Hi guys and gals,
I am ordering the Moto E4 right now and it comes unlocked already. Now do I have to root it, or since it is unlocked it is rooted already? Also since it is unlocked can I just use a one click root?
Unlocked means SIM unlocked. You must unlock bootloader, flash custom recovery and flash supersu through custom recovery
brunonemer said:
Unlocked means SIM unlocked. You must unlock bootloader, flash custom recovery and flash supersu through custom recovery
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Ahh, so to do that I would just have to look up a guide I assume and follow the steps on it. Do you happen to have a video by chance?
KevinDel said:
Ahh, so to do that I would just have to look up a guide I assume and follow the steps on it. Do you happen to have a video by chance?
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Every step is detailed in the q&a for this device
unlock bootloader - https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a follow the steps
gain root - https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e4/help/root-question-t3626349
brunonemer said:
Unlocked means SIM unlocked. You must unlock bootloader, flash custom recovery and flash supersu through custom recovery
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Are you trying to confuse the guy? SuperSU will not work. You have to use Magisk 14.0 or phh's superuser.
Has anyone tried getting root without TWRP?
andMego said:
Has anyone tried getting root without TWRP?
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I've been meaning to try the Magisk install with adb but haven't yet. I'll do that some time today.
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Hi, i don't know about updates of this phone, i got this phone today. i try to root but i don't know how do this.
this my about phone.
I can get root and bl update?
gtuxyco said:
Hi, i don't know about updates of this phone, i got this phone today. i try to root but i don't know how do this.
this my about phone.
I can get root and bl update?
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What are you looking to do exactly? carrier unlock?
dragonhart6505 said:
What are you looking to do exactly? carrier unlock?
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bootloader unlock
At the moment you can not unlock the bootloader... you can root it...and from the reading up on it I did it doesn't look like the unlock will come soon either... I went through the same thing I feel for you ... best of luck...
Here's the current root method discussion http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2379833
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ezknives said:
At the moment you can not unlock the bootloader... you can root it...and from the reading up on it I did it doesn't look like the unlock will come soon either... I went through the same thing I feel for you ... best of luck...
Here's the current root method discussion http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2379833
Sent from my XT907 using xda app-developers app
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Hmm...
So is it just the RAZR M XT907 that got this update? Or did the XT926 get the same thing? My thread I linked was for both, though I only had an XT926 to play with but as with all phones I unlock for customers I check for the most recent updates on the phone and I wasnt notified of any. I'm leaving the thread up because its useful to those who haven't taken it for the XT907, but could it go void because of the inability to downgrade the bootloader yet?
gtuxyco said:
Hi, i don't know about updates of this phone, i got this phone today. i try to root but i don't know how do this.
this my about phone.
I can get root and bl update?
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basically anything with a build date prior to May can be unlocked.
jco23 said:
basically anything with a build date prior to May can be unlocked.
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I have my bootloader unlocked before i took the new update i want to reroot it i just dont know if i can with this new update..
jabiles11 said:
I have my bootloader unlocked before i took the new update i want to reroot it i just dont know if i can with this new update..
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yes, you can reroot. since your bootloader is already unlocked, I'm assuming you have a custom recovery installed (TWRP or CWM)? if so, then you can flash supersu (search for it on XDA) via recovery.
jco23 said:
yes, you can reroot. since your bootloader is already unlocked, I'm assuming you have a custom recovery installed (TWRP or CWM)? if so, then you can flash supersu (search for it on XDA) via recovery.
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No custom recovery. i had shapy penguin but went back to stock recovery. Can i put a custom recovery on before i root? im still learning all this im sorry.
jabiles11 said:
No custom recovery. i had shapy penguin but went back to stock recovery. Can i put a custom recovery on before i root? im still learning all this im sorry.
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no worries, see this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2226729
jco23 said:
no worries, see this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2226729
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I have that droid razr m utility 1.20 can u use at to add root? like i said i have the new ota that verizon relesed to everyone..
jabiles11 said:
I have that droid razr m utility 1.20 can u use at to add root? like i said i have the new ota that verizon relesed to everyone..
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not sure. read through that entire thread first (took me 3 or 4 full reads before I got the gist of it).
I cant find a guide on how to root the build number "MMB29P" nexus 6P
shotgun10ga said:
I cant find a guide on how to root the build number "MMB29P" nexus 6P
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Same process as rooting the previous build. Flash SuperSU in recovery. Pretty basic.
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shotgun10ga said:
I cant find a guide on how to root the build number "MMB29P" nexus 6P
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It doesn't matter what build you're on.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
Heisenberg said:
It doesn't matter what build you're on.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
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dont i need a modified boot image? i cant find one for MMB29P
shotgun10ga said:
dont i need a modified boot image? i cant find one for MMB29P
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Only if you want to use traditional root, which has been discontinued. Systemless root patches the boot.img for you, so all you have to do is flash the zip.
Heisenberg said:
Only if you want to use traditional root, which has been discontinued. Systemless root patches the boot.img for you, so all you have to do is flash the zip.
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ok so basically, i unlock boot loader, flash twrp and flash supersu in twrp?
shotgun10ga said:
ok so basically, i unlock boot loader, flash twrp and flash supersu in twrp?
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Yes, if you want to root the stock ROM. If you're going to flash a custom ROM just unlock your bootloader, install TWRP, and install the ROM. No need to flash SuperSU first.
Heisenberg said:
Yes, if you want to root the stock ROM. If you're going to flash a custom ROM just unlock your bootloader, install TWRP, and install the ROM. No need to flash SuperSU first.
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do i need any modified boot img for installing a custom rom?
shotgun10ga said:
do i need any modified boot img for installing a custom rom?
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No.
Heisenberg said:
No.
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ok, so twrp works 100% without root at all?
shotgun10ga said:
do i need any modified boot img for installing a custom rom?
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No. Unlock bootloader/flash twrp/flash rom of your liking. Just like @Hisenberg said. Make a backup of your stock rom before you wipe and flash a custom one though just in case.
shotgun10ga said:
ok, so twrp works 100% without root at all?
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Yes. It does not rely on root. Just unlocked bootloader.
shotgun10ga said:
ok, so twrp works 100% without root at all?
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Yes it does. TWRP is what you use to flash SuperSU, which gives you root.
Heisenberg said:
Yes it does. TWRP is what you use to flash SuperSU, which gives you root.
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Yeah, but you don't need root to use TWRP. You can flash zips, custom ROMs, kernels, etc all day and not be rooted.
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Ulver said:
Yeah, but you don't need root to use TWRP. You can flash zips, custom ROMs, kernels, etc all day and not be rooted.
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Yes I know this, I'm the author of the guide that's being linked to in this thread. That's what I'm telling him.
Thanks to Squid2 and this video guide, I have installed twrp and rooted my G4 Play.. Any questions?
How did you unlock the bootloader on the XT1607.
ktraub said:
How did you unlock the bootloader on the XT1607.
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Just Go to settings enable developer options, Enable usb debugging , enable oem unlock <<<< remember to enable all these before going to unlock bootloader!
Just go to motorola bootloader site and follow the instructions!
harsinghal said:
Thanks to Squid2 and this video guide, I have installed twrp and rooted my G4 Play.. Any questions?
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Hey, I need to root my moto g play. I have a question does that super su works for all devices? My friend could not root the device using the above video guide.
Any advice?
Thanks in advance
motojunky said:
Hey, I need to root my moto g play. I have a question does that super su works for all devices? My friend could not root the device using the above video guide.
Any advice?
Thanks in advance
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Do you know what model your friend has? (xt1607- unlocked version or xt1609- Verizon model) If he has the xt1607 unlocked version then he may be doing something wrong in the process. If he has the xt1609 Verizon model then this method will not work on it because at the moment it is not rootable or bootloader unlockable.
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Do you know what model your friend has? (xt1607- unlocked version or xt1609- Verizon model) If he has the xt1607 unlocked version then he may be doing something wrong in the process. If he has the xt1609 Verizon model then this method will not work on it because at the moment it is not rootable or bootloader unlockable.
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Hai.!
My friend's model id and mine is same i.e. XT1602 (24.161.42.harpia.retail.en.US)
he could not root it successfully and his device has gone into bootloop.
Any advice would be appreciated!
Thanks in Advance.!
motojunky said:
Hai.!
My friend's model id and mine is same i.e. XT1602 (24.161.42.harpia.retail.en.US)
he could not root it successfully and his device has gone into bootloop.
Any advice would be appreciated!
Thanks in Advance.!
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Flash stock firmware again and then root using phh's superuser https://superuser.phh.me
Thanks man.!
I have had already rooted my device by flashing twrp recovery and then installing super su. Device booted fine.
Step by step instructions
Step by step instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4-...noob-proof-t3516900/post70028967#post70028967
Hi,
i cant find any guide on rootng PIE.
i ve an unlocked bootloader, xperfix doesn't work.
Could any one post a link to a discussion with guide?
Iverson9 said:
Hi,
i cant find any guide on rootng PIE.
i ve an unlocked bootloader, xperfix doesn't work.
Could any one post a link to a discussion with guide?
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Look harder
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78748589&postcount=7
It's compatible with 47.2.A.6.30 ?
sam_2776 said:
It's compatible with 47.2.A.6.30 ?
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Make a backup and see, go on, live a little
Hi.
I want to root my phone, im on 47.x.x.x.x.30,
But i dont want to unlock the bootloader, can someone confirm this and with what to do it?
theanelfro said:
Hi.
I want to root my phone, im on 47.x.x.x.x.30,
But i dont want to unlock the bootloader, can someone confirm this and with what to do it?
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u need to unlock BL. no unlock = no root.
if you are still interested to root:
1. Backup your TA (or not, it's your choice)
2. flash TWRP
3. Install Magisk
Is there already Root for the G8141 Pie?
Hello all
I have read different ways on how to unlock the bootloader. Im a bit confused on with is the best an safest way to unlock the boot loader.
im on
Android version 8.1.0
BASEBAND VERSION= M8953_41.50.07.85.0R POTTER_NA_CUST
BUILD NUMBER =OPSS28.85-17-6
please point me in the correct direction
thanks
darko454 said:
Hello all
I have read different ways on how to unlock the bootloader. Im a bit confused on with is the best an safest way to unlock the boot loader.
im on
Android version 8.1.0
BASEBAND VERSION= M8953_41.50.07.85.0R POTTER_NA_CUST
BUILD NUMBER =OPSS28.85-17-6
please point me in the correct direction
thanks
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There's only one correct way to unlock the bootloader, with the unlock code sent by Motorola.
Here's a tutorial:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5-plus/how-to/unlock-bootloader-lenovo-motorola-moto-t3581133
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Wolfcity said:
There's only one correct way to unlock the bootloader, with the unlock code sent by Motorola.
Here's a tutorial:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5-plus/how-to/unlock-bootloader-lenovo-motorola-moto-t3581133
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Thanks a lot!
Last question.. where can i find a updated method of rooting and installing TWRP?
thanks
darko454 said:
Thanks a lot!
Last question.. where can i find a updated method of rooting and installing TWRP?
thanks
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Here you are:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5...solve-imei0-explanation-t3825147/post80478329
This is about flashing stock, below you'll find flashing TWRP and Magisk i.e rooting. Links for TWRP, ADB and Fastboot and Magisk are included.
I'm about to make an own thread for this and expand it with things like unlocking, decrypting etc .
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darko454 said:
Thanks a lot!
Last question.. where can i find a updated method of rooting and installing TWRP?
thanks
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thanks but can i flash the latest TWRP on Android version 8.1.0 or do i have to Flash stock rom first?
darko454 said:
thanks but can i flash the latest TWRP on Android version 8.1.0 or do i have to Flash stock rom first?
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You don't have to flash stock (that part of the tutorial was written for another user).
After unlocking the bootloader your device will be wiped and if your build number is OPSS28.85-17-6 you should actually receive one more OTA up to OPSS28.85-17-6-2 (Feb 2019 security patch).
After unlocking and maybe getting that update you can flash the latest TWRP as usual and root by flashing magisk.zip from there.
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