How to Root Moto G Android 4.4.4 KitKat

Motorola, previously owned by Google has the privilege of upgrading to the latest Android version as fast as Nexus devices. Recently, Moto G Dual Sim has just received the upgrade to Android 4.4.4 KitKat version which is the latest in the market. It is a good news to Moto G users as latest firmware should improve the performance and stability of the phone further. Nevertheless, KitKat is well-known of the low memory consumption on Android devices.

Those who has root Moto G in 4.4.2 version and updated to 4.4.4, your phone root access is no longer valid. In other mean, you need to root Moto G again in Android 4.4.4 firmware. It wouldn’t be difficult to do so as Aashish from XDA has compiled a detailed procedure for you.

How To Root Motorola Moto G Android 4.4.4 KitKat

Disclaimer: It’s always a risk to modify your device. We, Android Teen are not responsible for any damage or bricks on your device. Your device warranty may void with any mod. Check your devices warranty’s term & conditions before start. (HTC,Samsung,LG, Sony, Motorola). Use this guide on your own risk, contact us for help if you face problem.

Pre-requisites & Requirements

1. Motorola Moto G (Dual Sim version) (Ensure correct device model and firmware; Check device model – Go to Settings -> About Device -> Model Number)
2. Windows-based computer or laptop
3. Download Motorola Moto G USB driver for Windows and install in your computer.
4. Connect device to computer with USB cable to complete installation.
5. Skip this step if you have installed the USB driver.
6. Enable USB Debugging on your device. How to Enable USB Debugging Mode on Android Devices.
7. Make sure your phone is charged to 60% 80% to avoid battery blackout and interruption during this tutorial.
8. We recommend you make a backup on your data and media files before the tutorial. You may restore the data and files if necessary.

• How to Completely Backup Android Without Root
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• How to Backup WhatsApp Messages
•  (Complete back up for rooted Android Devices)

Reminder: Unlock bootloader will erase all the device data. Make a full backup before you proceed.

Download

1. adb driver
2. CWM recovery
3. SuperSU - Source

Instructions

1. Download all necessary files above.
2. Extract adb driver zip file on your PC desktop.
3. Copy recovery.img file into this extracted folder.
4. Connect your device to PC. Copy and paste the SuperSU file to internal storage of the phone.
5. Unplug and turn off your device.
6. Reboot into download mode by pressing and hold Volume Down + Power button, then release Power button.
7. Now, connect your device to PC via USB cable.
8. Go to adb tool folder, press SHIFT + RIGHT CLICK the folder, then followed by OPEN COMMAND WINDOW HERE.
9. In the CMD windows, type fastboot flash recovery recovery.img and press enter to continue.
10. Once complete, press Volume Down then followed by Volume Up to boot into CWM recovery.
11. In CWM, select INSTALL FROM SDCARD –> SuperSU. 
12. After install SuperSU, reboot system.
13. When rebooting from CWM, it will ask “root is broken”, choose YES.

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