yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto X General] JeySee:
Thanks for your fast search help. I definitely must have done something wrong then,because i had the drivers installed and didn't get it to work with the regular fastboot. I'll give it another try today. Starting from scratch and this time also with the mfastboot. Thank you very much & have a nice day!!

Edit:

After some research i first found out that adb commands only work on my mac when i place a ./ infront of the command.

Got the unlock key, thanks for Your help!
[Moto X General] thesimulacre:
I'm still pretty pissed that I just hit OK to the update while I was driving the other day . I lost a LOT of functions and aesthetics going to 4.4.4.

*kicks dirt*
[Moto X General] aviwdoowks:
I just use the Mac toolkit & do what I want from within it.

Or use Parallels Desktop for the Mac & the Win toolkit from there.
[Moto X General] :
This thread is for helping the confused find the method to root for them... Or find out they can't root even.

We don't judge or scold in this thread. The very fact that someone uses this thread and doesn't just skip it and create a new thread deserves kudos, rather than disrespectful replies.

Thank you for understanding. ?
[Moto X General] Clark Joseph Kent:
As stated this thread is help/assist Members. If you can not provide in this manner and are found just flaming Members, well I would suggest you think more than twice about that.... Thread Cleaned and I will do the "Judging" and thank you to those that are providing to this thread, in assisting via XDA.
[Moto X General] PatchMeUp:
Hi, this made me curious:

I couldn't find any way for applying that method on my XT1052 in Germany. Especially since motorola doesn't list Germany as a valid country for a bootloader unlock.

Any pointers would be greatly appreciated!
[Moto X General] Guigui115:
Rooted 4.4.4, how to re-stock it ?

Hi,

I have root my Motorola Moto X XT1052 (kitkat 4.4.4) perfectly.

Now, I'd like to know if after re-stocked in order to make future OTA updates, if the phone

will stay rooted

.

But now my actual problem is : how can I stock it again ?

There is this thread :

http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/general/ref-complete-moto-x-guides-information-t2603358

this same topic referring to this :

"

For firmware Download pick what firmware you want from the link below

http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0

"

and the version of the french firmware is 4.4.2… where can I find the 4.4.4 ? =( or maybe can I stock it again with files from this 4.4.2 firmware ?

Thank you.

EDIT : Does the method "stock again" requires erasing all the data?
[Moto X General] :
Firstly, L could be awhile away yet. I don't see the need to worry about being stock at this point. Just do it once the OTA comes.

Secondly, 4.4.4 sbf files are probably not out yet.... I'm sure they will be out shortly.

Thirdly, if you value your device, no... Don't downgrade. Did you read the bright red warning in the first post? ?
[Moto X General] Guigui115:
Well, I'm french so, excuse me for my "english" ^^'

No I won't downgrade ! My phone is rooted, I just want "returing to stock" (relocked it) for receive OTA update,

but only

(because I don"t know) if OTA update don't delete the root.

So :

OTA update delete root ? Yes or No.

Can I use this firmware for relocked my Moto X (4.4.4)? Yes or No. :

Android 4.4.2

Blur_Version.161.44.16.ghost_row.Retail.en.FR

The "sbf files" for 4.4.4 (I don't know what is it at all ^^' surely the files inside the firmware?) will be added in this page : h t t p : / / s b f . d r o i d - d e v e l o p e r s . o r g / p h o n e . p h p ? d e v i c e = 0 (sorry I'm new user I can't make links outside of this site) and you say : "I'm sure they will be out shortly." Yes, but 4.4.4 is out for more than one month ago… And the Moto X has a new version, so I am afraid that the firmware does not come out…
[Moto X General] :
Ota's normally will unroot you. But you can root again easily since you're unlocked.

And as I said, no, you can't flash 4.4.2 now that you are on 4.4.4. Not without risking a brick. Especially, and almost definitely when you take the next OTA.

The files for flashing 4.4.4 will likely be out by the time L is released, so I wouldn't worry. Enjoy your rooted device and worry about stock whenever they release L. Which could still be weeks or months away. ?
[Moto X General] Guigui115:
Ok, thank you.

But the warning about the unlocked at the boot time is very... ugly ! lol
[Moto X General] :
See themes and apps section for changing the boot animation. ?
[Moto X General] :
Anyone know if towelroot works on the X anymore? Or should the link be removed from post 1?

And is pie still an alternative?

Or is TowelPieRoot the way to go instead of either of the above?

Thanks,

I'll update when I hear back. ?
[Moto X General] :
This ^ (previous post)

[MENTION=1165307]KidJoe[/MENTION] [MENTION=2509024]samwathegreat[/MENTION] [MENTION=4850320]iKrYpToNiTe[/MENTION]
[Moto X General] :
Also added link to [MENTION=1165307]KidJoe[/MENTION] post 70 to the unlocked bootloader section. ?
[Moto X General] samwathegreat:
The TR app from towelroot.com does NOT work on the X. The author of the discussion thread closed it and linked to TPR instead since there is zero advantage to not using TPR.

There is absolutely no reason at all to be using anything other than [MENTION=4850320]iKrYpToNiTe[/MENTION] 's TowelPieRoot.

:good:
[Moto X General] :
I already removed links to towelroot thread.... I'll do the same worth Pie. ?

Thanks! ?
[Moto X General] jigga027:
How Can i Unlock my bootloader... Am Using XT1058... 4.4.4

Ive searched all the threads but can't seem to find the solution or any guide

... If anyone can help or point me to the right direction

Thank you
[Moto X General] :
Post one has a link. It's actually post 70 here that is linked to by [MENTION=1165307]KidJoe[/MENTION]
[Moto X General] jigga027:
How can i Unlock my bootloader and get Root.. Am using moto x XT1058 4.4.4..... I only need root bcos of some apps i want to use but I've searched and i kudnt find any... I know i have to unlock my bootloader before... So is there any way i can get Root or Unlock my bootloader?
[Moto X General] KidJoe:
Who is your carrier?

As [MENTION=4036181]KJ[/MENTION] just suggested, you too might find Post #70 of this thread helpful..
[Moto X General] jasondhsd:
Hope this is the right place. Just bought a Verizon Moto-X off eBay supposedly it has 4.4.4 I understand there is no root method yet but is there any WiFi tether app or workaround that works?
[Moto X General] KidJoe:
All the Wifi Tether apps/hacks that I know of require root.

Depending on the age of the phone, you could try the China Middleman thread (in the general section) to see if you can buy a bootloader unlock code. Or you could try Sunshine, it checks for compatibility and wont charge you unless it can unlock your bootloader. Once unlocked, you can root it.
[Moto X General] jasondhsd:
Well, crap. I tried sunshine, i get to where it says press Okay to check compatibility and it says something about Super SU binaries not installed. I'm assuming this means I'm not compatible or am I missing a prerequisite? I tried installing Super SU but that changed nothing.
[Moto X General] KidJoe:
If Sunshine complains about SuperSU, then as far as I know it wont work on your phone.

So your only option at this point is check your build date and check out the China Middleman thread.
[Moto X General] marcelorepavan:
Great! I have much problem to ROOT my Moto X, more with the Motorola Website >.<. But now Its ok.
[Moto X General] seafood99:
I am a little confused.

So i just got a brand new Moto X (XT1052 - Retail Germany).

As it's not yet on 4.4.4. I am still able to unlock my boothloader, right?

But will I be able to upgrade to 4.4.4 or, for that matter, to lollipop when it comes out, with my boothloader being unlocked?

Because with my Moto G I had to undo root and lock back the bootloader, before I was able to update to 4.4.4...

Hope someone can clearify this for me!

Kind regards from The Netherlands.
[Moto X General] :
Upgrading with an OTA is not effected by whether or not the bootloader is locked or unlocked.... On the X or G. ?

It's altering the system partition, or having a custom recovery installed that can stop you.

So, yes. You can unlock your bootloader and get OTA's... Tho if you install a custom recovery, use xposed or alter anything else system wise... You would need to reverse all that. But no, you wouldn't have to lock your bootloader again. ?
[Moto X General] seafood99:
Thanks for the explanation!

Am I able to unlock the Bootloader at all, having a retail Moto X from Germany (XT 1052)?

I am asking because it's not on this page:

https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/87215
[Moto X General] mschumacher69:
It doesn't matter if it's on this page or not, all variants bar ATT, VZW and RW are bootloader unlockable...
[Moto X General] seafood99:
OK and one final question:

I am still able to unlock BL even on 4.4.4 and above, right?
[Moto X General] :
Haven't personally done it, but haven't heard you can't. ?

Just try it... Best way to know.
[Moto X General] mschumacher69:
Yes, unlocking the bootloader officially is independent of android version and is possible on any version...
[Moto X General] JeySee:
I've done it and rooting/flashing ROMs after is a piece of cake.

Unlocking your boot loader does kill your warranty but I guess who ever does it knows that already. Best regards
[Moto X General] KidJoe:
IF you have the bootloader unlock code for your device (either direct from Moto, or from the China Middleman), then you can do the fastboot oem unlock {UNIQUE_CODE} no matter what android version is on your phone.

If you are relying on Sunshine, or past root/write protect disable processes like SlayMyMoto/MotoWpNoNo, then you need to be concerned about the tool/process and which android versions and bootloaders it works with.
[Moto X General] Jason61:
Please help

Guys I don't know if this is the right place, but do you know if there is TWRP recovery for the MOTO X 2nd GEN? (XT 1092)
[Moto X General] :
Not sure about your exact model, but this is from the Moto X 2014 section. This is the 2013 section.

http://xdaforums.com/moto-x-2014/orig-development/recovery-twrp-2-8-0-0-touch-recovery-t2911523
[Moto X General] Minato04:
hello guys, i would like to ask something.

I got a Moto X AT&T with locked BL still on 4.4, i read the post#1 and it says that after the 4.4 it's not possible to get root.

I tried to read a little, i saw that it's pretty tricky to get root but at least i can.

The thing i want to ask is: how can i update my Moto X to newer Android version this way?

Is it not possible to put a regular firmware (nobrand) in my Moto?
[Moto X General] mschumacher69:
You need this to unlock ur bootloader first before u can upgrade past 4.4.2:

http://theroot.ninja/
[Moto X General] Minato04:
Ok, thanks :)
[Moto X General] CraviingCritic:
Finally, a thread eliminating hours of searching the web trying to find a working source of information on this phone. Ended up using pie on my VZW Moto X since the bootloader doesn't like to be touched.
[Moto X General] RMarques:
...and for the sake of this post size, I'll end the quote here!

I'd just like to say thank you Darth!

I was in the verge of buying a Moto X and your advises are enough for me to hold it right now...and forever!

Rolling with a RazrHD atm, I was really concerned about loosing the flexibility of having an external SD card but now, the concern became a sure NO WAY after reading all the...let's say, do's and dont's + the maybe's and the no way's about bossing the Moto X!

From now on, I'll be after a LG G3 3GB RAM...Im pretty sure it'll do all the tricks for 1 or 2 years!

Thank you again and good luck to you all guys...it seems that you'll need it!
[Moto X General] :
I just put this list of methods together.... The authors of the links deserve the credit. ?

Glad it helped you decide tho. That's great! ?
[Moto X General] RMarques:
No doubt they deserves the credit! However, in my opinion, you deserved it as well for collecting all the info and taking your time to put it all in one place! You saved like 2-3 hours of my life!
[Moto X General] :
Thanks! That was exactly the purpose of the thread.

Mission accomplished. ?
[Moto X General] berdi4:
I have a Moto X AT&T on KK 4.4.4

So I have no hope? Or is there any chance on rooting or changing the firmware? Tried sunshine with no success.

I want to get rid of the annoying AT&T address book, which is set as default and tries to open each time I want to search a contact.
[Moto X General] :
At this time, if Sunshine doesn't work, you're out of luck unfortunately.
[Moto X General] :
And you can only flash your carriers firmware, same version, or higher (which doesn't exist yet ).... You can't downgrade without likely bricking.
[Moto X General] Liooh:
Hey brother, I've been reading the entire topic and as it seems to be... there are no root methods yet for 4.4.4, right ?
[Moto X General] :
Not as of now. Only with an unlocked bootloader. ?
[Moto X General] antonavy:
Hey! Does it mean that I can't root I can't flash another firmware, nothing? I have AT&T 4.4.4 would really fancy me dev stock fw at least... not possible?
[Moto X General] mschumacher69:
Yes, that's exactly what it means...
[Moto X General] eXodes:
Hi, I'm currently on 4.4.4 stock. I wanted to root. Is there an option to root without flashing custom recovery like the Nexus?

Sent from my XT1053
[Moto X General] :
Only with an unlocked bootloader and custom recovery on 4.4.4. I think you can flash the stock recovery after you're rooted... But why?
[Moto X General] eXodes:
Because I read that if you're on custom recovery, you won't get OTA.

Sent from my XT1053
[Moto X General] :
You can just return to stock when the Ota is ready. Very simple.

Or, with 5.0 coming soon, just hold off on root. Root may take a bit on 5.0 anyway.

Or, you can wait for a stock based 5.0 rom and flash it from recovery.... Another option.

?
[Moto X General] KidJoe:
Custom Recovery wont impact your being notified or downloading an OTA update. It will however fail to install (usually putting you in a bootloop which takes clearing the phone's Cache to get out of) if you try to install an OTA while you have a custom recovery on your phone.

You can always flash back to stock recovery at any time.

If you root, you need to be concerned about Modifying too much on your phone, like stuff in /System, or apps that modify parts. That can cause an OTA to fail to install. There is a "pre-install check" done via the OTA update. It checks files in /system and other parts of the phone. If their hash/checksum doesn't match what the OTA wants to see, the OTA will not install.

There are several ways to revert to stock, or undo changes. Some are ways which wont impact your data.
[Moto X General] mschumacher69:
Yes there is a way:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1980683
[Moto X General] :
Is that confirmed to work on the X?

If so, I'm surprised no one is talking about it.

If or when it's confirmed, OP will be updated. ?
[Moto X General] eXodes:
But isn't that only for XT1052? Or does it work with XT1053 with 4.4.4 too?
[Moto X General] Deepak Surya.S:
Hey guys I'm using moto x 2014 XT1092 I bought it in India can anyone please help me root it

Sent from my XT1092
[Moto X General] mschumacher69:
Yes it has been confirmed, I have no idea why no one is talking about it... You can see that they already have a binary for retgb on their homepage, you just have to request for other variants by posting the recovery.img from your factory image in their thread...
[Moto X General] :
You're in the wrong section, try this one..

http://xdaforums.com/moto-x-2014
[Moto X General] :
Someone aught to start a thread on it. Lol

I'll add it to the opening post once I hear more about it... Cause my X is unlocked and rooted, so I can't go through it myself. ?

Good info though, thanks!

Also, it's my wife's X now... I'm not allowed to mess with it. ?
[Moto X General] Deepak Surya.S:
That link seems to be invalid

Sent from my XT1092
[Moto X General] :
http://xdaforums.com/moto-x-2014

If that doesn't work, Google "moto X 2014 xda" You'll get the right section then.

This is the 2013 X section. ?
[Moto X General] KidJoe:
Could be because the CF-Auto-Root page says "The included scripts perform an "OEM unlock". If this fails, the root will not work."

Isn't it easier to just OEM Unlock, flash TWRP, boot TWRP, and be rooted, rather than download and use that script? or having to unlock then pasting the recovery image to that thread and waiting for something before we can continue?

And the only thing they have listed is for the Xt1052 on 4.4.2. So will it work on 4.4.4, or for other 2013 X models?

I haven't read the entire thread in the other section but it seems to be geared towards Samsung/Odin and Nexus devices, rather than the Moto X...
[Moto X General] :
I am suspicious about it, because I've not seen a big eruption of posts/threads on this. If I could, I'd be trying it. But no way the wife will let me. Lol

Until someone comes up with a thread and many more details, it's not getting added to the OP.

?
[Moto X General] mschumacher69:
You can always flash back to stock to unroot and then try to root with it. You don't need to be locked for it to work, actually, this only works on unlocked/unlockable variants.

oem unlock would fail on a Moto X because it needs a unique-code. So u have to unlock manually first and then use the binary to root. Their page does say "For some device (Sony, Verizon, etc) you may need an OEM-specific tool to unlock the bootloader. Please do not forget to check and use this tool, if provided by the OEM", which is the case for Moto.

This "auto-root" method is basically aimed at people who want to stay as stock as possible including stock recovery. I know u can flash stock recovery back after flashing twrp and rooting, but would it not be easier to just use cf-auto-root instead of flashing twrp, rooting and then flashing stock recovery back if u want to keep stock recovery?

This will work on any Moto X unlockable variant even on 4.4.4. U just have to request it for ur variant by submitting recovery.img for ur image. It even works on the 2nd gen, they already have binaries for XT1095 tmo 4.4.4 and XT1097 retbr 4.4.4.
[Moto X General] :
Ah, unlocked bootloader only. That explains why no one talks of it. Better rooting the usual way and just restoring stock when an ota is out, if people prefer updating the Ota way.

Appreciate the info! ? ?

As it doesn't help those with locked bootloaders, I see no point in adding it to OP though.
[Moto X General] KidJoe:
So it works exactly as I expected it too. You need an unlocked bootloader. (and yup, I understand the OEM unlock would fail because of the code needed for Moto X).

I might agree its easier to run CF-Auto Root once you are unlocked, *IF* they had the solution up there for each model and each rom of 2013 X. Until they are, having to send stock recovery.img to them and waiting for a CF-Auto Script for your device/model, and making sure you download the right one, is more complex and takes more time than flashing TWRP, reboot to it to root, then flash stock recovery back...
[Moto X General] mschumacher69:
But ur post does have info on how to root on an unlocked bootloader as well, cf-auto-root is just another way. I believe we should make all known info available to users and it should be up to them to choose which one they would prefer. It would be ignorant not to include this method imho...

With all due respect, I believe using cf-auto-root is easier and safer than flashing twrp, rooting and then flashing back stock recovery because with fastboot flashable devices (e.g. Moto), cf-auto-root doesn't flash anything, it just boots a special image into memory which installs (only) SuperSU and then reboots into Android, that's it. You're not overwriting your whole recovery partition (twice) in the process. This is much safer because there's no flashing in the process, flashing is always risky you know. Having to wait for the proper binary for ur variant and image is not a big deal, only 1 person per variant per image would have to wait after all, then this variant/image would be available for everyone...

Btw, cf-auto-root works in a very similar way to the tool that [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] released to root the 2nd gen Pure Ed when it was first released before twrp was available for it...
[Moto X General] :
As [MENTION=1165307]KidJoe[/MENTION] mentioned... Until it works for every X, or I think... Until there's a thread explaining the ins and outs and how to make it work... concerning the Moto X, it's too vague a method to include.

This thread is just an index to other threads pertaining to rooting the X.... If it's included with no thread relevant to the X linked... This becomes the discussion /Q&A thread for it. That's not the idea of this thread.

You and I both know, without a step-by-step guide for it, relevant to the X.... Many members will be lost. So when there's a guide for CF, including the things you've mentioned to get it working on each variant.... I'm holding off.

Once there is a good thread on it, of course it'll be added. ?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] mrbrightside1977:
Does anyone know when O2 is likely, if ever, to release a AKU3 ROM? Heard some good things, and not so good things, but would welcome the upgrade.

Answers on a postcard please
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] poussin69:
Univerval is EOL so not shure we will see an official AKU3 ROM :(
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] mrbrightside1977:
EOL???????

What do you guys recommend then????
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] odyseus:
Nokia N95 looks pretty cool!!!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] MarkJL:
I have upgraded my exec to AKU 3.2 and it works a treat, I seem to have lost task manager but gained other apps such as usb hdd option, I've had no hick ups yet.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] mrbrightside1977:
mark,

can you give me rough guide of how you did this?

Thanks
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] mrbrightside1977:
No further AKUs for O2 customers then...?????????
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] EastExpert:
Oh no, was there an official announcement I've missed?!!
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] Wiz:
You did not miss an announcment, you just missed the obvious signs. The MDA Pro is dropped from T-Mobile's catalog, the Qtek 9000 is increasingly difficult to come by. The Universal device is around a year old. That's ancient for a PDA. It's successor has not been announced yet, but rumours are already to be heard ...

Manufacturers just rarely announce this kind of thing in order to make sure that old stocks can be sold.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] omega_:
How do you go about connecting a Mass Storage Device to the Univesal on AKu 3.2? Do i need any special cable or something?

Keen to know, before I even upgrade to it.
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] mrbrightside1977:
So where to now..... I like the VGA, I like the keyboard and I can live with the other problems to have the first 2????
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] mrbrightside1977:
So where do we go from here. Don't know about anyone else but I like the format of the XDA EXEC ie keyboard and VGA etc and can put up with the faults...........

Anyone in the know as to what would be considered an upgrade?
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] pug:
There is no way to directly connect a HDD to the Uni. It doesn't support USB hosting.

There is a topic of someone who says they have a Wi-Fi caddy connecting to the device and using it that way:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=280193
[JASJAR, XDA Exec, MDA Pro Software Upgrading] Mach:
wait a second!

I e-mailed O2 to ask whether they are planning to release any new ROMS and got the following response:

Sounds as if the Universal isn't EOL after all. Do you think it's Microsoft holding the process up or HTC?

Mach