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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?
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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
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!
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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!
the_fiasco said:
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.
Thanks
I have captured and saved for people that DONT have or have problems downloading the OTA.zip
think of this as a safety net rather than the only way to install
UK RETGB lollipop 5.0.2
Build version LXB22.46-28.1
System version 22.26.1.titan_retgb.retgball.en.GB retgb
you need to be on stock 21.11.23 RETGB kitkat to use this, fingerprint check , no root, stock recovery
method 1
copy zip to internal storage and goto about phone and check for update to software
method 2
place on external sd card and manually boot to android recovery and install
UK retgb Lollipop 5.0.2
remember its named after your old kitkat firmware not as a new lollipop firmware
RETDE 5.0.2 OTA.zip
lollipo
Auto brightness is bit flickery seems OK so far
How can i install this with locked bootloader? @reefuge
Wait for ota or unlock boot loader from Motorola its on there site you use flash tool
But you might as well wait or try update via USB
at last its arrived in the u.k
fnldstntn said:
How can i install this with locked bootloader? @reefuge
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does not require unlocked bootloader is original
I think they rolled out all the OTAs for GB at the same time, I got mine earlier today but didn't notice.
PS: Its my birthday, thank you Motorola!
Just got notified of the pending update on my retGB model, can't do the update just at the moment but fingers crossed it fixes the notification problem some people (and me) have with the phone.
Does any one have the stock 21.11.23 RETGB kitkat recovery to share please? :crying:
stefanthehuman said:
Does any one have the stock 21.11.23 RETGB kitkat recovery to share please? :crying:
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Here we go - unzip and flash via ADB in mfastboot flash mode
reefuge said:
Here we go - unzip and flash via ADB in mfastboot flash mode
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Thank you sir!
Some people said that you can update your lovely device to the Chinese firmware version. That is true! It works. However, motorola updated the bootloader version for the Chinese firmware. If can never downgraded to the original 5.0 for XT1095 or others because the bootloader does not support that. Here are three ways for you if you do not want to use the Chinese firmware: The first one is what I did which is to contact Motorola and replace a phone for FREE. The second one is to flash the XT1092's 5.0.2. It works too although I did not try that. The third way is to wait the official 5.0.2 firmware for XT1095.
Just a warn to those who want to update your lovely device
zhangyang_haha said:
Some people said that you can update your lovely device to the Chinese firmware version. That is true! It works. However, motorola updated the bootloader version for the Chinese firmware. If can never downgraded to the original 5.0 for XT1095 or others because the bootloader does not support that. Here are three ways for you if you do not want to use the Chinese firmware: The first one is what I did which is to contact Motorola and replace a phone for FREE. The second one is to flash the XT1092's 5.0.2. It works too although I did not try that. The third way is to wait the official 5.0.2 firmware for XT1095.
Just a warn to those who want to update your lovely device
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I think is precipitated to say "never"
The boot loader on the Chinese version is new I agree. But eventually Motorola will upgrade all the boot loaders to that version, even the Pure editon. When Motorola will decide to upgrade all to the new motoboot even the pure pure edition won't be able to return to <5.0.2.
So, you can try it yes, just avoid to flash Motoboot.img
Flashing any 4.4.4 to any 5.x already updates the bootloader and it cannot be downgraded. You can downgrade all of the other files though and the phone will work just fine.
Have you tried manually flashing(mfastboot) all of the other files to downgrade? If they are preventing the downgrade of the entire OS this is something new, and to be honest I don't believe that they are.
zhangyang_haha said:
Some people said that you can update your lovely device to the Chinese firmware version. That is true! It works. However, motorola updated the bootloader version for the Chinese firmware. If can never downgraded to the original 5.0 for XT1095 or others because the bootloader does not support that. Here are three ways for you if you do not want to use the Chinese firmware: The first one is what I did which is to contact Motorola and replace a phone for FREE. The second one is to flash the XT1092's 5.0.2. It works too although I did not try that. The third way is to wait the official 5.0.2 firmware for XT1095.
Just a warn to those who want to update your lovely device
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Before using RSDLite you must replace the files of KitKat (gpt.bin and motoboot.img) with those firmware Lollipop otherwise you can not do the downgrade. I pass easily from 4.4.4 to 5.0.2 and 5.0 and my Moto X XT1092 works perfectly.
Steve-x said:
Flashing any 4.4.4 to any 5.x already updates the bootloader and it cannot be downgraded. You can downgrade all of the other files though and the phone will work just fine.
Have you tried manually flashing(mfastboot) all of the other files to downgrade? If they are preventing the downgrade of the entire OS this is something new, and to be honest I don't believe that they are.
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solocchi said:
Before using RSDLite you must replace the files of KitKat (gpt.bin and motoboot.img) with those firmware Lollipop otherwise you can not do the downgrade. I pass easily from 4.4.4 to 5.0.2 and 5.0 and my Moto X XT1092 works perfectly.
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actually you can downgrade via TWRP, just flash the restore files of system and boot
Via Fastboot you cannot downgrade because when you are trying to flash the system.img the phone says image is too large, although the fastboot windows says OK but the phone will stuck at logo.
Via RSD I have not tryed, but maybe later today will do.
Resuming, if you flash via fastboot the motoboot.img you wont be able to flash system images older than the version the bootloader is meant to, but if you use any other method you can easily downgrade and upgrade.
Steve-x said:
Flashing any 4.4.4 to any 5.x already updates the bootloader and it cannot be downgraded. You can downgrade all of the other files though and the phone will work just fine.
Have you tried manually flashing(mfastboot) all of the other files to downgrade? If they are preventing the downgrade of the entire OS this is something new, and to be honest I don't believe that they are.
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Of course. I've tried manually flash except motoboot or gpt.
This will just make your phone sucks at the boot logo
juliospinoza said:
I think is precipitated to say "never"
The boot loader on the Chinese version is new I agree. But eventually Motorola will upgrade all the boot loaders to that version, even the Pure editon. When Motorola will decide to upgrade all to the new motoboot even the pure pure edition won't be able to return to <5.0.2.
So, you can try it yes, just avoid to flash Motoboot.img
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I mean we can never downgrade the bootloader.
juliospinoza said:
actually you can downgrade via TWRP, just flash the restore files of system and boot
Via Fastboot you cannot downgrade because when you are trying to flash the system.img the phone says image is too large, although the fastboot windows says OK but the phone will stuck at logo.
Via RSD I have not tryed, but maybe later today will do.
Resuming, if you flash via fastboot the motoboot.img you wont be able to flash system images older than the version the bootloader is meant to, but if you use any other method you can easily downgrade and upgrade.
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So, you mean we can make a flashable zip and flash it in the TWRP right? that is possible. I forget this way. Fell so sorry about that
zhangyang_haha said:
S...... The second one is to flash the XT1092's 5.0.2. It works too although I did not try that. ....
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Where do you see a 5.0.2 firmware available for XT1092? I have not seen one. The only 5.0.2 available is for XT1085. Am I missing something here?
sha_tan said:
Where do you see a 5.0.2 firmware available for XT1092? I have not seen one. The only 5.0.2 available is for XT1085. Am I missing something here?
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Android development section
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Android development section
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I think that is a TWRP backup image right?
Flashable zips for system and radio would be the simplest thing for everyone. I would love to create them but don't even know where to start. Is there a reason no one has done it yet? That is the first thing to happen for nexus devices.
zhangyang_haha said:
Some people said that you can update your lovely device to the Chinese firmware version. That is true! It works. However, motorola updated the bootloader version for the Chinese firmware. If can never downgraded to the original 5.0 for XT1095 or others because the bootloader does not support that. Here are three ways for you if you do not want to use the Chinese firmware: The first one is what I did which is to contact Motorola and replace a phone for FREE. The second one is to flash the XT1092's 5.0.2. It works too although I did not try that. The third way is to wait the official 5.0.2 firmware for XT1095.
Just a warn to those who want to update your lovely device
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how did you get them to replace it for free? within 14 days of purchase?
supercoolman said:
how did you get them to replace it for free? within 14 days of purchase?
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Yes, its in 14 days. Because I was developing Mokee for XT1095, i unlocked my phone. I'm always dare to try every new thing
Ok, I know what you're thinking, 5.1 thread, again???? No it's not.
This is for Non Droid Turbo devices, non US Verizon. So Moto Maxx, Latin America devices such as the XT1225
I am currently on official 4.4.4 and I have already opt in for the Moto Feedback Network, so I should get the Soak test update when available.
So let's keep this threat updated about 5.1 updates for our international Droid Turbo variants.
And by the way here are the DROID TURBO - Android™ 5.1 Lollipop - Release Notes
Kiwironic said:
Ok, I know what you're thinking, 5.1 thread, again???? No it's not.
This is for Non Droid Turbo devices, non US Verizon. So Moto Maxx, Latin America devices such as the XT1225
I am currently on official 4.4.4 and I have already opt in for the Moto Feedback Network, so I should get the Soak test update when available.
So let's keep this threat updated about 5.1 updates for our international Droid Turbo variants.
And by the way here are the DROID TURBO - Android™ 5.1 Lollipop - Release Notes
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Did you receive the survey or something? Or are you just being proactive and already creating a topic for when it happens?
Proactive mate, I have already singed up for the program and waiting for the soak for the international version.
Here we can follow updates about different variants of the phone (except for the main Droid turbo USA branch), who gets Soak, or official and news regarding that. I am using a PR XT1225, stock firmware and unrooted sadly due to corporate software.
This is the thread I need...waiting like you. I know we could root and stick L on it, but I want to see what develops first (and KK has been fine for me). But hopefully something will develop soon.
GeodudeFFP said:
This is the thread I need...waiting like you. I know we could root and stick L on it, but I want to see what develops first (and KK has been fine for me). But hopefully something will develop soon.
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You're lucky you have that option, I don't as I have to use corporate software and cannot be rooted (let's not start talking about root cloaking etc as it didn't work for me)
Let's keep this alive with updates and share stories and we should be fine, I am assuming since Droid US has got 5.1 it won't be far for us. I would give it a month or two.
People keep saying that Droid turbo and Moto Maxx are left behind but the reality is, we are getting the 5.1 update at the same time as the Moto X so we should use the Moto X as an indicator. I think once Moto X (international version) gets the official 5.1 update (currently in Soak testing as the Droid Turbo) we will get it as well.
I think some people won't even have to wait. Tomorrow Motorola will release a downloadable file of Droid Turbo 5.1 for use with RSD lite, and since the Droid Turbo KK worked on Moto Maxx (since it's bootloader can be unlocked), I'm betting this one will too, but with some adjustments (like no flashing the rádio partition/flashing the intl rádio partition afterwards)
That might work, but I won't risk it. I would wait for the official OTA, I have already returned 100% stock. I would have totally gone for it if I didn't have my work apps complications.
Kiwironic said:
That might work, but I won't risk it. I would wait for the official OTA, I have already returned 100% stock. I would have totally gone for it if I didn't have my work apps complications.
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The apps are a problem indeed. I'll wait for the oficial release, then go backup to KK, restore my stuff with titanium and update.
DarkLey said:
The apps are a problem indeed. I'll wait for the oficial release, then go backup to KK, restore my stuff with titanium and update.
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Titanium no go bro, remember I don't have root anymore. :crying: :crying:
Kiwironic said:
Titanium no go bro, remember I don't have root anymore. :crying: :crying:
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I do remember, for you it's really a no go if you want/have to keep the apps/data. Rootjunkysdl already have the OTA file, I'm backing up now to test my hypothesis.
Well I can justify asking for a new access code for my corporate apps after full wipe, but if something goes wrong with root / backup or installing the OTA as Zip my device will be banned. Can't take that risk. So I will have to wait for official or Soak OTA.
But please let us know how that goes for you. Which device do you have? is it a PR XT1225 ?
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Well I can justify asking for a new access code for my corporate apps after full wipe, but if something goes wrong with root / backup or installing the OTA as Zip my device will be banned. Can't take that risk. So I will have to wait for official or Soak OTA.
But please let us know how that goes for you. Which device do you have? is it a PR XT1225 ?
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BR XT1225. One time I flashed the 4.4 Stock ROM for the Turbo in my device and it worked allright, and since this time I will just do the same then update, I think it'll work the same. Still backing up (a lot of data here).
Keep us updated mate.
Here are some news:
http://www.tudocelular.com/android/noticias/n56970/droid-turbo-moto-maxx-android-5-1-lollipop.html
How did it go??
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How did it go??
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I haven't tried everything yet because I'm restoring my phone from a hardbrick.
My tries and findings so far:
First hypothesis) Flash KK service ROM KDF21. Directly: I knew it wouldn't work from the begining, since the frequencies for the radio cell are different, but tried anyway. Managed to update to Lollipop (KK -> KK VoLTE -> KK something -> OTA Lollipop) but without cell signal it's useless
Second hypothesis) Flash radio partition from RETBR Lollipop over Droid Turbo Lollipop OTA: didn't work too, don't know exactly the reason.
Third hypothesis) Flash Droid Turbo KK over RETBR KK, BUT without the radio partition, then update: worked till I tried to update (somebody already posted that flashing Droid Turbo KK without flashing radio over RETBR KK works). The system won't update probably because the VoLTE/Advanced Calling update needs to modify radio and finds a different radio partition.
Fourth hypothesis) To be tested yet ---- Update Droid Turbo KK to the latest (after VoLTE), flash radio partition from RETBR KK, then update with Droid Turbo LP OTA: haven't tried this yet because when I was flashing RETBR KK again I bumped at the cable and it was already faulty, so I have to unbrick my device to try again and I'm gathering the stuff to do that (no tutorial available, maybe I'll put something together sometime)
Edit: nvm, found this just a couple threads below: http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/general/turbo-unbrick-t3139811
DarkLey said:
I haven't tried everything yet because I'm restoring my phone from a hardbrick.
My tries and findings so far:
First hypothesis) Flash KK service ROM KDF21. Directly: I knew it wouldn't work from the begining, since the frequencies for the radio cell are different, but tried anyway. Managed to update to Lollipop (KK -> KK VoLTE -> KK something -> OTA Lollipop) but without cell signal it's useless
Second hypothesis) Flash radio partition from RETBR Lollipop over Droid Turbo Lollipop OTA: didn't work too, don't know exactly the reason.
Third hypothesis) Flash Droid Turbo KK over RETBR KK, BUT without the radio partition, then update: worked till I tried to update (somebody already posted that flashing Droid Turbo KK without flashing radio over RETBR KK works). The system won't update probably because the VoLTE/Advanced Calling update needs to modify radio and finds a different radio partition.
Fourth hypothesis) To be tested yet ---- Update Droid Turbo KK to the latest (after VoLTE), flash radio partition from RETBR KK, then update with Droid Turbo LP OTA: haven't tried this yet because when I was flashing RETBR KK again I bumped at the cable and it was already faulty, so I have to unbrick my device to try again and I'm gathering the stuff to do that (no tutorial available, maybe I'll put something together sometime)
Edit: nvm, found this just a couple threads below: http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/general/turbo-unbrick-t3139811
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:fingers-crossed: Hope it goes well, and thanks for the link.
Hope to see ;
İncreased earpiece and speaker volume.
Better camera
Better calibrated screen for a little colder and more brightness.
Fix memory leak
and i am done.
Sent from my XT1225 using XDA Free mobile app
And better battery performance too
DarkLey said:
I haven't tried everything yet because I'm restoring my phone from a hardbrick.
My tries and findings so far:
First hypothesis) Flash KK service ROM KDF21. Directly: I knew it wouldn't work from the begining, since the frequencies for the radio cell are different, but tried anyway. Managed to update to Lollipop (KK -> KK VoLTE -> KK something -> OTA Lollipop) but without cell signal it's useless
Second hypothesis) Flash radio partition from RETBR Lollipop over Droid Turbo Lollipop OTA: didn't work too, don't know exactly the reason.
Third hypothesis) Flash Droid Turbo KK over RETBR KK, BUT without the radio partition, then update: worked till I tried to update (somebody already posted that flashing Droid Turbo KK without flashing radio over RETBR KK works). The system won't update probably because the VoLTE/Advanced Calling update needs to modify radio and finds a different radio partition.
Fourth hypothesis) To be tested yet ---- Update Droid Turbo KK to the latest (after VoLTE), flash radio partition from RETBR KK, then update with Droid Turbo LP OTA: haven't tried this yet because when I was flashing RETBR KK again I bumped at the cable and it was already faulty, so I have to unbrick my device to try again and I'm gathering the stuff to do that (no tutorial available, maybe I'll put something together sometime)
Edit: nvm, found this just a couple threads below: http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/general/turbo-unbrick-t3139811
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Wow. You are brave!
I'm happy right now with CM 12.1 (5.1.1 Lollipop on my two XT1225 phones. I'm actually in Brazil right now for two weeks, using them.
Hope 5.1 files Motorola releases will help for custom ROMs for our phones.
When Motorola does release 5.1 for the XT1225 (Moto Turbo and international Moto Maxx), the kernel source code is the main thing, but won't come for awhile.
First it's the OTA, then the full image, then a month or so later the kernel code. At least that seems to be the pattern.
I read about going to nougat to get all the 7.1 ROMs to work but the soak is for the Indian version an I'm on Motorola g4 retail version on latest mm an there is nothing for the xt 1625 I have found I was lucky to find the factory for my phone I haven't seen anything 7.0 or other wise unless someone can point me in the right direction would be help full I don't have a computer so I have to use flashfire to to anything I got a modem file that won't flash it fails every time so idk what else to do
hazmatkid said:
I read about going to nougat to get all the 7.1 ROMs to work but the soak is for the Indian version an I'm on Motorola g4 retail version on latest mm an there is nothing for the xt 1625 I have found I was lucky to find the factory for my phone I haven't seen anything 7.0 or other wise unless someone can point me in the right direction would be help full I don't have a computer so I have to use flashfire to to anything I got a modem file that won't flash it fails every time so idk what else to do
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Not sure why you think you have to go to Nougat before flashing a 7.1 ROM. I have the XT1625 retail and I flashed the 7.1 XPerience ROM while on MM. I only did a factory reset before flashing then wiped Dalik/Cache after before booting. I manually installed all of my apps from Play Store and everything is running very smoothly with great performance and battery life.
I cannot speak for other 7.1 ROM's but this one is awesome!