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[4.4 ROOT] [BOUNTY] New Root Method Exploit or Full Bootloader Unlock Droid Maxx

So I took the KitKat 4.4 update on my Maxx. Needless to say, I now have dissolved my primary means of internet connectivity. I have scoured the forums and I found a lot of people asking about how to root when you are already running 4.4.
I tried downgrading the firmware, using RSD Lite, but I got errors (as you cannot downgrade). Since I am now stuck with 4.4 I figured I'd make the best of it.
Not sure about the procedures on the forum, as this is my first post, but I want to have a bounty here.
I got $20.00 on the bounty for whoever roots 4.4. I know there are others asking about it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=49493942
MODS: As I am new to this forum, forgive me if I'm overstepping my boundaries here.
Be the first person to create or find a method to achieve the following:
Exploiting a fully stock Droid Maxx 4.4 build to get root. ​Make a post in this thread with the following:
Proving it works with appropriate photos and/or screenshots
Providing full step-by-step instructions for which anyone else can follow
Wait for at least one member to follow the same method and confirm it works the same on their fully stock device with 4.4 KitKat build
Claim your bounty via PM from donator(s)
Payment will be processed between each member and the bounty collector via PM on an individual basis
I'll update this page daily as I currently only have temporary internet access
List of Donators
92029 - $20
Teksu - $20
Danman7- $20
Dragon31337 $25 on bootloader unlock on 4.4, not for root.
NWKENT $100
spiral777 $20
SomeoneE1se $20
jfriend33 $20
quizzard $25
coronanlime $25
fat_tire $20
reddawn71 $25+
ssgtob1 $20
YoungSkeezy $20
Total - $370
THREAD MOVED TO http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49498945 Mirrored OP

Count me in for $20!
Would be sweet if we had a kickstarter type site we could submit our bounty payments, to be held until people decide to declare their ransom demands release the exploit to the public.
**Crosses fingers**
This should probably be in http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-ultra/general though...

I'm willing to commit $20.

I'm in for $20 on bootloader unlock on 4.4, not for root.

Root Please..$100
sent by my 4.2.2_12.15.15
RockMyMoto Root..SafeStrap v3.65
XT1080M (aka) Droid Maxx
(device #1)
Please donate to: jcase & Hashcode (if you can)

I'm in for $20 once I can flash a community rom
Droid max

NWKENT said:
$20+
sent by my 4.2.2_12.15.15
RockMyMoto Root..SafeStrap v3.65
XT1080M (aka) Droid Maxx
(device #1)
Please donate to: jcase & Hashcode (if you can)
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SomeoneE1se said:
I'm in for $20 once I can flash a community rom
Droid max
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Does anyone have the OTA Update.Zip? Seems like I can't find it anywhere.
(Reason the this is because I have some weird rooted but not rooted version of 4.4 and need the stock 4.4 update.zip. HELP!!!)
BTW I'm pumped to the time it gets posted ^_^

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2493862
Similar already exists, with no bites

Bootloader unlock ain't gunna happen
No one is going to be able to unlock the bootloader for non dev devices. Period.

Tomell said:
Does anyone have the OTA Update.Zip? Seems like I can't find it anywhere.
(Reason the this is because I have some weird rooted but not rooted version of 4.4 and need the stock 4.4 update.zip. HELP!!!)
BTW I'm pumped to the time it gets posted ^_^
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4.4 https://mega.co.nz/#!Y8811QzR!lEQI0F1JVu63zwkLVfDwcFSRK4CNzEW1N2Lvd2_DYYQ

spiral777 said:
4.4 https://mega.co.nz/#!Y8811QzR!lEQI0F1JVu63zwkLVfDwcFSRK4CNzEW1N2Lvd2_DYYQ
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This is the first one they pushed.......I need the new one. They pushed the new one on 1/09/14

spiral777 said:
4.4 https://mega.co.nz/#!Y8811QzR!lEQI0F1JVu63zwkLVfDwcFSRK4CNzEW1N2Lvd2_DYYQ
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Will this work with house of moto?

Tomell said:
This is the first one they pushed.......I need the new one. They pushed the new one on 1/09/14
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Its the same exact update.
Maxx'd out Kit Kat

swboland said:
No one is going to be able to unlock the bootloader for non dev devices. Period.
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That's why it's either a new root exploit or the latter.

I'm in for $20
Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

SomeoneE1se said:
Will this work with house of moto?
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i have not tried, but i dont see why it wouldnt...i just grabbed it as soon as it was available

spiral777 said:
i have not tried, but i dont see why it wouldnt...i just grabbed it as soon as it was available
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I can't get it to work, it appears to be missing CFC .xml file

OK, I downloaded it from the Xda forums and I didn't modify it in any way....these devices are so overly locked down
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

The bootloader is just not gonna happen unless some kind soul at Motorola decides to leak it
Sent from my XT1080 using Tapatalk

swboland said:
No one is going to be able to unlock the bootloader for non dev devices. Period.
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False! There was a bootloader unlock for previous droid. But they closed that security hole in one of their updates.
So it is possible.
I participate in that thread for Moto X bootloader update.
BTW: update me here to $25 for bootloader update (to match my two cents in Moto X bootloader thread)

Seems we won't have the AT&T 4.4.2 firmware forever

I just posted in MOTOROLA SUPPORT FORUM a few days ago to see if I can unlock my non-developer edition XT1058 or get an AT&T's 4.4.2 firmware.
I contacted to OlivierM(olivier meirhaeghe, ‎MOTOROLA'S Director Product Management) and this is what he said.
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Someone else need this file,too?Please leave a note.

paul xda said:
I just posted in MOTOROLA SUPPORT FORUM a few days ago to see if I can unlock my non-developer edition XT1058 or get an AT&T's 4.4.2 firmware.
I contacted to OlivierM(olivier meirhaeghe, ‎MOTOROLA'S Director Product Management) and this is what he said.
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What. Well geez.

paul xda said:
I just posted in MOTOROLA SUPPORT FORUM a few days ago to see if I can unlock my non-developer edition XT1058 or get an AT&T's 4.4.2 firmware.
I contacted to OlivierM(olivier meirhaeghe, ‎MOTOROLA'S Director Product Management) and this is what he said.
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Someone else need this file,too?Please leave a note.
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They can't officially release it, just like they don't officially release any beyond the Dev Editions (which happen to also work on the "retail" versions of those phones).
It getting "leaked" or "found some place" which would later get posted to -> http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0 is another story, but we have to be patient. As soon as they find it, I'm sure it will be posted. Just have to wait for them to get their hands on it.

I ask him about why are others software images can be found,but not receive any reply.

KidJoe said:
They can't officially release it, just like they don't officially release any beyond the Dev Editions (which happen to also work on the "retail" versions of those phones).
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Okay,But I did get a share of T-MOBILE's retail MOTO X firmware from the MOTOROLA SUPPORT FORUM in google drive.
I can't understand why they just can't do this.

paul xda said:
I ask him about why are others software images can be found,but not receive any reply.
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You likely wont as Moto will not officially release carrier versions of ROMs for the Moto X.
paul xda said:
Okay,But I did get a share of T-MOBILE's retail MOTO X firmware from the MOTOROLA SUPPORT FORUM in google drive.
I can't understand why they just can't do this.
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You completely missed what I said. I said that Moto has released images for the Developer X's..
Technically speaking, you did not get the "T-Mobile Retail X Firmware" from Moto. Their web site clearly says you are requesting "MOTO X, GSM Dev Edition: KK-4.4.2-KXA20.16-1.25_MR3 (Retail)"
It just so happens that the GSM Developer X and "T-Mobile" or "GSM Unlocked" versions of the X are all XT1053 and use the exact same rom. Just like the Developer Edition X for Verizon and Retail/MotoMaker X for Verizon are both XT1060 and use the same rom.
So yeah, moto has released the Developer Edition roms by request at -> https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images But they have not made the roms available for the "Carrier Branded" Moto X's, like the XT1058 from ATT, or the XT1056 from Sprint, or the XT1058 from Rogers, or the XT1055 from US Cellular, etc..
And Moto does not own or operate http://sbf.droid-developers.org

KidJoe said:
You completely missed what I said. I said that Moto has released images for the Developer X's..
Technically speaking, you did not get the "T-Mobile Retail X Firmware" from Moto. Their web site clearly says you are requesting "MOTO X, GSM Dev Edition: KK-4.4.2-KXA20.16-1.25_MR3 (Retail)"
It just so happens that the GSM Developer X and "T-Mobile" or "GSM Unlocked" versions of the X are all XT1053 and use the exact same rom. Just like the Developer Edition X for Verizon and Retail/MotoMaker X for Verizon are both XT1060 and use the same rom.
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Thanks for your explanation,I get it now.

I need it too. But I just gotta wait. Phone is still fully functional. One thing is I'll lose root but not to worried just viper4android is the only thing and gravitybox
MOTO X SLAPPED

I want it,too.WAITING for so long
paul xda said:
I just posted in MOTOROLA SUPPORT FORUM a few days ago to see if I can unlock my non-developer edition XT1058 or get an AT&T's 4.4.2 firmware.
I contacted to OlivierM(olivier meirhaeghe, ‎MOTOROLA'S Director Product Management) and this is what he said.
TIME CCT(GMT+8)
Someone else need this file,too?Please leave a note.
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I want it,too.WAITING for so long

Kidjoe is correct.
Sent from my XT1058 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

planktoid said:
Kidjoe is correct.
Sent from my XT1058 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Yes,he always replies the thread quickly with the right answer.He is a good man.

all moto x from usa ( xt1049, xt1050, xt1053, xt1055, xt1055 xt1058, xt1060 ) are update to 4.4.2

toto221 said:
all moto x from usa ( xt1049, xt1050, xt1053, xt1055, xt1055 xt1058, xt1060 ) are update to 4.4.2
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Yes, AT&T 4.4.2 is now there on http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0

Anyone know how to flash the firmware on a macbook? My windows machine won't charge anymore so that's all I have now.
MOTO X SLAPPED

M973 said:
Yes, AT&T 4.4.2 is now there on http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
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This is awesome! I can finally root my GFs phone.

[email protected] said:
Anyone know how to flash the firmware on a macbook? My windows machine won't charge anymore so that's all I have now.
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Under the Development thread there is a Mac Toolkit. The guy who made it isn't supporting it anymore, but it includes mfastboot. You can manually flash the files with it. I haven't searched for the exact commands, but they should be easily procurable via a quick search.

HeroOfTime said:
Under the Development thread there is a Mac Toolkit. The guy who made it isn't supporting it anymore, but it includes mfastboot. You can manually flash the files with it. I haven't searched for the exact commands, but they should be easily procurable via a quick search.
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I think it only works for the developer edition models.
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[email protected] said:
Anyone know how to flash the firmware on a macbook? My windows machine won't charge anymore so that's all I have now.
MOTO X SLAPPED
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Parallels Desktop with win 7!!!!

[email protected] said:
Anyone know how to flash the firmware on a macbook? My windows machine won't charge anymore so that's all I have now.
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There is a Mac version of Fastboot... but I'm not sure what all is involved to use it. (drivers or anything else??) -> http://mark.cdmaforums.com/X-STUFF/Mfastboot-4.4.zip To flash this way, you'll want to unzip the SBF file, open the included .XML file, and convert the operations to fastboot commands.
For example, in another thread of someone trying to flash a Claro 4.4.2 rom, when we opened the XML we came up with -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52051769&postcount=18
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I think it only works for the developer edition models.
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I don't think so.
The only difference between the developer models and the MotoMaker/Retail X for Verizon and ATT is the unlocked vs locked bootloader.
As far as using things like RSDLite and mfastboot, as long as you are flashing a ROM that is digitally signed by Moto, you should be able to do the same things.
Now, any rooting, flashing custom recovery or custom rom, etc wont work. But RSDlite or mFastboot to flash a Moto Rom will.
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natezire71 said:
This is awesome! I can finally root my GFs phone.
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HuH? How does having the ATT 4.4.2 SBF help/allow you to root?
ATT has a locked bootloader, and 4.4.2 breaks/plugs the exploits used by SlapMyMoto/MotoWpNoMo. So flash this and you can't root or disable write protection.

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HuH? How does having the ATT 4.4.2 SBF help/allow you to root?
ATT has a locked bootloader, and 4.4.2 breaks/plugs the exploits used by SlapMyMoto/MotoWpNoMo. So flash this and you can't root or disable write protection.
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I'm on Verizon. I used Safestrap and the Safestrap stock-rooted ROM over on XDA to retain root. It has literally no downsides to me. Once the SBF was made available for AT&T, someone on Rootzwiki said they would put together an AT&T version of it. Hence, I can root her phone. She's still on 4.4.

[CONFIRMED] Moto will honor warranty after unlock

i sent punit soni an email asking about the warranty policy on the pure edition.
"you guys are advertising unlockable bootloader on the 'pure edition'. a lot of us on the moto forums, and even more on droid life and android central are wanting to know if unlocking the bootloader will void the warranty.
motocare is giving us both yes and no answers depending on who we talk to. please get us some info on this soon. pre-orders start tomorrow and this is very important to a lot of early adopters. "
"We will honor warranty even if you unlock. Wait for official post on this."

phermey said:
i sent punit soni an email asking about the warranty policy on the pure edition.
"you guys are advertising unlockable bootloader on the 'pure edition'. a lot of us on the moto forums, and even more on droid life and android central are wanting to know if unlocking the bootloader will void the warranty.
motocare is giving us both yes and no answers depending on who we talk to. please get us some info on this soon. pre-orders start tomorrow and this is very important to a lot of early adopters. "
"We will honor warranty even if you unlock. Wait for official post on this."
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Man, this is great news! Moto is doing good things. But the battery of the phone got me concerned. After reading about this though, I think I can look past the battery. This surely helps us hackers

Great news! So it means its fine to root on the first day (if rooting method is available) ?

Jack Sparrow xda said:
Great news! So it means its fine to root on the first day (if rooting method is available) ?
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i got my last x in sept of last year. so it has been a year since i have been rooted. i cannot wait.

Jack Sparrow xda said:
Great news! So it means its fine to root on the first day (if rooting method is available) ?
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for SuperSU, can't we download it from the Play Store and it can install or something? I need root. I need xposed and the Nlpwakelock module that can reduce the amount of wakelocks from Play Services, which can help the battery of this phone :good:

I mean to say was will we still get the latest firmware upgrade even when the phone is rooted ? f so then thats wonderful.

Jack Sparrow xda said:
I mean to say was will we still get the latest firmware upgrade even when the phone is rooted ? f so then thats wonderful.
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I assume if all you do is root the stock ROM, you can just unroot (completely remove SuperSU) and you'll be able to get the firmware upgrades again. if there is one single change in the /system, then firmware upgrades do not work. but by restoring it to how it's suppose to be, then the update will see no files changed and continue with the upgrade. that's how it worked with the Nexus phones, and the Moto X Pure Edition is essentially a Nexus phone with tweaks

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I assume if all you do is root the stock ROM, you can just unroot (completely remove SuperSU) and you'll be able to get the firmware upgrades again. if there is one single change in the /system, then firmware upgrades do not work. but by restoring it to how it's suppose to be, then the update will see no files changed and continue with the upgrade. that's how it worked with the Nexus phones, and the Moto X Pure Edition is essentially a Nexus phone with tweaks
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Is root already available?

I don't believe it until I read it in the fine print. I don't plan to unlock root my Moto G or X, but if I go to the bootloader unlock page it have to not mention anything about voiding your warranty in the process.

eksasol said:
I don't believe it until I read it in the fine print. I don't plan to unlock root my Moto G or X, but if I go to the bootloader unlock page it have to not mention anything about voiding your warranty in the process.
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the moto support forums manager confirmed my confirm.
https://forums.motorola.com/posts/677736c888?page=2

Excellent! I was a little concerned price wise that we'd be looking at another $100 tacked on to the $499 to get a 'Developer Edition' with an unlockable bootloader and warranty.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

theideaweb said:
Excellent! I was a little concerned price wise that we'd be looking at another $100 tacked on to the $499 to get a 'Developer Edition' with an unlockable bootloader and warranty.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
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me too. and add on to that no option to customize.

So I was poking around on the Moto site because I'm about to unlock my bootloader. Motorola seems to have the Pure Edition listed as a dev edition, at least according to the page where you can download the factory images.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images

So this is for pure edition only, not the phone one might buy in a store,like myself?

Xdevillived666 said:
So this is for pure edition only, not the phone one might buy in a store,like myself?
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Sorry, only pure edition. XT1095.
Sent from my XT1095

[BootLoader/Root Discussion] No Bounty, Just plain discussion

Okay we have a Bounty thread... Leave that for just plain Bounty pledges..
In here feel free to talk about BootLoader discusions, Root discussions..

Nice thread. Would be nice to discuss about Moto Maxx root as well. Since it has unlockable bootloader, I believe root is pretty doable, but I have no idea how to, since there's no custom recovery yet.

Nice thread.... looking forward
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some one knows how can we help to find a exploit or something that will make our Turbo able to get root??

When lollipop gets released for the Turbo, I'm going to have a tough decision. I really want that sweet new lollipop, but I also know that the chances of rooting it will go down significantly. So, the question is, should we stay on KitKat in hopes of getting root? It's going to be really hard to resist 5.0. And since the 2014 Moto X just got it, I think we're not far behind.

There's a vulnerability in KitKat, we just have to figure out how to exploit it. CVE-2014-7911. More info can be found at http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/51.

Your chances of getting root with LP and a locked bootloader depend on an exploit which has yet to be found and that may be some time and on some phones has never happened on previous operating systems. You would be much better off if the phone was released for unrestricted world wide sales but being CDMA and a Verizon exclusive is guaranteed to prevent the large scale adoption that would have made it more attractive to developers. Realistically no one here knows better than you whether root is more important than getting LP are for you. For my purposes I consider root a must have while having no issues with kk which I like just fine which would make it an easy choice.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but can't we just revert to kitkat if an exploit is found?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2929737
That's the factory firmware we could flash if need be.

madeiracam said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but can't we just revert to kitkat if an exploit is found?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2929737
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Maybe. With Qualcomm chips, it's possible to make reverting to an older version result in a hard brick. With Big Red's knowledge of what they can do, unfortunately, they might implement this "feature". Plus, a vulnerability has already been found. We just need to figure out how to exploit it.

madeiracam said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but can't we just revert to kitkat if an exploit is found?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2929737
That's the factory firmware we could flash if need be.
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At least with my Motorola RAZR M, every time they had a big version upgrade they also upgraded the security partition (which would be incompatible with prior firmwares), making it impossible to downgrade without an unlocked bootloader.
Sent from my Droid Turbo.

I think I have an idea on how to obtain a bootloader unlock. It most likely will not work, though, as I highly doubt it would be this stupid simple. As I do not yet have a Turbo, could someone send me the result of "fastboot oem get_unlock_data"? PM it to me and I'll test my theory. I'll also need one from some other (model doesn't matter) Motorola device, too, that actually is eligible for official bootloader unlocking.

r3pwn said:
I think I have an idea on how to obtain a bootloader unlock. It most likely will not work, though, as I highly doubt it would be this stupid simple. As I do not yet have a Turbo, could someone send me the result of "fastboot oem get_unlock_data"? PM it to me and I'll test my theory. I'll also need one from some other (model doesn't matter) Motorola device, too, that actually is eligible for official bootloader unlocking.
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I have both a Droid Turbo and a Motorola device that is eligible for bootloader unlocking, but I don't know if I can trust to give my oem unlock data if that is in any kind "dangerous" for me or my guarantee. Can you just give me a hint and I check it out?

josebama said:
I have both a Droid Turbo and a Motorola device that is eligible for bootloader unlocking, but I don't know if I can trust to give my oem unlock data if that is in any kind "dangerous" for me or my guarantee. Can you just give me a hint and I check it out?
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Yeah, sure. I'll send I sent you a PM.

Do you still need this? I have a Turbo with a cracked screen um about to send back.

greekstile said:
Do you still need this? I have a Turbo with a cracked screen um about to send back.
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Yes, but not if you're about to send it back. I'll get another one. I wouldn't be able to test if the unlock worked.

When I say send it back, I don't have to send it right away. If the unlock does work, I assume I could lock it back down before sending back?

greekstile said:
When I say send it back, I don't have to send it right away. If the unlock does work, I assume I could lock it back down before sending back?
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With Motorola devices, I don't think it's possible. I think the qfuse gets permanently blown. I would send it back if I were you. This method probably won't work anyways.
EDIT: qfuse, stupid autocorrect

I'm willing to give it a shot. Just let me know.

r3pwn said:
With Motorola devices, I don't think it's possible. I think the cause gets permanently blown. I would send it back if I were you. This method probably won't work anyways.
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i will help u too if needed
got a Droid turbo

danger2u said:
i will help u too if needed
got a Droid turbo
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How does one have a Turbo that is eligible for unlocked bootloader? This sounds like candy covered in gold to me.

Amazon E4 Bootloader Unlock/Root?

Is there a way to root the amazon ads version of this phone or are we stuck in the same boat as the verizon version?

Bump

I've been reading up on the Moto G4 Play forums and I am wondering if initroot is possible with the Moto E4. I've run the sunshine APK and it says the pretests have passed and that temproot is needed to continue. So would initroot + sunshine = unlock? Or are sunshine and initroot patched. Do I have this all wrong or??? Would love some input, thanks.
EDIT: Appears SunShine doesn't support the E line of devices, may still work though...

this tethered vulnerability was fixed back in June ...moto e4 comes out of the box with higher than June security patch .......

KevMetal said:
this tethered vulnerability was fixed back in June ...moto e4 comes out of the box with higher than June security patch .......
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So are SOL then?
Sent from my Moto E4 using XDA Labs

TheJAYpoop said:
So are SOL then?
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hard to say with finality but definitely SOL if uour security patch is higher than June in regards to the exploits you want to use

TheJAYpoop said:
Is there a way to root the amazon ads version of this phone or are we stuck in the same boat as the verizon version?
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Have you entered your code on moto site to see if it can be unlocked? Just curious. I thought I saw someone with that amazon ads version unlock the bootloader. I could be wrong though.

madbat99 said:
Have you entered your code on moto site to see if it can be unlocked? Just curious. I thought I saw someone with that amazon ads version unlock the bootloader. I could be wrong though.
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Yeah i've tried it a few times but unfortunately it doesn't work, for some people it works for some reason. Hopefully someone can find a temp root solution then sunshine MIGHT work.

madbat99 said:
Have you entered your code on moto site to see if it can be unlocked? Just curious. I thought I saw someone with that amazon ads version unlock the bootloader. I could be wrong though.
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I think that was just a tutorial on how to disable ads/bloatware with fastboot.

volatile1 said:
I think that was just a tutorial on how to disable ads/bloatware with fastboot.
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I've already removed the ads when I got it.
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It would be cool if someone created an unofficial Android 8 update for the e4's based on the stock kernel and everything so we could flash it without unlocked bootloader. Or is that not possible...
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TheJAYpoop said:
It would be cool if someone created an unofficial Android 8 update for the e4's based on the stock kernel and everything so we could flash it without unlocked bootloader. Or is that not possible...
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without an unlocked bootloader you can',t flash files they don't get written unless signed by manufacturer so your Oreo would have to come from LenovoMoto

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/11/30/1
root
I need root with this vulnerability, then I think you can change the firmware to another version
not an amazon

Well I dont feel like waiting for a bootloader unlock that will most likely never happen, I'm sending my Amazon e4 back and getting a normal version. Good luck to you all!
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madbat99 said:
Have you entered your code on moto site to see if it can be unlocked? Just curious. I thought I saw someone with that amazon ads version unlock the bootloader. I could be wrong though.
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I just tried this with the bootloader unlock code from my Amazon Moto E4 on Motos website..."Your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking"...F*ckers...lol...

amazon just canceled the ad program, all devices will have the ads removed...
http://www.zdnet.com/article/amazon-removing-lockscreen-offers-and-ads-from-prime-exclusive-phones/
wonder if it would affect the bootloader unlock policy

djdevin said:
amazon just canceled the ad program, all devices will have the ads removed...
http://www.zdnet.com/article/amazon-removing-lockscreen-offers-and-ads-from-prime-exclusive-phones/
wonder if it would affect the bootloader unlock policy
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Not a chance. Zero incentive for Amazon to change the status quo.

its been a few months since ive tried to unlock my amazon e4's bootloader, so i tried it again... IT WORKED. I bought this phone on Aug. 26, 2017...so not quite a year old, but i was able to unlock it following the instructions on motos website.
It figures too...I just picked up a Pixel XL for $200 too...oh well. If you guys are still interested in unlocking, give it a try now before Amazon or Moto change their minds!

juggalofr33k said:
its been a few months since ive tried to unlock my amazon e4's bootloader, so i tried it again... IT WORKED. I bought this phone on Aug. 26, 2017...so not quite a year old, but i was able to unlock it following the instructions on motos website.
It figures too...I just picked up a Pixel XL for $200 too...oh well. If you guys are still interested in unlocking, give it a try now before Amazon or Moto change their minds!
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I am truly shocked! The cost/effort to maintain an exclusion list of device identifiers must have outweighed the business benefit (Amazon ecosystem lockin) assuming it was not an inadvertent disclosure. That leaves Verizon (XT1767) as the only major that can't be bootloader unlocked.
I noticed the price gap between 'prime' and 'standard' variants has narrowed of late - perhaps in recognition of revenue loss due to lack of lock screen ads (Amazon policy change) and/or more freedom to root and remove Amazon exclusive content - aka 'bloat'.

got excited, but sad to report it didn't work for me.