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

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

What is the advantage/difference in installing the SuperSU app you linked, in favor of the one included with the TWRP 4.4 recovery?
Sent from my XT1060 using xda app-developers app

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Well im glad it worked out for you in the end

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

unlocked bootloader </thread>

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MotoX OTA Update - XT1060 Blur_Version.212.166.3.ghost_verizon.Verizon.en.US .zip

Edit: The attached zip in post #2 in a minor update the original 4.4.4 release for XT1060 FXZ. Below are the instructions. This is NOT the Full 4.4.4 OTA update.
Instructions to flash
1.) Move zip file from /cache folder to /sdcard folder if you received OTA (Zip file in 2nd post if you do not have it.)
2.) To be safe, disable xposed framework (if you have it running).
3.) Reboot into bootloader
4.) Use mfastboot to flash stock recovery (if not running it)
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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5.) Boot into recovery from bootloader
6.) Hold Power + Up Button to get recovery menu.
7.) Flash zip file from sdcard.
8.) When complete reboot, then boot into bootloader.
9.) Use mfastboot to flash custom recovery (aka twrp)
mfastboot flash recovery <twrp file name>.img
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10.) Reboot and enable xposed framework.
11.) Done.
Another suggestion by @KidJoe
After mfastboot flash recovery <recoveryyouwant>.img its long been suggested to do a mfastboot reboot-bootloader then go into recovery, before doing anything else.
We've seen many instances where skipping the reboot-bootloader and enter recovery giving symptoms like the flash of recovery didn't work... (i.e. "old" recovery was still on the phone)
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just received the update as well but haven't installed

Zip attached.

Maintenance update.

Maintenance update. Does not break root.

911 bug fix, as mentioned in three other threads

WhammyDroid said:
Zip attached.
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You flash this through RSD lite? I couldn't flash it through my TWRP recovery on my Moto X Developer Edition.
Cindy

cindylike24 said:
You flash this through RSD lite? I couldn't flash it through my TWRP recovery on my Moto X Developer Edition.
Cindy
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I believe you have to have stock recovery to flash.

dannyxiii said:
I believe you have to have stock recovery to flash.
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Well then, I'll have to put this on my to do list for when I get home tonight. No biggie.
Cindy

It's far, far more than a 911 bug fix ... there's 2500 lines in the updater script, touching dozens (if not hundreds) of app and files.

Does this require removal of root/xposed or just needs stock recovery?

TheDave1022 said:
Does this require removal of root/xposed or just needs stock recovery?
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I generally disable xposed and flash stock recovery but root should be fine. Anyone have a copy of the stock recovery? I'm on the dev edition. OTA's are so infrequent on this device that I forget where I stash the stock recovery all the time.

I got the notification last night, and hid it this morning (turned off notifications for the Moto Updater app). I am on an XT1060 Moto Maker, with an unlocked bootloader. In the past I've flashed /system and /recovery to update (from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4) with the OTA, then reflashed TWRP and flashed SuperSU from there. Do I need to do all that, or just stock recovery?
I do have Xposed, Cerberus and App Ops installed as System Apps, I believe.

I found the recovery for myself at the following link:
http://motofirmware.center/files/file/47-vzw_xt1060_444-kxa2112-l126_cfc_1ffxmlzip/
Might help someone else...You can verify your build by going to About phone. I had Build number KXA21.12-L1.26

Maverick0984 said:
I found the recovery for myself at the following link:
http://motofirmware.center/files/file/47-vzw_xt1060_444-kxa2112-l126_cfc_1ffxmlzip/
Might help someone else...You can verify your build by going to About phone. I had Build number KXA21.12-L1.26
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That's the exact model number on my phone! Thank you for putting this link up there!!
Cindy

For some reason, I cannot use either mfastboot or fastboot to flash the stock recovery. When flashing it, I get the android icon with the red triangle.
Its been a while since I have had to flash back to stock recovery. What am I missing? I have the stock recoverystored for the last official FXZ.

when android with red triangle appears, press vol up for 3 seconds and you will be given option to flash from sd card.

Well, this has locked me out of re-flashing custom recovery, which - of course - means there's nothing that can be done beyond that.
Any version of TWRP up to, and including, the latest flashes without error ... but when you boot, it's still got stock recovery on it.
So no way to root, apply supersu, or do anything.
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Anyone got the fxz for this yet?

Ok, figured this out ...
(was able to back down to the original 4.4.4 w/rsd-lite and regain TWRP and develop these steps)
So the following can be done to upgrade to this new version, and retain TWRP (plus you have the new recovery later on for 5.1 when it comes along ...)
First, the presumption here is you are unlocked. If you are not, none of this will work.
Also, you will need RSD-Lite installed and operational.
Download :
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u...RIZON_4.4.4_KXA21.12-L1.26-3_cid2_1FF.xml.zip
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u...4.4.4_KXA21.12-L1.26-3/twrp-2.8.6.0-ghost.img
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/22067374/GHOST_VERIZON_4.4.4_KXA21.12-L1.26-3/servicefile.xml
Unpack the GHOST zip file, and overwrite the "servicefile.xml" in the unpacked folder w/the one you downloaded, then copy the twrp .img in there.
Fire up RSD-Lite, put your phone in fastboot, and apply this update by loading the servicefile.xml as the update.
It will update everything, installing the TWRP instead of the new stock recovery.
Note: you can delete the twrp line in servicefile.xml if you wish to retain your existing custom recovery.
When done, you should reboot, update, and be up and running with the new 4.4.4 and TWRP ... so easy path back to root via TWRP.

FYI... its already confirmed that you do NOT have to disable Xposed... All you need is stock recovery.
See -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/ota-custom-recovery-t3124492

[ROOT] Root for Stock MRA58N (System/Systemless) (Wi-Fi/LTE)

The hot new security update is live, and you maybe want some root love without flashing custom kernel.
(Stock Image here : https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#volantis)
Handy modified root compatible boot image for the latest stock image MRA58N. Pure stock kernel modified from the stock images.
You have two choices:
The traditional root in system, which breaks OTA functionality.
(It's more stable now)
New "systemless" approach, which means the root stuffs are only in DATA and BOOT, the system will stay intact and it will accept OTAs.
(Note that this method is still in beta stage according to CF)
Instructions:
System:
Unzip system-root.zip, flash the boot.img through fastboot
Flash SuperSU 2.52
Systemless:
Be sure you haven't used any other root method(like the one above), if you've rooted with other methods, please re-flash your system back to pure stock
Unzip systemless-root.zip, flash the boot.img through fastboot
Download SuperSU-v2.56-20151030013730.zip in this thread, and flash it through TWRP
Important!! Please choose "Do not install SuperSU" when reboot in TWRP if appears.

When a new OTA appears I can just apply it and it will work? Do I keep root or do I have to reroot it again?

Are the attached zip files for the wifi model only?

I have this Kernel:
3.10.40-g909db78
[email protected] #1
Fri Aug 28 21:16:30 UTC 2015
Is this a stock one?
And with method shall I use to get rooted MRA58N?

Jeltel said:
When a new OTA appears I can just apply it and it will work? Do I keep root or do I have to reroot it again?
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You can revert to stock boot and stock recovery to apply OTA
corkiejp said:
Are the attached zip files for the wifi model only?
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Yes, I can make a LTE compatible version though.
sejmand said:
I have this Kernel:
3.10.40-g909db78
[email protected] #1
Fri Aug 28 21:16:30 UTC 2015
Is this a stock one?
And with method shall I use to get rooted MRA58N?
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Yes, and yes

topjohnwu said:
You can revert to stock boot and stock recovery to apply OTA
Yes, I can make a LTE compatible version though.
Yes, and yes
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A LTE compatible version would be great!!!

topjohnwu said:
You can revert to stock boot and stock recovery to apply OTA
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So that's a no

I flashed factory image MRA58N (system gets encrypted, because it wasn't under MRA58K)
then twrp
then systemless-root (boot.img)
then superuser 2.56.....
EVERYTHING WORKS FINE:
encrypted with root!

how to flash boot.img (command for flashing)
topjohnwu said:
The hot new security update is live, and you maybe want some root love without flashing custom kernel.
(Stock Image here : https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#volantis)
Handy modified root compatible boot image for the latest stock image MRA58N. Pure stock kernel modified from the stock images.
You have two choices:
The traditional root in system, which breaks OTA functionality.
(It's more stable now)
New "systemless" approach, which means the root stuffs are only in DATA and BOOT, the system will stay intact and it will accept OTAs.
(Note that this method is still in beta stage according to CF)
Instructions:
System:
Unzip system-root.zip, flash the boot.img through fastboot
Flash SuperSU 2.52
Systemless:
Be sure you haven't used any other root method(like the one above), if you've rooted with other methods, please re-flash your system back to pure stock
Unzip systemless-root.zip, flash the boot.img through fastboot
Download SuperSU-v2.56-20151030013730.zip in this thread, and flash it through TWRP
Important!! Please choose "Do not install SuperSU" when reboot in TWRP if appears.
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how to flash boot.img for system less (partition ?)

Lightnyboy said:
how to flash boot.img for system less (partition ?)
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Unzip systemless-root.zip which will give you a "boot.img" file.
Then while in fastboot
"fastboot flash boot boot.img"
Anyone have the boot files for LTE yet?

Nice. Could you add the link to CF original post in systemless root.

thebrainkafka said:
Nice. Could you add the link to CF original post in systemless root.
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topjohnwu said:
[*]Download SuperSU-v2.56-20151030013730.zip in this thread, and flash it through TWRP
[*]Important!! Please choose "Do not install SuperSU" when reboot in TWRP if appears.
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Already linked? Click on "this thread" above!

Updated for LTE... Sorry for the late update.

Also looks like rovo89 just put up xposed for marshmallow in his xposed for lollipop thread. Yes!
xposed marshmallow

topjohnwu said:
Updated for LTE... Sorry for the late update.
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Thanks for the modified boot images for LTE, I linked back here from my thread in Q&A forum.

have problems getting it to work...
am on MRA58N stock.
My exact steps.
adb reboot bootloader
Device reboots to bootloader.
fastboot flash boot boot.img (extracted from volantisg-mra58n-boot-systemless.zip)
fastboot boot twrp.img (extracted from https://dl.twrp.me/flounder/twrp-2.8.7.1-flounder.img)
From here, I manage to get into TWRP but they are asking for a PIN. I had to cancel and mounted an external USB storage and manage to flash SuperSU-v2.56-20151030013730.zip successfully. Rebooting after and not installing the the SuperSU that TWRP prompts.
After rebooting, I still don't have root. What did I do wrong?

madbat99 said:
Also looks like rovo89 just put up xposed for marshmallow in his xposed for lollipop thread. Yes!
xposed marshmallow
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I haven't run N version yet as my N9 is finally working without lags/reboots. But, the lure of the close all recent apps button (and very successful experience with xposed/gravity box on N5 after a year) in GB was too great. It works beautifully!
This may seem off-topic, but since root is required, maybe readers can allow exception.
Sent from my Nexus 9 using Tapatalk

chesterchen said:
have problems getting it to work...
am on MRA58N stock.
My exact steps.
adb reboot bootloader
Device reboots to bootloader.
fastboot flash boot boot.img (extracted from volantisg-mra58n-boot-systemless.zip)
fastboot boot twrp.img (extracted from https://dl.twrp.me/flounder/twrp-2.8.7.1-flounder.img)
From here, I manage to get into TWRP but they are asking for a PIN. I had to cancel and mounted an external USB storage and manage to flash SuperSU-v2.56-20151030013730.zip successfully. Rebooting after and not installing the the SuperSU that TWRP prompts.
After rebooting, I still don't have root. What did I do wrong?
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You don't need to extract twrp.img, you should flash the full image "twrp-2.8.7.1-flounder.img".
That version should not ask for PIN anymore.
Note: system-less is still experimental

If I want to switch from the systemless root to regular system modified root, are there specific cleanup actions to take?
Thanks!

maximumentropy said:
If I want to switch from the systemless root to regular system modified root, are there specific cleanup actions to take?
Thanks!
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Reflash the stock image then you're good

[RECOVERY][ROOT] N910T/T3 6.0.1 PE3 - How to Root (Systemless & System Mode) / TWRP

[RECOVERY][ROOT] N910T/T3 6.0.1 PE3 - How to Root (Systemless & System Mode) / TWRP
This is really simple but I'm guessing people are still wondering.
Download TWRP
Download SuperSU 2.76 Systemless (for Stock Kernels) or Download SuperSU 2.76 SystemMode (Permissive Kernel Required)
*Optional* Download a Permissive Kernel like BeastMode (only needed for System Mode SuperSu)
Download Odin
Put the SuperSU on your SD Card / Internal Storage
*Optional* Put Custom Kernel on SD Card (Optional, Only required if using SuperSu SystemMode)
Reboot into Download Mode
Flash TWRP in Odin
Boot into TWRP
Flash SuperSU
Enjoy!
For details on how to flash with Odin, flash with TWRP please see other threads or use Google.
Additional Downloads:
-N910T PE3 Stock Recovery
Additional Info:
NetFlix:
Some users have reported that NetFlix would not connect after rooting. There is no need to do this if you do not have any problems with NetFlix.
-Delete /system/vendor/lib/liboemcrypto.so and reboot.
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Thanks of course to Chainfire & Teamwin
Also Thanks to freeza.

Cool. Thanks. it's same for all other mm roms too.

Is this Systemless root?

So if we already have a rooted device with TWRP installed, and assuming we already were able to flash 6.0.1 to the device, then the only step required is:
Download SuperSU
Flash SuperSU via TWRP
Is that right?
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f4phantomii said:
So if we already have a rooted device with TWRP installed, and assuming we already were able to flash 6.0.1 to the device, then the only step required is:
Download SuperSU
Flash SuperSU via TWRP
Is that right?
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Your prior rooted device needs to be rerooted. Download SuperSu to phone. Download TWRP to computer. Odin TWRP. Once TWRP is flashed, boot to TWRP and install Supersu [at least that's what I did.]

But since I already have TWRP installed as recovery, do I need to re-install it via Odin?
Unless flashing 6.0.1 overwrites the recovery?
Otherwise just flashing SuperSU should re-root.
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f4phantomii said:
But since I already have TWRP installed as recovery, do I need to re-install it via Odin?
Unless flashing 6.0.1 overwrites the recovery?
Otherwise just flashing SuperSU should re-root.
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Odin flashing MM will overwrite your recovery.

Got it. Thanks fo clarifying that.
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Question, have rooted and jail broke many but not this 910T yet. I am on non-root 5.1.1, should I take the OTA 6.0.1 and then follow the above instructions or download 6.0.1 from samsung and install via Odin and then start following these instructions? Would perfer to take over the air so I dont have to reset up everything.
Thanks in advance and I cant fn wait to start using Adfree again!

I downloaded via Kies. Didn't have to setup a thing after.
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I'm impressed we got this being 1.90 generations old. I usually feel forgotten and abandoned by now. Thanks T-Mo. Now please don't F us on the Note 6/7 bootloader!

Bubba Fett said:
I'm impressed we got this being 1.90 generations old. I usually feel forgotten and abandoned by now. Thanks T-Mo. Now please don't F us on the Note 6/7 bootloader!
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Agreed.

Anybody know if editing the platform.xml still works for SD card writing? And with the update I am getting the stupid -504 error in google play store trying to install Titanium backup......I might have to reflash ugh.
Edit*****
I fixed my issue

Bubba Fett said:
I'm impressed we got this being 1.90 generations old. I usually feel forgotten and abandoned by now. Thanks T-Mo. Now please don't F us on the Note 6/7 bootloader!
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They will.

Man I hope not. We did a lot of *****in! Looks like HTC is gonna do the next nexus and should be on par with the N7 but I really don't want to do that. There is no way any phone can compare with the same phone rooted and custom. We will see.

Any ideas, stock non rooted 5.1 updated via OTA to 6.0.1, flashed latest TWRP 3.2.0 successfully (USB Deb enabled, R/L disabled) and still boots into stock recovery? What am I doing wrong?
SM-N910T
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Found a work around from another post:
'm trying to install TWRP, but it keeps getting overwritten. After installing, I can initially boot into TWRP, but after doing a system reboot, it goes back to stock recovery. What am I doing wrong?
Here's the steps I take:
Open Odin, check AP and load twrp image (3.0.0)
Connect phone and wait for Added!
Uncheck Auto Reboot
Click Start and wait to finish.
I then have to take out the battery to turn the phone off (I had to do it this way because leaving Auto Reboot checked would cause the same issue as below). I then boot directly into recovery and TWRP loads as expected. Everything looks fine, and I can do a recovery reboot back to TWRP. However, if I do a system reboot and let Android load, then shutdown and boot into recovery again, I'm back to stock.
Sprint SM-N910P
Android 5.1.1
http://androidforums.com/threads/twrp-keeps-getting-overwritten.1003988/

richard75013 said:
Any ideas, stock non rooted 5.1 updated via OTA to 6.0.1, flashed latest TWRP 3.2.0 successfully (USB Deb enabled, R/L disabled) and still boots into stock recovery? What am I doing wrong?
SM-N910T
---------- Post added at 02:39 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:41 AM ----------
Found a work around from another post:
'm trying to install TWRP, but it keeps getting overwritten. After installing, I can initially boot into TWRP, but after doing a system reboot, it goes back to stock recovery. What am I doing wrong?
Here's the steps I take:
Open Odin, check AP and load twrp image (3.0.0)
Connect phone and wait for Added!
Uncheck Auto Reboot
Click Start and wait to finish.
I then have to take out the battery to turn the phone off (I had to do it this way because leaving Auto Reboot checked would cause the same issue as below). I then boot directly into recovery and TWRP loads as expected. Everything looks fine, and I can do a recovery reboot back to TWRP. However, if I do a system reboot and let Android load, then shutdown and boot into recovery again, I'm back to stock.
Sprint SM-N910P
Android 5.1.1
http://androidforums.com/threads/twrp-keeps-getting-overwritten.1003988/
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I'm having the same issue however I can't get into TWRP period... I pushed MM and TWRP 3.0.2 from ODIN 3.07. During reboot it rw's the MM recovery

Has anyone flashed the new 6.0 MM BL and CP vs Flashfire?

The G.O.A.T. said:
I'm having the same issue however I can't get into TWRP period... I pushed MM and TWRP 3.0.2 from ODIN 3.07. During reboot it rw's the MM recovery
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richard75013 said:
Any ideas, stock non rooted 5.1 updated via OTA to 6.0.1, flashed latest TWRP 3.2.0 successfully (USB Deb enabled, R/L disabled) and still boots into stock recovery? What am I doing wrong?
SM-N910T
---------- Post added at 02:39 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:41 AM ----------
Found a work around from another post:
'm trying to install TWRP, but it keeps getting overwritten. After installing, I can initially boot into TWRP, but after doing a system reboot, it goes back to stock recovery. What am I doing wrong?
Here's the steps I take:
Open Odin, check AP and load twrp image (3.0.0)
Connect phone and wait for Added!
Uncheck Auto Reboot
Click Start and wait to finish.
I then have to take out the battery to turn the phone off (I had to do it this way because leaving Auto Reboot checked would cause the same issue as below). I then boot directly into recovery and TWRP loads as expected. Everything looks fine, and I can do a recovery reboot back to TWRP. However, if I do a system reboot and let Android load, then shutdown and boot into recovery again, I'm back to stock.
Sprint SM-N910P
Android 5.1.1
http://androidforums.com/threads/twrp-keeps-getting-overwritten.1003988/
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Perhaps try wiping everything...
System, Data, Internal Storage.
Then flash the Odin MM tar.
Then start the process in the thread.
I personally did the process after a SmartSwitch update and it worked from just doing what I listed in the OP.

DeeXii said:
Perhaps try wiping everything...
System, Data, Internal Storage.
Then flash the Odin MM tar.
Then start the process in the thread.
I personally did the process after a SmartSwitch update and it worked from just doing what I listed in the OP.
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Yeah idk... It just worked this time. IF I was to say what I did different I booted into recovery first it started with applying update or something then crashed because no update was there, then showed stock MM recovery I then. Shutdown and went into download mode and did the OP.
It work!!!
Doing a new backup now