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Root verizon 4.4.4
Hello!
So, i will be able to root my verizon moto x at 4.4.4 (with locked bootloader) using the slapmymoto option?
Thanks!
Nastrand said:
Hello!
So, i will be able to root my verizon moto x at 4.4.4 (with locked bootloader) using the slapmymoto option?
Thanks!
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No I'm afraid not. That only works if your 4.4 or lower. As of 4.4.2 it doesn't work anymore.
And you can not downgrade without a great risk of bricking.
Well then we have to wait a new exploit that allows to root.
Thanks for your answer!
thanks
SBF.DroidDevs Is Gone!!!
Hello all,
I've been trying to get my 2013 VZW Moto X back to stock, but I don't have access to the SBF, since Droid-Dev's is down or something. I know there is a post on XDA about the Developer Edition of the Moto X 2013, but I have the consumer model. Any idea where I can get the 4.4.4 SBF?
Fingerz91 said:
Hello all,
I've been trying to get my 2013 VZW Moto X back to stock, but I don't have access to the SBF, since Droid-Dev's is down or something. I know there is a post on XDA about the Developer Edition of the Moto X 2013, but I have the consumer model. Any idea where I can get the 4.4.4 SBF?
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File factory seems to be the go to site right now.... Link in opening post...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2923347
Thanks!
Darth said:
File factory seems to be the go to site right now.... Link in opening post...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2923347
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Thank you Darth. I gummed up my retail Moto X, and now it's shiny and new again!!!
question about rooting Sprint Moto X running 4.4.4
I've got a Sprint Motorola X running 4.4.4 with a previously unlocked bootloader from having rooted it on 4.2.2 way back when. I lost root with the update but kept the unlocked bootloader. Will the Moto X Toolkit work for me?
Return to Stock not downloading files
When I try to do Return to Stock, then choose my carrier (Verizon), then choose to download and install any of the stock images, I get a 404 error when trying to download the stock .zip file.
Pasting the address (I cannot past it here, but it links to the VZW_XT1060_4.4.4-KXA21.12-L1.26_CFC_1FF.xml.zip file on droid-developers.org) into a web browser also gives me the same File Not Found error.
Has the file moved or is something else going wrong?
HOW CAN I ROOT MY MOTO X 1st GEN RUNNING 5.0.2 ?
I was successfully rooted, unlocked bootloade my moto x and was installed cm12 nightly with CWM recovery and flashe superSu zip file throogh recovery. also enabled root access for apps and adb in developers option. first time my moto x had root access but on flashing next updated nightlies of cm12 through CMW (not cmupdater) i was lost my root access even flashing same zip fileand enabling root acess in DEV opt. and in superSu app they show subinary is not installed. popup window for installing through normal way shows failed to download subinary. anyone knows plzz help me.
thanx in advance..
redband1 said:
When I try to do Return to Stock, then choose my carrier (Verizon), then choose to download and install any of the stock images, I get a 404 error when trying to download the stock .zip file.
Pasting the address (I cannot past it here, but it links to the VZW_XT1060_4.4.4-KXA21.12-L1.26_CFC_1FF.xml.zip file on droid-developers.org) into a web browser also gives me the same File Not Found error.
Has the file moved or is something else going wrong?
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Yes. Droid-Developers.org has been down for some time.
See -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/info-tip-web-sites-official-leaked-roms-t2923347
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Kuma Style said:
I've got a Sprint Motorola X running 4.4.4 with a previously unlocked bootloader from having rooted it on 4.2.2 way back when. I lost root with the update but kept the unlocked bootloader. Will the Moto X Toolkit work for me?
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I haven't looked at the toolkit in some time, if there isn't a menu option to "Root with unlocked bootloader" then there should be an option to flash TWRP Recovery (since the release notes for Toolkit 1.4.4 says "Updated TWRP to 2.8.1.0")
Once you've successfully flashed TWRP, reboot the phone into it, it should ask if you want too root.
Other option is to not use the toolkit and see -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...-instructions-unlocking-t2649738/post54796193
How do i know its backing up?
just fine
Link not working
When I try to download the unroot files from this link: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
it doesn't work it comes up with an error page, is it a bad link and has it been updated? Any help would be appreciated
Thanks!
Qwerkle said:
When I try to download the unroot files from this link: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
it doesn't work it comes up with an error page, is it a bad link and has it been updated? Any help would be appreciated
Thanks!
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Post number 12 above has a link to other sites that do work. ?
Darth said:
Post number 12 above has a link to other sites that do work.
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I was looking into that, but I need the recovery.img / system.img / and the boot.img files for unrooting. Do you know where I could find those?
Qwerkle said:
I was looking into that, but I need the recovery.img / system.img / and the boot.img files for unrooting. Do you know where I could find those?
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Try the file factory link and find the firmware for your model and Android version.... Don't downgrade.... Then you can flash the files individually.
See the returning to stock section in this guide,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358
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Darth said:
Try the file factory link and find the firmware for your model and Android version.... Don't downgrade.... Then you can flash the files individually.
See the returning to stock section in this guide,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358
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Alright, I was reading through that, and it looks as if I can flash 4.4.4 without unrooting or anything like that (right now I'm on 4.4.2), because the firmware is available on file factory. Is there any prerequisites I need to take before flashing? I have an unlocked bootloader if that means anything in this situation....
return to stock with nandroid backup
I am currently using cm12 5.0.2 rom on my sprint moto x . I have a nandroid backup with stock 4.4.4 rom. my question is can I restore the nandroid backup without any problem?
Also I have to unroot and then lock the bootloader kindly tell me how to do that please.
Help Updating Verizon Moto X Developer Edition
All,
I have the Verizon Moto X Developer Edition. I originally bought it since I chose to pay full price, to maintain my unlimited Data. I also like rooting my device for certain operations, and I was willing to pay a little extra for the warranty to cover this activity.
I unlocked my bootloader and I rooted my device. I originally backed up my system, but never used TWRP, since I was happy with the mostly stock debloated ROM. I did use the Root to enable free Native WiFi hotspot.
Since the root and unlock, I have not received any system updates, and I'm stuck at Android 4.4. I have a Nexus 7 (2013) tablet, and I enjoy many of the newer features of Android.
I have seen Droid-life posts that the Moto X mainstream version is on 4.4.4.
Can anyone explain how to update my Developer Edition to 4.4.4 or later while maintaining Root and my Hotspot workaround? To be honest, I stopped tracking it, and don't even know what the latest version is for the mainstream Gen 1 Moto X. I have read some reports that show (Non-Developer versions) updating to the latest ROM wipes the Root, and they cannot get it back. And I am also under the impression that the mainstream image update is not compatible with my phone.
I used to tinker with several different ROMs all the time with my previous two phones, but I'm a little rusty. It has been 18 months since I bothered, as most of the functionality I need is reliable at this point. Yes, I realize that implies I probably don't need to tinker, but I'm considering it, pending the above information.
The one critical requirement is that I do use my phone as the hotspot, and enabling on my current plan required root access, or no-root, and an additional $30/month. I kind of like that feature. I used this method.
shaky
I just got a new Droid turbo and it came with android 4.4.4 on it. I want to root it and not sure if it is better to root on this version or update it to the new 5.1. I seen that the new update lets you unlock the Bootloader.
( BTW broke my old 5.1 droid turbo by going into develpoment and clicking "Force RTL layout direction") DONT CLICK ON IT
It doesn't let you unlock the bootloader.. And I'm finding the Lollipop experience amazing! A lot faster and at least double the battery life for me.
Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
MichaelRazz1 said:
I just got a new Droid turbo and it came with android 4.4.4 on it. I want to root it and not sure if it is better to root on this version or update it to the new 5.1. I seen that the new update lets you unlock the Bootloader.
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That option is a lollipop feature, not a Droid Turbo feature. On phones with unlockable bootloaders that option works. There is no known way to root the Turbo past 4.4.4 as of yet.
ntxct said:
That option is a lollipop feature, not a Droid Turbo feature. On phones with unlockable bootloaders that option works. There is no known way to root the Turbo past 4.4.4 as of yet.
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I thought there was a way to root the 4.4.4 then keep the root updating it to 5.1.
another question... Since I want to root it but have the 5.1 update. Would it be better to update now and then root when we can or wait because we might have to downgrade back to 4.4.4 to root it?
I don't think lollipop and root exist on turbo. You will have to choose 1 or the other if you do not need root better to upgrade. If you want root don't upgrade
johnbravado said:
I don't think lollipop and root exist on turbo.
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I heard that Mofo has a root for 4.4.4 droid turbo but you have to pay if I'm mistaken
MichaelRazz1 said:
I thought there was a way to root the 4.4.4 then keep the root updating it to 5.1.
another question... Since I want to root it but have the 5.1 update. Would it be better to update now and then root when we can or wait because we might have to downgrade back to 4.4.4 to root it?
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Yes there is a way to root 4.4.4 using Mofo.. yes it is 20 dollars... and yes it doesnt break write protection so its a process different from most phones. Some people started using a (imo) sketchy root method for free but it honestly sounds like a disaster.
Theres no guarantee that if you upgrade to 5.1 you will EVER have root. And AFAIK there is no way to downgrade from 5.1 back to 4.4.4.
So if you want root, IMO, get 20 bucks and mofo your turbo, then keep an eye on this forum for a miracle of a dev to break through 5.1
MichaelRazz1 said:
I heard that Mofo has a root for 4.4.4 droid turbo but you have to pay if I'm mistaken
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Here is the current state of Droid Turbo affairs:
1. Currently, the only way to gain root is to use an app called moforoot. Moforoot is a program (for windows or linux) that lets you flash system images (and only system images. It will not touch any other partitions) to your phone. Using this program, you can take a system image, modify it any way you like (like give it root and SuperSU, for example), and flash it to your phone. This app costs $20 per phone, and it can be used as many times as you want. HOWEVER, write protection is still enabled, which means that you cannot use any apps on your phone to modify any of its system files. Any changes that you want to make have to be done before you flash the image.
2. There is another method called Kingroot that can (sometimes) give root access on a 4.4.4 Turbo. It works inconsistently, and it is only temporary. It does not survive a reboot, and sometimes it doesn't even survive 15 minutes of the phone being on. This method also does not disable write protection and does not work on 5.1, so it provides no advantages over moforoot other than being free.
3. Developers are working on a way to use moforoot to flash a 5.1 system image to a 4.4.4 phone. The main obsticle is that Verizon has not yet released the full 5.1 images yet, so the only things that they have to work with are system dumps from people who have taken the 5.1 update, but these aren't sufficient to create a moforoot-flashable image. The Verizon images are expected to be released in few weeks. UPDATE: The images have been released, and many devs have started work on it.
4. A developer is working on a free version of moforoot, so if $20 is too much for you (or if you live outside the US and don't know how to use a VPN to get around moforoot's country restriction) you can wait for that.
5. There are no known ways to update from rooted 4.4.4 to 5.1 and preserve root. In fact, you can't take the OTA update at all if your phone is rooted. You have to install a stock, unrooted system image first.
TL;DR: If you are impatient and want 5.1, go for it, but understand that you will likely never have anything other than the stock experience. If you are patient, you will be rewarded.
Here's another update: I'm currently in the process of testing the method of flashing 5.1 to my 4.4.4 turbo via moforoot. I'll update this post once I have the results.
TheSt33v said:
Here's another update: I'm currently in the process of testing the method of flashing 5.1 to my 4.4.4 turbo via moforoot. I'll update this post once I have the results.
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Interesting...how will the firmware get upgraded? (kernel,modem,etc.)
johnbravado said:
I don't think lollipop and root exist on turbo. You will have to choose 1 or the other if you do not need root better to upgrade. If you want root don't upgrade
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It does now, it looks like
Modem, recovery, etc. can be flashed via fastboot using the official images. The bootloader is not flashed. That just leaves system via mofo.
It works! Wooo! See here for instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61749727&postcount=6
I received the phone from Republic Wireless yesterday, and I was just wondering if a root for 5.1 has been released yet? I have been searching for a root for 5.1, only to see that the roots are for 5.0 with the exception of the following:
http://www.newsexprezz.com/install-and-root-android-5-1-on-moto-x-2014-xt1092-011470/
Unfortunately, my system version is 23.11.26 and not 22.121.1 as stipulated in the article. With that said, is there a root available for my phone, or will I have to hold my breath?
Thanks in advance for any help.
I too am interested in this. - Subd
If you want to pay for MoFo, I rooted the 5.1 system image for the RW Moto X 2014 here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/development/mofo-img-xt1094-5-1-rooted-image-t3172480
But you cannot have upgraded to 5.1 bootloader to use MoFo and MoFo does not disable write protection. Read my MoFo noob guide in general if you want to know more about MoFo.
Hello
I just received my new Droid Turbo Blue from Best Buy and it came with 4.4.4 (build number: KDF21.128-15, system version: 21.21.15) so I think I'm lucky right? I'm coming from unlocked bl Samsung Galaxy S3 so all this mofo is new to me. What are the correct steps for upgrading to rooted 5.1 image? Do I need to flash rooted 4.4.4 image first or can I go directly to 5.1?
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Hello
I just received my new Droid Turbo Blue from Best Buy and it came with 4.4.4 (build number: KDF21.128-15, system version: 21.21.15) so I think I'm lucky right? I'm coming from unlocked bl Samsung Galaxy S3 so all this mofo is new to me. What are the correct steps for upgrading to rooted 5.1 image? Do I need to flash rooted 4.4.4 image first or can I go directly to 5.1?
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They all come with 4.4.4 stock. Do not accept the OTA upgrades if you want root. Check the (Original) Android Development sections for ROMs and methods.
deesto-xda said:
They all come with 4.4.4 stock. Do not accept the OTA upgrades if you want root. Check the (Original) Android Development sections for ROMs and methods.
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I know about not taking OTA but my question is do I need to flash rooted 4.4.4 image with mofo first or can I go directly to rooted 5.1 from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/development/computerfreek274turbolollipop-t3147455 by flashing img files (boot, logo, etc) first and then system image?
edit: never mind... I flashed rooted 4.4.4 first just to be safe and flashed rooted 5.1 after that. Everything seems to be fine.
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I know about not taking OTA but my question is do I need to flash rooted 4.4.4 image with mofo first or can I go directly to rooted 5.1 from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/development/computerfreek274turbolollipop-t3147455 by flashing img files (boot, logo, etc) first and then system image?
edit: never mind... I flashed rooted 4.4.4 first just to be safe and flashed rooted 5.1 after that. Everything seems to be fine.
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To answer your question, no. As long as you flashed the supplemental 5.1 images (recovery, boot, etc.) before you flashed the 5.1 system image with mofo, you would have been fine. Glad it's working for you though.
I've seen lots of threads on stock latest Marshmallow MCG24.251-5 but when I look for radios, I seem to only find the latest lollipop radios. I'm running RR and have one of those flashed (MDM9625_104651.11.05.16.03R QUARK_CUST), but my wife is running stock Turbo and got Marshmallow OTA and has baseband version MDM9625_41.51.07.22.02R QUARK_CUST. Has anyone got this to flash? Is this a significant update? Is this something that would allow VoLTE? I'm surprised I'm not seeing it mentioned around, and sort of confused, so I suspect I might have something wrong? Please advise.
RoboCuz said:
my wife is running stock Turbo and got Marshmallow OTA and has baseband version MDM9625_41.51.07.22.02R QUARK_CUST.
Has anyone got this to flash? Is this a significant update? Is this something that would allow VoLTE?
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Yes. It's posted in latest Computerfreek274 Marshmallow thread. In the op.
The new Verizon Marshmallow radio for the Droid Turbo XT1254 only allows VoLTE the same way the Verizon Lollipop radio for the Droid Turbo XT1254 allows VoLTE -- to Verizon customers. And you have to be on stock Motorola firmware or a ROM based on stock firmware.
It also allows Wi-Fi calling, but again the same restrictions.
Won't give VoLTE nor Wi-Fi calling on CM-based custom ROMs and/or to non-Verizon users.
Won't do you any harm to flash it (you'll have the latest Verizon radio), but unless you are on stock or a ROM based on stock (like CF) and are also a Verizon customer you won't get VoLTE or Wi-Fi calling, at least until the CM ROM devs figure out the magic code.
MCG24.251-5 Radios+BL.zip (TWRP flashable)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767120797
Computerfreek274_MM_1.0.4 Marshmallow 6.0.1 Stock rooted VOLte Debloated
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/development/computerfreek274mm1-0-android-6-0-1-t3503634
Anyway to flash that radio for locked bootloader?
RoboCuz said:
my wife is running stock Turbo and got Marshmallow OTA and has baseband version MDM9625_41.51.07.22.02R QUARK_CUST.
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Sparksys said:
Anyway to flash that radio for locked bootloader?
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If you are on a locked bootloader Droid Turbo, you don't need it.
@Sparksys, this file is the 6.0.1 Verizon Marshmallow radio + bootloader for the Droid Turbo XT1254.
If you have a locked or unlocked bootloader and have taken the 6.0.1 OTA for Droid Turbo XT1254, then you should already have this Verizon Marshmallow radio + bootloader. From previous posts, I see you took or somehow installed that OTA:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69988806&postcount=7
Sparksys said:
Ok a simple question
I am on stock official 6.0.1
I can't find wifi calling option :/
Where to find it and how to make a wifi call?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69788159&postcount=79
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but I am an innocent simple person with locked bootloader
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So, you should already have this radio & bootloader -- as does anyone else who took the 6.0.1 OTA. If the 6.0.1 OTA is not yet available for download to someone, they can install it through file found here on XDA.
NOTE: For people who haven't taken the Marshmallow OTA, PLEASE unlock your bootloader while you can on Lollipop. Grab your freedom! THEN, you can install the OTA.
The only reason you would need this 6.0.1 Verizon Marshmallow Droid Turbo radio + bootloader file is if you have an UNLOCKED bootloader Droid Turbo XT1254, were on a custom ROM, and did not take the Verizon Marshmallow OTA. You can still have the latest Verizon Droid Turbo 6.0.1 radio by flashing this file in TWRP.
That is why @RoboCuz was asking for the file. His wife is still on stock and got it through the OTA -- like you did. He has unlocked bootloader, was on a custom ROM and also wanted it.
And for people who don't like the performance or battery useage of the stock Verizon Marshmallow OTA, there's a debloated, tweaked, optimized version available:
Computerfreek274_MM_1.0.4 Marshmallow 6.0.1 Stock rooted VOLte Debloated
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/development/computerfreek274mm1-0-android-6-0-1-t3503634
But guess what? You have to have an UNLOCKED bootloader to install it!
ChazzMatt said:
If you are on a locked bootloader Droid Turbo, you don't need it.
@Sparksys, this file is the 6.0.1 Verizon Marshmallow radio + bootloader for the Droid Turbo XT1254.
If you have a locked or unlocked bootloader and have taken the 6.0.1 OTA for Droid Turbo XT1254, then you should already have this Verizon Marshmallow radio + bootloader. From previous posts, I see you took or somehow installed that OTA:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69988806&postcount=7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69788159&postcount=79
So, you should already have this radio & bootloader -- as does anyone else who took the 6.0.1 OTA. If the 6.0.1 OTA is not yet available for download to someone, they can install it through file found here on XDA.
NOTE: For people who haven't taken the Marshmallow OTA, PLEASE unlock your bootloader while you can on Lollipop. Grab your freedom! THEN, you can install the OTA.
The only reason you would need this 6.0.1 Verizon Marshmallow Droid Turbo radio + bootloader file is if you have an UNLOCKED bootloader Droid Turbo XT1254, were on a custom ROM, and did not take the Verizon Marshmallow OTA. You can still have the latest Verizon Droid Turbo 6.0.1 radio by flashing this file in TWRP.
That is why @RoboCuz was asking for the file. His wife is still on stock and got it through the OTA -- like you did. He has unlocked bootloader, was on a custom ROM and also wanted it.
And for people who don't like the performance or battery useage of the stock Verizon Marshmallow OTA, there's a debloated, tweaked, optimized version available:
Computerfreek274_MM_1.0.4 Marshmallow 6.0.1 Stock rooted VOLte Debloated
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/development/computerfreek274mm1-0-android-6-0-1-t3503634
But guess what? You have to have an UNLOCKED bootloader to install it!
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That's some deep research right there haha
I don't need the radio for me
I need it to my friend..he somehow played with network application and now he doesn't have network connectivity
His solution as I know is to flash radio/modem again but I can't seem to find it anywhere
Do you know where can I find modem or radio for locked bootloader?
Sparksys said:
That's some deep research right there haha
I don't need the radio for me
I need it to my friend..he somehow played with network application and now he doesn't have network connectivity
His solution as I know is to flash radio/modem again but I can't seem to find it anywhere
Do you know where can I find modem or radio for locked bootloader?
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One of the devs can answer this better, but as far as I know to reinstall any separate element on a locked bootloader Motorola phone you have to use RSD or ADB. With RSD, you need official entire firmware. ADB/fastboot you can install separate elements.
Possibly you can take the TWRP zipped file, unzip them and flash them in ADB? From what I read in one of the threads, on the Moto XT1225 the 6.0.1 radio comes in three separate files... so probably the same on the Droid Turbo XT1254?
ChazzMatt said:
One of the devs can answer this better, but as far as I know to reinstall any separate element on a locked bootloader Motorola phone you have to use RSD or ADB. With RSD, you need official entire firmware. ADB/fastboot you can install separate elements.
Possibly you can take the TWRP zipped file, unzip them and flash them in ADB? From what I read in one of the threads, on the Moto XT1225 the 6.0.1 radio comes in three separate files... so probably the same on the Droid Turbo XT1254?
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I know that I need RSD but I couldn't find the radio
But I didn't think about this TWRP zipped file thing..I will try it soon