Hey guys, seeing as jcase and company just released bootloader unlock for the max I was thinking of upgrading.
Just wanted to know what I need to look for in system information before I buy the device to ensure it can be unlocked with sunshine.
I know it has to be on Android 4.4.3 or lower to obtain root. From what it looks like sunshine requires just root to work correctly. Is there anything else? Does anyone know if write on the /system partition is needed to?
Also is which root method should be used for 4.4.x moto devices (with the exception of 4.4.4)
I know about the slap/pwn my moto and pie.
Thanks.
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Sorry if I missed another thread been searching for awhile, but is it possible to root the version 4g lte xoom running I believe it's 3.2.4 anyway all root methods require... Well the ones I've found that bootloader be unlocked. I think I am out of luck but wanted to ask the pros. Here's what we're doing a client has purchased a large amount of these from vzw and we as need to configure them prefably without having to manually setup each one. I think titanium backup would work good or as I'm typing this I believe I was reading about an app similar that didn't require root? I hrmm that maybe my answer anyway I'm looking for any suggestions for basically creating an image for these tablets also if root can be achieved without unlocking as we do not want to be void their warranties, any help would be great to thanks in advance
You should be fine the bootloader I believe uses an efuse to determine whether or not its unlocked so that should not be able to be overwriten by a software update
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Hi, I'm looking at getting a 32GB XT1080M to use as a test phone for roms, and possibly to develop on... As such I want to have one with an unlocked bootloader, but I haven't seen one for sale.
The Sunshine website states any 2013 Droid running 4.4.3 or below IS unlockable, so as long as I don't buy one running 4.4.4, I should be safe, right?
Second, I seem to recall something about being able to tell versions by the different storage sizes - something like all 16GB models came with 4.4.4 factory-installed. Is that correct? I thought I had bookmarked those threads but I can't find them at the moment.
Hi,
4.4.4, build 4-21 is the last one that can be bootloader unlocked with Sunshine. Go for that or anything below (4.4 or 4.4.2).
I advise that you ask the seller before purchasing to verify the version (Android version, System version and Build number), then search it if it can be unlocked.
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Thanks for that detail. I certainly am asking, though it's not always easy. The seller I'm currently talking to keeps replying that they can install the Android version I want. Which means that it's either not updated to 4.4.4, or that they think you can downgrade from it.
Yeah, not easy with sellers who don't know a thing about their devices... I hope you find a device with an appropriate version or a developer edition.
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nagim, would you also happen to know which release prevented downgrading to older versions?
I was under the impression that was a KitKat limitation, in which case I would pretty much have to find a phone still on 4.2.2 to be able to do any work with JellyBean. Is that correct?
I'm looking for advice on a phone to get to root. I'm new to rooting but I'd like to run xposed framework and learn more about it.
I've seen Motorola's website offering a way to unlock bootloaders for certain phones for developers. Would that be a good route to take? Does that allow me to easily root the phone?
Are there other, better options?
Thanks for all the help!
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Unlock your bootloader and install twrp recovery, than flash superSU and or Xposed framework
This topic can be a databank to all the rootable phones in the market. Brand, Model, Link to rooting guide.
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I just received my V10, bought from swappa, and it has 5.1.1 on it. I see that there is no way to root MM, so we have to decide on LP rooted or MM unrooted, right?
If I want to root LP, can you point me to the thread? Also, I shouldn't accept the MM update once I activate the phone, right?
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I just received my V10, bought from swappa, and it has 5.1.1 on it. I see that there is no way to root MM, so we have to decide on LP rooted or MM unrooted, right?
If I want to root LP, can you point me to the thread? Also, I shouldn't accept the MM update once I activate the phone, right?
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It all depends on what you desire. Some people (like me) can't live without root. Rooting unlocks the full potential and possibilities for the device. Sticking with LP rooted seems like a better choice to me. Also I've seen some people complaining about the battery life on MM as compared to LP.
Here's the link for root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-v10/general/root-lg-h900-real-tot-make-tungkick-t3336317
Thank you affangta. Of course i want root. Who doesn't? My question was more technical than theoretical, like your answer.
My phone forced the upgrade to MM, and thus I'm now stuck like many others; i had no way of stopping the software upgrade right after I activated the phone.
Oh well
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nabril15 said:
Thank you affangta. Of course i want root. Who doesn't? My question was more technical than theoretical, like your answer.
My phone forced the upgrade to MM, and thus I'm now stuck like many others; i had no way of stopping the software upgrade right after I activated the phone.
Oh well
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Unfortunately, when I bought the phone MM update was already installed in it. Hence, I'm in the same situation as you. What I wouldn't give to go back to LP and root the device
Hey all! Good news! A 9-year-old bug called the "Dirty Cow" exploit still exists in the Linux/Android kernel can easily grant root on any Android phone!!! See the video below.
http://www.xda-developers.com/9-year...on-of-android/
So there's another bug to exploit for root and even possibly unlocking the bootloader! The bug has been fixed recently in Linux but hasn't been rolled into Android yet. If anyone can get this working on my AT&T LG V10 (running Marshmallow) I'll give a reward of $50! Plus you'll be my hero! Now get crackin!