My DROID ultra is currently running KitKat and I know there is a method called SlapMyMoto but it requires you to be on android 4.2.2 to complete some steps and THEN take the 4.4 update.
Is there a way for me to Downgrade to 4.2.2 and then update to 4.4 and root it withoutdo I losing things like my apps and other data or do I HAVE TO lose my data to be rooted on 4.4
PLZ HELP!!!
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John
Not currently
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But can I still gain root but using house of moto to downgrade to 4.2.2 and then use slapmymoto to gain root or is it IMPOSSIBLE to downgrade?
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Imposdible to downgrade
Maxx'd out Kit Kat
downgrade with DE
Topsnake said:
Imposdible to downgrade
Maxx'd out Kit Kat
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I heard downgrade was possible with the developer edition. I've searched but haven't found instructions or advice on how to do this...any thoughts by folks smarter than myself.
OldManP said:
I heard downgrade was possible with the developer edition. I've searched but haven't found instructions or advice on how to do this...any thoughts by folks smarter than myself.
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you CAN downgrade on the DE, bootloader remains on KK though. It also is not necessary to downgrade a DE to get root on KitKat as the rooting process is the same as if you were on JB.
So, does this mean the root process is the same if the boot loader is unlocked? If that's the case, that'd make my month!
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So, does this mean the root process is the same if the boot loader is unlocked? If that's the case, that'd make my month!
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If your boot loader is unlocked then the root process is the same whether on JB or KK. Just install twrp reboot recovery and reboot system. Install root when it asks
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Hello im a newb to Xda and im planning to root my Motorola Razr HD it is on Rogers and i am wondering if motofail2go root would work with it. Is this rooting software for a specific carrier?
Is it better for me to stay unroot and wait for key lime pie or root
i am on android 4.1.2 and will i have to downgrade to ics and then get the OTA for jellybean or can i keep my Jellybean
Thanks :fingers-crossed:
It works yes I have used it....
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lolzpwner said:
Hello im a newb to Xda and im planning to root my Motorola Razr HD it is on Rogers and i am wondering if motofail2go root would work with it. Is this rooting software for a specific carrier?
Is it better for me to stay unroot and wait for key lime pie or root
i am on android 4.1.2 and will i have to downgrade to ics and then get the OTA for jellybean or can i keep my Jellybean
Thanks :fingers-crossed:
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You currently can't root 4.1.2 directly. Downgrading through RSD lite to ICS takes you to a version which doesn't get OTA back to 4.1.2. The only solution AFAIK is unlocking your BL and flashing a recovery and rooting through the recovery. But as soon as you unlock your bootloader your warranty is void.
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Im currently running kitkat 4.4.4. on my ultra. I have searched and searched and can't seem to find a working root for my build on droid ultra. I am aware that there is a app called sunshine that unlocks your bootloader (for 25 bucks) but i have two questions regarding this. 1. when using sunshine does it erase all your data when unlocking the bootloader? 2. After unlocking the bootloader is there anyway i can get root on my phone? And if anyone knows of a way to root the ultra on 4.4.4 please feel free to tell me!
Thanks,
droidusr2014
droidusr2014 said:
Im currently running kitkat 4.4.4. on my ultra. I have searched and searched and can't seem to find a working root for my build on droid ultra. I am aware that there is a app called sunshine that unlocks your bootloader (for 25 bucks) but i have two questions regarding this. 1. when using sunshine does it erase all your data when unlocking the bootloader? 2. After unlocking the bootloader is there anyway i can get root on my phone? And if anyone knows of a way to root the ultra on 4.4.4 please feel free to tell me!
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droidusr2014
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1. Sunshine did not erase data for me.
2. Follow this write up http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2645122 and install supersu through TWRP
Ok thanks for your reply. Sorry to bother you with one last question, so just making sure that sunshine won't take my data and it will work without problem on my droid ultra running Kitkat 4.4.4? And also after this I will be able to get root?
Thanks,
droidusr2014
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droidusr2014 said:
Ok thanks for your reply. Sorry to bother you with one last question, so just making sure that sunshine won't take my data and it will work without problem on my droid ultra running Kitkat 4.4.4? And also after this I will be able to get root?
Thanks,
droidusr2014
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Sunshine doesn't work on 4.4.4 unless already rooted. Only 4.4.3 and below.
Topsnake said:
Sunshine doesn't work on 4.4.4 unless already rooted. Only 4.4.3 and below.
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OK on sunshine there is a temp root option will that work? Or is there a way for me to get permanent root on 4.4.4....? although as far as I know there isn't a way to get root on 4.4.4
Thanks for the help,
droidusr2014
droidusr2014 said:
OK on sunshine there is a temp root option will that work? Or is there a way for me to get permanent root on 4.4.4....? although as far as I know there isn't a way to get root on 4.4.4
Thanks for the help,
droidusr2014
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No;No;Correct
Topsnake said:
No;No;Correct
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OK well it looks like I'm stuck then ..... wish the droid family had more developer and root support....
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droidusr2014 said:
OK well it looks like I'm stuck then ..... wish the droid family had more developer and root support....
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By all means, let the app check for you, but the failure rate is pretty consistent on 4.4.4.
Q&A for ROOT for Razr HD
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Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for ROOT for Razr HD. If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.
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How can i root my Razr Maxx on 4.4.2
Hello,
I have a droid Razr Maxx on 4.4.2. But for some reason i am not able to root, i tried using towlroot and it said that my devoice was not supported. Please help me also i have a mac so i cant install any pc stuff.
What system version are you on? Is your boot loader unlocked?
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RikRong said:
What system version are you on? Is your boot loader unlocked?
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I Dont even have boot loader installed. My phones on 4.4.2. I cant download the root software because i have mac. I need a way to root my droid that works on mac
zmw123 said:
I Dont even have boot loader installed. My phones on 4.4.2. I cant download the root software because i have mac. I need a way to root my droid that works on mac
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Before you go through that trouble, we need to know your system version. If you're on the latest OTA, you can't root anyway.
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RikRong said:
Before you go through that trouble, we need to know your system version. If you're on the latest OTA, you can't root anyway.
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system version: 182.46.15.XT926.Verizon.en.US
Kernel Version: 3.4.42-gbd361ac [email protected] #1
Tue Juy 29 03:03:04 PDT 2014
zmw123 said:
system version: 182.46.15.XT926.Verizon.en.US
Kernel Version: 3.4.42-gbd361ac [email protected] #1
Tue Juy 29 03:03:04 PDT 2014
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Your on .15, unfortunately your stuck
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Borderpatrol1987 said:
Your on .15, unfortunately your stuck
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Theres no way to root this the root had worked before but then as soon a upgraded to 4.4.2 thats when the root was no longer supported.
zmw123 said:
Theres no way to root this the root had worked before but then as soon a upgraded to 4.4.2 thats when the root was no longer supported.
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Some OTA's break root. It happens. As it currently stands theirs nothing you can do.
zmw123 said:
Theres no way to root this the root had worked before but then as soon a upgraded to 4.4.2 thats when the root was no longer supported.
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Unless your boot loader is unlocked, you can't root .15. You could root .10.
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Trying to Root/Unlock Bootloader
I'm a relative newbie to the rooting/bootloader unlocks and need some help. I'm on system version 182.46.10 XT926 Android version 4.4.2 and I have tried the towelroot/motopocolypse method only to have towelroot fail. I've tried several methods including the droid HD utilities, motochopper, but still cannot even get root, let alone unlock the bootloader. I would love to get a custom ROM on this phone and would appreciate any help.
Thanks.
Chuckee78 said:
I'm a relative newbie to the rooting/bootloader unlocks and need some help. I'm on system version 182.46.10 XT926 Android version 4.4.2 and I have tried the towelroot/motopocolypse method only to have towelroot fail. I've tried several methods including the droid HD utilities, motochopper, but still cannot even get root, let alone unlock the bootloader. I would love to get a custom ROM on this phone and would appreciate any help.
Thanks.
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What's your kernel date?
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What's your kernel date?
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The Kernel date is July 29, 2014. Version is 3.4.42-g3841824 [email protected] #1.
Chuckee78 said:
The Kernel date is July 29, 2014. Version is 3.4.42-g3841824 [email protected] #1.
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There were two kernel dates, the later one couldn't be rooted. I think yours is the later kernel date. I can't remember the exact dates, but you find them with a little digging.
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There were two kernel dates, the later one couldn't be rooted. I think yours is the later kernel date. I can't remember the exact dates, but you find them with a little digging.
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Thanks. And I assume I can't downgrade to the other kernel to enable rooting.
Chuckee78 said:
Thanks. And I assume I can't downgrade to the other kernel to enable rooting.
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Normally, the answer would be no, but I'm not 100% positive on this one. The firmware versions are the same, so I don't know if it would flag as a downgrade. I'm sure it probably won't work, but hopefully someone with more experience will chime in.
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what the ****?
why the hell does it say my device is not eligible for bootloader unlocking? kinda jacked up some are and some arnt
nice
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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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.
Hello, I've done a little research and I need your help.
I have Motorola Droid Maxx non-dev with 4.4.4., 21.11.21.obake, SU4.21 and I would like to downgrade to first firmware. I know that I need unlock my bootloader and Sunshine app works with SU4.21 well so I will use it. My problem is I need working root. I can't find any. I tried kingroot and other 2 similar to kingroot with no succes. Please help.
Thanks a lot.
Use the temp root
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Durteedee said:
Use the temp root
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Ok, thanks. And when I'm unlocked I can just flash via rsdlite?
Nope I don't think you can downgrade at all
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Durteedee said:
Nope I don't think you can downgrade at all
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A lot of people are saying if you have unlocked bootloader you can but noone is saying HOW!
Downgrade
fufixiil said:
A lot of people are saying if you have unlocked bootloader you can but noone is saying HOW!
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My maxx is messed up and needs some work so I have been playing with it.
Once your android version gets to 4.4.4 you will get a downgrade security warning and it will not let you proceed with the downgrade. At least I have not found a way.
But... If you use mfastboot you can downgrade 'parts' of it. There are some things like the gpt image that will trigger the warning and not let you flash that part, but I have been able to get my maxx 'partially' downgraded so that the version listed is 4.2.2 using mfastboot by flashing one part at a time.