yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] bricky23:
Well don't know how, but I am rooted. I unlocked bootloader, installed twrp. Did not flash super user, didn't want to mess anything up yet. But I installed an lte app that asked for root. I clicked grant, and it worked. I installed root checker, and it says that I am rooted. The only thing that I can think of, is that I clicked on some things in twrp, when it was set to Chinese. Maybe it rooted my phone? Crazy!:confused: There is also some Chinese writing in super su
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] bricky23:
Screen shots.

Does anyone know how to reverse the on screen buttons?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] ilovemeow:
just ignore those word, only say supersu pro lol
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] uberano26:
Try installing xposed
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] jon7701:
This is exactly what happened to me on my US Variant. Too bad there is no US stock firmware yet... so im stuck using wifi for the time being.

Similar to what happened to me except my sim card was still detected. I noticed that my baseband version on the bootloader disappeared as well and came back after I flashed the mexican boot.img. Any other boot.img (my US boot.img backup or Orange boot.img) causes my phone to not boot (It sits on the screen saying my phone is unlocked and unsecure.)
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] bricky23:
Thank you

I installed xposed (made the mistake of trying arm64 the first time) Then used arm. Then installed Gravitybox MM module. Reversed nav buttons, and it is how I like it now! Thanks again :o
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] uberano26:
Thank you for confirming Xposed is working fine, guess il try rooting when someone uploads my firmware.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] G4liant:
For everyone who is annoyed with the warning message that the bootloader is unlocked, i modified the logo.bin to show the normal bootlogo. I edited it with a hex editor, so when the unlocked bootloader picture is triggered it will use the default bootlogo. It still shows "N/A" which comes from the bootloader... i can't fix that. If you want to install the logo, just type the following:

fastboot flash logo logo.bin
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] r3flux:
Root successfully thanks to detailed directions. But IMEI number shows and IMEI2 shows as unknown. Under Settings > SIM cards > it's all greyed out. Can't edit any settings. Can't make calls or send SMS. I can receive calls however. Very strange. I hope the EFS isn't corrupted.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] ilovemeow:
long story in short

i've got hang on bootlogo by using both version of supersu

twrp is fine (changable into english with chinese twrp)

flash su, which provided by twrp

done
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] coolkingler1:
Yep, the recovery is fine, the root, not so much.

I have the 02XT version, dual sim. I will wait for a proper root.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] bricky23:
That must be what I did. I did not flash SuperSU. But some how I am rooted. Twrp must have rooted me without my knowing before I switched to English. No problem with rooted device here!!
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Uclydde:
I tried rooting my dual sim moto z play (release channel retla), and here was my experience:

Flashing the supersu zip file stopped the phone from booting.

I flashed the modified boot image, which caused the phone to boot again, however, my phone could no longer recognize the sim card.

What changes were made to that boot image for the Mexican AT&T model?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] coolkingler1:
Exact same experience.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] jon7701:
Flashing stock firmware (everything) for your device variant should fix it. Im not sure whats happening but for some reason people are either losing data or signal entirely after rooting. No stock US firmware is availible yet... so I still have to wait before I can get data back. :(
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] ilovemeow:
is it has to be flash decrypted boot img for mounting external sd to twrp?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] azriel22:
I'm afraid that mine would get hardbrick this time. Already I faced a soft brick. I'll wait untill I see many success stories.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] metalmike6:
Has anyone else here seen the story on the dirty cow exploit? Apparently you can get root on any device in seconds... Anyone know how to take advantage of this?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] jon7701:
Looking into it right now actually. I found github repo with a proof of concept with build instructions. I got it to build, but for some reason the phone I want to test it on will not let me connect to it through adb to try it out.

Edit: It didnt work on a verizon LG G2 for whatever reason.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] metalmike6:
https://www.google.com/amp/androiding.how/dirty-cow-root-android/amp/?client=ms-android-motorola these are the directions... I lack the testicular fortitude to try it on my phone as there is no way for me to restore the US model. But looks fairly simple...
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] amit000in:
mine i got rooted with ur method.....but phone booted successfully after flashing modified boot img only

but problem is that i have indian XT1635-02 Dual sim ver. After flashing modified boot img both of my sim disabled..i cant access sim setting & there is no network now

i had to flash the stock rom again to fix sim issue

Ak Ankit

waiting for working root method...............................................
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] uberano26:
Stock rom? So did you make a backup before flashing Supersu or did you actually found the Indian Firmware somewhere?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] amit000in:
indian firmware

NO i didnt backup before flashing superSu but...Ya I got the indian firmware

mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/addison/official/RETASIA/

but i think problem with the modified boot.img is i think it's for single sim firmware...where as i used it for a indian dual sim version

thats why i got the sim card detection issue ..& i needed to re-flash the indian stock firmware to fix.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] ilovemeow:
restore, root with twrp root
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] uberano26:
You sure? Says retin on the device, wouldnt that mean Retail India?

Also there are two files in the folder, which one did you use? Also might i ask which carriers are you using?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] amit000in:
this second one is for indian ver.

XT1635-02_ADDISON_RETASIA_6.0.1_MPN24.104-44_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml

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tried already but but after twrp root ...hanged on moto logo screen.... & need to reflash stock rom to fix this
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] mysteristic:
No need to flash supersu

The original post introducing this twrp recovery can be found below, but it is in Chinese.

bbs.lenovomobile.cn/zplay/t241245/

With this recovery there is no need to flash anything to get it rooted, since "install su" can be found in Advanced setting menu and it works just well.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] ilovemeow:
wondering if external sd can be found in your twrp?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] amit000in:
Thanks ...yes rooted successfully confirmed on my device
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] uberano26:
Yeah the root works.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Ak Ankit:
I booted the modified boot.img (i think), and yes 4G works!
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Greedy242:
Just recently bought the unlocked version of the moto z play would this work for that varient or what would i have to do diff
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] aeestrada21:
This worked!!!!!!

Heres what worked for me and works like a charm!!!

1- Unlock your bootloader

2- install the TWPR at the begining of this post

3- enter on your recovery > tap Advanced > install super su and wait to install

4. once you install that super su wich comes with the twpr > reboot

5. boom you are rooted!

6.- Install root checker and let the magic happens
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] metalmike6:
If this is regarding the USA unlocked model I would wait until they release the system image for our device. Or theres nothing to go back to if it screws up... Just my 2 cents.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Greedy242:
Thanks alot makes sense
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] coolkingler1:
So has anybody with an unlocked dual sim version rooted succesfully?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] uberano26:
If the unlocked Indian Dual sim version counts, then yeah.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] ilovemeow:
eu, apac version

rooted with twrp su
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Cycloneon:
How do I install TWRP? Do I install it from my Windows Command Prompt/Fastboot?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] uberano26:
Yes
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] turkobr:
Could anyone tell me if unlocking the bootloader really factory resets the phone? I want to root but I don't have enough time this week to reinstall everything.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] ilovemeow:
yup it does factory reset
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] coolkingler1:
apac?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] ilovemeow:
asia pacific model

should be australia model

same code xt1635-02
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] coolkingler1:
Same code I have, worked for mine as well!
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] paulcheeba:
Yes it does.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] fedor32:
Has anyone successfully rooted the US Unlocked model? I've done it twice and both times it wont boot just sits at the Moto boot screen. Had to restore it with the factory firmware.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] amit000in:
Which method u used for rooting ur device??
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] fedor32:
The one in the beginning of this thread
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] amit000in:
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Dont use that mathod.... no need to flash SuperSU zip because

I also got stuck & boot loop after flashed this zip

Instead use twrp inbuilt SuperSU ...

Twrp go to advance there u find install SuperSU button

Install that & u can successfully got root..

I got rooted my z play with this mathod
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] DroneDoom:
Hello, I have a US variant of the Z play and I rooted with TWRP. I was having trouble flashing systemless xposed through magisk v8 and I realized the device is being identified as 32bit-arm. There's no lib64 folder in device's system folder and the build.prop "ro.product.cpu.abilist64=" is left blank. The snapdragon 625 does support a 64-bit architecture on qualcomm's site...

The stock rom is not a 64bit arm rom... I think I have to flash arm only mods, which is very disapointing
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] bricky23:
Yah I had to use arm Xposed. Tried 64 but it was not compatible
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Xecu:
Has anyone checked if the All-In-One-Tool from the Moto Z works here?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] DroneDoom:
Edit: magisk would've enabled us to have root systemless and Xposed systemless and could still get OTAs
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] metalmike6:
The device only has 3gb of RAM... The benefits of a 64bit operating system/environment are vastly over exaggerated. Aside from mods there's no real reason it would benefit us.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] DroneDoom:
I'd like OTAs to work even when I have root and Xposed. Magisk provides that but only for 64bit enabled devices. At least Motorola could've done was flash a ROM that was suited to that architecture.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] metalmike6:
Ah I gotcha man. I hear you, it's too bad they didn't, I agree. Thought you were saying it from a performance perspective...
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Greedy242:
Where can I find the stock firmware fit the unlocked us version please and thank you
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] henhida:
i used Moto Z Play dual sim, with chinese TWRP recovery,

i have problem with copy my nandroid backup to the Phone, always failed when copying file "system_image.emmc.win"

than i tryed copy the nandroid backup to my sdcard, but when i trying restore from sdcard, that show 0MB
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] uberano26:
The Chinese TWRP does not detect the SD Card.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] henhida:
ok, that horrible,

now i cant copy my nandroid backup from pc to the phone,

when copying process always failed on file "system_image.emmc.win"
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] DroneDoom:
For some reason TWRP creates the twrp folder with restricted read or write permissions. The folder can only be manipulated in twrp file manager. You could try using a flash stick with an OTG cable and move the files using twrp file manager. File manager apps on Android won't do, same result as doing it with PC.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] skalogre:
My experience was less positive, unfortunately.

US-market Moto Play Z, brand new.

Unlocked the bootloader through Motorola's process.

followed this here to get TWRP on.

First time, asked for password, hit back after all and went past it.

Rebooted.

Flashed it on.

Rebooted.

FastBooted in to that Chinese TWRP to use its root.

Stuck at splash screen. Not advancing to the UI.

Went back to stock recovery anbd tried again the Chinese TWRP.

Same, stuck at TWRP splash screen, unresponsive.

Attempted to then flash SuperSU as in that thread using TWRP itself.

Stayed for ages at Installing, stuck again .

I ended up powering off after leaving it about 30 minutes.

Phone would be stuck every time at the warning that the device wasn't trusted and will start in 5 seconds. Nice, bootloop.

Flashed through booted (not flashed) TWRP again and flashed that modified boot image.

Now advances and acts ok, boots in to OS.

End result, I have reflashed TWRP but no root.

Well, at least I have my TWRP-generated backups but wish I could get root as well.

Bit apprehensive to keep trying my luck with these methods.

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Update. I HAVE ROOT ACCESS!

Used phh SuperSu at the suggestion of this lovely bloke over here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=69522247&postcount=12

Installed in moments, no errors. Opened Titanium Backup, root accessed!
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] skalogre:
Update #2

I spoke too quickly. No data connectivity. ARGH.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Jaws4God:
can anyone confirm if this will work for the Verizon Variant Moto Z Play ?

Dirty Cow Exploit

http://xdaforums.com/general/security/dirty-cow-t3484879

Thanks!
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] uberano26:
Someone should really update the OP. One does not need to flash the SuperSU and the then boot.img if they are using the Chinese TWRP, the recovery has a builtin root installer.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Jaws4God:
now is this the GSM version? (not for sprint or verizon?)

Thanks.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] skalogre:
Afaik, there are only two versions officially released in the USA, the unlocked (GSM) model and the Verizon Moto Droid Z Play.

Mine is the unlocked GSM version.

Update #3

I finally managed to get the OEM firmware back on Tuesday night. Was a bit of a nightmare as TWRP wouldn't recognise the external SD card and all the data ended up wiped. ADB wouldn't connect in TWRP either (so I couldn't push the firmware zip to the internal storage) but fastboot saved me.

Now back to TWRP and no root, full data connectivity available. Phew.

Caveat emptor, as they say.

I highly recommend the OP add the possibility of losing data connectivity with the USA variant once superuser is installed.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] uberano26:
Just use TWRPs own root dude.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] skalogre:
That was only available in the Chinese TWRP... that would freeze every single time on the TWRP splash screen, unfortunately (I have the sequence of what I tried in my original post).

I wouldn't have had to go through that nightmare otherwise.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] hmnk:
Dear All,

Since even the Pixel series has got systemless Root working with Chainfire's latest SuperSU update, is systemless root working now on our Addison??

Thanks!!

P.S. Forgive me if I've skipped many posts here due to lack of time available to me to be online on XDA.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] hmnk:
Anyone??
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Arudis:
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/addison/official/RETUS/

I believe this is a stock US firmware.

My md5 was ce022e52034fd8e496d7ea824e8ae375. Can anyone confirm?

Moderator Edit:

Why is this here? Please ask in the Q and A Forum for the right device.

Sorry. Since people were waiting for the stock US firmware before they would attempt to root, I figured a link to it might be useful for them. And since I don't have an MD5 to compare it to myself, I figured comparing it w/ someone else who downloaded it would serve as confirmation that the firmware was downloaded properly.

I would actually be posting to the dev forum since I've been using xda as a resource for years now, but since I just now started posting to xda, I can't post to the dev forum. There isn't as much info about the device I purchased so close to release for me to sift through to find the answers I'm looking for, otherwise I wouldn't even need an account. With that said, my apologies. It won't happen again. :(
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] jon7701:
If you're still looking for an md5sum mine came out as

ce022e52034fd8e496d7ea824e8ae375
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Jorgeprdz:
Is it safe to use the modified boot.img in the Mexican version? Does it actually works?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] JonathanBarca10:
If you root, can you get Substratum/Layars on this device?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] ozblogger:
Rooted the unlocked dual sim version using English twrp and phh superuser

AdAway won't work, and systemless option in adaway is greyed out. Yet /system is read only

Do I need to flash magisk ?

Can anyone post how they got adaway to work

Edit: Yes, Magisk was needed, once Magisk was installed. I enabled systemless option in Magisk - rebooted

and poof - Adaway working now :)

I hope this helps someone
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] mrbracht:
Yes you can. :)
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Jorgeprdz:
Same here, now flashing LATAM firmware to see if it can be rooted
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Jorgeprdz:
can you give us more details, I've tried it, but unsuccessful
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] JonathanBarca10:
thanks for this.

I see a lot of substratum themes are calling for gapps that are compatible. So i'm curious if you have it on your Z Play, how did you do it?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] fix-this!:
so why cant we use superSU? has anyone found out? i also dont see any built in root inside twrp at all.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] turkobr:
Anyone able to get Systemless root?

Did anyone get systemless root with Magisk, I flashed it and the latest phh superuser but it didn't work. I'm using the one downloaded from Magisk.

Could you give me details as what version of TWRP and phh superuser was used? Thanks!
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] xd_1771:
I've been playing around with different types of rooting for the past few days, even getting to the point where my OS can't accept a root with SuperSu without getting stuck at the boot screen. RIght now I am working with phh superuser (not the Magisk one, but the regular one - I installed the Play Store app and it took another reboot for it to work but it now does).

My attempts to try and get systemless root (Magisk-compatible phh superuser + Magisk) working have by far been unsuccessful.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] AxiK.:
Hey guys, just bought Zplay a few days ago and i have one question, can i make the moto fm radio app work on the device? With or without root. Thx
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] turkobr:
Same with me. Restored my phone 3 times yesterday trying to get it to work. System PHH superuser works but i had some problems with AdAway. So far, the best one for me was the one included in the chinese TWRP.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] lpchaim:
I could swear I read someone saying he/she got Magisk working somewhere around here, but can't find it right now. Then again, maybe it was Magisk after rooting normally (as in, not systemless).

Bummer that systemless root apparently doesn't work though, guess I'll hold off for a while after mine arrives so there's more info and hopefully a solution out there.

EDIT: Found it, going by the wording it appears it was indeed a normal root followed by Magisk.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] xd_1771:
^ Yep that would indeed be my setup, I have a normal (system) root with phh superuser and I am having no problems with AdAway, by the way, everything is stable and fine. I do have Magisk installed, although it is not doing anything at the moment.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] drylightning:
Help!

I installed English TWRP (addison) and tried to flash supersu.zip. It didn't give me root, so I made a TWRP backup and then tried another supersu version. That one got me stuck in a bootloop on the bright "moto" screen. Then, I restored my backup due to the bootloop... And now my device gets stuck at the screen with the unlock warning. I can still boot into TWRP and have tried wiping and restoring a few times but I keep getting stuck at the unlock warning screen.

Thoughts, anyone? Can I adb flash the Chinese TWRP over the current one? Then maybe root it from within TWRP? Or do I need to look for stock firmware and start from scratch? Or maybe I just need a new boot image somehow?

Honestly, I suck at this rooting stuff and probably should have waited for a simpler method, but I *need* Viper4android!

Sorry for taking up space with this... But thanks for any help.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] turkobr:
I had this problem too. Tried to flash just the boot.img but it didn't work. Only a full stock firmware restore solved it.

Enviado de meu XT1635-02 usando Tapatalk
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] drylightning:
Thanks. This relocks the bootloader, huh? If so, does the same code from Moto work again to unlock?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] turkobr:
No, the bootloader stays unlocked.

Enviado de meu XT1635-02 usando Tapatalk
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] drylightning:
That's good to know.

My model is XT1635-02. Which firmware should I use?

Also, what about flashing CM14? Any chance that would work?

Thanks again.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] turkobr:
You should flash the one for your region. I haven't tried cm14...

Enviado de meu XT1635-02 usando Tapatalk
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] drylightning:
Thanks!

Has anyone tried this root method? I don't trust it...

http://www.sadroid.com/root-motorola-moto-z-play-5-minutes/
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] drylightning:
CM14

Just to update, I flashed CM14 and that gave me root access and a working OS. Fingerprint doesn't work on the current version but there's a pretty easy fix for that in the thread.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] pillopoulos:
I think that either the camera is working. Isn't that disturbing?

Στάλθηκε από το XT1635-02 μου χρησιμοποιώντας Tapatalk
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] drylightning:
Camera is not working,but I can live without it for a little while.

Everything is in the OP about the ROM.