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[VIDEOS] Moto X How to Root, recovery, roms, and much more

Here we go again with another fun how to thread will all my Moto X videos and more to come hope this can help out some noobs
Moto X Review
Moto X bootloader Unlock
Moto X VS. Moto G
Moto X unbrick and restore Tool
Moto X Safe Strap Recovery video
How to install TWRP on the unlocked Moto X
How to install CyanogenMod 11 KitKat Rom
More to come please subscribe to this thread
Mods please sticky I think this will really help people out will be adding more soon

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Awesome!
I'll be linking to this as well as the complete Moto x guide by @dray_jr I usually link to when people open threads without searching, before I report it. LOL
Great job!
Sent from my N5 cell phone telephone....

kj2112 said:
Awesome!
I'll be linking to this as well as the complete Moto x guide by @dray_jr I usually link to when people open threads without searching, before I report it. LOL
Great job!
Sent from my N5 cell phone telephone....
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thanks glad that you like it will be adding more soon

Tomsgt said:
thanks glad that you like it will be adding more soon
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For sure some will be far less confused SEEING this stuff instead of just reading words.
Sent from my N5 cell phone telephone....

kj2112 said:
For sure some will be far less confused SEEING this stuff instead of just reading words.
Sent from my N5 cell phone telephone....
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Yeah I really hope this can help out some noobs.
Mods please sticky this post if you think it will help

Tomsgt said:
Here we go again with another fun how to thread will all my Moto X videos and more to come hope this can help out some noobs
Moto X Review
Moto X bootloader Unlock
Moto X VS. Moto G
Moto X unbrick and restore Tool
Moto X Safe Strap Recovery video
How to install TWRP on the unlocked Moto X
How to install CyanogenMod 11 KitKat Rom
More to come please subscribe to this thread
Mods please sticky I think this will really help people out will be adding more soon
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Thanks, is there a link on how to root Moto X? It's kinda mentioned at the end of the unlock bootloader video.

x2h said:
Thanks, is there a link on how to root Moto X? It's kinda mentioned at the end of the unlock bootloader video.
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Check the twrp recovery install video it should have the root in it. Once the bootloader is unlocked just install twrp then flash supersu.zip in recovery to get root. It's pretty easy.
sent from my Galaxy Note 3 running HyperDrive.

Tomsgt said:
Check the twrp recovery install video it should have the root in it. Once the bootloader is unlocked just install twrp then flash supersu.zip in recovery to get root. It's pretty easy.
sent from my Galaxy Note 3 running HyperDrive.
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'Thanks. Where's the superSU file?

x2h said:
'Thanks. Where's the superSU file?
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You can get it at rootjunksdl.com or of xda if you Google supersu.zip you will see it.
sent from my Galaxy Note 3 running HyperDrive.

So what if you want to move from 4.4 to 4.4.2 from an ATT, rooted, non Dev, non custom recovery moto x? I was under the impression using this boot loader unlock method only worked for Dev editions..
Sent from my XT1058 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

NameLessThugZero said:
So what if you want to move from 4.4 to 4.4.2 from an ATT, rooted, non Dev, non custom recovery moto x? I was under the impression using this boot loader unlock method only worked for Dev editions..
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You are correct. Bootloader unlock method only works for Dev Editions, and phones from T-Mobile, Sprint and other carriers where Moto gives out bootloader unlock codes. If you have an ATT or Verizon retail or Moto Maker X, and were not lucky enough to buy an unlock code from the Chinese seller (before it got shut down), you can not unlock your bootloader and use TWRP to root.
If you have a LOCKED (and not unlockable) bootloader, like ATT/Verizon, and you are on rooted 4.4 using SlapMyMoto and disabled write protection by using MotoWpNoMo, taking the 4.4.2 OTA update will revert the effects of MotoWpNoMo, patch the exploit used, and write protection will become re-enabled. You will likely keep root, but with write protection enabled, any changes you make to /system or the other protected folders will be lost at power off/on, making root less useful. Since 4.4.2 also patches the exploit used to gain root, if you hadn't rooted before taking 4.4.2, you wont be able to root it once its on your phone.
HOWEVER... If you are rooted & write protection disabled with 4.4, you could consider using SafeStrap with 4.4.2. I don't know how well it works (I have a Dev Edition, so I haven't tried it), but it is an option for using 4.4.2

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U.S cellular Moto X root 4.4.2

WARNING!!! I am in no way responsible if you brick your device there is always a chance of bricking your phone
this guide has been done by me i have a rooted moto x with 4.4.2 kitkat its just a regular phone from U.S. cellular its not a developer phone or a unlocked version
make sure you have usb debugging on an the drivers installed for the phone u can get them here
https://motorola-glo...tail/a_id/88481
1. unlock your bootloader at this link
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
2. after you unlock it download an extract these to a folder then run the installer.bat file with your device connected to the computer follow the installer it will then reboot into the bootloader an flash twrp recovery
http://www.mediafire.com/download/ciwprhztjmyen3s/USC_XT1055_4.4.2.rar
[there is also the 4.4.2 firmware with an installer included with this download just in case if the phone gets bricked just run the USC_XT1055_4.4.2-KXA20.16-1.27_CFC_1FF.xml.bat file an it will reflash the phone]
3. ( i then went to the backup menu of twrp an made a back up ) optional
3. after it is done with the backup goto the reboot menu an select reboot system
4 it will ask if you want to install Su (this is the root file) select yes
5. it will reboot then download root checker an see if it worked ( u may have to download a SUuser app from the market )

afox27 said:
....its just a regular phone from them its not a developer phone or a unlocked version...
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Thank you for the guide, but just to clarify.. There are no versions that SHIP with an unlocked bootloader. All phones ship with their bootloaders locked. The Developer Editions, and some carrier editions (like T-Mobile, Sprint, US Cellular, Rogers Wireless, and others) can have their bootloaders unlocked by requesting the code from Moto's web site.
And even your Step 1 has you request the bootloader unlock code from Moto's web site and use it.
Just keep in mind, that completing the request process on Moto's web site voids your phone's warranty, unless you have a Developer Edition.
Once you get the code and unlock the bootloader, the Dev Edtion, Carrier Editions, Moto Maker Editions, all act the same... you can flash custom recovery, root, flash 3rd party roms, etc.
There are some carriers, like ATT, Verizon, Republic Wireless, where the carrier doesn't allow Moto to give out the unlock codes. (Exception being the Developer Edition for Verizon).

afox27 said:
this guide has been done by me i have a rooted moto x with 4.4.2 kitkat its just a regular phone from them its not a developer phone or a unlocked version
make sure you have usb debugging on an the drivers installed for the phone u can get them here
https://motorola-glo...tail/a_id/88481
1. unlock your bootloader at this link
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
2. after you unlock it download an extract these to a folder then run the installer.bat file with your device connected to the computer follow the installer it will then reboot into the bootloader an flash twrp recovery
http://upload.teamuscellular.com/342
3. ( i then went to the backup menu of twrp an made a back up ) optional
3. after it is done with the backup goto the reboot menu an select reboot system
4 it will ask if you want to install Su (this is the root file) select yes
5. it will reboot then download root checker an see if it worked ( u may have to download a SUuser app from the market )
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My device does not qualify for Bootloader unlock. I have a US Cellular moto x. But my Dashboard says as No Carrier XT1055. please help

pratikworld said:
My device does not qualify for Bootloader unlock. I have a US Cellular moto x. But my Dashboard says as No Carrier XT1055. please help
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It does qualify. All xt1055s qualify. The no carrier is normal.
You are either entering the unlock data wrong, or you need to try a different browser. You are using the USA moto unlock site, right?

Let me try again tomorrow and get back to you.
Sent from my XT1055 using XDA Free mobile app

pratikworld said:
Let me try again tomorrow and get back to you.
Sent from my XT1055 using XDA Free mobile app
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Worked like a charm. I had forgotten to take out spaces from my unlock data. Hence your device cannot be unlocked message.
Also your bat file didn't do anything. It always gave success and when I fastboooted and selected recovery, it always went into No Command mode.
I had to download mfastboot.exe and then it worked via cmd.
Thanks for the post anyways. It made me finally jump in and root my phone.

pratikworld said:
Worked like a charm. I had forgotten to take out spaces from my unlock data. Hence your device cannot be unlocked message.
Also your bat file didn't do anything. It always gave success and when I fastboooted and selected recovery, it always went into No Command mode.
I had to download mfastboot.exe and then it worked via cmd.
Thanks for the post anyways. It made me finally jump in and root my phone.
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Sry about the no help been busy an forgot I posted this

there are videos on youtube if you request i can go find and link them.

That would be nice I had a script put together that would do most of the work for u but my PC crashed an I lost it I'm also am gonna upload the firmwares to my Google drive they will have a batch file that u can run an it will flash the phone to ether 4.2.2 ,4.4.0,or 4.4.2

afox27 said:
That would be nice I had a script put together that would do most of the work for u but my PC crashed an I lost it I'm also am gonna upload the firmwares to my Google drive they will have a batch file that u can run an it will flash the phone to ether 4.2.2 ,4.4.0,or 4.4.2
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these videos are more work than the op's but accomplish the same thing refer to them if your paranoid that you'll do something wrong. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sxgz7jxRMw in the description of the video are links to more videos to help with the entire process like setting up the android SDK.

Thank you very much an moto said that android L is coming to the moto X when it dose I'll work on a root for it until then I'll rebuild that script I was working on it won't be pretty but it will work

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these videos are more work than the op's but accomplish the same thing refer to them if your paranoid that you'll do something wrong. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sxgz7jxRMw in the description of the video are links to more videos to help with the entire process like setting up the android SDK.
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Hey guys there is a firmware on this website that is for the new moto X Idk but I wonder if it is compatible with the first gen http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=37

afox27 said:
Hey guys there is a firmware on this website that is for the new moto X Idk but I wonder if it is compatible with the first gen http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=37
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That would be a huge NO. Lol
That's for the new X and will certainly brick your device.
Never flash anything not made for your exact device and model.

KJ said:
That would be a huge NO. Lol
That's for the new X and will certainly brick your device.
Never flash anything not made for your exact device and model.
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I know not to flash it wat I'm wanting to know how hard would it be to get it to work on the 1st gen xD Then if Motorola doesn't release the new features from the new one to the old 1 Then it would be amazing

afox27 said:
I know not to flash it wat I'm wanting to know how hard would it be to get it to work on the 1st gen xD Then if Motorola doesn't release the new features from the new one to the old 1 Then it would be amazing
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Not worth it.
Besides, what software features aren't already coming to the first generation X that you want?

k_t_b said:
Not worth it.
Besides, what software features aren't already coming to the first generation X that you want?
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1 its a newer android version(but that doesn't matter cause android L is supposed to be released soon) 2 voice app that works like its on the new 1 with all the features working

afox27 said:
1 its a newer android version(but that doesn't matter cause android L is supposed to be released soon) 2 voice app that works like its on the new 1 with all the features working
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I believe you just need to have a little more patience.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.audiomonitor
Description
Touchless Control is now Moto Voice.
Do more using just your voice.
Without touching your smartphone at all, you can get directions, set an alarm or pretty much anything—just by talking. Moto Voice is always ready. Say “Do I need an umbrella?” and it gives you the weather. Tell it you’re going home, and Moto Voice will get you there. Say "Find your phone" for your phone to make it ring so you can track it down.
On your new Moto X (2nd generation), there’s even more:
To make Moto Voice more personal to you, create your own launch phrase, like “Hello Moto X” and teach it your voice. Say “Play Beethoven on YouTube” to play music videos on YouTube. You can also interact with your favorite apps like Facebook and WhatsApp with your voice.
For Moto X (1st generation), Droid Maxx, Droid Mini, and Droid Ultra users, stay tuned for updates to Moto Voice / Touchless Control soon.
Languages supported: U.S. English, U.K. English, Australian English, India English, Canadian French, Belgium French, French, Italian, German, U.S. Spanish, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese.
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k_t_b said:
I believe you just need to have a little more patience.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.audiomonitor
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The first gens still act like its using touch less I have moto voice up to date :/

afox27 said:
The first gens still act like its using touch less I have moto voice up to date :/
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"For Moto X (1st generation), Droid Maxx, Droid Mini, and Droid Ultra users, stay tuned for updates to Moto Voice / Touchless Control soon."

Hi
Thanks for the guide, I faced a issue so I am updating here if anyone else have the same issue.
Remove the line "fastboot reboot" in bat file before running, as it will reboot the phone in normal boot & then you will not be able to boot again in TWRP. After many attempt & forum reading I found that after flashing of TWRP device should not boot in normal boot firsttime. So after running the scrpit, the recovery will flash in 5-10 sec. From that screen itself select recovery & directly boot into TWRP. After that reboot from TWRP, it will ask you to install root.

Moto g4 play bell Canada variant?

Hello everyone just got the new g4 play phone. Seems nice so far. Just wondering about root and firmware? Do any of the file factory images work? Also is root working? Thanks in advance!

kindlefire39 said:
Hello everyone just got the new g4 play phone. Seems nice so far. Just wondering about root and firmware? Do any of the file factory images work? Also is root working? Thanks in advance!
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Depends on how you purchased it. If it's from Amazon with ads enabled, you're out of luck for the time being until one of the temp root methods find an exploit for the phone.
If you bought the normal version, then a TWRP version that works for your phone is in the works, and SuperSU works on pretty much any device with a custom bootloader because it's just sticking a su binary on the system partition and installing an app. Custom roms will be forthcoming when more of the developing-inclined members get their bootloaders unlocked lol
Sent from my Moto G Play using XDA Labs

Oh cool mine is the normal version! I also noticed the unlock setting in settings as well. So at this point twrp is a no go?

kindlefire39 said:
Oh cool mine is the normal version! I also noticed the unlock setting in settings as well. So at this point twrp is a no go?
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Update root working! ?

kindlefire39 said:
Update root working! ?
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That's excellent news! I'm very close to talking moto into giving me a bootloader unlock despite having the Amazon ads. I basically complained that they are misleading people with the name "play" and advertising a pure Android experience making it seem like a true play edition phone, so knowing that I'll be able to root without compiling my own TWRP myself is great news.
Sent from my Moto G Play using XDA Labs

Yes I followed squids twrp post and the twrp fix and works great. Now I may play with the filefactory images and see if one works with this variant. I'm sure a bell specific variant will come soon.

Successfully rooted Motorola Droid turbo

Hello Guys,I have Successfully rooted my motorola droid turbo su4tl-49 without using sunshine or moforoot.I did by first using vroot then iroot then kingoroot then atlast i tried kingroot apk downloaded from kingroot.In 3rd attempt my cell phone was rooted successfully.
I have rooted set.Can i install xposed framework in it without unbricking it?
Can i also unlock its bootloader?
I am able to delete system files like verizon cloud app ,amazon kindle etc.
It doesnot work if you will use directly kingroot,you must try all these app first.i tried this on two turbo sets
Whoever wants to know step by step i can guide you how to root this.root fix occur every time by kingroot but remains rooted.
I have not installed adaway or xposed or twrp i dont want to be brick.need help to do this
I tried this on 2 turbo still result the same.its because i used many exploits .
I can give proof and can live explain to me if someone wants proof i can show i am not lying.u can send me your whatsapp or imo contact,i will show you rooting it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBEa9Q__AeM&feature=youtu.be
Please watch this video as a voice recording how i did this

And when you reboot, it's still rooted? It's not hard to have temp root but doesn't do any good since you can't really write to system to make changes.
With unlocked bootloader you can have permanent root.
Excuse us for being very skeptical.

when i reboot its still rooted

OMG!! Are you sure you still have root?

bilalrajput said:
when i reboot its still rooted
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@jcase

ChazzMatt said:
@jcase
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We still need someone to try this method to be sure!

Sparksys said:
OMG!! Are you sure you still have root?
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yes bro i still have root but everytime at reboot it fixes root then works normal

I can create a video for you and can upload that on default my device is rooted

bilalrajput said:
I can create a video for you and can upload that on default my device is rooted
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Please create a video and write better instructions
we are excited to see

Sparksys said:
OMG!! Are you sure you still have root?
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We still need someone to try this method to be sure!
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Bro first you need to try vroot,kingroot,and kingoapp then kingroot from official website.then sunshine temp root.IF you directly use kingroot first time it will not work.
Then every time you can get root easily

Sparksys said:
Please create a video and write better instructions
we are excited to see
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@jcase
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i am able to delete system files completely by this method.FOr example amazon kindle fire and other verizon apps

bilalrajput said:
Bro first you need to try vroot,kingroot,and kingoapp then kingroot from official website.then sunshine temp root.IF you directly use kingroot first time it will not work.
Then every time you can get root easily
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So complicated
Please tell when did you use PC and when you used android apk
and make 1-2-3 instructions please
I am so excited ^_^

bilalrajput said:
Bro first you need to try vroot,kingroot,and kingoapp then kingroot from official website.then sunshine temp root.IF you directly use kingroot first time it will not work.
Then every time you can get root easily
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You still haven't convinced us it's permanent root that can make permanent changes to system. Install Adaway. Install Xposed and modules. Install TWRP custom recovery so you can flash zipped files. Install SuperSu. Do that and report back to us.
My phone is rooted. It doesn't "get root easily".
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bilalrajput said:
i am able to delete system files completely by this method.FOr example amazon kindle fire and other verizon apps
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and you are able to install Adaway and TWRP custom recovery?

no,i have not installed xposed or adaway just deleted some systemapp,i dont want to be bricked.i need someone who can do for me,inbox me i can guide him all the method as i did same and perform the same.recovery not tried.

ChazzMatt said:
You still haven't convinced us it's permanent root that can make permanent changes to system. Install Adaway. Install Xposed and modules. Install TWRP custom recovery so you can flash zipped files. Install SuperSu. Do that and report back to us.
My phone is rooted. It doesn't "get root easily".
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and you are able to install Adaway and TWRP custom recovery?
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Sparksys said:
So complicated
Please tell when did you use PC and when you used android apk
and make 1-2-3 instructions please
I am so excited ^_^
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bilalrajput said:
i am able to delete system files completely by this method.FOr example amazon kindle fire and other verizon apps
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no,i have not installed xposed or adaway just deleted some systemapp,i dont want to be bricked.i need someone who can do for me,inbox me i can guide him all the method as i did same and perform the same.recovery not tried.

ChazzMatt said:
@jcase
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(havent read the entire thread)
Either something is rerunning a temproot each time, or he has a device that for some reason has no write protection (engineering device, already unlocked or bad flash controller).
If the first one, its not going to last with the mm patch, nor would it remain stable. Many things will just break.
If the second one, then its specific to his phone.

really? i got a Droid Turbo for less than 100 bucks and it came with Lollipop and as far i know Motorola is not open for rooting or unlocking bootloaders...

NO, it's Verizon -- NOT Motorola
tonochito said:
really? i got a Droid Turbo for less than 100 bucks and it came with Lollipop and as far i know Motorola is not open for rooting or unlocking bootloaders...
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Motorola not open for rooting or unlocking bootloader? Where did you get that idea? Yes they are. You get free unlock codes from Motorola -- unless you have a Verizon model.
It's Verizon, not Motorola that is the problem. They demand the locked down bootloader. All my Quarks have free bootloader unlock, straight from Motorola. They are very helpful.
But Sunshine paid exploit takes care of the Verizon problem. How do you think this phone has 9 Marshmallow ROMs, and a Nougat ROM? I'm not even counting all the custom Lollipop ROMs. Bootloader unlock and root, baby.
This guy says he rooted (permanently) without unlocking the bootloader through Sunshine. Which is impossible with the Droid Turbo, unless he has a magical phone (previously unlocked, and he didn't know or some hardware flaw that allowed it.)
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Here's the current custom Nougat (7.x) Quark ROMs to choose from. More will be coming!
[ROM][7.X][All quark] crDroid Android
That ROM started on 7.0 right now, and is already 7.1.
Here's the current custom Marshmallow (6.0.1) Quark ROMs to choose from:
[ROM][All Quark][6.x.x]Resurrection Remix
Bliss Rom 6.4 by Team Bliss
[ROM][6.0.1][OFFICIAL][QUARK] MoKee OpenSource Project
[Rom] NEXUS EXPERIENCE 10.4 [MotoMaxx] (recently updated to Marshmallow)
AOKP - Android Open Kang Project[6.0.1][Marshmallow]
[Moto MAXX XT1225 / Droid Turbo XT1254][OFFICIAL] CyanogenMod 13.0[6.0.1]
[ROM][2016-09-17][Quarks][CM 13.0 Unofficial][6.0.1] (hybrid of CM13 and Resurrection Remix)
That list is in no particular order.
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You can also install a Marshmallow stock ROM released by Motorola for the Brazilian Quark. @iiWoodstocK adapted it so it runs on ANY Quark, including the XT1254 Droid Turbo or XT1250 U.S. Moto Maxx (clone of the XT1254). It will use YOUR radio, whatever you have installed.
[ROM][6.0.1][Stock][Odexed]MPG24.107-70.2 Brazilian 6.0.1 for XT1254[TWRP Flashable]
Stock 6.0.1 MPG24.107-70.2 (Brazil) for Verizon XT1254
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/development/rom-mpg24-107-70-2-brazilian-6-0-1-t3426234
I didn't include it in the list above, because while technically it is a custom ROM, the only "customization" was to allow it to be flashed via TWRP and to allow it to be used on ALL Quarks: XT1254/XT1250/XT1225. Otherwise, it's pure Motorola Marshmallow stock which was officially released for a Quark phone.
iiWoodstocK said:
this ROM is just factory Marshmallow with a modded build.prop. I didn't include any radio in the .zip, so it uses whatever is currently on the device. Aside from my build.prop tweaks, this ROM is even usable for Brazilian XT1225 users, but the device will say it's a Droid Turbo and contain useless CDMA build.prop lines.
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Major stock functionality that I have confirmed working as it should: Moto Display, Approach to wake, Wi-Fi, mobile data (LTE/3G), calls, etc. No Verizon VoLTE (yet). I have not tested Moto Voice as I do not use Moto Voice, but I see no reason why it wouldn't work.
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Any questions go to those threads and ask.

ChazzMatt said:
Yes they are. With free unlock codes from Motorola -- unless you have a Verizon model.
It's Verizon, not Motorola that is the problem. They demand the locked down bootloader. All my Quarks have free bootloader unlock, straight from Motorola. They are very helpful.
But Sunshine paid exploit takes care of the Verizon problem. How do you think this phone has 9 Marshmallow ROMs, and a Nougat ROM? Bootloader unlock and root, baby.
This guy says he rooted (permanently) without unlocking the bootloader through Sunshine. Which is impossible with the Droid Turbo, unless he has a magical phone (previously unlocked, and he didn't know or some hardware flaw that allowed it.)
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Well i have paid for sunshine in my old HTC One E8 but i erased the confirmation email, so i guess i am screwed,

tonochito said:
Well i have paid for sunshine in my old HTC One E8 but i erased the confirmation email, so i guess i am screwed,
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Not at all. AFAIK, you don't have to regret erasing that e-mail at all. The Sunshine exploit must be paid once per device, so it would have been useless anyway

How Root MOTO G5, my experience

Hi guys. I was really tempted to root my Moto G5 (XT1675) and besides there is a thread giving instructions about how to install TWRP it doesn't give any indication about how to root the device. And there is one started by @Johny Cipeli here but he could not confirm the root installation in MOTO G5, as he only has a MOTO G5 PLUS. So as you see I wasn't very confident about rooting.
Well, I did it at the end and in resume I followed this guy's youtube guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWLR8JnZ7z0 but instead of flashing the potter version of TWRP, I used the CEDRIC one. One important thing is that you should use the Magisk v11.6, don't use the newest one cause it didn't work for me (Magisk was working but not the root). Use the one that the guy attaches in the video. Anyway I put the magisk version here in the attachments (once you flash it you will have root automatically as it's shown in the YouTube video).
Here is a proof of my rooted device: http://imgur.com/a/LQkgs
Cheers guys!

stock rom for Moto G5 (XT1675)
Mike_Wasawsky said:
Hi guys. I was really tempted to root my Moto G5 (XT1675) and besides there is a thread giving instructions about how to install TWRP it doesn't give any indication about how to root the device. And there is one started by @Johny Cipeli here but he could not confirm the root installation in MOTO G5, as he only has a MOTO G5 PLUS. So as you see I wasn't very confident about rooting.
Well, I did it at the end and in resume I followed this guy's youtube guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWLR8JnZ7z0 but instead of flashing the potter version of TWRP, I used the CEDRIC one. One important thing is that you should use the Magisk v11.6, don't use the newest one cause it didn't work for me (Magisk was working but not the root). Use the one that the guy attaches in the video. Anyway I put the magisk version here in the attachments (once you flash it you will have root automatically as it's shown in the YouTube video).
Here is a proof of my rooted device: http://imgur.com/a/LQkgs
Cheers guys!
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Hey man thanks for the root guide ,but by any chance do u have the stock firmware for Moto G5 (XT1675) or could u please provide a download link thanks.

madscientistdam said:
Hey man thanks for the root guide ,but by any chance do u have the stock firmware for Moto G5 (XT1675) or could u please provide a download link thanks.
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Here https://mega.nz/#!jcp0UCiS!1EXQUYdNftgRrHsdBvmsmn4e_IZy3GtytOaoET9Kjm0 .

Mike_Wasawsky said:
Here https://mega.nz/#!jcp0UCiS!1EXQUYdNftgRrHsdBvmsmn4e_IZy3GtytOaoET9Kjm0 .
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dude thats for the moto g5 plus bro

madscientistdam said:
dude thats for the moto g5 plus bro
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Nope. If you check the name of the file it starts with CEDRIC. The alias of our MOTO G5 is CEDRIC, and the one for the Moto G5 Plus is POTTER.
The link is for MOTO G5 CEDRIC

I successfully rooted my phone(CEDRIC) with this thread's tip + @johnycipeli's 'How to ROOT Moto G5's thread!

Rooted my Moto G5 (XT1675)
Mike_Wasawsky said:
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Well, I did it at the end and in resume I followed this guy's youtube guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWLR8JnZ7z0 but instead of flashing the potter version of TWRP, I used the CEDRIC one. One important thing is that you should use the Magisk v11.6, don't use the newest one cause it didn't work for me (Magisk was working but not the root). Use the one that the guy attaches in the video. Anyway I put the magisk version here in the attachments (once you flash it you will have root automatically as it's shown in the YouTube video).
Follow the steps in the video CAREFULLY for no problems, works perfectly
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I followed all the steps but when I check using Root Checker, it says that the device is not properly rooted!

xyluss0 said:
I followed all the steps but when I check using Root Checker, it says that the device is not properly rooted!
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Make sure you are not using the newest version of Magisk and using 11.6. 12 does not work.

xyluss0 said:
I followed all the steps but when I check using Root Checker, it says that the device is not properly rooted!
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I rooted one of following 2 ways first if custom ROM I rooted with lineage ROM add ons super user.
And to root on stock ROM majisk 11.6 did the trick after flashing the file and then quick online search for majisk manger ver 4.3 install and open and you will have root :good:

Mike_Wasawsky said:
Hi guys. I was really tempted to root my Moto G5 (XT1675) and besides there is a thread giving instructions about how to install TWRP it doesn't give any indication about how to root the device. And there is one started by @Johny Cipeli here but he could not confirm the root installation in MOTO G5, as he only has a MOTO G5 PLUS. So as you see I wasn't very confident about rooting.
Well, I did it at the end and in resume I followed this guy's youtube guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWLR8JnZ7z0 but instead of flashing the potter version of TWRP, I used the CEDRIC one. One important thing is that you should use the Magisk v11.6, don't use the newest one cause it didn't work for me (Magisk was working but not the root). Use the one that the guy attaches in the video. Anyway I put the magisk version here in the attachments (once you flash it you will have root automatically as it's shown in the YouTube video).
Here is a proof of my rooted device: http://imgur.com/a/LQkgs
Cheers guys!
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Do you have a link to the CEDRIC version of TWRP?

Kneidel said:
Do you have a link to the CEDRIC version of TWRP?
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Cedric is the code name for the Moto g5
You will find twrp in the Moto G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Development section of this forum
Please search

Is the g5 really worth voiding the warranty ?

infixremix said:
Is the g5 really worth voiding the warranty ?
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Iv spoken about this before - depending on your country rooting doesn't void warranty
In the UK you can root your phone & not void the warranty as long as what ever you do is not the direct cause of the fault
Companies may play hard ball but that's the European law - they have to prove rooting the phone caused the fault & if it's a hardware fault unless you stupidity over clocked something or flashed wrong firmware etc they can't prove it
Anyway the only person who can decide to root is you so no point asking

TheFixItMan said:
Iv spoken about this before - depending on your country rooting doesn't void warranty
In the UK you can root your phone & not void the warranty as long as what ever you do is not the direct cause of the fault
Companies may play hard ball but that's the European law - they have to prove rooting the phone caused the fault & if it's a hardware fault unless you stupidity over clocked something or flashed wrong firmware etc they can't prove it
Anyway the only person who can decide to root is you so no point asking
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Yes but what about the UK leaving the EU if I bought it whilst in the EU it should apply to that rule yes?

infixremix said:
Yes but what about the UK leaving the EU if I bought it whilst in the EU it should apply to that rule yes?
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Haha your warranty will be well out of date by time brexit happens
Thanks for giving me my laugh for the day
And on a serious note - it would make no difference - you still have to battle the company - Just make sure you flash stock rom before sending your phone off for repair if possible

TheFixItMan said:
Haha your warranty will be well out of date by time brexit happens
Thanks for giving me my laugh for the day
And on a serious note - it would make no difference - you still have to battle the company - Just make sure you flash stock rom before sending your phone off for repair if possible
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Thanks for your help pal

Magisk v11.6 didnt work and V12 is broken, v13 worked (xt1676)

Its a question or an afirmation? Because i tryied and didnt succeed

how does stock updates work with rooted g5?