Hi,
So I normally don't use programs to unlock phones, root phones etc.
So a neighbor gave me an oldish phone i guess, Motorola Droid Razr HD XT926.
System version : 182.46.15.XT926.Verizon.en.US
Model number : Droid Razr HD
Android version : 4.4.2
Baseband version : Vanquish_BP_100731.020.64.21p
Kernel version: 3.4.42-gdb361ac Tue Jul 29 03:03:04 PDT 2014
Build Number KDA20.62-15
Not sure if that's all you would need for some help. I spent a day trying to root and unlock the bootloader but ended up only being able to root with Kingo Root.
Not sure if its temporary root but i could not get Moto-pocalypse to run, on the phone and on my desktop. On the desktop it would just stop working once it restarts into bootloader and in the app it asks me to restart after rooting, even after several restarts.
Any help would be amazing, thanks!
You cannot unlock the bootloader when your phone has that system version, so you're stuck. Sorry.
Spott07 said:
You cannot unlock the bootloader when your phone has that system version, so you're stuck. Sorry.
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Dang, well it rooting is fine. Sadly i just ran into another issue.
I unlocked carrier on the phone and whenever I try make a call or receive a call, I get "Unfortunately, com.android.dialer has stopped working in a constant loop.
Cokefrevr said:
Dang, well it rooting is fine. Sadly i just ran into another issue.
I unlocked carrier on the phone and whenever I try make a call or receive a call, I get "Unfortunately, com.android.dialer has stopped working in a constant loop.
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Yes, the locked bootloader is really obnoxious. Between rooting, and Titanium Backup, and Nova Launcher, and Xposed Framework and GravityBox, I've managed to debloat and customize mine to an acceptable extent.
Spott07 said:
Yes, the locked bootloader is really obnoxious. Between rooting, and Titanium Backup, and Nova Launcher, and Xposed Framework and GravityBox, I've managed to debloat and customize mine to an acceptable extent.
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No kidding although i have no idea how to fix the com.android.dialer has stopped issue. Its really weird, i already tried resetting, and flashing and still nothing.
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As the title says - the latest OTA update, if I update will I lose root?
Thanks!
From what I understand, for a clean update OTA the firmware needs to be stock unrooted. The bootloader locked or unlocked.
Other people have succeeded in updating OTA with a modified system and able to patch, but it varies and it seems a lot of tweaking was involved after. I am no expert though.
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From what I understand, for a clean update OTA the firmware needs to be stock unrooted. The bootloader locked or unlocked.
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Till yesterday i thought the same.
Seems like it works also when it is rooted.
[GUIDE] How To Update Rooted Moto G ( US Global GSM)
secretkloud said:
Then I tried again. It went smoothly. And I still have root
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mokkami said:
Till yesterday i thought the same.
Seems like it works also when it is rooted.
[GUIDE] How To Update Rooted Moto G ( US Global GSM)
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So if I understand that thread correctly, if a system file is modified, the update will fail? So adding files (su apk and binaries) doesn't create a situation where the update fails? ...This is my dilemma in trying to understand what modified actually means. It's been a while since attempting mods on a device and it was easier on my last one.
Off topic, will unlocking the bootloader allow access to the stock recovery? I can reboot into it, but any command from the menu just gives me a No command screen or reboots the device. I can't remember it being this convoluted on my old phone. Yes, I know that the up key selects and the down is to navigate...
i just flash stock recovery and then updated.
after update i still have root, so i just flash back TWRP
Backup with CWM, factory reset, update, restore data.
@kurt99 and @theoneofgod
What firmware are you running and what model (any mods)?
I imagine that OTA updates are different for each version firmware...
eastdata said:
So if I understand that thread correctly, if a system file is modified, the update will fail? So adding files (su apk and binaries) doesn't create a situation where the update fails? ...This is my dilemma in trying to understand what modified actually means. It's been a while since attempting mods on a device and it was easier on my last one.
Off topic, will unlocking the bootloader allow access to the stock recovery? I can reboot into it, but any command from the menu just gives me a No command screen or reboots the device. I can't remember it being this convoluted on my old phone. Yes, I know that the up key selects and the down is to navigate...
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While it seems that OTAs are quite sensible to system changes whatever that means, it turned out that root doesn´t break the possibility to update.
You can access stock recovery with or without unlocked bootloader. This "no command screen" is a known thing and can easily be overcome by holding power and volume up buttons for 3 secs while on that screen.
drfr said:
You can access stock recovery with or without unlocked bootloader. This "no command screen" is a known thing and can easily be overcome by holding power and volume up buttons for 3 secs while on that screen.
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Thanks so much (I've been living in Android 2.1 world). :angel:
Standard UK retail, rooted ran the OTA update with no issues, and remains rooted.
eastdata said:
@kurt99 and @theoneofgod
What firmware are you running and what model (any mods)?
I imagine that OTA updates are different for each version firmware...
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Also Standard UK retail and remains rooted, also use XPOSED .
As soon as I get my hands on this device I will be looking for vulnerabilities. Please everybody stay toned. ? I won't let you Maxx 2 owners down. I will get together with some brilliant Devs on here and we'll crack this device to its last security wall!! ??
DROID_4_UsEr said:
As soon as I get my hands on this device I will be looking for vulnerabilities. Please everybody stay toned. �� I won't let you Maxx 2 owners down. I will get together with some brilliant Devs on here and we'll crack this device to its last security wall!! ����
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Placeholders are not allowed.
When you have something in hand you can pm me to move this thread to dev section.
For now belongs to General.
Thank you for your understanding.
DROID_4_UsEr said:
As soon as I get my hands on this device I will be looking for vulnerabilities. Please everybody stay toned. ? I won't let you Maxx 2 owners down. I will get together with some brilliant Devs on here and we'll crack this device to its last security wall!! ??
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Any progress?
Anybody try kingroot?
I've tried KingRoot, along with several others.
KingRoot
FramaRoot
RootGenius
iRoot
Sunshine
KingoRoot (PC)
KingRoot was almost successful. After several attempts the kernel panicked enough that the SU binary was installed, but it didn't survive reboot.
My bootloader screen still shows the software state as "Modified," so I believe root could be easily achieved for someone with more experience than myself.
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This happens with some other devices and kingroot not holding past reboot. My new/used Maxx2 should be here next week and I suppose I can live without root for a while. Surprised to see almost no activity here, figured it would be a more popular device.
BeeRay02 said:
I've tried KingRoot, along with several others.
KingRoot was almost successful. After several attempts the kernel panicked enough that the SU binary was installed, but it didn't survive reboot.
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Have you tried the latest version of KingRoot released 3-9-16?
NewKingrootV4.82_C138_B250_xda_release_2016_03_09_105243.apk
Try this After Rooted with KingRoot:
- Install latest version of SuperSU from PlayStore or Superuser.apk from UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.65-20151226141550.zip
- Open SuperSu -> Update SU Binary -> Click Normal
- Other user management app detected -> *DO NOT REMOVE* -> *Click CANCEL*
- Binary updated Successfully -> *DO NOT REBOOT* -> *Click OK*
- Open SuperSu -> Settings -> Clean Up -> Remove other User Management apps
I just un-boxed my MAXX2 today.
It's not even charged or activated yet, but I will eventually test and report the results.
unaBonger said:
Have you tried the latest version of KingRoot released 3-9-16?
NewKingrootV4.82_C138_B250_xda_release_2016_03_09_105243.apk
Try this After Rooted with KingRoot:
- Install latest version of SuperSU from PlayStore or Superuser.apk from UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.65-20151226141550.zip
- Open SuperSu -> Update SU Binary -> Click Normal
- Other user management app detected -> *DO NOT REMOVE* -> *Click CANCEL*
- Binary updated Successfully -> *DO NOT REBOOT* -> *Click OK*
- Open SuperSu -> Settings -> Clean Up -> Remove other User Management apps
I just un-boxed my MAXX2 today.
It's not even charged or activated yet, but I will eventually test and report the results.
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Not even latest version works I tried already multiple times only goes to 27% and reboots and fails.
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I'm wonder ing if a Razr Blade type root may be possible (enabling the battery saver controls) or maybe the Turbo (Sunshine app). Has anyone looked at the root for the Moto XPlay? It's the same phone, and I know the Maxx 2 is Verizon, but there must be something to work off of.
I like my Android devices to have root. It separates us from the idiotPhones. If there's a dev out there that needs boot records or such, I'll be more than willing to offer mine. Just tell me know how and I'll send it over.
Thank you!
Thanks so much! Any progress?
Anyone tried the rooting techniques on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow? Everyone I know with the Maxx 2 is still on Lollipop.
cashmaster5 said:
Anyone tried the rooting techniques on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow? Everyone I know with the Maxx 2 is still on Lollipop.
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Same
I really wish there was root for this phone. Even just to delete bloatware, but custom roms would be nice too :|
pearlheartgtr said:
It separates us from the idiotPhones.
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That is the greatest nickname I've ever seen given to iPhones.
JAS_21 said:
I really wish there was root for this phone. Even just to delete bloatware, but custom roms would be nice too :|
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Agreed
does anyone tried this method? at unlockbootloader.org/tutorial/motorola-droid-maxx-2
its a little fishy, mb someone already tried. It's my last hope before giving up.
vvSaKvv said:
does anyone tried this method? at unlockbootloader.org/tutorial/motorola-droid-maxx-2
its a little fishy, mb someone already tried. It's my last hope before giving up.
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I definitely wouldn't trust it. The ROM download link leads to a generic /download/rom_partN URL (not specific to Droid MAXX 2) that redirects to downloadsafe.org, and once there it presents one of those "Complete this survey so that advertisers can harvest your email address!" things. Also ScamAdvisor is extremely skeptical of this website. DO NOT TRUST UNLOCKBOOTLOADER.ORG.
JAS_21 said:
I really wish there was root for this phone. Even just to delete bloatware, but custom roms would be nice too :|
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hi bro !
in my maxx2 Verizon , i have an option in DEVELOPER OPTIONS to enable oem lock or unlock, so i simply asked to you that, can it work with this command "fastboot oem unlock" ?
I'm on
Android security patch lvl ct6 2016
sys version : 24.74.4(update available)
Android ver. : 6.o.1
once it is unlock so we can easily install trwp and easily install root etc.
reply fast !
medoxXx said:
hi bro !
in my maxx2 Verizon , i have an option in DEVELOPER OPTIONS to enable oem lock or unlock, so i simply asked to you that, can it work with this command "fastboot oem unlock" ?
I'm on
Android security patch lvl ct6 2016
sys version : 24.74.4(update available)
Android ver. : 6.o.1
once it is unlock so we can easily install trwp and easily install root etc.
reply fast !
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Motorola has an option to unlock the bootloader through their website. It won't work with the Droid Maxx 2, since Verizon locks their phones down, I now have a moto G4 plus I bought from Amazon. I used the OEM unlock option to root this device. It works on Verizon, but is not sold by them so it can be unlocked. Most Verizon phones are locked down pretty tight.
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Motorola has an option to unlock the bootloader through their website. It won't work with the Droid Maxx 2, since Verizon locks their phones down, I now have a moto G4 plus I bought from Amazon. I used the OEM unlock option to root this device. It works on Verizon, but is not sold by them so it can be unlocked. Most Verizon phones are locked down pretty tight.
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I know that buddy, but what about this one ????
May i unlock it and than attempt a try ??
I'm using moto 2g 2014 (Mash 6.0), its a dual sim, from australia, I'm using --titan_retaildsds.retaildsdsall.en.03 reteu-- which I got from some youtube instruction and it seems to work (luck) I really don't know what retaildsds means. even tho everything seems to work on this firmware whenever I try to root the phone using SuperSU, my phone gets stuck on warning "unlocked bootloader" I reinstalled same firmware several times and I always get stuck at the warning, I also tried kingroot, it worked but after I restart the phone, the wifi and sims stopped working. I'm think this is becasue I'm using the wrong firmware.
I want to root becasue I already unlocked the bootloader so I might as well go one step further, its pointless to unlock the bootloader and not root my phone, if anyone can tell me what the benefit of unlocking bootloader besides for rooting
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I'm using moto 2g 2014 (Mash 6.0), its a dual sim, from australia, I'm using --titan_retaildsds.retaildsdsall.en.03 reteu-- which I got from some youtube instruction and it seems to work (luck) I really don't know what retaildsds means. even tho everything seems to work on this firmware whenever I try to root the phone using SuperSU, my phone gets stuck on warning "unlocked bootloader" I reinstalled same firmware several times and I always get stuck at the warning, I also tried kingroot, it worked but after I restart the phone, the wifi and sims stopped working. I'm think this is becasue I'm using the wrong firmware.
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Read the entire article before doing anything!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/guide-root-moto-g-2nd-gen-2014-t2874245
I had a Moto X 2013 Developer Edition (5.1 with XPosed) that recently died. As a stop gap until I can get something newer and nicer I bought a Droid Mini on Ebay. Here is the information on what it came with:
System version: 19.6.3.obakem_verizon.Verizon.en.US
Android version: 4.4
Baseband version: MSM8960PRO_BP_2323.031.111.00R
Kernel version: 3.4.42-gel1d6506-00006-g9ddacc8 [email protected] #1
Build number: SU2-3.3
It looks like my build number is older than those that seem to block unlocks. I was hoping to find a way to at least get root (get XPosed), and at most unlock the bootloader (flash a newer ROM). I am avoiding all system updates just in case they could ruin my chances of an exploit.
I have enabled loading 'other' applications and disabled verifying apps.
I've tried reading some of the threads here - some talk about loading tools like RockMyMoto onto the device and then using Impactor, but Impactor fails to access using telnet as a system level user. I tried installing PwnMyMoto 1.4.3 but I get certificate parse errors. I may be doing something wrong.
Does anyone know which threads I should be using for my build, or if I can't even do anything? I feel sort of lost. Any help would be appreciated.
ohioDroid said:
I had a Moto X 2013 Developer Edition (5.1 with XPosed) that recently died. As a stop gap until I can get something newer and nicer I bought a Droid Mini on Ebay. Here is the information on what it came with:
System version: 19.6.3.obakem_verizon.Verizon.en.US
Android version: 4.4
Baseband version: MSM8960PRO_BP_2323.031.111.00R
Kernel version: 3.4.42-gel1d6506-00006-g9ddacc8 [email protected] #1
Build number: SU2-3.3
It looks like my build number is older than those that seem to block unlocks. I was hoping to find a way to at least get root (get XPosed), and at most unlock the bootloader (flash a newer ROM). I am avoiding all system updates just in case they could ruin my chances of an exploit.
I have enabled loading 'other' applications and disabled verifying apps.
I've tried reading some of the threads here - some talk about loading tools like RockMyMoto onto the device and then using Impactor, but Impactor fails to access using telnet as a system level user. I tried installing PwnMyMoto 1.4.3 but I get certificate parse errors. I may be doing something wrong.
Does anyone know which threads I should be using for my build, or if I can't even do anything? I feel sort of lost. Any help would be appreciated.
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Your best bet is Sunshine:
http theroot.ninja
I agree. Sunshine and Kingroot are the ways I rooted and unlocked my Droid Ultra on Android 4.4.4 (SU 4.21)
These are the steps I took:
1 ) I downloaded Kingroot and rooted temporarily with that, since Sunshine does a check to see if you're rooted. I was getting an error with Sunshine as it tried to temp root, but it would just restart the phone and nothing happened. This is the work around I found.
2 ) Downloaded Sunshine and let it do all it's tests that it runs, including the workaround in the previous steps
3 ) Bought the access code for $25. If you think about it, it's worth the $25 since a new phone with a newer OS is far more expensive than $25. Therefore you can keep up with the newest OS through free ROMs
4 ) Let Sunshine do it's thing
5 ) Install TWRP, CWM, or Philz
6 ) Have fun
pbarrette said:
Your best bet is Sunshine:
http theroot.ninja
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xjewpacabrax said:
I agree. Sunshine and Kingroot are the ways I rooted and unlocked my Droid Ultra on Android 4.4.4 (SU 4.21)
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I did download Sunshine and ran it through the tests - it says that it can get root and could unlock my phone if I paid. I'm surprised it didn't have in-app purchases - I was going to use Google Play but I guess you have to buy from the developers online or send them an Amazon Gift Card? Or maybe there is a way to use Google Play?
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I did download Sunshine and ran it through the tests - it says that it can get root and could unlock my phone if I paid. I'm surprised it didn't have in-app purchases - I was going to use Google Play but I guess you have to buy from the developers online or send them an Amazon Gift Card? Or maybe there is a way to use Google Play?
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The only way that I am aware of is through the app using a debit/credit card. I wouldn't worry about it too much, since this app has been confirmed by multiple people on a myriad of devices as working and legitimate
If there is another way, hopefully someone else can chime in and let you know.
Does anyone know how to root? Till yet ?
Today IT was my Christmas.present
Thanks
Daniel
No source from motorola, nor updates yet.
Hello you can root your moto with magisk.
Mounib BOULAABI said:
Hello you can root your moto with magisk.
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If you have a copy of the boot.img
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Thanks by the way. I found i way to root my Device.
Please do tell, how?
Danieldergrosse said:
Thanks by the way. I found i way to root my Device.
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Would you mind sharing your way to root your device? Every piece of knowledge can help other users here on XDA.
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http://androidbiits.com/root-motorola-moto-g8-plus-xt2019-2-xt2019-1-easily/
This method
Danieldergrosse said:
http://androidbiits.com/root-motorola-moto-g8-plus-xt2019-2-xt2019-1-easily/
This method
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your link seems dead or not correct. - edit: link correct, was not working due to my vpn...
I assume he patched a G8+ boot.img with magisk manager.
boot image can be extracted from official Doha firmware found here: https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/doha/official/
manual on how to do this can be found on official magisk manager website.
be aware that when unlocking bootloader your phone will reset to factory settings.
This is what I did. Yes..
Worked great for my G8+. I guess people should just check which stock ROM file they get from lolinet to make sure it's the right one. I say that because, in my case, lolinet list had two files for the Brazilian stock ROM. I went to Settings / About / Version number and downloaded the matching file. Don't know whether the other file would work the same or not. Just didn't want to risk having any issue since G8+ is somewhat new and there's not much info on solving root problems on the Internet.
Hi,
Couple of questions
Does the Bootloader have to be Unlocked to flash the modified Boot image?
Or can I use update option?
Are Motorola releasing unlock numbers for Bootloader now?
Thanks, Carl
carl.13 said:
Hi,
Couple of questions
Does the Bootloader have to be Unlocked to flash the modified Boot image?
Or can I use update option?
Are Motorola releasing unlock numbers for Bootloader now?
Thanks, Carl
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Hello, Carl. I guess it's not possible unless there's a flaw in the security. There are some articles on the Internet about that. Google "is-there-a-way-to-root-an-android-phone-without-unlocking-the-bootloader". I can't post URLs yet.
As for Motorola devices, I was able to unlock the bootloader without problems on my G8+, last week. The only caveat, I'm my case, is that I had to wait some days for the unlock bootloader option be available under developer options. It was disabled by default in my G8+. And, yes, they're releasing bootloader unlocking codes.
THANKS!
Have anybody with a rooted device tried to get wide angle camera working in gcam ports?
Thanks.
successfully rooted my Moto G8 Plus using the info in this thread
but for some reason I can't delete bloatware, even by deleting apps from root browsers or trying few solution I found on google
esrd43 said:
successfully rooted my Moto G8 Plus using the info in this thread
but for some reason I can't delete bloatware, even by deleting apps from root browsers or trying few solution I found on google
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magisk module debloater and also sdmaid helped with most of the bloatware, the only thing I could not remove was google files but I just deactivated it.
a really weird thing happened with the April 1st update, basically the update started automatically and it failed at 3/6 so I tought I should restart my phone and test it again, but it got stuck in bootloop and I had to reflash a rom with fastboot cmd.
I think that's because I unlocked the bootloader and rooted my phone, cause u lose the right for updates after you do that, but for some reason lenovo/moto update system goes automatically the next second u connect to the internet and fails halfway thru so u have a higher chance to ruin your phone or something, instead of denying the update from the start
so the solution I found was to try and delete "moto update service" app that I can't force stop or disable but I couldnt find it in system/app or system/priv-app, that's because the app name is "3c_ota", so deleting that with SD Maid app worked and the "update system" option in settings is reverted to a sort of default android one that lets you check manually.
Had a similiar issue. I soft bricked my phone (bootloop) and installed a stock rom from an unofficial source. The funny thing is, this version did make like 3 or 4 system upgrades to PPSI.29.65-51 without any issue. But the 1st April updated failed to install. I then flashed the official 1st april stock image with the moto rescue and smart assistant. After that, the official ROM tells me my phone is not allowed to do updates because the security of this phone is compromised and I should contact lenovo support
Those upates are kinda annoying if they don't work, I guess I'll just completey flash the phone every 6-12 months with the moto assistant.
yeah you should always have a backup rom that you can download with moto assistant or from lolinet g8 roms (https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/doha/official/)
I also got the same message saying that my phone is compromised ( unlocked bootloader + rooted) and it won't receive any further updates, but I just deleted the "3c_ota" app (the moto update service) which is bad cause if forces automatic updates the second u connect to internet.
I'm not going to touch any further updates or security patches until android 10, which I will attempt to flash via moto assistant