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[Root any Moto G] with screenshots [Simple Method|Well Explained]

Hi...
This is the tutorial to root any Moto G
To root any Moto G, three basic steps need to be followed... you can either do them manually or use a tool do them for you. It is advised to follow them manually so that if there's some bug in the tool you don't get into any trouble.
CAUTION - You will lose all data and files so better back them up.
For Google Play edition devices, the process is same and only the recovery.img file is different. For GPe CWM Advanced Edition recovery go here https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/ and select falcon_gpe and download the latest one.
For AT&T and Verizon models don't do anything written above. Just download the Towelroot app. Its a one click root app and doesn't require a PC. Itis trustworthy but is not guaranteed to work but you must give it a try since it won't do any harm and claims of never bricking a phone. Please reply with the result and your android and kernel version.It will probably not work on phones build after June 3 but you can give it a try. You can download it from the website https://towelroot.com
The three steps are :-
1) UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER
2) FLASHING CUSTOM RECOVERY
3) INSTALLING SuperSu.zip FILE THROUGH RECOVERY. (SuperSu is acknowledge as the best app to give superuser and root rights)
UNLOCKING THE BOOT LOADER - The instructions to unlock the boot loader are given in the official Motorola website here https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a . Don't be scared by their warnings.
UPDATE - There currently seems to be an issue with unlocking the bootloader on devices running 4.4.4 though it works for 4.4.2. The issue is with Motorola and is that, the unlock code given by the company is showing an error. They are fixing it and it may take some time though you can give it a try as it won't do any harm. Or you can downgrade the boot loader to 4.4.2 and then unlock it.
As confirmed by the Motorola agent, the problem of unlocking bootloader on 4.4.4 has been fixed
FLASHING CUSTOM RECOVERY :-
To flash a custom recovery, you need these things
1) PC and a USB data cable
2) Android SDK ( developer.android.com/sdk/index.html ) For flashing recovery only SDK is needed but it's your wish if you want to download the ADT bundle. After downloading and unzipping the sdk , open the SDK manager and download only the platform tools for this.. rest is your wish..... and separately download ADB tools and fastboot and extract them minimal-adb-and-fastboot.software.informer.com/1.1/
3) Recovery.img file - You can either use CWM foum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2563599 or CWM advanced editionforum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639583 or TWRP forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2561757. EDIT - If your phone had come pre installed with 4.4.4 then use only CWM Advanced Edition. CWM Advanced Edition doesn't make backup on XT1033
4) Motorola drivers https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/97326/p/30,6720,9050
5) Enable USB Debugging mode in your phone by going to Settings-About Phone and then tap the build number until you get the toast 'You are a developer'. Now go to Settings again and you will see a new Developer Options there. Go there and enable USB debugging.
6) Have at least 25% of charge on your phone.
After getting all these things:-
1) Download the recovery.img file to your PC and copy paste it to android SDK/platform tools folder.
2) Boot your phone to fastboot mode by first switching it off and holding the volume down and power button for 3 seconds.
3) When in fastboot mode, connect your phone to pc, go to the platform tools folder, there pres shifft and right mouse click simultaneously and select 'open command prompt window here'.
4) In the command window enter
Code:
fastboot devices
If it shows a number and fastboot then we are good..
5) Then enter
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
( where in recovery.img the recovery is the name of your recovery file. Example if the name of recovery file is ABC then enter fastboot flash recovery ABC.img)
5) Press enter and if the command prompt window displays the message okay then the recovery is successfully flashed.
6) Now just boot your phone to recovery mode through fastboot mode by following the on screen instructions and in recovery mode select Reboot System Now to reboot your phone normally.
(see attached images below for screenshots)
INSTALLING SuperSu
To install SuperSu :-
1) Download SuperSu zip file download.chainfire.eu/452/SuperSU/ and transfer it to your phone
2) Reboot to recovery via fastboot.
3) Select install zip and select choose from SD card.
4) Locate the file and install it.
5) Now reboot your phone.
YUP.. YOU ROOTED YOUR PHONE!
Download any root checker app from the Play Store to check whether your phone is rooted or not.
If you get into any trouble, please contact and don't forget to hit thanks if it helped
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I have a huawei p6 but I'm absolutely not satisfied with that and I bought a moto g for my girlfriend and that is awesome.
The only thing why I haven't bought the g for myself as well is the rooting. That time I didn't find an easy way to root it.
If it is a working method than I will buy the 4g verson with sd card support
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sisqoboy said:
I have a huawei p6 but I'm absolutely not satisfied with that and I bought a moto g for my girlfriend and that is awesome.
The only thing why I haven't bought the g for myself as well is the rooting. That time I didn't find an easy way to root it.
If it is a working method than I will buy the 4g verson with sd card support
Sent from my HUAWEI P6-U06 using XDA Free mobile app
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Yup dude...this works for sure..!
I also added screenshots.. check them out.

Meuuks13 said:
Yup dude...this works for sure..!
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Does this work with the latest bootloader on 4.4.4? Im still stock but i wanna root it so much
Thanks

motocruiser said:
Does this work with the latest bootloader on 4.4.4? Im still stock but i wanna root it so much
Thanks
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I looked into it just now... Currently there's an issue with Motorola with unlocking the bootloader when on 4.4.4...As people say, the unlock code given my Motorola is showing an error... You can still try it.. maybe it's even fixed by now.. Even if it fails there wouldn't be any harm.. Though the unlocking works fine with 4.4.2... You can revert back to 4.4.2, unlock the bootloader and then update to 4.4.4... The thing will be same as you will lose all data and files when unlocking the bootloader and so in reverting to 4.4.2.....(Remember, only unlocking doesn't mean you won't recieve updates, you won't receive updates only if you flash a custom recovery.)
EDIT - I added it to the OP. Thanks for bringing it to attention.

And does this work for Verizon model
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xrilex said:
And does this work for Verizon model
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You have Verizon I see. The only you will probably face is unlocking the bootloader.. Oh, wait first let me laugh... lol...OK....At one point of time you couldn't unlock the bootloaders for AT&T and Verizon and then we were blessed by the 'one click root' app by the famous hacker geohot called TowelRoot. This app claims to root all the AT&T and Verizon devices with just a click. You don't even need a PC. Just download the app and in the app chick 'make it rain'. Though this is not guaranteed to work but must give a try as it won't do any harm but there's a chance of bricking the phone but you can easily recover from a soft brick by flashing the stock firmware.
Towelroot - https://towelroot.com/
P.S. - Please reply if you tried this and if it didn't work reply with your android version and kernel version. Well reply with your android version and kernel version anyway.
Edit- I added it to the OP

Meuuks13 said:
I looked into it just now... Currently there's an issue with Motorola with unlocking the bootloader when on 4.4.4...As people say, the unlock code given my Motorola is showing an error... You can still try it.. maybe it's even fixed by now.. Even if it fails there wouldn't be any harm.. Though the unlocking works fine with 4.4.2... You can revert back to 4.4.2, unlock the bootloader and then update to 4.4.4... The thing will be same as you will lose all data and files when unlocking the bootloader and so in reverting to 4.4.2.....(Remember, only unlocking doesn't mean you won't recieve updates, you won't receive updates only if you flash a custom recovery.)
EDIT - I added it to the OP. Thanks for bringing it to attention.
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thanks for your help dude but i heared that if you flash back to 4.4.2 your bootloader is still the latest so its still unlockable...
i have found a fix on a motorola customer forum for this problem, but when i flash this testdrive motoboot image file it goes wrong and i cant fix it by my self

motocruiser said:
thanks for your help dude but i heared that if you flash back to 4.4.2 your bootloader is still the latest so its still unlockable...
i have found a fix on a motorola customer forum for this problem, but when i flash this testdrive motoboot image file it goes wrong and i cant fix it by my self
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Sorry I didn't know that. Downgrading the bootloader is a very risky process.
What did you exactly do?

Hey! I have followed all the steps. When i flash de recovery.img, the command prompt says everything is ok, but when i try to reboot into recovery trough the fastboot, it just turns off! It dosn't rebot into recovery! Thanks man!

t.lou91 said:
Hey! I have followed all the steps. When i flash de recovery.img, the command prompt says everything is ok, but when i try to reboot into recovery trough the fastboot, it just turns off! It dosn't rebot into recovery! Thanks man!
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Please tell which android version your phone came preinstalled with and what recovery you used.
Also when you reboot to recovery, after the blank screen do you see the android logo lying down with a red triangle?

t.lou91 said:
Hey! I have followed all the steps. When i flash de recovery.img, the command prompt says everything is ok, but when i try to reboot into recovery trough the fastboot, it just turns off! It dosn't rebot into recovery! Thanks man!
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Please tell your phone's android version and the recovery you used and what did you enter at the command prompt?

Meuuks13 said:
Sorry I didn't know that. Downgrading the bootloader is a very risky process.
What did you exactly do?
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Well it doesnt go wrong like you think so my phone is actually not bricked.
But the command window says that the operation failed so i think something is wrong with this testdrive image from the moto forum.
thanks

motocruiser said:
Well it doesnt go wrong like you think so my phone is actually not bricked.
But the command window says that the operation failed so i think something is wrong with this testdrive image from the moto forum.
thanks
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Testdrive image?

Meuuks13 said:
Testdrive image?
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Yeah they say, if you on 4.4.4 and want to unlock your bootloader you have to flash the motoboot_testdrive.img file wich downgrades the bootloader to i think it was called 40.15 or so after that you have to unlock your bootloader and then flash the motoboot 4.4.4 stock image so that you have the actual one but for me it failed while i try to flash this testdrive image

motocruiser said:
Yeah they say, if you on 4.4.4 and want to unlock your bootloader you have to flash the motoboot_testdrive.img file wich downgrades the bootloader to i think it was called 40.15 or so after that you have to unlock your bootloader and then flash the motoboot 4.4.4 stock image so that you have the actual one but for me it failed while i try to flash this testdrive image
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So basically you want to downgrade the bootloader and then unlock it?
Well if you are on KitKat you can downgrade the bootloader by flashing 4.3 , then unlocking the bootloader and then updating to KitKat

Thanks for the guide. I've already recommended it to someone who was having problems.

jselene said:
Thanks for the guide. I've already recommended it to someone who was having problems.
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Cool.

Thanks Meuuks13. This worked well.
Also, I've found that you can remove the "unlocked bootloader warning message" shown on boot-up by following the method in the Moto X forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/4-4-3-remove-unlocked-bootloader-message-t2548566

JDCGW said:
Thanks Meuuks13. This worked well.
Also, I've found that you can remove the "unlocked bootloader warning message" shown on boot-up by following the method in the Moto X forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/4-4-3-remove-unlocked-bootloader-message-t2548566
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I got something wayyyy better than that!
I let you remove that sign and use the pics given here forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/themes-apps/shareboot-logos-t2875147 or you can give me the pic you want and I will make it in such a way that you can use it.

b29 and need to root

Hello. Just got my a7 today and I am glad to say that I have Verizon and my phone is perfect. But I tried the unlock bootloader adb sideload that requires b20. It fails. Also trying the update from b18 to b20 didn't work either.
So am I able to root from b29? What should I do or where should I look for answers?
Thanks

canezila said:
Hello. Just got my a7 today and I am glad to say that I have Verizon and my phone is perfect. But I tried the unlock bootloader adb sideload that requires b20. It fails. Also trying the update from b18 to b20 didn't work either.
So am I able to root from b29? What should I do or where should I look for answers?
Thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-how-to-unlock-bootloader-stay-t3461165

And this work also with new B29? I read so many here and at the end i was totaly confused, some write B29 isnt rootable at this moment and new bootimage needed, some write yes... no really clear guide with B29.

tasar said:
And this work also with new B29? I read so many here and at the end i was totaly confused, some write B29 isnt rootable at this moment and new bootimage needed, some write yes... no really clear guide with B29.
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A new bootimage is only needed if you want to root B29 without unlocking the bootloader.
Use tenfar's tool to flash only TWRP recovery, flash the modified fastboot I linked, fastboot oem unlock, flash SuperSU 2.65.

xtermmin said:
A new bootimage is only needed if you want to root B29 without unlocking the bootloader.
Use tenfar's tool to flash only TWRP recovery, flash the modified fastboot I linked, fastboot oem unlock, flash SuperSU 2.65.
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I am still unclear regarding precise steps needed to unlock my bootloader. And ZTE took down the previous method request for improvement I think I read...
Is this what you mean?:
1. "Use tenfar's tool to flash only TWRP recovery"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/wip-axon-7-root-bootloader-unlokced-t3441204
2. "flash the modified fastboot I linked"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-how-to-unlock-bootloader-stay-t3461165
Problem is I am stuck on 1. I installed the Quallcomm drivers and wwlan as instructed, however, my windows doesnt display any comm devices and nothing from Qualcomm. So I am unable to backup my phone onto my computer, which is priority no.1.
** clarification ... I feel more comfortable using linux but the tools are windows so I am dual booting into windows. I might be missing a simple step regarding my phone device manager....

canezila said:
I am still unclear regarding precise steps needed to unlock my bootloader. And ZTE took down the previous method request for improvement I think I read...
Is this what you mean?:
1. "Use tenfar's tool to flash only TWRP recovery"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/wip-axon-7-root-bootloader-unlokced-t3441204
2. "flash the modified fastboot I linked"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-how-to-unlock-bootloader-stay-t3461165
Problem is I am stuck on 1. I installed the Quallcomm drivers and wwlan as instructed, however, my windows doesnt display any comm devices and nothing from Qualcomm. So I am unable to backup my phone onto my computer, which is priority no.1.
** clarification ... I feel more comfortable using linux but the tools are windows so I am dual booting into windows. I might be missing a simple step regarding my phone device manager....
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Did you power off the phone and hold vol up + vol down and then plug in the usb ?

canezila said:
I am still unclear regarding precise steps needed to unlock my bootloader. And ZTE took down the previous method request for improvement I think I read...
Is this what you mean?:
1. "Use tenfar's tool to flash only TWRP recovery"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/development/wip-axon-7-root-bootloader-unlokced-t3441204
2. "flash the modified fastboot I linked"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/guide-how-to-unlock-bootloader-stay-t3461165
Problem is I am stuck on 1. I installed the Quallcomm drivers and wwlan as instructed, however, my windows doesnt display any comm devices and nothing from Qualcomm. So I am unable to backup my phone onto my computer, which is priority no.1.
** clarification ... I feel more comfortable using linux but the tools are windows so I am dual booting into windows. I might be missing a simple step regarding my phone device manager....
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Your phone has to be in edl mode to see it as a comm on windows. adb reboot edl
I used the b27 to install twrp with axon7root.exe then used twrp unlock bootloader but couldn't fastboot on windows had to switch to linux.

Careful about rooting and unlocking bootloaders if you can't even follow really detailed instructions!

thjoca3 said:
Did you power off the phone and hold vol up + vol down and then plug in the usb ?
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That is what I missed. I have used Motorola phones (N6, motox, droid maxx, x2, X) and just wasn't familiar with that combo.
I am now rooted, Unlocked and all is great! Thanks for your help.
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c7j8d9 said:
Your phone has to be in edl mode to see it as a comm on windows. adb reboot edl
I used the b27 to install twrp with axon7root.exe then used twrp unlock bootloader but couldn't fastboot on windows had to switch to linux.
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I finished on Ubuntu, too. Now I am excited to see what, if substratum works...
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chanter100 said:
Careful about rooting and unlocking bootloaders if you can't even follow really detailed instructions!
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Douche
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canezila said:
Douche
Sent from my ZTE A2017U using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Since we are name calling now, you DOO DOO head!!! lol

chanter100 said:
Since we are name calling now, you DOO DOO head!!! lol
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It was said in fun, glad you took it that way. [emoji12]
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canezila said:
That is what I missed. I have used Motorola phones (N6, motox, droid maxx, x2, X) and just wasn't familiar with that combo.
I am now rooted, Unlocked and all is great! Thanks for your help.
Sent from my ZTE A2017U using XDA-Developers mobile app
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So, for those of us whonhave not yet taken "the plunge", do you mind detailing the exact steps that finally worked for you? These multiple threads have a variety of trials, errors & successes..TIA

I play pokemon go so do not want to root the phone.. unless there is a way to hide the root from the app.

Hello,
Guys I've been reading for hours (feels like I'm running in circles) lol
I just got the Axon 7 and I'm not able to figure out how to get it fully working with Verizon, And I'm not getting any help from ZTE or Verizon.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
I'm to the point where I'm ready to send it back.

DJRobBlaze said:
Hello,
Guys I've been reading for hours (feels like I'm running in circles) lol
I just got the Axon 7 and I'm not able to figure out how to get it fully working with Verizon, And I'm not getting any help from ZTE or Verizon.
Can anyone point me in the right direction?
I'm to the point where I'm ready to send it back.
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Stick your active Verizon SIM into Slot 1, turn on A7, enable Data Roaming on Slot 1, manually set APN (if desired), done.

chanter100 said:
I play pokemon go so do not want to root the phone.. unless there is a way to hide the root from the app.
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Magisk Root = Systemless root enabling bootloader and system hide so safetynet api cannot view that information
Does it work? Probably, do I know? No. I am in the process of getting my B29 bootloader unlocked and rooted.

c7j8d9 said:
Your phone has to be in edl mode to see it as a comm on windows. adb reboot edl
I used the b27 to install twrp with axon7root.exe then used twrp unlock bootloader but couldn't fastboot on windows had to switch to linux.
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You said you used B27 to install TWRP but, was your phone already upgraded to B29? That is the key of the OP.

Please help me build twrp on oppo a37f

Oppo a37 does not have a fastboot option first i need help about enabling it. .... someone on forum said they removed it so is there any way to flash fastboot in oppo.. ?
I also need someone to help me build twrp for oppo a37 .......I'll provide all the necessary files.. ....
if someone already unlocked bootloader or has twrp for oppo a37(neo 9) then please reply here.. .
i have rooted it with latest kingroot app

Hey i rooted with kingroot and i ported twrp3.0.2 .But twrp touch not working. You can replace super su with twrp by twrp manager.

KoSett said:
Hey i rooted with kingroot and i ported twrp3.0.2 .But twrp touch not working. You can replace super su with twrp by twrp manager.
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if touchscreen is not working, unpack recovery and see if it has the modules inside, put them on Twrp if its not there, use stock boot.img and copy all the modules to twrp and it should have touchscreen working, its just a little help since i did this to my device and it started working.

Ruben Craveiro said:
if touchscreen is not working, unpack recovery and see if it has the modules inside, put them on Twrp if its not there, use stock boot.img and copy all the modules to twrp and it should have touchscreen working, its just a little help since i did this to my device and it started working.
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The twrp @KoSett ported when i flash it then it does not work .... phone reboot to normal .... recovery doesn't work at all.... can you tell me what is the problem here

hamzachaudhry36 said:
The twrp @KoSett ported when i flash it then it does not work .... phone reboot to normal .... recovery doesn't work at all.... can you tell me what is the problem here
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is bootloader unlocked?

Ruben Craveiro said:
is bootloader unlocked?
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no sir ... the thing is oppo a37f does not have fastboot binarys and also bootloader is locked .....

hamzachaudhry36 said:
no sir ... the thing is oppo a37f does not have fastboot binarys and also bootloader is locked .....
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all devices have fastboot.. reboot to bootloader and try to unlock bootloader after you on debug settings enable oem unlocking, on bootloader it acts like fastboot..

Ruben Craveiro said:
all devices have fastboot.. reboot to bootloader and try to unlock bootloader after you on debug settings enable oem unlocking, on bootloader it acts like fastboot..
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I tried oem unlocking.
when reboot to bootloader through flashify it reboots normally.
when using PC and adb the command to reboot to bootloader/fastboot boots device normally.
Please check this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/r7-plus/help/decision-oppo-bootloader-fastboot-t3348114

Ruben Craveiro said:
all devices have fastboot.. reboot to bootloader and try to unlock bootloader after you on debug settings enable oem unlocking, on bootloader it acts like fastboot..
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Also can you help me port Xiaomi Redmi 2 twrp for my Oppo a37f ? I will provide all the required files PLEASE!

hamzachaudhry36 said:
Also can you help me port Xiaomi Redmi 2 twrp for my Oppo a37f ? I will provide all the required files PLEASE!
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if bootloader is locked, the bootloader wont allow twrp to boot since its an unofficial unsigned image (not signed by the OEM)

Ruben Craveiro said:
if bootloader is locked, the bootloader wont allow twrp to boot since its an unofficial unsigned image (not signed by the OEM)
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Two Questions :
1)Is there a way out of this? (Can bootloader be unlocked somehow)
2)How did @KoSett succeeded in installing twrp in his oppo a37f with locked bootloader

hamzachaudhry36 said:
Two Questions :
1)Is there a way out of this? (Can bootloader be unlocked somehow)
2)How did @KoSett succeeded in installing twrp in his oppo a37f with locked bootloader
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1- i read something about a project from the thread link you showed me that it restores bootloader functions
2- he problably used that method or still uses old software versions where the patch to remove bootloader hasnt been made yet..

Ruben Craveiro said:
1- i read something about a project from the thread link you showed me that it restores bootloader functions
2- he problably used that method or still uses old software versions where the patch to remove bootloader hasnt been made yet..
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Its project spectrum rom instead of colorOS rom, but it is not compatible for oppo a37f
and i think he is using the same software but still i'll ask him for his version of OS.....
It's all my fault i didn't go through details of phone before buying....
So the final thing is i am stuck with a phone without fastboot and locked bootloader and can't install TWRP... It sucks!

hamzachaudhry36 said:
Its project spectrum rom instead of colorOS rom, but it is not compatible for oppo a37f
and i think he is using the same software but still i'll ask him for his version of OS.....
It's all my fault i didn't go through details of phone before buying....
So the final thing is i am stuck with a phone without fastboot and locked bootloader and can't install TWRP... It sucks!
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And is there a way that i can get his Binarys for my phone or his whole rom 'cuz on the internet there is only latest rom (afterall our phones are the same)

hamzachaudhry36 said:
And is there a way that i can get his Binarys for my phone or his whole rom 'cuz on the internet there is only latest rom (afterall our phones are the same)
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i dont think so.

Hey bro, We will get twrp officially at tomorrow.And Unlocked bootloader with miui8 rom.
Thank .I will made new thread wait 8hrs.Thz.

Whats the progress now?

KoSett said:
Hey bro, We will get twrp officially at tomorrow.And Unlocked bootloader with miui8 rom.
Thank .I will made new thread wait 8hrs.Thz.
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It's tomorrow now, how's progress going?

I have submitted my source code to twrp official.. They will send direct link to test build soon be ready.

Hey, Use oppo tool with unlock bootloader then flash recovery image.

help me in unlocking bootloader

hello my friends i have a problem with my (galaxy j5 model j5008)
i need your help in unlocking bootloader
pleas give me methods or tutorial for unlocking my j5 bootloader
Thanks

peshmarga said:
hello my friends i have a problem with my (galaxy j5 model j5008)
i need your help in unlocking bootloader
pleas give me methods or tutorial for unlocking my j5 bootloader
Thanks
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enable OEM unlock

Dyeide said:
enable OEM unlock
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and after that ? Is there a specific guide to unlock or it should work with normal command via fastboot mode?

Valalla Rising said:
and after that ? Is there a specific guide to unlock or it should work with normal command via fastboot mode?
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You need to plug your phone into the computer in download mode after that and using Odin on a PC flash twrp.IMG.tar file for your specific device but make sure to turn off auto reboot in Odin.
Then once the file flashes successfully you need to pull out the battery, put it back in and reboot to recovery before doing anything else. If you reboot the os first then it will delete twrp and revert back to stock recovery so make sure to boot to recovery first

garylawwd said:
You need to plug your phone into the computer in download mode after that and using Odin on a PC flash twrp.IMG.tar file for your specific device but make sure to turn off auto reboot in Odin.
Then once the file flashes successfully you need to pull out the battery, put it back in and reboot to recovery before doing anything else. If you reboot the os first then it will delete twrp and revert back to stock recovery so make sure to boot to recovery first
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hi, thank you for you kind reply. So you are talking to install a custom recovery ! will this procedure either unlock the BL? I do not remember if TWRP image files are downloadeble also in .tar format and from their official site? Awaiting your reply

Valalla Rising said:
hi, thank you for you kind reply. So you are talking to install a custom recovery ! will this procedure either unlock the BL? I do not remember if TWRP image files are downloadeble also in .tar format and from their official site? Awaiting your reply
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Installing a custom recovery is unlocking your bootloader. It means the same thing.
Here is the latest twrp in .tar format for your device (j5008) https://github.com/Galaxy-MSM8916/releases/releases/tag/TWRP-3.2.3-lineage-15.1_j8_20180921_j5ltechn

garylawwd said:
Installing a custom recovery is unlocking your bootloader. It means the same thing.
Here is the latest twrp in .tar format for your device (j5008) https://github.com/Galaxy-MSM8916/releases/releases/tag/TWRP-3.2.3-lineage-15.1_j8_20180921_j5ltechn
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Are you sure that install a custom recovery will also unlock the bootloader? I don't think so! For me they are two different operation! Anyway my device is j510fn 2016 not j5008. Glad to start a conversation!

Valalla Rising said:
Are you sure that install a custom recovery will also unlock the bootloader? I don't think so! For me they are two different operation! Anyway my device is j510fn 2016 not j5008. Glad to start a conversation!
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Lol . Installing custom recovery is only possible when you have unlocked bootloader .

unlock bootloader
I've tried to unlock bootloader on my j510fn via fastboot but when ever I plug in device to the pc and running adb command, it stuk in downloading mode like when you make odin the platform to install recovery.tar and official firmware to newst. In a few words I can't unlocking bl via bastboot even if I have oem unlocked in the dev options.

Valalla Rising said:
I've tried to unlock bootloader on my j510fn via fastboot but when ever I plug in device to the pc and running adb command, it stuk in downloading mode like when you make odin the platform to install recovery.tar and official firmware to newst. In a few words I can't unlocking bl via bastboot even if I have oem unlocked in the dev options.
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fast boot? You mean download mode?
There is no adb commands either this is a Samsung device you vacant unlock your bootloader by adb commands.
To unlock the boot loader download Odin to your PC.
Enable usb debugging and oem unlock in developer options of your phone.
Download twrp for your device from here https://github.com/Galaxy-MSM8916/releases/releases/tag/TWRP-3.2.3-lineage-15.1_j35_20180921_j5xnlte (j510fn)
Put the phone into download mode and connect to PC
Click the AP tab in Odin and find your twrp.zip.tar file.
Disable auto reboot in Odin.
Flash the file.
Pull out the battery
Reboot to recovery before rebooting the os and BANG unlocked bootloader with twrp installed

garylawwd said:
fast boot? You mean download mode?
There is no adb commands either this is a Samsung device you vacant unlock your bootloader by adb commands.
To unlock the boot loader download Odin to your PC.
Enable usb debugging and oem unlock in developer options of your phone.
Download twrp for your device from here https://github.com/Galaxy-MSM8916/releases/releases/tag/TWRP-3.2.3-lineage-15.1_j35_20180921_j5xnlte (j510fn)
Put the phone into download mode and connect to PC
Click the AP tab in Odin and find your twrp.zip.tar file.
Disable auto reboot in Odin.
Flash the file.
Pull out the battery
Reboot to recovery before rebooting the os and BANG unlocked bootloader with twrp installed
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Thank you Sir, that's very clear explanation. And yes I was mind donwnload mode. Ok I'll try and I'll let you know for sure! Also I had read about samsung devices with different socs ( exinos and qualcomm) and only qualcomm soc need to be unlocked bootloader. By the way I'll follow your guide and I'm pretty sure I'll got my custm recovery installed. The only thing I would ask to you is if I need to upgrade samsung's stock firmare before installing twrp recovery or to install direct the custom recovery.tar file. Tha's it! Have a nice day. Thanks again in advance!

Valalla Rising said:
Thank you Sir, that's very clear explanation. And yes I was mind donwnload mode. Ok I'll try and I'll let you know for sure! Also I had read about samsung devices with different socs ( exinos and qualcomm) and only qualcomm soc need to be unlocked bootloader. By the way I'll follow your guide and I'm pretty sure I'll got my custm recovery installed. The only thing I would ask to you is if I need to upgrade samsung's stock firmare before installing twrp recovery or to install direct the custom recovery.tar file. Tha's it! Have a nice day. Thanks again in advance!
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Upgrading to LATEST firmware will ensure you stability

i had a galaxy j5 model j5008 CHN, but i can not enable OEM unlock. Because there is not OEM unlock checkbox in my phone Settings, maybe the OEM unlock checkbox is hidden by the OEM manufacturer. i want help.

Locked out of - Android Oreo 8.1 - Forgot PIN - Motorola G5 Plus

I am using Andriod Oreo. Im locked out of my phone. I use a lock screen PIN. My phone says, with 3 more wrong attempts, my phone will be wiped. I would like to recover my data.(I do not have a custom recovery installed)
Here's what I have done till now.
1. I have installed adb and fastboot.
2. My device is recognized under fastboot while my android is in the System boot menu.
3. My device is not recognized under adb.
4. Before getting locked out of my phone, earlier, I have tried enabling "developer options" and "usb debugging" as well. I think both should be enabled. (I am not sure though)
5. I have tried using apps like mobogenie and moborobo as well. They don't have the latest oreo support. Even Dr.Fone doesn't support my device.
My device details: Moto G5 plus :with Android Oreo 8.1.0 update.
Guidance of any sort will be very helpful.
Thanks in Advance,
Shaen

Ok so you have fastboot. Running "fastboot devices" shows device?
If so, download latest twrp and "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img" (or whatever yours is named as, I usually rename mine to twrp).
After twrp is installed, flash the unlock lockscreen zip:
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/foru...o-unlock-android-lockscreen-pin-t3619871/amp/

Cupcake 1.5 said:
Easy, flash the zip to unlock lockscreen.
I you cannot get twrp flashed or use adb/fastboot, simply boot into stock recovery (power +volume -) and reset phone. Sorry, but if you alll out of options, you have to factory reset.
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Thank you for your reply.
I do not have twrp installed. I am not able to use adb. But I am able to use fastboot.
With the above mentioned, is there a way where I can either bypass the lock screen or I can recover my data.
And, Sorry, i do not understand "flash the zip to unlock lockscreen." , being an amateur.
Thanks again,
Shaen

shaenthangaraj said:
Thank you for your reply.
I do not have twrp installed. I am not able to use adb. But I am able to use fastboot.
With the above mentioned, is there a way where I can either bypass the lock screen or I can recover my data.
And, Sorry, i do not understand "flash the zip to unlock lockscreen." , being an amateur.
Thanks again,
Shaen
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Sorry, I changed my post after you had seen it.
Ok so you have fastboot. Running "fastboot devices" shows device?
If so, download latest twrp and "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img" (or whatever yours is named as, I usually rename mine to twrp).
After twrp is installed, flash the unlock lockscreen zip:
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/foru...o-unlock-android-lockscreen-pin-t3619871/amp/
Make sure you have the Moto drivers installed on pc.
If you have issues with fastboot not flashing twrp, use this one, it has never failed me:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979

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Sorry, I changed my post after you had seen it.
Ok so you have fastboot. Running "fastboot devices" shows device?
If so, download latest twrp and "fastboot flash recovery twrp.img" (or whatever yours is named as, I usually rename mine to twrp).
After twrp is installed, flash the unlock lockscreen zip:
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/foru...o-unlock-android-lockscreen-pin-t3619871/amp/
Make sure you have the Moto drivers installed on pc.
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Thanks again !
Yes. fastboot devices - shows my device.
In the conditions mentioned in the link, I have a problem . My bootloader is not unlocked.
Is there any other way around?

shaenthangaraj said:
Thanks again !
Yes. fastboot devices - shows my device.
In the conditions mentioned in the link, I have a problem . My bootloader is not unlocked.
Is there any other way around?
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You would have to unlock bootloader.
First try this. Uninstall the fastboot/adb setup you have, if it is an installer one. And install the one I linked above. Now try adb again with device booted.
With this adb installer, you can simply open a command prompt and type "adb devices". It's a system wide adb install.
If you still have no adb, you have only two options. 1) unlock bootloader and do as I said above or, 2) factory reset in stock recovery and lose data.
Unlock guide:. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/foru...-unlock-bootloader-moto-g5-plus-t3573879/amp/

Cupcake 1.5 said:
You would have to unlock bootloader.
First try this. Uninstall the fastboot/adb setup you have, if it is an installer one. And install the one I linked above. Now try adb again with device booted.
With this adb installer, you can simply open a command prompt and type "adb devices". It's a system wide adb install.
If you still have no adb, you have only two options. 1) unlock bootloader and do as I said above or, 2) factory reset in stock recovery and lose data.
Unlock guide:. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/foru...-unlock-bootloader-moto-g5-plus-t3573879/amp/
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Thank you!
Sure, Will definitely try this out and let you know.
Also, in the point 1 you have mentioned, is there a way to unlock bootloader without wiping data?
Regards,
Shaen

shaenthangaraj said:
Thank you!
Sure, Will definitely try this out and let you know.
Also, in the point 1 you have mentioned, is there a way to unlock bootloader without wiping data?
Regards,
Shaen
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Got your link!
Will try it out and let you know.
Thank you once again. And bye for now. I appreciate your help a lot.

If there is another way, I'm sure someone else who knows a way will post.

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If there is another way, I'm sure someone else who knows a way will post.
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Thank you so much for your time. I will update the results of my testing with your detailed steps.
Can you please confirm this. I have downloaded the drivers from the below link for my phone.
https://support.motorola.com/us/en/solution/MS88481
Regards,
Shaen

shaenthangaraj said:
Thank you so much for your time. I will update the results of my testing with your detailed steps.
Can you please confirm this. I have downloaded the drivers from the below link for my phone.
https://support.motorola.com/us/en/solution/MS88481
Regards,
Shaen
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Just to be sure, use the one's from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5-plus/how-to/how-to-lock-bootloader-potter-version-t3694952

Cupcake 1.5 said:
Just to be sure, use the one's from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5-plus/how-to/how-to-lock-bootloader-potter-version-t3694952
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Thanks!

Additional question:
Thanks for your help and I am following the steps mentioned.
It's on my mind that USB debugging might not be enabled. Sorry to put this now.
I thought you should know this. If this changes anything, please let me know.
If it is mandatory, is there a way to enable USB debugging through fastboot.
Regards,
Shaen

shaenthangaraj said:
Thanks for your help and I am following the steps mentioned.
It's on my mind that USB debugging might not be enabled. Sorry to put this now.
I thought you should know this. If this changes anything, please let me know.
If it is mandatory, is there a way to enable USB debugging through fastboot.
Regards,
Shaen
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As far as I am aware, there is no way to enable adb other than to toggle it within the system.

shaenthangaraj said:
Thanks!
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Hi, Here's and intermediate update. And a doubt as well.
I have downloaded the 15 seconds installer from :
https://androidmtk.com/download-15-seconds-adb-installer
https://androiddatahost.com/293a2
Installation is completed.
Also I have downloaded and installed the drivers from : https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5-plus/how-to/how-to-lock-bootloader-potter-version-t3694952
The wizard is completed.
But I don't see the drivers in device manager. How do I know if the drivers are installed properly.
Thanks,
Shaen

shaenthangaraj said:
Hi, Here's and intermediate update. And a doubt as well.
I have downloaded the 15 seconds installer from :
https://androidmtk.com/download-15-seconds-adb-installer
https://androiddatahost.com/293a2
Installation is completed.
Also I have downloaded and installed the drivers from : https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5-plus/how-to/how-to-lock-bootloader-potter-version-t3694952
The wizard is completed.
But I don't see the drivers in device manager. How do I know if the drivers are installed properly.
Thanks,
Shaen
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You should see under android something relating to Moto at least on my laptop it does.

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You should see under android something relating to Moto at least on my laptop it does.
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I tried again.
I don't have "Android" itself in the device manager list.
Is there something I am missing ?
My is under Portable Devices -> MTP USB Device

shaenthangaraj said:
I tried again.
I don't have "Android" itself in the device manager list.
Is there something I am missing ?
My is under Portable Devices -> MTP USB Device
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If you can't get twrp or adb, there is little chance of saving your files. You eventually have to factory reset and in future have files on SD card. Because your bootloader is locked, you cannot unlock to put twrp on device because that will also reset phone. Your out of options here.

Cupcake 1.5 said:
If you can't get twrp or adb, there is little chance of saving your files. You eventually have to factory reset and in future have files on SD card. Because your bootloader is locked, you cannot unlock to put twrp on device because that will also reset phone. Your out of options here.
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Thanks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbwVsYQajC0
Is this true.

shaenthangaraj said:
Thanks.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbwVsYQajC0
Is this true.
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You need adb debugging enabled as he shows in the YouTube link you posted. You have no way to do that. Also to unlock bootloader, you need the other developer option enabled called "OEM unlocking".