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[q] 9.30.1 > 9.18.1

I saw a thread on here about trying to downgrade to 9.18 in order to root/safestrap..I'm running 9.30..1 and was wondering if that was possible? I didn't see an answer. I'm kind of a noob when it comes to Droids. I just got my first one a couple days ago after coming from a Galaxy Note N7000.
So is it possible to downgrade to root and safestrap? Or if not, are there other options?

itsmosesbam said:
I saw a thread on here about trying to downgrade to 9.18 in order to root/safestrap..I'm running 9.30..1 and was wondering if that was possible? I didn't see an answer. I'm kind of a noob when it comes to Droids. I just got my first one a couple days ago after coming from a Galaxy Note N7000.
So is it possible to downgrade to root and safestrap? Or if not, are there other options?
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If you didn't see the answer, you didn't search hard enough. No, you can't downgrade, and no there are no other options to root .1, unless you have an unlocked bootloader.

Moto Noob Here - Used To HTC Phones

Hey Guys! So I'm coming from a HTC Incredible, Incredible 2, Rezound, and One and now here I am with a new Droid Maxx and I'm trying to figure out just what I need to do in order to root his badboy and get all this crap that Verizon put on it off. I'm looking around and I'm seeing a few different threads about rooting but not to much about custom roms. What I'd be looking to accomplish is either 4.2 or 4.4, don't care to much which one but I want all this bloat gone as well as the ability to do a WiFi tether without giving Verizon even more money per month like I used to do on my HTC devices. Thanks in advance peeps!

AlmostTactful said:
Hey Guys! So I'm coming from a HTC Incredible, Incredible 2, Rezound, and One and now here I am with a new Droid Maxx and I'm trying to figure out just what I need to do in order to root his badboy and get all this crap that Verizon put on it off. I'm looking around and I'm seeing a few different threads about rooting but not to much about custom roms. What I'd be looking to accomplish is either 4.2 or 4.4, don't care to much which one but I want all this bloat gone as well as the ability to do a WiFi tether without giving Verizon even more money per month like I used to do on my HTC devices. Thanks in advance peeps!
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rooting depends on whether you are still on JellyBean 4.2.2 or not. If so make sure your system version is 12.15.15 then head on over to the original development section and use RockMyMoto to get root. Check out the SlapMyMoto thread too and use MotoWpNoMo to turn write protection off permanently. If you're already on Kit Kat then you're out of luck for the time being as there is no direct root for KK and no way to downgrade to 4.2.2 to get root.
As for custom ROMs... there aren't any and you'll have to use TiBu to debloat your phone. Other than that welcome to the Maxx.

BladeRunner said:
rooting depends on whether you are still on JellyBean 4.2.2 or not. If so make sure your system version is 12.15.15 then head on over to the original development section and use RockMyMoto to get root. Check out the SlapMyMoto thread too and use MotoWpNoMo to turn write protection off permanently. If you're already on Kit Kat then you're out of luck for the time being as there is no direct root for KK and no way to downgrade to 4.2.2 to get root.
As for custom ROMs... there aren't any and you'll have to use TiBu to debloat your phone. Other than that welcome to the Maxx.
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Thanks so much for the information! I am still on 4.2.2 and I just checked my version and it is in fact 12.15.15. I'll check out those threads and get all this crap off my phone lol. Once I do this, if we get an OTA 4.4 will I still be able to upgrade?
Side question, why the lack of ROMS? Is the phone not mod friendly? I remember having an HTC it seemed like I had a TON of ROM choices.

AlmostTactful said:
Thanks so much for the information! I am still on 4.2.2 and I just checked my version and it is in fact 12.15.15. I'll check out those threads and get all this crap off my phone lol. Once I do this, if we get an OTA 4.4 will I still be able to upgrade?
Side question, why the lack of ROMS? Is the phone not mod friendly? I remember having an HTC it seemed like I had a TON of ROM choices.
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You'll still be able to upgrade. It just takes jumping through a few hoops to keep root after the upgrade.
Moto kind of pushed the Moto X more than the Maxx/Ultra since it is multi-carrier so more people have the X and hence, more development. The lack of an unlocked bootloader has really hurt the VZW droids.

Awesome, the phone is incredible so I'll be happy with just ditching the bloat...none of the HTCs that I had come close to this as far as battery life is concerned...not even when I put an extended battery on them. Needless to say I'm super happy with the phone
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BladeRunner said:
You'll still be able to upgrade. It just takes jumping through a few hoops to keep root after the upgrade.
Moto kind of pushed the Moto X more than the Maxx/Ultra since it is multi-carrier so more people have the X and hence, more development. The lack of an unlocked bootloader has really hurt the VZW droids.
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Sorry to hijack, but you are answering something right along the lines of what I've been searching for. I've done all OTA updates, and I'm showing Android 4.2.2. I'm then showing 12.15.15.obake_maxx_version for system. I'm guessing then that kitkat was only something a person could forcefully update towards. As in it's not yet available via an OTA?

Hey, so KK was only available for a short time before VZ pulled the update due to issues. You can still get it here by jumping through some hoops, and you can get it while retaining root by jumping through flaming hoops with 3 suicidal midgets strapped to your back. That being said the root process is a bit lengthy, compared to an HTC device, but was super simple with the amount of instruction given by our devs
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Can you "still" unlock the Bootloader on the Maxx

I have been scouring the web trying to figure out how to unlock the boot loader on my droid maxx and I've heard many different ways most by using a guy on Taobao.com to get an unlock code but have been told by many that he is no longer around. What I'm trying to figure out is is there anyway possible to STILL get an unlock code to unlock the NON DEV DROID MAXX?
Please do not answer unless you know for sure that your answer is true as of today.
Also before anyone bashes be for being on 4.4.2, I had no choice my replacement phone came with that software. :/
I really appreciate all the help via forums and community here and thank you for your help ahead of time.

gotsaved289 said:
I have been scouring the web trying to figure out how to unlock the boot loader on my droid maxx and I've heard many different ways most by using a guy on Taobao.com to get an unlock code but have been told by many that he is no longer around. What I'm trying to figure out is is there anyway possible to STILL get an unlock code to unlock the NON DEV DROID MAXX?
Please do not answer unless you know for sure that your answer is true as of today.
Also before anyone bashes be for being on 4.4.2, I had no choice my replacement phone came with that software. :/
I really appreciate all the help via forums and community here and thank you for your help ahead of time.
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Yep!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2751177
China Middleman Back??
Sent From My Droid Ultra

Caseyk621 said:
Yep!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2751177
China Middleman Back??
Sent From My Droid Ultra
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The only problem with that is that that is only for 2014 maxx and not the 2013 I'm trying to gather information on a possibility for all maxx's.
Also at the end of that thread people are saying he's down again as of today.

Root for Maxx on 4.4.4?

Hey Guys, so I purchased my Maxx on release day and I'm currently on 4.4.4. I was just wondering if there was a root method available for me as I would like to have native tethering again.
Thanks for the help!
Matt

BMWPower06 said:
Hey Guys, so I purchased my Maxx on release day and I'm currently on 4.4.4. I was just wondering if there was a root method available for me as I would like to have native tethering again.
Thanks for the help!
Matt
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No there isn't.

Extremely unlikely.

No working method.. U have to pay 45$ atleast for unlocking BL if u r lucky.. I did in my droid maxx

Doesn't anyone search anymore there are 3 posts all in a row asking the same ? With the same answers.
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me too
am also interested, thanks

root question
i have a Droid Maxx with unlocked bootloader and rooted on 4.4.4 and i was wondering if i take the update to 5.0 lollipop will i be able to get root again since i have the bootloader unlocked. Guess i am wondering if i can take the update and load Super user through my twrp recovery

Frank T said:
i have a Droid Maxx with unlocked bootloader and rooted on 4.4.4 and i was wondering if i take the update to 5.0 lollipop will i be able to get root again since i have the bootloader unlocked. Guess i am wondering if i can take the update and load Super user through my twrp recovery
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I debated way to long to respond to this, so I am just going to do it.
but.....
You're kidding right? :angel:

ssb13 said:
I debated way to long to respond to this, so I am just going to do it.
but.....
You're kidding right? :angel:
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no im not kidding hence why im a junior member and new to this stuff

Frank T said:
no im not kidding hence why im a junior member and new to this stuff
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Fair enough. However, if your BL is unlocked and you are rooted, I doubt you are that much of a junior.
That being said, its pretty hard to have an answer about a update that hasn't even been released yet.
Basically, once it hits, some will take it for the team, either on purpose or on accident, and information will be flowing...until then its only speculation.
I'm sorry if I came across like a DB.

ssb13 said:
Fair enough. However, if your BL is unlocked and you are rooted, I doubt you are that much of a junior.
That being said, its pretty hard to have an answer about a update that hasn't even been released yet.
Basically, once it hits, some will take it for the team, either on purpose or on accident, and information will be flowing...until then its only speculation.
I'm sorry if I came across like a DB.
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Thanks for the answer

Frank T said:
i have a Droid Maxx with unlocked bootloader and rooted on 4.4.4 and i was wondering if i take the update to 5.0 lollipop will i be able to get root again since i have the bootloader unlocked. Guess i am wondering if i can take the update and load Super user through my twrp recovery
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Unlocked BL means you always have root

[Q] Droid Ultra 4.4.4 root error.

I can't seem to find any way possible to root my android ultra Verizon. Is it even possible. I've tried everything!
Plz help someone IDC who but some on who knows what they are doing. I've Jail broken IPhones and IPods but Androids seem a lot harder.

donovan_berry123 said:
I can't seem to find any way possible to root my android ultra Verizon. Is it even possible. I've tried everything!
Plz help someone IDC who but some on who knows what they are doing. I've Jail broken IPhones and IPods but Androids seem a lot harder.
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How are you trying to root?

BladeRunner said:
How are you trying to root?
Ive tried both one touch and computer.
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There is no known root method for 4.4 4 on the ultra.

In case you haven't realized, the Droid Maxx and Ultra are incapable of being rooted. Don't listen to any one who says its possible or they're working on a root, because they can't. Unfortunately these were the first series of android devices that simply cannot be rooted due to millitary grade security.

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Samg381 said:
In case you haven't realized, the Droid Maxx and Ultra are incapable of being rooted. Don't listen to any one who says its possible or they're working on a root, because they can't. Unfortunately these were the first series of android devices that simply cannot be rooted due to millitary grade security.
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From everything I have read about the Droid Ultra / Maxx / Mini, the only known root is for versions below 4.4.4 but not including 4.4.4. When I got mine used, I spent weeks looking online to find one that had not been upgraded yet and finally found some on swappa.
I had read in a few places that if you get a 4.4 image (not 4.4.4) from Motorola's website and followed their instructions that it 'might' be possible to downgrade it to 4.4, but not any lower than 4.4 however I have not tried it and do not know if it works.

morr22066 said:
From everything I have read about the Droid Ultra / Maxx / Mini, the only known root is for versions below 4.4.4 but not including 4.4.4. When I got mine used, I spent weeks looking online to find one that had not been upgraded yet and finally found some on swappa.
I had read in a few places that if you get a 4.4 image (not 4.4.4) from Motorola's website and followed their instructions that it 'might' be possible to downgrade it to 4.4, but not any lower than 4.4 however I have not tried it and do not know if it works.
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curious to know if it works. im trying to root and unlock the bootloader of a friends but i dont have it just yet.

bgboii said:
curious to know if it works. im trying to root and unlock the bootloader of a friends but i dont have it just yet.
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It would be nice if we could downgrade to 4.4. is there someone who is trying to downgrade?

Rooting, Downgrading, or Exploiting the Droid Maxx/Ultra is impossible at the moment and will be until a developer decides to work on it.

Samg381 said:
Rooting, Downgrading, or Exploiting the Droid Maxx/Ultra is impossible at the moment and will be until a developer decides to work on it.
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Rooting is not impossible just dangerous.
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for su6-7 root available http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59858814&postcount=37
before I put the replacement of a system image http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59410016&postcount=11
but further developments will not, maybe your phone is broken. If I buy a new I will try again, and hope to get to bypass Write Protect