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How To Root The DROID RAZR HD On The Latest Software

I am creating this thread because I feel that people are unaware that you can still root the Droid RAZR HD with the latest software.
It's actually very simple.
Step 1 - Download the Droid RAZR HD Utility - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307439
Step 2 - Boot into AP Fastboot (Power off phone, then hold the power button and volume up & down buttons - all 3 buttons simultaneously - scroll down to AP Fastboot then press the volume up key when AP Fastboot is highlighted to select it and boot into AP Fastboot)
Step 3 - Follow the instructions for the Droid RAZR HD Utility. Chose option 1. Your phone will be restored to 4.1.2 with the exploitable motochopper root.
Step 4 - Root with motochopper. I personally used the .zip not included with the Droid RAZR HD Utility - once you're on the exploitable version of 4.1.2 using the separate .zip or the Droid RAZR HD Utility to root shouldn't make a difference. Make sure you have the latest Motorola drivers and that you have USB debugging enabled before attempting to root.
Step 5- Download Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper from the Android Market. Use the protect root and then the temporarily unroot options.
Step 6 - Install the OTA update
Step 7 - Open Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and restore root. You should now be successfully rooted with the latest software.
***This worked flawlessly for me, however on the Droid RAZR HD Utility thread it says not to use it with the latest OTA update. I used it with the latest OTA update and ran into no problems. Use at your own risk.***
If you feel that I have left anything out or care to share your experience please reply.
I am new to the boards but I thought this thread would be very helpful.

Six_Three said:
I am creating this thread because I feel that people are unaware that you can still root the Droid RAZR HD with the latest software.
It's actually very simple.
Step 1 - Download the Droid RAZR HD Utility - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307439
Step 2 - Boot into AP Fastboot (Power off phone, then hold the power button and volume up & down buttons - all 3 buttons simultaneously - scroll down to AP Fastboot then press the volume up key when AP Fastboot is highlighted to select it and boot into AP Fastboot)
Step 3 - Follow the instructions for the Droid RAZR HD Utility. Chose option 1. Your phone will be restored to 4.1.2 with the exploitable motochopper root.
Step 4 - Root with motochopper. I personally used the .zip not included with the Droid RAZR HD Utility - once you're on the exploitable version of 4.1.2 using the separate .zip or the Droid RAZR HD Utility to root shouldn't make a difference. Make sure you have the latest Motorola drivers and that you have USB debugging enabled before attempting to root.
Step 5- Download Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper from the Android Market. Use the protect root and then the temporarily unroot options.
Step 6 - Install the OTA update
Step 7 - Open Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and restore root. You should now be successfully rooted with the latest software.
***This worked flawlessly for me, however on the Droid RAZR HD Utility thread it says not to use it with the latest OTA update. I used it with the latest OTA update and ran into no problems. Use at your own risk.***
If you feel that I have left anything out or care to share your experience please reply.
I am new to the boards but I thought this thread would be very helpful.
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Maybe I am asking a dumb question, but does this method allow you to unlock the bootloader?
I am on version 9.18.79.XT926 and was wondering if this method would work for me. Were you on the same version or a different one?

Rooting and unlocking are two separate processes. If you're on 9.18.79, you currently can't unlock. Temporarily downgrading the software version doesn't change that. Sorry.
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pkomarnicki said:
Rooting and unlocking are two separate processes. If you're on 9.18.79, you currently can't unlock. Temporarily downgrading the software version doesn't change that. Sorry.
Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk 4
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Yeeeeeea..... I found out about this the hard way :-/

big ach said:
Yeeeeeea..... I found out about this the hard way :-/
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So though I could root and the bootloader is lock, am I able to flash cm rom?

enigmaco said:
So though I could root and the bootloader is lock, am I able to flash cm rom?
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no

bweN diorD said:
no
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That's what I thought really regretting getting this phone now. This 4.1.2 versions of JB is horrendous.

enigmaco said:
That's what I thought really regretting getting this phone now. This 4.1.2 versions of JB is horrendous.
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the razr maxx hd on 9.20.1 is rootable via the the motochopper; however, a "factory-reset" prior to the rooting will be necessary. that necessarily means, back-up first as all will be wiped out.

beefytr said:
the razr maxx hd on 9.20.1 is rootable via the the motochopper; however, a "factory-reset" prior to the rooting will be necessary. that necessarily means, back-up first as all will be wiped out.
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I have the droid razr hd not the maxx though, and its not the developer edition just the regular one through verizon oh well. Thank you for the assistance.

bweN diorD said:
no
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So though I could root and the bootloader is lock, am I able to flash cm rom?
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For real? I've been doing a lot of reading a missing around trying to figure out if it's possible for me to install roms. This is the first place in actually found where it is no.
So at the end of the day if you're on the latest ota and I've got root going but I can't get a recovery installed. Is that the limitation or what's considered normal?
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grnsl2 said:
For real? I've been doing a lot of reading a missing around trying to figure out if it's possible for me to install roms. This is the first place in actually found where it is no.
So at the end of the day if you're on the latest ota and I've got root going but I can't get a recovery installed. Is that the limitation or what's considered normal?
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You can use SafeStrap to flash SafeStrap compatible ROMs and make backups. SafeStrap is based off of TWRP but it doesn't actually replace your stock recovery (since you have a locked bootloader).

Sounds like good news.
It looks like I have the phone itself actually rooted using motochopper however I'm not able to get safe strap 100% working. Installs and then it says that installed the recovery however when you try to reboot into recovery it doesn't prompt you with the menu.
What's interesting to me is that I can use other programs that require root access far as I can tell with no issue, root checker shows root is available as well. Trying to reboot into recovery though does not give me the safety strap splash screen to choose any kind of recovery option. Just rolls into DROID...
Running OTA update at 9.18.79.
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grnsl2 said:
Sounds like good news.
It looks like I have the phone itself actually rooted using motochopper however I'm not able to get safe strap 100% working. Installs and then it says that installed the recovery however when you try to reboot into recovery it doesn't prompt you with the menu.
What's interesting to me is that I can use other programs that require root access far as I can tell with no issue, root checker shows root is available as well. Trying to reboot into recovery though does not give me the safety strap splash screen to choose any kind of recovery option. Just rolls into DROID...
Running OTA update at 9.18.79.
Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using xda app-developers app
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To get into SS, you just need to boot normally. SS doesn't replace the stock recovery, so if you try to boot into recovery, you'll just get the stock menu. If you boot normally, then you should get the options to go into recovery or boot normally. If you don't get the two buttons at the bottom of the screen, then I would try removing and re-installing SS.

Thanks
Thanks for this thread, all. The guidance in this thread helped me find my way to root on my 9.20.1 XT926 phone.

Stuck on "writing system"
Six_Three said:
I am creating this thread because I feel that people are unaware that you can still root the Droid RAZR HD with the latest software.
It's actually very simple.
Step 1 - Download the Droid RAZR HD Utility - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307439
Step 2 - Boot into AP Fastboot (Power off phone, then hold the power button and volume up & down buttons - all 3 buttons simultaneously - scroll down to AP Fastboot then press the volume up key when AP Fastboot is highlighted to select it and boot into AP Fastboot)
Step 3 - Follow the instructions for the Droid RAZR HD Utility. Chose option 1. Your phone will be restored to 4.1.2 with the exploitable motochopper root.
Step 4 - Root with motochopper. I personally used the .zip not included with the Droid RAZR HD Utility - once you're on the exploitable version of 4.1.2 using the separate .zip or the Droid RAZR HD Utility to root shouldn't make a difference. Make sure you have the latest Motorola drivers and that you have USB debugging enabled before attempting to root.
Step 5- Download Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper from the Android Market. Use the protect root and then the temporarily unroot options.
Step 6 - Install the OTA update
Step 7 - Open Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and restore root. You should now be successfully rooted with the latest software.
***This worked flawlessly for me, however on the Droid RAZR HD Utility thread it says not to use it with the latest OTA update. I used it with the latest OTA update and ran into no problems. Use at your own risk.***
If you feel that I have left anything out or care to share your experience please reply.
I am new to the boards but I thought this thread would be very helpful.
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I am in the first step of restoring my phone, but when I'm in the process of going through the first option in the utility, it is stuck on
"writing 'system'" a ways down the page, it started out working fine, but now is hanging on this and has been for about 20 mins, is this normal?

That's not normal, there is an updated utility in the development forum version 1.3+ there are also links to the new root method in that post if your bootloader is locked.
If your bootloader is not locked the utility and root in this thread should be working.
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Great, your guide was helpful. Thanks.

Brilliant i just got a MAXX HD imported from the US ran the update yesterday and now i'm just finding out that as a result of the update i can no longer unlock the bootloader which puts a stop to my plans of being on android 4.3. Is there really no other way ? Maybe theres a chance my bootloader was already unlocked - how would i check ?

There is no way to unlock anymore. If you were planning on going custom why even take the other? This is why people have to check before getting willy nilly with random ota's that don't do anything other then lock your phone generally. To check bootloader status boot into fastboot it'll either say locked or unlocked.
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deeje00 said:
There is no way to unlock anymore. If you were planning on going custom why even take the other? This is why people have to check before getting willy nilly with random ota's that don't do anything other then lock your phone generally. To check bootloader status boot into fastboot it'll either say locked or unlocked.
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It says locked so i'm definately stuck with it unfortunately.
I installed the update thinking it would be a better comparison for when i did go custom but never in a million years imagined it would lock anything. They really should include a disclaimer with these updates. I've been using android devices for years and have never encountered anything like this update - they've always been irreversible from my experience.
I've seen miracles performed on android though so this cant be the end. It just cant be !

MK2 Root Method

I've been with Samsung Galaxy series since the Captivate. I've flashed and rooted many times. As I'm searching this forum, I really am having trouble finding a way to root other than that vRoot or Kingo method, which I don't to do either because of their questionability. I, perhaps, am just over looking it, but can someone link me a thread on how to root on MK2, if its even possible. I just want my Google Wallet back. Lol
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ConeyKiller said:
I've been with Samsung Galaxy series since the Captivate. I've flashed and rooted many times. As I'm searching this forum, I really am having trouble finding a way to root other than that vRoot or Kingo method, which I don't to do either because of their questionability. I, perhaps, am just over looking it, but can someone link me a thread on how to root on MK2, if its even possible. I just want my Google Wallet back. Lol
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Well, though they are questionable, I used both. I originally started with vRoot, but it installed this weird bootlegged looking Chinese Superuser app that I couldn't get rid of so I did something else. I actually tried Kingo *Even though it says that i337 is not supported on their site* and it said that I was already rooted. It really gave me the option to uninstall root. So I did. Afterwards, I used Kingo to root and it restarted my phone... Then it said "Waiting for Device" even though it was on and plugged in. After about 10 minutes of waiting for it to do something, I realized it was going nowhere so I unplugged my phone from my PC, installed *Legit from Play Store since Kingo didn't install it* SuperSU, updated binary since it was required (Using Normal, not TWRP/CWM), and then everything worked fine after I gave adb shell SU access. I'm still a little noob, but I experienced enough of my HTC Inspire to know pros and cons of stuff, even though that's a completely different phone. Just saying though, you might want to try out Kingo to see if you like it
Btw, you need root for Google Wallet, say what?

For tap and pay to work. I believe? It says I'm supposed to manually put the apk in /system/app and chmod 644. I know on my S3 I needed root.
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ConeyKiller said:
For tap and pay to work. I believe? It says I'm supposed to manually put the apk in /system/app and chmod 644. I know on my S3 I needed root.
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So far there is no root besides the two programs. And yes, you do need root for the google wallet hack. Only other way people are rooted is if they used SuperSU survival before updating.

*sigh* I knew I should have just got the Nexus 5. Lol. Oh well, maybe I'll get the cahones to use one of the 2.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337

Easy 2 click root: How I got to 4.2.2 Camera Update/Rooted and WP permanently Off

Are the root methods too complicated/risky for you? This is a simple solution.
Start with: original droid maxx software (12.7.7 i believe) on Verizon
1. Install motoroot 1.0 (JCase's first root method from original development section), run it, and click root (that's click #1). Make sure everything's working, reboot a few times, use rootchecker to make sure you've got root. (note you won't have write protection off and there'll be a 10-15 sec delay after booting up before you have root). But hey, it's 1 click.
2. Take 1st Verizon OTA to the 4.2.2 with camera update (12.15.15 i believe). Root should survive. Check that it did with root checker.
3. Install the write protection no more from the moto x original development section on your computer. download android-sdk and make sure adb is working, make sure fastboot is working. connect your phone to your computer and run the "write protectoin no more" app on your computer (that's click #2).
That's it. Now I have write protection permanently off, and I have root. I didn't have to use cydia impactor and mess with a tricky update to 4.4 which if it doesn't work I couldn't go back to a rooted phone. I never had to fxz anything or restore anything to stock, or lose any of my data. I didn't have to pay a dime or give someone on ebay all my phone info.
Sure I'd like to have 4.4, but pretty happy with where I am and how easily I got here. And I've read a lot of people say "the root methods are too complicated" --- well this is pretty easy cause you're just using 2 packaged apps.
I've gotten a lot from this forum, and just thought I'd share. Please don't flame. I feel like this is the best compromise of features:effort for me.

It was really easy to put an unlock code into adb.
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Piaband said:
It was really easy to put an unlock code into adb.
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if i could unlock it when i had gotten it in august, sure. but it's too much effort to start over at this point. i have everything set up perfectly. never had to start over. also didn't want to pay for it and send my info to some stranger on the internet. anyway, moot point. good for you, but that option's not available for most people.

So does this work when your already updated to 4.4?
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No nothing roots 4.4 at this point.

vegasdgk said:
So does this work when your already updated to 4.4?
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No he basically just rewrote the instructions of how to root the original firmware.

akellar said:
No he basically just rewrote the instructions of how to root the original firmware.
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I didn't rewrite it. No where are there instructions for getting root AND write protection off on the 4.2.2 camera update without 1 using command line commands AND 2 that network based program (called Cydia compactor I think). There's none of those complications here. Most people don't even realize 1 click root survives the camera update.
But you are right as to kit kat. I thought my title was clear that this is for jellybean though.

mistermojorizin said:
Are the root methods too complicated/risky for you? This is a simple solution.
Start with: original droid maxx software (12.7.7 i believe) on Verizon
1. Install motoroot 1.0 (JCase's first root method from original development section), run it, and click root (that's click #1). Make sure everything's working, reboot a few times, use rootchecker to make sure you've got root. (note you won't have write protection off and there'll be a 10-15 sec delay after booting up before you have root). But hey, it's 1 click.
2. Take 1st Verizon OTA to the 4.2.2 with camera update (12.15.15 i believe). Root should survive. Check that it did with root checker.
3. Install the write protection no more from the moto x original development section on your computer. download android-sdk and make sure adb is working, make sure fastboot is working. connect your phone to your computer and run the "write protectoin no more" app on your computer (that's click #2).
That's it. Now I have write protection permanently off, and I have root. I didn't have to use cydia impactor and mess with a tricky update to 4.4 which if it doesn't work I couldn't go back to a rooted phone. I never had to fxz anything or restore anything to stock, or lose any of my data. I didn't have to pay a dime or give someone on ebay all my phone info.
Sure I'd like to have 4.4, but pretty happy with where I am and how easily I got here. And I've read a lot of people say "the root methods are too complicated" --- well this is pretty easy cause you're just using 2 packaged apps.
I've gotten a lot from this forum, and just thought I'd share. Please don't flame. I feel like this is the best compromise of features:effort for me.
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Hello,
I have rooted my phone when i am in 12.7.7, then i took the OTA update 12.15.15, now my device is in a boot loop, it boots normally and after a few seconds it will reboot and it goes over and over again.
any thoughts on this and should I use RSDLite to flash it to either 12.7.7 / 12.15.15???

-Zeta- said:
Hello,
I have rooted my phone when i am in 12.7.7, then i took the OTA update 12.15.15, now my device is in a boot loop, it boots normally and after a few seconds it will reboot and it goes over and over again.
any thoughts on this and should I use RSDLite to flash it to either 12.7.7 / 12.15.15???
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which method did you use to root it? what system stuff did you change after rooting it?
a lot of people had bootloops after taking an OTA because they did the root method that had replaced their stock recovery with a write protect off mode. so in effect, they were having bootloops because they didn't have the recovery, not because they had root. it their case, there was an easy solution of just flashing a recovery. unfortunately i don't know the details of how to do that off the top of my head.'
in any case, rsd'ing to either of those software versions will likely fix all problems.
i rooted as i described with motoroot 1.0, which didn't affect my recovery and was easy to OTA without problems.
good luck

mistermojorizin said:
which method did you use to root it? what system stuff did you change after rooting it?
a lot of people had bootloops after taking an OTA because they did the root method that had replaced their stock recovery with a write protect off mode. so in effect, they were having bootloops because they didn't have the recovery, not because they had root. it their case, there was an easy solution of just flashing a recovery. unfortunately i don't know the details of how to do that off the top of my head.'
in any case, rsd'ing to either of those software versions will likely fix all problems.
i rooted as i described with motoroot 1.0, which didn't affect my recovery and was easy to OTA without problems.
good luck
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Thanks for the quick reply,
I used the PwnMyMoto here to root, i forgot that this method will replace / remove the stock recovery.
With a minute of panic and some google search, I'd managed to use RSD lite to flash the 12.15.15 FXZ and now my phone is back in business but kinda lost root.
Right now I am looking into the RockMyMoto method here and see if it can help me to gain root.

-Zeta- said:
Thanks for the quick reply,
I used the PwnMyMoto here to root, i forgot that this method will replace / remove the stock recovery.
With a minute of panic and some google search, I'd managed to use RSD lite to flash the 12.15.15 FXZ and now my phone is back in business but kinda lost root.
Right now I am looking into the RockMyMoto method here and see if it can help me to gain root.
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glad you got your phone back in order, might want to check out slapmymoto (which is the path to rooted kit kat and involves running rockmymoto on the way) while you're at it

mistermojorizin said:
glad you got your phone back in order, might want to check out slapmymoto (which is the path to rooted kit kat and involves running rockmymoto on the way) while you're at it
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Not sure about the battery life on kitkat of the MAXX right now, so i will stick with 4.2.2 first and do a little research.
Anyway, thanks for the reply and I've gained root on 4.2.2 (12.15.15) using RockMyMoto:laugh:

Easy Root with KingoRoot Peregrine 4.4.4 Locked Bootloader

I was seeking for a method to root my Moto G LTE on 4.4.4 (peregrine) and everybody says that i need a Unlocked Bootloader, but i'm on Cricket so it's impossible, motorola unlock website says that i'm not elegible to unlock. So I a try Kingo Root and it worked!
My method:
1.A Moto G 4.4.4 and PC
2.USB cable
3.ADB drivers installed
4.USB depuration activated
5. Kingo Root (i can't post links, GIYF)
6.Open Kingroot connect the phone Click Root Button and wait....
7.Profit?
Update: it's inestable and lost root on reboot. And i can't mount RW system.
Sorry for my english I'm just a mexican guy who barely managed to finish the college after the Black Mesa incident :B

Tried to do this with the app and I just get force closes.

Pixel_McFly said:
I was seeking for a method to root my Moto G LTE on 4.4.4 (peregrine) and everybody says that i need a Unlocked Bootloader, but i'm on Cricket so it's impossible, motorola unlock website says that i'm not elegible to unlock. So I a try Kingo Root and it worked!
My method:
1.A Moto G 4.4.4 and PC
2.USB cable
3.ADB drivers installed
4.USB depuration activated
5. Kingo Root (i can't post links, GIYF)
6.Open Kingroot connect the phone Click Root Button and wait....
7.Profit?
Sorry for my english I'm just a mexican guy who barely managed to finish the college after the Black Mesa incident :B
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I bet it isn't perm though
Sent from my XT1028

Update: Lost root on reboot and it's inestable

Pixel_McFly said:
Update: Lost root on reboot and it's inestable
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Keep calm, someone has already found a perm root. Just waiting for public release, if they so choose to do so.
Sent from my XT1028

thatdad1992 said:
Keep calm, someone has already found a perm root. Just waiting for public release, if they so choose to do so.
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Really?! Please, don't mess with us.... I'm using the XT1028 model and thought I'd never see the day, lol!

Luna_Sky said:
Really?! Please, don't mess with us.... I'm using the XT1028 model and thought I'd never see the day, lol!
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Look on my thread history, you'll see.
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Ok I used the latest King root app on my xt1028 on 4.4.4 and it worked but the system is write protected. Sunshine doesn't support it so how do I get xposed to work?

Does not work with Cricket. App says I had root, but had no root functionality. SU in shell doesn't work seconds after the app said I had root.
[email protected]:/ $ su
su not found
Next time I tried it, its said root failed. This was a last hope attempt at rooting this phone. It had potential, but ATT (cricket) is greedy so they locked our bootloaders. they were scared because they thought we would tether internet. Screw ATT
Hoping autoprime finds out how to unlock, or releases his root
EDIT: After multiple attempts, it actually works!
[email protected]:/ $ su
su
[email protected]:/ #
With this temp root, maybe we can force perm root?

works on republic wireless XT1031 Falcon. may take a few tries and a few reboots.
edit: it also seems temporary. only lasts minutes

Any DT2 owners tried the new Kingroot app?

just as the title asks, have any of you guys had success rooting tbe Droid Turbo 2 with the updated Kingroot app? thanks.

Doesn't work
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cool. their new,update claims it roots 5.1. didnt know if 5.1.1 was a stretch. thank you!!

Yeah but it checks your device and says it doesn't work on turbo 2. Maybe someday.
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have anyone tried SRSroot? I gave it a shot because it supposedly supports the turbo 2, it did show root complete and rebooted the phone but the phone still don't have root, wondering if the tool is a fake or maybe I did something wrong :-/

Jimmy8881 said:
have anyone tried SRSroot? I gave it a shot because it supposedly supports the turbo 2, it did show root complete and rebooted the phone but the phone still don't have root, wondering if the tool is a fake or maybe I did something wrong :-/
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where did you see it works w DT2?

asuhoops8628 said:
where did you see it works w DT2?
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I tried it myself, it connected through adb, detected the phone successfully, started the exploit, said root complete and rebooted my phone, but after the reboot my phone still don't have root, was wondering if anyone else tried it or knew if the software might be fake or faulty.

Jimmy8881 said:
I tried it myself, it connected through adb, detected the phone successfully, started the exploit, said root complete and rebooted my phone, but after the reboot my phone still don't have root, was wondering if anyone else tried it or knew if the software might be fake or faulty.
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I think the SW is faulty... tried a bunch of times, even going as far as to pull the usb connection before the reboot hoping that the root would stick.... nothing.

i believe SRSroot auto reports as working & supported anytime the software doesn't fail!

New kingroot

I used to have a T2 and sold it because of inability to root or bootloader unlock. There may be a way to free it now, CVE2019-2215 use after free exploit.