[TFQ][ROOT]Root Method[4.3][4.4]COOPTX

[Guest cooptx]

 

 

Okay, so I have tested many different root methods on my Moto G. Somehow I managed to screw them all up! So here is how I got my root working. This method should work on Jelly Bean AND KitKat. This is my first guide, so if anything is missing, please notify me. DON'T GUESS! ask others for clarification. So far this is a Windows guide, I am unsure if this will work on Mac or Linux... 

 

#include 
/*
 * Your warranty is now void.
 *
 * I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
 * thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because the alarm app failed. Please
 * do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this ROM
 * before flashing it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
 * you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
 */

 

Notice: None of these files are my own, not even the method. I just took different files and methods and messed with them until I was able to get root.

 

Okay, so here we go.

 

Files Needed:

My root tools

ADB Tools - make sure to add to your Window's Path (step 4 and on)

Moto G drivers

 

Be sure to place "supersu.motog.zip" on the root of your device

 

 

Directions:

1)Unlock your bootloader

2)Reboot into Bootloader

3)Flash Logo Fix

4)Flash TWRP or CWM

5)Reboot into Recovery

6)Flash "supersu.motog.zip"

7)Reboot

 

Indepth Look:

UNLOCKING BOOTLOADER

Follow this guide from Motorola 

 

REBOOT INTO BOOTLOADER

1) Type mfastboot reboot-bootloader into Command Prompt and hit enter

 

FLASH LOGO FIX

1) Type fastboot flash logo logo.bin into Command Prompt and hit enter

 

FLASH RECOVERY

 

If on JB 4.3

TWRP

1) Type mfastboot flash recovery trecovery.img into Command Prompt and hit enter

 

or

 

CWM

1) Type mfastboot flash recovery crecovery.img into Command Prompt and hit enter

 

If on KK 4.4

TWRP

1) Type fastboot boot 44trecovery.img into Command Prompt and hit enter

 

or

 

CWM

1) Type mfastboot flash recovery 44crecovery.img into Commander Prompt and hit enter

 

REBOOT INTO RECOVERY

1) Press the volume down button

2) Press the volume up button

 

FLASH "SUPERSU.MOTOG.ZIP"

1) Wait for screen to time out

2) Awaken device with the power button

3) Tap "Install"

4) Select "supersu.motog.zip"

5) Swipe to install

WARNING! The touch screen will be buggy. Just try the best you can. It is possible to install the zip, I have done it. Good luck!

 

REBOOT

1) Reboot your phone

 

 

 

[CREDITS]

Motorola - for Moto G

Google - for Android

Redmond Pie - for ADB setup guide

 

lost101 - for Moto G USB Drivers

oasoas014 - for 4.3 Bootloader

paulobrien - for "supersu.motog.zip"

a1Pha - for TWRP & CWM

ffosilva - for Logo Clean Up

danger2u - for trying with CWM 

Paulskiii - for skipping JB Bootloader flash first :P Brave man right here.

daothanhduy1996 - for getting me into Android! 

lokeshsaini94 & Lifehacker7 - for reminding me that who cares about warranties? Root that phone! :P

Message me if I used your work and forgot to credit you!

Edited January 28, 2014 by cooptx

[Guest Nandeh]

Thanks for your work! Still thinking about unlock or not the BL... When I make the decision, I will test your root method!  :)

[Guest cooptx]

Thanks, but no need to test :P it has been proven to work by hundreds of users on XDA

[Guest Nandeh]

I know! I follow Moto G forums there too! With test I meant "use"...  :P

[Guest cooptx]

Fair enough :D just glad it is of use.

[Guest zankzank]

Hi! I tried the above described procedure but I get the following error: when I type mfastboot I get the message of invalid command.

If instead I launch the script from the unzipped folder I get the message <waiting for device> but nothing happens...

 

what can be the problem?

[Guest cooptx]

Hi! I tried the above described procedure but I get the following error: when I type mfastboot I get the message of invalid command.

If instead I launch the script from the unzipped folder I get the message but nothing happens...

what can be the problem?

Are you in bootloader?

[Guest zankzank]

Hi! Sorry for getting back to you so late. I've solved the problem, but I had to use a different procedure (which I believe it's even easier):

 

1) Copy the latest Supersu (1.91) in the phone

2) Reboot to bootloader

3) fastboot flash recovery recoveryname.img [i had to use CWM recovery because TWRP was not working properrly (it was'n peforming the backup)]

4) enter Recovery, take a nandroid backup (just in case) and flash supersu

 

and done! 

[Guest Nandeh]

Same procedure than exposed in OP, just explained different :)

Edited January 30, 2014 by Nandeh

[Guest cooptx]

He skipped the logo flash, so he probably sees the Bootloader Unlocked warning.

[Guest cucciolo]

Any news about rooting with blocked bootloader ?

[Guest cooptx]

Any news about rooting with blocked bootloader ?

I am looking at the Moto X, and seeing if something like what they are doing can be done for us. Not actively though. It is not a priority for me right now.

[Guest cucciolo]

I am looking at the Moto X, and seeing if something like what they are doing can be done for us. Not actively though. It is not a priority for me right now.

Thanks i hope in you.

[Guest cooptx]

Thanks i hope in you.

Give this application a look. http://www.kingoapp.com/ I have no idea how it works and what it will do to your computer or phone, but it has worked for many others and is well worth the look. I would try it on my phone, but I am already rooted an have no interest in losing all of my data just for a quick test. It did not work on a Moto X, but it might work for the Moto G. Worth a shot. 

Edited February 1, 2014 by cooptx

[Guest Nandeh]

Going to test and report... Thanks!

 

Edit: It doesn't work :(

Edited February 1, 2014 by Nandeh

[Guest cooptx]

Going to test and report... Thanks!

 

Edit: It doesn't work :(

 

 

Try this guide. I don't think it will work, but worth a shot.

[Guest SachinShelar]

The drivers given above didn't work for me. 

I have tried this Moto G USB Driver(https://www.androidgyd.com/motorola-usb-driver.html) & this works for me perfectly.

Thanks!