[Q] need guidance to flash custom rom on Moto X. - Moto X Q&A

Hi everyone.. Im back on Xda after a long time.. So i bought a 2013 Moto X Att XT1058 with an unlocked BL and i got so lucky! It already had an unlocked bootloader! So voila.. Now my question is that i am on Stock Jelly beans which is 4.2.2 and i haven't rooted yet so the thing is that i love the camera patch on 4.4.2 that motorola did! and i also want to flash a custom rom. So i was thinking to take the 4.4.2 OTA and then start the flashing game. Now i want 4.4.2 just for the camera patch and im not sure that if i flash a custom rom then the camera would look good . Now these are my questions please answer them in detail.
Question 1: Can i safely take the 4.4.2 OTA and still have an unlocked bootloader? my unlocked bootloader wont get in any kind of vulnerability? please clear this issue for me im really afraid of getting locked! like its a blessing on the att moto x that the bootloader is unlocked so i cant loose the BL unlock anyhow.
Question 2: If i install a custom rom on the Jb rom will i able to get the decent camera like in 4.4.2 from motorola? or will i have to take the Motorola ota to get the fancy camera? So is it necessary for me to take the OTA in order to get the fancy camera? or a custom rom will provide me the fancy camera in the 44.2? Notice: i matched the camera of a 4.2.2 moto x with a 4.4.2 moto x. And 4.4.2 killed the 4.2.2 Camera. So that's why i want the Camera like in 4.4.2. Please tell me what should i do.
I want these questions to be answered urgently so i can start my work i really need to do it fast.. Anyone's help will be really really appreciated!! Please help.

whizinc said:
Hi everyone.. Im back on Xda after a long time.. So i bought a 2013 Moto X Att XT1058 with an unlocked BL and i got so lucky! It already had an unlocked bootloader! So voila.. Now my question is that i am on Stock Jelly beans which is 4.2.2 and i haven't rooted yet so the thing is that i love the camera patch on 4.4.2 that motorola did! and i also want to flash a custom rom. So i was thinking to take the 4.4.2 OTA and then start the flashing game. Now i want 4.4.2 just for the camera patch and im not sure that if i flash a custom rom then the camera would look good . Now these are my questions please answer them in detail.
Question 1: Can i safely take the 4.4.2 OTA and still have an unlocked bootloader? my unlocked bootloader wont get in any kind of vulnerability? please clear this issue for me im really afraid of getting locked! like its a blessing on the att moto x that the bootloader is unlocked so i cant loose the BL unlock anyhow.
Question 2: If i install a custom rom on the Jb rom will i able to get the decent camera like in 4.4.2 from motorola? or will i have to take the Motorola ota to get the fancy camera? So is it necessary for me to take the OTA in order to get the fancy camera? or a custom rom will provide me the fancy camera in the 44.2? Notice: i matched the camera of a 4.2.2 moto x with a 4.4.2 moto x. And 4.4.2 killed the 4.2.2 Camera. So that's why i want the Camera like in 4.4.2. Please tell me what should i do.
I want these questions to be answered urgently so i can start my work i really need to do it fast.. Anyone's help will be really really appreciated!! Please help.
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Im here to throw a wrench in your whole plan. I had the Moto X and 4.2.2/4.4.4 and everything in between. There is no huge difference in the camera, regardless of what you read. Trust me because I have used the camera on all those ROMs.
Now if you're bootloader is unlocked you can flash which ever ROMs, or software updates that you want. as long as you know how to you fastboot and such lol, stop worrying so much. and to ensure your Moto x was legitimately unlocked. You need to put your phone in FASTBOOT MODE CLICK HERE[/] and if your device days unlocked then whoever you bought it from is telling the truth and go flash in peace

drago10029 said:
Im here to throw a wrench in your whole plan. I had the Moto X and 4.2.2/4.4.4 and everything in between. There is no huge difference in the camera, regardless of what you read. Trust me because I have used the camera on all those ROMs.
Now if you're bootloader is unlocked you can flash which ever ROMs, or software updates that you want. as long as you know how to you fastboot and such lol, stop worrying so much. and to ensure your Moto x was legitimately unlocked. You need to put your phone in FASTBOOT MODE CLICK HERE[/] and if your device days unlocked then whoever you bought it from is telling the truth and go flash in peace
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thank you so much for your reply sir. Now things are getting clear for me. I really appreciate your assistance!! and I already checked the boot loader it says "Device is unlocked: Status Code 3.. So i think my phone is properly unlocked... now that you cleared things for me i guess i am just gonna flash a recovery and start flashing other roms rather than getting the OTA of 4.4.2. And I've done rooting and unlocking since i was 13 y/o now i am 17 ... So yeah i know how to adb,flash etc lol Thanks again man :highfive:

whizinc said:
thank you so much for your reply sir. Now things are getting clear for me. I really appreciate your assistance!! and I already checked the boot loader it says "Device is unlocked: Status Code 3.. So i think my phone is properly unlocked... now that you cleared things for me i guess i am just gonna flash a recovery and start flashing other roms rather than getting the OTA of 4.4.2. And I've done rooting and unlocking since i was 13 y/o now i am 17 ... So yeah i know how to adb,flash etc lol Thanks again man :highfive:
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np, happy to help a fellow techy. Keep learning kid and don't to hit the thanks

drago10029 said:
np, happy to help a fellow techy. Keep learning kid and don't to hit the thanks
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haha sorry i totally forgot hitting the thanks button but i always hit it thank you so much sir!! :highfive:

drago10029 said:
np, happy to help a fellow techy. Keep learning kid and don't to hit the thanks
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okay sir i am stuck again need help again :... I havent upgraded from 4.2.2 So I am on the 30.B4 bootloder. Now my question is will I be able to flash any rom on this bootloader? like im going to flash 5.0 and maybe 5.1cm nightly.. Now I want to know if i have to upgrade my BL to 30.B7? or the 4.2.2 30.B4 will work fine? I cannot proceed without getting complete information about the booloaders. Also I will flash CM11 before flashing the CM12. Please help sir.

whizinc said:
okay sir i am stuck again need help again :... I havent upgraded from 4.2.2 So I am on the 30.B4 bootloder. Now my question is will I be able to flash any rom on this bootloader? like im going to flash 5.0 and maybe 5.1cm nightly.. Now I want to know if i have to upgrade my BL to 30.B7? or the 4.2.2 30.B4 will work fine? I cannot proceed without getting complete information about the booloaders. Also I will flash CM11 before flashing the CM12. Please help sir.
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sorry man, you've pushed my moto x knowledge to it's limits. I haven't had one in over a year so I have no idea. read all the sticky's and you can post the above question as a new thread. goodl uck

drago10029 said:
sorry man, you've pushed my moto x knowledge to it's limits. I haven't had one in over a year so I have no idea. read all the sticky's and you can post the above question as a new thread. goodl uck
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Sir please let me know if i flash a stock 4.4 firmware thorough RSD lite will my bootloader stay unlocked? or it will get locked? i cant risk to lock it again because I've already paid for it... please make this confusion clear for me... Also i posted my question on several threads but no one is replying.. XDA is beginning to give me a bad a bad experience now. No one is replying.... huh...

whizinc said:
Sir please let me know if i flash a stock 4.4 firmware thorough RSD lite will my bootloader stay unlocked? or it will get locked? i cant risk to lock it again because I've already paid for it... please make this confusion clear for me... Also i posted my question on several threads but no one is replying.. XDA is beginning to give me a bad a bad experience now. No one is replying.... huh...
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Unfortunately there's no guarantee of people replying lol. I can't help you here because it's against the rules as a moderator reminded me.

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Stock Rom for Moto X? I've tried everything else

A guy sold me an ATT Moto X and he neglected to tell me it was rooted. So now I'm stuck with root that I don't really want on this phone. I tried using RSD Lite and the All in One Tool that was posted on here but nothing would work with my computer. So, now im just looking for a stock rom I could flash but I can't seem to find any on here for ATT. Any recomendations to fix this? Lastly, would flashing the 4.4 leak that was posted in the General section work? any help is appreciated.
crazyturtle777 said:
A guy sold me an ATT Moto X and he neglected to tell me it was rooted. So now I'm stuck with root that I don't really want on this phone. I tried using RSD Lite and the All in One Tool that was posted on here but nothing would work with my computer. So, now im just looking for a stock rom I could flash but I can't seem to find any on here for ATT. Any recomendations to fix this? Lastly, would flashing the 4.4 leak that was posted in the General section work? any help is appreciated.
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As long as you are on 4.2.2 you should be able to rsd lite back to the most latest 4.2.2 firmware.
Either way, you can flash the 4.4 leak with fast boot
Moto X rocking 4.4
crazyturtle777 said:
A guy sold me an ATT Moto X and he neglected to tell me it was rooted. So now I'm stuck with root that I don't really want on this phone. I tried using RSD Lite and the All in One Tool that was posted on here but nothing would work with my computer. So, now im just looking for a stock rom I could flash but I can't seem to find any on here for ATT. Any recomendations to fix this? Lastly, would flashing the 4.4 leak that was posted in the General section work? any help is appreciated.
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you probably are doing something wrong with flashing the stock FW. check the threads that talk about it and you should be fine. If you are running mac then there is a thread for that. if not then there is a thread for that as well. post in those threads with questions and you will get answers. i wouldn't take th 4.4 leak because you don't seem like you want to toy with your phone. It's possible that those people that took that leak might have to do a little or perhaps a lot of things to eventually take the real OTA. This has happened with other phones. You don't seem like you want to do that much tweaking so just go to those threads and ask questions there and explain what exactly you are doing and the errors you are getting.
jayboyyyy said:
you probably are doing something wrong with flashing the stock FW. check the threads that talk about it and you should be fine. If you are running mac then there is a thread for that. if not then there is a thread for that as well. post in those threads with questions and you will get answers. i wouldn't take th 4.4 leak because you don't seem like you want to toy with your phone. It's possible that those people that took that leak might have to do a little or perhaps a lot of things to eventually take the real OTA. This has happened with other phones. You don't seem like you want to do that much tweaking so just go to those threads and ask questions there and explain what exactly you are doing and the errors you are getting.
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yeah i think ill give that a go again I guess. I used to be into rooting back when I had an S4 but it eventually just became to much of an issue everytime i wanted to install a new rom so I like to stick with stock. Thanks both of you I'll try again once Im home in a few minutes

Where are All the Custom KitKat Rom's for Rooted Sprint Moto X...?

So far it seems like the only way to even get Android 4.4 kitkat on a Sprint Moto X is to return to stock and have the OTA update. Moto X period on any carrier hasn't had much as of custom rom's thus far. I'm already rooted on 4.2.2 and would prefer waiting on a rooted custom kitkat rom to make the update process easier. Please let me know if there is such a Rom in the works.
Thanks.
lildoodaroo said:
So far it seems like the only way to even get Android 4.4 kitkat on a Sprint Moto X is to return to stock and have the OTA update. Moto X period on any carrier hasn't had much as of custom rom's thus far. I'm already rooted on 4.2.2 and would prefer waiting on a rooted custom kitkat rom to make the update process easier. Please let me know if there is such a Rom in the works.
Thanks.
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This isn't the right place to post this. I've been having issues downloading the 4.4 dump to make a TWRP flashy. BUT.....believe I may have it DL-ing FINALLLLLLLLLY and will be working on it tonight.
gokart2 said:
This isn't the right place to post this. I've been having issues downloading the 4.4 dump to make a TWRP flashy. BUT.....believe I may have it DL-ing FINALLLLLLLLLY and will be working on it tonight.
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Okay Sorry I should have put in the general section. I'm really enjoy this phone and XDA is my go to place for Android customizing and was just puzzled to see this being this difficult. Thanks for your effort I can only be patience. I'll be looking forward to your work thanks again.
~Sent From My Sprint Moto X~

[Q] [Stock ROM] moto X 1052 Retail EU 4.4.4

Hi,
i lost my all data and backup STOCK ROM, then is was trying to unroot using RSD lite it shows error i.e Downgrade Security reason error.
can any one post stock for my moto x 1052 Retail EU versions 4.4.4.
:crying:
Thanks
Mahesh...
I'm not sure that the files have been released for manual flashing yet.
Can you be more specific on the current state of your device... It's wiped and unusable? What have you tried flashing exactly? Did you try to flash an older version of android?
And what All have you tried to do.
And what version were you on before all this?
And how were you rooted exactly?
Just trying to see the whole picture here. Need all this info to really help... Hopefully.
At this point, you may be waiting until the files are out for flashing.... Unless your answers to these questions change something. ?
KJ said:
I'm not sure that the files have been released for manual flashing yet.
Can you be more specific on the current state of your device... It's wiped and unusable? What have you tried flashing exactly? Did you try to flash an older version of android?
And what All have you tried to do.
And what version were you on before all this?
And how were you rooted exactly?
Just trying to see the whole picture here. Need all this info to really help... Hopefully.
At this point, you may be waiting until the files are out for flashing.... Unless your answers to these questions change something. ?
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Yes i tried to install older version of android .[4.4.4 to 4.4.2]
1.I am running STOCK 4.4.4 with rooted . i would like to unroot my phone using RSD Lite
2. I was Downloaded MOTOROLA Stock Firmware 4.4.2 and then try to install older version using rsd lite . Then it Shows Downgrade Security reason error. .
3. I lost my whole data also , then i was install CM11 using adb sideload commands then it works Ok
i was rooted my phone correctly . again i would like to go to stock that's it.. i am waited but it shows directly error .
Mahesh8348 said:
Yes i tried to install older version of android .[4.4.4 to 4.4.2]
1.I am running STOCK 4.4.4 with rooted . i would like to unroot my phone using RSD Lite
2. I was Downloaded MOTOROLA Stock Firmware 4.4.2 and then try to install older version using rsd lite . Then it Shows Downgrade Security reason error. .
3. I lost my whole data also , then i was install CM11 using adb sideload commands then it works Ok
i was rooted my phone correctly . again i would like to go to stock that's it.. i am waited but it shows directly error .
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I suggest you not do anything else until you've researched this a bit more.
No, you can't downgrade safely. You could brick your device trying, or later by taking an OTA.
I don't, and many others, ever suggest downgrading. It's very dangerous and has left many with serious problems, or even unusable devices.
That said. Why are you trying to unroot exactly?
Also... You can only flash the 4.4.4 files now. They probably aren't available yet so you will need to be patient. If CM is working for you now, that's great.... But you may be stuck like that until the SBF files are out for 4.4.4....then you can flash it with RSDLite or fastboot.
I don't see you have any other safe options.
KJ said:
I suggest you not do anything else until you've researched this a bit more.
No, you can't downgrade safely. You could brick your device trying, or later by taking an OTA.
I don't, and many others, ever suggest downgrading. It's very dangerous and has left many with serious problems, or even unusable devices.
That said. Why are you trying to unroot exactly?
Also... You can only flash the 4.4.4 files now. They probably aren't available yet so you will need to be patient. If CM is working for you now, that's great.... But you may be stuck like that until the SBF files are out for 4.4.4....then you can flash it with RSDLite or fastboot.
I don't see you have any other safe options.
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Thanks Man.. i will keep CM11 .. If Stock images available 4.4.4 can u send link please . i am waiting
Thanks in advance
Mahesh
Mahesh8348 said:
Thanks Man.. i will keep CM11 .. If Stock images available 4.4.4 can u send link please . i am waiting
Thanks in advance
Mahesh
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Hi, how did u flash CM11, can u post a link for the rom for CM11 for Moto X XT1052.. Plz thank you in advance..
There are some sites that host the leaked roms listed HERE -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/info-tip-web-sites-official-leaked-roms-t2923347
You'll want to check ALL of the links.
This might work -> http://www.filefactory.com/file/292..._4.4.4_KXA21.12-L1.26_54_cid7_CFC_1FF.xml.zip
philip87700 said:
Hi, how did u flash CM11, can u post a link for the rom for CM11 for Moto X XT1052.. Plz thank you in advance..
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1. You need to be unlock the bootloader
2. Next You need root your device and install custom recovery . Follw the links it can help you:
Unlock boot loader : http://www.idroidspace.com/how-to-unlock-moto-x-bootloader-officially-all-carriers/
For root : http://www.reddit.com/r/MotoX/comments/20j27k/the_ultimate_moto_x_root_thread/
if you have ANY doubtS CHECK IN THE PORTAL.
Everything is covered here on XDA... Much easier to get help if you stay on this site for guides.
Like this one for unlocking and installing recovery help...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/ref-complete-moto-x-guides-information-t2603358
Not sure why anyone would need to send people to other websites for these basic things. ?
Mahesh8348 said:
1. You need to be unlock the bootloader
2. Next You need root your device and install custom recovery . Follw the links it can help you:
Unlock boot loader : http://www.idroidspace.com/how-to-unlock-moto-x-bootloader-officially-all-carriers/
For root : http://www.reddit.com/r/MotoX/comments/20j27k/the_ultimate_moto_x_root_thread/
if you have ANY doubtS CHECK IN THE PORTAL.
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Hi, I think u go my question wrong.. I asked to post link to the CM11 ROM where u got your s from..
I already have my boot loader unlocked and rooted device.. as I'm using krypton ROM for quite a long now.
So plz give link to CM11 ROM for xt1052
Regards
sent from my xt1052
There's only one cm rom in the development section. And unless there's been a recent change, it's been discontinued, and has bugs. ?
philip87700 said:
Hi, I think u go my question wrong.. I asked to post link to the CM11 ROM where u got your s from..
I already have my boot loader unlocked and rooted device.. as I'm using krypton ROM for quite a long now.
So plz give link to CM11 ROM for xt1052
Regards
sent from my xt1052
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Ok . moto x got all unified version code name GHOST or moto_msm8960dt . currently it nightlys only . Download from here:
http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=moto_msm8960dt
Mahesh8348 said:
Ok . moto x got all unified version code name GHOST or moto_msm8960dt . currently it nightlys only . Download from here:
http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=moto_msm8960dt
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Thanks again.. Can u also post link of the compatible kernel for this cm11 nightly plz.
sent from my xt1052
Darth said:
I suggest you not do anything else until you've researched this a bit more.
No, you can't downgrade safely. You could brick your device trying, or later by taking an OTA.
I don't, and many others, ever suggest downgrading. It's very dangerous and has left many with serious problems, or even unusable devices.
That said. Why are you trying to unroot exactly?
Also... You can only flash the 4.4.4 files now. They probably aren't available yet so you will need to be patient. If CM is working for you now, that's great.... But you may be stuck like that until the SBF files are out for 4.4.4....then you can flash it with RSDLite or fastboot.
I don't see you have any other safe options.
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downgraded from 4.4.4 t mobile to 4.4.2 europe retail and then update to 4.4.4 europe retail 2 months ago.
have no issue at all or problems.
the phone works like a charm.
danger2u said:
downgraded from 4.4.4 t mobile to 4.4.2 europe retail and then update to 4.4.4 europe retail 2 months ago.
have no issue at all or problems.
the phone works like a charm.
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How many phones have you bricked? I'm sorry, but I remember many of your posts with big problems in the past. You seem to ignore most advice. No offense intended.... But it's true.
Cause this one will brick if you ever take an ota. Practically guaranteed.
Hope you realize that? ?
Also.... Everyone gets lucky occasionally.... But the X section is filled with threads from people who didn't get lucky.
So please never recommend anyone try it. You don't want to be responsible for them being unlucky and destroying their toy. Right? ?
Darth said:
How many phones have you bricked? I'm sorry, but I remember many of your posts with big problems in the past. You seem to ignore most advice. No offense intended.... But it's true.
Cause this one will brick if you ever take an ota. Practically guaranteed.
Hope you realize that? ?
Also.... Everyone gets lucky occasionally.... But the X section is filled with threads from people who didn't get lucky.
So please never recommend anyone try it. You don't want to be responsible for them being unlucky and destroying their toy. Right? ?
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i don t recommend it like we speak in another thread.
i just tell that this is possible.
i bricked the device for others reasons and not for downgrade.
but like u say if the people don t know how to do it or what s the risk to do it : DON T DOWNGRADE.
danger2u said:
i don t recommend it like we speak in another thread.
i just tell that this is possible.
i bricked the device for others reasons and not for downgrade.
but like u say if the people don t know how to do it or what s the risk to do it : DON T DOWNGRADE.
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You have a fitting user name. ?
Seriously, with some people not knowing what they are doing... And with communication misunderstandings due to language barriers and what not...
If someone asks you can they safely downgrade.... Just say no. ?
Cause it's never safe. You're adventure isn't necessarily over either.... If you take an ota accidentally or on purpose... You might be phone shopping. ?
That's all I'll say on that.

Question about flashing this

So i got a Moto X xt1058, and im wodering if i can flash back this http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/please-part-to-official-4-4-4-4-4-3-t2913603 , cause i want to go back to stock, and these firmwares are for the xt1053. i hope anyone can help me. thanks in advance
MrAlez said:
So i got a Moto X xt1058, and im wodering if i can flash back this http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/please-part-to-official-4-4-4-4-4-3-t2913603 , cause i want to go back to stock, and these firmwares are for the xt1053. i hope anyone can help me. thanks in advance
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I think there is no problem, but, I recommend that you use one of these:
http://filefactory.com/folder/dd05c058d3ff8dbe/?sort=created&order=DESC&show=100&page=1
I think XT1058_RETAIL-BR_4.4.4_KXA21.12-L1.26_52_cid12_CFC_1FF.xml.zip may suit you well.

[Q] Flashing stock firmware will lock the booloader?

I have a Rogers Canada Moto X XT1058 on stock 4.2.2 (Jellybeans) with unlocked bootloader.. Please I want to know if I flash the stock 4.4 tmobile or att firmware through RSD LITE will my device's bootloader get locked? I can risk my bootloader to get locked please end this big confusion for me someone? help me please!!!
Dude you've made 3 different threads for the same question.
Not done.
People will reply if they want to.
If you don't get an answer do some research.
Pestering everyone won't get you anywhere
adity said:
Dude you've made 3 different threads for the same question.
Not done.
People will reply if they want to.
If you don't get an answer do some research.
Pestering everyone won't get you anywhere
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sir i never post on XDA without doing a hell of a research I've already searched the whole internet.... didn't got my answer so please dont say *do research* I've already spent 6hours+ searching on google etc so i posted here... it seems like no one has an answer to this simple question.... i think i should stop depending on xda...
whizinc said:
sir i never post on XDA without doing a hell of a research I've already searched the whole internet.... didn't got my answer so please dont say *do research* I've already spent 6hours+ searching on google etc so i posted here... it seems like no one has an answer to this simple question.... i think i should stop depending on xda...
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Still doesn't justify posting the same thing 5 times
******SOLVED******** I got my question answered by @KidJoe Thanks to you sir... Once the bootloader is unlocked it cant get locked again untill or unless we perform the "Oem Lock" Process ... So in any way the bootloader cant get locked again what so ever... And please dont flash the rom of any other carrier rather than your own carrier its a risk.. I Have a rogers X and i will flash the rogers 4.4.4 firmware... Flashing any other carrier's rom is risky even if you are bootloader unlocked... That pretty much solves my question that i asked earlier... and yes i was going to flash the Tmo firmware on my X but i heard that it is risk to do so that's why i stopped and im letting everyone know what the deal is in details.. That pretty much sums it all up...

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