Hey all. My early upgrade is this weekend so I'm going to but a gs3 but I must be able to root and unlock boot loader.
Was looking at the unlock app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mmmeff.ez.unlock
And see that the recent reviews saying they are having issues unlocking boot loader since update from Verizon.
Is the app broken now And or did they patch the phone so u cant unlock the boot loader?
I don't amt to buy this phone then end up not being able to unlock the bootloader (I can't stand anything other than aosp)
Lmk. Also how would I go about unlocking the boot loader without using that app or is that the only way to do so?
This is posted all over this forum. However, all you need to do is search for version 1.2 and it will unlock the bootloader, after you root, of course.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium
the guide posted at the top of the dev forum should be your new best friend
HHF2 said:
This is posted all over this forum. However, all you need to do is search for version 1.2 and it will unlock the bootloader, after you root, of course.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Here is my copy http://db.tt/TtOVCI1W . Just make sure you root first .
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda app-developers app
Valkyrie743 said:
Hey all. My early upgrade is this weekend so I'm going to but a gs3 but I must be able to root and unlock boot loader.
Was looking at the unlock app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mmmeff.ez.unlock
And see that the recent reviews saying they are having issues unlocking boot loader since update from Verizon.
Is the app broken now And or did they patch the phone so u cant unlock the boot loader?
I don't amt to buy this phone then end up not being able to unlock the bootloader (I can't stand anything other than aosp)
Lmk. Also how would I go about unlocking the boot loader without using that app or is that the only way to do so?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The developer recommends version 1.2 and you can get that from here: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/32456-app-920-ez-unlock-14-easiest-way-to-unlock-your-bootloader/
There is a way to unlock the bootloader manually, but that takes a bit more effort and some terminal coding. I would definitely recommend just downloading EZ-Unlock v1.2 and using that. It's just a push of a button! That's what I did.
At the risk of being reprimanded.....
My phone is rooted and I have unlocked the boot-loader with One click "ez bootloader unlock." I have flashed numerous ROM's and continue to flash various ROM's... After flashing each new ROM and getting through the initial setup, I download ClockWorkMod from the play store, if not already part of the ROM, and then "One click ez bootloader unlock." I then run the "One click ez bootloader unlock" and then the ClockWorkMod for my model phone. I do this each time I flash a new ROM.
My question is whether this is unnecessary or not? I see that the later versions of "One click ez bootloader unlock" have a re-lock option, but I am unclear as whether or not it is unnecessary to unlock the boot-loader each and every time a person flashes a new ROM? Or under what circumstances would a person need to unlock their boot-loader after successfully unlocking it the first time?
It seems to me that once the boot-loader is successfully unlocked that a person would not have to unlock it again unless they ODIN back to Stock OEM, but I have not been able to google or search these forums successfully to find an answer, and for that I apologize, because I'm sure it's here somewhere, and some "Senior Member" will be quick to jump at the opportunity to point that out to me.... After a healthy dose of liquid courage, I am reluctantly asking the question here.... And if someone is so kinda as to answer my question, who knows, maybe it will help some other person who has the same question, but is afraid to ask, because of the harshness and lack of patience of some "Senior Members?"
A sincere thank you in advance to anyone who might answer my question. :fingers-crossed:
The only time you need to re-unlock the bootloader is if you Odin back to stock.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
Hi!
I hope some someone can explain me:
Why is it obviously so difficult (or not possible?) to root the XT925 Razr HD without downgrade to ICS if you are already on JellyBean? I read a lot of things and there everytime the poeple wrote about the VoodooKeeper thing and the downgrade.
wemsinho said:
Hi!
I hope some someone can explain me:
Why is it obviously so difficult (or not possible?) to root the XT925 Razr HD without downgrade to ICS if you are already on JellyBean? I read a lot of things and there everytime the poeple wrote about the VoodooKeeper thing and the downgrade.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am also quite interested in this this! In particular, as going back ICS will require that i unlock the bootlock and loose the warranty (at least that is my understanding). I do not wish to sacrafice warranty "just" to get root, something that was very easily done on my old xperia (with or without locked bootlock)
I still love my razr hd (xt925) for lots of other reasons though!
You don't have to unlock or loose warranty to go back to ICS. You do however have to root.
IMO, their is not JB exploit so far because it is so easy to roll back to ICS root.... then use root keeper to hold root thru the update. So no real reason for anyone to work on a root exploit yet. Takes maybe 10-15 minutes if that.
clintonroche said:
You don't have to unlock or loose warranty to go back to ICS. You do however have to root.
IMO, their is not JB exploit so far because it is so easy to roll back to ICS root.... then use root keeper to hold root thru the update. So no real reason for anyone to work on a root exploit yet. Takes maybe 10-15 minutes if that.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I just got a XT295 from germany just to fix the damned ril issues ive been having in my root call management apps. But it was running 4.1.2 out of the box, with a locked boot.
Am i right in assuming theres a way to root it with that RSDLite tool? I have never owned a moto device, so know nothing about this tool or how it works with a locked bootloader.
clintonroche said:
You don't have to unlock or loose warranty to go back to ICS. You do however have to root.
IMO, their is not JB exploit so far because it is so easy to roll back to ICS root.... then use root keeper to hold root thru the update. So no real reason for anyone to work on a root exploit yet. Takes maybe 10-15 minutes if that.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
In don't really understand your statement. If you're unrooted on JB, in order to root you definitely have to rollback to ICS... and this requires an unlocked bootloader.
So if you're unrooted, with a locked bootloader, on JB, there is no way you can rollback to ICS if you don't wish to void your warranty by unlocking the bootloader ?? (once you're on ICS, root/voodo/ota upgrade is good to go)
Or maybe I have missed something and there is a way to downgrade to ICS with a locked bootloader ??? If so, i'd be *very* interested...
There is a way to downgrade with locked bootloader. Use Matt's tool.
Enviado de meu DROID RAZR HD usando o Tapatalk 2
I've tried already, but it doesn't work. T my understanding (and after reading a bit the thread dedicated to Matt's tool) I'd say you must have an unlocked BL to downgrade...
CoinCoin88 said:
I've tried already, but it doesn't work. T my understanding (and after reading a bit the thread dedicated to Matt's tool) I'd say you must have an unlocked BL to downgrade...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It is definitely not necessary on the 926 Consumer Edition as of course it is not currently possible to unlock the BL at this time. It may be different on the 925, but u doubt it.
Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk 2
Regardless of what you do your gonna void your warranty no matter what,if its a simple root or flash anything your voiding it,and you don't need to have an unlocked bootloader to downgrade back to ics
rickt1152 said:
It is definitely not necessary on the 926 Consumer Edition as of course it is not currently possible to unlock the BL at this time. It may be different on the 925, but u doubt it.
Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Tapatalk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok, so p-maybe the problem is not the locked BL... but the fact that probably many people here aren't using the Verizon 925 but the "international" XT-925 model (which is disclamed as "not supported" in Matt's tool's thread).
I'd definitely be willing to give it a try again to downgrade it, but IIRC the last time I tried, option 1 started well then ended up with some errors (can't actually remember what was written). Took like 5 minutes, a bunch of errors here and there on prompt, rebooted the phone, and was still on 4.1.1.
So either this is the "international XT-925 not supported thing", or there's somethign I did wrong (like, extracting a bug report with the key combination or i-don't-now-what-else). Just to be sure we're on the same page, are we all talking about the international XT-925 ? Or is this where we are misunderstanding ??
I'm using xt926 maxx and downgrade many time with no trouble,
Hope my information is helpful ^^
Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using xda app-developers app
unlocked or rooted?
HELP!
I have gone around with a motorola RAZR M only to be told by motorola that it couldn't be rooted. I have several posts in the general discussions area of the RAZR M. Motorola told me that I HAD to have a developer edition phone to unlock the bootloader. I did that. They told me that with the bootloader unlocked it would be considered rooted. That isn't true. I think I was misled or maybe uninformed. The phone that I got from them is a XT926dev. I voided the warranty, unlocked the bootloader and nothing has really changed. All the root dependent apps say it isn't rooted.
What am I not doing that completes the root? I have root checker and it's sole requirement for root appears to be whether or not superuser and su.binary are installed in the root sectors. Can anybody lead me into the light? I'm scared of the dark.
JAB©
jabeth407 said:
HELP!
I have gone around with a motorola RAZR M only to be told by motorola that it couldn't be rooted. I have several posts in the general discussions area of the RAZR M. Motorola told me that I HAD to have a developer edition phone to unlock the bootloader. I did that. They told me that with the bootloader unlocked it would be considered rooted. That isn't true. I think I was misled or maybe uninformed. The phone that I got from them is a XT926dev. I voided the warranty, unlocked the bootloader and nothing has really changed. All the root dependent apps say it isn't rooted.
What am I not doing that completes the root? I have root checker and it's sole requirement for root appears to be whether or not superuser and su.binary are installed in the root sectors. Can anybody lead me into the light? I'm scared of the dark.
JAB©
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You maybe have unlocked the Bootloader, but that does not necessary means, you are rooted.
First think on which Firmware is you XT926, is it on 4.0.4 or is it on 4.1.2
If you are on 4.0.4, read this Thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943851
If you are on 4.1.2 and your bootloader really is unlocked, read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2118483
If you are on 4.1.2 and your phone is VERIZON xt926 and your bootloader is locked:
Try Matts Tool to downgrade. Then do the first step i mentioned
Next time please inform yourself about the things you want to do. This should be the first thing. If you dont know the difference between an unlocked bootloader and root access, you should propably not try to mess with these kind of things.
Maybe Motorola Service Workers aren't the right people to ask about stuff like that...
But well hope i helped you out of the dark, greetz Esok
If you have the XT925 RAZR HD and don't want to downgrade, for now you have to unlock your BL, flash CWM and flash SuperSU through CWM (you can find the flashable zip on the chainfire.eu). Or you could wait for an exploit to come.
Sent from my XT925
saloums7 said:
If you have the XT925 RAZR HD and don't want to downgrade, for now you have to unlock your BL, flash CWM and flash SuperSU through CWM (you can find the flashable zip on the chainfire.eu). Or you could wait for an exploit to come.
Sent from my XT925
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
And we're back to this: is it actually possible to downgrade a XT925 with Matt's tool ?????
I downgraded straight with RSD... but my BL is unlocked don't know if it makes a difference
Sent from my XT925
CoinCoin88 said:
And we're back to this: is it actually possible to downgrade a XT925 with Matt's tool ?????
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No. Matt's tool is intended for the XT926 only.
Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Xparent Cyan Tapatalk 2
esok44 said:
You maybe have unlocked the Bootloader, but that does not necessary means, you are rooted.
First think on which Firmware is you XT926, is it on 4.0.4 or is it on 4.1.2
If you are on 4.0.4, read this Thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1943851
If you are on 4.1.2 and your bootloader really is unlocked, read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2118483
If you are on 4.1.2 and your phone is VERIZON xt926 and your bootloader is locked:
Try Matts Tool to downgrade. Then do the first step i mentioned
Next time please inform yourself about the things you want to do. This should be the first thing. If you dont know the difference between an unlocked bootloader and root access, you should propably not try to mess with these kind of things.
Maybe Motorola Service Workers aren't the right people to ask about stuff like that...
But well hope i helped you out of the dark, greetz Esok
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the links, I'll try it. I tried to get information about what I'm doing from the manufacturer. You can see where that has gotten me. I have tried others too. It is a simple thing to share & part with knowledge. I still haven't gotten anybody to set me straight on any differences between unlocked boot & root. So, this is my attempt at informing myself.
---------- Post added at 03:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:55 PM ----------
esok44 said:
First think on which Firmware is you XT926, is it on 4.0.4 or is it on 4.1.2
But well hope i helped you out of the dark, greetz Esok
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Mine is 4.1.1, as usual I have fallen between the cracks!
jabeth407 said:
Thanks for the links, I'll try it. I tried to get information about what I'm doing from the manufacturer. You can see where that has gotten me. I have tried others too. It is a simple thing to share & part with knowledge. I still haven't gotten anybody to set me straight on any differences between unlocked boot & root. So, this is my attempt at informing myself.
---------- Post added at 03:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:55 PM ----------
Mine is 4.1.1, as usual I have fallen between the cracks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well, then try the method, using matts tool to downgrade and then using the normal 4.0.4 method to root
Should be the easiest method
before downgrading, make sure that you save all relevant things, like pictures, etc on your external sd-card, they will get lost with the downgrade, i think
Good luck Esok
esok44 said:
You maybe have unlocked the Bootloader, but that does not necessary means, you are rooted.
Next time please inform yourself about the things you want to do. This should be the first thing. If you dont know the difference between an unlocked bootloader and root access, you should propably not try to mess with these kind of things.
Maybe Motorola Service Workers aren't the right people to ask about stuff like that...
But well hope i helped you out of the dark, greetz Esok
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hey man, I'm not totally useless. I know the bootloader is unlocked. I did manage to get that far. Give me a break, I'm used to my tandy 1000, cassette tape deck, b&w tv. Nice simple basic languages. Ha, ha, ha.
First off I'm a noob at unlocking bootloaders. This will be my first time. I have rooted, SIM unlocked and flashed before, but never unlocked the bootloader. The reason for unlocking is I want to flash CM 10.1/10.2.
So I recently picked up a cheap Droid Razr HD XT925 Locked to Rogers. I have unlocked and rooted it. It is running jellybean 4.1.2
I have been looking around on how to unlock my bootloader when I came across a handy tool called the Motorola Bootloader Unlocking Program. Unfortunately I am not allowed to post an outside link. So please google it. It supports my device. So far I have downloaded the android SDK and installed my devices latest drivers. Is it safe to proceed? Is it a good idea to unlock my device via this method or consider another method and if so which?
Thanks so much for any help you can give me
It's a Motorola service for a Motorola phone, how would it not be safe?
Go ahead and unlock it.
I unlocked mine 2 months ago, and or was the first time i unlocked a phone and my first smartphone.
Nothing to worry about
Go ahead and unlock it of that what you want.
Sent from my XT925 using Tapatalk 4 Beta
+1
very safe , just make sure you don't interrupt any process
I've been wanting to take the ota kit Kat version but scared if I take it I will loose root and my flash to Pageplus with 3g and mms working. have anyone took the update and still able to gain root access and Pageplus service with working 3g and mms?
Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using XDA Free mobile app
dextrickbell said:
I've been wanting to take the ota kit Kat version but scared if I take it I will loose root and my flash to Pageplus with 3g and mms working. have anyone took the update and still able to gain root access and Pageplus service with working 3g and mms?
Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You will lose root, unless you are bootloader unlocked then you can flash su easily. No idea about Pageplus service, depends how you enabled it originally..
So is it possible to unlock my bootloader then take the ota update.
Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using XDA Free mobile app
dextrickbell said:
So is it possible to unlock my bootloader then take the ota update.
Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using XDA Free mobile app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You can't unlock your bootloader unless you have a dev device or XT925..if you don't have either of these then you'll have to wait until there is a method to keep root (if it's possible).
coolloser said:
You can't unlock your bootloader unless you have a dev device or XT925..if you don't have either of these then you'll have to wait until there is a method to keep root (if it's possible).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not entirely true. It you are on an XT926 non-dev device, you could still unlock the bootloader IF you haven't upgraded to any OTAs after version 9.16.6. If you've updated it via an OTA since that version, then no, you cannot unlock your bootloader. And downgrading back to 9.16.6 will not fix it. Once the OTA is applied, the exploit to unlock an XT926 is gone forever. It was the one and only chance of unlocking the phone. No other options exist unless Verizon allows it to be unlocked via the Motorola unlocker program, which I highly doubt will occur.
If you are still on 9.16.9 or earlier, then you can go here and try to unlock your bootloader -> http://vulnfactory.org/blog/2013/04/08/motorola-bootloader-unlocking/
You must be rooted in order to do this.
If you are on any of these versions, then you can no longer unlock your bootloader:
9.18.X
9.20.1
9.30.1
183.46.10 (KitKat)
Trying won't hurt anything. Worse comes to worse, you'll still have a locked bootloader. Best case scenario, you'll have an unlocked bootloader!
We've already had one success story since the OTA with a user who was able to unlock his bootloader, so you might be the same as long as you are on the version stated or earlier. He was and luckily, no later OTAs were applied, so he's now unlocked.
hello i have droid razr tx926 HD
i got a new motherboard today and i replace it with the old one
so i try to root the phone and i got manny problems all the tools i have and what i found after i search the fourm didnt root the phone tell i download ( Towelroot ) app from the fourm and it root the phone
i try all the tools to unlock the Bootloader nothing work i got error always i even try the other app Moto-Pocaly didnt unlock the Bootloader
i didint have any of this problem at my old motherboard
i attach photo show the error
Code:
TrustZone write failed -11
System Version
9.18.94.XT926.Verizon.en.US
Model Number
DROID RAZR HD
Andriod version
4.1.2
BAsed version
VANQUISH_BP_100730.081.64.09P
Kernal Version
3.0.31-gef7deb8
i need to flash a new room and i cant do it as long the boot loader is locked
thanks on advance for help
You can't unlock that system version. You'll need to update to KK, root, and unlock.
Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk
how i can update it to kk go to setting and click on update ?
i cant flash any room bootloader is lock
seen_bawl said:
how i can update it to kk go to setting and click on update ?
i cant flash any room bootloader is lock
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's not a ROM you flash. Your best bet is to get the KK FXZ and flash it using either House of Moto or use RSDLite to flash it. It's not a ROM.
Flashing an FXZ either via fastboot (House of Moto) or RSDLite will work since you are upgrading to a higher version, so the encryption keys will work and update your trusted zone, etc.
Once you are updated to KK, then you will be able to root via towelroot, install Motopocalypse and then unlock your bootloader.
Go here for instructions -> http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/46155-rootunlock-442-182183-razr-hdm-only/
thank you iBolski where i can get the kk and the thing you talk about im not good with this stuff
is there a link have the kk inside the fourm i can use to download them ?
ill look for it after i back from work and if anyone help me with the links ill be greatfull to him
seen_bawl said:
thank you iBolski where i can get the kk and the thing you talk about im not good with this stuff
is there a link have the kk inside the fourm i can use to download them ?
ill look for it after i back from work and if anyone help me with the links ill be greatfull to him
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Go here first -> http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/45494-fxz-442-1834610/
The instructions are simple. Download the three things listed and then run them in the order SamuriHL tells you to.
Once you have done those steps, you are upgraded to stock KK.
Next, you need to go root (via Towelroot) and then install Motopocalypse and run it and then you'll be unlocked and rooted.
Again, the steps to root and unlock are listed here -> http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/46155-rootunlock-442-182183-razr-hdm-only/
Just follow what is listed. He does state if you take the 183.46.14 OTA, you will not be able to root nor unlock. But, don't worry. That hasn't been released to the general public yet (at least, not officially by Motorola and Verizon), so the upgrade to KK you did in the previous link is to 183.46.10, which is what you want.
Just download Towel Root and Unlock (HOLY SNIKES!) which are linked the post and install Towel Root on your phone first. Then, run it to root your phone. Once you are done rooting, then install and run Unlock (HOLY SNIKES!) to unlock your phone.
That's it.
seen_bawl said:
thank you iBolski where i can get the kk and the thing you talk about im not good with this stuff
is there a link have the kk inside the fourm i can use to download them ?
ill look for it after i back from work and if anyone help me with the links ill be greatfull to him
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2789743
thank you iBolski
i upgrade my phone to andriod 4.4.2 and unlock the Bootloader
and thanks for bweN diorD & RikRong
was really easy to upgrade and unlock the phone
seen_bawl said:
thank you iBolski
i upgrade my phone to andriod 4.4.2 and unlock the Bootloader
and thanks for bweN diorD & RikRong
was really easy to upgrade and unlock the phone
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
...and another one bites the dust. Awesome!