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if you took a bootloader unlocked HD and used SBF then you would have a locked bootloader again ???
just wonderring if that would be a way to go back?
thanks

idroidnow said:
if you took a bootloader unlocked hd and used sbf then you would have a locked bootloader again ???
Just wonderring if that would be a way to go back?
Thanks
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good question. My guess would be no. Hopefully since there is a root method for 4.1.2 someone will try and let us know...

it made sense to me that if would lock it again since its not a hardware based unlock and SBF sets it to factory. i know they can relock a bootloader with an OTA so why not a SBF?

idroidnow said:
it made sense to me that if would lock it again since its not a hardware based unlock and sbf sets it to factory. I know they can relock a bootloader with an ota so why not a sbf?
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because when they put the sbf together they werent trying to relock the bootloader. I really have no idea, just speculating.
IF ANYONE HAS A LINK TO THE MAXX HD SBF ID BE WILLING TO TRY IT...

we need someone wiser then us
i just would li ek to know i could go back to locked for testing purposes.

idroidnow said:
we need someone wiser then us
i just would li ek to know i could go back to locked for testing purposes.
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i found the sbf from your other thread, ill try it and let you know

mikeyinid said:
i found the sbf from your other thread, ill try it and let you know
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thanks !!!

iDroidNow said:
if you took a bootloader unlocked HD and used SBF then you would have a locked bootloader again ???
just wonderring if that would be a way to go back?
thanks
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No, SBF will not relock the bootloader. The unlock method for all consumer HD's blows the QFuse, once it's blown it cannot be unblown.
Meaning your device cannot be re-locked. After I unlocked I SBF'd back to ICS, just to start fresh, before loading up CM 10.1. Hope this answers your question.

thanks for the answer. was hoping it would lock it back. ooh well.

idroidnow said:
thanks for the answer. Was hoping it would lock it back. Ooh well.
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doesnt touch bootloader, it stays unlocked

Is there any method to lock it? At all?
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Where is the sbf file at if you don't mind me asking
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dustin4863 said:
Where is the sbf file at if you don't mind me asking
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Take a look here: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/vanquish_u/list.php
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joshua_helm said:
Is there any method to lock it? At all?
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I don't think this is possible and if it is only Motorola knows.
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Can someone please explain to me what are the advantages of having an unlocked boot loader.
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xblackchaosx said:
can someone please explain to me what are the advantages of having an unlocked boot loader.
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for one youll always have a way to root your phone. Fastbooting twrp/cwm means you can flash su even if moto blocks existing exploits. That in itself is good enough for me.

Apparently, the guy who discovered the unlock also answered this: no, it can never be relocked. Unlocking blows a QFuse on the phone that can never be unblown given the physical nature of the fuse.

I'll tell you how, maybe a week or 3 from now, AT&T and Motorola will finish bloating up there update and use some excuse such as security to re lock the bootloader.

Codex01 said:
I'll tell you how, maybe a week or 3 from now, AT&T and Motorola will finish bloating up there update and use some excuse such as security to re lock the bootloader.
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There is no way for moto or anyone to re-lock our bootloaders once they are unlocked. The only thing that can happen now is that Moto can make an update that can prevent us from unlocking/rooting if the new phone comes with this new firmware or we take the ota without being rooted and/or unlocked. No firmware patch/upgrade can re-lock once unlocked...

A few people on the atrix forums says otherwise. It makes me think, but Motorola would be wrong to do that now that they're owned by Google.

[Q] OTA 186.43.15 Let's Lay This Question To Rest...

...As I'm sure many others like me will visit this forum, read guide disclaimers, and still ask themselves "is it really true??"
If we accept the latest OTA (186.43.15) WITHOUT unlocking the bootloader, we are screwed. There is absolutely, positively, nothing that can be done (hacking, version rollback, etc.) with the phone forever. The bootloader has been locked and we're stuck with what we've got. No way to unlock it now.
So, is it really true? Please say it ain't so.

Yes, it is true, at least with the Motopocalypse method. There are other ways to bootloader unlock phones such as Sunshine, but I think that only supports newer Motorola devices.
http://theroot.ninja/
Also, you have to be rooted. If Towelroot doesn't work on the latest OTA (no idea if it does or not) then you'd have to wait for a new exploit.

Thanks for the reply.
What's most frustrating about this is that I knew it was coming, I knew the bootloader was going to be locked by the next OTA but I was too nervous to unlock the bootloader and possibly brick my wifes phone in the process. She would be pissed.
The system update notifier kept bugging her and I kept telling her to not to do it and eventually she just she went ahead with it. Ugh.
Crossing my fingers for new exploit...
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TheAscension said:
Thanks for the reply.
What's most frustrating about this is that I knew it was coming, I knew the bootloader was going to be locked by the next OTA but I was too nervous to unlock the bootloader and possibly brick my wifes phone in the process. She would be pissed.
The system update notifier kept bugging her and I kept telling her to not to do it and eventually she just she went ahead with it. Ugh.
Crossing my fingers for new exploit...
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Forget another bootloader unlock exploit. That was a once-in-a-lifetime chance. As for root, well, there might be, but I wouldn't hold my breath. Of course, that's what we all said when the first KK OTA came out and look what they gave us - Towelroot AND bootloader unlock, but the bootloader unlock was a mistake - they accidentally reverted part of the code back to the original exploit code. So, that was a mistake on Moto's part.
But, this latest OTA is the last OTA for this phone. No more updates from Moto so don't expect the bootloader exploit to show up again.

iBolski said:
Forget another bootloader unlock exploit. That was a once-in-a-lifetime chance. As for root, well, there might be, but I wouldn't hold my breath. Of course, that's what we all said when the first KK OTA came out and look what they gave us - Towelroot AND bootloader unlock, but the bootloader unlock was a mistake - they accidentally reverted part of the code back to the original exploit code. So, that was a mistake on Moto's part.
But, this latest OTA is the last OTA for this phone. No more updates from Moto so don't expect the bootloader exploit to show up again.
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That's what I was afraid of. Same thing happened on my Droid X once updated to the last build of 2.3.4
I guess the bottom line is this: I don't care that much about the final KK build as much as I care about wifi hotspot tethering. That's really what I'm after. After her phone was updated to KK from JB it killed the tethering app that we were using. So my only recourse was to flash the phone back to JB. But I just didn't have the time to mess with it, plus it's my wife's phone and I didn't want to risk bricking it.
Near as I can tell, after quite a bit of searching, I don't have any way to fix tethering with this latest build. I'll ask the question in the Q&A section.

TheAscension said:
That's what I was afraid of. Same thing happened on my Droid X once updated to the last build of 2.3.4
I guess the bottom line is this: I don't care that much about the final KK build as much as I care about wifi hotspot tethering. That's really what I'm after. After her phone was updated to KK from JB it killed the tethering app that we were using. So my only recourse was to flash the phone back to JB. But I just didn't have the time to mess with it, plus it's my wife's phone and I didn't want to risk bricking it.
Near as I can tell, after quite a bit of searching, I don't have any way to fix tethering with this latest build. I'll ask the question in the Q&A section.
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Exactly what version of KK is she on? If she's still on 183.46.10, then that allows the bootloader to be unlocked which will then allow you to root it and then apply a tethering hack.
If, however, you are on 183.46.14 or 183.46.15, then yes, you are hosed and cannot revert back to 183.46.10 or JB.

iBolski said:
Exactly what version of KK is she on? If she's still on 183.46.10, then that allows the bootloader to be unlocked which will then allow you to root it and then apply a tethering hack.
If, however, you are on 183.46.14 or 183.46.15, then yes, you are hosed and cannot revert back to 183.46.10 or JB.
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She has 183.46.15. Only option at this point is to exchange it for a used one that hasn't been updated...
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TheAscension said:
She has 183.46.15. Only option at this point is to exchange it for a used one that hasn't been updated...
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Yup. That's unfortunate. Just wanted to make sure.

TheAscension said:
That's what I was afraid of. Same thing happened on my Droid X once updated to the last build of 2.3.4
I guess the bottom line is this: I don't care that much about the final KK build as much as I care about wifi hotspot tethering. That's really what I'm after. After her phone was updated to KK from JB it killed the tethering app that we were using. So my only recourse was to flash the phone back to JB. But I just didn't have the time to mess with it, plus it's my wife's phone and I didn't want to risk bricking it.
Near as I can tell, after quite a bit of searching, I don't have any way to fix tethering with this latest build. I'll ask the question in the Q&A section.
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Not trying to hijack the thread and get it sidetracked, but just fyi, in case you didn't know, Droid X is up on CM11 now.

palmbeach05 said:
Not trying to hijack the thread and get it sidetracked, but just fyi, in case you didn't know, Droid X is up on CM11 now.
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Thanks for the heads up!
iBolski said:
Yup. That's unfortunate. Just wanted to make sure.
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She actually hasn't been happy with her XT926, so I think I might just buy a used phone of the same generation and mod it. If successful, we'll just swap the hacked one onto her account. I'm thinking Galaxy S3? I'd be curious to know what the "most hackable" phone of that generation is (JB or early KK)? Or should I post that question in the XDA General? I've searched and haven't found that question asked.

Damn :/ I just bought RAZR MAXX HD on ebay and I was sure there will be no problems with unlocking and rooting the phone. But the system version is 183.46.15 :/
Anyone in Poland wants to buy a RAZR MAXX HD?

jacek607 said:
Damn :/ I just bought RAZR MAXX HD on ebay and I was sure there will be no problems with unlocking and rooting the phone. But the system version is 183.46.15 :/
Anyone in Poland wants to buy a RAZR MAXX HD?
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Did you boot it into fastboot mode and ensure whether it's already been unlocked or not? You might get lucky if they already unlocked it.

I've checked it - it is locked :/

jacek607 said:
I've checked it - it is locked :/
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Bummer.

Is anybody working on method of unlock the bootloader and root for razr maxx hd with 183.46.15?

no

Do you know if is possible to go fron .15 to JB using RSD litle ?

farid2014 said:
Do you know if is possible to go fron .15 to JB using RSD litle ?
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Not possible if your boot loader is locked.
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farid2014 said:
Do you know if is possible to go fron .15 to JB using RSD litle ?
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Sure as long as you are already unlocked.
Edit, I didn't see Rik's post, same answer, different angle lol

RikRong said:
Not possible if your boot loader is locked.
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I have the code : 3 that means I can down grade right?
Thanks

{super easy bootloader unlocker}{all moto series}

Hello Xda this is my second Windows Tool to Unlock boot loader..........
pre-required:
1. Moto boot loader key.(sent by Motorola)
2. Any Motorola device.
Procedure​1. connect your device in usb debugging mode.(No need to reboot into bootloader ,It will automatically reboot it)
2. Just paste your key in text box and click on unlock button,thats it............
3. Hit thanks button if it works and post your comments.
WARNING: UNLOCKING YOUR BOOTLOADER VOIDS YOUR WARRANTY.PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK.
NOTE: Unlocking the bootloader will Wipe/ factory reset your device, and will delete all personal data from your device such as apps, photos, messages, and settings.
code used to unlock
fastboot oem unlock UNIQUE_KEY
XDA:DevDB Information
Moto Bootunlocker, Tool/Utility for all devices (see above for details)
Contributors
hard91, Falcon G
Version Information
Status: Beta
Stable Release Date: 2014-11-29
Beta Release Date: 2014-11-19
Created 2014-11-19
Last Updated 2014-11-19
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#2 says "any Motorola device". I am hoping that also includes the new "droid turbo"?
The Verizon version.

frankeegee said:
#2 says "any Motorola device". I am hoping that also includes the new "droid turbo"?
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As far as i know it should work if it using same code as defined above
Try it.....
Hit thanks if it works....

Haven't bought it, yet. But, I am seriously thinking about getting it (a new phone) by the end of the week.

frankeegee said:
Haven't bought it, yet. But, I am seriously thinking about getting it (a new phone) by the end of the week.
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Looks powerful device......
Also have a look on lenovo viber x2
It is having 4g
Hit thanks if i helped you......

OK, I got ahead of myself. Let me explain. I am getting a new phone. I have been seriously considering the droid turbo (Verizon upgrade). I am coming from a rooted stand would like to get a phone that can be rooted. I was hoping that the phone being unlocked would quickly lead to root. If you think that is likely, I will order the phone today.
I really would like a rootable phone. But, figuring out the process is way beyond me. ?

Not working for me, dev.
Any chance a new version to lock, re-lock and unlock?

renatohm said:
Not working for me, dev.
Any chance a new version to lock, re-lock and unlock?
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Which device you own ???
If it unlock bootloader using above code then this tool might work for you....

hard91 said:
Which device you own ???
If it unlock bootloader using above code then this tool might work for you....
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Sorry, forgot to mention that.
Brazilian XT1033 Retail 16 GB.

renatohm said:
Sorry, forgot to mention that.
Brazilian XT1033 Retail 16 GB.
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Oky will you plz tell me if you know how to unlock bootloader if it uses code other than specified above

Nope, unlocked via fastboot following default Motorola instructions.

renatohm said:
Nope, unlocked via fastboot following default Motorola instructions.
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Which one???

I think there is a miss understanding here guys. This doesn't unlock your device unless you have a code. All it does is make it easier if you don't know the fastboot commands. This won't unlock a turbo unless you have a unique code.
sent from "my kungfu is stronger then yours" XT1080

bigv5150 said:
I think there is a miss understanding here guys. This doesn't unlock your device unless you have a code. All it does is make it easier if you don't know the fastboot commands. This won't unlock a turbo unless you have a unique code.
sent from "my kungfu is stronger then yours" XT1080
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Already defined in the 1st point of pre-required

https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-b

thank you this worked for me

Lovely.. working like a charm.. easiest so far
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Will this work for the Motorola Droid RAZR Maxx HD? (xt926). Where do I get this unique key?
edit: Motorola Droid RAZR Maxx HD doesn't qualify for bootloader unlock

Mau669 said:
thank you this worked for me
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Hit thanks button
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busbybabes said:
Lovely.. working like a charm.. easiest so far
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Hit tanks button to support .my work
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How to root?

Hello,
I have verizon razr hd xt926 stock version 4.4.2 i am unable to root through towelroot what is another solution for root, unlock bootloader and recovery.
Please help.

Take a look around and read a little bit but I'm pretty sure it's been mentioned a few times that once you upgrade to stock 4.4.2 there is no such thing as rooting or unlocking your bootloader anymore. They've locked it down. Google the specific version that you have.

grnsl2 said:
Take a look around and read a little bit but I'm pretty sure it's been mentioned a few times that once you upgrade to stock 4.4.2 there is no such thing as rooting or unlocking your bootloader anymore. They've locked it down. Google the specific version that you have.
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Oh i am on latest build jul 2014 means i cant root it? May be there is any solution plz help

Is it possible i downgrade version and then root it

efuzone said:
Is it possible i downgrade version and then root it
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No
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RikRong said:
No
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So it means i lost the chance no any solution?

efuzone said:
So it means i lost the chance no any solution?
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Yes. You will forever have that device running whatever it is you have. NEVER take new OTAs until you read up on them and learn the effects of what the update does. Some updates are good to go and will allow you to unlock and root. Others, which it looks like in your case, will not allow you to unlock and root.
Best bet, find a broken device on ebay or amazon that is still able to be unlocked, buy it, and have it shipped to you. Also purchase any tools needed to open your device and a T5 screwdriver. Do a motherboard swap and then follow any guides on here to get the unlockable OTA to your device.
Good luck with this issue, we'll be here to help where/when we can.

Just got my pixel, root? tether?

Hey all,
Just got my new pixel. I'm on sprint, and want my hotspot to work for my kiddos. Is this doable? Do I need to root? If so, can someone provide the links or guides on what I need to do? I'd rather root than do a custom rom. I wanna stay as close to stock as possible.
Coming from my nexus 5, and loved having my hotspot. Although it was on a custom rom, etc.
Thanks in advance!

chugger93 said:
Hey all,
Just got my new pixel. I'm on sprint, and want my hotspot to work for my kiddos. Is this doable? Do I need to root? If so, can someone provide the links or guides on what I need to do? I'd rather root than do a custom rom. I wanna stay as close to stock as possible.
Coming from my nexus 5, and loved having my hotspot. Although it was on a custom rom, etc.
Thanks in advance!
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HotSpot is very doable... You will need root, but don't need a custom ROM to work. You could use a mod or custom kernel. I'm on VZW and have no problems using MOD's etc.
ROOT - http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/development/root-t3490154
TETHERMOD - http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/themes/mod-tethermod-systemless-install-guide-t3501448
Good luck!

b00ster23 said:
HotSpot is very doable... You will need root, but don't need a custom ROM to work. You could use a mod or custom kernel. I'm on VZW and have no problems using MOD's etc.
ROOT - http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/development/root-t3490154
TETHERMOD - http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/themes/mod-tethermod-systemless-install-guide-t3501448
Good luck!
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so should I use that root method you posted, or the skipsoft tool?

chugger93 said:
so should I use that root method you posted, or the skipsoft tool?
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Up to you... The SkipSoft tool is nice because it automates steps necessary...Including the above link linked. Personally I manually do it, as I'm not running TWRP quite yet. It's still in its infancy and want the ability to sideload OTA's if I see fit.
SkipSoft tool can revert you back to the stock recovery, so you can still do what I've suggested. You just have to go through a few more steps. If this is your first time and you're not comfortable yet...Then use SkipSoft

b00ster23 said:
Up to you... The SkipSoft tool is nice because it automates steps necessary...Including the above link linked. Personally I manually do it, as I'm not running TWRP quite yet. It's still in its infancy and want the ability to sideload OTA's if I see fit.
SkipSoft tool can revert you back to the stock recovery, so you can still do what I've suggested. You just have to go through a few more steps. If this is your first time and you're not comfortable yet...Then use SkipSoft
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I'm good with manually doing it, just wasnt sure which link I should be using. first or second. Guessing the second link. Then its a matter of using adb, no? This way dont have to deal with twrp and still get root, and get OTA updates.
Also, non of this requires me to unlock the bootloader right?

Wait I thought the hotspot mod didn't work on 7.1.1? I saw lots of talk saying it was broken and people had to remove the SIM and toggle hotspot to get it on now

How to bypass wifi hotspot on Verizon pixel XL running 7.1.1
Have a question I hope someone can help me out.
I am looking to be able to use wifi tether as FoxFi is now blocked. I am running a Verizon pixel XL 128gb running 7.1.1 withe the boatloader locked. I need to see if this version of Android is rootable and if there is away to bypass the wifi hotspot check? Any help would be much appreciated. Everything I have read has-been for version 7.1 and not 7.1.1.
b00ster23 said:
HotSpot is very doable... You will need root, but don't need a custom ROM to work. You could use a mod or custom kernel. I'm on VZW and have no problems using MOD's etc.
ROOT - http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel/development/root-t3490154
TETHERMOD - http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/themes/mod-tethermod-systemless-install-guide-t3501448
Good luck!
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shildebr said:
Have a question I hope someone can help me out.
I am looking to be able to use wifi tether as FoxFi is now blocked. I am running a Verizon pixel XL 128gb running 7.1.1 withe the boatloader locked. I need to see if this version of Android is rootable and if there is away to bypass the wifi hotspot check? Any help would be much appreciated. Everything I have read has-been for version 7.1 and not 7.1.1.
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The short answer is no. It's not rootable. Not at this time anyway.

chugger93 said:
I'm good with manually doing it, just wasnt sure which link I should be using. first or second. Guessing the second link. Then its a matter of using adb, no? This way dont have to deal with twrp and still get root, and get OTA updates.
Also, non of this requires me to unlock the bootloader right?
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2 things...Yes you have to have an unlocked bootloader. And you cannot take the December update before unlocking the bootloader if you're not on a Google phone. Is. Verizon, T-Mobile, etc 7.1.1 does not have a bootloader exploit.
I have root on 7.1.1 with tether mod and a few other goodies. But I unlocked the bootloader prior to updates
**EDIT** I stand corrected on the models. Doesn't have to be a "google" phone, but I do know Verizon and T-Mobile have restrictions for DePixel8

aholeinthewor1d said:
Wait I thought the hotspot mod didn't work on 7.1.1? I saw lots of talk saying it was broken and people had to remove the SIM and toggle hotspot to get it on now
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Not sure about everyone else, but it's working on my VZW variant on 7.1.1.

b00ster23 said:
2 things...Yes you have to have an unlocked bootloader. And you cannot take the December update before unlocking the bootloader if you're not on a Google phone. Is. Verizon, T-Mobile, etc 7.1.1 does not have a bootloader exploit.
I have root on 7.1.1 with tether mod and a few other goodies. But I unlocked the bootloader prior to updates
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That can't be true because I took the update as soon as my phone powered up for the first time. I did manage to unlock the bootloader last night, and root...so I am good.
Still gotta work on tether (hotspot) though... (sprint)

chugger93 said:
That can't be true because I took the update as soon as my phone powered up for the first time. I did manage to unlock the bootloader last night, and root...so I am good.
Still gotta work on tether (hotspot) though... (sprint)
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If you have Verizon then you had to be on 7.1 when you unlocked. You can't unlock once on 7.1.1. if the update was in the middle of installing you got extremely lucky that you unlocked before it installed

shildebr said:
Have a question I hope someone can help me out.
I am looking to be able to use wifi tether as FoxFi is now blocked. I am running a Verizon pixel XL 128gb running 7.1.1 withe the boatloader locked. I need to see if this version of Android is rootable and if there is away to bypass the wifi hotspot check? Any help would be much appreciated. Everything I have read has-been for version 7.1 and not 7.1.1.
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Correct, the short answer is no, but to expound slightly as to why and put you on the right track.
The bootloader needs to be unlocked on the Verizon variant (like the one I have) to gain root. However, the latest security update (December) patches for the exploit that we used to unlock the bootloader (DePixel8. ) So if you didn't unlock your bootloader prior to receiving the update, there are no current ways to unlock. Thus leaving ROOT a no go for now. You'll have to wait for the next bootlocker exploit.
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chugger93 said:
That can't be true because I took the update as soon as my phone powered up for the first time. I did manage to unlock the bootloader last night, and root...so I am good.
Still gotta work on tether (hotspot) though... (sprint)
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I stand corrected on the models then. I have the VZW variant and knew there were limitations. I would have to go back and look, but maybe Verizon and T-mobile are the only ones...of course there may be others. Either way, yes, you have to have the bootloader unlocked prior. Happy Modding!
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aholeinthewor1d said:
If you have Verizon then you had to be on 7.1 when you unlocked. You can't unlock once on 7.1.1. if the update was in the middle of installing you got extremely lucky that you unlocked before it installed
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Agreed on the VZW comment, but he's on the Sprint variant.
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chugger93 said:
That can't be true because I took the update as soon as my phone powered up for the first time. I did manage to unlock the bootloader last night, and root...so I am good.
Still gotta work on tether (hotspot) though... (sprint)
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Does the tetherless mod link I sent you work on the Sprint Pixel? I've not been back to the thread in a while.

b00ster23 said:
Agreed on the VZW comment, but he's on the Sprint variant.
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There is no Sprint variant. There is a Google variant and a Verizon variant and that's it. If you have the Google model the bootloader can be unlocked any time. If you have a Verizon model you can ONLY unlock bootloader when it's on 7.1. if you update to 7.1.1 before unlocking you will not be able to unlock.

b00ster23 said:
Does the tetherless mod link I sent you work on the Sprint Pixel? I've not been back to the thread in a while.
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Havnt tested it yet. I know theres that one and isnt there one where you just edit the build.prop? Or maybe that one doesnt work compared to this other one? I'm still researching the hotspot and reading so I dont mux this up the first time around.

chugger93 said:
Havnt tested it yet. I know theres that one and isnt there one where you just edit the build.prop? Or maybe that one doesnt work compared to this other one? I'm still researching the hotspot and reading so I dont mux this up the first time around.[/QUOTE
I'm in Verizon variant and the build prop edit works good. But I unlocked boot loader before 7.1.1
Here's link showing what to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69488401&postcount=5
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mac796 said:
chugger93 said:
Havnt tested it yet. I know theres that one and isnt there one where you just edit the build.prop? Or maybe that one doesnt work compared to this other one? I'm still researching the hotspot and reading so I dont mux this up the first time around.[/QUOTE
I'm in Verizon variant and the build prop edit works good. But I unlocked boot loader before 7.1.1
Here's link showing what to do http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?
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invalid post mac! Think you missed some....
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chugger93 said:
Havnt tested it yet. I know theres that one and isnt there one where you just edit the build.prop? Or maybe that one doesnt work compared to this other one? I'm still researching the hotspot and reading so I dont mux this up the first time around.
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mac796 said:
chugger93 said:
Havnt tested it yet. I know theres that one and isnt there one where you just edit the build.prop? Or maybe that one doesnt work compared to this other one? I'm still researching the hotspot and reading so I dont mux this up the first time around.[/QUOTE
I'm in Verizon variant and the build prop edit works good. But I unlocked boot loader before 7.1.1
Here's link showing what to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69488401&postcount=5
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chugger93 said:
mac796 said:
invalid post mac! Think you missed some....
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My bad fixed link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69488401&postcount=5
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mac796 said:
mac796 said:
chugger93 said:
My bad fixed link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69488401&postcount=5
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Seem like I remember reading that this method has a couple of drawbacks, including losing it after updates. The systemless TetherMod I linked is "supposed" to withstand OTA's updates, which is important to me at this point. I installed it on 7.1, sideloaded the OTA to 7.11, rerooted and was off and running again.
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b00ster23 said:
mac796 said:
mac796 said:
Seem like I remember reading that this method has a couple of drawbacks, including losing it after updates. The systemless TetherMod I linked is "supposed" to withstand OTA's updates, which is important to me at this point. I installed it on 7.1, sideloaded the OTA to 7.11, rerooted and was off and running again.
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Yea I learned that the hard way. I couldn't take the 7.1.1 ota until I flashed back to stock. But I have read if you just change the build prop back you can. I think I'm going to try that other method. I guess it is there forever and can withstand the ota's . I think anyways. Haven't tested it yet.
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