In this guide, we will show you how to root your 2nd Gen Moto G 2014 (XT1063, XT1068, XT1068 titan_retd) after the Android Lollipop update. In this tutorial, we use Chainfire’s CF-Auto-Root tool for rooting Moto G. This is one of the easiest, one-click root methods and it will install the SuperSU binary and APK on your phone. Root access on your Moto G (2014) gives vast opportunities such as backup/restore firmware, flash custom ROMs, and applies various tweaks; however, some of these processes will void your device WARRANTY, though you can restore the warranty by flashing the device with stock-ROM. Prerequisites: a) Enable USB debugging mode in your phone from developer options [details] b) Moto G driver must be installed on your PC [download here] c) Make e your device has more than 80% battery Download CF-Auto-Root tool for: Moto G 2nd Gen XT1063 [HERE] Moto G 2nd Gen XT1068 [HERE] Moto G 2nd Gen XT1068 (titan_retd) [HERE]

How to root Moto G 2014 after Android Lollipop update

  1. Turn off your phone and enter into Bootloader mode by holding Volume (+), Volume (-) and Power buttons simultaneously.
  2. Unzip the ‘CF-Auto-Root-xxx-xxx-xxx.zip’ file on your computer and then connect your Moto G to your PC via USB cable.
  3. On Windows, run the “root-windows.bat” file from the extracted contents. Note: It will take few minutes to boot your device. Once booted up, confirm the root by going to app drawer and check SuperSU is installed.