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[Moto X Android Development] fliptwister:
Stock 4.4.4 root sequence?

Hello,

Please forgive me if this has been asked. I have gone through many pages of this thread and I could not find an answer.

I have a Verizon Moto X with an unlocked bootloader. I'm running stock 4.4.4. How do I use this tool to root? There does not appear to be a root 4.4.4 option on the newest version of this tool. The last root option appears to be "Root 4.4.2 with PIE"

I have the following files in these directories:

ReturnToStock\verizon VZW_XT1060_4.2.2-13.9.0Q2.X-116-MX-17-57-X-1_CFC_1FF.xml.zip

RockMyMoto RockMyMoto-1.1.zip

MotoWPNoMo MotoWpNoMo-0.0.4.zip

SlapMyMoto SlapMyMoto-1.0.zip

Cydia Impactor_0.9.14.zip

Thank you for your help!
[Moto X Android Development] KidJoe:
With Verizon, since you say unlocked bootloader, I have to first ask.. do you have the Developer Edition phone and got your unlock code from Moto's web site? or did you get your unlock code from the China Middleman?

I haven't used the toolkit in a long time, so I don't know if it includes an option to root with an unlocked bootloader, which is different, and much more easy than any other root process... AND its the only way to root 4.4.4.

If the toolkit doesn't support this, you can follow this thread -> http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/step-step-instructions-unlocking-t2649738 but read the end of thread for more up to date links for TWRP and SuperSU.
[Moto X Android Development] fliptwister:
I got unlock code from Chinese Middleman.

Looking at thread you linked now. I will give it a try. Thanks!

edit: I followed those instructions and I'm rooted. Thanks again.
[Moto X Android Development] groggycl:
I have a Chilean (latin america) CLARO network moto x XT1058.

Would this work for me to root, unlock bootloader and installing some other stock 4.4.4 rom? The one I got has only motorola tts on spanish and brazilean portuguese and I want it in english. Wich version should work for my phone? at&t?

Thanks for your help, this is my first non samsung phone so I am not sure of what the procedure is on installing roms and possibly having compatibility issues.

:)
[Moto X Android Development] mschumacher69:
You don't need this tool for that, just unlock ur bootloader via Moto's website and flash Retail US (TMO) using RSDLite.

Retail US is still on 4.4.3 though, so if you're on 4.4.4 you might not be able to flash it if the bootloader and gpt partitions have been upgraded between 4.4.3 and 4.4.4, but I don't think they have.

Flash with RSDLite (instead of manual fastboot commands) because RSDLite would fail and abort the flashing process if the bootloader and gpt partitions are being downgraded. If flashing with RSDLite fails, don't attempt flashing parts of the SBF using fastboot because you would have mismatched partitions and you would risk bricking.

You can unlock your bootloader here:

https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a

Guide to flash with RSDLite here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2446515
[Moto X Android Development] groggycl:
Great men!! Then I re checked and I am actually using 4.4.3...

So should I go with RSDlite and use tmobile retail us with no problem?
[Moto X Android Development] mschumacher69:
I wasn't aware that Claro Chile got updated to 4.4.3.

Anyways, yes you should be OK if you're on 4.4.3...
[Moto X Android Development] groggycl:
And movistar chile is on 4.4.4.. Who knew!! xD
[Moto X Android Development] redeuxx:
I am trying to flash back to stock. When the download is finished, the program seems to get stuck. The 7zip process is running, but doesn't seem to go anywhere. Is there anything I can do about this?

Much thanks!
[Moto X Android Development] dmonleo:
OK, bare with me. If I was to take the OTA 4.4.4 on my Moto X1056...will I need to return to "stock recovery" so that I can Download and flash the update. Then will I have to reflash the custom recovery (TWRP) to gain root, etc...???

And...I can use this toolkit to accomplish all of this?

**update**

OK got it. Return to stock, update, then re flash recovery and re flash root.
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
Make sure you are running the toolkit in compatibility mode of XP SP3 and as administrator.
[Moto X Android Development] fwald:
Just a minor point: all I did was flash stock recovery, flash the update, then reflash custom recovery. There was no need to unroot/re-root.
[Moto X Android Development] redeuxx:
Will there eventually be a flash back to stock 4.4.4?
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
Flash back to stock for Verizon 4.4.4 is currently in the toolkit and as the sbf's are released, the others will be added.
[Moto X Android Development] patfactorx:
Will this toolkit work with the Droid MAXX?
[Moto X Android Development] alexhdkn:
I cannot connect my moto x with windows 7 x64, can someone help me??
[Moto X Android Development] geoff5093:
Take a USB cable, plug the smaller end into your phone, and the larger end into your computer lol
[Moto X Android Development] alexhdkn:
dude i'm being serious, i have a problem with drivers but i cannot solve it!
[Moto X Android Development] Markmaster:
So be specific. What error message do you get? What is on the screen? What model do you have? Do you try any other USB ports?
[Moto X Android Development] ejlmd:
There is a new TWRP recovery for Moto X. Installs, boots, and backs up successfully. I haven't tested the restore function.

http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/ghost
[Moto X Android Development] alexhdkn:
I don't get any error from the phone, windows cannot install drivers because aren't any, i have xt1052 and windows 7 x64i tried all usb ports possible
[Moto X Android Development] wendellc:
download link in OP not working
[Moto X Android Development] Cannonball003:
Hmm not sure what I'm missing. I'm trying to go from android 4.4.4 on verizon wireless I would assume locked boot loader...

I preloaded all the software in the folders and go to the option to downgrade from 4.4 however when it goes to flash i get a lot of failures. then i open my phone after it reboots and it still says 4.4.4
[Moto X Android Development] redeuxx:
Countless threads around the forum have stated that you only downgrade from 4.4.4 if you want to brick your phone. I would probably heed their warning.

Sent from my XT1058
[Moto X Android Development] Cannonball003:
I see that now I just read the options on the program. Thanks for the heads up. Do you know if since the phone didn't downgrade if it would still have the normal software intact on there? It just went through the flash failing then did a factory reset to 4.4.4 from what I can tell. Except I'm dropping service from 1x to 3g to 4g more than I remember but could be me trying to find problems. Any idea if that could be related?
[Moto X Android Development] mschumacher69:
I would re-flash 4.4.4 if I were u to be on the safe side...
[Moto X Android Development] mercado79:
Anyone have a backup/mirror? Link in the OP is still down.
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
Link is working fine for me, try another browser.
[Moto X Android Development] mercado79:
Well, that's weird. Must be the site having issues. 1.4.3 wasn't working (page wouldn't load) and so I figured I'd try 1.4.1 and that did load. Halfway through the download it stopped. Tried the link again and it was down. Tried 1.4.3 and it's now available again. Strange...

Anyway, I'm good. Thanks for checking.
[Moto X Android Development] ryanzurlo88:
Any chance we will get 1.4.4 with the T-Mobile and att 4.4.4 updates?
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
When they are added to the firmware link - http://sbf.droid-developers.org/ I check for the updated images from time to time, and Verizon 4.4.4 has been the only 4.4.4 that has been added and that was on 08/02/14.
[Moto X Android Development] mschumacher69:
Here's another source with more 4.4.4 SBFs:

http://www.filefactory.com/folder/dd05c058d3ff8dbe/?sort=created&order=DESC&show=100&page=1
[Moto X Android Development] mac1996:
Hey guys, I just want to know what clogo is..I am trying to remove unlocked boot loader warning came across the clogo question.?
[Moto X Android Development] KidJoe:
There are two boot logo files. CLOGO and LOGO.

Clogo or Clogo.bmp, is used on phones which have never had their bootloader unlocked. It is generally a 1280x720 pixel BMP graphic file. It is also updated seasonally by Motorola Boot Services application. NOTE: I have seen 1280x720 PNG files used successfully as well.

LOGO or Logo.bin, is used on phones which have had their bootloaders unlocked or relocked. It is generally a 1280x720 specially formatted BIN file. It contains 3 images. 1. The stock Moto Boot Logo, 2. Bootloader Unlocked Warning, and 3. battery charging graphic which gets displayed when your phone is powered off and has 0-3% battery life. (see THIS POST for what is in the STOCK LOGO.BIN file). The format of this file has changed between the 4.2.2 and 4.4/4.4.2 roms on the X, and therefore custom LOGO.BIN files created for phones running 4.2.2 don't work on phones running 4.4/4.4.2 and vice versa. Motorola Boot Services application will not change this file.

For more, see-> http://mark.cdmaforums.com/MotoX-Bootlogo.htm

For more on the Moto Boot Services Application, and the bootlogo and animations it uses, see -> http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/themes-apps/collection-moto-boot-services-t2885395
[Moto X Android Development] pingpong1109:
I just wanna say thank you for doing this project for everyone! I use it alot :)
[Moto X Android Development] interista4e:
Between the varous version of moto x stock roms (like verizon, ATT ecc.) what is the xt1052 version ?:confused:
[Moto X Android Development] KidJoe:
European and Asian versions.
[Moto X Android Development] mschumacher69:
The XT1052 can have any of the non-American ROMs (Asia, Europe, Australia...).
[Moto X Android Development] interista4e:
Ah ok, but into the tool option of stock roms is there the european choice? ( sorry at the moment i don't have the possibility to try) ;)
[Moto X Android Development] bandit420:
The app is awesome. Thanks for all your hard work.
[Moto X Android Development] flight3:
If I want to flash back to stock, but I'm running a custom 4.4.4 ROM with a sprint moto x can I flash back to stock 4.4.2? Or should I wait until this gets updated with return to stock 4.4.4 for sprint?
[Moto X Android Development] mschumacher69:
It depends on your bootloader. If your bootloader is the one that comes with 4.4.2 or below, then yes. If your bootloader is the one that comes with the stock 4.4.4, then no.

Anyways, u can get the Sprint stock 4.4.4 image from here:

http://www.filefactory.com/folder/dd05c058d3ff8dbe/?sort=created&order=DESC&show=100&page=1
[Moto X Android Development] xpsychox:
unable to run program.. tried newest and older versions, same error. "windows cannot find 'C:\users\XpsychoX\AppData\Local\temp\FA36.tmp\batchfile.bat' make sure ou typed the name correctly, and then try again."
[Moto X Android Development] DssTrainer:
Kinda stuck.... can't reflash twrp for some reason

I had 4.4.2 with official unlocked bootloader and was getting annoyed by the request to update to 4.4.4 so I figured I'd flash back recovery and try to take the update. The update failed and left me bootlooped at the unlock screen. So I booted into bootloader and used the toolkit to flash back to stock 4.4.2 (161.44.32) first. Then I was able to take the OTA update to 4.4.4.

Now I'm trying to flash twrp back with the toolkit and I keep getting "Permission Denied" on the writing step:

C:\Program Files (x86)\stillthisguy\Moto X Toolkit>mfastboot.exe flash Recovery
openrecovery-twrp-2.8.1.0-ghost.img
sending 'Recovery' (9132 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.810s]
writing 'Recovery'...
Permission denied
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.910s

What am I missing? The bootloader is still unlocked as it still shows me the warning screen when I reboot. And I am able to use Android when I boot normally. Just trying to regain root and I need to flash the recovery for that but it's no good.

When I try to flash using the actual toolkit menu, it seems like the writing step does work, but when trying to go into recovery, it just reboots back to hboot or android:

1. TWRP 2.7.1.1
2. Choose your own

3. Reboot Options
4. Return to previous menu
5. Exit Toolkit

Type your choice then press ENTER:1

Are you in hboot or android?:hboot

(bootloader) Variable not supported!
target reported max download size of 805306368 bytes
sending 'recovery' (8220 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.770s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 1.095s]
finished. total time: 1.869s

I think it is due to that: (bootloader) Variable not supported!

but not sure what to do about that.

- EDIT -

So the problem seems to be twrp 2.7.1.1 or later. Didn't work with 2.7.1.1 or the latest 2.8.1.0. I found an old 2.6.3.1 version of twrp one-click-recovery and it loads in recovery just fine. From there I was able to get root again. Not sure if anyone else is having this issue.
[Moto X Android Development] flight3:
Oh awesome! I was able to get back to stock, but I had to reroot my phone afterwards. Just for future reference, is there a better/easier way to update the stock software without having to reroot each time?
[Moto X Android Development] mschumacher69:
Not if u flash a a full stock image instead of ota'ing to it. You might be able to keep root if u flash stock recovery back and ota to the latest version instead of flashing it, but that's risky because u might brick if u've done lots of modifications to ur system while rooted.
[Moto X Android Development] flight3:
I see, well good to know. Thank you.
[Moto X Android Development] iforgot618:
Back To Stock

OK guys so i need some help. Ive got the Sprint Moto X on rooted 4.4.4. My bootloader is unlocked and version 30.B7. I bought this phone on Craigslist so i don't know what previous updates it may or may have not received if that matters. Im just trying to get back to stock and can't figure out how to do it without bricking my phone and the toolkit doesn't have the 4.4.4 version to get back to and I've read that downgrading is dangerous. This phone has been quite tricky and any help would be appreciated!
[Moto X Android Development] Travisdroidx2:
Doesn't look like the Sprint 4.4.4 images were released yet. Unless someone else has it from somewhere.

http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
[Moto X Android Development] iforgot618:
Well I found this earlier today http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=56431471&postcount=739

Is this right or even what i need? If it is I'm not sure what to do with it.
[Moto X Android Development] Travisdroidx2:
It looks like that is what you need. However, not trying to hijack this toolkit thread but I always flash my images manually or some find it easier using rsd. You can find tutorials for both here.

http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/general/guide-moto-x-return-to-100-stock-using-t2446515

With that said maybe someone with experience with this toolkit might be able to help you out with the toolkit. The toolkit should work fine. I just have no experience with the toolkit.
[Moto X Android Development] iforgot618:
Sweet Ill have to give this a try. Thanks for your help!
[Moto X Android Development] stillthisguy:
Toolkit has been updated to v1.4.4, change log in the OP. Enjoy.
[Moto X Android Development] luiscedillo80:
help

hey bros please help me can i flash any version with 4.4.4? i have liquid smooth 4.4.4 i was encrypt my data now can´t flash roms or update it. so i need go back stock to reflash my rom. is dangerous? please help
[Moto X Android Development] Travisdroidx2:
You want to flash your carrier specific image files to your device. Not just any 4.4.4 images.
[Moto X Android Development] luiscedillo80:
there is not image of my carrier in filefactory link. xt1053 nextel version :(
[Moto X Android Development] Travisdroidx2:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0

Nextel Brazil 4.4.2?
[Moto X Android Development] luiscedillo80:
Nextel mexico brother.
[Moto X Android Development] droidfreak007:
So can i use the clogo one even though i unlocked my bootloader?

im on 4.4.4
[Moto X Android Development] KidJoe:
No you can't. As I said in what you quoted, once the bootloader is unlocked, logo.bin is used.
[Moto X Android Development] droidfreak007:
sorry if i sound like a noob lol.

just got an x.

when i try to flash it, it asks me which one i want to flash and its blank. the logo folder is empty

edit: got it to work ,thanks
[Moto X Android Development] sruel3216:
I currently have a moto x locked 2013. i found a good deal so i just bought a developer edition 2013 on verizon. is this all i need to root my device once i get it?
[Moto X Android Development] KidJoe:
With a DEVELOPER Edition, you need to unlock your bootloader by requesting the code from Motorola's web site -> https://motorola-global-portal.cust...e/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a/action/auth and following the instructions received with the code (basically reboot the phone into APFastboot/Bootloader mode, from the PC use fasboot or mfastboot to unlock along with the code for your phone) The process DOES wipe your phone!! So backup first.

I have not used the tool kit in a long long time. But based on the change log in the OP, there is an option to flash TWRP Recovery. Use it, then reboot the phone and go into Recovery. It will ask you if you want to root. Select Yes.
[Moto X Android Development] Coolbilal:
Will it work on Verizon's Moto x i m running android 4.4.4

will it restore my moto x on 4.4.4
[Moto X Android Development] KidJoe:
Depends on what you are looking to do.

Verizon's Moto X will have a locked bootloader, and you can't root it with 4.4.4 on there. (on 4.4.4 with a LOCKED bootloader, you can't root and can't disable the phone's write protection. You can NOT safely downgrade your ROM, and if you play tricks to downgrade, you still wont be able to properly root and disable write protection)

Yes, the toolkit can flash a stock Verizon/Moto 4.4.4 rom/sbf or a custom CLOGO, even with locked bootloader. But if you are looking to root, and do stuff like that, no the Toolkit wont work.
[Moto X Android Development] Coolbilal:
i want to install CM12 on my moto x

i m asking because if any thing goes wrong i will flash back again to stock
[Moto X Android Development] mac1996:
Hey guys please don't quote the op section its really hard for me and others to look into the thread...

---------- Post added at 04:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:58 PM ----------
[Moto X Android Development] KidJoe:
Well, you can't flash CM12. You said you have a Verizon XT1060 on 4.4.4.

Unless you have the Developer Edition for Verizon (its printed on the back), your phone has a locked bootloader and you will not be able to unlock it. Last I looked, Sunshine (hack to unlock the bootloader) doesn't once 4.4.4 has been flashed to the phone, and the China Middleman (who sold unlock codes) is no longer responding.

With a locked bootloader you are restricted by the phone and its security measures. You may only flash components (recovery partition, system partition, modem files, etc) or entire roms/sbf files which are digitally signed by the phone maker, in this case, Motorola. You can only flash the Stock ROM for your phone's model and carrier branding.

Having an unlocked bootloader means you are free to flash any component you want, be it from Motorola, or a 3rd party developer. So you could flash CM12 or other 3rd party roms or recoveries if you can unlock your bootloader.

And before you ask... NO. You can NOT safely downgrade ALL parts of the phone to an older version to make use of Sunshine, or any of the older root/disable write protection exploits. If you try, you will either immediately brick your phone or end up with mismatched parts on your phone that will cause a brick when you take an OTA.
[Moto X Android Development] sruel3216:
So for my 2013 Developer Edition i just bought, these would be the steps:

1)Get unlocked from motorola

2)Root and flash twrp with toolkit

3)Back up stock rom

4)flash rom and desired kernel

Thats it, correct? I havent flashed since my gnex so its been a lil while
[Moto X Android Development] mschumacher69:
After u unlock ur bootloader, just flash twrp from here then reboot into recovery and reboot > system from twrp, it would prompt u to flash supersu which would root. U can backup your stock rom but there's really no reason to do that because you can always download the stock image and flash it back.
[Moto X Android Development] nexus7lte:
WARNING MALWARE AHEAD! I used an old version of this app and really liked it. I decided i would download the latest version now 1.4.4 before using it again. Whatever site hosted it forced me into downloading a downloader under guise of being the setup file. I declined all the junk offers, then i saw it took way too long to install the app, but both windows task manager and system ninja could not kill it! Now luckily my winpatrol is detecting 2 new DLL files that are trying to force themself in ie helper but i have to continually block them. Please host this file on a more reputable site thank you.
[Moto X Android Development] hugh a:
on dev-host always hit the small black download button in the middle,kinda misleading, i hade the same issue
[Moto X Android Development] FrozenIpaq:
Actually ran into the same issue but never executed the program. Had noticed that the download button (there were 3 of them) that I clicked on sent me to a new site, not usually a good indicator. After downloading I also noticed it downloaded a file almost instantly so I knew something was fishy - had to go back and look carefully at the download links and proceeded to find the correct one.

Always take note of where the download button takes you (hover over button/link) - if it's to a new site entirely that has a fishy domain (use your own judgement) than best to stay away. If the file downloads instantly (as in file size is minimal) and you know the file is much larger, that's another giveaway. These sites have gotten a lot trickier too - even going so far as copying the filename of the original file you were looking to download.
[Moto X Android Development] klbmth:
I'm trying to get my TMobile Moto X back to 4.4.3 stock. When I select option 5 in the TMobile list, wget starts at 50% and then tries to extract it after only 50% of the file is downloaded.

I've tried running it as admin and compatibility mode for XP SP3. Any help or suggestions?
[Moto X Android Development] mschumacher69:
When u say "back to 4.4.3", do u mean u're attempting to downgrade?
[Moto X Android Development] klbmth:
I flashed TWRP and keep getting bombarded by INSTALL UPDATE NOW and I'm tired of it interrupting me whenever I try to do anything on my phone. I want to get it back to stock so I can install the update and have it leave me alone.
[Moto X Android Development] Travisdroidx2:
Freeze the motoOTA.apk or something like that to make the message stop.
[Moto X Android Development] mschumacher69:
Websites that have 4.4.3 seem to be down. Download 4.4.4 from the link below and flash it using RSDLite:

http://s42.filefactory.com/get/f/2y...4.4.4_KXA21.12-L1.29.1_2_cid9_CFC_1FF.xml.zip

Follow this guide to flash with RSDLite:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2446515

If you wish to keep your data and boot customizations, delete the lines that erase userdata, customize and clogo from the XML.
[Moto X Android Development] bothgoodandbad:
hmmm

Hey, just to confirm: I have a dev unlocked rooted (twrp) 4.4.4 verizon moto x 2013, will this tool (if needed) be able to get me back to stock everything when/if I need/want to take the upcoming OTA Lollipop? Thanks!
[Moto X Android Development] KidJoe:
There is an option to flash back to stock, so yes. Just make sure that when you do, you flash 4.4.4, and do not attempt to downgrade.
[Moto X Android Development] bothgoodandbad:
Great! thanks so much for the reply;)
[Moto X Android Development] npompei:
THANKS!!!!

Bro I just have to say, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!

This is the best thing to hit Moto since Google bought them! Rooting, returning to stock, etc on Moto's suck balls. Not now, returned my 2013 to stock to sell and this was so damn painless. Thanks man!