***RESTORE TO STOCK 4.4.4 SAFELY***
This guide is only for those who have entered into the world of "Customization" after getting the 4.4.4 update via OTA, before unlocking their bootloaders, or for those whose devices were shipped with 4.4.4.
After watching so many members of XDA going ahead, skipping important steps while trying to Restore their Moto E to stock 4.4.4, and ultimately ending up failing to do so, or in the worst case a BRICK, it's time I put in a few words here...
If you follow the steps correctly, you WON'T BRICK your device, and will be able to enjoy the fully restored firmware.
1) gpt.bin (WARNING: DO NOT flash this file)
Fastboot command :
mfastboot.exe flash partition gpt.bin
This is the file which contains all the partition information of your phone. It gets updated with each OTA update, and you CANNOT DOWNGRADE the partition table. If you somehow end up flashing the file, either the remaining commands may succeed, or fail... And when, you accept OTAs,!!!BRICKED!!!
2) motoboot.img (WARNING: DO NOT flash this file)
Fastboot command :
mfastboot.exe flash motoboot motoboot.img
This is your bootloader. I have very little info on how it gets flashed through each update... The bootloader is the bios of your phone. If you mess up this file, GOD knows what will happen!!! You won't be able to boot up your device, not even to the bootloader mode (or fastboot mode as some other people call it).
IF ANY ONE OF THE ABOVE FILES ARE MESSED UP, YOU CAN SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR PHONE FOREVER!!
Now, the commands which you should execute are listed below:
mfastboot.exe flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot.exe flash boot boot.img
mfastboot.exe flash recovery recovery.img
Now, Check inside your firmware zip for the numbers (system.img_sparsechunk.0, system.img_sparsechunk.1 etc.). If they are 0,1,2 then follow the steps above then type in:
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
Or , if you have like 1,2,3 then type:
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
Now type in:
mfastboot.exe flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot.exe erase modemst1
mfastboot.exe erase modemst2
mfastboot.exe flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot.exe erase cache
mfastboot.exe erase userdata
You MUST execute the commands in the order given above, to safely restore to KitKat 4.4.4.
All the best!!! :good:
This is a working tutorial to get and install the 5.1 OTA.
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when I run the first command ("mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin") in minimal adb...it showing ""mfastboot" is not recognized as an internal or external command" ..please tell me what i missed?
dijusg said:
when I run the first command ("mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin") in minimal adb...it showing ""mfastboot" is not recognized as an internal or external command" ..please tell me what i missed?
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Why the hell are you trying to do so....?
Does reading my full post waste a lot of time?
Please ELI5 to me:
My condition right now:
Bootloader: 5.1
Bootlock: UNLOCKED
OS: 5.1 Optimized
Root: ROOTED
Can I restore to 4.4.4 by skipping that 2 command?
If so please reword your introduction to:
This guide is only for those who
- Have entered into the world of "Customization" after getting the 4.4.4 update via OTA, before unlocking their bootloaders.
- Device shipped with 4.4.4
- Device that updated to 5.x stock
And your device is
- Unlocked / Locked / Doesn't matter
- Rooted / Not roooted / Doesn't matter
- TWRP-ed / Original recovery intact / doesn't matter
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Because I'm confused with your introduction.
Rohitagni said:
Why the hell are you trying to do so....?
Does reading my full post waste a lot of time?
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well not everyone knows how to execute the commands (i dont know it too)
so can you please write us how to execute it?
adjayanto said:
Please ELI5 to me:
My condition right now:
Bootloader: 5.1
Bootlock: UNLOCKED
OS: 5.1 Optimized
Root: ROOTED
Can I restore to 4.4.4 by skipping that 2 command?
If so please reword your introduction to:
Because I'm confused with your introduction.
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Yes you can do so... Just follow the tutorial.... You can get back to stock safely....
1) Make sure you clear all partitions from your phone except ur sd card... Do this via TWRP
2) Now you have a clean system.... You are ready to enter the commands
MAKE SURE YOU EXECUTE ALL OF THEM IN SEQUENCE (Except the ones I have told to leave out namely gpt and motoboot).
You are done!
Mondop said:
well not everyone knows how to execute the commands (i dont know it too)
so can you please write us how to execute it?
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Okay... I'm sorry for being harsh...
First of all download the following:
1) Minimal ADB and Fastboot from Here
2) mfastboot.exe from Here
3) Motorola Drivers from Here
4) Kitkat 4.4.4 OS from Here
Download and install 1) and 3) and then tell me.
Rohitagni said:
Okay... I'm sorry for being harsh...
First of all download the following:
1) Minimal ADB and Fastboot from Here
2) mfastboot.exe from Here
3) Motorola Drivers from Here
4) Kitkat 4.4.4 OS from Here
Download and install 1) and 3) and then tell me.
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already done im trying to update to Lollipop i was following this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759495
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e/general/solution-stuck-bootlogo-flashing-5-1-t3168109
and eveything was working fine except that im stucked at boot animation :/
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well, trying to find on internet why im stucked, i left my device to continue on booting and magically, after 10mins, android jumped on so im happy Lollipop owner :3
Mondop said:
already done im trying to update to Lollipop i was following this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759495
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e/general/solution-stuck-bootlogo-flashing-5-1-t3168109
and eveything was working fine except that im stucked at boot animation :/
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well, trying to find on internet why im stucked, i left my device to continue on booting and magically, after 10mins, android jumped on so im happy Lollipop owner :3
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Well I am happy to hear that...
Always remember one thing:
HAVE PATIENCE!
Rohitagni said:
Well I am happy to hear that...
Always remember one thing:
HAVE PATIENCE!
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yop, thaks for your time but i have rly one problem... after installing Lollipop, i cant connect to any mobile operator. is that problem caused by fact, lollipop i installed is from Brozail or whatever? is there any fix for that?
nope your tutorial bricked my phone :/ it will not help when you will not flash gpt.bin
just restored back, updated and boom bricked... your guide does not help
not working
Hi, I did everything as per post.
After rebbot I am shown old boot menu for some time.
But then I am back into lolipop .... Please advise if I missed something.
I just followed your instructions. They seem to have worked well. Thanks!
One comment- I understand that the first two commands are not to be followed, but perhaps it would be wiser to not give the full command that will brick the phone? That way people who just see the number and the command won't just be bricking their phone when they don't read the full instructions. Just say "don't use any command that includes gpt" or something like that instead of giving them the command.
LeiraHoward said:
I just followed your instructions. They seem to have worked well. Thanks!
One comment- I understand that the first two commands are not to be followed, but perhaps it would be wiser to not give the full command that will brick the phone? That way people who just see the number and the command won't just be bricking their phone when they don't read the full instructions. Just say "don't use any command that includes gpt" or something like that instead of giving them the command.
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I like your suggestions... But I made this post for those who wanted to downgrade.
I hope u understand that downgrading is a very risky process, and EVERYONE SHOULD READ EVERY SINGLE LINE prior to trying to mess with their phone. Some told me to write the full commands so that they can clearly understand, while some like you are telling me to be more precise
Well, it's too tough for me to step on two boats at the same time. But still, I will try to be more precise for my next tutorial
Mondop said:
nope your tutorial bricked my phone :/ it will not help when you will not flash gpt.bin
just restored back, updated and boom bricked... your guide does not help
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I told not to flash the gpt, AS WELL AS THE MOTOBOOT... It has been proved by other devs here at XDA, that these two will brick ur phone, and not the other ones!!!
So, don't blame me. You must have done something that was not mentioned here, that was responsible for the brick.
Mondop said:
nope your tutorial bricked my phone :/ it will not help when you will not flash gpt.bin
just restored back, updated and boom bricked... your guide does not help
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How did the phone get bricked if you booted it successfully to lollipop? I think I must be making a mistake as in the earlier post, u said u were a "happy lollipop owner"????
rahul1042 said:
Hi, I did everything as per post.
After rebbot I am shown old boot menu for some time.
But then I am back into lolipop .... Please advise if I missed something.
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Can u give me the link of the firmware? I think something is wrong with the files....
Else you can directly flash the 5.1 fresh by following the instructions from here
Rohitagni said:
I told not to flash the gpt, AS WELL AS THE MOTOBOOT... It has been proved by other devs here at XDA, that these two will brick ur phone, and not the other ones!!!
So, don't blame me. You must have done something that was not mentioned here, that was responsible for the brick.
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I DID NOT flashed gpt as well MOTOBOOT
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Rohitagni said:
How did the phone get bricked if you booted it successfully to lollipop? I think I must be making a mistake as in the earlier post, u said u were a "happy lollipop owner"????
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I flashed to Lollipop succesfully but since this is POST for restoring back to stock, i used it to go back to Kit Kat and thats where my mobile was bricked
Mondop said:
I DID NOT flashed gpt as well MOTOBOOT
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I flashed to Lollipop succesfully but since this is POST for restoring back to stock, i used it to go back to Kit Kat and thats where my mobile was bricked
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So... In that case tooo? Did u leave out the bootloader and the partition?
Related
This is a guide that is strictly for those who are as impatient as I am to get Lollipop on their Moto G (2014). I know there are several guides for folks in the US, and other countries as well, but currently there is no OTA for Canada yet. We are literally left out in the cold. So, I thought I would put a collaborative guide together so the Canadians can enjoy some 5.0, too!
First and foremost, if you F up your phone, that's on you. This will void your warranty, and I am in no way responsible for any stupidity you conjure up during the process.
I have only tested this on the XT1064, which is the single SIM US/Canada model.
The issue when trying to simply follow the upgrade guide for the XT1064 is that the OTA file looks for a 4.4.4 variant of Android that needs to be the same region as where the OTA came from. If you try to install it on the Canadian versions, you will get an error. So, here goes:
1. Unlock your bootloader. Follow this wonderful guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...wip-unlock-bootloader-moto-g-2nd-gen-t2875728
2. Download the US version of 4.4.4, it can be found here: http://www.filefactory.com/file/2ygnt0x45vcr/RETUAWS_XT1064_4.4.4_KXB21.85-17_cid9_CFC.xml.zip
3. Extract the above file to the same location you installed Minimal ADB in the first step (C:\Program Files(x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot)
4. Turn your phone off and disconnect it from the computer. Press and hold the volume down (-) button and power button to get into Fastboot mode. Connect your phone to the computer.
5. Run Minimal ADB and run these commands:
PHP:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk3
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot reboot
I removed the modem commands on purpose, and I will explain why later.
6. Once the phone has rebooted, plug it in to the computer and follow this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/development/lollipop-moto-g-2014-xt1064-t2937361
You should now have Lollipop on your Canadian XT1064!
If you have issues with the WiFi or cellular, you may have to flash the modem commands again from the old file. I had to download the original Canadian ROM (http://www.filefactory.com/file/78znv8hx0tvt/RETCA_XT1064_4.4.4_KXB21.85-16_cid14_CFC.xml.zip) and using Fastboot flash the following:
PHP:
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
After that I had no issues and everything seems to be working as it should. You can relock your bootloader afterwards if you like as well.
Thanks to the other contributors above, I was simply trying to put a quick guide together for us Canadian folks who wish to get Lollipop, too!
Cheers!
This is great - although I think I'm still "out in the cold." I have 11.24 and couldn't flash the above due to "downgrading." Unless I'm missing something... Any ideas?
This worked for me! Thanks for the awesome tutorial!
brianshayne said:
This is great - although I think I'm still "out in the cold." I have 11.24 and couldn't flash the above due to "downgrading." Unless I'm missing something... Any ideas?
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At which part do you get an error? Are you trying to use a script to flash, or are you doing exactly step by step like mentioned above? I had the latest of the late on my Moto G 2014, so I know that these steps work on it.
Is your bootloader unlocked as mentioned above?
NexusChrist said:
At which part do you get an error? Are you trying to use a script to flash, or are you doing exactly step by step like mentioned above? I had the latest of the late on my Moto G 2014, so I know that these steps work on it.
Is your bootloader unlocked as mentioned above?
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Yeah - I'm not sure what the problem was - originally it wouldn't take the US ROM due to a downgrade error. Tried it again, after a factory reset and for some reason it went through. Flashing Lollipop and the modem after was no issue at all - so good to go now. It's beautiful.
Thanks for the follow-up.
AKA: I should have just ignored downgrade error + HAB fail on phone, the first time around
I am getting hab check failed for boot when i use the command " fastboot flash boot boot.img "
please help
ramzilla136 said:
I am getting hab check failed for boot when i use the command " fastboot flash boot boot.img "
please help
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Disregard the error and move on to the next command. You are going to get a few errors. Don't worry.
installing update
verifying current system
/system/app/3c_main.apl has unexpected contents
installation aborted
this is after i run the commands and upload from sd card...
followed your commands and tried few fresh zips
can you please help, it won't let me install the lollipop file
Another way:
Go to this link, XT1064 > Lollipop, download the file and extract it.
And follow the same idea of OP but with few changes:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot reboot
TiGuy82 said:
Another way:
Go to this link, XT1064 > Lollipop, download the file and extract it.
And follow the same idea of OP but with few changes:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot reboot
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Is this procedure better? Any enhancement? Thanks.
Botsok said:
Is this procedure better? Any enhancement? Thanks.
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This one just avoid you to flash USA KitKat and then Lollipop. This one goes directly to Lollipop.
Doesn't flash Modem/Radio from USA Lollipop because doesn't work on Canadian models, at least didn't work with WIND Mobile model.
WIND canada moto G XT1064 lollipop
Thanks very much for posting this. and thanks for posting the link for 5.02 from MEGA which is a lot faster than filefactory!
I've attached a link to the original Wind 4.4 modem files in case someone's modem doesn't work afterwards, if they followed the top post original instructions and accidentally flashed the US KitKat 4.4 modems.. instead of downloading that huge file from filefactory.com (extremely slow site), the link has just the 2 files (22MB).
https://mega.co.nz/#!dk430ZBZ!diHa6V-rcidHFc3niGjshk-2A9ELbqZtCnb63pFK010
Also may be worth mentioning to ignore the "hab check failed" messages when flashing lollipop. (I was using mfastboot)
TiGuy82 said:
Another way:
Go to this link, XT1064 > Lollipop, download the file and extract it.
And follow the same idea of OP but with few changes:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot reboot
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Just a super-dooper-uber Thanks To NexusChrist!
Who ever you are, I tried to follow your system. it didn't work for me, infact I lost wifi connection, but anyways what I did was I used another script for this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...dows-tool-moto-g-2014-xt1064-restore-t2957167) And this worked, but now I lost Cellular Service....Big problem eh? Well no more, thanks to you. I downloaded the Canadian rom, and just to be more specific (cause it was kinda vague in the tutorial, (Extract the files again to the Mininal ADB fastboot file location the whole c drive thing yenno?)) And I ran that php and BAM thank you so much I was worried out of my MIND that I f'ed up my phone somehow. Foreal, bless your soul....or your XT1064?
No XT1064s were hurt in the making of this post
UnderAppreciatedDev said:
Who ever you are, I tried to follow your system. it didn't work for me, infact I lost wifi connection, but anyways what I did was I used another script for this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...dows-tool-moto-g-2014-xt1064-restore-t2957167) And this worked, but now I lost Cellular Service....Big problem eh? Well no more, thanks to you. I downloaded the Canadian rom, and just to be more specific (cause it was kinda vague in the tutorial, (Extract the files again to the Mininal ADB fastboot file location the whole c drive thing yenno?)) And I ran that php and BAM thank you so much I was worried out of my MIND that I f'ed up my phone somehow. Foreal, bless your soul....or your XT1064?
No XT1064s were hurt in the making of this post
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That happened because you flash the modem from Lollipop... Just flash the modem in OP and you will be ok.
spiritflare said:
Thanks very much for posting this. and thanks for posting the link for 5.02 from MEGA which is a lot faster than filefactory!
I've attached a link to the original Wind 4.4 modem files in case someone's modem doesn't work afterwards, if they followed the top post original instructions and accidentally flashed the US KitKat 4.4 modems.. instead of downloading that huge file from filefactory.com (extremely slow site), the link has just the 2 files (22MB).
Also may be worth mentioning to ignore the "hab check failed" messages when flashing lollipop. (I was using mfastboot)
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Just a tad bit curious I also have a Wind Mobile Moto G2 and i'm just wondering how you unlocked the bootloader in the first place. If you could please share the process on how you did it that would be great.
Anyone know how we can get the LP bootloader on the Canadian version?
I'd like to be able to update my CM12.
Thanks!
Awesome
I'm on Bell &
everything is working 100% radio/wifi/bluetooth all good
Thanks
This is a great guide. But I'm wondering if we've been given any explanation on why Canadian Moto G's aren't getting OTA updates? It's April and my Moto G is saying up to date with 4.4.4. It's from wind if that matters.
I understand we can do this work around. I'm just trying to understand why we're not getting updates.
Kewjoe said:
This is a great guide. But I'm wondering if we've been given any explanation on why Canadian Moto G's aren't getting OTA updates? It's April and my Moto G is saying up to date with 4.4.4. It's from wind if that matters.
I understand we can do this work around. I'm just trying to understand why we're not getting updates.
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Your carrier is most likely the reason since they have the final say on updates.
Tel864 said:
Your carrier is most likely the reason since they have the final say on updates.
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But what about the people that bought their phones from Staples. It's unlocked and not associated to any carrier. They are directly under Motorola and still no update at all. Phone are getting 5.1 update already, but we're still at 4.4.4
What's so different in the Canadian market from the US one that the update can't come fast? Specially if the phone is not associated to a carrier and the update should come directly from Motorola
Okay, so there has been a lot of confusion an ambiguity on how to successfully install the GPE lollipop update on the Moto G. The reason I am starting this guide is because I faced a lot of trouble myself trying to get this update and get stuff working.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: EASY (NOOB FREINDLY )
WARNING:
I HAVE TESTED THIS FULL PROCEDURE MYSELF. BUT I SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY PROBLEMS THAT MIGHT OCCUR BY USING THIS PROCEDURE, THOUGH I SHALL TRY MY BEST TO SOLVE THEM IF YOU FACE ANY. DUAL SIM USERS, ONLY SINGLE SIM WORKS BECAUSE IT IS A GPE FIRMWARE AND THERE IS NO WORKAROUND FOR IT. THIS PROCEDURE DOES NOT WORK WITH XT1031 (confirmed by @goldeneagle1972 )
THIS PROCEDURE WILL WIPE ALL YOUR DATA ON THE PHONE. SO TAKE A BACKUP.
EXISTING GPE 5.0.1/2 USERS, FLASH THE ORIGINAL GPE MODEMS FIRST AND MAKE SURE YOUR SYSTEM ISN'T MODIFIED. (eg: rooted ). THEN DIRECTLY GO TO STEP 5.
THE REST OF YOU, FLASH THE 5.1 GPE FIRMWARE [HERE] FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS IN STEP 2.2 AND THEN GO DIRECTLY TO STEP 6
PREREQUISITES:
You will need an unlocked boot loader. If you have not already unlocked it, refer to [this]
STEP 1:
Download the 4.4.4 GPE XT1032 FIRMWARE from [here] [mirror]
Download mfastbootv2 from [here]
Download the minimal sdk from [here]
Download and install adb drivers from [here]
Download the batch files for all the commands from [here]. (OBSOLETE)
Download the batch files for flashing 5.1 firmware and fixing network from [here]
Download Motorola drivers from [here]
Reboot system after installing drivers.
Download THE 5.1 GPE FIRMWARE [HERE] FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS IN STEP 2.2 AND THEN GO DIRECTLY TO STEP 6
Extract the GPE firmware archive, batchfiles archive and mFastbootv2 archive to the Minimal ADB and Fastboot folder (or your folder containing the platform-tools)
Download OTA update from [here]. Rename it to "ota".
Copy this archive to the same folder mention above (do not extract this archive).
STEP 2:
Boot into fastboot (POWER+VOLUME DOWN) and connect phone to PC
If you are starting from scratch, skip 2.1 ) and go to 2.2 )
2.1 ) If you have already made a failed attempt to OTA, or have previously flashed the Brazilian OTA, then flash the GPE 4.4.4 firmware follow this step. SHIFT + RIGHT click in the folder where you have extracted everything and choose open command window here. Then double-click on "Step 2_1.bat" or type the following commands one by one.
Code:
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot erase userdata
mfastboot reboot
You will not get network now but do not flash the modems of the firmware you use now because you will get a status 7 error when flashing the OTA. You will now be dumped at the welcome screen. Do not enter any details, just power off and boot into recovery via fastboot. Skip step 2.2)
YOU WILL GET SOME ERRORS LIKE HAB CHECK FAILED. JUST IGNORE AND PROCEED.
2.2 ) For those who haven't attempted the OTA or are not on the Brazilian Firmware, use the following method to flash the 4.4.4 GPE firmware. SHIFT + RIGHT click in the folder where you have extracted everything and choose open command window here. Then double-click on "Step 2_2.bat" or type the following commands one by one. (Thank you @jmonster141 for pointing out my silly error).
Code:
mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot erase userdata
mfastboot reboot
You will not get network now but do not flash the modems of the firmware you use now because you will get a status 7 error when flashing the OTA. You will now be dumped at the welcome screen. Do not enter any details, just power off and boot into recovery via fastboot.
IT SEEMS THAT SOME 4.4.4 FIRMWARE HAVE NEWER PARTITION TABLES THAN GPE 4.4.4, SO THE GPT.BIN WILL FAIL TO FLASH. JUST SKIP IT AND YOU'L BE FINE (confirmed by @SickBeast ) or TAKE A LOOK AT [THIS] (thank you @t4n017 ).
AFTER ERASING USERDATA AND REBOOTING, YOUR PHONE MIGHT BOOT DIRECTLY INTO FASTBOOT AND IT WILL SAY "UTAG FLASHFAIL CONFIGURED AS FASTBOOT. JUST REFLASH THE BOOTLOADER TO FIX
Code:
mfastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
(thank you @t4n017 again )
YOU WILL GET SOME ERRORS LIKE HAB CHECK FAILED. JUST IGNORE AND PROCEED.
STEP 3:
Now we shall flash the OTA. Boot into recovery. You shall see a weird android logo with an exclamation mark. AFTER THAT HOLD VOL+ FOR 15 SECONDS, THEN TAP POWER BUTTON (KEEP HOLDING THE VOL+ BUTTON) (thank you @thestory101) and choose apply update from adb in the recovery. Then double-click on "Step 3.bat" or type the following command:
Code:
adb sideload ota.zip
OR just OTA from Settings>About phone>System updates (confirmed by @t4n017) though i would yet recommend using the former procedure.
STEP 4:
Once it has finished, select reboot system now from the recovery. DO NOT WIPE YOUR CACHE. YOU WILL BE STUCK AT THE GOOGLE BOOT LOGO SCREEN FOR AROUND 10-20 SECONDS. JUST BE PATIENT. If you are stuck for more than 20 seconds, just flash [this].
STEP 5:
Now check your phone for and update and you shall get an update notification for 5.1 lollipop. Follow onscreen procedures and complete the update.
STEP 6:
SKIP THIS if you have EUROPEAN XT1032.
Download XT1033 modems [here] if you have the Asian Moto G. THESE MODEMS APPARENTLY DON'T WORK. LOOK AT POST NO. 593 FOR FIX.
Download XT1034 modems [here] if you have the Canadian Moto G
Download XT1032 US GSM modems [here] if you have the us version (thank you @jmonster141)
I HAVE GIVEN LINKS TO ALL THE MODEMS OF THE COMMON VARIANTS OF THE MOTO G. IF YOU HAVE A DIFFERENT VARIANT, DOWNLOAD YOUR RESPECTIVE FIRMWARE, COPY THE "NON-HLOS.bin" and "fsg.bin" FROM YOUR ORIGINAL FIRMWARE TO THE FOLDER WHERE YOU HAVE THE SDK, mFastboot, GPE FIRMWARE AND OTA AFTER STEP 3 AND FOLLOW STEP 5 TO GET NETWORK. IT IS EXTREMELY TIME CONSUMING FOR ME TO HUNT DOWN MODEMS FOR ALL THE NUMEROUS VARIANTS AND LINK THEM IN THE OP (IM KINDA BUSY WITH MY STUDIES RIGHT NOW) SO PLEASE TAKE THE PAIN TO DO SO YOURSELF. ALSO, LINK THE MODEMS YOU USED,TO GET NETWORK, IN THE THREAD SO I CAN ADD IT TO THE OP AND HELP THE REST. (That's how the amazing XDA community works right ?! )
BryanByteZ said:
Link for Stock Roms to extract modem files:
[here]
(All Moto G Variants)
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hacorn96 said:
I'll just drop this here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649763
All variants/regions kernel/recovery/radio files...
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We shall now flash the modems. You will be put at the welcome screen after a few minutes. Power off, boot into fastboot. Then double-click on "Step 5.bat" or type the following command:
Code:
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot reboot
You shall now be running 5.1 GPE !
voilamos said:
For anyone having difficulties with their network on an XT1033 , try using network fix.bat from here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/general/guide-convert-brazilian-firmware-gpe-5-t2969472
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ROOT: (OPTIONAL)
Download the latest superSU flashable zip from [here] and copy-paste it into to your phone.
Download the latest TWRP recovery image from [here]. Copy the image to the folder where you have adb and fastboot. Rename the image to "recovery". Open a command prompt in the folder containing this recovery (press shift + right-click, choose open command window here). Boot your phone into fastboot mode and execute the following code:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Ignore the partition mismatch error.
Use your volume rockers to boot into the recovery. Go to install zip, and choose the SuperSU zip and flash it.
Reboot into rooted 5.1 GPE.
TO FIX THE LAGGY ANIMATIONS IN GOOGLE NOW LAUNCHER, SEE [THIS] POST.
nishantjian4u said:
- MOST IMPORTANT: please read and follow the steps as if your life depends on it. If you have any doubts, read the whole thread. I confirmed the steps with some other google searches wherever I thought I am confused. Luckily for me, if worked like a breeze for me the first time. Read all the messages on the command prompt / terminal on your computer and the information displayed on your phone while you are flashing all sorts of stuff. There are certain important information that you will on this displays. BE PATIENT
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CREDITS TO ALL PEOPLE WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE AMAZING MOTO G XDA COMMUNITY.
pfufle said:
Okay, so there has been a lot of confusion an ambiguity on how to successfully install the GPE lollipop update on the XT1033. The reason i am starting this guide is because I faced a lot of trouble myself trying to get this update and had to scavenge through multiple threads to get stuff working. I had flashed the update on my Moto G XT1033 converted to GPE using the mixed firmware by @deej_roamer [using this tutorial], OTAed to 4.4.4 and flashed the OTA manually using ADB. I was stuck at the bootlogo following this. This was because of the firmware being modified this interfering with the OTA. Since i was now stuck with the new 41.18 bootloader and the partition table (gpt.bin) of the OTA, i could not flash the XT1033 firmware. So this is what I did:
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That's a nice way to convert I didn't think it could be done this way.... Cool bro
dual sim will work with this method right?
can you give feedback, is it stable enough to be used daily? have you encountered any bugs or features that doest work? force close?
im thinking jumping to 5.01 but need some idea of how stable it is as i dont have a spare phone at the moment if it fail or got bricked
thankyou !!!
No Network
Hey
I still don't see any network on my phone.
This is after I flashed the modem files
Any fix ? Thanks
For me GPE 4.4.4 doesn't boot anymore, because of the new bootloader I assume. GPE 5.0.1 also didn't boot. Only Motorola Firmware booted successfully. Do you know what I can do about that?
This works whit the xt1034 ?
aben.dc said:
dual sim will work with this method right?
can you give feedback, is it stable enough to be used daily? have you encountered any bugs or features that doest work? force close?
im thinking jumping to 5.01 but need some idea of how stable it is as i dont have a spare phone at the moment if it fail or got bricked
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The build is epic! Flash it right away if you dont need dual sim.
voilamos said:
Hey
I still don't see any network on my phone.
This is after I flashed the modem files
Any fix ? Thanks
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I am really sorry but i missed an important step in the OP (i realised it right away but my mom wouldnt allow me to touch my PC before i finished my homework :| )
Once you flash GPE 4.4.4 with the original modems, flash the OTA and after that reboot to bootloader and AFTER that flash the modems of the phone model you have. When you boot into lollipop it will say that it will take around 5 minutes to find network and wait patiently until it is done.
k-kuchen said:
For me GPE 4.4.4 doesn't boot anymore, because of the new bootloader I assume. GPE 5.0.1 also didn't boot. Only Motorola Firmware booted successfully. Do you know what I can do about that?
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Make sure you follow step 2.1. And make sure you used thw links i provided in the OP. GPE 4.4.4 boots just fine for the rest of us. (Sans the screen flickering which is fixed after a screen unlock)
Hi,
I'm stuck on step 3 (can't adb sideload the ota). I can't boot to recovery - just a picture of android with the ! (red) sign.
GPE 4.4.4 is working just fine (with network too).
Thank you!
acid032 said:
This works whit the xt1034 ?
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Assuming that it is the brazilian version, yes it should work.
Metalingus903 said:
Hi,
I'm stuck on step 3 (can't adb sideload the ota). I can't boot to recovery - just a picture of android with the ! (red) sign.
GPE 4.4.4 is working just fine (with network too).
Thank you!
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I for got to mention in the OP, you are supposed to press volume up and power button simultaneously when that logo comes for 7 seconds and then release it.
It just reboots the system when I press volume up and power button when that logo shows up.
Thanks
EDIT: Got it to work! Just have to precise!
pfufle said:
Make sure you follow step 2.1. And make sure you used thw links i provided in the OP. GPE 4.4.4 boots just fine for the rest of us. (Sans the screen flickering which is fixed after a screen unlock)
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Thanks.
As far as I can tell the difference is leaving bootloader (which fails to flash anyway) and GPT from the retail Firmware. I flashed the whole GPE before which resulted in being stuck at bootlogo
k-kuchen said:
Thanks.
As far as I can tell the difference is leaving bootloader (which fails to flash anyway) and GPT from the retail Firmware. I flashed the whole GPE before which resulted in being stuck at bootlogo
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Yep. The old partirion tables are incompatible with the new bootloader apparantly.
Can somebody confirm if this works for XT1034 (Retail Canada/US AWS)?
Well it Works but i dont have any network I flashed my modems from the original firmware of the xt1034.
Any Help ?
acid032 said:
Well it Works but i dont have any network I flashed my modems from the original firmware of the xt1034.
Any Help ?
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In the very last step can you try and flash these? Should work, they are XT1034.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByPjgNaqEEYBU0lGenNxTmxwR0k/view?usp=sharing
Anyone of you who has flashed the ota, could you please upload an nandroid backup of the rom
Sent from my XT1031 using Tapatalk
If it is fully functional with moto g XT 1033
If it is fully functional with moto g XT 1033
ali4ek said:
In the very last step can you try and flash these? Should work, they are XT1034.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByPjgNaqEEYBU0lGenNxTmxwR0k/view?usp=sharing
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MAN I FCK LOVE YOU THANKS, IT WORKS IN THE XT1034
sorry for the caps but Im really happy
Stock Firmware EU MM update (24/10/16)
XT1072_THEA_RETEU_6.0_MPBS24.65-34-5_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT (690mb)
Enhancements and August security patch.
Download link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9JdPPX_cXeAZXdGUUtlYU9HSUU/view?usp=drivesdk
Info can be found here:
https://motorola-global-portal.cust...prod_answer_detail/a_id/113470/p/30,6720,9151
All Google drive links are firmware I've downloaded from file factory.
How to:
Download mfastboot https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9JdPPX_cXeARFN3VXpXdmxBZ2c/view?usp=docslist_api
Extract the thea firware zip items and mfastboot exe file to the android platform tools folder.
Hold Shift + right click - open command prompt then follow follow these commands.
mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot erase userdata
mfastboot reboot
First boot can take a little while. Be patient
To keep data, skip mfastboot erase userdata. (not recommended if coming from Lollipop)
Hemphiz said:
I'm assuming "DEFAULT SUBSIDY" means final or finished. Either way it's the newest marshmallow upload for Europe
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That's related to the release country EMEA, the build number is the same as all the others XT1072 DE, UK, EU-EMEA, GB, LA, etc.
Did this firmware can cause a hard brick? Im asking because there are recently a lot of threads with hard bricked phones (Qualcomm Hs Usb Qdloader 9008)
dr.nic said:
That's related to the release country EMEA, the build number is the same as all the others XT1072 DE, UK, EU-EMEA, GB, LA, etc.
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ah ok, cheers for the info
imit said:
Did this firmware can cause a hard brick? Im asking because there are recently a lot of threads with hard bricked phones (Qualcomm Hs Usb Qdloader 9008)
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First I've heard. I simply download it from file factory then upload it to help people out
Do you also have reversed audio channels? (left is right, and right is left) It happens on speakers and headphones.
imit said:
Do you also have reversed audio channels? (left is right, and right is left) It happens on speakers and headphones.
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I'm using CyanPop. But when I tested out GB/UK Firmware I can't say noticed anything
hello I have the phone in Looked 2, unlock it and then turned the lock, how I can unlock it again? I tried the program I did (Alkalinorap) but gives me error, how the problem is solved? Oto is there any way to make the release?
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What if I unlock all data is lost, as app whatshapp and other contacts?
xarkit036 said:
hello I have the phone in Looked 2, unlock it and then turned the lock, how I can unlock it again? I tried the program I did (Alkalinorap) but gives me error, how the problem is solved? Oto is there any way to make the release?
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What if I unlock all data is lost, as app whatshapp and other contacts?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-lte/general/rooting-moto-g-2015-lte-xt1078-t3086069
I used that guide to unlock my bootloader and yes it will erase your data. But you can backup your contacts etc with apps like super backup. You can also backup your WhatsApp to Google drive. It has a built in option
when i rebooted it just keeps on a screen with a motorola logo
Florianbos said:
when i rebooted it just keeps on a screen with a motorola logo
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Yea it takes a little while. Let it finish. Took about 20+mins for me
Hemphiz said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-lte/general/rooting-moto-g-2015-lte-xt1078-t3086069
I used that guide to unlock my bootloader and yes it will erase your data. But you can backup your contacts etc with apps like super backup. You can also backup your WhatsApp to Google drive. It has a built in option
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Hello thank you very much. I could go back to unlock.
Apparently I tittle twice and I remain unchecked.
Now all ok. Thank you.
Do you recommend the official rom or this CyanogenMod 6.0.1?:highfive:
xarkit036 said:
Hello thank you very much. I could go back to unlock.
Apparently I tittle twice and I remain unchecked.
Now all ok. Thank you.
Do you recommend the official rom or this CyanogenMod 6.0.1?:highfive:
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Good stuff.
Personally I prefer custom roms like cyanpop or Cm13 as there's alot of customisation and tweaks available, it's all according what you like
xarkit036 said:
Hello thank you very much. I could go back to unlock.
Apparently I tittle twice and I remain unchecked.
Now all ok. Thank you.
Do you recommend the official rom or this CyanogenMod 6.0.1?:highfive:
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CM 4 life , or try android aice cold (it's based on cm that one too ?)
ok....thanks all.
It is known about the new android N?
We may have this official version motorola moto G 4G littel?
what is CM 4 life? i I do not understand.
xarkit036 said:
what is CM 4 life? i I do not understand.
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CM 4 life, means he's a big fan of cyanogenmod aka "CM"
Haven't looked into android N and probably won't until it's abit more stable
Sent from my thea using XDA Labs
i locked the bootloader.
Flashed the rom, Works like a charm!
Thank you! @Hemphiz
Hemphiz said:
CM 4 life, means he's a big fan of cyanogenmod aka "CM"
Haven't looked into android N and probably won't until it's abit more stable
Sent from my thea using XDA Labs
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:good::laugh: thank´s
because it does motorola official update to Android 6.0.1?
What is the difference between 6.0 and 6.0.1?
Thank you.
Hi all,
To cut a long story short, around the time MM was being released I cracked my display and broke the digitiser. Before sending the phone off for repair I got the update notification -.- but sent it away without updating as I couldn't accept it. Phone returned and working but no OTA notification, factory reset a few times, sim out and try again, all the usual tricks. They flashed my phone in the factory (came back wiped) and for some reason this firmware isn't getting the OTA update.
So after persevering with Lollipop (and cracking the display again, and fixing it myself this time) I'm getting Marshmallow one way or another. I just would like to know the best way.
I'd rather keep everything as stock as possible (in terms of bootloaders and rooting) and my current plan was to flash TWRP and try running a MM OTA file. I'm just looking to verify this would work and if so, any pitfalls (future OTAs) or things that could go horribly wrong by doing something idiotic.
I'm on an EU XT1572 so I'm assuming a general EU OTA file will work?
Thanks in advance for any assistance,
Phil
clarkey586 said:
Hi all,
To cut a long story short, around the time MM was being released I cracked my display and broke the digitiser. Before sending the phone off for repair I got the update notification -.- but sent it away without updating as I couldn't accept it. Phone returned and working but no OTA notification, factory reset a few times, sim out and try again, all the usual tricks. They flashed my phone in the factory (came back wiped) and for some reason this firmware isn't getting the OTA update.
So after persevering with Lollipop (and cracking the display again, and fixing it myself this time) I'm getting Marshmallow one way or another. I just would like to know the best way.
I'd rather keep everything as stock as possible (in terms of bootloaders and rooting) and my current plan was to flash TWRP and try running a MM OTA file. I'm just looking to verify this would work and if so, any pitfalls (future OTAs) or things that could go horribly wrong by doing something idiotic.
I'm on an EU XT1572 so I'm assuming a general EU OTA file will work?
Thanks in advance for any assistance,
Phil
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Easy-peasy.
*NOTE - Using TWRP to flash the OTA.zip IS NOT an option, it WILL fail. You can however use the stock recovery and ADB sideload it.. but the following is how I would probably do it. It's also easier IMO.
I'm assuming your bootloader is unlocked since you were talking about using TWRP so grab the WHOLE 6.0 firmware for your phone (I'm guessing your're RETEU so -> XT1572_CLARK_RETEU_6.0_MPHS24.49-18-3_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip - It's 1.3GB in size) and then reboot the phone into the bootloader (Fastboot mode) and use the files in it to flash everything (this process will wipe the phone so backup anything important first) with fastboot and you will be on a clean completely stock 6.0 with the february patch.
Code:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot reboot
Standalone Fastboot & adb installer - LINK
WHOLE Firmware - LINK
Good luck! If your bootloader is not already unlocked and you don't want to unlock it there is still hope.. it will just be a bit different process by using the OTA zips and the stock recovery.. let me know if you MUST go down this route.. it's a bit more of a PITA IMO.
EDIT* If terminal commands are not your thing you can also try using RSDLite.(Official Moto tool). but I've not personally tried it with my Moto X Pure... I like the terminal
DaMadOne said:
Easy-peasy.
*NOTE - Using TWRP to flash the OTA.zip IS NOT an option, it WILL fail. You can however use the stock recovery and ADB sideload it.. but the following is how I would probably do it. It's also easier IMO.
I'm assuming your bootloader is unlocked since you were talking about using TWRP so grab the WHOLE 6.0 firmware for your phone (I'm guessing your're RETEU so -> XT1572_CLARK_RETEU_6.0_MPHS24.49-18-3_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip - It's 1.3GB in size) and then reboot the phone into the bootloader (Fastboot mode) and use the files in it to flash everything (this process will wipe the phone so backup anything important first) with fastboot and you will be on a clean completely stock 6.0 with the february patch.
Code:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot reboot
Standalone Fastboot & adb installer - LINK
WHOLE Firmware - LINK
Good luck! If your bootloader is not already unlocked and you don't want to unlock it there is still hope.. it will just be a bit different process by using the OTA zips and the stock recovery.. let me know if you MUST go down this route.. it's a bit more of a PITA IMO.
EDIT* If terminal commands are not your thing you can also try using RSDLite.(Official Moto tool). but I've not personally tried it with my Moto X Pure... I like the terminal
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Thanks a million.
I've not unlocked my bootloader, but I don't think it should be a problem there's plenty of tutorials etc for that.
Ideally, I'd not like to wipe my phone but alas it looks like that's going to be the case and I'll trust your advice rather than looking for a lazy way out haha. Is there any way to back up everything (even just apps, etc) without root though?
Cheers :good:
clarkey586 said:
Thanks a million.
I've not unlocked my bootloader, but I don't think it should be a problem there's plenty of tutorials etc for that.
Ideally, I'd not like to wipe my phone but alas it looks like that's going to be the case and I'll trust your advice rather than looking for a lazy way out haha. Is there any way to back up everything (even just apps, etc) without root though?
Cheers :good:
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Yea, your warranty is void at this point anyways so why not just unlock it! I root and use TiBu.. so I've not tested other backup methods but I'm pretty sure there are backup apps on the playstore that don't require root you could try.
BUT, the step "fastboot erase userdata" is what erases your installed apps/setting and personal files, etc. Really you can just SKIP that step and you SHOULD be ok. Then your apps and settings will be there when you boot 6.0. I was just providing instructions for a fully clean flash. I would say you have a 98% chance it will be just fine though if you don't erase userdata.
EDIT* oh and IIRC you will probably get an error or weird msg with the gpt.bin part of the flash.. ignore it..
EDIT 2* Here is one such app that doesn't look like it requires root. If you go this route make sure you copy everything over to your PC after using the backup app if you are going to run the "fastboot erase userdata" command.
GOOD LUCK!
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Just out of curiosity.. I've just read some posts on here about people getting their phones back from repair and their bootloader says "Device is ENGINEERING" instead of "Device is LOCKED" or "Device is UNLOCKED".
What does yours say? I'm mainly just wondering if it being in ENGINEERING mode is why you are not getting the OTA...
DaMadOne said:
Yea, your warranty is void at this point anyways so why not just unlock it! I root and use TiBu.. so I've not tested other backup methods but I'm pretty sure there are backup apps on the playstore that don't require root you could try.
BUT, the step "fastboot erase userdata" is what erases your installed apps/setting and personal files, etc. Really you can just SKIP that step and you SHOULD be ok. Then your apps and settings will be there when you boot 6.0. I was just providing instructions for a fully clean flash. I would say you have a 98% chance it will be just fine though if you don't erase userdata.
EDIT* oh and IIRC you will probably get an error or weird msg with the gpt.bin part of the flash.. ignore it..
EDIT 2* .... is one such app that doesn't look like it requires root. If you go this route make sure you copy everything over to your PC after using the backup app if you are going to run the "fastboot erase userdata" command.
GOOD LUCK!
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Just out of curiosity.. I've just read some posts on here about people getting their phones back from repair and their bootloader says "Device is ENGINEERING" instead of "Device is LOCKED" or "Device is UNLOCKED".
What does yours say? I'm mainly just wondering if it being in ENGINEERING mode is why you are not getting the OTA...
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Haha suppose you're right! Sure I'll probably just wipe my device in the end, be nice to have a clean go at MM haha.
The bootloader status was indeed locked so I don't know what's causing the issue?
Anyway, thanks a million for the help I'll update if/when all goes well :good:
Despite my best efforts, it seems to have been in vain. I'm getting an error when trying to unlock the bootloader (something along the lines of no backup available, please try again) which is common to people who have sent their phone in for repair.
I'm just wondering if I could flash the firmware regardless of bootloader (Odin maybe?) At this point I'm happy to root suit and boot I'm just a bit sick of moto at this stage so want to be able to control my phone haha.
Any help much appreciated
clarkey586 said:
Despite my best efforts, it seems to have been in vain. I'm getting an error when trying to unlock the bootloader (something along the lines of no backup available, please try again) which is common to people who have sent their phone in for repair.
I'm just wondering if I could flash the firmware regardless of bootloader (Odin maybe?) At this point I'm happy to root suit and boot I'm just a bit sick of moto at this stage so want to be able to control my phone haha.
Any help much appreciated
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Odin is for Samsung. Moto has RSDLite. But if your bootloader is locked the firmware package must be signed by Moto and I don't thing the ones floating around the web are.
So this is the point where it seems you're stuck with the (possibly) more PITA way. What you need to do is find the OTA zip that goes from 5.1.1 -> 6.0 and use the stock recovery to flash that with ADB. Boot to stock recovery, press button sequence to get the menu (I THINK at the fallen android dude you hold vol up for a few seconds then hit the power button while still holding it.. it's something like that to get the actual useful menu) then towards the bottom is an update via ADB, plug phone into pc via usb and select that and then in terminal do "adb sideload <OTA_file>.zip" and it will flash the OTA, assuming your device passes it's check it will feel like it's taking forever. This method won't wipe your phone either.
EDIT* HERE is a post with a link to the EU OTA and much better instructions than mine You can flash it with adb sideload or like that post says by copying it to your phone before booting the recovery and flashing it.
And then.. assuming you get to 6.0 using that OTA hopefully you can trigger the february OTA to auto download. If not... HERE is a link to a post with the february OTA zip for your phone. Flash it the same as last one.
If flashing the OTA with a locked bootloader and stock recovery doesn't work I'm afraid you're either stuck or your phone is on a return path to Moto again.
DaMadOne said:
Odin is for Samsung. Moto has RSDLite. But if your bootloader is locked the firmware package must be signed by Moto and I don't thing the ones floating around the web are.
So this is the point where it seems you're stuck with the (possibly) more PITA way. What you need to do is find the OTA zip that goes from 5.1.1 -> 6.0 and use the stock recovery to flash that with ADB. Boot to stock recovery, press button sequence to get the menu (I THINK at the fallen android dude you hold vol up for a few seconds then hit the power button while still holding it.. it's something like that to get the actual useful menu) then towards the bottom is an update via ADB, plug phone into pc via usb and select that and then in terminal do "adb sideload <OTA_file>.zip" and it will flash the OTA, assuming your device passes it's check it will feel like it's taking forever. This method won't wipe your phone either.
EDIT* HERE is a post with a link to the EU OTA and much better instructions than mine You can flash it with adb sideload or like that post says by copying it to your phone before booting the recovery and flashing it.
And then.. assuming you get to 6.0 using that OTA hopefully you can trigger the february OTA to auto download. If not... HERE is a link to a post with the february OTA zip for your phone. Flash it the same as last one.
If flashing the OTA with a locked bootloader and stock recovery doesn't work I'm afraid you're either stuck or your phone is on a return path to Moto again.
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Ah sure I'll give that a go! Just checking if there are any precautions I should be taking for this? Don't want to brick the phone without the ability to flash it back to life again!
clarkey586 said:
Ah sure I'll give that a go! Just checking if there are any precautions I should be taking for this? Don't want to brick the phone without the ability to flash it back to life again!
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You should be fine. The OTA zip is going to check all of the files it is going to patch first and only upgrade if everything passes. If it finds ANYTHING amiss... it will refuse to flash it. If it refuses to flash it your only hope is to send it to Moto unfortunately.
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You should be fine. The OTA zip is going to check all of the files it is going to patch first and only upgrade if everything passes. If it finds ANYTHING amiss... it will refuse to flash it. If it refuses to flash it your only hope is to send it to Moto unfortunately.
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You, my friend, are a hero.
That seems to have done the trick with no issues (going to see if I can potentially unlock the bootloader now) and I'm finally on MM haha. Seems I have to perform the Feb security update separately too for some reason but I'm not too worried about doing things manually.
Sent you a small token of my appreciation, have a pint on me
Thanks once again
clarkey586 said:
You, my friend, are a hero.
That seems to have done the trick with no issues (going to see if I can potentially unlock the bootloader now) and I'm finally on MM haha. Seems I have to perform the Feb security update separately too for some reason but I'm not too worried about doing things manually.
Sent you a small token of my appreciation, have a pint on me
Thanks once again
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Sweet! Thanks for the pint! Glad you're updated now. Did it end up giving you the OTA for the February patch or did you have to use the 2nd OTA?
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Sweet! Thanks for the pint! Glad you're updated now. Did it end up giving you the OTA for the February patch or did you have to use the 2nd OTA?
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Had to use the 2nd OTA.zip but I didn't really try any of the remove sim card stuff or waiting long. No unlockable bootloader either but I'm satisfied for the moment haha.
Warning: some people have said following these instructions on Nougat bricks your phone. I have done them to restore stock after upgrading to Nougat and have had no issues but you may want to conduct further research before attempting.
I had trouble finding the correct instructions for restoring the stock firmware when I needed it a few months ago so I decided to make a simple guide to help people that may be having the same issues I was.
Firstly, ensure your bootloader is unlocked and USB debugging is enabled in developer options. I'd assume this is already the case if you're needing to restore to stock.
Download the stock firmware for your update channel from https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/addison/official/
Extract the zip file into a directory of your choice
Right click and "Open command window here"
Execute, line by line:
Code:
fastboot getvar max-sparse-size
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0 (repeat up to 10)
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot erase carrier
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase DDR
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
Reboot device
Thank you! This is very helpful restoring the device. Is there also command to re-lock the bootloader to enable OTA? The info is so fragmented... Many thanks
Yes same question. Is it possible to relock the bootloader after that? If so how to do this?
slainer68 said:
Yes same question. Is it possible to relock the bootloader after that? If so how to do this?
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I dont remember who tell this "once you unlock your device, you can never ever lock it again."
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There's a lot of devices that you can relock...
fastboot oem lock
should relock the bootloader...
Relock usually does make no sense. Unlock does not prevent OTA update. Relocked is "locked again", but won't help you in any way.
Under which circumstances do you fear that someone gets access to your device and flashes something? This is what gets prevented by relock.
Relock works only if we have a signed firmware. Without that there is no way to relock the bootloader.
tag68 said:
Relock usually does make no sense. Unlock does not prevent OTA update. Relocked is "locked again", but won't help you in any way.
Under which circumstances do you fear that someone gets access to your device and flashes something? This is what gets prevented by relock.
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Relock to use Android Pay
In NOUGAT your script flash MM brick phone
Remove
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
Donwgrade Bootloader Brick Phone
You really should add a warning. This breaks your phone if you already upgraded to Android N (specifically, the bootloader).
This other thread helped me downgrade the right way
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...irmware-downgrade-t3558118/page2#post71404455
Specifically the version of the script in the comments by -=MoRpH=-
graphitenexus said:
I had trouble finding the correct instructions for restoring the stock firmware when I needed it a few months ago so I decided to make a simple guide to help people that may be having the same issues I was.
Should this be unzipped in the ADB folder?
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marsisabar said:
You really should add a warning. This breaks your phone if you already upgraded to Android N (specifically, the bootloader).
This other thread helped me downgrade the right way
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...irmware-downgrade-t3558118/page2#post71404455
Specifically the version of the script in the comments by -=MoRpH=-
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I've restored to it from N without issue
Jimi Mack said:
I had trouble finding the correct instructions for restoring the stock firmware when I needed it a few months ago so I decided to make a simple guide to help people that may be having the same issues I was.
Firstly, ensure your bootloader is unlocked and USB debugging is enabled in developer options. I'd assume this is already the case if you're needing to restore to stock.
Download the stock firmware for your update channel from https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/addison/official/
Extract the zip file into a directory of your choice
Right click and "Open command window here"
Execute, line by line:
Should this be unzipped in the ADB folder?
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Not necessary if you have ADB added to your path
graphitenexus said:
Not necessary if you have ADB added to your path
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Thank you, but sorry I do not understand., an old guy here and the whole thing with command lines confuse me.
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I have all the files in the ADB folder, I keep getting "Slot Counts not found" on the 2nd entry on the list. All want to do is flash my screw up back to stock.... LOL.
I do not even have an "oem fb_mode_set" in the folder, I have an "oem.img"
Jimi Mack said:
Thank you, but sorry I do not understand., an old guy here and the whole thing with command lines confuse me.
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Don't worry about path then. Unzip to platform-tools in the ADB folder then shift+right click and select open command window here. Then run the commands in the OP
graphitenexus said:
Don't worry about path then. Unzip to platform-tools in the ADB folder then shift+right click and select open command window here. Then run the commands in the OP
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I am running the commands one by one but the 2nd one get me stuck as I noted above. The no slot think has be confused, what should I see after entering each command?
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Got It
graphitenexus said:
I've restored to it from N without issue
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In the future... when you receive a "new" OTA you may brick your phone... (ghost user experience)
CsR0501 said:
In the future... when you receive a "new" OTA you may brick your phone... (ghost user experience)
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Original Moto X, had one and loved it and yes lots of bricks.
graphitenexus said:
Relock to use Android Pay
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I've never had that problem? My bootloader was unlocked on my Moto X Pure and the only time Android pay didn't work was when I rooted. I reverted back to complete stock and it worked fine.
SixShots said:
I've never had that problem? My bootloader was unlocked on my Moto X Pure and the only time Android pay didn't work was when I rooted. I reverted back to complete stock and it worked fine.
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Unlocked bootloader now breaks safetynet