Android updates after rooting - Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers

Does moto g4 plus will receive official Android updates after rooting. Does goto settings->about phone->check of updates still works after rooting the device.

You'll get notifications about new updates still, but you won't be able to install them if you have TWRP installed. If you flash the stock recovery back... not sure.

xtermmin said:
You'll get notifications about new updates still, but you won't be able to install them if you have TWRP installed. If you flash the stock recovery back... not sure.
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Is it possible to root without installing twrp?

jack_04 said:
Is it possible to root without installing twrp?
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Yes, you can just fastboot boot twrp.img instead of flashing it.

jack_04 said:
Is it possible to root without installing twrp?
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As long as you're rooted you won't be able to install OTA's. You can check for them and it will even download the OTA but it won't install as long as you're rooted.

fastbooting image?!
xtermmin said:
Yes, you can just fastboot boot twrp.img instead of flashing it.
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Quoteth the dummy, "can you please follow up or point me to how you'd do this?
and how long would it last, just until you reboot?

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[GUIDE] [OSPREY] [MM] 【6.0/6.0.1】Install TWRP, Root and Xposed successfully on 6.0

[GUIDE] [OSPREY] [MM] 【6.0/6.0.1】Install TWRP, Root and Xposed successfully on 6.0
1) Unlock your bootloader . for complete unlocking process go here.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=sw675ipX-ds&feature=youtu.be
IT WILL RESET ALL YOUR DATA.
2) Turn on USB debugging on
3) Boot your device into bootloader mode
4) flash TWRP recovery v2.8.7 r5. http://forum.xda-developers.com/devdb/project/?id=11051#downloads
5) Boot into TWRP recovery
6) Flash supersu zip v2.62-3. http://download.chainfire.eu/751/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.62-3-20151211162651.zip
7) After succsesfull flashing wipe cache/dalvik cache . reboot system. If it asks to install Root. DO NOT INSTALL ROOT AT THIS STAGE.
8) wait till Boot finishes.
9) If you want to install Xposed Boot into TWRP recovery.
10) Flash Xposed installer xposed-v79-sdk23-arm.zip. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3034811.
Thanks for contributors of TWRP, Supersu and Xposed.
I am G-Root...ed
Thanks man!, being trying a lot with no succes... till now... Excelent Work :good:
abhijeetc9762 said:
1) Turn on USB ) .
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do we have twrp for moto g turbo?
The phone has to have the bootloader unlocked?
The whole thing will completely reset the device?
abhijeetc9762 said:
3) flash TWRP recovery v2.8.7 r5.
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Will this work without flashing TWRP? Can I just boot TWRP using fastboot, then flash SuperSU 2.62-3 and reboot? In that way, after reboot it will be system recovery and as SuperSU 2.62-3 is a systemless root, there won't be any modification in /system. Thus, I can receive OTA updates in future directly.
Did anybody try this with XT1550?
soumyajit_nayak said:
Will this work without flashing TWRP? Can I just boot TWRP using fastboot, then flash SuperSU 2.62-3 and reboot? In that way, after reboot it will be system recovery and as SuperSU 2.62-3 is a systemless root, there won't be any modification in /system. Thus, I can receive OTA updates in future directly.
Did anybody try this with XT1550?
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You don't have chance anyway after rooting. You have to have Flash the firmware again to receive OTA
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soumyajit_nayak said:
Will this work without flashing TWRP? Can I just boot TWRP using fastboot, then flash SuperSU 2.62-3 and reboot? In that way, after reboot it will be system recovery and as SuperSU 2.62-3 is a systemless root, there won't be any modification in /system. Thus, I can receive OTA updates in future directly.
Did anybody try this with XT1550?
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Yes, you can do it that way, I've done it several times. Like someone said though, it's simpler to just flash TWRP and be done with it rather than wait for OTA's that you probably can't flash anyway.
Tel864 said:
Yes, you can do it that way, I've done it several times. Like someone said though, it's simpler to just flash TWRP and be done with it rather than wait for OTA's that you probably can't flash anyway.
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In an earlier post you indicated that you can simply do a full unroot with SuperSU and receive OTA updates. Did that only apply to 5.1.1 and not 6.0?
Tel864 said:
I was able to d/l the update, but had to unroot to install the update. If you're using SuperSU to root, it's a simple matter to use the SuperSU app and do a full unroot, then just root again after the update.
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Kakaroth89 said:
The phone has to have the bootloader unlocked?
The whole thing will completely reset the device?
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Same question. Coming from a Nexus 4 phone, it was necessary to unlock the bootloader first. According to the instructions here, that is unnecessary?
EDIT (01-20-2016): Thanks for adding the missing unlock bootloader step to the instructions. I just ordered a Moto G yesterday.
pjc123 said:
Same question. Coming from a Nexus phone, it was necessary to unlock the bootloader first. According to the instructions here, that is unnecessary?
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To root you will need an unlocked bootloader.
Any one?
Rooted xt1550 with supersu 2.62 and then deleted moto bloatware, now phone stuck on black screen after rebooting. Any help abt deleting bloatware?
Seems fine..but
just done this and boot up looks normal but seems forever to boot up. It has not boot up yet, what is the estimated time to wait?
Does it matter if TWRP is configured as "Read Only" or not?
Tel864 said:
To root you will need an unlocked bootloader.
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And this procedure will do a factory reset?
I mean all the procedure, not just unlocking the bootloader
Kakaroth89 said:
And this procedure will do a factory reset?
I mean all the procedure, not just unlocking the bootloader
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No, all your data and apps will still be there.
Tel864 said:
No, all your data and apps will still be there.
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I lost all apps and data when I unlocked bootloader.. I did not unlock until after the 6.0 upgrade.
MrTooPhone said:
Does it matter if TWRP is configured as "Read Only" or not?
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Do no tick as read only.
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OP updated for bootloader unlocking procedure
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abhijeetc9762 said:
5) Boot into TWRP recovery
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@abhijeetc Excellent instructions. One recommendation is to address the issue with the "read only" TWRP option. I am sometimes presented with this option during TWRP boot (not sure why this option is not presented every time since I never check "don't show again"). I am not sure if "read only" makes a difference or not. But I can confirm I was soft bricked after enabling read only and flashing 2.66. I did not wipe Dalvik/Cache either. I was successful with 2.62-3 but was not presented "read only" option either. Also, you may want to recommend a Nandroid back up prior to any attempt flashing root. Just a recommendation.
I notice under developer settings (tap Build Number a bunch of times in the "About Phone" section to access developer mode) it has the option "OEM unlocking - Allow bootloader to be unlocked" as an option. Does that make this process any easier or is it necessary? I bought my phone straight from motomaker.

Flashing OTA using TWRP

I was wondering how i can get the new update for the march update. I just unlocked my bootloader and got TWRP. My current OS is the stock android with the february security update.
Im tried flashing the OTA but it keeps failing. Im used to the TWRP on the oneplus two and im confused on how to get the newest update.
Please help me. Thank you
LifeOfNexus said:
I was wondering how i can get the new update for the march update. I just unlocked my bootloader and got TWRP. My current OS is the stock android with the february security update.
Im tried flashing the OTA but it keeps failing. Im used to the TWRP on the oneplus two and im confused on how to get the newest update.
Please help me. Thank you
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You can't flash an OTA with TWRP. You need to flash the factory images with fastboot, it's all in my guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
Heisenberg said:
You can't flash an OTA with TWRP. You need to flash the factory images with fastboot, it's all in my guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
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but is this going to delete data and applications
sunandoghosh said:
but is this going to delete data and applications
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No if you read the guide carefully. It states how to flash everything WITHOUT losing any data or applications.
Heisenberg said:
You can't flash an OTA with TWRP. You need to flash the factory images with fastboot, it's all in my guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
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This guy has lots of great advise. I always see him giving great advise all over XDA. fastboot and adb are the icing on the cake for nexus devices. ?
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sunandoghosh said:
but is this going to delete data and applications
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No it doesn't, did you read my guide at all? It probably isn't the best idea to be giving out false information.
Has anybody tried to update with this app? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.flash&hl=nl I would like know if this works good.
I'm in the same boat as OP
Should I flash MMB29V or MHC19I and do I need to update my twrp ?
I'm on stock MMB29Q with ROOT with twrp 3.0.0.0
Thanks guys any help would be super appreciated
David522d said:
I'm in the same boat as OP
Should I flash MMB29V or MHC19I and do I need to update my twrp ?
I'm on stock MMB29Q with ROOT with twrp 3.0.0.0
Thanks guys any help would be super appreciated
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Go for the latest, which is MHC19I, you'll need to update to TWRP 3.0.0-1 though.
Heisenberg said:
Go for the latest, which is MHC19I, you'll need to update to TWRP 3.0.0-1 though.
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Do I flash the newest twrp or does that go thru fastboot as well?
And is there any radio or bootloader that I need to update as well?
Thanks!
David522d said:
Do I flash the newest twrp or does that go thru fastboot as well?
And is there any radio or bootloader that I need to update as well?
Thanks!
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All through fastboot, the radio and bootloader will be updated when you flash the factory images.
wietse1988 said:
Has anybody tried to update with this app? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.flash&hl=nl I would like know if this works good.
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I used FlashFire to update to March security patch; Only flashed
boot
system
vendor
Worked perfectly.
dratsablive said:
I used FlashFire to update to March security patch; Only flashed
boot
system
vendor
Worked perfectly.
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Did you update your twrp prior?
I'll probably just do the fastboot method. But if this easier. Easier is always better
David522d said:
Did you update your twrp prior?
I'll probably just do the fastboot method. But if this easier. Easier is always better
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I had to update TWRP afterwards.
I Flashed twrp and then did the newest factory image and kept my custom recovery and now it started up in a boot-loop
Please someone help me!
Edit
I cleared the cache in recovery and it booted
Why am I getting a "Your Device is Corrupt. It can't be trusted and may not work properly."

Flashing TwRP without root Mac?

Is there anyway I can flash TWRP without rooting on a Mac?
Turb0wned said:
Is there anyway I can flash TWRP without rooting on a Mac?
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Hello, you don't need to root for flashing TWRP. All you need is an unlocked bootloader.
For starters, do you have SDK tools setup on your Mac? Also, is your phone's bootloader unlocked?
Turb0wned said:
Is there anyway I can flash TWRP without rooting on a Mac?
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Unlock the bootloader then fastboot twrp and your done
./fastboot flash recovery twrp twrp.img
Put twrp in your adb folder what should be on your desktop
Say your folder is called android type in CD Desktop/android in termal
Got it, thank you! Now with TWRP and no root, I can't do OTAs right?
Turb0wned said:
Got it, thank you! Now with TWRP and no root, I can't do OTAs right?
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No it will go back to stock recovery I think
Turb0wned said:
Got it, thank you! Now with TWRP and no root, I can't do OTAs right?
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Nope, you need stock recovery to take an OTA.
Turb0wned said:
Got it, thank you! Now with TWRP and no root, I can't do OTAs right?
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But saying that Google has just released a zip ota don't know if you can flash that in twrp and be OK

OTA storage location?

Does anybody know where the OTA file is being saved in our phone?
I'm downloading the file now but I won't be installing it yet until I put back my stock recovery.
Nevermind. I already found the location. If anyone wants to know, it can be found in data/data/com.zte.zdm/files
Can you confirm the location. I am on 7.1.1 and trying to save the latest OTA (on A2017G). Under /data, I only have a mail directory and nothing else.
piet8stevens said:
Can you confirm the location. I am on 7.1.1 and trying to save the latest OTA (on A2017G). Under /data, I only have a mail directory and nothing else.
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Is your phone rooted?
otaconremo said:
Is your phone rooted?
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No, not yet. Am trying to do so via magisk.
piet8stevens said:
No, not yet. Am trying to do so via magisk.
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I see. I think you can view that location once you're rooted.
piet8stevens said:
No, not yet. Am trying to do so via magisk.
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Magisk doesn't work on our phone. Use SuperSU.
crashnova said:
Magisk doesn't work on our phone. Use SuperSU.
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Interesting but I don't get it. The entire Badboyz ROM is based on Magisk. And it runs on my phone. ?
piet8stevens said:
Interesting but I don't get it. The entire Badboyz ROM is based on Magisk. And it runs on my phone. ?
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They don't use the newest version magisk. Try pulling the zip from their room that contains magisk and flash it. I've tried and had no luck. It would cause the phone to bootloop.
otaconremo said:
Does anybody know where the OTA file is being saved in our phone?
I'm downloading the file now but I won't be installing it yet until I put back my stock recovery.
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Did you use flashfire or something like that to flash stock recovery? I made a backup in TWRP thought about trying to restore stock recovery with that. I have did it on other phones just not this one.
neo4uo said:
Did you use flashfire or something like that to flash stock recovery? I made a backup in TWRP thought about trying to restore stock recovery with that. I have did it on other phones just not this one.
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Usually I just use the backup boot and recovery I have when I installed twrp using tenfar's tool. I flash my backup images in twrp. Then, i use adb sideload to upgrade rather than sd method.
otaconremo said:
I see. I think you can view that location once you're rooted.
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Thank you. But when I am rooted, do I still receive OTAs?
piet8stevens said:
Thank you. But when I am rooted, do I still receive OTAs?
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yes, you can still receive and download the OTA like I how figured out the location.
However, you can't update using the downloaded OTA file unless you revert your boot and recovery partitions to stock.
otaconremo said:
yes, you can still receive and download the OTA like I how figured out the location.
However, you can't update using the downloaded OTA file unless you revert your boot and recovery partitions to stock.
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Thank you. I have now a rooted stock phone. I received the OTA, but there is no /data/data. Anything I need to do?
piet8stevens said:
Thank you. I have now a rooted stock phone. I received the OTA, but there is no /data/data. Anything I need to do?
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Are you using root explorer? I think you need to download the ota update first but don't install.
Also, are trying to update to nougat? Here's the latest b15 rom on the official site.
http://www.zte.com.cn/china/sitecor...?id=B4C0ACE418834F588FED0C72D6046C78#software
otaconremo said:
Are you using root explorer? I think you need to download the ota update first but don't install.
Also, are trying to update to nougat? Here's the latest b15 rom on the official site.
http://www.zte.com.cn/china/sitecor...?id=B4C0ACE418834F588FED0C72D6046C78#software
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OK, finally got it. Thank you so much.

Couldn't update Installation problem with august update

So this week i hadn't time enough to install the august update since my phone is rooted so i decided to do it now. What i did before trying to download the update :
1.Deleted all magisk modules that i had then rebooted
2.Unistalled magisk using restore image then rebooted
3.Went to sys update downloaded and it says installation failed
What do to? I'm not rooted now and i don't have twrp installed.
PS. don't want to install it via fastboot/miflash
Follow this guide in future. https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tips.md#ota-installation-tips
To fix your problem now, find a stock boot image for your update version you are currently on and flash it.
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PS. don't want to install it via fastboot/miflash
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If you don't want to use Miflash (Why ?) you can boot temporary TWRP and flash .zip here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77353883&postcount=542
sipollo said:
If you don't want to use Miflash (Why ?) you can boot temporary TWRP and flash .zip here:
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Do i lose my data if i flash this via twrp?
Idk i don't really trust miflash
emiljano539 said:
Do i lose my data if i flash this via twrp?
Idk i don't really trust miflash
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You won't lose your data.
ludditefornow said:
Follow this guide in future. https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tips.md#ota-installation-tips
To fix your problem now, find a stock boot image for your update version you are currently on and flash it.
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flashed the stock boot image tried to install it but again it shows that error , i guess the only thing i can do is to flash it manually via fastboot/miflash
sipollo said:
You won't lose your data.
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Okay thanks, do i have to remove the magisk and flash the stock boot.img or it doesn't matter?
emiljano539 said:
Okay thanks, do i have to remove the magisk and flash the stock boot.img or it doesn't matter?
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It doesn't matter. You'll have to reinstall Magisk (if you want to).
sipollo said:
It doesn't matter. You'll have to reinstall Magisk (if you want to).
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which one should i install from them because there are 2 tissot-T files ( for twrp)
"tissot-T-OPM1.171019.026.8.8.23.zip" or "tissot-T-OPM1.171019.026.V9.6.5.0.ODHMIFE.zip" ?
emiljano539 said:
which one should i install from them because there are 2 tissot-T files ( for twrp)
"tissot-T-OPM1.171019.026.8.8.23.zip" or "tissot-T-OPM1.171019.026.V9.6.5.0.ODHMIFE.zip" ?
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tissot-T-OPM1.171019.026.V9.6.5.0.ODHMIFE.zip
The other file is the latest beta.
sipollo said:
tissot-T-OPM1.171019.026.V9.6.5.0.ODHMIFE.zip
The other file is the latest beta.
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I installed the zip from twrp and now after reboot i am stucked in bootloop now i can't even boot into twrp. What to do?
After i flashed it in the end says:
Failed to mount /system Invalid argument
Which TWRP did you use?
sipollo said:
Which TWRP did you use?
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the official one. what version should i use?
its funny now that i flashed the stock rom via mi flash tool and now again the installation shows error..
ludditefornow said:
Follow this guide in future. https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/blob/master/docs/tips.md#ota-installation-tips
To fix your problem now, find a stock boot image for your update version you are currently on and flash it.
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I'm facing same issue and I was following the guide.
Same here, can't install set Ota, even after remove magisk.
Other thing, cell won't show screen to put pin to boot, previous pin of sim so I think encryption is disable!? Any idea?

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