[D720][REF] All OTA and Available Full ROM Packages - Nexus S General

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Below is a list of all available OTA and full ROM packages for the Nexus S 4G, model D720.
THIS IS FOR D720 ONLY. IF YOU HAVE ANOTHER VARIANT, PLEASE FIND THE THREAD FOR YOUR VARIANT.
Typical disclaimer where I tell you that all of this stuff is at your own risk and I'm not responsible if you mess up your phone, yadda yadda.
These updates are 100% stock and are NOT rooted.
HOW TO FLASH
I'm not giving instructions on how to flash ZIP files. If you don't know how to do that, you probably shouldn't be looking for stuff in this thread. There are plenty of threads on how to flash zips through recovery. Do a little reading before proceeding.
The recovery-flashable full ROM packages will only flash if your phone has no ROM, any custom ROM, or a stock ROM that's older than the version you're trying to flash. For instance, the 2.3.5 full ROM package will flash over the stock 2.3.4 ROM, but not over the stock 2.3.7 ROM.
With fastboot images, you can flash any version over any other version.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I GET AN ERROR WHILE FLASHING?
If you get an error flashing a recovery-flashable full ROM package, it means that you are running a stock ROM that's newer than the version you're trying to flash. If you're trying to downgrade, then you must install ClockworkMod recovery, then wipe system, boot, data, cache, and Dalvik cache. You will then be able to flash the older version. Optionally, you can also flash fastboot images of a version older than the version you're trying to flash.
If you get an error flashing an incremental update, it means one of four things. Either you don't have a D720, you aren't running a stock ROM, you have changed something with your stock ROM (this includes build.prop changes, radio or bootloader changes as well), or you're running Android 4.X and trying to update manually. These incremental updates only work if you are running a completely, perfectly stock ROM exactly the way Google provides it, with the right radio and the right bootloader. There are no exceptions to this rule. Furthermore, Android 4.X ROMs can no longer be updated manually in stock recovery. See below.
A NOTE ABOUT ANDROID 4.X OTAs
Beginning with Ice Cream Sandwich, Google has made a change to stock recovery that prevents you from flashing future OTA updates manually. Instead you are now required to wait for the OTA notification on your phone and then tap "Reboot and Install."
If this pisses you off, you have the option of unlocking your bootloader, installing either a stock Gingerbread recovery or ClockworkMod recovery, and then flashing the OTA updates manually.
LATEST VERSION
The latest Android version available for D720 is Ice Cream Sandwich version 4.0.4, build IMM76D.
BUILD REFERENCE
GRJ06D - Android 2.3.4
GRJ22 - Android 2.3.4
GRJ90 - Android 2.3.5
GWK74 - Android 2.3.7
A NOTE ABOUT RADIOS
The Android 2.3.7 ROM for the D720 includes a radio that reports itself as D720SPRKE1 but in reality the actual radio version is D720SPRKH1.
FULL ROMS
FASTBOOT IMAGES
If you're comfortable with fastboot, you can flash these images to return your phone back to raw stock.
Generally the best way to do this is to perform the following steps:
Put all six fastboot images in one folder, unlock your bootloader, perform the fastboot flashes, then lock the bootloader:
fastboot oem unlock
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash radio radio.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash userdata userdata.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot oem lock
FLASHING FASTBOOT IMAGES WILL ERASE ALL OF YOUR PHONE'S DATA AND WILL RETURN YOU TO A FACTORY STOCK, UNROOTED STATE.
Android 2.3.7/GWK74/SPRKH1 Radio/KE1 Bootloader
Official factory fastboot images, must be flashed using fastboot on an unlocked bootloader. Contains recovery, radio, and bootloader.
THESE IMAGES MUST BE FLASHED USING BOOTLOADER VERSION D720SPRKC5
RECOVERY-FLASHABLE ROMS
Currently there are no full ROM packages available. Nobody seems to have posted any links to them.
Still need ROMs for:
Android 2.3.4/GRJ06D/SPRKC9 Radio/KC5 Bootloader
Android 2.3.4/GRJ22/SPRKD8 Radio/KC5 Bootloader
Android 2.3.5/GRJ90/SPRKE5 Radio/KC5 Bootloader
Android 2.3.7/GWK74/SPRKH1 Radio/KE1 Bootloader
Android 4.0.4/IMM76D/SPRLC1 Radio/KE1 Bootloader
INCREMENTAL UPDATES
The links provided here are to Google's official update package for each version. Sometimes Google provides a small incremental update package for upgrading between versions, other times they just provide full ROM packages for bigger version upgrades. For instance, Google pushed a small incremental update to upgrade from 2.3.4 to 2.3.6. If your phone was running 2.3.1, there is no 2.3.1 to 2.3.6 incremental update, so Google would push the 2.3.6 full ROM package.
If you don't see an upgrade path from your version to your desired version, it means you need to use a full ROM package above instead.
Android 2.3.4 (Build GRJ06D/SPRKC9 Radio/KC5 Bootloader)
2.3.4 (GRJ06D) -> 2.3.4 (GRJ22)
Android 2.3.4 (Build GRJ22/SPRKD8 Radio/KC5 Bootloader)
2.3.4 (GRJ22) -> 2.3.5
Android 2.3.5 (Build GRJ90/SPRKE5 Radio/KC5 Bootloader)
2.3.5 -> 2.3.7
Android 2.3.7 (Build GWK74/SPRKH1 Radio/KE1 Bootloader)
2.3.7 -> 4.0.4

Completely unnecessary thread
We already have 2 threads that have these zips posted

Good afternoon. I had asked this question previously but never received an answer: Is the SPH-D720 not able to use 4.0.? Ice Cream Sandwich???.... If not, then why? I don't understand what the big difference is between the other models that are able to upgrade to the new Android ICS version of the OS, and the SPH-D720. It seems that this is the only model that doesn't have an upgrade to 4.0???.... Is it because of the CDMA chip? Or exactly what is the reason? Am I mistaken? Is there an upgrade from 2.3.7 to 4.0.?......

The 4.0.4 update is being pushed out by Sprint now. If anyone is able to share the OTA package or provide a link to it that would be great.

flibblesan said:
The 4.0.4 update is being pushed out by Sprint now. If anyone is able to share the OTA package or provide a link to it that would be great.
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Says who? I haven't seen any reports even though there were some rumors it would be released today.

NOOBJEFF said:
Good afternoon. I had asked this question previously but never received an answer: Is the SPH-D720 not able to use 4.0.? Ice Cream Sandwich???.... If not, then why? I don't understand what the big difference is between the other models that are able to upgrade to the new Android ICS version of the OS, and the SPH-D720. It seems that this is the only model that doesn't have an upgrade to 4.0???.... Is it because of the CDMA chip? Or exactly what is the reason? Am I mistaken? Is there an upgrade from 2.3.7 to 4.0.?......
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no official release of ics doesn't mean the ns4g can't run it. there are many custom roms based on ics source available. rumors state an ota update should have begun rolling out today, but I haven't seen any actual proof yet.
sent from my ns4g via xda prem app

You might want to get ready to update this page...
http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/01/android-4-0-4-leaked-for-nexus-s-4g/
SOON!

gullu101 said:
You might want to get ready to update this page...
http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/01/android-4-0-4-leaked-for-nexus-s-4g/
SOON!
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I'm ready!

I have updated the first post to add some additional notes and have also added the 2.3.7/GWK74 fastboot images.

Anyone have the official link to the 4.0.4 OTA yet? It's rolling out. Also, could someone with the official OTA (not the leak) tell me what the new radio and bootloader versions are?

Gonna be tricky to get this one, most ns4g users in xda are probably running the leaked version or a custom ROM...

Someone will grab it, I'm sure. I've managed to hunt down the other ones, so I'm sure we'll get this one eventually. haha

I plan on flashing back to stock when I get home sometime over the weekend and turning on my logging on my router to watch all traffic that goes through and some ADB logging to get the URL. Then I will just nandroid back to my custom 4.0.4 that I have been running since a few days after AOSP was updated. Once I have the URL I will reply.

strifejester said:
I plan on flashing back to stock when I get home sometime over the weekend and turning on my logging on my router to watch all traffic that goes through and some ADB logging to get the URL. Then I will just nandroid back to my custom 4.0.4 that I have been running since a few days after AOSP was updated. Once I have the URL I will reply.
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If you get the update notification, say "not now" when it prompts you. Get the filename from /cache, and put this in front of it to get the full URL: http://android.clients.google.com/packages/ota/google_crespo4g/.

I think it's posted here, but I'm guessing you'd prefer it to be from a user?

gullu101 said:
I think it's posted here, but I'm guessing you'd prefer it to be from a user?
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That is just the leaked version not the official version. It is probably the same but most people prefer to download from Google's servers

bozzykid said:
That is just the leaked version not the official version. It is probably the same but most people prefer to download from Google's servers
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That file is 166 gbs, pretty sure the real update will be around 30 gbs but don't quote me on that.
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166 GBs?
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david279 said:
166 GBs?
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That would be more like an Ice Cream Avalanche than an Ice Cream Sandwich.

overtheair said:
That would be more like an Ice Cream Avalanche than an Ice Cream Sandwich.
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Best post I've read all day. hahahaha
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Related

Question about Nexus One SLCD and unlocking bootloader

Hi all,
i have an Nexus One SLCD and want to flash the US Stock Adroid rom so i can get all further updates directly from google OTA.
I don't need root and i don't care if unlocking my bootloader will void my warranty.
The problem is: all i can find are many FAQs about "rooting without unlocking the bootloader".
Since i'm not interested in any custom roms, can somebody please explain to me how i can flash the stock us rom on my german Nexus One SLCD?
Is there any faq for this available?
As i said my two important points are following:
- i want the us stock rom
- i want OTA updates
I would appreciate a short step-by-step description (i did this with my old Nexus One AMOLED but it seems like the older roms don't work with SLCD devices as the drivers are missing, so in don't know which rom to flash after i unlocked the bootloader).
thanks!
Look in Nexus One Wiki, "Unroot/Restore your Nexus", PASSIMG method.
Flash Korean FRF91 ROM.
AFAIK, there is no US ROM with SLCD support.
Jack_R1 said:
Look in Nexus One Wiki, "Unroot/Restore your Nexus", PASSIMG method.
Flash Korean FRF91 ROM.
AFAIK, there is no US ROM with SLCD support.
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thanks! i checked the FAQ and have a question about this:
"Using PASSIMG.ZIP method (adapted from here):
1. Revert HBOOT to older version, if needed (required for pre-FRG33 stock builds and for flashing CyanogenMod ROMs).
* Use the following steps to flash PASSIMG.ZIP that differs from EPF30.
"
it says that i have to revert the HBOOT if i have pre-FRG33 stock build (which is the case for me).
but when opening the link the first post says:
"this is especially useful for people who wish to use the rooting method without unlocking the bootloader. If you already have an unlocked bootloader, there is no reason to follow this guide."
since i want to unlock my bootloader, do i need the above mentioned steps at all?
edit: just saw that you updated your reply. is there really no us rom supporting slcd? i was hoping this was the case as even developer phones should start being sold as SLCD versions...
If you have HBOOT 0.33, then you don't need to downgrade it - which leaves you with easy procedure. I've changed the Wiki to be more understandable.
Jack_R1 said:
If you have HBOOT 0.33, then you don't need to downgrade it - which leaves you with easy procedure. I've changed the Wiki to be more understandable.
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sorry for the dumb question. But how can i check which HBOOT version i have and if i have HBOOT 0.33, does this mean i don't even have to unlock the bootloader (via fastboot) to be able to flash the US STock ROM?
Reboot to bootloader (fastboot), it'll show you the version at the top of the screen.
Unlocking the bootloader isn't required anyway. If all you want is to have a stock ROM - then keep the phone stock, since unlocking won't be of any use to you.
You can flash US stock ROM (FRF91 PASSIMG - link exists in Wiki), but if you happen to end up with a phone that goes black after "X" splash screen - don't say I didn't tell you
Jack_R1 said:
Reboot to bootloader (fastboot), it'll show you the version at the top of the screen.
Unlocking the bootloader isn't required anyway. If all you want is to have a stock ROM - then keep the phone stock, since unlocking won't be of any use to you.
You can flash US stock ROM (FRF91 PASSIMG - link exists in Wiki), but if you happen to end up with a phone that goes black after "X" splash screen - don't say I didn't tell you
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But wouldn't my Vodafone Firmware throw an error if i just try to flash a stock us rom? And i would rather try to directly flash the newest rom, because as you said i don't think that FRF91 supports lcd.
Edit:
sorry i just realized that i haven't even mentioned until now that i'm talking about an european vosdafone nexus one SLCD (FRF91)...
The newest FRG83 ROM doesn't exist yet in PASSIMG version that I'm aware of. If it would exist - or if it appears at some point - it'll be easily flashable over FRF91, no matter what build.
Anyway, looks like Korean ROM won't help you, since it doesn't seem to receive OTAs either (I guessed you have VF version). I'm not aware of any other "clean" FRF91 ROM that supports SLCD, and I've googled it for 1/2 hour. You could wait until FRG83 PASSIMG appears, I guess...
Thanks. I rooted my Nexus One now. Guess I have to wait until the passimg FRG83 emerges. But if I want to keep root I have to wait until the passimg is rooted correct? And how long does it usually take until a new stock build is provided as passimg with root?
Jack_R1 said:
The newest FRG83 ROM doesn't exist yet in PASSIMG version that I'm aware of. If it would exist - or if it appears at some point - it'll be easily flashable over FRF91, no matter what build.
Anyway, looks like Korean ROM won't help you, since it doesn't seem to receive OTAs either (I guessed you have VF version). I'm not aware of any other "clean" FRF91 ROM that supports SLCD, and I've googled it for 1/2 hour. You could wait until FRG83 PASSIMG appears, I guess...
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Sent from my Nexus One using XDA App
I have found following link:
http://android.modaco.com/content/google-nexus-one-nexusone-modaco-com/318475/frg83-android-2-2-1/
There is a link to a rom:
http://android.clients.google.com/ packages/passion/signed-passion-FRG83-from-FRF91.c8847c98.zip
Can I use this to switch from frf91 Vodafone to stock us FRG 83 rom?
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can anyone answer my above question?
my aim is to have a stock us rom (root is no must - so no problem if i lose it during the process. currently i have a rooted vodafone FRF91 device.)
No you can't use that to upgrade the Voda ROM.
As it stands now you'd have to root the phone (using UniversalAndroot if you want to stay locked), and use fastboot or flash_image to "update" system.img and boot.img to the USA/Google orginal ones.
Rusty! said:
No you can't use that to upgrade the Voda ROM.
As it stands now you'd have to root the phone (using UniversalAndroot if you want to stay locked), and use fastboot or flash_image to "update" system.img and boot.img to the USA/Google orginal ones.
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i have unlocked my bootloader now and rooted my device. is there any manual on how i can update system.img and boot.img with fastboot. And where can i find those files? Is there a risk to get a blank screen (SLCD)?

[Q] Safe to upgrade from 45.3.0.MB860.Retail.en.05 to 4.5.91 OTA

Hello-
About a month ago I installed a beta of 2.3.4 on my Atrix (System Version: 45.3.0.MB860.Retail.en.05, Baseband N_01.77.15P, Kernel Version 2.6.32.9 xphk86 zch68lnxdroid45 #2, Build number olympus_hktw-userdebug 2.3.4 4.5.2A-5_OLH-3 110614 test-keys).
I'm getting tired of all the bugs in this dev version and would like to upgrade to the official 2.3.4.
Is it safe to do so? How would I go about updating it? Download the .zip from motorola's website? -- or is there a safer way of doing this? Would it be safe for me to use RSD/SBF to downgrade and then do OTA?
leesalminen said:
Hello-
About a month ago I installed a beta of 2.3.4 on my Atrix (System Version: 45.3.0.MB860.Retail.en.05, Baseband N_01.77.15P, Kernel Version 2.6.32.9 xphk86 zch68lnxdroid45 #2, Build number olympus_hktw-userdebug 2.3.4 4.5.2A-5_OLH-3 110614 test-keys).
I'm getting tired of all the bugs in this dev version and would like to upgrade to the official 2.3.4.
Is it safe to do so? How would I go about updating it? Download the .zip from motorola's website? -- or is there a safer way of doing this? Would it be safe for me to use RSD/SBF to downgrade and then do OTA?
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As you stated you have the hktw 2.3.4 rom so YOU HAVE AN UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER IF YOU TRY TO RSD/SBF ANY MOTO SBF "WITHOUT" you will end with hardbrick
So the safe path to get official gb will be the2dcour 2.3.4+pudding sbf REMEMBER ALWAYS STICK WITH PUDDINGS SBF FROM NOW ON
I forgot the word pudding after "WITHOUT"
Thanks so much mramirezusa!
I can't post links, but is this what I'm looking for? Thread titled: [PUDDING] International House of Pudding! (Unlock/root thread) Updated July 23 2011.
Yeap you have 3 options:
1. Flash 1.83 WITH PUDDING from that thread and then perform OTA directly from your phone to get official 2.3.4/4.5.91
2. Flash 2.3.4 WITH PUDDING from that thread
3. moto-fastboot boot/system/webtop/preinstall/recovery extracted from official moto 2.3.4 SBF
Option 1 and 2 upgrade the bootloader so you CAN NOT perform any downgrade by moto standards (RSD/MSU)
Option 3 do not upgrade the bootloader
leesalminen said:
Thanks so much mramirezusa!
I can't post links, but is this what I'm looking for? Thread titled: [PUDDING] International House of Pudding! (Unlock/root thread) Updated July 23 2011.
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Hey--
So, I tried option 2 -- downloaded 2.3.4 + pudding +preroot from that thread here on XDA.
Downloaded the latest drivers, RSDLite 5.3.1, removed the SIM and SD card and flashed this SBF.
Now, I'm stuck in an infinite reboot loop. Can anyone help?
Can I use fastboot to flash a ROM on there? Any recommendations for 2.3.4??
Thanks,
Lee
Edits:: trying to get into Android recovery -- I'm getting the android robot with an exclamation point. Any other options I can try in the menu when you hold the volume down button?
Edit 2:: I got android to boot again using kenneth's hktw + fastboot ... now i'm back on this developer 2.3.4.

request for Asia Retail 2.3.4 sbf file

hi guys..i owning an atrix 2.3.4 which asia retail version. i try to find it at firmware thread at development there but most of that is 2.2.2. so is that anyway or any place i can find it ? the system info as below
System Version: 45.31.0.MB860.AsiaRetail.en.03
Android Version: 2.3.4
Baseband Version: N_01.100.00R
Webtop Version: WT-1.2.0-133_38
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9 [email protected]#3
APflex Version:
GAS_ASIA_USAOLYGBSEARET_P011
GAS_ASIA_USAOLYGBSEARET_A003
GAS_ASIA_USAOLYEMSEARET_M001
Build Number: 4.5.2A-74_OLE-31
http://www.filefactory.com/f/89f588286a560e39/
hmm..i just see the me retail only..is this the full sbf?
Am also from asia- manila.. im using an at&t us version atrix. Id recommend a cwm flashable firmware instead of an sbf based firmware. Running on cm7 nightly
Sent from my MB860
chonkit said:
hmm..i just see the me retail only..is this the full sbf?
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There's a SEA-Retail sbf in there. Look for the one that ends with "-searet". And yes, it's the full stock sbf.
As has been warned many times in this forum, if you don't know what you're doing, DO NOT flash an sbf. It might brick your phone. Although 4.5.2A is the latest version for SEA (which means it should be safe - bricking only occurs when downgrading), I'd still recommend caution.
i c..so after i unlocked and flash custom rom, can i use this sbf to back to stock and perform ota? or after unlocked bl, i could not use ota if it is available..
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You can use that to go back to stock, but only if you were on the same/earlier build. Do not use sbf to downgrade.
hmm..ok..mean that if i flash custom rom from 4.5.2A version of 2.3.4, if wan to go back stock, i only can flash this 4.5.2A sbf to get back to stock rite?
bigboy_r said:
Am also from asia- manila.. im using an at&t us version atrix. Id recommend a cwm flashable firmware instead of an sbf based firmware. Running on cm7 nightly
Sent from my MB860
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i c..but i using international asia version..
chonkit said:
hmm..ok..mean that if i flash custom rom from 4.5.2A version of 2.3.4, if wan to go back stock, i only can flash this 4.5.2A sbf to get back to stock rite?
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Yes.
that's nice..thank for the answer..by the way, can I still update to official ics through ota update if Motorola release it using this sbf? it won't brick my device right?
You *should* be able to update from stock ROM, but since official ICS isn't out yet, we still don't know if Moto changes anything in their update policy. They could in theory prevent the updates to be installed on unlocked devices.
In any case, when the official update hits, I'll bet the devs are gonna be all over it anyway...
ok..maybe i will just unlocked it and use because i not sure when is ics will release for international version..thanks for help ya..
ICS has only been confirmed for US (AT&T) devices. Other regions are still "under evaluation". Seeing how the US version is currently on 2.3.6 and other regions on 2.3.4, I wouldn't bet on Motorola releasing ICS internationally unless there's a huge pressure from users like with Milestone's Froyo update.
so there might had chance that international version might not get the ics upgrade?
Yes. Looking at Motorola's update history, there's a chance that the international version won't get ICS (at least officially).
i see..but motorola update schedule listed the asia retail as ics upgrade in planing. so it might fail during the process?
From Motorola's Upgrade News:
PHASE 1 – EVALUATION & PLANNING: During this phase, we evaluate the benefits, technical issues and user experience of an upgrade. Generally, we are not able to provide release dates in this stage. There are also some cases in which we can state that an upgrade will happen but are not able to provide a release date. Please note that some products that enter the Evaluation and Planning phase may not complete the upgrade cycle.
wow..seriously speechless..but then never mind. if its fail, I still can grab custom rom that based on at&t ics right?
Yes. I do hope we get an official ICS release, though.

[INFO/TIP] Web sites for official and LEAKED roms..

This post/thread is to summarize where to find full SBF files, leaks, etc for the Moto X (2013 or First Generation).
REMEMBER... Always flash the same ROM/SBF or Newer to your phone. NEVER attempt to downgrade your rom!!! for more info, see DOWNGRADING
Motorola posts their complete STOCK "Recovery Images" (aka SBF files) for the GSM and Verizon Developer Edition X at -> https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images
If you have the Retail and/or Moto Maker XT1053 (aka Unlocked ships with T-Mobile SIM, or Unlocked Ships with Net10 SIM), you can also use the GSM Developer Edition (XT1053) roms from Moto's site.
If you have the Retail and/or Moto Maker Verizon X (XT1060), you can also use the Verizon Developer Edition (XT1060) roms from Moto's site.
There might be a delay in Moto making an SBF available.
For other models of X, I know of 3 sites for "leaks" which contain the SBF files for nearly every model of X (2013). You may need to check EACH site to find the particular rom you are looking for. NOTE: None of the following sites are owned, operated, or sponsored by Motorola. They may be down or offline at any time, without warning.
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/ <- DEAD when checking on 8/22/15
http://www.filefactory.com/folder/dd05c058d3ff8dbe/?sort=created&order=DESC&show=100&page=1 <- seems to have the most 4.4.4 roms
http://motofirmware.com/files/category/9-ghost/ <- DEAD when checking on 8/22/15 once there, look under the GHOST folder. (as of 11/9/2014, its format and access has changed)
http://motofirmware.center/files/ <- Select Moto X 1St Generation from the list along the right side of the page
Are there any others?
@dagoban has linked a few other in Post #17 of this thread..
dagoban said:
..Really good and fast overview page with most/all files, when you look for something, go here 1st:
https://cloud.mail.ru/public/64a43f0fcc1e/Moto_X or here:
https://cloud.mail.ru/public/a083d0bb5e97/Motorola
Big Thx to OP: http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=514209&st=8360
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See Post #17 for more direct links.
As 5.1 SBF files become available, they are being collected and curated in this thread -> [OFFICIAL] Collection Full Firmwares (FXZ/SBF) Lollipop 5.1
FAQ:
1. How do I know which file to download?
- If you are NOT running a 3rd Party or Custom ROM... take a look on your phone, under App Drawer -> Settings... Make note of what is listed under System Version, Android Version, and build number. Then visit one (or all) of the sites until you find the SBF that matches. The file name will usually contain parts or all of that info listed under settings, and possibly the carrier name, or acronym for the carrier name (Verizon might be VZW, Rogers Canada might be RCI, etc).
Normally I would suggest BEFORE you flash away from Stock, on the phone you first go App Drawer -> Settings -> About Phone... Make note of what is listed under System Version, Android Version, and build number. Then visit one (or all) of the sites until that host the leaked SBF files until you find the SBF that matches and down load the file to your PC for use later.. The file name will usually contain parts or all of that info listed under settings, and possibly the carrier name, or acronym for the carrier name (Verizon might be VZW, Rogers Canada might be RCI, etc).
So for example: If your phone model is XT1058 and under about phone it reports...
android version is 4.4.4
system version is 212.44.26. ghost_row.RCI.en.ca
build nunber is KXA21.12-L1.26
That tells me you have a Rogers Canada (RCI) XT1058 with 4.4.4 ROM on it. When you look at the file factory site for your SBF, you want to look for a file that contains some/all of that info, like... XT1058_RCI-CA_4.4.4_KXA21.12-L1.26_59_cid14_CFC_1FF.xml.zip
(notice the parts of the "about phone" info and file name which are highlighted in Bold to help illustrate the example)
IF you are already running a CUSTOM or 3Rd party rom, like CM, system version and build number will not match STOCK Moto SBF files
2. Where do all these SBF files come from?
As mentioned earlier, Moto does make the Dev Edition "recovery images" (in SBF format) available on their web site. For all others, the only way for us to get firmware files, is for a copy to be LEAKED to us.. The "Leaked" firmwares are files that are basically "stolen" by a Motorola or wireless carrier employee, who then posts the file on the internet for us... So we can't always count on this ever happening, nor can we have any expectations that a particular firmware will actually get leaked, or when it will be leaked.
There is some talk about using Motorla Device Manager (MDM) app to upgrade your phone, and how during the update process, the app downloads the full FXZ (another term for SBF) to your PC, so it could be copied/saved to another folder for use later. I have not done this with MDM.
EDIT: As of 12/12/14, Only the filefactory.com link is working. The others appear to be down. I don't know the owners of the sites, so I can't say if they will return or not.
EDIT2: As of 1/2/15, motofirmware.com seems to be back up, but sbf.droid-developers.org appears to be gone.
Great info! ??
SBF is my first choice, but when I needed the 4.4.4 retail firmware not found it in SBF, I had to turn to Google and found it.
FTP of Moto Firmware is empty, but the File Factory folder has many versions! Very cool.
if my firmware is currently 4.2.2, can I download the 4.4.2 or 4.4.4 firmware and it would fix a soft brick with 4.2.2? or must i find the 4.2.2 firmware in order to fix the issues?
x000x said:
if my firmware is currently 4.2.2, can I download the 4.4.2 or 4.4.4 firmware and it would fix a soft brick with 4.2.2? or must i find the 4.2.2 firmware in order to fix the issues?
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I'm not sure what problem you encountered is.. If it is truely "soft bricked" first start by booting the phone to APFastboot/Booloader screen and use fastboot or mFastboot on the PC to erase the phone's cache then try to reboot.
If that doesn't work, generally to recover from any issues, if you can boot into APFasboot/Booloader, check the version on the second line, then download and flash the appropriate ROM version, you can recovery from most soft brick scenarios.
30.70 = original 4.2.2
30.71 = 4.2.2 OTA with camera update
30.B2 = 4.4
30.B4 = 4.4.2
30.B7 = 4.4.4
Once on 4.4.2, 4.4.3 or 4.4.4, NEVER flash an older version ROM!!!
On occasion, you need to use mfastboot, and do a few extra commands (See Option 5 at -> http://mark.cdmaforums.com/MotoX-ReturnToStock.html )
If you have any questions, please search and see if any threads with your phone's symptoms already exist then post in that thread. If a thread doesn't already exist, start a new one, and post any details of what phone you have (model, carrier), what the symptom is, and what was done leading up to the symptom appearing. The more details you can supply the better.
edit: problem resolved. see my findings: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57122184&postcount=635
Thanks Kidjoe
x000x said:
well issue was I was rooted with twrp and silly me I tried to do the ota update. so now it won't get past the warning about unlocked bootloader. I read after the fact that you needed to revert back to stock before taking ota. mine is 30.71, but the other issue is I cannot find that firmware anywhere. my only option in regards to firmware is to use 4.4.2 that I found. I've posted the question here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542219&page=123
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BUT if you tried to take the OTA while TWRP was on your phone, just boot into fastboot mode on the phone, and do a mfastboot erase cache will get you out of the bootloop. Then you can flash stock recovery on there, take the ota.
Or you can just flash the 4.4.2 or 4.4.4 for your phone, when completed, flash TWRP on there, reboot hte phone to bootloader, enter Recovery/TWRP and root.
Yes, You can flash a higher/newer version without problems. You just can't flash older once 4.4.2 or higher has been flashed to your phone. (the only time its safe to flash older was when you had 4.4 on your phone, and you were Following the SlapMyMoto process to downgrade to 4.2.2. W/Camera Update as part of the process).
Thank you for this!
KidJoe said:
I'm not sure what problem you encountered is.. If it is truely "soft bricked" first start by booting the phone to APFastboot/Booloader screen and use fastboot or mFastboot on the PC to erase the phone's cache then try to reboot.
If that doesn't work, generally to recover from any issues, if you can boot into APFasboot/Booloader, check the version on the second line, then download and flash the appropriate ROM version, you can recovery from most soft brick scenarios.
30.70 = original 4.2.2
30.71 = 4.2.2 OTA with camera update
30.B2 = 4.4
30.B4 = 4.4.2
30.B7 = 4.4.4
Once on 4.4.2, 4.4.3 or 4.4.4, NEVER flash an older version ROM!!!
On occasion, you need to use mfastboot, and do a few extra commands (See Option 5 at -> http://mark.cdmaforums.com/MotoX-ReturnToStock.html )
If you have any questions, please search and see if any threads with your phone's symptoms already exist then post in that thread. If a thread doesn't already exist, start a new one, and post any details of what phone you have (model, carrier), what the symptom is, and what was done leading up to the symptom appearing. The more details you can supply the better.
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Getting a Moto X VZW dev ed in a few days, and while it may never apply to me, I had his same question.
I understand what you said, but it doesn't really address the issue of if it is OK to use these images to flash to a later version...
I am aware of the risks of flashing to older firmwares, but are their risks to flashing NEWER updates? I have seen people go as far as to recommend flashing the current version first to recover, then updating... But is this necessary?
scryan said:
Getting a Moto X VZW dev ed in a few days, and while it may never apply to me, I had his same question.
I understand what you said, but it doesn't really address the issue of if it is OK to use these images to flash to a later version...
I am aware of the risks of flashing to older firmwares, but are their risks to flashing NEWER updates? I have seen people go as far as to recommend flashing the current version first to recover, then updating... But is this necessary?
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U can always flash newer images without a problem. It's flashing older images (downgrading) that's a problem.
scryan said:
I am aware of the risks of flashing to older firmwares, but are their risks to flashing NEWER updates? I have seen people go as far as to recommend flashing the current version first to recover, then updating... But is this necessary?
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The OTA updates are incremental, so you need to be on a certain level to take them. (to take 4.4.4 you need to be on 4.4.2, to take 4.4.2 you need to be on 4.4, etc)
Full SBF/FXZ files are complete roms. They are not incremental like the OTA Updates are. When flashing a FULL SBF/FXZ you can just flash it, so long as its the same version OR newer than what is on your phone, with no need to "step up." In other words, if you have 4.4 on your phone, you can flash directly to 4.4.4 using the full 4.4.4 SBF, without having to flash 4.4.2 on there first.
The risks to keep in mind would be, just like any update...
If you have a locked bootloader, the vulnerabilities exploited to root and disable write protection might be patched in the newer roms, that means you might not be able to root, or the processes may change for the newer rom. However, with an unlocked bootloader, there is no issue rooting and disabling write protection (lollipop is yet to be confirmed).
In either case, since you can't safely downgrade, if you find bugs, other issues (battery life, reception, etc), or there is something you don't like about the rom, you're stuck, since you can't safely downgrade.
THANK YOU SO MUCH every damn site I went to posted a link to a long dead server LIFE SAVER YOU ARE....
Method to go STOCK.
Hey,I'm currently on CM12/5.0.2 Official ROM for ghost[Bootloader unlocked & I had rooted my device for upgrading to CM12 obviously but now Root Checker says that my device is not rooted].My model number is XT1052(Asia Retail/India).I've found a link(but sadly can't post) for the stock ROM on FileFactory but I don't know the further steps to return back to stock.Before upgrading to CM12/5.0.2 I was on 4.4.4 and since Official 5.0.2 is just right around the corner I'd like to go stock(4.4.4). I'd be highly obliged.I've even downloaded a recovery file as posted by @flasherruts in his thread
"Stock Recovery 4.4.4 XT1052". Will your guide for Returning to stock work for me as well?Sorry but I'm new to this community.
Build Number: KXA21.12-L1.26
System Version:212.44.26.ghost_row.AsiaRetail.en.03
Model Number:XT 1052
Thanks in Advance!
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Hey,I'm currently on CM12/5.0.2 Official ROM for ghost[Bootloader unlocked & I had rooted my device for upgrading to CM12 obviously but now Root Checker says that my device is not rooted].My model number is XT1052(Asia Retail/India).I've found a link(but sadly can't post) for the stock ROM on FileFactory but I don't know the further steps to return back to stock.Before upgrading to CM12/5.0.2 I was on 4.4.4 and since Official 5.0.2 is just right around the corner I'd like to go stock(4.4.4). I'd be highly obliged.I've even downloaded a recovery file as posted by @flasherruts in his thread
"Stock Recovery 4.4.4 XT1052". Will your guide for Returning to stock work for me as well?Sorry but I'm new to this community.
Build Number: KXA21.12-L1.26
System Version:212.44.26.ghost_row.AsiaRetail.en.03
Model Number:XT 1052
Thanks in Advance!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/guide-moto-x-return-to-100-stock-using-t2446515
I suggest you use this : perfect compatible stock firmware for xt1052 asia retail first gen moto x. : http://www.filefactory.com/file/3qr..._4.4.4_KXA21.12-L1.26_18_cid7_CFC_1FF.xml.zip pl. check it with someone else just in case if I'm wrong. pm me if you have any problems
Hey, thanks for replying!
Yeah, I found this stock recovery a while ago and downloaded it and now back to stock 4.4.4. Thanks a lot!
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@KidJoe since filefactory is really slow, I searched for some alternatives and found some good ones, maybe you could add it to your 1st post?
Really good and fast overview page with most/all files, when you look for something, go here 1st:
https://cloud.mail.ru/public/64a43f0fcc1e/Moto_X or here:
https://cloud.mail.ru/public/a083d0bb5e97/Motorola
Big Thx to OP: http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=514209&st=8360
Some other alternatives:
XT1053 4.4.2; 4.4.3; 4.4.4 (downloading from mega server (fast!)), thx to OP (http://www.grupoandroid.com/topic/110743-aporte-firmware-t-mobile-retail-442/):
TMO_RETAIL_XT1053_4.4.2-KXA20.16-1.25_MR3_CFC.xml.zip: https://mega.co.nz/#!7RJygbQI!Sbx-bGRV8NbRsqLKS-d33nM_SEgY81czr8rye2ROYb0
TMO_RETAIL_XT1053_4.4.3-KXA21.12-L1.21_MR4_CFC.xml.zip: https://mega.co.nz/#!HQ4l2JIT!LD1gf8m2GxBou3NDFD8lzuxSi2OCn37X7Vhbe-hjNqc
TMO_RETAIL_XT1053_4.4.4_213.44.1.ghost_row.Retail.en.US_MR4_CFC.tgz: https://mega.co.nz/#!zIJhlSCS!o9B7xvRSJ9gTCdTYjXdmVActEmdWRBvhIVjs8JUHI8Q
XT1052_RETAIL-EU_4.4.4_KXA21.12-L1.26_54_cid7_CFC_1FF.xml.zip: https://yadi.sk/d/M2H9LMFJbYiag
from mega (fast!):http://www.mega.co.nz/#!jZgjECZT!sG0-9Vqngms551gwv9PfejY1mw_5QCL8Pg48KTVx4m0
XT1052_RETAIL-​GB_4.4.4_KXA21​.12-L1.26_56_c​id7_CFC_1FF.xm​l.zip: https://yadi.sk/d/KLmLR43SbYiaX
XT1052_RETAIL-​DE_4.4.4_KXA21​.12-L1.26_54_c​id7_CFC_1FF.xm​l.zip: https://yadi.sk/d/hDEHw2O-bYiae
For Brazilians user's
http://www.motoforum.com.br/topic/4...oto-g-2014-moto-e-moto-maxx-nexus-6-moto-360/
Does anyone know of a link that contains the Rogers 4.4.4 file? I need it to update to 5.1.
I have tried the filefactory link but after the countdown, the file is unavailable. I haven't seen any other links for it.
Thanks
I have the same problem. I've looked everywhere and cannot find the rogers 4.4.4 file.
If anyone has it download, could you please share with us.
Alternatively, would i be able to Flash XT1058_VIVO-BR_4.4.4_KXA21.12-L1.26_59_cid12_CFC_1FF.xml.zip since the build versions are the same?
I only need the 4.4.4 in order to install the Lolipop update.
Thanks

Problems with Moto G5 Plus

I'm worried that I've permanently messed up my phone. I didn't make a backup of my stock firmware when I first flashed Lineage OS, and then I was having issues with that, so now I'm using the stock one again, but it's not official. I used fastboot to flash it and then flashed twrp and magisk. That should of been sufficient to factory reset it right? It just keeps having little problems that it didn't have before, like internet loading things slowly and bugs and crashing apps. The reason I switched off the Lineage OS rom is because it had little problems like that too. I just don't know what to do anymore.
Relevant Info:
Device: Moto G5 Plus Unlocked US version
Carrier: T-Mobile
lumbo7333 said:
I'm worried that I've permanently messed up my phone. I didn't make a backup of my stock firmware when I first flashed Lineage OS, and then I was having issues with that, so now I'm using the stock one again, but it's not official. I used fastboot to flash it and then flashed twrp and magisk. That should of been sufficient to factory reset it right? It just keeps having little problems that it didn't have before, like internet loading things slowly and bugs and crashing apps. The reason I switched off the Lineage OS rom is because it had little problems like that too. I just don't know what to do anymore.
Relevant Info:
Device: Moto G5 Plus Unlocked US version
Carrier: T-Mobile
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What exactly are your problems? Check the thread of the custom ROM you installed and look for fixes there, maybe you installed an outdated version and your problems have been fixed in the updates. Good luck.
lumbo7333 said:
...now I'm using the stock one again, but it's not official. I used fastboot to flash it and then flashed twrp and magisk.
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What do you mean with "stock but not official"?
Where did you get it from?
There are some sources for official firmwares signed by Motorola here on XDA so what makes you think the one you use isn't official?
If so that could be for sure the reason for problems for I have to say that I haven't seen unofficial stock ROMs except TWRP flashables (you said you flashed using fastboot so it can't be this) or debloated stock ROMs.
Wolfcity said:
What do you mean with "stock but not official"?
Where did you get it from?
There are some sources for official firmwares signed by Motorola here on XDA so what makes you think the one you use isn't official?
If so that could be for sure the reason for problems for I have to say that I haven't seen unofficial stock ROMs except TWRP flashables (you said you flashed using fastboot so it can't be this) or debloated stock ROMs.
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I mean it didn't come officially from Motorola. I got it from this:
getdroidtips.com/moto-g5-plus-stock-firmware-collections-updated (It's not allowing me to post outside links because I'm a new user, so just add www to that)
lumbo7333 said:
I mean it didn't come officially from Motorola. I got it from this:
getdroidtips.com/moto-g5-plus-stock-firmware-collections-updated (It's not allowing me to post outside links because I'm a new user, so just add www to that)
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If you can flash the firmware by fastboot it's most likely an official signed firmware that was leaked. To be on the safe side use the firmware found here on XDA like this source:
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/potter/official/RETAIL/
Just make sure to use the same firmware you we're on or a newer one that fits to your region.
I recommend to reflash the latest stock firmware, maybe something went wrong the first time.
And remember to always make a backup before you flash anything that could cause problems.
It the latest stock firmware different from the stock rom I flashed?
You can also try the repair function in Lenovo Moto Smart Assistant app.
https://support.motorola.com/us/en/solution/MS126499
Hmm. Now my security updates are failing.
goodjuju said:
You can also try the repair function in Lenovo Moto Smart Assistant app.
https://support.motorola.com/us/en/solution/MS126499
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Will doing that use official firmware?
lumbo7333 said:
It the latest stock firmware different from the stock rom I flashed?
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lumbo7333 said:
Will doing that use official firmware?
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Sure. The firmwares from Moto Smart Assistant are the same like the ones I've posted above, I compared the hash files.
Would be interesting to know what firmware you're on at the moment.
I'm on OPSS28.85-17-2
I thought my firmware was unofficial since it was leaked. Also do you why I can't update?
lumbo7333 said:
I'm on OPSS28.85-17-2
I thought my firmware was unofficial since it was leaked. Also do you why I can't update?
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Any firmware you'll find is leaked even the official ones. Motorola doesn't release any firmwares except the ones you can download with Lenovo Motorola Smart Assistant.
The link I posted https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/potter/official/RETAIL/
contains official firmwares too. The latest one for the US (85-17-4) can be found there too.
What happens exactly when your OTA fails?
Wolfcity said:
Any firmware you'll find is leaked even the official ones. Motorola doesn't release any firmwares except the ones you can download with Lenovo Motorola Smart Assistant.
The link I posted https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/potter/official/RETAIL/
contains official firmwares too. The latest one for the US (85-17-4) can be found there too.
What happens exactly when your OTA fails?
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- I download the update the update
- It reboots and goes into TWRP for some reason
- I have to manually reboot to system from TWRP
- My phone boots to system and says update unsuccessful
(This is a security update by the way.)
lumbo7333 said:
- I download the update the update
- It reboots and goes into TWRP for some reason
- I have to manually reboot to system from TWRP
- My phone boots to system and says update unsuccessful
(This is a security update by the way.)
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You can't take any system updates when you have TWRP installed!
For OTA you have to be on unrooted full stock ROM incl. stock recovery. This is a very important rule.
So you have to ways to handle this:
- Flash clean stock firmware and apply to the OTA afterwards (if you flash the latest firmware 17.4 you don't need the OTA anymore). You will loose your internal storage data or skip the "erase userdata" command.
Firmware from here: https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/potter/official/RETAIL/
- Take a TWRP flashable build but be aware that you can't take OTA updates at all in the future which is not needed as the firmwares are up to date.
TWRP flashables here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5...o-twrp-flashable-stock-builds-coming-t3830482
Wolfcity said:
You can't take any system updates when you have TWRP installed!
For OTA you have to be on unrooted full stock ROM incl. stock recovery.
So you have to ways to handle this:
- Flash clean stock firmware and apply to the OTA afterwards (if you flash the latest firmware 17.4 you don't need the OTA anymore). You will loose your internal storage data or skip the "erase userdata" command.
Firmware from here: https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/potter/official/RETAIL/
- Take a TWRP flashable build but be aware that you can't take OTA updates at all in the future which is not needed as the firmwares are up to date.
TWRP flashables here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5...o-twrp-flashable-stock-builds-coming-t3830482
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Will flashing a new build delete my data?

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