yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto X General] rekids:
I agree, as to what pjsockett said. Until jcase or beeups says what is final release we don't know for sure. Perhaps they have been working on a root for 4.4.4 the past few weeks, we just don't know for sure. Then again it could be just a FC they are trying to fix at the moment.

Good news is there is something coming soon for us all. Besides until we know for sure the Tz has not been patched in 4.4.4 and all we are waiting for is some great Dev to release a root.

With out these guys we would all still playing flappy bird and not even have a clue as root for most of us.
[Moto X General] :
To be clear, it's not a root method. The root method will be the same as any unlocked X, as is always been.

They are giving a tool that will unlock the boot loader and allow you to root. ?

Just wanted that to be cleared up .
[Moto X General] Makarovi:
Will the Sunshine app clear the phone like Motorola's Unlock Bootloader method? I couldn't find it on their website and I wanted to know whether to probably backup everything beforehand.
[Moto X General] mercado79:
Someone asked jcase on Twitter and he said it wouldn't wipe your device.

Edit:

Found it. https://twitter.com/TeamAndIRC/status/509087819612950528

Sent from my Moto X
[Moto X General] shadowk91:
It's unlikely that it will clear your phone, but backups are always great to do especially if the app misbehaves which is also unlikely but not impossible.

Look at videos of the Sunshine app on Youtube or on twitter, they show how it works. I think Sunshine just uninstalls itself once it is done.
[Moto X General] thelogman:
https://mobile.twitter.com/TheRootNinja/status/513093249305550848

The anticipation is killer.
[Moto X General] shadowk91:
The new version of Sunshine (v. 2.5.0) supports the Moto G. The rest of the Motorola's are due to release soon.

It's like waiting for Christmas
[Moto X General] mohlsen8:
Success! Verizon Moto G 4.4.2.
[Moto X General] HardBoiledGregg:
$25 right?
[Moto X General] mohlsen8:
Yep. Paypal in the app was quick and easy.
[Moto X General] HardBoiledGregg:
Good. Got my card ready for the X! ;)
[Moto X General] mohlsen8:
Only thing that sucks a little is I don't think you can select a payment source through Paypal. If you have a bank account attached, it's coming from there by default.

Anyway, note that after unlocking you can now achieve a permanent root on 4.4.2 and below using TowelRoot. Nice and easy.
[Moto X General] :
Why? Just flash custom recovery with fastboot and root. Done. Towelroot is unnecessary and won't give you a custom recovery.

?

---------- Post added at 07:33 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:32 PM ----------

Once bootloader is unlocked, follow this.... Unlocked bootloader section.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2826159
[Moto X General] mohlsen8:
Yeah I know, but towelroot is on my device already and I don't have time to sit at my computer right now. Works well enough for me for now. Also didn't want to be a guinea pig for flashing a recovery for verizon moto g since this is the first time this specific model is now unlocked.
[Moto X General] :
Worst thing that can happen is flashing recovery fails .

But I hear ya ! ?
[Moto X General] mohlsen8:
Yeah that's true. Maybe I'll give it a whirl tonight then, boost might be the closest and that has a recovery.
[Moto X General] thelogman:
Quick question I looked at theroot.ninja and it hasn't updated is there an alternate website or have they just not updated it yet?
[Moto X General] mohlsen8:
one last note - OS version was never mentioned in the app at all. it did check for compatibility and all that, but never mentioned versions. keep the faith for 4.4.4. wonder if anyone with verizon moto g on 4.4.4 can download and check it out. you can get through compatibility checks before you get to the prompt for payment.
[Moto X General] thelogman:
Double post sorry
[Moto X General] samwathegreat:
It took making two posts for you to realize that it is for the moto g and hasn't been released for the moto x?

Guys please read the preceding couple of pages (at least) before you post something. Thank you.

Please keep speculation to a minimum. The only posts that should be made should be regarding new information involving the RELEASE of the exploit. Not questions, especially questions that have already been answered.

These posts are driving the members who are subscribed to this thread awaiting release crazy. They get emails everyone someone posts to this thread...
[Moto X General] thelogman:
No, I wasn't asking about a release time and yes I realize it was for the moto g. I was simply asking if that was theroot.ninja Is where the most recent sunshine apk was located. For when the time comes.
[Moto X General] samwathegreat:
OK yes the latest version is indeed there. The version that supports moto g.... Along with a changelog stating that it is now compatible with the g. News WILL be posted here when it is time.

Everyone:

I know it is difficult, but please continue to remain patient. No one can answer ANY questions until after release. Only the devs know the details and they aren't saying anything until release time. Please do not continue to speculate, ESPECIALLY asking if version 'xyz' will be supported.
[Moto X General] buckwheat3021:
I think with the bootloader unlocked, unlike using safestrap, you would be able to encrypt the phone right?
[Moto X General] MArtyChubbs:
No
[Moto X General] HardBoiledGregg:
Website seems to be reset to an older version. The .apk only gets a "problem parsing the package" error.
[Moto X General] mohlsen8:
Not for me, still the current site with Moto G info.
[Moto X General] HardBoiledGregg:
Hmm weird. Gonna clear cache and cookies. Brb.

[EDIT] Well that's weird. Dolphin Browser corrupts the file. Chrome works.
[Moto X General] mercado79:
That's how I took it, so no worries. Some people get awfully testy around here. Relax!! It's easier to ignore something that bothers you than get all agitated and bossy.

This will all blow over in the coming days and then we'll all be basking in the freedom of an unlocked bootloader. Looking forward to the crackish ROM flashing days ahead!

Sent from my Moto X
[Moto X General] jcase:
Click refresh?

This sounds like your carrier/ISP is caching our old site, and an incomplete APK. Come to our support chat and ill upload the APK somewhere else if need be.
[Moto X General] HardBoiledGregg:
Haha. It's all okay! Dolphin Browser was screwing stuff up. Used chrome and it downloaded fine.
[Moto X General] jcase:
can you visit http://theroot.ninja/browser.php?nick=<putyourusernamehere>

so I can snag the dolphin useragent? the page will 404, it will let me display something to dolphin users
[Moto X General] HardBoiledGregg:
There ya go!
[Moto X General] jcase:
thanks!
[Moto X General] HardBoiledGregg:
Whoops, forgot the username. Hope it is all right still.
[Moto X General] scottshebs:
Is 2day the day that my moto x gets uncocked?
[Moto X General] Gtech145:
Not yet, your best bet is to follow jcase or therootninja on twitter for progress/announcements. No one here knows except the Devs.
[Moto X General] scottshebs:
I don't wanna wait

For my life to be over
[Moto X General] :
Tweeted 36s ago "MotoG tests are good, I think tomorrow is the day for MotoX"
[Moto X General] HardBoiledGregg:
*Clenches card tightly*

Okay, I AM getting the unlock, but I have 1 question. If I wanna flash supersu (twrp) I just click install, supersu.zip, then install it?
[Moto X General] blackhand1001:
VZW Dev edition. But still hoping for you guys luck out. I love unlocked bootloaders since it makes rooting new otas so easy.
[Moto X General] jco23:
Just watched the tutorial video for sunshine app, doesn't get any easier. To me, that's worth the $25.

However, I'm still on the fence. I somewhat enjoy having quasi-root with 4.4.2. The advantage is that if I screw something up, a simple reboot resets everything.

Other than aesthetics, my only reason for root is for using the adaway app.

But so long as I can get 4.4.4 stock, rooted, then I'll more than likely unlock.

Thx for the updates!
[Moto X General] matt99017d:
Its getting closer.

https://mobile.twitter.com/TeamAndIRC/status/513753878202830848
[Moto X General] atomb:
The anticipation is killing me!
[Moto X General] scottshebs:
Dlete
[Moto X General] doitinthedirt:
Im just curious how much money jc and b will make.. actually just wondering how many people will buy the unlock? 25x100? maybe 1000? or will more than 1000 be intetested in it? 25 k is a decent chunk of change. Thanks for the hard work and offering it for a reasonable amount so people can afford it.
[Moto X General] :
Another mans wallet is none of my concern.
[Moto X General] matt99017d:
Neither is it mine.

Hell, I hope its a huge turn out. These guys have spent COUNTLESS hours for free releasing way more than they should for free. Yes, android is open source, but not when it comes to exploits.

I hope they make bank! [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] your $ is waiting plus a beer!
[Moto X General] auTONYmous:
Not only that, but after the amazing work these guys have been doing, I have zero problem contributing to some monetary reward that they deserve.
[Moto X General] rekids:
Must be lol. It happens. Now we wait :)
[Moto X General] doitinthedirt:
I in absolutely no way was implying they shouldnt make bank... that was jponds twisted words of my post. If you read my post you see that and how I said I was curious about how many people will use the app.. not anyones wallet. Hell the last sentence in my post was saying thanks for your hard work and making it affordable. if you are good at something never do it for free!
[Moto X General] :
How did I twist anything. My post stated that what they make is none of my business nor should it be any of yours.
[Moto X General] AlexR666:
Ah that's me!
[Moto X General] doitinthedirt:
Thats the problem , your mistake is telling somebody what their business should be.
[Moto X General] :
The issue is that you need to be told.
[Moto X General] pjsockett:
Does this exploit format data like an OEM unlock does?
[Moto X General] Makarovi:
no
[Moto X General] k_t_b:
Did anybody else notice jcase's short-lived tweet asking if anybody wanted their Republic Wireless Moto X unlocked? My nipples are so hard right now.
[Moto X General] :
Picture or I don't believe it.[emoji12]
[Moto X General] iomthd:
Of the tweet or their nipples? Lol
[Moto X General] k_t_b:
Sorry... I had the https://twitter.com/TeamAndIRC page left open from earlier and switched back to the tab to see that tweet, but I refreshed the page and he apparently deleted it.

I was considering posting a nipple pic TBH.
[Moto X General] :
Both
[Moto X General] brainwash1:
You can say that again. Wait, you did.
[Moto X General] Gtech145:
Tweet is still there but someone asked him about 4.4.4 and the response wasn't too promising. I'm still hopeful though.

https://mobile.twitter.com/TeamAndIRC/status/513720091607724032
[Moto X General] BADDINOROX99:
I'll gladly pay $50 if it works on 4.4.4
[Moto X General] aviwdoowks:
But you must count the Ultra more likely followed by the Vzw x....
[Moto X General] ikarios:
Was bored (read: trying to study) and decided to stop by to check if there was any progress. Looks like I tuned in at a good time. Here's hoping everything works out for all involved parties!
[Moto X General] Gtech145:
We'll find out soon enough. Fingers crossed...
[Moto X General] mushbert:
Well if we're sharing, so is my Mini.
[Moto X General] :
Mini erection. Haha
[Moto X General] JooseyJay:
My mini is too

I have moto g.... :(
[Moto X General] duwest:
I'm feelin' you dude... Your girlfriend has NEVER said!

jk ?
[Moto X General] BADDINOROX99:
I have a feeling Christmas will come tomorrow
[Moto X General] Verttex:
I just asked him in his IRC chat and he said 'soon.'
[Moto X General] BADDINOROX99:
"soon" can mean a lot of things soon can mean tomorrow for some and for others 10 minutes
[Moto X General] Verttex:
Soon™
[Moto X General] Archangel:
I hate that I am violating my own rule of not posting anything that is related to the imminent release of the tool but this is awesome!

Justin Case ‏@TeamAndIRC 1h

As promised, SunShine Jailbreak is now available for the Iphone6 http://theroot.ninja/apks/SunShine-JailBreak-Iphone6.tar.gz …
[Moto X General] matt99017d:
Wow. That was fast!
[Moto X General] duwest:
Yeah, [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] is awesome like that... Quite the singer too!
[Moto X General] doitinthedirt:
On the Iphone.. is there a hotspot hack for those of us on unlimited data verizon? I have a family plan with 5 lines still on the unlimited data and dont plan on changing over.
[Moto X General] MArtyChubbs:
I have a awesome suggestion: ask in a forum for the iphone 6.

In a related note, doing it in your pants, what does that mean?

Why is it that cat and dogs can't legally marry?

Maybe you can ask those questions in the iPhone 6 forum?
[Moto X General] doitinthedirt:
The iphone guys arnt as smart as the droid guys.. And its "Do it in the dirt" you never rode dirt bikes i guess
[Moto X General] mschumacher69:
LOL!
[Moto X General] seba9087:
So much hope around here, hope and hate in some ways haha. let's hope this end well for the moto x
[Moto X General] atomb:
I've got 25$ burning a hole in my pocket, damn I can't wait to get my at&t motox unlocked!.
[Moto X General] matt99017d:
Let's hope for a release today. That damn pop up is making me want to smash my phone! there's no hope for people that are already on 4. 4. 4 via webchat.
[Moto X General] Verttex:
TeamAndIRC (Jcase): 'Just finished testing on MotoX, Droid mini, Droid Maxx and Droid Ultra. 4.4.3 and below get unlock today'

https://twitter.com/TeamAndIRC/status/514110706057084928
[Moto X General] shadowk91:
[MENTION=487576]teaman[/MENTION]dIRC : Just finished testing on MotoX, Droid mini, Droid Maxx and Droid Ultra. 4.4.3 and below get unlock today
[Moto X General] PILLMUZIK3600:
How will the droid maxx get unlocked today if the droid maxx and ultra skipped 4.4.3 and went strait to 4.4.4
[Moto X General] Topsnake:
Exactly like the text reads. In order to be unlocked, has to be 4.4.3 or below. Therefore must be a maxx/ultra on 4.4

Again this is just interpreting what Jcase posted
[Moto X General] PILLMUZIK3600:
Hopefully we will get unlocked one day
[Moto X General] easting:
That's what I get for getting such a late replacement device--arrived with 4.4.4. It's OK though, hope is not lost with me. There is a group of individuals just like me who would love to pay for the root/bl unlock with sunshine, which means more wine and devices for the devs. I'll just keep staying positive.
[Moto X General] IEcansuckit:
Well that wouldn't be a good idea.
[Moto X General] Fadelight:
I'm hoping 4.4.4 will be coming later on. It might be just that those devices haven't been rooted yet.

At least 1 of my three phones is good to go. The other two, I'll just keep my fingers crossed.
[Moto X General] jcase:
Its coming in roughly 3 hours for 4.4.3 and below.

4.4.4 may take a month or two to figure out, if ever
[Moto X General] roemicha:
Glad to hear that you're not giving up all hope on 4.4.4. This make my day. Thanks for all your hard work jcase.

Sent from my XT1058
[Moto X General] scottshebs:
Hmmmm... What ROM to flash first.....
[Moto X General] thelogman:
https://mobile.twitter.com/TheRootNinja/status/514110706182922240
[Moto X General] integraletotale:
Can anybody confirm if the device gets wiped once the bootloader is unlocked?
[Moto X General] Travisdroidx2:
It does on a developer edition but not sure with Sunshine. I would back up everything to be on the safe side unless Jcase says otherwise.
[Moto X General] murso74:
knowing that android L is coming officially, and getting the bootloader unlock.. i'm not upgrading my phone till next cycle. new X is just too damn big for me

unless the new nexus blows me away.. but with a name like SHamu... doubtful
[Moto X General] shadowk91:
No it doesn't wipe anything just leaves you with a surprise when you power the device back on after Sunshine has done its business, Also uninstalls Sunshine :)
[Moto X General] pjsockett:
It does not wipe the device, per jcase and beaups via Sunshine support
[Moto X General] roughneckboren:
Just need to find a way to downgrade the bootloader so we can temp root. Jcase do you think that would be a better path for now?
[Moto X General] jcase:
We are working on 4.4.4 now, it may take some time
[Moto X General] Fadelight:
Yeah, I have no doubt. I'm patient. I'm also very appreciative of everything you do. If anyone can figure it out, it'll be you.
[Moto X General] DrGonzo6o:
Awesome. Thank you sir for your time and hard work. Made my day to read that.
[Moto X General] seba9087:
I'm so excited. Can't believe I won't be home when this goes out. I gotta find a way to escape appointments.
[Moto X General] yamaha83:
i read that the device must have root before this will work. will the temp root from towelroot app be enough? once bootloader is unlocked will we have permanent root as well?
[Moto X General] IEcansuckit:
jcase, thanks for all your hard work, it is truly appreciated. I'm glad that I stuck with 4.4.0 on my device. However when this becomes available, I'm wondering if I should run Sunshine, and then return to 4.2.2 stock. I'm currently rooted on 4.4.0 via the SlapMyMoto method and figure it will help remove all the stuff needed to make that work. Then I can just take all the regular OTA updates, flash TWRP and root again, correct?
[Moto X General] miketoasty:
Thanks for all your work jcase and anyone else associated. Really appreciate everything you guys do for us!

I'm one of the sad folks on 4.4.4 so I will be waiting patiently for whatever may come but not expecting a thing.
[Moto X General] Einsteindks:
My impression is that once the bootloader is unlocked, you can flash the updates and they should take, and it is just a matter of applying the super user via developer edition method.
[Moto X General] doitinthedirt:
I have 2 verizen moto xs, one on 4.4 rooted via slap, and another on 4.4.2 rooted with towelpie. The one on 4.4 my is working dandy.. but Id like perm root on the 4.4.2 phone, thats the one I would like boot unlocked. Now Im wondering what else I can do with an unlocked boot that I cant with the 4.4 slapped phone? I dont need a custom rom its working fine.. but what else will an unlocked boot allow me to do that i cant already do with full root and write protectiin disabled?
[Moto X General] Verttex:
Justin Case [MENTION=487576]teaman[/MENTION]dIRC : Looks like we will support 4.4.4 on some Moto X and Droid line devices as well, but not all.

https://twitter.com/TeamAndIRC/status/514147215216893952
[Moto X General] IEcansuckit:
The unlocked bootloader will allow you to obtain root with the newer versions of Android very easily. No longer waiting on root methods or anything. All you would have to do is install a custom recovery like TWRP and then root. Also allows you to perform backups through a custom recovery. Unless you were wanting to keep your phone EXACTLY the way it is and always on 4.4, then I wouldn't see why you would not unlock the bootloader.
[Moto X General] shadowk91:
It's live!

@TheRootNinja: SunShine support for Moto X, Droid Maxx/Ultra/Mini is live now. All 4.4.3 and below devices, some 4.4.4 devices http://theroot.ninja

https://twitter.com/TheRootNinja/status/514152435846111232

:victory: http://theroot.ninja :victory:

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Steps to Follow for Complete Root:

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1. Go to http://theroot.ninja and download the latest edition of Sunshine (v. 2.6.1)

2. Install the APK on your Moto X (with Unknown Sources ticked in Security Settings)

3. Follow the Instructions with Sunshine all the way through til it Power's Off by itself

4. You'll need to download/install the adb/fastboot drivers for Moto X, and then install:

[TOOL] [WINDOWS] ADB, Fastboot and Drivers - 15 seconds ADB Installer v1.3 - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2588979

5. If Sunshine was successful, you'll see a Warning Prompt stating that the Bootloader is Unlocked, and it will power up as usual.

6. Reboot to Bootloader either by Powering the Device Down and then Pressing Vol Down + Power or by using ADB from the command shell

7. Then Download a recovery of your choice such as:

TWRP Recovery - http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/ghost

8. Then you will need to open up the command prompt from the place you downloaded it to (Shift + Right Click > Open command window here)

9. Type in

For Example:

10. Use Vol Down to scroll to Recovery, then hit Vol Up to select

11. Recovery will start (be patient it's kinda slow)

12. Then Reboot, before rebooting if you installed TWRP, it will ask to install SuperSU, go ahead and install it.

13. Once booted up, you may want to put the latest SuperSU binary on the phone so download:

SuperSU - http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu

and place on the root of your Moto X.

14. Then reboot to bootloader again (or recovery if you can) then go to the Recovery and click Install. Browse to the SuperSU zip and hit install.

15. Once done, reboot your device and you should be good to go.
[Moto X General] distortedloop:
It's live and it works on my Droid Maxx (4.4).

Fair price and painless.

Thanks [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION].
[Moto X General] josuearisty:
4.4.4???
[Moto X General] mblanton66:
No go on Maxx running 4.4.4. Says Root Not Found.

Do we need to set up a temproot (like towelpie) before running this?
[Moto X General] redpipe:
Works great on Moto X 4.4.2 :) Thanks!
[Moto X General] BADDINOROX99:
Its a no go on mine also but maybe if there is some way to obtain root on 4.4.4 it will be possible even temp root will do I guess regardless thanks a lot [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION]. This is really good news even if I was not able to get a piece of it great price completely easy and pain free
[Moto X General] jcase:
uninstall supersu/towelroot/wahtever

reboot, wait 3 minutes

run sunshine, using the built in temproot
[Moto X General] matt99017d:
Thank you!

sunshine removes itself from the system after reboot but the instructions tell you to rerun it. Is that necessary on the moto X? I checked in the bootloader and it says I'm unlocked. so am I good?
[Moto X General] pwcrack:
Thanks [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION]. Worked perfectly on my 4.4
[Moto X General] yamaha83:
paid and unlocking now!!! the price is more then fair!!
[Moto X General] passsha:
doesn't work for me "su not found" =(((((

Droid mini
[Moto X General] jcase:
I'm pushing updated instructions as soon as I can, thats a left over from HTC
[Moto X General] thelogman:
Thanks [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] worked like a champ!
[Moto X General] IEcansuckit:
Hmm, I'm on 4.4 and my Moto X seemed to freeze during the inital check process. I wasn't able to use anything on the touch screen and had to hold down the power button to reboot. Is there anything I need to disable/uninstall? I have Xposed running, does that matter?
[Moto X General] mtcrew:
Force closes on moto x 4.2.2. Not sure what's causing it..?
[Moto X General] matt99017d:
OK. I'll wait for the update. But I assume we are good!

Awesome job Justin!
[Moto X General] mblanton66:
This has never been rooted, so nothing else was installed (bought it with 4.4.4). I rebooted the phone, waited, and tried it all again, same result.

After disclaimer, first screen shows Not Rooted...press on TempRoot, get Compatibility Test, press Okay, says Root Not Found! (Sunshine could not find the su binary, please root your device...)

Thanks for the quick help, though!
[Moto X General] matt99017d:
[MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION]

Wrong forum, but will this work on the 2014 Moto x? Since it ships with 4.4.4. I figured maybe so! I got the pure edition but for my wife.....
[Moto X General] DogzOfWar:
I'm on a 2013 Verizon Moto X running 4.4.4 (no root, locked bootloader, etc) and Sunshine didn't work unfortunately. I tried various combinations of restarting, closing apps, etc, but it fails during the compatibility / temproot check.

Good luck to you all though! Hopefully you'll succeed where I didn't.