Just unlocked the bootloader on my MAXX and installed TWRP/Root. I haven't tried upgrading or downgrading versions yet. I'm hoping someone can give me some insight to doing this.
My MAXX is still on 4.2.2(Jellybean) cause I didn't want to risk losing root when my bootloader was locked. Now that that's a non-issue can someone answer these question?
1) Since I'm still on 4.2.2 can I take the 4.4 OTA update even with TWRP installed?
2) If I can't take the update, then I would have to RSD up to 4.4?
3) Once on 4.4 can I go back to 4.2.2 (jellybean)? Seems I've read you can but you can't downgrade the bootloader or a bin file?
I've read differing opinions when it come to this and would like to try 4.4, even though it sounds pretty buggy (email active display, home button double, battery life, etc.) but I'd like to be able to go back if I didn't like it. I've seen a lot of people regretting that they went to KitKat because of these issues.
Thanks,
Mike
runner1717 said:
Just unlocked the bootloader on my MAXX and installed TWRP/Root. I haven't tried upgrading or downgrading versions yet. I'm hoping someone can give me some insight to doing this.
My MAXX is still on 4.2.2(Jellybean) cause I didn't want to risk losing root when my bootloader was locked. Now that that's a non-issue can someone answer these question?
1) Since I'm still on 4.2.2 can I take the 4.4 OTA update even with TWRP installed?
2) If I can't take the update, then I would have to RSD up to 4.4?
3) Once on 4.4 can I go back to 4.2.2 (jellybean)? Seems I've read you can but you can't downgrade the bootloader or a bin file?
I've read differing opinions when it come to this and would like to try 4.4, even though it sounds pretty buggy (email active display, home button double, battery life, etc.) but I'd like to be able to go back if I didn't like it. I've seen a lot of people regretting that they went to KitKat because of these issues.
Thanks,
Mike
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1) no, you need to be completely stock with stock recovery
2) RSD is an option
3) you can "downgrade" from 4.4 to 4.2.2 by flashing all the files except the motoboot.img and the gpt.bin. just don't downgrade to the pre-camera update (12.7.7) and then take an OTA because you will hard brick
Thanks for the info!
Mike
I also had a similar question. I unlocked the bootloader and am on 4.4 stock rom. If i want to relock the bootloader and return to stock 4.4 without root can i just rsd lite using the 4.4 fxz? Hoping that brings the recovery to stock as well, in case there are future otas
An fxz will bring you back to stock and you are ready ri take an ota but it does not relock the bootloader
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An fxz will bring you back to stock and you are ready ri take an ota but it does not relock the bootloader
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Thanks for the fast response, will the fxz restore stock recovery and unroot the deivce? Can i relock my bootloader if i wanted to in future?
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Thanks for the fast response, will the fxz restore stock recovery and unroot the deivce? Can i relock my bootloader if i wanted to in future?
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Yes, a full fxz will restore the stock recovery and unroot you. You can relock just not sure why you would want to plus it will always show that the device as status code 2 which means it has been unlocked at some point
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Those that unlocked and rooted, could you post your steps please?
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Can we run the 4.4.2 firmware (Topsnakes ported from X) on our maxx with 4.2.2 gpt and bootloader and motoboot? I know we can go backwards but not sure if you can go newer software and older boot and so forth.
Thanks
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Was also wondering if we were to load the 4.4.2 ported from the Moto X if we can roll back to 4.2.2 12.15.15 if we just don't try to load the motoboot.bin and the gpt.bin.
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AreOh said:
Those that unlocked and rooted, could you post your steps please?
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Not sure how far you've gotten but here is the place to start... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2645122
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Since I'm still on 4.2.2 should I just leave my bootloader and the bin file alone and just upgrade the rest to kit Kat? Can I do that?
Mike
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First of all, i'm a noob at rooting, flashing custom roms and kernels, et al, so please, have patience..
I just want to know guys IF it's true that the One S will receive 4.2.2 and Sense 5, will i be able to receive it via settings>about>software updates, even i'm rooted, with CWM recovery, but on stock ROM? And if in case i received it, is it safe to download and install? I've read somewhere that you must be on stock recovery before applying an OTA, plus i can't find again where i've read that, and i also don't know how to revert back to stock recovery, unroot and lock the bootloader since i used hasoon's tool kit in rooting..
A little help will definitely appreciated..
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First of all, i'm a noob at rooting, flashing custom roms and kernels, et al, so please, have patience..
I just want to know guys IF it's true that the One S will receive 4.2.2 and Sense 5, will i be able to receive it via settings>about>software updates, even i'm rooted, with CWM recovery, but on stock ROM? And if in case i received it, is it safe to download and install? I've read somewhere that you must be on stock recovery before applying an OTA, plus i can't find again where i've read that, and i also don't know how to revert back to stock recovery, unroot and lock the bootloader since i used hasoon's tool kit in rooting..
A little help will definitely appreciated..
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Okay first of all, it will take some time before the update reaches our One S. But yes you'll have to unroot + stock recovery + relock bootloader.
But again we are not sure if the update will be OTA or on HTCdev.
When it does, it's not difficult to Unroot + flashing stock recovery. The easiest is to lock bootloader.
So don't worry chum and roam around in the forums and you'll get all you need to become eligible to receive the update.
It's pretty early to worry about the update.
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I've been wanting to root my phone because I have Tasker And TiBa pro. The last two S3s I've had hard bricked so I'm hesitant to attempt to root again. I've been looking around and saw somewhere that the boot loader can't be unlocked on 4.3, and I was wondering if I could still root my phone. Considering they did not brick until I rebooted once, I think I might be able to but want confirmation before I attempt it again. Also, since I will just have root with an unlocked boot loader I won't be able to flash CWM or custom ROMs, right? Not even via mobile Odin? Thinks that's all I have to ask right now, thanks for your help in advance!
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treyonator56 said:
I've been wanting to root my phone because I have Tasker And TiBa pro. The last two S3s I've had hard bricked so I'm hesitant to attempt to root again. I've been looking around and saw somewhere that the boot loader can't be unlocked on 4.3, and I was wondering if I could still root my phone. Considering they did not brick until I rebooted once, I think I might be able to but want confirmation before I attempt it again. Also, since I will just have root with an unlocked boot loader I won't be able to flash CWM or custom ROMs, right? Not even via mobile Odin? Thinks that's all I have to ask right now, thanks for your help in advance!
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Which OS do you have on your phone? Please provide this info.
If you are on the VRUCML1 4.3 OTA, it has a locked bootloader and prevents you from Odin flashing any firmware that pre-dates 4.3 VRUCML1. Flashing anything in Odin will lead to a hard brick unless it is explicitly the VRUCML1 4.3 stock image. Do not attempt to install CWM or TWRP, this will lead to a hard brick. Do not use anything to unlock your bootloader, you will also hardbrick. You can not unlock the bootloader on VRUCML1 4.3 ota, it is permanently locked. You should understand by now that you can flash one thing in Odin and that is the VRUCML1 4.3 stock image.
If you are on the VRUCML1 update, use Saferoot to gain root access. Then use Safestrap to be able to flash VRUCML1 4.3 based custom roms. Only VRUCML1 or "ML1" roms are compatible with Safestrap. AOSP is incompatible with Safestrap, there is no timetable or even the hint of future compatibility. Also, if you want working wifi then you need to flash the VRUCML1 kernel modules after each clean flash of a VRUCML1 rom. These kernel modules are linked in the Safestrap thread as well. Good luck and read up!
Thanks very much! I'll attempt to root with the saferoot method to root my phone. I'll report back if anything goes wrong.
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Thanks very much! I'll attempt to root with the saferoot method to root my phone. I'll report back if anything goes wrong.
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Cool! Let me know how it goes.
Well, I successfully rooted and backed up my imei. Next step is to install a custom ROM. Do you have any you recommend from the 4.3 sticky thread?
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Well, I successfully rooted and backed up my imei. Next step is to install a custom ROM. Do you have any you recommend from the 4.3 sticky thread?
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Everything should go pretty simply once you use SafeStrap now. I operate with the "try before you buy" mentality. Everyone has different tastes and you should try what's available. CleanRom 8 Core and MOAR are a good way to start and I think each VRUCML1 rom available only gets better once you see what they have to offer.
Wondering what version of twrp to use to flash recovery for root or am I not able with new version 4.4.4
Droid Maxx
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Wondering what version of twrp to use to flash recovery for root or am I not able with new version 4.4.4
Droid Maxx
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Well, you can downgrade to 4.4, take the 4.4.4 OTA, and then flash the latest TWRP and install the apropiate root for the phone.
I was already at 4.4 then took the ota to 4.4.4 seems to be several versions of twrp. Just wondering what works for the maxx and does root change with the new ota?
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I was already at 4.4 then took the ota to 4.4.4 seems to be several versions of twrp. Just wondering what works for the maxx and does root change with the new ota?
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Use whatever version you want, 2.7 works though. The update didn't require stock recovery or removing of root though. Not sure what you mean by does root change but same process as it has always been.
akellar said:
Use whatever version you want, 2.7 works though. The update didn't require stock recovery or removing of root though. Not sure what you mean by does root change but same process as it has always been.
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So your saying you took the OTA with twrp? Or you manually flashed the update in twrp?
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So your saying you took the OTA with twrp? Or you manually flashed the update in twrp?
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Flashed in TWRP. Same end result with half the headache.
I thought I had to go back to stock to take the update so I did. Sorry I didn't keep twrp and do it that way. Oh well. Thanks for the replies I really appreciate it.
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Well, you can downgrade to 4.4, take the 4.4.4 OTA, and then flash the latest TWRP and install the apropiate root for the phone.
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Once on 4.4.4 - you cant downgrade, the bootloader wont allow you.
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Once on 4.4.4 - you cant downgrade, the bootloader wont allow you.
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Don't flash the motoboot.img, that's the bootloader, skip this line...
Im on the same boat.
Currently im on 4.4, unlocked bootloader and thats all.
In order to get root, should i flash first twrp, root and then take the ota?
And other question.. ¿Its possible to lock again the bootloader? Im afraid to unlock it again, i spend $25
conquesoextra said:
Im on the same boat.
Currently im on 4.4, unlocked bootloader and thats all.
In order to get root, should i flash first twrp, root and then take the ota?
And other question.. ¿Its possible to lock again the bootloader? Im afraid to unlock it again, i spend $25
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If your unlocked there is no way to lock the phone, flash twrp and boot into it, it will ask you to root on exiting.
Thank you ¿even if i try whit fastboot oem lock?
So I have unlocked my bootloader now. I have not installed any custom recovery and rooted...just yet. I want to be sure that I can still get the OTA and as I have understand I will have to still use the stock recovery and unfreeze app and disable Xposed. The first part is the hard part.
So this is what I want to do: Flash TWRP>Flash root zip>Flash stock Recovery
Anyone know where I can find the stock recovery for 4.4.4 for the Pergerine model?
Another question: Let's say I install TWRP now and then when Lollipop is realesed, could I just flash the stock rom via TWRP?
I mean I will not be able to update OTA but I have to do it manually, would that work?
If it does then I would just stick with a custom recovery instead.
Anyone? I really want to root this phone but I want to make sure that I can revert to stock so I can upgrade to Lollipop.
My advice is to wait some time, I'm sure there will be all sorts of guides for getting the OTA even if rooted and such..
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hekomat said:
My advice is to wait some time, I'm sure there will be all sorts of guides for getting the OTA even if rooted and such..
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Yeah I probably have to do that.
Sorry if this question has been asked before phone is xt925 I'm still on stock Jb I've just unlock bootloader using Razr HD-Toolkit5.0 I wanted to know this is safe if I can processed update to KitKat over the air? Without having cwm recovery
My KitKat software download already completed I just need to hit installation
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I think yes, Because your botloader is already unlocked and root for KK has been posted.
Safe?
amir2418 said:
Sorry if this question has been asked before phone is xt925 I'm still on stock Jb I've just unlock bootloader using Razr HD-Toolkit5.0 I wanted to know this is safe if I can processed update to KitKat over the air? Without having cwm recovery
My KitKat software download already completed I just need to hit installation
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Unlocking your bootloader just enabled you to flash files to your phone... If you do not know how to do this you can brick your phone, but it will still update over the air using stock software. The unlocked bootloader will allow you to root or install custom backup...
If you want the update, push the button. If you do not, it will keep asking unless you turn off "Motorola OTA"