Hi
Is it good to root 5.0? or shall I wait to 5.1?
what will happen if I rooted on Lollipop 5.0 the upgraded to 5.1 using OTA update? will it harm my device?
Is there a trusted/tested root for Moto X 2014 Lollipop 5.0?
If you are rooted you will need to do a clean install of 5.0 before accepting an OTA to 5.1 or the OTA will fail. The way I use to root is to flash a custom recovery and then flash SuperSU.
osadhan said:
Hi
Is it good to root 5.0? or shall I wait to 5.1?
what will happen if I rooted on Lollipop 5.0 the upgraded to 5.1 using OTA update? will it harm my device?
Is there a trusted/tested root for Moto X 2014 Lollipop 5.0?
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what do you mean by "good"? in what aspects? the answer will depend on how you want to use after root features.
AFAIK, you have to stock recovery installed before getting any OTA, they wont even downloaded if you have a custom recovery, so you have to use fastboot to install stock "recovery.img" before getting OTA.
I used CF-Auto root method, its safe and easy, but beware, you have to unlock bootloader first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/development/root-root-moto-x-2014-android-5-0-t2941388
I hope it helped.
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I know from previous phones if I rooted and installed a custom recovery that I wouldn't be able to take an OTA update.
Would still I be able to receive a new OTA update (say 4.4.2) if my Moto X (4.4) is Rooted without write protection?
JJHunterx said:
I know from previous phones if I rooted and installed a custom recovery that I wouldn't be able to take an OTA update.
Would still I be able to receive a new OTA update (say 4.4.2) if my Moto X (4.4) is Rooted without write protection?
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I'm pretty sure that you won't be able to install the OTA with a custom recovery.
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With the new root method (wp off) you keep the stock recovery. The only real way to know is too try. I guess its feasible..... But I've seen rooted devices boot loop in OTA's too....time will tell!
Sent from non rooted motoX :'(
matt99017d said:
With the new root method (wp off) you keep the stock recovery. The only real way to know is too try. I guess its feasible..... But I've seen rooted devices boot loop in OTA's too....time will tell!
Sent from non rooted motoX :'(
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it is not something i would do when the next OTA comes out i would revert to stock and take the OTA or i would wait for a root and go from there. i do know for a fact with a custom recovery if you take a OTA your device will bootloop. with WP off i am not sure what would happen but again i would not recommend trying because it could case some major issues.
I received the update notification for mu moto x xt1052 en. DE, can go back to kk if i don't like?
I already have root and TWRP
thanks
toroloco73 said:
I received the update notification for mu moto x xt1052 en. DE, can go back to kk if i don't like?
I already have root and TWRP
thanks
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You have Root and TWRP, you can't take the OTA with TWRP. SEe -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/faq-how-to-prepare-ota-update-carriers-t3126425
And as for downgrading to Kit Kat, if those who installed the leaked 5.x test versions is any indication, No, you can't downgrade to KK after you install the OTA update to 5.1. See -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/info-warning-risks-downgrading-impacts-t3058202
Thanks, i receive the ora in the stock kk wife's device, not on my unlock and rooted moto x. They are the same en. DE from amazon germany
Is moto gen 2
Getting lollipop 5.1 update ???
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My question isn't about the update but the notifications. Will one be presented with OTA update when using custom ROM/RECOVERY? I do understand you couldn't actually take it though
SR3TLAW said:
My question isn't about the update but the notifications. Will one be presented with OTA update when using custom ROM/RECOVERY? I do understand you couldn't actually take it though
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Custom Recovery doesn't impact being notified.
Custom ROM, It depends... CM11/CM12 or AOSP based custom roms will not get any notification. But roms based on the stock moto rom, with customizations, debloat, etc... yes you'll get notified.
The OTA will fail if you attempt to install on a custom rom, or if you have a custom recovery installed.
after update can i flash the twrp recovery?
and then can i flash a kk custom rom?
toroloco73 said:
after update can i flash the twrp recovery?
and then can i flash a kk custom rom?
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yes. you can also use twrp backup of KK
Are you sure that it works? Kk with different bootloader?
I can't believe it
Hi everyone,
I know there is a lot of answers on this forum but it's difficult to find exactly what I ask.
My (european) Moto X 2014 (XT1092) is still in Android 4.4 rooted, with unlocked bootloader and no recovery.
I would like to update to Lollipop 5.1, be rooted and with Xposed installed. I don't want to brick my phone, and I would like some advices on how to do that, what are the steps ?
Thanks
If you haven't already update to 5.0 you could flash 4.4.4/5.0 and then OTA to 5.1
Nicolae-Daniel said:
If you haven't already update to 5.0 you could flash 4.4.4/5.0 and then OTA to 5.1
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Do I have to unroot my phone before flashing or something like that?
No,flashing will unroot your device.Backup before.
Nicolae-Daniel said:
No,flashing will unroot your device.Backup before.
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Ok thank's ! By backup you mean manually or use an app to entirely backup the system and data ?
Do I have to root the phone on 5.0 and then update to 5.1 ?
You can fastboot boot twrp and make a backup,just to be safe,it's not mandatory. Flash 5.0 and then check for update.
Nicolae-Daniel said:
You can fastboot boot twrp and make a backup,just to be safe,it's not mandatory. Flash 5.0 and then check for update.
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Ok ! But if I want to be rooted on 5.1 Do I have to root it on 5.0 and then update to 5.1 (will it keep the root ?) or root on 5.1 (if it's possible) ?
Cocal said:
Ok ! But if I want to be rooted on 5.1 Do I have to root it on 5.0 and then update to 5.1 (will it keep the root ?) or root on 5.1 (if it's possible) ?
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Root on 5.1
Hey guys,
I have a Moto X 2013 (XT1052) and today I recived the notification for the OTA update to android 5.1 , I'm currently running stock android 4.4.4 with an unlocked bootloader. So my question is, should I root now on android 4.4.4 or install the update and root on android 5.1?
Bonwick said:
Hey guys,
I have a Moto X 2013 (XT1052) and today I recived the notification for the OTA update to android 5.1 , I'm currently running stock android 4.4.4 with an unlocked bootloader. So my question is, should I root now on android 4.4.4 or install the update and root on android 5.1?
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you will likely lose root taking the OTA update.
Since you have an unlocked bootloader, Take the 5.1 OTA, then after taking the OTA you may root by following -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/instructions-unlocking-rooting-dev-ed-t2649738 Please be sure to use the latest TWRP fastboot IMG file (Alternate Link) and Installable ZIP of SuperSU
KidJoe said:
you will likely lose root taking the OTA update.
Since you have an unlocked bootloader, Take the 5.1 OTA, then after taking the OTA you may root by following -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/instructions-unlocking-rooting-dev-ed-t2649738 Please be sure to use the latest TWRP fastboot IMG file (Alternate Link) and Installable ZIP of SuperSU
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Oke that's what I will do then, thanks for the help :good: Will this root method still work for 5.1?
Bonwick said:
Oke that's what I will do then, thanks for the help :good: Will this root method still work for 5.1?
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With an unlocked boot loader, yes.
KidJoe said:
With an unlocked boot loader, yes.
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I flashed TWRP-2.8.6.0-Ghost.img to my Moto X, but now I can't boot into recovery and everytime I restart my phone it needs to optimize apps and that takes ages. Do you have any idea's for how to solve this?
Edit: Never mind, I figured it out and successfully rooted my phone! Thankyou for your help.
Hi guys,
I have some questions about updating my new XT1092 :
I'm french and have a 4.4.4 android stock version deutsch (21.21.45.victara_retde.retdeall.en.DE retde)
I haven't made modifications (bootloader not unlocked) or update to keep maximum root possiblilites.
i want 2 things : update to lollipop 5.1 and root my phone.
But after reading some posts and brick problems, i don't know where to start :
does i need to update to 5.1 first and root after ?
or root first on 4.4.4 version and update to 5 and 5.1 ?
OTA update or manual update ?
Thanks!
Update first, then after on 5.1 root. Don't worry about a brick. The bricks are caused by downgrading then taking OTA. Since you did not downgrade, you won't brick.
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Thanks for response,
Is it possible to root on 5.1 ?
How can i do ?
mrkorean said:
Thanks for response,
Is it possible to root on 5.1 ?
How can i do ?
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Yes you can root. Just flash twrp recovery, open the recovery and then when you exit the recovery it will ask you if you want to root the phone. Super simple.
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