UPDATED GUIDE: How to unlock your MOTO MAXX/MOTO TURBO bootloader/install TWRP/root

10th October 2016, 09:52 AM |#11

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correct me if I'm wrong..

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5. Rename the file that you downloaded in step 2 to TWRP.img. (Make sure you enable viewing file extensions in Windows! The file already has an ".img" extension! You are merely re-naming it TWRP. The .img extension is already there. If you don't see, then enable viewing all file extensions until you do see it.)

Are you sure you're refering to step 2 and not 3? The file downloaded at step 2 has zip extension. The file downloaded at step 3 has img extension.

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10th October 2016, 11:43 AM |#12

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Are you sure you're refering to step 2 and not 3? The file downloaded at step 2 has zip extension. The file downloaded at step 3 has img extension.

Yes, you are correct since I specifically mentioned TWRP.

I wrote this guide then went back and added another step (downloading SuperSu) between #1 and #2 (TWRP), thus making the TWRP download step actually #3. It made more sense to download SuperSu first, to have it ready. So, in the revision, the TWRP download became step #3.

Then, I didn't change the TWRP file re-naming/windows extension warning to reflect that number change, still referring to "step #2".

I'll change it now. Thanks.

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20th October 2016, 10:03 PM |#13

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I was trying to get the bootloader unlocked, but I still haven't received any code by Motorola. How long do they usually take to send it?

I tried to contact them too, but their site is terrible, every device that I try on that site has issues, in can't even send a question or get into the chat, the buttons don't work

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20th October 2016, 10:06 PM |#14

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It's fairly instant. Did you agree to the conditions?

You'll get an email with the bootloader unlock code. The email will also have a link back to the instructions. But the code is what's important.

Check your spam folder.

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20th October 2016, 10:17 PM |#15

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It's fairly instant. Did you agree to the conditions?

You'll get an email with the bootloader unlock code. The email will also have a link back to the instructions. But the code is what's important.

Check your spam folder.

Thanks, it worked. I can't believe I had to try three times.

Motorola site is still sh*t for help ahah

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22nd November 2016, 02:22 AM |#16

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Stock in the boot animation

Hi.

First thanks for you complete guide.

Now, I did all the steps correctly, but in the final, when I tryed to flash de boot animation logo TWR show me that is all ok, but my phone don't boot... It's stock in the animation all the time. What happend?

What can I do for return at before steps?

The last moment that my phone works, was before to flash the SuperSU. After that, the phone stock it in the big M screen (the white one), then I flash the animation logo zip.

I need my phone D:

EDIT: I add the next --> When I connect my phone to PC, while the first is in the TWRP mode, the windows explorer showme 2 folders: "TWRP" and "0". Is this Correct?

EDIT 2: I flashed the Resurrection Remix ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto...remix-t3316232) using TWRP and my phone works, but I losed the active display

Pd: sorry my english, but I larning yet.

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22nd November 2016, 11:27 AM |#17

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Quark Ambient Display settings

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Originally Posted by sebamerca

Hi.

First thanks for you complete guide.

Now, I did all the steps correctly, but in the final, when I tryed to flash de boot animation logo TWR show me that is all ok, but my phone don't boot... It's stock in the animation all the time. What happend?

What can I do for return at before steps?

The last moment that my phone works, was before to flash the SuperSU. After that, the phone stock it in the big M screen (the white one), then I flash the animation logo zip.

I need my phone D:

EDIT: I add the next --> When I connect my phone to PC, while the first is in the TWRP mode, the windows explorer showme 2 folders: "TWRP" and "0". Is this Correct?

EDIT 2: I flashed the Resurrection Remix ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto...remix-t3316232) using TWRP and my phone works, but I losed the active display

Pd: sorry my english, but I larning yet.

From all your edits it seems you actually figured most of it out?

You have now flashed Resurrection Remix Marshmallow ROM. If you did that, then you unlocked your bootloader, installed TWRP, rooted and rebooted successfully!

I'm not sure exactly the steps you did, but for some reason the TWRP-flashable boot animation and TWRP-flashable boot logos cannot be flashed in the same TWRP session. If you try to flash both in the same TWRP session, one will not flash and you will still have the logo or animation you were trying to replace. I provided two versions of boot logos -- either ADB or TWRP-flashable. You can either flash the boot logo via ADB and then boot animation via TWRP... OR you can flash the TWRP-flashable boot logo via TWRP, reboot to ROM, then go back into TWRP recovery, and then flash the TWRP-flashable boot animation in a separate session.

QUARK AMBIENT DISPLAY SETTINGS

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EDIT 2: I flashed the Resurrection Remix ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto...remix-t3316232) using TWRP and my phone works, but I losed the active display

For the active display, in CM-based ROMs it's called "Ambient Display". Our CM dev @Skrilax_CZ, put a lot of effort into coding it so it works with the the Quark (Moto Maxx/Moto Turbo/Droid Turbo) IR sensors very much like Moto Display.

All the other ROMs, like Resurrection Remix, Bliss, etc use the same coding.

It's a lock-screen notification system. You will not see any notifications if you display is not locked when it is off/dark/sleeping.

In Settings,

First, you need to turn on Ambient Display.
Then, you need to configure the actions of Ambient Display. For example, some want to see notifications when they wave their hands over the phone, some do not want that action.

Below are the Ambient Display settings screenshots I took when I was using CM12.1. I am now using Resurrection Remix Marshmallow, like you. The settings are either identical or very, very similar.

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In Lock Screen, you need to have some sort of of screen lock, even if it's just swipe/slide lock. Either swipe, pattern or PIN. You can't choose "none". I choose pattern, but it's up to you.

IF you choose swipe, you may accidentally unlock your phone if you keep it in your pocket. PIN or pattern is better, in my opinion.

In RR, these settings below are under "Security". In CM12.1 it was under "Lockscreen".

Also, helps if you have "Automatically Lock" and "Power Button Instantly Locks" Some people put a delay on those for some reason, and then Ambient Display isn't going to show you notifications on the dark screen because the Display isn't actually locked.

NOTE: After you turn on all the other options, sometimes it's best to then turn off Ambient Display, then turn it back on to make sure it recognizes the other settings you have enabled.

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22nd November 2016, 11:36 AM |#18

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You are awesome.

Works perfectly (just check one time).

Thanks again from Chile.

And sorry for my English, I expect understand me

Sent from my Moto MAXX using Tapatalk

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22nd November 2016, 12:44 PM |#19

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Thank you man.
I had troubles to root with SuperSU 2.78, but with your tip, now it's working again.

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22nd November 2016, 01:27 PM |#20

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Thank you man.
I had troubles to root with SuperSU 2.78, but with your tip, now it's working again.

Yes, the beta SuperSu 2.62 I have in post #1 works great for initial root. Then, after that you can update to newest SuperSu if you wish.

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25th November 2016, 04:08 PM |#21

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hi
I'm trying to update my bootloader. i have a moto maxx Brazilian. not sure, but i think is the xt1225. can you please add the tutorial to do this on the thread? thks

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