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[Q] Unlock bootloader on 9.8.1q-94

Hi,
i've got a new Razr M, which has from factory this version of system:
98.30.1.xt907.verizon.en.us
build: 9.8.1q-94
I think about if it's possible to make towel root on this version of system, unlock bootloader with motocalypse and then flash TWRP and then CyanogenMod 11, last M8 build which is for JB.
Or it is not possible in this version of system and only way it's take OTA and then root, unlock bootloader and then Cyanogen for KK?
Thanks very much for answers.

If you want to unlock your bootloader, you'll need to update to KitKat first. Then you can apply towelroot and Motopocalypse.

Ok, thanks, as i read somewhere, there this towel root is possible on all version of Android before 4.6. But i wasnt sure about unlock bootloader.
Thanks for reply.

Flash the official Kit Kat ROM first, then hit it with Towel Root and finally use Motopocalypse app. After that, the Fastboot utility in the bootloader will indicate Status 3 or if you just boot straight back to the OS, you will be greeted by the teal warning splash screen telling you that you have effectively destroyed the warranty by unlocking the bootloader.
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This is so awesome !!!
I have 2 Razr M now unlocked =)
Not the most powerful phone but The best in size and usability =)

KK Update
Has the update been patched or is it still OK to OTA? Still running 4.1.2 (9.8.1Q-78-1)?
The reason I have never heard about any updates is I have had Motorola services disabled!

Kk update can be rooted and unlocked
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Yes. Android 4.4 Kit Kat update can be unlocked. I unlocked mine.
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Also, it is worth a note, Towel Root WILL work with previous firmware versions, however, Motopocalypse doesn't work on all versions.

This. Kit Kat update is the only version the Motopocalypse works on.
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late to the party
Hey everyone, I have a rooted locked bl JB 4.1.2 build 9.8.1a-78... I'd like to unlock pop and drop it. How do I go about upgrading to KK to towelroot when rooted? And is the exploitable version KK.10? Thanks!

jwkm360 said:
Hey everyone, I have a rooted locked bl JB 4.1.2 build 9.8.1a-78... I'd like to unlock pop and drop it. How do I go about upgrading to KK to towelroot when rooted? And is the exploitable version KK.10? Thanks!
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Just download motoclyspe which is also by geohot its apk and it works by same way towelroot
Download motoclyspe by geohot
Install on mobile (its apk)
Press the button (I forget name of button)

jwkm360 said:
Hey everyone, I have a rooted locked bl JB 4.1.2 build 9.8.1a-78... I'd like to unlock pop and drop it. How do I go about upgrading to KK to towelroot when rooted? And is the exploitable version KK.10? Thanks!
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Use rsd lite to flash 182/183.46.10 and do what he ^ said just make sure its .10... I'll grab the link that has all the info...
Edit... here is everything you need...
We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves.

dbreezy187 said:
Use rsd lite to flash 182/183.46.10 and do what he ^ said just make sure its .10... I'll grab the link that has all the info...
Edit... here is everything you need...
We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves.
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Thanks for the valuable info you two, however, I am having trouble finding the download for 182/183.46.10

jwkm360 said:
Thanks for the valuable info you two, however, I am having trouble finding the download for 182/183.46.10
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Here ya go
We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves.

Pouring my first beer!
Can't thank enough for the help, successfully upgraded, rooted, and unlocked. Got hung up on rsd lite, had to edit xml for firmware. Other than that, smooth sailing and the beer at the party is still ice cold.
Cheers!

[Q] Update to KitKat and then BL unlock possible?

Device: Droid Razr M
Android Version: 4.1.2
System Information: 98.30.1.XT907.Verizon.en.US
Build Number: 9.8.1Q-94-1
Bootloader Status: Locked
Root Access: Yes
Recovery: Stock
I bought the phone used and when i got it, it was on the same firmware mentioned above, i rooted it and removed almost all bloatware apps that came preloaded with the phone and now i am obviously not able to have my OTA update done.
My plans are to flash the same stock JB firmware via RSD process and when i am done with that (having a fresh phone without root), i will either flash 183.46.10 via the same RSD process or OTA this 4.4.2 KitKat update.
My question is that can i unlock my bootloader and root the set after the mentioned KitKat update?
If Yes then please guide me to the right method to do so.
Thanks in advance.

Got my answer after a few searches myself .. [emoji18]
Just in case if any one has a similar query, see the following thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2880258

98.30.1.XT907.Verizon.en.US
Unlockable Just Use Motopocalypse.apk

Abdul.wahid9001 said:
98.30.1.XT907.Verizon.en.US
Unlockable Just Use Motopocalypse.apk
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That build is not unlockable, it's the same as .94.1. You'll need to update to unlock.
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Just make sure you update to .10 not .15 if you update to .15 you will be without root or boot loader unlock
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[Q] razr m cant be unlock bootloader its build date 29 july 2014

i update razr m xt907 from jelly bean to kk stock by rsd lite now its bootloader is locked i tried towelroot to make it unlock but my bulid date is 29 july 2014 so as geohot mention it will only work prior 3 june 2014 build dates now i even cant downgrade to jb as bootloder is locked plz help me to find out the way that i can install custom recovery.

abifahad said:
i update razr m xt907 from jelly bean to kk stock by rsd lite now its bootloader is locked i tried towelroot to make it unlock but my bulid date is 29 july 2014 so as geohot mention it will only work prior 3 june 2014 build dates now i even cant downgrade to jb as bootloder is locked plz help me to find out the way that i can install custom recovery.
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if the bootloader is locked then it was locked before the update. if towelroot doesnt work then you are on too new of an update to unlock the bootloader, sorry.

abifahad said:
i update razr m xt907 from jelly bean to kk stock by rsd lite now its bootloader is locked i tried towelroot to make it unlock but my bulid date is 29 july 2014 so as geohot mention it will only work prior 3 june 2014 build dates now i even cant downgrade to jb as bootloder is locked plz help me to find out the way that i can install custom recovery.
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As said above, if you didn't unlock your bootloader before updating, you're stuck.
You should have read through the forum first - updating to KK .10 and unlocking the bootloader in there is a good way, but you skipped directly ahead and there's no way of going back.
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pbanj said:
if the bootloader is locked then it was locked before the update. if towelroot doesnt work then you are on too new of an update to unlock the bootloader, sorry.
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i think that bootloader was unlocked when i update it by rsd lite the update was not ota i download the blur.182.46.10.XT907.Verizon.en.US. then install it and i think the kk update locked it,

The bootloader can't be relocked

AndyYan said:
As said above, if you didn't unlock your bootloader before updating, you're stuck.
You should have read through the forum first - updating to KK .10 and unlocking the bootloader in there is a good way, but you skipped directly ahead and there's no way of going back.
Sent from Google Nexus 4 @ CM11
[WARNING: XDA Premium 4.0.13 lacks Signature function - do not update]
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oh yeah that was my mistake i didnt read the forum but tell me is towelroot make it root means it also unlock the bootloader and is my opinion is right that my build date is after 3 june 2014 thts why its not working on it and i need to wait until new towelroot is released or something else to make it root...........i dont understand my device become so lagy after kk update. it takes 2 to 3 sec to do action when i press anything.

pbanj said:
The bootloader can't be relocked
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now what should i do is there anyway to make it unlocked or root the device is so lagy on kk

abifahad said:
oh yeah that was my mistake i didnt read the forum but tell me is towelroot make it root means it also unlock the bootloader and is my opinion is right that my build date is after 3 june 2014 thts why its not working on it and i need to wait until new towelroot is released or something else to make it root...........i dont understand my device become so lagy after kk update. it takes 2 to 3 sec to do action when i press anything.
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You're right - the reason Towelroot won't work is because the kernel is new and patched the exploit used in Towelroot. For now there's no other root method, you're gonna have to wait, maybe for months.
And Towelroot doesn't unlock your bootloader (Motocalypse does), which means even if there's a root method later, you still might not be able to unlock your bootloader, because the bootloader exploit might have been patched as well. So yeah, you're pretty much stuck forever.
Do a factory reset, install less apps, burden your phone less, and live with it for now.

AndyYan said:
You're right - the reason Towelroot won't work is because the kernel is new and patched the exploit used in Towelroot. For now there's no other root method, you're gonna have to wait, maybe for months.
And Towelroot doesn't unlock your bootloader (Motocalypse does), which means even if there's a root method later, you still might not be able to unlock your bootloader, because the bootloader exploit might have been patched as well. So yeah, you're pretty much stuck forever.
Do a factory reset, install less apps, burden your phone less, and live with it for now.
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he could disable some of the stock apps he doesnt use or need also but other then that he is stuck

alright i am very thankful to you all for this help.....hope soon their will be something come out to make it root

How to update Bootloader

Hey,
I'm on AOSP for some time now.
I was just wondering if one can update bootloader only or does he have to update the whole firmware. Lets say I'm on 4.3 JB and would like bootloader 4.4,can i just simply flash bootloader only?
Do i have to use Odin or can i use cmd flash procedure as for nexus?
I'm asking because lollipop needs a updated 4.4 bootloader as far as i know..
Any help would be appreciated.
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ryanrazer said:
Hey,
I'm on AOSP for some time now.
I was just wondering if one can update bootloader only or does he have to update the whole firmware. Lets say I'm on 4.3 JB and would like bootloader 4.4,can i just simply flash bootloader only?
Do i have to use Odin or can i use cmd flash procedure as for nexus?
I'm asking because lollipop needs a updated 4.4 bootloader as far as i know..
Any help would be appreciated.
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Yes, if you manage to get a bootloader only file.
But do keep in mind, that currently 4.4 bootloader works only with 4.4 ROMs (and those custom CM12 ROMs that are made to work with it). You will not be able to revert to 4.3.

Thank you for response.
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Someguyfromhell said:
Yes, if you manage to get a bootloader only file.
But do keep in mind, that currently 4.4 bootloader works only with 4.4 ROMs (and those custom CM12 ROMs that are made to work with it). You will not be able to revert to 4.3.
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But will the latest bootloader N9005XXUGBOA5_DevBase_alexndr an modem N9005XXUGNJ2_DevBase_alexndr work on stock rooted Kitkat, and will it give any improvements?

[Q] Can't update to KitKat

So, I got this phone and it's running 4.1.2 (System version 98.18.78.XT907.Verizon.en.US) and I wanted to upgrade to KitKat but when I check for updates it says it's already up to date. What do I need to do to get the KitKat update?

Droid909 said:
So, I got this phone and it's running 4.1.2 (System version 98.18.78.XT907.Verizon.en.US) and I wanted to upgrade to KitKat but when I check for updates it says it's already up to date. What do I need to do to get the KitKat update?
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You could flash XML firmware with RSD Lite
[GUIDE][FAQ][KK] How to Root, Boot Unlock & More
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sd_shadow said:
You could flash XML firmware with RSD Lite
[GUIDE][FAQ][KK] How to Root, Boot Unlock & More
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Thanks! It worked

Even with locked bootloader?
Can I do the update to KitKat with a locked BL? I'm on the same 98.18.78 as the op and I have root on my otherwise stock 4.1.2 JB xt907.

wec777 said:
Can I do the update to KitKat with a locked BL? I'm on the same 98.18.78 as the op and I have root on my otherwise stock 4.1.2 JB xt907.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2869432
[GUIDE][FAQ][KK] How to Root, Boot Unlock & More

wec777 said:
Can I do the update to KitKat with a locked BL? I'm on the same 98.18.78 as the op and I have root on my otherwise stock 4.1.2 JB xt907.
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yes you can update with locked bootloader, you can not downgrade with locked bootloader.
see [GUIDE][FAQ][KK] How to Root, Boot Unlock & More
I believe best option is flash VZW_XT907_4.4.2-KDA20.62-10.1_1FF.xml.zip with RSD Lite then unlock bootloader
do not use VZW_XT907_4.4.2-KDA20.62-15.1_1FF.xml it can not be unlocked at this time

WORKING!!! Thanks y'all!
sd_shadow said:
yes you can update with locked bootloader, you can not downgrade with locked bootloader.
see [GUIDE][FAQ][KK] How to Root, Boot Unlock & More
I believe best option is flash VZW_XT907_4.4.2-KDA20.62-10.1_1FF.xml.zip with RSD Lite then unlock bootloader
do not use VZW_XT907_4.4.2-KDA20.62-15.1_1FF.xml it can not be unlocked at this time
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Flashed VZW_XT907_4.4.2-KDA20.62-10.1_1FF.xml.zip with RSD Lite; file 15 which was system.img didn't want to load & kept telling me "fail" but I did NOT exit the Fastboot mode (don't like expensive bricks), I just kept trying until it worked on a different USB port.
Got root via towelroot.apk & then unlocked bootloader using motoapocalypse.apk.
Install TWRP recovery from http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/51942-recoverytwrp-2800/
Installed my apps & made a backup.
Works like a charm; thanks!

wec777 said:
Flashed VZW_XT907_4.4.2-KDA20.62-10.1_1FF.xml.zip with RSD Lite; file 15 which was system.img didn't want to load & kept telling me "fail" but I did NOT exit the Fastboot mode (don't like expensive bricks), I just kept trying until it worked on a different USB port.
Got root via towelroot.apk & then unlocked bootloader using motoapocalypse.apk.
Install TWRP recovery from http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/51942-recoverytwrp-2800/
Installed my apps & made a backup.
Works like a charm; thanks!
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Thank you for updating to the unlockable version and taking advantage of it. Too many people ignore the warnings that .15 is not unlockable and beg for an unlock... Not gonna happen! Happy Flashing!
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