Hello, since i bought a Dev edition i noticed that there's no helpfull links to start with, so i though on making this thread to make other peoples life Easier.
Don't Forget to Thank All People of XDA on the Links on This Post, they deserve recognition for their help
Don't Forget to Thank All People of XDA on the Links on This Post, they deserve recognition for their help
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Don't Forget to Thank All People of XDA on the Links on This Post, they deserve recognition for their help
Jaocagomez said:First: Unlocking Bootloader
Once you got your Developer Edition Droid Maxx You'll have to unlock the Bootloader so you can flash recoveries, roms, themes and some other stuff. Remember that only in Dev edition you Don't lose your warranty if you unlock your bootloader.
Be careful, the process of unlocking your bootloader ERASES ALL YOUR DATA, so the first thing i recommend you to do is unlock your cellphone bootloader then use it.
To enter in fastboot mode with your phone off, press Power + Vol Down
Here's the Link to Unlock Your Bootloader: https://motorola-global-portal.cust...e/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a/action/auth
To get Fastboot on your pc you can Download Minimal Adb and Fastboot which is lighter and faster than downloading full android SDK.
Also a Tip, when copying your device id, paste each line on the field one after another, and dont put spaces, sometimes when you copy-paste your device id you left a space and it shows as error.
If everything went ok, you are now fully unlocked and ready for the party.
Jaocagomez said:Second: Get a Custom Recovery
Custom Recoveries remplace the stock android recovery and the main use of this is to flash roms, themes, backup, restore and some other things, Flashable Roms are always a .Zip Format
Theres lots of recoveries and they have different advantages and fails, but most of them can do the work.
To install you'll need just one line on fastboot.
Here's a List of Recoveries That work on our Device:
The most user friendly i know and the one i use is TWRP
- TWRP. (its Moto x Forum, dont Worry)
- Safestrap
- Philz Touch (based on CWM advanced 6)
Now, if you want to stay on stock Rom i Recommend installing Xposed and Gravity Box
Jaocagomez said:Third: Root in TWRP
For me the fastest Metod to root is Entering TWRP your first time, then Just exit
and before you exit TWRP will ask to install SU, swype to your right to install and then boot your phone again.
update the app, and thats all you are rooted.
There are other metods but the one i post here for me is faster and easier. you can look on the forums for more metods.
Jaocagomez said:Optional: Installing Xposed And Gravity Box
Xposed its an app that modifies the look and actions of your stock rom (or any rom) without the need to be flashing things, just by overriding on boot the stock files. Its pretty useful and Great for customization.
You can learn more about it Here and Here
iB4STiD from the Moto x Forum has a Flashable Xposed and Gravity Box Module, which is the easiest way to install it.
Just Download it and flash it on your recovery. after that, update the app and install the framework and reboot again, it should be working.
Jaocagomez said:Fourth: Flashing Moto X Firmware.
Here comes the interesting Part, you can flash the Moto x Firmware and work with it.
the upside down? if you have a verizon sim card and flash a moto x tmobile firmware it will not work and so on, they are sim locked as it were a retail at&t/tmob/verizon device, so you are pretty much limited to flash the moto x verizon firmware and/or the sim card your carrier is. i currently dont know how to change that but i believe its posible.
the list of all the Moto x Firmware is here: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
in order to flash these firmware you have to put all the contents of the firmware in the minimal adb folder and copy paste this commands to flash:
Code:fastboot flash boot boot.img fastboot flash recovery recovery.img fastboot flash system system.img fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin fastboot erase modemst1 fastboot erase modemst2 fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn fastboot reboot
just copy the code and paste it on the fastboot command line on your pc and you are all set.
it will boot as a moto x.
When you Install Moto X Firmware, soft keys will stop to work and you'll have on-screen keys just like moto x, in order to fix this you can flash this fixed framework-res by Skrilax_CZ and uploaded by Gundabolu SC on your recovery and you'll have a moto x firmware and soft keys working, that framework only works on android 4.4.
To come back to Droid Maxx Stock Verizon 4.4, download the Droid maxx firmware here: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=4
put your phone on fastboot mode and
and run the flash_all.bat inside the .zip file, it will boot up again as a normal droid maxx.
If you do something wrong, your phone force closes, or you screw up, remember that you can always flash firmware back to Droid Maxx Stock Rom, so Dont worry.
Jaocagomez said:Five: Installing Moto X Roms
You can install Moto X Roms, from moto x forum, just flash the required Moto X firmware, install a recovery then download the Rom .zip and finally to flash the rom on the recovery, and you are all set to enjoy a custom rom. oh dont forget the capacitive keys fix if you want your keys working.
Currently there is Kangakat, PAC, Eclipse, CM11, Gummy, Liquid smooth kitkat and some others, you can check them out here:
http://xdaforums.com/moto-x/development
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Don't Forget to Thank All People of XDA on the Links on This Post, they deserve recognition for their help
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Changed Thread name to accomodate Moto x, mini, ultra
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Added Quotes to the steps to make reading easier.
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