[Q] How to Root Verizon Moto X 4.4

[Swimboy46163]

I am straight new to the Moto X, I came from the Galaxy S4. I have the ability to have an unlocked bootloader (Dev Edition). How do I gain root access? And from there how do I begin flashing new ROMs, TWRP? Links and/or step by steps would be great! Thanks!

 

[bobo-the-drunk]

Have you tried searching the forums?

They've already built a tool for this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2477132

 

[Swimboy46163]

Have you tried searching the forums?

They've already built a tool for this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2477132

I saw this specific one I didn't know if it was 4.4 or not

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[Swimboy46163]

Have you tried searching the forums?

They've already built a tool for this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2477132

Or verizon. So it was up in the air if that one would work.

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[bobo-the-drunk]

Or verizon. So it was up in the air if that one would work.

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I saw this specific one I didn't know if it was 4.4 or not

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Ah, I didn't realize you wanted the long version. If you follow jcase's instructions from start to finish (including running Use RockMyMoto and MotoWPNoMo) you'll be good to go. First thing you'll need to do is use RSD Lite to downgrade to 4.2.2, from there you can use a bunch of exploits to remove write protection (MotoWPNoMo) and root 4.2.2 (RockMyMoto). Once that's done, you can upgrade to 4.4 and follow jcase's guide (SlapMyMoto) to root your Verizon phone with 4.4.

If you're new to rooting, follow this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358

If you've been around the block a few times, you can jump directly to this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538896

 

[Swimboy46163]

Ah, I didn't realize you wanted the long version. If you follow jcase's instructions from start to finish (including running Use RockMyMoto and MotoWPNoMo) you'll be good to go. First thing you'll need to do is use RSD Lite to downgrade to 4.2.2, from there you can use a bunch of exploits to remove write protection (MotoWPNoMo) and root 4.2.2 (RockMyMoto). Once that's done, you can upgrade to 4.4 and follow jcase's guide (SlapMyMoto) to root your Verizon phone with 4.4.

If you're new to rooting, follow this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358

If you've been around the block a few times, you can jump directly to this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538896

Long version? What's the difference between the long and short?

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[dray_jr]

Look at them one is just the slapmymoto steps then other is step by step for everything u need to do to get Root I would recommend the long version it just goes into more details so you have no issues

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[Coop9]

This thread has bad information. He needs to unlock his bootloader since he has the dev edition, and flash TWRP.

He does not need to revert to 4.2.2, that's only for the people with locked bootloaders.

Unlock:
https://motorola-global-portal.cust...e/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a/action/auth

TWRP:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2534850


Simple.

 

[bobo-the-drunk]

This thread has bad information. He needs to unlock his bootloader since he has the dev edition, and flash TWRP.

He does not need to revert to 4.2.2, that's only for the people with locked bootloaders.

Unlock:
https://motorola-global-portal.cust...e/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a/action/auth

TWRP:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2534850


Simple.

@Coop9 is right. I missed the part about his phone being dev edition.

 

[dray_jr]

In reality he can do it either way if he dose not want to unlock he does not have to but my guide covers both ways

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[Coop9]

In reality he can do it either way if he dose not want to unlock he does not have to but my guide covers both ways

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I can see someone wanting to do that if they had a non-dev edition phone which was unlockable, in order to save the warranty, but unlocking the bootloader just makes sense if you have a dev edition and want to root. It's literally a 5-10 minute process, and very simple to follow.

 

[dray_jr]

I can see someone wanting to do that if they had a non-dev edition phone which was unlockable, in order to save the warranty, but unlocking the bootloader just makes sense if you have a dev edition and want to root. It's literally a 5-10 minute process, and very simple to follow.

i agree with you the one thing that i cant stand about the Moto X forum is the important info is not sticky'ed like it should be to help new comers find out how to do things. i know when i first got my moto X 3 months ago i unlocked my bootloader but because i could not find a good guide i did the whole slapmymoto steps to root 4.4.

this is one of the reason's why i try to answer any Q and A i can and why i try to keep my guide as updated as i can i just wish they would sticky it for people to find it easy. but anyway back to adding how to unlock the bootloader to my guide.

 

[beelbeel]

While this thread is still active, is there any way to root a verizon phone on 4.4 with a mac? I have seen several guides, and they all mention using windows software.

 

[dray_jr]

While this thread is still active, is there any way to root a verizon phone on 4.4 with a mac? I have seen several guides, and they all mention using windows software.

should be the same process but with mac's CMD tool which is terminal. but im not 100% sure

i would make a new thread with the title How ot Root Verizon 4.4 on a Mac. i know there are a couple people on here who have mac.