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[HOW-TO]Root the Motorola Cliq[ANY BOOTLOADER]
EDIT: The rooting procedure described in this thread has been obsoleted by another NEWER and SAFER method. You should really consider using the new method: [ROOT] Universal Cliq and Dext rooting method (Safe: Won't break 3g).
WARNING - If you choose to use this method, beware that Dext users may lose 3G functionality doing this. There is a new, alternative method to root the CLIQ/DEXT that will not flash your radio. It will just add root access to the firmware you are already using. It can be found here.
WARNING: Dext users may lose 3g with this method. See the bottom of this post for an alternative rooting method that will allow you to keep 3G.
Requirements
-- You must have adb setup on your computer: Setting up and using adb
-- Download these three files and put them in the root of your sdcard.
---- File 1 : http://www.motorola.com/staticfiles/...ange.en.FR.zip (rename to "update.zip")
---- File 2 : http://modmymobile.com/forums/548-mo...8-24-10-a.html (extract and rename to "recovery.img")
---- File 3 : Any rom of your choice. Check out the Cliq/Dext ROMs section. Do not worry about renaming to update.zip as the custom recovery will allow you to flash any rom.
Instructions
- Step 1 : Boot into stock recovery (Camera+Power then Vol Down) (press Alt + L to see options) and then flash File 1 (update.zip).
- Step 2 : Load up adb when the computer recognizes it type :
- Step 3: Pull the battery and then reinsert it and go into your new custom recovery.(Camera+Power)Code:adb shell flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
- Step 4: Wipe and then flash the rom of your choice (File 3)
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- 04-02-2010, 11:51 AM #2
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i confirm this let me root from 1.4.8
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- 04-02-2010, 11:54 AM #3
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Sorry, not trying to troll, but would this work for the XT as well or maybe something similar?
- 04-02-2010, 12:01 PM #4
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Handler there is 2 typo's i see. In file 3b you typed "of you are 1.4.8" instead of " if "
and in Step two i think you tried to type "adb" twice but spelled it wrong the second time.
Just trying to help out.Motorola Cliq Titanium with Cracked Screen
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- 04-02-2010, 12:02 PM #5
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Thanks for pointing out flaws as always
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- 04-02-2010, 12:05 PM #6
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Why so hostile? I was just trying to help. Originally Posted by HandlerExploit Motorola Cliq Titanium with Cracked Screen
[ROM] Varies. 2/5/11 - Vanilla w/ Eclair 1.2
[ROOT METHOD] Second Cliq-Rooted via "TheDude's Method" Third Cliq- Rooted via "Handler Exploits method"
[RECOVERY] j_r0dd's MB200 Recovery 1.8
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- 04-02-2010, 12:07 PM #7
public static final boolean isEvil() { return true; } 
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Wow, great find, duxman!
Thanks for the guide, HandlerExploit
This is a great development!
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- 04-02-2010, 12:11 PM #8
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Actually with this method we should be able to root all cliqs, no more shx Originally Posted by Danation Wow, great find, duxman!
Thanks for the guide, HandlerExploit
This is a great development!
- 04-02-2010, 12:13 PM #9 public static final boolean isEvil() { return true; }
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Yeah, unless somebody wants to use the old radio versions for some reason.
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- 04-02-2010, 12:17 PM #10
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Yea we dropped support for it along time ago Originally Posted by Danation
- 04-02-2010, 12:26 PM #11
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Is the XT just a cliq without the hardware keyboard or are there other hardware differences as well. For instance, would a Cliq/Dext rom work on the Cliq XT like a G1 rom would work on a My Touch 3G?
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- 04-02-2010, 12:29 PM #12 public static final boolean isEvil() { return true; }
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Quick question. Are you certain that this will work if you started with 1.4.8 unrooted? The French update is version 1.3.20.
Btw, we're not ignoring you. I'm not sure anybody has a definitive answer yet. Originally Posted by Cal-El Last edited by Danation; 04-02-2010 at 12:29 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
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- 04-02-2010, 12:30 PM #13
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Jr33 was at 1.4.8 and he is now rooted. Originally Posted by Danation
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- 04-02-2010, 12:30 PM #14
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Thanks, This tutorial deserves to be sticky, doesnt' it?
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Its cool, everyone is rooting their Cliqs right now lol. I am gonna do a ton of reading and learning and I will post what I find. You guys are awesome btw. Just got my first Moto, I have been at XDA for ever and its good to be here. I hope to contribute alot to this community. Originally Posted by Danation 
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