Hi,
Some time ago, I unlocked the bootloader and installed TWRP on my Moto X Pure Edition XT1095. I tried to root it and soft bricked it. I did have a nandroid backup and restored the phone. I recently go an update notification from Motorola and tried to install it. I forgot about having the TWRP recovery. It began bootlooping after the failed installation. I again used my backup and it's working fine again. How can I install this update? Should I go ahead and root it, then find a zip of the update? Is there a way to disable TWRP and install it? If rooting is the answer, what's the easiest way? I evidently used the wrong way the last rooting attempt.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Motorola Moto X Pure Edition XT1095 (Verizon)
Android Version 6.0
Kernel 3.10.84-perf-g6898F68
Build # MPHS 24.49-18-3
ElectroJoe said:
Hi,
Some time ago, I unlocked the bootloader and installed TWRP on my Moto X Pure Edition XT1095. I tried to root it and soft bricked it. I did have a nandroid backup and restored the phone. I recently go an update notification from Motorola and tried to install it. I forgot about having the TWRP recovery. It began bootlooping after the failed installation. I again used my backup and it's working fine again. How can I install this update? Should I go ahead and root it, then find a zip of the update? Is there a way to disable TWRP and install it? If rooting is the answer, what's the easiest way? I evidently used the wrong way the last rooting attempt.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Motorola Moto X Pure Edition XT1095 (Verizon)
Android Version 6.0
Kernel 3.10.84-perf-g6898F68
Build # MPHS 24.49-18-3
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You have options. You can flash the stock recovery, use the return-to-stock tool, flash the pre-rooted stock ROM, or flash a custom ROM. My question is, why did you unlock the bootloader (voiding your warranty) unless you wanted to root and flash custom ROMs?
sent via Moto X Pure
over AT&T's crappy network
buggerritt said:
You have options. You can flash the stock recovery, use the return-to-stock tool, flash the pre-rooted stock ROM, or flash a custom ROM. My question is, why did you unlock the bootloader (voiding your warranty) unless you wanted to root and flash custom ROMs?
sent via Moto X Pure
over AT&T's crappy network
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The OP did state that root was attempted.
My suggestion to the OP: if you have a nandroid backup of the stock ROM that has never been rooted, then restore it, flash the stock recovery, then try to look for the OTA. If it takes and installs, reinstall TWRP, nandroid backup the new ROM, and you can proceed from there. You should be able to root the stock ROM from there. If all else fails, you can install a custom ROM that already has root built in.
Since you have the image of the updated non root unmodified stock ROM, you can easily restore later for the next update.
Is there a working root method for the Moto G4 (Running Android 7.0) yet?
And I'm not talking about the G4 plus...
I desperately want to break my phone free.
There must be one by now.
TheTechnoToast said:
Is there a working root method for the Moto G4 (Running Android 7.0) yet?
And I'm not talking about the G4 plus...
I desperately want to break my phone free.
There must be one by now.
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G4 and G4 plus use the same method, flash TWRP then elemental x kernel and then you can root it With super su or magisk.
Enviado desde mi Moto G⁴ #StayUnbeaten
syverman said:
G4 and G4 plus use the same method, flash TWRP then elemental x kernel and then you can root it With super su or magisk.
Enviado desde mi Moto G⁴ #StayUnbeaten
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Thanks for the reply! Is there a guide to do this?
TheTechnoToast said:
Thanks for the reply! Is there a guide to do this?
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I wanted to try it but I have a problem with the bootloader that I can not unlock because my computer is the amazon version that no one could remove said ads in the latest security update NPJ25.93.14.5, if anyone knows of any solution I will be grateful .
TheTechnoToast said:
Thanks for the reply! Is there a guide to do this?
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This guide shows you how to root with SuperSU https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...de-root-moto-g4-plus-supersu-android-t3587918
Ensure you've flashed a custom kernel such as ElementalX before rooting, else you'll trip anti-rooting protections built into the stock kernel, which may necessitate a re-flash of your stock ROM. You may wish to use newer versions of SuperSU. Alternatively, if you wish to use magisk for rooting, you can have a look at this guide I've written based on the above link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72496111&postcount=270
I've used this method to root a G4 Plus running NPJS25.93-14-8 (June 2017 stock ROM) with magisk 13.3 and have EX Kernel Manager, Amaze and other root utilities running okay. Furthermore, with the built-in root hiding abilities of magisk, SafetyNet dependent apps appear to run okay. I believe SuperSU has a similar addon to hide root from various detection methods too.
Something I've run into with using the stock ROM with TWRP is that Google Play Store may show an error 0 when attempting to download apps or updating. Seems this is related to permissions issues on the data partition and you may be able to correct them with this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73604008&postcount=19
As mentioned above, the same steps should apply to G4 devices (and has been tested on G4 devices). As usual, unlocking your bootloader will wipe your device (as a security measure) so back up your data and move it off your device. You may wish to back up your SD card if adopted as internal storage (or find a way to save your encryption key). Also, requesting the unlock key from Motorola, regardless of whether you use it, appears to void your remaining service warranty.
Futhermore, once rooted, you will not be able to accept OTA updates, and attempts to do so will soft-bootloop your device unless you boot to bootloader and select 'Start' to boot to system. To accept OTA updates, you'll have to revert back to a clean stock ROM (and of the same build or newer - attempts to revert back to older stock ROMs than what you had, especially if you were previously on the March/June 2017 patch level, have a nasty habit of hard bricking if you took OTA updates).
If you're okay with all that, then good luck rooting
echo92 said:
This guide shows you how to root with SuperSU https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...de-root-moto-g4-plus-supersu-android-t3587918
Ensure you've flashed a custom kernel such as ElementalX before rooting, else you'll trip anti-rooting protections built into the stock kernel, which may necessitate a re-flash of your stock ROM. You may wish to use newer versions of SuperSU. Alternatively, if you wish to use magisk for rooting, you can have a look at this guide I've written based on the above link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72496111&postcount=270
I've used this method to root a G4 Plus running NPJS25.93-14-8 (June 2017 stock ROM) with magisk 13.3 and have EX Kernel Manager, Amaze and other root utilities running okay. Furthermore, with the built-in root hiding abilities of magisk, SafetyNet dependent apps appear to run okay. I believe SuperSU has a similar addon to hide root from various detection methods too.
Something I've run into with using the stock ROM with TWRP is that Google Play Store may show an error 0 when attempting to download apps or updating. Seems this is related to permissions issues on the data partition and you may be able to correct them with this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73604008&postcount=19
As mentioned above, the same steps should apply to G4 devices (and has been tested on G4 devices). As usual, unlocking your bootloader will wipe your device (as a security measure) so back up your data and move it off your device. You may wish to back up your SD card if adopted as internal storage (or find a way to save your encryption key). Also, requesting the unlock key from Motorola, regardless of whether you use it, appears to void your remaining service warranty.
Futhermore, once rooted, you will not be able to accept OTA updates, and attempts to do so will soft-bootloop your device unless you boot to bootloader and select 'Start' to boot to system. To accept OTA updates, you'll have to revert back to a clean stock ROM (and of the same build or newer - attempts to revert back to older stock ROMs than what you had, especially if you were previously on the March/June 2017 patch level, have a nasty habit of hard bricking if you took OTA updates).
If you're okay with all that, then good luck rooting
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Thanks for this. Yes, I'm okay with all of this (I've rooted my previous phones), I'm aware of the risks and stuff. I'll give this a try ?
flako72 said:
I wanted to try it but I have a problem with the bootloader that I can not unlock because my computer is the amazon version that no one could remove said ads in the latest security update NPJ25.93.14.5, if anyone knows of any solution I will be grateful .
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Um... Could you ask questions in your own forum please? This forum is for rooting help for the Moto G4.
TheTechnoToast said:
Um... Could you ask questions in your own forum please? This forum is for rooting help for the Moto G4.
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I think he is asking about the Moto G4 Amazon version. So he is in the right forum.
Caxref said:
I think he is asking about the Moto G4 Amazon version. So he is in the right forum.
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Oh, okay. But even still - I think he should be asking the question individually. Not only would he get more help from people but it wouldn't detract from my post.
echo92 said:
This guide shows you how to root with SuperSU https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...de-root-moto-g4-plus-supersu-android-t3587918
Ensure you've flashed a custom kernel such as ElementalX before rooting, else you'll trip anti-rooting protections built into the stock kernel, which may necessitate a re-flash of your stock ROM. You may wish to use newer versions of SuperSU. Alternatively, if you wish to use magisk for rooting, you can have a look at this guide I've written based on the above link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72496111&postcount=270
I've used this method to root a G4 Plus running NPJS25.93-14-8 (June 2017 stock ROM) with magisk 13.3 and have EX Kernel Manager, Amaze and other root utilities running okay. Furthermore, with the built-in root hiding abilities of magisk, SafetyNet dependent apps appear to run okay. I believe SuperSU has a similar addon to hide root from various detection methods too.
Something I've run into with using the stock ROM with TWRP is that Google Play Store may show an error 0 when attempting to download apps or updating. Seems this is related to permissions issues on the data partition and you may be able to correct them with this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73604008&postcount=19
As mentioned above, the same steps should apply to G4 devices (and has been tested on G4 devices). As usual, unlocking your bootloader will wipe your device (as a security measure) so back up your data and move it off your device. You may wish to back up your SD card if adopted as internal storage (or find a way to save your encryption key). Also, requesting the unlock key from Motorola, regardless of whether you use it, appears to void your remaining service warranty.
Futhermore, once rooted, you will not be able to accept OTA updates, and attempts to do so will soft-bootloop your device unless you boot to bootloader and select 'Start' to boot to system. To accept OTA updates, you'll have to revert back to a clean stock ROM (and of the same build or newer - attempts to revert back to older stock ROMs than what you had, especially if you were previously on the March/June 2017 patch level, have a nasty habit of hard bricking if you took OTA updates).
If you're okay with all that, then good luck rooting
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Thanks so much! Worked perfectly on the Moto G4.
Consider the question closed
On one of my Moto G5 Plus phones, I had rooted it prior, so couldn't install OTA updates, but I found some twrp flashable packages to get to NPNS25.137-93-14 on retus, and then I installed a twrp flashable oreo (both found here on XDA), but in the process, since it flashed new system partition and all, I lost root. Is there a working method to root on Oreo? Preferably without having to lose data since my bootloader is still unlocked and I have TWRP installed.
Can't you just flash Magisk?
Nothing about rooting deletes your data, unlocking the bootloader does that...
MineMasterHD said:
On one of my Moto G5 Plus phones, I had rooted it prior, so couldn't install OTA updates, but I found some twrp flashable packages to get to NPNS25.137-93-14 on retus, and then I installed a twrp flashable oreo (both found here on XDA), but in the process, since it flashed new system partition and all, I lost root. Is there a working method to root on Oreo? Preferably without having to lose data since my bootloader is still unlocked and I have TWRP installed.
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Just flash latest magisk.zip through TWRP as usual. If the Magisk Manager isn't installed after that download and install the latest one from Magisk thread.
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I´ve recently updated my Moto G5 Plus to 8.1 and I´d like to root it to be able to install the NX Camera APK. I was wondering if is there a way to root the phone without deleting everything on it.
rawfa said:
I´ve recently updated my Moto G5 Plus to 8.1 and I´d like to root it to be able to install the NX Camera APK. I was wondering if is there a way to root the phone without deleting everything on it.
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Rooting doesn't reset your phone. Just flash magisk through TWRP. If you mean the process of unlocking the bootloader which is the prerequisite for rooting: No way to unlock without losing you data from internal storage. Back it up before.
Sent from my Moto G5 Plus using XDA Labs
Wolfcity said:
Rooting doesn't reset your phone. Just flash magisk through TWRP. If you mean the process of unlocking the bootloader which is the prerequisite for rooting: No way to unlock without losing you data from internal storage. Back it up before.
Sent from my Moto G5 Plus using XDA Labs
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If I need to unlock the bootloader to be able to root and if unlocking the bootloader wipes everything out, then it´s the same as saying that rooting wipes everything out
rawfa said:
I´ve recently updated my Moto G5 Plus to 8.1 and I´d like to root it to be able to install the NX Camera APK. I was wondering if is there a way to root the phone without deleting everything on it.
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You need to unlock the bootloader of your device in order to root your phone and unlocking bootloader erases all your data.
So keep a backup before proceeding.
Hey,
Sorry this sounds totally noob, but I was trying to gain root access for my moto g4 play. I have already unlocked the bootloader. Is it possible to install magisk without twrp. Most guides online follows through twrp.
On official Magisk installation guide, it says to patch recovery. How can I do so?
Sorry, this is dumb but haven’t rooted anything in last 5-6 years.
Also the SD card slot on this g4 play is broken, so that’s a big problem.
apurveanand said:
Hey,
Sorry this sounds totally noob, but I was trying to gain root access for my moto g4 play. I have already unlocked the bootloader. Is it possible to install magisk without twrp. Most guides online follows through twrp.
On official Magisk installation guide, it says to patch recovery. How can I do so?
Sorry, this is dumb but haven’t rooted anything in last 5-6 years.
Also the SD card slot on this g4 play is broken, so that’s a big problem.
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[Guide] Root Motorola with Magisk (UnLocked Bootloader)(Non-TWRP method)
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