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Confused about my current Moto X's root and write protection situation

I'll admit, I didn't fully understand the root process back when I did this. I don't even remember all the steps I took. I got a locked Verizon (black 16GB) for an upgrade back in March. I always wanted this phone but never had an upgrade available. Well I forgot they had a Dev model out and stupidly got the free one with a new contract renewal.
I am running android 4.4 KK and am currently rooted with Xposed installed. I'm pretty sure the only way I can have write protection disabled is by booting into recovery, correct? Even though I select recovery at the fastboot screen, it just boots like normal. I guess my question is, is there any reason for me to be booting into recovery every time? Is there a way to tell if I have WP disabled on /system and root after a normal boot process? I swear I've had Xposed stop working after a normal boot.
EDIT: I'm seriously considering swapping this out for a new Dev model if they go on sale. I could use the extra storage and can easily just unlock the bootloarder and have root when L comes out for the first gen X.

IEcansuckit said:
I'll admit, I didn't fully understand the root process back when I did this. I don't even remember all the steps I took. I got a locked Verizon (black 16GB) for an upgrade back in March. I always wanted this phone but never had an upgrade available. Well I forgot they had a Dev model out and stupidly got the free one with a new contract renewal.
I am running android 4.4 KK and am currently rooted with Xposed installed. I'm pretty sure the only way I can have write protection disabled is by booting into recovery, correct? Even though I select recovery at the fastboot screen, it just boots like normal. I guess my question is, is there any reason for me to be booting into recovery every time? Is there a way to tell if I have WP disabled on /system and root after a normal boot process? I swear I've had Xposed stop working after a normal boot.
EDIT: I'm seriously considering swapping this out for a new Dev model if they go on sale. I could use the extra storage and can easily just unlock the bootloarder and have root when L comes out for the first gen X.
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You can try installing something as a system app (App Ops for Root comes to mind https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=droidmate.appopsinstaller&hl=en) and see if it works. If it does, than write protection is off. The app on Play store is actually an installer that will put App Ops into your /system folder. If you have Xposed working properly, it might be OK already.
I remember when I rooted my VZW Moto Maker Edition on 4.2.2 (I think) I used SlapMyMoto and MotoWPNoMo (or something weird like that). I ran both and then installed Xposed and the framework failed to install properly (the version numbers in the app were red). I tried a few times and it didn't work. I ran the WP script a second time then Xposed worked fine. I must have missed a step in the WP off procedure.
If you boot normally and Xposed doesn't work, or you can't install to /system then I'd say you don't have WP off when booting normally.

fury683 said:
You can try installing something as a system app (App Ops for Root comes to mind https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=droidmate.appopsinstaller&hl=en) and see if it works. If it does, than write protection is off. The app on Play store is actually an installer that will put App Ops into your /system folder. If you have Xposed working properly, it might be OK already.
I remember when I rooted my VZW Moto Maker Edition on 4.2.2 (I think) I used SlapMyMoto and MotoWPNoMo (or something weird like that). I ran both and then installed Xposed and the framework failed to install properly (the version numbers in the app were red). I tried a few times and it didn't work. I ran the WP script a second time then Xposed worked fine. I must have missed a step in the WP off procedure.
If you boot normally and Xposed doesn't work, or you can't install to /system then I'd say you don't have WP off when booting normally.
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Ok, I installed what you suggested, went into the app and tapped the "Install AppOps Root" button. It asked for root access and then rebooted my phone. So I guess this means that by default on a normal reboot, I have WP disabled and root access? Thanks for help clearing this up! I guess the phone was just acting weird that one time when the Xposed modules wouldn't work.
One last question, is there a reason why I can't get to recovery? Whenever I reboot into Recovery, it just starts up like normal? Is that because the normal recovery has been overwritten by a custom one in the root process?

IEcansuckit said:
Ok, I installed what you suggested, went into the app and tapped the "Install AppOps Root" button. It asked for root access and then rebooted my phone. So I guess this means that by default on a normal reboot, I have WP disabled and root access? Thanks for help clearing this up! I guess the phone was just acting weird that one time when the Xposed modules wouldn't work.
One last question, is there a reason why I can't get to recovery? Whenever I reboot into Recovery, it just starts up like normal? Is that because the normal recovery has been overwritten by a custom one in the root process?
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If your bootloader isn't unlocked I don't think you can change recovery. You may be able to reflash the stock recovery from fastboot/mfastboot for your proper version, but don't quote me on that.
Someone with more experience can chime in. How are you rebooting to recovery? With an app/button, or via fastboot?

fury683 said:
If your bootloader isn't unlocked I don't think you can change recovery. You may be able to reflash the stock recovery from fastboot/mfastboot for your proper version, but don't quote me on that.
Someone with more experience can chime in. How are you rebooting to recovery? With an app/button, or via fastboot?
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Correct. No unlock - no custom recovery.
It also depends on which method you used to achieve wp-off. Is rather not get into the finer details because it's really not important...

Are you using VOL+ to select recovery in the bootloader?
Edit: yes, when you rooted your phone, the stock recovery was overwritten to give you Android with write protection off. Looks like normal Android, but you have write access to system.

Is there anyone working on the boost mobile Lg Leon (LS665)?

Would really love to know if there's anything available for this model. I see the metro and t-mobile versions have a few things. But this one's been left to rot?
And also on another note, if anyone has worked on it. Or tried to, have you gotten a "secure boot error" followed by a "1003 error" code?
Any information or directions to threads or anything will be gladly appreciated.

I have the Boost Mobile Tribute 2 (ls665) and I flashed the Leon's TWRP via TWRP Manager and now instead of booting into recovery, I get the 1003 secure boot error. I too would like to see someone do something for the ls665. From what I've read, some models of these phones which share the same hardware don't have the "Enable OEM Unlock" option in Developer Settings, but the ls665 does, or at least mine does.
Mine is rooted with Xposed and no recovery. It would be really nice just to be able to get a working TWRP on it just for the sake of keeping a backup in case I screwed something up I could restore.

Mine is rooted with Xposed and no recovery. It would be really nice just to be able to get a working TWRP on it just for the sake of keeping a backup in case I screwed something up I could restore.[/QUOTE]
How did you manage to get xposed on it without a recovery, if I'm not mistaken you need a recovery for that? correct me if I'm wrong.
And I have the same model, apparently only the metro LG Leon LTE (c50) (another thing, this is the tribute 2?, didn't know that) has a TWRP. But I've tried the same without realizing it. Hmm I wish someone would work on it, it's an overall great phone and I'd love to see new roms or anything for it really.
Another thing, it doesn't seem to have a stock recovery, at least not that i can access, it gives me an odd error now when I do try to get into it. Here's hoping any devs see this or knows a thing or two about it. I'm still pretty new at this.

Here's how you can install Xposed:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/themes-apps/guide-installing-xposed-locked-t3181593/page1
You should be able to install TWRP with the TWRP Manager app from the play store. It has the TWRP version for your model. Mine is a different model LS665 - I flashed the c50 TWRP and it didn't work. I'm hoping someone compiles a version for the Boost LS665 sometime so I can make a backup and try flashing some Leon Roms.

You should be able to install TWRP with the TWRP Manager app from the play store. It has the TWRP version for your model. Mine is a different model LS665 - I flashed the c50 TWRP and it didn't work. I'm hoping someone compiles a version for the Boost LS665 sometime so I can make a backup and try flashing some Leon Roms.[/QUOTE]
I've tried the twrp manager, c50. Just as you did and it failed.
Hmm, I hope someone does compile a recovery. I really love to try and mod this phone to it's absolute.
Also THANK YOU, for the xposed installer thing. I hadn't known flash fire worked for this phone. I had tried it but I couldn't get past the permissive enforce part. So I held off. But thanks nonetheless.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Xposed Modules

huggs said:
Here's how you can install Xposed:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/themes-apps/guide-installing-xposed-locked-t3181593/page1
You should be able to install TWRP with the TWRP Manager app from the play store. It has the TWRP version for your model. Mine is a different model LS665 - I flashed the c50 TWRP and it didn't work. I'm hoping someone compiles a version for the Boost LS665 sometime so I can make a backup and try flashing some Leon Roms.
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Umm, so I've gotten around to trying the xposed installer on my lg. And I wanted to ask, I've gotten flashfire, (store one, beta couldn't be obtained). And when I install and open the app, I get a message saying "Root access could not be acquired, or you are not running either superSU or (CM SU with SELinux set to Permissive). Are you root?"
I am rooted, and I have Super Su on, though I can't for the life of me figure out how to set SELinux to Permissive. Any help?
sorry for the noob-ish question, really haven't worked much on LG phones, samsung ones seem easier for me.

huggs said:
Here's how you can install Xposed:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/themes-apps/guide-installing-xposed-locked-t3181593/page1
You should be able to install TWRP with the TWRP Manager app from the play store. It has the TWRP version for your model. Mine is a different model LS665 - I flashed the c50 TWRP and it didn't work. I'm hoping someone compiles a version for the Boost LS665 sometime so I can make a backup and try flashing some Leon Roms.
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Umm, so I've gotten around to trying the xposed installer on my lg. And I wanted to ask, I've gotten flashfire, (store one, beta couldn't be obtained). And when I install and open the app, I get a message saying "Root access could not be acquired, or you are not running either superSU or (CM SU with SELinux set to Permissive). Are you root?"
I am rooted, and I have Super Su on, though I can't for the life of me figure out how to set SELinux to Permissive. Any help?
sorry for the noob-ish question, really haven't worked much on LG phones, samsung ones seem easier for me.

Could somebody please attach a stock build.prop or the minfree values that can be found near the very bottom of the build.prop for the Boost Mobile LS665 Tribute 2 ? I modified mine & accidentally deleted the backup and now apps close out like crazy & some won't even open. The minfree values for the Tribute 2 are different from the ones for the Leon, that's why I'm asking in this thread, hopefully somebody with an LS665 will see & be able to help me out. Thanks ?

huggs said:
Could somebody please attach a stock build.prop or the minfree values that can be found near the very bottom of the build.prop for the Boost Mobile LS665 Tribute 2 ? I modified mine & accidentally deleted the backup and now apps close out like crazy & some won't even open. The minfree values for the Tribute 2 are different from the ones for the Leon, that's why I'm asking in this thread, hopefully somebody with an LS665 will see & be able to help me out. Thanks
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If you still need this I will try to help you out. I have Sprint LS665 Just tell me how to get the information off the phone for you and I will. I am a neophyte with phones, but I have I have rooted the phone and been trying (unsuccessfully) to get wifi tethering to work.

Joelbert said:
If you still need this I will try to help you out. I have Sprint LS665 Just tell me how to get the information off the phone for you and I will. I am a neophyte with phones, but I have I have rooted the phone and been trying (unsuccessfully) to get wifi tethering to work.
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You'll need a root file browser such as es browser or root explorer, you just navigate to /system/build.prop and then copy it to your sd card and then attach the file to your post in this thread, or you could open the file on your computer and copy/paste the minfrees values which are near the bottom of the text in the file, into your post here. Thanks a bunch, I appreciate it ?

Here you go. Doing it right from the phone because I can't find a micro sd adapter.

Ok I think I got the file attached this time.

Need quick help

Ok I'm sorry if this is stupid but this is my first root, I just got the acer iconia one 8 (B1-850). I was able to root it with kingoroot and replace their super user app with supersu but I can't seem to get a custom recovery installed that is comparable with it. Also I'm trying to install the xposed framework and I know I need the armv8 version but I don't know which one because I'm still using the stock rom, I would prefer to stick with stock but if I can't can someone link a good one?
Sorry as I said this is my first root and I'm hitting a dead end with my researching, or I just misunderstand a cow principal.

Root problem PLS HELP

There is this weird problem with my Xperia Z c6602. It charges only when its completely drained out!! It doesnt charges in between. So i think this is a problem of software. I googled it and many people had this problem. Now I want to Root and Flash a custom rom.
But i am able to only root it using KINGROOT. Now i need to UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER TO SET UP CUSTOM RECOVERY But i dont know how to do it because that usb port is not working!! What it does that only charge when completely drained and the phone doesnt even GETS RECOGNISED By PC!
I am stuck TOTALLY STUCK!!
I NEED A WAY TO JUST DOWNGRADE OR FLASH ANY ROM. I AM A TOTAL NOOB IN THIS CASE. I THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
PLS HELP ME PLS

Use fastboot method

unmaskedluke said:
use fastboot method
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pls tell me how?!!
And doesnt fast boot requires a pc??!

I never know the way to put TWRP without PC before but there is a new Official TWRP App on PlayStore. It means you can flash TWRP without PC (I never test it myself). Maybe you can give it a shot.
I don't know If Kingroot would work but to increase success rate, install and run supersume.apk IMMEDIATELY after phone rooted. Means No reboot after rooting process is done. Supersume will install SuperSu for root management. Note that Supersume is a paid app.
The steps are:
- make sure your bootloader is unlocked (unlocking process by PC). There is a thread about this somewhere on this forum, but I prefer the Official way. Much reliable.
- install Kingroot and begin the rooting process (btw, I'm using kingroot v4.5 back then).
- If succeed, DON'T REBOOT, install supersume and begin the process (note: it's a paid app so if you wanna continue without supersume, you are free to go to the next step).
- Install Official TWRP App on playstore. Then install The latest TWRP for Yuga.
Note: I don't guarantee that this method will work 100%, and if you can't unlock your bootloader then there is nothing you can do. Sorry.

I've just gotten the phone and am confused as hell

(stock firmware)
1) How do I enter recovery mode? I need to install Xposed and I can't figure out how to boot into this.
2) Why is the advanced reboot disabled? I went through all of the developer options and it's just not there :-O

Root?
You did root your phone?

WalrusInAnus said:
(stock firmware)
1) How do I enter recovery mode? I need to install Xposed and I can't figure out how to boot into this.
2) Why is the advanced reboot disabled? I went through all of the developer options and it's just not there :-O
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The XZ's are nothing like any Sony phone before. Sony have given developers the finger with this boot partition, You can't just Root you phone any more. Unlocking your phone destroys a partiton and the DRM keys are gone forever. The good news is that there's a fix that fools the phone into thinking the keys are still present.
Yes it's possible to load recovery and exposed. You need to unlock the phone first, then (retro)flash .75 firmware, as that is the only one that works with Xposed. Then I would use Xperiafix to mount TWRP and Magisk and the drm fix. Once Magisk is installed you can use the Xposed Magisk module.
It's a long complicated road compared to the old phones and having done it, I'd say the advantages are not worh the effort.

Oh ****, what the hell It's the only higher end compact phone out there, so there's no alternative for me.
I already unlocked the bootloader and now my camera is ****ed, and apparently it's impossible to relock it.
Unfortunately I don't understand anything you wrote in your post. I've dealt with Samsung phones until now and that's piss easy.
What does "mount twrp" mean? What is Magisk?
I managed to install TWRP but it asks for a password, so I think something went tits up there.

WalrusInAnus said:
I think something went tits up there.
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Read the Xperiafix thread, this will help you find the drivers you need to connect to the phone via ADB. (Hint: Google ADB drivers). Geting the drivers to work with your phone is fiddly because a) Windows10 lies to you when it says it's installed the drivers and b) Windows then chooses the wrong drivers when you plug your phone (running twrp) in.
Buy Xperiafix. Yes there are free versions to be found but getting everything to work is fiddly as f*ck and I'm going to guess you want the easy option.
Install the drivers, follow instuctions on Xperiafix, easy.
Your TWRP is asking for the pin number you set to unlock your phone.