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How to root 4.1.2

My friend was able to get a rooted 4.1.2 rom on his xt926, but somehow, root access is now gone from the phone after installing some apps. The phone is currently on 9.16.6, is there any utility that is able to root this yet? I tried the Droid Razr hd utility 1.10, but it says it won't work with 9.16.6.

No root for it yet.
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Is there a way to revert to ICS?

I'm in the same boat as you no root it sucks too. I guess we will have to wait for a root method when it releases
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dsmboost said:
Is there a way to revert to ICS?
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Can't do that either from 4.1.2.
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Cmon people use the search button or just Google it there are already 3 other topics on this.
Droid RAZR HD (current)
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Majestic3 said:
Cmon people use the search button or just Google it there are already 3 other topics on this.
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There are so many threads on the matter (most that lead to nowhere) that no one knows which you are referencing. If you know something, enlighten us.

Root

I'm changing phone and I was wanting to know what's the best and easiest way to root the atrix 2
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pswatts0122178 said:
I'm changing phone and I was wanting to know what's the best and easiest way to root the atrix 2
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Need more details. Are you asking about 2.3.5, 2.3.6, 4.0.4, or 4.1.2? MB865, or ME865?
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Mb865 4.0.4
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1BadWolf said:
Need more details. Are you asking about 2.3.5, 2.3.6, 4.0.4, or 4.1.2? MB865, or ME865?
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Mb865 4.0.4
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pswatts0122178 said:
Mb865 4.0.4
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The root method that I've always used with 100% success can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28934153
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1BadWolf said:
The root method that I've always used with 100% success can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28934153
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When u download just flash it to the phone
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pswatts0122178 said:
When u download just flash it to the phone
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No. Quoted from the instructions in the linked thread:
"Boot into ICS, and root using the zip below, you will connect the phone to your computer and use the root.bat (unzip this folder to your desktop) for windows and root.sh for linux/mac."
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1BadWolf said:
The root method that I've always used with 100% success can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28934153
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And what would be the way to unlock bootloader and install recovery? I've had a hell of a time finding the thread, and didn't want to start a thread because it's a stupid question and I'd find it eventually...
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penser said:
And what would be the way to unlock bootloader and install recovery? I've had a hell of a time finding the thread, and didn't want to start a thread because it's a stupid question and I'd find it eventually...
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You can't unlock the bootloader on this phone.
You will want to install BMM or bootstrap. BMM is in the play store and bootstrap is in the dev section.
ONLY INSTALL ONE OR THE OTHER, NOT BOTH!!!
Read up and decide which you like better, everyone has different needs. I personally like bootstrap better, because of the choices in ROMS that I tend to use, some ROMS work with BMM better than others, and you may have to do some work to use the multi booting features of BMM.

jimbridgman said:
You can't unlock the bootloader on this phone.
You will want to install BMM or bootstrap. BMM is in the play store and bootstrap is in the dev section.
ONLY INSTALL ONE OR THE OTHER, NOT BOTH!!!
Read up and decide which you like better, everyone has different needs. I personally like bootstrap better, because of the choices in ROMS that I tend to use, some ROMS work with BMM better than others, and you may have to do some work to use the multi booting features of BMM.
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Thanks, and is there a way to flash zips with one of those like the flashable Cerberus or no?
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penser said:
Thanks, and is there a way to flash zips with one of those like the flashable Cerberus or no?
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Both BMM and bootstrap (bootstrap is a version of CWM, that uses our system partition and a hack to boot it), allow you to flash zips (both hacks and ROM zip files).
Again please do some reading about both to see which is right for you.
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[Q] I am on 4.1.2 still and want to update.

Currently i am rooted on 4.1.2 and I want to update to the current version. If i update to the current version is there a root method? Also is this the only version that i can unlock the bootloader at?
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modernmidnight said:
Currently i am rooted on 4.1.2 and I want to update to the current version. If i update to the current version is there a root method? Also is this the only version that i can unlock the bootloader at?
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Which system version are you on? Please don't say 4.1.2. Your system version will tell us if you can unlock.

I am on 9.16.6.xt926
After i unlock(if i do), would the best plan be to reset and update then root or reset, root then update?
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modernmidnight said:
I am on 9.16.6.xt926
After i unlock(if i do), would the best plan be to reset and update then root or reset, root then update?
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if you removed anything from stock, you will have to use one of the utilities to flash it back to stock first. a reset wont make it start updating again or replace any stock apps you may have removed.
so, you will likely have to root afterwards, as the tool re-writes everything.

[Q] Root

Does anyone know an fairly successful root for the XT926? all methods so far have failed.

Are updated to kit Kat? If yes then no method available.
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No it is on 4.1.2
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Latheman said:
No it is on 4.1.2
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Specifically, which version of 4.1.2? Depending on which version you have, you either can use the old root method (http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/t...ot-razr-hd-xt926-for-locked-devices-on-91879/) or the new method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2602592).
Only use the new method if you are on 9.30.1. Anything before that can use the one before that.

I am on the 9.30.1 sorry when I Googled the root I couldn't find one for this version.
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I am not boot loader unlocked but I will give it a try.
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Then you want the new root method (known as Saferoot). Not sure why you mentioned you have a locked bootloader, because if you did have an unlocked bootloader, then you wouldn't have to use any of the methods I just posted. You could just sideload it via a custom recovery. But, since you have a locked bootloader, then you have to use the Saferoot method since you are on 9.30.1.

Ok I will use the second link in your post and try it out. I am understanding that there is no unlock for the 9.30.1 bootloader am I correct?
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Latheman said:
Ok I will use the second link in your post and try it out. I am understanding that there is no unlock for the 9.30.1 bootloader am I correct?
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Correct. The only way to unlock it now is if Motorola/Verizon allows it to be. Otherwise, the exploit that use to exist is no longer available as it has been patched and there is no way to go back and put the exploit back in. It's been patched and lost forever.
But, with the Saferoot option, you can still root the phone. However, DO NOT GO TO KITKAT! If you do, you will lose root for good. Some are trying to find a way to find a new exploit to allow rooting under KitKat, but at this time, there is no way to preserve root over to KitKat nor root KitKat.
So, if you wish to keep root, stay on 9.30.1 JB and pray that someone finds a way to root KitKat for locked bootloaders.

Don't worry about the KK update my dad updated and he can't teather WiFi now.
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Latheman said:
Don't worry about the KK update my dad updated and he can't teather WiFi now.
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Yup. That exploit requires root as it is and it's been patched. There is a way to enable it, but it requires root, so unless you have root, WiFi tethering is gone under KitKat, at least hacking it for free is gone.
So is writing to the external SD card for apps. Apps can only write to a certain directory on the external SD card, unless you have root, which in case you can then hack it to work like it did under JB. otherwise, any apps that attempt to write to the external SD card won't be able to except for their directory under the Android/data directory. And then, if you uninstall the app, it wipes out all the files saved to the SD card.
Again, having root will fix this, but only if you have an unlocked bootloader since that is the only way to get root under KitKat for the XT926.

iBolski said:
Yup. That exploit requires root as it is and it's been patched. There is a way to enable it, but it requires root, so unless you have root, WiFi tethering is gone under KitKat, at least hacking it for free is gone.
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My dad has the paid version of Foxfi and we are waiting when/if it becomes available. He has an old unlimited plan

Just finished, it worked. Thank you for you help

Latheman said:
Does anyone know an fairly successful root for the XT926? all methods so far have failed.
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yeah http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157 this will root you its from @geohot

Root Razr HD
There is a new thread of XDA about rooting multiple phones.
I encourage you all to explore this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157&highlight=razr

s_u_n said:
There is a new thread of XDA about rooting multiple phones.
I encourage you all to explore this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783157&highlight=razr
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And you can unlock your bootloader again.
Who would have thought that Motorola would have reintroduced the exploit to allow unlocking of the bootloader? Wow! Must not have used a good code management system. :laugh:
Too funny.

I. Called moto last week after rooting and they would walk me through unlocking the BL
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Latheman said:
I. Called moto last week after rooting and they would walk me through unlocking the BL
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i think they thought you had a dev edition they probably were going to send you to there unlock site and it would not work ad they would say sorry byeeee

They said to use the android SDK and I told the woman that it is not a Dev edition. The woman was one of the generic call center people who probably didn't know how an android phone worked though.
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Latheman said:
They said to use the android SDK and I told the woman that it is not a Dev edition. The woman was one of the generic call center people who probably didn't know how an android phone worked though.
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You don't even need them, as it's been said. Just root KK and then go use Motopocalypse to unlock your bootloader.

[Q] Droid Razr HD Kitkat

Hey guys!
I just got my Droid Razr HD. Im thinking of rooting it after the release of CM 12. Right now my phone is updated to 4.4.2 kitkat so do I have to downgrade or anything before rooting the phone?
Thanks!

Is your phone's bootloader unlocked? Do you have a xt925 or xt926?

xt926. Im not sure about bootloader though. (Im not using the Verizon SIM)

If you're on the latest KK, you can't root or unlock. What System Version are you on?
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183.46.15

CallOfHonor100 said:
183.46.15
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You can't root or unlock that system version, sorry.
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So there is absolutely no way i can install custom ROM?

CallOfHonor100 said:
So there is absolutely no way i can install custom ROM?
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You can't root or unlock, so that should answer your question...
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So....i cant even downgrade?

CallOfHonor100 said:
So....i cant even downgrade?
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No...
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Hi, I use the same phone and same software versions and stuff.... Won't there be any root procedure or method ever? Aren't developers working on it? Just wondering cos I want to root this phone so bad
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abbykay said:
Hi, I use the same phone and same software versions and stuff.... Won't there be any root procedure or method ever? Aren't developers working on it? Just wondering cos I want to root this phone so bad
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Did you tried this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-razr-hd/general/root-droid-razr-hd-xt926-183-46-15-t3062040

Please help.. My custom ROMs can't be opened by either TWRP or CWM each time I want to flash a ROM. Some1 help pls
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JoseBerga said:
Did you tried this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-razr-hd/general/root-droid-razr-hd-xt926-183-46-15-t3062040
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Well, I tried it but I never found the firmware they asked me to download and flash. I searched and searched but never found it[emoji17]
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abbykay said:
Well, I tried it but I never found the firmware they asked me to download and flash. I searched and searched but never found it[emoji17]
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Looks like you're not searched very well http://www.drdevs.com/devs/FXZ-files/XT926 (Droid RAZR HD)/ :good:

Look for Hydrogen Peroxide..its a rooting software
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Biddyman said:
Look for Hydrogen Peroxide..its a rooting software
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Tried that, didn't work... Towel root too didn't work... The only thing I haven't tried is flashing the firmware. I will try that and give a feedback.
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abbykay said:
Tried that, didn't work... Towel root too didn't work... The only thing I haven't tried is flashing the firmware. I will try that and give a feedback.
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I have downloaded the firmware and rsd lite.... What's next?
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abbykay said:
I have downloaded the firmware and rsd lite.... What's next?
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So install it.. Here is a complete guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/motorola-usb-drivers-rsd-lite-firmware-t3042687