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[Q] Safestrap with Kitkat and locked bootloader?

Hey I saw this ( http{ colon} //true-android{dot}blogspot{dot}com/2013/12/update-motorola-droid-razr-hd-xt926-to_16{dot}html ) which says it is possible to put Kitkat on xt926 usinf Safestrap and was wondering if it would work with a locked bootloader? It mentions Safestrap at least but I've a feeling it isn't possible as Safestrap roms use the current kernel which mine has 4.1.2. Also I've heard there might be a way to get at least CM10.1 but everything I've tried has failed :crying:
(haven't made 10 posts yet so can't give link normally : / )

Jaysp656 said:
Hey I saw this ( http{ colon} //true-android{dot}blogspot{dot}com/2013/12/update-motorola-droid-razr-hd-xt926-to_16{dot}html ) which says it is possible to put Kitkat on xt926 usinf Safestrap and was wondering if it would work with a locked bootloader? It mentions Safestrap at least but I've a feeling it isn't possible as Safestrap roms use the current kernel which mine has 4.1.2. Also I've heard there might be a way to get at least CM10.1 but everything I've tried has failed :crying:
(haven't made 10 posts yet so can't give link normally : / )
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To my knowledge, there is no 4.4 based SS compatible ROM yet. Also, the CM wiki says that CM is only compatible with an unlocked BL. There was a SS compatible CM10.1 running around, but I don't think it's around anymore.

RikRong said:
To my knowledge, there is no 4.4 based SS compatible ROM yet. Also, the CM wiki says that CM is only compatible with an unlocked BL. There was a SS compatible CM10.1 running around, but I don't think it's around anymore.
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Yeah I've looked around for that CM10.1 but every where I look the file is gone. Thanks for clarifying that for me.

The issue with KitKat is it's a different kernel. In order to reap the benefits of KitKat, you need to run the latest kernel.
SafeStrap for the RAZR HD can only install ROMs using the same kernel as whatever you currently have on your phone. Unlike SafeStrap for the OG RAZR, which uses kexec to allow you to load any kernel, the HD version doesn't have kexec. Therefore, don't expect to see a SS KitKat ROM.
But, the RAZR HD is scheduled to get KitKat. Just not sure when. I would say sometime after March, 2014.

[Q] Moto G (XT1031) Boost Mobile [HELP]

I recently reverted my Moto G back to stock firmware since none of the available ROMs were any good in my opinion. However, now that I've finally settled into my stock firmware and have decided to let Motorola be my update provider rather than spend all day trying out new ROMs, I have run into a little problem...
As of right now I am running a Moto G XT1031 on the Boost Mobile network with the following specs:
HW Version: P3C
Android Version: 4.3
Baseband Version: MSM8626BP_1032.3102.56.00R
Kernal Version: 3.4.0-g741c020-00001-gaf940d1
System Version: 14.14.9.falcon_cdma.Boost.en.US
Build Number: 14.10.0Q3.X-84-9
Well the issue now is that I have received an update on my phone from Motorola labeled as version: 173.44.18.en.US or in other words KitKat. I'd really like to update to this, but each time I click download now, it goes ahead and downloads the ~189.0MB file, and then asks me if I would like to install now, obviously yes, and powers off, goes into recovery and starts installing the update. BUT IT ALWAYS STOPS HALF WAY AND DISPLAYS ERROR AND THEN REBOOTS THE SYSTEM BACK TO NORMAL.
What could be the problem? My phone is currently rooted and has its bootloader unlocked. Do I need to be unrooted for the update to take place successfully?
Also, I was running TWRP 2.6.3.1, then CWM 6.0.4.6, and currently stock recovery but neither one gives me any better result.
Any help in greatly appreciated.
Best Regards,
David B.

davooo38 said:
I recently reverted my Moto G back to stock firmware since none of the available ROMs were any good in my opinion. However, now that I've finally settled into my stock firmware and have decided to let Motorola be my update provider rather than spend all day trying out new ROMs, I have run into a little problem...
As of right now I am running a Moto G XT1031 on the Boost Mobile network with the following specs:
HW Version: P3C
Android Version: 4.3
Baseband Version: MSM8626BP_1032.3102.56.00R
Kernal Version: 3.4.0-g741c020-00001-gaf940d1
System Version: 14.14.9.falcon_cdma.Boost.en.US
Build Number: 14.10.0Q3.X-84-9
Well the issue now is that I have received an update on my phone from Motorola labeled as version: 173.44.18.en.US or in other words KitKat. I'd really like to update to this, but each time I click download now, it goes ahead and downloads the ~189.0MB file, and then asks me if I would like to install now, obviously yes, and powers off, goes into recovery and starts installing the update. BUT IT ALWAYS STOPS HALF WAY AND DISPLAYS ERROR AND THEN REBOOTS THE SYSTEM BACK TO NORMAL.
What could be the problem? My phone is currently rooted and has its bootloader unlocked. Do I need to be unrooted for the update to take place successfully?
Also, I was running TWRP 2.6.3.1, then CWM 6.0.4.6, and currently stock recovery but neither one gives me any better result.
Any help in greatly appreciated.
Best Regards,
David B.
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yep, you can't be rooted...bootloader unlock is ok. It sees a file is not correct and it will error out during update.
Cheers.

ckuke4 said:
yep, you can't be rooted...bootloader unlock is ok. It sees a file is not correct and it will error out during update.
Cheers.
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Great! Thanks for the info.
I can always root it again afterwards, right?

Actually the update still won't take place. I just noticed, using CWM, that the error is being caused because "the update is for cdma" models only and my phone is "xt1031" I have a feeling that this might just be an issue with boost mobile having a crappy network, and this is just a mistake.
I thought it was too good to be true that Boost Mobile had released a KitKat version for the Moto G so fast

davooo38 said:
I thought it was too good to be true that Boost Mobile had released a KitKat version for the Moto G so fast
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they did roll it out fast...
go back to non-rooted stock and then apply update.
(that's what I did and it worked.
btw, I activated the phone w/ Ring+ and still had the update pushed!)

But wait ! I have a boost Mobile version and I can find a way to root. Any help?

kr338r said:
they did roll it out fast...
go back to non-rooted stock and then apply update.
(that's what I did and it worked.
btw, I activated the phone w/ Ring+ and still had the update pushed!)
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k i'll give that a try

davooo38 said:
I recently reverted my Moto G back to stock firmware since none of the available ROMs were any good in my opinion. However, now that I've finally settled into my stock firmware and have decided to let Motorola be my update provider rather than spend all day trying out new ROMs, I have run into a little problem...
As of right now I am running a Moto G XT1031 on the Boost Mobile network with the following specs:
HW Version: P3C
Android Version: 4.3
Baseband Version: MSM8626BP_1032.3102.56.00R
Kernal Version: 3.4.0-g741c020-00001-gaf940d1
System Version: 14.14.9.falcon_cdma.Boost.en.US
Build Number: 14.10.0Q3.X-84-9
Well the issue now is that I have received an update on my phone from Motorola labeled as version: 173.44.18.en.US or in other words KitKat. I'd really like to update to this, but each time I click download now, it goes ahead and downloads the ~189.0MB file, and then asks me if I would like to install now, obviously yes, and powers off, goes into recovery and starts installing the update. BUT IT ALWAYS STOPS HALF WAY AND DISPLAYS ERROR AND THEN REBOOTS THE SYSTEM BACK TO NORMAL.
What could be the problem? My phone is currently rooted and has its bootloader unlocked. Do I need to be unrooted for the update to take place successfully?
Also, I was running TWRP 2.6.3.1, then CWM 6.0.4.6, and currently stock recovery but neither one gives me any better result.
Any help in greatly appreciated.
Best Regards,
David B.
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Wait, You have a CDMA model..how did you gain root? I thought only the GSM variants were able to have their bootloaders unlock officially and haven't seen anyone take a crack at the CDMA versions.

Verizon is not allowing unlocks. Boost is.
Sent from my Moto G using Tapatalk

Takenover83 said:
Verizon is not allowing unlocks. Boost is.
Sent from my Moto G using Tapatalk
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wow I didn't know that. Well it doesn't matter anyways since I've already done it

Yeah u can unlock boot loader on boost mobile. I did it 2 weeks ago and installed costum ROM and everything. Loving the phone even more
Sent from my XT1031 using xda app-developers app

QBANBOY407 said:
Yeah u can unlock boot loader on boost mobile. I did it 2 weeks ago and installed costum ROM and everything. Loving the phone even more
Sent from my XT1031 using xda app-developers app
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Where do you go to unlock the BM Bootloader? Only the GSM varients are listed on the moto bootloader program page.

Boost MOTO G
QBANBOY407 said:
Yeah u can unlock boot loader on boost mobile. I did it 2 weeks ago and installed costum ROM and everything. Loving the phone even more
Sent from my XT1031 using xda app-developers app
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How did u do it. It will be helpful for many, please explain
Thanks

Yes please explain. I have the XT1031(Boost Moto G) and when I go to the unlock page it still tells me my device isn't eligible for unlock.

I have the boost Moto G, and simply following the instructions for all the other Moto G's gave me an unlock, the moto site didn't complain in the least
Sent from my XT1031 using xda app-developers app

paste it on ms word first
Dont paste directly from cmd, paste it on ms word first n delete the all space. Then copy n paste it on motorola web

Can't unlock my BM moto G
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Need help
I'm stuck and don't know what else to do. Is my phone paper weight now? It also won't charge/keep charge. Both my fiancé and I tried looking everywhere to fix it but it won't work. If anyone can help I would really appreciate it... I miss my phone, had to get a crappy cheap phone.

QBANBOY407 said:
Yeah u can unlock boot loader on boost mobile. I did it 2 weeks ago and installed costum ROM and everything. Loving the phone even more
Sent from my XT1031 using xda app-developers app
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How did you end up doing it. I'm trying to unlock a boost mobile phone and I can't. Another question. Are you able to use tether or hotspot? Please your input will help me a lot. Thank you

witor19 said:
How did you end up doing it. I'm trying to unlock a boost mobile phone and I can't. Another question. Are you able to use tether or hotspot? Please your input will help me a lot. Thank you
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What problems are you having with unlocking your device?
I've unlocked 3 Boost Moto G's - so I know it's possible. Check this out > https://forums.motorola.com/posts/35e4d3be5c
As far as Mobile Hotspot, yes, it's possible with a few edits.

[Q] Flash a S3 on Kitkat?

Hi,
It's been ages since I've been in the s3 rooting community. I'm trying to root my friend's SCH-I535 that's on Kitkat, and I haven't found any guides. In the end I just want Cyanogenmod on it. Any threads that can help me out?

chris.santamaria99 said:
Hi,
It's been ages since I've been in the s3 rooting community. I'm trying to root my friend's SCH-I535 that's on Kitkat, and I haven't found any guides. In the end I just want Cyanogenmod on it. Any threads that can help me out?
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If its on the OTA of 4.4.2 NE1 then rooting is your only option besides safestrap. Custom roms are no longer an option
Sent from my Cataclysm Nexus 5

towelroot will work to root your phone if the kernel build date is prior to July 2014.
From what I have read the version of the Towelroot site does not work. I spent some time searching this forum and found a download for v3. Unfortunately I don't recall which thread it was on.

dawgdoc said:
towelroot will work to root your phone if the kernel build date is prior to July 2014.
From what I have read the version of the Towelroot site does not work. I spent some time searching this forum and found a download for v3. Unfortunately I don't recall which thread it was on.
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I have version 3 for towelroot. Saved it nearly a year ago just in case
Sent from my Optipop N5

Towelroot all the way, bro. I downloaded it from the TR site back in February. Works like a charm. You can't get a custom ROM, but I highly recommend Xposed for customization

Only custom ROM is SUPERLITE and Paul Pizz, both of which look like stock. SUPERLITE should be getting a s5 update *hehehehehehe*

HELP - Trying to root LG G pad 7.0 LTE version

I have been pouring through fourms for about a week, trying to figure out if it is possible to root my tablet and install Cyanogenmod on it. So far I have not had very good luck with any of the methods that I have found. There is a stable snapshot, along with nightly's for this tablet, so there has to be a way that it can be done. Any help would be appreciated.
Tablet specs:
LG-V410 running on AT&T
currently on Android 5.0.2 lollipop
I am happy to provide anything else that might be needed.

mflammger said:
I have been pouring through fourms for about a week, trying to figure out if it is possible to root my tablet and install Cyanogenmod on it. So far I have not had very good luck with any of the methods that I have found. There is a stable snapshot, along with nightly's for this tablet, so there has to be a way that it can be done. Any help would be appreciated.
Tablet specs:
LG-V410 running on AT&T
currently on Android 5.0.2 lollipop
I am happy to provide anything else that might be needed.
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Have a look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g-pad-83/help/how-to-root-g-pad-7-v400-t2900364

The_Merovingian said:
Have a look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g-pad-83/help/how-to-root-g-pad-7-v400-t2900364
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I've tried it using Purple Drake, I fails out at the beginning and just reboots the tablet. I have tried several methods that have also said that my device isn't compatible somehow. I'm wondering if it might be because it just recently updated to android 5.0.2 Lollipop. I liked the tablet until it updated, and now it runs slow as crap, and won't update apps properly.

rom for galaxy s5 sm-g900a at&t

Good day
Previously I had a Galaxy S3 and I was using CyanogenMod – Loved it!
I just always preferred a phone that was clean and lean without all the bloatware.
Now I’m with the S5 and there is possibly an option available for a custom ROM for my phone?
Currently –
SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 SM-G900A AT&T
Lollipop 5.0 G900AUCU3BOC4
So far as I can tell this phone could not be rooted.
Until a few days ago I got a notice in an email that it was now available.
I was on their mailing list if something should become available.
oneclickroot
I know you can’t go backward LP 5.0 – KK 4.4.
One can only go forward, LP 5.0 - LP 5.1 or LP 5.0 – Marshmallow.
However most of what I have seen out there for my phone has been LP 5.0.
At present I’m looking at these unless someone can suggest something else.
TMS5 3.0 ROM LP5.0
Twi5ted lollipop V7 LP 5.0
Alliance V8 ROM LP5.0
My question is, can I go from LP 5.0 (Stock) to LP 5.0 (Custom)?

KJB2 said:
Good day
Previously I had a Galaxy S3 and I was using CyanogenMod – Loved it!
I just always preferred a phone that was clean and lean without all the bloatware.
Now I’m with the S5 and there is possibly an option available for a custom ROM for my phone?
Currently –
SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 SM-G900A AT&T
Lollipop 5.0G900AUCU3BOC4
So far as I can tell this phone could not be rooted.
Until a few days ago I got a notice in an email that it was now available.
I was on their mailing list if something should become available.
oneclickroot
I know you can’t go backward LP 5.0 – KK 4.4.
One can only go forward, LP 5.0 - LP 5.1 or LP 5.0 – Marshmallow.
However most of what I have seen out there for my phone has been LP 5.0.
At present I’m looking at these unless someone can suggest something else.
TMS5 3.0 ROM LP5.0
Twi5ted lollipop V7 LP 5.0
Alliance V8 ROM LP5.0
My question is, can I go from LP 5.0 (Stock) to LP 5.0 (Custom)?
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If you've got the locked bootloader then you're out of luck rooting and flashing TWRP/Cyanogenmod.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

Actually the phone is rooted now. Right after I posted this I used Kingroot king481.apk and Titanium Backup is installed and Root Check confirmed its now rooted. Although I have not tried the Bootloader...... With my luck that is another issue..... I wonder if I should try the first step with the Bootloader and see if SAFESTRAP or TWRP can install?

KJB2 said:
Actually the phone is rooted now. Right after I posted this I used Kingroot king481.apk and Titanium Backup is installed and Root Check confirmed its now rooted. Although I have not tried the Bootloader...... With my luck that is another issue..... I wonder if I should try the first step with the Bootloader and see if SAFESTRAP or TWRP can install?
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Safestrap is no longer supported and with locked bootloader you're not gonna get TWRP to work.
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HI all, I'm new here and this Is my first post (question), Is There any solution to this issue (sm-g900a not taking custom recovery)?, I need (really want) to install android pie and magisk on my att g9005a,and most of the posts (including this one) are several years old.
Really appreciate an an answer, even if its still, "sorry, still out of luck",
Also, is this a good place for this, or should i start a new thread?
Thanks.

Liam AK said:
HI all, I'm new here and this Is my first post (question), Is There any solution to this issue (sm-g900a not taking custom recovery)?, I need (really want) to install android pie and magisk on my att g9005a,and most of the posts (including this one) are several years old.
Really appreciate an an answer, even if its still, "sorry, still out of luck",
Also, is this a good place for this, or should i start a new thread?
Thanks.
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Your device is an AT&T variant, your device has a locked bootloader, you can't install custom recovery with a locked bootloader. The bootloader on your device can not be unlocked, you will never be able to install custom recovery on your device. If you want custom recovery you will have to get another device because you will never be able to use custom recovery on the device that you already have.
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