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Guide: How to Root Moto G

Taha Munir··

Google’s company Motorola recently announced a highly-budgeted smartphone for users. Yeah, you are thinking right we are talking about one and only MOTO G, a powerful smartphone from Motorola. Have a look on the description of this budgeted smartphone,

‘Exceptional phone.

Exceptional price.

The sharpest 4.5″ HD display in its class, all-day battery, quad-core speed, Android 4.3 with guaranteed upgrade, and colorful backs to customize your phone. Not sold yet? You get all this and more for only $179.’

Such enhanced specs for only $179, you surely are waiting for Moto G. Moto G has started rolling out in few markets across the Globe. Moreover, Moto G is being launched in 30 countries including U.S and U.K.

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Although Moto G Release is just in its initial stage. However, the solution to root Moto G is already out in market by MoDaCo’s Paul O’Brien. Before you continue, remember:

    • Unlocking Bootloader may void your warranty
    • Unlocking Bootloader may reset your device(wiping your data)
    • Rooting Moto G may affect future updates

We will not be responsible for any damage to your device. Follow the procedure on your behalf.

Guide to Root Moto G:

Rooting Moto G basically requires you to unlock the bootloader and then root your device.

Steps to Unlock the Bootloader:

Before starting, make sure you have downloaded the following drivers and tools:

    • Moto G drivers (Click here to download)
    • Motorola USB Driver (Click here to download)
    • ADB Tools (Click here to download)

Now follow these steps to unlock the bootloader of Moto G:

Step 1: 

First of all, turn your smartphone off

Step 2: 

Now, boot it in fastboot mode by holding Volume Down and Power keys simultaneously

Step 3: 

Wait for a bit then repeat the last step

Step 4:

Now, connect your Moto G with PC via USB

Step 5: 

Run Command Prompt and navigate to the folder where you have unzipped ADB Tools

Step 6:

Enter the following command,

fastboot oem get_unlock_data

Step 7:

A string of commands will appear, copy this string

Step 8:

Paste the sting in the input window on Motorola site (there should be no spaces)

Step 9:

Now click on ‘Can my device be unlocked?’, check the option ‘I Agree’ and then click the option ‘Request Unlock Key’

Step 10:

An unlock key will be sent to your email

Step 11:

Enter the following command in Command Prompt:

fastboot oem unlock {20 characters unlock key}

Step 12:

Moto G will automatically reboot with Bootloader unlocked

Now, it’s time to proceed to root Moto G.

Steps to Root Moto G:

Before you begin, make sure you have downloaded the following file:

  • Superboot.zip (Click here to download)

Here are easy instructions to root Moto G:

Step 1:

Boot your Moto G in Bootloader mode (by rebooting your device holding Volume Down and Power keys)

Step 2:

Run superboot-windows.bat on PC as Administrator

Note:    For Mac, open a terminal window to the directory containing the files. Enter the following command,

chmod +xsuperboot-mac.sh

followed by,

sudo ./superboot-mac.sh

Step 3:

Your device will now automatically restart with your phone rooted and with SuperSU app

You have successfully rooted the highly powered-budgeted smartphone i.e. Moto G.

For any Queries regarding the method, ask us in your comments.