I thought it would be a great idea to create a new thread for KitKat root tracking/progress, etc. As the other KitKat threads have become a jumbled mess. Post any legitimate root ideas and/or progress here. I'm particularly fond of SamuriHL's theory which will require obtaining the official KitKat FXZ which should be out any day now.
I'll probably regret posting this information. LOL. However, those having trouble taking the OTA, I recommend the following:
o) Download my House of Moto from here: http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/28162-house-of-moto-20/ (WARNING: make sure to READ FULLY)
o) Grab this FXZ: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/download.php?device=5&file=75
o) Set up the House of Moto according to the instructions, including running the FXZ Script Generator to generate the scripts
o) Flash the UNIVERSAL script...this will keep your data
o) Sideload Blur_Version.9.30.1.XT926.Verizon.en.US.zip (E20598EBD6370B64584A12DCA6307181) or wait for the OTA to push
I have a theory on how to upgrade keeping root on locked devices, but, it will only work for people who have NOT taken the soak or OTA builds. We also need the FXZ which we're still waiting on to do it. The idea is that on 9.30.1 you can install root and SafeStrap, flash a modified system partition pull that maintains root in SafeStrap to your stock slot, IMMEDIATELY shut down and boot into AP Fastboot mode, and RSD flash a special script with the new FXZ to update all the partitions except GPT, TZ, and SYSTEM. That will give you rooted KK on a locked phone with the ability to downgrade back to 9.30.1 if you get in trouble.
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