I just got a new Moto X GSM unlocked from moto maker directly.
I do not want to unlock the bootloader, just have root for adblocking and titanium backup for the most part.
The only methods I was able to find seem to involve downgrading the moto x to 4.2 but that would require unlocking the bootloader, which I do not want to do. (i'm not even sure if this bootloader is easily unlockable)
Is there a way to root on 4.4 without downgrading/unlocking?
as of right now no there is no way to root 4.4 without downgrading.
You do not have to unlock bootloader to downgrade to 4.2.
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Hello,
I just ordered a Moto X Developer Edition, and I am wondering how hard it is to root it? I am a newbie when it comes to Android. I have looked over the sticky threads concerning the root process, and I just want to make sure that I can do it easily without bricking my phone.
I am currently using a Droid X, and I rooted that easily with Z4 Root.
Thanks for any advice!
download and install the Towel pie root app. i think there is a thread in the apps and themes section of the moto x forum.
Thank you very much!
fivehead1 said:
Hello,
I just ordered a Moto X Developer Edition, and I am wondering how hard it is to root it? I am a newbie when it comes to Android. I have looked over the sticky threads concerning the root process, and I just want to make sure that I can do it easily without bricking my phone.
I am currently using a Droid X, and I rooted that easily with Z4 Root.
Thanks for any advice!
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For ALL Developer Editions Moto X, and some carrier editions (Like T-Mobile, Sprint, Rogers and others), Motorola freely gives away the BootLoader Unlock codes when requested On Motorola's Web SIte. In the case of the Non-Developer Editions, it voids their warranty to request the code. However, for some carriers (like ATT, Verizon and republic Wireless in the USA) motorola does not give out the unlock code.
So when you get your X, try to get the unlock code from Moto's web site. Then....
If you can get the code, and unlock the bootloader, you can root and disable write protection no matter what ROM is on your phone.
After have an UNLocked boot loader, you may root by following -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/instructions-unlocking-rooting-dev-ed-t2649738 Please be sure to use the latest TWRP fastboot IMG file and Installable ZIP of SuperSU
For more info see -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/one-stop-shop-how-root-moto-x-confusion-t2826159
You guys are the best! Thanks again.
Please post questions in the Q&A section
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For ALL Developer Editions Moto X, and some carrier editions (Like T-Mobile, Sprint, Rogers and others), Motorola freely gives away the BootLoader Unlock codes when requested On Motorola's Web SIte. In the case of the Non-Developer Editions, it voids their warranty to request the code. However, for some carriers (like ATT, Verizon and republic Wireless in the USA) motorola does not give out the unlock code.
So when you get your X, try to get the unlock code from Moto's web site. Then....
If you can get the code, and unlock the bootloader, you can root and disable write protection no matter what ROM is on your phone.
After have an UNLocked boot loader, you may root by following -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/instructions-unlocking-rooting-dev-ed-t2649738 Please be sure to use the latest TWRP fastboot IMG file and Installable ZIP of SuperSU
For more info see -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/one-stop-shop-how-root-moto-x-confusion-t2826159
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Exactly this! No towell root needed. Unlock bootloader, flash a custom recovery like twrp, twrp will prompt you to root before rebooting. Done. Super fast and easy. Make sure to make a nano back up in custom recovery once you are done. This is for safe keeping in case you mess something up.
Thanks.
I don't think I can use Towel Root anyway, because I think my phone will come with 4.4
Thanks a lot guys!!
I am now rooted on 4.4.4
Thanks for all your help!
Soooo.. will this site work to unlock my ATT moto x on 4.4.4?
http://www.attphoneunlockingshop.us/products/USA-AT&T-Motorola-Moto-X-IMEI-Unlock-Code.html
That's not a bootloader unlock. That's for a carrier unlock so that you could take the phone with you to another carrier. Bootloader unlock requires either an unlock code from htcdev/middleman or an exploit like sunshine. For now you'll just have to wait to unlock your bootloader until sunshine gets updated and hopefully covers the X on 4.4.4.
Uggh.. Thanks. I misread the page in desperation to unlock this damn phone. Hope the update to 5.0 presents an exploit.
Hello, I am a beginner
I had been search the method on the forum
But I don't know whether it is exactly work
Please help me to solve this problem:crying:
And I want to root cm13
My system version is
222.26.7.ghost-att.ATT.en.US att
You can use sunshine too unlock your bootloader, as far as i know att still didn't allowed Motorola too unlock this 3 year old device..
Recently I was trying to unlock my Moto X 2014's bootloader and I came a cross this site: bits-please.blogspot.com/2016/02/unlocking-motorola-bootloader.html. However, while I understand the concepts, the actual in practice execution of the exploit is completely foreign to me. What would I need to do in order to use the exploit and unlock the bootloader.
Source: github.com/laginimaineb/Alohamora
Sorry but I can understand.
Why you don't use official Motorola site to unlock bootloader?