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[Moto X Android Development] geoff5093:
I haven't received my Moto X yet, but when I do I wan't to root it immediately. This looks to be an awesome tool, but I see that there are 3 root options, is one preferred over the other?
[Moto X Android Development] kwyrt:
If you just bought it then it will more than likely come with KitKat installed in which case you will want to use the slapmymoto root option.
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
I wouldn't count on it. MotoWPNoMo is a separate script that doesn't really have anything to do with the toolkit. You would want to make sure you are following the MotoWPNoMo with the Pre-requisites: Rooted with RockMyMoto, Disable all firewalls/internet security/antivirus before running, and you have to run wpbegone.exe as administrator.
[Moto X Android Development] Mayze23:
Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong here?
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
The picture is cut off at the bottom. Can't see where it stopped.
[Moto X Android Development] Mayze23:
It just repeats the same commands. Sort of like a bootloop. I had to stop it with my cursor to get a screenshot. The bottom line is Everything is ok. The same as the top line.
[Moto X Android Development] ballisticn8:
get up to the point where the script runs puttytel and i get a fatal error, Network error: Connection refused...

perm disabled anti virus and software, rebooted, tried again, worked.
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
Definitely not normal operating procedure. First suggestion is to uninstall and download again, and reinstall.
[Moto X Android Development] Mayze23:
I've uninstalled and reinstalled 3 times. I went ahead and rooted the old fashioned way. I appreciate your help :thumbup:
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
Sorry that it still wasn't working for you. I have been trying to figure out why, but I haven't found anything yet. Glad you were still able to root the old fashioned way. :good:
[Moto X Android Development] msespindola:
Im on 4.4.2 with booaloder unlocked,since the TWRP works still on 4.4.2,can i flash via Toolkit?
[Moto X Android Development] typhoone:
From what I understand 4.4.2 isn't rootable yet. But I just want to say that this toolbox is INCREDIBLE. Everything worked flawlessly. Downgraded from 4.4 to 4.2.2 before it started and went through the entire process in less than an hour and a half. Slapped, write protection off, everything. Thank you so much
[Moto X Android Development] sd0070:
I'm rooted on 4.4 and want to basically just wipe data and start fresh. I want to keep root and keep wp off or whatever. Will this tool allow me to do that?
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
Yes, just put the .img file in the Recovery\Custom folder and then run the toolkit.
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
Just run the SlapMyMoto process and it will get you back to 4.4 with a fresh install. Just answer the 1st question as no and 2nd question with yes, it will downgrade you to 4.2.2, then start the slapmymoto process.
[Moto X Android Development] trrubicon06:
I just got a Dev Moto X to replace my standard VZW Moto X. I rooted using the SlapMyMoto 1.0 method and want to unroot and return to stock for sale. Will this kit allow me to do this? Also do you know if the write protection will return?

Thanks
[Moto X Android Development] mario9702:
How long should step 3 take in PuTTYtel? All other steps ran fine but the last PuTTYtel screen has been at system is not write protected Executing Step 3 for about 10 minutes
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
When it says the system is not write protected that means it is done. Close the puttytel window and continue in the toolkit.
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
Write protection will not return, it is permanently off with MotoWPNoMo. You could just run the return to stock option and flash it with 4.4 which will wipe root and everything else out.
[Moto X Android Development] mario9702:
Thanks.. And just to confirm when the cmd says install 4.4 it means download ota from Verizon and install.. Correct?
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
Yep, just install the OTA.
[Moto X Android Development] mario9702:
Thanks again.. the tool worked perfectly and also thanks for the quick replies... One final question.. on the non-dev Verizon Moto X we still cannot install a recovery? Is Safestrap the only option or can this tool also unlock the non-dev Verizon bootloader?

EDIT: nevermind just read the bootloader is still locked down... thanks again for the tool.. donation sent.
[Moto X Android Development] 530farm:
My GF just got a verizon Moto X, non-dev.

It is still on 4.2.2 software. What is the best way to unlock and root? Am I correct that there is no unlock solution for non-dev phones still? Should I do the OTA update, or should I root it on 4.2.2 before doing the OTA?

Thanks
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
To get root for 4.4 it requires downgrading to 4.2.2. If you want 4.4 with root, then use slapmymoto and answer yes to the first question. If you want to stay on 4.2.2 with root, the use rockmymoto. There is currently no bootloader unlock. Starting to doubt there will be...
[Moto X Android Development] 530farm:
OKay, since my phone is already on 4.2.2, but want root on 4.4.. I'll run slapmymoto, then answer yes to first question... then just follow prompts?

THanks
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
Yep, it will take you through the rest.
[Moto X Android Development] 530farm:
Thanks. One last question before I jump in. Since i'm not unlocking the bootloader, nothing should be wiped? Correct?
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
Unfortunately your device would be wiped once, which would erase everything.
[Moto X Android Development] 530farm:
Ok, no worries. Trying to run slapmymoto, Wasn't prompted with anything that required a "yes"

selected 11. Root using slapmymoto

selected 1. Start Root process

Get an error - don't have necessary fiels in the MotoWPnoMo folder.

Do i just download the MotoWpNoMo-0.0.4.zip and place it in the applications MotoWPnoMo folder?

EDIT: NVM. Added the zip to the MotoWPNoMo folder and just input the build number and now its downlaoding the 4.2.2 camera files

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I just answered the math question in the puttytel window, however the output i got is...

Correct!...Rebooting now...

Please run: "adb reboot', then re-run RockMyMoto

~$

DO i need to run thos commands in the puttytel window or do i just close it like your toolkit says?
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
Just follow what the toolkit says.
[Moto X Android Development] 530farm:
Thanks for all your help. I'm use to dealing with nexus devices and get a little less confident with other devices. Great toolkit, worked nicely.

What option would i select for rooting a VZW phone that is already on 4.4?
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
You would select the same option, 11 - SlapMyMoto.
[Moto X Android Development] JGoldz75:
Just got my Verizon Moto X today. It's running 4.4. I can't seem to get ADB to recognize it though. I've turned on debugging and security features are set as they should be. I've also installed the Motorola Device Manager for the drivers. When the device is booted into the locked bootloader, then the toolkit can recognize it, but not when I'm booted into regular android. Any ideas? I've rooted many phones in my life, but still consider myself a 'noob'
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
Try switching the connection from MTP to PTP. Then switch it back again.
[Moto X Android Development] trrubicon06:
Used return to stock and flashed 4.4. No issues. Would the buyer have issues since the WP is off and there's no recovery? My thinking is no, unless they try rooting and find out WP is already off:)
[Moto X Android Development] JGoldz75:
That did the trick! My computer now identifies the phone in ADB immediately. I've used a few toolkits like this one before but I have to say this is by far the best one I've ever used so far. Very in depth :good: Nice work!

I'm having one more issue though. As I said I received a stock Verizon 4.4 moto x. I chose option #11 in the toolkit and I can successfully manage to get back to 4.2.2, and acquire root. Then the toolkit has me run the MotoWPNoMo and then after that it tries to do SlapMyMoto. the MotoWPNoMo usually works fine but once SlapMyMoto starts, it just tells me "SlapMyMoto is not compaitlbe with rooted phones" when I correctly type in the command. Then when the instructions say to flash back to 4.4, I click the "install update" option on my phone and it begins to bootloop. It says Powering off.... powers off... then just powers back on for about a minute before going off again. I have to manually flash back to 4.4 using the "Flash to stock" option in the toolkit, and then I have lost my root. Any ideas?
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
They wouldn't have any issues with the phone because of WP off. The stock recovery is back on the phone when you flash back to stock. Yes, if they tried to root they would find out, but then the process to root would be shorter, so that's a plus! :good:
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
You should only have to run MotoWPNoMo once ever, unless it doesn't successfully work. Here is an example of a successful run of MotoWPNoMo. If MotoWPNoMo did run successful, then the toolkit should have wiped the phone back to 4.2.2 again, and then it should have tried to run SlapMyMoto. SlapMyMoto requires that the phone is not rooted, but WP disabled. For where you are now, on stock 4.4, if the R/W access in the toolkit says 0 then MotoWPNoMo worked, then when you run option 11, then option 1, answer No to the first question and then Yes to the second. If you are on stock 4.4 and the toolkit R/W says 1, then just answer Yes to the first question and try going through the normal process again. I am already working on putting in logic for determining where in the process the user is, with only 1 question, to make things easier, but it will take some time.
[Moto X Android Development] JGoldz75:
Thanks for the swift replies. I didn't know you had to only run the tool once for it to get R/W permissions. I am displaying a 0, so it must have worked at some point. Thanks for the info!

So I was on my stock 4.4, I did what you said and ran SlapMyMoto. It basically took me to 4.2.2, then had me do some slappy stuff, then told me to upgrade to 4.4 again. The tool rebooted my phone and told me that when it boots back up I could install SU from the appstore.

I did that, but the SU say's I don't have root still. It says it cannot find or update the binaries and then it just shuts down. This is the same thing that happens on the stock rom. Any ideas on what to try next?
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
Run it the same way again, but when it gets to the part about the final reboot, wait a about 30-40 seconds, then hit enter. It will then count down another 20 seconds and reboot. I had the same thing happen to me once during testing, not sure if it can just sometimes take longer for some of the slapmymoto actions to complete or what. I guess I better up the wait time before reboot in the next version of the toolkit.
[Moto X Android Development] JGoldz75:
Just tried it a second time and no luck. I had tried it again without reading this post so I will do it one last third time before I give up on root for a while. My patience has dissipated :P I'll let you know how it goes!
[Moto X Android Development] JGoldz75:
It worked! I let the phone sit for almost 10 minutes on that last step before I hit the enter button the final time. Then just download SU app from Play Store and update the binary and you're good to go! Really appreciate the guide!
[Moto X Android Development] dmonleo:
I'm so getting ready to try this
[Moto X Android Development] LuciferzRage:
So I have this little issue..

Im trying to Root my 4.4 Moto X (GSM Unlocked: For T-Mo) using option 11 (Root using SlapMyMoto)

When I start the process I get an option "root for 4.4 for the 1st time" I click yes being as im on 4.4

The main issue is that when it asks for carrier, even if I select no, the only options I have is Verizon & ATT.

I have the T-Mo 4.2 update already downloaded though, and in the carrier folder.. so.. Im lost here.. -.-
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
Sorry, the current version only supports rooting 4.4 on Verizon and ATT. But the next update will include more carriers.
[Moto X Android Development] LuciferzRage:
Is it still safe to use either even though my phone is GSM Unlocked, Will I still be able to switch carriers like go from ATT/Sprint to T-Mo with no problems later on (after update)?
[Moto X Android Development] lowvolt1:
If you have an unlocked boot loader, why not just flash TWRP and super user and be done.

slapped the sh*t out of my X

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[Moto X Android Development] LuciferzRage:
Dunno if GSM Unlocked = Boot loader unlocked. I just know I'm able to take my phone to almost any carrier.
[Moto X Android Development] lowvolt1:
Your on T-Mobile. I am pretty sure you can unlock boot loader and root the easy way.

slapped the sh*t out of my X

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[Moto X Android Development] LuciferzRage:
Well then, I guess I'll give that a shot. Gotta see how lol, I'll figure it out

Just noticed you were helping me out on the other post too xD

I'm just trying to figure out an easy method since everything I see is 4.2

I'm used to Galaxy Roots, easy install, no drama lol
[Moto X Android Development] lowvolt1:
If you don't want to unlock your boot loader. The other process is easy enough. Just time consuming.

slapped the sh*t out of my X

if you have found me to be helpful, throw me a thumbs up.
[Moto X Android Development] LuciferzRage:
I'll do what's needed to have root on this phone. lol

Im not stressing the bootloader, My main goal is full root.

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Sorry for the double post, also don't mean to be a total noob even though I am with the Moto X lol

But which are the methods you were talking about?
[Moto X Android Development] lowvolt1:
Start on 4.2.2 post camera update. Root with rockmymoto. Then run motowpnomo. Then flash back to 4.2.2 post camera update. Root using slapmymoto. In that process you will be prompted to take 4.4 OTA.

slapped the sh*t out of my X

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[Moto X Android Development] LuciferzRage:
Will I still be rooted after the OTA? or deny it?
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
During the SlapMyMoto process you will install 4.4 and then there are a couple more steps of slapmymoto after you are on 4.4. You could also go to https://motorola-global-portal.cust...e/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a/action/auth and unlock the bootloader, Then flash TWRP recovery, then install SuperSU.apk through TWRP and avoid the longer root process. Just depends on which way you want to get root.
[Moto X Android Development] lowvolt1:
You will have to start out on 4.2.2. Then you will root. After root on 4.2.2 you will run motowpnomo which will disable write protection permanently.

After motowpnomo you will flash back to 4.2.2. This will cause you to lose root. Then you will do slapmymoto. In the slap process you will take 4.4 OTA then finish root for 4.4. In the end you will have root on 4.4.

slapped the sh*t out of my X

if you have found me to be helpful, throw me a thumbs up.
[Moto X Android Development] LuciferzRage:
Whoa! Sounds lengthy and confusing but time to give it a shot! o.o
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
If you run into any issues, just report them in the SlapMyMoto thread.
[Moto X Android Development] mamba94:
I'm getting the same thing on 1.3.4. It just keeps running through the script in some sort of loop but doesn't finish. Not sure what I'm doing wrong or missing?
[Moto X Android Development] mschumacher69:
Man if u have the GSM Unlocked TMO phone, just unlock the bootloader, flash a custom recovery, flash super user and u're good to go!

U can unlock ur bootloader here:

https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
[Moto X Android Development] iifuzz:
I went to download the 4.2.2 firmware from the firmware page, and there is 2 for verizon.

Which do i download?

Android 4.2.2

Blur_Version.139.10.53.ghost_verizon.Verizon.en.US

Android 4.2.2

Blur_Version.139.15.1.ghost_verizon.Verizon.en.US
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
Try deleting everything in the SlapMyMoto folder and then try again.
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
Blur_Version.139.15.1.ghost_verizon.Verizon.en.US is the camera update.
[Moto X Android Development] iifuzz:
Thanks for your quick reply.

im on the step that says I will see that i have root in the puttytell window.. but all I see is this..

It looks like it stopped at step 3?

I have a stock verizon moto x.. it is not a dev edition.

~ $ dalvikvm -cp /sdcard/RockMyMoto.jar RockMyMoto

RockMyMoto 1.0

by Justin Case

PayPal Donations maybe sent to: jcase@cunninglogic.com

Special thanks to saurik, you rock!

System is not write protected...

Executing step 3...

~ $
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
Just close the puttytel windows and proceed through the rest in the toolkit. I will have to change the wording to not say root, but say System is not write protected.
[Moto X Android Development] iifuzz:
All done/Rooted!

Thank you. That was very time consuming and way harder then any other android device I have owned. Couldn't have done it without your toolkit.
[Moto X Android Development] mamba94:
So delete the SlapMyMoto zip that I put into the SlapMyMoto folder and then run the toolkit without anything in the SlapMyMoto folder? I'll give it a shot when I get home. Thanks
[Moto X Android Development] MrMiami81:
Quick question.. Is this toolkit a one stop shop for root and boot loader unlock for the at&t version of the moto x? I ask because I'll be getting one in a few days.. Thanks for any replies..
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
If you are getting the carrier version of the AT&T version, you will not be able to unlock the bootloader. Only the Dev Edition can be bootloader unlocked. You can however still root by using this toolkit. If you got the Dev Edition, you can unlock the bootloader at the Motorola site.
[Moto X Android Development] MrMiami81:
Damn.. That sucks.. I got the carrier version.. In the event I do decide to root with the kit is there an unroot option so I can get ota's since I can't unlock the boot loader?
[Moto X Android Development] Redjax:
Hello, it's me again, the guy having an ungodly amount of trouble rooting my Moto X from this thread.

I've tried using your utility to root, and it seems like the screen below just keeps scrolling and scrolling. I put SlapMyMoto in the correct folder (I put it in both the Program Files and the Program Files(x86) folders). Am I doing something else wrong?
[Moto X Android Development] tango41:
Think you may have the same problem as msyze.

Sent from my vzw moto X
[Moto X Android Development] Redjax:
It would appear so...is there a fix?
[Moto X Android Development] LuciferzRage:
After a spending time ready carefully and having a few "derp" moments I finally managed to get root on my phone last night. Thanks for your help. (stillthisguy & lowvolt1)

Too bad every model brand is different when it comes to rooting. So used to the Galaxy way.. ODIN, flash, etc etc. Either way thanks for the help guys :)
[Moto X Android Development] Bonekeep:
Same was happening to me, so I ran the toolkit as an administrator (I'm on Win 7) and it finally ran like it should when I chose SlapMyMoto (option 11). To run as administrator, right click the icon and choose "run as administrator" from menu.

I'm currently in the process of rooting and all going well so far... good luck!

Update: Root is had! Took about 90 min... went smooth. Thanks stillthisguy.
[Moto X Android Development] mamba94:
So deleting everything in the SlapMyMoto folder didn't work for me, so I put the SlapMyMoto zip back in the folder. I then removed the RockMyMoto zip from the RockMyMoto folder and boom the toolkit worked perfectly.

Maybe this will help someone else

By the way thanks for putting this toolkit together!

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I was getting that same loop. What worked for me was removing the RockMyMoto zip from the folder and then running option #11 in the toolkit.
[Moto X Android Development] wmarcin:
[MENTION=717942]stillthisguy[/MENTION] : since I don't see it as an option, do you know if moto x can boot into custom recovery, rather than flashing?
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
You can't unlock the bootloader on the Carrier Version of AT&T and Verizon. The others can have the bootloader unlocked and install custom recovery.
[Moto X Android Development] mschumacher69:
Not true, all the Moto Xs except AT&T and Verizon (non-DE) can have their bootloader unlocked...
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
You're right.
[Moto X Android Development] r_diaz13:
[MENTION=717942]stillthisguy[/MENTION], I just wanted to say great work and thanks for your support to the community in the several threads man. Truly amazing how much time you put into this.... I appreciate it
[Moto X Android Development] wmarcin:
Thanks for your response. I have VZW DE phone. I know i can install custom recovery. My question was about booting into the recovery in fastboot, rather than permanently installing it. I was able to do it on my GNex with one of the toolkits designed for it. I wasn't able to do it with my moto x.
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
Good question. I would have to look into it.
[Moto X Android Development] ma3oony:
still not working, why ?

i'm on 8.1 pro with media center
[Moto X Android Development] kperajis:
Hi, I am having the same error. I can't get past this screen. Anybody have any suggestions?
[Moto X Android Development] lowvolt1:
If you took the update you can no longer root. As of now. There is supposedly a new method in the works.
[Moto X Android Development] dsimages:
10-4. Thx !
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
To get out of the boot loop you can just boot to bootloader (Vol Down + Power) and plug your phone into the computer. Type

fastboot devices

and make sure it finds your device. Then type

fastboot erase cache

and then reboot. Only carrier currently outside of the US to return to stock is Rogers. But others could come in future updates.

Thanks, I have been crazy busy today, and didn't have a chance to get this answered. As soon as there is a new root method for the camera OTA, I will get the toolkit updated as well.
[Moto X Android Development] dsimages:
Jcase just released RockMyMoto. Is over on rootzwiki.
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
It is posted here as well under Original Development as well. I am in the IRC with them and working on this already. It will be interesting to see if I can get it incorporated.

Edit: No one on windows has got this working yet... N/M, stating it is working now. A guide for windows is being written.
[Moto X Android Development] Legaleye3000:
Sorry for the noobness... Bought my wife a XT1053 off eBay to use on TMobile; however, this version I believe comes from Brazil (saw some reference in the phone in settings). I heard this version has an old firmware, etc. Can I use this to flash the TMobile (return to stock to TMobile)? Thank you for responses.
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
If you go to Settings>About phone then at the bottom you would see System version and Build number. Can you reply with that is listed?
[Moto X Android Development] Legaleye3000:
System version: 139.7.30.ghost_row.Nll.en.MX ; Build number: 13.9.0Q2.X-116-LCX-30 Any responses would be appreciated. Thanks!
[Moto X Android Development] flip3d:
Download link not working. Can someone send this to me? I need to flash back to stock.
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
Give it another try, or try a different browser. It is working for me in both IE10 and Chrome.