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[GUIDE][18th Dec][4Noobs] Root BootLoader Unlocked Xperia Play

How To Root All 2011 Xperia Devices (Unlocked Boot-loader)
Just thought I would tell you how to root your Xperia Play no matter what version of android your are on.
For this guide i will be using official firmware xx.xx.xx.62 which will be flashed via wotan.
You have many ways you can do this so i will give two.
Method 1 : Using a auto-root Kernel (doomlord, KeiranFTW)
After flashing your ROM.
Depending on your ROM, download a appopiate kernel with recovery and auto root. for this i will be using Doomlord's Advanced stock kernel.
Once downloaded extract to your fastboot folder (check my other guides for a small fastboot package)
Run fastboot.exe via cmd or use the run_me.bat file
Connect your phone to your computer while switched off and while the search (may be different for other devices) key is being pressed5. When Blue LED switches on type
Code:
fastboot flash boot FILENAME.img
where the file-name is the name of the downloaded file. e.g.
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
6. type in the below command
Code:
fastboot reboot
7. your phone should reboot and you should now have superuser and SU.
Method 2 : Using a Root Zip File
After flashing your ROM.
1. Firstly download this file Bootable ClockworkMod Recovery
2. Next download this file and copy it to your sdcard of your phone.
3. Using the fastboot package downloaded from a previous tutorial run the run_me.bat file
4. Put phone in fastboot mode.
3. Type in the following command
Code:
fastboot boot recovery.img
5. Then "install zip from sd card" on the phone
6. After installation is completed press "reboot phone"
7. Your phone should reboot and have Superuser and SU.
Enjoy your rooted phone,
-Fma965
[no longer linking tutorials to my site as currently messing around with my site so links may break, to prevent this i will post them here since i found a html to vbcode converter aswell ]

Thanks my Phone is roofde.
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Rooted

sanderpunto said:
Thanks my Phone is roofde.
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Thanks again , Glad it worked as usual

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Man, im not gay. But i love u. the man of a perfect tutorial

Hi, tnx for the tutorial, but 3 questions :
1. Will it work for .69 (or above)?
2. You wrote "after flashing your ROM", do I have to flash ROM? And how do I do that?
3. You wrote "... from previous tutorial", which tutorial?

YechiamTK said:
Hi, tnx for the tutorial, but 3 questions :
1. Will it work for .69 (or above)?
2. You wrote "after flashing your ROM", do I have to flash ROM? And how do I do that?
3. You wrote "... from previous tutorial", which tutorial?
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Good questions.
Putting a custom ROM is after rooting it right? So why would i want to flash my ROM?
I am getting Error: cannot load recovery.img. i guess this has something to do with not having flashed my rom?

YechiamTK said:
Hi, tnx for the tutorial, but 3 questions :
1. Will it work for .69 (or above)?
2. You wrote "after flashing your ROM", do I have to flash ROM? And how do I do that?
3. You wrote "... from previous tutorial", which tutorial?
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1. Yes but you will need a unlocked bootloader (information may be out of date as no longer own this phone)
2. No
3. http://cyanlabs.net/Thread-Unlock-Xperia-Play-Boot-Loader

Paynemaster said:
Good questions.
Putting a custom ROM is after rooting it right? So why would i want to flash my ROM?
I am getting Error: cannot load recovery.img. i guess this has something to do with not having flashed my rom?
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1. you don't need root to install a new ROM just need recovery
2. Sounds like you don't have a unlocked bootloader.

2. Sounds like you don't have a unlocked bootloader.
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well i think i do got it unlocked i followed all steps with the imei number. Not sure if it worked then. how can i check if it works?
on the other hand i also have superuser app on my android phone now. But that app is just empty

Paynemaster said:
well i think i do got it unlocked i followed all steps with the imei number. Not sure if it worked then. how can i check if it works?
on the other hand i also have superuser app on my android phone now. But that app is just empty
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to be fair mate you better off asking for help in QnA as my information will be outdated now, since i no longer own the xperia play or the g2 but own a htc one m8.

fma965 said:
to be fair mate you better off asking for help in QnA as my information will be outdated now, since i no longer own the xperia play or the g2 but own a htc one m8.
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Yeah already working on a thread thanks for the reply. and keep up the good work

[HOW-TO][DEV EDITION ONLY]Root on 4.4 KitKat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP9WXLIzhTY
I want to first say that I did not figure out this method on my own, I saw it on Google+ via Matthew Pierce and modified it to make it easier to follow
Second, **do not try this on a device with a locked bootloader. You need the unlocked bootloader to do this**.
You'll want to first download these 2 things
1) Superuser zip to be installed in recovery (from Chainfire) -> http://download.chainfire.eu/366/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v1.72B.zip
2) New TWRP for 4.4 KitKat (from Hashcode)->
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2534850
________________________________________________________________
Here's the method to get root:
1) let the system fully install the 4.4 Kitkat ota and reboot. **Make sure you are on the first OTA before you try to install the KitKat OTA, otherwise your phone could have major issues.** After it installs, do not do anything else, let it boot into android.
1b) Take the SuperSU installable zip and place it onto the internal storage
2) reboot phone to bootloader.
3) install Hashcode's TWRP using mfastboot flash recovery twrp-2.6.3.1-ghost-4.4.img. (**use the motorola fastboot binary**)
4) reboot device to recovery, do not boot into android before this step!
5) go to install and find then select BETA-SuperSU-v1.72B.zip
6) Boot back into android, and if needed, go to the Play Store and install SuperSU from Chainfire
7) enjoy root!

What is the advantage/difference in installing the SuperSU app you linked, in favor of the one included with the TWRP 4.4 recovery?
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Jexx11 said:
What is the advantage/difference in installing the SuperSU app you linked, in favor of the one included with the TWRP 4.4 recovery?
Sent from my XT1060 using xda app-developers app
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Probably nothing. The only reason I mentioned the one in the play store, is because TWRP never actually asked me to root in the first place. I thought it was strange, but I didn't really think much of it

alex94kumar said:
Probably nothing. The only reason I mentioned the one in the play store, is because TWRP never actually asked me to root in the first place. I thought it was strange, but I didn't really think much of it
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That's odd, I used the TWRP version in Hashcodes thread, flashed with the Motorola Fastboot. When I went to restart from TWRP it asked me if I wanted to root and I let it. Now I'm rooted.
Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk

Stranger things have happened, I guess. Regardless of which method you use, you'll end up with root either way

This doesn't seem to be working for me. I accidentally rebooted into Android (hit the power button) then tried the whole thing from scratch.
I get an image of andy with "no command" when I boot into recovery.
Edit: Seems like a low battery issue. Will try again after charging.

chaoslimits said:
This doesn't seem to be working for me. I accidentally rebooted into Android (hit the power button) then tried the whole thing from scratch.
I get an image of andy with "no command" when I boot into recovery.
Edit: Seems like a low battery issue. Will try again after charging.
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same here but i have 85% battery
so i guess we will have to re-flash and push the supersu

The only advice I can give to either of you is to try reflashing TWRP again

Actually i did it again and it worked, guess we can't just skip steps.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4

Well im glad it worked out for you in the end

It worked after I charged the phone.
Thanks
Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk 2

How do I return my phone to default in order to install OTA
I have already flashed the stock recovery but my phone is still rooted. Do I need to unroot? I tried installing the OTA and it said it failed.

This method should work on any version with with an unlocked bootloader such as Sprint and T-Mobile - not just the dev editions.

alex94kumar said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP9WXLIzhTY
I want to first say that I did not figure out this method on my own, I saw it on Google+ via Matthew Pierce and modified it to make it easier to follow
Second, **do not try this on a device with a locked bootloader. You need the unlocked bootloader to do this**.
You'll want to first download these 2 things
1) Superuser zip to be installed in recovery (from Chainfire) -> http://download.chainfire.eu/366/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v1.72B.zip
2) New TWRP for 4.4 KitKat (from Hashcode)->
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2534850
________________________________________________________________
Here's the method to get root:
1) let the system fully install the 4.4 Kitkat ota and reboot. **Make sure you are on the first OTA before you try to install the KitKat OTA, otherwise your phone could have major issues.** After it installs, do not do anything else, let it boot into android.
1b) Take the SuperSU installable zip and place it onto the internal storage
2) reboot phone to bootloader.
3) install Hashcode's TWRP using mfastboot flash recovery twrp-2.6.3.1-ghost-4.4.img. (**use the motorola fastboot binary**)
4) reboot device to recovery, do not boot into android before this step!
5) go to install and find then select BETA-SuperSU-v1.72B.zip
6) Boot back into android, and if needed, go to the Play Store and install SuperSU from Chainfire
7) enjoy root!
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Anyone knows how to do UNROOT if I used this method to get root?

I get a preflash validation failed because the file size is over the limit, but I've checked the file size is actually smaller than the limit.
Has anyone experience this?
Sorry this might be a noob question.

1) let the system fully install the 4.4 Kitkat ota and reboot.**Make sure you are on the first OTA before you try to install the KitKat OTA, otherwise your phone could have major issues.**
Can someone explain this to me? i keep reading it, but not understanding what it means.

s0nic69 said:
1) let the system fully install the 4.4 Kitkat ota and reboot.**Make sure you are on the first OTA before you try to install the KitKat OTA, otherwise your phone could have major issues.**
Can someone explain this to me? i keep reading it, but not understanding what it means.
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If we're already on 4.4, how do we know if we have the first OTA?
Thanks

chillmeow said:
I get a preflash validation failed because the file size is over the limit, but I've checked the file size is actually smaller than the limit.
Has anyone experience this?
Sorry this might be a noob question.
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I'm getting it too, and I've tried both the mfastboot and regular fastboot and I've tried redownloading the file several times. I'm beyond annoyed at this point I need root so I can restore my apps using titanium backup
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doctor_evil said:
I'm getting it too, and I've tried both the mfastboot and regular fastboot and I've tried redownloading the file several times. I'm beyond annoyed at this point I need root so I can restore my apps using titanium backup
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OK I feel like an idiot. I just noticed that in the fastboot screen it shows that it's locked. I thought developer phones were unlocked by default?
ok after unlocking it I was able to install twrp recovery with no problems

Ok, what am I doing wrong?
I've got an unlocked GSM DE with 4.4.
I used the mac mfastboot to flash twrp and then select recovery. After that it just boots to android telling me I have an unlocked bootloader. Help?

pphi said:
Ok, what am I doing wrong?
I've got an unlocked GSM DE with 4.4.
I used the mac mfastboot to flash twrp and then select recovery. After that it just boots to android telling me I have an unlocked bootloader. Help?
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Are you selecting recovery with the power button or the volume up button? Volume up selects. If you use the power button, the phone just boots normally.

[UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER] Possible 4.4 Root (NOT MY WORK)

This is not my work, and I can not vouch if it works or not as I am a US Cellular customer and don't have a working version of 4.4 on my device. This was posted on Reddit. Link and entire post to follow:
Video "proof":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP9WXLIzhTY&feature=youtu.be
http://www.reddit.com/r/MotoX/comments/1r3y30/root_achieved_for_44_kitkat_on_my_dev_edition/
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[–]8bitremixguy 1 point 33 minutes ago*
I want to first say that I did not figure out this method on my own, I saw it on Google+ via Matthew Pierce and modified it to make it easier to follow
Second, do not try this on a device with a locked bootloader. You need the unlocked bootloader to do this.
You'll want to first download these 2 things
1) Superuser zip to be installed in recovery (from Chainfire) -> http://download.chainfire.eu/366/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v1.72B.zip
2) New TWRP for 4.4 KitKat (from Hashcode)-> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2534850
Here's the method to get root:
1) let the system fully install the 4.4 Kitkat ota and reboot. Make sure you are on the first OTA before you try to install the KitKat OTA, otherwise your phone could have major issues. After it installs, do not do anything else, let it boot into android.
1b) Take the SuperSU installable zip and place it onto the internal storage
2) reboot phone to bootloader.
3) install Hashcode's TWRP using mfastboot flash recovery twrp-2.6.3.1-ghost-4.4.img. (use the motorola fastboot binary)
4) reboot device to recovery, do not boot into android before this step!
5) go to install and find then select BETA-SuperSU-v1.72B.zip
6) Boot back into android, and if needed, go to the Play Store and install SuperSU from Chainfire
7) enjoy root!
If you do this correctly you will regain root.
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Again, don't kill the messenger! I figured I would pass this information along.

i.Design said:
This is not my work, and I can not vouch if it works or not as I am a US Cellular customer and don't have a working version of 4.4 on my device. This was posted on Reddit. Link and entire post to follow:
Video "proof":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NP9WXLIzhTY&feature=youtu.be
http://www.reddit.com/r/MotoX/comments/1r3y30/root_achieved_for_44_kitkat_on_my_dev_edition/
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[–]8bitremixguy 1 point 33 minutes ago*
I want to first say that I did not figure out this method on my own, I saw it on Google+ via Matthew Pierce and modified it to make it easier to follow
Second, do not try this on a device with a locked bootloader. You need the unlocked bootloader to do this.
You'll want to first download these 2 things
1) Superuser zip to be installed in recovery (from Chainfire) -> http://download.chainfire.eu/366/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v1.72B.zip
2) New TWRP for 4.4 KitKat (from Hashcode)-> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2534850
Here's the method to get root:
1) let the system fully install the 4.4 Kitkat ota and reboot. Make sure you are on the first OTA before you try to install the KitKat OTA, otherwise your phone could have major issues. After it installs, do not do anything else, let it boot into android.
1b) Take the SuperSU installable zip and place it onto the internal storage
2) reboot phone to bootloader.
3) install Hashcode's TWRP using mfastboot flash recovery twrp-2.6.3.1-ghost-4.4.img. (use the motorola fastboot binary)
4) reboot device to recovery, do not boot into android before this step!
5) go to install and find then select BETA-SuperSU-v1.72B.zip
6) Boot back into android, and if needed, go to the Play Store and install SuperSU from Chainfire
7) enjoy root!
If you do this correctly you will regain root.
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Again, don't kill the messenger! I figured I would pass this information along.
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I tried yesterday and it works flawlesly, just to remenber that you need an unlocked BL , basically you will gain root on any unlocked boatloader as you can install TWRP or CWM

unlocked bootloader </thread>

jcase said:
unlocked bootloader </thread>
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Ha. Classic.

I wasn't aware that this was the case with unlocked bootloaders. I just came from my S3 where an unlock method was readily available when I purchased the phone. In either case, I think this information is useful for noobs (such as myself) if unlocking the bootloader is an option (like myself).
Also, I hope you're having luck with the new root method for non-dev variants, jcase.

Fastboot
beelzebu said:
I tried yesterday and it works flawlesly, just to remenber that you need an unlocked BL , basically you will gain root on any unlocked boatloader as you can install TWRP or CWM
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Where can I find info for installing Motorola fastboot files for KitKat?

downloading the tmo retail 4.4 from motorola has the necessary files.

Fastboot
beelzebu said:
downloading the tmo retail 4.4 from motorola has the necessary files.
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I am looking for the fastboot command file to flash the TWRP image. Can you please provide me with the link.
Thanks.

rooting a phone with an unlocked bootloader is something a toddler could do

Fastboot
BaconDrips said:
rooting a phone with an unlocked bootloader is something a toddler could do
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Agree.
Usually flash using the fastboot command in the SDK-platform-tools.
Comments suggest that that will not work and I need mfastboot, motorola binary. Unfamiliar with that one.
Appreciate a constructive comment. We all have to start somewhere.
Thanks.

[root] [recovery] moto g [working]

Hello Moto G Users
i recently rooted my MOTO G after 4 hours of hard work..actually it was easy..but i got very confused with different types of threads and methods..like modaco...i was unable to choose which method to use ?..should i downgrade to 4.3 bootloader or not ?
So i thought to make a new thread..And i tried to make it simple for new users.....so here it is
How to Root Moto G
There are are three simple steps only
1. UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
2. FLASH CUSTOM RECOVERY [I USED CWM]
3. FLASH SUPERSU
DONE
Yeah ...you don't need to downgrade your bootloader which is very risky
Procedure
1. UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER :- i thinks its already explained well at different sites and motorola's site also [ i used this guide Moto-g-unlock-bootloader-and-root only for unlocking]
2. FLASHING RECOVERY-
You need 3 things
(a) motorola usb drivers [download from here ]
(b) adb drivers (download from here ]
(c) Custom recovery (download from here ] i used cwm without touch OR USE PHILZ RECOVERY (4.4.4) CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
Real procedure:-
1. install motorola usb drivers
2. extract adb drivers anywhere in your computer
3. copy recovery.img [i renamed it to only recovery] into adb tools folder
4. boot your phone into fastboot mode by pressing volume down key and pressing power key simultaneously , and then releasing power key .
5. connect your moto g to your computer through data cable
6. go into adb tools folder => while pressing shift key => right click => and click open cmd here !
7. type [fastboot flash recovery recovery.img] and press enter { IGNORE Mismatched partition size' AFTER FLASHING RECOVERY }
DONE just press volume down and then volume up to boot into cwm
3. FLASHING SUPER SU
1. DOWNLOAD THIS FILE FROM HERE
2. PUT IT IN INTERNAL MEMORY
PROCEDURE => IN CWM =>INSTALL FROM SD CARD => CHOOSE SUPER SU => RESTART
It will ask 'root is broken' WHEN REBOOTING FROM CWM. CHOOSE YES
DONE !
I recommend these apps you should install first after rooting
1. Greenify (getting awesome battery backup )
2. xposed installer
3. gravitybox
4. tinted status bar (i love this module..make your android like ios7)
5. Titanium Backup
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANYTHING !

reserved !
if needed

excellent buddy..
will try it now on my Moto G
Update - works perfectly.. rooted my MotoG Dual Sim Indian version successfully..

My device is not able unlock due the Motorola unlocking site said my device is not eligible to unlock boot loader what to do?
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@Aashish-kkhckr you just forgot to recommend Titanium backup the must app immediately after rooting

yeah thats one of the best....but i don't use it...so i can't recommend which i don't use

honestly i have no idea about that !
thippesh said:
My device is not able unlock due the Motorola unlocking site said my device is not eligible to unlock boot loader what to do?
Sent from my XT1033 using Tapatalk
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just try again..check wether you copied right key from cmd ..btw from where you purchased your phone ?

Flipkart.com and its running on kk only
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thippesh said:
Flipkart.com and its running on kk only
Sent from my XT1033 using Tapatalk
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i dont know whats problem with your device..i also bought it from flipkart....try again or you can try for replacement from flipkart by telling them some issues

K let see, thanks
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U should not have space between the code
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thippesh said:
My device is not able unlock due the Motorola unlocking site said my device is not eligible to unlock boot loader what to do?
Sent from my XT1033 using Tapatalk
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go to settings-> motorola device id-> unlick the account and try again! it worked for couple of other people too!

finally unlocked and,
and the problem is when flashing CWM recovery, in mobile its showing Mismatched partition size (recovery)
Please help me solve this above

thippesh said:
finally unlocked and,
and the problem is when flashing CWM recovery, in mobile its showing Mismatched partition size (recovery)
Please help me solve this above
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It is normal no need to panic
@op pls add this point to first post.

reversegear said:
It is normal no need to panic
@op pls add this point to first post.
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Hey thanks for your replay but....
then why its not booting to recovery mode?

thippesh said:
Hey thanks for your replay but....
then why its not booting to recovery mode?
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You rooted or yet to root...?
If not
Flash again recovery in boot loader
Enter CWM after flash
Install su
It will ask root is broken select yes.
Recovery should work now
Edit: look at this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51030709&postcount=181

reversegear said:
You rooted or yet to root...?
If not
Flash again recovery in boot loader
Enter CWM after flash
Install su
It will ask root is broken select yes.
Recovery should work now
Edit: look at this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51030709&postcount=181
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thank you...
recovery mode came
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Guys now I can delete unwanted applications?

What is your rom[system] version guys ? Mine is 171.44.31.falcon...... is this the latest ? i rooted when i was on this version and havent gotten an update if there is one

works perfectly.. rooted my MotoG Dual Sim Indian version successfully..

Horoscope said:
works perfectly.. rooted my MotoG Dual Sim Indian version successfully..
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Congrats :good:

[ROOT] CWM Test 8/Flashable SuperSU

As discovered in the Q&A post found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/help/root-t2886674/page2
Just like the first Moto X, users have been having success rooting by unlocking the bootloader and just flashing SuperSU with CWM. This is a test release so it may be wise just just boot to CWM to flash SuperSU instead of flash it. Use caution as always.
Bootloader Unlock Guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/general/guide-unlock-bootloader-moto-x-2014-t2876773
CWM Test 8: http://d-h.st/XJr
SuperSU flashable ZIP: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
I can report that this did work for me and I have achieved root.
Steps I took:
1. Unlock bootloader using Motorola's website
2. boot to bootloader, flash or boot to recovery with fastboot command (fastboot flash recovery cwm.img/fastboot boot cwm.img) *There really isn't a reason to flash this. It is very broken. Consider keeping your original recovery!*
3. boot to cwm and flash superSU zip
4. CWM will prompt to fix root, choose YES
5. Rooted!
Almost everything besides flashing a zip is broken in this CWM release, don't expect to be able to backup with it.

Vultorus said:
This hasn't been posted yet, so I'm just sharing what was found in the Q&A post found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/help/root-t2886674/page2
Users have been having success rooting by unlocking the bootloader and just flashing SuperSU with CWM. This is a test release so it may be wise just just boot to CWM to flash SuperSU instead of flash it. Use caution as always.
Bootloader Unlock Guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/general/guide-unlock-bootloader-moto-x-2014-t2876773
CWM Test 8: http://d-h.st/XJr
I can report that this did work for me and I have achieved root.
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I appreciate you posting this, could you by any chance post a little bit more detail on how to do the flash? Is it as simple as extracting the recovery image and flashing from ADB? How do you then flash SuperSU?

km8j said:
I appreciate you posting this, could you by any chance post a little bit more detail on how to do the flash? Is it as simple as extracting the recovery image and flashing from ADB? How do you then flash SuperSU?
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I added some basic steps to original post, use caution as this isn't the most secure way to root but it will do for now. If you need further help, you should probably wait for a safer method.

Vultorus said:
I added some basic steps to original post, use caution as this isn't the most secure way to root but it will do for now. If you need further help, you should probably wait for a safer method.
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What are the gaps in security? When you say secure, do you mean safe as in not bricking the phone or security as in data is at risk, etc.?

Vultorus said:
I added some basic steps to original post, use caution as this isn't the most secure way to root but it will do for now. If you need further help, you should probably wait for a safer method.
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the steps you listed are pretty much it. can't get any easier than that. exactly how it was on the previous MotoX. unlock bootloader, fastboot flash recovery .img. then just reboot to recovery and flash SuperSU zip. very straight forward.
edit: also, fix permissions shouldn't be required...

mrvirginia said:
the steps you listed are pretty much it. can't get any easier than that. exactly how it was on the previous MotoX. unlock bootloader, fastboot flash recovery .img. then just reboot to recovery and flash SuperSU zip. very straight forward.
edit: also, fix permissions shouldn't be required...
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It was just mentioned in the original post, I guess it doesn't matter. And by not secure I mean that the CWM is a test release so I don't know what could go wrong.

Vultorus said:
It was just mentioned in the original post, I guess it doesn't matter. And by not secure I mean that the CWM is a test release so I don't know what could go wrong.
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yeah i'm still awaiting a device so i'm not 100% sure on the persmissions. the zip should do all the work for the user, though, via the update-binary.
btw thanks for posting.

Thanks for posting this, I suggested the guys in Q&A to do that. If anybody needs help, I made the process successfully back on Q&A (when they were testing the recovery)

If anyone notices the permissions making a difference let me know, I'm curious as to why everyone was saying it had to be done..

"cannot load 'recovery': Permission denied" when trying "fastboot boot recovery cmw.img"
My bootloader is unlocked.
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rogeriorc said:
"cannot load 'recovery': Permission denied" when trying "fastboot boot recovery cmw.img"
My bootloader is unlocked.
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ops, forget about it.
the command is "fastboot boot cmw.img"
And I am rooted! :laugh:

Worked for me. I'm now rooted

2/10 needs more Verizon

rogeriorc said:
"cannot load 'recovery': Permission denied" when trying "fastboot boot recovery cmw.img"
My bootloader is unlocked.
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ops, forget about it.
the command is "fastboot boot cmw.img"
And I am rooted! :laugh:
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I apologize, I did not realize if you are just booting, you don't need the "recovery" part of that command. Glad it worked for you!

You mention that this version of CWM is limited to basically sideband loading and won't do backup. Do you happen to know where I can find a copy of CWM for the X 2014 that gives me shell access? I've already unlocked and rooted my phone, but busted my screen and want to back things up. I went to their rom manager page and can't find either version of the X. Would either a 6.0.5.1 or one of the Nexus ones work?