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One of my friends gave me their Motorola CLIQ XT from Walmart because they are switching to T-Mobile. So can somebody tell me how to root and get CWM on this device? This is the device I'm talking about: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Walmart-Family-Mobile-Motorola-Cliq-XT-Wireless-Android-Phone/15063381
Thanks!
and if it helps the model number is MB501
http://tinyurl.com/3duwxe9
First link.
Also, after 300 plus posts I am disappointed that someone would still open a thread like this. You disappoint.
miketoasty said:
http://tinyurl.com/3duwxe9
First link.
Also, after 300 plus posts I am disappointed that someone would still open a thread like this. You disappoint.
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I opened a thread because i thought that if i used the method used with the T-Mobile version it would brick the phone that i have had for less than 10 minutes. Excuse me.
rosser725 said:
I opened a thread because i thought that if i used the method used with the T-Mobile version it would brick the phone that i have had for less than 10 minutes. Excuse me.
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What is it that you need mate? Root that phone? If so...Search through this site first, if unable to find it. Google continues to be your best friend as posted by the member above you
Cheers,
Thanks! I found it and now its rooted with CWM!
Everytime I flash CWM 4.0.0.5 with Command Prompt, when I reboot the phone, then try to get back into recovery instead of CWM, i get the stock Moto recovery. How do I fix that?
Edit: Never mind i just flashed CWM in ROM Manager
Cliq XT Rom.
If anyone has the STOCK rom for the Family Mobile Cliq XT, I'd love to have it. Got a Tmobile one, and want to use it on Family Mobile.
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If anyone has the STOCK rom for the Family Mobile Cliq XT, I'd love to have it. Got a Tmobile one, and want to use it on Family Mobile.
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The ROMs aren't very different at all. I don't know if you have to be unlocked for it to work, but I would try a Walmart SIM in it, and if that doesn't work, just unlock it.
There are some differences between the Tmobile and Family Mobile ROM's. There are improvements so that your MMS works right, and so you can better connect to their 3G network. You can use the base phone for voice, and data, limited to 2g, and MMS is flaky, at best. This phone is really obsolete, I cannot even install Amazon appstore on it. I've flashed it to Froyo, but it runs like a dog. Plus, the screen is small, and I have a difficult time typing on it. I'm 51, and getting crappy eyesight. But, I'm stuck with this phone till I can afford something better, or can get my MOTO Electrify to use domestic GSM towers...And, yes, I know the Photon has been cracked, but the file won't work with the Electrify. :{
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Hello all!
I am using the Droid Ultra forum because I can't find or there doesn't seem to be one specifically for the Maxx. I assume they are they same phone but one just has a better battery.
I recently bought my new Droid Maxx using an upgrade. When it arrived, I tried using FoxFi for wifi tethering since LTE is faster than my house internet. I found out it won't work since I have the 4.4. To anybody that is curious, 4.4 came with my phone, I didn't use the OTA update.
After looking around on the internet, I am unable to find a guide that can root my phone. Has anybody made a bootstrap?
I am wondering if there is a way to root my phone with the 4.4 kitkat, whether 4.4 root method is still in development, or people have given up on trying to root it.
Something else. I tried to root my device with two programs, each have failed in the process. Kingo and OneClickRoot.
There is no working root for Android 4.4 on the Ultra/MAXX/Mini, you're stuck like everyone else.
There was "a Chinese guy" doing bootloader unlocks for ~$40 in the recent past few weeks but he/she/it has since stopped doing so (probably unable to access Motorola's database anymore or simply got caught doing it, who knows).
So again, you're stuck with stock 4.4 like everyone else is. The info is all over this subforum...
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There is no working root for Android 4.4 on the Ultra/MAXX/Mini, you're stuck like everyone else.
There was "a Chinese guy" doing bootloader unlocks for ~$40 in the recent past few weeks but he/she/it has since stopped doing so (probably unable to access Motorola's database anymore or simply got caught doing it, who knows).
So again, you're stuck with stock 4.4 like everyone else is. The info is all over this subforum...
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Ah, that is quite unfortunate. I just needed to get caught up in the news. Thanks and I hope to see some root hacks soon.
Garret27 said:
Ah, that is quite unfortunate. I just needed to get caught up in the news. Thanks and I hope to see some root hacks soon.
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You could try easy tether pro
I've been thinking. I was reading the forums quite abit recently. The Chinese guy might of had access to the Motorola database with the IMEI or he might have developed a serial-cracker. I remember using keygens to unlock copies of Microsoft Office along time ago. This guy might have done the same but kept it for himself to make a profit. I am wondering if we might see a keygen that uses a person's IMIE.
Just an idea I had.
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So for the sake of getting a more informed is this piece of crap ultra worth keeping in the hope of a root solution in the near future, or is anybody really even working on one?
It's a good phone that could be great (not as great as the MAXX 'cause of that battery life and no wireless charging) - I would say don't hold your breath for an unlock for the bootloader or even root nowadays, it's getting way too tough to root and bootloaders are pretty much... well, locked up I suppose. I don't know of any devs that are seriously working on the Droid devices anymore, it's kind of a crapshoot if you find one I guess.
IF I had gotten either of them before that "Chinese guy" stopped providing the bootloader unlock codes I may have developed a different opinion, but I missed that window of opportunity and so I decided holding onto those phones wasn't feasible given my requirements.
As I said in another post, I did like the MAXX and Mini when I owned them recently, but the fact that I wanted a bit more capability meaning root access because I use some apps that require it as well as the option of potentially using some customized ROM or doing customization that might require something like the Xposed framework means you're dead in the water with the Ultra/MAXX/Mini.
I sold both, picked up a Samsung Galaxy Express for $80 and it's unlocked (for T-Mobile, did that in 2 minutes), rooted and of course running CyanogenMod 11 aka Android 4.4.2 without a single issue so far except the camera FCs often but that's a well known bug that persists and likely will always be problematic (except on those new CyanogenMod phones I suppose since they're designed to run that OS 100% without problems).
The Ultra, the MAXX, and the Mini are damned nice devices if you like "pure stock" and pretty much zero chance of them ever being anything else - the fact that they're GSM unlocked from the factory is a plus, so is the wireless charging for the MAXX and Mini, but that's about it for me and not enough to keep them for the long haul.
Good luck...
Thank you very much for an honest opinion. Fortunately I just signed on with Verizon and received this phone only a couple of days ago and have the option of retuning it and canceling the service with only a minimal restocking fee to deal with. I guess I will have to exercise that option because root access to the device is critical for use at work.
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Thank you very much for an honest opinion. Fortunately I just signed on with Verizon and received this phone only a couple of days ago and have the option of retuning it and canceling the service with only a minimal restocking fee to deal with. I guess I will have to exercise that option because root access to the device is critical for use at work.
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Exchange for a gs5. It has root. As does the HTC one m8. The m8 looks well built. And the dot view case is sweet.
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So I've read this phones been out for awhile now. and no one has an official root method for it. YET (omg)
And several people claim to have it rooted using:
VRoot, RootGenius, King / Kingo root
I've been doing an INSANE ammount of googling the last few days. and installing / uninstalling doezns of rooting APK's and EXE's
And so far... I've got absolutley nothing!
I need help!
They all say it cant be rooted / rooted improperly / No SU binary installed / Phones locked / locked up good, what ever.
Hell I'd even pay to send it to a company or to buy pricey software just to get it rooted.
I really need this phone rooted.
Anyone have ideas? same problems? any success?
(good working paid / free programs?)
XDA Visitor said:
So I've read this phones been out for awhile now. and no one has an official root method for it. YET (omg)
And several people claim to have it rooted using:
VRoot, RootGenius, King / Kingo root
I've been doing an INSANE ammount of googling the last few days. and installing / uninstalling doezns of rooting APK's and EXE's
And so far... I've got absolutley nothing!
I need help!
They all say it cant be rooted / rooted improperly / No SU binary installed / Phones locked / locked up good, what ever.
Hell I'd even pay to send it to a company or to buy pricey software just to get it rooted.
I really need this phone rooted.
Anyone have ideas? same problems? any success?
(good working paid / free programs?)
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Hello, and welcome to XDA!
Unfortunately, I don't have much in the way of good news.
There are a couple threads out there who have the same problem as you:
> Android Development and Hacking > Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting > Alcatel One Touch Pop Icon (Straight Talk ) root, or where to start to build a root
> Android Development and Hacking > Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting > [Q] Root request: Alcatel Onetouch Pop Icon A564C
Please create an account, so you can post in other forums (otherwise have the benefits of being a member), and then subscribe to those two threads, so you can check on progress.
Sorry, that's probably the best I can offer, since you have probably already seen the root directory.
Hope this helps,and good luck!
This is useful. But not quick enough. There was a forum i saw once.. where you could request / pay for devs to root something idk if it was here or another website. But i need a solution sooner. Anyone got ideas? :C:crying:
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This is useful. But not quick enough. There was a forum i saw once.. where you could request / pay for devs to root something idk if it was here or another website. But i need a solution sooner. Anyone got ideas? :C:crying:
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Hi,
The monetary exchange (unless potentially a root service with a suggested donation) would go against policy here, so it sounds like a different forum site. I came across for-pay root services before, so they are around. Unfortunately I have no experience with these services, so I am unable to weed out the good from the bad and the skeezy.
The only suggestion I have at this point (and it's part question), is if rooting is that important, you may try an exchange (if is still possible) for a phone model that can be rooted. Can save a lot of headaches. I know, sounds like bad advice, but I was not able to intervene at the right time (and suggest a device that works for you), so now I need to backpedal.
I do hope you find what you are looking for though.
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Hi,
The monetary exchange (unless potentially a root service with a suggested donation) would go against policy here, so it sounds like a different forum site. I came across for-pay root services before, so they are around. Unfortunately I have no experience with these services, so I am unable to weed out the good from the bad and the skeezy.
The only suggestion I have at this point (and it's part question), is if rooting is that important, you may try an exchange (if is still possible) for a phone model that can be rooted. Can save a lot of headaches. I know, sounds like bad advice, but I was not able to intervene at the right time (and suggest a device that works for you), so now I need to backpedal.
I do hope you find what you are looking for though.
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I was considering this. But the company i just started with.. (TotalWireless) shared with a family member 60$ for unlimited c&t 5gb shared.data down from $90 straighttalk, was a really good deal. And the alcatel is the only phone with the newer android, 4.4.2 and screen size 5.0 screen and quad core. Im used to 3.5s and 4's I wany this phone for the screen size and the quadcore.
My old phone with straight talk was the samsung galaxy ace style. Which took me forever to root.. i finally found out about towel root, and hitting the version till numbers popup and changing the 4 to a 0 and it rooted.
But i use black market app. And cpu speed boosyers things like that so i need root.
+ limited storage. I had this phone out of the box for an hour and i already used up all the room, need my sd card.
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I was considering this. But the company i just started with.. (TotalWireless) shared with a family member 60$ for unlimited c&t 5gb shared.data down from $90 straighttalk, was a really good deal. And the alcatel is the only phone with the newer android, 4.4.2 and screen size 5.0 screen and quad core. Im used to 3.5s and 4's I wany this phone for the screen size and the quadcore.
My old phone with straight talk was the samsung galaxy ace style. Which took me forever to root.. i finally found out about towel root, and hitting the version till numbers popup and changing the 4 to a 0 and it rooted.
But i use black market app. And cpu speed boosyers things like that so i need root.
+ limited storage. I had this phone out of the box for an hour and i already used up all the room, need my sd card.
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I looked at the selection, and I see what you mean. I forgot that the S3 (to me, the best of the bunch) didn't make it to KitKat officially (only to 4.3) and that it's a dual-core device. The Alcatel looks to be the most advanced, except for having the 4GB storage (thus I see the need for root to leverage to MicroSD for apps).
Unfortunately, there's not much I can say. I now see only two options (well three, but different carrier is out of the cards):
Find a responsible rooting service
Take advantage of Total's BYOD program
You can do one or the other, but not both. That is, if the service tries to root, and is unsuccessful, Total may see the attempted modification and withdraw the return process. Also, Bring-your-own-device may not work for the device you pick, since they seem to be a Verizon MVNO.
Hope this helps.
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I looked at the selection, and I see what you mean. I forgot that the S3 (to me, the best of the bunch) didn't make it to KitKat officially (only to 4.3) and that it's a dual-core device. The Alcatel looks to be the most advanced, except for having the 4GB storage (thus I see the need for root to leverage to MicroSD for apps).
Unfortunately, there's not much I can say. I now see only two options (well three, but different carrier is out of the cards):
Find a responsible rooting service
Take advantage of Total's BYOD program
You can do one or the other, but not both. That is, if the service tries to root, and is unsuccessful, Total may see the attempted modification and withdraw the return process. Also, Bring-your-own-device may not work for the device you pick, since they seem to be a Verizon MVNO.
Hope this helps.
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Know anywheres i can find unlocked CDMA phones?, with similar or better hardware to the alcatel? I heard it was possible?
Fluttershy_plays said:
Know anywheres i can find unlocked CDMA phones?, with similar or better hardware to the alcatel? I heard it was possible?
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CDMA is really unchartered territory for me (I only ever used GSM personally), but you may want to check with Total to see if they are indeed a CDMA-only shop. From what I understand, once you unlock a CDMA phone, you have to rely on a SIM/RUIM card for subscription info (probably explains why I have seen "SIM cards" in slots on CDMA phones before).
So if CDMA-only indeed, you may need to go this far (found an example using an LG G3 from Sprint):
> Sprint LG G3 > Sprint G3 General > Unlock Sprint LS990 for any CDMA carrier!!!
If you go with a different phone, be sure there is an equivalent howto for that device before buying (I used the search terms "CDMA unlock").
Hope this helps, and good luck!
Hi, just bought a Max xl and am wondering if I could get help rooting and maybe a custom recovery. It would be much appreciated.
Post in this in the zmax pro thread over in androidforums.com
I too am interested in this phone but would want root/twrp. Just expressing my interest.
Hey start a thread if you figure it out
finalxhours said:
Hi, just bought a Max xl and am wondering if I could get help rooting and maybe a custom recovery. It would be much appreciated.
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Did you root your phone
Any luck? we need to keep this phone relevant it needs to be rooted! Boost Mobile (ZTE Max XL)
Anything yet?
I would like to know also if this has been rooted.
BUMB this thing isn't getting rooted is it?
Bump, I just got this phone, I upgraded from the ZTE WARP ELITE. Which I had that phone for 2 years and it still never got root.
I am hoping this one will get root soon (ZTE MAX XL)
I also am searching for root info on ZTE Max XL N9560. So far I have found recovery mode, FTM mode and what appears to be DFU mode. The DFU is the most interesting so far but only because it seems to be the Qualcomm emmc serial port access. The trouble with this phone is that its running android N which looks to have "shared" folder links to which you seem to have write access but the underlying folders do not, so you cannot write. If anyone has any info on the serial commands to interface with the qualcomm emmc, please point me in the right direction, I am willing to use my device for testing.
Bump. I hope this phone gets more interest. I'm more of a PC power user, so I don't get the most expensive phones.
However I really hope this phone can get root. It's a shame because I had the ZTE Warp Elite for 2 years. It still has not seen root.
I just hope this phone doesn't turn out like that one.
I have tried King Root, it does not work as of right now for either.
I've heard with these newer versions of Android, one click roots are a thing of the past, not sure how true that is.
i've also posted in the Android forums, for those who are interested.
Well I just helped root the S8/S8+ and Note 8 and I just picked up an N9560 for 20$ off the streets lol.. its google locked so Ill be looking into it.. im also slightly versed in QC edl mode.. i just need to find the programmers and some stock firmware
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Well I just helped root the S8/S8+ and Note 8 and I just picked up an N9560 for 20$ off the streets lol.. its google locked so Ill be looking into it.. im also slightly versed in QC edl mode.. i just need to find the programmers and some stock firmware
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Awesome! Not sure if I'm breaking any rules here or if you're interested.
But I'll pay you 20 dollars via PayPal, if you can get it rooted. :laugh:
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Awesome! Not sure if I'm breaking any rules here or if you're interested.
But I'll pay you 20 dollars via PayPal, if you can get it rooted. :laugh:
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do u by chance kno where i can find edl programmers?
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do u by chance kno where i can find edl programmers?
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None that I know on this forum. But bcrichster on Android Forums is very knowledgeable on ZTE phones. He's a developer there.
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None that I know on this forum. But bcrichster on Android Forums is very knowledgeable on ZTE phones. He's a developer there.
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im not on other forums tho lol.. i know theyre out there but keep runnin across em on paid boxes only lol
Possable software
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do u by chance kno where i can find edl programmers?
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I have the ZTE Bolton witch if I'm not mistaken is the same phone I bought it google locked from what I thought was a friend longs story shorty had a falling out and I'm stuck with a Google locked ZTE n9560 running Android N 7.1.1 sprint or boost I've been trying for about three months to bypass with not a lot of progress I can get in the phone for example lanucher or setting or browser and I can do everything except success fully add new gmail so as a side note if u have any advice it would be greatly appreciated anyway I've download a few different software programs trying to bypass and I'm not real familiar with computer side of thing I know basic phone **** so I'm not sure if any of it was work for my prepuose but I did see edl program or two I would be more then happy to send them to u just let me know best way to send them to u and I will do wants I can to help I would post the link but I'm not even sure what site I found them on it was at least a week ago
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I have the ZTE Bolton witch if I'm not mistaken is the same phone I bought it google locked from what I thought was a friend longs story shorty had a falling out and I'm stuck with a Google locked ZTE n9560 running Android N 7.1.1 sprint or boost I've been trying for about three months to bypass with not a lot of progress I can get in the phone for example lanucher or setting or browser and I can do everything except success fully add new gmail so as a side note if u have any advice it would be greatly appreciated anyway I've download a few different software programs trying to bypass and I'm not real familiar with computer side of thing I know basic phone **** so I'm not sure if any of it was work for my prepuose but I did see edl program or two I would be more then happy to send them to u just let me know best way to send them to u and I will do wants I can to help I would post the link but I'm not even sure what site I found them on it was at least a week ago
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send em through pm..
I truly hope someone gets on this.... In the last 2 years I've had 4 ZTE Warp elites, 2 ZTE Warp 7s, and now I got this Max pro xl..... No luck on root with any of them.... #1... I've had this phone for less then a week, either I got a lemon ? or this phone is just a total pile of ****... Im taking it back tomorrow to see if I got a wonky one...... The ram is constantly in full use mostly by apps I don't use or want, are unnecessary, and that I can't uninstall or disable. Other than screen size, this phone was a total down grade from the warp 7........
Anyone have an order in?
I'm very interested in it. I have a moto G4 as a back up phone. It is a non carrier specific and I find it very snappy without all the bloat. But the camera is pretty poor compared to my LG-V20 with GCAM app. Plus the V20 has the Quad DAC which gives quite nice sounding music with wired headphones, and it is rooted with Dolby Atmos for great sounding Bluetooth music. That being said, the Moto does have a head phone jack and I am sure there will be enhancements to help that in addition to Dolby or Viper add-ons. Miss my old note 4 which is what this would be like except with a 48MPX camera. And lots more memory, faster processor, and better, bigger screen. Plus a price that reflects the old days.
Wow, the phone is out and no one has one. Every phone I have bought in the past lots of people pre-ordered. I don't know if this is telling us something or the Wuhan virus is affecting sales. Just found this on the best buy website: "The phone isn't bad for the price, however Motorola has locked the device and doesn't allow the use of Wifi calling even if your carrier does." Deal breaker for me. On T-Mobile which I use for wifi calling. I travel a lot internationally and need wifi calling from the hotels I stay at. I guess I could use skype.
I received mine already.
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Wow, the phone is out and no one has one. Every phone I have bought in the past lots of people pre-ordered. I don't know if this is telling us something or the Wuhan virus is affecting sales. Just found this on the best buy website: "The phone isn't bad for the price, however Motorola has locked the device and doesn't allow the use of Wifi calling even if your carrier does." Deal breaker for me. On T-Mobile which I use for wifi calling. I travel a lot internationally and need wifi calling from the hotels I stay at. I guess I could use skype.
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I do not have one but have seen a similar criticism on BestBuy site about being locked and Wifi calling.. Motorola responded: The phone does support WiFi calling for carriers that choose to certify it. (For example, T-Mobile and Sprint.) It is not "locked" by Motorola.
rhuskjr said:
I do not have one but have seen a similar criticism on BestBuy site about being locked and Wifi calling.. Motorola responded: The phone does support WiFi calling for carriers that choose to certify it. (For example, T-Mobile and Sprint.) It is not "locked" by Motorola.
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Interesting. I wonder if you have to get it at t-mobile along with all their bloatware. I'll call them and see what they say.
Called the local TMO and they know nothing.
I have it on t mobile. Got it from best buy. It works fine with wifi calling. No special setup necessary.
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I have it on t mobile. Got it from best buy. It works fine with wifi calling. No special setup necessary.
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Thanks!
I pre-ordered it from Best Buy, received it on release day, and I love it. I'm on Sprint and VoLTE and Wifi calling work fine on this phone, and it's the first phone I've owned that supports it (my previous Moto G5S Plus didn't).
Most people who buy phones these days don't come to XDA. I used to be a rooting/ROMing maniac, but I unrooted my previous phone (Moto G5S Plus) to get the stock Oreo update since all the 3rd party ROMs only half worked (at best) for me, and I didn't even re-root after that. I don't plan on rooting the Stylus at all.
I picked one up today after bricking my previous phone earlier in the morning. Curiously, wifi calling is not enabled on Google Fi as yet, even though they're now selling the phone too.
Just ordered one of these. Looking forward to see what development we can do for this. Rooting it shouldn't be too difficult right?
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Just ordered one of these. Looking forward to see what development we can do for this. Rooting it shouldn't be too difficult right?
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Moto G Power is already rooted. Probably the same process for this phone.
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Moto G Power is already rooted. Probably the same process for this phone.
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I'm going to look into it and get prepared for my phone to get here over the weekend
what does the boot animation look like? guys?
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I'm going to look into it and get prepared for my phone to get here over the weekend
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Hey all, I have had the Stylus for about a week now. I'm enjoying the phone overall. I previously had a G7 Power that I rooted following previous instructions. I did look at the instructions for the new G Power and it seems the method is the same. I tried it out on the Stylus and t seems to have worked. I am able to use Titanium back-up and Root Explorer to view the root of the device. The only thing that seems odd to me is that I cannot edit the build prop or change the name of any file in the root directory of the phone. Like I said, everything else seems to be working ok, just not sure what the issue is.
Perhaps someone with more knowledge will find a solution, but I just wanted to add what I've experienced so far with this phone.
CCivale said:
Hey all, I have had the Stylus for about a week now. I'm enjoying the phone overall. I previously had a G7 Power that I rooted following previous instructions. I did look at the instructions for the new G Power and it seems the method is the same. I tried it out on the Stylus and t seems to have worked. I am able to use Titanium back-up and Root Explorer to view the root of the device. The only thing that seems odd to me is that I cannot edit the build prop or change the name of any file in the root directory of the phone. Like I said, everything else seems to be working ok, just not sure what the issue is.
Perhaps someone with more knowledge will find a solution, but I just wanted to add what I've experienced so far with this phone.
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What firmware did you use? I just got mine. Trying to make sure I have everything I need to root mine. I just want to be sure that there aren't major problems from doing it that we can't reverse. If you share exactly what you did different and some links I'll see what I can do to help.
@mingkee has been doing a lot for these new Motorola devices. Maybe he has some advice that might help us?
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What firmware did you use? I just got mine. Trying to make sure I have everything I need to root mine. I just want to be sure that there aren't major problems from doing it that we can't reverse. If you share exactly what you did different and some links I'll see what I can do to help.
@mingkee has been doing a lot for these new Motorola devices. Maybe he has some advice that might help us?
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This is where I was able to grab the firmware:
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/sofiap/
I just patched the boot.img from the link above with Magisk and then fastboot flashed it to my phone, same method as the Power.
I did ask over in the G Power forum and I believe he was the one that gave me some advice regarding "fastbootd". However, it didn't seem to work. Right now I'm good with the access I have. Though it may help to figure it out in the long run.
Just make sure ROM matches build number
Download ROM and get boot.img out
Transfer to the phone and let Magisk patch it
After that, send the patched_boot back to host PC
Make sure your PC has latest ADB so it can support fastbootd
Access fastbootd in bootloader by using "fastboot reboot fastboot"
Flash patched_boot in fastbootd using "fastboot flash patched_boot.img"
Please be advised using "fastboot -w" can wipe your phone
CCivale said:
This is where I was able to grab the firmware:
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/sofiap/
I just patched the boot.img from the link above with Magisk and then fastboot flashed it to my phone, same method as the Power.
I did ask over in the G Power forum and I believe he was the one that gave me some advice regarding "fastbootd". However, it didn't seem to work. Right now I'm good with the access I have. Though it may help to figure it out in the long run.
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Which build.prop did you edit? Dug through the system files looking for the apps to post and discovered another one in the product folder. Perhaps it doesn't use the one in the main folder. Some apps are hidden in there too
talkingmonkeys said:
Which build.prop did you edit? Dug through the system files looking for the apps to post and discovered another one in the product folder. Perhaps it doesn't use the one in the main folder. Some apps are hidden in there too
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You know, I did not realize there were two. I was in the product folder because i was looking for the media folder and found it there. Then I must have been trying the build prop in the product folder. Huh.
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