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This is merely a guide, I do not take credit for any methods or apps listed below. I am not a developer. The great people working on these apps and methods deserve all the credit and your donations, so please disparse accordingly.
BIG THANKS to @iKrYpToNiTe, @jcase, @geohot who worked on these apps. Also thanks to @mschumacher69 for some constructive discussions.
YOU AGREE BY PERFORMING ANY OF THE ACTIONS BELOW THAT I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BRICK YOUR PHONE. EVERY DISCLAIMER STATED ON THE LINKS PROVIDED IS STILL 100% VALID.
A RECAP OF THOSE DISCLAIMERS IS THAT YOU WILL VOID YOUR PHONE'S WARRANTY AND NOONE ELSE BUT YOURSELF ARE RESPONSIBLE IF YOU DAMAGE YOUR PHONE!!!
I decided to compile a root guide for the Cricket variant of the Moto G falcon xt1032 running 4.4.2 (may work on other variants as well, not sure). I obtained full, permanent root with philz touch recovery (but it would work for any other recovery you may choose to use).
THIS METHOD DOES NOT REQUIRE A COMPUTER/PC/MAC/LINUX USB CONNECTION
1. Enable USB debugging
2. From the setting tab "security". Check the " unknown sources" box, so you can install apk outside of play store
3. In addition to all things below, you will need a file explorer. I find es file explorer to be the golden standard, but your preferred file manager will do
4. This Link below is for you to install towelpieroot.apk
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/themes-apps/root-towelpieroot-motorola-devices-t2825059.
The version 1.2 supports the xt1032 falcon. Big thanks to @iKrYpToNiTe for adding support for the Moto G! You will need this temporary or "tethered" root before you go to the next step, which is unlocking the bootloader with this app called Sunshine (link to thread given below). Towelpieroot is buggy at times, but if it doesn't work the first time, try a few more. It WILL work.
5. http://theroot.ninja/
Note that running Sunshine is not free, but the $25 is well spent! Just so you know, Sunshine will NOT charge you if the process fails.
6. After the bootloader is unlocked, UNINSTALL towelpieroot. This is important in order for you to proceed to the next step.
7. Once you unlock the bootloader, you need to run towelroot (link below)
https://towelroot.com/
This step will grant you full, permanent root. Tap on the "welcome to towel root V3" three times, then you should see a box where you can modify the modstring. By experimentation and trial, I found the modstring 1337 0 0 0 4 0 to be the one. Click "Make it ra1n" and you should have permanent, full root privileges!!!
8. Download your favorite root checker to verify root access!
9. Go to play store and install SuperSU, and do any necessary updates.
10. Go to play store and install busybox and do all necessary binary updates.
11. Go to play store and download a terminal emulator. This will aid you in flashing your recovery.
12. My personal preference is Philz Touch recovery, but I think it it fair to assume that any compatible recovery of your choice is appropriate to flash with this method (link below)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639583
Download the latest .IMG from the OP
13. Before you flash you may want to back up your stock recovery.
Open the terminal emulator.
(do not include quote marks, only what's inside them, including spaces)
Type "su" and hit the ENTER key
This will get you superuser access
Type "dd=if/dev/block/mmcblk0p32 of=/sdcard/stock-recovery-backup.img"
This will create a backup of your current STOCK recovery.
14. Now ,using your file manager, go to the philz touch recovery .img file you just downloaded and rename it into "recovery.img", then move it to the sdcard folder (storage root folder)
Note: there you should also see the backup recovery file "stock-recovery-backup.img" you just created
15. Open the terminal emulator
Type "su" to gain superuser access
Type "dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p32
16. THAT'S IT!!!
Verify by powering off your phone, hold volume down and power button for 5 seconds, select recovery and you should have Philz touch recovery in your phone.
NEXT LOGICAL STEP WOULD BE TO BACKUP YOUR STOCK FIRMWARE IMMEDIATELY!
BE MINDFUL WHEN YOU HOP BETWEEN ROMS THIS PHONE HAS ONLY AN INTERNAL STORAGE, SO BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU FORMAT
Other than that, whoohoo!!!!
NOTE: ACCORDING TO SOME DEVS I HAVE COME ACROSS ARE TELLING ME STEP 7 IS NOT NECESSARY. YOU CAN TRY SKIPPING IT. UNFORTUNATELY MY BOOTLOADER AND ROOT ARE IN EFFECT, THEREFORE I CANNOT VERIFY THIS. YOU COULD TRY[emoji3]
Please, when you need app-specific support, you may get better answers in the respective forums, but don't be discouraged posting questions here. It took me great effort finding a way to root without a PC, and although i am not a developer, I have stumbled in enough obstacles to be of some assistance
XT 1032 Falcon from Cricket GSM 4.4.2 stock
Once you unlock ur bootloader, u don't need exploit apps such as towelroot to gain root, all you need is a custom recovery such as twrp. Once you flash it and reboot from it, it will tell you that you're not rooted, do u want to flash supersu to gain root access? Swipe to intall supersu and u're rooted...
mschumacher69 said:
Once you unlock ur bootloader, u don't need exploit apps such as towelroot to gain root, all you need is a custom recovery such as twrp. Once you flash it and reboot from it, it will tell you that you're not rooted, do u want to flash supersu to gain root access? Swipe to intall supersu and u're rooted...
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Yes that is true if you wanna fastboot via USB, which means connecting the phone to a PC. I was under the impression that I could not flash a custom recovery from the stock one. I have been struggling to gain root because of non-access to a computer. It is a little more lengthy but I find this to be the only no PC guide around, since I've been looking for one for 4 months now. And most certainly I would not be able to flash a recovery from the terminal emulator if I did not have su.
Towelpieroot only gives a tethered, temp root with no r/w privileges to system. It would make it impossible to flash a recovery from the terminal without gaining full root. This is why you need to run the original towelroot with the modified modstring.
REMINDER: THIS METHOD DOES NOT REQUIRE A USB CONNECTION WITH A COMPUTET. ITS ALL DONE ON THE PHONE.
XT 1032 Falcon from Cricket GSM 4.4.2 stock
Thanks for the guide. I ran towelroot 1.2 and it crashes my phone ;( and v3 says it's not compatible
lmf said:
Thanks for the guide. I ran towelroot 1.2 and it crashes my phone ;( and v3 says it's not compatible
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Towelpieroot is buggy (the dev states in his post). I had to try the process numerous times. What i think may work (or may have worked). Is you have to make sure that before running towelpieroot again youbhave to clear it from the recents. What i have done was clear it from recents, uninstall. Reboot phone. Install and run again. Once you get temp root you can continue the process.
On towelroot v3. It will say your device is not supported. Tap on "welcome to towelroot v3" twxt three times and a modstring modification box will appear showing numbers. Input the modstring posted above in the OP "1337 0 0 0 4 0" (with the spaces). Then it will give you root
Note: According to some devs i have come across are telling me step 7 is not necessary. You can try skipping it. Unfortunately my bootloader and root are in effect, therefore i cannot verify this. You could try. [emoji3]
THIS NOTE ADDED TO THE OP AS WELL
BBobby said:
Note: According to some devs i have come across are telling me step 7 is not necessary. You can try skipping it. Unfortunately my bootloader and root are in effect, therefore i cannot verify this. You could try. [emoji3]
THIS NOTE ADDED TO THE OP AS WELL
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It is definitely unnecessary. Once you unlock ur bootloader, all you need to do is flash custom recovery and it would flash supersu for u which would give u root...
Towelroot uses an exploit to root, exploits are only needed on a locked bootloader. Unlocked bootloaders don't need exploits to be rooted...
mschumacher69 said:
It is definitely unnecessary. Once you unlock ur bootloader, all you need to do is flash custom recovery and it would flash supersu for u which would give u root...
Towelroot uses an exploit to root, exploits are only needed on a locked bootloader. Unlocked bootloaders don't need exploits to be rooted...
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Would it be OK to download super su from play store directly?
BBobby said:
Would it be OK to download super su from play store directly?
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You wouldn't be able to download it directly. Once you unlock the bootloader, you flash custom recovery such as twrp, then when u reboot from twrp (or any other custom recovery), it would tell you that you're not rooted, would you like to install supersu? Swipe to install it and you're rooted. Then you can update supersu from the play store.
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You wouldn't be able to download it directly. Once you unlock the bootloader, you flash custom recovery such as twrp, then when u reboot from twrp (or any other custom recovery), it would tell you that you're not rooted, would you like to install supersu? Swipe to install it and you're rooted. Then you can update supersu from the play store.
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But my questions continue to be:
1. How do I flash a custom recovery from the stock one?. Will the terminal commands still be effective? Or an .IMG file flasher app like rashr will be effective without initial root?
2. Is it bad to just run towelroot V3 and gain permanent root in less than a minute, then just download super su and continue?
I just posted what has worked for me. I am thankful for your input and persistent suggestions. But like I said it has worked for me the way it is described in the OP. I just don't think it is necessary to fix what is not broken.
BBobby said:
But my questions continue to be:
1. How do I flash a custom recovery from the stock one?. Will the terminal commands still be effective? Or an .IMG file flasher app like rashr will be effective without initial root?
2. Is it bad to just run towelroot V3 and gain permanent root in less than a minute, then just download super su and continue?
I just posted what has worked for me. I am thankful for your input and persistent suggestions. But like I said it has worked for me the way it is described in the OP. I just don't think it is necessary to fix what is not broken.
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1. Yes you can flash a custom recovery via a terminal emulator, but you would need root to be able to do it without using a PC.
2. I wouldn't say bad, it's rather unnecessary especially that it uses an exploit to gain root. You wouldn't know what unnecessary changes it makes to your system in order to be able to gain root.
mschumacher69 said:
1. Yes you can flash a custom recovery via a terminal emulator, but you would need root to be able to do it without using a PC.
2. I wouldn't say bad, it's rather unnecessary especially that it uses an exploit to gain root. You wouldn't know what unnecessary changes it makes to your system in order to be able to gain root.
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The guide is about NOT using a PC. Its in the topic, in the OP, in my posts... Then yes, its necessary to gain some sort of root (permanent, in the towelroot case) to run the terminal emulator.
Two birds with one shot.
Moto G (XT 1032) from Cricket. Unlocked Bootloader, Rooted, Stock ROM (4.4.2) with Xposed tweaks
BBobby said:
The guide is about NOT using a PC. Its in the topic, in the OP, in my posts... Then yes, its necessary to gain some sort of root (permanent, in the towelroot case) to run the terminal emulator.
Two birds with one shot.
Moto G (XT 1032) from Cricket. Unlocked Bootloader, Rooted, Stock ROM (4.4.2) with Xposed tweaks
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Fair enough, but I don't see why you wouldn't want to use a PC. It's safer if u use a PC because u wouldn't be using any exploits...
mschumacher69 said:
Fair enough, but I don't see why you wouldn't want to use a PC. It's safer if u use a PC because u wouldn't be using any exploits...
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Do you even read the posts? I have not had a PC or access to one (yes, people like me exist). I have looked for months on end and once I came across towelpieroot it all became possible. Then jcase released sunshine and that all put it together in a working method. This is the collection of hour of searching. If anyone like me does not have PC access it is still possible. But I wouldn't want others to have to go through that frustration
Moto G (XT 1032) from Cricket. Unlocked Bootloader, Rooted, Stock ROM (4.4.2) with Xposed tweaks
Thanks for the useful guide.
Once you do all of this what can be done . Does this mean the device is carrier free or just allows to install any variant of android on it.
Also even after doing all of these things how one can activate it on a different network than it is bought to be used on.
Sorry i am newbie to flashing software.
Thanks
Mars
This is a guide to root this device. That means you have access to the operating system files. By getting this access it allows you to modify the system in many ways. It also allows you to install custom ROMs. Gaining root has so many uses I cannot list here.
But no, this is not a carrier/SIM unlock.
How about the 4.4.4 cricket XT1046 seems to be impossible at this point?
When I get to the step on gaining temporary root it just keeps loading and loading and it never gives me root.. Like I went on and off multiple times and it still won't work
BBobby said:
But my questions continue to be:
1. How do I flash a custom recovery from the stock one?. Will the terminal commands still be effective? Or an .IMG file flasher app like rashr will be effective without initial root?
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Rashr needs root to flash images and zips
Edit: I didn't saw that you already have been answered
Hi
I have a major problem!
I was following a guide and downgreaded to 4.4.2 . Installed Root and Custom recovery.
Installed 4.4.4 according to the guide i cant find right now and everything was working as it should! I then installed all apps i need and also Xposed framework,Busybox and another all in one tool.
Now when i try to boot into recovery mode its gone!
How do i get recovery back in a easy way or do i need to redo the process again by downgrading ? How did i loose recovery so i can avoid it again?
Thewiruz said:
Hi
I have a major problem!
I was following a guide and downgreaded to 4.4.2 . Installed Root and Custom recovery.
Installed 4.4.4 according to the guide i cant find right now and everything was working as it should! I then installed all apps i need and also Xposed framework,Busybox and another all in one tool.
Now when i try to boot into recovery mode its gone!
How do i get recovery back in a easy way or do i need to redo the process again by downgrading ? How did i loose recovery so i can avoid it again?
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you lost recovery by installing and updating busybox...as stated on this forum dozens of times you CAN'T UPDATE busybox if you're on NUT dual recovery... The fix is easy, just run the dual recovery installer in your pc and the recovery will be back. Busybox is included with the recovery, no need to install it. if you read the dual recovery known issues you would know this, just search next time... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43698321&postcount=2
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you lost recovery by installing and updating busybox...as stated on this forum dozens of times you CAN'T UPDATE busybox if you're on NUT dual recovery... The fix is easy, just run the dual recovery installer in your pc and the recovery will be back. Busybox is included with the recovery, no need to install it. if you read the dual recovery known issues you would know this, just search next time... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43698321&postcount=2
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Thanks well im on 4.4.4 and it doesn't seam to work just trying to reinstall recovery again. Guess i must roll back again . I didn't know that!I mean i haven't had the time to read everything here
Thanks again !
Thewiruz said:
Thanks well im on 4.4.4 and it doesn't seam to work just trying to reinstall recovery again. Guess i must roll back again . I didn't know that!I mean i haven't had the time to read everything here
Thanks again !
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http://nut.xperia-files.com/ --> download this file: Z2-lockeddualrecovery2.8.0-RELEASE.installer.zip (23.91MB)
Enable USB Debugging on your phone, make sure correct drivers are installed on pc, run the installer for the recovery and choose option 1. Installation on ROM rooted with SuperSU.
Make sure you autorize your pc on your phone screen if asked. I've reinstalled / updated recovery lots of times on several z2's and it never failed, as long as root is working the install should succeed...
Thank you!
yes well i had the files but it didnt work until i first installed the drivers from flashtool again. Also i installed the ADB drivers i the 4th options of this tool . Now its working. Thanks again!
Hello,
I just wanted to share how I have rooted my device today, and it was way easier than the methods I have been reading about so far.
My device: Xperia Z2 , C6543.
How I did it:
1- I updated my flashtool to the latest version, downloaded the 7.1.2.A.0.314 ftf for my region and flashed like instructed in the post. (Note that If you don't have flashtool installed, you have to go inside it's drivers folder and install the Z2 driver so it can communicate to the phone).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759934
2- After the downgrade to the 7.1.2.A.0.314 version mentioned above, I went to the flashtool menu (My 65XX -> Root -> Force towelroot)
When prompted to, I have choosen the SuperSU option.
Then the towelroot app showed in the phone's screen, I've tapped on "make it rain" and let it run.
After that the phone restarted and it was rooted.
3. Okay, now that the 7.1.2.A.0.314 is rooted, an OTA update notification showed up to update to the same version (lol). Well, I just let it update, and the root was there (I confirmed by restoring some data in titanium backup).
4. After that, another OTA update showed up to update to 23.0.1.A.0.167. Again, I let it download and install.
Well, that's what it took for me to root my z2 in it's latest version with only one downgrade and no manual adb commands, no manual rootkit downloads, pretty similar to the way I've always rooted my ZQ (R.I.P - it drowned lol).
The credits are due to the hard-working people who made all the mentioned tools, I am only doing my part by sharing an easier method than what i've seen around. Feel free to share your toughts.
Laters!
Sorry to be noob! Will it break anything like camera x reality or anything? And for warranty, can I claim it by just unrooting it(it's in the su) ?
Did not break anything for me. Now I can use foldermount and transfer heavy apps to the external sd. Wonderful. As for the warranty, since there is no recovery installed and no bootloader unlocked, it is as easy as doing the step 1 in the procedure described. It will flash the unrooted system back.
But ist same method, if u use this or this tool.
This post doesnt deserve an original development section!
thanks. I will follow this guide as i had root, upgraded and lost it. But i've have been itching to flash stuff lol.
But ist same method, if u use this or this tool.
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I am not sure I understand what you mean, but if you are talking about the xperiarootkit compared to the "force towelroot" from flashtool, I checked the scripts in advance and they seem to be the same thing yes. The only shortcut to what I did was not having to flash recovery, and creating customized ftf, etc.
This post doesnt deserve an original development section!
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I am sorry you feel that way man, that comment was a great way to add value to the conversation, thank you.
remydlc said:
thanks. I will follow this guide as i had root, upgraded and lost it. But i've have been itching to flash stuff lol.
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Did you tried ota survival in Supersu?
rjshrjndrn said:
Did you tried ota survival in Supersu?
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not before applying the OTA. Perhaps that would have helped. I have the app installed, but it says the binaries are not installed, to consult the forums for re-rooting
remydlc said:
not before applying the OTA. Perhaps that would have helped. I have the app installed, but it says the binaries are not installed, to consult the forums for re-rooting
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I think you have to do all the stuff one again and root device. Then check the option for its root survival and do ota updates. I think you'll be fine with the updates.
Question, /System RW? (don't confuse it with a TA Restore, as it could only be restoring to the /Data partition).
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Question, /System RW? (don't confuse it with a TA Restore, as it could only be restoring to the /Data partition).
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I doubt you'll have system RW access as sony ric should still be running, but if root is working fine flashing nut's recovery should fix this easily.
root achieved and kept
Nice one thanks for the info worked well and updated to .167 ota and kept root.
Going to give this a try. Thanks
Thanks for the info, OP.
I used flashtool to downgrade my D6503 to .55, tried to use towelroot, no luck. used the CVE root exploit and got root, but after that update center failed the verification to .314.
Your method works, so cheers!
Will the Phone be wiped during this root method
ecolupo said:
Will the Phone be wiped during this root method
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flashtool will wipe your phone unless you unselect data partition (not recommended). The rooting part is non-destructive so no that part won't your phone.
ptmaniac said:
I doubt you'll have system RW access as sony ric should still be running, but if root is working fine flashing nut's recovery should fix this easily.
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Tried to install nut's recovery with supersu option but all the apks in the script could not be written into system folder. Also could not install xposed installer. May have to downgrade again and avoid this method
update: no need to downgrade again. sony_ric prevents r/w to system folder even with root, so I just used ric killer by forty two: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z2/general/4-4-4-sony-ric-killer-t2953141
afterward I was able to install xposed installer via normal method.
Thank you for the tutorial. It worked fine for me.
What will happen if I do a factory reset via settings-menu? Will root be gone? Do I have to downgrade again or can I install SuperSU to get root back?
Sent from my D6503 using XDA Free mobile app
Hello,
Installing prerooted rom for Unlocked bootloader !
This Rom is Stock Untouched Android 5.1.1 pre-rooted and can be used on any android version on your Xperia Z1.
Things you need:
1-Xperia Z1 with any android version.
2-Prerooted European Stock 5.1.1 FW version bellow
3-SuperSU update (download from the tutorial bellow or anywhere you can find it)
4-Custom Recovery - i used Z1 locked Dual Recovery
First of all you have to go and unlock bootloader, after that install CWM recovery following this tutorial:
Install CWM tutorial from AndroidDevices dot com
After you did this go and download PreRooted Rom, SuperSU flashable and some Recovery Flashable also.
Put them all on your SD card.
I cant post links so i will tell you how to make a prerooted rom.
Download Sony Flashtool and XperiFirm.
Select your desired rom and download prf file - uncheck extract.
Dowload PRF Creator, select Rom File, SuperSU Flashable and Recovery Flashable.
Click Create, wait for your ZIP file that you will need bellow !
STEPS:
Asuming that you instaled CWM Recovery, press Volume Up and Power button, keep pressing volume up when light is purple and boot in CWM Recovery.
Wipe everything, chache, system, davil etc.
Install zip from sd card - choose prerooted rom.
After finishing install it will say that cant install SuperSU and Recovery zips.
DONT REBOOT PHONE.
Choose again Install Zip from SD Card and flash SuperSU.
DONT REBOOT PHONE.
Go back, Install ZIP from SD Card and flash recovery zip.
Now you can reboot.
DONE, you have now successfully Android 5.1.1 Stock FW rooted on your XPeria Z!
Proof
Go to postimage dot com / image/9jpca6kmx/f477cd94/
Is this joke?
Do that printscreen looks like joke to you ?
I will upload a video to youtube soon.
Edit: go to youtube and /watch?v=c2ujy44_Dns
Bican said:
Do that printscreen looks like joke to you ?
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I said joke because everyone know how to root with unlocked bootloader
We need locked bootloader root
munged said:
I said joke because everyone know how to root with unlocked bootloader
We need locked bootloader root
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I'm new to this kind of stuff. I tryed many Roms for the battery drop issue since Android Lolipop Update.
Dont know if it helps you but you can use Sony's Developer guide on how to unlock your bootloader or you can use flastool dot net 1 click bootloader unlock.
Open program, conect phone in fastboot, click BL button, then unlock bootloader.
where are the files and the tutorial??
This is a troll, also operator versions of z1 has their bootloader permanently locked
Bican said:
I'm new to this kind of stuff. I tryed many Roms for the battery drop issue since Android Lolipop Update.
Dont know if it helps you but you can use Sony's Developer guide on how to unlock your bootloader or you can use flastool dot net 1 click bootloader unlock.
Open program, conect phone in fastboot, click BL button, then unlock bootloader.
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but, when you unlock bl you will lose guarantee.
this is a deal breaker
tracer123 said:
but, when you unlock bl you will lose guarantee.
this is a deal breaker
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I got this phone Second Hand so there is no problem.
Not a troll, this is how i have rooted my phone today with android 5.1.1 - check video on youtube , posted today.
Sony Flashtool via flashtool dot net
Also has included XperiFirm to get any original firmware you want.
PRF Creator via this forum links
Recovery Flashable also from this forum
CWM Recovery boot.img found on that forum also with tutorial - flash it via fastboot (android sdk platform tools) or via Sony Flash Tool
You can find LINK of everything used in this tutorial on this forum.
Get all files then follow this to root Android 5.1.1
Again, im new thats why i cant post links !
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This is a troll, also operator versions of z1 has their bootloader permanently locked
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I flashed Stock Versions/Custom roms or howerver you called them. via sony PC Companion, Emma, Sony Flash tool
Search this on google "sony unlock bootloader"
Bican said:
I flashed Stock Versions/Custom roms or howerver you called them. via sony PC Companion, Emma, Sony Flash tool
Search this on google "sony unlock bootloader"
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We know how to unlock bootloader but we will lose drm key forever
So downgrade is the best choice for now
Bican said:
I flashed Stock Versions/Custom roms or howerver you called them. via sony PC Companion, Emma, Sony Flash tool
Search this on google "sony unlock bootloader"
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You, my friend, are insulting intelligence of XDA members. First of all, you can't install recovery if you have no root. Second of all, you can't unlock your bootloader if you have no root. Now understand how d*mb you sound? If I were you, I would beg the modes to wipe this thread and then get another ID or disappear forever.
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You, my friend, are insulting intelligence of XDA members. First of all, you can't install recovery if you have no root. Second of all, you can't unlock your bootloader if you have no root. Now understand how d*mb you sound? If I were you, I would beg the modes to wipe this thread and then get another ID or disappear forever.
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forgive him and be kind got qoute from some where, Here's an inspirational qoute
some her know things but never share knowledge, they think they have a top secret under their belt, must make them feel special. Come on guys remember the newbies of today will be the pros of tomorrow and without newbies today there will be no pros tomorrow.
Don't Give Up @Bican ask mods to wipe this thread
Definitly delete this thread, unlocking bootloader we know about it. PRF Creator we know to use, but what how about devices with "unlock bootloader allowed....no"? I think your intentions was good, but this is not a solution, sorry
iedafarha said:
forgive him and be kind got qoute from some where, Here's an inspirational qoute
some her know things but never share knowledge, they think they have a top secret under their belt, must make them feel special. Come on guys remember the newbies of today will be the pros of tomorrow and without newbies today there will be no pros tomorrow.
Don't Give Up @Bican ask mods to wipe this thread
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The quote is OK, but it applies to those who refuse to share knowledge. Not me...
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The quote is OK, but it applies to those who refuse to share knowledge. Not me...
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haha .. sorry not point to you mate, just take full qoutation from somewhere. thanks
Do the same without unlocking bootloader... then we have some business to do.. Hows your camera btw ? is it nice to shoot without focus ?
I've done something similar WITHOUT UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER. In my case , i have a xperia Z1 without the posibility to unlock the bootloader (Unlocking bootloader status set to NO). I have to mention that i did not have any recovery installed on my phone. I've done the following steps:
1. I flashed a KITKAT (4.4.4)(downgraded) to my Xperia Z1.
2. After that i rooted the phone with the simply root (automatic one) or one click root.
3. I've installed dual recovery for Z1 with flashtool.
4. After that , i've flashed a 5.1.1 Android(with recovery) with root, xposed and everything...(IT HAS TO BE COMPATIBLE WITH LOCKED BOOTLOADER , READ CAREFULLY IN DESCRIPTION)
5. Right now i enjoy the rooted 5.1.1 with xposed and everything
Here you have the link of the 5.1.1 flash:http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/development/rom-z5mx-rom7-5-0extended-battery-t3224245
ENJOY!
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Second of all, you can't unlock your bootloader if you have no roo
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what?
We don't need a root to unlock BL.
This guide covers ALL Moto G 2015 models (including the G Turbo) that can be bootloader unlocked and have TWRP available, it doesn't matter if it is the XT1540, XT1541, XT1543, etc., the method is identical. In fact, this method will work on all 2015 and 2016 series Moto phones running Marshmallow, including the Moto E, X, G3, G4, and Z.
Please read completely and make sure you understand each step and how to do it, if you don't get something search the thread or ask an open question.
tl;dr version for advanced users: Skip to "How to do it" section
I am writing this tutorial because there are still lots of failed root attempts using older "standard" methods that do not work on this device. I also do not like the "one click" root methods, because they can and do fail (KingoRoot will brick a Moto G3, regardless of what it's web page says), and when they do people have no idea how to fix it. The manual way is not difficult, and it teaches you how to work on, fix, and use your device on a level above that of the average smartphone user.
I will only cover the details of rooting, the prerequisites are covered elsewhere in detail and I will link to reliable sources for the information. Specifics of the prerequisites are outside of the scope of this tutorial, but are open for discussion in this thread.
Prerequisites:
1) Device must have an unlocked bootloader. See Moto - Unlocking the Bootloader for more info.
NOTE: Performing this prerequisite will give you all the tools (fastboot) and drivers needed to continue, and wipe your device, meaning erase all your information and programs. Make sure to backup any important data first. This step will also permanently void your warranty once an unlock code has been issued by Moto, it doesn't matter if you even use it, your warranty is done.
2) You need to have TWRP installed or one-time booted via fastboot. CWM and other recoveries will NOT work at this time. See TWRP for the Moto G 2015 or TWRP for Moto G Turbo.
3) You need a copy of the latest STABLE SuperSU ZIP from Chainfire's site on the internal storage or SD card of your device.
4) Reboot and start TWRP recovery, the method you use to do this doesn't matter (boot or flash).
How to do it:
Now, the procedure is the same whether you are trying to root the first time, or you did it the old way just flashing SuperSU and are now not able to boot...
In TWRP, go to Advanced and open the Terminal, in the terminal type this EXACTLY as shown:
Code:
echo SYSTEMLESS=true>>/data/.supersu
Now press enter (there is no confirmation returned), then exit and press the Home key. Go to Install and select the SuperSU zip file you downloaded from Prerequisite #3 and swipe to flash it and reboot. No need to clear caches or anything else but you are welcome to if you wish. You can install SuperSU updates normally through the app going forward (as of this posting).
Why do I have to do this???
For whatever reason, the install script for SuperSU does not recognize that this device (like many others) requires a systemless root installation. By creating /data/.supersu in the TWRP recovery environment, the SuperSU install script parses the file and sees "SYSTEMLESS=true" and ignores what it auto-detects and forces a systemless root installation.
Hope this is helpful to someone!
As always, if this is the first time you have booted TWRP or attempted root... BACKUP IN TWRP FIRST!!! Once the system is modified, it cannot be undone (easily) and you will always have a known good starting place if the worst happens.
DISCLAIMER: I am not responsible for anything that happens... Your device, your responsibility, no matter what happens... Although all the information here has been tested and is known to work with no issues except where noted, things occasionally can and do go wrong and we cannot foresee every possible scenario or circumstance.
If you need assistance, we need detailed information about what what's going on and what you have tried to do... Please provide details including:
1) Device model number and Android version
2) TWRP version
3) SuperSU version
4) Output of 'cat /data/.supersu' from TWRP terminal
And a copy of recovery.log if possible, and any other pertinent information you can think of. Without specific information there is nothing that I can do to assist you and request for help may be ignored.
Photos added showing what a proper command and flash should look like. Note that in picture 1 the exit command is not needed, you can just back out. In pictures 2 and 3 a proper flash of SuperSU is shown, note that system-less mode is specified and the boot image is patched, this is what should occur. It is normal for it to loop once or twice, but that is it, first boot could take 10 minutes plus.
EDIT: I no longer own or use this device, but will keep this thread open and will check it periodically for assisting the few people left out there who haven't rooted their Moto G 2015 yet.
Alternate Method
Some users have noted that the above method doesn't seem to work, we don't know why as it seems inconsistent but we can't pin it down specifically to user error, certain model number or build, or anything else, as it works 95% of the time...
But if the above method fails, the alternative is to download and copy to SD card or internal storage SuperSU 2.62-3 ßeta version available here and flash it through TWRP like normal.
After this is complete and boot is verified, update the SuperSU app via the Play Store to the current version, then open the SuperSU app and it should prompt you to update the su binary, go ahead and do that via the "Normal" process and reboot when complete.
can confirm, a simple flash won't work, phone stays on the splash screen, had to type op's command for root to work
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After successful flashing super su it is not showing in app drawer , should I flash it again
25vikasp said:
After successful flashing super su it is not showing in app drawer , should I flash it again
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SuperSU should show up in the app drawer after a successful flash.
Make sure you enabled changes to system, did the terminal command, and when you flash the zip for SuperSU watch the recovery log, it should say something about "systemless". If not, please attach a copy of recovery.log file
acejavelin said:
SuperSU should show up in the app drawer after a successful flash.
Make sure you enabled changes to system, did the terminal command, and when you flash the zip for SuperSU watch the recovery log, it should say something about "systemless". If not, please attach a copy of recovery.log file
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See this.i don't know
25vikasp said:
See this.i don't know
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Hmm... looks like it patched the boot.img successfully. Try installing the SuperSU app from the Play Store and see if it says the binary is properly installed.
I haven't tried this with the 2.77beta yet, I know it had some changes specifically for the Note 7 because Samsung tried to make it unrootable (but failed), I have been using the latest stable build of 2.76
acejavelin said:
See this.i don't know
Hmm... looks like it patched the boot.img successfully. Try installing the SuperSU app from the Play Store and see if it says the binary is properly installed.
I haven't tried this with the 2.77beta yet, I know it had some changes specifically for the Note 7 because Samsung tried to make it unrootable (but failed), I have been using the latest stable build of 2.76
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At last solved.that latest super su has some bugs so I just tried below version and now it is showing.thanks mate
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25vikasp said:
At last solved.that latest super su has some bugs so I just tried below version and now it is showing.thanks mate
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Thank you... I will update the OP to show that 2.77beta is not compatible.
stuck in Boot screen after flashing SU in My MOTO g TE 6.0.1
Pls help Me
krisbeowolf said:
stuck in Boot screen after flashing SU in My MOTO g TE 6.0.1
Pls help Me
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Stuck on boot screen is classic case of not being a systemless install. Review your SuperSU version and make sure you entering the terminal command EXACTLY as shown in OP. If entered correctly the SuperSU script will "fix" a standard flash with a systemless one.
Otherwise, please give me more information... What version of SuperSU and TWRP, and recovery.log or a snapshot/pic of the recovery terminal screen after flashing SuperSU.
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acejavelin said:
Stuck on boot screen is classic case of not being a systemless install. Review your SuperSU version and make sure you entering the terminal command EXACTLY as shown in OP. If entered correctly the SuperSU script will "fix" a standard flash with a systemless one.
Otherwise, please give me more information... What version of SuperSU and TWRP, and recovery.log or a snapshot/pic of the recovery terminal screen after flashing SuperSU.
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Latest version of twrp 3.0.0 r2 and super SuperSU version v2.62-3 recommended one...
krisbeowolf said:
Latest version of twrp 3.0.0 r2 and super SuperSU version v2.62-3 recommended one...
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Please read the first post in this thread again and get the current stable version. No where do I recommend that version with my procedure, current stable release is 2.76
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acejavelin said:
Please read the first post in this thread again and get the current stable version. No where do I recommend that version with my procedure, current stable release is 2.76
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can you give me the link
krisbeowolf said:
can you give me the link
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Read the first post of this thread, completely, paying attention to prerequisite #3!!! If you are using SuperSU v2.62-3 Beta you are NOT following my instructions for rooting, are you sure you are posting in the correct thread?
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3) You need a copy of the latest STABLE SuperSU ZIP from Chainfire's site on the internal storage or SD card of your device. As of this posting UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.76-20160630161323.zip is the current stable version.
NOTE: Version 2.77 BETA is intended specifically for the Note 7 and should not be used for rooting Moto devices, in testing it doesn't brick or stop boot, it just doesn't show up or work.
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How to make backup before unlocking bootloader?
@acejavelin,
I am not rooted, bootloader is not unlocked. I am planning to root my phone. But do you know of anything that can be used to backup my data before unlocking bootloader? If you do know, please tell me about it or maybe provide the link.
Thanks in advance.
sanchith.hegde said:
@acejavelin,
I am not rooted, bootloader is not unlocked. I am planning to root my phone. But do you know of anything that can be used to backup my data before unlocking bootloader? If you do know, please tell me about it or maybe provide the link.
Thanks in advance.
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Backup photos and videos with Google Photo app, and SMS with SMS Backup & Restore app. All system information should be stored in your Google account along with apps you have installed. You can also use ADB with this method http://www.technipages.com/how-to-backup-your-entire-android-device
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acejavelin said:
Backup photos and videos with Google Photo app, and SMS with SMS Backup & Restore app. All system information should be stored in your Google account along with apps you have installed. You can also use ADB with this method http://www.technipages.com/how-to-backup-your-entire-android-device
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Thanks man for your help.
By the way, will ADB work without root?
sanchith.hegde said:
Thanks man for your help.
By the way, will ADB work without root?
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Yes, just enable it in Developer options.
I absolutely can not get Super User Root, I followed this OP to the letter, I have tried to root, in TWRP Recovery, using the linked SuperSu from both storages ie.. internal storage, and one I placed on my adaptive/portable/ExtSdcard. Went to advanced, terminal typed the "echo.....etc", then flashed, and it says while flashing the Super Su file it's installing "systemless" and looks fine, goes through the whole process tells me to reboot, and then just loads right up no wait, BUT NO Super Su file, tried downloading SuperSu apk from playstore manually, after boot up and it doesn't recognize any root[emoji30]
I have tried this on both allowing the changes at the beginning of recovery, and also not allowing the changes, at the beginning of the recovery, lucky I backed up at first boot of TWRP, which I went into immediately after flashing it via adb/fastboot
I am at a loss, and completely frustrated at this point, any assistance would be so so thankful, thanks
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