[Root 4.4.X] Pie for Motorola devices

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stealth658 said:
Does anyone know how to kill the 4.4.3 OTA update notification? The root exploit is working great, but the 4.4.3 update screen pops up often and is kind of a pain.
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This may help: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1856632
Hope it works! :)

P.S. You will need Root Explorer to do the process mentioned in the link.
Titanium Backup Pro (must be the pro version!) can be used to disable MotoOTA to prevent future notifications.
 
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stealth658 said:
Does anyone know how to kill the 4.4.3 OTA update notification? The root exploit is working great, but the 4.4.3 update screen pops up often and is kind of a pain.
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Go to Apps menu, swipe over to "All" and find MotorolaOTA tap on that, then uncheck "show notifications" if you don't have TiBu Pro to freeze apps.

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abuttino said:
I know this is slightly off-topic, what is so good about GB? I saw a list if features and either they were old or I just wasn't impressed.

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Gravity Box module gives you options to tweak and customize your phone that the stock menu does not give you. This is one of the advantages of having root. Similar to Rom Toolbox.

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andiroxu said:
Great @op this is working on Moto G.
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Is your Moto G unlocked or are you going to try this root exploit?
 
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classic757 said:
Gravity Box module gives you options to tweak and customize your phone that the stock menu does not give you. This is one of the advantages of having root. Similar to Rom Toolbox.

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Is your Moto G unlocked or are you going to try this root exploit?
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I believe he's saying he already used this for a tethered root on the Moto G version that's locked. Info was posted 2 days ago.
 
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classic757 said:
Gravity Box module gives you options to tweak and customize your phone that the stock menu does not give you. This is one of the advantages of having root. Similar to Rom Toolbox.

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Is your Moto G unlocked or are you going to try this root exploit?
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Yeah my Moto G is unlocked and this teethered root method is working perfectly.
 
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hi, just wondering what am I doing wrong


C:\Users\User\Downloads\package1.1>adb push pie.jar /data/local/atvc
3438 KB/s (1538138 bytes in 0.436s)

C:\Users\User\Downloads\package1.1>adb push root.sh /data/local/atvc
12 KB/s (192 bytes in 0.015s)

C:\Users\User\Downloads\package1.1>adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/atvc/root.
sh

C:\Users\User\Downloads\package1.1>adb shell /data/local/atvc/root.sh
rm failed for /data/local/atvc/blop.asec, No such file or directory
rm failed for /data/local/atvc/blop, No such file or directory
mkdir failed for /data/local/atvc/dalvik-cache, File exists
pie by jcase
want to buy me pie? paypal-> jcase@cunninglogic.com


seems like I cant push the two files?
 
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BlueEditionE6 said:
hi, just wondering what am I doing wrong


C:\Users\User\Downloads\package1.1>adb push pie.jar /data/local/atvc
3438 KB/s (1538138 bytes in 0.436s)

C:\Users\User\Downloads\package1.1>adb push root.sh /data/local/atvc
12 KB/s (192 bytes in 0.015s)

C:\Users\User\Downloads\package1.1>adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/atvc/root.
sh

C:\Users\User\Downloads\package1.1>adb shell /data/local/atvc/root.sh
rm failed for /data/local/atvc/blop.asec, No such file or directory
rm failed for /data/local/atvc/blop, No such file or directory
mkdir failed for /data/local/atvc/dalvik-cache, File exists
pie by jcase
want to buy me pie? paypal-> jcase@cunninglogic.com


seems like I cant push the two files?
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Yeah its working. Install Root checker to check for root.
 
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andiroxu said:
Yeah its working. Install Root checker to check for root.
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says that my device does not have proper root access

EDIT: nevermind, got it after pushing superuser.apk, install-superuser.sh and su from motowpnomo



so I everytime I gain root I run motowpnomo for three times, everytime it reboots I have to do

adb shell /data/local/atvc/root.sh

all over again until one time it reboots and w/p 0 stays? then I install supersu?

EDIT: got w/p 0 to stay. trying to install supersu
 
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So I keep getting random reboots and sometimes after being rooted for a couple hours all my apps start force closing and I have to do a normal reboot (since Xposed force closes and I can't do the apps soft reboot). The only apps that require root I have installed are Xposed with Gravity Box, ES File Explorer with Root Explorer enabled, Wifi Tether, Super Su, and Root Checker. When I redo adb commands I get the following messages but still get root.

C:\....>adb shell /data/local/atvc/root.sh
rm failed for /data/local/atvc/blop.asec, No such file or directory
mkdir failed for /data/local/atvc/dalvik-cache, File exists
pie by jcase
want to buy me pie? paypal-> jcase@cunninglogic.com


Anybody have any fixes or can help?

Thanks.
 
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zenofase said:
So I keep getting random reboots and sometimes after being rooted for a couple hours all my apps start force closing and I have to do a normal reboot (since Xposed force closes and I can't do the apps soft reboot). The only apps that require root I have installed are Xposed with Gravity Box, ES File Explorer with Root Explorer enabled, Wifi Tether, Super Su, and Root Checker. When I redo adb commands I get the following messages but still get root.

C:\....>adb shell /data/local/atvc/root.sh
rm failed for /data/local/atvc/blop.asec, No such file or directory
mkdir failed for /data/local/atvc/dalvik-cache, File exists
pie by jcase
want to buy me pie? paypal-> jcase@cunninglogic.com


Anybody have any fixes or can help?

Thanks.
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I believe you are getting the correct result as far as running the commands. See original post and post #11.
As for the FC'S I am not sure why you are getting those. I ran the exploit and am rooted with Xposed, gravity box module, Titanium Backup, Root Explorer, Superuser, Lucky Patcher, etc. installed with no force close issues. Of course without ability to write to system, though.
 
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zenofase said:
So I keep getting random reboots and sometimes after being rooted for a couple hours all my apps start force closing and I have to do a normal reboot (since Xposed force closes and I can't do the apps soft reboot). The only apps that require root I have installed are Xposed with Gravity Box, ES File Explorer with Root Explorer enabled, Wifi Tether, Super Su, and Root Checker. When I redo adb commands I get the following messages but still get root.
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These are almost certainly due to xposed. The exploit mounts a new ext4 image over /system/xbin, allowing su to actually exist somewhere other than just in memory. However, with write protection, when you push a file to anywhere else on system, it is not actually written. More than likely "Xposed" is disappearing mid usage, and it's modified apps_process with it. Thus boom, reboot.
 
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jcase said:
These are almost certainly due to xposed. The exploit mounts a new ext4 image over /system/xbin, allowing su to actually exist somewhere other than just in memory. However, with write protection, when you push a file to anywhere else on system, it is not actually written. More than likely "Xposed" is disappearing mid usage, and it's modified apps_process with it. Thus boom, reboot.
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Thanks jcase! Thank you for all the work you do! So do you have any ideas on how to prevent this or until permanent root is established its best to not use xposed?
 
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jcase said:
These are almost certainly due to xposed. The exploit mounts a new ext4 image over /system/xbin, allowing su to actually exist somewhere other than just in memory. However, with write protection, when you push a file to anywhere else on system, it is not actually written. More than likely "Xposed" is disappearing mid usage, and it's modified apps_process with it. Thus boom, reboot.
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Why does this happen on some phones? My moto X has root, xposed with gravity box, es file explorer with root and mine hasn't force rebooted yet

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underdog1799 said:
Why does this happen on some phones? My moto X has root, xposed with gravity box, es file explorer with root and mine hasn't force rebooted yet

Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk
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probably combination of things, I assume if you left your phone long enough without a reboot it would happen
 
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xDroid4Lifex said:
When you first open xposed do NOT choose classical install. Choose the normal install, then SOFT reboot. Install your modules and ONLY SOFT REBOOT or you'll loose root.

I've already installed GravityBox, and a few other modules. Oh how I've missed xposed! It's really the only reason I like having root.

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What normal install are you speaking about? Is this on an older framework? Under installation the only options you have are Classical. the other two are for recovery.

xposed version 2.6.1

Thx jcase for the method
 
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hermeez said:
What normal install are you speaking about? Is this on an older framework? Under installation the only options you have are Classical. the other two are for recovery.

xposed version 2.6.1

Thx jcase for the method
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I was misunderstood just tap install with classical as the install option and make sure you only SOFT reboot

Sent from my amazing rooted Droid Ultra
 
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    Changelog
    1.1 - doh
    fixes a bug where exploit only works once.


    Pie is a root for motorola devices, should work up to and including 4.4.2.

    I had hoped to save this until August however the bug was outed with 4.4.3, and detailed publicly by several people. It now has no value for my purposes. Sucks for me, great for you.

    Vulnerability details:
    http://blog.cassidiancybersecurity.com/post/2014/06/Android-4.4.3,-or-fixing-an-old-local-root

    This is a tethered root (think tethered jailbreak), meaning you have to run it each time you reboot in order to have root access. You do not get system write access, you do get root and busybox.

    Usage:
    Code: 
    adb push pie.jar /data/local/atvc

adb push root.sh /data/local/atvc

adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/atvc/root.sh

adb shell /data/local/atvc/root.sh

    Expected output:
    Code: 
    Retina:package jcase$ adb push pie.jar /data/local/atvc
5288 KB/s (1538203 bytes in 0.284s)
Retina:package jcase$ adb push root.sh /data/local/atvc
81 KB/s (137 bytes in 0.001s)
Retina:package jcase$ adb shell chmod 755 /data/local/atvc/root.sh
Retina:package jcase$ adb shell /data/local/atvc/root.sh
pie by jcase
want to buy me pie? paypal-> jcase@cunninglogic.com
Retina:package jcase$ adb shell
shell@ghost:/ $ su
root@ghost:/ # id
uid=0(root) gid=0(root) context=u:r:kernel:s0

    Busybox license -> http://www.busybox.net/license.html
    BusyBox v1.20.2-Stericson (2012-07-04 21:33:31 CDT) multi-call binary.
    If busybox source is needed please ask me, while it is petty since you can get it from the obvious places, I will gladly package it on floppy disks and mail it media mail at your cost.

    FAQ:
    Where is source?
    On my computer

    Will it work on LG G3, Samsung <model>, Nexus 5?
    No

    Will you root X?
    No, don't ask me.

    You suck!
    Not really a question, but I get this a lot. This is the 5th exploit I have released for MotoX, bite me.

    This doesn't work, will you help me?
    No, ask the community for support

    Will you make this work on X?
    No, this exploit, as it is, will only work on motorola phones, and only some.

    Will you do this for me?
    No

    This doesn't work!
    Then you are probably running firmware that has been patched, you should have bought a dev edition.

    Will you X?
    No

    What is your favorite pie?
    I like apple pie with vanilla ice cream, and Boston cream pie.
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    Fixed, download package1.1.zip and try that

    megapinky said:
    Hi Jcase, for me works the first time, after reboot and try to re root, show the same issue

    Code: 
    C:\Program Files (x86)\stillthisguy\Moto X Toolkit>adb shell chmod 755 /data/loc
al/atvc/root.sh

C:\Program Files (x86)\stillthisguy\Moto X Toolkit>adb shell /data/local/atvc/ro
ot.sh
mkdir failed for /data/local/atvc/dalvik-cache, File exists
pie by jcase
want to buy me pie? paypal-> jcase@cunninglogic.com

C:\Program Files (x86)\stillthisguy\Moto X Toolkit>adb shell
shell@ghost:/ $ su
su
/system/bin/sh: su: not found
127|shell@ghost:/ $

    thanks
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    abuttino said:
    This is where I get the failure.

    Code: 
    shell@ghost:/ $ su
su
/system/bin/sh: su: not found
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    Here is a full step by step tutorial for anyone confused by the rooting instructions. If you like a visual aid here it is.
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    Nice job, man. Even though I don't own a Moto device anymore, I thank you for working on exploits. Tough, and time consuming game, and your work is appreciated.
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    zenofase said:
    So I keep getting random reboots and sometimes after being rooted for a couple hours all my apps start force closing and I have to do a normal reboot (since Xposed force closes and I can't do the apps soft reboot). The only apps that require root I have installed are Xposed with Gravity Box, ES File Explorer with Root Explorer enabled, Wifi Tether, Super Su, and Root Checker. When I redo adb commands I get the following messages but still get root.
    Click to expand...
    Click to collapse

    These are almost certainly due to xposed. The exploit mounts a new ext4 image over /system/xbin, allowing su to actually exist somewhere other than just in memory. However, with write protection, when you push a file to anywhere else on system, it is not actually written. More than likely "Xposed" is disappearing mid usage, and it's modified apps_process with it. Thus boom, reboot.
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