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Moto G root solution

Hi all!
I have created a Moto G root solution - well, 2 actually. The first is a 'superboot' and I also have an alternate modified recovery method in case that doesn't work.
The downloads are stickied here - http://www.modaco.com/forum/751-motorola-moto-g/
The approach i've used for the alternate method should also let us do a custom (CWM / TWRP) recovery.
Cheers,
P

i have already linked both on the FAQ, directly to your original MoDaCo threads, so that most people could access them
[SIZE=+1]Q8: How to Root my device ?[/SIZE]Until now,you first need to unkock your bootloader,
Option 1 : then follow this guide [original thread - on MoDaCo]
Option 2 : via a customized recovery [original thread, on MoDaCo]
paulobrien said:
The first method is recommended as it doesn't mess with the recovery. But the second is there as a backup.
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After you get root, please read Q19​
one question though, is the second method to be used only if the first one failed or both are "equivalent" in terms of efficiency and risk taken ? If the second method works for everybody, then it should be the one preferred
edit : this thread should be stickied here too

Many thanks for this. Will there ever be an unlock for the boot loader that doesn't void our warranty?
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matmutant said:
i have already linked both on the FAQ, directly to your original MoDaCo threads, so that most people could access them
[SIZE=+1]Q8: How to Root my device ?[/SIZE]Until now,you first need to unkock your bootloader,
Option 1 : then follow this guide [XDA thread] or this one : MoDaCo source [original thread - more up-to-date]
Option 2 : via a customized recovery [original thread, on MoDaCo]​
one question though, is the second method to be used only if the first one failed or both are "equivalent" in terms of efficiency and risk taken ? If the second method works for everybody, then it should be the one preferred
edit : this thread should be stickied here too
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The first method is recommended as it doesn't mess with the recovery. But the second is there as a backup.
P
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Tried method A with Linux and Windows, didn't work. The second method worked like a charm as soon as I understood how to navigate the bootloader (note to me: read instructions on screen).
Good work.

recovery method works perfectly with my telcel Moto G, since the superboot method doesn't work.

I did it yesterday. The superboot.img worked good after the second time. The recovery didn't... My moto comes from German amazon.
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I rooted my device with the first method - worked.
Now i was finally able to install Xposed to get rid of the carrier label and block Ads with Adaway
Thanks!

Successfully unlocked and rooted my Tesco 16GB using Paul's method 2 recovery type.

German retail version, Linux
Method 1: no go (3 attempts)
Method 2: success

GB retail, worked fine on first attempt using superboot Win7 32bits

Root
Recovery sideload method worked for me when superboot did not.
Had my Moto-G a couple of weeks now and its rooted with dpi set to 240 global and Xposed framework installed with app setting module so i can set other individual apps to other more usable dpi scale.
all in all this is a great device and priced in such a way that its an easy device to try any mod or attempt any hack without worrying too much
Cheers for the tools again Paul.
all we need now is a fully working recovery where we dont have to select the line above to perform the action we want, twrp would be super cool !
==PEACE==

Root with superboot r2, moto g dual sim Brazilian. Works fine.
Thanks

Both are failing for me. Says everything copies right but on boot up nothing. Also cant sideload the SU app.
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I was able to get root by using TWRP http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2561757 and then flashing the SU app from the first method.
Rebooted opened the SU app and it asked to updated using TWPR
Phone flashed the updated files in TWRP
Rebooted phone with root access!

Tried solution 1 (no custom recovery) with Windows 7
no problems at all
Thanks
****** UPDATE ******
rooted a second Moto G - solution 1 (no custom recovery) - also working like a charm!
thanks for the Guide!
Moto G - German Version

So is there any method to unlock the bootloader without going through Motorola? Then you could unlock the bootloader but relock it if you need to send in your device for warranty service. Otherwise, they'll have your ID on file requesting an unlock code, and I assume would refuse any warranty service (wonder how strict they are about this?).

m7ia said:
So is there any method to unlock the bootloader without going through Motorola? Then you could unlock the bootloader but relock it if you need to send in your device for warranty service. Otherwise, they'll have your ID on file requesting an unlock code, and I assume would refuse any warranty service (wonder how strict they are about this?).
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Unless someone cracks the protection that the ID provides (which may not even be possible if it is in hardware), no. By law in most countries in Europe the voiding your warranty part is a bit tricky, for obvious hardware failures, they would still have to support you in any case. In the US, you are, as usual, screwed..
If you only want to root, MAYBE someone can come up with a privilege escalation exploit that would do that job. Would be easier than trying to crack the bootloader protection, I'd imagine.

Hello there.
Hi, I fixed the problem was that I used the google back up of my previous phone with the motorola migration, I had to delete everything with the recovery mod and then it worked.
I got this problem what should I do. Thank you
Then I tried the other method and comes up device no found

Try running it as administrator
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After unlock bootloader will be possible to re-lock in future? Or it will remain lock for always? Thanks

best way to root MOTO G x1033 india

I found there many ways to root moto g.
i want to know which is safest way to root.
I found 1 simple process without installing custom recovery.
is this ok to root with out custom recovery???
plz clear my doubt, requesting those who are already rooted & expreience.\\
also mention which process u use to root ur moto g??
thank u.

To be honest theres no safe way to root a phone. Unlocking bootloader, installing custom recovery or rooting a phone can hard brick your phone. Just make sure you follow the instruction carefully.

Although I do not live in India, and, I do not own an XT1033, I did us this site's instructions to load TWRP (custom recovery), and root my XT1045. I read a lot of posts here on XDA but the linked site seemed to make it easier to understand.
But first you must go to the Motorola Bootloader site and determine if you phone is eligible to be unlocked. If so, you will need to get the unlock key. All the instructions for doing this is on the Motorola site.
I do not know anything about process for not installing the custom recovery. I would recommend that you do install the custom recover.
Good luck!

rooting my lg stylo 4+

Hi. I just got a new phone so I no longer have a need for my lg stylo 4 plus so i thought "why not experiment". How can I safely root this phone? I've heard that a lot of rooting tools are spyware and im not really sure what I should do. Thanks for the help in advance!

Homebr3w said:
Hi. I just got a new phone so I no longer have a need for my lg stylo 4 plus so i thought "why not experiment". How can I safely root this phone? I've heard that a lot of rooting tools are spyware and im not really sure what I should do. Thanks for the help in advance!
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First, you need to establish whether or not the bootloader is locked on the device, if it is, you can't flash the device in order to root it. If it is locked, your only options are to try all of the one-click universal rooting apps and PC programs and hope that one of them has an exploit that works on your device.
If it is unlocked and you can get a copy of the stock firmware for your specific device model number, you can try extracting the boot.img from your stock firmware then try the Magisk rooting method. Do a search for how to use Magisk to create a patched boot.img and how to use it to root a device, then do some searches to learn how to flash the patched boot.img using your device's compatible flash tool.
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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...
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

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...
forum.xda-developers.com
[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.
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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.
forum.xda-developers.com
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Not for this phone, that's last years model of the phone, tried it, doesn't boot.

Question How to root? Bootloader already unlocked. Xt2115-1 (minsk)

I have rooted many Kali Linux and Kali nethunter approved devices, mostly nexus, virtual and modular(pi) devices.
Id like to root my moto g stylus 2021 minsk if at all possible, see what else I can do with a rooted device with a larger storage space... Maybe try andronix, make a few custom roms, run a remote server etc.
Or is there no point, & just get another tried-and-true rootable phone?
I unlocked the bootloader... Now how do I root?
Do I push a custom ROM in first?
how exactly do I do that?
where do I find the twrp for my model? Or the closest to it that works...
Any help, a how-to, a thread or developer Repo would be appreciated

Errradam said:
I have rooted many Kali Linux and Kali nethunter approved devices, mostly nexus, virtual and modular(pi) devices.
Id like to root my moto g stylus 2021 minsk if at all possible, see what else I can do with a rooted device with a larger storage space... Maybe try andronix, make a few custom roms, run a remote server etc.
Or is there no point, & just get another tried-and-true rootable phone?
I unlocked the bootloader... Now how do I root?
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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
Errradam said:
Do I push a custom ROM in first?
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When you root you are rooting the from, so if you change roms you need to reroot
Errradam said:
how exactly do I do that?
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You need to search for a rom that is compatible with the device,
Most Moto roms use the codename/Product
Code:
fastboot getvar product
Errradam said:
where do I find the twrp for my model? Or the closest to it that works...
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most twrps are listed by the codename of the device
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...
forum.xda-developers.com
Errradam said:
Any help, a how-to, a thread or developer Repo would be appreciated
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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...
forum.xda-developers.com