to go back to a Moto ROM. Are there any Moto Marshmallow ROMs that will run on my XT1096 and still connect to Verizon radios?
Thanks!

Please see this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/development/rom-xt1096-verizon-flashable-stock-rom-t3327345
Please read the whole thread and ask questions as required.

donslade said:
Please see this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/development/rom-xt1096-verizon-flashable-stock-rom-t3327345
Please read the whole thread and ask questions as required.
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Awesome, thank you. This is exactly what I'm looking for, not sure how I missed it. Though it seems like it is still a bit too unstable for my liking. I will definitely be keeping an eye on the thread to see how it progresses and I'll probably make the jump soon.
Thanks!