Recent content by beckerfj

I'm running stock, but rooted. I was trying to follow option 2 on post #1212 (download OTA update and adb sideload while in TWRP).

Yeah, that's all it says. Weird. I will try the driver thing on the next update since I already used the image file for the latest. If it's still a problem, I'll post screenshots. If not, I'll at least let people know it was the driver in the end. Thanks!

Not sure why, but when I tried to do the "adb sideload otaXXX.zip" from my PC, it looks like it starts but then says "error: closed" after a couple seconds. In TWRP, I do the advanced, adb sideload. My phone is recognized when I do adb devices (on PC) while in the advanced, adb sideload screen...

In the link you provided, the installation instructions are there (but you have to click to show content). Can you not find the instructions or which step in the instructions are you stuck at? Plus, you would be in the "for Loked device" section.

Do you have a image in mind to flash that provides what you want after you do this root or do you plan on removing all this yourself? I only ask this question because people have rooted and then found out it's not the root they thought it was. If you want to make any permanent changes to the...

You definitely can't go wrong with the Turbo. Great battery life like the Droid Maxx, not too much bigger, and bootloader unlock and root. It's my personal favorite right now. I checked out Swappa today to see what they are going for and they are a reasonable $240ish right now. I've been...

This process is involved. Something worth asking is what are you wanting to do once you root? I ask this because modifying system files won't be straightforward either as the system partition is still read only (and won't keep after reboot). If you want to make changes to system permanent you...

That is true, my bad. I forgot about that! Thanks for the correction! ---------- Post added at 08:11 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:07 PM ---------- You go to settings, about and look at your build number. If your build is something like SU4-21 or lower then you can unlock your...

Only the Developer Edition phones can you unlock the bootloader. Regarding the custom ROMs, I believe you are out of luck unless someone created an image you could flash. I haven't really checked this part out though so I'm not sure what options are out there.

Yes, download from the Ultra section. ---------- Post added at 08:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:19 PM ---------- Yes, download from the Ultra section. ---------- Post added at 08:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:21 PM ---------- 1. Xposed allows you to run various...

Last time I checked, the Drivers and Scripts link on the OP on page 1 still worked. Start with those. This should get you everything except the image needing you to go from SU6-7.2 or SU6-7.3 down to SU-6.7. For that file, try: http://motofirmware.center/files/category/17-droid-ultra/ and...

Well, some would argue that we do have root by definition, just not what we've come to expect. It is what it is and we just have to accept it, try to crack it ourselves, or move on. Speaking of moving on, if you are like me and chose this phone because of the battery life, but you would still...

Yes, you should be able to update and still maintain root. The only thing that doesn't seem to work is Xposed if you update past SU6-7. Therefore, if you use or plan to use Xposed, I would not update to SU6-7.3. ---------- Post added at 09:37 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:33 PM...

I can confirm also. I can't remember the actual version numbers, but I was up to firstEncounter's Note 9/5/2015 with extras (ie, Xposed among others) and running SU3TL-39. For grins, I installed and tried Sunshine and it failed because it detected Xposed (which is what was supposed to happen...

Yes, this still works. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting on Lollipop. At this point, I wouldn't expect an unlocked bootloader either. This is likely our best option.