I am very confused, I would like someone to either explain to me how to root personally or just give me links that are good cause I really can't find anything on how to root.
Sags224 said:
I am very confused, I would like someone to either explain to me how to root personally or just give me links that are good cause I really can't find anything on how to root.
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Really? Then you are not looking very hard. One of the top topics in General:
[GUIDE] How to unlock your bootloader, install TWRP and gain root access
https://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/general/guide-how-to-unlock-bootloader-install-t3292684
It's right above your question. How can you not see it?
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Really? Then you are not looking very hard. One of the top topics in General:
[GUIDE] How to unlock your bootloader, install TWRP and gain root access
https://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/general/guide-how-to-unlock-bootloader-install-t3292684
It's right above your question. How can you not see it?
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Oh I'm an idiot lol, I have android 6 so do you think flashing the 5.1 stock firmware will work and then I can continue with that guide?
Sags224 said:
Oh I'm an idiot lol, I have android 6 so do you think flashing the 5.1 stock firmware will work and then I can continue with that guide?
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No. Sorry -- if you updated to Marshmallow before unlocking your bootloader you are out of luck. You can't downgrade bootloader. If you could that would be great -- because you could downgrade, use Sunshine and unlock your bootloader.
Sunshine for Droid Turbo XT1254 only works on SU4TL-44 and SU4TL-49, both are Lolllipop firmware.
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No. Sorry -- if you updated to Marshmallow before unlocking your bootloader you are out of luck. You can't downgrade bootloader. If you could Sunshine would LOVE that, because you could downgrade, use Sunshine and unlock your bootloader.
Sunshine for Droid Turbo XT1254 only works on SU4TL-44 and SU4TL-49, both are Lolllipop firmware.
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Oh so I have to wait? I didn't download the update OTA if that makes a difference (I'd assume it won't) I just flashed the firmware when it was released cause I was too impatient to wait. Thanks for the help! And putting up with my blindness lol
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Oh so I have to wait? I didn't download the update OTA if that makes a difference (I'd assume it won't) I just flashed the firmware when it was released cause I was too impatient to wait. Thanks for the help! And putting up with my blindness lol
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This was one of my many posts on the subject, when people wanted to flash the update. We did warn everybody to unlock their bootloaders first.
I'm sorry, but you are out of luck, unless Sunshine finds another exploit. They have said they are no longer actively looking for this model, since they already provided two exploits that worked for over a year (November 2015 - December 2016). This was the time period when SU4TL-44 was cracked until Marshmallow was released. And people can still unlock their bootloaders even now, as long as they didn't update to Marshmallow.
10th January 2017, 11:00 AM
[FXZ] Official Stock Firmware 6.0.1 MCG24.251-5
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No, it won't lock your bootloader.
If your bootloader is locked and you flash a new updated bootloader, your phone will remain locked.
If your bootloader is unlocked and you flash a new updated bootloader, then your phone will remain unlocked.
That's why we tell people to unlock their bootloaders BEFORE flashing this Marshmallow update. It's (probably) the last chance they will have -- unless Sunshine team comes up with a new trick in the future.
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Oh so I have to wait? I didn't download the update OTA if that makes a difference (I'd assume it won't) I just flashed the firmware when it was released cause I was too impatient to wait. Thanks for the help! And putting up with my blindness lol
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You're in luck. This weekend Sunshine announced they can now unlock Verizon Marshmallow 6.0.1 bootloader on the Droid Turbo XT1254.
What a difference a couple of days make.
ChazzMatt said:
You're in luck. This weekend Sunshine announced they can now unlock Verizon Marshmallow 6.0.1 bootloader on the Droid Turbo XT1254.
What a difference a couple of days make.
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Oh sweet! Just wish they didn't charge 25 dollars.... Just curious is the 25 dollars for every device you own or for one device? Cause if it for every device then its worth it but if only per device it's not worth it IMO.
Sags224 said:
Oh sweet! Just wish they didn't charge 25 dollars.... Just curious is the 25 dollars for every device you own or for one device? Cause if it for every device then its worth it but if only per device it's not worth it IMO.
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How many Droid Turbos XT1254 do you own?
All the other Quarks have free bootloader unlock from Motorola. Only Verizon demands their phone stay locked down. So, Sunshine is a very useful service for those people who use Verizon and buy their phones from Verizon. The XT1250 is identical in every way to the Droid Turbo and runs on Verizon just like a Verizon phone, even the same FCC ID -- and bootloader can be easily unlocked for free. But people take the easy way and buy Verizon locked down phones.
The Sunshine devs put a lot of effort into finding/making unlock exploits. Or you can just keep your bootloader phone locked down. This is the third time they have found an exploit for this phone after Verizon released updates and people foolishly took the updates before unlocking their bootloaders.
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How many Droid Turbos XT1254 do you own?
All the other Quarks have free bootloader unlock from Motorola. Only Verizon demands their phone stay locked down. So, Sunshine is a very useful service for those people who use Verizon and buy their phones from Verizon. The XT1250 is identical in every way to the Droid Turbo and runs on Verizon just like a Verizon phone, even the same FCC ID -- and bootloader can be easily unlocked for free. But people take the easy way and buy Verizon locked down phones.
The Sunshine devs put a lot of effort into finding/making unlock exploits. Or you can just keep your bootloader phone locked down. This is the third time they have found an exploit for this phone after Verizon released updates and people foolishly took the updates before unlocking their bootloaders.
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Oh ok I only own one lol but I was thinking id need to buy it again for every phone I get (thinking of getting note 8 or pixel 2)
Sags224 said:
Oh ok I only own one lol but I was thinking id need to buy it again for every phone I get (thinking of getting note 8 or pixel 2)
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We license it per phone, as there is no safe way to license per user. We already have people try to share the one time use license codes, unfortunately we cant find a way to license per person.
sunshine will not support note 8 nor next pixel.
Sags224 said:
Oh ok I only own one lol but I was thinking id need to buy it again for every phone I get
(thinking of getting note 8 or pixel 2)
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PIXEL 2
Well, when it's released you can buy Pixel 2 straight from Google, and it will run on Verizon AND you can unlock the bootloader. VERY much like how the XT1250 U.S. Moto Maxx = XT1254 Droid Turbo, but has easily unlocked bootloader and runs on Verizon.
Note 8
Many months from being released. Sunshine doesn't have an exploit for it yet. Cross that bridge when you come to it. You might decide you like the Pixel 2 better and you won't need Sunshine again.
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PIXEL 2
Well, when it's released you can buy Pixel 2 straight from Google, and it will run on Verizon AND you can unlock the bootloader. VERY much like how the XT1250 U.S. Moto Maxx = XT1254 Droid Turbo, but has easily unlocked bootloader and runs on Verizon.
Note 8
Many months from being released. Sunshine doesn't have an exploit for it yet. Cross that bridge when you come to it. You might decide you like the Pixel 2 better and you won't need Sunshine again.
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I'm gonna be buying it tonight, so I need this to flash a rom and to root right?
jcase said:
We license it per phone, as there is no safe way to license per user. We already have people try to share the one time use license codes, unfortunately we cant find a way to license per person.
sunshine will not support note 8 nor next pixel.
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Thank you I will be buying it tonight but I need unlocked boot loader for root and/or to flash a rom right?
Sags224 said:
Thank you I will be buying it tonight but I need unlocked boot loader for root and/or to flash a rom right?
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Yes, unlock with sunshine, then flash twrp with fastboot, then supersu or your rom with twrp
jcase said:
Yes, unlock with sunshine, then flash twrp with fastboot, then supersu or your rom with twrp
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My dad is so annoying cause he doesnt wanna put his paypal pass through the phone and he doesnt wanna send money to a random paypal account even though many people have done it, fml.
Sags224 said:
My dad is so annoying cause he doesnt wanna put his paypal pass through the phone and he doesnt wanna send money to a random paypal account even though many people have done it, fml.
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Visit our website, submit a support ticket.
jcase said:
Visit our website, submit a support ticket.
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Idk how much of a difference that'll make but thanks for the reply, I'll try to convince him.
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Visit our website, submit a support ticket.
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I really don't think my dad will do it. he's paranoid about things like this. Is there anything I can send you in exchange for sunshine? Like I guess I could go out and buy a gift card of some sort and send it to you.
Sags224 said:
I really don't think my dad will do it. he's paranoid about things like this. Is there anything I can send you in exchange for sunshine? Like I guess I could go out and buy a gift card of some sort and send it to you.
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Please submit at ticket: http://therootninja.zendesk.com
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Please excuse if this has been beaten to death. I've spent the last hour reading and reading an I've just gotten confused. I was heavily into the Android world for quite a while but have been out of it for a couple years. I bought my son a Droid Mini which from what I understand is pretty much the same thing as a Moto X. In the settings menu it says Android Version 4.4 Kernal Version 3.4.42-gfae57e0. I just need to root it. I'm not concerned about flashing ROMs, just need root for an app that requires it. Is it possible or do I need to get a different phone? I must have a root. Again please excuse the noob question but I've gotten a headache trying to make heads or tales of it.
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Please excuse if this has been beaten to death. I've spent the last hour reading and reading an I've just gotten confused. I was heavily into the Android world for quite a while but have been out of it for a couple years. I bought my son a Droid Mini which from what I understand is pretty much the same thing as a Moto X. In the settings menu it says Android Version 4.4 Kernal Version 3.4.42-gfae57e0. I just need to root it. I'm not concerned about flashing ROMs, just need root for an app that requires it. Is it possible or do I need to get a different phone? I must have a root. Again please excuse the noob question but I've gotten a headache trying to make heads or tales of it.
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No it is not possible to root 4.4 however you have an option there is a guy in China selling bootlloader unlock codes I bought mine and unlocked there are several threads on this site so check it out. The other option is to return the phone and get one you can root or a dev model.
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No it is not possible to root 4.4 however you have an option there is a guy in China selling bootlloader unlock codes I bought mine and unlocked there are several threads on this site so check it out. The other option is to return the phone and get one you can root or a dev model.
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I guess I'll go that route then. I bought my second hand so returning isn't an option. Can you link me to a thread?
I feel so lost. My last Android two Androids were an EVO and a Droid OG, I feel so lost now. Had a ton of ROMs on those but wow things have changed.
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I guess I'll go that route then. I bought my second hand so returning isn't an option. Can you link me to a thread?
I feel so lost. My last Android two Androids were an EVO and a Droid OG, I feel so lost now. Had a ton of ROMs on those but wow things have changed.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/moto-x-vzw-bootloader-t2659234/page66
bigv5150 said:
No it is not possible to root 4.4 however you have an option there is a guy in China selling bootlloader unlock codes I bought mine and unlocked there are several threads on this site so check it out. The other option is to return the phone and get one you can root or a dev model.
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What? 4.4 and lower can be rooted, 4.4.2 cannot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538896
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What? 4.4 and lower can be rooted, 4.4.2 cannot.
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Under Android version it says 4.4. But is also says no software updates are available.... Kernal version says 3.4.42 that makes a difference. Guess the question is do I have 4.4 or 4.4.2. If .2 is the latest it should show under updates correct? Or maybe not since it's a Mini and not an X?
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What? 4.4 and lower can be rooted, 4.4.2 cannot.
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Don't give this guy false hope without reading the OP. He does not have a moto x, He has a droid mini. The droid line cannot be downgraded from 4.4 to 4.2.2, thus his only option is to use the shady Chinese unlockers.
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Under Android version it says 4.4. But is also says no software updates are available.... Kernal version says 3.4.42 that makes a difference. Guess the question is do I have 4.4 or 4.4.2. If .2 is the latest it should show under updates correct? Or maybe not since it's a Mini and not an X?
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You should get your rooting advice from this area of the forums, it will more closly resemble the options you have available to your device
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-ultra
VZW droid mini ,ultra, and maxx are all still on 4.4. They cannot be downgraded due to verizon locking the bootloader. You will get confused answers from the moto x owners, as they could downgrade from 4.4 to 4.2.2 and then keep root using some trickery.
While it is true that this trickery would work to on your droid mini if you hadnt yet updated to 4.4, there is no way to revert to 4.2.2 on your device. your best option getting an unlock code from a 3rd party (this voids your warranty)
consider if it is worth it to you
Good luck,
You can't root 4.4 the droid line doesn't have 4.4.2 yet so your on 4.4.
As for the guys being shady selling the code that is absolutely false. Many have bought the code they are very accommodating and helpful. As a matter of fact a few were not able to get the code for what ever reason and were refunded the money. As far as I'm concerned if you want root unlock the boot loader it ain't coming anytime soon.
And further questions should be asked in the ultra section the ultra maxx and mini are the same. The moto x is 99.9% the same but as you can see there are a few differences like they can downgrade 4.4.
As a matter of fact I'm typing this on my maxx running 4.4.2 ported from a moto x. That is what you can do with an unlocked boot loader.
It is possible! I am now the owner of a fully rooted Droid Mini XT1030 running stock 4.4. It took buying a code from the Chinese tab site and a whole lot of help from NWKENT. He should be nominated for some kind of an award. He took the time on a Sunday morning to talk me through it on the phone. He's a saint in my book.
I am currently rooted running Android 4.4 on my XT1060 with a locked bootloader. Can I upgrade to a newer version of android and keep root?
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I am currently rooted running Android 4.4 on my XT1060 with a locked bootloader. Can I upgrade to a newer version of android and keep root?
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The short answer is no. You can not update past 4.4 and have permanent root and write-protect-disable.
The LONG answer is that IF (and only if) you never took the OTA to 4.4.2, there IS a way to run a "Stock-based, Safestrap-compatible 4.4.2 ROM".
See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/rom-vzw-rooted-4-4-2-locked-bootloaders-t2672840
You will have to follow the instructions linked in that post EXACTLY. One simple mistake, and you will either:
1. Have a BRICK
or
2. Lose write-protect-disable and permanent root -forever-
Be extremely careful if you decide to do this, and realize that you won't -actually- be on 4.4.2 as you will still be running on the pre-4.4.2 bootloader and gpt.bin.
Good Luck
That's exactly what I wanted to know! Thanks for the speedy response. Hopefully with 4.4.4 coming out soon, someone will find a way to unlock the non-developer Moto X bootloader and give non-Google/Motorola developers real access to this great device!
bobo-the-drunk said:
That's exactly what I wanted to know! Thanks for the speedy response. Hopefully with 4.4.4 coming out soon, someone will find a way to unlock the non-developer Moto X bootloader and give non-Google/Motorola developers real access to this great device!
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You might want to consider checking the thread titled "China Middleman Back?"
This guy is selling bootloader unlock codes for the locked variants including verizon. It is Extremely unlikely that a bootloader-unlock exploit will EVER come along for the X....like 99.99% unlikely. Dan Rosenburg, author the the famous "Razr M bootloader exploit" has said himself that chances are almost zero that anyone will ever exploit these extremely well-coded bootloaders.
The China method costs $45, and he may or may not have your code, but its worth a shot! If he doesn't have your code, you get refunded. So no risk really. The bootloader-unlock is permanent and is FAR superior to using these exploits and safestrap-roms.
Good Luck, glad to help.
I want to root droid turbo marshmallow official rom without bootloader unlocked
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brosj said:
I want to root droid turbo marshmallow official rom without bootloader unlocked
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Can't be done. Unlocked bootloader is necessary for this phone to write to system. Right now (on Verizon/Motorola Marshmallow update) you couldn't unlock the bootloader, even if you wanted to.
Whereas BEFORE the Marshmallow update you could have easily rooted the phone after unlocking the bootloader.
THEN, you could have fearlessly updated to Marshmallow and still retained the unlocked bootloader and all rooting rights.
We told everyone to unlock before updating, if they ever wanted root.
can i unlock turbo bootloader using pc
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brosj said:
can i unlock turbo bootloader using pc
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https://youtu.be/WWaLxFIVX1s
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brosj said:
I want to root droid turbo marshmallow official rom without bootloader unlocked
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https://youtu.be/3E7_8FWqY9o
I can't help but wonder whether this is a joke
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Can't be done. Unlocked bootloader is necessary for this phone to write to system. Right now (on Verizon/Motorola Marshmallow update) you couldn't unlock the bootloader, even if you wanted to.
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brosj said:
can i unlock turbo bootloader using pc
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Please tell me what about my answer and WHY you do not comprehend? I not only say it CAN NOT BE DONE, I explained why.
Einsteindks said:
I can't help but wonder whether this is a joke
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Or someone who doesn't know how to read.
Ok i got that.. its can't be unlocked fine I'll sell then
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brosj said:
Ok i got that.. its can't be unlocked fine I'll sell then
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https://youtu.be/ZXsQAXx_ao0
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Ok i got that.. its can't be unlocked fine I'll sell then
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Why didn't you unlock before updating to Marshmallow? You've had since November 2015, when Sunshine team cracked the Droid Turbo bootloader. Marshmallow was released early December 2016. And everyone was warned to stop procrastinating and unlock the bootloader, before taking that update.
If you only bought the phone in the past month and it was already on Marshmallow, then your fault for not researching prior to buying -- IF that is so important to you. It's been discussed over and over and over in this forum.
Haha I think my youtube responses made him mad. I guess they were kinda dickish. In my defense though, when people keep asking the same question over and over again, I have to do something to keep it interesting.
I was already unlocked before the mm update and lost root ....I'm STILL unlocked (bootloader) how do I get root back?
badwax said:
I was already unlocked before the mm update and lost root ....I'm STILL unlocked (bootloader) how do I get root back?
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Flash the older beta SuperSu 2.72 for initial root. After you reboot and confirm root, then you can update to the latest SuperSu. It's mentioned in all the 6.0.1 update threads.
You can find it here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=69964457
possible to do without pc?
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possible to do without pc?
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Yes. You download and install via TWRP. How did you get root before?
Do you have TWRP custom recovery? And if not, why not?
Your bootloader is unlocked and TWRP is amazing, even just for being able to go back in time to undo any mistakes (restore backup). But also lets you flash zipped files like SuperSu.
can't get into twrp ....no root......flashify no go too....
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did kingroot back when I unlocked bootloader
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can't get into twrp ....no root......flashify no go too....
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did kingroot back when I unlocked bootloader
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You'll need a computer to get TWRP on there. After that, you won't need one anymore. You need to download the TWRP image you want, copy it into the same folder as fastboot.exe and flash it using the command fastboot flash recovery [twrp image file name].
hello friend
ChazzMatt said:
Why didn't you unlock before updating to Marshmallow? You've had since November 2015, when Sunshine team cracked the Droid Turbo bootloader. Marshmallow was released early December 2016. And everyone was warned to stop procrastinating and unlock the bootloader, before taking that update.
If you only bought the phone in the past month and it was already on Marshmallow, then your fault for not researching prior to buying -- IF that is so important to you. It's been discussed over and over and over in this forum.
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Hello, my friend, it is difficult to start with something that is really embarrassing, writing explicitly to you was simple chance, this is also valid for anyone who can read me. I'm from venezuela and just putting on google as is our economy you would know, so it's worth saying that to get even a dollar is very difficult task (miracle I have my turbo droid without asking how I managed to get it jejejeje) ... In short, you and anyone who could donate something to be able to free the bootloader of my droid turbo would thank them very much, I would write them (I only need 24 people besides you to help me with 1dollar that although it costs them work to obtain, it is much more Easy for you than me ... in advance THANK YOU (PayPal: paypal.me/Aldriangel) sorry for my english Ups
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Why didn't you unlock before updating to Marshmallow? You've had since November 2015, when Sunshine team cracked the Droid Turbo bootloader. Marshmallow was released early December 2016. And everyone was warned to stop procrastinating and unlock the bootloader, before taking that update.
If you only bought the phone in the past month and it was already on Marshmallow, then your fault for not researching prior to buying -- IF that is so important to you. It's been discussed over and over and over in this forum.
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Since someone dug up this old thread, let me reply to my own post from several months ago, as it's now outdated. As of right now, Sunshine CAN unlock any Droid Turbo bootloader from the past two years. And if you have firmware before that (older), just update to more recent.
haldriam said:
I'm from venezuela and just putting on google as is our economy you would know, so it's worth saying that to get even a dollar is very difficult task (miracle I have my turbo droid -- without asking how I managed to get it jejejeje) ...
In short, you and anyone who could donate something to be able to free the bootloader of my droid turbo would thank them very much, I would write them (I only need 24 people besides you to help me with 1dollar that although it costs them work to obtain, it is much more Easy for you than me ... in advance
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Don't ask how you got it? OK, I won't, but you are implying less than honest effort.
However, you managed to get the ONE Quark with a Verizon locked-down bootloader. Why didn't you get a better one? Better for your purposes which is to avoid paying anything.
You live in Latin America, and somehow ended up with the U.S. Verizon Droid Turbo XT1254. Whereas, the Moto Maxx XT1225 is the Latin America Quark with the FREE bootloader unlock code. (Moto Turbo XT1225 was sold in India, but is the exact same phone as the Moto Maxx XT1225)
The Moto Maxx XT1225 was sold in at least Chile, Brazil, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. I bought THREE of these "Latin America" phones and I live in the U.S. Sort of the opposite of you! But I bought the "Latin America" Quark because it was the better phone for me -- unlocked bootloader and has all the AT&T LTE bands. (I wouldn't mind paying for bootloader unlock if I had to, what was important for me was the AT&T carrier bands.)
Venezuela is right next to Brazil, and the same continent as Chile. Why are you getting a United States Droid Turbo, when don't need CDMA bands and the Latin America Moto Maxx XT1225 is a much better phone for you with free bootloader unlock? (Yes, all the Quarks have the popular Latin America LTE bands 3 & 7. But the XT1225 is also "better" because of more HSPA bands, and 64GB storage. Most of the used Droid Turbos popping up in other countries seem to be 32GB.)
Next time, if you care about free bootloader unlock, don't get a Verizon phone. There's other Quarks, and even other phones. You're lucky there's any bootloader unlock at all for the Droid Turbo -- and that's only thanks to Sunshine. Many people are grateful to the Sunshine team.
But no one forced you to "buy" (steal?) this phone in South America. So, no -- no one is going to pay for your Sunshine bootloader unlock.
ChazzMatt said:
Don't ask how you got it? OK, I won't, but you are implying less than honest effort.
However, you managed to get the ONE Quark with a Verizon locked-down bootloader. Why didn't you get a better one? Better for your purposes which is to avoid paying anything.
You live in Latin America, and somehow ended up with the U.S. Verizon Droid Turbo XT1254. Whereas, the Moto Maxx XT1225 is the Latin America Quark with the FREE bootloader unlock code. (Moto Turbo XT1225 was sold in India, but is the exact same phone as the Moto Maxx XT1225)
The Moto Maxx XT1225 was sold in at least Chile, Brazil, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. I bought THREE of these "Latin America" phones and I live in the U.S. Sort of the opposite of you! But I bought the "Latin America" Quark because it was the better phone for me -- unlocked bootloader and has all the AT&T LTE bands. (I wouldn't mind paying for bootloader unlock if I had to, what was important for me was the AT&T carrier bands.)
Venezuela is right next to Brazil, and the same continent as Chile. Why are you getting a United States Droid Turbo, when don't need CDMA bands and the Latin America Moto Maxx XT1225 is a much better phone for you with free bootloader unlock? (Yes, all the Quarks have the popular Latin America LTE bands 3 & 7. But the XT1225 is also "better" because of more HSPA bands, and 64GB storage. Most of the used Droid Turbos popping up in other countries seem to be 32GB.)
Next time, if you care about free bootloader unlock, don't get a Verizon phone. There's other Quarks, and even other phones. You're lucky there's any bootloader unlock at all for the Droid Turbo -- and that's only thanks to Sunshine. Many people are grateful to the Sunshine team.
But no one forced you to "buy" (steal?) this phone in South America. So, no -- no one is going to pay for your Sunshine bootloader unlock.
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Friend, do not insinuate things that are not (treats with respect) ... I did not steal it, I bought this phone because it is cheaper than the others ... if it was difficult to get this for its price imagine the others ... I am glad for You and your pockets full of money
Motorola X4 Models :
-XT1900-01 USA Carrier Friendly / Project Fi Model
-XT1900-07 Amazon Alexa Model
I spoke to Motorola to find out model numbers and if the 01 Model is Bootloader Unlockable, and unfortunately it is not.
what? then how come is root only tested and working allegedly on xt1900-1? I'm getting so confused haha. I only know mine is xt1900-6.
The bootloader is unlockable on the XT1900-01
I want to get this phone, but I'm afraid of getting the wrong phone for Verizon and getting stuck with a locked bootloader phone.
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Is there unlocking issue with regular version too ???
Amanpreetsingh said:
Is there unlocking issue with regular version too ???
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no. that's motorola usual unlocking process, completely safe unless YOU do something wrong, of course.
blowingoff said:
no. that's motorola usual unlocking process, completely safe unless YOU do something wrong, of course.
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Do you think this device get good development as off now no twrp and unlocking bootloader is of no use.
Amanpreetsingh said:
Do you think this device get good development as off now no twrp and unlocking bootloader is of no use.
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twrp will be ready soon, then the fun will start
bombaglad said:
twrp will be ready soon, then the fun will start
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Yes hope for the best.
From what we've been able to discern from testing is just the opposite of what the CS agent told you. The Amazon version is the one you can't unlock the bootloader (probably because they are afraid you can disable the lock screen ads that way). Nobody's paid Amazon yet to remove them (apparently you can pay the difference between the "with ads" version and the regular retail price if you want Amazon to remove them), so we don't know if that enables bootloader unlock or not.
bamaredwingsfan said:
I want to get this phone, but I'm afraid of getting the wrong phone for Verizon and getting stuck with a locked bootloader phone.
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I'm pretty certain there is no Verizon version of the X4.
AFAIK, in the US there are three versions:
Amazon Prime Ads
Android One
Unlocked for all major carriers
pizza_pablo said:
I'm pretty certain there is no Verizon version of the X4.
AFAIK, in the US there are three versions:
Amazon Prime Ads
Android One
Unlocked for all major carriers
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I thought the Google project fi would work on Verizon's network
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bamaredwingsfan said:
I thought the Google project fi would work on Verizon's network
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I didn't mean to imply that any version of the X4 would not work on Verizon. My wife has the US Unlocked X4 and we use Verizon.
I mean to say that Verizon does not sell the X4. There is no Verizon branded X4, that I know of.
I have the Amazon version with ads and Alexa but my model# is :XT1900-1
Will I be able to unlock the bootloader?
gatomdl said:
I have the Amazon version with ads and Alexa but my model# is :XT1900-1
Will I be able to unlock the bootloader?
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Follow the instructions on this website (to see if it can be unlocked) - You don't have to actually unlock the device.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
Report back here and let us know. I have the XT1900-1 and I unlocked the bootloader.
michael28056 said:
Follow the instructions on this website (to see if it can be unlocked) - You don't have to actually unlock the device.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
Report back here and let us know. I have the XT1900-1 and I unlocked the bootloader.
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I did what you said and sadly it said it is UNLOCKABLE.
gatomdl said:
I did what you said and sadly it said it is UNLOCKABLE.
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Why is that news saddening?
gatomdl said:
I did what you said and sadly it said it is UNLOCKABLE.
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You didn't have to be sad bcoz of that. Will be sad if it's not unlockable. So it's ok with your.
Lol sorry guys I meant to say it is NOT unlockable
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I didn't mean to imply that any version of the X4 would not work on Verizon. My wife has the US Unlocked X4 and we use Verizon.
I mean to say that Verizon does not sell the X4. There is no Verizon branded X4, that I know of.
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So let me get this straight, I could buy the Google Fi version and pop my Moto x pure Sim card in and activate the phone on Verizon's network correct?
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Hi, I apologize if this is easy info to find, I have tried to search but have been unsuccessful.
I have an unlocked s20fe, I am missing some vzw features, mainly video calling. Can anyone tell me...
1. Is it possible to flash this device
2. Can I find a vzw official rom? Or one based off of it?
I have been out of the rom/root game since back in the days of the note 3 and razr Maxx. So I apologize for my current ignorance.
Thank you for your help!
The US Variants of the Galaxy phones cannot have an unlocked bootloader = no root.
everlasting207 said:
The US Variants of the Galaxy phones cannot have an unlocked bootloader = no root.
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Not true. There are paid services that will unlock the bootloader, though folks may not be comfortable with the method and price.
Superguy said:
Not true. There are paid services that will unlock the bootloader, though folks may not be comfortable with the method and price.
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How about a vzw rom? Any link to a reputable service? None of the devices that I used in the past had "unlocked bootloaders". They were all dependant upon an exploit that someone took advantage of, so not really concerned if it is not an 'official' unlock. Thanks for the help!
Bump for a link?
Is EU version SM-G780FZBDEUB rootable? I am buying unlocked https://d.pr/i/vwfVEY. If it isnt then perhaps I will go with Oneplus 8T
Go for 8t