I just bought a Moto X XT1058 and it came with Android 4.4.2 installed.
I want to install this kernel: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/orig-development/kernel-001-kk44-gsm3-4-hybrid-oc-t2645356
and be able to use it's overclock function...
Can someone say to me what I need to do to be able to do that ? (Everything with this phone is a little bit confusing like rooting, bootloader and stuff)
Also, I need to know if what everyone refer to as OTAs are the software updates that my own device suggest and if I still can update my phone like that with that kernel.
Since you already have 4.4.2 on your phone, I'll discuss your options with 4.4.2. The past exploits used to root and disable write protection have been patched in 4.4.2, so you can't use processes like SlapMyMoto/MotoWpNoMo.
You mention wanting to run a custom kernel, I believe that requires an unlocked bootloader.
For the Developer Editions Moto X, and some carrier editions (Like T-Mobile, Sprint 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.
If you are unable to get an unlock code from there, you're only other option was the "Chinese Website/Middleman" option which is down/not working again.
So check Moto's site first, if you can get the bootloader unlock code for your phone, you're good to go, and you can root and disable write protection. NOTE: IF your carrier branded XT1058 is eligible for the unlock code from Moto, it sometimes has taken a few days after you receive your phone before the unlock code is available.
If you can't get your bootloader unlock code from Moto's web site, you are out of luck for now.
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.
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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'm looking to buy a Moto X 2014 on Monday (1st Dec) when Motorola have their £100 off deal. However, I'd like to root the phone, so would like to know if the Moto X 2014 from Motorola UK store have unlocked bootloader? Or does it come with locked bootloader and I need to unlock it from the Motorola website?
Many thanks
Locked bootloader I'm afraid. Unlocking it means getting a code from Motorola's site after agreeing to an explicit all-caps disclaimer about voiding your warranty. You also can't get root by booting straight into a custom recovery without flashing it and leaving the bootloader locked.
So I have a bit of a dilemma.
I want to root my Verizon Moto X (XT1060), but I can't find any tools that support it without unlocking my bootloader. Motorolla's Bootloader Unlock System doesn't give me a key, and Verizon doesn't allow unlocks (that I know of),
TL;DR
Is there any way to:
Bypass the restrictions and unlock my bootloader
or
Root my Moto X without unlocking the bootloader
Thank in advance for the help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/one-stop-shop-how-root-moto-x-confusion-t2826159