My device VZW XT1096
Fully stock, 5.1 Ota.
23.16.3.victara_verizon...
LPE23.32-25-3
Now:
For root and BL Unlock
Flash ---> 5.0 firmaware = XT1096_5.0_LXE22.46.11_cid2_CFC.xml BUT without motoboot.img and gpt.bin
And
Use Kingoroot app for root
And
Sunshine app for BL Unlock
Later
Flash Twrp recovery and flash custom roms, supersu, custom kernel etc.
They are true?
cascade128 said:
My device VZW XT1096
Fully stock, 5.1 Ota.
23.16.3.victara_verizon...
LPE23.32-25-3
Now:
For root and BL Unlock
Flash ---> 5.0 firmaware = XT1096_5.0_LXE22.46.11_cid2_CFC.xml BUT without motoboot.img and gpt.bin
And
Use Kingoroot app for root
And
Sunshine app for BL Unlock
Later
Flash Twrp recovery and flash custom roms, supersu, custom kernel etc.
They are true?
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No, you can't. If you are on 5.1 with a locked bootloader, kingroot, mofo, nor sunshine work. There is no way for you to root, flash custom roms, nor unlock your bootloader.
Mofo, kingroot, and sunshine only work for 4.4.4 or 5.0.
You are currently stuck, sorry.
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AGISCI said:
No, you can't. If you are on 5.1 with a locked bootloader, kingroot, mofo, nor sunshine work. There is no way for you to root, flash custom roms, nor unlock your bootloader.
Mofo, kingroot, and sunshine only work for 4.4.4 or 5.0.
You are currently stuck, sorry.
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My device locked bootloader, OK!
But I will back to 5.0 firmware. I will use fastboot mode. Only flash ---> system.img_sparsechunk1 , 2 , 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
False?
cascade128 said:
My device locked bootloader, OK!
But I will back to 5.0 firmware. I will use fastboot mode. Only flash ---> system.img_sparsechunk1 , 2 , 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
False?
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False, with the bootloader locked, it does not allow you to downgrade to 5.0 nor 4.4.4. The only thing it let's you do is flash the same 5.1 image, it prevents going back to old versions unless you have an unlocked bootloader.
So no unlocked bootloader = no downgrade, no root, no mofo, no sunshine. There is no way to do it currently.
Same problem with you, I've tried but cannot downgrade,cannot root, cannot use sunshine to unlock.
So im waiting for the first thing's first-----a way to root 5.1 on XT1096.
AGISCI said:
False, with the bootloader locked, it does not allow you to downgrade to 5.0 nor 4.4.4. The only thing it let's you do is flash the same 5.1 image, it prevents going back to old versions unless you have an unlocked bootloader.
So no unlocked bootloader = no downgrade, no root, no mofo, no sunshine. There is no way to do it currently.
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Thanks, I get it now...
fonz_cn said:
Same problem with you, I've tried but cannot downgrade,cannot root, cannot use sunshine to unlock.
So im waiting for the first thing's first-----a way to root 5.1 on XT1096.
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Absolutely. A bad situation. Waiting
Idk, i've been using mofo with my xt1096 even after i updated to 5.1 although i was originally on 5.0 when i first started using it. i thought it was possible. first, just check with mofoverify to see if mofo will work. if it does, then buy mofo and flash the rooted 5.1 mofo image and then use sunshine.
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The problem is that they have the 5.1 bootloader which prevents mofo from working. You are using 5.1 system and kernel on a 5.0 bootloader which is why mofo works for you. They can't downgrade the bootloader... Which means no mofo.
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oh ok, thanks for clearing it up.
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I think someone should report if they have actually tried downgrading to 5.0 from 5.1 ota and keeping the 60.16 bootloader. Can someone more knowledgeable chime in and stop me before I try this? It seems like the most that would happen is a bootloop, which can be fixed by flashing the 5.1 ota files via Motorola device manager.. Just do not flash motoboot.bin or gpt.bin just edit the batch file and remove those two lines. Someone try and see if we can indeed use that as a path to bl unlock.
It won't bootloop. It just straight up will fail to flash saying that you can't downgrade. You can only downgrade after you have an unlocked bootloader.
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is there any way to turn the xt1096 to pure edition? since verizon and at&t won't be getting the update to 6.0....
marilynm said:
is there any way to turn the xt1096 to pure edition? since verizon and at&t won't be getting the update to 6.0....
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No. The pure edition does not use nor support CDMA. It won't be able to work at all with verizon's network.
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I'm using it in europe...I don't need cdma here so I don't care if it loses that functionality.
marilynm said:
I'm using it in europe...I don't need cdma here so I don't care if it loses that functionality.
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What version of android do you have? Is your bootloader unlocked? Are you rooted?
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I have 5.1, it's not rooted or unlocked. It is a verizon device but no simlock, i'm using it in vodafone, it works in all gsm bands including 4g.
I really like it and I want the 6.0 update if ever possible .
marilynm said:
I have 5.1, it's not rooted or unlocked. It is a verizon device but no simlock, i'm using it in vodafone, it works in all gsm bands including 4g.
I really like it and I want the 6.0 update if ever possible .
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Alright, currently it is impossible to root or unlock the bootloader on the xt1096 running 5.1... Which means it is impossible to convert to xt1095 and impossible to use custom roms. So for the moment you will not be able to get 6.0. Sorry.
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yeah, I looked around a bit . Oh well, maybe there will be a way. I bought the device 48 days ago )), noticed last night.
AGISCI said:
Alright, currently it is impossible to root or unlock the bootloader on the xt1096 running 5.1... Which means it is impossible to convert to xt1095 and impossible to use custom roms. So for the moment you will not be able to get 6.0. Sorry.
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Hello, I have a similar case. I am also from Europe and using the XT1096 but I have not yet upgraded to 5.1. I am currently on 5.0. What are my options and can I convert it to XT1095 so, I can later receive the Marshmallow OTA update? Thanks!
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What is the past of least resistance to root a 4.4 tmo X? In order to keep data, is it still that insanely long process?
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Bump............
WIth the T-Mobile variant you have two choices to root..
1. Unlock bootloader, flash twrp recovery, boot into twrp and install SU (or use TWRP's option to root). But this voids your warranty (since you don't have the developer edition), and unlocking the boot loader will wipe your device and data.
2. Use SlapMyMoto which has a lot of manual steps, and you need to reboot to "recovery" (well its modified and you don't have recovery), when you want R/W ability. (Or you have to also do the MotoWpNoMo process to gain R/W full time). But this has many steps.
KidJoe said:
WIth the T-Mobile variant you have two choices to root..
1. Unlock bootloader, flash twrp recovery, boot into twrp and install SU (or use TWRP's option to root). But this voids your warranty (since you don't have the developer edition), and unlocking the boot loader will wipe your device and data.
2. Use SlapMyMoto which has a lot of manual steps, and you need to reboot to "recovery" (well its modified and you don't have recovery), when you want R/W ability. (Or you have to also do the MotoWpNoMo process to gain R/W full time). But this has many steps.
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thanks - re #1, will upgrades be painful i.e., new OTAs?
km8j said:
thanks - re #1, will upgrades be painful i.e., new OTAs?
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OTA's will be more painful with #2 as there will be more to restore to stock. And of course the unknowns of if the new OTA will be rootable or not, and how long before a root process comes out.
For #1, you should be able to just put stock recovery back and take the OTA, then reflash TWRP and re-root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2556400
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Just following up. There is still no easy root method right?
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km8j said:
Just following up. There is still no easy root method right?
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Can't be any easier than unlocking your bootloader ,flash recovery and install superuser. 3 simple steps from my perspective
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flashallthetime said:
Can't be any easier than unlocking your bootloader ,flash recovery and install superuser. 3 simple steps from my perspective
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Unless u have Dev. Edition u cannot unlock boot loader.. I'm on 4.4 and I am fully rooted.
Slapped my Moto
xpsychox said:
Unless u have Dev. Edition u cannot unlock boot loader.. I'm on 4.4 and I am fully rooted.
Slapped my Moto
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You can unlock the Sprint & Tmo version. No dev edition required.
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Same with Rogers, only versions that can't unlock are Verizon and AT&T consumer version
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quickstang said:
You can unlock the Sprint & Tmo version. No dev edition required.
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I knew u couldn't do on at and Verizon...but he also never said what he had..not that I saw
Slapped my Moto
and what if you have the T-Mobile Moto X, haven't got the email to unlock bootloader and you can't get adb to recognize device?
DanRo80 said:
and what if you have the T-Mobile Moto X, haven't got the email to unlock bootloader and you can't get adb to recognize device?
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There was another thread about this... Guy said he used a new gmail account and got email
Slapped my Moto
Just bumping to see if there are any new reasonable ways of rooting kitkat?
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km8j said:
Just bumping to see if there are any new reasonable ways of rooting kitkat?
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Well, if you don't have an unlocked bootloader, SlapMyMoto (which now incorporates the MotoWpNoMo process into its steps) is the only way (there have been some efforts to consolidate/automate the process). And may not be usable if you're already on 4.4.2 (taking the 4.4.2 OTA update or flashing the full 4.4.2 SBF prevents you from flashing older ROMs which is a crucial step in using SlapMyMoto).
I've not see a 4.4.2 specific root process for locked bootloaders yet, but to be honest, I have a unlocked bootloader, so I haven't been completely paying attention.
If you have an unlocked bootloader, root process is still the same.
there is not going to be any new way to root 4.4 is not going to get a new exploit because 4.4.2 is out and Devs are working on finding a way to root it so the people with locked bootloaders can update.
if you want to root your device you have allready been giving the only 2 ways to do it
Locked bootloader - SlapMyMoto
Unlocked bootloader - Customer Recovery and SUPERSU
please dont bump your thread for info you allready have.
here is a link to both guides for both methods and a guide for unlocking your bootloader.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358
I'm currently rooted with 4.4 using the slapmymoto method. I'm ready to void my warranty by unlocking my bootloader via Motorola. Is it recommended to unlock the bootloader the way the phone is set up now, or should I go back to factory 4.4 and then unlock the bootloader? I'm just trying to make sure I don't brick my phone.
Thanks
biggiestuff said:
I'm currently rooted with 4.4 using the slapmymoto method. I'm ready to void my warranty by unlocking my bootloader via Motorola. Is it recommended to unlock the bootloader the way the phone is set up now, or should I go back to factory 4.4 and then unlock the bootloader? I'm just trying to make sure I don't brick my phone.
Thanks
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Doesn't matter how you do it. It will work fine.
Just know that unlocking the bootloader will WIPE YOUR DATA. That means everything that was stored on your SD card is not gone.
zerogun said:
Doesn't matter how you do it. It will work fine.
Just know that unlocking the bootloader will WIPE YOUR DATA. That means everything that was stored on your SD card is not gone.
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Doesnt slap my moto remove the recovery? So if I unlock the boot loader will it not ve able to wipe and factory reset?
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biggiestuff said:
Doesnt slap my moto remove the recovery? So if I unlock the boot loader will it not ve able to wipe and factory reset?
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That's a good question! What does slapmymoto do to recovery? very curious..
biggiestuff said:
Doesnt slap my moto remove the recovery? So if I unlock the boot loader will it not ve able to wipe and factory reset?
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Humm.... Not really sure. I thought it loaded a modified version of the stock recovery, but with write protection disabled. If this is the case, then it will still wipe your data.
Hopefully someone with more knowledge chimes in. I have not used slapmymoto since I unlocked my bootloader.
SlapMyMoto 1.0 does not touch the recovery. Your recovery is completely stock. MotoWPNoMo disables write protection for the system. I unlocked my bootloader while rooted via SlapMyMoto and retained root so I did not have to flash a custom recovery to gain root. However, there is nothing wrong with playing it safe and flashing back to stock and then you unlocking your bootloader.
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Dark9781 said:
SlapMyMoto 1.0 does not touch the recovery. Your recovery is completely stock. MotoWPNoMo disables write protection for the system. I unlocked my bootloader while rooted via SlapMyMoto and retained root so I did not have to flash a custom recovery to gain root. However, there is nothing wrong with playing it safe and flashing back to stock and then you unlocking your bootloader.
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Even though you unlocked nd day rooted on 4.4 do you still have white protection off?
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JGoN86 said:
Even though you unlocked nd day rooted on 4.4 do you still have white protection off?
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Once you unlock your bootloader write protection is disabled.
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Dark9781 said:
Once you unlock your bootloader write protection is disabled.
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Awesome thanks
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Dark9781 said:
SlapMyMoto 1.0 does not touch the recovery. Your recovery is completely stock. MotoWPNoMo disables write protection for the system. I unlocked my bootloader while rooted via SlapMyMoto and retained root so I did not have to flash a custom recovery to gain root. However, there is nothing wrong with playing it safe and flashing back to stock and then you unlocking your bootloader.
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So use rsdlite and flash stock 4.4 and unlock boot loader after ?
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biggiestuff said:
So use rsdlite and flash stock 4.4 and unlock boot loader after ?
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You can if you want to play it safe, but if you are already rooted with SlapMyMoto then you really don't have to. The only issues you may run into is if you modified the system and there is an ota update.
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Hi everyone,
So I really wanted root access but I heard it was impossible on 5.1.
Here's what I did:
unlocked bootloader using motorola dev token
downloaded twrp 2.8.5.0-victara
booted into recovery using fastboot boot
flashed UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip from TWRP
And now my phone says it is rooted.
It can't be that easy... What have I misunderstood? Is this a temporary root or something?
Nope. That's it.
Root is only impossible for the xt1097 with 5.1 from AT&T. I assume your xt1097 is NOT from AT&T which is why it works.
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AGISCI said:
Root is only impossible for the xt1097 with 5.1 from AT&T. I assume your xt1097 is NOT from AT&T which is why it works.
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Ah, OK, that explains it. Indeed my xt1097 is from Telus.
Thread closed per OPs request.
Regards,
XDA-Staff
Im using an Unrooted completely Stock Android 5.1 AT&T Moto X XT1095 and i really want to have Marshmallow.
Its possible? Thanks
ImBuGs said:
Im using an Unrooted completely Stock Android 5.1 AT&T Moto X XT1095 and i really want to have Marshmallow.
Its possible? Thanks
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Not through sideload no. You can flash it with RSDLite or fastboot, but only if your bootloader is unlocked.
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AGISCI said:
Not through sideload no. You can flash it with RSDLite or fastboot, but only if your bootloader is unlocked.
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The problem is that my bootloader is locked and CANT be unlocked due to at&t (fastboot cant get unlock key)
So I cant install a custom recovery, is there ANY way I can get Android 6?
ImBuGs said:
The problem is that my bootloader is locked and CANT be unlocked due to at&t (fastboot cant get unlock key)
So I cant install a custom recovery, is there ANY way I can get Android 6?
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No.
However you can unlock your bootloader with sunshine. After you unlock it, then you can do it.
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AGISCI said:
No.
However you can unlock your bootloader with sunshine. After you unlock it, then you can do it.
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I know about sunshine but i dont have a credit card much less a PayPal account to pay for it, if there isnt any other way, well i guess i'll wait until i get a new phone. Thanks for your help
I have an SM-N910T running N910TUVU1COG2. I've kept it at this because I didn't what to lose the unlocked bootloader.
Is it possible to update my N910T with stock firmware without updating the bootloader? I've done it on other Android phones without any problems, but am clueless about the Note 4's ability to do so. What say you all?
Fat Rat Bastard said:
I have an SM-N910T running N910TUVU1COG2. I've kept it at this because I didn't what to lose the unlocked bootloader.
Is it possible to update my N910T with stock firmware without updating the bootloader? I've done it on other Android phones without any problems, but am clueless about the Note 4's ability to do so. What say you all?
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No you cannot run 5.1 or 6.0 firmware/rom with 5.0 bootloader.
Trex888 said:
No you cannot run 5.1 or 6.0 firmware/rom with 5.0 bootloader.
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Well, that totally sucks. Damn Samsung/T-Mobile. One of the main reasons I bought the phone was because it had an unlocked bootloader so that I could do as I will with it. It was bought out-right, unsubsidized, and I should be able to install what I want without worrying about the bootloader getting locked. So I guess I'm stuck at COG2 for a while longer, at least until my desire to keep the bootloader unlocked is overcome by my desire for new hotness.
Fat Rat Bastard said:
Well, that totally sucks. Damn Samsung/T-Mobile. One of the main reasons I bought the phone was because it had an unlocked bootloader so that I could do as I will with it. It was bought out-right, unsubsidized, and I should be able to install what I want without worrying about the bootloader getting locked. So I guess I'm stuck at COG2 for a while longer, at least until my desire to keep the bootloader unlocked is overcome by my desire for new hotness.
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The Bootloader is still unlock on MM too...
KennyLG123 said:
The Bootloader is still unlock on MM too...
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Are you certain? I thought that past COG2 T-Mobile locked the bootloader.
Fat Rat Bastard said:
Are you certain? I thought that past COG2 T-Mobile locked the bootloader.
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If once you upgraded to marshmallow you can only downgrade to 5.1.1 OK1 but no 5.0 or 4.4.4.
But with 5.1.1 OK1 bootloader you can still flash 4.4.4 and 5.0 roms with custom kernels and they work flawless.
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Are you certain? I thought that past COG2 T-Mobile locked the bootloader.
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Only revert lock. But if you are looking at rooting, recovery and flashing roms its not locked. I took mine to PE3 MM and left it there.....
OK, I'm confused.
Sorry to belabor the point, but I'm confused. If the bootloader is unlocked, then should I not be able to flash any ROM, Samsung's or not? i.e. I don't understand how the OK1 bootloader, if it's unlocked, will prevent me from flashing COD2. Or is it that the bootloader itself will not properly boot anything prior to OK1?