yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto X Original Android Development] JimJam707:
So, will this let us root by flashing a recovery using an app like Rashr without getting an unlock code from moto, keeping our warranty (or at least not letting moto know we've done it)?
[Moto X Original Android Development] underdog1799:
No, this is only root, not a bootloader unlock.
[Moto X Original Android Development] zenofase:
I know this is just a stepping stone but with out write privilege what can be done with this?
[Moto X Original Android Development] underdog1799:
You can install xposed and the modules in xposed. You can also run apps that require root. The thing you cannot do is write to the system
[Moto X Original Android Development] twinkyz1979:
Did the PIE exploit on 19.5.3 than ran the WP OFF Exploit installed SuperSU and SuperSu Pro from the play store also installed Busy Box from play store then ran it then installed SS rebooted to recovery installed the SuperSu 1.99r4 update zip

Since I have the SuperSu Pro i used Survival Mode uninstalled SS rebooted to stock recovery installed the 19.6.3 OTA update with no problems

Rebooted and still have root!!!!!

Also still showing adb shell getprop ro.boot.write_protect as 0

So everything still intact!!!!!:D

P.S.

Motorola Droid Ultra/Maxx/Mini

Thanks goes out to Jcase, beaups, SamuriHL for doing everything they have to get us to this point. Please keep up the good work and ignore the haters out there you guys are awesome!!!! Without all of you this wouldn't be possible!
[Moto X Original Android Development] SamuriHL:
The credit in this case goes 100% to jcase. Glad you guys have root back!
[Moto X Original Android Development] abuttino:
Tried the same on stock Verizon 442… no workie.

The wp exploit fails to install
[Moto X Original Android Development] twinkyz1979:
Yeah I kind of figured it wouldn't work for the Moto X being it is on 4.4.2 where the Maxx/Ultra/Mini are only on 4.4
[Moto X Original Android Development] abuttino:
It was worth the shot though
[Moto X Original Android Development] samwathegreat:
See the top post here: http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/general/how-to-wifi-tether-stock-4-2-2-t2449534/page3

This has been confirmed to work with the new root exploit.

Good Luck
[Moto X Original Android Development] abuttino:
I just used that but it hosed my Wi-Fi connection after I stopped it
[Moto X Original Android Development] samwathegreat:
The same exact thing happened to me!!! After MULTIPLE XDA members confirmed that they were able to use it successfully (without WIFI disappearing until next reboot), I SBF'd back to stock 4.4.2 and tried again. Low and behold, it worked! Now WIFI is restored successfully EVERY TIME. I've used it many many times since and the issue has not re-occurred.

We still don't know what the issue was, because other than rooting with TWRP, my phone was 100% stock.....but the SBF fixed it 100%.

You can read through the old thread here: http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/general/republic-wireless-unlocked-wireless-t2755730

Good Luck.
[Moto X Original Android Development] xDroid4Lifex:
I stated when I found all this out that the w/p exploit WILL fail installing but somehow still worked. Could be that it won't work for Moto X on 4.4.2 but it worked for the droids.
[Moto X Original Android Development] Playb3yond:
I've tried this on my Razr Maxx HD and had no luck. I guess Verizon had already back ported the patch from 4.4.3
[Moto X Original Android Development] jbaumert:
[MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] - Thank You, Thank You!! - Just tried this out on the USC variant of the Moto X. I did some limited testing with Xposed and Gravity Box and it seemed to work well. Granted, those of us on USC can use the official Motorola bootloader unlock (voiding our warranties), this gives one a way to "test" and see if having full root would be "worth the risk".

Thanks again!!
[Moto X Original Android Development] 123421342:
Has anyone tried this on the 4.4.2 build of moto g on verizon?
[Moto X Original Android Development] BADDINOROX99:
wow I'm really out of date with rooting or root methods I have no idea how to use this to root my droid ultra.... I just came back from iOS..ps props to Justin
[Moto X Original Android Development] jcase:
What is the build date?
[Moto X Original Android Development] rjmohit:
We can combine the above with this to get BL unlock:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2226729

Some one please try, it could be a big help for us Verizon Moto G users. I'll try as soon as my device gets delivered. :cool:
[Moto X Original Android Development] 123421342:
I can tell you tomorrow when I get my device in the mail. Thanks for responding.

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Yes. Please definitely try that!
[Moto X Original Android Development] rjmohit:
Hopefully, it'll be on 4.3 instead of 4.4.2. If that's so, will it make it easier to gain permanent root? I'm sure Justin could tell! Thanks.
[Moto X Original Android Development] samwathegreat:
ZERO chance. That was a kernel exploit that allowed us to unlock the bootloaders on some devices, and was patched well before the X even came out.

I can understand how you might think this could work since the Moto X uses the same SoC as the Razr M......but unfortunately, no.

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(EDIT: Missed the part about you having a Moto G.....disregard the following as it only applies to the X)

There is no 4.3 for the X, only 4.2.2, 4.4, 4.4.2, and now/soon 4.4.3

Anyways, no such thing as "permanent root" unless you have unlocked bootloader. If you are able to use the exploit, you will still need to take great care with future OTAs. As a rule, you should ALWAYS come back here and check XDA to see how/if you can apply the new update without bricking or permanently losing root.

If by "permanent root" you mean that it will survive a reboot without having to root again....then yes. If your phone happens to come with -either- 4.2.2 or 4.4 then you could use one of the older methods and Safestrap to get on a 4.4.2 safestrap-compatible rom. I must warn you though....its a messy, complicated, and convoluted process...and has other disadvantages.

Good Luck
[Moto X Original Android Development] 123421342:
I think he was referring to the verizon moto g which used to come with 4.3. AFAIK there is no safestrap for the moto g right? Verizon models can't unlock the bootloader so this exploit is the only way to get root.
[Moto X Original Android Development] samwathegreat:
Ah! You are correct - I missed the part about Moto G......I guess I assumed since it was posted in the MOTO X forum, he was talking about the X. Editing previous post....

P.S. VZW Bootloader unlock will be available again soon (2-4 weeks) through China Middleman. Refer to that thread for more info.
[Moto X Original Android Development] rjmohit:
Another member mentioned he recently got his $50 Moto G with 4.3, so I guess we could be in luck. Maybe the root exploits discovered by Justin could work.

As far as the chinese middleman goes, I wouldn't spend $45 to unlock a $50 phone.
[Moto X Original Android Development] NWKENT:
The Moto G is NOT a $50 phone..much higher quality than that..what most fail to realize, its another Verizon gimmick..the XT1028 can ONLY be used on a PrePaid Verizon network..$50 for the phone, sounds like a great deal, but then one must use Verizon..sacrifice the price of the device..but 100 fold with hanging people with PrePaid..

Sorry of topic..but some things need said..lots of ones speaking of things they do not know all the facts..

Now this post can be deleted..

sent by my 4.2.2_139.10.53

XT1060 Moto XDEV

http://waynekent.com/page6.html
[Moto X Original Android Development] samwathegreat:
That $45 could get you permanent root, and permanent WiFi tether. Guess its all in whats important to you...

The Moto G costs $179 - $219. If you got it for $50 its because your carrier subsidized the price.
[Moto X Original Android Development] NWKENT:
Exactly..samwathegreat

Now that I have cluddered this thread..delete my posts..

:)

sent by my 4.2.2_139.10.53

XT1060 Moto XDEV

http://waynekent.com/page6.html
[Moto X Original Android Development] rjmohit:
Well, I understand all of that. I have 3 other Gs bought at full prize. I won't be using this one on VZW anyways. Its more of an iPod which I'm keen on unlocking.

Lets get back on topic now. We have to crack this one. Also, there's a bounty of $250 for BL unlock and $60 for permanent root. Just leaving that there for those who might be interested. I just want a lock free toy. :P
[Moto X Original Android Development] mohlsen8:
just to add to what you said, i bought my verizon moto g at best buy this week and it came on 4.3. confirmed earlier in thread that it worked on that.
[Moto X Original Android Development] rjmohit:
Can you try to unlock it using this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2226729

PS:

Let's move this discussion to:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2594691&page=6

Its getting too off topic. Sorry.
[Moto X Original Android Development] samwathegreat:
That will never work. As I told you before, that was a Kernel Exploit that has been patched since before the X and G came out. It is also specific to the MSM8960 SoC that is used in the Razr M (and the X), but NOT the "G".

The Moto G uses an entirely different processor / System On Chip.

It is a trust zone kernel exploit that allowed us to write to the secure "Q Fuses" that allowed us to unlock the bootloaders.

Read here and you might understand why this will never work on the G:

http://blog.azimuthsecurity.com/2013/04/unlocking-motorola-bootloader.html

Not only will it NOT work, but it could possibly damage the G by making arbitrary SMC calls on a chipset it was not designed for.
[Moto X Original Android Development] classic757:
Agreed. 4.4.3 only brings minor updates to the Moto G anyway, but one of those is a security update which I believe is some kind of patch, maybe against rooting or unlocking? Oh and the future of smartphones is that there will be no rooting or unlocking possible. Phones are going to be patched more than an old pair of jeans! :laugh:

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Good to know. :) I have a Verizon 4.4.2 Moto G. I think I will try this out.

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[Moto X Original Android Development] morphius2036:
Jcase Loss

I think we should thank Jcase since this is his livelihood and divulging this info cuts into that. Not just that but the time he has to take away from the family to give us these Root methods.
[Moto X Original Android Development] JarMagic:
Root

I had the same message, and too am rooted
[Moto X Original Android Development] underdog1799:
Yeah, jcase clarified that this error isn't really an error, it was just output from his script is all
[Moto X Original Android Development] classic757:
After running this, is it possible to flash a custom recovery or no?

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I believe the method Motopocalypse that you reference has been patched in recent ota's.
[Moto X Original Android Development] collinjames:
No, because the bootloader isn't unlocked. This is just a root exploit.
[Moto X Original Android Development] twinkyz1979:
SafeStrap unless your phone is a developer edition than other custom recoveries will work.
[Moto X Original Android Development] classic757:
The dreaded locked bootloader, huh? Why does Verizon do this to us? This is terrible! :(
[Moto X Original Android Development] collinjames:
No because this root exploit doesn't let us mount the system as writable and write protection is still enabled.
[Moto X Original Android Development] classic757:
Will SafeStrap work on Moto G?
[Moto X Original Android Development] twinkyz1979:
my bad i forgot you can't turn off write protect on the Moto X running the most recent software
[Moto X Original Android Development] JarMagic:
4.4.2

So this means I can take 4.4.2 and still use this tool to root, right now?
[Moto X Original Android Development] twinkyz1979:
I don't own a Moto G so I am not sure but I don't recall seeing anything about Hashcode making a version for the Moto G and I am not sure if the version for the Moto X is compatible like it is for the Droid lineup
[Moto X Original Android Development] KidJoe:
Yes, but you will not have write protection disabled.

And you have to redo this after any power off/on.
[Moto X Original Android Development] classic757:
So what all can we do with this root exploit? :confused: Will apps such as Rom Manager, Rom Toolbox, and Titanium Backup work with this exploit?
[Moto X Original Android Development] twinkyz1979:
Yes, PIE will give you root as long as you don't reboot your phone if you do you have to run the PIE exploit to gain root again
[Moto X Original Android Development] underdog1799:
Yes but you lose write protection being disabled. This root only lasts as long as you don't hard reboot, so you do soft reboots instead
[Moto X Original Android Development] classic757:
I'm getting ready to try it and see.
[Moto X Original Android Development] underdog1799:
2 words... xposed framework

Titanium backup works just fine, but anything to do with roms probably won't work as this is just a tether exploit (meaning it doesn't survive reboot)
[Moto X Original Android Development] classic757:
I have used Xposed in the past on my old DroidX. Don't really want to use it now. What about the gravity box module in Xposed?
[Moto X Original Android Development] underdog1799:
I would say that gravity box is a must have for anyone that has xposed installed. It allows you to customize quicksettings, status bar, nav bar... pretty much anything gui related
[Moto X Original Android Development] classic757:
Great! I'll try it out. :good:
[Moto X Original Android Development] underdog1799:
Make sure when installing xposed framework to do a SOFT REBOOT. You have to click cancel after selecting install/update and then select soft reboot
[Moto X Original Android Development] classic757:
Got it. Thanks. :good:

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I just ran the exploit on my Verizon prepaid 4.4.2 Moto G and it works! Thanks [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION]! :)

P.S. If anyone runs this on 4.4.2 do not take the 4.4.3 update that is coming soon or you will lose root and not be able to get it back because the vulnerability that allows this exploit to work is being patched in 4.4.3.
[Moto X Original Android Development] NWKENT:
Your Moto G..is it XT1028 model.?

sent by my MZ617-64 XYBoard 10.1_VRoot_SafeStrap v3.12_Jelly Bean 4.1.2
[Moto X Original Android Development] classic757:
Yes. XT1028 4.4.2

Firmware: 173.44.20.falcon_cdma.Verizon.en.U.S.

Build number:KXB20.9-1.10-1.20

Date of Manufacture: 3-4-2014

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What phone do you have? On the Moto G you go into the bootloader menu and scroll to the barcodes option, select it, and all the phone info is there, including date of manufacture, which may be different than kernel date.
[Moto X Original Android Development] PJnc284:
Moto X XT1049 (Republic Wireless). Checked it earlier and the manufactured date was Oct 2013. Due to Republic's custom software configurations, we got Kit Kat way later than the other carriers (Late April) so guessing it was probably patched.
[Moto X Original Android Development] classic757:
Are you still on 4.4.2 or have you taken the new 4.4.3 update? I could be wrong but I don't think the vulnerability is patched until 4.4.3.
[Moto X Original Android Development] NWKENT:
Awesome..you have a Rooted XT1028..you have helped a lot of people now..lead the way, teach others to gain Root on their XT1028's also..

Of course..thanks to (jcase).. :)

sent by my MZ617-64 XYBoard 10.1_VRoot_SafeStrap v3.12_Jelly Bean 4.1.2
[Moto X Original Android Development] PJnc284:
4.4.2. We went from 4.2.2 to 4.4.2 so there's also no option to backtrack on firmware either. Think I'll check out that chinese middle man when he comes back.
[Moto X Original Android Development] classic757:
This is great indeed! I tried since I got this phone to find a root method for my Moto G (even tried to create an exploit of my own, obviously to no avail :o)

but as you said, thanks to jcase and his hard work we now have root on the fabulous Moto G! I tell you, this is one great phone! I thought about getting the GSM version of the Moto G but I wanted to stay with Verizon (had the Droid X on Verizon prepaid for a while before getting the Moto G).

A little off thread here, but this is why I chose to stick with Verizon: http://bgr.com/2014/03/05/verizon-vs-att-coverage-map/

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You don't need to sbf to an earlier firmware. This exploit worked for me directly on 4.4.2. As for me, I would love to have an unlocked bootloader but if I don't get it I will be happy having full root access with my phone. Now this exploit is not there yet but it is a BIG step in that direction, and who knows, maybe someone will crack this bootloader, huh? :)
[Moto X Original Android Development] NWKENT:
Proud of you..you done good with (jcase) help..it pays to venture out sometimes..I hope you get what you desire with the XT1028..The Moto G certainly is a very respect earned device..especially with Root or unlocked..

Please donate to (jcase) if you can..

Sent from my 4.3_14.14.14

(Unlocked) XT1028 Moto G

http://waynekent.com/page6.html
[Moto X Original Android Development] classic757:
Agree indeed. Thanks. :)
[Moto X Original Android Development] underdog1799:
I just read that post yesterday! Convinced me not to switch away from Verizon (was considering at&t)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Crim3:
Helo people, i'm having problems with my Yarvik Tab Xenta 13c.

it crashes a lot , i'm in internet doing something and it crashes. i dont know what it is but i want update him , someone know how to do it ? im researching a lot about that but i can't find nothing. someone could help me ?

it have android 4.1.1 .
[HTC One S] arnaudbond007:
HI everyone,

I search for Know if a KITKAT Rom with Snapchat fully working (front and back camera).

Thanks for answered!

(very bad english sorry)
[Moto X Q&A] MrBridgeSix:
I just bought a Moto X XT1058 and it came with Android 4.4.2 installed.

I want to install this kernel: http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/orig-development/kernel-001-kk44-gsm3-4-hybrid-oc-t2645356

and be able to use it's overclock function...

Can someone say to me what I need to do to be able to do that ? (Everything with this phone is a little bit confusing like rooting, bootloader and stuff)

Also, I need to know if what everyone refer to as OTAs are the software updates that my own device suggest and if I still can update my phone like that with that kernel.
[Moto X Q&A] KidJoe:
Since you already have 4.4.2 on your phone, I'll discuss your options with 4.4.2. The past exploits used to root and disable write protection have been patched in 4.4.2, so you can't use processes like SlapMyMoto/MotoWpNoMo.

You mention wanting to run a custom kernel, I believe that requires an unlocked bootloader.

For the Developer Editions Moto X, and some carrier editions (Like T-Mobile, Sprint and others), Motorola freely gives away the BootLoader Unlock codes when requested On Motorola's Web Site. In the case of the Non-Developer Editions, it voids their warranty to request the code.

If you are unable to get an unlock code from there, you're only other option was the "Chinese Website/Middleman" option which is down/not working again.

So check Moto's site first, if you can get the bootloader unlock code for your phone, you're good to go, and you can root and disable write protection. NOTE: IF your carrier branded XT1058 is eligible for the unlock code from Moto, it sometimes has taken a few days after you receive your phone before the unlock code is available.

If you can't get your bootloader unlock code from Moto's web site, you are out of luck for now.
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kRYySTy:
Hey guys,

So after a lot of time on custom roms with different sound mods, i finally came back to stock, but now i have the impression that my speakers volume is very low, others phone like my old Nokia Asha 302 cover my HTC One while both play music(the same song). Is the volume that low on stock, or i have a problem on soft/hardware part?
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Reilly9:
Clean your speaker grills with a toothbrush. I'm 95% sure that will fix your problem
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] n1234d:
I hear you man, I have an Asha 200 and its speaker is loud as hell. But it doesn't sound as good as the one. You're not gonna get higher volume on your One, but you will get better quality
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kRYySTy:
My first phone was an nokia 6234. I've nevere had any phone as loud as it. But i must admit that sound quality from htc one is awesome, but if it was a little bit louder it was perfect..

Trimis de pe al meu HTC One folosind Tapatalk
[One (M7) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] n1234d:
You can try a sound mod like Project ERA or intense blast (I think that's what it's called).
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manangadaria:
HI,

I am using octa core S4.

4.2.2 (rooted)

whenever I insert usb cable or the charger to charge my phone, it turns off by it self. I can see the battery on my display(that one which appears when you charge your phone when it is switched off.). But that is not stable either. it goes and comes again and again.
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joku1981:
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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manangadaria:
Well, i already deleted KNOX. and this happened suddenly! :(

I'll replace my battery tomorrow!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joku1981:
You don't need change the battery maybe. This seems a problem of:

1. The USB charger. You can buy other OFFICIAL without problem.

2. The charging port. It can be fixed in the service center or maybe your wanna try for yourself: HERE
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manangadaria:
No. the phone stays connected when i put it in downloading mode. I'm re-flashing it. The firmware should be culprit. Let's see what happens now.! :good:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Joku1981:
Good luck! :highfive:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manangadaria:
I reflashed it. but when i kept it for charging, it wasnt responding well. pressing power button didn't do anything. And then it shut off. and now it refuses to turn back on. it restarts after showing "samsung galaxy s4". and it turns on right away after putting the battery!:crying:
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manangadaria:
I'm trying to go in download mode. but it restarts again!!!! NOTE:- no charger is plugged in!
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manangadaria:
Update: it turns off when I plug in the charger and press power button for more than 2 times. I don't know what's wrong! How can this happen! I'm plugging in the charger, pressing the power button for few times and it is gone! It won't even start after that it will keep restarting until I press power button few times again!
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] jcase:
Confirmed working. You have have to downgrade to an earlier firmware if it does not work for you.

Droid Maxx vuln firmare:

Blur_Version.19.5.3.obake_verizon.Verizon.en.US

http://sbf.droid-developers.org/download.php?device=4&file=799

Follow this threads directions

http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/orig-development/root-4-4-x-pie-motorola-devices-t2771623/post53128101
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] Topsnake:
Wow Justin this is great for those without locked bootloaders. Really allows them to take part in such things like the tether exploits I posted. No way to get it to survive reboot though?
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] danger2u:
someone tested this on Droid Maxx?
[Droid Ultra Original Android Development] Caseyk621:
Fxz back to 19.5.3 for pre April build maybe?

Sent From My Droid Ultra