My wife just got a Republic Wireless Moto E, and I'm thinking of doing the same. The RW model seems to be mostly identical to the other variants, but has a locked bootloader, so standard root methods are impossible. Are the any leads on a way of rooting the Moto E without unlocking the bootloader? I tried TowelRoot with several modstring combinations, and Pie Root, but they unsurprisingly did not succeed. I know (I think?) that the /system partition of the Moto E is not writable, so at best I ask for a temp root.
I should point out that I mainly want root for Xposed and Titanium Backup. Not super interested in tethering, and I understand RW's prohibition of it.
Also, the Android version is 4.4.4 (in case that wasn't obvious) and the model is XT1019.
Nicene Nerd said:
My wife just got a Republic Wireless Moto E, and I'm thinking of doing the same. The RW model seems to be mostly identical to the other variants, but has a locked bootloader, so standard root methods are impossible. Are the any leads on a way of rooting the Moto E without unlocking the bootloader? I tried TowelRoot with several modstring combinations, and Pie Root, but they unsurprisingly did not succeed. I know (I think?) that the /system partition of the Moto E is not writable, so at best I ask for a temp root.
I should point out that I mainly want root for Xposed and Titanium Backup. Not super interested in tethering, and I understand RW's prohibition of it.
Also, the Android version is 4.4.4 (in case that wasn't obvious) and the model is XT1019.
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As of now, without unlocking bootloader you cannot root
amarjit_rsingh said:
As of now, without unlocking bootloader you cannot root
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I expected as much. So now I wonder: certain phones like the Galaxy S III can emergency boot from the SD card when bricked. Does anyone know if the Moto E can? That might open up a root possibility.
Nicene Nerd said:
I expected as much. So now I wonder: certain phones like the Galaxy S III can emergency boot from the SD card when bricked. Does anyone know if the Moto E can? That might open up a root possibility.
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Samsung phones have unlocked bootloader by default hence they can boot from sd card.
So I guess the only hope is for someone to find a temp root exploit (or a bootloader exploit, but talk about impossible)... Which is unlikely since there is easy root for most Moto E users.
amarjit_rsingh said:
Samsung phones have unlocked bootloader by default hence they can boot from sd card.
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Wait, would the bootloader being locked or unlocked even matter in a hard brick? That's the state the S3 could recover from with SD booting.
Nicene Nerd said:
My wife just got a Republic Wireless Moto E, and I'm thinking of doing the same. The RW model seems to be mostly identical to the other variants, but has a locked bootloader, so standard root methods are impossible. Are the any leads on a way of rooting the Moto E without unlocking the bootloader? I tried TowelRoot with several modstring combinations, and Pie Root, but they unsurprisingly did not succeed. I know (I think?) that the /system partition of the Moto E is not writable, so at best I ask for a temp root.
I should point out that I mainly want root for Xposed and Titanium Backup. Not super interested in tethering, and I understand RW's prohibition of it.
Also, the Android version is 4.4.4 (in case that wasn't obvious) and the model is XT1019.
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Do this at your own risk:
Solution: http://theroot.ninja
skyguy126 said:
Do this at your own risk:
Solution: http://theroot.ninja
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have you tried it?
amarjit_rsingh said:
have you tried it?
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I do not have a moto E actually but I do have a moto g and they are pretty much the same. Download it and try it, as it will do numerous compatibility tests to make sure it will work.
skyguy126 said:
I do not have a moto E actually but I do have a moto g and they are pretty much the same. Download it and try it, as it will do numerous compatibility tests to make sure it will work.
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I tried Sunshine already, but it couldn't do the temp root.
So has there been any movement towards root on moto e RW?
I am also interested in this.
In my case, I want a large amount of app data to be on the SD card. I understand that I need to root to do this, but I can't figure out how to root my Republic Wireless Moto E with 4.4.4.
same results with sunshine as OP
Can someone please list the variants that cannot get the bootloader unlocked? I am having a problem deciding whether to buy US Cellular Variant or not. I wanna make sure I can unlock its bootloader first.
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Guys may be it's possible to get rooted moto e without unlocking bootloader _
Here I got some Tricks _
Trick 1 ) for moto x & moto g Click here
Trick 2 ) for other devices Click Here
I am not able to complete the steps due to some errors_ if anybody wanna try and help plz feel Free to Contribute _ :highfive:
Trick 2 doesn't work, it is written in the OP itself. As for Trick 1, jcase's method may provide with a tethered root. But I'm not interested in having root without access to system. Just curious, what sort of errors you encountered when you tried Trick 1?
Ex-Hunter said:
Trick 2 doesn't work, it is written in the OP itself. As for Trick 1, jcase's method may provide with a tethered root. But I'm not interested in having root without access to system. Just curious, what sort of errors you encountered when you tried Trick 1?
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on 4) adb shell /data/local/atvc/root.sh
is says no such folder or file !
jitz_ said:
on 4) adb shell /data/local/atvc/root.sh
is says no such folder or file !
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As of Oct 10, 2012: Google has patched this vulnerability starting with JRO03U. That is to say, this works on versions of ICS and JB from ITL41D to JRO03O inclusive. It will not work for JRO03U or newer
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Its from the post itself.
For first one, the error you get is 'cause the fie isn't copied in the previous step.
Most importantly, E ships with the patched kernel, older exploits won't work. You need to find another in case you wish to root without unlocking.
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Its from the post itself.
For first one, the error you get is 'cause the fie isn't copied in the previous step.
Most importantly, E ships with the patched kernel, older exploits won't work. You need to find another in case you wish to root without unlocking.
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I already have another rooted moto e but I m trying to root my new moto e without loosing its warranty
.. That's all...
jitz_ said:
I already have another rooted moto e but I m trying to root my new moto e without loosing its warranty
.. That's all...
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Unfortunately, you can't.
Has anyone thought of starting a bounty for the Verizon Moto E variant? I for one love the phone and would love to be able to have root for apps2sd, themes, tibu, or xposed! Saw on the Moto G forums there was a Chinese person charging $45 to unlock bootloaders? Is this a legit service? I don't know how big of a demand for root on the Verizon variant? Please chime in and lets get this puppy rooted!
I'm in, and I know of several people that got this phone from Best buy during the last promo.
I'm in.
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I'm still doing some checking around there might be a couple tools out there that might work. I have reached out to some devs of these tools to see if this can be included. Root would make such a great difference on this phone!
I've tried every free version, and all ways I know how in adb and nothing
Unfortunately they don't have plans to help us with the sunshine app I already asked.
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Check the other thread I posted here for an upcoming software root to the xt1528 and most current Android devices.
As far as bootloader, I'm certain it should be possible to an extent by hardware. I'm thinking of GTV hacker and how they attained root on the fire TV stick by connecting the eMMC storage on board to a reader and writer. We should be able to get custom recovery then, but definitely root, and work something out for ROMs by using safestrap.
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Check the other thread I posted here for an upcoming software root to the xt1528 and most current Android devices.
As far as bootloader, I'm certain it should be possible to an extent by hardware. I'm thinking of GTV hacker and how they attained root on the fire TV stick by connecting the eMMC storage on board to a reader and writer. We should be able to get custom recovery then, but definitely root, and work something out for ROMs by using safestrap.
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I remember safestrap back in the day for my Bionic. I was wondering about that for our device.
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dwegiel said:
Check the other thread I posted here for an upcoming software root to the xt1528 and most current Android devices.
As far as bootloader, I'm certain it should be possible to an extent by hardware. I'm thinking of GTV hacker and how they attained root on the fire TV stick by connecting the eMMC storage on board to a reader and writer. We should be able to get custom recovery then, but definitely root, and work something out for ROMs by using safestrap.
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Even with physical access to eMMC, you won't be able to run a custom recovery. When locked, the bootloader validates the signature on the recovery partition before loading it. It also validates the boot partition's signature when booting the main OS. With physical access, it would be possible to attain permanent root though by modifying the system partition. However, write protect will remain enabled for the system partition when the OS is running, even after rooting by physically modifying the system partition.
I'll put in the first $20.
I know this phone is no more locked down than the Droid Turbo! They have MoFo.
It can be done. Time to entice some knowledgeable devs.
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After blackhat next week we might get a solution sooner than later.
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Even with physical access to eMMC, you won't be able to run a custom recovery. When locked, the bootloader validates the signature on the recovery partition before loading it. It also validates the boot partition's signature when booting the main OS. With physical access, it would be possible to attain permanent root though by modifying the system partition. However, write protect will remain enabled for the system partition when the OS is running, even after rooting by physically modifying the system partition.
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This seems to be correct. I managed to root my XT1528-VERIZON (Moto E) using Kingroot. The root is stable and appears to be permanent, having survived multiple reboots, and passing root checking verification from several apps. Kingroot was able to permanently write its apk to /system during the rooting process, however write protection is still enabled:
Code:
LD_LIBRARY_PATH=$LD_LIBRARY_PATH:/data/data/burrows.apps.busybox/app_busybox
IBRARY_PATH:/data/data/burrows.apps.busybox/app_busybox <
[email protected]_cdma:/ $ su
[email protected]_cdma:/ # getprop ro.boot.write_protect
1
[email protected]_cdma:/ #
There's an exploit to get around this for the Moto X 2013 by jcase, called pwnMyMoto, that gave me a glimmer of hope, but it's two years old, and any similar exploit on our phones has surely been patched by now.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
Sadly Verizon for whatever reason has bootloaders locked on the E...which is silly... You paid for the phone in total...its not a flagship on a contract subsidy or a finance plan. I understand (though I don't totally agree) their reasoning to protect their financial interest regarding service/tethering and fraudulent warranty replacements. However it seems a bit silly for them to lock down a sub $100 phone. Oh big red...
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https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
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Doesn't work on the Verizon model.
Hi, my friend gave me a Moto E on Tracfone and i would like to know has anyone found a way to unlock the boot loader on this phone? i have many other android devices and they all have root. root would be a god send on the phone as i can use an app to completely move some of the most storage eating apps to my micro sd card and have the internal storage clean for other apps and things. i have read that it can not be unlock or rooted which really sucks as i can't live without root. has anyone found a way to unlock the bootloader for rooting? i do not plan to put a custom rom or recovery on it just root it for more ability.
Sorry, i replied to the wrong thread
Dudefoxlive said:
Hi, my friend gave me a Moto E on Tracfone and i would like to know has anyone found a way to unlock the boot loader on this phone? i have many other android devices and they all have root. root would be a god send on the phone as i can use an app to completely move some of the most storage eating apps to my micro sd card and have the internal storage clean for other apps and things. i have read that it can not be unlock or rooted which really sucks as i can't live without root. has anyone found a way to unlock the bootloader for rooting? i do not plan to put a custom rom or recovery on it just root it for more ability.
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Lol I'm done trying to unlock I jst want root now, it has a huge hole in the stock dVm/ArT development switch, jst not sure what im gonna get to force it into exploiting that little setting to gain root -.-.
i have been trying root apps like kingroot ect to root with and without pc and it fails everytime.
does boost have something in these phones to prevent it? yes according to kingroot my bootloader was unlocked when i tried rooting. if it helps my device info is
model# LGLs755
hardware. Rev 1.1
android version. 6.0.1
Kernel 3.18.22
build#MXB48T
if their is a way that has worked please let me know...thanks
oh and is their a way to perm unlock the bootloader that wont mess anything up
bigmoe1738 said:
i have been trying root apps like kingroot ect to root with and without pc and it fails everytime.
does boost have something in these phones to prevent it? yes according to kingroot my bootloader was unlocked when i tried rooting. if it helps my device info is
model# LGLs755
hardware. Rev 1.1
android version. 6.0.1
Kernel 3.18.22
build#MXB48T
if their is a way that has worked please let me know...thanks
oh and is their a way to perm unlock the bootloader that wont mess anything up
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Good morning BigMoe1738,
I think that you should try Kingoroot App or iRoot (if you have a PC of course) to root your LG. I have rooted my own LG L3ii using iRoot, but I do not own the LG Ls755.
Please inform me if you try these methods.
Regards,
Apousiologos
I'm finding that the LG x Power is bullet proof. I have tried every kind of way to root it that I can find on the black mart to the internet and youtube. Nothing seems to want to work. The good news is the phone doesn't brick after a failed attempt. That is my experience only. It may freeze up but still can be turned off and back on again.
So I ask... Is there any working things out there?
I want to learn to code to make a way to root if someone wants to help me? Trying to get info to learn how and linux a computer.
Just got a system update from LG... Wondering if I should hold off on it as long as I can?
Such a sad strange sick world we live in where we have to knowingly attempt to make our mobile computers vulnerable to viruses just to have administrative rights to a system we bought and paid for...
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Rooting work with FRP lock enabled?
Hi, I am trying to root my Lg X Power as well. However in preparation of this, I factory reset it, completely forgetting about the FRP.
So long story short, I need some sort of bypass for the FRP lock, or a way to root that doesn't care about the FRP being activated.
Hey I just found a post about it at another page, they claim it works on this model, as well as other versions of the X power, has anyone read about it or try it??
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I'm finding that the LG x Power is bullet proof. I have tried every kind of way to root it that I can find on the black mart to the internet and youtube. Nothing seems to want to work. The good news is the phone doesn't brick after a failed attempt. That is my experience only. It may freeze up but still can be turned off and back on again.
So I ask... Is there any working things out there?
I want to learn to code to make a way to root if someone wants to help me? Trying to get info to learn how and linux a computer.
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I would so be down for that if someone would right the code I could figure out how to get that far.
If we can get a stock image for my LG x charge (lg x sp320) im ready to install Magisk...
I have a boost lg-320 7.1.1 can anyone help me with rooting? Ive tried all the obvious one clickers and im without a PC.
james.ellis92 said:
I have a boost lg-320 7.1.1 can anyone help me with rooting? Ive tried all the obvious one clickers and im without a PC.
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Here you go:
1) Obtain hammer
2) smash LG Phone
3) research, research, research
4) buy different phone with working root
In all seriousness, if you can take the phone back do so. LG phones do not root. If unable to return it, hopefully you at least got a good deal. Next time do the homework and buy something with a known root. The days of buying a phone and just rooting it with an all-in-one kit are over.
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bornagainpenguin said:
Here you go:
1) Obtain hammer
2) smash LG Phone
3) research, research, research
4) buy different phone with working root
In all seriousness, if you can take the phone back do so. LG phones do not root. If unable to return it, hopefully you at least got a good deal. Next time do the homework and buy something with a known root. The days of buying a phone and just rooting it with an all-in-one kit are over.
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I don't understand why LGLS755 are so hard to root. I tried for months to root it. XDA can't do it I have tried every root tool myself.
boots123456 said:
I don't understand why LGLS755 are so hard to root. I tried for months to root it. XDA can't do it I have tried every root tool myself.
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The reason it can't be rooted is because manufacturers and software developers are securing THEIR investment. By locking down devices it increases security measures against malicious attacks from outside sources and software and decreases the risk of consumers reporting vulnerabilities and attacks on their hardware and software due to end-user modification.
While we own the individual hardware with the software installed, we do not own the RIGHTS or LICENSE to the software and hardware. Therefore we cannot claim to be able to do whatever we want with the device just because it's in our pockets.
You want root? Get any Samsung, HTC, Pixel or older LG device. While the same rule above applies, people try harder on them because they are the most popular devices among users and the ecosystem between them is very similar and easily exploitable.
Aside from all that, root and rom developers don't really give many ****s about low-end, stupid cheap hardware anymore like they used to. *Insert related Metallica lyric here*
DrSubstance said:
Hi, I am trying to root my Lg X Power as well. However in preparation of this, I factory reset it, completely forgetting about the FRP.
So long story short, I need some sort of bypass for the FRP lock, or a way to root that doesn't care about the FRP being activated.
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I bypassed this with the talkback option
How do i root my phone
How do i root my phone it's really pissed me off
bornagainpenguin said:
Here you go:
1) Obtain hammer
2) smash LG Phone
3) research, research, research
4) buy different phone with working root
In all seriousness, if you can take the phone back do so. LG phones do not root. If unable to return it, hopefully you at least got a good deal. Next time do the homework and buy something with a known root. The days of buying a phone and just rooting it with an all-in-one kit are over.
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what? LG phones can get ROOT, its just difficult to do so, and some models can't get it, but not all of them... just unlock bootloader, install the right recovery and then flash super su, of course every phone is different and the procedures may be different
Antel1904 said:
what? LG phones can get ROOT, its just difficult to do so, and some models can't get it, but not all of them... just unlock bootloader, install the right recovery and then flash super su, of course every phone is different and the procedures may be different
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Yeah? Those some models have included the last three that I've purchased. Most of the time a root exists for some European model but not the US model so when I try to do my diligence and research it comes up as having a root method only for me to discover that the method does not actually work.
Your word games to the contrary I think the posts in this thread make it clear that LG phones do not have root. Much easier to write off LG than to keep wasting money on phones that don't actually root. Effectively LG phones do not root.
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I am sorry you haven't rooted yet with this phone.
james.ellis92 said:
I have a boost lg-320 7.1.1 can anyone help me with rooting? Ive tried all the obvious one clickers and im without a PC.
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Hi,
I have the same phone. Lg-sp320 x-charge. On boost/sprint. I have a computer and i can use adb to push files and run a script. I don't know if i need to preform a permanent oem unlock for the bootloader. And im sure i can probably find, well i hope i could find an original firmware. Any help would be a godsend. Thanks.
LG phones do too root. I've done several
equitube said:
LG phones do too root. I've done several
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Great!
Root this one. Root the last several LG phones released. LG phones *used* to root. They do not any more.
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bornagainpenguin said:
Your word games to the contrary I think the posts in this thread make it clear that LG phones do not have root. Much easier to write off LG than to keep wasting money on phones that don't actually root. Effectively LG phones do not root.
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I've rooted several LG phones
I am a long time frustrated Samsung on Verizon user; that has been living with out root, and I am considering an G6 and would like to know if I will be able to root the phone on the Verizon network.
I saw the thread about the OEM bootloader, and I suspect that you would need to have that in order to root.
Could someone confirm, can the G6 be rooted?
If Verizon prevents this, I will switch to another phone vendor.
Thanks, in Advanced
MrJoker8989 said:
I am a long time frustrated Samsung on Verizon user; that has been living with out root, and I am considering an G6 and would like to know if I will be able to root the phone on the Verizon network.
I saw the thread about the OEM bootloader, and I suspect that you would need to have that in order to root.
Could someone confirm, can the G6 be rooted?
If Verizon prevents this, I will switch to another phone vendor.
Thanks, in Advanced
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It can't be rooted atm and may not have root at all since verizon usually locks their bootloaders.
People are hunting for exploits, nothing reported in public yet.
Any updates on this?
Any updates?
I keep reading about lg g6 unlocked phones being able to achieve root access. Can a verizon g6 be unlocked and then rooted? Also I have heard of achieving an adb set up through a pc and doing what you would do with root just through your pc and save it to your phone. I don't know much about either and am currently researching it. Any info would be nice.
So is there some way to use the ADB bridge to make changes to items that would normally only be accessible via root?
Honestly we need a better thread
cameronhubbard91 said:
I keep reading about lg g6 unlocked phones being able to achieve root access. Can a verizon g6 be unlocked and then rooted? Also I have heard of achieving an adb set up through a pc and doing what you would do with root just through your pc and save it to your phone. I don't know much about either and am currently researching it. Any info would be nice.
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No all american carrier have locked bootloaders
rmagnuson said:
So is there some way to use the ADB bridge to make changes to items that would normally only be accessible via root?
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The one thing I've installed is BK Package Disabler, which lets you disable bloatware. You have to wipe out all accounts on your g6, then install BK, then re-delete your Google account, then run an adb command to allow BK Device Admin.
Best I can tell it is honestly disabling a lot of the bundled junk. It has a pretty clean user interface, touch any item and it'll bring up an option to Google it.
Please tell me I'm wrong... no root for the VZW G6??? My VZW S7 has root. Do all of the exploits require an unlocked bootloader (yes, VZW will never let that happen)?
I believe the US unlocked version US997 works on Verizon and is bootloader unlocked correct? If OP is concerned about rooting, just buy the unlocked version from lg instead of buying from Verizon.
just looked at Ebay unlocked 260
TNX. I gave up on the idea altogether.
I have the unhappy feeling that sooner or later rooting, at least for phones usable in the US (CDMA), is going to be almost completely locked out. Bastards!