I finally rooted my Xperia Z, using recovery. I upgraded my firmware to .253 and flashed this:
-Root by recovery by Emerald
in CWM (TWRP aslo works, obviously).
Screens:
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/5804/screenshot2013051723013.png
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/6540/screenshot2013051723012.png
Hey mate,
This seems great.
Can you provide more details pls.
And some instructions?
I am on 1.253 very stock without CWM.
Regards
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andreipga85 said:
Hey mate,
This seems great.
Can you provide more details pls.
And some instructions?
I am on 1.253 very stock without CWM.
Regards
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I am using DooMKernel v6 (cause I like it), with this kernel you have CWM just flashing by fastboot boot.img (guide in that topic) and then you can flash .zip file in first post here
1. Is it for Locked or Unlocked bootloader?
2. Is it Deodexed?
So you need to unlock the BL. With not rooted stock fw you can't backup your ta partition before doing that
mmamedov said:
1. Is it for Locked or Unlocked bootloader?
2. Is it Deodexed?
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Of course is an Unloocked bootloader!
Just stock rom, no edit
unistalled systems app with link2sd, so it works great
ccab said:
So you need to unlock the BL. With not rooted stock fw you can't backup your ta partition before doing that
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I have UNLOCKED bootloader, root and TWRP recovery.
Anyway, I've got an answer. Thank you, EmeraldTimer for uploading rom. I will try to deodex it
Dude none of that is what gave you root. Flashing DooMKernel is what gave you root access. You will never loose root with a unlocked boot loader and a custom kernel.
EmeraldTimer said:
I finally rooted my Xperia Z, using recovery. I upgraded my firmware to .253 and flashed this:
-Root by recovery by Emerald
in CWM (TWRP aslo works, obviously).
Screens:
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/5804/screenshot2013051723013.png
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/6540/screenshot2013051723012.png
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Yes you will lose root, but you may get it back anytime and in no time by simply flashing a superuser zip (which this effectively is, it's simply a superuser flashable zip). Preferrably one of the newer superuser management tools like SuperSU or Superuser by Koush. Superuser by ChainsDD is showing it's age and doesn't work properly anymore.
I flashed doomlords 1.25 supersu zip from his doomkernel thread and I hav root as well..
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This is common knowledge
While we don't have an exploit, can we not just flash .434 then root, backup TA, unlock, flash or upgrade to .253, root again then relock and restore TA?
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alexp999 said:
While we don't have an exploit, can we not just flash .434 then root, backup TA, unlock, flash or upgrade to .253, root again then relock and restore TA?
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This would work. However messing with TA can hard brick your phone if something goes wrong. There is a less risk way to root .253 without touching TA.
1. Install .434 and root
2. Install CWM or TWRP recovery for locked bootloader
3. Flash pre-rooted 253 zip from bootloader
4. Use flashtool to flash .253 kernel, baseband and FOTA
Now you got a rooted .253
pre-rooted .253:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2279661
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282415
alexp999 said:
While we don't have an exploit, can we not just flash .434 then root, backup TA, unlock, flash or upgrade to .253, root again then relock and restore TA?
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Can, I am doing that but still need flash fixed root auto restart issue when locked back.
Michealtbh said:
This is common knowledge
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not THAT common ive been buzzing around these forums since it came out thinking i couldnt root and was waiting for people to crack the root.
Now this thread actually explained to me that with my UL ill never loose root. So yea it was good to know, and its not like im a noob on these forums.
I used this method and it worked so thank you OP.
Why unlock for stock rom? It can be already done without unlocking. Even the latest firmware.
Also OP should modify the posts title to iclude "unlocked". It is misleading now.
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not THAT common
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Well, uuhm... how can the knowledge, that putting a su binary and a su rights management program on your device via a flashable zip results in root access, NOT be common? Isn't that what it really is all about?
I'm a 100% with @Michealtbh on this one. Too many peeps which know very little to nothing about the very basic must-know-how-it-works-things around these days. Guys "doing stuff" to their devices should possess a very basic understanding of system mechanics, IMHO.
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Well, uuhm... how can the knowledge, that putting a su binary and a su rights management program on your device via a flashable zip results in root access, NOT be common? Isn't that what it really is all about?
I'm a 100% with @Michealtbh on this one. Too many peeps which know very little to nothing about the very basic must-know-how-it-works-things around these days. Guys "doing stuff" to their devices should possess a very basic understanding of system mechanics, IMHO.
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I really don't think you have the right to dictate what people do and don't know. Not to mention commenting on what people don't know it's the opposite to the aim of these forums.
At least for people benefited from this thread so it's served a purpose. This is a forum not a Wiki you can't attack people for what they do and do not know the intrinsic knowledge needed its quite alot and can only acquired through time and Redding the right threads.
In my own situation my previous Sony was an arc that at the time needed an exploit to root. After that I had a nexus that needed no exploits due to its nature. Now I'm back on Sony and I just assumed we still needed per -software exploits. The thread is filled with people talking about losing root with this upgrade so I just assumed and waited for a new exploit to be discovered. I did not know that the exploit was not needed if your unlocked. So sorry for not knowing all that you know I'll make sure to petition for a sticky that you can dump your worldy knowledge their and so we implement a criteria that you cannot post on this forum until you know everything in the post. How does that sound?
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exekias said:
not THAT common ive been buzzing around these forums since it came out thinking i couldnt root and was waiting for people to crack the root.
Now this thread actually explained to me that with my UL ill never loose root. So yea it was good to know, and its not like im a noob on these forums.
I used this method and it worked so thank you OP.
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If you have an unlocked bootloader the easiest and most common method of rooting for pretty much every Android device is flashing a recovery then flashing a su.zip. Easy. I assumed 90% of XDA users knew this.
Michealtbh said:
If you have an unlocked bootloader the easiest and most common method of rooting for pretty much every Android device is flashing a recovery then flashing a su.zip. Easy. I assumed 90% of XDA users knew this.
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Well sorry for being the 10% who didn't next time I'll save my inquiries for a a place on the internet where we are allowed to ask questions about topical instances like a forum or something, I'll leav you guys and your elite group of know-it-all's alone shall I.
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I have found a lot of information on the forums about updating to 2.3.4 and ending up with a hard brick and am getting a little scared about it. I do think most of the bricks have to do with unlocking the bootloader (at least that's what I understood from the forums).
I currently have a rooted Atrix running 4.1.83. I don't have any other mods installed and I haven't unlocked my bootloader. At this point I just want to update my phone to 4.5.91 and have it be rooted. I don't care about unlocking the bootloader at all.
Which method is best for me? Can I just install the OTA update thru the notification I'm getting on my phone? Or do I need to follow one of the complex processes listed on the forums here. Once again, I don't really need to unlock my bootloader. I just need to be rooted after I update.
Thanks in advance.
if you dont want the bootloader unlocked just OTA..
then root here..
http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15872818&postcount=69
defnow said:
if you dont want the bootloader unlocked just OTA..
then root here..
http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15872818&postcount=69
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I'm rooted on 4.1.83 & have my webtop modded...can I OTA and then root?
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maybe ...no
I didn't modify system app bUT just a few settings files only to get status7 and failed to update in recovery (official )
then I tried Motorola software update via PC and It succeeded please try it
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blackangel104 said:
I'm rooted on 4.1.83 & have my webtop modded...can I OTA and then root?
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From what I've read ..no. You have to OTA from a clean state ..meaning ..no mods. You may soft brick. Hopefully someone will correct me if im wrong..
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defnow said:
From what I've read ..no. You have to OTA from a clean state ..meaning ..no mods. You may soft brick. Hopefully someone will correct me if im wrong..
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Ok thanks because I don't want any bricks
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defnow said:
if you dont want the bootloader unlocked just OTA..
then root here..
http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15872818&postcount=69
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Worked like a charm. Thank you!
defnow said:
From what I've read ..no. You have to OTA from a clean state ..meaning ..no mods. You may soft brick. Hopefully someone will correct me if im wrong..
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I was rooted with webtop mod on 1.83 (no Pudding), and there was no soft brick - the install wouldn't get past verification and never actually modified the system. Rebooting after the failure would bring me right back to the previous state.
I ended up flashing 1.83 SBF, upgrading OTA, rooting, then restoring user apps from Titanium.
YMMV.
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It seems, so far anyway, that if you OTA you get a new bootloader that will hard brick you if you try to revert to a previous version. DO NOT flash any sbf files that have a locked bootloader if you OTA! If you start with 4_1.8.3, unlock your bl with pudding, and install a KennethPenn or similar non-OTA based 2.3.4, you keep the original bootloader and can flash back to Froyo.
I have not seen it spelled out this clearly, so I hope this helps someone looking to upgrade. I recommend sticking to non-OTA versions for now.
After OTA update, what happen???
I have my Atrix rooted, and have sideloading. After downloading update (OTA), & start to instal the update, this appear to my screen.
Is this what called "brick"? What should I do now? Flash it?
elias.parasini said:
I have my Atrix rooted, and have sideloading. After downloading update (OTA), & start to instal the update, this appear to my screen.
Is this what called "brick"? What should I do now? Flash it?
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No.
10
kimmikolter said:
No.
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Could u be more specific, please? I try replace the batery (pull & put it back) & it run again, normaly, with the previous version.
Just want to know why, the file was corrupt or something. So I can prevent on my next try.
Sorry for my bad English. Thank anyway
Why on gods green earth would you ota update and eliminate the possibility of unlocking your bootloader? Just plain dumb if you ask me. Maybe at this point you see no purpose in it but I assure you that down the road you will wish you had not ran the ota. You don't have to worry about bricking your phone if the process is done correctly.
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Okay I want to update to gingerbread from what I have currently 1.8.3. Should I just do the OTA update and then root and unlock the bootloader? As I understand it, this will disallow me to ever revert back to 1.8.3 and below. Smart or not smart?
Do you actually want to unlock your bootloader?
Yes ... I think I am just asking the downside, besides the obvious, to using the OTA update instead of another version.
Do you have any P-Roms installed, like GladiAtrix, or GingerBlur?
What about any hacks, do you have the Webtop hack, or anything like that?
Doing the OTA if you already know that you want to unlock your bootloader is putting yourself at unnecessary risk of hard bricking by flashing an SBF lower than 2.3.4
Go ahead and unlock now and then install recovery and flash one of the gingerbread ROMs in the dev thread. I don't think it's a good idea to OTA update if you plan on unlocking because of the risk of hard-bricking your device.
don't bother with the OTA.
unlock your bootloader, install CWM, and install the CWM gingerbread file by kennethpenn. it's the official version with certain tweaks and mods. that's all you need to do.
GatorRuss said:
Do you have any P-Roms installed, like GladiAtrix, or GingerBlur?
What about any hacks, do you have the Webtop hack, or anything like that?
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I have the Debian webtop but can easily remove it
dLo GSR said:
don't bother with the OTA.
unlock your bootloader, install CWM, and install the CWM gingerbread file by kennethpenn. it's the official version with certain tweaks and mods. that's all you need to do.
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I already have CWM installed ... would I have to do it again after unlocking the bootloader? I don't know why I would have to but just checking
You would have to install CWM for unlocked devices. Thats about the only reason.
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ecko19 said:
I already have CWM installed ... would I have to do it again after unlocking the bootloader? I don't know why I would have to but just checking
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It depends on the version of cwm you have installed, the one from romracer is ideal as the backup and restore functions work correctly.
If you have cwm installed then there is no reason to do anything with an sbf really, all of the released versions are available as flashable zip files, just like the roms that are out
Upgrade Question
Hi,
I also have 4.1.8.3
2.2.2
Baseband N_01.77.15P
Kernal 2.6.32.9
Gladiatrix 3 b0.2
Initially used Tenfar's CWM. However, I did click to install the CWM from Rom Manager when it became available. I'm not sure if this would have messed anything up.
I'm trying to upgrade to one of the newer ROMS, such as Cherry3.14, what is the best way to upgrade?
I use Titanium Backup. Can I simply download Cherry3.14 from Rom Manager and do that install? Are there kernel issues I need to address first? I have read through all the noob stuff, but am slightly confused as to where exactly in the process I need to continue.
Ideally, I would like to be able to restore all my apps, contacts, settings, etc.
Thanks,
Chris
dont use rom managers cwm, it does not function correctly last I knew. romracers version is the go-to version for the atrix right now.
other than that, follow the instructions for the respective rom and you should be fine
as far as transfering info from one rom to the next I believe the best option for that is titanium backup (correct me if I am wrong on that someone)
Thank you diedemus.
So I should download romracer's version and install that on top prior to following the instructions in the Cherry3.14 post?
I won't have any issues relating to wrong kernal, baseband, etc?
-Chris
cpl101 said:
Thank you diedemus.
So I should download romracer's version and install that on top prior to following the instructions in the Cherry3.14 post?
I won't have any issues relating to wrong kernal, baseband, etc?
-Chris
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I am in the same boat .. I have the old tenfar version
Hmmm, wonder why no one has mentioned fruit cakes yet? I'd say look in to that first. That's how I went from 1.8.3 to 4.5.91, couldn't have been easier.
Sorry for the double post, browser crashed.
I did mention fruitcakes, they are the cwm flashable base releases
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cpl101 said:
Thank you diedemus.
So I should download romracer's version and install that on top prior to following the instructions in the Cherry3.14 post?
I won't have any issues relating to wrong kernal, baseband, etc?
-Chris
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You should be fine, if the rom lists a kernel in the features it will already have it. Otherwise they should have the kernel and radio it works with/ needs linked in the first couple posts
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don't bother with the OTA.
unlock your bootloader, install CWM, and install the CWM gingerbread file by kennethpenn. it's the official version with certain tweaks and mods. that's all you need to do.
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+1 Correct!!, go for the BL unlock first, then install CWM for unlocked BL and last use kennethpenn GINGERBREAD files.
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Hi all,
I pre ordered my 16gb nexus 7 last week.
And I am thinking I will root it as soon as it arrives, but I have the following worries/questions:
If I root and unlock the bootloader, will I still get ota updates?
If I root and unlock the bootloader, is it possible to re-root it and re-lock the bootloader for warranty purposes?
Is the a large chance of bricking it by rooting it? Or is it quite safe now?
Is the any real reason why I shouldn't root it?
Sorry for all these questions, but I am currently using a rooted galaxy s2, and that comes with the bootloader pre-unlocked, so I am not familiar with locked bootloader lol
Thanks in advance for any help
Cheers corey
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Ps,
I also noticed that the are a few methods of rooting the n7, does anyone know which method that installs Cwm permanently is best?
Cheers
Corey
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Yes you will be still able to get OTA updates, though you may will lose root after an OTA. It's only when you begin flashing alternate recoveries, kernels, ROMs etc. will you lose the ability to receive OTAs.
I'm not sure what you mean by re-root again (maybe you mean unroot??). But from the Nexus trend, you will be able to relock the bootloader after unlocking it (though I don't see a point unless you're about to return it). Regarding the unroot thing, all you have to do is just reflash the stock ROM or just remove the su binary and the su management application (SuperSU or Superuser).
It's relatively safe to say that you can root it without bricking your tablet. These days, it's pretty hard to actually brick your device unless you do something absolutely moronic i.e. flash the wrong bootloader.
Well, to answer your question, do you need root? If you don't need it nor do you understand what its purpose is, don't. Some uses include being able to access /system/ to maybe delete bloatware (there shouldn't be any on a Nexus device), some apps may get further functionality e.g. some apps might intentionally auto-turn on your GPS when you've lost your phone etc.
Clockwork recovery is totally separate to root. A recovery is used to flash things e.g. root, ROMs, kernels etc. When CWR is released for the Nexus 7, all you have to do is run "fastboot flash recovery <name of recovery>.img" (well that's what I'd run since I'm using Linux).
Hi,
Yes I did mean unroot lol, I was typing it from my phone lol.
Ok thanks heaps, I will root it as soon as it arrives lol.
And yes I know all about root, I have a galaxy s2 which has been rooted a year, and I spend most of my day flashing mods and roms lol. I just wasn't familiar with locked bootloader.
But you said that if I flash recoveries I won't receive ota updates, so if I flash Cwm recovery, will I not receive ota updates?
Thanks heaps for all your help
Cheers
Corey
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fishingfon said:
Hi,
Yes I did mean unroot lol, I was typing it from my phone lol.
Ok thanks heaps, I will root it as soon as it arrives lol.
And yes I know all about root, I have a galaxy s2 which has been rooted a year, and I spend most of my day flashing mods and roms lol. I just wasn't familiar with locked bootloader.
But you said that if I flash recoveries I won't receive ota updates, so if I flash Cwm recovery, will I not receive ota updates?
Thanks heaps for all your help
Cheers
Corey
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Ahh righteo, a locked bootloader just means you can't flash anything. And yes, you are correct, if you flash any recovery that isn't stock and matches with the build of Android, you will lose the ability to receive OTAs.
No worries .
Can it be rooted from a Mac book?? (My bros not mine lol) I always root my devices ..never had a tablet nor a nexus so just wondering..if I can I'll figure the rest
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armyboy11b said:
Can it be rooted from a Mac book?? (My bros not mine lol) I always root my devices ..never had a tablet nor a nexus so just wondering..if I can I'll figure the rest
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Yep, it can be rooted on all the main OS's.
Has anyone found or made a root method for the latest OTA update? System version 98.18.94? If so, can you give me a link.
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Ditto. I never found one on the last release. If anyone comes up with one for the current release, would be great to know.
poppers162 said:
Has anyone found or made a root method for the latest OTA update? System version 98.18.94? If so, can you give me a link.
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Thranx said:
Ditto. I never found one on the last release. If anyone comes up with one for the current release, would be great to know.
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A little search would go a long way because this has been answered a million times already, and posting it again isn't going to make the devs find a solution any quicker. No, there's no way to root the latest update.
RikRong said:
A little search would go a long way because this has been answered a million times already, and posting it again isn't going to make the devs find a solution any quicker. No, there's no way to root the latest update.
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lolkthnxnubsrchmoar... Don't need to be a **** about it. I'm merely encouraging anyone who might still be looking for a work around. There's no way to root the latest update... yet...
Have you tried to use rsd lite to go to an earlier version? I really dont know but it might be worth an ole college try
I've had past problems with rsd lite when I soft bricked my razr m. Luckily, matlgrof's utility saved my phone. Rsd lite had problems doing anything
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Is your bootloader unlocked
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No it is not
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xt907newbee\ said:
Have you tried to use rsd lite to go to an earlier version? I really dont know but it might be worth an ole college try
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You can't load previous versions if your BL is locked.
So that's why
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Just curious, but does anyone think or know if it's possible to root the phone when on 98.18.78, then use Voodoo Rootkeeper to save the root, then do an OTA update to the latest 98.18.94, and finally use Voodoo Rootkeeper to restore the root? Please let me know. Thank you.
ScallywagginIT said:
Just curious, but does anyone think or know if it's possible to root the phone when on 98.18.78, then use Voodoo Rootkeeper to save the root, then do an OTA update to the latest 98.18.94, and finally use Voodoo Rootkeeper to restore the root? Please let me know. Thank you.
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That is the only way a locked user CAN root! See my guide in the General forum. I have steps in my Rom Mgr post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2382561
aviwdoowks said:
That is the only way a locked user CAN root! See my guide in the General forum. I have steps in my Rom Mgr post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2382561
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Thanks for responding. I really appreciate it. So if I have a phone with 98.18.78 that is locked (I know I won't be able to unlock it), do I follow this guide to root the phone? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2379833
I am a little confused about your Rom Manager post. Is that used for flashing a Photon Q recovery that can then flash TWRP/CWM and/or ROMs? Is this possible even is I am locked on my BL?
Should I root using your guide, Voodoo protect/unroot, update OTA (still having stock recovery), and then restore root? Should I have Voodoo installed on my SDCard rather than on the phone? Thanks for all your help!
ScallywagginIT said:
Thanks for responding. I really appreciate it. So if I have a phone with 98.18.78 that is locked (I know I won't be able to unlock it), do I follow this guide to root the phone? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2379833
I am a little confused about your Rom Manager post. Is that used for flashing a Photon Q recovery that can then flash TWRP/CWM and/or ROMs? Is this possible even is I am locked on my BL?
Should I root using your guide, Voodoo protect/unroot, update OTA (still having stock recovery), and then restore root? Should I have Voodoo installed on my SDCard rather than on the phone? Thanks for all your help!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2547804
You did go here first?
The rom mgr post is only good for you as to the steps on voodoo as you are locked.
Yes voodoo on you sd is nice. Be sure to be on a full bloat backup when you take the ota. No SS bootstrap allowed.
I take no credit for any of the work done in the links below, and am not the first to discover or prove any of this works. All I know is it works for now, and felt the best way was to start a brand new thread with both links contained to get the message to as many people as possible. And another soak test is coming from Motorola, so GET ROOT AND UNLOCKED WHILE YOU STILL CAN!!
Towelroot verified WORKING to root the 4.4.2 HD and HD MAXX:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...mctr=(not provided)&__utmv=-&__utmk=135540530
Unlocking possible again as well, after using Towelroot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783912
LifeAsADroid said:
I take no credit for any of the work done in the links below, and am not the first to discover or prove any of this works. All I know is it works for now, and felt the best way was to start a brand new thread with both links contained to get the message to as many people as possible. And another soak test is coming from Motorola, so GET ROOT AND UNLOCKED WHILE YOU STILL CAN!!
Towelroot verified WORKING to root the 4.4.2 HD and HD MAXX:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...mctr=(not provided)&__utmv=-&__utmk=135540530
Unlocking possible again as well, after using Towelroot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783912
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Just read this on Android Authority and was wondering if it would work. Great to hear this. Again, users got REAL lucky on this one considering this wasn't created specifically for this phone, but for the general population of unpatched 4.4.2 kernels.
Word of warning, if you used my UNIVERSAL script to flash 183 onto your phone, you must either manually flash the TZ partition or use my KEEP DATA script before rooting an unlocking else it will fail.
BTW, I just received an email notification from Motorola stating there is another soak test coming, so definitely root and unlocked your phones NOW and I can't stress that more than enough or else, you can kiss root and unlocking good-bye, especially if this is an 4.4.3 update. Once 4.4.3 comes out, /system is no longer writeable and things will get really ugly.
So, root and then unlock your phones on the 4.4.2 KK OTA before the next one comes out or you will be sorry.
BTW, if you're so worried about voiding your warranty, once you root, you've voided your warranty and there is a root checker built into the device, so they can tell if you've rooted or not, so if you're going to root, you might as well unlock the bootloader.
The warranty concern is nonsense. PLENTY of people sent back unlocked phones and no one ever complained. Yes, the soak emails were known about last night which is why we've been trying like hell to get this message out to everyone to get it done NOW. It's an almost certainty that the TZ partition will be secured again. And root will almost assuredly be patched since it was patched in the linux kernel on june 3rd. Unlocking is the surefire way of keeping root forever, and getting to play with new roms which is awesome. Plus, don't like kitkat? Downgrade with my UNIVERSAL script. (Yes, the one that's causing some problems for people unlocking. LOL). We can not stress this enough...NOW is the time to unlock before it's too late. I can't even begin to describe how lucky you all are.
One question. After I unlock the bootloader and they send out 4.4.3, will it be possible to take the update OTA?
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newmanx4 said:
One question. After I unlock the bootloader and they send out 4.4.3, will it be possible to take the update OTA?
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yes but there may be some jumping through hoops like unrooting or sbfing but you will not lose any data and you can just reroot by flashing a superuser.zip . unless moto goes from nice to evil and this ota re locks boot loaders
That's what I'm wondering. Will they relock the bootloader or leave it be since these phones are nearly two years old.
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billycar11 said:
yes but there may be some jumping through hoops like unrooting or sbfing but you will not lose any data and you can just reroot by flashing a superuser.zip . unless moto goes from nice to evil and this ota re locks boot loaders
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Stop that. They're not going to relock the bootloader. However, screw OTA's. Wait for the FXZ to leak and use my RSD Script Generator to create a KEEP DATA or UNIVERSAL script and flash that with RSD. Flash custom recovery (CWM or TWRP) and flash supersu zip and be done with the whole thing. Forget unrooting and trying to make the OTA work. Too much effort. LMAO
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See what you've done? These poor people are now paranoid about bootloader relocking. LOL! They won't relock it. It's physically blowing an eFuse to do the unlock. Relocking would be extremely problematic and cause more problems than they'd solve. And given the likelihood that this was "accidentally" done (cough cough) in the first place, there's an almost 0 chance of relocking.
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That's what I'm wondering. Will they relock the bootloader or leave it be since these phones are nearly two years old.
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i dont think they will and even if they did we could probably get around it with @SamuriHL universal script we would just have to wait until the sbf/fxz files come out
Which I'm recommending you do anyway.
I never unlocked the bootloader the first go round but I'm sure going to this time.
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Good to hear. I want everyone with these phones to do so. This is a great opportunity. No one should be sitting on the fence this time.
Indeed great news. Too bad my XT926 is not by me right now(being used by my father) and I can get my hand on it till september.
My XT926 is bootloader locked and has JB 4.2. build is 9.18.94 I guess. I have my phone rooted and since then using safestrape 3.12 and has stock rom and RageHD ROM on it. I can remember last time trying to install OTA the update process failed even I have used voodoo root keeper to hide the root.
So now my questions:
1. Is the right procedure for me: Remove Safestrape->Install OTA KK->using methods described here for KK for unlocking?
2. What was the reason the OTA update failed? Safestrape?
3. Can I uninstall Safestrape through it's "uninstall" function?
4. After uninstall if I choose OTA update, will it be the current KK which contains this old exploit for bootloader unlocking?
5. If I wait till september to do it myself, if there is another OTA out which patches this exploit again, can I fake a Moto web site and pointing it to the current KK (183), lets say change the host file on XT926. Is this even possible?
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Indeed great news. Too bad my XT926 is not by me right now(being used by my father) and I can get my hand on it till september.
My XT926 is bootloader locked and has JB 4.2. build is 9.18.94 I guess. I have my phone rooted and since then using safestrape 3.12 and has stock rom and RageHD ROM on it. I can remember last time trying to install OTA the update process failed even I have used voodoo root keeper to hide the root.
So now my questions:
1. Is the right procedure for me: Remove Safestrape->Install OTA KK->using methods described here for KK for unlocking?
2. What was the reason the OTA update failed? Safestrape?
3. Can I uninstall Safestrape through it's "uninstall" function?
4. After uninstall if I choose OTA update, will it be the current KK which contains this old exploit for bootloader unlocking?
5. If I wait till september to do it myself, if there is another OTA out which patches this exploit again, can I fake a Moto web site and pointing it to the current KK (183), lets say change the host file on XT926. Is this even possible?
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1.yes
2.yes
3.yes but ota will not install you will need to use what me and @SamuriHL posted to go to the ota
4.yes
5.no you you use the hack posted
billycar11 said:
3.yes but ota will not install you will need to use what me and @SamuriHL posted to go to the ota
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Ok, maybe you mean the following method?
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/45494-how-to-xt926-upgrade-to-kitkat-ota/
xknobi said:
Ok, maybe you mean the following method?
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/45494-how-to-xt926-upgrade-to-kitkat-ota/
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yes that is what i posted
Rooted and unlocked using the apk's. Doesn't get any easier than that. Now what is the preferred custom recovery for most of you?
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yes that is what i posted
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Thanks billycar11!
From the description I see that the script will flash a 760MB file, the KK 4.4.2 (KDA20.62-10.1). So I won't be afaid that when I wait for some months even if Moto patched their OTA for this bootloader exploit, the unpatched bootloader is still in (KDA20.62-10.1), which I assume is build 183, so I will still be able to use this exploit, as long as my phone is in JB (4.2) state?
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Rooted and unlocked using the apk's. Doesn't get any easier than that. Now what is the preferred custom recovery for most of you?
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twrp by @dhacker29 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2776515
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xknobi said:
Thanks billycar11!
From the description I see that the script will flash a 760MB file, the KK 4.4.2 (KDA20.62-10.1). So I won't be afaid that when I wait for some months even if Moto patched their OTA for this bootloader exploit, the unpatched bootloader is still in (KDA20.62-10.1), which I assume is build 183, so I will still be able to use this exploit, as long as my phone is in JB (4.2) state?
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there is no jb 4.2 i think you mean 4.1..2 . but you will not be able to use it on jelly bean you need to update to kitkat root then unlock.