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[Request] Root for Z3C (D5803) -> Solved

HI @all,
now that we have a FW for the device - is root possible?
All known root methods are not working.
BR
UserX10
Edit:
Solved -> Thanks you DooMLoRD
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-...58xx-cwm-based-recovery-6-0-4-7-root-t2890231

Delete.

Jeez.
People haven't even got their hands on the phone yet...
Be patient

Anyone wanna try Framaroot?
http://framaroot.net/index.html

framaroot does not work ...

Ok because I saw it posted on this blog and thought it would work. Strange!

plisk3n said:
Ok because I saw it posted on this blog and thought it would work. Strange!
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Well, it says "tested on device" and is from 9/4, before the device was even unavailable. I'd be careful that apk isn't something more.

CollinsJ said:
Well, it says "tested on device" and is from 9/4, before the device was even unavailable. I'd be careful that apk isn't something more.
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Yeah that's also the reason why I decided not to download it, I'll just wait till someone @ XDA finds a way to root the device. It's not like we'll die because our device isn't rooted for x weeks/months.

Weeks/months?! I would die! It's been a day and the amount of things I can't do is driving me nuts!

If you have an unlocked boot loader see what I say at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55709585. If you don't I think you'll be waiting for a while - someone needs to find an exploit and write the app/code needed to exploit it. This has become increasingly hard as Android has become more secure - before Towelroot AFAIK the Z1/Z2 was not rootable for a long time. You'd probably be waiting a similar length of time for the next big root exploit.

tilal6991 said:
If you have an unlocked boot loader see what I say at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55709585. If you don't I think you'll be waiting for a while - someone needs to find an exploit and write the app/code needed to exploit it. This has become increasingly hard as Android has become more secure - before Towelroot AFAIK the Z1/Z2 was not rootable for a long time. You'd probably be waiting a similar length of time for the next big root exploit.
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Would it not be helpful to contact Sony themselves? They're increasingly developer friendly, these days. Maybe they'd be willing to offer pointers to root app developers?

mudnightoil said:
Would it not be helpful to contact Sony themselves? They're increasingly developer friendly, these days. Maybe they'd be willing to offer pointers to root app developers?
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Well I know people at Sony and long story short: if you want root unlock the boot loader. Its as simple as that. You have to understand that while a root exploit looks nice to tinkerers its also a serious security issue which must be fixed - that is why many root solutions also patch the exploit they use after using it.

Does unlocking the bootloader require wiping the phone? I know this is required on the nexus phones. If it requires wipe then its the very first thing I'm doing once I get the phone out of the box.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

tilal6991 said:
Well I know people at Sony and long story short: if you want root unlock the boot loader. Its as simple as that. You have to understand that while a root exploit looks nice to tinkerers its also a serious security issue which must be fixed - that is why many root solutions also patch the exploit they use after using it.
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I'm aware of this ... but on the one hand being one of the few if only manufacturers to provide official unlocking for the bootloaders (with the obvious intention of spurring development etc), but on the other actively closing non-simple (i.e. ones requiring a dedicated program) root 'exploits' would seem a little at odds. Is it really that black and white? You'd think it might be in their interests to provide an official complex / secure rooting method.

sublimnl said:
Does unlocking the bootloader require wiping the phone? I know this is required on the nexus phones. If it requires wipe then its the very first thing I'm doing once I get the phone out of the box.
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Yes. It will wipe everything AFAIK - double check with the website.
mudnightoil said:
I'm aware of this ... but on the one hand being one of the few if only manufacturers to provide official unlocking for the bootloaders (with the obvious intention of spurring development etc), but on the other actively closing non-simple (i.e. ones requiring a dedicated program) root 'exploits' would seem a little at odds. Is it really that black and white? You'd think it might be in their interests to provide an official complex / secure rooting method.
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Your statements contradict themselves. Rooting without unlocking the bootloader needs a security flaw. How can any method which leaves a security hole be secure?
Bootloader unlocking gets around this by letting you control the boot partition of the device so you can disable the "security barrier" that android provides. This is a choice you are explicitly making which is why it is the only "secure" way to root.

Does towelroot work?

MrOeyta said:
Does towelroot work?
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Unfortunately Towelroot does not work.

I've read some people saying that unlocking the bootloader causes you to lose your DRM keys which apparently would affect software/ camera issues?
Can anyone verify this?

tacocats said:
I've read some people saying that unlocking the bootloader causes you to lose your DRM keys which apparently would affect software/ camera issues?
Can anyone verify this?
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This is very true. On the z1c I neglected to back up the TA partition. And apparently lost native mirror cast and some camera features when I rolled the device back to stock.
Back up your TA partition before unlocking BL.

dillalade said:
This is very true. On the z1c I neglected to back up the TA partition. And apparently lost native mirror cast and some camera features when I rolled the device back to stock.
Back up your TA partition before unlocking BL.
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Any idea how this could be done?

[BootLoader/Root Discussion] No Bounty, Just plain discussion

Okay we have a Bounty thread... Leave that for just plain Bounty pledges..
In here feel free to talk about BootLoader discusions, Root discussions..

Nice thread. Would be nice to discuss about Moto Maxx root as well. Since it has unlockable bootloader, I believe root is pretty doable, but I have no idea how to, since there's no custom recovery yet.

Nice thread.... looking forward
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some one knows how can we help to find a exploit or something that will make our Turbo able to get root??

When lollipop gets released for the Turbo, I'm going to have a tough decision. I really want that sweet new lollipop, but I also know that the chances of rooting it will go down significantly. So, the question is, should we stay on KitKat in hopes of getting root? It's going to be really hard to resist 5.0. And since the 2014 Moto X just got it, I think we're not far behind.

There's a vulnerability in KitKat, we just have to figure out how to exploit it. CVE-2014-7911. More info can be found at http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/51.

Your chances of getting root with LP and a locked bootloader depend on an exploit which has yet to be found and that may be some time and on some phones has never happened on previous operating systems. You would be much better off if the phone was released for unrestricted world wide sales but being CDMA and a Verizon exclusive is guaranteed to prevent the large scale adoption that would have made it more attractive to developers. Realistically no one here knows better than you whether root is more important than getting LP are for you. For my purposes I consider root a must have while having no issues with kk which I like just fine which would make it an easy choice.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but can't we just revert to kitkat if an exploit is found?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2929737
That's the factory firmware we could flash if need be.

madeiracam said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but can't we just revert to kitkat if an exploit is found?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2929737
That's the factory firmware we could flash if need be.
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Maybe. With Qualcomm chips, it's possible to make reverting to an older version result in a hard brick. With Big Red's knowledge of what they can do, unfortunately, they might implement this "feature". Plus, a vulnerability has already been found. We just need to figure out how to exploit it.

madeiracam said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but can't we just revert to kitkat if an exploit is found?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2929737
That's the factory firmware we could flash if need be.
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At least with my Motorola RAZR M, every time they had a big version upgrade they also upgraded the security partition (which would be incompatible with prior firmwares), making it impossible to downgrade without an unlocked bootloader.
Sent from my Droid Turbo.

I think I have an idea on how to obtain a bootloader unlock. It most likely will not work, though, as I highly doubt it would be this stupid simple. As I do not yet have a Turbo, could someone send me the result of "fastboot oem get_unlock_data"? PM it to me and I'll test my theory. I'll also need one from some other (model doesn't matter) Motorola device, too, that actually is eligible for official bootloader unlocking.

r3pwn said:
I think I have an idea on how to obtain a bootloader unlock. It most likely will not work, though, as I highly doubt it would be this stupid simple. As I do not yet have a Turbo, could someone send me the result of "fastboot oem get_unlock_data"? PM it to me and I'll test my theory. I'll also need one from some other (model doesn't matter) Motorola device, too, that actually is eligible for official bootloader unlocking.
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I have both a Droid Turbo and a Motorola device that is eligible for bootloader unlocking, but I don't know if I can trust to give my oem unlock data if that is in any kind "dangerous" for me or my guarantee. Can you just give me a hint and I check it out?

josebama said:
I have both a Droid Turbo and a Motorola device that is eligible for bootloader unlocking, but I don't know if I can trust to give my oem unlock data if that is in any kind "dangerous" for me or my guarantee. Can you just give me a hint and I check it out?
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Yeah, sure. I'll send I sent you a PM.

Do you still need this? I have a Turbo with a cracked screen um about to send back.

greekstile said:
Do you still need this? I have a Turbo with a cracked screen um about to send back.
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Yes, but not if you're about to send it back. I'll get another one. I wouldn't be able to test if the unlock worked.

When I say send it back, I don't have to send it right away. If the unlock does work, I assume I could lock it back down before sending back?

greekstile said:
When I say send it back, I don't have to send it right away. If the unlock does work, I assume I could lock it back down before sending back?
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With Motorola devices, I don't think it's possible. I think the qfuse gets permanently blown. I would send it back if I were you. This method probably won't work anyways.
EDIT: qfuse, stupid autocorrect

I'm willing to give it a shot. Just let me know.

r3pwn said:
With Motorola devices, I don't think it's possible. I think the cause gets permanently blown. I would send it back if I were you. This method probably won't work anyways.
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i will help u too if needed
got a Droid turbo

danger2u said:
i will help u too if needed
got a Droid turbo
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How does one have a Turbo that is eligible for unlocked bootloader? This sounds like candy covered in gold to me.

Root method for xt1528 once we can recover from QDL mode

Hi,
If people would like to figure out how to get the xt1528 out from QDL mode then I will provide a method for PERM root and xposed as we did for the moto x here.
This is an article that talks about working with the new sahara protocol the Moto E uses. The qdloader used for the moto x is an older protocol.
Good luck!

jahrule said:
Hi,
If people would like to figure out how to get the xt1528 out from QDL mode then I will provide a method for PERM root and xposed as we did for the moto x here.
This is an article that talks about working with the new sahara protocol the Moto E uses. The qdloader used for the moto x is an older protocol.
Good luck!
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This will be awesome.
Sent from my XT1528 using XDA Free mobile app

jahrule said:
Hi,
If people would like to figure out how to get the xt1528 out from QDL mode then I will provide a method for PERM root and xposed as we did for the moto x
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How did you get it into the QDL mode?

fire3element said:
How did you get it into the QDL mode?
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You get into it by soft bricking your phone. But you can't get out until someone can do the procedure above. I am sure it is trivial using qfil but I run Linux solely and am not in a rush just giving a helping hand to someone here if they want to put a little effort in.

jahrule said:
You get into it by soft bricking your phone. But you can't get out until someone can do the procedure above. I am sure it is trivial using qfil but I run Linux solely and am not in a rush just giving a helping hand to someone here if they want to put a little effort in.
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I am ready to get the ball rolling on this. This phone needs root at the least, since the bootloader is locked (thanks to Verisucks). I will PM you.

fire3element said:
I am ready to get the ball rolling on this. This phone needs root at the least, since the bootloader is locked (thanks to Verisucks). I will PM you.
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Pm responded

How's it going?

I can help with this as well. I have my XT1528 on standby. Don't have much dev experience with Android, but I can sure try.

Unless you are willing to stare endearingly at a shiny paperweight that once was your phone, I don't think anyone can do much to help.
To sum this up for new eyes wondering where this might be headed:
Motorola (along with many of the other major phone manufacturers) have removed the ability to load QDownload mode manually. Apparently, the XT1528 along with many newer devices, is now running a new protocol for the diagnostic port. (and there is more than one way the port can be present/active, to further complicate things)
Please do not ask me to explain. I am just barely beginning to understand this stuff myself.
As of right now, the only known method to get our Verizon 2nd gen Moto E into QDL is to actually BRICK the device. At which point the phone will resort to the next level down, since it can not boot properly.
So unless you are willing to intentionally brick your phone to advance this cause... I am afraid that you can not do much.
There is also the looming risk that the device can not be recovered if the new protocols are not figured out. I am treading in uncharted waters here.
Means you or I lost a phone and the $$$ spent on it. By another one and try again.
If you are adamant about wanting to help, click on the 2 links in the OP. @jahrule has posted information that tells us with direction to go.
And if you do not understand what is going on in either article........................................ maybe it is best left alone.
Not being harsh, just safer that way. I am having to figure this stuff out as I go too.
As for progress..? None. I am not intentionally bricking my phone until I gather enough info that will lead me to the conclusion that I can recover the device.
So goes without saying. BE NICE____DO NOT PESTER

@fire3element
I got mine brand new off of Amazon for $48.00, if someone wants to sacrifice the 48 bucks? My note 4 just came in, so I might be willing to brick mine for the cause. I will do some reading where you posted earlier and see what I can do
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neo4uo said:
@fire3element
I got mine brand new off of Amazon for $48.00, if someone wants to sacrifice the 48 bucks? My note 4 just came in, so I might be willing to brick mine for the cause. I will do some reading where you posted earlier and see what I can do
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@jahrule
Are you proposing that we brick the phone and use an international boot loader with the Verizon modem to flash, since the boot loader would be corrupt it wouldn't be locked anymore?

jahrule said:
Are you proposing that we brick the phone and use an international boot loader with the Verizon modem to flash, since the boot loader would be corrupt it wouldn't be locked anymore?
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No, we are not trying to mess with the bootloader. I do not think we even could. The ideal way to go about that would be to use the XT1526 Boost Mobile bootloader and modify it to fit the XT1528. Those 2 models are about the closest in hardware of all the variants. (and I have already tried working on this in the last few months with no progress)
I do not think that would work anyways.
What we are attempting to do here is inject root into the system partition after the kernel startup. After the OS is booted, and root is in place, it should become permanent from then on. At least until you delete, install over, or wipe the device.
The issue here is, there is no way to manually put the phone into QDL mode. (as I mentioned in my post above).
Once we are in QDL, there is no known way to get it out. If the flasher tool does not see/read the phone, there will be no way to recover since we can not flash files to fix what we had to break to get there in the first place.
See the paradox now? LoL
Personally, I can not afford to throw this phone to the gutter. Simply do not have that kind of money laying around. If you can stand to throw $50 into the wind, more power to you Bro
Give it a go, but don't be careless just for the sake of wanting to try something. (speaking from experience here)
UPDATE: I think I am going to hold off on this for now. Looks like the Stagefright vulnerability is going to lead to a new ROOT exploit.
This is bad news for android, but great news for those of us that have locked down devices. Please download the Zimperium StageFright Detector app from the play store to see if you device is vulnerable.
If it is, DO NOT TAKE ANY UPDATES till we get confirmation that a new exploit will benefit us or not.

My GoPhone moto e says it is vulnerable running 5.1 stock firmware
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fire3element said:
No, we are not trying to mess with the bootloader. I do not think we even could. The ideal way to go about that would be to use the XT1526 Boost Mobile bootloader and modify it to fit the XT1528. Those 2 models are about the closest in hardware of all the variants. (and I have already tried working on this in the last few months with no progress)
I do not think that would work anyways.
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The bootloader is the same. This will help nothing.
fire3element said:
What we are attempting to do here is inject root into the system partition after the kernel startup. After the OS is booted, and root is in place, it should become permanent from then on. At least until you delete, install over, or wipe the device.
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What we are trying to do is use qfil or blanflash qflash to recover from QDL mode and be able to write partitions from there.
fire3element said:
The issue here is, there is no way to manually put the phone into QDL mode. (as I mentioned in my post above).
Once we are in QDL, there is no known way to get it out. If the flasher tool does not see/read the phone, there will be no way to recover since we can not flash files to fix what we had to break to get there in the first place.
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Issue is only recovering from QDL mode which is the goal see above. Getting the phone into QDL mode is very easy.
fire3element said:
See the paradox now? LoL
Personally, I can not afford to throw this phone to the gutter. Simply do not have that kind of money laying around. If you can stand to throw $50 into the wind, more power to you Bro
Give it a go, but don't be careless just for the sake of wanting to try something. (speaking from experience here)
UPDATE: I think I am going to hold off on this for now. Looks like the Stagefright vulnerability is going to lead to a new ROOT exploit.
This is bad news for android, but great news for those of us that have locked down devices. Please download the Zimperium StageFright Detector app from the play store to see if you device is vulnerable.
If it is, DO NOT TAKE ANY UPDATES till we get confirmation that a new exploit will benefit us or not.
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Stagefright will get one system permissions not root permissions.

neo4uo said:
@fire3element
I got mine brand new off of Amazon for $48.00, if someone wants to sacrifice the 48 bucks? My note 4 just came in, so I might be willing to brick mine for the cause. I will do some reading where you posted earlier and see what I can do
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@jahrule
Are you proposing that we brick the phone and use an international boot loader with the Verizon modem to flash, since the boot loader would be corrupt it wouldn't be locked anymore?
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I am proposing that you read the way CrashXXL achieved root on the moto x and we do the same

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Stagefright will get one system permissions not root permissions.
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Surely I am not misinterpreting what I am seeing here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PxQc5gOHnKs
Looked for a video of Josh's DefCon presentation, but could not find one. So either he has not presented yet, or no one had uploaded the vid at this time.
Here is an excerpt from the Zimperium blog:
" 2. Zimperium Research Labs (zLABS) will release a video later this week with a Stagefright RCE demonstration. Several large carriers requested that we delay the release of our working exploit. We agreed, given the gravity of the situation. Unfortunately, because the patches are open-source [1, 2], many researchers are already working on creating an exploit. We are planning to release our exploit on August 24th, 2015. However, if an exploit is publicly released or attacks are detected in the wild before that date, we will release ours for testing purposes at that time. "
and
" 6. Josh will present the full details of his research at Black Hat on August 5th or DEFCON on August 7th. We invite you to join us! "
Hopefully this is the new exploit we have all been waiting for. I know that I need to move away from my current device because of hardware issues, however I can not do that until I root this device. More info is sure to come in the next few weeks
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The bootloader is the same. This will help nothing..
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I should have clarified myself. My attempt was to replace the Verizon "locked" bootloader withe the Boost "un-locked" bootloader.
Again, I do not think it will work. However, if the flasher tool will actually work with this phone, then I suppose it would not hurt to try it. If it does not work, simply flash your backup of the original BL.

Is it possible to flash 5.0.1 back after you update? or remove any update..? Hahaha I updated mine for stagefright without thinking. Diddnt know untill i checked it & found it wasnt vunarable. I know it was before.. Ugh. Carelessness on me behalf.

Hey guys, I have this phone as well as the htc desire 526 pp and they are both just laying in a drawer. I bought them when I couldn't afford a real replacement for my broken nexus 6 and now that I don't need either I would be more then willing to sacrifice mine for the sake of helping out. Plus if it works then the phone is rooted, negative if I can't use it I can free up some drawer space. Not a big loss either way as the screen is too small for my liking. Very nice phone otherwise just not enough space or screen.

So just a quick little update on this.
I purposely bricked another Moto E and was able to get it to show up in the Device Manager as QCOM_BULK (not the exact wording, I forgot) . This required me to flash a bad Bootloader to get the device to fail to turn on, thus kicking it into the fall back mode. I tried flashing all other partitions to make the phone go into the BULK mode. None worked except for the bootloader.
Could not get anywhere with it. We need some specific files to flash in order to get the device rooted or bootloader unlocked. Its not just a few files either, and they have some weird extensions.
I ended up taking the device back and getting something else. Just don't have time to keep playing with it. Someone smarter than me could probably get it done with not a whole lot of effort.
Sorry guys. I tried with my limited knowledge and skills.

Since you have abandoned this project, do you think you could PM me any/all info you have? I would like to take a stab at this.

Steve_xposed said:
Since you have abandoned this project, do you think you could PM me any/all info you have? I would like to take a stab at this.
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I too would like to see the process, in order to enter QDL mode, I LITERALLY have no use for this phone as it is damaged but still boots and can use screen

One Click Root?

Hey Im getting the Moto X Pure Editon and I was wondering if there are any viable one click root methods, or a way to root without unlocking the bootloader. I have read that one certain (very questionable) method that XDA is against (and rightly so) can be used, but I have no plans on going that route. Im certainly not new to unlocking a bootloader and am not against it. Ive had the original Moto X Developer Edition, and currently have the Nexus 6, but the whole void the warranty deal I would like to avoid if at all possible. If I could get root and use titanium backup and ad free I could be fine with that. That being said is there a way to root without unlocking the bootloader. And is there something like on the old Droid Razr where you could install a recovery while the bootloader is still locked. Yes I know google is my friend and I have looked but haven't seen anything. So my assumption is I will probably have to unlock the bootloader. But I did want to ask before I jumped and unlocked it, because if anyone would know I know I could find out on here.

pacman377 said:
Hey Im getting the Moto X Pure Editon and I was wondering if there are any viable one click root methods, or a way to root without unlocking the bootloader. I have read that one certain (very questionable) method that XDA is against (and rightly so) can be used, but I have no plans on going that route. Im certainly not new to unlocking a bootloader and am not against it. Ive had the original Moto X Developer Edition, and currently have the Nexus 6, but the whole void the warranty deal I would like to avoid if at all possible. If I could get root and use titanium backup and ad free I could be fine with that. That being said is there a way to root without unlocking the bootloader. And is there something like on the old Droid Razr where you could install a recovery while the bootloader is still locked. Yes I know google is my friend and I have looked but haven't seen anything. So my assumption is I will probably have to unlock the bootloader. But I did want to ask before I jumped and unlocked it, because if anyone would know I know I could find out on here.
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No, no one has developed a method to root without unlocking the bootlader and i doubt there will be one anytime soon(if ever since it's so easy and is an unlocked phone)

Ok thank you.

pizzlewizzle said:
No, no one has developed a method to root without unlocking the bootlader and i doubt there will be one anytime soon(if ever since it's so easy and is an unlocked phone)
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With the hassles Motorola gives people trying to get warranty support after unlocking the bootloader, it would actually be quite beneficial.

Unlocking bootloader does not void warranty completely!!! Software issues caused by the user are indeed not under warrenty anymore. Hardware related issues are.. I had 2 times screen blemishes and both times my screen got replaced for free. Great service from motorola.

bartjeh1991 said:
Unlocking bootloader does not void warranty completely!!! Software issues caused by the user are indeed not under warrenty anymore. Hardware related issues are.. I had 2 times screen blemishes and both times my screen got replaced for free. Great service from motorola.
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Ok I have done that with other phones but I had read mixed results concerning the Moto X Pure. So if it is hardware related Motorola will honor the warrenty, software your SOL. But software we can always reflash the stock system and all.

pacman377 said:
Ok I have done that with other phones but I had read mixed results concerning the Moto X Pure. So if it is hardware related Motorola will honor the warrenty, software your SOL. But software we can always reflash the stock system and all.
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If you unlock boot loader ur self. Theres a oneclick root app calles kingroot they quote they can root amy phone its one of those china made apps and closed source, id only use ir if your that desperate. Also they install there own version of supersu.. but theres a way to remove it just.google it..

Kingroot doesn't work. At least it didn't on mine. Only way I've found is either systemless or toolkit if you're on lollipop

Jay794 said:
Kingroot doesn't work. At least it didn't on mine. Only way I've found is either systemless or toolkit if you're on lollipop
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well i found this https://www.search4roots.com/how-to-easily-root-moto-x-style-marshmallow-6-0-1/

StreetkillnHD said:
well i found this https://www.search4roots.com/how-to-easily-root-moto-x-style-marshmallow-6-0-1/
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I'd stick with the tested and tried methods. One click options have the potential for opening the doorway to unwanted content.....
Chainfire's supersu has been around for a long time.

Unlocking the bootloader is a must if you want to root on this phone... ATM anyway and I doubt it will change. I used to think one click root was the way to go too but once again, there are potentially many things that can go wrong so knowing the tried and true manual ways is always best. Knowing how to recover from botched attempts has allowed me to bring my phone back from soft bricks several times.
Sent from my awesome phone!

XT1609 - No Root, Now What?

I'm satisfied with this phone for the most part. From what I've read so far, getting this phone rooted seems out of the question. Just what can you do, if anything, as far as customizing your phone like what's possible with Xposed (or even Gravitybox)? I'd prefer not flashing if the rom isn't rooted.
Any suggestions or answers?
Thanks!

PBMaxx said:
I'm satisfied with this phone for the most part. From what I've read so far, getting this phone rooted seems out of the question. Just what can you do, if anything, as far as customizing your phone like what's possible with Xposed (or even Gravitybox)? I'd prefer not flashing if the rom isn't rooted.
Any suggestions or answers?
Thanks!
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Unfortunately for the xt1609 you can only use the stock rom as there is no root method for it. You cannot flash any custom roms or recoveries or use xposed.
Stuck with stock.

classic757 said:
Unfortunately for the xt1609 you can only use the stock rom as there is no root method for it. You cannot flash any custom roms or recoveries or use xposed.
Stuck with stock.
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There acually may be a way... if someone thinks hard enough about it, like with the Desire 526 Verizon model. If enough Devs and Senoir members get together, it can be done, nothing is impossible hardware wise

classic757 said:
Unfortunately for the xt1609 you can only use the stock rom as there is no root method for it. You cannot flash any custom roms or recoveries or use xposed.
Stuck with stock.
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Voltz100999 said:
There acually may be a way... if someone thinks hard enough about it, like with the Desire 526 Verizon model. If enough Devs and Senoir members get together, it can be done, nothing is impossible hardware wise
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@classic757 statement was true when posted and remains so today. Finding a root solution (identifying a vulnerability and then developing a viable exploit to leverage it) has nothing to do with hardware unique to the G4P XT1609 varient. It is hard (increasingly unsucessful) work that fails to attract the critical mass needed to mount a coordinated effort. The puny market for this model almost guarantees no such effort will be undertaken.
If you truely want/need root consider a XT1607 which is bootloader unlockable and works fine with CDMA networks (specifically Verizon).

Davey126 said:
@classic757 statement was true when posted and remains so today. Finding a root solution (identifying a vulnerability and then developing a viable exploit to leverage it) has nothing to do with hardware unique to the G4P XT1609 varient. It is hard (increasingly unsucessful) work that fails to attract the critical mass needed to mount a coordinated effort. The puny market for this model almost guarantees no such effort will be undertaken.
If you truely want/need root consider a XT1607 which is bootloader unlockable and works fine with CDMA networks (specifically Verizon).
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Well, as soon as I get $140, ill give it a go, but until then, ill just have to wait.

Voltz100999 said:
Well, as soon as I get $140, ill give it a go, but until then, ill just have to wait.
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Actually, all you need is $100. The G4 Play unlocked xt1607 is on sale at B&H through tomorrow 6-23-17 for $100. If you want it now's a great time to purchase it.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Deal...for-just-100-32-off-its-regular-price_id95252

classic757 said:
Actually, all you need is $100. The G4 Play unlocked xt1607 is on sale at B&H through tomorrow 6-23-17 for $100. If you want it now's a great time to purchase it.
http://www.phonearena.com/news/Deal...for-just-100-32-off-its-regular-price_id95252
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I got it to root with @utoprime's method. and i am now enjoying that as a result.
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Locked bootloader and all. Here is the method
https://twitter.com/utoprime