[Tested]How to Root the Moto X Play

[Tested]How to Root the Moto X Play - X Play General

I. Before You Begin
1. This could void the warranty of your device. We won’t be held responsible for anything that happens from doing this tutorial so please proceed at your own risk.
2. You need a Windows based PC in order to do this procedure.
3. You should have Motorola USB drivers installed on your PC. If you don’t, install them first.
4. This should erase all the data stored on your device. So, please backup everything that you’ll need.
5. This should also flash a custom recovery on your device.
How to Root the Motorola Moto X Play
Root the Moto X Play
Photo Credit: fonearena.com
To root the device, you’ll first unlock the bootloader, flash a custom recovery, and then flash SuperSU using the custom recovery to achieve root access. Here’s how:
II. Downloading Required Files
1. Download Fastboot and save it to your desktop.
Fastboot
2. Download TWRP Recovery and save it to your desktop.
TWRP Recovery
3. Download SuperSU and save it to your desktop.
SuperSU
III. Unlocking the Bootloader on the Motorola Moto X Play
1. Extract files from Fastboot over to your desktop by right-clicking on it and selecting Extract here.
2. Turn off your device.
3. Turn your device back on in fastboot mode. To do that, hold down Volume DOWN and Power buttons together for a few seconds.
4. Your device should now be in fastboot mode.
5. Plug in your device to your PC using a USB cable.
6. Launch a Command Prompt Window on your desktop by holding down Shift and right-clicking anywhere on the screen and selecting Open command window here.
7. Type in the following command into the Command Prompt Window and hit Enter:
Code:
fastboot oem get_unlock_data
8. You should see a string of text on your screen. Copy it to your clipboard removing any spaces so that it is a long string of text.
9. Head over to the Motorola Bootloader Unlock website and get yourself logged-in. If you don’t have an account with them, create one now.
10. One of the steps on that website will ask you to paste the string of text. Just paste the string that you’ve already copied to your clipboard and follow the on-screen instructions.
11. You’ll receive an unlock key to your email address. Copy that key to your clipboard.
12. Now, type in the following command replacing KEY with the actual unlock key that you’ve copied to your clipboard and hit Enter:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock KEY
13. Wait for it to unlock the bootloader on your device.
14. When it’s done unlocking the bootloader, reboot your device by issuing the following command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
15. Your device should reboot.
And there you go.
The bootloader on your Motorola Moto X Play is now unlocked, and you can now flash a custom recovery on your device. Here’s how you can do that:
IV. Flashing a Custom Recovery on the Motorola Moto X Play
1. Turn off your device.
2. Reboot your device into fastboot mode by holding down Volume DOWN and Power buttons together for a few seconds.
3. Connect your device to your PC using a USB cable.
4. Open a Command Prompt Window on your desktop. To do that, hold down Shift and right-click anywhere on your screen and select Open command window here.
5. Type in the following command into the Command Prompt Window and hit Enter. Make sure to replace recovery.img with the actual name of the recovery image that you have downloaded.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
6. Wait for it to flash a custom recovery on your device.
7. When it’s done flashing a recovery, reboot your device by using the following command:
Code:
fastboot reboot
8. Your device should reboot.
Your Motorola Moto X Play now has a custom recovery using which you can gain root access on your device. Here’s how:
V. Rooting the Motorola Moto X Play
1. Connect your device to your PC using a USB cable.
2. Copy SuperSU .zip from your desktop over to the internal SD card storage on your device.
3. Unplug your device from your PC when SuperSU is copied.
4. Turn off your device.
5. Turn your device back on in recovery mode. To do that, hold down Volume DOWN and Power buttons together.
6. Your device should reboot into bootloader mode.
7. Select Recovery from the options appearing on your screen.
8. Select Install in the recovery menu.
9. Choose SuperSU .zip to be installed on your device.
10. Tap on Swipe to Confirm Flash to confirm flash.
11. Wait for it to flash SuperSU on your device.
12. When it’s done flashing SuperSU, reboot your device by selecting Reboot followed by System in the recovery menu.
13. Your device should reboot.
Source: http://theunlockr.com/2015/09/21/root-motorola-moto-x-play/

Nice plagiarism here..... [emoji35]

How is it plagiarism if I have mentioned the source?

going into recovery mode gives me the dead android with the red triangle logo with the text "no command." under it. i tried both twrp versions.

Auros42 said:
going into recovery mode gives me the dead android with the red triangle logo with the text "no command." under it. i tried both twrp versions.
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The same here (Dual-Sim-Version) :crying:
Also link forFastboot ist down

route9 said:
The same here (Dual-Sim-Version) :crying:
Also link forFastboot ist down
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Make sure you get this version.
twrp-lux-2.8.7-v2.img
for fastboot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790

This works, I tried that, I have root now
Enviado desde mi XT1562 mediante Tapatalk

I can confirm that this recovery worked.
Model India Moto X Play Dual Sim - (xt1562)

route9 said:
The same here (Dual-Sim-Version) :crying:
Also link forFastboot ist down
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Flash TWRP again & boot TWRP before booting Android again. The stock rom tries to replace TWRP but TWRP will fix that on its first boot.

mahir1995 said:
Flash TWRP again & boot TWRP before booting Android again. The stock rom tries to replace TWRP but TWRP will fix that on its first boot.
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There was trouble with opening bootloader. I used a opening-tool, which said, that the device bootloader is now open - but it wasn´t. Everything´s ok now. I managed bootloader-opening with cmd.exe.

I think this thread should be titled "tested" instead of "untested".... works great! thanks

Dear Android Gurus,
I am new to XDA forum. I am going to try rooting my new Moto X Play and I am pretty excited about this as I am trying this for the first time. Can someone please confirm if the steps given here or in theunlockr website works for Moto X Play?
Mine is the Indian version - Model# XT1562 and below are the details. Please advice.
Hardware SKU: XT1562
Baseband Version: M8936_2020613.22.03.21.33R
LUX_EMEA_DSDS_CUST
Kernel version:
3.10.49-g6d623da
[email protected] #1
Wed Jul 15 21:06:16 CDT 2015
System version
23.21.10.lux_retasia_ds.retasiaall.en.03 retin
Build number
LPD23.118-10

koolkans said:
Dear Android Gurus,
I am new to XDA forum. I am going to try rooting my new Moto X Play and I am pretty excited about this as I am trying this for the first time. Can someone please confirm if the steps given here or in theunlockr website works for Moto X Play?
Mine is the Indian version - Model# XT1562 and below are the details. Please advice.
Hardware SKU: XT1562
Baseband Version: M8936_2020613.22.03.21.33R
LUX_EMEA_DSDS_CUST
Kernel version:
3.10.49-g6d623da
[email protected] #1
Wed Jul 15 21:06:16 CDT 2015
System version
23.21.10.lux_retasia_ds.retasiaall.en.03 retin
Build number
LPD23.118-10
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Bro, don't root if you root u will not receive android marshmallow update for your phone, and u will lose your warranty

RahulPrasad said:
Bro, don't root if you root u will not receive android marshmallow update for your phone, and u will lose your warranty
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Why not? You can get the better system, called CyanogenMod . And after i tested my phone for 3 weeks i dont need warrenty. Works perfect, and cm 12.1 with a new kernel is fantastic.
Bye, Klaus

RahulPrasad said:
Bro, don't root if you root u will not receive android marshmallow update for your phone, and u will lose your warranty
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Hi Rahul, Do you mean I should wait for the marshmallow update to be done and after that I can root or should I wait till the warranty period gets over?

If you root you will be able to get any marshmallow rom that is available for the phone anyway. So don't worry about that nonsense. The warranty however is a different issue. It's all about whether you see the 'risk' as worth it.

Work !!
I root it in ten minute, thanks.

Can it be changed to say 'tested and works great', as it does.
Sent from my XT1562 using Tapatalk

I also have a concern on rooting. I like Moto Display function, so if I root it, I will lose it, so I will not.

SteveCC said:
I also have a concern on rooting. I like Moto Display function, so if I root it, I will lose it, so I will not.
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That's a function of the ROM. I'm rooted with a custom recovery and stock ROM, and still have it.

Related

[Motorola] Moto All-In-one Tool v1.1

MOTO All-In-one Tool
Supported Model:
1. Any Motorola device to Flash Stock ROM.
Pre-Required:
1. Windows OS
2. STOCK ROM For flashing.
3. Supersu.zip for rooting.
4. Bootloader Key to unlock bootloader.
5. Stock Recovery for flashing.
Downloads:
*In next Post
Bugs:
1. GUI hangs if you press anything during flashing. So avoid touching anything once flash button pressed.{fixed in next update}
2. You tell :cyclops:
Features:
1. Flashing stock rom on any Motorola Device (Any model).
2. Root through superuse.zip.
3. custom recovery.
4. Bootloader lock and unlock (Required bootloader key).
5. Flashing logo.bin to remove bootloader warning message.
6. sideload any zip/ROM.
7. Installing ADB & mfastboot driver.
Request:
Please don't add direct download link in your [email protected] or in your website. if you want to add in your thread then
First ask me for permission and after that mention me in your thread and instead of giving download link, direct them to this page for downloading.
Please rate this thread to 5 * so that this tool can be published on XDA Portal
XDA:DevDB Information
Moto All-In-one Tool v1.1, Tool/Utility for the Moto Z Force
Contributors
hard91
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: v1.0
Stable Release Date: 2016-06-12
Created 2016-06-13
Last Updated 2016-06-16

Downloads
Go to this Link:
CLICK ON ME

Screenshots
Screenshots

FAQ
FAQ Reserved

Guide
How to Section How to Install Driver
1. Click on Driver.
2. Now Click on ADB & mfastboot Drivers.
3. Now just click Next> Next> button.
4. Do not change Installation directory.
5. After installations please make sure mfastboot.exe, fastboot, adb etc Files are present in installation directory.
6. Done.
Note: Above section is very very important without it this tool will not work.
How to Phone Info
1. Please ensure you have installed ADB & mfastboot Drivers from Driver page.
2. Enable USB debugging option under settings of your Mobile.
3. If there is any Message appears on mobile screen which require authentication to connect PC then click on remember option and Press Ok.
4. Now Click on ADB Devices button. It will show connected device and its serial No.
5. Now click on Get Phone Info to get Information Regarding Phone you currently connected with.
6. Done!
How to Flash STOCK ROM (fastboot flashable) and recover from bricked moto device.
1. Click on Flasher.
2. If you are not in fastboot mode then click on AUTO Button under Reboot into Bootloader Group Box. If you are in mobile bricked stage then manually boot into bootloader.
3. Click on browse button. It will open a dialog to select STOCK fastboot Flashable ROM
4. Go to the path where your STOCK ROM is placed.
5. On selecting STOCK ROM Directory it will show its path under STOCK ROM Path Group Box.
6. If all the basic files are present in the directory then Flash button is enabled otherwise it will give error and show missing files and Disable Flash Button.
7. Select whether you want to lock bootloader or Un-lock bootloader (if bootloader is previously unlocked it will not lock it).
8. Click on Flash button.
9. See Log window.
10. When progress bar reaches to 100% it will show Flashing Done!
11. Your phone will now reboot automatically.
12. Flashing Done!
Note: First boot take 5-10 min. So don’t worry.
How to Flash Stock/Custom Recovery
1. Click on Root/ Recovery.
2. Under Flash recovery Group box click on Browse button.
3. Select your Recovery (twrp, cwm, Stock etc) from opened dialog box.
4. It will show your selected file path in Path line.
5. Click on Flash.
6. Done!
How to Flash custom ROM or Zip using Sideload
1. Click on Root/ Recovery.
2. Under side Load Group box click on Browse button.
3. Select your custom ROM or any fastboot flashable Zip file from opened dialog box.
4. It will show your selected file path in Path line.
5. Click side load.
6. Done!
How to Root any MOTO Device
1. Click on Root/ Recovery.
2. Under Root Group box click on Browse button.
3. Select supersu.zip path from opened dialog box.
4. It will show your selected file path in Path line.
5. Click on Root.
6. Your Phone will reboot into custom recovery which you flashed previously.
7. Under custom recovery click on INSTALL > SDCARD (Internal) > select superuser.zip which you selected in 3rd step.
8. Rooting Done!
NOTE: You have to flash custom recovery first in order to Root.
How to Lock Bootloader
1. Click on Root/ Recovery.
2. Under Lock/Unlock Boot-loader Group box.
3. Click on Lock Button.
4. Done!
NOTE: There is no need of bootloader unlock key while locking bootloader.
How to Unlock Bootloader
1. Click on Root/ Recovery.
2. Under Lock/Unlock Boot-loader Group box.
3. Enter 20 digit bootloader key.
4. Click on Un-Lock.
5. Done!
How to get Unlock Bootloader Key
1. Click on Root/ Recovery.
2. Click on get Moto Key button.
3. It will restart your phone into fastboot and wait for device to respond.
4. A message box will open Read it carefully.
5. Click on show info and copy that string.
6. Now Click on OK to go to MOTO website.
7. Login to the website and paste previously copied string where motorola website say.
8. And click on can I unlock my bootloader?.
9. If yes then you will get Bootloader key in your Email inbox.
10. Now paste above 20 digit bootloader key into Under Lock/Unlock Boot-loader Group box.
11. Click on unlock bootloader button.
12. Done!
NOTE: Please note that all the MOTO Models do not support unlocking bootloader like phones under AT &T and other contract phone. This tool is not created by Rajnikant or Superman. Hence this tool can only automate the adb commands that are used to get bootloader string and unlock bootloader. This tool will not do any kind of magic to unlock your contract Moto device.
How to Remove Bootloader Warning Message
1. Click on Root/ Recovery.
2. Under Flash Logo Group box click on Browse button.
3. Select logo.bin file downloaded from your mobile XDA form.
4. It will show your selected file path in Path line.
5. Click on Flash.
6. Done!
You Have to Download each and every File from your respective XDA Form

Anyone brave enough to give this a go on the z force?

so this will only work for the version i buy directly from moto correct?

ironchef3500 said:
so this will only work for the version i buy directly from moto correct?
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On any moto device but you need flashing zips for rrooting and twrp you need to search it in your thread

hard91 said:
On any moto device but you need flashing zips for rrooting and twrp you need to search it in your thread
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You mean with this guide we can already root our Verizon Moto Z Force? And unlock the bootloader?

It is always great to see these posts.

Has anyone tried this yet?

I'm waiting to see if there is anyone that got this to work on the verizon force droid until i go out and buy it. anyone?

Anyone brave enough to try out on a droid force you'll be doing everyone a favor

I couldn't get it to work. Bootloader is locked tight.

onodontbescurred said:
I couldn't get it to work. Bootloader is locked tight.
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Thank you for this. I kind of figured it would be. Damn Verizon
Sent from my XT1575 using Tapatalk

I also tried - just for the hell of it - obtaining an unlock code from Motorola. As expected, I received the message that my bootloader is not authorized to be unlocked.

For what it's worth. This device passed all the tests in sunshine, but couldn't get root or temproot to actually unlock. If we could get temproot I think it may be the way in.

onodontbescurred said:
For what it's worth. This device passed all the tests in sunshine, but couldn't get root or temproot to actually unlock. If we could get temproot I think it may be the way in.
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Well that's progress let's just try to find a way to rooy

hard91 said:
Screenshots
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First time ever having a Moto smartphone. How do I get a bootloader key to unlock it?

Lmax579 said:
First time ever having a Moto smartphone. How do I get a bootloader key to unlock it?
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Maybe this???
https://androidmtk.com/unlock-bootloader-on-any-motorola-device

Quick and Painless Guide to Rooting the GEM-703L

I just finished successfully rooting my GEM-703L, which I just recieved this afternoon, and I thought I would create this painless guide to rooting. Once you follow these steps, you will have a rooted Mediapad X2, with SuperSU and TWRP 2 installed.
This method was only tested on my 703-L, but it may likely work on other variants of the Mediapad X2. Please use caution when rooting other models.
Update to the latest Android 6 using HiTools
HiTools is just like Kies if you are a Samsung user. You could alternatively install the update via the OTA manager.
Put device into manufacture mode by typing:
Code:
*#*2846579#*#*
Navigate to "Background settings" > "USB ports settings", and select "Manufacture mode"
You can watch this video for more info.
Download DC unlocker
Extract and run DC unlocker (with admin rights)
Choose "Huawei Phones" under "Select manufacturer"
Log in to your account using the generated Password and username you created in the "server" tab on the right
Click the magnifying glass on the left-hand side to automatically find the model
Under "Unlocking", choose find bootloader
Open fastboot on your machine. I used Minimal Fastboot for Windows
Put the phone into download mode via pressing and holding the volume down key and the power button
Type in the following command to unlock the device, using the obtained unlock code:
Code:
fastboot oem unlock {unlock_code}
Where {unlock_code} is the code obtained from step 6.
You should see a red message at the bottom saying "Device is unlocked" if you were successful.
Download the latest TWRP img file to the directory where you installed minimal fastboot (mine was C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot)
You can find the latest TWRP here
Type in the following to install TWRP:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery X2-TWRP-3.0-2-BLACK-BLUE.img
Copy the ROM of your choice to an SD card, insert the SD card
Turn off the device, and reboot while holding the volume up and power buttons until you see the TWRP logo
Install any ROM of your choice
Note that I had to wait roughly 5 minutes upon first booting to the newly-installed ROM. I would guess this has to do with de-odexing, but not sure. Just be patient.

ForgottenSolstace said:
I just finished successfully rooting my GEM-703L, which I just recieved this afternoon, and I thought I would create this painless guide to rooting. Once you follow these steps, you will have a rooted Mediapad X2, with SuperSU and TWRP 2 installed.
-cut-.
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IMHO flashing TWRP doesn't mean automatically ROOT... There is no place in your tutorial where you mention installing Super SU. Some less experienced user could be disoriented... Of course if someone flash ROM with root then will have it. Otherwise not.

I am still unable to get to unlock the bootloader

Talal.k said:
I am still unable to get to unlock the bootloader
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Did you receive the unlock code using dc unlocker?
Sent from my GEM-703L using Tapatalk

ForgottenSolstace said:
Did you receive the unlock code using dc unlocker?
Sent from my GEM-703L using Tapatalk
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PayPal is not supported in my country. So I am not able to purchase credits. And Huawei support are not answering my emails. Plus I receive error every time I access the Bootloader code page on Huawei's support website.

Talal.k said:
PayPal is not supported in my country. So I am not able to purchase credits. And Huawei support are not answering my emails. Plus I receive error every time I access the Bootloader code page on Huawei's support website.
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Use Bitcoin. That's what I did, and it worked great.
Sent from my GEM-703L using Tapatalk

I'm following along just fine until I get to step 15. The phone reboots into EMUI recovery mode, with directions in Chinese.
The twrp upload in the fastboot is the correct number of bytes, so it looks like it's the correct file.
What am I doing wrong?

How to Root MOTO X PLAY XT1562 Running Android 6.0.1

Hello Moto X Play owners
This guide is for those who still don't figure out how to root moto x play running android 6.0.1(stock Rom)
Old Thread for rooting moto x play is outdated, so decide to write this one with updated steps and links.
As usual I'm not responsible for your bricked device, as Motorola says Unlocking your boot loader is not for the faint of heart. you can't blame anybody but yourself. You will loose your warranty by unlocking your boot loader. and you will loose every data on your phone.
Still want to root your phone, okay fine follow these three steps to root your phone.
They are 3 Steps involved in this process.
1, Unlocking the Bootloader
2, install custom recovery
3, Install Super SU
Before you begin
A. Back up all your data. yes you gonna loose entire stuffs on your phone.
B. Download all the required files from the below links
1.Download and install Motorola USB Drivers
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481
2.Download Fast boot and extract it to your hard drive (file attached on this thread)
3.Download TWRP latest version (do not extract)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=17934
4. Download Super SU V. 2.62-3 (do not extract)
https://download.chainfire.eu/751/SuperSU/
Now you are ready to begin
Step 1 : Unlock Bootloader
1. Put your device in fastboot mode (power off, then press the power and volume down buttons simultaneously).
2. Plug in your device to your PC using a USB cable.
3. Head over to the Motorola website to get your unlocking key and follow the steps provided there or follow the same steps provided below.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
3. Go to the extracted fastboot folder and open a command prompt (ctrl+shift+right click and open command prompt)
4. At the prompt, type
Code:
fastboot oem get_unlock_data
The returned string will be used to retrieve your unlock key.
Example: On a Windows Desktop, the returned string format would be
fastboot oem get_unlock_data
(bootloader) 0A40040192024205#4C4D3556313230
(bootloader) 30373731363031303332323239#BD00
(bootloader) 8A672BA4746C2CE02328A2AC0C39F95
(bootloader) 1A3E5#1F53280002000000000000000
(bootloader) 0000000
copy this from the command prompt and paste in a notepad and remove all (bootloader) and make it string like belwo
0A40040192024205#4C4D355631323030373731363031303332323239#BD008A672BA4746C2CE02328A2AC0C39F951A3E5#1F532800020000000000000000000000
5. Check if your device can be unlocked by pasting this string in the field below, and clicking “Can my device be unlocked?”
If your device is unlockable, a "REQUEST UNLOCK KEY" button will now appear at the bottom of this page and agree the terms and condition and check your mail box for unlock key
6. copy your unlock code from mail and type the following command to unlock bootloader
Code:
fastboot oem unlock KEY
replace unlock key with your copied code from mail. Now you will see a unlocked message on your device and your device will reboot. you will see a unlocked bootloader warning with vibration on your phone and you are successfully unlocked your bootloader.
Step 02 Installing custom recovery TWRP
7.Put your device in fastboot mode again (power off, then press the power and volume down buttons simultaneously).
8.Type in the following command into the Command Prompt Window and Enter.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-lux-3.0.2-r3.img
note that fastboot flash recovery is command and twrp... is our file name so if you are using different version change the name accordingly
9. Now restart your device using keys in your phone to recovery (make sure your are rebooting in to recovery)
10.When prompted allow twrp to make changes. And make a back up of your system from the twrp menu
(do not choose read only, if you choose read only android will erase your recovery next time you reboot and you can not root your phone.)
Step 03 Rooting your phone using Super SU V. 2.62-3
warning : make sure you have a back up of your current system copied to your hard disk or else you can't restore your device if something went wrong.
11. Copy your downloaded super su file to your phone
12. Unplug your device from computer and restart to recovery
13. Go to terminal in TWRP - Advanced-Terminal type command in your phone
Code:
echo SYSTEMLESS=true>>/data/.supersu
14. flash super su and restart your phone.
Congrats you've rooted your phone successfully .
Now you can install custom rom, xposed modules .... etc
visit my YouTube channel for more stuffs related to moto x play rooted phones :good:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOcePwMSubyeW0eBWr5SW6Q
Android 7.0 most stable Custom Rom for Moto x play so far
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DFrOVmCqdk&t=7s

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Should it work on XT1563?

CheyTac-12 said:
Should it work on XT1563?
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It supposed to work but I got xt1562 so I haven't personally checked this on xt1563 so I can't guarantee that. But in the previous thread people rooted their xt1563 using this method.

Before you can enter the unlock code in Fastboot, you have to enable it in the developer options first.

Thanks...I tried many methods like one click...but none worked...gonna try .. thanks for info????

Abisheik01 said:
Thanks...I tried many methods like one click...but none worked...gonna try .. thanks for info
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so what happened ? let us know the result :good::laugh:
Check my youtube channel for custom rom tutorials and other stuffs for your moto x play
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOcePwMSubyeW0eBWr5SW6Q

Yo!!!again thanks

hey!hey!hey! i got it thankyou very much...unlocking the bootloader was a very big task for me but with your steps i did it im on my way to flash twrp ..........again thanks

How easy is it to revert to stock once the Nougat update rolls out? I like the stock rom but don't want to miss the update just for adaway and Xposed

purplegreendave said:
How easy is it to revert to stock once the Nougat update rolls out? I like the stock rom but don't want to miss the update just for adaway and Xposed
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Better you keep your bootloader locked. There's no point to loose your warranty if you love stock rom.

jerry0476 said:
Better you keep your bootloader locked. There's no point to loose your warranty if you love stock rom.
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Bought it in January so I'm almost out of warranty anyway. All I want is Adaway, XposedGEL and system wide icon packs. Extra freedom with tasker would be nice too. I wish Moto/Lenovo would just give us a better idea of when they're rolling N out but I'm sick of waiting. If it's easy enough to lock the bootloader again and get the OTA (I'm happy to wipe the device in the meantime) then I'm going to root this week

purplegreendave said:
Bought it in January so I'm almost out of warranty anyway. All I want is Adaway, XposedGEL and system wide icon packs. Extra freedom with tasker would be nice too. I wish Moto/Lenovo would just give us a better idea of when they're rolling N out but I'm sick of waiting. If it's easy enough to lock the bootloader again and get the OTA (I'm happy to wipe the device in the meantime) then I'm going to root this week
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We can expect OTA by the end of Dec or Jan. You can restore stock rom for sure but never tried so I can't recommend it.

How do you lock the bootloader
(I'm sorry, I'm a noob)

FIREBREATH1001 said:
How do you lock the bootloader
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You don't. Is not possible. Unlock is not reversible. It is possible to achieve a relocked state which usually isn't helpful.

I have a strange issue where it's as if SuperSU stops and my root permissions are lost until I reboot. If I open any app that usually requests root through SuperSU it just hangs.
I'm using v2.62 so should I try a later version? Do I need to flash this in twrp or just install within Android or is this a known different problem?

farquea said:
I have a strange issue where it's as if SuperSU stops and my root permissions are lost until I reboot. If I open any app that usually requests root through SuperSU it just hangs.
I'm using v2.62 so should I try a later version? Do I need to flash this in twrp or just install within Android or is this a known different problem?
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if you are in stock use this:
go to terminal in TWRP - Advanced-Terminal type command in your phone:
Code:
echo SYSTEMLESS=true>>/data/.supersu
flash super su and restart your phone.
there is new version 2.79:
Code:
https://my.pcloud.com/publink/show?code=XZIvxlZ2TCrbpMdwQkSiAJhQwHuv0J8lRsy

So, this is the updated guide for rooting the Moto X Play, right?
Completely working as of today still?

working but you need updated version twrp 3.0.2-r5 and supersu 2.79. here twrp:
Code:
https://my.pcloud.com/publink/show?code=XZPF6lZmr0aJ56hbe8rm51jfaaXU5L6O5EV
without systemless command you should use version 2.62-3
Code:
https://my.pcloud.com/publink/show?code=XZ5t3lZvON7CblxVEYaWhGGr9rMpY02EEpX

jerry0476 said:
Hello Moto X Play owners
This guide is for those who still don't figure out how to root moto x play running android 6.0.1(stock Rom)
Old Thread for rooting moto x play is outdated, so decide to write this one with updated steps and links.
As usual I'm not responsible for your bricked device, as Motorola says Unlocking your boot loader is not for the faint of heart. you can't blame anybody but yourself. You will loose your warranty by unlocking your boot loader. and you will loose every data on your phone.
Still want to root your phone, okay fine follow these three steps to root your phone.
They are 3 Steps involved in this process.
1, Unlocking the Bootloader
2, install custom recovery
3, Install Super SU
Before you begin
A. Back up all your data. yes you gonna loose entire stuffs on your phone.
B. Download all the required files from the below links
1.Download and install Motorola USB Drivers
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481
2.Download Fast boot and extract it to your hard drive (file attached on this thread)
3.Download TWRP latest version (do not extract)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/dl/?id=17934
4. Download Super SU V. 2.62-3 (do not extract)
https://download.chainfire.eu/751/SuperSU/
Now you are ready to begin
Step 1 : Unlock Bootloader
1. Put your device in fastboot mode (power off, then press the power and volume down buttons simultaneously).
2. Plug in your device to your PC using a USB cable.
3. Head over to the Motorola website to get your unlocking key and follow the steps provided there or follow the same steps provided below.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
3. Go to the extracted fastboot folder and open a command prompt (ctrl+shift+right click and open command prompt)
4. At the prompt, type
Code:
fastboot oem get_unlock_data
The returned string will be used to retrieve your unlock key.
Example: On a Windows Desktop, the returned string format would be
fastboot oem get_unlock_data
(bootloader) 0A40040192024205#4C4D3556313230
(bootloader) 30373731363031303332323239#BD00
(bootloader) 8A672BA4746C2CE02328A2AC0C39F95
(bootloader) 1A3E5#1F53280002000000000000000
(bootloader) 0000000
copy this from the command prompt and paste in a notepad and remove all (bootloader) and make it string like belwo
0A40040192024205#4C4D355631323030373731363031303332323239#BD008A672BA4746C2CE02328A2AC0C39F951A3E5#1F532800020000000000000000000000
5. Check if your device can be unlocked by pasting this string in the field below, and clicking “Can my device be unlocked?”
If your device is unlockable, a "REQUEST UNLOCK KEY" button will now appear at the bottom of this page and agree the terms and condition and check your mail box for unlock key
6. copy your unlock code from mail and type the following command to unlock bootloader
Code:
fastboot oem unlock KEY
replace unlock key with your copied code from mail. Now you will see a unlocked message on your device and your device will reboot. you will see a unlocked bootloader warning with vibration on your phone and you are successfully unlocked your bootloader.
Step 02 Installing custom recovery TWRP
7.Put your device in fastboot mode again (power off, then press the power and volume down buttons simultaneously).
8.Type in the following command into the Command Prompt Window and Enter.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-lux-3.0.2-r3.img
note that fastboot flash recovery is command and twrp... is our file name so if you are using different version change the name accordingly
9. Now restart your device using keys in your phone to recovery (make sure your are rebooting in to recovery)
10.When prompted allow twrp to make changes. And make a back up of your system from the twrp menu
(do not choose read only, if you choose read only android will erase your recovery next time you reboot and you can not root your phone.)
Step 03 Rooting your phone using Super SU V. 2.62-3
warning : make sure you have a back up of your current system copied to your hard disk or else you can't restore your device if something went wrong.
11. Copy your downloaded super su file to your phone
12. Unplug your device from computer and restart to recovery
13. Go to terminal in TWRP - Advanced-Terminal type command in your phone
Code:
echo SYSTEMLESS=true>>/data/.supersu
14. flash super su and restart your phone.
Congrats you've rooted your phone successfully .
Now you can install custom rom, xposed modules .... etc
visit my YouTube channel for more stuffs related to moto x play rooted phones :good:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOcePwMSubyeW0eBWr5SW6Q
Android 7.0 most stable Custom Rom for Moto x play so far
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DFrOVmCqdk&t=7s
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i can't ub my phone, plz help me
ub by fastboot
http://sv1.upsieutoc.com/2017/02/12/Untitled.jpg
ub by windroid v3.0, v3.1
http://sv1.upsieutoc.com/2017/02/12/Untitled15eff6.jpg
ub by windroid v2.4, v2.5, v2.6
http://sv1.upsieutoc.com/2017/02/12/Untitled2.jpg

[GUIDE] How to flash a custom recovery and root a Nokia 6 Retail Phone

WARNING: This method currently doesn't work on Nokia 6 TA-1000 with latest Android O Update! Finding workaround.
Workaround found on leaked Android 8.1 Update, with Magisk Systemless Root Method.
ROOT YOUR PHONE MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY, DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK
You can download new recovery from this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-6/how-to/nokia-6-ta-1000-homebrew-stock-android-t3752006
Changes in new TWRP Recovery 3.2.1-0:
1. Add English Interface.
2. Use Magisk ROOT instead of SuperSU ROOT.
3. You can backup EFS. However you can't backup modem or the procedure will break.
Thanks to @xinkid 's effort, we can finally root Nokia 6 on Android Oreo again.
Procedure for non TA-1000 users:
0. Backup your phone and remove your lock screen password before proceed! If your phone get stuck at "Powered by Android" splash after the procedure, you may need to format userdata.
1. Sideload the PLE-372B ota package in recovery, which you can download from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-6/help/nokia-6-ota-update-ddls-t3721424
Refer this guide's part 2 to downgrade.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-6/how-to/guide-upgrade-downgrade-nougat-oreo-t3752393
2. Flash the service bootloader and grant service permission
Reboot to bootloader, then flash the service bootloader with following commands. Service bootloader file (D1C-emmc_appsboot.mbn attached in this topic)
Code:
fastboot oem dm-verity [md5_of_your_device_serial_number]
fastboot flash aboot D1C-emmc_appsboot.mbn
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot oem dm-verity [md5_of_your_device_serial_number]
For example, if your serial number is PLEABCD123456789, and the md5 checksum of your serial number is 5f47b9a8dc1da1873c12945cf806691e, then type this command:
Code:
fastboot oem dm-verity 5f47b9a8dc1da1873c12945cf806691e
fastboot flash aboot D1C-emmc_appsboot.mbn
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot oem dm-verity 5f47b9a8dc1da1873c12945cf806691e
You can google a website to calculate md5 checksum of a string.
3. Reflash newer firmware basis to your phone except aboot
After you grant service permission, Extract the newer one OTA package on your PC, in this case, PLE-558B.
Everything you need are placed at firmware-update folder that you extracted.
Take PLE-558B for example, type these commands (commands need to be changed if newer firmware released):
Code:
fastboot flash sbl1 D1C-0-558B-sbl1.mbn
fastboot flash keymaster D1C-0-558B-keymaster.mbn
fastboot flash devcfg D1C-0-558B-devcfg.mbn
fastboot flash cmnlib64 D1C-0-558B-cmnlib64.mbn
fastboot flash rpm D1C-0-558B-rpm.mbn
fastboot flash tz D1C-0-558B-tz.mbn
fastboot flash cmnlib D1C-0-558B-cmnlib.mbn
fastboot flash modem D1C-0-558B-NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot flash dsp D1C-0-558B-adspso.bin
fastboot flash default_nv D1C-0-558B-NV-default.mbn
fastboot flash persist D1C-0-558B-00WW-persist.img
fastboot flash hwcfg D1C-0-558B-hwcfg.img
fastboot flash mdtp D1C-0-558B-00WW-mdtp.img
fastboot flash systeminfo fver
fastboot flash sec D1C-0-558B-sec.dat
fastboot flash cda PLE-00WW-013-cda.img
You'll also need the boot img in the extracted ota package:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Then flash the custom recovery:
fastboot flash recovery nokia-6-ta-1000-8_0-twrp3.2.1-7to-recovery-magisk-root-2018.3.15.img
Power off your phone (case sensitive). Disconnect your phone after execute this command:
fastboot oem HALT
4. Connect your phone to a charger. When charging animation appears, press and hold Volume Up and Power until you see "7to.com" logo. Tap the white cog to choose English language, tap Advanced - Magisk Root, and wait for the procedure complete.
========================SEPARATOR====================
This new guide is only based and tested on Nokia 6 TA-1000. Non TA-1000 (e.g. TA-1021) users need to find their own old OTA package to downgrade.
1. Downgrade the bootloader according to this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/nokia-6/how-to/guide-upgrade-downgrade-nougat-oreo-t3752393
If you've flashed my homebrew Android O firmware, skip this step.
2. Use old method below to flash the new recovery again. You must use this recovery, otherwise you can't mount and root.
If you've flashed my homebrew Android O firmware, type this command will allow you to flash recovery:
Code:
fastboot-android oem dm-verity (your_serial_number's_md5_checksum)
3. Use old method below to enter recovery. To load English interface, tap the white cog on the top-right corner, then tap "English" and OK button, just wait few seconds.
4. Tap "Advanced" - "Magisk ROOT" and swipe.
5. If you meet recovery loop after rooted, flash the package misc_initial.zip attached below to escape from recovery loop.
That's it. It's not recommended to receive any newer OTA update since it will overwrite bootloader to patched state.
If you're using TA-1000, you can also try to flash Android 8.1 Homebrew Firmware before rooting.
I'm sorry if you found the guide looks confusing.
Following method for Nougat is archived, only for reference.
Yesterday, I got my own Nokia 6 Retail Phone. Since I’ve already rooted Nokia 5, 6 and 8 Prototype, now it’s time to find out how to root retail Nokia 6 without involving risky Qualcomm EDL Mode.
It works on any variant of Nokia 6 in theory, but I only tested it on D1C/TA-1000.
If there’s a custom recovery for Nokia 2/3/5 released, the guide also works on them. But I’ve tested it on a Nokia 8 retail phone, it doesn’t work on it.
To Nokia 7 and 8 Users, You may want to read this topic: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3729396
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First, you need to download OFW of Nokia 6, install OST LA and patch it.
You can download them from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...ia-8-official-firmware-links-updated-t3678487
(Although the link is for Nokia 8, firmware for Nokia 6 is still available)
如果你是中国用户，诺6固件的下载和使用方法请看本文：
https://www.ithome.com/html/android/328333.htm
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If you own an unlocked prototype device, just skip to step 6.
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1. Open OST LA from INSTALLATION DIRECTORY DIRECTLY instead of Start Menu.
2. Load your OFW you downloaded with extension name nb0.
3. Power off your phone, then connect it to your PC. This will boot your phone to “Download mode” directly, in fact it’s fastboot mode.
4. Click “Edit Phone Info” on OST LA. This will load a service purposed bootloader. When your phone reboots and re-enters the Download mode, the service purposed bootloader is now loaded.
5. You can close OST LA when it prompts “Boot FTM mode fail”, or just kill it in task manager if it’s not responding.
6. Open a command prompt or PowerShell in OST LA Installation Directory, then execute this command to flash a custom recovery:
Code:
.\fastboot-android flash recovery E:\recovery.img
I assume that you put the custom recovery in drive E and named as recovery.img.
You can also use your own fastboot if you want, but I’ll prefer the one provided along with OST LA.
I used the recovery from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/no...veryteamwim-recovery-project-nokia-6-t3650499
7. Type this command but do not execute right now:
Code:
.\fastboot-android reboot
8. Now this step is a little tricky. Press and hold [Volume Up] and [Power] on your phone, then execute the command above at the same time. DO NOT RELEASE both keys on your phone until your phone entered the custom recovery.
9. Now your phone has entered a custom recovery. In this example, we’re using TWRP from Chinese 7to forum, only Chinese is available. I believe most of members on XDA can’t read Chinese, so I’ll attach screenshots. Simply tap “Advanced” – “SuperSU ROOT” will root your phone. If you prefer your own root zip update package, tap “Install Zip” then flash your own zip package in your storage, or tap “Advanced” – “ADB Sideload” then use ADB to sideload a zip package.
You can install the Materialized Theme for TWRP to get English interface from https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/theme-twrp-materialised-dark-light-play-t2915584 by @z31s1g
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Currently, DO NOT FLASH Magisk, or your phone will brick as Qualcomm 900E.
You can only use Magisk Root method in latest Android O Update, which I'll cover later.
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10. After your phone rooted, you can reboot your phone. DO NOT INSTALL ANY OTA UPDATES OR YOUR PHONE WILL GET STUCK AT STOCK RECOVERY, but I’ll recommend you to disable automatic update in settings.
That’s wraps up the whole guide. Please do feedback if there’s something wrong.
Here' the video of how to root a Nokia 6: https://youtu.be/24b-49qTheg
Special thanks:
@blackpanther0582 for Nokia 3/5/6/8 Official Firmware.
@xinkid from Chinese 7to forum for his TWRP.
@hawwin88 for providing info about adding English Interface to recovery.
UPDATE: Uploaded the SuperSU ZIP (verify-xinkid.zip) used in this recovery.

Thank you it worked on nokia6 ta-1000 chinese. I rooted the phone successfully

Finally!
Boy O Boy!
Finally, after a long, long wait, Got my Nokia 6 Rooted! (TA-1000)
Thanks a LOT, Man! :good:

Anyone tried it on any other variant yet?

Hi .i am 1st root my ta1021 with Android 7.1.2 .f**k me
but your method have some problems ...
1. I can't find powershell or anything else in ost la folder.
2.fastboot-android not working....
Now I want complete your method from 6.
6. Before you must install adb and fastboot tools and drivers and use command prompt ,
copy recovery.img to drive c
After ost la changeing phone to edit mod wait 10 second and type this command
Fastboot flash recovery c:\recovery.img
And after flashing completed hold both volume+ and power button and type this command
Fastboot reboot
Don't release buttons and after few seconds you enter Chinese recovery swipe it to right and use screen shots to root your device, after that reboot to system you can find it from screenshot, it go to download mod and then type
Fastboot continue
And enter congratulations, your phone go to normal boot.
Bla bla super su installed....
Thanks, hikari_calyx. For this thread..
Some errors happend when I use rill but after reboot again it is not happening....

same6630 said:
Hi .i am 1st root my ta1021 with Android 7.1.2 .f**k me
but your method have some problems ...
1. I can't find powershell or anything else in ost la folder.
2.fastboot-android not working....
Now I want complete your method from 6.
6. Before you must install adb and fastboot tools and drivers and use command prompt ,
copy recovery.img to drive c
After ost la changeing phone to edit mod wait 10 second and type this command
Fastboot flash recovery c:\recovery.img
And after flashing completed hold both volume+ and power button and type this command
Fastboot reboot
Don't release buttons and after few seconds you enter Chinese recovery swipe it to right and use screen shots to root your device, after that reboot to system you can find it from screenshot, it go to download mod and then type
Fastboot continue
And enter congratulations, your phone go to normal boot.
Bla bla super su installed....
Thanks, hikari_calyx. For this thread..
Some errors happend when I use rill but after reboot again it is not happening....
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If you're running Windows Vista or Windows 7, you can open a command prompt from installation directory by click right button on the mouse while holding Shift key on the keyboard.
If you're running Windows 8/8.1 or Windows 10, you can open a command prompt or PowerShell from the left corner "File" button. Administrators privilege is optional.
Also, as I mentioned:
You can also use your own fastboot if you want.
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IDK but you should have change/put the title of this topic as Nokia 6 - TA 1000 (Chinese variant) rather than Retail Phone.
Well, getting root is definitely a temptation but since I'm just a noob and the HMD hasn't release any official firmware/tool yet to recover the phone if thing goes wrong, I guess I'll wait a little bit longer then.

lips_1234 said:
IDK but you should have change/put the title of this topic as Nokia 6 - TA 1000 (Chinese variant) rather than Retail Phone.
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As I mentioned on the topic, it works on any variant, not only China Variant TA-1000 and Hong Kong Variant TA-1003.
 @same6630 tested on a TA-1021 which is a global variant.
lips_1234 said:
Well, getting root is definitely a temptation but since I'm just a noob and the HMD hasn't release any official firmware/tool yet to recover the phone if thing goes wrong, I guess I'll wait a little bit longer then.
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HMD released official firmware of Nokia 6 of course, and it's needed to flash a recovery.

Mine
I got some screenshots....

Did someone successfully rooted his Nokia 6 TA-1033?

So just to be clear before I do this to my TA-1000; how do I go about to update it later if I want to update it? For example, my TA-1000 still don't have the 7.1.2 update, and the 8.0 update coming later would be something I want as well.
Do I just update through zip files, or will I simply not be able to update?

Make.Sense said:
So just to be clear before I do this to my TA-1000; how do I go about to update it later if I want to update it? For example, my TA-1000 still don't have the 7.1.2 update, and the 8.0 update coming later would be something I want as well.
Do I just update through zip files, or will I simply not be able to update?
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After you rooted your phone, you're not able to install any update until you reinstall stock rom.

[THEME][TWRP] TWRP Materialised
U can also install theme for your chinese twrp and you will show english language ...
download theme from this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/theme-twrp-materialised-dark-light-play-t2915584

hawwin88 said:
U can also install theme for your chinese twrp and you will show english language ...
download theme from this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/theme-twrp-materialised-dark-light-play-t2915584
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Thanks for providing info!

When I try to flash the recovery.img through command I have this:
...etc
FAILED (remote. Partition flashing is not allowed)~
finished. ´
etc...
Im using a TA-1033, unlocked UK version.
Can anyone help me, please.

wolfpower95 said:
When I try to flash the recovery.img through command I have this:
...etc
FAILED (remote. Partition flashing is not allowed)~
finished. ´
etc...
Im using a TA-1033, unlocked UK version.
Can anyone help me, please.
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maybe u are not in bootloader mode .. try to reconnect ur phone again and tap "edit phone" on OST LA software
or try to type this in command :
"fastboot reboot-bootloader"

hawwin88 said:
maybe u are not in bootloader mode .. try to reconnect ur phone again and tap "edit phone" on OST LA software
or try to type this in command :
"fastboot reboot-bootloader"
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When I connect my TA-0033 it enters in Download mode, when I press "Edit phone", the device continues in download mode and the OST LA software goes unresponsive.
Im using a TA-0033 with 7.1.2 N

done!!!! thank you my good friend!!!! i've just installed the recovery AND ROOT MY TA-1021 with english theme. only a question. without pc what is the best way to reboot in recovery mode nokia 6? when i'ts time to update to oreo, i've only just click to restore in: setting=>backup and restore?? thanksssssss

canapo92 said:
done!!!! thank you my good friend!!!! i've just installed the recovery AND ROOT MY TA-1021 with english theme. only a question. without pc what is the best way to reboot in recovery mode nokia 6? when i'ts time to update to oreo, i've only just click to restore in: setting=>backup and restore?? thanksssssss
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I recommend you to install Xposed and GravityBox for Nougat to enable Reboot to Recovery option.

hikari_calyx said:
I recommend you to install Xposed and GravityBox for Nougat to enable Reboot to Recovery option.
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I just got Nokia 6 TA 1021 android 7.1.1, Build is 00WW_3_320. Can your method also work for it?

[FINAL][RECOVERY][Z010D]ASUS Zenfone Max ZC550KL Marshmallow

Introduction
I've been researching on how to install TWRP on Zenfone Max with Final Marshmallow update for a long time, and finally found and gathered information on how to do so without any consequences. So if you're on final Marshmallow update and want to install TWRP on your phone, then this guide is for you! P.S. This is for Z010D only.
How To Install TWRP
1. Download this APK on your phone to unlock your bootloader : https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-0qEY9zypslUTFKRE5CQUU5OFk
The app says it will wipe all data, but with my experience it doesn't wipe any data at all. However, I still recommend you to take a backup.
2. Download this zip to your computer and extract it : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2kFletApi72QkRLZnFURDUyZk0/view
3. Download this TWRP 3.2.3-0 image : https://sourceforge.net/projects/an...covery/TWRP-3.2.3-Z010D-20180729.img/download
4. Merge the TWRP 3.2.3 image to the extracted zip
5. Make sure you have USB Debugging on and put your phone into Fastboot mode [Hold Volume Up + Power] and connect it to the computer
6. In the extracted zip folder search bar, type 'cmd' and press Enter
7. Type 'fastboot devices' and press Enter, to see if your phone is detected
8. Type 'fastboot flash recovery TWRP-3.2.3-Z010D-20180729.img' and press Enter
9. Disconnect the phone and Hold 'Volume Down + Power', when you see the ASUS logo let go the Power, but keep holding Volume Down until you see the TWRP logo
Congratulations, you've successfully installed TWRP!
Video
If you're too lazy to read like me, here's the video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwuiHBIts7M

WhatzIt2Ya said:
Introduction
I've been researching on how to install TWRP on Zenfone Max with Final Marshmallow update for a long time, and finally found and gathered information on how to do so without any consequences. So if you're on final Marshmallow update and want to install TWRP on your phone, then this guide is for you!
Before We Get Started
Download these files on your phone and move it to the root of the storage :
1. Magisk 17.1 : https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases/download/v17.1/Magisk-v17.1.zip
2. (Optional) TWRP 3.1.1 image : https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=745849072291687209
How To Install TWRP
1. Download this APK on your phone to unlock your bootloader : https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-0qEY9zypslUTFKRE5CQUU5OFk
The app says it will wipe all data, but with my experience it doesn't wipe any data at all. However, I still recommend you to take a backup.
2. Download this zip to your computer and extract it : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2kFletApi72QkRLZnFURDUyZk0/view
3. Make sure you have USB Debugging on and put your phone into Fastboot mode [Hold Volume Up + Power] and connect it to the computer
4. In the extracted zip folder search bar, type 'cmd' and press Enter
5. Type 'fastboot devices' and press Enter, to see if your phone is detected
6. Type 'fastboot flash recovery Z010_3.0.0.t1_without_su.img' and press Enter
7. Disconnect the phone and Hold 'Volume Down + Power', when you see the ASUS logo let go the Power, but keep holding Volume Down until you see the TWRP logo
Congratulations, you've successfully installed TWRP!
Optional If you've downloaded TWRP 3.1.1 image, headover to 'Install' and select 'Install Image', then select the TWRP 3.1.1 image, then select Recovery and finally swipe to flash to update TWRP. To reboot back into recovery, press home, select reboot, and then recovery. You should see the TWRP version 3.1.1 upon reboot.
How To Root with TWRP
1. Boot into recovery and select 'Install'
2. Select Magisk zip and swipe to flash
3. Reboot to your OS, you should see a new app that is Magisk
Congratulations, you've successfully installed TWRP and Magisk!
Video
If you're too lazy to read like me, here's the video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwuiHBIts7M
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Hey bro , seems you've been in mars and just arrived on Earth ! There's no issue whatsoever with installing twrp and rooting ZC550KL, there are lots of threads and video on YouTube about this for more than a year now.

jide1 said:
Hey bro , seems you've been in mars and just arrived on Earth ! There's no issue whatsoever with installing twrp and rooting ZC550KL, there are lots of threads and video on YouTube about this for more than a year now.
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Yes, but some comments have issues where will it work with different versions (or updates), as the last update ASUS pushed was around Dec 17/Jan 18 with November 2017 security patch, some of the guides I've tried have failed, or had some issues. Also, some guides tell you to downgrade to marshmallow beta. Anyways, I just thought to do a final guide to root. ?

WhatzIt2Ya said:
Yes, but some comments have issues where will it work with different versions (or updates), as the last update ASUS pushed was around Dec 17/Jan 18 with November 2017 security patch, some of the guides I've tried have failed, or had some issues. Also, some guides tell you to downgrade to marshmallow beta. Anyways, I just thought to do a final guide to root.
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so basically, is it all about unlocking the bootloader something to root the phone or what?

Singhisme said:
so basically, is it all about unlocking the bootloader something to root the phone or what?
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Obviously, you need an unlocked bootloader to do any modifications! The only issue is, Asus phones don't show whether you have an unlocked bootloader or not. Sometimes the bootloader unlocker fails.

Jt380p said:
Obviously, you need an unlocked bootloader to do any modifications! The only issue is, Asus phones don't show whether you have an unlocked bootloader or not. Sometimes the bootloader unlocker fails.
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Then how to be sure my device is locked or unlocked then?

Singhisme said:
Then how to be sure my device is locked or unlocked then?
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Theres no sign. You just have to trust the app, unfortunately.

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Hi sir same way i did but TWRP is not showing.only black screen is displaying and i cant restart my phone please help me sir

twrp not showing

Jt380p said:
Theres no sign. You just have to trust the app, unfortunately.
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I figure it out somehow.. there's something to do with ADB to check by this far it is the only way I know. thanks for the TWRP btw.. Good works!

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Introduction
I've been researching on how to install TWRP on Zenfone Max with Final Marshmallow update for a long time, and finally found and gathered information on how to do so without any consequences. So if you're on final Marshmallow update and want to install TWRP on your phone, then this guide is for you! P.S. This is for Z010D only.
How To Install TWRP
1. Download this APK on your phone to unlock your bootloader : https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-0qEY9zypslUTFKRE5CQUU5OFk
The app says it will wipe all data, but with my experience it doesn't wipe any data at all. However, I still recommend you to take a backup.
2. Download this zip to your computer and extract it : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2kFletApi72QkRLZnFURDUyZk0/view
3. Download this TWRP 3.2.3-0 image : https://sourceforge.net/projects/an...covery/TWRP-3.2.3-Z010D-20180729.img/download
4. Merge the TWRP 3.2.3 image to the extracted zip
5. Make sure you have USB Debugging on and put your phone into Fastboot mode [Hold Volume Up + Power] and connect it to the computer
6. In the extracted zip folder search bar, type 'cmd' and press Enter
7. Type 'fastboot devices' and press Enter, to see if your phone is detected
8. Type 'fastboot flash recovery TWRP-3.2.3-Z010D-20180729.img' and press Enter
9. Disconnect the phone and Hold 'Volume Down + Power', when you see the ASUS logo let go the Power, but keep holding Volume Down until you see the TWRP logo
Congratulations, you've successfully installed TWRP!
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anyone have working oem unlock tool for asus zenfone max (zc550kl).
tried so many tools,nothing worked for me

Android_Rom_OTA for ASUS Zenfone Max ZC550KL[Z010D]

Android_Rom_OTA: 
Released /LineageOS-OMS/Z010D/lineage-14.1-20180821-UNOFFICIAL-Z010D-OMS.zip
Released /OreoTest/lineage-15.1-20180817-UNOFFICIAL-Z010D.zip
Released /TWRP_Recovery/TWRP-3.2.3-Z010D-20180729.img
Released /LineageOS/Z010D/lineage-14.1-20180729-UNOFFICIAL-Z010D.zip
Download Android_Rom_OTA

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