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[Q] Rooting Moto X

Ok so sorry if this has already been posted but I can't find anything. This is my first attempt at rooting. I am trying to root my 2014 Moto x. I am on US cellular so I believe the model is XT1093. Not sure though as this seems to be missing from settings in lollipop. I tried a root tutorial for xt1097 but did not work. There is no OEM unlock setting in my Developer options. I think I have to unlock my bootloader through Motorola but havn't been successful.. any help would be greatly appreciated.
Andrew

I've got the same problem here I think it's a US Cellular problem with what they eliminated from lollipop but I can't be sure looking everywhere but can't find any answers. I wish we could get some help with this though would love to unlock and root this thing.

Yea, I think your right about it being a US Cellular thing. No one else seems to have the problem and US Cellular is a unique model number (XT1093 vs 1095 or 1097). Iv tried to unlock the bootlader through motos web cite which should work but I'm having some difficulties. I entered the info from my device, it said it was able to be unlocked and gave me the unlock key. but when I entered the key I got an error. Not sure if I'm doing something wrong or they are.. Still working on it..

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Yea, I think your right about it being a US Cellular thing. No one else seems to have the problem and US Cellular is a unique model number (XT1093 vs 1095 or 1097). Iv tried to unlock the bootlader through motos web cite which should work but I'm having some difficulties. I entered the info from my device, it said it was able to be unlocked and gave me the unlock key. but when I entered the key I got an error. Not sure if I'm doing something wrong or they are.. Still working on it..
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What command are you using to unlock your bootloader with the key? And what error are you getting?

I've tried the unlock method from Motorola. It all works until it prompts you to check the box in developing. options that says unlock oem functions. On the 1093 in lollipop the dev. option is not there. Also tried the tool kit in this forum that is made for non pure phones... It works great... even tells you your phone is unlocked but it doesn't finish. What I mean is it doesn't reboot your phone and the phone is still locked. Really frustrating ? Any help or ideas are very welcome. PLEASE HELP!

Is there a way to root the phone without unlocking? Cause if we could... We could try a different rom and see if from there we could find the unlock box in the developer options.

Golfmech said:
Is there a way to root the phone without unlocking? Cause if we could... We could try a different rom and see if from there we could find the unlock box in the developer options.
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There's no such thing as "Unlock/ Unlock OEM functions" in developer options, in any ROM, ever.
Just found this.. Apparently Nexus 6 & 9 have this additional step to unlock the bootloader. I didn't have to do this while unlocking my device whilst on lollipop. So I'm gonna assume it's possible to unlock the bootloader on your device if this option is missing from the Developer Options..
Follow the procedure on motorola's website to unlock the bootloader and report back with the error you see on the online tool, or the actual device.
P.S - voids your warranty, unless you have a dev device

It doesn't give an error per say... It tells you to go to dev options and check the box or click on the option to unlock oem. Of course it's not there so the program will not execute the unlock. It says waiting for device....

Golfmech said:
It doesn't give an error per say... It tells you to go to dev options and check the box or click on the option to unlock oem. Of course it's not there so the program will not execute the unlock. It says waiting for device....
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Has there been any more insight on this?

After updating to 5.1, OEM unlock is in developer options now

Moto X 2nd Generation Bootloader unlock

Hey there, I've been searching for hours but can't seem to find the method to unlock the bootloader of Motorola MOTO X (XT1097) 2nd gen (AT&T) running android version 5.1.1
Update: I managed to root (temporarily) with kingroo v 8.4.1. To do so all you have to do is factory restore moto x and then without activating Google ID do following
1) try root with king root which will fail, no need to panic.
2) clear cache of King root and then run it again.
Voila you've achieved temporary root permissions.

abdullah.ahsan11 said:
Hey there, I've been searching for hours but can't seem to find the method to unlock the bootloader of Motorola MOTO X (XT1097) 2nd gen (AT&T) running android version 5.1.1
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Hello,
Thanks for using XDA Assist.
Refer this thread to unlock the bootloader of your device
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v7 said:
Hello,
Thanks for using XDA Assist.
Refer this thread to unlock the bootloader of your device
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v7
XDA Assist
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Tried this one already like about 100 times, still no luck :crying:

abdullah.ahsan11 said:
Tried this one already like about 100 times, still no luck :crying:
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Try motorola bootloader unlock site which is probably not possible but worth a try, else search sunshine bootloader thread support moto x 2014..

I've tried that already, in vain. Kingroot and sunshine thingy seems to works. Too bad it is not free :crying: I wish it was free.

You can check the status in fastboot

aldouble said:
You can check the status in fastboot
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Bootloader is locked I've checked. But that's not the problem here, now the problem is sunshine, it's not free to use

Not eligible for bootloader unlocking XT1900-5

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hello,i bought mine from uk,model xt1900-5,when i enter code in moto website its says "not eligible for bootloader unlocking".have anybody bearing this model succeeded unlocking bootloader?

no one didnt even tried?

solved,sorry may bad.please remove the thread.

Before you close, explain this for the newbies. I have the same problem, the OEM Unlock option in developer mode deosn't work, so I flash the stock signed ROM and after this I be able to unlock.

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Before you close, explain this for the newbies. I have the same problem, the OEM Unlock option in developer mode deosn't work, so I flash the stock signed ROM and after this I be able to unlock.
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Hi, sorry that this is old, but I've had my XT1900-5 for a few months and want to start rooting it finally. But I haven't bothered much because of the issue I've read about unlocking this bootloader. What signed ROM etc. ? Any help to get me started would be useful.

no complexity,just follow the instructions in moto website , copy the code properly(use the moto recommended tool for accuracy) & you are good to go,for twrp & root see the forum.

Unofficial unlock bootloader Redmi 4x

Hello, I wanted to ask if there are any options to unlock the bootloader on redmi 4x in an unofficial way?
if you can give a link
Forgive me if something is not clear to you, I am just Russian myself and it is not easy for me to write in English

Yes, there is way but i could not find that link it was on MIUI forum, probably it is removed.
However you may try searching some method on YouTube, there is some possibility that there is might be some video still available.
Have you tried unlocking official way?

Hi there, I'm here asking the same question. Is there any way to unlock xiaomi 4x without permission in xiaomi account?

Sorry for bumping this old thread, but the problem is still relevant even today.
Does anyone know something about this unofficial unlocking method? I couldn't find it anywhere and the official methods didn't work for me, since I can't get past SIM activation for the account.

i looking for unofficial unlock to my phone is locked on prev owner email ( he sell it as parts bcs his screen has broken) and now he don't remember or want to give me his password to unlock it

loonbgg said:
i looking for unofficial unlock to my phone is locked on prev owner email ( he sell it as parts bcs his screen has broken) and now he don't remember or want to give me his password to unlock it
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I think you have mistaken unlocking the bootloader for unlocking the phone for access. What you want is more easily achievable, you can simply flash the stock rom using edl mode. There are plenty of tutorials for that if you search for these terms.

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I think you have mistaken unlocking the bootloader for unlocking the phone for access. What you want is more easily achievable, you can simply flash the stock rom using edl mode. There are plenty of tutorials for that if you search for these terms.
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yes i have stock rome and i can use it .. the problem is that i stuck at adnroid 7 forever

loonbgg said:
yes i have stock rome and i can use it .. the problem is that i stuck at adnroid 7 forever
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In that case, you need to do it in 2 steps. First, flash the stock rom using edl mode, so you can access the system without needing the original owner's email. Then you register a new account for you and do the official bootloader unlocking procedures. I hope it works for you, because I'm still stuck without being able to register my sim card for the official unlocking method.

Question: If I Downgrade Amazon Ali G6 XT1925-6 to 8 would I be able to unlock the bootloader?

So, I have been doing a lot of reading and I think this would work. As we know Amazon is not allowing Moto Ali G6 XT1925-6 to be unlocked. One person said he was able to unlock his phone that had Oreo on it. If I use the oldest 8 stock ROM from https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/ali/official/AMZ/ I think I should be able to unlock the bootloader. Then I can install any custom ROM.
As I understand it since both factory ROM would have the same manufacture signature. Or did anyone have a better solution?
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johnl12 said:
So, I have been doing a lot of reading and I think this would work. As we know Amazon is not allowing Moto Ali G6 XT1925-6 to be unlocked. One person said he was able to unlock his phone that had Oreo on it. If I use the oldest 8 stock ROM from https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/ali/official/AMZ/ I think I should be able to unlock the bootloader. Then I can install any custom ROM.
As I understand it since both factory ROM would have the same manufacture signature. Or did anyone have a better solution?
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No, if you downgrade firmware with a lock bootloader, you will not be able to toggle the "OEM Unlocking"
because the device will not boot.

OK, now that it is brick shouldn't I now be able to install any ROM I want via rescue? Sorry, but I like to think outside the box.
Oh., I think I should state why I want to go to 11. It Dark Mode.
I am having problems looking at my phone. Gmail on 9 doesn't have Dark Mode. Websites are white. Even "Setting" can't be changed which when I set the theme to Dark you would had thought it would. I am using Chrome Beta so that helps, I've tried those blue light apps.
I was hoping that switching to 11 would give me more Dark mode options. I can't buy a new phone right now.
If anyone has a suggestion I would appreciate it. Thanks