Republic Wireless Soak Tests 4.4.4 - I have the update! - Moto X General

So I got chosen for the 1000 user soak test. Sadly I seem to be unable to take it. I have an unlocked bootloader an am rooted. I tried to remove Xposed Framework and unroot, but with no success.
When I revert back to a clean 4.4.2, I loose the soak test it seems. I have captured the update file though. You guys can dig through it.
I also tried to use the fastboot command "update (filename)" but got some errors. You guys let me know what you think.
https://mega.co.nz/#!ZQlUBJYT!PhTnPhWqH8y1HjbpWpmWYeIEhoBrEgW1HKrOqXlGxB8
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Thanks friend, I've been waiting for someone to capture the OTA. Have you attempted to revert to clean 4.4.2 using the sbf yet? I am going to try just that. I've never put together a flahable update .zip but I'll attempt to make a rooted update out of this if I'm successful (unless someone beats me to it).

bparent86 said:
Thanks friend, I've been waiting for someone to capture the OTA. Have you attempted to revert to clean 4.4.2 using the sbf yet? I am going to try just that. I've never put together a flahable update .zip but I'll attempt to make a rooted update out of this if I'm successful (unless someone beats me to it).
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I need to flash back to a clean 4.4.2 then rename the file update.zip, put it into /sdcard then boot into recovery to take the update. I'll keep everyone posted. I'm still at work for 6-8 more hours.
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Cyphir said:
I need to flash back to a clean 4.4.2 then rename the file update.zip, put it into /sdcard then boot into recovery to take the update. I'll keep everyone posted. I'm still at work for 6-8 more hours.
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Thanks, I did the same thing and successfully updated to 4.4.4. I'll root and try to make a TWRP-flashable update to save others the hassle of using the sbf.
But in the meantime, heres the instructions I posted when the 4.4.2 update was captured early if anyone doesn't want to wait: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52113875

THANKS!
Worked perfectly on mine! Thanks you! I wiped cache before rebooting as well. Phone seems more fluid again. :good:

It worked !!!!!
Just tried twice on my 1st gen MotoX. The update.zip file aborted both times. Guess I'll wait for the RW update - anyone else had any luck ???
UPDATE:
The zip file was corrupted, redownloaded went smoothly - THX

4.4.4 Downgrade?
Hello folks,
This is my first time here on the forums. So I could be asking some pretty noob questions. However about 2 months ago RW sent me a moto x 2013 for my hard efforts as a salesman. And being only 17 years old with a free phone was amazing. So I had 4.4.3 since its been here. And I by mistake updated today to 4.4.4. And now my root is lost and my phone is sloe as can be. And my girlfriend already hates how long it takes to send a text. Any help for a brother to downgrade to 4.4.3 or 4.4.2? Or at least a stable root for 4.4.4 for the time being as I wait for the s6 edge to come out. Thanks in advanced mates!

Is there a way to get the whole image?

bparent86 said:
Thanks, I did the same thing and successfully updated to 4.4.4. I'll root and try to make a TWRP-flashable update to save others the hassle of using the sbf.
But in the meantime, heres the instructions I posted when the 4.4.2 update was captured early if anyone doesn't want to wait: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52113875
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By chance did you make a TWRP-flashable update? Would like to get a copy, thanks! :good:

Root
Any one have a root/downgrade yet back to 4.4.3?

slicksniperkilss said:
Any one have a root/downgrade yet back to 4.4.3
hi enyone can help me root my moto x 2014 wireless republic on 4.4.4 version and unluck booloader?
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You can't unless you buy a code from the "Chinese middleman" if they are even still around.

numanair said:
You can't unless you buy a code from the "Chinese middleman" if they are even still around.
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As far as I'm aware, he isn't around anymore (glad I got to him when I did), so the only means of unlocking the RW Moto X's bootloader is to somehow find one that was never updated to 4.4.4 and use Sunshine

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Droid 2 OTA coming tonight

OTA coming tonight, for real this time
http://androidapproved.com/item/motorola-rolling-out-droid-2-ota-update-tonight/
Not if you are running Fission. Lol
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It does appear that rooted users need to beware.
I have removed all the bloat except for the 3G AP app, and I can not install the OTA.mainly because i am lazy I am going to SBF and then OTA and re-root.
Tell us if you can root after OTAing
Dumb question from me...
I just recently installed the 2.3.15 leak from Motorola (posted in the forums here). Will it still prompt me to update or do I have to sbf back to stock?
I'm rooted and deodexed, but otherwise stock. Have been checking for updates today and not received the update yet... I should at least see the update, yeS?
I got the update.
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Just following up here as well, do NOT attempt to SBF your device using the current available droid 2 sbf if you get the update. Angdroid/Motoboy was testing it out on his development D2 and it's now a paper weight.
My advice, exercise extreme caution with this OTA, from what I hear you will be stuck with stock D2 MotoBlur for hte time being if you update.
bladearronwey said:
Just following up here as well, do NOT attempt to SBF your device using the current available droid 2 sbf if you get the update. Angdroid/Motoboy was testing it out on his development D2 and it's now a paper weight.
My advice, exercise extreme caution with this OTA, from what I hear you will be stuck with stock D2 MotoBlur for hte time being if you update.
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Thanks for the tip!
I still haven't seen the update and am considering doing a factory reset. Has anyone gotten any information about the performance increase / battery life in the update, is it worthwhile to seek it out?
Is this update for the R2D2 version also?
I have been hitting system update now for a few days. Just a few times a day. I still have not gotten the update. Is there any way to make it go? I figured it would have gotten to me by now.
tgrantjr said:
I have been hitting system update now for a few days. Just a few times a day. I still have not gotten the update. Is there any way to make it go? I figured it would have gotten to me by now.
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Same here ...
at least im not the only one not getting it. Would doing a factory reset possibly kick it to start?
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at least im not the only one not getting it. Would doing a factory reset possibly kick it to start?
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Factory reset didn't do it for me. If you really want it, just flash the 2.3.2 SBF
This thread at droidforums has a link to an update file. Probably shorter/easier than applying a new .sbf, but same result.
People are also saying that the 1-2-3 root method will give root back after applying the update.
That said I have not applied either and have still not received the update automatically.
Verizon doesn't push the update to everyone at the same time, different markets will get the update at different times. They do this to not overload the servers
How would I tell if i got the update?
I gave up waiting and applied the update from droidforums using the stock bootloader. Worked like a charm on my stock droid 2. Haven't yet re-rooted since I don't really see a need for root at the moment.
I was able to pull down the update today. It just finished, so no comments or thoughts on it yet.
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I restored the bloatware and unrooted before applying the update. No issues upgrading. I have not tried to apply root again (yet).

RAZR M Latest Update: No Root?

I was finally about to root my RAZR M after owning the phone about a year. My primary reason for rooting would be to uninstall all of the system bloat ware that came with it.
I've tried a few different ways to root, but it keeps failing. There was a new update installed a couple days before I tried rooting and I suspect this is the reason it won't work. Is this the case?
Is there a workaround for rooting RAZR M with the current update? If there is simply no way to do it, I would at least like to know if there's a way to remove pre-installed apps without root. Please help!!
Thanks in advance for your response.
mikephillipsart.org
nixthelatter.bandcamp.com
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What's your system version? I you're on the most recent update, there's no way to root yet.
Thanks for your quick response.
98.30.1.XT907
Update happened literally the day I was planning on rooting!! Gotta loose that bloatware! Plus I'm a compulsive customizer.
I'm wondering if its possible to revert back to before the update.. my research so far has produced nothing so far
mikephillipsart.org
nixthelatter.bandcamp.com
flow motive said:
Thanks for your quick response.
98.30.1.XT907
Update happened literally the day I was planning on rooting!! Gotta loose that bloatware! Plus I'm a compulsive customizer.
I'm wondering if its possible to revert back to before the update.. my research so far has produced nothing so far
mikephillipsart.org
nixthelatter.bandcamp.com
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At the moment there is no way to root 98.30.1 without an unlocked bootloader. Reverting back to previous versions may brick your device.
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Leraeniesh said:
At the moment there is no way to root 98.30.1 without an unlocked bootloader. Reverting back to previous versions may brick your device.
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I have an unlocked bootloader and have the newest OTA, would you be able to point me to a way of rooting? Please and thank you!
dtraini7 said:
I have an unlocked bootloader and have the newest OTA, would you be able to point me to a way of rooting? Please and thank you!
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Grab the .zip from here and flash in recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
I got a Razr M from a friend who had already updated to 98.30.1 and I'm stuck now with a locked BL and Unrooted ROM. No hope in sight? Then there's this ... http://www.xda-developers.com/andro...y-warranties-on-developer-devices-reinstated/
Maybe there is a silver lining in the horizon?
Really bums me out there's no root for the new update, I was waiting to root till I decided I was gonna keep this phone then the Sept update came and now I can't root. Very disappointed. Wonder if it'll ever get bl unlock?
Anyone considered this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541739 ?

Root for Ultra/Maxx after 4.4

Has anyone been following the MotoX root method for Kit Kat seeing how it'll likely be the same for Ultra/Maxx? Wow! After seeing all the problems with RockMyMoto this method (assuming it'll work for us) is sure to be a doosie!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538896
SlapMyMoto 0.5c Beta (4.4 root, RW to system)
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What problems? Inability to follow directions?
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Exactly!
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Lol one of the issues we won't face is downgrading I am so glad the moto x gets these updates before us. We get to see all the pitfalls.
Buy dev edition. Unlock bootloader. Install custom recovery. Install su. Profit?
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arcanexvi said:
Buy dev edition. Unlock bootloader. Install custom recovery. Install su. Profit?
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Out of stock ATM
arcanexvi said:
Buy dev edition. Unlock bootloader. Install custom recovery. Install su. Profit?
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I've been thinking of finding someone willing to trade a dev edition for a regular+cash. It didnt make sense to get it at the time when the Verizon store had them for $499 and the dev edition was $650-ish, but i'm starting to itch for some custom ROMs. All this waiting for official stuff is getting old.
bigv5150 said:
Lol one of the issues we won't face is downgrading I am so glad the moto x gets these updates before us. We get to see all the pitfalls.
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And why wouldn't we have to down grade? And wipe all our date to update and root?
MonkeyMouth said:
And why wouldn't we have to down grade? And wipe all our date to update and root?
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I'm glad you asked because were already on 4.2.2 why would we downgrade. The moto x got the update and jcase hadn't created the exploit yet which requires you to be on 4.2.2 so they had to down grade. Jcase just updated the exploit and is looking for droid testers his instructions say to downgrade unless your already on 4.2.2 My advie is to not install the update yet if you want root. You will just have to downgrade its more work. If you take the update pull it and put on your PC don't install it. I have the updater frozen so as soon as the update is posted I will attempt to root again on 4.2.2 and install the update hope it works smoothly.
bigv5150 said:
I'm glad you asked because were already on 4.2.2 why would we downgrade. The moto x got the update and jcase hadn't created the exploit yet which requires you to be on 4.2.2 so they had to down grade. Jcase just updated the exploit and is looking for droid testers his instructions say to downgrade unless your already on 4.2.2 My advie is to not install the update yet if you want root. You will just have to downgrade its more work. If you take the update pull it and put on your PC don't install it. I have the updater frozen so as soon as the update is posted I will attempt to root again on 4.2.2 and install the update hope it works smoothly.
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That clears things up immensly! Thanks for taking the time to explain the process. I am currently on 4.2.2 and rooted. I'm just waiting for the update to drop so I can make a copy for people who need it. Then I'll try to root the new update.
MonkeyMouth said:
That clears things up immensly! Thanks for taking the time to explain the process. I am currently on 4.2.2 and rooted. I'm just waiting for the update to drop so I can make a copy for people who need it. Then I'll try to root the new update.
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Here check this out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48648074#post48648074 im waiting for jcase to get back to me if we need to unroot. I would assume so a fxz of 4.2.2 would be the best platform to try this on. It seems fairly simple to be honest his instructions are very straight foward. I feel bad for the guys that took the update they have to downgrade.
Just FYI, adb shell getprop ro.boot.write_protect is still 0 after unrooting, stock 4.2.2, then taking the KitKat OTA. Might this make it easier to root 4.4 standalone? Or should I just go back down to 4.2.2 and follow slap?
dtreth said:
Just FYI, adb shell getprop ro.boot.write_protect is still 0 after unrooting, stock 4.2.2, then taking the KitKat OTA. Might this make it easier to root 4.4 standalone? Or should I just go back down to 4.2.2 and follow slap?
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Would you be willing to:
1. Verify if downgrading back to 4.2.2 (12.15.15 firmware) is possible with the DROID line?
2. Verify if SlapMyMoto works with the DROID line?
dtreth said:
Just FYI, adb shell getprop ro.boot.write_protect is still 0 after unrooting, stock 4.2.2, then taking the KitKat OTA. Might this make it easier to root 4.4 standalone? Or should I just go back down to 4.2.2 and follow slap?
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You can't root on 4.4 only 4.2.2 doesn't matter that write protection is off. i wish it was that simple.
tehcodeman said:
Would you be willing to:
1. Verify if downgrading back to 4.2.2 (12.15.15 firmware) is possible with the DROID line?
2. Verify if SlapMyMoto works with the DROID line?
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I will when I get home. I have the files there, but I didn't grab my update.zip and I'm not sure if I can get it back after FXZing, so I may wait until I find it.
bigv5150 said:
You can't root on 4.4 only 4.2.2 doesn't matter that write protection is off. i wish it was that simple.
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What I meant by my comment was "hey guys, MotoWpNoMo survived OTA! Would this make it easier to develop a 4.4 root method that does not require downgrading?"
dtreth said:
I will when I get home. I have the files there, but I didn't grab my update.zip and I'm not sure if I can get it back after FXZing, so I may wait until I find it.
What I meant by my comment was "hey guys, MotoWpNoMo survived OTA! Would this make it easier to develop a 4.4 root method that does not require downgrading?"
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I don't think it matters but that is a ? For jcase.
So in my excitement to flash 4.4, I forgot to take into account losing the root. So I tried to downgrade as per JCase's suggestion, but there's a big problem if you already successfully installed the OTA. It is an updated security signature and software. Because of this, RSD Lite and fastboot return with the error of "Flash failed. Downgraded security version". Does anyone have a workaround or an updated FXZ that will flash over 4.4 to revert back to 4.2.2 so I can try the JCase's backdoor method?
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So in my excitement to flash 4.4, I forgot to take into account losing the root. So I tried to downgrade as per JCase's suggestion, but there's a big problem if you already successfully installed the OTA. It is an updated security signature and software. Because of this, RSD Lite and fastboot return with the error of "Flash failed. Downgraded security version". Does anyone have a workaround or an updated FXZ that will flash over 4.4 to revert back to 4.2.2 so I can try the JCase's backdoor method?
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Mad at you. How do you have the 4.4 update already.
After unlocking the booter, and following the instructions for SlapMyMoto, I was able to install the update for my Mini and retain root. You can do it!
zefyx said:
After unlocking the booter, and following the instructions for SlapMyMoto, I was able to install the update for my Mini and retain root. You can do it!
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It doesn't unlock the bootloader. Just takes off the write protection so you don't need to reboot your phone into recovery to turn it off. Which allows you to use the actual stock recovery as well.

[Q] update failed

i have returned my phone to stock using house of moto, it is rooted, and xposed. any ideas why it failed after d/l and reboot?
do i remove root and xposed and modules? also lucky patcher.
OTA's are SUPER sensitive. You have to be running the phone at STOCK so it doesn't fail, literally everything has to be how it was when you got your phone. Thats why a lot of people are RSD'ing back to stock and then installing KK. That way you know it wont fail.
In your case, yes: remove root with OTA keeper (which sometimes doesnt work) and get rid of Xposed.
You will have to be running a completely stock ROM. To get mine to OTA, I used the 90.30.1 update from droid-developers(dot)org and House of Moto to flash. OTA went smoothly after that.
xKroniK13x said:
You will have to be running a completely stock ROM. To get mine to OTA, I used the 90.30.1 update from droid-developers(dot)org and House of Moto to flash. OTA went smoothly after that.
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I had to do this to get my phone to boot after freezing too many apps. Apparently the OS didnt like this and didint boot up again. Ive learnt my lesson.
are you saying you need to unroot in order for kit kat update to work mine downloads but wont install gets halfway thru reboots and says update failed
xKroniK13x said:
You will have to be running a completely stock ROM. To get mine to OTA, I used the 90.30.1 update from droid-developers(dot)org and House of Moto to flash. OTA went smoothly after that.
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I did unroot, and unfroze everything. Was hoping not to lose everything when I updated.
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The update failed for me, too. I'm locked, and I did use saferoot at one point but I unrooted a week ago. Not sure what to do.
tronjojo said:
I did unroot, and unfroze everything. Was hoping not to lose everything when I updated.
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Strife89 said:
The update failed for me, too. I'm locked, and I did use saferoot at one point but I unrooted a week ago. Not sure what to do.
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SafeRoot modifies the kernel slightly and even a full unroot will not resolve the kernel change. You must flash to 90.30.1 via House of Moto. You can do that on a locked BL, I did it yesterday to mine. You can flash to the same ROM or NEWER on a locked BL, but you cannot flash to an OLDER ROM.
I used SafeRoot on my phone, and was in the same scenario as you.
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SafeRoot modifies the kernel slightly and even a full unroot will not resolve the kernel change. You must flash to 90.30.1 via House of Moto. You can do that on a locked BL, I did it yesterday to mine. You can flash to the same ROM or NEWER on a locked BL, but you cannot flash to an OLDER ROM.
I used SafeRoot on my phone, and was in the same scenario as you.
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I can't seem to locate a thread/post on doing this. Could you point me in the right direction?
EDIT: I eventually found this. If anyone would like the prepared House of Moto folder (and assuming it doesn't violate any licenses; I'd better check), I'll zip it up and paste a Dropbox link.
I flashed back to stock using RSD Lite and still can't update... This is weird.
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I can't seem to locate a thread/post on doing this. Could you point me in the right direction?
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Droidrzr(dot)com has a tutorial on House of Moto. And sbf(dot)droid-developers(dot)org supplies the firmwares to use with that. I can't post links because I'm too new. MODS: sorry if I'm linking to a "competitor" website, but I couldn't find the information here!
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I flashed back to stock using RSD Lite and still can't update... This is weird.
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That is weird. Did you use 90.30.1 from the link above? I did it through fastboot and did a complete wipe (absolutely all data lost).
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Droidrzr(dot)com has a tutorial on House of Moto. And sbf(dot)droid-developers(dot)org supplies the firmwares to use with that. I can't post links because I'm too new. MODS: sorry if I'm linking to a "competitor" website, but I couldn't find the information here!
That is weird. Did you use 90.30.1 from the link above? I did it through fastboot and did a complete wipe (absolutely all data lost).
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I think I edited my post as you were writing that, so take another look.
House of Moto worked well by all appearances. I used KEEP-DATA, incidentally.
The update is flashing as I type this, so fingers are crossed!
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I think I edited my post as you were writing that, so take another look.
House of Moto worked well by all appearances. I used KEEP-DATA, incidentally.
The update is flashing as I type this, so fingers are crossed!
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I did read one account that someone could still not OTA with KEEP-DATA. Try universal, if you don't want to lose all of your data*. I did FULL mode when I did it, and it wiped everything but my SD card, and OTA worked flawless.
* I'm really not sure what universal keeps. Backup your stuff!
I was under the impression that if you were under the latest JB ota you couldn't return to stock. I'm actually TRYING to get back to stock.
Have I been misinformed?
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I was under the impression that if you were under the latest JB ota you couldn't return to stock. I'm actually TRYING to get back to stock.
Have I been misinformed?
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I believe that you are able to flash back to the version you are currently on. So, if you were on 90.30.1 rooted/modified, you could RSD/FB back to 90.30.1 stock. You, however, cannot flash back to a version older than 90.30.1.
Strife89 said:
I can't seem to locate a thread/post on doing this. Could you point me in the right direction?
EDIT: I eventually found this. If anyone would like the prepared House of Moto folder (and assuming it doesn't violate any licenses; I'd better check), I'll zip it up and paste a Dropbox link.
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That would be nice if i could have the prepared folder. I havent used house of moto ever can i get a brief explanation and how to?
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That would be nice if i could have the prepared folder. I havent used house of moto ever can i get a brief explanation and how to?
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im gonna house of moto after titanium backup for apps, then i will let you know how it went. sorry i cant post links either
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im gonna house of moto after titanium backup for apps, then i will let you know how it went. sorry i cant post links either
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and now it says update check cannot be performed at this time
Where would i be able to download the 98.18.94 firmware for the razr m so i can RSD back to it? I uninstalled a lot of the verizon bloatware so the update fails. I've looked everywhere and i can't seem to find it. Suggestions?
mauri6870 said:
Where would i be able to download the 98.18.94 firmware for the razr m so i can RSD back to it? I uninstalled a lot of the verizon bloatware so the update fails. I've looked everywhere and i can't seem to find it. Suggestions?
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Right here: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/
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That would be nice if i could have the prepared folder. I havent used house of moto ever can i get a brief explanation and how to?
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Almost done uploading it. I'll write up some brief directions and PM you the link in an hour or two.

Razr hd / hd maxx 4.4.2 rooting and unlocking - get it while you can!!

I take no credit for any of the work done in the links below, and am not the first to discover or prove any of this works. All I know is it works for now, and felt the best way was to start a brand new thread with both links contained to get the message to as many people as possible. And another soak test is coming from Motorola, so GET ROOT AND UNLOCKED WHILE YOU STILL CAN!!
Towelroot verified WORKING to root the 4.4.2 HD and HD MAXX:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...mctr=(not provided)&__utmv=-&__utmk=135540530
Unlocking possible again as well, after using Towelroot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783912
LifeAsADroid said:
I take no credit for any of the work done in the links below, and am not the first to discover or prove any of this works. All I know is it works for now, and felt the best way was to start a brand new thread with both links contained to get the message to as many people as possible. And another soak test is coming from Motorola, so GET ROOT AND UNLOCKED WHILE YOU STILL CAN!!
Towelroot verified WORKING to root the 4.4.2 HD and HD MAXX:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...mctr=(not provided)&__utmv=-&__utmk=135540530
Unlocking possible again as well, after using Towelroot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783912
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Just read this on Android Authority and was wondering if it would work. Great to hear this. Again, users got REAL lucky on this one considering this wasn't created specifically for this phone, but for the general population of unpatched 4.4.2 kernels.
Word of warning, if you used my UNIVERSAL script to flash 183 onto your phone, you must either manually flash the TZ partition or use my KEEP DATA script before rooting an unlocking else it will fail.
BTW, I just received an email notification from Motorola stating there is another soak test coming, so definitely root and unlocked your phones NOW and I can't stress that more than enough or else, you can kiss root and unlocking good-bye, especially if this is an 4.4.3 update. Once 4.4.3 comes out, /system is no longer writeable and things will get really ugly.
So, root and then unlock your phones on the 4.4.2 KK OTA before the next one comes out or you will be sorry.
BTW, if you're so worried about voiding your warranty, once you root, you've voided your warranty and there is a root checker built into the device, so they can tell if you've rooted or not, so if you're going to root, you might as well unlock the bootloader.
The warranty concern is nonsense. PLENTY of people sent back unlocked phones and no one ever complained. Yes, the soak emails were known about last night which is why we've been trying like hell to get this message out to everyone to get it done NOW. It's an almost certainty that the TZ partition will be secured again. And root will almost assuredly be patched since it was patched in the linux kernel on june 3rd. Unlocking is the surefire way of keeping root forever, and getting to play with new roms which is awesome. Plus, don't like kitkat? Downgrade with my UNIVERSAL script. (Yes, the one that's causing some problems for people unlocking. LOL). We can not stress this enough...NOW is the time to unlock before it's too late. I can't even begin to describe how lucky you all are.
One question. After I unlock the bootloader and they send out 4.4.3, will it be possible to take the update OTA?
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newmanx4 said:
One question. After I unlock the bootloader and they send out 4.4.3, will it be possible to take the update OTA?
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yes but there may be some jumping through hoops like unrooting or sbfing but you will not lose any data and you can just reroot by flashing a superuser.zip . unless moto goes from nice to evil and this ota re locks boot loaders
That's what I'm wondering. Will they relock the bootloader or leave it be since these phones are nearly two years old.
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yes but there may be some jumping through hoops like unrooting or sbfing but you will not lose any data and you can just reroot by flashing a superuser.zip . unless moto goes from nice to evil and this ota re locks boot loaders
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Stop that. They're not going to relock the bootloader. However, screw OTA's. Wait for the FXZ to leak and use my RSD Script Generator to create a KEEP DATA or UNIVERSAL script and flash that with RSD. Flash custom recovery (CWM or TWRP) and flash supersu zip and be done with the whole thing. Forget unrooting and trying to make the OTA work. Too much effort. LMAO
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See what you've done? These poor people are now paranoid about bootloader relocking. LOL! They won't relock it. It's physically blowing an eFuse to do the unlock. Relocking would be extremely problematic and cause more problems than they'd solve. And given the likelihood that this was "accidentally" done (cough cough) in the first place, there's an almost 0 chance of relocking.
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That's what I'm wondering. Will they relock the bootloader or leave it be since these phones are nearly two years old.
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i dont think they will and even if they did we could probably get around it with @SamuriHL universal script we would just have to wait until the sbf/fxz files come out
Which I'm recommending you do anyway.
I never unlocked the bootloader the first go round but I'm sure going to this time.
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Good to hear. I want everyone with these phones to do so. This is a great opportunity. No one should be sitting on the fence this time.
Indeed great news. Too bad my XT926 is not by me right now(being used by my father) and I can get my hand on it till september.
My XT926 is bootloader locked and has JB 4.2. build is 9.18.94 I guess. I have my phone rooted and since then using safestrape 3.12 and has stock rom and RageHD ROM on it. I can remember last time trying to install OTA the update process failed even I have used voodoo root keeper to hide the root.
So now my questions:
1. Is the right procedure for me: Remove Safestrape->Install OTA KK->using methods described here for KK for unlocking?
2. What was the reason the OTA update failed? Safestrape?
3. Can I uninstall Safestrape through it's "uninstall" function?
4. After uninstall if I choose OTA update, will it be the current KK which contains this old exploit for bootloader unlocking?
5. If I wait till september to do it myself, if there is another OTA out which patches this exploit again, can I fake a Moto web site and pointing it to the current KK (183), lets say change the host file on XT926. Is this even possible?
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Indeed great news. Too bad my XT926 is not by me right now(being used by my father) and I can get my hand on it till september.
My XT926 is bootloader locked and has JB 4.2. build is 9.18.94 I guess. I have my phone rooted and since then using safestrape 3.12 and has stock rom and RageHD ROM on it. I can remember last time trying to install OTA the update process failed even I have used voodoo root keeper to hide the root.
So now my questions:
1. Is the right procedure for me: Remove Safestrape->Install OTA KK->using methods described here for KK for unlocking?
2. What was the reason the OTA update failed? Safestrape?
3. Can I uninstall Safestrape through it's "uninstall" function?
4. After uninstall if I choose OTA update, will it be the current KK which contains this old exploit for bootloader unlocking?
5. If I wait till september to do it myself, if there is another OTA out which patches this exploit again, can I fake a Moto web site and pointing it to the current KK (183), lets say change the host file on XT926. Is this even possible?
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1.yes
2.yes
3.yes but ota will not install you will need to use what me and @SamuriHL posted to go to the ota
4.yes
5.no you you use the hack posted
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3.yes but ota will not install you will need to use what me and @SamuriHL posted to go to the ota
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Ok, maybe you mean the following method?
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/45494-how-to-xt926-upgrade-to-kitkat-ota/
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Ok, maybe you mean the following method?
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/45494-how-to-xt926-upgrade-to-kitkat-ota/
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yes that is what i posted
Rooted and unlocked using the apk's. Doesn't get any easier than that. Now what is the preferred custom recovery for most of you?
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yes that is what i posted
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Thanks billycar11!
From the description I see that the script will flash a 760MB file, the KK 4.4.2 (KDA20.62-10.1). So I won't be afaid that when I wait for some months even if Moto patched their OTA for this bootloader exploit, the unpatched bootloader is still in (KDA20.62-10.1), which I assume is build 183, so I will still be able to use this exploit, as long as my phone is in JB (4.2) state?
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Rooted and unlocked using the apk's. Doesn't get any easier than that. Now what is the preferred custom recovery for most of you?
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twrp by @dhacker29 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2776515
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xknobi said:
Thanks billycar11!
From the description I see that the script will flash a 760MB file, the KK 4.4.2 (KDA20.62-10.1). So I won't be afaid that when I wait for some months even if Moto patched their OTA for this bootloader exploit, the unpatched bootloader is still in (KDA20.62-10.1), which I assume is build 183, so I will still be able to use this exploit, as long as my phone is in JB (4.2) state?
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there is no jb 4.2 i think you mean 4.1..2 . but you will not be able to use it on jelly bean you need to update to kitkat root then unlock.

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