yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Droid Ultra General] Caseyk621:
Should be on root of SD card is that where you're looking? Also you can extract the rockmymoto zip and manually place the jar file and su on the root of your SD. I did that and it worked for me.

Sent from my KitKat Ultra
[Droid Ultra General] imabigd:
Thanks for the reply.

Just so that I am clear, when you say "SD" card you are referring to the phones internal storage since the Maxx doesn't have an external SD card, just an internal one.

I'm looking in the root folder of the internal storage and not seeing the files. If I manually move the files over, my one concern is whether the ADB will do what I need it to do in the subsequent steps. For example, if it's not writing the files, will it reboot when I give it that command? If it doesn't reboot either, can I just manually reboot the phone at that step?
[Droid Ultra General] Caseyk621:
That's correct internal. And it will work for subsequent steps. By adding the files manually you won't need

adb push su /sdcard

Or

adb push RockMyMoto.Jar /sdcard

As these commands are simply putting these onto your sd card for later use. Which has the same result as adding them manually.

So when you run

dalvikvm -cp /sdcard/ RockMyMoto.jar

RockMyMoto

The command is for lack of better terminology; telling RockMyMoto to run from the sd card (where you put it manually.)

As I said before I have done it that way and it works. Hope I have helped.

Sent from my KitKat Ultra
[Droid Ultra General] imabigd:
All,

A quick update. After manually copying the files onto the internal storage, I ran through the procedure fine (and did indeed get an algebra problem to solve). Nothing like a bit of math anxiety to add to some novice rooting anxiety - but I got through it.

For the life of me, I could not get ADB to push the RockMyMoto jar file or the su file onto the storage -but the other commands (adb reboot) seemed to work fine. Very strange. I guess running in a VM is probably not a good idea.

Thanks for everyone's help and patience. Now it's on to the KitKat exploit...
[Droid Ultra General] Caseyk621:
Great I'm glad you got it! Please don't forget to do MotoWpNoMo before running KitKat update!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2551113

[kill write protection] MotoWpNoMo

Sent from my KitKat Ultra
[Droid Ultra General] NWKENT:
Glad you got thru the math quiz..lol

See the OP here..he has done an awesome job with the direction to 4.4 Root..download and print the .docx file..

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 General] imabigd:
All,

I've been turning my attention to the 4.4 Root Guide. One question I have is regarding the Android SDK. The guide references the SDK but doesn't actually instruct you to go install it or provide a link to where it exists.

Perhaps there is an expectation we will already have this installed, but to my knowledge it wasn't needed for rooting 4.22 with RockMyMoto. For those of us who have never had to install it - do we need to install any particular tool options when we do the install?

I'm including a screenshot for reference. Given how specific this guide needs to be in order to avoid bricking your $600 off contract phone, I'd like to make sure I am on the same page with everyone.

Thanks in advance.
[Droid Ultra General] NWKENT:
What you can do is..if you are familiar with Windows and how to move files to where a file is needed..

I composed a zip file for RockMyMoto..which I understand you are 4.2.2 Rooted, (but for the 4.4 exploit, you need to be anyway) This zip with setup abd for you, install the files you need to run adb and to Root a device..then after you do this simple task..what you would need to do, is unzip, or copy the files needed for the 4.4 Root exploit in directory in which this zip from myself created..(the 4.4 instructions tell you where to put your files)..if you understand and can do this..then setting up your adb will be not that difficult for you..?

BTW..you will not use SDK at all with my zip..

Your welcome to PM me if you need help getting setup..

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 General] imabigd:
NWKENT,

I appreciate very much the offer to help. That being said, I'm trying to follow the guide as written since the point of the guide is to be able to navigate a novice user (novice, with respect to rooting) through the process.

I consider myself a novice user in this regard (although I have been working with command line UNIX for many years). As the guide is written, there is no information regarding installing and setting up the Android SDK for the purposes of rooting 4.4 even though there is a clear expecation that you will have it installed and ready to go. Unpacking this process will benefit everyone else who is attempting to use the guide.

That being said, if anyone has any advice on what, if any, setup the SDK needs (i.e. tools that may need to be installed, etc.) I'd be happy to add that information to the guide.
[Droid Ultra General] Topsnake:
Point taken. In process of compiling.
[Droid Ultra General] NWKENT:
Oh..Ok Sir..I understand..You are looking for more than just restore and Root capabilities..I went thru all the sdk setup, something like 8gb of hard drive space, when I first started, thinking, Yep, I'd like to learn all this apk stuff and have it all installed on my primary laptop..it sets there, long story short, I have a laptop just for Rooting, FXZ, that kinda thing..anyway..have it your way, absolutely..

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 General] Topsnake:
Post updated, files updated. Please see guide v1.5
[Droid Ultra General] Topsnake:
Wow guys, this site linked below took my work here and copied and pasted as their own without any credit to me for the write up. Feel free to let them know they suck.

http://www.theandroidsoul.com/keep-root-get-android-4-4-kitkat-official-update-motorola-droid-ultra/

EDIT: They've since added my name as a credit.
[Droid Ultra General] Caseyk621:
Your name is in it now! They do suck though!

Sent from my KitKat Ultra
[Droid Ultra General] Topsnake:
Yeah I dont get how someone feels good about that. At any rate, they added the step "unlock your boot loader" which i found quite comical.

Maxx'd out Kit Kat
[Droid Ultra General] Caseyk621:
I did call them out on their bootloader unlock step. Lol

Sent from my KitKat Ultra
[Droid Ultra General] imabigd:
Not cool. Not cool at all. Suck gram sent...

Also, thanks very much for following through on clarifications and the link to the SDK.
[Droid Ultra General] imabigd:
Ok all,

I have been following the updated guide (V1.5 - many thanks to TopSnake for putting this together and updating). I have completed all the steps successfully up to slapmymoto.

As when I was trying to get back to rooted 12.15.15 using SlapMyMoto earlier as a pre-requisite to starting the guide, ADB, inexplicably would not push the slapmymoto.jar file onto the root of the device. It's really bugging me that I can't get this to work, but I just moved it manually - no problem.

I went through round one of SlapMyMoto - with Telnet/Impactor - everything went fine. I am given the message to "After reboot, please apply the OTA then continue following the guide - Rebooting shortly"

Round 2 involved rebooting via ADB command into recovery. At this stage I get the android character on his back with a red/orange triangle on his belly. At this point I am instructed to "tap power and volume up at the same time" in order to get to the recovery menu. Each attempt at this just causes my phone to reboot, and I don't get into recovery mode. I feel too that now I have gotten out of cycle with the SlapMyMoto process since after the second reboot I should have gone into recovery to install the 4.4 OTA (update.zip) and now I've rebooted several times trying to get to recovery mode.

As always, any insight into what I may have done (or am doing) wrong would be greatly appreciated.
[Droid Ultra General] Caseyk621:
Hu

Youre sure you flashed back to 12.15.15 correctly? When you get to the android with the triangle you need to hold the power button and tap the volume up button. That should send you into recovery.

Edit- so so sorry. Its hold volume up and tap power button. My apologies

Sent from my KitKat Ultra
[Droid Ultra General] Topsnake:
That is odd that it is rebooting you. And you are not off the path. As long as you stay in the current state you are good regardless of the number of reboots. Try casey's method and see if that helps.

Maxx'd out Kit Kat
[Droid Ultra General] Caseyk621:
You get it?

Sent from my KitKat Ultra
[Droid Ultra General] imabigd:
Thanks for the quick replies. Indeed, I was pressing the wrong combination of buttons. The guide instructed to tap power up and volume at the same time which is what I was doing.

After a quick food break, I'm moving ahead and installing the the update.zip (OTA update).
[Droid Ultra General] Topsnake:
Very well. Will update the guide for clarification soon.

Maxx'd out Kit Kat
[Droid Ultra General] jaydotelloh:
Soooo... someone please help me! I FXZ'd to to the 12.15.15 file and it appears to have completely wiped my phone. I had done a titanium back up in preparation, but did not expect to lose user data as well! Is this normal? Is it recoverable? Am I an idiot and should have known better!??!?
[Droid Ultra General] imabigd:
Just a quick note to say that I have successfully run through the guide and am now rooted on 4.4.

Thanks to jcase for the exploit, Topsnake for the guide and everyone else in the thread who chimed in when I had an issue.

Topsnake, I have a suggestion for additional clarification regarding the second step of the SlapMyMoto Recovery. Here is the revised wording in case this helps (and you haven't already done this):

Once in recovery (android on its back) you must hold the volume up button and tap the power button. This will cause the recovery menu to appear. Then navigate with the volume toggle to “install update from sdcard” and navigate to the update.zip file we copied earlier. Select install.

Note: On the first command to install the update, the phone will install the new recovery and will not continue (it will boot back to the android lying on it's back). Once you see the new recovery is installed, you will need to hold the volume up and tap the power button again to enter recovery and from there re-select the update and install it to complete the install. After this is done (you will see a message to reboot the system now) follow the prompts in recover to reboot the phone.

Also, when renaming the OTA 4.4 file, the guide instructs to rename the zip file update.zip. But since the file is already a zip executable, that actually ends up naming the file update.zip.zip. I would suggest renaming to just update.

Thanks again.

ImaBigD
[Droid Ultra General] Caseyk621:
Awesome. Glad you you got it working. Glad this forum was of great assistance.

Sent from my KitKat Ultra
[Droid Ultra General] jaydotelloh:
Well, looks like I messed up somewhere and the last ADB command (echo "/data/local/tmp/install.sh" > /sys/kernel/uevent_helper) will not take and is giving a permission denied error.

Am i correct in assuming that there is no current way to flash back to 4.2.2 to start over?
[Droid Ultra General] Topsnake:
So it looks like one of two things happened.

1) You didn't run MotoWPNoMo

2) You did run it, but it failed and you didn't do the verification command to ensure that it ran successfully.

Sounds like write protection is not disabled. Run this command via adb and report the result

adb shell getprop ro.boot.write_protect
[Droid Ultra General] jaydotelloh:
I have write protection off. I realize exactly what I did after I did it though. I only did the telnet command once before installing the update.zip. stupid mistake on my part, but that's what I get for messing with this stuff after midnight.

Is there any way to fix this yet?
[Droid Ultra General] Topsnake:
Glad it worked for you! Changes accepted and merged. File updated.

Ahh yes, we must fully read and double check all steps are done. We only get one shot at this. As far as rooting unrooted 4.4, at this time its not possible
[Droid Ultra General] jaydotelloh:
Yep, I'm a dumbass... Looks like I'm living the stock life until the next exploit is out (aka when the next OTA is pushed). I will only miss the tethering and quick settings tweaks for now. But I'm slightly concerned what will happen once the ota comes and I hit accept on it.

Also, might I suggest you put a warning in about the fxz file wiping all user data? Im not totally sure, but can the XML file be modified to remove that line? In any case, I really only lost my app data (level 275 in candy crush!!!!!!) And all my titanium backups. Since I back my photos and stuff up to g+ I was at least able to get that back.
[Droid Ultra General] Topsnake:
Since you are stock you can run the 4.4 fxz and eliminate the system changes that were made if any. added the warning, I figured it was common knowledge but I am looking to make it bulletproof.

Maxx'd out Kit Kat
[Droid Ultra General] codkill:
This guide was perfect and I really appreciate the time put into it. I'm successfully rooted on 4.4 and with Xposed, this phone is amazing.

However, this is the first time I've had a phone with a locked bootloader, so I'm not used to having no TWRP/CWM for backups/safety net. Is there any way to make backups without those tools? And if not, are any steps necessary after performing a factory reset to maintain root, or is it permanent until an FXZ flash/OTA?
[Droid Ultra General] nubia11:
Have you tried safestrap?

---------- Post added at 09:06 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:04 AM ----------

Here's a link

http://blog.hash-of-codes.com/downloads/safestrap/
[Droid Ultra General] bigv5150:
You can use safe strap to make backups and flash zips along with other things here is the link http://rootzwiki.com/topic/104161-recovery-locked-safestrap-recovery-v365-2013-11-13/ I know it says it doesn't work with 4.4 he didn't update the title it does. A FDR won't cause you to lose root just an fxz will lose root.
[Droid Ultra General] codkill:
I haven't because I noticed the lack of 4.4 support, as of now, but I will keep an eye on the progress. Thanks.

I was mostly worried about making a mistake, having to factory reset, and then being stuck at 4.4 W/O root. So as long as that isn't going to happen, I'm a lot less worried. I'll keep checking in on that thread. Thank you for the info.
[Droid Ultra General] f150intally:
Hey guys,

based on my review of this thread.. DROID Maxx (xt1080) here...If I already updated to 4.4 successfully (before establishing root) there is no way to get back to 4.2.2 right? Am I correct in that statement?

My issue is not one of establishing root but 4.4 has issues and violates my company's security policy. they are telling me if I am not running 4.2.2 by the end of the month, they are going to give me a WINDOWS PHONE or worse..an iPhone!

Let me know if I am dead in the water....btw, I am willing to compensate someone for helping me get back 4.2.2 LOL!

Thanks.

Jay
[Droid Ultra General] NWKENT:
OMGoodness..

Unless you have the XT1080MDEV (aka) Droid Maxx Developer Edition, and yours is the Public Edition, then NO going back to Jelly Bean..then at this point, there is no Root exploit for Kit Kat.. :( Maybe, Maybe the bounty will draw someone.. :)

sent by my 4.3_14.14.14

XT1028 (aka) Moto-G

---------- Post added at 06:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:40 PM ----------

Sir..if you are on JB 4.2.2 and are concerned about being "stuck" on 4.4 w/out Root..You will NOT regret waiting, keep awake.!

sent by my 4.3_14.14.14

XT1028 (aka) Moto-G
[Droid Ultra General] Caseyk621:
[MENTION=3333955]NWKENT[/MENTION] xt1028? Is that the one that came in a Bud Light 30 pk with its own coozie? Circa last time cowboy's won?

Sent from my KitKat Ultra
[Droid Ultra General] Lemmy Caution:
Third time's a charm.

Thanks for your Guide. Having an unlocked bootloader really helps.
[Droid Ultra General] nubia11:
Am I missing something? Did a new guide come out?
[Droid Ultra General] porkweasel:
I have a Droid MAXX that is rooted and running 4.4 KitKat.

I would like to do a Factory Reset (from the settings menu) but I am afriad that I would lose root in the process. Would a factory reset maintain root access (because it's only deleting data) or will root be lost in the process?

Thank you in advance!
[Droid Ultra General] Topsnake:
Root should stick. Might need to rerun the last commands or just install su

Maxx'd out Kit Kat
[Droid Ultra General] Topsnake:
Just want to give a quick shout out to those that donated especially you Kent. To those that donated, the small percentage of donations we receive is one of the reasons we continue to devote time to develop. It is truly humbling that you choose to donate some of your hard earned money to us to show your appreciation. Again donations are definitely not required, but to those who have, thank you!

Maxx'd out Kit Kat
[Droid Ultra General] .: SID :.:
Can I use sbf file insread of MAXX OTA? Of course, after renaming it to "update.zip".
[Droid Ultra General] Topsnake:
No. Fxz will wipe the first two commands of slapmymoto

Maxx'd out Kit Kat
[Droid Ultra General] .: SID :.:
But what to do then? I've downloaded MAXX OTA for 3 or 4 times. And zip is corrupted every time I try to check it consistency by opening in WinRar...

So I can't complete this step:

Once in recovery (android on its back) you must hold the volume up button and tap the power button. This will cause the recovery menu to appear. Then navigate with the volume toggle to “install update from sdcard” and navigate to the update.zip file we copied earlier. Select install. On the first command to install the update, the phone will install the new recovery and will not continue (it will boot back to the android lying on it's back). Once you see the new recovery is installed, you will need to hold the volume up and tap the power button again to enter recovery and from there re-select the update and install it to complete the install. After this is done (you will see a message to reboot the system now) follow the prompts in recovery to reboot the phone.

My phone is Droid Mini.
[Droid Ultra General] Topsnake:
How do you know it is corrupted? Countless have downloaded from the link provided without issue. My suggestion. Redownload and attempt to run. If it is actually corrupted, recovery will reject it before it makes any changes. It has its own built in verification steps.

Maxx'd out Kit Kat
[Droid Ultra General] .: SID :.:
Yes, exactly! Recovery doesn't let to install it after verification: ~ "operation aborted'.

And also I can't look inside this zip in Windows. :(

Any other chance?

Can I now install OTA to 4.4, which I received by air?
[Droid Ultra General] Topsnake:
If you followed all the steps correctly up to installing 4.4 then yes. Feel free to take the OTA file

Maxx'd out Kit Kat
[Droid Ultra General] .: SID :.:
Oh, no!...

On this step in adb shell:

echo "/data/local/tmp/install.sh" > /sys/kernel/uevent_helper

I get "Permission denied"... :(:(:(
[Droid Ultra General] Topsnake:
Did you run the slap my moto commands twice on 12.15 right before ota? Should have been the commands then straight to ota

Maxx'd out Kit Kat
[Droid Ultra General] Caseyk621:
Or not successfully run wpnomo?

Sent from my KitKat Ultra
[Droid Ultra General] Topsnake:
Im gonna bet that. You know how easy it is to mistake a failed run for a good one

Maxx'd out Kit Kat
[Droid Ultra General] .: SID :.:
Protection is disabled (0). So wpnomo was run successful as i suggest.
[Droid Ultra General] Topsnake:
Great! But did you run the commands twice as required? And if so did you do anything at all from that time until upgrading to 4.4

Maxx'd out Kit Kat
[Droid Ultra General] .: SID :.:
Yes, all steps were completely according to the manual from the first post.

First time I've entered three last comands in adb shell, no reboot occured. And after I've installed SiperSU via adb it couldn't update su binary.
[Droid Ultra General] NWKENT:
Ooppss..wrong thread..sorry..deleted my post..sorry

sent by my 4.3_14.14.14

XT1028 (aka) Moto-G
[Droid Ultra General] .: SID :.:
It looks like a miracle, but finally I have root. Dunno why there were some mistakes. Great guide! Love everybody who has given us such opportunity. Peace!
[Droid Ultra General] NWKENT:
WooHoo..tickled for you.. :)

sent by my 4.3_14.14.14

XT1028 (aka) Moto-G

(aka) Lenovorola
[Droid Ultra General] Topsnake:
Very nice. I have no idea what the problem was initially though

Maxx'd out Kit Kat
[Droid Ultra General] rook75:
Morning guys.

I am currently rooted on 12.15.15 on My Maxx. I have followed all the current instructions.

My 4.4 update keeps giving me an error: Installation Aborted,after verifying update package.

If I take the OTA, Andy gets around 33% and throws an error as well.

Anyone able to assist with this?

Thank you!
[Droid Ultra General] NWKENT:
STOP..what your doing..

FXZ back to a undefiled, clean JB 12.15.15 rooted with RockMyMoto..copy the update.zip to your device main (root) directory before you ever start..Then begin the SlapMyMoto exploit..the key is a clean beginning..make sure all your files are downloaded properly.. (clean) download..do a second download and compare file size to the first download..if you must..

DON'T take anything..you copy the update to your device..OTA is risky..

ABSOLUTELY start with a clean 4.2.2 (key factor)

sent by my 4.3_14.14.14

XT1028 (aka) Moto-G
[Droid Ultra General] rook75:
Thanks Kent, I have tried Fastboot is stuck on Waiting For Device and RSDLite wont acknowledge my device at all.

I am running Win 8.1, I did NOT install all of the Android SDK google USB driver options, trying that now.

the 12.15.15 link in this thread will work?

Edit:

I actually used the 12.15.15 in this post, rooted with RockMyMoto, used SlapMyMoto, (I followed the instructions) and tried to use the 4.4 update (renamed), and I still get the error. I was going to try to redo it, but I cant seem to get the phone to be acknowledged with RSDLite to FXZ back.
[Droid Ultra General] NWKENT:
Disconnect your device from USB..Reboot your computer.!!

Reboot your device..try again..

Now "RSDLite" the 12.15.15 FXZ ..and Root with RockMyMoto..

sent by my 4.3_14.14.14

XT1028 (aka) Moto-G
[Droid Ultra General] rook75:
Will do.

Edit:

No Love. I have a win 7 machine Ill try it on later tonight. Disconcerting.
[Droid Ultra General] rook75:
OK ended using House Of Moto to FXZ back to the pristine version of 12.15.15

Moving through the other steps now.
[Droid Ultra General] henhida:
my droid maxx now 4.4 and rooted..(step by step from 12.15.15)

just wondering if i do factory reset...

can i root my droid maxx again?? or factory reset will not erase rooted?
[Droid Ultra General] Topsnake:
If I recall correctly, you will retain root, but you may need to complete the last commands again. You will definitely need to reinstall supersu however.

Maxx'd out Kit Kat
[Droid Ultra General] henhida:
thats mean, just complete last commands and will bring back rooted?
[Droid Ultra General] Topsnake:
I believe so, but it may be as simple as just reinstalling supersu and letting it do it's thing. At any rate, you will retain root

Maxx'd out Kit Kat
[Droid Ultra General] asuhoops8628:
So if you purchased/received a new maxx from VZW that had kitkat installed out of the box, there is no way to root, correct?

I ask because my gf just picked up a maxx the other day, and it came with KitKat. I still am on 4.2.2
[Droid Ultra General] hexto:
If I have root and have done MotoWpNoMo do I still have to do SlapMyMoto or can I skip that step and move onto step 3?

I got my phone with 4.2.2 and haven't accepted any updates. I rooted with PwnMyMoto
[Droid Ultra General] NWKENT:
Have you gentleman gotten the answers you seek.?

Sent from my 4.3_14.14.14

(Unlocked) XT1028 Moto G

http://waynekent.com/page6.html