How to Root the Motorola Moto X with KitKat 4.4.2 [Root Guide]
Step 1 - First of all, on your computer you need to Download the Android SDK.
Step 2 - You'll need Cydia Impactor file Download HERE, and the latest version ofSlap My Moto Download HERE.
Step 3 - Now, connect your Moto X with your computer via USB cable.
Step 4 - On your computer open a command prompt window go to "start -> run -> type cmd".
Step 6 - Also, on the same cmd window enter "adb shell getprop dhcp.wlan0.ipaddress" (the ip address of your phone will be displayed).
Step 11 - Once your Moto X has been entered the bootloader mode, on the cmd window you need to enter: "fastboot flash partition gpt.bin"; "fastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img"; "fastboot flash logo logo.bin"; "fastboot reboot".
Step 12 - Up next, your handset will reboot; then you will have to type the command (again on the same cmd window): "adb push su /data/local/tmp/su"; "adb push install.sh /data/local/tmp/install.sh"; "adb push rec.sh /data/local/tmp/rec.sh"; "adb push install-recovery.sh /data/local/tmp/install-recovery.sh"; "adb push setup.sh /data/local/tmp/setup.sh"; "adb reboot".
Step 14 - In the end you will just have to go to Google Play for installing the Super SU app.
Step 15 - NOTE THAT: if during the process from above your Moto X gets stuck on a boot loop (Don't panic), you will have to restart your handset and repeat the root operation from (Step 1). Check this XDA Forums Topic for More Help.
This Root Guide has been tested only on the Moto X that is running on stock official Android 4.4.2 KitKat Firmware. Therefore, the steps from below are compatible only with the mentioned Android based device, always Back-up all your data. NOTE: Rooting your Moto X will void your warranty.
Step 1 - First of all, on your computer you need to Download the Android SDK.
Step 2 - You'll need Cydia Impactor file Download HERE, and the latest version ofSlap My Moto Download HERE.
Step 3 - Now, connect your Moto X with your computer via USB cable.
Step 4 - On your computer open a command prompt window go to "start -> run -> type cmd".
Step 5 - On the cmd window type the following command: "adb push SlapMyMoto.jar /sdcard/SlapMyMoto.jar".
Step 6 - Also, on the same cmd window enter "adb shell getprop dhcp.wlan0.ipaddress" (the ip address of your phone will be displayed).
Step 7 - Good, now from your computer open the Cydia Impactor program and select the "# start telnetd as system on port 2222" option. Then Click on start.
Step 8 - Return to the cmd window and enter the following commands (replace IPADDRESS with your phone's own IP address that has been provided before): "telnet IPADDRESS 2222; dalvikvm -cp /sdcard/SlapMyMoto.jar SlapMyMoto".
Step 9 - When the system will prompt you to reboot your phone, in cmd enter "adb reboot".
Step 10 - Now reboot your handset in bootloader mode by typing in cmd "adb reboot bootloader".
Step 11 - Once your Moto X has been entered the bootloader mode, on the cmd window you need to enter: "fastboot flash partition gpt.bin"; "fastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img"; "fastboot flash logo logo.bin"; "fastboot reboot".
Step 12 - Up next, your handset will reboot; then you will have to type the command (again on the same cmd window): "adb push su /data/local/tmp/su"; "adb push install.sh /data/local/tmp/install.sh"; "adb push rec.sh /data/local/tmp/rec.sh"; "adb push install-recovery.sh /data/local/tmp/install-recovery.sh"; "adb push setup.sh /data/local/tmp/setup.sh"; "adb reboot".
Step 13 - Once your phone reboots type in cmd: "adb shell; echo /data/local/tmp/rec.sh > /sys/kernel/uevent_helper".
Step 14 - In the end you will just have to go to Google Play for installing the Super SU app.
Step 15 - NOTE THAT: if during the process from above your Moto X gets stuck on a boot loop (Don't panic), you will have to restart your handset and repeat the root operation from (Step 1). Check this XDA Forums Topic for More Help.
Your Moto X is Rooted!
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