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[Q] Best way to root No carrier Moto X running 4.4.3?

Hey just wondering what is the best way to root a No carrier Moto X running 4.4.3?

I am assuming it's the XT1053, so: unlock the bootloader on Moto's site, flash TWRP, and reboot. That should prompt you to install SU and you will be rooted. You can check the stickies in the general thread for more detail.

HeroOfTime said:
I am assuming it's the XT1053, so: unlock the bootloader on Moto's site, flash TWRP, and reboot. That should prompt you to install SU and you will be rooted. You can check the stickies in the general thread for more detail.
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Quick doubt:
Unlock
Flash TWRP via app or ADB
Flash SuperSU via TWRP
Thats it?!
Are these the right steps?!

ssbnasa said:
Quick doubt:
Unlock
Flash TWRP via app or ADB
Flash SuperSU via TWRP
Thats it?!
Are these the right steps?!
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yes, except that.. using the bootloader unlock code and flashing TWRP or other recovery is done via Mfastboot, not ADB.
I've only used Rashr to flash recovery from the phone (no PC involved), but it needed me to be rooted first. So initial TWRP flash and root was done via mFastboot.

ssbnasa said:
Quick doubt:
Unlock
Flash TWRP via app or ADB
Flash SuperSU via TWRP
Thats it?!
Are these the right steps?!
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KidJoe said:
yes, except that.. using the bootloader unlock code and flashing TWRP or other recovery is done via Mfastboot, not ADB.
I've only used Rashr to flash recovery from the phone (no PC involved), but it needed me to be rooted first. So initial TWRP flash and root was done via mFastboot.
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Exactly what KidJoe said. Check his guide linked in his signature, as it is extremely comprehensive. Read through it well. Specifically look at items #4 and #7 since they apply to what you are wanting to do.

[Q] Help w/ Root Htc One (m7)

Hello, this is my first time on XDA so if I make any mistakes please forgive me .
I have unlocked the bootloader on my Sprint HTC One m7, and I can't find any guides on how to root my phone with its current stock Andriod version. It has version 4.4.2 with HTC version 6.0. Can anyone point me towards a good guide?
Thanks!

Lifehags said:
Hello, this is my first time on XDA so if I make any mistakes please forgive me .
I have unlocked the bootloader on my Sprint HTC One m7, and I can't find any guides on how to root my phone with its current stock Andriod version. It has version 4.4.2 with HTC version 6.0. Can anyone point me towards a good guide?
Thanks!
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Welcome to xda!
Since your bootloader is already unlocked, then all you need to do is to flash a custom recovery like TWRP.
With the recovery.img in the same folder where you have adb and fastboot and your phone booted in bootloader/fastboot usb mode, open a command prompt and type:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery name_of_recovery.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
then reboot in recovery mode by selecting "recovery" in the bootloader. Once booted in TWRP recovery, just select to reboot to system and the recovery will detect that your phone isn't rooted and will ask if you want to root it. Select "yes". Then once rebooted in the OS, you should have supersu in your app drawer.
Don't forget sprint variant of the One isn't the same phone as the international gsm variant so always flash files (Custom recovery/ custom roms/ Custom kernel) compatible for sprint (M7WLS sometime called M7SPR)

alray said:
Welcome to xda!
Since your bootloader is already unlocked, then all you need to do is to flash a custom recovery like
With the recovery.img in the same folder where you have adb and fastboot and your phone booted in bootloader/fastboot usb mode, open a command prompt and type:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery name_of_recovery.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
then reboot in recovery mode by selecting "recovery" in the bootloader. Once booted in TWRP recovery, just select to reboot to system and the recovery will detect that your phone isn't rooted and will ask if you want to root it. Select "yes". Then once rebooted in the OS, you should have supersu in your app drawer.
Don't forget sprint variant of the One isn't the same phone as the international gsm variant so always flash files (Custom recovery/ custom roms/ Custom kernel) compatible for sprint (M7WLS sometime called M7SPR)
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That's all? Also, using this procedure, if I update will my root be broken or Will I still have root? Also if it brakes my root what will happenen to the stuff that I gave root permission too? And stuff like that? Thanks for all the help!

Lifehags said:
That's all? Also, using this procedure, if I update
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You'll maybe not be able to update. When you unlock the bootloader, /data/preload and its content is wiped (some of HTC preloaded apps, weather animations etc). These apps are sometime updated during an ota update and if they are missing, like after unlocking the bootloader. the ota installation will fail. You also need to flash your stock recovery back before an ota update.
will my root be broken or Will I still have root?
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You'll loose root. All you have to do is to root again after the ota update.
Also if it brakes my root what will happenen to the stuff that I gave root permission too? And stuff like that? Thanks for all the help!
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They will still be installed but they won't work, or at least, there functions requiring root will not work.

alray said:
You'll maybe not be able to update. When you unlock the bootloader, /data/preload and its content is wiped (some of HTC preloaded apps, weather animations etc). These apps are sometime updated during an ota update and if they are missing, like after unlocking the bootloader. the ota installation will fail. You also need to flash your stock recovery back before an ota update.
You'll loose root. All you have to do is to root again after the ota update.
They will still be installed but they won't work, or at least, there functions requiring root will not work.
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Thanks for all the help!

alray said:
You'll maybe not be able to update. When you unlock the bootloader, /data/preload and its content is wiped (some of HTC preloaded apps, weather animations etc). These apps are sometime updated during an ota update and if they are missing, like after unlocking the bootloader. the ota installation will fail. You also need to flash your stock recovery back before an ota update.
You'll loose root. All you have to do is to root again after the ota update.
They will still be installed but they won't work, or at least, there functions requiring root will not work.
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I used adb to make a backup and restore so I should be able to install ota updates

Lifehags said:
I used adb to make a backup and restore so I should be able to install ota updates
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So you have backed up /data/preload before unlocking?

alray said:
You'll maybe not be able to update. When you unlock the bootloader, /data/preload and its content is wiped (some of HTC preloaded apps, weather animations etc). These apps are sometime updated during an ota update and if they are missing, like after unlocking the bootloader. the ota installation will fail. You also need to flash your stock recovery back before an ota update.
You'll loose root. All you have to do is to root again after the ota update.
They will still be installed but they won't work, or at least, there functions requiring root will not work.
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alray said:
So you have backed up /data/preload before unlocking?
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Yup

Lifehags said:
Yup
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:good:

alray said:
:good:
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Any alternative to twrp, it seems like a lot of people are having problems with it.

Lifehags said:
Any alternative to twrp, it seems like a lot of people are having problems with it.
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TWRP is the preferred recovery of M7 but you can also use CWM

alray said:
:good:
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Any alternative to twrp, it seems like a lot of people are having problems with it.
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Should I go with the latest version of 2.8, or do you suggest a eilear version?

Lifehags said:
Should I go with the latest version of 2.8, or do you suggest a eilear version?
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if you are only going to root and not flashing rom then use any version you want, the latest should be fine. If you want to flash a custom rom, use the recovery mentioned in the rom OP.

alray said:
if you are only going to root and not flashing rom then use any version you want, the latest should be fine. If you want to flash a custom rom, use the recovery mentioned in the rom OP.
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Alright, thanka for all of the help!

Lifehags said:
Alright, thanka for all of the help!
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youre welcome

[GUIDE] Marshmallow Root Guide for ZE500KL

ATTENTION!
You MUST read all the guide BEFORE doing it, if you do it without reading all of it first you may ends up bricking your phone!
Prerequisites:
Asus ZE500KL (may work on ZE500KG, but haven't tested, do it on your own risk) on Marshmallow, NOT LOLLIPOP!
Also, it must have fully booted AT LEAST one time, otherwise, you'll soft-brick it.
If your phone is not on Marshmallow, you can use THIS guide instead​Download and put the unlocker zip file and the SuperSu zip file in the phone
How To:
1 - Install adb and fastboot driver (follow THIS guide)
Now you can connect the phone to your computer​2 - Reboot in fastboot mode with one of the following method:
a -Volume Up while booting up​b -With adb, after enabling USB debugging in developer settings, using:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Now that you are in bootloader, you have to boot in TWRP,
download THIS recovery (is the twrp one) and boot in to it, using this command:
IMPORTANT: DON'T FLASH IT OR YOU WILL GET BOOTLOOP!!!
Code:
fastboot boot TWRP-x-x-x-x.img
(Obviusly the recovery name must be the one you downloaded)
IMPORTANT: DON'T FLASH IT OR YOU WILL GET BOOTLOOP!!!
It should automaticaly enter in recovery.
Now you MUST flash FIRST ZE500KL_BootloaderUnlock.zip, otherwise you'll brick your phone
Btw, the recovery will mount your phone's memory, so you can put now the files in the phone, if you forgot to do it before​
AFTER you installed the unlocker zip, you can install the SuperSu zip
When the install is complete, clear the cache and reboot your phone, now you can enjoy your root!
Downloads:
Latest @MiauLightouch TWRP - 3.0.0.2 Mirror
Latest SuperSu zip - 2.65 Mirror
Bootloader Unlocker (from @MiauLightouch original post) - Mirror
Credits:
@MiauLightouch for pretty much everything
@LuK1337 , @luca020400 and everyone on #titandev for being awesome

So.. I'm thinking of buying a ZE500KL and I've been doing some reading on this phone on the forums.. did it really just get unlocked like yesterday? does that mean custom roms from now on?

MuzgontarAco said:
So.. I'm thinking of buying a ZE500KL and I've been doing some reading on this phone on the forums.. did it really just get unlocked like yesterday? does that mean custom roms from now on?
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I would recommend Z00L/T, you will get cm13, official unlock at least.

You Say " May Work On ZE500KG" Is ze500kg already receive Marshmallow Update?

MiauLightouch said:
I would recommend Z00L/T, you will get cm13, official unlock at least.
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thanks for the advice but my choices are poor with about 5 phones in this price range with this one looking waay better.. getting it via contract so yeah..

How to install supersu zip? Tia.

Working! Have you tried to flash Viper4Android? On lollipop this will break Call recording and FM Radio, maybe this will not be a problem on MM?

Seanjhon027 said:
How to install supersu zip? Tia.
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Inside TWRP there is a big "Install" button, press it and select the zip

what is the meaning of booted

mohamedelkholy said:
what is the meaning of booted
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context?

until you saw the lock screen, that's what "booted".

stuck waiting for device
C:\Users\Clynt\Desktop\Android M>adb reboot bootloader
C:\Users\Clynt\Desktop\Android M>fastboot boot twrp.img
< waiting for device >
Ok I don't know where I get wrong but I got this error.
Img file name is ok because I renamed it.
Drivers were installed already.
Developers mode is enabled already.
Windows 7 64bit
Tried rooting this using lollipop and everything went well.
thanks!
UPDATE: i got it. it has something to do with the drivers.

Without opening the bootloader.
Notice. I have not tried it.
http://www.asus-zenfone.com/2016/05/how-to-root-asus-zenfone-2-laser-ze50kl-marshmallow.html?m=1

thanl you man i have rooted my zenfone 2 laser

Thanks very much for this guide and your work.

Can I install the new update v13.10.7.1 when I opened bootloader.

The twrp recovery is temporary or permanent? If permanent how to go back to stock recovery? Tia

thanks
thks TS
now my phone its rooted

Muminek111 said:
Without opening the bootloader.
Notice. I have not tried it.
No... when trace a perequisite link Given..
you really need to unlock bootloader first
wulfe13 said:
The twrp recovery is temporary or permanent? If permanent how to go back to stock recovery? Tia
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i think isnt permanent, this step is needed to boot into twrp then flashing a unlockBL..
to make permanent.. the command must "fastboot flash recovery twrp_X.X.X.X.img"
but make sure to unlock bootloader first...
CMIIW
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Is it me or everytime I reboot the device after rooted, it's going back to unrooted?
Root is a success tho, great job, OP!
Edit: okay, not every reboot, but after several reboots, then it went back unrooted

Magisk 14 News

Wow no need for custom recovery...
http://www.androidpolice.com/2017/0...hout-root-installing-without-custom-recovery/

@ultramag69 Maybe he doesn't follow Magisk closely? I know I don't. Magisk is only on used my stepmom's OP3T H2OS (which I update but don't look at the change log since it's only there in case I need it in the future), the other 2 phones I support don't use Magisk they use LOS su add-on. Not everyone who uses root cares about all the bloated/"nifty" features that come out, some just want plain old root.

I only use for root too but every so often I open magisk manager as it updates both the manager app and magisk itself....
It's done that for ages... The only one I found that didn't was 13.1, that one needed TWRP.

I'm letting people know that with 14 they can keep stock recovery and take OTAs

ultramag69 said:
I only use for root too but every so often I open magisk manager as it updates both the manager app and magisk itself....
It's done that for ages... The only one I found that didn't was 13.1, that one needed TWRP.
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Before you flame someone you should read the link. FOR THE FIRST TIME YOU CAN KEEP STOCK RECOVERY SO YOU CAN TAKE OTAS

lollyjay said:
Before you flame someone you should read the link. FOR THE FIRST TIME YOU CAN KEEP STOCK RECOVERY SO YOU CAN TAKE OTAS
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I have had stock recovery on more than one without having to reflash recovery with custom one .
If you use fastboot to flash the recovery, Instead of replacing with TWRP, you can use the command "fastboot boot TWRP.img" (TWRP.img being the name of the TWRP image you have such as twrp-3.1.1-0-oneplus5.img) , this will just boot you into TWRP where you can flash SuperSU or Magisk as you please but will revert back to stock recovery once you boot again while retaining root.

ultramag69 said:
I have had stock recovery on more than one without having to reflash recovery with custom one .
If you use fastboot to flash the recovery, Instead of replacing with TWRP, you can use the command "fastboot boot TWRP.img" (TWRP.img being the name of the TWRP image you have such as twrp-3.1.1-0-oneplus5.img) , this will just boot you into TWRP where you can flash SuperSU or Magisk as you please but will revert back to stock recovery once you boot again while retaining root.
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No need to do that now

Honestly, who roots a phone without flashing a custom recovery the very second after? Unless they are forced to use Flashfire without BL unlock, I guess.

lollyjay said:
No need to do that now
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Yeah, but using magisk to root my Axon 7 with unlocked bootloader didn't work...
There's still problems with some phones...

ultramag69 said:
Yeah, but using magisk to root my Axon 7 with unlocked bootloader didn't work...
There's still problems with some phones...
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No problems at all with my OP5

Magisk 14.0 breaks XPosed so had to go back to Magisk 13.3

Now where can we obtain a copy of the stock boot.img?

almostthere said:
Now where can we obtain a copy of the stock boot.img?
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What you're supposed to do is make a backup of your boot partition any time you update your rom. So if you didn't do that then you can dirty flash your current Rom and that would give you the stock boot.img and again, go into recovery and make a backup of your boot partition. then if you want to flash a custom kernel you can.

Help the noobs
Would any of you more experienced guys please post a step-by-step of how to do it?
From what Eric214 wrote I still don't understand where (or how) to get a copy of the stock_boot.img.
If you get the copy of the stock boot image, is it possible to do it without unlocking the bootloader?
I already installed everything before reading how to root - stupid me, and don't want to reinstall everything.

s_ofer said:
Would any of you more experienced guys please post a step-by-step of how to do it?
From what Eric214 wrote I still don't understand where (or how) to get a copy of the stock_boot.img.
If you get the copy of the stock boot image, is it possible to do it without unlocking the bootloader?
I already installed everything before reading how to root - stupid me, and don't want to reinstall everything.
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I have the stock 4.5.10 boot.img for download here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3gcDbDvV4Mkbm5EMEZ4dnpSbk0/view?usp=drivesdk
Sent from my OnePlus5 using XDA Labs

Thanks.
Do any of you think it is possible to FLASH anything without unlocking the bootloader?
There is a thread somewhere for OP3T that shows somehow that is possible to load TWRP on the phone without unlocking the bootloader or wiping data.

I only use for root too but every so often I open magisk manager as it updates also both the manager app and magisk itself. But using magisk to root my Axon 7 with unlocked bootloader.

Question???

I was wondering is there any RP2 ROMS like Lineage os or other ROMS? Or not yet or it's not possible to make for this kind of phone or maybe i didn't search more to know what's going on??

No specific ROM for RP2 but you can install GSI ROM after unlocking your bootloader.
Peace

chris5s said:
No specific ROM for RP2 but you can install GSI ROM after unlocking your bootloader.
Peace
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Okay Thanks for the info, But i'm trying to root my phone on mr2 i can't find any thread that shows how to root mr2 with steps ??

I'm on MR 2 as well. Follow these steps :-
Unlock bootloader.
Flash Arter's kernel from bootloader mode. Then boot into TWRP recovery (comes with Arters kernel) and from there flash latest Magisk zip to get root.
Peace

chris5s said:
I'm on MR 2 as well. Follow these steps :-
Unlock bootloader.
Flash Arter's kernel from bootloader mode. Then boot into TWRP recovery (comes with Arters kernel) and from there flash latest Magisk zip to get root.
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Doesn't work on MR2 December realeas i tried and it bricked my phone any other way?

AssyrianHero said:
Doesn't work on MR2 December realeas i tried and it bricked my phone any other way?
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Yes it does you have to flash the global version NOT the AT&T version.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/cheryl-factory-images/aura-p-release-3123-user-full.zip

JDBarlow said:
Yes it does you have to flash the global version NOT the AT&T version.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/cheryl-factory-images/aura-p-release-3123-user-full.zip
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Yes this is what i'm flashing "aura-p-release-3123-user-full" its global version and i think i'm doing something wrong can you explain step by step instructions? cause i'm new to RP2 and i'm used to old simple root method

Have you tried flashing Arter's kernel then reboot into system before trying to root?
If that works then maybe it's the rooting that's bricking the phone?
Which version of Magisk are you trying to flash?

chris5s said:
Have you tried flashing Arter's kernel then reboot into system before trying to root?
If that works then maybe it's the rooting that's bricking the phone?
Which version of Magisk are you trying to flash?
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The problem there is no steps that shows what to do I'm just using my own steps, and I'm not using any Magisk I'm just trying to flash Arter's kernel.

Maybe explain what steps you are doing and what errors you are getting then?
Can you put the phone into bootloader mode? Is it unlocked? Do you have adb and do you know how to use it?
Peace.

AssyrianHero said:
Yes this is what i'm flashing "aura-p-release-3123-user-full" its global version and i think i'm doing something wrong can you explain step by step instructions? cause i'm new to RP2 and i'm used to old simple root method
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Honestly it's easier to root phones today than it ever has especially the RP2.
If you are truly unlocked this should only take you minutes to do.
First things first. Open a terminal where you have ADB / FASTBOOT installed or if you setup the attributes properly just open a terminal.
Type adb devices and it should give you your serial number of your phone. If not adb isn't installed properly.
If so, type adb reboot bootloader and phone will boot to bootloader.
Type fastboot devices and again it should give you the phones ID. If not fastboot isn't installed properly.
If so, type fastboot flash boot and the name of your arter97 file.img this will also install TWRP.
After installation from bootloader menu scroll down to reboot recovery and it should boot to TWRP.
Click cancel then swipe to allow modifications. In TWRP menu select INSTALL then choose where you've saved the magisk 20.3 file on your SD or internal drive.
After installation reboot system then install magisk manager if not already installed. At this point you're rooted. Have a great weekend!!
Good luck! :good:

Make sure you have unlocked your phone, suggest following razer official instruction.(new xda user cant post outside link, search it)
1.Unlock the Bootloader 2.Unlock the Bootloader Critical Partitions 3.Flash official System Image
And please note unlock will erases all user data on the Phone!
After unlocked your phone you can flash arter97 kernel or f(x)THaxxorX TrinityKernel. Both of them contain TWRP, install Magisk Manager and flash Magisk in TWRP. Get rooted.

chris5s said:
Maybe explain what steps you are doing and what errors you are getting then?
Can you put the phone into bootloader mode? Is it unlocked? Do you have adb and do you know how to use it?
Peace.
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The bootloader is unlocked i do have adb and i i know how to use it I've been rooting all my phones HTC M9 Samsung S7-8-9 and OnePlus 7 I've rooted too many phones but this one is little bit different than others i tried my own steps like i used to do:
I reboot my phone into bootloader and type fastboot devices and it gives me the Serial number and i then i type fastboot boot boot.img i don't know if this command works with this phone it actually worked with other phones this one not..

finixs said:
Make sure you have unlocked your phone, suggest following razer official instruction.(new xda user cant post outside link, search it)
1.Unlock the Bootloader 2.Unlock the Bootloader Critical Partitions 3.Flash official System Image
And please note unlock will erases all user data on the Phone!
After unlocked your phone you can flash arter97 kernel or f(x)THaxxorX TrinityKernel. Both of them contain TWRP, install Magisk Manager and flash Magisk in TWRP. Get rooted.
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How to unlock the Bootloader Critical Partitions? I think i missed this step i have the bootloader unlocked..

Look on the Razer website for the specific instructions to unlock bootloader/critical.
The fastboot command to flash a boot img is
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Peace

AssyrianHero said:
How to unlock the Bootloader Critical Partitions? I think i missed this step i have the bootloader unlocked..
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"fastboot flashing unlock" unlock bootloader
"fastboot flashing unlock_critical" unlock the bootloader critical partitions

Also, make sure you're using the Razer recommended USB cord and ADB/Fastboot.
https://developer.razer.com/razer-phone-dev-tools/factory-images/
Cables
When connecting your Razer Phone to a computer for any development, it is advised by Razer to not use the in-box USB Type-C to Type-C charging cable for flashing. The supplied cable is specifically engineered for fast power delivery, not for data transfer. Razer recommends you use a USB 3 Type-A to Type-C spec-compliant cable for any device flashing.
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Upgrade your ADB/Fastboot here.