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[Q] Inquiries about rooting Moto X Lollipop 5.0

Hi
Is it good to root 5.0? or shall I wait to 5.1?
what will happen if I rooted on Lollipop 5.0 the upgraded to 5.1 using OTA update? will it harm my device?
Is there a trusted/tested root for Moto X 2014 Lollipop 5.0?

If you are rooted you will need to do a clean install of 5.0 before accepting an OTA to 5.1 or the OTA will fail. The way I use to root is to flash a custom recovery and then flash SuperSU.

osadhan said:
Hi
Is it good to root 5.0? or shall I wait to 5.1?
what will happen if I rooted on Lollipop 5.0 the upgraded to 5.1 using OTA update? will it harm my device?
Is there a trusted/tested root for Moto X 2014 Lollipop 5.0?
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what do you mean by "good"? in what aspects? the answer will depend on how you want to use after root features.
AFAIK, you have to stock recovery installed before getting any OTA, they wont even downloaded if you have a custom recovery, so you have to use fastboot to install stock "recovery.img" before getting OTA.
I used CF-Auto root method, its safe and easy, but beware, you have to unlock bootloader first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/development/root-root-moto-x-2014-android-5-0-t2941388
I hope it helped.

Upgrading to L

I'm on xtremekat rooted with safestrap. If I flash the 4.2 firmware will I be able to get the ota or will my phone remain rooted after flashing the firmware? Thanks!

whmgreen said:
I'm on xtremekat rooted with safestrap. If I flash the 4.2 firmware will I be able to get the ota or will my phone remain rooted after flashing the firmware? Thanks!
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After downgrade to NCE 4.4.2, you have to OTA to NG3, OA1, and finally OC4 (5.0). You will lose root, and if you accept the 5.0 OTA you will not be able to root or downgrade anymore. Use this method to update to 5.0 and keep root,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=59994426
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[Q] Any way to root Galaxy S5 5.0 (OTA)?

I've been looking around for a way to root my S5, but it appears you can't do that if you got 5.0 OTA. Is there any way I can work around this?

Matthew98405 said:
I've been looking around for a way to root my S5, but it appears you can't do that if you got 5.0 OTA. Is there any way I can work around this?
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No root exploit for ATT 5.0 OTA. No way to downgrade either. Hopefully our hard working devs will find an exploit soon.

Can I update my rooted 5.0.2 to 5.1.1 via official update without loosing root?

So I just rooted my z3c using the guide from above and now have a lollipop 5.0.2.
Is there any way to get 5.1.1. without loosing the root?

Randy05 said:
So I just rooted my z3c using the guide from above and now have a lollipop 5.0.2.
Is there any way to get 5.1.1. without loosing the root?
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i wanna know too.. is it possible to update via ota or pc companion without loosing root or any bootloop?

yes you can
flash a pre-rooted rom, slim 4.5 is nice and very optimised. it is on the development thread please have a look at

Randy05 said:
So I just rooted my z3c using the guide from above and now have a lollipop 5.0.2.
Is there any way to get 5.1.1. without loosing the root?
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If you have received an OTA dont install it. You will lose root. As suggested, download a custom ROM and install. Its more fun like that!

Anyone know where to get 5.0.2 or if root works on Marshmallow?

On 5.1.1 atm and root didn't work with a couple methods.

You cannot downgrade from 5.1.1