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Any way to root Android 4.0.4?

Hi there, i have a Motorola Xoom (MZ604 - brazilian) and i got tired of waiting for our official ICS rom so i unlocked it's bootloader and flashed it with a retail USA 3.0 and updated it to ICS 4.0.4... my question is... is there any way to root it now?
thx a lot.

SulphurFeast said:
Hi there, i have a Motorola Xoom (MZ604 - brazilian) and i got tired of waiting for our official ICS rom so i unlocked it's bootloader and flashed it with a retail USA 3.0 and updated it to ICS 4.0.4... my question is... is there any way to root it now?
thx a lot.
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Go to http://www.androidsu.com and download the Superuser-3.0.7.zip file, flash that in ClockworkMod recovery. Done. Simple as that.

I think the universal root method should still work fine. I flashed the single zip through CWM recovery awhile back on 4.0.3 without issue, so I doubt you'd have trouble with 4.0.4 (unless something major changed).

Or just install push recovery image thru adb and install custom android 4.0.4 rom already rooted by team eos...
Sent from my MZ601 using Tapatalk 2

wesamothman said:
Or just install push recovery image thru adb and install custom android 4.0.4 rom already rooted by team eos...
Sent from my MZ601 using Tapatalk 2
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Yeah, I like the TeamEOS flavor of ICS. I can't guarantee it working on your Brazilian xoom, however, if you can use it, it is a great rom. It provides a very stock experience but with many more features that compliment Android 4.0.4 without bloat. There are both nightlies and stable versions, both get updated (when you flash newer versions in recovery) so you won't miss out on any new features. And yes, it is rooted for you.
Of course, there are plenty of other equally great roms from other great developers to try out in case TeamEOS's rom doesn't fit your needs (or if you get flashing-fever).
Just saying, I am not to be held responsible for any damage (yes, there are risks) that happens to anything because of this post.
Hope that helped.
Cheers

It does work on Brazilian xoom. Team EOS rocks.
Sent from my MZ601 using Tapatalk 2

wesamothman said:
It does work on Brazilian xoom. Team EOS rocks.
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Oh, if that's the case and if the OP is still interested, unlocking the bootloader, flashing solarnz's recovery and flashing a pre-rooted rom (like EOS) might be the way to go. It also might be worth mentioning that rooting, unlocking the bootloader, and certainly flashing a new rom would probably *void* the warranty on the Xoom.
Just for good measure, I am not to be held responsible for any damage (yes, there are risks) that happens to anything because of this post.

Please read this procedure carefully the one I have shared on xda to root and flash custom ICS ROM on MZ601. The only difference in your case is to download and flash the rom for MZ604.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661856
ROM link for MZ604 is:
http://goo.im/devs/teameos/roms/nightlies/wingray/
Get the latest one

[Q] Flashing AOKP 4.2.2 Full Functionality - Wanna make sure I'm doing this write

HI all,
I'm not new to the flashing game, but this asus device seems to be high maintenance.
I wanna install the AOKP 4.2.2 Full Functionality custom rom on my device. Here is how I plan to do it. Can someone verify that this procedure will work as I don't wanna ruin my tablet.
1. I'm gonna root my device using Unlock_v8.apk to unlock bootloader then recovery-jb.img to root.
2. I wanna use GooManager to flash the following files in this order
a) Aokp_R05.zip
b) gapps-jb-20130301-signed.zip
c) update.zip (to fix governor issue)
Thats it!! Will this work?
One last question. Is AOKP 4.2.2 Full Functionality a Build or a Milestone?
Thanking you in advance

sindahouse said:
1. I'm gonna root my device using Unlock_v8.apk to unlock bootloader then recovery-jb.img to root.
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Be careful, which bootloader do you have installed now?
If it is 4.2, recovery-jb.img may brick your device.
If it is 4.1, I think you need to use Unlock_V7.apk.
Also make sure, which bootloader is supported by the ROM you want to install.
That it has version 4.2 does not mean it will work with the Asus 4.2 bootloader.
There are several threads on upgrading/downgrading the bootloader.
Please read carefully!
Sent from my TF300T using Tapatalk HD

f69m said:
Be careful, which bootloader do you have installed now?
If it is 4.2, recovery-jb.img may brick your device.
If it is 4.1, I think you need to use Unlock_V7.apk.
Also make sure, which bootloader is supported by the ROM you want to install.
That it has version 4.2 does not mean it will work with the Asus 4.2 bootloader.
There are several threads on upgrading/downgrading the bootloader.
Please read carefully!
Sent from my TF300T using Tapatalk HD
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Ok dumb question: How do I check the bootloader version. I am currently running JB 4.2.1. Does this mean I have boatloader 4.2?

sindahouse said:
Ok dumb question: How do I check the bootloader version. I am currently running JB 4.2.1. Does this mean I have boatloader 4.2?
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Not a dumb question!
Yes, if you are running Asus 4.2 stock ROM, you have bootloader 4.2.
Make sure to read the respective threads carefully. It is not well supported yet and many users bricked their devices by not reading carefully enough.
Specifically: keep away from CWM (recovery*.img) and use only the TWRP version patched specifically for BL 4.2.
Sent from my TF300T using Tapatalk HD

All roms out except based on stock 4.2.1
Require old bootloader. You need to downgrade
Sent from magical jelly bean.

Ok thank you all so much. You've been very helpful. I don't think I'm gonna root my tablet anymore. If i have to downgrade boatloader, then flash it.. It just sounds like its high maintenance. I'll just tolerate it for now. I may revisit this option at another time. Is downgrading boatloader a pain in the butt? Thank u for letting know about my boatloafer version, which recovery to root & about the downgrading of boatloaders. You've all been so very helpful. Thank you.
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kaos420 said:
All roms out except based on stock 4.2.1
Require old bootloader. You need to downgrade
Sent from magical jelly bean.
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Thank you Kaos420. I actually am interested in flashing AOKP 4.2.2. Judging on what you've said, that custom rom should be ok with my boatloader. Is that correct?

f69m said:
Not a dumb question!
Yes, if you are running Asus 4.2 stock ROM, you have bootloader 4.2.
Make sure to read the respective threads carefully. It is not well supported yet and many users bricked their devices by not reading carefully enough.
Specifically: keep away from CWM (recovery*.img) and use only the TWRP version patched specifically for BL 4.2.
Sent from my TF300T using Tapatalk HD
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Thank You f69m. I now know what boatloader I have, so thank you. I'll try and find the TWRP version patched for BL4.2
Thanx again

sindahouse said:
Thank you Kaos420. I actually am interested in flashing AOKP 4.2.2. Judging on what you've said, that custom rom should be ok with my boatloader. Is that correct?
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Judging from your other comments, you have the new boot loader 4.2, right?
Sorry, but then AOKP 4.2.2 is not for you without downgrading.
For installing TWRP and/or downgrading, use this thread as a starting point; it links to others.
Of course you can skip the part about upgrading to 4.2 boot loader, scroll down a little!
[GUIDE] Update/Recovery/Root/Downgrade Android 4.2.1 on Unlocked/Locked Devices
If you don't want to downgrade, this thread lists the two ROMs that are currently compatible with your bootloader:
[WARINING] DO NOT install a recovery from 4.1 on a 4.2 tablet!
Or you might want to just wait a little. Seems Asus finally released the new kernel source code, so there should soon be more ROMs supporting the new 4.2 boot loader.

Thank u f69m again youve been so very helpful. I really dont like the latest update on the tablet. My tab seems to be very slow. I think i will downgrade the boatloader and install aokp 4.2.2..
If i could just ask though, how on earth do u guyz check boatloader versions?
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sindahouse said:
Thank u f69m again youve been so very helpful. I really dont like the latest update on the tablet. My tab seems to be very slow. I think i will downgrade the boatloader and install aokp 4.2.2..
If i could just ask though, how on earth do u guyz check boatloader versions?
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF300T using xda app-developers app
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Just depends on what fimware version your on if your on 4.21 then your on the newest bootloader just downgrade back to 4.1.1 to be on the last one to us aokp 4.2.2

Rooting xt925 on 4.1.2 without unlocking the bootloader?

Is that possible? All the root tools threads I seem to be able to find on here and rzr forum have posts that say it doesn't work with the latest OTA update. Am I missing something here? Is Motorola so actively patching everything that there is no way to get root if the device has the latest OTA update?
Thanks.

Root is still possible by rolling back to the older firmware but you can't unlock the bootloader.
Sent from my PACMAN MATRIX HD MAXX

I just picked up a brand new XT925 running 4.1.2 and all the methods I tried failed
Then I tried http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2241788 and bingo rooted and unlocked bootloader
You don't need the monster download the Lite edition is fine
Good luck :good:

deeje00 said:
Root is still possible by rolling back to the older firmware but you can't unlock the bootloader.
Sent from my PACMAN MATRIX HD MAXX
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Oh, since it is a 925 (probably international edition), can't I just ask Motorola to unlock the bootloader? https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
Also, how does one roll back to older firmware? RSDLite and flashing older stock, like on Atrix HD?
dr_strangetrick said:
I just picked up a brand new XT925 running 4.1.2 and all the methods I tried failed
Then I tried http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2241788 and bingo rooted and unlocked bootloader
You don't need the monster download the Lite edition is fine
Good luck :good:
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Nice, I will give this a try. However, why the 900+ MB Lite? Wouldn't the 3 MB Ultra-Lite work for just rooting and unlocking the bootloader? Or did you have to use the stock stuff as well?
Also, did you try the Toolkit 4.0? Did that fail as well? As far as I can see, both use the same methods for unlocking and rooting!

Cant remember now, I tried all the others and none worked and I stumbled across it
I think the micro download was not enough (sorry cant recall what extra was needed) but I remember on the micro the numbers on the menu did not match with the commands (look at the batch file) but the normal was fine

Is yours the developer edition? Otherwise no they won't unlock it.
Sent from my PACMAN MATRIX HD MAXX

deeje00 said:
Is yours the developer edition? Otherwise no they won't unlock it.
Sent from my PACMAN MATRIX HD MAXX
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But this is what it says on the Motoroala page:
Currently, the Photon Q 4G LTE, DROID RAZR M(Developer Edition), DROID RAZR HD(Developer Edition CDMA-LTE), MOTOROLA RAZR HD (Rest of World -UMTS/LTE), MOTOROLA RAZR HD (Rogers Canada - UMTS/LTE) and MOTOROLA RAZR i are supported by the Bootloader Unlock site.
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Wouldn't "Rest of World" mean International Edition / GSM?

Maybe. Try the process and find out. Lol
Sent from my PACMAN MATRIX HD MAXX

Ha ha I will once i get the phone today or tomorrow!

You should have received an email with your Unlock Key. If you did not, check you spam folder. Inside the email is a UNIQUE_KEY, a 20-character alphanumeric code that you will use to unlock your device.
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:laugh::laugh::laugh::good::good::good:

dr_strangetrick said:
I just picked up a brand new XT925 running 4.1.2 and all the methods I tried failed
Then I tried http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2241788 and bingo rooted and unlocked bootloader
You don't need the monster download the Lite edition is fine
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I have exactly the same situation XT925 running with 4.1.2 and I have already done root Now I consider to do unlock bootloader.
I've had only install app Superuser from Play store. Works greate

use this guide to root my xt925 with locked bootloader
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/04/0...r-hd-running-android-4-1-2-other-devices-too/
perfect in the 1 try !!

dr_strangetrick said:
I just picked up a brand new XT925 running 4.1.2 and all the methods I tried failed
Then I tried http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2241788 and bingo rooted and unlocked bootloader
You don't need the monster download the Lite edition is fine
Good luck :good:
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Noob here. So I just got my RAZR HD today and it is on 9.20.1. Will this be able to restore my phone back to 9.16? Then will I be able to root?

masterc333 said:
Noob here. So I just got my RAZR HD today and it is on 9.20.1. Will this be able to restore my phone back to 9.16? Then will I be able to root?
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do you have a 926? (dumb question i know, just being sure).

dr_strangetrick said:
I just picked up a brand new XT925 running 4.1.2 and all the methods I tried failed
Then I tried http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2241788 and bingo rooted and unlocked bootloader
You don't need the monster download the Lite edition is fine
Good luck :good:
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bweN diorD said:
do you have a 926? (dumb question i know, just being sure).
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Yep. 9.20.1xt92y on 4.1.2

masterc333 said:
Yep. 9.20.1xt92y on 4.1.2
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this will root that build http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php?/topic/24070-
dont worry about it saying 9.18.79, 9.20.1 is the same build.

Thank you very much! I've been searching for a root method for 9.20.1. I'll try this tonight or tomorrow and let you guys know how it goes or if I have any problems.
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bweN diorD said:
dont worry about it saying 9.18.79, 9.20.1 is the same build.
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Just wondering if you have done this on 9.20.1? I just don't want to brick me phone! Haha thanks again!

masterc333 said:
Thank you very much! I've been searching for a root method for 9.20.1. I'll try this tonight or tomorrow and let you guys know how it goes or if I have any problems.
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Just wondering if you have done this on 9.20.1? I just don't want to brick me phone! Haha thanks again!
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Yes I have tried it. Works fine, although I had to do it 2 times before it stuck.
Sent from my XT926 using Tapatalk

bweN diorD said:
Yes I have tried it. Works fine, although I had to do it 2 times before it stuck.
Sent from my XT926 using Tapatalk
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Sounds good. I'll try it out

Worked perfectly! I now have root on my xt926 running 9.20.1! Now is it possible to unlock the bootloader? Thanks for all the help so far.

[Q] Can I get 4.3 or similar??

Hey guys huge beginner on this type of stuff. I have one simple question though.
I know there is now a way to Root my phone, but not unlock the bootloader? So I'm wondering, is there any way for me to get a rom that is based off 4.3 at this current moment or am I out of luck?

Jestified said:
Hey guys huge beginner on this type of stuff. I have one simple question though.
I know there is now a way to Root my phone, but not unlock the bootloader? So I'm wondering, is there any way for me to get a rom that is based off 4.3 at this current moment or am I out of luck?
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Yes, you can root your phone. Rooting and unlocking the bootloader are two different things. If you're on the latest update, you won't be able to unlock anyway. If your BL isn't unlocked, you won't be able to use any of the 4.3 based ROMs. I don't think there have been any developed for use on SafeStrap.

If your on the new update you can't unlock your bootloader. Which means the best you'll get get is debloated stock roms.
Sent from my PACMAN MATRIX HD MAXX

deeje00 said:
If your on the new update you can't unlock your bootloader. Which means the best you'll get get is debloated stock roms.
Sent from my PACMAN MATRIX HD MAXX
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I'm listening....? "debloated stock rom"?

Jestified said:
I'm listening....? "debloated stock rom"?
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Debloated stock just means is the Verizon builds, just with some of the extra software taken out and tweaked. It's not like cyanogen mod which had more options and tweaks. But with a locked bootloader its the best your gonna get.
Sent from my XT926 using xda app-developers app

clouse2013 said:
Debloated stock just means is the Verizon builds, just with some of the extra software taken out and tweaked. It's not like cyanogen mod which had more options and tweaks. But with a locked bootloader its the best your gonna get.
Sent from my XT926 using xda app-developers app
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However, you can use Xposed Framework to do a lot of modding/tweaking to a stock ROM. I am running a custom ROM, but I still use Xposed for a lot of things. You can theme your stock ROM in ways that are very similar to having a theme manager on AOSP ROMs.

have you verified for sure that you cannot unlock the bootloader? it doesn't hurt to try, unless you already tried.
What version is the build?
Sent from my Droid RAZR MAXX HD under an Eclipse.

iBolski said:
have you verified for sure that you cannot unlock the bootloader? it doesn't hurt to try, unless you already tried.
What version is the build?
Sent from my Droid RAZR MAXX HD under an Eclipse.
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system version 9.18.79 so i'm assuming it isn't possible

Jestified said:
system version 9.18.79 so i'm assuming it isn't possible
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Yup. That's the version you don't want to see if you haven't unlocked the boot loader.
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iBolski said:
Yup. That's the version you don't want to see if you haven't unlocked the boot loader.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4
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Unless his BL was unlocked prior to that update.

Oops. Double post for some reason!

DeadPhoenix said:
Unless his BL was unlocked prior to that update.
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Which is why I said if you haven't unlocked the bootloader.
Once it's unlocked, it's unlocked. You can't lock it back up because apparently, it's a physical change in the phone, such as a fuse being blown or something like that. At least, that's what I've read. http://blog.azimuthsecurity.com/2013/04/unlocking-motorola-bootloader.html
Apparently, it's something Qualcomm has created called a QFuse. These are software programmable fuses that once blown, they can NEVER be put back to their prior state. In Motorola devices, there is a FORCE_TRUSTED_BOOT QFuse. This is all explained by Dan Rosenburg who is the developer that gave us the ability to unlock our Droid RAZR HDs. it's a good read and explains a lot.
Of course, it never hurts to try and unlock it after downgrading back to the previous version.

iBolski said:
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Of course, it never hurts to try and unlock it after downgrading back to the previous version.
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doesn't hurt but is 100% pointless, as the system version has nothing to do with the trust zone files that cant be changed back.
the system version serves as a reference point to when it used to be possible in relation to the other files that were irrevocably updated, nothing more.

Need some help guys, been a while since I've done this.

Bit of background...I've had Android phones since the OG Droid. All of them were rooted. The phone I have now is the Razr HD which I've never rooted. Guess I just got out of the game for a while. I want to root it now but unfortunately, it's been so long since I've been around the forums that I don't really know what anything is anymore or what does what.
I'm sure this has been asked before but every search I do, I come up with stuff that I don't understand. Can someone help out?
Phone is running 4.4.2
System version: 183.46.15.XT926
Thanks!

If your boot loader is locked, you can't do anything.
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maverick31210 said:
Bit of background...I've had Android phones since the OG Droid. All of them were rooted. The phone I have now is the Razr HD which I've never rooted. Guess I just got out of the game for a while. I want to root it now but unfortunately, it's been so long since I've been around the forums that I don't really know what anything is anymore or what does what.
I'm sure this has been asked before but every search I do, I come up with stuff that I don't understand. Can someone help out?
Phone is running 4.4.2
System version: 183.46.15.XT926
Thanks!
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Abstract: you wanna root your Motorola Razr HD (xt925) ?
You can't go anymore with the "gentle procedure" - which is using Motochopper, a way to root the 4.1.2 without tearing apart your phone.
So either you go back with a stock 4.1.2 and live happily with motochopper and a slow sys, or you follow Motorola instructions to unlock the phone. Be aware that once you enter the code Motorola will provide you'll void your warranty (if you still are under the grace period).

Graf Schmidt said:
Abstract: you wanna root your Motorola Razr HD (xt925) ?
You can't go anymore with the "gentle procedure" - which is using Motochopper, a way to root the 4.1.2 without tearing apart your phone.
So either you go back with a stock 4.1.2 and live happily with motochopper and a slow sys, or you follow Motorola instructions to unlock the phone. Be aware that once you enter the code Motorola will provide you'll void your warranty (if you still are under the grace period).
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You need to stop putting bad info out there, this unlock only works on the 925. The system version he shows is FW for the 926. You can't unlock the 926 via Moto.
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RikRong said:
You need to stop putting bad info out there, this unlock only works on the 925. The system version he shows is FW for the 926. You can't unlock the 926 via Moto.
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Isn't the Razr HD the xt925?
Or am I getting confused with all those names?
Edit: ah yeah, sorry, I've read only "RAZR HD", and I din't pay attention to sysver. My bad.

Graf Schmidt said:
Isn't the Razr HD the xt925?
Or am I getting confused with all those names?
Edit: ah yeah, sorry, I've read only "RAZR HD", and I din't pay attention to sysver. My bad.
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The 925 is the GSM variant and is unlockable through Moto. The 926 is the CDMA model that is typically used on Verizon and it's not unlockable through Moto.
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RikRong said:
The 925 is the GSM variant and is unlockable through Moto. The 926 is the CDMA model that is typically used on Verizon and it's not unlockable through Moto.
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Hi, RikRong. I'm also new to this XT926 and on the latest firmware I guess (183.46.15.xt926), is there's any new way to unlock bootloader and root this device? I read an old instruction in another post and just bought this device and now I'm so screwed over .

shallwedance said:
Hi, RikRong. I'm also new to this XT926 and on the latest firmware I guess (183.46.15.xt926), is there's any new way to unlock bootloader and root this device? I read an old instruction in another post and just bought this device and now I'm so screwed over .
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Unfortunately, right now there is no way to root or unlock that build.
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Is this still the case? My phone was auto-upgraded to 4.4.2... I'm stuck?