What are your predictions for the Maxx with Kit Kat getting Root Access?

[XDCX]

As I understand it, there's a pretty straightforward way for a Maxx to get Root Access with Kit Kat if the Maxx was rooted when it had JB. (Jelly Bean)

But what about Maxx owners, like myself, who updated to KK and never had Root Access during JB - Do you think there's an easy root solution of the horizon? If so, how long do you think it might be before a root solution exists for Maxx phones that were never rooted during JB?

I made the decision not to root during JB because it was reported the update to KK broke the entitlement hack. It's not a huge deal for me, but I would be curious to hear the opinions of those people who follow these matters more closely than I do. Is it possible the Maxx with KK will never get Root Access unless it had root during JB?

 

[Einsteindks]

Honestly? Root info abounds! KK is unrootable...for now. Must root-prep before leaving JB via Slap My Motor.

fat-fingered and Maxx-ed out.

 

[Cincybearcatfan]

As I understand it, there's a pretty straightforward way for a Maxx to get Root Access with Kit Kat if the Maxx was rooted when it had JB. (Jelly Bean)

But what about Maxx owners, like myself, who updated to KK and never had Root Access during JB - Do you think there's an easy root solution of the horizon? If so, how long do you think it might be before a root solution exists for Maxx phones that were never rooted during JB?

I made the decision not to root during JB because it was reported the update to KK broke the entitlement hack. It's not a huge deal for me, but I would be curious to hear the opinions of those people who follow these matters more closely than I do. Is it possible the Maxx with KK will never get Root Access unless it had root during JB?

The Maxx never had ICS, it came with Jellybean. To answer the question, according to jcase, the creator of SlapmyMoto et.al. we will not be rooted.

 

[XDCX]

The Maxx never had ICS, it came with Jellybean. To answer the question, according to jcase, the creator of SlapmyMoto et.al. we will not be rooted.

Thanks for the correction - I revised my original post to reflect that JB and not ICS was the previous operating system.

Concerning the answer to my question, thanks for the information - even though that's not what I wanted to hear.

 

[doogald]

To answer the question, according to jcase, the creator of SlapmyMoto et.al. we will not be rooted.

Do you have a link for when did jcase said that? I've seen him say that he has no interest in looking for exploits himself, but I can't say that I have seen the statement that it will never be done by anyone.

 

[mustang02]

Do you have a link for when did jcase said that? I've seen him say that he has no interest in looking for exploits himself, but I can't say that I have seen the statement that it will never be done by anyone.

He's said a few things on xda. So I doubt kitkat will ever have root.

 

[Cincybearcatfan]

That is the answer. I can't say that he's come out and said it, but I have read many posts by jcase saying that someone will never find another path. Also, do you think that he wouldn't want the $1,200 that's waiting for him if he could find one? He's a smart guy. If there were a way to collect that cash, I'm sure he'd be all over it.

 

[T-Rob]

I saw some guy post on here that his Maxx kept root when he upgraded to KK...is this not true? I just got my phone yesterday, did NOT update it to KK, and I did my root...want to keep it that way.

So, KK is never going to be able to be rooted?

 

[mustang02]

If you just install the update to kitkat, you lose root!! You can upgrade to kitkat and maintain root if you follow the procedures for slapmymoto on xda.

 

[redddog]

0% chance.

Big Red has too much to win ensuring that root doesn't happen. Bottom line.

 

[scallawag]

0% chance.

Big Red has too much to win ensuring that root doesn't happen. Bottom line.

I think Big Red has to much to lose if they fight people getting root to aggressively. I left Apple because they were so insistent in plugging exploits that allowed JailBracking. I have a DEL Maxx that basically is rooted once the bootloader is unlocked. Just flash TWRP and install a SuperUser App and your rooted. If I had a Maxx I could not root I would go back to the LG G2, Moto X or something that could be rooted. I did like the Moto X Del edition also but the Maxx had a couple things I wanted.

 

[XDCX]

I think Big Red has to much to lose if they fight people getting root to aggressively. I left Apple because they were so insistent in plugging exploits that allowed JailBracking. I have a DEL Maxx that basically is rooted once the bootloader is unlocked. Just flash TWRP and install a SuperUser App and your rooted. If I had a Maxx I could not root I would go back to the LG G2, Moto X or something that could be rooted. I did like the Moto X Del edition also but the Maxx had a couple things I wanted.

Thanks for the information. I was wondering if a Developer Edition Maxx would solve my problem and it appears the answer is "yes."

 

[redddog]

I think Big Red has to much to lose if they fight people getting root to aggressively. ... If I had a Maxx I could not root I would go back to the LG G2, Moto X or something that could be rooted.....

Thats the plan. But it won't cost Verizon anything. I'll still be a customer, they just forced me into a different phone. The bet is that people will be lazy and just accept what they are dealt - and that's a good bet. It's why there is such a thing as a mail-in rebate. They probably make millions a year with that BS because people will either forget to do it or do it wrong. If they were truly interested in just giving you a rebate, why make us go through all that crap.

You'll never go broke betting on stupidity or laziness. I think my miserable old gramps used to say that.

 

[silverback]

Thats the plan. But it won't cost Verizon anything. I'll still be a customer, they just forced me into a different phone. The bet is that people will be lazy and just accept what they are dealt - and that's a good bet. It's why there is such a thing as a mail-in rebate. They probably make millions a year with that BS because people will either forget to do it or do it wrong. If they were truly interested in just giving you a rebate, why make us go through all that crap.

You'll never go broke betting on stupidity or laziness. I think my miserable old gramps used to say that.

I don't see the need to root. The only singular reason I might need to is for the entitlement hack, but I don't tether due to the availability of WiFi around the places I frequent. Before we could disable apps, I rooted to get rid of bloatware. I suppose there is an argument for using adfree or some other tool to get rid of ads. However, most of the apps I have needed are .99$ for ad free versions. As for flashing custom roms, I never spent the time to create my own and was never able to find any that were better than the stock roms on any phone. Yes, they looked different and you could upgrade a bit earlier, but generally, there was very little gain.

This is the first phone I have not had a desire to root. If it was easily done, I probably would. However, its not a deal breaker.

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[mustang02]

I don't see the need to root. The only singular reason I might need to is for the entitlement hack, but I don't tether due to the availability of WiFi around the places I frequent. Before we could disable apps, I rooted to get rid of bloatware. I suppose there is an argument for using adfree or some other tool to get rid of ads. However, most of the apps I have needed are .99$ for ad free versions. As for flashing custom roms, I never spent the time to create my own and was never able to find any that were better than the stock roms on any phone. Yes, they looked different and you could upgrade a bit earlier, but generally, there was very little gain.

This is the first phone I have not had a desire to root. If it was easily done, I probably would. However, its not a deal breaker.

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Say what? Custom Roms for most of my precious droids were more than mere graphics. Speed and memory tweaks, added drop downs and functionality. The bionic loved the core speed to be increased. More to rooting a phone than just disabling apps or entitlement hacks.

 

[T-Rob]

+1.

Thanks,
Chief

 

[scallawag]

I don't see the need to root. The only singular reason I might need to is for the entitlement hack, but I don't tether due to the availability of WiFi around the places I frequent. Before we could disable apps, I rooted to get rid of bloatware. I suppose there is an argument for using adfree or some other tool to get rid of ads. However, most of the apps I have needed are .99$ for ad free versions. As for flashing custom roms, I never spent the time to create my own and was never able to find any that were better than the stock roms on any phone. Yes, they looked different and you could upgrade a bit earlier, but generally, there was very little gain.

This is the first phone I have not had a desire to root. If it was easily done, I probably would. However, its not a deal breaker.

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You don't see the need to root! Just tell me how I would use the Google Now Fix in Head Set Droid, or stop the wireless charging sound all the time or...yes I still use the entitlement hack with KitKat. Could I still do a complete backup of my Droid.
I have found through the years that folks looking for a need to do something often don't agree with me because Phones and Computers are fun for me so it is more a want to root then a need to root. Honestly I don't need a cell phone I want a cell phone...big difference and certainly nothing wrong with not agreeing with me.

 

[silverback]

Say what? Custom Roms for most of my precious droids were more than mere graphics. Speed and memory tweaks, added drop downs and functionality. The bionic loved the core speed to be increased. More to rooting a phone than just disabling apps or entitlement hacks.

Yes. They usually did those things...as well as break the camera or Bluetooth or cause some other glitch. I have been flashing Roms since Winmo on Apaches. Yes, there is a geek factor involved, but this phone is so functionally adept that its not worth the other annoyances that accompany other Roms. Sorry. Its just not worth it. On a device which is questionable to begin with (not to name names...like HTC) its probably worth it. Not so on the Maxx in my humble but accurate opinion.

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[bigv5150]

I never heard Jcase say 4.4 won't get rooted there is actually a way to root 4.4 jcase discovered it he has stated he is not going to release it. So it stands to reason that some other motivated individual could find the exploit. Not taking anything away from Jcase but he is not the only person in the world who can achieve this and I am sure he would agree. However it would take someone with a maxx moto x etc. to even be able to do this if they don't have the phone or access to the phone they can't begin to try and root it. I understand that with every version or update of android exploits get closed but it would also stand to reason that with new software comes new exploits. It is just getting more difficult to find them and most importantly time consuming. That is where the bounty comes, hoping that someone will put in the effort for the cash.

 

[CharlesH]

I am confused about this "cannot root 4.4" issue. On the Verizon subforum, the claim is made that you CAN root 4.4. ( http://forums.androidcentral.com/verizon/363025-vzw-customer-15-yrs-not-happy-2.html#post3465841 ). Or are they talking about phones that had some prep work done on 4.2.2?