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Simple answer - NO.
When a new software release is made for an OS, all the developers would have done is test it on a very few devices within the developers and then roll it out to testers. And after analyzing the bugs identified from these testers, the developers sit on fixing it and finally come up with a release. Now would this release be bug-less? Absolutely not! Remember, its only been tested amongst a very few number of people and the rolling out happens to thousands residing in different parts of the world. If you think about it, what these updates are gonna deal with is a varied number of users, different carriers, sim make etc etc.
Take for example, for Indian users, the 4.4.2 update has been rolled out for quite a while. Lots of bugs were identified since then and the forum managers have been collecting data from the subscribers for quite a while now (Almost 4 months). Still the fix has not happened. And now 4.4.4 is out and issues persist.
I hvae been using 4.3, 4.4.2, then CM11, Mokee ROM etc etc, and now Im finally back to stock 4.3, coz thats the most stable version. So if you are someone who is interested in trying out new releases, please go ahead, but if you are someone who needs a stable ROM with no signal drop issues, please stick to 4.3.
totally disagree. I have european version Moto G with stock 4.4.2 and everything is working perfeclty. Try to wipe you Moto or flash any other rom.
seems like pebkac not buggy firmware . otherwise every single guy would be facing same problems and that's not happening .
ovitz said:
totally disagree. I have european version Moto G with stock 4.4.2 and everything is working perfeclty. Try to wipe you Moto or flash any other rom.
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Just to clarify, did you receive an update package sometime after the primary update?
4.4.3 works fine on my US GSM moto G. But it might be different for others.
Also, add a warning to the OP that if you're already on 4.4.3+, you can't downgrade anymore. Motoboot from 4.4.3+ doesn't seem to like downgrading anymore, unfortunately.
4.2.2 works great, no signal drops or anything. Waiting for eupean 4.4.4. :good:
Sent from my XT1032 using Tapatalk
Question is whether downgrading is possible from 4.4.4 ?
I totally agree to ovitz. Updates are supposed to fix issues with older versions of the software. My moto came with 4.4.2 and i never had issues with signal drops. I am from India. Btw it's always better to reset phone after the update.
I agree with you OP on some extent. I also recently downgraded to 4.3 from 4.4.2 just for the lulz, because I was getting "image is too large" error but surprisingly today the flashing was successful. The battery timing has improved, dialer app is cooler than that of the 4.4.2. I'm finding these changes quite interesting because I didn't stay with 4.3 for too long; my Moto G received the KitKat update the moment I powered it on for the first time.
techpick said:
Simple answer - NO.
When a new software release is made for an OS, all the developers would have done is test it on a very few devices within the developers and then roll it out to testers. And after analyzing the bugs identified from these testers, the developers sit on fixing it and finally come up with a release. Now would this release be bug-less? Absolutely not! Remember, its only been tested amongst a very few number of people and the rolling out happens to thousands residing in different parts of the world. If you think about it, what these updates are gonna deal with is a varied number of users, different carriers, sim make etc etc.
Take for example, for Indian users, the 4.4.2 update has been rolled out for quite a while. Lots of bugs were identified since then and the forum managers have been collecting data from the subscribers for quite a while now (Almost 4 months). Still the fix has not happened. And now 4.4.4 is out and issues persist.
I hvae been using 4.3, 4.4.2, then CM11, Mokee ROM etc etc, and now Im finally back to stock 4.3, coz thats the most stable version. So if you are someone who is interested in trying out new releases, please go ahead, but if you are someone who needs a stable ROM with no signal drop issues, please stick to 4.3.
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While I do agree with you for most of what you said, not everyone has bugs or issues with their phones on 4.4.3/4.4.4 upgrade. I myself has had one bug that came with the phone since 4.3 and it's worst now on 4.4.3 and ironically, I've gotten all the bugs on the 4.4.3 that others were getting on 4.4.2. I ended up putting on CM11 because it was getting to me.
P.S. It's impossible to downgrade from 4.4.3/4.4.4. I would love to downgrade back to 4.3. Never got the chance to see how it behaved on my phone because I updated to 4.4.2 the moment I booted for the first time.
Did I mention the "Sign in to WiFi" error on the 4.4.2? That's annoying as hell.
usertag said:
Question is whether downgrading is possible from 4.4.4 ?
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It is possible!, download the 4.4 official ROM and do a fastboot and install all the IMG files.
Thats how I did it,
chrisdf said:
It is possible!, download the 4.4 official ROM and do a fastboot and install all the IMG files.
Thats how I did it,
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but you can't downgrade the bootloader, so didn't you get any errors?
Not that guy, Don't touch the motoboot and you should be fine
There's no point of updating your phone unless youare receiving it over OTA. Doing it manually is risky. The only thing that you'll get is new AOSP dialer and few security fixes. There's no reward..no improvement in performance as well as in camera quality. People are reporting bugs all over the globe and they desperatly want to switch back to 4.4.2. Few have them are also facing downgrading issues.
And you want to go through all this for just a minor update? Android L could be a good reason as it is worth updating even after bugs. But a minor update is definitely not.
If some one will ask me which is best ROM for my moto g? I would say Stock 4.4.2. I tried all custom ROMs but no one was as smooth as stock 4.4.2.
Consequences be damn'ed.
Simple answer- yeah, well, that's just like your opinion man.
Indian user. Unlocker my bootloader, Converted to GPE while on 4.4.2. The GpE move was made partly because I had jo desire nor the use if a second sim and mostly because I wanted a clean OS. Period.
Got instant OTA update to 4.4.4 to the day it was pushed.
No issues so far, None in fact and it's been over a week or thereabouts(I admit to the likelihood of me being an isolated case)
Lastly, to each his own.
Android is meant to be taken care of AS WELL tinker every single detail or option if you have the cojones for it. Ciao.
:thumbup:
Sent from my XT1032 using XDA Free mobile app
I have just upgrade to 4.4.4 XT1033 (Malaysian), noted the missing 2 empty simcard icone and new rather flat dialer! nothing much has changed and certainly hasn't noticed any issue mentioned herein!
If one were to go by op opinion then they would be using 4.3 for the rest of the devices life ! I wonder what his comment would be once L comes to our device.
I have to disagree the OP as an xt1033 owner since march 2014.
Android 4.4.4 OTA for moto g helps fix various sw issues and increased performance,new baseband to aid the radio issues. Media playback is improved. The device is more of a swiss-tool now.
GPe edition of Moto G running KTU84P.M003 like a dream and eats more battery,too. I wish i could have flashed it earlier.
Semseddin said:
GPe edition of Moto G running KTU84P.M003 like a dream and eats more battery,too. I wish i could have flashed it earlier.
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Just curious, if it eats more battery how come you call it a dream?
hello
I have an open EU g2 and after using several custom roms i wanted to revert back to stock.
I used the LG IMEI tool and it told me that the phone is an open EU version . The download link for the firmware they suggested is for 80220C .
Yet, i see that there are open EU firmwares available for D or even F
is there anything that the F firmware brings ? Performance improvements etc ? Or should i stick to the C one as recommended by LG ?
This brings me to ask a few questions :
1. Since it's an open eu phone, shouldn't they all have the same software versions? I understand for carrier or country specific phones to have different firmware versions depending on the development speed etc, but why would Open EU d802 phones have different firmwares ? Note that if i use the default C one ... OTA says there are no updates available.
2. I see most custom roms are based on the 20F versions. Makes me wonder if it's because it's the latest one ... or if it brings any improvements ( even small ones )
So what do you say ... should i use C or F ? Any reason why ?
thanks guys
i searched the web for a changelog, nothing.
seems that lg does not give changelogs
perhaps someone knows the difference and has some advice on which one to use
1. I don't know, connect your phone to your PC and check for updates maybe like that. Sometimes those firmwares are with specific bug fixes for one country and probably also with other small bugfixes but sometimes its like country limited even if its open eu,
2.I think that 20F might be the latest,Stablest software version but I am not sure about it.
My advice is to just stay normal on stock and or check with your imei checker and maybe use that firmware.
Since the bugfixes are probably not a big list or noticeable for the average phone user it isn't so Important for small version differences or you gotta be an hardcore Fan.
I suggest to maybe look for custom roms which are using stock as base but only flash that stuff if you have the basic knowledge about flashing and can read carefully
Well here's my two cents:
The C and D versions are the second kitkat upgrade for different regions. They SHOULD be equal, and both of these stock images have certain bug fixes as the "fake" bluetooth drain in battery stats, fixed headset hissing issue and added knock code.
The F version, I believe, is a bugfix for 20D. 20D had issues with VoIP such as skype and Viber which would not function properly. 20F has not been pushed out to all users of 20D.
If you intend on keeping your device, flash 20F IMO. BUT
An important note: If you plan on SELLING your device, then flash 20C which is the one linked to your IMEI. Because you won't be able to get updates if your current software version doesn't match the one LG has linked with your IMEI.
vPro97 said:
Well here's my two cents:
The C and D versions are the second kitkat upgrade for different regions. They SHOULD be equal, and both of these stock images have certain bug fixes as the "fake" bluetooth drain in battery stats, fixed headset hissing issue and added knock code.
The F version, I believe, is a bugfix for 20D. 20D had issues with VoIP such as skype and Viber which would not function properly. 20F has not been pushed out to all users of 20D.
If you intend on keeping your device, flash 20F IMO. BUT
An important note: If you plan on SELLING your device, then flash 20C which is the one linked to your IMEI. Because you won't be able to get updates if your current software version doesn't match the one LG has linked with your IMEI.
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thanks mate. i will flash 20F
regarding to the last thing you said ... yes i figured that the official software is the one that should be used when sending the phone to waranty or selling it
more than that ,... i found something interesting . I flashed several firmwares and ALL OF THEM made te status in download mode as "ROOTED" even though i was not rooted.
The only way to display unrooted in download mode is to flash the 20C firmware for my device. So it is obvious that this is the "correct" firmware for this particular phone.
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..
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..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?
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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
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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!
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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.
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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!
Sent from my Moto X using XDA Free mobile app
@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_cid7_CFC_1FF.xml.zip: https://yadi.sk/d/KLmLR43SbYiaX
XT1052_RETAIL-DE_4.4.4_KXA21.12-L1.26_54_cid7_CFC_1FF.xml.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.
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Apologies if this has been asked before or if this is a stupid question, but it appears there are no stock images of the XT1687 (US unlocked) version of this phone?
This makes the idea of unlocking the bootloader and trying out custom ROMs kinda iffy if there's no way to easily return to stock. My Nexus, HTC and Samsung phones, for example, could easily be restored to the stock OS with a computer. Only thing I can find for this phone is OTA updates that can be sideloaded... nothing that would enable me to return to stock everything (recovery, OS, etc.) easily in the event that I would want to.
Is there something I'm missing that's different with Motorola phones?
Yes, you can easily go back to stock, I've done it a few times already. You can find threads & info here on it if you search around. Check in settings to see which build you have and the official firmware for Moto G5 Plus (aka potter) is located here:
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/potter/official/
Some have received OTA upgrades but so far Moto hasn't officially posted those, so the above are what you originally got on your phone and any newer ones will appear there when available.
Dahenjo said:
Yes, you can easily go back to stock, I've done it a few times already. You can find threads & info here on it if you search around. Check in settings to see which build you have and the official firmware for Moto G5 Plus (aka potter) is located here:
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/potter/official/
Some have received OTA upgrades but so far Moto hasn't officially posted those, so the above are what you originally got on your phone and any newer ones will appear there when available.
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I don't think any XT1687s have gotten updates to .67, and in fact when I flashed .67 to my phone VoLTE and T-Mobile wifi calling stopped working even though the software channel still says retus...I imagine there are updated binaries for said functions that is why we in the US haven't got the update
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I don't think any XT1687s have gotten updates to .67, and in fact when I flashed .67 to my phone VoLTE and T-Mobile wifi calling stopped working even though the software channel still says retus...I imagine there are updated binaries for said functions that is why we in the US haven't got the update
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I'm running the debloated/deodexed .67-based stock ROM and mine also still shows retus in settings. Everything works identically well to my "assigned" .33 from before, but I'm on AT&T so don't use VoLTE.
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I have a moto g5 plus xt1687, where can I download a stock rom. I am currently rooted and do not have a backup to the original rom. What are my options? Thanks.
so I am all new with this LG updating their devices thing as this is my first LG smartphone, so this may probably sound silly
I read autoprimes thread about 10f stock (thanks for that btw, great starting point for newbies like me!) and had a look at his twitter account where I saw he linked an official LG site about security updates . Going over there and reading up it seems pretty obvious to me that getting all these google patches seemed a very good way to go, yet my H870 refuses to give me any new updates saying it is uptodate with the april version (the 10f autoprime has in his thread it seems). Yet there is this newer thread from westwood24 talking about a 10I version for the H870, yet even LG Bridge installed tells me that my 10f is the most current thing.
So is westwoods version either not really a stock thing because its made by himself into a 10I (from f) or is both my OTA update service and LG bridge blatently lieing to me about a new version?
Or is there a third "truth" I simply dont get because I am a relative android newbie?
Vaxxus said:
so I am all new with this LG updating their devices thing as this is my first LG smartphone, so this may probably sound silly
I read autoprimes thread about 10f stock (thanks for that btw, great starting point for newbies like me!) and had a look at his twitter account where I saw he linked an official LG site about security updates . Going over there and reading up it seems pretty obvious to me that getting all these google patches seemed a very good way to go, yet my H870 refuses to give me any new updates saying it is uptodate with the april version (the 10f autoprime has in his thread it seems). Yet there is this newer thread from westwood24 talking about a 10I version for the H870, yet even LG Bridge installed tells me that my 10f is the most current thing.
So is westwoods version either not really a stock thing because its made by himself into a 10I (from f) or is both my OTA update service and LG bridge blatently lieing to me about a new version?
Or is there a third "truth" I simply dont get because I am a relative android newbie?
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Updates are not only related to the model, but also to region and brand. The 10L update with June patch was available for Vodafone branded phone in Europe and few others.
This lead to the question: where is your H870 from?
In any case you can use lgup+uppercut and flash the 10L kdz if you really have a H870 (without any letters at the end)
my current "Software Version" string says V10f-EUR-XX and I bought it from a local retail store, so (to my knowledge) no provider attached.
the model number under hardware info says LG-H870.
Vaxxus said:
my current "Software Version" string says V10f-EUR-XX and I bought it from a local retail store, so (to my knowledge) no provider attached.
the model number under hardware info says LG-H870.
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And you are from? As i stated before also the region/nation is important when we speak about updates, anyway you can manually update with lgup as i said before =)
Killua96 said:
And you are from? As i stated before also the region/nation is important when we speak about updates, anyway you can manually update with lgup as i said before =)
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sorry missed that, I am from germany.
Vaxxus said:
sorry missed that, I am from germany.
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Seems like is no yet avalable for your specific model, other users confirmed it Here and Here
You can track daily lg updates looking Here every 6 hours, wait for a H870 Europe Germany or something like that.
I had the same thing like you... but I am rooted do I dirty flashed westwoods version because official updates won't work anyway. No problems found so far. If you have root too, fash it
PS: swiss version heer
odysseus84 said:
I had the same thing like you... but I am rooted do I dirty flashed westwoods version because official updates won't work anyway. No problems found so far. If you have root too, fash it
PS: swiss version heer
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mine isnt rooted yet, I stopped after I ordered the unlock bootcode from lg and read about that it stops OTA in generell. But seeing that they are none coming, or coming in a unbelievable slow pace I might as well just get it over with, head home and start flashing