Can the Moto Z be rooted?

[5GSignalPro]

Motorola came out with a phone called Moto X Pure Edition where it could easily be unlocked.

Does anyone know if the Moto Z can be rooted or the Moto Z Force? I'm hoping so, because I thought this was the successor to the Moto X Pure Edition which was easily rooted.
If it can't be rooted will the unlocked versions that come out in the fall be rootable? and will they work on Verizon Wireless on all their bands?

Thanks!

 

[5GSignalPro]

This is all that I have found http://www.droid-life.com/2016/06/09/unlocked-moto-z-will-gsm/

If they really make that kind of a move, then that's the last nail in the coffin for Motorola, I kissed Samsung Galaxy phones away for the same reason, no root, no boot loader unlock, will not ever buy their phones until they make them rootable.

So I guess the next best phone on the market is a Nexus?
Though if the Moto phone's bootloader is locked but it can be rooted then I'll buy it, but root is the most important feature to me.

 

[mrdunlop]

one plus 3 imo is the comparable phone to the moto z. still waiting to see what the 2016 nexus lineup will be. but I am with you, I am a die hard moto fan because of thei open eco system, if the lock it, good bye moto... may go op3

 

[CZ Eddie]

From the linked article..

According to Motorola, when asked if the Moto Z would be unlocked and work on all carriers, like last year’s Pure Edition, they responded to us by saying that the unlocked Moto Z will be “available on GSM networks starting September.”

If that quote from Motorola is verbatim, then my reading comprehension says they didn't answer the question at all.

I don't know for sure of course, but I would be surprised if the non-Verizon version of the phone does not work on CDMA.

 

[TwoBuells]

any news on a root exploit?

 

[ThisIsCheez]

any news on a root exploit?

Here you go!















Not trying to be too much of an asshole, but if a root becomes available it will be the hottest thread in this forum and will be sticked. Keep your eyes and ears open and be patient.

 

[TwoBuells]

Here you go!















Not trying to be too much of an asshole, but if a root becomes available it will be the hottest thread in this forum and will be sticked. Keep your eyes and ears open and be patient.

thanks, I been searching everyday since the release date, but now that link helps .....

---------- Post added at 11:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:45 PM ----------

thanks, I been searching everyday since the release date, but now that link helps .....

I never bought a new phone on its release date, all my other phones have been out for a while when I got one so Root, ROMS and other stuff were always out there. So as your say if and when root does come out for this phone, it will be a hot thread. Thats cool, with some of the reviews I've read, I didn't think this was a popular phone. I think mine runs great but its painfully stock.

 

[TeddyEd]

I'm thinking about this:
Since Moto Z's BootLoader can be unlocked (I'v tried), why there is no TWRP for moto Z.
Once we get TWRP, we get root, right?

 

[androidbuff123]

I'm thinking about this:
Since Moto Z's BootLoader can be unlocked (I'v tried), why there is no TWRP for moto Z.
Once we get TWRP, we get root, right?

1. Moto Z's bootloader cannot be unlocked at this time. The option in dev options is not the one to go by
2. TWRP and root have nothing to do with each other. But yes.. most likely if and when the bootloader can be unlocked, one should be able to install supersu and root the phone.

 

[panda farts]

I bought an international version of the Moto Z and was able to unlock my bootloader.

How do I go about rooting my phone from here? There are no custom loaders or ROMs available.

 

[wolfu11]

I bought an international version of the Moto Z and was able to unlock my bootloader.

How do I go about rooting my phone from here? There are no custom loaders or ROMs available.

here ya go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32965365#post32965365

Thanks for getting this started :good:

 

[panda farts]

here ya go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32965365#post32965365

Thanks for getting this started :good:

This is a little beyond my current technical expertise.

Am I supposed to be compiling this on the device itself? The directions give me the impression that it would need CM or Omni installed already to compile this. Also it seems like I would already need root access on the device to be able to port it. Doesn't that create a chicken/egg problem?

 

[wolfu11]

This is a little beyond my current technical expertise.

Am I supposed to be compiling this on the device itself? The directions give me the impression that it would need CM or Omni installed already to compile this. Also it seems like I would already need root access on the device to be able to port it. Doesn't that create a chicken/egg problem?

I believe you can do this emulated from a computer. But since no one that I know of has an unlocked bootloader you are the only one who can test that it's working properly. Or wait for others who get the international version to do it. Since most of the people on here at the current time are on Verizon asking us is futile. I will say that I am working on a unlock method but until that is successful I will not be looking into TWRP.
Take Care.

 

[PiousInquisitor]

This is a little beyond my current technical expertise.

Am I supposed to be compiling this on the device itself? The directions give me the impression that it would need CM or Omni installed already to compile this. Also it seems like I would already need root access on the device to be able to port it. Doesn't that create a chicken/egg problem?

Do you even Linux bro?

A computer running Linux is required. Hence the part that says you need to know basic Linux commands and how to compile AOSP.

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[w.halley]

It can be rooted now in China. But the twrp is not for phones on Verizon Wireless.
searching the moto z's forums on 汐梦社区

 

[vzdragon]

It can be rooted now in China. But the twrp is not for phones on Verizon Wireless.
searching the moto z's forums on 汐梦社区

great find! This is good news for us with the force

 

[mrbracht]

It can be rooted now in China. But the twrp is not for phones on Verizon Wireless.
searching the moto z's forums on 汐梦社区

So the Z can be rooted? The Moto Z Droid? I'm confused

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[JackyGreen]

I've alread find a way to root, when I replied enough I'll post a thread

 

[mrbracht]

I've alread find a way to root, when I replied enough I'll post a thread

Cool ?

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[w.halley]

So the Z can be rooted? The Moto Z Droid? I'm confused

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just for unlocked vesions.