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Moto G4 XT1625 Running 6.0.1 I'm wanting to root and unlock bootloader
Question is; should I update to the OTA 7.0 from the notice I keep getting on my phone, then unlock Bootloader, root, and load TWRP, or should I just stay on marshmallow? And if someone could direct me to the most "up-to-date" Root and Recovery Guide, that would be great!
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You should update to 7.0 and then root it. You will get nagged about the update if you stay on 6.01
The rooting process is fairly straight forward. After you unlock the bootloader, install twrp and make a backup. You can restore the backup if you have an issue with 7.0
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I personally recommend Beanstalk 7.1 rom, if you decide to install a custom rom.

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[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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Rollback to stock before root?

Hey, I'm quite the scrub, but I'm ready to root my 6p, but I've recently installed the 7.1.1 developer preview(NPF10C) onto my phone. Just wondering if I should rollback to stock or can I root from this version?
Also, if anyone can send me a link to a straight forward and simple rooting guide, I'd appreciate it as well.
Everything that u need to root is on the first page. The guide refers to 7.0 but works the same for DP 7.1.1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3206928
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Is it safe to flash MM to rooted, bootloader-unlocked Z00A?

I rooted and unlocked the bootloader of my ZF2, and I want to try the new MM firmware. Is it safe or is there any specific steps that I need to follow beforehand?
Thanks in advance, newbie here.
I could say it's safe. I was upgraded to MM by pushing stock MM zip into the root of internal storage then wait for FOTA to detect it and do upgrade.
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OTA update when rooted

My phone is unlocked and rooted. It wants to download the OTA but I know that Motorola says on their site you will have problems with the OTA. Should I download it or Should I flash a ROM.
mongoose96 said:
My phone is unlocked and rooted. It wants to download the OTA but I know that Motorola says on their site you will have problems with the OTA. Should I download it or Should I flash a ROM.
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You must be PURE stock to take an OTA update, or it will fail and bootloop... Flash a rom if you wish.
What i did was make a back up of everything just incase and then look up the ota version on your phone and get it in the rom section and look up twrp flashable OTAs and just flash it. you might lose root but its easy to get back if you flash magisk again.
You can found the right guide here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5-plus/how-to/guide-complex-ota-update-magisk-rooted-t3688175
does anyone have fastboot stock rom?
siddhesh9146 said:
does anyone have fastboot stock rom?
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Of the current version? lol, no, we wish... we are averaging 3-6 months behind OTA releases for full ROM images, if we get them at all. Moto does not officially provide them, so they have to be leaked somehow, and sources are completely dried up yet, but it's getting there. :/
Hi. Can I get Oreo Ota for mi xt1670 with rooted device but locked BL? I'm on stock everything. Thanks.
mortadelax said:
Hi. Can I get Oreo Ota for mi xt1670 with rooted device but locked BL? I'm on stock everything. Thanks.
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You can't be rooted with a locked bootloader so your question is obsolete.
You can apply to OTA with an unlocked bootloader.
You can't if you're rooted or changed anything else in /system or /vendor.
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Wolfcity said:
You can't be rooted with a locked bootloader so your question is obsolete.
You can apply to OTA with an unlocked bootloader.
You can't if you're rooted or changed anything else in /system or /vendor.
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Thanks for the reply. Very clear! Please I need more help. The thing is...I don't want the oreo ota right now. This is my mother's phone so I don't want any problem. Nougat is just fine for now. So I need to stop the upgrade notification spam. I believe I must unlock BL, then root, then freeze the upgrader app. Is that correct? I can't force stop the app. That's for now.
I've read bad reviews about oreo battery drain and other stuff. That's why I'm trying to avoid it.
If someday I want it, maybe will install some rom.
Thanks bro.
EDIT. Does this make sense? Or should I stay stock everything and take the ota/ignore the spam everyday?
EDIT 2. Another question. What happen if I take the oreo ota, and i don't like it. Can I unlock BL, root, install some nougat rom, as a pseudo downgrade?
mortadelax said:
Thanks for the reply. Very clear! Please I need more help. The thing is...I don't want the oreo ota right now. This is my mother's phone so I don't want any problem. Nougat is just fine for now. So I need to stop the upgrade notification spam. I believe I must unlock BL, then root, then freeze the upgrader app. Is that correct? I can't force stop the app. That's for now.
I've read bad reviews about oreo battery drain and other stuff. That's why I'm trying to avoid it.
If someday I want it, maybe will install some rom.
Thanks bro.
EDIT. Does this make sense? Or should I stay stock everything and take the ota/ignore the spam everyday?
EDIT 2. Another question. What happen if I take the oreo ota, and i don't like it. Can I unlock BL, root, install some nougat rom, as a pseudo downgrade?
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Oreo ist absolutely fine, no problems with it.
I haven't heard of any issues like increased battery drain, for me nothing changed at all regarding battery and the rest is also working flawlessly.
It would be a lot of action to unlock and root the device just to stop the updater service.
If you don't have any other plans that need root privileges I recommend just taking the OTA (s).
If you want to run another ROM later you can always unlock the bootloader, install TWRP, root the device and install any kind of custom ROM, Nougat, Oreo or Pie. There are also TWRP flashable stock firmwares which make it easy to move between different stock versions.
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Wolfcity said:
If you want to run another ROM later you can always unlock the bootloader, install TWRP, root the device and install any kind of custom ROM, Nougat, Oreo or Pie. There are also TWRP flashable stock firmwares which make it easy to move between different stock versions.
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That's good. A pseudo downgrade is possible. Thanks man. I'll think about it. And yes, the root privileges is just for stopping the updater.
Cheers
EDIT. Man, are you sure about this? Taking the Oreo Ota, and in the future unlock BL, root and install whatever rom?
mortadelax said:
That's good. A pseudo downgrade is possible. Thanks man. I'll think about it. And yes, the root privileges is just for stopping the updater.
Cheers
EDIT. Man, are you sure about this? Taking the Oreo Ota, and in the future unlock BL, root and install whatever rom?
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Yes I am.
Just check some of the custom ROM threads, there are some that need stock Nougat as base but the most of them need Oreo. For custom ROMs there are no up/downgrading problems, that's only the case for stock firmwares.
And as said above, there are TWRP flashable stock builds that doesn't have these problems too and will bring you to whatever stock firmware you want, not just pseudo. (Here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5...o-twrp-flashable-stock-builds-coming-t3830482 )
So if you're on stock Oreo after unlocking the bootloader and flashing TWRP all options are open for you. Just don't forget to make a full nandroid backup incl. EFS and persist before you flash anything.
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Sprint Moto E4 XT1766 rootable?

I have a Sprint Moto E4 XT1766 on stock firmware build NCQS26.69.64-21 and patch for 2019. The phone is network locked
I'm getting conflicting information on whether I can root it or install custom ROMS
Is it possible to install TWRP and Lineage on it?
Is it possible to root it?
I 'm currently running a Boost SIM in it.
vortexmak said:
I have a Sprint Moto E4 XT1766 on stock firmware build NCQS26.69.64-21 and patch for 2019. The phone is network locked
I'm getting conflicting information on whether I can root it or install custom ROMS
Is it possible to install TWRP and Lineage on it?
Is it possible to root it?
I 'm currently running a Boost SIM in it.
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Most likely not, you need to unlock the bootloader.
See unlocking the bootloader in my
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/guide-flashing-motorola-firmware-t4042039
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sd_shadow said:
Most likely not, you need to unlock the bootloader.
See unlocking the bootloader in my
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/guide-flashing-motorola-firmware-t4042039
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Even if I unlock the bootloader, what do I do with it, if custom ROMs and root are not available?
vortexmak said:
Even if I unlock the bootloader, what do I do with it, if custom ROMs and root are not available?
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No you need to unlock the bootloader, so you
can root or install custom ROMs.
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I unlocked the bootloader. Installed TWRP but now it's stuck in TWRP.
I've flashed Lineage as well but it keeps booting into TWRP
sd_shadow said:
No you need to unlock the bootloader, so you
can root or install custom ROMs.
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I unlocked the bootloader. Installed TWRP but now it's stuck in TWRP.
I've flashed Lineage as well but it keeps booting into TWRP

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