Root [International] how to root moto g?

[Sammy192]

Is there any way to root the moto g without unlocking the boot loader using a mac computer please reply!

 

[Guggy]

/Moved to "Moto G - All Things Root" for more helpful replies/

 

[alfick3]

As fast as I know, the only way to root requires an unlocked boot loader. You need to flash a custom recovery and then flash the SuperSU. My question to you is, why would you want to root it without a custom recovery? You need the unlocked boot loader for the recovery.

 

[EarlyMon]

Using a Mac doesn't mean that you can't unlock the bootloader.

You just need the right tools.

http://androidforums.com/threads/adb-guide-updated-2014-11-11.443072/#post-5389081

Follow the link in the sticky for the unlock post at XDA - they even show the return string format when using a Mac.