yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[X 2014 General] tacosrdelicioso:
Once it's unlocked it isn't like you need to take the upgrade lol not a waste

I mean it sucks for new comers but at least something was available
[X 2014 General] LexusBrian400:
I wouldn't expect a boot loader unlock.

-FTFY
[X 2014 General] catawalks:
Agreed, the only way we are gonna get a bootloader unlock for the Verizon editions is if someone hacks it. And judging from devices gone by, all the people capable of doing it will just skip this device since there are tons of other devices out there to work on that don't require all that extra effort just for the basics of an unlocked bootloader. Sad really, these devices would be such capable machines and would sell so much better if we could just get unlocked bootloaders, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Moto X to anyone if it was more open.
[X 2014 General] KnightWatchman:
If that does indeed turn out to be the case I might sell my VZW unit in 10-12 months, and buy a pure edition and a T-Mobil sim. For now though I'm fine with the way things are on my new Moto X. The main reason I ran custom roms on all my other devices was to get away from touchwiz and sense and run Android the way Google intended it.
[X 2014 General] pwcrack:
Here's a quick tip I learned this past weekend. I have two flip phones in my vzw account for my parents that I have used every year to upgrade my smart phone and retain my unlimited data. Tried to do it again this past weekend and learned that vzw has a new rule as of last month that if you take an upgrade on a non-data plan line to a smartphone you have to keep the data plan for two years, even if you put a flip phone back on it. That works out to $720 so I am going to swappa for my phones until my contracts are up or they take away my unlimited data.
[X 2014 General] icase81:
Unless that guy in China ends up with a list of unlock codes again. I'd pay $45 a second time to unlock my new X.
[X 2014 General] scoobaspeaz:
Agreed
[X 2014 General] fix-this!:
Im in grand rapids mi and i get 30+ down on tmob. While at&t and verizon suck at my house.
[X 2014 General] svtfmook:
I just want root to remove the Verizon bloatware.
[X 2014 General] bmwh0r3:
Agreed. I have a note 3 currently and due to Verizon locking the bootloader, that's all I can do with the stock tw rom. I want aosp so buying the moto via their website...whilr keping my unlimited data ;)
[X 2014 General] akellar:
You can disable every Verizon installed app I can see already. What else do you want to remove?
[X 2014 General] jdubya42:
I have the Note 3 as well and I have a custom rom with SS, AOSP themed, its good enough.
[X 2014 General] bmwh0r3:
Not the same. I know the rom you speak of. I tried them all.
[X 2014 General] neh4pres:
Can't disable their sh1tty voice mail
[X 2014 General] elsteve:
Can you provide more detail on this? I'd pay the $45 as well...

thanks
[X 2014 General] cam30era:
http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/general/china-middleman-t2751177

Dialogue on page 171 (post 1701) indicates this probably is not a current solution for us.
[X 2014 General] GatorsUF:
I need unlock and/or root so I can tether and keep unlimited data.
[X 2014 General] akellar:
Good to know
[X 2014 General] tacosrdelicioso:
I USB tether all the time. Many apps that do it
[X 2014 General] GatorsUF:
Yes that is an option for some, I usually tether my nexus 7 though so I need Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. I prefer Wi-Fi also because I tether my Chromecast at the fire station on occasion.
[X 2014 General] RyanTX:
Just use Google voice, unless that still doesn't cover what you're talking about.
[X 2014 General] neh4pres:
I do use Google voice. But the Verizon bloat has a service that keeps running. Can not be disabled, can only be force closed for a little while until it comes back on.
[X 2014 General] jprep:
Is there anyone we could follow on Twitter/Google+ to keep updated on this? This phone with no root really is a shame :crying:
[X 2014 General] godutch:
over here [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] and [MENTION=711482]beaups[/MENTION] or [MENTION=939673]ieftm[/MENTION], but they always keep their mouth shut until they have found a way... Your best bet is not to take any update until you have unlocked and wait
[X 2014 General] bcs296:
I have a 2013 Moto X D.E. on Verizon and it's the best phone I have ever owned -- I bought it specifically because I knew I would always be able to have root. I have been on Verizon for 10+ years strictly because of their far superior coverage. Everything else about Verizon as a company and service provider is horrible. Their prices and policies are infuriating.

As many have already said in this thread, the best way to protest is simply to leave Verizon which I am seriously considering. The coverage gap between AT&T and Verizon is getting smaller and smaller. Sadly, I don't see them changing their stance on bootloaders any time in the near future just because a handful of geeks changed carriers in order to hack their phones.

Regardless, I'd rather switch to AT&T so that I am giving my money to a company that actually cares about its customers AND I'm able to do whatever I want with my phone that I own. The more customers AT&T has, the more money that can be used to improve their network/coverage.
[X 2014 General] akellar:
AT&T has just as many locked bootloaders. The reason you don't hear as many complaints is because those that actually care have the option to buy unlocked GSM devices. The AT&T branded devices are generally just as locked down as VZWs.
[X 2014 General] bcs296:
I suppose that's what my complaint is -- I don't have the option to buy unlocked devices for Verizon.
[X 2014 General] GTvert90:
It sucks moto couldn't have had a pure edition thrown in with the N6 deal on Verizon
[X 2014 General] foolie:
So should a bounty be started for this? Or do you guys reckon we'll be needing to use unlock codes like the prior X?
[X 2014 General] soundneedle:
I am abandoning my X 2014 because there's no hope for root---much less bootloader unlock. With my 2013 X, I was able to root but could never upgrade the OS as it would kill root. I waited almost a year for the X 2013 bootloader unlock via sunshine.

I'm NOT going through that experience again with this year's X. I'm getting the Nexus 6 instead and keeping my 2013 X as a smaller backup. I was willing to leave Verizon (and unlimited plan) if the N6 wasn't on verizon. Good thing it is!
[X 2014 General] akellar:
Um it's been out like 2 weeks, overreact much?
[X 2014 General] Syn Ack:
Yeah especially on a mostly bone stock ROM being the first non-Nexus device receiving the best version (stock) of Lollipop.
[X 2014 General] TeslaZap:
Root and unlocked bootloader is not now and has never been solely about the quality of the OS shipped with the unit. It's about whether you own your device or are just allowed to use it, and what you are allowed to do with your device after it's no longer officially supported.

- says a proud owner of a still usable Galaxy Nexus despite Verizon, not because of them.
[X 2014 General] akellar:
If you bought a moto x and 2 weeks later are rage quitting because there's no root that's on you. Research before you buy.
[X 2014 General] TeslaZap:
I'm subbed to this thread in-case someone does unlock the VZW X before I find one I want more. I'm living with a GNex until then. GNex is what proved without a doubt that VZW cannot be trusted for updates.
[X 2014 General] Faruko:
Im pretty sure thats on Verizon and not Motorola, if Verizon could they would lock the N6 bootloader too
[X 2014 General] distortedloop:
Time to let go of that tired old "GNex didn't get timely updates on Verizon" battle cry. That was so 2012. LOL.

The Verizon Motorola phones from last year (Droid and X) all got timely updates, right? In fact, the Droids got KitKat before anything else if I recall correctly.

Maybe they've changed...

Meanwhile, enjoy your three to four year old technology device. I had a GNex (still do actually, sitting on the end table running Boinc) and even in its prime it wasn't a particularly impressive device.
[X 2014 General] webeougher:
As a former GNex owner myself, I'd argue that it wasn't usable even in its prime...unless of course you LIKED being plugged in to charge 3-4 times a day, or not using your phone at all.
[X 2014 General] Peylix:
All carriers who opted to carry the N6 had to follow Google's set of rules. These include no touching of the BL's. Period. If VZW wanted to lock the N6 up. Google would have told them take a hike.

While many people are either complaining about size/price with the N6. It will be my next device as it's what I've been wanting since the OG Nex. A Moto Nexus.

It's sad that VZW has the X on lockdown but maybe 5.0 will bring some loophole to exploit. (Seems slim given every version gets harder and harder) But do not rule it out. Hell. I remember when the Droid line (Razr, Razr Maxx, Razr HD, Razr M) where "NEVER" getting a BL exploit.
[X 2014 General] Faruko:
And Thats why i said "if verizon COULD" ?
[X 2014 General] bmwh0r3:
I only want root. Disabled as much as I could of the bloat. Would be nice to completely remove
[X 2014 General] azndan2:
Agreed I would definitely pay for sunshine unlock again.
[X 2014 General] mtoomey79:
+1

Just need root. 1. Remove pin lock for exchange email. 2. Change quick capture settings to open Google Camera.
[X 2014 General] Crooke356:
According to the latest from Chainfire, lollipop may make root impossible without a modified kernel. Which means unless the device has an unlocked bootloader, no root. He's been warning everyone since 4.3 that this was coming. Even on my Nexus 5 running the latest Lollipop preview, we have to flash a different kernel to gain root. Use to be we "settled" for root, or root was the first to come. Now, it looks like one may not be possible without the other. This Nexus will THE device to have on VZW if root is desired. Unless the OEMs really start investing in developer programs again.
[X 2014 General] godutch:
Let this be a warning then to all verizon moto x users, don't upgrade your device until the bootloader has been hacked!
[X 2014 General] tacosrdelicioso:
Really though who could resist?
[X 2014 General] bmwh0r3:
Anyone try towelroot? Just curious if someone has.
[X 2014 General] sthpaw01:
Towelroot has been tried with no success.
[X 2014 General] bmwh0r3:
Damn lol
[X 2014 General] GrandMstrBud:
So no root on this phone even if I pay full price? I was just about to order one but if there is no root then I'll save the money or look at the S5
[X 2014 General] cam30era:
No root on VZW version regardless of how much you pay.
[X 2014 General] GrandMstrBud:
Glad I found out before wasted the money
[X 2014 General] redwings73:
You can bet your ass that the Verizon S5 will be just as difficult, if not more difficult, to root. The VZW S4 can be rooted, but still doesn't have an unlocked bootloader... Unless you got lucky early on.
[X 2014 General] GrandMstrBud:
I'm just looking for a good android phone that I can root on VZW. Have the iPhone 5S but would rather have an android. Love my Nexus 5 but of course can't use that on VZW. I can't bring myself to haul around the Nexus 6
[X 2014 General] Syn Ack:
Slim pickings right now
[X 2014 General] GrandMstrBud:
Looks like the S5 you can get root. I liked the S4 when i had it and no real problems. What are some other good ones that are comparable to the Moto X 2nd Gen?
[X 2014 General] borxnx:
Isn't VZW G3 rootable / "unlockable" using "Bump!"?
[X 2014 General] GrandMstrBud:
I'm just looking for a Verizon Android phone that I can root. LG 3, S5, Droid Turbo, Moto X 2nd Gen. Something with specs similar to the Nexus 5 since Verizon won't allow that on their network...
[X 2014 General] sreister:
Any hope in unlocking the bootlocker at all? I want this gorgeous phone real bad but want to be able to get xposed at least since there seems to be no dev on this yet.
[X 2014 General] distortedloop:
Yes, my VZW LG G3 is rooted.

G3 fits the bill, but the Motorola ate damned fine phones even without root.

Sent from my XT1095
[X 2014 General] sunNsnow:
Our family had two G3s: both had issues with voice quality where the person on the other end complained that we were hard to understand (underwater, muffled, etc.) One phone was replaced under warranty: still same problem. We got rid of one phone because call quality was unacceptable. Both phones were rooted. We got rid of one phone before the update, so I can't say if the voice quality improved.

So, be aware it is an issue with some phones on VZW. (It seems that the G3 on other carriers do not have this issue.)
[X 2014 General] sharpeink:
Bootloader!1 Verizon SUx's dry Dirt!
[X 2014 General] T33H00:
Up up!! :)
[X 2014 General] JulesJam:
Some Droid Ultras ended up being in the unlockable database. A dev wrote a web app you can try to see if your get lucky with your device. It queries the Motorola unlock code database directly with your bootloader unlock data.

http://adryntesting.x10host.com/
[X 2014 General] TokedUp:
This would help more in the root bounty thread
[X 2014 General] PiArc:
Just going to disregard the last post's date, put this here and be on my merry way...

It'll help noobs like myself, so I feel no shame for this bump. It's best to update with relevant info, no?
[AT&T LG G2] bentika:
Okay. I've got a LG G2 D800 ATT flavor. Someone had a custom recovery and did the kit kat ota that soft bricked it. YAY!

I've tried various methods of trying to get everything back to stock(LG flash tool etc)

Only I always run into the same problem.

I can get the phone into download mode. but the computer will not recognize it. Usuually when I put other G2's into download mode the computer will recognize it and start installing. Not with this phone.

Ive also already replaced the charge port thinking it was a hardware issue of some kind, but the problem persist.

Any ideas? I can flash the stock rom fine if I could just get it to be recognized by the computer. I've tried on 2 machines running 64bit windows 7 and I've tried on machine running windows XP.

Obviously I've tried USb 2.0, 3.0, different cables, different ports, different computers, and even changed the charge port out and still nothing.

Cheers thanks for looking!
[AT&T LG G2] henslo:
Can you get into recovery? If you have twrp you can just adb sideload a Rom and boot up.
[AT&T LG G2] bentika:
Hmm. I'm not sure. When I attempt to go into recovery mode it gives me the option to do a factory reset. When I click yes a "TeamWin" shows up and the script runs. But I'm not sure how to directly boot into twrp. Sorry I'm a little new to this. Here is how I tried to get into the custom recovery:

Volume down and Power until LG logo is displayed, then let go of buttons and repress them after a second.

Is that the correct procedure?
[AT&T LG G2] henslo:
If Team Win recovery shows up you have twrp. What script are you referring to? It should just show a menu of things like Install,Wipe, Advanced, Sideload..etc..
[AT&T LG G2] shubdya4u:
Hi, I do have the same issue but my recovcery also doesnt shows up. Any ideas
[AT&T LG G2] aruned:
I also have the same issue. my recovery shows up but it seems kind of a bootloop... Bootloader does not show up and my device did not get detected. Anyway around to unbrick ?? Experts please help me.
[AT&T LG G2] nicolasenjay:
Did you yet figured it out cause i am in kind of same problem ... i can get into download mode but computer does not recognize the device ... and when i turn it on .. it gets stuck in a boot loop... i tried hard reset and it did't worked .. plus no recovery.. what do i do
[AT&T LG G2] hyelton:
Delete.

If ANYONE PM`s you or posts about "paying" for fixing LG G2, G3, Etc or fixing your bricked phone. Keep in mind its the SAME method and Guide as this is the only method.
[AT&T LG G2] shubdya4u:
Hey, I recovered my phone .....try this http://xdaforums.com/lg-g2/general/lg-g2-unbrickable-fix-real-hard-brick-t2904404

If you have any doubts let me know
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hakd:
Hi

I have:

Rooted the z1 4.4.4

Taken a TA backup

Unlocked bootloader

But i can't enter the default recovery or install custom one.

I have tried allmost every guide i can find, google and xda but it fails

And when i try the key combo to restart in recovery my phone starts in "safemode"

I want a custom recovery, help me out.. what am i missing :eek:
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] electrash:
Xperia dosent have "stock "recovery.

You need to install one, of flash custom kernel with recovery in it.

Anyway, you have custom recovery for locked and unlocked bootloader in development section.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hakd:
fixed it

installing and choosing that i had a rooted phone failed even that i do have..

Choosed the non-rooted tactic and it worked like a charm. duelboot <3
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] athack:
TeamWin is proud to present TWRP 2.8.0.0 for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (Verizon)!... located in original development

https://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/t0ltevzw/?page=2#collapse30http://https://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/t0ltevzw/?page=2#collapse30
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] DreamFX:
There is already an official thread here for TWRP http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2045829.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] athack:
sorry just thought i was helping out...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] anaya1213:
Thanks for this. If not for this post I wouldn't have known.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] NWNJ:
Thank you. I now have the new TWRP up and running after reluctantly using the other recovery.

http://https://goo.im/devs/OpenRecovery/t0ltevzw/?page=2#collapse30
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Deeked:
I'm really glad you posted this. Sometimes it's a Royal pain in the a$$ to find a link to download in the official TWRP thread without getting the runaround. Thanks most muchly.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Gulfstream 650:
The zip version can be flashed in recovery...right?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] athack:
Yes it can. .
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] glockman4519:
Here is a link to the download page for the newest version of TWRP 2.8.3.0. http://www.techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/t0ltevzw. You just scroll to the bottom of the page where the latest build is at and pick the zip file. They also have a .tar file for flashing in Odin.

Many thanks to "Bigbiff" for this. I found it on his thread in the original android section. TWRP is my favorite recovery by far.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] NWNJ:
Every time I try to install the latest version 2.8.3 it fails.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] glockman4519:
Wow, I'm not sure why that is. It's working great for me and I had no issues with the flash.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] glockman4519:
How are you flashing it? There are 2 ways you can flash this recovery, in the recovery that you have installed and Odin. Either should work. I would use your recovery first though and of that doesn't work than go with the .tar and use Odin. You can also try Philz to flash it. There are also a couple of apps on Playstore that will help with this process to. Flashify is one and [ROOT] Rashr - Flash Tool is another.

Hope this helps.

Chance favors the prepared.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] NWNJ:
I had tried both TWRP and Philz in recovery and neither worked, however, I just installed and tried Flashify and it did not work by flashing the zip file as it could not locate if for some reason, but when I downloaded the img file and flashed that it worked immediately. THANK YOU!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] NB2A:
Stuck in TWRP

I had no idea CWM files cannot be restored with TWRP. I just downloaded latest TWRP and cannot get phone to bootup past Galaxy note 2 logo.I can bootup into TWRP though. Is there a way to disable TWRP to restore back to CWM please? Sorry to bother you all. Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] glockman4519:
You need to download CWM .tar and flash with Odin on a PC out laptop. Once you flash CWM recovery with Odin you can boot into that recovery and restore your back up you made. It is either that or try to find CWM in a zip file and flash in TWRP. I don't recall seeing any in a zip format though but I will check for you.

"Chance Favors the Prepared"

---------- Post added at 11:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:30 PM ----------

I think that you should be able to use Philz touch recovery to restore CWM backups too. So you may want to flash Philz with your installed TWRP and then after the flash go to the TWRP start screen and hit "reboot"then hit "reboot recovery" and it should bout into Philzs. It is going to say "there is no system installed are you sure you want to reboot" hit yes and it should boy you into Philz.

Like I said I'm not 100%sure it will restore a true CWM backup but i would day that these would be your options. Maybe someone else has anything different to do?

"Chance Favors the Prepared"

---------- Post added 15th January 2015 at 12:00 AM ---------- Previous post was 14th January 2015 at 11:41 PM ----------

https://www.dropbox.com/s/jx1ztalnrlaxhi9/Note2-CWM-6.0.4.3-SCH-i605.zip?dl=0

Here is a link to my shared folder in drop box. I found CWM 6.0.4.3 in zip format. You can download this and just flash in TWRP and then reboot to recovery and you should be back on CWM recovery and you will be able to restore your back up.

Hope this helps.

"Chance Favors the Prepared"
[General Topics] bhoot1234567890:
First Download everything in the attachment

1. Rooting

2. Recovery

3. Custom Rom

1.Rooting (USB Debugging 'ON' ; Unknown Apps Install 'Check')

1. Connect your device to the computer

2. Install the drivers

3. Extract the xolo q1000s rooting package.zip file and click on run.bat... This will root the device

2.Recovery

4. Place the recovery.img in the SD card (Root)

5. Install 'Mobileuncle MTK Tool'

6. Install the recovery from the update recovery option in 'Mobileuncle MTK Tool'

7. Select Reboot into recovery

8. Key Combination (Power+VolumeUp)

3.Custom Rom

The one and only working rom for this phone

http:\\miuirom.xiaomi.com\rom\u138506347\4.8.11\miui_xoloq1000s_robert_xes_4.8.11_5f7127f63a_4.2.zip

(Copy paste to Address bar)

ROM Flashing Instructions(Copy to sdcard)

1. Do factory reset

2. Clear dalvik cache

3. Clear cache data

4. Format System

5. Choose zip from internal Storage

6.Select XOLO Q1000S MIUI_Version _4.8.11_V5.zip

7. Reboot

8.Follow AROMA Installer instruction and select what you want.

I did not make any of this, just compiled everything got over the internet. Yes, this is everything available for this phone *sad*
[General Topics] bbbbrushat:
port

Plz...plz port to xolo a1000s plz..
[HTC Tornado] Stephan Perschke:
Hi,

I was in the Smart Center, and they unlocked my SIM card for GPRS and MMS. But I get error messages.

Can sombody help me.

My Kids have the T-Mobile SDA II and the SDA Music. The same Problem!

Thanks

Stephan
[HTC Tornado] lukeap69:
What are the error messages? Are you sure that your GPRS and MMS are activated by Smart?

Cheers

AP
[HTC Tornado] Stephan Perschke:
I am very sure! We downloaded the Startpage of Smart. But everytime it says that it can not dail in. But then the page was shown.