I'm rooted with motoroot v1.1....can I just use the unroot function of the app and then install the ota update?
Thanks
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I have motoroot 1.1 also (only needed the entitlement hack) and my OTA worked with it rooted. Kept root too. Since it doesn't mess with the boot loader there wasn't a problem.
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twidave said:
I have motoroot 1.1 also (only needed the entitlement hack) and my OTA worked with it rooted. Kept root too. Since it doesn't mess with the boot loader there wasn't a problem.
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Ugh, now I'm getting a completely different story from the General forum. Someone there says you do have to unroot a Motoroot'ed device. Even says I have to use some new applications to do that. I don't see why I wouldnt be able to use Motoroot.
This is really getting confusing. Too many root methods for me to keep track of.
I certainly wouldn't want to steer you in the wrong direction, all I know is that motoroot 1.1 didn't replace the bootloader and that's why I wasn't afraid to take the OTA. The root methods that came after it did, and that's why I didn't install any of them.
Honestly, the Droid MAXX is the first Droid I've had that I didn't feel the desire to ROM... It's perfect the way it is. I had the OG, X, and Bionic prior to this phone and was constantly reflashing them with something new. The entitlement hack was all I needed for the MAXX.
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Yep, I felt the same way. I use some apps that require root and I like the mobile hotspot. I don't plan on installing any custom Roms
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So, I finally pulled the trigger on the update.
I was rooted with Motoroot v1.1.
I only have the mobile hotspot entitlement hack, and some apps that use root. I didnt make any other changes.
I installed the update without removing root. The update installed just fine. I have confirmed that phone still has root access and mobile hotspot still works.
How do I get rid of motoroot? I got this phone with it still in the system, but not in the drawer. I've done a factory reset and fxz. But when I try to install the app it says that the file already exists and cannot be installed.
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needshelp101 said:
How do I get rid of motoroot? I got this phone with it still in the system, but not in the drawer. I've done a factory reset and fxz. But when I try to install the app it says that the file already exists and cannot be installed.
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I'm not 100% sure. That is a strange situation. It seems like someone tried to return to stock without removing the files first, maybe?
When you used the FXZ method, did you save data or do the clean install?
I did the clean install. I also tried to adb push the apk. But it says it already exists. Strange, I've never seen an app withstand a fxz, then two ota updates. I'm going to attempt the rockmymoto way tomorrow. I can't have an un rooted phone ha ha
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Anyone else getting this. I am unable to stream or download movies. Unrooted 3g Xoom.
Happens on rooted devices, because of root. But no one has said anything about non rooted. Are you unlocked? Have you tried a reboot?
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No I am unlocked...but there is no way for me to OEM lock as I got screwed from the one click lock unlock thread. So no movies for me till netflix
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That's the reason I don't trust one clicks. Id rather screw it up my self and not be pissed at anyone else :\
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You can still lock your device you just need to download the img files from Motorola. Its a pretty easy process.
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what nubsors said, I was originally rooted the old way i.e. manual way, then unrooted went to stock for 3.0.1 update, then got bored and rooted using the 1 click method, and manually installed the 3.1 update. Couldn't get Google Videos to work so I reflashed all of the 3.0.1 img files, oem locked it and got the OTA, and it works like a charm
So I'm running into difficulties updating to jellybean.
I'm rooted on stock 4.04,with the bootloader unlocked, and have vodoo ota installed.
When installing the update, it prompts me in cwm to install the untrusted package. So I click ok to continue.
A quarter way through it fails and reboots, then continues to reboot continously after it powers up to the home screen.
What am I doing wrong, what should I disable to install this ota update.
Thanks in advance
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superbrowndude said:
So I'm running into difficulties updating to jellybean.
I'm rooted on stock 4.04,with the bootloader unlocked, and have vodoo ota installed.
When installing the update, it prompts me in cwm to install the untrusted package. So I click ok to continue.
A quarter way through it fails and reboots, then continues to reboot continously after it powers up to the home screen.
What am I doing wrong, what should I disable to install this ota update.
Thanks in advance
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If you have safestrap installed,you need to uninstall it first.
So would safetrap be the equavlant to clock work mod?
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So would safetrap be the equavlant to clock work mod?
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Possibly. If you can live without it temporarily without losing root, give it a try. For the update to work, you need to have your phone "stock" with the exception of being rooted, which you can protect with rootkeeper. Any apps that came stock, need to be there, etc. also make sure that your SU binaries are updated as well.
I tried the temp unroot and tried installing it, but it didn't work. I'll attempt to un install clockwork mod, and temp unroot and try it again.
Would you be able to save me some time and point me in the right direction for removing clockwork mod please
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I better restore all the bloat ware to then
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Damn it, I don't have the Rogers bloat ware any more!
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Damn it, I don't have the Rogers bloat ware any more!
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I'd say this is probably your problem. Always better to use TB, and just freeze the bloatware, but leave it in place.
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I'd say this is probably your problem. Always better to use TB, and just freeze the bloatware, but leave it in place.
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You'll need a fresh stock /system from someone on here. Can anyone grab a dd image of their Rogers RAZR HD running .492002?
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That would be awesome if someone could grab that for me, normally I just freeze the bloat ware, this was the first time I un installed it all, fml lol
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Bump for me, or anyone who can do a back up of there rooted jellybean to a xml soni can just flash it.
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i just received the droid ultra maxx as a replacement phone today in the mail. and i was trying to install the root method. but the person who had the phone before me i guess rooted it, but took it off. i tried to install the pwnmymoto app but it said it was already installed. but i cant find i in the app drawert. is there any way i can root this bad boy? i looked for the fxz files, its been a while since ive used it and want to make sure im going to be doing it right. can anyone give me some pointers?
Sorry. Mods can you move this to the q&a section
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Your rooted dude don't worry the apk deletes itself once it roots. If you want install a Root checker and make sure.
Nope, it says I'm not rooted :/ is there any other work around?
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Nope, it says I'm not rooted :/ is there any other work around?
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Start of fresh first try factory reset if its a no go then fxz that will definitely work. Then install the apk and get root.
Make sure your using the right apk.. I ran into this issue because I was directed to the moto x apk which was patched
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I haven't used fxz or rsd since my bionic. Like 5 phones ago. But that should work? I've seen a few different fxz files for the maxx. I'm assuming that since I'm in 12.7.7 I should stick with that one? Or are there advantages with the other file?
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Make sure your using the right apk.. I ran into this issue because I was directed to the moto x apk which was patched
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How did you fix your problem?
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How did you fix your problem?
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Follow this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45598648
The very first post you will see the apk for the droid.
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Start of fresh first try factory reset if its a no go then fxz that will definitely work. Then install the apk and get root.
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This worked on mine. RSD Lite w/ firmware.
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i just received the droid ultra maxx as a replacement phone today in the mail. and i was trying to install the root method. but the person who had the phone before me i guess rooted it, but took it off. i tried to install the pwnmymoto app but it said it was already installed. but i cant find i in the app drawert. is there any way i can root this bad boy? i looked for the fxz files, its been a while since ive used it and want to make sure im going to be doing it right. can anyone give me some pointers?
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Just letting you know, it's not called Ultra Maxx. It's either Ultra or Maxx not both. Just a heads up
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My sister bought a michley 900 used from BrandsMart not too long ago and she tried to install Constant Guard from comcast and it won't allow saying it's rooted. I've not rooted it nor has my nephew and they aren't versed enough.
I've found no root method online. There isn't a super user app installed and I've run a root checker and a have fx file explorer with root add on installed and can edit at the root level.
Could it be that this tablet isn't locked down? Any ideas?
So no one has any info? Wrong thread? A slight push I the right direction?
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Well this threads about as useless as tits on a nun.
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My sister bought a michley 900 used from BrandsMart not too long ago and she tried to install Constant Guard from comcast and it won't allow saying it's rooted. I've not rooted it nor has my nephew and they aren't versed enough.
I've found no root method online. There isn't a super user app installed and I've run a root checker and a have fx file explorer with root add on installed and can edit at the root level.
Could it be that this tablet isn't locked down? Any ideas?
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Try framaroot. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2130276
If that doesn't work then try the tool in my signature.
It comes with a root command.
most of the time with these generic tablets they come prerooted, i dont think you can remove it (unless you know what your doing) but if you want to take ahold of it download superSU or Superuser from the martket.
It's rooted already. I'm trying to figure out how.
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It's rooted already. I'm trying to figure out how.
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like i said just install superSU or Superuser from the play store.
Our posts came in seconds apart. I have since installed SuperSU. She was trying to install some security suite apps available through her Internet provider and it wouldn't let her due to it being rooted.
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Our posts came in seconds apart. I have since installed SuperSU. She was trying to install some security suite apps available through her Internet provider and it wouldn't let her due to it being rooted.
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like i said i dont think theres a way to unbrick it on generic tablets, i think you can try to unroot via superSU or Superuser, one of them has the option i think and you might be able to find a apk for security suite that gets rid of the root checker or whatever its doing.
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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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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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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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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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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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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.