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[X 2014 General] mark manning:
I have a quick question. A friend of mine just bought this off of the moto maker site and is the republic wireless version. I assume that means when I go to root it for her, I shouldn't have any issues using this method correct? I searched through the thread but didn't see any mention of republic wireless. Sorry for the noob like question but I typically stick to nexus phones myself.
[X 2014 General] Note10.1Dude:
Republic... all bets are off. I don't think I would root that model. They have carrier-specific firmware - it is not a stock Moto X. The Republic phones, best of my knowledge, cannot be ported to any other carrier, or any other models used on Republic.
[X 2014 General] ruijay:
Does this method works for Pure 5.1 and build 23.32-21.6 (unlocked bootloader)? Anybody?
[X 2014 General] Stanleywinthrop:
Yes this works for the XT1095 with unlocked bootloader.
[X 2014 General] ruijay:
Thank you mate! Will try this in two hours and report back

EDIT = I was able to successfully root and install superuser & TWRP.

I tried to launch my purchased WIFI Tether app, it launches but it freezes when attempting to enable the WIFI Router.. Not sure what to do. I tried to uninstall and install again but still the same issue
[X 2014 General] chaonarak:
does this method still work for marshmallow? is there anyone test it?
[X 2014 General] AGISCI:
No it does not work.
[X 2014 General] hiroprotagonist:
Just for clarification: You need to have an unlocked bootloader for this to work, so Republic Wireless phones are out of luck.

Sorry. No root till KingoRoot figures out how to root these.....
[X 2014 General] ashishcw:
It also works

Just to add what you said, it also works for XT1092, which is known as Moto X 2nd Gen but model number is refereed as XT1092.

For both, 4.4.4(Stock Kitkat) & Addon (5.0) Lollipop

Thanks chainfire... :):fingers-crossed::good:
[X 2014 General] Danish Fayaz:
Guys, does this work for XT1097 - Lollipop 5.1 (AT&T) Bootloader locked?
[X 2014 General] AGISCI:
No, there is no way to root an xt1097 from AT&T if it is on 5.1 currently. Sorry.
[X 2014 General] ashishcw:
Yes, if it's GSM

I assume you are located in US, then yes is the answer. Since, most of the CDMA provider's don't allow their cellphones to unlock the bootloader. Inwhich case, you can try hardrooting.

Anyways, in your case, you can totally goahead with this.

Inorder for you to root your phone, you will have to unlock the bootloader first.

Download the zip provided by graffixnyc(made by ChainFire)

Follow the instructions, how can you gain the Access to Unlock Key and how can you Flash the ROM.

P.S. Just make sure before rooting your device, use TWRP.
[X 2014 General] OrenGazala:
He can't do that since he has at&t model.

Every at&t's and verizon's model owner CAN'T root his phone since the bootloader isn't unlockable without root. In order to root that phone, first we need to unlock the bootloader but we can't do that!
[X 2014 General] ashishcw:
My Bad

I appologize, since, I was under wrong Impression.

I don't mean to challenge your Expertise, but here is the link as well.

I am not sure if that's the same case or diffrent.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fPIYhzWlnw
[X 2014 General] OrenGazala:
This isn't the same case because that video is about xt1095 and he has xt1097 at&t model.
[X 2014 General] Stanleywinthrop:
Would anyone be willing to update this method to root the 1095 with marshmallow? I'd put in a little for a bounty.

I'm not a big fan of TWRP, so i'd like a root method that keeps stock recovery.
[X 2014 General] Livinbad:
Will this work for the xt1093 variant with an unlocked bootloader and running 5.1?
[X 2014 General] AGISCI:
Yes
[X 2014 General] vladimir.v:
Any chance of rerooting Moto X 1096, bootloader unlocked, rooted and flashed FW for XT1095? I want to keep MM but would like to reroot.
[X 2014 General] brenor:
Works on Marshmallow

I was able to root my Pure edition with unlocked bootloader after OTA updates to 6.0 with the May 1st 2016 security patch.

System version: 24.201.3.victara_tmo.tmo.en.US.tmo

Build number: MPES24.49-18-3

Actually only way I could find to root teh phone as I didn't have TWRP installed.
[X 2014 General] kamisan:
XT1996 verizon model moto is not unlocking, been there done that, no root method has worked, phone is stock, or stock and if you dont like stock throw it away. Already fought with moto and verizon, basically told by verizon "we dont lock them" and moto ,, its locked sorry. your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking.. is the message returned.. this bat command only sits at the oem unlock screen..

tried most every method, the pay guys wont even do it. went there as well.

if anyone has found a way on the xt1096 verizon please share
[X 2014 General] Lubhit:
Hi, need help. I am unable to play any videos in my Motorola moto x 1st gen mobile handset. I can't play video from gallery. I can't play video via WhatsApp. In YouTube I can hear audio but display is fully black. Seems some basic video display driver missing. Pls advise.
[X 2014 General] Y_Yan_C:
This thread is for the Moto X 2nd gen. You are in the wrong place
[X 2014 General] tw1tch175:
On L, probably not.
[X 2014 General] neh4pres:
What changed? My past phones always had root within a couple weeks?
[X 2014 General] cbasse:
After performing this process, I am not able to acquire root privileges in Titanium Backup. Everything seems to have flashed correctly, and other apps do have root privileges. Anyone have any ideas?

EDIT: so, I read on Google Play that Titanium Backup doesn't support root on Lollipop yet...hopefully this can be updated soon!
[X 2014 General] tiaoalvino:
Check the Tweet from [MENTION=243871]Titanium[/MENTION]Backup: https://twitter.com/TitaniumBackup/status/532645824883593216?s=09

Enviado de meu XT1095 usando Tapatalk
[X 2014 General] cbasse:
Perfect! Thanks for the tip!
[X 2014 General] matt99017d:
Has anyone had luck with busybox? It installs the apk just fine, but when trying to install with in busybox it just hangs at checking system.

EDIT:

I got it to install. I just had to wait longer than I expected it to take.

I needed busybox for secure settings. Now I can't get secure settings to get root.
[X 2014 General] Mjduddin:
Too bad this isn't available on at&t.
[X 2014 General] TBayTom:
Does this work with the new OTA? I did the fastboot boot on the file and it rebooted the device, but SuperSU is saying there is no SU binary installed.

Edit: Nevermind, user error, I tried to boot the zip file. Works great now with the new OTA!
[X 2014 General] SolarTrans:
Sweet!! Just finding this now XD
[X 2014 General] matt99017d:
For those poor souls that are stuck with a locked bootloader will this work? There is something in the there that says it will oem unlock your device.

I haven't heard of anybody breaking the device as of yet. Does that mean that it works on locked devices? Or is nobody brave enough to try it on a locked device.
[X 2014 General] aviwdoowks:
This thread should be titled:

Lollypop root for unlocked bootloaders, am I correct? You could have root with a custom recovery too if there was one.

This is not a root exploit at all.
[X 2014 General] graffixnyc:
Oh you know so much huh? Why don't you read up on Root and 5.0. and everything that chainfire posted about it. It's not as simple as flashing supersu.zip in recovery.. If it was chainfire wouldn't have spent all this time on this device and all the others running 5.0. It is chainfires official way to root 5.0. There is no other way because of the security in 5.0.. and there IS a recovery.. it works fine on 5.0.. and as far as I know you need an unlocked bootloader to flash custom recovery and root the device so it's pretty much a given that you need an unlocked bootloader to root so not sure why you think the title should change
[X 2014 General] graffixnyc:
Nope, you need an unlocked bootloader. No way to boot the img if you don't
[X 2014 General] aviwdoowks:
It would help to narrow your target audience & keep ignorants like me from posting.

Edit

Most readers would take "root achieved" to include locked boots.
[X 2014 General] kylepsp:
They wouldn't
[X 2014 General] Joiner22:
I need help to resolve this problem! See screenshot...
[X 2014 General] Danimatos:
Can I use this auto root in my XT1097 4.4.4 or there's no changes between this and version 2.16, it's just for L users?

How I do this?
[X 2014 General] beelzebu:
Search the Forum there is a guide around
[X 2014 General] AjaxDono:
Can I accept OTA after rooting 4.4.4 with fastboot boot

Hi There,

I have an unlocked Moto X pure edition with 4.4.4. I rooted using the fastboot boot pure2014sb.img method.

Can I accept the lollipop OTA update and then re-root using the method on this thread?

If not, how can I unroot 4.4.4, upgrade to Android L, then reroot?

Thanks for any guidance!

:confused:

Thanks,

Ajax
[X 2014 General] silvagroup:
If you get the OTA update yes is the answer.
[X 2014 General] Android.is.better94:
I have a moto x 2014 pure edition running 5.0 lollipop, I had lollipop with few operational upsets for a good week or so and decided to root my device. After root I noticed the phone will lag, not extraordinarily often but it happens every day, it will also sometimes freeze up and reboot randomly when performing tasks like pulling down the notification shade or anything really. Has anyone else noticed this? and is there a fix or should I just unroot the system?
[X 2014 General] SolarTrans:
I have a rooted pure edition on .6 build Lollipop as well, however there's been absolutely 0 lag. No different than before I rooted. Strange problem, and unfortunately I'm not really sure what to do there.
[X 2014 General] Android.is.better94:
.6?? I'm on LXE22.39-5
[X 2014 General] Note10.1Dude:
That is an OLD version at this point.
[X 2014 General] SolarTrans:
Yeah you're on an old version of Lollipop.

Here's my guide to update; you have to go back down to 4.4.4 first. On the -5 firmware you have, it's a dead end update wise until you get over to -6.
[X 2014 General] elusive-one:
Does this root method work for the new .11 release? If not, is there a root method for the .11 release?
[X 2014 General] BungleMX:
How about .17 ?
[X 2014 General] walrusmonarch:
Just rooted a few hours ago. Worked just fine. :good:
[X 2014 General] elusive-one:
Thanks. Good to know
[X 2014 General] cam30era:
Just confirming what others have reported. Works without any problems on new XT1095 running 0.11 OTA. Thank you very much.
[X 2014 General] SolarTrans:
Is that a thing?
[X 2014 General] BungleMX:
22.21.17.en.MX
[X 2014 General] SolarTrans:
If that's an update for the XT1095 pure edition, when did it come out? I haven't heard anything about it.
[X 2014 General] BungleMX:
Sorry, it's for XT1097
[X 2014 General] SolarTrans:
Oh that makes sense :P
[X 2014 General] scoliosis:
Have anyone else tried this on a .11 build? I tried it last night and it bricked the phone. Took me a few hours to recover - return to Moto 4.4.4 system image, then take the OTA to .11. Wanted to be sure someone else have tried this and works. Also, any ideas if it'll allow accepting future OTAs while rooted?
[X 2014 General] cam30era:
Yes, I used it and it worked fine. Did you type "fastboot flash..." or "fastboot boot..."?
[X 2014 General] scoliosis:
fastboot boot....

Should I use the standard Android fastboot or the Motorola supplied fastboot? I had to use the Motorola fastboot to restore.
[X 2014 General] cam30era:
I used the "standard" Android fastboot.
[X 2014 General] scoliosis:
Thanks! I'll try it out again in the new year. Going on a trip till then and don't want to mess it up while traveling :)
[X 2014 General] Krouget:
Does this mean you performed the OTA over a rooted .6 to .11, and all was well?

I'm concerned that if I attempt the OTA (I'm now on rooted .6), that it will cause issues.
[X 2014 General] cam30era:
No. New PE, installed 5.0 OTA, then used CF Auto root.
[X 2014 General] moises1204:
not working for me, can someone help please. i am getting a remote failure error.
[X 2014 General] Shemploo:
What is standard fastboot vs motorola fastboot?
[X 2014 General] cam30era:
It's included in the Android SDK.
[X 2014 General] inffy:
Has anyone tested this with XT1092 (the international EU version)?
[X 2014 General] 4ndroid7ommy:
Worked like a charm on my XT1092 (international EU version) with 22.21.19 - a big thank-you to the developers
[X 2014 General] brunoperissotti:
Thanks for the effort, mates!

Anyone confirming 22.46-17, 22.21.17.victara_retbr, XT1097 working with this img?
[X 2014 General] HCanseco:
Help

After following this Tuto http://xdaforums.com/moto-x-2014/general/guide-xt1097-to-xt1095-nextel-t2972693 i manage to get Lollipop on my XT1097 but later i tried to root with this method and after boot the image my phone only reboot once and didnt achieved to root, any tips on what im doing wrong or missing?
[X 2014 General] juliospinoza:
I followed the same tuto and I am root now. After the first reboot you have to install SuperSU and in my case, update the Bynaries, I used BusyBox https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=stericson.busybox&hl=es_419

:laugh:
[X 2014 General] HCanseco:
¿?

Did that and got this msg on SuperSU:

"There is no SU binary installed, and SuperSu cannot install it. This is a problem!

If you just root upgraded to Android 5.0 you need to manually re-root - consult the relevant forums for your device!"

Later i installed BusyBox and got this:

"There was a problem openning shell with root access. This is eather being caused by superuser/supersu or by a device that is inproperly rooted.... "

Dont know what to do now :confused:
[X 2014 General] caanda45:
So if one uses this method and keeps the stock recovery, further ota`s are possible?
[X 2014 General] HCanseco:
Found the same .zip archive on another source , downloaded and rooted succesfully.

Dont know what went wrong with the other one.
[X 2014 General] vulpine:
Hey guys,

I'm new in Moto X forum. Just got it today :) It's XT1092 no carrier branding phone bought in Germany.

1. I have unlocked my bootloader already. Can I use this to root my device?

2. What's the difference between commands fastboot flash and fastboot boot? I see that the script is doing fastboot boot.(I've checked internet but didn't clear explanation)

3. Does this change my stock recovery? Will I be able to apply OTA in future?

Thanks for the help!

Edit:

Never mind guys, I got it all figured out and I'm rooted and updated to lollipop!!

1. I used only this method. It worked perfect.

2. It looks like using boot option doesn't make any permanent changes on your device. It just boots from an image on your PC. So,

3. Stock recovery is intact. Infact I rooted with 4.4.4 and updated OTA to 5.0 and then applied this again!!
[X 2014 General] dray:
Nice. Did you have to unlock the bootloader first?
[X 2014 General] vulpine:
As I mentioned before, yes, I did unlock bootloader via Motorola official site.
[X 2014 General] dray:
Thanks, didn't catch that part.
[X 2014 General] Kwestion:
I'm assuming this is a pretty standard root that'll wipe my phone, yes?
[X 2014 General] silvagroup:
If you don't have unlocked boot loader already, yes your phone will get wiped.
[X 2014 General] Kwestion:
I've got a Pure Edition so I should be good in that case. Thanks!

EDIT: Seems like there's some confusion on XDA with this. Does the Pure Edition come with an unlocked bootloader? I bought it directly from Motorola.
[X 2014 General] ns17:
Its an unlockable bootloader. You still have to unlock it yourself.
[X 2014 General] NWKENT:
Simply means, the Pure Edition is eligible to unlock the bootloader, its on the list of unlockable devices..one must manually unlock, the device doesn't come from the box, unlocked..

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[X 2014 General] Kwestion:
Thanks :) Managed to get it unlocked and rooted within about 20 minutes this morning. Now to re-install everything... Man, Google's backup and restore system needs a lot of work.
[X 2014 General] Bushflyr:
Worked perfectly on my new Moto X pure. Beer bought for Chainfire. Thanks.:good:
[X 2014 General] kackburt:
worked brilliant on my european XT1092.
[X 2014 General] davidsoriano1993:
After having done all this The SU app says the binary was not FOUND

After having done all this The SU app says the binary was not FOUND hOW CAN i SOLVE THIS PROBLEM! ITS FUSTRATING
[X 2014 General] blyndfyre:
Delete the SuperUser app and download the SuperSU app from the play store. Allow it to update binaries when you first open it.

SuperSU: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.supersu&hl=en
[X 2014 General] davidsoriano1993:
That was the one I installed first of all and when I open it it prompts the message that the binary cant be found and cannot be installed.
[X 2014 General] emmanueldmc:
Works on android 5.0.1?
[X 2014 General] geekabilly:
You may need to flash a Chainfire UPDATE SuperSU zip first
[X 2014 General] Chuliander:
Concerns about Xt097

Hello guys,

Apparently, I am one of the lucky ones who received Lollipop through OTA some days ago. Now I feel the need to root my device. Checking this thread I have some questions and I hope that somebody will give me some of his wisdom:

- Did somebody get lollipop through OTA and performed this method?

- CF files are listed in the official page as "Base on Android 4.4.4" for my Xt1097 model. Do I should still use this file for my beloved XT1097 running 5.0.1 and compilation number LXE22.46-25?

Thanks in advance!
[X 2014 General] Dan Again:
My phone arrived w/ KitKat, and as soon as I turned it on received an OTA update to Lollipop. I used this method and it worked great!
[X 2014 General] Chuliander:
XT1097 root!

Reading carefully the CF official page, we can use the script even though is not listed for the target android version. So I took the risk and now I am root.

Thanks Dan Again for your answer.

Note: I am using a XT1097 with Lollipop trough OTA (LXE22.46-25) bootloader unlocked by the official webpage and fastboot of the SDK Tools. I didn't run the script inside the zip, just fastboot the image as the method of this page.

BR
[X 2014 General] TCPDump:
So the implication is that you have to be boot loader unlocked to root via this method? If so, then your title is very misleading. The implications of your title is that anyone should be able to use this method to root their Moto X?

Would you mind clarifying, please?

Also, would you expect this to work on 4.4.4?
[X 2014 General] flyinion:
Hey guys, my Moto X will be arriving in a few days. Just wanted to double check, this is the correct method to root a Pure version running 5.x after getting a bootloader unlock code from Moto and unlocking it yes? I've used chainfire's manual flash ".zip" files via TWRP on my Nexus 7 2013 since it came out, but I'm not familiar with his "autoroot" files.
[X 2014 General] matt99017d:
Yup.

Just make sure it is fastboot BOOT IMG. DO NOT fastboot FLASH THE IMG.
[X 2014 General] the inebriated:
I'd like to root my X but I'm a novice at this...
[X 2014 General] hohinder:
Moto X - XT1085 - Lolipop 5.0.2

Received this today and would like to root it before doing anything else with this phone. This is not a pure edition, just something I ordered from Motorola Store in China.

Now, can I use this method to root this nice bamboo backed phone?

Help will be appreciated. :)
[X 2014 General] Dark9781:
As long as you can unlock your bootloader then you can use this. The OP has instructions or for a listed version of the instructions bty3b0mb posted them in post #12.
[X 2014 General] hohinder:
Thanks, mate.

I will try that and see if my phone will live to see another day. :D
[X 2014 General] darknessrise1234:
Need help fast. I just attempted this on my AT&T XT1097 on 5.0.2 and it got me in a fastboot loop of due to flash failure. I flashed an empty radio image and now I can't boot at all. It boots for a few seconds, not detecting sim or signal and then it freezes and reboot. Can anyone help?

Okay! Think I just saved it. Flashed XT1095 radio and it seems to be working again. Wow, that was freakin' scary!
[X 2014 General] rvignacio:
Successs on XT1097 retla

I was able to root my retail XT1097 (build: LXE22.46-25, system: 22.21.25.victara_retla.retla.en01 amxcl) using the CF-Auto-Root-victara-victararetbr-xt1097 img.
[X 2014 General] thencamedroid:
Hi,

Was your bootloader locked and you got it rooted? I have AT&T phone with locked bootloader and wondering if your method would work. If so would appreciate tip.

Thanks!
[X 2014 General] darknessrise1234:
Do NOT try this. It got me in a fastboot loop that required a bit of high end knowledge to fix. (I had to rack my brains back to my inspire days. Not for the faint of heart to fix.) Just stay away til there is a confirmed method.
[X 2014 General] bondlolo:
I hope that the method come very soon [emoji17]
[X 2014 General] thencamedroid:
Ok, thanks. I too hope somebody comes up with a root method.
[X 2014 General] JungWoo:
5.1 rooted successfully with this method.
[X 2014 General] Rhelyr:
Successfully rooted an XT1097 on Telus (Canadian) running Lollipop 5.0.1 ^^ Thanks guys!
[X 2014 General] mcnick0495:
So can anyone here confirm if having a locked bootloader device, AT&T model, XT1097, running 5.0.2, will work using this method? And if so, does it work using the exact same link in the OP? Or should I use the link for the XT1097 on the CF site? I need this more than anything right now.
[X 2014 General] Red_81:
No. I believe you need an unlocked bootloader for this to work.
[X 2014 General] Grzesiek1010:
pls help my system ui still FC

Android 5.0

xt1092

22.21.19.victara_retde.retdeal.en.DE retde
[X 2014 General] lunzi88:
This works on my XT1095 PE.

Bootloader unlocked

Running 5.1 build LPE23.32-14
[X 2014 General] onmyouji:
Working fine on my XT1092

Android 5.0

System version 22.121.1.victara_reteu.reteuall.en.EU reteu

Build number LXE22.46-19.1
[X 2014 General] onmyouji:
You type it on the command prompt, from your computer.
[X 2014 General] AdamSHayward:
The free version of Wondershare MobileGo roots the MotoX 5.1 OTA. I just finished doing it.
[X 2014 General] Stanleywinthrop:
If my bootloader is already unlocked, will this wipe any data? Also is the only way to unroot this method (in order to accept an OTA) is to flash the stock firmware?
[X 2014 General] PILLMUZIK3600:
I'm pretty sure that wondershare mobile go didn't root your phone. I call shennanigns
[X 2014 General] michael_or:
Just tested on my xt1092 with 5.1

Works perfectly...

XT1092

Android: 5.1

System: 23.16.1 retgb

Build: 23.32-25.1

:)
[X 2014 General] AdamSHayward:
It did actually. I noticed it in the tools and thinking , like you, there is no way it would work but it did.
[X 2014 General] nexus15:
Just as a warning it seems as if CF auto root causes a boot loop with the newest OTA for the pure edition 23.16.3, build LPE23.32-21.3 tried twice restoring my TWRP backup each time just to make sure I wasn't the one at fault.
[X 2014 General] Stanleywinthrop:
It seems to have worked for me, although I am still on stock recovery.
[X 2014 General] leffer:
Did you unroot before taking the new OTA?

And if so, how did you go about it?