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Unlocked Bootloader Moto X Lost Root

Hi
I have a moto x with the bootloader unlocked and stock kernel with TWRP. Everything else is stock android 4.4 from T-Mobile.
I followed this thread to root the phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2536200 "[HOW-TO][DEV EDITION ONLY]Root on 4.4 KitKat"
Everything went fine and I had root acces. I installed xposed framework and some moddueles without problem and cerberus but when I tried to install greenify I noticed I couldn't give it root permissions. I checked super su's app and everything seemed normal so I downloaded Root Checker to confirm I'm rooted but it says I'm not.
Knowing that I lost root (can't figure out why) I went to super su app and selected to unroot the device. Then I booted into recovery and flashed again the root zip but when checking again if I have root privileges with root checker, it still says no.
Now I can't get root again. I'd like to avoid using fastboot because I'm using linux (I'm a noob with bootloaders and fastboot because I got spoiled by Samsung).
Can anyone help me?
Thanks in advance :fingers-crossed:
I forgot to mention that I did a backup before I rooted the device the first time in case that helps.
Nevermind. I fixed it.

root proplem I need your help

So guys first I appreciate any one gonna help me
I have Xperia z c6603 4.4.4 android
I wanted to root my phone and I tried in every possible way but every time it fails
So I found a solution
P.s I don't have Internet connection for my pc
1-install super su and don't open it
2-flash old kernel so you can root
3-root your device (( in this step I tried rooting by flashtool and it did work but in the log it says root done.. rebooting device.. So I waited for 3 minutes but my phone didn't restart so i did it manually))
4-flash your. 283 kernel
5- upgrade supersu binaries so root is done
In step 4 I didn't find supersu (( which I've installed before)) but I found superuser app instead and I can't upgrade binaries or unroot or any thing. This app is useless
So i want to delete it and full root my device because in flashtool it says my phone is rooted but when I install any app for rooted devices only it says my phone is not rooted
I think maybe if I flashed an official 4.4.4 rom every thing will be normal again but I have a question. If I flashed a rom does that mean that I will unlock bootloader cause I don't want to unlock so i don't lose my be2 and drm keys
And I can't do ta raw backup (( to save be2 and drm keys)) unless I root my device
Please help me and sorry for my bad english

nadir sayed said:
So guys first I appreciate any one gonna help me
I have Xperia z c6603 4.4.4 android
I wanted to root my phone and I tried in every possible way but every time it fails
So I found a solution
P.s I don't have Internet connection for my pc
1-install super su and don't open it
2-flash old kernel so you can root
3-root your device (( in this step I tried rooting by flashtool and it did work but in the log it says root done.. rebooting device.. So I waited for 3 minutes but my phone didn't restart so i did it manually))
4-flash your. 283 kernel
5- upgrade supersu binaries so root is done
In step 4 I didn't find supersu (( which I've installed before)) but I found superuser app instead and I can't upgrade binaries or unroot or any thing. This app is useless
So i want to delete it and full root my device because in flashtool it says my phone is rooted but when I install any app for rooted devices only it says my phone is not rooted
I think maybe if I flashed an official 4.4.4 rom every thing will be normal again but I have a question. If I flashed a rom does that mean that I will unlock bootloader cause I don't want to unlock so i don't lose my be2 and drm keys
And I can't do ta raw backup (( to save be2 and drm keys)) unless I root my device
Please help me and sorry for my bad english
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Please use the search function next time. All the info you need you will find in Kingvortex' thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/guide-how-to-root-10-5-1-0-283-t2872873

thanks
I've solved the proplem
First I flashed the old kernel
Then rooted successfully by towelroot (( instead of flashtool ))
And finally flashed the . 283 kernel
But I need to know if I flashed a rom does that means unlocking bootloader?
Or is it can't be to flash rom without unlocking bootloader?

nadir sayed said:
I've solved the proplem
First I flashed the old kernel
Then rooted successfully by towelroot (( instead of flashtool ))
And finally flashed the . 283 kernel
But I need to know if I flashed a rom does that means unlocking bootloader?
Or is it can't be to flash rom without unlocking bootloader?
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As long as it has a stock kernel you do not need to unlock your bootloader. Any aosp based rom will need an unlocked bootloader (cyanogenmod, omnirom etc)

I've done every thing and made a nandroid backup and installed existen z 3.0.0 rom and it works very well but i dont have mobile bravia engine 2 and i dont know if the bootloader is unlocked or not.. And thanks very much for your help i really appreciate it

[Solved] Xperia T - 4.3 not able to root

Hello
I've been trying to install Cyanogenmod on my Xperia T.
However, I need recovery (CWM) to do so, which requires root acces.
I've been able to unlock bootloader but rooting isn't a succes.
I tried all the root functions in flashtool, and some others but nothing works.
So, is it safe to downgrade my firmware from 4.3 to 4.1.2 with flashtool, root that version, and then install recovery/cyanogen?
Thanks!

Denos78 said:
Hello
I've been trying to install Cyanogenmod on my Xperia T.
However, I need recovery (CWM) to do so, which requires root acces.
I've been able to unlock bootloader but rooting isn't a succes.
I tried all the root functions in flashtool, and some others but nothing works.
So, is it safe to downgrade my firmware from 4.3 to 4.1.2 with flashtool, root that version, and then install recovery/cyanogen?
Thanks!
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Yes it is safe. You can install any custom rom from any stock firmware (unless it states in the description that you need a certain firmware).
Btw: did you try towelroot? I believe it should work on 4.3
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Allright, just wanted to be sure!
I've tried towelroot but it kept rebooting, even on 4.1.2.
But I've been able to flash CM on my xperia a couple of minutes ago without problems (apparently it came with its own recovery menu).
Developer tools had a root option and that luckily worked.
Thanks for the help :good:

Help rooting?

Hello all,
Im totally confused as to how to go about rooting my device c6902. Ive owned a couple of android devices and Ive rooted them all, however....with this device and there seem to be different ways people have rooted from reading the threads and im totally confused, So far I have unlocked the bootloader, and upgraded the device OTA to lollipop .242 (before the bootloader was unlocked), I dont intend installing any custom firmware, just want root so I can use TB and maybe delete a few bloatwares with root explorer and use xposed.
Im confused as to whether:
1. I have to downgrade firmware to kitkat, just to get root, then upgrade back to official firmware?
2. Ive been under the impression that a custom recovery and supersu, is enough to get root. It doesnt work that way on this device?
3. I saw some oneclick root programs that worked on the z1 compact would any work here
Just trying to know more about the phone and understand, so any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

bigmeech084 said:
Hello all,
Im totally confused as to how to go about rooting my device c6902. Ive owned a couple of android devices and Ive rooted them all, however....with this device and there seem to be different ways people have rooted from reading the threads and im totally confused, So far I have unlocked the bootloader, and upgraded the device OTA to lollipop .242 (before the bootloader was unlocked), I dont intend installing any custom firmware, just want root so I can use TB and maybe delete a few bloatwares with root explorer and use xposed.
Im confused as to whether:
1. I have to downgrade firmware to kitkat, just to get root, then upgrade back to official firmware?
2. Ive been under the impression that a custom recovery and supersu, is enough to get root. It doesnt work that way on this device?
3. I saw some oneclick root programs that worked on the z1 compact would any work here
Just trying to know more about the phone and understand, so any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631291
Using the guide on the link I just posted, you are not required to unlock the bootloader, unlocking the bootloader without backing up the TA partition can cause problems with your phone.
You need to downgrade to KitKat 4.4.4 with kernel 108, then root it with easyroot install supersu and rootchecker to make sure your phone is rooted, the use NUTs recovery to create a recovery partition, after that search XDA forums for a pre-rooted lollipop flashable zip and install that, and voila you should be on lollipop with root and recovery.
I am not sure about one-click root programs.

demon148 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2631291
Using the guide on the link I just posted, you are not required to unlock the bootloader, unlocking the bootloader without backing up the TA partition can cause problems with your phone.
You need to downgrade to KitKat 4.4.4 with kernel 108, then root it with easyroot install supersu and rootchecker to make sure your phone is rooted, the use NUTs recovery to create a recovery partition, after that search XDA forums for a pre-rooted lollipop flashable zip and install that, and voila you should be on lollipop with root and recovery.
I am not sure about one-click root programs.
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Thanks for your help.
I already unlocked the bootloader though. Do I need to downgrade the whole kitkat rom or flash just the kernel? thanks

Figured out. Thanks

Xperia Z1 C6902 Lollipop 5.1.1- Root Methods?

How can Root Xperia Z1 C6902 Lollipop 5.1.1 without pre-rooted rom. Is there other methods to root my Xperia Z1 C6902 Lollipop 5.1.1 . My xperia is installed with orginal Lollipop 5.1.1 stock rom. I want to root it. But i don't need Pre-rooted Rom, is there any method for rooting it. And also i don't want to downgrade it for rooting.

wait till kingroot

either unlock your bootloader or wait for a exploit

I really hope not.
Every Android version has a root exploit, that is a nightmare for security, this has to stop...
just my 2cents, in general you should be glad if there is none

Are you sure you have access to /system ?

Kingroot is not compatible with z1 5.1.1 yet

dnraphael said:
Kingroot is not compatible with z1 5.1.1 yet
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Oh! So in this case, try : RootKitXperia
or Google "Root xperia z1 5.1.1" there are a lot of solutions

ubrider said:
Oh! So in this case, try : RootKitXperia
or Google "Root xperia z1 5.1.1" there are a lot of solutions
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No there isn't. towelroot is super old and doesn't work with 5.1.1, and there is no one-click method for 5.1.1 on the Z1. Only pre-rooted flashable zips are working right now.
Please don't give advice if you don't actually know what you're talking about ...

@ubrider you don't need to be rude - I suggest you delete your comment for your own sake.
As of the moment, there are no known 1-click root process for Xperia Z1 running 5.1.1 Lollipop. You can however downgrade your phone to Kitkat by flashing a Kitkat FTF using Flashtool. You can also downgrade to 5.0.2 and root it using Kingroot which is a 1-click rooting process. Once you have gained root access you can replace Kingroot with SuperSU if you want, install a custom recovery then install a pre-rooted 5.1.1
@ubrider, If you have solid proof that there really is an existing 1-click root process for our Xperia Z1 running 5.1.1., please share it to the community. This is what I get: https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=Sony+Xperia+Z1+5.1.1+root

Please, stay on topic. If you don't have anything constructive or polite to contribute, do not post. If you have a problem with another user, please ignore them, use the report button and allow the moderators to handle it, or deal with it yourselves via private message.

You can create your own pre-rooted 5.1.1 firmware with prf creator, from yours ftf. Then flash back to 5.0.2 without wiping data root with any oneclickroot solution that suits you and have a superuser or supersu.
And install xzdualrecovery. Then flash your pre-rooted firmware w/o wiping data.
This way you won't lose your apps data and won't need to unlock bootloader.
That was what I did installed xposed etc. No problems faced.
Or you can wait till kingroot updates it's all up to you

Finally the one click method is here.....
Guys Kingroot has finally Released the root exploit for Xperia Z1 c6902....i am not sure about c6903....
Download the latest apk from the KingRoot Website.
Sorry i cannot post links as this is my first post.
Just follow the steps and rooting will be successful.... no need of flashing any zip or any pre rooted rom.
I HAVE TESTED THIS ON MY SONY XPERIA Z1 C6902 AND IT WORKED PERFECTLY.
AND YES THIS METHOD IS STABLE.
I DONT LIKE KINGROOT AS IT IS ONLY A TEMPORARY ROOT....PLEASE HELP ME GET THE SUPER SU..
HIT THANKS IF I HELPED.

BOLT⚡⚡ said:
Guys Kingroot has finally Released the root exploit for Xperia Z1 c6902....i am not sure about c6903....
Download the latest apk from the KingRoot Website.
Sorry i cannot post links as this is my first post.
Just follow the steps and rooting will be successful.... no need of flashing any zip or any pre rooted rom.
I HAVE TESTED THIS ON MY SONY XPERIA Z1 C6902 AND IT WORKED PERFECTLY.
AND YES THIS METHOD IS STABLE.
I DONT LIKE KINGROOT AS IT IS ONLY A TEMPORARY ROOT....PLEASE HELP ME GET THE SUPER SU..
HIT THANKS IF I HELPED.
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Search our forum or the Web. There is a tut how to replace king root with super su.

Rooted my Z1 C6902
I've rooted my Z1 C6902 running on 14.6.A.0.368 using kingroot and replaced it with SuperSu successfully. Now I would like to install a custom recovery on it.. Somebody help plz..

sachinottawa said:
I've rooted my Z1 C6902 running on 14.6.A.0.368 using kingroot and replaced it with SuperSu successfully. Now I would like to install a custom recovery on it.. Somebody help plz..
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Me too...Rooted and Need To Install recovery...tried all possible ways...didn't succeed.

BOLT⚡⚡ said:
Me too...Rooted and Need To Install recovery...tried all possible ways...didn't succeed.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=63870624

You can go to =- [NUT]'s XDADevelopers downloads -= and download the Executable file for Windows OS that will install a recovery on your rooted phones.

Nut's dual recovery 2.8.21 works perfectly on our devices.. I got it working.. Click THANKS if it helps
Sent from my C6902 using XDA Free mobile app

No Luck On My C6902
My C6902 is running the latest firmware......i tried the [NUT]s DualRecovery....through ADB....it says Recovery is installed.....but the device boots normally......i rooted with KingRoot and Successfully Replaced it With SuperSU......still no luck....help me guys....

Try installing NDR Utils from playstore if it is not present in your phone. Try booting to recovery using the app. Don't forget to post your observations..
Click THANKS if it helps
Sent from my C6902