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[Guide][Video]XT1033 XT1032 Downgrade Lollipop 5.0 To Kitkat ( Working )

Some of us have Upgraded to brazilian soak test lollipop 5.0
and want to revert back to kitkat maybe because we like kitkat more or want to flash the 5.0.1 lollipop update of Moto G Gpe
Here i made a working guide to successfully downgrade XT1033 To Kitkat 4.4.4
I know there are other methods out there for other models , but this is surely working method for XT1033 as well as XT1032
Tested On Indian Moto G XT1033
Works on XT1032 too Thanks @unknown56
Firmware is of Moto G Gpe , We have single sim and everything else working
Working And Instructions Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=988EMzJKYHA
Download 4.4.4 Firmware - https://mega.co.nz/#!sZYQibbI!4pU2xKIos6u3HydA7YZgO4Wn5wTAcCkPH9KhoMuMD7M
Guide:
1.Download the 4.4.4 File And Extract in a folder ( Contains Firmware+Fastboot files+Bat file to install directly)
2.Reboot To Bootloader
3.Run The Bat file included in the download
4.Initial boot the screen flickers, Just lock and unlock the device and it should be fine
5.Enjoy Kitkat
Hit Like if helped in any way

Screenshots
Screenshots after downgrading

downgrade really works but we have to follow steps carefully

poran123 said:
downgrade really works but we have to follow steps carefully
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Yes , But i just made 1 complete file , Just flash it and everything works well

error in /tmp/update.zip
When i try do apply update from adb sideload, help?

From GPE 5.0.1 works too?

andriej1974 said:
From GPE 5.0.1 works too?
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It seems working now finally my phone is booting!

Could this work on moto g 1032 to?

dadme said:
Could this work on moto g 1032 to?
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I dint try , But yea it should mostly boot up and work as the firmware is the same

xt1032
I can confirm that it works for the xt1032 model. I used the thread of how to flash 5.0.1 and ended up with being stuck on boot and after that i used this thread to revert and it works for xt1032 as the screen flickering just lock and unlock your device as stated in OP

unknown56 said:
I can confirm that it works for the xt1032 model. I used the thread of how to flash 5.0.1 and ended up with being stuck on boot and after that i used this thread to revert and it works for xt1032 as the screen flickering just lock and unlock your device as stated in OP
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Awesome!
Did you flash 5.0.1 after reverting back with this guide?
is it working?

Marshall M said:
Awesome!
Did you flash 5.0.1 after reverting back with this guide?
is it working?
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It is sideloading right now hoping that it will work
Edit: Hmm it says E:error in /tmp/update.zip
Edit 2: Solved the problem. Its flashing now
---------- Post added at 03:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:17 PM ----------
for the xt1032 you need this file mega.co.nz/#!lUJCFICJ!19k6_7Zsd5_FB47ydrs2ECHF6wWOEd1oUlEmvr_p75Y (cant post link so you have to copy it and add https:// at the beginning sorry) and copy the .bat file of marshall into the zip that i just mentioned and extract it and after that just run the .bat file and then sideload the 5.0.1 gpe again and see if it works
Worked for me

unknown56 said:
It is sideloading right now hoping that it will work
Edit: Hmm it says E:error in /tmp/update.zip
Edit 2: Solved the problem. Its flashing now
---------- Post added at 03:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:17 PM ----------
for the xt1032 you need this file mega.co.nz/#!lUJCFICJ!19k6_7Zsd5_FB47ydrs2ECHF6wWOEd1oUlEmvr_p75Y (cant post link so you have to copy it and add https:// at the beginning sorry) and copy the .bat file of marshall into the zip that i just mentioned and extract it and after that just run the .bat file and then sideload the 5.0.1 gpe again and see if it works
Worked for me
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The link you posted refers to which firmware?

Marshall M said:
The link you posted refers to which firmware?
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It is the 4.4.4 GPE version for xt1032 the one you mentioned had different modems so i tried that one

This ROM GPE have dual sim?

I tried downgrading with Moto tool
Will this work if its stuck on the "bootloader unlocked screen"?
Edit: Its Booting!
edit 2: IT WORKED LIFE SAVER ***Hits thanks***

can you please explain easier how to upgrade now from 4.4.4 GPE to 5.0.1 - xt1032

Ripple effect.
every time i boot i get this weird line that acts like a magnifine glass and goes down the screen, it gets fixed if i lock aND UNlocks but when i tried to flash the GPE 1032 (*4.4.4) image it gets stuck in the "warning bootloarder unlocked " screen.
will it get fixed if i upgrade to the lollipop GPe edition?

JoaoMarcos said:
This ROM GPE have dual sim?
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GPE is a single Sim it won't support dual Sim just search op bro this question answered many time

Marshall M said:
Some of us have Upgraded to brazilian soak test lollipop 5.0
and want to revert back to kitkat maybe because we like kitkat more or want to flash the 5.0.1 lollipop update of Moto G Gpe
Here i made a working guide to successfully downgrade XT1033 To Kitkat 4.4.4
I know there are other methods out there for other models , but this is surely working method for XT1033 as well as XT1032
Tested On Indian Moto G XT1033
Works on XT1032 too Thanks @unknown56
Firmware is of Moto G Gpe , We have single sim and everything else working
Working And Instructions Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=988EMzJKYHA
Download 4.4.4 Firmware - https://mega.co.nz/#!sZYQibbI!4pU2xKIos6u3HydA7YZgO4Wn5wTAcCkPH9KhoMuMD7M
Guide:
1.Download the 4.4.4 File And Extract in a folder ( Contains Firmware+Fastboot files+Bat file to install directly)
2.Reboot To Bootloader
3.Run The Bat file included in the download
4.Initial boot the screen flickers, Just lock and unlock the device and it should be fine
5.Enjoy Kitkat
Hit Like if helped in any way
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Plz mirrors

[HOW TO][XT1033]Revert from 5.0.1 GPE to 4.4.4/5.0/5.0.1 Motorola or 4.4.4 GPE

Tested on my XT1033.
Some steps are repetitive. That was the way I got back to 5.0.1 Stock after flash 5.0.1 GPE. If you find a shorter way, please tell me and I will add it here. Otherwise, please follow all the steps.
FIRST PARTY - Returning from 5.0.1 GPE to 4.4.4 GPE
1 - Download this folder and extract it: http://www.mediafire.com/download/3ll0q1lwa1rd26r/Lollipop.rar
2 - Download this (GPE 4.4.4 - https://mega.co.nz/#!lUJCFICJ!19k6_7Zsd5_FB47ydrs2ECHF6wWOEd1oUlEmvr_p75Y) and extract into Lollipop folder.
3 - Reboot your phone in bootloader mode. Then plug your phone.
4 - Run BRAZILIAN 5 TO 4.4.4 GPE.BAT
5 - Boot phone, and reboot in bootloader mode again.
6 - Run ANY FIRMWARE TO 4.4.4 GPE.BAT
7 - Boot your phone. At this point, your phone will be running 4.4.4 GPE
SECOND PARTY - Returning from 4.4.4 GPE to 4.4.4 Motorola
8 - Download this (Motorola 4.4.4 - https://mega.co.nz/#!gs1WlIQK!nJA7Vc94DBfGFWGk1krcI5I2cKrJNGHnr_YekCBscwQ) and extract into Lollipop folder. Confirm overwrite files.
9 - Reboot your phone in bootloader mode. Then plug your phone.
10 - Run ANY FIRMWARE TO 4.4.4 GPE.BAT
11 - Boot phone. At this point, your phone will be running stock 4.4.4 motorola again
THIRD PARTY - Upgrading from 4.4.4 Motorola to 5.0 Motorola
12 - Download this (Motorola 5.0 - http://d-h.st/buH) and put it into internal memory.
13 - Reboot in recovery mode and flash it.
14 - If you are planning to upgrade to 5.0.1 ignore this step -- Wipe Data/Factory Reset
15 - Boot phone. At this point, your phone will be running stock 5.0 motorola.
FOURTH PARTY - Upgrading from 5.0 Motorola to 5.0.1 Motorola
16 - Download this (Motorola 5.0.1 - https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bwray3U603G8TklaOEhXM3NqVVE/edit) and put it into internal memory.
17 - Reboot in recovery mode and flash it.
18 - Wipe Data/Factory Reset
19 - Boot phone. At this point, your phone will be running stock 5.0.1 motorola.
20 - Leave your thanks, if you think that i deserves it. :good::laugh:
Special thanks:
@aybarchu for the tutorial "Convert Brazilian Lolli or any firmware into GPE 5.0.1" http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/general/guide-convert-brazilian-firmware-gpe-5-t2969472
@W3ND31 for the tutorials "XT1033 OTA 5.0 Lollipop (BRAZILIAN SOAK TEST)" and "Lollipop Brazilian SOAK TEST XT1033 5.0.1" http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/general/link-xt1033-ota-5-0-lollipop-brazilian-t2963565 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/general/update-zip-lollipop-brazilian-xt1033-5-t2978391
@BobDiaz for the help http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/help/xt1033-revert-5-0-1-gpe-to-5-0-1-t2987477

Alternative procedures:
1 - Going directly from 5.0.1 GPE to 4.4.4 Moto (suggested per @felipeap )
- In bootloader mode, flash gpt.bin file from 5.0.1 Moto. (It can be found in the OTA 5.0.1 Moto zip file)
- Then, flash 4.4.4 Moto (through bootloader mode)
Post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=57986614&postcount=19

Thanks for remembering me!
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I'll post the link to this topic whenever someone need the help.
Cheers!

Hey mate,do you know how can i do this for my xt1032?
Thanks and happy holidays

Jab_ said:
Hey mate,do you know how can i do this for my xt1032?
Thanks and happy holidays
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I quite sure that you can do the same process, just replacing the XT1033 stock 4.4.4 rom with the correct one for XT1032.

Jab_ said:
Hey mate,do you know how can i do this for my xt1032?
Thanks and happy holidays
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There is no xt1032 stock 5.0 or 5.0.1 lollipop yet. If you're on the GPE 5.0.1 ,you'll have to wait until Motorola releases a OTA stock update to lollipop for the xt1032 before trying this method. I intend to just wait for the full stock lollipop firmware to be released before considering the idea of flashing back to stock.

flyjazz said:
There is no xt1032 stock 5.0 or 5.0.1 lollipop yet. If you're on the GPE 5.0.1 ,you'll have to wait until Motorola releases a OTA stock update to lollipop for the xt1032 before trying this method. I intend to just wait for the full stock lollipop firmware to be released before considering the idea of flashing back to stock.
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I really don't want to have stock lollipop, I just want to do downgrade for stock kitkat to flash roms, Hahaha, thanks!

what about Dual sim?
after flashing final motorola 5.0.1 does dual sim work?

Problem
First party point no. 6 and Second party point no. 10 are same... seems like issue to me.

acelover said:
First party point no. 6 and Second party point no. 10 are same... seems like issue to me.
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If you didn't notice, you will be unzipping the Motorola stock firmware and hence over writing the GPE stock files. The commands are same for both.

which one is best according to u guys GPE 5.0.1 or Motorola android 5.0.1 ?? as me have xt1033 and using GPE 5.0.1 ..

Files used for Motorola Rom 5.0/5.0.1 are from brazilian soak test or retail OTA

Not able to flash updates. HELP !!!!
i have successfully bring it down from gpe 5.0.1 to br 4.4.4 and now i am not able to flash the update from recovery, i get installation aborted while verifying the package.
HELP!!! thanks in advance
EDIT 1: BR 5.0 update file was corrupted . downloaded 3 three and same error all three time. I used mirror for the same and that worked.
EDIT 2 : Everything worked fine... THanks man for the great noob friendly guide.

Very nice!
Thanks mannn!
Perfect!!!!!!!!

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acelover said:
after flashing final motorola 5.0.1 does dual sim work?
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Yes, dual sim fully working.

@danilocps87,
We all know there're tons of these guides but this one is awesome ! Painlessly downgraded from GPE 5.0.1 to Brazil 4.4.4 and updated to Brazil 5.0.1 smoothly. To my surprise Brazil firmware included all international languages. Thanks a ton m8 ! I will translate and post this to my forum if you think its okay.

Semseddin said:
@danilocps87,
We all know there're tons of these guides but this one is awesome ! Painlessly downgraded from GPE 5.0.1 to Brazil 4.4.4 and updated to Brazil 5.0.1 smoothly. To my surprise Brazil firmware included all international languages. Thanks a ton m8 ! I will translate and post this to my forum if you think its okay.
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That's ok. I want you all divulgue it to the max, to help all that have the same problem that I had. :good::good::good:
Thank you!

I was able to downgrade directly from 5.01 GPE to 4.4.4 Moto.
I flashed the 5.01 Moto gpt.bin (to avoid the Partition is too Small error while flashing system) and then flashed the 4.4.4 normally...

gmp009 said:
which one is best according to u guys GPE 5.0.1 or Motorola android 5.0.1 ?? as me have xt1033 and using GPE 5.0.1 ..
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I prefer Motorola version because the dual-sim working, best camera app, and "assist" app.
thechamp007 said:
Files used for Motorola Rom 5.0/5.0.1 are from brazilian soak test or retail OTA
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Brazilian soak test.
felipeap said:
I was able to downgrade directly from 5.01 GPE to 4.4.4 Moto.
I flashed the 5.01 Moto gpt.bin (to avoid the Partition is too Small error while flashing system) and then flashed the 4.4.4 normally...
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Thank you for the info. I'll add it to the second post as alternative procedure.

moto x verizon dev edition xt1060 lollipop update question

hey, i got moto x verizon dev edition and i flash on him this stock
"xt1052_retail-de_4.4.4_kxa21.12-l1.26_54_cid7_cfc_1ff.xml"
and then i recived the lollipop update through OTA so i install the new version but after that i was flashing the
4.4.4 baseband of the orginal xt1060 and everything wotk fine! and i thought i will share it with you guys...
but when the sbf filles will come of the xt1060 i definitely will flash them.
is it strange the every thing work good? (btw; im not usig "4G" in my phone but everything else work good)

I'm tented to try out lollipop but I had a bad experience with the twrp lollipop backup you can find in this forum. After I restored it all my memory was read only and dalvik/art cache was rebuilded every time. I blame the different memory module I have with the xt1060 DevEd, being the 32gb model.
Doing it your way I will update the bootloader and get stuck on it for ever.

hello guys little advice required

i just bought moto x play xt1563 first of all i need to know is it global version is my device cable of installing any kind of custom rom and second its running on 5.1.1 i want to knw which is the best custom rom till date for moto x play xt1563 also whole process to unlock bootloader root flashing custom recovery etc and do i need to update my baseband for marshmello if i want to jumb direct on mm from lp .. one more thing kindly suggest me rom with xpose support thnx in advance

nameless64 said:
i just bought moto x play xt1563 first of all i need to know is it global version is my device cable of installing any kind of custom rom and second its running on 5.1.1 i want to knw which is the best custom rom till date for moto x play xt1563 also whole process to unlock bootloader root flashing custom recovery etc and do i need to update my baseband for marshmello if i want to jumb direct on mm from lp .. one more thing kindly suggest me rom with xpose support thnx in advance
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I'd suggest you keep stock rom + custom kernel (squid/coffee) !
CM13 still have bugs, especially with dual sim models.
Use the forum search for root and twrp installation!

dev>null said:
I'd suggest you keep stock rom + custom kernel (squid/coffee) !
CM13 still have bugs, especially with dual sim models.
Use the forum search for root and twrp installation!
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ok so can i use xpose framwork with stock rom i mean ofcourse i knw i have to unlock bootloader install custom recovery and root bla bla all i want to ask can i use xpose with rooted stock 5.1.1 and one more thing should i update my phne officially to mm ?

Yes update your phone to MM for the security updates.
I would suggest updating your phone to mm via ota so you'll have the correct radio.
Then unlock your bootloader via moto, flash recovery and download dirty unicorns .
Sent from my du_lux using XDA-Developers mobile app

thnk u so much mate

moto g4 plus xt1643 baseband version unknown....plz help

i have moto g4 plus xt1643.....after installing stock rom my baseband version in unknown and wifi is also not working on stock rom
Please help me get my baseband version correct..

What did you do? What stock rom did you install? In which ROM were you (did you downgrade?) from before installing stock?

EvilHowl said:
What did you do? What stock rom did you install? In which ROM were you (did you downgrade?) from before installing stock?
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after rooting my phone, i flashed the mokee custom rom for moto g4 plus(athene)(android version 7.1.1) and then when i tried to flash the stock rom availaible for moto g4 plus xt1643 my baseband version was gone. Yes i was downgrading from 7.1.1 to 6.0.1
please help.......i have moto g4 plus xt1643 lauched in india

lucifer007710 said:
after rooting my phone, i flashed the mokee custom rom for moto g4 plus(athene)(android version 7.1.1) and then when i tried to flash the stock rom availaible for moto g4 plus xt1643 my baseband version was gone. Yes i was downgrading from 7.1.1 to 6.0.1
please help.......i have moto g4 plus xt1643 lauched in india
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What commands did you used to flash stock? Did you flashed bootloader?

try another rom and contact me bhai my e-mail id Moderator Edit: Nope, XDA is where we share, NOT your personal email and the likely consequences of that.

Happened to me when I rooted my XT-1643 on MM, flashing custom kernel fixed my issue

Please someone provide me link for stock rom for Moto G4 plus 1643. And also tell me how to restore my phone to stock rom. I also want to lock the bootloader. Please

Soureen said:
Happened to me when I rooted my XT-1643 on MM, flashing custom kernel fixed my issue
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which kernel did you flash

lucifer007710 said:
i have moto g4 plus xt1643.....after installing stock rom my baseband version in unknown and wifi is also not working on stock rom
Please help me get my baseband version correct..
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Possible Stock ROM for XT1643: https://firmware.center/firmware/Mo...24.139-13.1_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
1. Extract that and reboot to bootloader
2. Make sure you have system wide adb/fastboot installed or have adb/fastboot somewhere.
3. From cmd/powershell, mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
4. mfastboot erase modemst1
5. mfastboot erase modemst2
6. Reboot
If that doesn't work, try flashing the whole Stock image using Motorola RSDLite.
Good luck!

i tried to root my phone but error occured. now baseband is unknown. can you pls help me to find the baseband version.
Moto g4 plus XT 1643..... PLS HELP ME

try to install official stock rom the issue will be solved

EvilHowl said:
What commands did you used to flash stock? Did you flashed bootloader?
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Hai bro, Now am facing the same issue i downgraded to marshamallow. I flashed bootloader also..???Now baseband version changed please help....No signal now. I already flashed stock rom original and latest. everything is working excpect network signal. Because of baseband version. Please help me out....

follow this thread and ur problem would be solved !
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/help/sim-cards-getting-detected-service-t3803036