Sorry to ask this question here. But is the Droid X bootloader actually cracked?. Because according to:
http://androidcommunity.com/atrix-bootloader-gets-locked-down-no-custom-roms-20110222/
It seems it is ?
MeX_DK said:
Sorry to ask this question here. But is the Droid X bootloader actually cracked?. Because according to:
http://androidcommunity.com/atrix-bootloader-gets-locked-down-no-custom-roms-20110222/
It seems it is ?
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No, the bootloader has not been cracked. However thanks to koush and his bootstrap app, we have a hijacked recovery that allows us to load custom roms, and themes just no custom kernels yet.
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MeX_DK said:
Sorry to ask this question here. But is the Droid X bootloader actually cracked?. Because according to:
http://androidcommunity.com/atrix-bootloader-gets-locked-down-no-custom-roms-20110222/
It seems it is ?
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That is in-correct information. The Doid X's is far from being unlocked however, there is progress and there are developers working on it.
Whoever posted that may have been confused in thinking that the custom recovery (bootstrap), which is a secondary way around the locked bootloader, was the actual unlocking of the bootloader. While bootstrap is a life saver for the DX, the bootstrap is on lock down.
Thanks guys. I am waging a debate on a danish cell forum regarding the Atrix and its unloackability and I brought up the fact that most if not all late Motorola's had been locked tighter then fort knox more or less
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Has any dev checked if DX boatloader is unlockable with the GB update through fastboot? I come from the Atrix forums...and it appears 2.3.3 ota update for the Atrix will unlock the boatloader through fastboot. I just wanted to give a heads up to my fellow Moto peeps
http://briefmobile.com/exclusive-atrix-4g-bootloader-unlocked-with-android-2-3-update
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How does one even install fastboot? From my knowledge I thought only dev phones could use it. Maybe im wrong....
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The bootloader wasn't updated with our ota. :-\ Should still be locked down.
zehkaiser said:
The bootloader wasn't updated with our ota. :-\ Should still be locked down.
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actually since it's the same then it should not have any revisions to prevent it from using the atrix unlock method...or at least that's my hypothesis on it...i literally just asked a question like this 2 seconds ago on rootzwiki
MrcrispyChris said:
actually since it's the same then it should not have any revisions to prevent it from using the atrix unlock method...or at least that's my hypothesis on it...i literally just asked a question like this 2 seconds ago on rootzwiki
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I believe the same thing, I believe that Verizon/motorola did put out a note about the Gingerbread update stating that the same rooting methods would not work BECAUSE the were updating to a new bootloader. If this is true, then I'm 99.9% sure they update to the bootloader they are using for the atix.
Hopefully only a matter of time before this boot unlocker OR the offical one comes out for Droid X. Lets just hope that they dont only do the unlokcing of the bootloader for the Droid X2
Having owned HTC's forever I will be coming to this phone. Does this have a bootloader to unlock, or get to s-off like the HTC phones? Is it unlocked during the root process?
Thanks
musicman625 said:
Having owned HTC's forever I will be coming to this phone. Does this have a bootloader to unlock, or get to s-off like the HTC phones? Is it unlocked during the root process?
Thanks
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Thank you for posting your question where you can post anything but questions
musicman625 said:
Having owned HTC's forever I will be coming to this phone. Does this have a bootloader to unlock, or get to s-off like the HTC phones? Is it unlocked during the root process?
Thanks
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You cannot unlock the bootloader. You can still flash roms with ss but not kernels. Odds of the bootloader ever being unlocked are extremely slim to none. The dev edition comes with an unlocked bootloader.
Moved to Q&A forum.
musicman625 said:
Having owned HTC's forever I will be coming to this phone. Does this have a bootloader to unlock, or get to s-off like the HTC phones? Is it unlocked during the root process?
Thanks
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The Verizon model doesnt have a unlocked bootloader.
just use safestrap.
look in the dev section.
THis is Q and A is it not? And do you really have to be a smart alec about it?
musicman625 said:
THis is Q and A is it not? And do you really have to be a smart alec about it?
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Yes this is Q&A now because your thread was moved from "General" and I posted it when it was in that forum
say what
I posted that in General?? Then my bad, I didn't realize that I had done that
Actually been looking for info on this matter. Being that I am stuck without the dev variant for the foreseeable future, does anyone know if it is being worked at the moment? I understand the chances for an unlocked bootloader just curious.
I remember on my droid RAZR there was something that still let me run cyanogenmod but I forget what its called. Is that possible on the N3?
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XzxBATTxzX said:
I remember on my droid RAZR there was something that still let me run cyanogenmod but I forget what its called. Is that possible on the N3?
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no the only we have currently is safe strap and IMO its better.
safestrap
tennisshoeninja said:
no the only we have currently is safe strap and IMO its better.
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it used safestrap. it was called kexec
Here we go again with another fun how to thread will all my Moto X videos and more to come hope this can help out some noobs
Moto X Review
Moto X bootloader Unlock
Moto X VS. Moto G
Moto X unbrick and restore Tool
Moto X Safe Strap Recovery video
How to install TWRP on the unlocked Moto X
How to install CyanogenMod 11 KitKat Rom
More to come please subscribe to this thread
Mods please sticky I think this will really help people out will be adding more soon
Added video to OP
Video added to OP
New CM11 Video added to OP
Awesome!
I'll be linking to this as well as the complete Moto x guide by @dray_jr I usually link to when people open threads without searching, before I report it. LOL
Great job!
Sent from my N5 cell phone telephone....
kj2112 said:
Awesome!
I'll be linking to this as well as the complete Moto x guide by @dray_jr I usually link to when people open threads without searching, before I report it. LOL
Great job!
Sent from my N5 cell phone telephone....
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thanks glad that you like it will be adding more soon
Tomsgt said:
thanks glad that you like it will be adding more soon
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For sure some will be far less confused SEEING this stuff instead of just reading words.
Sent from my N5 cell phone telephone....
kj2112 said:
For sure some will be far less confused SEEING this stuff instead of just reading words.
Sent from my N5 cell phone telephone....
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Yeah I really hope this can help out some noobs.
Mods please sticky this post if you think it will help
Tomsgt said:
Here we go again with another fun how to thread will all my Moto X videos and more to come hope this can help out some noobs
Moto X Review
Moto X bootloader Unlock
Moto X VS. Moto G
Moto X unbrick and restore Tool
Moto X Safe Strap Recovery video
How to install TWRP on the unlocked Moto X
How to install CyanogenMod 11 KitKat Rom
More to come please subscribe to this thread
Mods please sticky I think this will really help people out will be adding more soon
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Thanks, is there a link on how to root Moto X? It's kinda mentioned at the end of the unlock bootloader video.
x2h said:
Thanks, is there a link on how to root Moto X? It's kinda mentioned at the end of the unlock bootloader video.
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Check the twrp recovery install video it should have the root in it. Once the bootloader is unlocked just install twrp then flash supersu.zip in recovery to get root. It's pretty easy.
sent from my Galaxy Note 3 running HyperDrive.
Tomsgt said:
Check the twrp recovery install video it should have the root in it. Once the bootloader is unlocked just install twrp then flash supersu.zip in recovery to get root. It's pretty easy.
sent from my Galaxy Note 3 running HyperDrive.
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'Thanks. Where's the superSU file?
x2h said:
'Thanks. Where's the superSU file?
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You can get it at rootjunksdl.com or of xda if you Google supersu.zip you will see it.
sent from my Galaxy Note 3 running HyperDrive.
So what if you want to move from 4.4 to 4.4.2 from an ATT, rooted, non Dev, non custom recovery moto x? I was under the impression using this boot loader unlock method only worked for Dev editions..
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NameLessThugZero said:
So what if you want to move from 4.4 to 4.4.2 from an ATT, rooted, non Dev, non custom recovery moto x? I was under the impression using this boot loader unlock method only worked for Dev editions..
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You are correct. Bootloader unlock method only works for Dev Editions, and phones from T-Mobile, Sprint and other carriers where Moto gives out bootloader unlock codes. If you have an ATT or Verizon retail or Moto Maker X, and were not lucky enough to buy an unlock code from the Chinese seller (before it got shut down), you can not unlock your bootloader and use TWRP to root.
If you have a LOCKED (and not unlockable) bootloader, like ATT/Verizon, and you are on rooted 4.4 using SlapMyMoto and disabled write protection by using MotoWpNoMo, taking the 4.4.2 OTA update will revert the effects of MotoWpNoMo, patch the exploit used, and write protection will become re-enabled. You will likely keep root, but with write protection enabled, any changes you make to /system or the other protected folders will be lost at power off/on, making root less useful. Since 4.4.2 also patches the exploit used to gain root, if you hadn't rooted before taking 4.4.2, you wont be able to root it once its on your phone.
HOWEVER... If you are rooted & write protection disabled with 4.4, you could consider using SafeStrap with 4.4.2. I don't know how well it works (I have a Dev Edition, so I haven't tried it), but it is an option for using 4.4.2
Bump for noobs
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Droid turbo "OEM unlocking allow the bootloader to be unlocked" option under develope
I have a screenshot but I don't know how to upload it srry. But it is there. Is this for real?
The thread was supposed to say under developer options. My bad.
nils39 said:
I have a screenshot but I don't know how to upload it srry. But it is there. Is this for real?
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It's part of Lollipop, part of the security measures. And no, it won't mean that we can unlock our bootloaders. Unless Verizon and Motorla change their stance on unlocked bootloaders.
tgambitg said:
It's part of Lollipop, part of the security measures. And no, it won't mean that we can unlock our bootloaders. Unless Verizon and Motorla change their stance on unlocked bootloaders.
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I had a feeling that's what it was. But we can always hope.
I tried to unlock it just for shiggles, and of course it didn't work. It even gives you a finished response, but alas, was still locked.
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thats for device protection, a function like apple iphone lock,
http://www.greenbot.com/article/290...ow-about-device-protection-in-android-51.html
http://www.androidpolice.com/2015/0...evice-protection-feature-and-how-do-i-use-it/
if you disable that option, you can flash things on the phone leaving the phone unlocked and open.
Here's a screenshot from mine. It's kind of strange to me that they're talking about security and locking features but it clearly says allows bootloader to be unlocked. But I'm skeptical, unlocking a bootloader in my experience has never been as simple as a flick of a toggle.
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It's like we're repeating threads from a week ago.
matt30 said:
It's like we're repeating threads from a week ago.
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Welcome to XDA, where the people can't read and the search button doesn't matter. :silly:
A mod needs to close this thread.
tgambitg said:
It's part of Lollipop, part of the security measures. And no, it won't mean that we can unlock our bootloaders. Unless Verizon and Motorla change their stance on unlocked bootloaders.
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My Moto Maxx/Moto Turbo XT1225 has unlocked bootloader, as does the U.S. Moto Maxx XT1250, which is the device IDENTICAL to the Droid Turbo XT1254 (same FCC ID). The XT1250 runs just fine on Verizon with Verizon LTE SIM card (like a non- Verizon Nexus 6).
Speaking of which, the Motorola Nexus 6 has unlocked bootloader.
My point is, it's Verizon that is obsessed with locked down bootloaders, not Motorola.
Sorry, but
tgambitg said:
It's part of Lollipop, part of the security measures. And no, it won't mean that we can unlock our bootloaders. Unless Verizon and Motorla change their stance on unlocked bootloaders.
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Sorry, but it DOES mean the bootloader is unlocked this time. Turbo 2, in fact. Verizon + Moto must have changed their minds..
NapoleanSolo said:
Sorry, but it DOES mean the bootloader is unlocked this time. Turbo 2, in fact. Verizon + Moto must have changed their minds..
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Sorry, I don't believe you.
Install TWRP and root and post screenshot. If your bootloader is unlocked, that will take 5 minutes.
Another reason I don't believe you is because if this were true it would be all over the Droid Turbo 2 forum and over there they are still complaining about locked bootloader and no root. So, you really don't know what you are talking about.
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The Moto X Force (KINZIE) is the International version of the Droid Turbo 2 (KINZIE). It does have unlock-able bootloader, and has TWRP and root. When the Droid Turbo 2 bootloader actually is unlocked TWRP and root for KINZIE will work on it, just like TWRP and root for QUARK works on the Droid Turbo XT1254 (Quark) with all the other Quarks.
And over there, they are still ONE forum, just like all Quarks were one forum until a couple of months ago. So, it's easy to keep track of what's happening with all Kinzies.
NapoleanSolo said:
Sorry, but it DOES mean the bootloader is unlocked this time. Turbo 2, in fact. Verizon + Moto must have changed their minds..
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No it doesn't, what would make you think this would work, have you actually tried it?
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Let's keep piling on...
NapoleanSolo said:
Sorry, but it DOES mean the bootloader is unlocked this time. Turbo 2, in fact. Verizon + Moto must have changed their minds..
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Sorry to bust your bubble, but that slider...yeah, it was on the Turbo when we got the 5.1 update. I could slide it to the "Unlock" position until I was blue in the face, but it had about a snowball's chance in hell of actually unlocking the bootloader. As @ChazzMatt suggested, try to flash TWRP and if you can, I'll eat my words. But the days of an easy unlock on VZW phones are long gone.
So, I just bought a Moto X Style.
And on the Developer options, also have the slide saying OEM Unlock.
It said that, meaning, during the process, the system/ tool will need the permission to unlock
and that slide allows that to happen
hieutrinh85 said:
So, I just bought a Moto X Style.
And on the Developer options, also have the slide saying OEM Unlock.
It said that, meaning, during the process, the system/ tool will need the permission to unlock
and that slide allows that to happen
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Not relevant whatsoever for the Verizon locked down bootloader Droid Turbo XT1254. I wish people wouldn't keep digging up old threads that have been refuted.
The only thing that works with the XT1254 is paid Sunshine fueled exploit. Other Quarks (XT1225/XT1250) can be unlocked via Motorola website for free.
Hi everyone. I'm new to the rooting aspect, kinda. I did root my old samsung s5 back to kitkat after it was severely stunted by the lollipop update. Which I really hated. However, I have been following XDA since my first droid R2D2 edition. Now i'm on my 5th droid.
So, if you'll excuse me if this question has been posted. However, thru every tut i've read, they all state you need to unlock bootloader to root. And moto as well as vzw will void warranty if bootloader is unlocked. Correct me if I am wrong. (I posted a pic, but because of spamming, I can't post it because of being a newbie. That being the case, if anyone can answer my question, I will be glad to supply the link.)
But is this not an unlocked bootloader? And this phone shipped to me from moto. Granted, I had to unlock dev options. So would I still have to contact moto for the unlock code?
Running moto turbo 2.
Thanks for any info ya'll have.
purenrg13 said:
Hi everyone. I'm new to the rooting aspect, kinda. I did root my old samsung s5 back to kitkat after it was severely stunted by the lollipop update. Which I really hated. However, I have been following XDA since my first droid R2D2 edition. Now i'm on my 5th droid.
So, if you'll excuse me if this question has been posted. However, thru every tut i've read, they all state you need to unlock bootloader to root. And moto as well as vzw will void warranty if bootloader is unlocked. Correct me if I am wrong. (I posted a pic, but because of spamming, I can't post it because of being a newbie. That being the case, if anyone can answer my question, I will be glad to supply the link.)
But is this not an unlocked bootloader? And this phone shipped to me from moto. Granted, I had to unlock dev options. So would I still have to contact moto for the unlock code?
Running moto turbo 2.
Thanks for any info ya'll have.
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This has been discussed turning that on does nothing
bigv5150 said:
This has been discussed turning that on does nothing
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Thanks much. I thought it had. However, I could find no indication of that.
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hellow! i am also running turbo 2... did u get the bootloader unlocker?