Droid Ultra and Wi-Fi Tethering - Droid Ultra Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello all! I recently got a Droid Ultra and I am costumed to using Wi-Fi tether on my Droid Razr. I had it rooted and used PDA Net Wi-Fi tethering. I paid for it and it was well worth it. I wasn't able to get the Wi-Fi tethering to work on my Ultra, only the USB tethering. It looks like we need root for tethering. Has anyone found a solution for Wi-Fi tethering on the Ultra?

JDunc said:
Hello all! I recently got a Droid Ultra and I am costumed to using Wi-Fi tether on my Droid Razr. I had it rooted and used PDA Net Wi-Fi tethering. I paid for it and it was well worth it. I wasn't able to get the Wi-Fi tethering to work on my Ultra, only the USB tethering. It looks like we need root for tethering. Has anyone found a solution for Wi-Fi tethering on the Ultra?
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Hi,
You might want to look at this thread:
[MOD][4.4.4]Native Tether for Build 23.3.24
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2916990
It should work without root.
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nagim said:
Hi,
You might want to look at this thread:
[MOD][4.4.4]Native Tether for Build 23.3.24
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2916990
It should work without root.
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Have you used this method? It sounds so easy and to good to be true. Does the Ultra not have a built-in recovery to make backups with? Sorry for all the questions I just want to be careful. Thanks!

JDunc said:
Have you used this method? It sounds so easy and to good to be true. Does the Ultra not have a built-in recovery to make backups with? Sorry for all the questions I just want to be careful. Thanks!
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No, I haven't, because I live in Europe and we have no tethering restrictions.
It should be safe, as you only need to modify/replace the build.prop, which can easily be reverted, if you back it up beforehand.
But I replied a bit hastily, I haven't read the thread carefully, you need to be rooted for doing that (or have unlocked bootloader with TWRP installed).
I don't know if there are any other methods, which doesn't require root.
What's your build version?
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nagim said:
No, I haven't, because I live in Europe and we have no tethering restrictions.
It should be safe, as you only need to modify/replace the build.prop, which can easily be reverted, if you back it up beforehand.
But I replied a bit hastily, I haven't read the thread carefully, you need to be rooted for doing that (or have unlocked bootloader with TWRP installed).
I don't know if there are any other methods, which doesn't require root.
What's your build version?
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Build number:
SU6-7.2
I am currently not rooted. I don't think there is a great root option for the Droid Ultra on 4.4.4. I was hoping I didn't need root for the tether.

You can gain root, but not an unlocked bootloader (no custom roms/backups, etc). Once rooted, find and download the entitlement exploit to tether. I'm using it daily and it works fine.

bwpoersch said:
You can gain root, but not an unlocked bootloader (no custom roms/backups, etc). Once rooted, find and download the entitlement exploit to tether. I'm using it daily and it works fine.
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What is the easiest/best root method for the Ultra?

Just check out RootJunkie's youtube tutorial, follow it to the letter. Not easy, or quick, but it works great IF you follow his directions.
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bwpoersch said:
Just check out RootJunkie's youtube tutorial, follow it to the letter. Not easy, or quick, but it works great IF you follow his directions.
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Will do. Thanks a lot.

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[Q] Verizon M8 root already?

In the bounty thread for root, someone mentioned that jcase already had a root method. Is that for real? I don't need s-off, I just need root.
Mods, I guess I have a cross post in the international thread.
sean67854 said:
In the bounty thread for root, someone mentioned that jcase already had a root method. Is that for real? I don't need s-off, I just need root.
Mods, I guess I have a cross post in the international thread.
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That's what he said, and he posted proof screenshots on twitter, but he hasn't posted instructions or anything yet.
sfreemanoh said:
That's what he said, and he posted proof screenshots on twitter, but he hasn't posted instructions or anything yet.
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Someone else has posted screen shots as well. Head on over to the root bounty thread and if possible, make a pledge as we may see it soon...
You mean to tell me there is root for the m8. Is that what this means? ?
This is teqkno by the way
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its posted over in original development. just temp root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699089
[Root] WeakSauce APK
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I just deployed this exploit. Root checker confirms root access.
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I as well - no issues after achieving ROOT downloaded Rom Toolbox Pro and got rid of a boatload of bloat
MARKREIF said:
I as well - no issues after achieving ROOT downloaded Rom Toolbox Pro and got rid of a boatload of bloat
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Everytime I reboot the bloat comes back. Was using titanium backup. Does rom toolbox work?
Turgur said:
Everytime I reboot the bloat comes back. Was using titanium backup. Does rom toolbox work?
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That's write protection. Until we are either unlocked or s-off you will have to deal with it because you cannot flash insecure kernel until then!
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Confirmed it comes back using Rom Toolbox as well.
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[Q] keep root for 19.6.3 ota?

I have a rooted Verizon droid maxx. I am really worried about losing root if I take the ota. Is there any safe way to take the ota without losing my root? I've read like 2 posts of people saying the pro version of supersu and Survival mode keeps root. I've also read 1 post saying that they accidently took it and didn't lose root. Can anyone confirm this?
I would like to know the answer to this as well. I was just prompted for this update.
at that i know most users keep the root with Superuser in Survival mode
u can try and let us know
danger2u said:
at that i know most users keep the root with Superuser in Survival mode
u can try and let us know
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Considering that you cannot downgrade to a exploitable version of android if it doesn't work, I think I will pass.
Here is a guy that did it and said he keep root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52763259
I believe the one that did it accidentally had an unlocked boot loader which makes root possible no matter what.
I saw another post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52795898
Saying that the biggest part of the update was the radio which can be flashed without taking the whole upgrade if you are worried about it.
Me personally, my BL is unlocked and I'm going back to 4.2. I've seen nothing but negatives (bad battery life, FC's, etc) with the updates. I might would stick it out if there was some new features but they seem like just more of the same.
I used survival mode and took the ota and still have root. Unfortunately I lost my WiFi tether and am trying to get that back now.
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Khanusma said:
I used survival mode and took the ota and still have root. Unfortunately I lost my WiFi tether and am trying to get that back now.
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You should use this
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.dym.motoxtether
That way you don't have to mess with reverting it back when next updated comes out.
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Khanusma said:
I used survival mode and took the ota and still have root. Unfortunately I lost my WiFi tether and am trying to get that back now.
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I have a droid mini XT 1030, stock with root and wifi apk hack.
I removed the wifi apk hack, put super su into survival mode and took the OTA. Worked out good and I retained root.
Caseyk621 said:
You should use this
http://repo.xposed.info/module/com.dym.motoxtether
That way you don't have to mess with reverting it back when next updated comes out.
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Thanks! It worked great and now I have my wifi back.
My Maxx and girlfriend's Mini both kept root.
However, we've both lost TWRP recovery and can't seem to be able to flash it.
rlmesq said:
My Maxx and girlfriend's Mini both kept root.
However, we've both lost TWRP recovery and can't seem to be able to flash it.
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Are you sure you're rooted? Did you check worth root checker app? Are your bootloaders unlocked?
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Caseyk621 said:
Are you sure you're rooted? Did you check worth root checker app? Are your bootloaders unlocked?
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Bootloaders aren't unlocked.
Yep, all root functions seem to be working fine.RootChecker says I have root, I was able to install the latest version of Busybox, and TiBu and SecureSettings both get root access.
Now if somebody had some thoughts on flashing TWRP recovery...
rlmesq said:
Bootloaders aren't unlocked.
Yep, all root functions seem to be working fine.RootChecker says I have root, I was able to install the latest version of Busybox, and TiBu and SecureSettings both get root access.
Now if somebody had some thoughts on flashing TWRP recovery...
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I didn't know you could use TWRP e a locked bootloader????? Maybe use safe strap?
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Caseyk621 said:
I didn't know you could use TWRP e a locked bootloader????? Maybe use safe strap?
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Maybe I'm brain dead. I thought I had TWRP on these phones after SlapMyMoto, but I guess it retained the stock recovery.
Too many Android devlices... can't keep track of what's running what.
I thought the big issue was not retaining root, but completely losing the Write-Protection off ability (ie ability to use xposed). I'm locked bootloader and don't see a reason to unlock.
livinitwarrior said:
I thought the big issue was not retaining root, but completely losing the Write-Protection off ability (ie ability to use xposed). I'm locked bootloader and don't see a reason to unlock.
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Not with this update Holmes. We're all good with this one
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Caseyk621 said:
Not with this update Holmes. We're all good with this one
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Awesome, one last question- did you uninstall xposed before installing?
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livinitwarrior said:
Awesome, one last question- did you uninstall xposed before installing?
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I did. But it saves your settings for when you reinstall!
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Caseyk621 said:
I did. But it saves your settings for when you reinstall!
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Then I'll take the leap
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livinitwarrior said:
Then I'll take the leap
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Boom. Do it. Lemme know how it works out
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rooted successfully via towelroot!!!

This is my first time posting so I figured sharing my successful attempt to root using towelroot would be a good starting point..
I realize someone may have already beat me to it but I wanted to let ppl know you should be able to root using the awesome new app towelroot. Things to consider though.. I was on 4.3 ML1.. This was very exciting for me as my PC will not recognize my siii so the fact I was able to do this straight from the device itself is just great news.. Didn't think I could root without a PC.. Well, until now.. This is SO AWESOME! now to install some xposed mods . Happy rooting v
Vrucnc1 root!
lkebrnrd said:
This is my first time posting so I figured sharing my successful attempt to root using towelroot would be a good starting point..
I realize someone may have already beat me to it but I wanted to let ppl know you should be able to root using the awesome new app towelroot. Things to consider though.. I was on 4.3 ML1.. This was very exciting for me as my PC will not recognize my siii so the fact I was able to do this straight from the device itself is just great news.. Didn't think I could root without a PC.. Well, until now.. This is SO AWESOME! now to install some xposed mods . Happy rooting v
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I can confirm TOWELROOT works for VRUCNC1 also! Finally rerooted again. No computer needed either! Go to towelroot.com. :good:
pacet911 said:
I can confirm TOWELROOT works for VRUCNC1 also! Finally rerooted again. No computer needed either! Go to towelroot.com. :good:[/QUOTE
Heck yeah man! Its good to know we have an app that can do it from devices again! Glad to hear your success as well.. Right on
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confirmed... sch-i535 32gb, 4.3 vrucnc1.... verizon s3.. super easy to install although it does give you a warning to not install it... you gotta allow third party, but then ANOTHER thing pops saying they don't advise it... something i haven't seen before.. anyways i forced it to install.. ran it... 15 seconds after you hit the button it reboots... bam... rooted..
easiest root i've ever done.... used to having to odin... also, i used a third party root check to verify that it wasn't just teasing me... if i weren't unemployed and broke i'd definitely donate...
pacet911 said:
I can confirm TOWELROOT works for CNC1 also! Finally rerooted again. No computer needed either! Go to towelroot.com. :good:
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I'm not at all a noob but totally noob question right now. Can we unlock the bootloader again now after doing towelroot on 4.3, or are we still stuck?
YevOmega said:
I'm not at all a noob but totally noob question right now. Can we unlock the bootloader again now after doing towelroot on 4.3, or are we still stuck?
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Bootloader still locked. This is root only. Bootloader will not get unlocked without a leak from Samsung.
landshark68 said:
Bootloader still locked. This is root only. Bootloader will not get unlocked without a leak from Samsung.
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Ah darn. So then towelroot is useless for us.
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YevOmega said:
Ah darn. So then towelroot is useless for us.
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Not useless. Can root, remove bloat, use ad blocker, tether, some people are using xposed, etc. Just may not be able to run any custom ROMs yet. Safestrap may work to run custom ROMs, but I have not seen an NC1 kernel module. So you would not have WiFi running safestrap on NC1.
landshark68 said:
Not useless. Can root, remove bloat, use ad blocker, tether, some people are using xposed, etc. Just may not be able to run any custom ROMs yet. Safestrap may work to run custom ROMs, but I have not seen an NC1 kernel module. So you would not have WiFi running safestrap on NC1.
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Last I heard, NC1 could be rolled back to ML1 and ML1 is saferooted.
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YevOmega said:
Last I heard, NC1 could be rolled back to ML1 and ML1 is saferooted.
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Yes but now you don't have to roll back to ML1 if on NC. Also you no longer need a computer to root.
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Sandman-007 said:
Yes but now you don't have to roll back to ML1 if on NC. Also you no longer need a computer to root.
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Fair enough.
landshark68 said:
Not useless. Can root, remove bloat, use ad blocker, tether, some people are using xposed, etc. Just may not be able to run any custom ROMs yet. Safestrap may work to run custom ROMs, but I have not seen an NC1 kernel module. So you would not have WiFi running safestrap on NC1.
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so i'm on the NC1 and i've rooted it sucessfully using another method and i was wondering if i use safestrap to use xposed will i have wifi issues?
or does installing another rom using safestrap kill the wifi?
final question: is safestrap the culprit for the wifi not working?
I've done this successfully however tethering is not working. Can anyone confirm? What do I need to do to get tethering working?
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Anyone try it on NE1?
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Mon431 said:
Anyone try it on NE1?
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Yea, plenty of people in a couple different threads.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2653030
and here also
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784249
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I wonder if Nandroid Manager or Flashify will be able to dd if custom recovery without connecting to pc as well?? I think I may try this method, if anyone else had tried this method, please share, thanks. Also if I have posted this in the wrong section I will remove it. Thanks again everyone.
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DarksiderzSK4G said:
I wonder if Nandroid Manager or Flashify will be able to dd if custom recovery without connecting to pc as well?? I think I may try this method, if anyone else had tried this method, please share, thanks. Also if I have posted this in the wrong section I will remove it. Thanks again everyone.
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Getting a custom recovery is easier with ROM Installer.
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DarksiderzSK4G said:
I wonder if Nandroid Manager or Flashify will be able to dd if custom recovery without connecting to pc as well?? I think I may try this method, if anyone else had tried this method, please share, thanks. Also if I have posted this in the wrong section I will remove it. Thanks again everyone.
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Please do not try this on VRUCML1, VRUCNC1 or VRUDNE1. You will hard brick your S3.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Please do not try this on VRUCML1, VRUCNC1 or VRUDNE1. You will hard brick your S3.
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I Read somewhere that this works for ML1 and NC1 Snoop. Not sure about NE1 though.
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Sandman-007 said:
I Read somewhere that this works for ML1 and NC1 Snoop. Not sure about NE1 though.
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They will hardbrick if they attempt to install CWM or TWRP on TW 4.3 or KitKat firmware. Hasn't worked before when people tried using Odin or GooManager to install custom recoveries on VRUCML1 and I'm confident it will be the same result here. I need video proof proving the opposite.
If you are referring to Towelroot, yes this will work on all three.

[Q] How to root Droid Maxx on 4.4.4

Sorry if I missed something as I am a new member, but as title says, I've RSDed Droid Maxx to 4.4.4 and lost root, is there a way to root it again so that I can get native tethering to work again. Thanks!
Nope, you are going to have to wait until a new root method is released. You are as stuck as possible.
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itanas said:
Sorry if I missed something as I am a new member, but as title says, I've RSDed Droid Maxx to 4.4.4 and lost root, is there a way to root it again so that I can get native tethering to work again. Thanks!
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There's always paying for the unlock code, depending on what build you have. Got my code couple days ago and it worked. So much easier having boot loader unlocked.
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gfrrt said:
There's always paying for the unlock code, depending on what build you have. Got my code couple days ago and it worked. So much easier having boot loader unlocked.
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How do I go about unlocking a Verizon Droid Maxx? I assume after unlocking i'll have the ability to root it, which will allow for native tethering app to get modified and work.
itanas said:
How do I go about unlocking a Verizon Droid Maxx? I assume after unlocking i'll have the ability to root it, which will allow for native tethering app to get modified and work.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2751177
For me I downloaded and installed moto x tool to PC. Don't remember where I got it. Just search it in these forums. Use moto x tool to fastboot flash twrp. Booted into recovery and when leaving it ask do you want to install su. Say yep. Bam! rooted.
Here's moto x tool it comes with trwp
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2477132
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unlock keys dont work for 2013 build dates of droid maxx... any other way to modify tethering entitlement file to enable native tether on 4.4.4?
itanas said:
unlock keys dont work for 2013 build dates of droid maxx... any other way to modify tethering entitlement file to enable native tether on 4.4.4?
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None that I know of. These devs are very smart though. They'll figure it out soon I'm sure.
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gfrrt said:
For me I downloaded and installed...east on VZW phones with a locked bootloader).
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rlmesq said:
That just runs the SlapMyMoto and WPnomo processes. I believe it only works on 4.2.2, not any KitKat builds (at least on VZW phones with a locked bootloader).
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Yeah I paid and unlocked my boot loader.
Then used moto x to install trwp and su for root. Also used it to get rid of that ugly unlocked nag logo and install that awesome xda logo.
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itanas said:
unlock keys dont work for 2013 build dates of droid maxx... any other way to modify tethering entitlement file to enable native tether on 4.4.4?
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Not without root
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Not without root
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So then the only other option (aside from waiting for 4.4.4 root exploit to get figured out) is to get Developer Edition of Droid Maxx? If I get that, is root pretty much guaranteed every time there is an update, including will I be able to root 4.4.4 and therefore modify native hotspot's entitlement file? Thanks.
itanas said:
So then the only other option (aside from waiting for 4.4.4 root exploit to get figured out) is to get Developer Edition of Droid Maxx? If I get that, is root pretty much guaranteed every time there is an update, including will I be able to root 4.4.4 and therefore modify native hotspot's entitlement file? Thanks.
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Yes and yes
I retained root through ota lost native tether
Topsnake said:
Yes and yes
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I just want native tethering back I took the update impatientley I know bla bla anyway I was able to retain root and have replaced the entitlement service apk that was missing after install. Phone didn't want me to copy but after going into the terminal and copying it I still cannot tether. Any Ideas??
calarco3 said:
I just want native tethering back I took the update impatientley I know bla bla anyway I was able to retain root and have replaced the entitlement service apk that was missing after install. Phone didn't want me to copy but after going into the terminal and copying it I still cannot tether. Any Ideas??
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You lost write protect off. You cant copy it back. Try the method posted in the general section
I was able to copy in the terminal or at least got no error
calarco3 said:
I was able to copy in the terminal or at least got no error
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Yeah and then when you rebooted it reverted the changes because you don't have write protect disabled.
bootloader
who do i pay to get my unlock code for my xt1080 maxx
See my post here....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54175639
Potential Bootloader Unlock for Non-Dev Edition
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I'm sorry and I assume most of you will disagree with me, but 45 dollars is a rip off to have my phone rooted. I've never had a rooted android but I had a jail broken iPhone and I did love it, although I would never had paid for it, I don't see why I would invest such a high amount onto something that will never bring me more than advanced customization(I'm assuming that all that root does as its all that jailbreaking seemed to do) maybe I'm saying this because I'm not a developer myself and I don't work on these things, but having my phone rooted will always seem as a low priority. If it were 5-10 dollars id probably give in because of temptation to have cooler feaututes on my device. Anyway this is just my point of view and just wanted yo share .
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There's always paying for the unlock code, depending on what build you have. Got my code couple days ago and it worked. So much easier having boot loader unlocked.
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unlock keys dont work for 2013 build dates of droid maxx... any other way to modify tethering entitlement file to enable native tether on 4.4.4?
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Guess all us '13s are all in the same locked up tight boat at the mursy of the dev gods haha

After using sunshine how do i get root?

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
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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
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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.
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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.

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