[Moto X General] KidJoe:
A couple of non-SlapMyMoto questions have been asked here so... (dtrud0h, feel free to add these to your OP)

[Q] What is the best way to root my Moto X?

[A] Depends what Rom is on your X. Generally there are 3 "stock" motorola rom versions for the X. The ROM it shipped with (android 4.2.2), the "camera fix" update (4.2.2), and Kit Kit (4.4). And it depends on if you have a locked bootloader or not.

Locked Bootloader with KitKat (4.4) see SlapMyMoto -> SlapMyMoto 0.5c Beta (4.4 root, RW to system)

Locked Bootloader with "Camera Update" see -> [Root] RockMyMoto (Yes, even the first OTA)

Locked Bootloader with initial shipping rom see -> [Root/Write Protection Bypass] MotoX (no unlock needed)

UNLOCKED bootloader see -> https://plus.google.com/110773150384694258853/posts/VhtJtg92sTP

NOTE: these should work across all carrier variants of the Moto X. that means ATT, VZW, TMO, TIM, Rogers, etc.. should be able to use these. You just need to pick the right process based on your ROM or locked vs unlocked bootloader.

[Q] Once I root, can I accept an OTA update on my phone?

[A] If you have rooted with SlapMyMoto, RockMyMoto, PwnMyMoto, or have otherwise replaced stock recovery, then please do not let your phone try to install any OTA updates!!!

As stated in another Question/Answer, using JCASE's SlapMyMoto, RockMyMoto and PwnMyMoto to root will replace your recovery to allow for the ability to boot with R/W permitted. When the OTA update downloads to your phone, and it tries to reboot to install it, the phone/update is trying to use the stock recovery to install the update. Since it is not there, the update will fail and the phone will reboot and it will likely try to reboot and try to install again. This can often result in the phone being stuck in a boot loop of continually retrying to reboot and install the update. There are ways to fix this posted in other threads. NOTE: there may be ways to get around this and install the OTA zip but that is a topic for another thread.

If you have an unlocked bootloader and have installed a custom recovery, it might be possible to install the OTA ZIP manually, but again that is a topic for another thread.

[Q] Can I unlock the Bootloader on my Moto X? or How do I know if I can unlock my bootloader or not?

[A] If you have a Developer Edition Moto X, yes you can unlock the bootloader and it doesn't void your device warranty. If you have a MotoMaker or Carrier Branded model, it depends on IF your carrier allows Motorola to do it, and it will void your warranty. For example, Verizon and ATT does now allow Motorola to unlock your boot loader. T-Mobile users can unlock their bootloader but it will void their warranty.

To see if your Moto X bootloader can be unlocked visit -> https://motorola-global-portal.cust...e/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a/action/auth You can step through the process until you get to the final submit WITHOUT voiding your warranty. Based on the site's wording, once you hit the final submit to request the code, your warranty is voided (unless your phone is a developer edition)

[Q] How do I run a custom rom on my X?

[A] SlapMyMoto and the like is/are not a process to allow you to run custom roms.

Unless you have an unlocked bootloader, you can't remove the Stock Motorola ROM and run a completely custom rom. And because most X owners generally agree the stock X ROM is very good, there are not many custom roms available for the X, even for those with unlocked bootloaders. Any available custom roms are posted in -> http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/development so please use those threads for info/discussions.

If you have locked bootloader, there are a few options for using Safestrap to allow for some customization or "alternate roms", but that is a topic which doesn't apply to this thread.