I picked up the Best Buy unlocked version. Which I assumed was the Android One version(?) but I'm not seeing anything about it on this phone. Anyways, I'm not familiar with some of the lingo for this phone in the threads, so I'm not sure what to look for compatibility-wise. I came from the S9+ so I have to figure all that out. Is it bootloader unlockable, and rootable? Is it the A1 version? Is there a benefit to changing the firmware to A1(if that's even possible, running 8.1)?
Thanks for all the input.
Android One has the badge or logo on the back. You can use Motorola's website to definitively determine if your phone call be unlocked. Typically, the one from Amazon isn't.
Neffy27 said:
Android One has the badge or logo on the back. You can use Motorola's website to definitively determine if your phone call be unlocked. Typically, the one from Amazon isn't.
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To be clear, you're talking about the bootloader? The phone itself is the best buy unlocked version. I really would like to flash Android One on it, as long as everything is working correctly.
I don't know of anything else besides "unlock of bootloader".
Just be aware, there's no return from unlock of bootloader. You do that process, safety net is broken and modified flag is tripped. There are no factory signed official images provided by Lenovo. If all steps are followed to a T from these forums, phone will always be functional. You have ways around safety net via Magisk if Google Pay is important to you.
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I don't know of anything else besides "unlock of bootloader".
Just be aware, there's no return from unlock of bootloader. You do that process, safety net is broken and modified flag is tripped. There are no factory signed official images provided by Lenovo. If all steps are followed to a T from these forums, phone will always be functional. You have ways around safety net via Magisk if Google Pay is important to you.
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I meant as in sim unlocked. Do I need the bootloader unlocked in order to root or flash A1? If I unlock it will I still receive updates and function a normal if I keep it stock rom?
I have been trying to find up to date directions to unlock the bootloader on my phone with absolutely no luck. No where does it say a compatible unlock to work with the new 8.1 software. I would love to install A1 on my sim unlocked version of my x4. I can't find an up to date version to root or anything. It's so annoying that I am about to just return this phone and buy something else. The development for it on here is ridiculous. The communication and instructions are just as bad.
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I have been trying to find up to date directions to unlock the bootloader on my phone with absolutely no luck. No where does it say a compatible unlock to work with the new 8.1 software. I would love to install A1 on my sim unlocked version of my x4. I can't find an up to date version to root or anything. It's so annoying that I am about to just return this phone and buy something else. The development for it on here is ridiculous. The communication and instructions are just as bad.
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You're obviously not looking hard enough and clearly your first time with an A/B partition phone. Motorola has their website to unlock the bootloader. One quick Google, first result: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
Install twrp, and you can flash root of your choice. Magisk or SuperSU. https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x4/how-to/guide-how-to-root-moto-x4-install-twrp-t3806460
Not sure what you mean by ridiculous. A few people have been hard at work to give us 3 custom ROMs already.
Not to mention the instructions to get a specific stock firmware flashed.
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I meant as in sim unlocked. Do I need the bootloader unlocked in order to root or flash A1? If I unlock it will I still receive updates and function a normal if I keep it stock rom?
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The phone will work with any sim. Though recommend you verify the bands the phone is compatible with the carrier of choice. Unlocking bootloader as it's been said multiple times in these forums, breaks OTAs. Topjohnwu has guide around it:
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tips.md
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Or just then the phone.
Neffy27 said:
You're obviously not looking hard enough and clearly your first time with an A/B partition phone. Motorola has their website to unlock the bootloader. One quick Google, first result: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
Install twrp, and you can flash root of your choice. Magisk or SuperSU. https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x4/how-to/guide-how-to-root-moto-x4-install-twrp-t3806460
Not sure what you mean by ridiculous. A few people have been hard at work to give us 3 custom ROMs already.
Not to mention the instructions to get a specific stock firmware flashed.
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The phone will work with any sim. Though recommend you verify the bands the phone is compatible with the carrier of choice. Unlocking bootloader as it's been said multiple times in these forums, breaks OTAs. Topjohnwu has guide around it:
https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tips.md
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I'm not finding anything saying it's compatible with certain build numbers and/or 8.1 and I'm not looking to brick my phone which seems like people are. I can do a quick Google search but it's not going to say what's compatible.
Nickdroid86 said:
I'm not finding anything saying it's compatible with certain build numbers and/or 8.1 and I'm not looking to brick my phone which seems like people are. I can do a quick Google search but it's not going to say what's compatible.
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FWIW, I picked up a carrier unlocked Moto X4 from Best Buy this morning and I was able to get a bootloader unlock code from the Motorola site, install Magisk & restore apps via TitaniumBackup. YMMV.
Nickdroid86 said:
I'm not finding anything saying it's compatible with certain build numbers and/or 8.1 and I'm not looking to brick my phone which seems like people are. I can do a quick Google search but it's not going to say what's compatible.
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I'm not understanding what you're saying. Is what compatible? The build number is firmware related which is what I'm assuming you want to switch, between firmwares.
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Hi!
I just got this phone today (Finally!) and i love it, but i want to get rid of all the bloatware from installed there by my carrier company, so i need to root the phone, right? I'd also love to flash ROM when we finally get some...
But my question here is... How birckeable is the xt890? Are all the rooting methods posted here safe?
Do we have any un-brick methods such as with NVflash?
Thanks!
Charlie.igg said:
Hi!
I just got this phone today (Finally!) and i love it, but i want to get rid of all the bloatware from installed there by my carrier company, so i need to root the phone, right? I'd also love to flash ROM when we finally get some...
But my question here is... How birckeable is the xt890? Are all the rooting methods posted here safe?
Do we have any un-brick methods such as with NVflash?
Thanks!
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Yes, you need to root to remove bloat included in your ~/system/app/ and ~/system/vendor/app/ folders. Easiet way is flashing a different fastboot XML file to a bloat-free carrier (like Retail EU or Retail GB).
As long as you do not go out of your way to remove both the bootloader and the bootloader backup file you won't be bricking.
We have plenty of fastboot restore files, but many require you to be unlocked bootloader to use. Honestly, I see people "brick" here from time to time and its because they never unlocked their bootloader.
None of the rooting methods will brick you or have a risk of it. Unlocking it is the least painful way to do so, motofail2go requires button combos and can be confusing.
We do have a ROM, but the guy posting (papi92) resides over at DroidRZR.com, if you want to test it I would PM him here or whatever you want.
We unbrick with fastboot. I have never broken fastboot and don't want to try
Enjoy your new device, remember though that Questions go into the Q&A forum.
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Yes, you need to root to remove bloat included in your ~/system/app/ and ~/system/vendor/app/ folders. Easiet way is flashing a different fastboot XML file to a bloat-free carrier (like Retail EU or Retail GB).
As long as you do not go out of your way to remove both the bootloader and the bootloader backup file you won't be bricking.
We have plenty of fastboot restore files, but many require you to be unlocked bootloader to use. Honestly, I see people "brick" here from time to time and its because they never unlocked their bootloader.
None of the rooting methods will brick you or have a risk of it. Unlocking it is the least painful way to do so, motofail2go requires button combos and can be confusing.
We do have a ROM, but the guy posting (papi92) resides over at DroidRZR.com, if you want to test it I would PM him here or whatever you want.
We unbrick with fastboot. I have never broken fastboot and don't want to try
Enjoy your new device, remember though that Questions go into the Q&A forum.
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Thank you very much for your reply.
I'm already rooted and have removed all bloatware, and are super happy with the device.
I was however unable to unlock my bootloader, this because when I enter the IMEI-related code corresponding to my phone on the Motorola webpage, it tells me that my device is not a candidate to get its bootloader unlocked.
This is why i had to root with Motofail2go. Im guessing not having my bootloader unlocked will be a big obstacle in the future when new ROMs start coming out. is that right=?
You should definitely grap Mattlgroffs Root Keeper Port for the i! If your BL isn't unlockable, you will lose root as soon as you get an OTA Update. The new OTA's are NOT rootable with Motofail2go!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34248515
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HSD-Pilot said:
You should definitely grap Mattlgroffs Root Keeper Port for the i! If your BL isn't unlockable, you will lose root as soon as you get an OTA Update. The new OTA's are NOT rootable with Motofail2go!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34248515
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Ok! thanks for the tip!
I want to root again but am on 4.4.2 and can't do it.
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That's been talked about very often. One of the hottest Moto x topics.
You can search xda or Google for a lot of info. A lot!
http://www.google.ca/search?hl=en-C...rade+4.4.2+to+4.2.2+locked+bootloader&spell=1
I'll tell you this. If you don't do it exactly right, or take an ota anytime after, you may brick your phone. So make sure you know what what you are doing before you do it.
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If possible just unlock your boot loader and fastboot flash what you need to root. I read on here earlier some Chinese dude had unlock codes. Not sure how legit it is but unlocking your bootloader is the safest way to root I'm my opinion
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SymbioticGenius said:
If possible just unlock your boot loader and fastboot flash what you need. I read on here earlier some Chinese dude had unlock codes. Not sure how legit it is but unlocking your bootloader is the safest way I'm my opinion
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So far, it's been 100% legit as far as the codes working to unlock devices. The codes could stop anytime since no one knows where they are actually getting them from.
SymbioticGenius said:
If possible just unlock your boot loader and fastboot flash what you need. I read on here earlier some Chinese dude had unlock codes. Not sure how legit it is but unlocking your bootloader is the safest way I'm my opinion
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Even with an unlocked boot loader, you can not downgrade the boot loader from 4.4.2. No matter what version of the X you own, once you are on 4.4.2, you are stuck on 4.4.2.
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Even with an unlocked boot loader, you can not downgrade the boot loader from 4.4.2. No matter what version of the X you own, once you are on 4.4.2, you are stuck on 4.4.2.
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Who needs to downgrade when all he was asking for was root? An unlocked bootloader will allow for you to flash a custom recovery and flash root or ROMs. If the the OPs only intention is downgrading the unlock codes are probably his best bet.
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Even with an unlocked boot loader, you can not downgrade the boot loader from 4.4.2. No matter what version of the X you own, once you are on 4.4.2, you are stuck on 4.4.2.
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Yeah, but if you read the op you'd see the only reason he wants to go back is root. Thus I gave him a realistic way to achieve his goal.
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meber said:
Who needs to downgrade when all he was asking for was root? An unlocked bootloader will allow for you to flash a custom recovery and flash root or ROMs. If the the OPs only intention is downgrading the unlock codes are probably his best bet.
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For one I was responding to another poster who incorrectly told him he could just downgrade if he unlocked his boot loader. I wasn't replying to the OP, as evidenced by the fact I quoted the poster above me.
Secondly, with a locked boot loader, the only way to root was to downgrade to 4.2.2, use an exploit to root, then upgrade to 4.4. There is currently no way to root 4.4.2 without unlocking the boot loader.
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Yeah, but if you read the op you'd see the only reason he wants to go back is root. Thus I gave him a realistic way to achieve his goal.
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That is the reason but his specific request was to downgrade from 4.4.2 to 4.2.2. When you said unlock and fast boot flash what you need, in the context of the thread it came across as you were saying he could downgrade with an unlocked boot loader. If the OP is new to Android, rooting, or the Moto X, then he could easily misinterpret what you were saying and end up bricking his device. You have to be clear when talking about rooting and unlocking.
If I misinterpreted your post, others easily have as well. However, the OP should have taken about ten seconds and searched for his answer before starting another thread that just muddies an already confusing issue.
Nothing I post is intended to hurt your feelings or call into question your knowledge. I just don't want people to break the devices they spend hard earned money on.
@ Orange, I didn't mean to offend you if it came off that way, and you didn't offend me either.
Nonetheless I don't really see how my post could be misunderstood. The original post clearly says he wants root. I gave him a straightforward way to achieve that. Unless someone only read the title skipped everything else and read my post, which would be just silly
I did however add two words (to root) to my first post. Just in case
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SymbioticGenius said:
@ Orange, I didn't mean to offend you if it came off that way, and you didn't offend me either.
Nonetheless I don't really see how my post could be misunderstood. The original post clearly says he wants root. I gave him a straightforward way to achieve that. Unless someone only read the title skipped everything else and read my post, which would be just silly
I did however add two words (to root) to my first post. Just in case
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No offense taken.
Please excuse my ignorance on this topic. My rooted moto x broke and I just bought a used one. The new phone is running 4.4.2 baseband MSM8960PRO_BP_2323.031.111.OOR KERNAL 3.4.43-G27DE6975.
The last time I rooted my moto withe the cracked screened I restored back to the pre camera updata and then eventually proceeded with the slapmymoto.
Can this still be done on my current phone. I have read some conflicting threads on this
Thanks!!!
4.4.2 cannot downgrade please don't try or you will 100% brick your X. What carrier are you on?
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4.4.2 cannot downgrade please don't try or you will 100% brick your X. What carrier are you on?
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AT&T
Dont think AT&T can have unlocked bootloaders but that's easiest way to gain root access. But in development should be an exploit for 4.4.X I'll post a link. : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2771623
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Dont think AT&T can have unlocked bootloaders but that's easiest way to gain root access. But in development should be an exploit for 4.4.X I'll post a link. : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2771623
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Thanks!! before I cracked the screen on my old one I had the boot loader unlocked and root access......this sucks.
Okay so UL BL is available for AT&T? Unlock on motos site first and get code. Once unlocked you can flash TWRP or CWM through fastboot reboot to recovery and when you reboot system it will root for you. Boom! lol
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Thanks!! before I cracked the screen on my old one I had the boot loader unlocked and root access......this sucks.
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If you haven't already, check on the thread titled "China Middleman Back??" in the general sub-forum. He is selling bootloader-unlock codes for AT&T and Verizon devices. He may or may not have your code, but if not you get refunded...so no risk.
If he does, it will be absolutely fantastic for you because you won't have to rely on these exploits, and will gain permanent root-ability.
@A2Trip is completely correct in that you WILL brick your phone if you attempt to downgrade.
The middleman is your only hope.
Good Luck :good:
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Okay so UL BL is available for AT&T? Unlock on motos site first and get code. Once unlocked you can flash TWRP or CWM through fastboot reboot to recovery and when you reboot system it will root for you. Boom! lol
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No. At least not from the official Moto site. Both AT&T and Verizon FORBID Moto from giving out unlock codes for their branded phones.
Got it. USC got love...that sucks.
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Got it. USC got love...that sucks.
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Agreed.
There IS a "temp-root" method already available for 4.4.2 (4.4.3+ patches it). It's the PIE exploit.
BUT!!! It is temp-only, does not allow write access to /system, does not disable write-protect, and the exploit must be run again (from ADB, so you must attach to a PC) each time you reboot...
So not very useful at all :/
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pooler00 said:
Thanks!! before I cracked the screen on my old one I had the boot loader unlocked and root access......this sucks.
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You didn't have the BL unlocked if you were using SlapMyMoto - you were using a write-protect-disable exploit. BIG difference. If at any point you would have updated to 4.4.2+, you would have permanently lost root and write-protect-disable. Bootloader unlock is permanent. None of the exploits are.
Also, I KNOW someone is going to say it: Questions belong in the Q&A forum, not General. Your thread will probably be moved by a moderator..... In the future, be sure to post in the correct forums.
You're only option that I'm aware of would be pie root ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/orig-development/root-4-4-x-pie-motorola-devices-t2771623 ). It's a tethered root though so rebooting your phone will lose root access. Also no system write.
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You're only option that I'm aware of would be pie root ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/orig-development/root-4-4-x-pie-motorola-devices-t2771623 ). It's a tethered root though so rebooting your phone will lose root access. Also no system write.
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??? Already stated in post #4 AND post #9
Hello guys,
I bought verizon motorola droid turbo xt1254 running on marshmallow from ebay like 6 months ago. It had some battery issues like dendrite (turning off at 27% etc.) However thats just old history. The problem is when i saw a post on xda saying that xt254 can be upgraded using sunshine. I downloaded it, didnt really do much with it, but once it shut down due to battery being 0%, it stuck in bootloop. Now the background is i had no recovery cwm/twrp installed, the bootloader is locked (as it says Device is LOCKED), and all i can do is flashing files. so right now im in this situation, and tried couple of time flashing some firmwares using fastboot, and all the time i get 2/3 files of the firmware flashed, the rest says this error message:
(bootloader) Invalid signed image (bootloader) Preflash validation failed
So as far as i concern is the fact that due to not having unlocked bootloader, it is not letting me install the "wrong" version of firmware. SO can anyone tell me which firmware should i use, and the link from where i get the perfect firmware i need to download? OR if i am wrong, what i am supposed to do now?
I cant upload picture (??) so this is all the info of my bootloader
Mobile Specs:
BL: moto-apq8084-70.96 )sha-b624508
Baseband: MDM9625_41.51.07.22.04R QUARK-CUST
Serial#: ZX1F24DNVV
CPU: APQ8084 ES1.1
Device is locked. Status COde: 0
ANy kind of help is so much appreciated. Thanks
in my experience you need to use the CORRECT stock firmware when flashing to fix or it wont work, as in the proper version of it.
also if using autoinit you need to follow instructions to place the patch then remove it at certain points of sunshine install or bootloop
This thread is where you should have started and where you should go now:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3292684
Read the first post thoroughly, then skip to the last two or three pages. One of the Sunshine devs often participates when you post there.
Repost this in that thread.
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To Rickjameshaj: i know i need to use the right firmware can you please tell me which one is the right firmware based on the info i have provided about the current situation of my device?
Also, i used fastboot flash command in cmd and .bat files, idk if that counts as autoinit. If it does, can you send me the link of the patch with instruction pls?
To chazzmatt: i read the post and i dont think it applies to me. Again, i bricked my phoneso bad that it opens nothing but a LOCKED bootloader, and the onlyhopeful thing happened is i flashed only 2/3 files of the firmware succesfully. the post asks to start with the specific firmware, which i cant, neither ihave unlocked bootloader, no flashing of any kinda file except for the right firmware so to speak,so..... But anyway thanks again for gettinh me in the right place and i will definitely repost it there
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To chazzmatt: i read the post and i dont think it applies to me. Again, i bricked my phone so bad that it opens nothing but a LOCKED bootloader, and the only hopeful thing happened is i flashed only 2/3 files of the firmware successfully. the post asks to start with the specific firmware, which i cant, neither i have unlocked bootloader, no flashing of any kinda file except for the right firmware so to speak,so..... But anyway thanks again for gettinh me in the right place and i will definitely repost it there
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I thought you said you downloaded/maybe installed Sunshine? That you just weren't successful in using it. That thread is about using Sunshine to unlock your bootloader, and gives all the instructions. Furthermore, Sunshine dev has participated in that thread or you can contact Sunshine and open a trouble ticket. Yes, part of the process (depending on firmware you are on) is to use a temp root to allow Sunshine to work. That's where it can get complicated.
[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
If I mis-read that sorry. In that case you need to just install the very latest firmware, not some older firmware. You can't downgrade to older firmware with locked bootloader. This is the newest Verizon Motorola firmware:
[FXZ] Official Stock Firmware 6.0.1 MCG24.251-5-5
https://forum.xda-developers.com/dr...-official-stock-firmware-6-0-1-mcg24-t3569334
Those are your only two options.
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EDIT: OK, I see you followed my advice and went to that thread after all. Glad you got it straightened out.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75629572&postcount=786
Told ya!
Yes, I didn't install it properly I guess, can't remember coz 24 days ago, but the post asked not to follow magisk, and I remember not downloading magisk, so.....
Also, I don't get the 25$ part. I didn't needed that.. probably that's the reason..
Is there any other way to upgrade to Oreo without unlocking? If there is, can you pls link that.
Thanks so much for helping me all the time.
I actually started with the thread and got stuck in the bootloop ! I see I didn't miss anything. I have no idea....
Alright chazzmatt, just a little help at the end, 1) where does the unlocking cost 25$ (I don't see no place that it costs) and will I be able to flash Oreo after unlocking bootloader and 3) is lineage 14.x and Oreo basically same /or what's the difference
Thanks
kr12 said:
Alright chazzmatt, just a little help at the end, 1) where does the unlocking cost 25$ (I don't see no place that it costs) and will I be able to flash Oreo after unlocking bootloader and 3) is lineage 14.x and Oreo basically same /or what's the difference
Thanks
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Sunshine app is what costs $25 to use. It will unlock the bootloader of the Droid Turbo even though Verizon doesn't want you to. Other Motorola phones (not Verizon) get free bootloader unlock code from Motorola. But the Sunshine devs found an exploit(s) to force bootloader unlock on Verizon Droid Turbo. However, it's cat-and-mouse, and the very latest Verizon firmware (which you may be on?) tries to block Sunshine. BUT with that powerful temp root, autoinit or whatever it's called, that can help Sunshine still unlock the bootloader.
The temp root itself does not unlock the bootloader nor give permanent root. It's only to be used as a tool to help Sunshine.
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After unlocking the bootloader you can flash any of these ROMs:
[ROMs][Quarks][List for Moto Maxx and Droid Turbo]
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75256703&postcount=92
Lineage 14.x is Nougat, not Oreo. There's no Oreo ROMs yet but will be. Uber developer @bhb27 is working on coding a kernel for us, which is the necessary foundation for all LOS-based custom ROMs.
kr12 said:
Alright chazzmatt, just a little help at the end, 1) where does the unlocking cost 25$ (I don't see no place that it costs) and will I be able to flash Oreo after unlocking bootloader and 3) is lineage 14.x and Oreo basically same /or what's the difference
Thanks
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Also no, you will not be able to put Oreo on this phone. Lineage 14.x is based on Nougat. The Sunshine app will charge you $25 before it unlocks your bootloader. If you were not charged, it did not unlock your bootloader.
Alright so when I tried to follow that it didn't cost me to download sunshine from the link(???) And the lineage thing, what I was trying to ask is that is lineage 14 = nougat /are exact same thing with different name? Thx
Is therw
Is there any other way to root only for free.......
kr12 said:
Alright so when I tried to follow that it didn't cost me to download sunshine from the link(???) And the lineage thing, what I was trying to ask is that is lineage 14 = nougat /are exact same thing with different name? Thx
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Yes, Lineage 14 is their version of Nougat. 15 is Oreo.
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Is there any other way to root only for free.......
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Not permanent root, no. Not for Verizon's Droid Turbo XT1254. Verizon won't let Motorola give free bootloader unlock code like the otherr sibling Quarks (Moto XT1250, Moto XT1225)
Devs invested a lot of time and money into finding exploit to unlock Droid Turbo bootloader, bricking phones, etc. Then releasing updates to keep ahead of Verizon's control freak "updates" to stop Sunshine.
Everyone who buys this Droid Turbo phone knows all that, of course -- because they wouldn't buy a phone without researching all this, right? So, they factor the $25 into the purchase price if they care about rooting their Droid Turbo.
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So I've got a g977u model. bought it from someone I work with. have bo idea where they got it. Here's the deal. The phone was bought from Verizon because I live in the United states. it fuxked up 2 verizon sim cards when I got it. The phone still isn't paid off. But. att and tmobile and us cellular sim cards work in the phone. There is no "OEM unlock" option in developers options. but I didn't do anything special to get the other sim cards to work. JUST INSTALLED THEM. I want to root the phone but can't find a clear method. everything I find always states to toggle OEM unlock. I'm guessing this phone is already unlocked. Because it is working on other carriers. FULLY. DATA AND call/MMS.
Do I need to downgrade to pie to get the root complete. AND THEN go through the process of upgrading and patching the new firmware with magisk to get back to the newest firmware. and any clear method to root would be helpful I'm new at this. I would like a hand holding guide but I'll settle for one that isn't totally ambiguous. thanks.
Truff1epig said:
So I've got a g977u model. bought it from someone I work with. have bo idea where they got it. Here's the deal. The phone was bought from Verizon because I live in the United states. it fuxked up 2 verizon sim cards when I got it. The phone still isn't paid off. But. att and tmobile and us cellular sim cards work in the phone. There is no "OEM unlock" option in developers options. but I didn't do anything special to get the other sim cards to work. JUST INSTALLED THEM. I want to root the phone but can't find a clear method. everything I find always states to toggle OEM unlock. I'm guessing this phone is already unlocked. Because it is working on other carriers. FULLY. DATA AND call/MMS.
Do I need to downgrade to pie to get the root complete. AND THEN go through the process of upgrading and patching the new firmware with magisk to get back to the newest firmware. and any clear method to root would be helpful I'm new at this. I would like a hand holding guide but I'll settle for one that isn't totally ambiguous. thanks.
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It is sim unlocked. The bootloader is not unlocked if it holds true it's a permantly locked bootloader to being from a US carrier. You might want to do some more reading since you believe buying a sim unlocked device is the same as bootloader unlocked. No offense intended. But you will want to study a lot better so you do not damage your device trying things that would not be compatible.
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I may be wrong on the perm locked bootloader but in the past they have been in the US
My OP was all inquiry.
TheMadScientist said:
It is sim unlocked. The bootloader is not unlocked if it holds true it's a permantly locked bootloader to being from a US carrier. You might want to do some more reading since you believe buying a sim unlocked device is the same as bootloader unlocked. No offense intended. But you will want to study a lot better so you do not damage your device trying things that would not be compatible.
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I may be wrong on the perm locked bootloader but in the past they have been in the US
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That entire post was asking questions. Because I don't fully understand about the unlocked bootloader. everything I'd read that I could find on the the 5g s10 kept.referring.to the OEM unlock option in developer settings. Which on my phone it's not there. So I was asking.if that meant it was OEM unlocked because I am.able.to use t mobile, att sim cards on my phone. Yes it sometimes has a notification that says the inseeted8 sim card is not from Verizon. but it.is easily dismissws away and the phone data and.talk continue to work. So maybe it is my fault I didn't ask plainly enough but if.it isn't oem.unlocked then how am.i able to use it on other carriers. Fully. and.is that not some.sort of chance if only a slim one that the phone is bootable. I mean I can read and read until my eyes hurt but the learning goes better if I have something real going on in my hands. even all my bull**** burner Android.phones seem to be models that don't have a root method. so again any actual help you could offer aside from your encouraging first message would be very helpful. stay COVIID free!
Truff1epig said:
That entire post was asking questions. Because I don't fully understand about the unlocked bootloader. everything I'd read that I could find on the the 5g s10 kept.referring.to the OEM unlock option in developer settings. Which on my phone it's not there. So I was asking.if that meant it was OEM unlocked because I am.able.to use t mobile, att sim cards on my phone. Yes it sometimes has a notification that says the inseeted8 sim card is not from Verizon. but it.is easily dismissws away and the phone data and.talk continue to work. So maybe it is my fault I didn't ask plainly enough but if.it isn't oem.unlocked then how am.i able to use it on other carriers. Fully. and.is that not some.sort of chance if only a slim one that the phone is bootable. I mean I can read and read until my eyes hurt but the learning goes better if I have something real going on in my hands. even all my bull**** burner Android.phones seem to be models that don't have a root method. so again any actual help you could offer aside from your encouraging first message would be very helpful. stay COVIID free!
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you need to go read some more.. you are trying to mix sim unlock with bl unlock which r two very different things.. no ur not oem unlocked and u dont see it cuz its not an option for u.. if ur phones sim unlocked then go use it on w.e carrier u want but oem unlock doesnt mean anything in regardsto using ur phone on other carriers..
and no, root is also not possible