XDA Recognized Developer cybojenix managed to port TWRP to the “Condor,” which is the Moto E’s code name. And since a working TWRP build allows users to flash SuperSU or other root brokering applications, root has also been achieved.
It’s not entirely necessary to flash TWRP in order to gain root access. If you prefer to keep your stock recovery, just boot TWRP using fastboot and flash SuperSu. Since this TWRP build is an initial release and Motorola hasn’t yet released kernel source, some things don’t work. Luckily, the list is short and contains only two major issues. For starters, touch support while in recovery doesn’t work until the device is put to sleep and woken up again.
Unlock bootloader: http://webtrickz.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-on-moto-e/
Root Moto E & Flash TWRP: http://webtrickz.com/how-to-root-moto-e-flash-twrp-custom-recovery
XDA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e/development
It’s not entirely necessary to flash TWRP in order to gain root access. If you prefer to keep your stock recovery, just boot TWRP using fastboot and flash SuperSu. Since this TWRP build is an initial release and Motorola hasn’t yet released kernel source, some things don’t work. Luckily, the list is short and contains only two major issues. For starters, touch support while in recovery doesn’t work until the device is put to sleep and woken up again.
Unlock bootloader: http://webtrickz.com/how-to-unlock-bootloader-on-moto-e/
Root Moto E & Flash TWRP: http://webtrickz.com/how-to-root-moto-e-flash-twrp-custom-recovery
XDA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e/development