Hi all!
I have created a Moto G root solution - well, 2 actually. The first is a 'superboot' and I also have an alternate modified recovery method in case that doesn't work.
The downloads are stickied here - http://www.modaco.com/forum/751-motorola-moto-g/
The approach i've used for the alternate method should also let us do a custom (CWM / TWRP) recovery.
Cheers,
P
i have already linked both on the FAQ, directly to your original MoDaCo threads, so that most people could access them
[SIZE=+1]Q8: How to Root my device ?[/SIZE]Until now,you first need to unkock your bootloader,
Option 1 : then follow this guide [original thread - on MoDaCo]
Option 2 : via a customized recovery [original thread, on MoDaCo]
paulobrien said:
The first method is recommended as it doesn't mess with the recovery. But the second is there as a backup.
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After you get root, please read Q19
one question though, is the second method to be used only if the first one failed or both are "equivalent" in terms of efficiency and risk taken ? If the second method works for everybody, then it should be the one preferred
edit : this thread should be stickied here too
Many thanks for this. Will there ever be an unlock for the boot loader that doesn't void our warranty?
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matmutant said:
i have already linked both on the FAQ, directly to your original MoDaCo threads, so that most people could access them
[SIZE=+1]Q8: How to Root my device ?[/SIZE]Until now,you first need to unkock your bootloader,
Option 1 : then follow this guide [XDA thread] or this one : MoDaCo source [original thread - more up-to-date]
Option 2 : via a customized recovery [original thread, on MoDaCo]
one question though, is the second method to be used only if the first one failed or both are "equivalent" in terms of efficiency and risk taken ? If the second method works for everybody, then it should be the one preferred
edit : this thread should be stickied here too
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The first method is recommended as it doesn't mess with the recovery. But the second is there as a backup.
P
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Tried method A with Linux and Windows, didn't work. The second method worked like a charm as soon as I understood how to navigate the bootloader (note to me: read instructions on screen).
Good work.
recovery method works perfectly with my telcel Moto G, since the superboot method doesn't work.
I did it yesterday. The superboot.img worked good after the second time. The recovery didn't... My moto comes from German amazon.
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I rooted my device with the first method - worked.
Now i was finally able to install Xposed to get rid of the carrier label and block Ads with Adaway
Thanks!
Successfully unlocked and rooted my Tesco 16GB using Paul's method 2 recovery type.
German retail version, Linux
Method 1: no go (3 attempts)
Method 2: success
GB retail, worked fine on first attempt using superboot Win7 32bits
Root
Recovery sideload method worked for me when superboot did not.
Had my Moto-G a couple of weeks now and its rooted with dpi set to 240 global and Xposed framework installed with app setting module so i can set other individual apps to other more usable dpi scale.
all in all this is a great device and priced in such a way that its an easy device to try any mod or attempt any hack without worrying too much
Cheers for the tools again Paul.
all we need now is a fully working recovery where we dont have to select the line above to perform the action we want, twrp would be super cool !
==PEACE==
Root with superboot r2, moto g dual sim Brazilian. Works fine.
Thanks
Both are failing for me. Says everything copies right but on boot up nothing. Also cant sideload the SU app.
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I was able to get root by using TWRP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2561757 and then flashing the SU app from the first method.
Rebooted opened the SU app and it asked to updated using TWPR
Phone flashed the updated files in TWRP
Rebooted phone with root access!
Tried solution 1 (no custom recovery) with Windows 7
no problems at all
Thanks
****** UPDATE ******
rooted a second Moto G - solution 1 (no custom recovery) - also working like a charm!
thanks for the Guide!
Moto G - German Version
So is there any method to unlock the bootloader without going through Motorola? Then you could unlock the bootloader but relock it if you need to send in your device for warranty service. Otherwise, they'll have your ID on file requesting an unlock code, and I assume would refuse any warranty service (wonder how strict they are about this?).
m7ia said:
So is there any method to unlock the bootloader without going through Motorola? Then you could unlock the bootloader but relock it if you need to send in your device for warranty service. Otherwise, they'll have your ID on file requesting an unlock code, and I assume would refuse any warranty service (wonder how strict they are about this?).
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Unless someone cracks the protection that the ID provides (which may not even be possible if it is in hardware), no. By law in most countries in Europe the voiding your warranty part is a bit tricky, for obvious hardware failures, they would still have to support you in any case. In the US, you are, as usual, screwed..
If you only want to root, MAYBE someone can come up with a privilege escalation exploit that would do that job. Would be easier than trying to crack the bootloader protection, I'd imagine.
Hello there.
Hi, I fixed the problem was that I used the google back up of my previous phone with the motorola migration, I had to delete everything with the recovery mod and then it worked.
I got this problem what should I do. Thank you
Then I tried the other method and comes up device no found
Try running it as administrator
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After unlock bootloader will be possible to re-lock in future? Or it will remain lock for always? Thanks
I unlocked my boot loader fine I followed two guides on how to root and it won't install root I am using windows 8.1 if it helps
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You need you supply more info. You have basically said the equivalent of 'my car is broken, please fix it'
Same here
Hi, I am also have the same problem ive unlock the bootloader tired both method and i dont have root on my fone.
i have unlocked the boot loader no trouble at all then i tried to flash option 1: Superboot and no luck what so ever i tried to flash a number of times
then i tried to flash option 2 and still no luck i am on 4.3 in device manager it shows up as unknown devise yet the drivers are installed
i have done it i will help all who need it
Greetings
I received a cheap android MTK 6735 (shipped with MM android 6)
I have searched high and low and found nothing regarding unlocking the bootloader.
I assume the bootloader is locked. If I try to oem unlock I get to the yes/no option but phone freezes and I am unable to choose yes option.
All adb drivers etc installed correctly. I cannot root or flash custom recovery using sp tools
Any pointers? May device specific bootloader unlock code.
Any help appreciated
Sorry. Probably in the wrong forum. Can you please close thread.
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This phone(honor 4c indian edition) belonged to my friend and he rooted with kingo root app and aftewards unrooted it. Then he gave it to me to do it properly on opening the fastboot mode i've discovered that the bootloader was unlocked, so i tried flashing twrp recovery but it failed and just showed command not allowed. Ive tried factory reset, updating firmware by upadate.app, ive even tried flashing the stock rom through fastboot(extracted from the update.app) but nothing works . So as a last resort i came here , please tell me what to do right now.
Note: the phone was always on stock rom and nobody intentionally tried to unlock the bootloader im guessing the kingo root did it. And it also does not work right now.
man00701 said:
This phone(honor 4c indian edition) belonged to my friend and he rooted with kingo root app and aftewards unrooted it. Then he gave it to me to do it properly on opening the fastboot mode i've discovered that the bootloader was unlocked, so i tried flashing twrp recovery but it failed and just showed command not allowed. Ive tried factory reset, updating firmware by upadate.app, ive even tried flashing the stock rom through fastboot(extracted from the update.app) but nothing works . So as a last resort i came here , please tell me what to do right now.
Note: the phone was always on stock rom and nobody intentionally tried to unlock the bootloader im guessing the kingo root did it. And it also does not work right now.
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Kingo root and other such apps use exploits to get the root done. Not the safe way to do.
You just have to unlock the bootloader using the standard procedure for your phone and you are good to go.
It does not matter that it's unlocked, just do it again once more.
Just google or search here on XDA and enjoy your phone.
muradulislam said:
Kingo root and other such apps use exploits to get the root done. Not the safe way to do.
You just have to unlock the bootloader using the standard procedure for your phone and you are good to go.
It does not matter that it's unlocked, just do it again once more.
Just google or search here on XDA and enjoy your phone.
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I did that but the fastboot oem unlock xxxxxx command also isn't working
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man00701 said:
I did that but the fastboot oem unlock xxxxxx command also isn't working
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Have you turned on USB debugging and OEM unlock in the developer options?
Developer options can be seen after repeatedly tapping build number 7 times.
muradulislam said:
Have you turned on USB debugging and OEM unlock in the developer options?
Developer options can be seen after repeatedly tapping build number 7 times.
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I've enabled the usb debugging, but the oem unlock option isn't there in developer options
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man00701 said:
I've enabled the usb debugging, but the oem unlock option isn't there in developer options
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I don't own a 4C now but if I remember correctly, there used to be something like that or may be I am mistaken.
Anyways, firing fastboot devices does show your device in the listed devices?
And have you tried flashing an image again after firing that unlocking command?
Yes it does show up in fastboot devices
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After revoking the debugging authorisation and factory resetting the phone, the unlock command worked!!! And everything else also works. Thanks for your help, appreciate it
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man00701 said:
After revoking the debugging authorisation and factory resetting the phone, the unlock command worked!!! And everything else also works. Thanks for your help, appreciate it
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Nope, thank you for teaching me that if unlock command does not work, one can do the above steps to make it work.
We are even then:highfive:
muradulislam said:
Nope, thank you for teaching me that if unlock command does not work, one can do the above steps to make it work.
We are even then:highfive:
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Guess thats another way of looking at things. Cheers!!!
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Hi guys I own a Motorola G4 Play 2016 (Harphia). I am having a hard time unlocking the bootloader for my device. I went on Motorlas bootloader unlock page. Then I followed all the steps to get the string of numbers and letters from my bootloader. Then I enter them in the verify box and it says my device is not qualified for bootloader unlocking. I don't know what to do I really want to root my device. The reason is to install Lineage Os and TWRP. I've tried rooting apps but they fail is that because of my bootloader. Also a side not it says my device is locked status 0. Any help would be great or other wise I will have someone from a root online based company root and unlock my phone. Thanks for the help