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[VIDEOS] MOTO G How to unlock bootloader, install recovery root

Hey guys once again I have a video thread here on how to hack your Moto G hope this helps out some noobs out there.
Moto G unboxing
Moto G bootloader unlock
Moto G root and recovery install
Moto G TWRP Recovery install
Moto G CyanogenMod 11 rom install
Moto G unbrick restore and relock
Moto G TWRP recovery install
Moto G Paranoid Android rom
Moto G EHNDROIX Rom Install & Review
Motorola Moto G Xperia Z Rom Install & Review
Thanks for watching and more videos to com as development happens on this device

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Really useful having them all in the same place especially for newbies like me thanks.
Tomsgt said:
Hey guys once again I have a video thread here on how to hack your Moto G hope this helps out some noobs out there.
Moto G unboxing
Moto G bootloader unlock
Moto G root and recovery install
Moto G TWRP Recovery install
Moto G CyanogenMod 11 rom install
Thanks for watching and more videos to com as development happens on this device
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Glad I could help
sent from my Galaxy Note 3 running HyperDrive.

great videos! but i really hate that green intro.

giugiura said:
great videos! but i really hate that green intro.
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LOL thats ok if you hate the intro. I wasnt looking for your opinion anyway. LOL

Thanks for the video guide. It was a great help.

Added a couple video to the OP

I rooted my Moto G (Android 4.3, german) with your video and all works fine.
But just in the moment, there come a message that I could upgrade to version 4.4. This I have done. However, the update process does not work. CWM will always report that the file is not signed. If I want to install them nevertheless, it aborts with an file error. Unfortunately, my phone now reboots after each start and tried to install the update. I need help! What can I do?

myvudon said:
I rooted my Moto G (Android 4.3, german) with your video and all works fine.
But just in the moment, there come a message that I could upgrade to version 4.4. This I have done. However, the update process does not work. CWM will always report that the file is not signed. If I want to install them nevertheless, it aborts with an file error. Unfortunately, my phone now reboots after each start and tried to install the update. I need help! What can I do?
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you can fastboot restore the device to 4.4.2 to get it updated or just install a rom like CM11 which is based on 4.4.2

Tomsgt said:
you can fastboot restore the device to 4.4.2 to get it updated or just install a rom like CM11 which is based on 4.4.2
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What makes more sense for the future? Do I need to do anything complicated each time I update the original operating system?
If so, then I switch to CM.

I cannot install cm, because I have no chance to download the zip file. My phone constantly performs a reboot.
How can I fastboot restore the device to 4.4.2? Is there a way without lock the phone again? In your unbrick video you used a batch-file named "Restore US-retail_XT1032_KXB20.9-1.8-1.4_CFC.bat". Can I use the file also for german phones?
Excuse the newbie questions. I always try to study a new subject until I can properly understand it. Your videos are ideal for this.

Thank you! it worked and I am now rooted!

wstruction said:
Thank you! it worked and I am now rooted!
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glad I could help

Thanks, it worked fine. I got root on my Moto G.
Just had not seen that unlocking the bootloader erases all data on the phone.

And this same method will work for the Boost CDMA version?

new guy
wstruction said:
Thank you! it worked and I am now rooted!
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will your methos work on the boost mobile version?

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how to check bootloader status
[Noob] How to check my bootloader unlocked or not?
Am i lost all files when unlocking and root process?

jaleelchennai said:
[Noob] How to check my bootloader unlocked or not?
Am i lost all files when unlocking and root process?
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In the Video "Moto G root and CWM recovery install" you can see it at 3:37 (youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=GrDYGmgbQEw#t=217)

[MOD] flashable zip for unlocked Verizon Moto G

this is a flashable zip for verizon moto g's that are unlocked and have custom recoveries. this zip can be flashed after you flash a rom to re enable data and fix network name. i have currently only tested this on the cm11 nightly for falcon. if anyone else wants to test it they can just post if it works for you. the zip edits the apn settings and some lines in the build.prop

Shawnsch said:
this is a flashable zip for verizon moto g's that are unlocked and have custom recoveries. this zip can be flashed after you flash a rom to re enable data and fix network name. i have currently only tested this on the cm11 nightly for falcon. if anyone else wants to test it they can just post if it works for you. the zip edits the apn settings and some lines in the build.prop
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Thanks so much! I am not unlocked yet but plan to be soon and when I am I will definitely give this a go. :good:

classic757 said:
Thanks so much! I am not unlocked yet but plan to be soon and when I am I will definitely give this a go. :good:
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let me know if it works!
Sent from my Moto G using Tapatalk

Verizon Moto G can be unlocked???
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I paid the Chinese middle man $45 to get me the boot loader unlock code and it worked like a charm
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Shawnsch said:
I paid the Chinese middle man $45 to get me the boot loader unlock code and it worked like a charm
Sent from my Moto G using Tapatalk
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Yep. Same here. Heard back in about 18 hours with successful unlock code. Isn't it great?!

Yes it is I love this phone even more now
Sent from my Moto G using Tapatalk

Have you guys tried flashing kernels yet?
Sent from my XT1028 using Tapatalk

so, every rom i've flashed has crashed at startup ._. and i forgot to make a system backup after unlocking the bootloader... my phone is totally screwed. Can i get any help from you guys?

TotesMyGoats said:
so, every rom i've flashed has crashed at startup ._. and i forgot to make a system backup after unlocking the bootloader... my phone is totally screwed. Can i get any help from you guys?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542219 just flash the verizon firmware and activate your phone again. You wont be charged again since verizon recognizes phones by the MEID not the Rom

So I have installed countless different firmwares and flashed this each time. My phone will not roam properly, even if I restore from a backup of my firmware. I have to flash the original Moto G firmware and upgrade back to KitKat each time for roaming to continue working. Even with this mod, I cannot roam.
With the nature of my job, I need roaming capabilities. Any ideas here?

Shawnsch said:
I paid the Chinese middle man $45 to get me the boot loader unlock code and it worked like a charm
Sent from my Moto G using Tapatalk
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Can you give me a link to him or some kind of contact?
Sent from my XT1028 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

xrilex said:
Can you give me a link to him or some kind of contact?
Sent from my XT1028 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/china-middleman-t2751177

I just want to bump this thread for anyone just now unlocking their XT1028 bootloader using SunShine and trying to install custom ROMs. I spent a considerable amount of time manually modifying a ROM using pieces from the stock VZW 4.4.4 ROM in order to fix this same issue, only to receive direction to this very helpful post after the fact (thanks classic757).

[ROOT][PURE EDITION][LOLLIPOP] Root Moto X 2014 on Android 5.0 Lollipop

Chainfire has confirmed via a Twitter post his CF-Auto-Root tool now adds support for various Motorola devices powered by Android 5.0 Lollipop. :highfive:
https://twitter.com/ChainfireXDA/status/533214652474621952
How to root Moto X 2014 on Android 5.0 Lollipop using CF-Auto-Root
Step-1: Boot the phone into bootloader
Step-2: Connect Moto X to the computer with a USB cable
Step-3: Unzip the CF-Auto-Root-xxx-xxx-xxx.zip file on the computer
Step-4: Run the root-windows.bat file​
Your Moto X running Android Lollipop version should have been rooted successfully.
CF-Auto-Root download links:​Moto X 2nd Gen XT1097: CF-Auto-Root-victara-victararetbr-xt1097.zip
Moto X 2nd Gen XT1068: CF-Auto-Root-titanumtsds-titanretaildsds-xt1068.zip
Moto X 2nd Gen XT1068 (titan_retd): CF-Auto-Root-titanumtsds-titanretde-xt1068.zip

whats wrong with the post that already up for rooting android L? why do we need two?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/general/lollipop-root-achieved-t2937154

ewalk4866 said:
whats wrong with the post that already up for rooting android L? why do we need two?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/general/lollipop-root-achieved-t2937154
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My bad. I don't know why I thought it would have been posted in the "Android Development" section... I'd gladly delete this post if I could, to keep the forums clutter-free.

Need unlock bootloader?
Sent from my XT1097 using XDA Free mobile app

Joiner22 said:
Need unlock bootloader?
Sent from my XT1097 using XDA Free mobile app
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Here's the info from the .zip file:
Code:
***WARNING*** ALL YOUR DATA *MAY* BE WIPED ! ***WARNING***
We are going to run the "OEM UNLOCK" command on your device. If your device was not previously unlocked, this will wipe all your data !
After the unlock, CF-Auto-Root will boot. You should see a big red Android on your device's screen
You don't need to be unlocked prior, but if you're not, you will be unlocked after the process completes, in addition to having all of your data wiped.

Thanks!
Sent from my XT1097 using XDA Free mobile app

338lm said:
Here's the info from the .zip file:
Code:
***WARNING*** ALL YOUR DATA *MAY* BE WIPED ! ***WARNING***
We are going to run the "OEM UNLOCK" command on your device. If your device was not previously unlocked, this will wipe all your data !
After the unlock, CF-Auto-Root will boot. You should see a big red Android on your device's screen
You don't need to be unlocked prior, but if you're not, you will be unlocked after the process completes, in addition to having all of your data wiped.
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Have you personally tried this with a locked BL? In that zip I found the file and fastboot BOOT ( FILE NAME)
( I have the pure edition with a boot loader already unlocked)
Are you sure that its a UNIVERSAL method to unlock any phone compatible? I know that is what it says, but it seems to good to be true.

matt99017d said:
Have you personally tried this with a locked BL? In that zip I found the file and fastboot BOOT ( FILE NAME)
( I have the pure edition with a boot loader already unlocked)
Are you sure that its a UNIVERSAL method to unlock any phone compatible? I know that is what it says, but it seems to good to be true.
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I don't have a locked boot loader Moto X to try it with, but I agree with you, it seems "too" easy since we had to jump through hoops to unlock out boot loader using the traditional method. I just went by the message in the batch file, not doubting the wisdom of Chainfire

338lm said:
I don't have a locked boot loader Moto X to try it with, but I agree with you, it seems "too" easy since we had to jump through hoops to unlock out boot loader using the traditional method. I just went by the message in the batch file, not doubting the wisdom of Chainfire
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Maybe @graffixnyc can touch on this since he helped test it with @Chainfire.

Is there any hope for the impure moto x?

I have one problem and need help! See screenshot...
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Joiner22 said:
I have one problem and need help! See screenshot...
Sent from my XT1097 using XDA Free mobile app
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Are you using the ATT variant?

skulldreamz said:
Are you using the ATT variant?
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No, pure edition version brasilian.
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Joiner22 said:
No, pure edition version brasilian.
Sent from my XT1097 using XDA Free mobile app
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OK thanks, I have the ATT xt1097 but I guess I can't root with this damn locked bootloader. Man I wish sunshine worked for this. I would pay $100 to get this unlocked, no joke

I am about to purchase the Moto X Pure Edition for T Mobile. It is very important for me to maintain root on the latest stock OS for this phone. Do any of you perceive this as an issue? If am understanding this root proceedure, it is just modifying the current LOLLIPOP stock OS that is installed on the Moto X in order to achieve root? If so, then can the phone continue to receive OTA updates from T Mobile and still maintain root? That would be awesome if that is the case!

skottema said:
I am about to purchase the Moto X Pure Edition for T Mobile. It is very important for me to maintain root on the latest stock OS for this phone. Do any of you perceive this as an issue? If am understanding this root proceedure, it is just modifying the current LOLLIPOP stock OS that is installed on the Moto X in order to achieve root? If so, then can the phone continue to receive OTA updates from T Mobile and still maintain root? That would be awesome if that is the case!
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I don't have my phone yet, but I highly doubt that it will retain root after an OTA update.

Didn't work for me. Ran the Mac file and it ran the program and looked to work. But no root!

I have XT1096 with unlocked BL and TWRP recovery installed, what lollipop ROM can I install on it , currently have 4.4.4
Thanks
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In xt1097 show this error in SuperSU history
Error: only position independent executables (PIE) are supported.
Any ideas for this error?

KinGJamP said:
In xt1097 show this error in SuperSU history
Error: only position independent executables (PIE) are supported.
Any ideas for this error?
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Here is a good explanation > http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/development/fix-bypassing-pie-security-check-t2797731

New to Systemless Root. Question.

I have been rooting devices for years, most of them Samsung before my move to the Moto X Pure.
I have achieved systemless root. So far I've only used it to enable Sprint tethering, a simple build.prop edit.
What do I need to know before flashing roms? Can I flash roms as I normally would after my wiping protocols?
Thanks for any help in advance.
Ed

Rooting the Moto X PURE Edition 2015
Hi how would I go about rooting the Moto X PURE Edition 2015 without UNLOCKING the BOOTLOADER? I tried using Kingroot but it did not work. What worked for you?

osazeone said:
Hi how would I go about rooting the Moto X PURE Edition 2015 without UNLOCKING the BOOTLOADER? I tried using Kingroot but it did not work. What worked for you?
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I did unlock the bootloader.
Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk

osazeone said:
Hi how would I go about rooting the Moto X PURE Edition 2015 without UNLOCKING the BOOTLOADER? I tried using Kingroot but it did not work. What worked for you?
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You're on XDA, unlock that bad boy!
Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk

EdHicks said:
I have been rooting devices for years, most of them Samsung before my move to the Moto X Pure.
I have achieved systemless root. So far I've only used it to enable Sprint tethering, a simple build.prop edit.
What do I need to know before flashing roms? Can I flash roms as I normally would after my wiping protocols?
Thanks for any help in advance.
Ed
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Yes you can normally flash ROMs. As far as I know rooting dont have any effect on flashing ROM.

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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Sparksys said:
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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ChazzMatt said:
@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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iiWoodstocK said:
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