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[VIDEOS] Moto X How to Root, recovery, roms, and much more

Here we go again with another fun how to thread will all my Moto X videos and more to come hope this can help out some noobs
Moto X Review
Moto X bootloader Unlock
Moto X VS. Moto G
Moto X unbrick and restore Tool
Moto X Safe Strap Recovery video
How to install TWRP on the unlocked Moto X
How to install CyanogenMod 11 KitKat Rom
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Mods please sticky I think this will really help people out will be adding more soon

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Awesome!
I'll be linking to this as well as the complete Moto x guide by @dray_jr I usually link to when people open threads without searching, before I report it. LOL
Great job!
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kj2112 said:
Awesome!
I'll be linking to this as well as the complete Moto x guide by @dray_jr I usually link to when people open threads without searching, before I report it. LOL
Great job!
Sent from my N5 cell phone telephone....
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thanks glad that you like it will be adding more soon

Tomsgt said:
thanks glad that you like it will be adding more soon
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For sure some will be far less confused SEEING this stuff instead of just reading words.
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kj2112 said:
For sure some will be far less confused SEEING this stuff instead of just reading words.
Sent from my N5 cell phone telephone....
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Yeah I really hope this can help out some noobs.
Mods please sticky this post if you think it will help

Tomsgt said:
Here we go again with another fun how to thread will all my Moto X videos and more to come hope this can help out some noobs
Moto X Review
Moto X bootloader Unlock
Moto X VS. Moto G
Moto X unbrick and restore Tool
Moto X Safe Strap Recovery video
How to install TWRP on the unlocked Moto X
How to install CyanogenMod 11 KitKat Rom
More to come please subscribe to this thread
Mods please sticky I think this will really help people out will be adding more soon
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Thanks, is there a link on how to root Moto X? It's kinda mentioned at the end of the unlock bootloader video.

x2h said:
Thanks, is there a link on how to root Moto X? It's kinda mentioned at the end of the unlock bootloader video.
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Check the twrp recovery install video it should have the root in it. Once the bootloader is unlocked just install twrp then flash supersu.zip in recovery to get root. It's pretty easy.
sent from my Galaxy Note 3 running HyperDrive.

Tomsgt said:
Check the twrp recovery install video it should have the root in it. Once the bootloader is unlocked just install twrp then flash supersu.zip in recovery to get root. It's pretty easy.
sent from my Galaxy Note 3 running HyperDrive.
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'Thanks. Where's the superSU file?

x2h said:
'Thanks. Where's the superSU file?
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You can get it at rootjunksdl.com or of xda if you Google supersu.zip you will see it.
sent from my Galaxy Note 3 running HyperDrive.

So what if you want to move from 4.4 to 4.4.2 from an ATT, rooted, non Dev, non custom recovery moto x? I was under the impression using this boot loader unlock method only worked for Dev editions..
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NameLessThugZero said:
So what if you want to move from 4.4 to 4.4.2 from an ATT, rooted, non Dev, non custom recovery moto x? I was under the impression using this boot loader unlock method only worked for Dev editions..
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You are correct. Bootloader unlock method only works for Dev Editions, and phones from T-Mobile, Sprint and other carriers where Moto gives out bootloader unlock codes. If you have an ATT or Verizon retail or Moto Maker X, and were not lucky enough to buy an unlock code from the Chinese seller (before it got shut down), you can not unlock your bootloader and use TWRP to root.
If you have a LOCKED (and not unlockable) bootloader, like ATT/Verizon, and you are on rooted 4.4 using SlapMyMoto and disabled write protection by using MotoWpNoMo, taking the 4.4.2 OTA update will revert the effects of MotoWpNoMo, patch the exploit used, and write protection will become re-enabled. You will likely keep root, but with write protection enabled, any changes you make to /system or the other protected folders will be lost at power off/on, making root less useful. Since 4.4.2 also patches the exploit used to gain root, if you hadn't rooted before taking 4.4.2, you wont be able to root it once its on your phone.
HOWEVER... If you are rooted & write protection disabled with 4.4, you could consider using SafeStrap with 4.4.2. I don't know how well it works (I have a Dev Edition, so I haven't tried it), but it is an option for using 4.4.2

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Moto g4 play bell Canada variant?

Hello everyone just got the new g4 play phone. Seems nice so far. Just wondering about root and firmware? Do any of the file factory images work? Also is root working? Thanks in advance!

kindlefire39 said:
Hello everyone just got the new g4 play phone. Seems nice so far. Just wondering about root and firmware? Do any of the file factory images work? Also is root working? Thanks in advance!
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Depends on how you purchased it. If it's from Amazon with ads enabled, you're out of luck for the time being until one of the temp root methods find an exploit for the phone.
If you bought the normal version, then a TWRP version that works for your phone is in the works, and SuperSU works on pretty much any device with a custom bootloader because it's just sticking a su binary on the system partition and installing an app. Custom roms will be forthcoming when more of the developing-inclined members get their bootloaders unlocked lol
Sent from my Moto G Play using XDA Labs

Oh cool mine is the normal version! I also noticed the unlock setting in settings as well. So at this point twrp is a no go?

kindlefire39 said:
Oh cool mine is the normal version! I also noticed the unlock setting in settings as well. So at this point twrp is a no go?
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Update root working! ?

kindlefire39 said:
Update root working! ?
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That's excellent news! I'm very close to talking moto into giving me a bootloader unlock despite having the Amazon ads. I basically complained that they are misleading people with the name "play" and advertising a pure Android experience making it seem like a true play edition phone, so knowing that I'll be able to root without compiling my own TWRP myself is great news.
Sent from my Moto G Play using XDA Labs

Yes I followed squids twrp post and the twrp fix and works great. Now I may play with the filefactory images and see if one works with this variant. I'm sure a bell specific variant will come soon.

How Root MOTO G5, my experience

Hi guys. I was really tempted to root my Moto G5 (XT1675) and besides there is a thread giving instructions about how to install TWRP it doesn't give any indication about how to root the device. And there is one started by @Johny Cipeli here but he could not confirm the root installation in MOTO G5, as he only has a MOTO G5 PLUS. So as you see I wasn't very confident about rooting.
Well, I did it at the end and in resume I followed this guy's youtube guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWLR8JnZ7z0 but instead of flashing the potter version of TWRP, I used the CEDRIC one. One important thing is that you should use the Magisk v11.6, don't use the newest one cause it didn't work for me (Magisk was working but not the root). Use the one that the guy attaches in the video. Anyway I put the magisk version here in the attachments (once you flash it you will have root automatically as it's shown in the YouTube video).
Here is a proof of my rooted device: http://imgur.com/a/LQkgs
Cheers guys!

stock rom for Moto G5 (XT1675)
Mike_Wasawsky said:
Hi guys. I was really tempted to root my Moto G5 (XT1675) and besides there is a thread giving instructions about how to install TWRP it doesn't give any indication about how to root the device. And there is one started by @Johny Cipeli here but he could not confirm the root installation in MOTO G5, as he only has a MOTO G5 PLUS. So as you see I wasn't very confident about rooting.
Well, I did it at the end and in resume I followed this guy's youtube guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWLR8JnZ7z0 but instead of flashing the potter version of TWRP, I used the CEDRIC one. One important thing is that you should use the Magisk v11.6, don't use the newest one cause it didn't work for me (Magisk was working but not the root). Use the one that the guy attaches in the video. Anyway I put the magisk version here in the attachments (once you flash it you will have root automatically as it's shown in the YouTube video).
Here is a proof of my rooted device: http://imgur.com/a/LQkgs
Cheers guys!
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Hey man thanks for the root guide ,but by any chance do u have the stock firmware for Moto G5 (XT1675) or could u please provide a download link thanks.

madscientistdam said:
Hey man thanks for the root guide ,but by any chance do u have the stock firmware for Moto G5 (XT1675) or could u please provide a download link thanks.
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Here https://mega.nz/#!jcp0UCiS!1EXQUYdNftgRrHsdBvmsmn4e_IZy3GtytOaoET9Kjm0 .

Mike_Wasawsky said:
Here https://mega.nz/#!jcp0UCiS!1EXQUYdNftgRrHsdBvmsmn4e_IZy3GtytOaoET9Kjm0 .
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dude thats for the moto g5 plus bro

madscientistdam said:
dude thats for the moto g5 plus bro
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Nope. If you check the name of the file it starts with CEDRIC. The alias of our MOTO G5 is CEDRIC, and the one for the Moto G5 Plus is POTTER.
The link is for MOTO G5 CEDRIC

I successfully rooted my phone(CEDRIC) with this thread's tip + @johnycipeli's 'How to ROOT Moto G5's thread!

Rooted my Moto G5 (XT1675)
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Well, I did it at the end and in resume I followed this guy's youtube guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWLR8JnZ7z0 but instead of flashing the potter version of TWRP, I used the CEDRIC one. One important thing is that you should use the Magisk v11.6, don't use the newest one cause it didn't work for me (Magisk was working but not the root). Use the one that the guy attaches in the video. Anyway I put the magisk version here in the attachments (once you flash it you will have root automatically as it's shown in the YouTube video).
Follow the steps in the video CAREFULLY for no problems, works perfectly
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I followed all the steps but when I check using Root Checker, it says that the device is not properly rooted!

xyluss0 said:
I followed all the steps but when I check using Root Checker, it says that the device is not properly rooted!
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Make sure you are not using the newest version of Magisk and using 11.6. 12 does not work.

xyluss0 said:
I followed all the steps but when I check using Root Checker, it says that the device is not properly rooted!
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I rooted one of following 2 ways first if custom ROM I rooted with lineage ROM add ons super user.
And to root on stock ROM majisk 11.6 did the trick after flashing the file and then quick online search for majisk manger ver 4.3 install and open and you will have root :good:

Mike_Wasawsky said:
Hi guys. I was really tempted to root my Moto G5 (XT1675) and besides there is a thread giving instructions about how to install TWRP it doesn't give any indication about how to root the device. And there is one started by @Johny Cipeli here but he could not confirm the root installation in MOTO G5, as he only has a MOTO G5 PLUS. So as you see I wasn't very confident about rooting.
Well, I did it at the end and in resume I followed this guy's youtube guide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWLR8JnZ7z0 but instead of flashing the potter version of TWRP, I used the CEDRIC one. One important thing is that you should use the Magisk v11.6, don't use the newest one cause it didn't work for me (Magisk was working but not the root). Use the one that the guy attaches in the video. Anyway I put the magisk version here in the attachments (once you flash it you will have root automatically as it's shown in the YouTube video).
Here is a proof of my rooted device: http://imgur.com/a/LQkgs
Cheers guys!
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Do you have a link to the CEDRIC version of TWRP?

Kneidel said:
Do you have a link to the CEDRIC version of TWRP?
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Cedric is the code name for the Moto g5
You will find twrp in the Moto G5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Development section of this forum
Please search

Is the g5 really worth voiding the warranty ?

infixremix said:
Is the g5 really worth voiding the warranty ?
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Iv spoken about this before - depending on your country rooting doesn't void warranty
In the UK you can root your phone & not void the warranty as long as what ever you do is not the direct cause of the fault
Companies may play hard ball but that's the European law - they have to prove rooting the phone caused the fault & if it's a hardware fault unless you stupidity over clocked something or flashed wrong firmware etc they can't prove it
Anyway the only person who can decide to root is you so no point asking

TheFixItMan said:
Iv spoken about this before - depending on your country rooting doesn't void warranty
In the UK you can root your phone & not void the warranty as long as what ever you do is not the direct cause of the fault
Companies may play hard ball but that's the European law - they have to prove rooting the phone caused the fault & if it's a hardware fault unless you stupidity over clocked something or flashed wrong firmware etc they can't prove it
Anyway the only person who can decide to root is you so no point asking
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Yes but what about the UK leaving the EU if I bought it whilst in the EU it should apply to that rule yes?

infixremix said:
Yes but what about the UK leaving the EU if I bought it whilst in the EU it should apply to that rule yes?
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Haha your warranty will be well out of date by time brexit happens
Thanks for giving me my laugh for the day
And on a serious note - it would make no difference - you still have to battle the company - Just make sure you flash stock rom before sending your phone off for repair if possible

TheFixItMan said:
Haha your warranty will be well out of date by time brexit happens
Thanks for giving me my laugh for the day
And on a serious note - it would make no difference - you still have to battle the company - Just make sure you flash stock rom before sending your phone off for repair if possible
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Thanks for your help pal

Magisk v11.6 didnt work and V12 is broken, v13 worked (xt1676)

Its a question or an afirmation? Because i tryied and didnt succeed

how does stock updates work with rooted g5?

[Question] Is possible root without unlock bootloader?

I had two Motorola's phone before, and none of them was necessary unlock bootloader to be root. That is the reason why I'm asking this.
Can someone explain me, please, If it's not possible. What is the reason?
Thanks.

NO!!!

No.
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gunner007dc said:
Root without bootloader unlock requires 1 of 2 things.
1. A software/hardware exploit
2. An engineering boot image (a boot image that's signed but has relaxed permissions)
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And this might be a path to go:
https://threatpost.com/motorola-moto-g4-g5-vulnerable-to-local-root-shell-attacks/126155/
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk

gunner007dc said:
Root without bootloader unlock requires 1 of 2 things.
1. A software/hardware exploit
2. An engineering boot image (a boot image that's signed but has relaxed permissions)
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sigulda1 said:
And this might be a path to go:
https://threatpost.com/motorola-moto-g4-g5-vulnerable-to-local-root-shell-attacks/126155/
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I believe this was the method here. It was done on the G4 and G5.

I try it, but its impossible

That is good news, I won't update then, when (if) there is a ota.

Hi. I have the moto g5 xt1670. I don't want the oreo ota, but the update screen is annoying. How can I stop it? Should I unlock BL-Root-freeze the app? Can I just root without touching the BL? Please help. Thanks

mortadelax said:
Hi. I have the moto g5 xt1670. I don't want the oreo ota, but the update screen is annoying. How can I stop it? Should I unlock BL-Root-freeze the app? Can I just root without touching the BL? Please help. Thanks
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No.
I think I answered this in another thread of yours.
Edit: I did.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5-plus/help/ota-update-rooted-t3688745/post79436519
Sent from my Moto G5 Plus using XDA Labs

Wolfcity said:
No.
I think I answered this in another thread of yours.
Edit: I did.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5-plus/help/ota-update-rooted-t3688745/post79436519
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Yes! I've launched several messages in case the threads are low on activity. I'm sorry.

Help !!! How to Change font style for stock samsung keyboard

HI ALL:
How to change font style for the stock samsung keyboard, Please. I love the stock Samsung keyboard but I would like to change the font. If any friends know, please show me. Thank You.

Settings Display Fonts
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Follow method 2 adb from here : https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/themes/fonts-wings-samsung-fonts-1200-root-t3710688
You will have a lot of fonts then ..

Thank you all. I thought change font for stock Samsung keyboard should be like this for the Oreo:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2739927&page=7

ongxa said:
Thank you all. I thought change font for stock Samsung keyboard should be like this for the Oreo:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2739927&page=7
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If you have root you can ofcourse flash custom fonts through twrp.. but method that I posted above works for non root users too and I am unrooted and all is working perfect.. and in the end all thanks goes to the respective devs who made these things available for us
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shah22 said:
If you have root you can ofcourse flash custom fonts through twrp.. but method that I posted above works for non root users too and I am unrooted and all is working perfect.. and in the end all thanks goes to the respective devs who made these things available for us
Sent from my S7 Edge using XDA Labs
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Thank you for your quick reply, plus I already thanks the OP . Yes I rooted my phone and FLASHED this method through TWRP. However, I got bootloop and cant turn on the phone. I think this method did not work for Oreo.

ongxa said:
Thank you for your quick reply, plus I already thanks the OP . Yes I rooted my phone and FLASHED this method through TWRP. However, I got bootloop and cant turn on the phone. I think this method did not work for Oreo.
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Use the adb method 2 from the link I given above. Its sure to work :good:
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