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[livinginkaos]

This was AMAZING!!! i'm not sure if this is cross referenced over on the XDA developers forum but it needs to be! i waited 2 days for an answer in the Q&A to just get a bunch of nothing, but you guys! you guys are spot on

stay awesome!

- Camel

I had made some posts in a few threads over there, just must not have been the ones you looked at Word gets around eventually. ..

From My S4 Dev Edition

[mva1985]

Thanks so much guys.  After reading all over the place, multiple threads etc....  This worked for me.  I had root before the update but of course lost it.  But this did the job.
 
I've read several threads on this forum and can see that there was a lot of work and collaborating going on.  Just wanted to say this was much appreciated.

Edited by Memnoch73, 23 August 2013 - 12:25 PM.
No need to quote OP

[mritter2283]

I downloaded the link, my computer unzipped it, I clicked run.bat and its saying that I dont have any application to run it..

 

Im using a macbook and I just cant get it to work..

 

please help 

thank you

[livinginkaos]

I downloaded the link, my computer unzipped it, I clicked run.bat and its saying that I dont have any application to run it..

Im using a macbook and I just cant get it to work..

please help
thank you

for the mac you use the run.sh file.

From My S4 Dev Edition

[mritter2283]

THIS ROOT METHOD IS FOR LOCKED XT907 DEVICES THAT TOOK THE 07/13 UPDATES on System Version 98.18.78

 
The latest updates kill the ability to Root with Motochopper and also block the ability to unlock the bootloader with Motopocalypse.  With this, we can at least get Root restored.  Unlocking the bootloader is no longer an option.
 
This method does NOT erase data and that is not required for any part of the process.

 

Motochopper 1.1.2 for RAZR M is now available.  Download it here:

 

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Instructions:

1. Download Motochopper_1.1.2

2. Extract files

3. Connect the phone to the computer USB 2 port

4. Ensure that USB debugging is enabled

5. Execute the Run.bat on Windows or Run.sh on Linux/Mac

6. Follow the prompts

7. Check root - if good then Profit! if not, continue below -

 

If you had previous root, sometimes it is required to clean the system partition of any remnants, so we can do that here:

 

8. Download the proper system.img or system.img.ext4 for your device

9. Place the file in the motochopper_1.1.2 directory

10. Jump back to #3

 

 

INCLUDES LINUX/MAC SUPPORT thanks to 

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WARNING: This ONLY works for the XT907 on 98.18.78.  DO NOT use it on any other device or version!!

 

 

Credits:
djrbliss for Motochopper
SamuriHL for the Motochopper update
realbbb for the original concept of this particular rollback
 
& the testers that helped get here.

 

 

 

ok so i got the file downloaded on my mac go it in the terminal phones connected usb debugging is on

my terminal prints out this message every time I try it someone please help..

thank you

Matthews-MacBook-Pro-2:downloads Matthew$ cd motochopper_1

Matthews-MacBook-Pro-2:motochopper_1 Matthew$ chmod 755 *

Matthews-MacBook-Pro-2:motochopper_1 Matthew$ sudo sh run.sh

Password:

: command not found

[*]

[*] Motochopper: Android root exploit (Linux/OS X version)

[*] v1.1

[*] by Dan Rosenberg (@djrbliss) - Updated by SamuriHL

[*]

[*] Tested on the Motorola Razr HD, Razr M, Razr Maxx HD, and Atrix HD.

[*] Supports lots of other devices as well. ;-)

[*]

[*] Before continuing, ensure that USB debugging is enabled and that

[*] your phone is connected via USB.

[*]

[*] WARNING: This will likely void the warranty on your device. I am

[*] not responsible for any damage to your phone as a result using this

[*] tool.

[*]

[*] Press enter to root your phone...

: command not found

: invalid number read: 1

: command not found

[*]

: command not found

run.sh: line 128: syntax error: unexpected end of file

Matthews-MacBook-Pro-2:motochopper_1 Matthew$ 

[jshayy]

Had no luck on the original motochopper. This one gave me root!!!! Thank you!!!

[Caleb]

I can't get my razr m to root for anything...I feel so....helpless...gah!

[LarrysAndroid]

THIS ROOT METHOD IS FOR LOCKED XT907 DEVICES THAT TOOK THE 07/13 UPDATES on System Version 98.18.78

The latest updates kill the ability to Root with Motochopper and also block the ability to unlock the bootloader with Motopocalypse. With this, we can at least get Root restored. Unlocking the bootloader is no longer an option.

This method does NOT erase data and that is not required for any part of the process.

Motochopper 1.1.2 for RAZR M is now available. Download it here:

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Instructions:
1. Download Motochopper_1.1.2
2. Extract files
3. Connect the phone to the computer USB 2 port
4. Ensure that USB debugging is enabled
5. Execute the Run.bat on Windows or Run.sh on Linux/Mac
6. Follow the prompts
7. Check root - if good then Profit! if not, continue below -

If you had previous root, sometimes it is required to clean the system partition of any remnants, so we can do that here:

8. Download the proper system.img or system.img.ext4 for your device
9. Place the file in the motochopper_1.1.2 directory
10. Jump back to #3


INCLUDES LINUX/MAC SUPPORT thanks to

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WARNING: This ONLY works for the XT907 on 98.18.78. DO NOT use it on any other device or version!!


Credits:
djrblissfor Motochopper
SamuriHLfor the Motochopper update
realbbbfor the original concept of this particular rollback

& the testers that helped get here.

Correct me if I'm wrong but when I factory reset my phone it always rolls me back to stock ICS 4.0. Could I still upgrade only to the first few JB updates and unlock my boot loader before I get to the latest 98.18.78 update??? Cause I've factory reset before and i have to do about 3 upgrades before I'm finally fully updated to the last JB update. Can I unlock before then or can I unlock while on ICS?

[livinginkaos]

Honestly, I am not sure if Motopocalypse works on ICS?  Maybe if you read through the thread -

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, you might see if someone else has or at least asked the question. But,  AS long as you don't install the last OTA you will be able to unlock. 

[jazida]

Hello all. n00b here.

 

Firstly: Thank you mountains for the root utility. I am primarily saddened to have been unaware of unlocking/rooting before a couple of weeks ago, which was a few weeks after I accepted the most current OTA update.

 

Someone mentioned in this thread that flashing a ROM with SafeStrap should work. I have tried it to no avail.

 

I have been able to install SafeStrap, create a new ROM Slot and install the ROM after wiping/factory resetting. However, neither the 10.1 Cyanogenmod nor the 10.2 one released by either Skrilax or the Cyanogen team works. I see:

 

Moto Splash --> SafeStrap (10s) --> Dark.

 

 

Any suggestions?

 

 

Thanks

[RikRong]

Hello all. n00b here.

 

Firstly: Thank you mountains for the root utility. I am primarily saddened to have been unaware of unlocking/rooting before a couple of weeks ago, which was a few weeks after I accepted the most current OTA update.

 

Someone mentioned in this thread that flashing a ROM with SafeStrap should work. I have tried it to no avail.

 

I have been able to install SafeStrap, create a new ROM Slot and install the ROM after wiping/factory resetting. However, neither the 10.1 Cyanogenmod nor the 10.2 one released by either Skrilax or the Cyanogen team works. I see:

 

Moto Splash --> SafeStrap (10s) --> Dark.

 

 

Any suggestions?

 

 

Thanks

You still have a locked bootloader.  As such, you won't be able to use a ROM that's designed for an unlocked BL.  SafeStrap doesn't unlock your BL and it doesn't replace your stock recovery, it works in conjunction with it.  You need to find a ROM designed for SS or learn how to modify the other ROMs to work with SS. 

[LarrysAndroid]

You still have a locked bootloader.  As such, you won't be able to use a ROM that's designed for an unlocked BL.  SafeStrap doesn't unlock your BL and it doesn't replace your stock recovery, it works in conjunction with it.  You need to find a ROM designed for SS or learn how to modify the other ROMs to work with SS. 

The phone is not rooting. It says 'adb' is not recognized. What does that mean?

[LarrysAndroid]

nevermind. I got it to root! THANKS!!! 

[cantsingh]

Correct me if I'm wrong but when I factory reset my phone it always rolls me back to stock ICS 4.0. Could I still upgrade only to the first few JB updates and unlock my boot loader before I get to the latest 98.18.78 update??? Cause I've factory reset before and i have to do about 3 upgrades before I'm finally fully updated to the last JB update. Can I unlock before then or can I unlock while on ICS?

 

Hey -- did you ever look into this? I'd be really curious to see if we could roll the Motorola M back and then unlock the bootloader.

[SamuriHL]

Why be really curious when it's been said MANY times repeatedly that you can NOT roll back and unlock if you've taken the latest update.

[muttley]

THIS ROOT METHOD IS FOR LOCKED XT907 DEVICES THAT TOOK THE 07/13 UPDATES on System Version 98.18.78
 
The latest updates kill the ability to Root with Motochopper and also block the ability to unlock the bootloader with Motopocalypse.  With this, we can at least get Root restored.  Unlocking the bootloader is no longer an option.
 
This method does NOT erase data and that is not required for any part of the process.

 

Motochopper 1.1.2 for RAZR M is now available.  Download it here:

 

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Hello,  

 

I've tried to download this version of Motochopper by following the link in the post, but am getting a message that the link is no longer valid.  Is there an updated link, or a different way to get the file?  Thanks for any help you can provide.  

 

Best regards,  

 

DH

[RikRong]

 

THIS ROOT METHOD IS FOR LOCKED XT907 DEVICES THAT TOOK THE 07/13 UPDATES on System Version 98.18.78
 
The latest updates kill the ability to Root with Motochopper and also block the ability to unlock the bootloader with Motopocalypse.  With this, we can at least get Root restored.  Unlocking the bootloader is no longer an option.
 
This method does NOT erase data and that is not required for any part of the process.

 

Motochopper 1.1.2 for RAZR M is now available.  Download it here:

 

Please Login or Register to see this Hidden Content

 

 

Hello,  

 

I've tried to download this version of Motochopper by following the link in the post, but am getting a message that the link is no longer valid.  Is there an updated link, or a different way to get the file?  Thanks for any help you can provide.  

 

Best regards,  

 

DH

 

Seems to be working just fine for me. 

[LarrysAndroid]

Hey -- did you ever look into this? I'd be really curious to see if we could roll the Motorola M back and then unlock the bootloader.

Yea. It didn't work. It resets to 98.18.78 JB

[sloosecannon]

Hello all. n00b here.

Firstly: Thank you mountains for the root utility. I am primarily saddened to have been unaware of unlocking/rooting before a couple of weeks ago, which was a few weeks after I accepted the most current OTA update.

Someone mentioned in this thread that flashing a ROM with SafeStrap should work. I have tried it to no avail.

I have been able to install SafeStrap, create a new ROM Slot and install the ROM after wiping/factory resetting. However, neither the 10.1 Cyanogenmod nor the 10.2 one released by either Skrilax or the Cyanogen team works. I see:

Moto Splash --> SafeStrap (10s) --> Dark.


Any suggestions?


Thanks

Need a ROM designed for Safestrap - there's a couple stock-based ones here and on XDA, but they're not updated regularly...

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[LarrysAndroid]

If we ever restore our stock ROM from backup do we need to have only the system backed up or do both system and data need to be backed up in order for it to work?