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[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] Lebowski13:
Anytime man, been there...one more thing just to confirm...did you run the command in telnet exactly as dalvikvm -cp /sdcard/SlapMyMoto.jar SlapMyMoto? Including the seemingly extra SlapMyMoto at the end? Did it ask you for a reboot after the first time and the second time you ran it in telnet?

Just trying to figure out why it failed.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] fuzzychinsagrero:
Now that I think about it no it didn't I waited 5 minutes then rebooted it myself.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] Lebowski13:
Yeah, I'm betting it never ran...not sure why though. Good luck again.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] user1484:
Thank you!

Thank you, everything worked perfectly for me.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] acupunk:
Me too - help!

I'm stuck at the 3rd adb command. I get this error every time:

/system/bin/sh: can't create /sys/kernel/uevent_helper: Permission denied

Install.sh and slap my moto are on the SD card.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] fuzzychinsagrero:
Same thing happened to me Lebowski13 narrowed it down and we came up with the conclusion that it didn't run when it asked you to reboot the phone the first time. That's why I *couldn't current create the last step. Are you on KK but no root like me?
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] acupunk:
Yep

Yes. I'm on kit kat, no root. My phone did reboot, I think...
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] Lebowski13:
Did you verify that MotoWPNoMo worked by running this command in ADB? adb shell getprop ro.boot.write_protect
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] acupunk:
Yep. I got a 0 back.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] Ualdayan:
To me that screenshoot looks like you're adding a bunch of spaces that shouldn't be there. There is no space between / and data for example in the OP's instructions, but in your screenshot it clearly looks like you have a space there.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] fuzzychinsagrero:
I'll give it a shot I even tried copying and pasting it lol.

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I tried it several times before and nothing. Got nothing to do so I'll give it a shot so no spaces between the / and any of the words? /data/local and so?

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Tried it again and same result says permission denied. But if I do the motowpno it will say a 0.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] Collisionc:
My phone is the same way, it's not gonna work. One of the steps using SlapMyMoto before you took the OTA didn't work (most likely to user error). You'll have to wait for a new solution.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] fuzzychinsagrero:
Yeah I no lebowski helped me out on that just get excited when someone gives me something else to try.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] GeekSpeak411:
Y'all its a long shot but make sure you revalidated your adb connection.

Settings

Dev Options

Revoke USB debugging auth

Plug in to PC and try adb command

Grant auth on android screen

Try whatever was failing again
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] rlmesq:
True dat.

4.4 has added an extra layer of security by requiring you to allow ADB connections from specific devices.

I had some difficulty running the final steps of SlapMyMoto because I didn't see the notifications when it first booted up.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] Franzie3:
I miss root :(
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] adildroid29:
how to root that had already kitkat...?
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] danman7:
I'm with ya! I want Xposed Framework and GravityBox back. :(
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] rlmesq:
All your root is belong to Kit Kat!

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Unfortunately, the Xposed framework isn't compatible with ART runtime. If you choose ART, Xposed will force the system to revert to Dalvik (because Xposed + ART would cause a boot loop).

The dev is working on a solution, but for now my inner geek is struggling between ART and Xposed.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] adildroid29:
Is there any other way in order to root the already kitkat
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] jkhouw1:
I've seen a number of posts where people have failed to maintain root (probably due to user error/typo during SlapMyMoto steps).

Is there a check we can do BEFORE sideloading the 4.4 update to confirm that SlapMyMoto ran properly in steps 2 & 3? Like check for the existence of or properties of certain files?

Thanks
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] danman7:
Good to know, but I have to get root back first.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] BartJJ:
So, what exactly are we supposed to use HouseOfMoto to do? I was on the 12.15.15 update and rooted then turned off write protection but now I'm confused. I used HouseOfMoto and the support_xt1080.zip to reset my phone completely (figured I may as well do a clean install). The issue I'm seeing is I still have SuperSU installed and appear to still have root. So was there an actual full image package you are supposed to use prior to the use of SlapMyMoto & the 4.4 update. I feel as though if I still have the SU binaries in my system partition then the 4.4 update will fail and I'll be stuck.

Thanks guys.

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Nevermind guys, I'm an idiot. I didn't realize the sbf files weren't in the default support_xt1080 zip folder. Learn2read eh? Thanks anyways & sorry, haven't been in the motorola world since the OG Droid but boy am I glad to be back to it (samsung and htc can take their skins and shove it!).
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] pbaldw10:
Will this method work on the next wave of "corrected" OTA updates? I saw some reporting a second round of soak test. Thanks for all work on root methods.:)
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] tonytaylor:
Nice! Rooted on 4.4 you cats are really are the best and brightest. Thanks for all your help and time.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] sp47:
how to root if i am on 4.4 ?
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] rlmesq:
This question has been answered many times already in this thread.

Currently, there is no way to root 4.4 (unless you have a developer edition and can downgrade to 4.4.2).
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] sp47:
you mean to 4.2.2?

ok

thanks
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] Mac N Ts Daddy:
Cydia Impactor issue

When I run SMM through Impactor I keep getting a "link failed File exists" notification and no files are pushed to the sdcard. Upon research it was found this message is generated because the second exploit bug in Impactor may have been fixed.

Is there a way to push the SMM files manually?

I also tried to re-root the 12.15.15 version of 4.2.2 using Impactor and it shows the same "link failed File exists" message.

If I could get some clarification as to the exact version# of the 4.2.2 Camera Update it might help. Is the Camera Update 12.7.7 or 12.15.15?

Currently on stock 4.2.2 (no root) with WPNoMo showing "0" in getprop.

Any help would be appreciated, Thank you.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] nathanalanlister:
I am currently running 4.4 on Droid Maxx is there anyway I can root or return to 4.2.2?
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] NWKENT:
Friend..factory "out of the box" (before OTA) Is 12.7.7 JB..after the camera upgrade (OTA) you'd be on 12.15.15

Advice..do research on the "WPNoMo"..go to the thread, read, read..If I remember correctly, Once the "MPNoMo" is applied to the XT1080M , it seems as thow everyone is not rootable, or having trouble gaining root..I cant remember all the details..all my devices will stay on JB 4.2.2..until KK and root is proven, inpatients causes great heartbreak, and disappointment..besides, KK would have to be 100 fold better (my opinion) than JB 4.2.2, than to go thru the flaming hoops some have gone thru, but still don't have root..even bricking there primary device, non usable..

If everyone would just wait, applying patients, Google is doing all kinds of things with Android..and KK will improve for most devices :)

Seems as thow there is a root process, that is not for the newby, but must be on JB 4.2.2 rooted, then to KK maintaining root in the process..seems as thow once the device is on 4.4 KK, there are no returning back to 4.2.2..but I could be wrong, I don't have the time to watch each thread day by day..

Study all the threads that concern your device..

OH..also check the thread "House of Moto" in forum "DroidRzr.com" there may be some hope for you there, but I wish not to mislead anyone..

sent by my MZ617-32 XYBoard 10.1_SafeStrap v3.12_Jelly Bean 4.1.2

Please donate to: jcase & Hashcode (if you can)

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Read thread #234

sent by my MZ617-32 XYBoard 10.1_SafeStrap v3.12_Jelly Bean 4.1.2

Please donate to: jcase & Hashcode (if you can)
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] Mac N Ts Daddy:
Thank you sir, kind of figured out that I have not overstepped myself. I agree with the waiting but it looks like this was fairly worked out. I searched numerous threads and could not locate the same issue. Back to house of moto for a complete reset to stock.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] NWKENT:
Sorry you have the issues, hope you get back to stock, I wait until I have a copy of the FXZ's..then play around..and will wait for the KK FXZ..

I own 2) XT1080M's..keep one as primary..the other one, I test with, then apply to my primary, after proven, and even with 2) devices.. A blind leap is not wisdom..lol..besides..no Dev, or expert here. :) just apply what I learn..mentioning this to hopeful help others to avoid all the disappointment cause when they have a brick and don't understand how to "Unbrick".. :)

sent by my 4.2.2_12.15.15

RockMyMoto Root..SafeStrap v3.65

XT1080M (aka) Droid Maxx

(device #2)

Please donate to: jcase & Hashcode (if you can)
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] lenard_hester:
I have a question about getting root back on 4.2.2. I ran through all the RockMyMoto and MotoWPNoMo steps to remove the write protection. I then used house of moto to go back to stock (per the initial instructions of this thread), but then got cold feet and decided to stay on 4.2.2 until I get an official OTA update. So, my question is this....how do I get root back on 4.2.2? I tried rerunning RockMyMoto, and it always starts on step 3 (write protection off) and it never actually roots my phone again. What can I do to regain root on 4.2.2?

Thanks all for your help.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] bigv5150:
I don't believe you can because you have write protection off.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] NWKENT:
Yep..you are correct..so many people have made this error..once the WP off ..there is no more RockMyMoto Root..that I know of..many, many have stumbled with this..if there is a way..I have not seen it..its really a matter of reading the threads regularly before attempting any mod..will avoid most errors..

One may contact the OP dev. He may have a fix, or House of Moto..I do not follow that thread closely (HOM) because its a RAZR forum..don't know what those guys have going on..

sent by my MZ617-32 XYBoard 10.1_SafeStrap v3.12_Jelly Bean 4.1.2

Please donate to: jcase & Hashcode (if you can)
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] lenard_hester:
Wow, I did not realize that. So what benefit does WP being off give us if we can't even get root back on 4.2.2 when we do it?

I come from the world of Nexus, so all this locked bootloader and write protection stuff is all pretty new to me.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] NWKENT:
bigv5150 (or) jcase..do you agree with my previous statement about Write Protect Off..is there a way to Root..with the WPO (aka) MotoWPNoMo..if I'm wrong..please correct me..anyone..

Or is there a way to rectify/reverse the MotoWPNoMo mod.?

I have not followed the thread closely..so I'm not 100% sure..

sent by my 4.2.2_12.15.15

RockMyMoto Root..SafeStrap v3.65

XT1080M (aka) Droid Maxx

(device #1)

Please donate to: jcase & Hashcode (if you can)
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] bigv5150:
It alleviates haivng to boot into stock recovery to make system changes and you have stock recovery. Other than that no benefit.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] lenard_hester:
Ok. And there is no known way to get root back if we lose it and have WP turned off other than going to 4.4?
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] bigv5150:
I believe that once you use motowpnomo thats it no going back and as it stands now no way to use RMM once W/R off is applied. The problem with RMM is it looks to create the write off protection by deleting stock recovery. So once it sees you have write protection off it stops. This happened to me but with root I had to wait for an FXZ for 4.2.2. The problem now is an fxz wont restore W/R on. I am sure the exploit could be changed to just root the phone and not hijack the recovery. That is a ? for Jcase though.

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I just had an epiphany since Im on 4.4 and rooted I have not given any thought to 4.2.2 but after reading some issues you guys are having now on 4.2.2 I started thinking. Why not just run slapmymoto I know it is for 4.4 but that is just because of the security that was implemented. Try this root using SMM but obviously skip the step of installing the update and you will be rooted. SMM is designed to work with motowpnomo.

Worse case scenario it doesn't work but it wont break your phone you just wont have root.

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I have no doubt my above post will work. SMM preps you phone for root by placing all the pieces where they need to be prior to 4.4 being installed. So what is the difference if you root on 4.2.2 or 4.4? answer nothing! This will work trust me and you will be rooted if you run the exploit correctly. The nice thing is if it doesn't take the first time you can run it again on 4.2.2 unlike 4.4.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] lenard_hester:
I will run SMM and see how it goes. I will post my results here. going to have to wait till I get home from work this evening though.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] socobandit:
Doesn't work...telnet can't connect through the exploit required to allow root. Tried it more than once myself.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] lenard_hester:
SUCCESS!!!!!

To get back root on 4.2.2 after removing write protection, you just need to run through all the SlapMyMoto steps, skipping the OTA part. The only thing that I had to do that was not a part of the original instructions was I had to do another ADB push for the SlapMyMoto.jar after the first reboot. I tried telnetting in prior to that and I got this error message:

~ $ dalvikvm -cp /sdcard/SlapMoto.jar SlapMyMoto
Dalvik VM unable to locate class 'SlapMyMoto'
java.lang.NoClassDefFoundError: SlapMyMoto
at dalvik.system.NativeStart.main(Native Method)
Caused by: java.lang.ClassNotFoundException: Didn't find class "SlapMyMoto" on p
ath: /sdcard/SlapMoto.jar
at dalvik.system.BaseDexClassLoader.findClass(BaseDexClassLoader.java:65
)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:501)
at java.lang.ClassLoader.loadClass(ClassLoader.java:461)
... 1 more
~ $

I went back out to my command prompt, pushed the jar file again, and it worked. I don't know why or if this will be necessary for everyone, but if you run into the error, that is what I did.

Thanks to all who chimed in and helped out.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] bigv5150:
Glad to hear it I figured it would work

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That's user error has nothing to do with OS. Make sure your on the same network.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] cocchiararo:
I was about to suicide or something when it did not reboot at the end, but then I read here that I could manually reboot and finish, and now I am done xD

Enviado desde mi C6903 mediante Tapatalk
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] bigv5150:
Lol I did the same thing the instructions lead you to believe it will reboot on its own. After about 5 min. I said what the hell and rebooted myself.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] socobandit:
I meant if you're on 4.4. works on 4.2.2, but when i tried on 4.4, telnet can't connect and run the exploit.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] NWKENT:
Smart Cookie..this bigv5250..thanks for your dedication to our device.. :)

sent by my 4.2.2_12.15.15

RockMyMoto Root..SafeStrap v3.65

XT1080M (aka) Droid Maxx

(device #1)

Please donate to: jcase & Hashcode (if you can)
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] swboland:
I'm not sure this should go here, and sorry if it shouldn't. But I figured you guys with rooted 4.4 will have the answer. Also, I didn't want to start a whole thread on this in the Q&A forum.

Anyway, I'm on 4.4, unrooted (unfortunately :crying:) because I made the mistake of updating before reading carefully and seeing that the "4.4 ROOT" method requires steps on 4.2.2, especially permanent write protection off, before updating.

I'm just wondering if those who updated to 4.4 and kept root access and write protection off are able to downgrade to 4.2.2. Or does updating to 4.4, no matter what, prevent you from ever downgrading (at least until someone finds an exploit)?
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] lkanman:
You can only downgrade IF AND ONLY IF you have the DEVELOPER EDITION with a UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER.

If you have the regular Droid Maxx, there is no method to downgrade the phone at this time. It might be a while before an exploit is discovered, so I wouldn't hold my breath.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] bigv5150:
You can't root 4.4 so I haven't tried to establish a connection. Plus I'm already rooted but can't see how it would matter anyway. The exploit won't run if your on 4.4
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] pbaldw10:
Could I do this with the new OTA coming out? Would it hurt the update process?
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] bigv5150:
It will probably work with the update but I really can't answer 100% until it gets pushed and we see if any thing has changed. That being said we can't root 4.4 once installed so I think SMMwill work for the new update.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] Jimmy8881:
apparently jcase already have an exploit but have no plans to release yet according to his tweeter
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] ihuntinde:
I can't be sure, but I think he posted a link to youtube for the exploit? The link is HERE:...

There isn't really any explanation and his twitter account seems... cryptic maybe? Can anyone confirm if this is the root exploit for a Droid Maxx on the 4.4 OTA?

Please keep in mind, I am just offering the same link he tweeted out with the title Motorola 4.4. All praise should go directly to him, if this is what it seems...
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] gatortuba:
Is there a way to do this through the terminal emulator on the device?
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] an21281:
Hmm I'm guessing this is root for 4.4, hope he releases it soon as I have no idea what he's doing in the video.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] ihuntinde:
Keep in mind, that if this is the 4.4 exploit, he still has to post the files... one of his commands looks like it runs a file in temp called smash.. which he hasn't provided as far as I know. Fingers crossed, and I can guarantee once this is posted, he'll be getting a donation from me for damn sure.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] jfriend33:
For the sanity of others, is there by chance a video tutorial? For instance one for those already rooted on 4.2.2 with write protection off. Basically the last of the steps listed by the OP.

Just received update notification, not part of soak test, in Chicago, IL
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] Caseyk621:
Wondering what it would take for him to post it.....??? Another bounty perhaps?

Sent from my KitKat Ultra
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] larrykl:
Hey all,

I'm on 4.2.2 and used the original MotoRoot to gain root without losing stock recovery and disabling write protection. I only used this for the entitlement check hack and it worked fine for me.

Then I unrooted using MotoRoot and my Maxx says that it's not rooted when using Root Checker.

SO, does this mean that my device is technically like a stock, unrooted 4.2.2 even though I have the entitlement check hack enabled and therefore can follow the directions in the OP to use SlapMyMoto to gain root access on 4.4?

Thanks in advance!
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] ihuntinde:
Hey.. I'd put $20 (or more) up for a 4.4 non-dev root bounty for Moto's if that's what it would take!
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] VandyCWG:
On his twitter, he says he is not releasing this exploit. Maybe we will get it.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] Caseyk621:
We can only hope he has a change in heart

Sent from my KitKat Ultra
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] ihuntinde:
Yea... Looks like a bounty thread needs to start... I'd hate to think I need to sell this phone to get one that has some Dev support...
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] swboland:
:good:

I'll gladly donate $20 for a root exploit for 4.4
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] mistermojorizin:
here is the last sentence of the OP *before* "step 1," which step 1 is slapmymoto: "Use RockMyMoto to gain root, then use MotoWPNoMo, and then restore to the 4.2.2 Camera update."

So that's what you need to do, use rockmymoto, get root, use motowpnomo, then restore 4.2.2 *camera* update. I highlight "camera" because you didn't specify which 4.2.2 you're currently on.

Take a look at the top of the OP, right before step 1, where the quote comes from, and see if that makes sense. This is where you're at. Ready to get root using RockMyMoto, and few steps away from step 1 of this thread which is SlapMyMoto.
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] lkevinl:
I'm currently on:

Android version: 4.2.2

System version: 12.14.14.obake-maxx_verizon.Verizon.en.US

Baseband version: MSM8960BP_2323.024.95.00R

Kernel version: 3.4.42-g198aafd-00016-g4139295, hudsoncm@il93lnxdroid86 #1, Wed Oct 16 15:49:14 CDT 2013

Build date: Wed Oct 16 15:36:53 CDT 2013

Build number: SU1-15

So this is the 4.2.2 with camera update and I can turn on root & disable write protect using MotoRoot. I was hoping in this state I could bypass some of the instructions.

Do I need to restore to the camera update even if I'm already on it?
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] .: SID :.:
I'd like also to support this idea. :)
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] lkevinl:
Ugh... just went through these steps except I was already on 4.2.2. I did all of this and now I'm rooted with write protect disabled on the 4.2.2 camera update and I can't use SlapMyMoto because it is not supported on rooted devices.

So now I'm thinking that I didn't have to do any of this... I was basically already on a non-rooted 4.2.2 camera update so I had no reason to do anything but run SlapMyMoto. Is this correct?

Ugh, now I need to restore to the unrooted 4.2.2 camera update?
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] lkevinl:
OK, I'm just a whiny little b-tch. I DID need to go through all these steps. The key here was to get to 4.2.2 camera update WITH write protection disabled but WITHOUT root. I previously had 4.2.2 without write protect disabled and without root, but that is not good enough.

So basically, all the steps at the beginning of this thread worked perfectly. Works out to be a lot of steps but gets you there.

I'm not on 4.4 with write protect disabled and with root.