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Should I root my MOTO G 2015? To get more storage?

Hello everyone! I didn't want to root my new MOTO G 2015 but I need more storage if I want to install more app's, I saw with root permissions we can transfer full sized app's to the sd, is it true? and how? I've seen already a guide how to root moto g 2015, but know I want to know how to transfer full sized app's to the SD and then i'll decide if I want to root or not.
Do you think I should root? It will be better If i want more storage?
Is it safe? The Lollipop will be automatically installed after the root? I have no need on install other Android OS.
Thank you!

Hey! I can see that you are new here, but rooting your phone isnt gonna delete anything of your data if you search on this forum for Link2sd than you will find a tuturial for how to do that. But if you dont understand any of the words "Brick" or "fastboot" you should do some research first.
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HelpMeruth said:
Hey! I can see that you are new here, but rooting your phone isnt gonna delete anything of your data if you search on this forum for Link2sd than you will find a tuturial for how to do that. But if you dont understand any of the words "Brick" or "fastboot" you should do some research first.
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Hello HelpMeruth! And thank you for replying my question!
Here's what I already searched this is , i've got alot of information already but the information I got says my phone will be formatted I think. Brick I remember that word a long time ago when the PSP Scene I know it's not android but I remember it, it's like having a non funcional phone, bricked.
Here's the guide I saw: (I can't post links, if you can search on the youtube : "Moto G 3rd Gen(2015) - How to Root - Unlock Bootloader & Custom Recovery") and tell me if that guide will not brick or format my moto g 3
Any chance of getting bricked? It will remove my SIM Service? I have the phone just for a week and the warranty it's 2 here's, If I root the warranty goes out, is it worth rooting?
Thanks for the reply sir and yes i'm really new in the android scene, just came from the iOS one, got mad at iOS

I can confirm that your phone will not be formatted
The word brick means that your phone wont start up.
Its a gamble for everyone to root, so when you are gonna do it try just booting Twrp. That is the safest way to test it.
But strart with unlocking your bootloader thats already a big step for rooting (unlocking bootloader will format your data!)
If you got any questions send me message!
Its your choise to root or not

HelpMeruth said:
I can confirm that your phone will not be formatted
The word brick means that your phone wont start up.
Its a gamble for everyone to root, so when you are gonna do it try just booting Twrp. That is the safest way to test it.
But strart with unlocking your bootloader thats already a big step for rooting (unlocking bootloader will format your data!)
If you got any questions send me message!
Its your choise to root or not
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You do NOT need to unlock bootloader in order to root.
You DO need to unlock your bootloader for TWRP, unless booted temporarily.
Sent from my MotoG3

christopherrrg said:
You do NOT need to unlock bootloader in order to root.
You DO need to unlock your bootloader for TWRP, unless booted temporarily.
Sent from my MotoG3
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What? you have to unlock the bootloader in order to boot/flash twrp.
and with twrp you can root, how do you root with locked bootloader?

HelpMeruth said:
What? you have to unlock the bootloader in order to boot/flash twrp.
and with twrp you can root, how do you root with locked bootloader?
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Root toolkit
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62922929
Sent from my MotoG3

christopherrrg said:
Root toolkit
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62922929
Sent from my MotoG3
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You shouldnt be able to root with a locked bootloader, i quote: 'A locked bootloader locks write access to several partitions like the system partition. This is the reason why rooting is not able without unlocked bootloader.' found on this site https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-main-differences-between-Rooting-and-Unlocking-Bootloader
that tool just has a build in fastboot/adb and automate things for you.
(sorry for my bad english)

HelpMeruth said:
You shouldnt be able to root with a locked bootloader, i quote: 'A locked bootloader locks write access to several partitions like the system partition. This is the reason why rooting is not able without unlocked bootloader.' found on this site https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-main-differences-between-Rooting-and-Unlocking-Bootloader
that tool just has a build in fastboot/adb and automate things for you.
(sorry for my bad english)
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Yeah after doing some research motorola devices seem to have that in place. I was speaking generally from a vanilla aosp aspect. Good find.
Sent from my MotoG3

Btw, If I install CyanogenMod it will reset my moto g firmware? Or install another firmware version? Thanks

M05K said:
Btw, If I install CyanogenMod it will reset my moto g firmware? Or install another firmware version? Thanks
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Installing cyanogenmod will still keep you on 5.1.1 your device will just be modified (custom tweaks etc..) so if you have to unlock your bootloader it will void any warranties you have. If you don't have one or don't care just make sure to read carefully as you sound relatively new to CM and you don't want to brick your device.
Sent from my MotoG3

christopherrrg said:
Installing cyanogenmod will still keep you on 5.1.1 your device will just be modified (custom tweaks etc..) so if you have to unlock your bootloader it will void any warranties you have. If you don't have one or don't care just make sure to read carefully as you sound relatively new to CM and you don't want to brick your device.
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Yes it will be modified to cyanogenmod firmware right? So the firmware updates from MOTO G 3 I had installed will go resetted to the cyanogenmod firmware right?

M05K said:
Yes it will be modified to cyanogenmod firmware right? So the firmware updates from MOTO G 3 I had installed will go resetted to the cyanogenmod firmware right?
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Correct.
Cm12.1 is just 5.1.1 that's why I said it would.
You may see custom aosp 6.0 ROMs before any real factory builds.
Sent from my MotoG3

Question returning noob, looking for guidance.

Bought a Moto g plus a few years back and unlocked the boot loader, rooted and installed Lineage. I have purchased a Moto stylus 2021 and cant remember a damned thing about how i went about doing any of it. Could you folks point me toward the correct information to go about doing the same for my stylus? I know I can do a search but I figured if I came here to you folks I know i would be pointed in the right direction. Thanks again.

Penciltester said:
Bought a Moto g plus a few years back and unlocked the boot loader, rooted and installed Lineage. I have purchased a Moto stylus 2021 and cant remember a damned thing about how i went about doing any of it. Could you folks point me toward the correct information to go about doing the same for my stylus? I know I can do a search but I figured if I came here to you folks I know i would be pointed in the right direction. Thanks again.
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[Guide]Un/locking Motorola Bootloader
UnLocking and ReLocking Motorola Bootloader https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a Moto Bootloader Unlocking site Re-Locking see Post #4 More about bootloader UnLocking Post #2 Can my...
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[Guide] Root Motorola with Magisk (UnLocked Bootloader)(Non-TWRP method)
Root Motorola Devices with Magisk Note: This method has been working with most Moto Devices that the Bootloader can be UnLocked. If the Bootloader cannot be Unlocked this method will not work. Please only use this as a reference. If you require...
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Rooting with Magisk
Just a heads up to anyone who is wondering about root for this phone - I successfully rooted it with Magisk. It was pretty easy. Basically I just followed the same steps as outlined in this thread, which was for rooting last year's Moto G Stylus...
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sd_shadow said:
[Guide]Un/locking Motorola Bootloader
UnLocking and ReLocking Motorola Bootloader https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a Moto Bootloader Unlocking site Re-Locking see Post #4 More about bootloader UnLocking Post #2 Can my...
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[Guide] Root Motorola with Magisk (UnLocked Bootloader)(Non-TWRP method)
Root Motorola Devices with Magisk Note: This method has been working with most Moto Devices that the Bootloader can be UnLocked. If the Bootloader cannot be Unlocked this method will not work. Please only use this as a reference. If you require...
forum.xda-developers.com
Rooting with Magisk
Just a heads up to anyone who is wondering about root for this phone - I successfully rooted it with Magisk. It was pretty easy. Basically I just followed the same steps as outlined in this thread, which was for rooting last year's Moto G Stylus...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Hey thanks a bunch!
Unfortunately I see no Lineage version has been made for this phone. Does any have a version installed that works or is anyone out there running a different rom for the Moto G Stylus 2021? I really want to degoogle it if possible.
Thanks again everyone.

Penciltester said:
Hey thanks a bunch!
Unfortunately I see no Lineage version has been made for this phone. Does any have a version installed that works or is anyone out there running a different rom for the Moto G Stylus 2021? I really want to degoogle it if possible.
Thanks again everyone.
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This phone has no custom ROMs, or even any custom recovery yet that I know of. It is relatively easy to unlock and root this phone, just be extra cautious with any changes you make, because they may not be easily undone.

DM.IDOL said:
This phone has no custom ROMs, or even any custom recovery yet that I know of. It is relatively easy to unlock and root this phone, just be extra cautious with any changes you make, because they may not be easily undone.
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You can use the Lenovo Rescue and Smart Assistant to fix a lot of stuff that you do to it.
Originally when flashing the magisk patched boot.img it didn't flash to part_a and Part_b, just to boot.img.
So, I had to wipe the whole thing after unlocking the Bootloader using that lenovo tool.
Here's how to undo many of the things you can do to break a lenovo or motorola phone -
Rescue and Smart Assistant (RSA) - Lenovo Support US
support.lenovo.com

You could try any of these guides, just make sure they're set up for a/b partition type.
Moto G Stylus (Moto G Pro)
The Moto G Power Stylus is a 6.4" phone with a 1080x2300p resolution display. The Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 chipset is paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The main camera is 48+16+2MP and the selfie camera is 16MP. The battery has a 4000mAh capacity.
forum.xda-developers.com

acrinym said:
You could try any of these guides, just make sure they're set up for a/b partition type.
Moto G Stylus (Moto G Pro)
The Moto G Power Stylus is a 6.4" phone with a 1080x2300p resolution display. The Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 chipset is paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The main camera is 48+16+2MP and the selfie camera is 16MP. The battery has a 4000mAh capacity.
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Also try Resurrections Remix - I love their roms.
[ROM][ResurrectionRemix 8.6.x][RAV*/SOFIA*][UNOFFICIAL][NO GAPPS]
I have a moto g stylus and the phone does not have fastbootd mode, i dont think.
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DM.IDOL said:
This phone has no custom ROMs, or even any custom recovery yet that I know of. It is relatively easy to unlock and root this phone, just be extra cautious with any changes you make, because they may not be easily undone.
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Check out the thread
TWRP for Moto G Stylus 2021 xt2115-1 (otg mouse necessary)
OTG adapter and mouse necessary I am wondering if anyone can fix this recovery or possible port a new one with the files I have included. I am willing to test if you don't have a device to test on. My original post is here Post in thread 'TWRP...
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It's a port of twrp but functional with otg.

acrinym said:
Also try Resurrections Remix - I love their roms.
[ROM][ResurrectionRemix 8.6.x][RAV*/SOFIA*][UNOFFICIAL][NO GAPPS]
I have a moto g stylus and the phone does not have fastbootd mode, i dont think.
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Not for this phone, that's last years model of the phone, tried it, doesn't boot.

Question Edge S stock rom to G100 - is it possible?

Hello, I do not care about google, and was wondering is it possible and doable to get the China rom for Edge S to G100 (or Edge 20 to G200)? Any advice is appreciated. Thank you!

If I understand correctly, you have a Edge S, and want to install the G100 ROM. Yes, that is possible, but you will have to unlock the bootloader and flash the rom from lollinet. It's not a difficult process at all.
After that I recommend also installing magisk, universal safetynet fix and magisk props (the module to change the fingerprint), as the phone now will not be playstore certified just by flashing the G100 ROM.

moxtrom said:
If I understand correctly, you have a Edge S, and want to install the G100 ROM. Yes, that is possible, but you will have to unlock the bootloader and flash the rom from lollinet. It's not a difficult process at all.
After that I recommend also installing magisk, universal safetynet fix and magisk props (the module to change the fingerprint), as the phone now will not be playstore certified just by flashing the G100 ROM.
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Hello, thanks for your responce. I am about to get G200 - and since there is no custom.roms for it yet and I do not care about gms, I want to do the opposite - flash the china rom (made for S20) onto G200. In order to degoogle it at once. Would this work? Do I need to unlock the bootloader for this or could use motorola's tool? Thanks!

MindlessDreams said:
Hello, thanks for your responce. I am about to get G200 - and since there is no custom.roms for it yet and I do not care about gms, I want to do the opposite - flash the china rom (made for S20) onto G200. In order to degoogle it at once. Would this work? Do I need to unlock the bootloader for this or could use motorola's tool? Thanks!
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At least in theory, you will need to unlock the bootloader and flash it using fastboot.
Be careful not to flash the bootloader when doing so.

How to root Motorola Moto G41 with Magisk?

Hello everyone!
I have searched online for a guide on exactly how to get Magisk on a Motorola Moto G41 but have only found very generic sounding step-by-step guides.
Want to know that I am doing it the right way the first time so that I don't end up bricking the phone or doing something stupid. Have always had Samsung before,
but now I went with a Motorola since I got it for a very good price (they had a sale on them).
All I want is standard rooting on the phone using Magisk so that I can use apps that require root priviliges.
I do not NEED custom recovery such as TWRP if that is not availble. Happy as long as I can get Magisk!
If someone would tell me exactly what to do to make this happen.
P.S: I did look for guides on XDA but I found none for the G31/G41 models.
If there is a current guide that would work please point me to it.
Kindest regards.

did u try method 3?
How to Root Motorola Moto G41 Without PC & Via Magisk
Are you waiting to Root Motorola Moto G41 Smartphone? Follow our tutorial which guide you to gain Superuser privileges without TWRP recovery.
www.thenextdroid.com

aheadofsingularity said:
did u try method 3?
How to Root Motorola Moto G41 Without PC & Via Magisk
Are you waiting to Root Motorola Moto G41 Smartphone? Follow our tutorial which guide you to gain Superuser privileges without TWRP recovery.
www.thenextdroid.com
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First of all thank you for your help.
I did find this tutorial before that you linked to but from all I've read you have to unlock the bootloader before following it, and also it felt a bit too easy to just flash it using stock recovery? Usually that is not permitted.
Also from what I understand you have to extract a certain boot image file from the original firmware and patch that using Magisk...
I also found this general tutorial for getting Magisk on Motorola Moto devices right here on XDA which I intend on trying:
[Guide] Root Motorola with Magisk (UnLocked Bootloader)(Non-TWRP method)
Root Motorola Devices with Magisk Note: This method has been working with most Moto Devices that the Bootloader can be UnLocked. If the Bootloader cannot be Unlocked this method will not work. Please only use this as a reference. If you require...
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Seems to be what I was looking for in the first place.

Read here:
How to Unlock Bootloader in MOTOROLA Moto G41 phones ?, How To - HardReset.info
www.hardreset.info

Thank you so much for your help! Good info!

Question is it possible to root P11 pro gen 2?

I'm looking to purchase this tablet, but want to be sure I can root it before doing so.
The one I'm looking at has the MediaTek Kompanio 1300T processor
I just want to be sure i can remove any factory installed apps, and can install magisk (or similar for tablet) and adblock.
i don't necessarily care about a custom ROM, but lineageOS or AOSP would be a good option, if available.
Thanks

JustinChase said:
I'm looking to purchase this tablet, but want to be sure I can root it before doing so.
The one I'm looking at has the MediaTek Kompanio 1300T processor
I just want to be sure i can remove any factory installed apps, and can install magisk (or similar for tablet) and adblock.
i don't necessarily care about a custom ROM, but lineageOS or AOSP would be a good option, if available.
Thanks
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The second response on the FAQ for this model has some good information about rooting. The process should be the same if you have the Official global version.
TB132FU - FAQ and How to's
Read carefully: This is a dedicated post for general questions only. If you need technical support about flashing or restoring your device, please use the general topic for TB132FU. Please search for your question below before asking. NEW: How...
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als_bvg said:
The second response on the FAQ for this model has some good information about rooting. The process should be the same if you have the Official global version.
TB132FU - FAQ and How to's
Read carefully: This is a dedicated post for general questions only. If you need technical support about flashing or restoring your device, please use the general topic for TB132FU. Please search for your question below before asking. NEW: How...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Thank you, that was very helpful. I ordered one from Lenovo directly.

Hello,
My is arrived today how about rooting and instruction for it ?

Turns out, it wasn't possible. I returned mine for this reason
jacobobbo said:
Hello,
My is arrived today how about rooting and instruction for it ?
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Don't worry about OEM unlocking
Just go ahead and go to bootloader and enter
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
and you're greeted with a bootloader unlock warning

mingkee said:
Don't worry about OEM unlocking
Just go ahead and go to bootloader and enter
Code:
fastboot flashing unlock
and you're greeted with a bootloader unlock warning
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Not in my case. Without the ability to toggle OEM unlocking in settings, all efforts to unlock via fastboot (and everything else I tried) were unsuccessful.
i gave up and returned it.
Hopefully @jacobobbo has better luck than I did.

JustinChase said:
Not in my case. Without the ability to toggle OEM unlocking in settings, all efforts to unlock via fastboot (and everything else I tried) were unsuccessful.
i gave up and returned it.
Hopefully @jacobobbo has better luck than I did.
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I'd use P11 Pro OG if you want to root it because I did it on mine to fix cable content stuttering problem
I don't care L1/L3 because I don't play Netflix on it

JustinChase said:
Not in my case. Without the ability to toggle OEM unlocking in settings, all efforts to unlock via fastboot (and everything else I tried) were unsuccessful.
i gave up and returned it.
Hopefully @jacobobbo has better luck than I did.
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Are you sure ? I don't wanna brick my device

jacobobbo said:
Are you sure ? I don't wanna brick my device
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Yes, I tried several times. Nothing happened. It just doesn't unlock the bootloader.
There is another thread I've posted to about this with more stories from others.
I don't think there is much risk of bricking your device, but it is just unlikely to get rooted.
But, maybe you find something I did not and you will be successful.
I really liked the tablet, but refuse to be crippled by a manufacturer that pretends to be protecting me from ... I'm not sure what.

I rooted mine and it was a mistake.
I do not really gain anything out of it and now I cannot update my device anymore.
Do not do it.