[Q] Can't update to KitKat - Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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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[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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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] Help me please!!

Good afternoon everyone , I am Brazilian and forgive my English gloogle translator. But yesterday wanted to install a custom rom on my phone (Motorola Razr M KitKat 4.4.2 ) , I did root it and installed an app called flashfly to flash a recovery , it rebooted and tried everything as you can imagine and not know what else to try. Here is a sense of how it is :
AP Flashboot Flash Mode (S)
10.9B(*) (sha-61146a2, 2014-07-09 06:20:44)
eMMC Info: Size 8GB
Device is LOCKED Status Code 0
Battery OK
Tranfer Mode:
Usb Connected
Failed to hab check for boot: 0 x56
Fastboot Reason: Boot Failure
usb connected
Please help me have this phone to 4 days :crying:
You can't install a recovery on a locked bootloader. You might need to reflash firmware to clear the boot failure.
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RikRong said:
You can't install a recovery on a locked bootloader. You might need to reflash firmware to clear the boot failure.
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how to do this , do not quite understand motorola devices
marcelios said:
how to do this , do not quite understand motorola devices
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Hi thank you for the help guys , I downloaded RSD Lite version 6.1.6 and reflash the rom kit kat 4.4.2 stock rom when I did not believe it because the process had already done everything as imagined , but it worked and that's what matters . Now how do the process of unlocking bootloader ? I reflash the stock rom 4.1.2 and then unlock bootloader ? I want to install the rom lollipop CM12?
marcelios said:
Hi thank you for the help guys , I downloaded RSD Lite version 6.1.6 and reflash the rom kit kat 4.4.2 stock rom when I did not believe it because the process had already done everything as imagined , but it worked and that's what matters . Now how do the process of unlocking bootloader ? I reflash the stock rom 4.1.2 and then unlock bootloader ? I want to install the rom lollipop CM12?
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What system version are you on? If it ends in .15, you cannot unlock the bootloader. If it ends in .10, root using TowelRoot and unlock with the Motopocalypse app.
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xKroniK13x said:
What system version are you on? If it ends in .15, you cannot unlock the bootloader. If it ends in .10, root using TowelRoot and unlock with the Motopocalypse app.
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I did, but even with the rom 4.4.2 ending in .15 can not downgrade to the stock rom 4.1.2 and then root and unlock the bootloader ?
marcelios said:
I did, but even with the rom 4.4.2 ending in .15 can not downgrade to the stock rom 4.1.2 and then root and unlock the bootloader ?
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No, you cannot downgrade a locked bootloader. You are stuck.
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[Q] Upgrading to KitKat & Unlocking

I managed to get a hold of a Razr M still running 98.30.1. Is there a way to take only the .10 (with proper build date) OTA & then unlock the bootloader? thanks!
rockon999 said:
I managed to get a hold of a Razr M still running 98.30.1. Is there a way to take only the .10 (with proper build date) OTA & then unlock the bootloader? thanks!
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I upgraded from that version to 183.46.10 and get root but no success with unlocking bootloader, Use towelroot to get root and it will give you root atleast.
rockon999 said:
I managed to get a hold of a Razr M still running 98.30.1. Is there a way to take only the .10 (with proper build date) OTA & then unlock the bootloader? thanks!
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Do not OTA it! Grab the FXZ file and RSD to the proper version and you can root/unlock perfectly.
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xKroniK13x said:
Do not OTA it! Grab the FXZ file and RSD to the proper version and you can root/unlock perfectly.
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What if an OTA was done, Would that screw everything up?
nonedead said:
What if an OTA was done, Would that screw everything up?
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If it took you straight to .15 or a newer kernel, yes.
There are two .10s one with fixed kernel one without fixed kernel, my guess is ota is now always fixed kernel
Don't ota. On a related note. There was an earlier version that Boot loader unlock worked on, can't recall if it was .1 or not so try it. Just as is
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open send command on Lg G4 marshmallow 6.0

Hello all,
Some guide open com port to send command on lg g4 6.0 marshmallow
Check here :
http://lgviet.com/forum/threads/huong-send-command-tren-lg-g4-android-6-0-marshmallow.53972/
Hello, with this method, it may be superuser on devices with MM and locked bootloader?
heros_45 said:
Hello, with this method, it may be superuser on devices with MM and locked bootloader?
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MM Root it's not possible in any way locked bootloader devices. only way unlocked bootloader and custom kernel. Stock kernel root impossible.
BySezerSimsek said:
MM Root it's not possible in any way locked bootloader devices. only way unlocked bootloader and custom kernel. Stock kernel root impossible.
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Thanks for the reply.
It is knowing that commands operating in MM, thought he could do the same in LP, have root eventhough have locked bootloader, all for ADB commands.
"I die" wait to unlock my bootloader; but my model is not unlockable officially. H815P
I understand the language. It is indeed instruction to get root on MM with locked bootloader. Only tested on f500 and OP is the only 1 with success so far. Lets wait and see if more will come up
Edit: this is NOT root for locked bl on MM. OP just made it clear to me on the other site
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So we can root MM with this?
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BySezerSimsek said:
MM Root it's not possible in any way locked bootloader devices. only way unlocked bootloader and custom kernel. Stock kernel root impossible.
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I have unlocked bootloader and root on stock kernel...
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thznutz87 said:
So we can root MM with this?
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thoiloidainhan said:
this is NOT root for locked bl on MM
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BySezerSimsek said:
MM Root it's not possible in any way locked bootloader devices.
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No. Currently and for the forseeable future it is NOT possible to root Marshmallow with a locked bootloader.
welder73 said:
I have unlocked bootloader and root on stock kernel...
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yes stock kernel but after flash root custom kernel.. because kernel edited. 5.1 kernel not edit root working
dontpannic said:
No. Currently and for the forseeable future it is NOT possible to root Marshmallow with a locked bootloader.
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Can't inject root and send command to flash system?
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thznutz87 said:
Can't inject root and send command to flash system?
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Do you want me to quote all three posts again?
Root on Marshmallow requires a modified kernel. You cannot boot a modified kernel with a locked bootloader.
I don't know about other models, but H811 allows you to unlock the bootloader and root on Marshmallow, but it's not via supersu injection.
Well months have been passed. Any news about to root H815P? I still have my Bootloader locked and LG's site says that my model cant be unlocked. Any idea?
Guys. This is for sending files to the phone kinda like adb. Not root. It more like for executing files that are already on the phone.
IN No WAY IS THIS A ROOT METHOD
YOU CANNOT ROOT MM WITH A LOCKED BL. ITS NOT GONNA HAPPEN ANYTIME SOON
Rooting MM with Superuser ...
heros_45 said:
Hello, with this method, it may be superuser on devices with MM and locked bootloader?
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Rooting MM with Superuser ... is not possible with locked bootloaders as Chainfire's method requires modification of the boot partition and that equates to a brick with bootloaders that are not officially unlocked through LG.
Downgrade to LP, root and install steadfasterX's TWRP-in-FisH @ https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/locked-twrpinfish-locked-g4-devices-t3573048 if you want a working custom recovery version that will work on LG G4's with locked bootloaders. Version 3 Beta 4 & 5 are very stable - download links are in later posts on his site.
He is working on porting EFIdroid in FisH, that if successful will eventually allow one to boot custom roms, i.e., you may be able to have your rooted MM with a locked bootloader at some point ... just not yet.
S.
Check this XDA posting out ...
Kherham said:
Well months have been passed. Any news about to root H815P? I still have my Bootloader locked and LG's site says that my model cant be unlocked. Any idea?
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If on MM you will first have to downgrade to LP with LGUP-NEW at https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/help/lgup-install-kdz-mm-lp-t3249803 if you are able to. You will have to search for an H815P10 stock rom. Then see if you can find a pre-rooted image of that rom. You can follow this guide to obtain root or install a pre-rooted image if you are able to find one: Root ANY LG G4 Variant 100% Success Directives | Root Injection | Less Bricks at https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/lg-g4-100-root-success-directives-root-t3180586.
If you want a custom recovery for your locked bootloader, check this out by steadfasterX: [LOCKED][G4][TWRP][UNOFFICIAL] TWRP-in-FIsH for all locked G4 devices at https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/development/locked-twrpinfish-locked-g4-devices-t3573048
You will not be able to install a custom rom, however, but steadfasterX is working on EFIdroid-inFisH that, if successful, will eventually allow the installation of a custom rom on a locked bootloader.
Hope it helps.
S.
hey guys,
Hope I am not too late, I found a way around this.
What I did was downgrade from Marshmallow to Lollipop.
I did it by using the LGUP program and following this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g4/general/fix-unbricking-lg-g4-h818p-stuck-t3707485
In short what I did was:
1. Download the kdz
2. Download LGUP and install it, then the dll thing that comes in the archive.
3. Install LG drivers
4. Put device in download mode by pressing up and inserting a usb cable when device is powered off
5. start LGUP and select "Refurbish"
6. in the path select the kdz (even though its looking for tot files).
7. Flash Lollipop and boot
8. Go back to download mode, now you have Send_Command.exe
Then I flashed "H815L 10F.kdz" which gave me stock Lollipop on 815L. I am not sure where I got it, It was sitting on my disk. But basically anything which has H815L (for the model), and 10 which means its Lollipop should work.
Then I could go in to download mode and run Send_Command.exe
dontpannic said:
No. Currently and for the forseeable future it is NOT possible to root Marshmallow with a locked bootloader.
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I have LG G4 H815p Android 6 I need help root
MarshallK said:
I have LG G4 H815p Android 6 I need help root
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NOTE: All LG G4's (with the exception of H818), can be unlocked unofficially now with steadfasterX's: [UNLOCK][UNOFFICIAL][G4] Unlock **ANY** LG G4 device with UsU, provided you are on stock Marshmallow and your ARB is less than or equal to 2.
I.E., you can now install a custom TWRP recovery, root and upgrade to Nougat, Oreo etc.

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