Easy guide/comparison of (current) G4+ Roms & Features & current release levels
Besides the ongoing philosophical/(or more accurately RELIGIOUS) discussion of TWRP vs. CM13, (kind of agnostic about that, have run both in past)
can anyone go over what is CURRENTLY available for the Moto G4+, (XT1644), what are the differences/features between the ROMS, what state are they in, (beta/stable),
etc?
I am (personally) interested in a ROM that would be able to do "OTA" updates to itself, if that is a viable feature.
I would be willing to help re-write this into a beginners guide if someone can help me with the details.
thanks in advance.
markbnj said:
Besides the ongoing philosophical/(or more accurately RELIGIOUS) discussion of TWRP vs. CM13, (kind of agnostic about that, have run both in past)
can anyone go over what is CURRENTLY available for the Moto G4+, (XT1644), what are the differences/features between the ROMS, what state are they in, (beta/stable),
etc?
I am (personally) interested in a ROM that would be able to do "OTA" updates to itself, if that is a viable feature.
I would be willing to help re-write this into a beginners guide if someone can help me with the details.
thanks in advance.
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twrp is recovery completely working,only cm13(in beta state) rom is available beside the stock.Dont have ota idea for cm13
Thanks for your reply.
OK. so you say TWRP is fully working. But it's only a recovery, correct? & works with the stock rom.
IS that why I can do a systemless rooting of phone without changing it?
Yeah twrp is recovery,in system less rooting we have to flash twrp but in system less after "rebooting device" it gets replaced by stock recovery. Usually to keep twrp i used too reboot the bootloader so it replaces stock recovery.
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So I am trying to get the percentage for the battery next to it, but it seems the percentage is only able to be inside the battery? Does anyone know if there is a switch/workaround for this?
2nd) I had to flash a retail rom (my phone came from Moto themselves) and now I get "Retail services shut down" or something like that, tried google, nothing. If anyone has information about that, please let me know.
3rd) Does Xposed work for the Moto E4? If so can someone provide a link pretty please?
4th) I encrypted with the ROM encryption, is there a way I can get it to run backup? (I will post everything you need to help with this if anyone wishes to help)
5th) Is there any custom roms for this phone, again google showed me nothing for this.
Any advice will be "thanked" and I will be grateful for ANY advice/answers!
There are no custom ROMs yet, they should start coming after Oct 1, then you'll have much more customization options. There is currently no stable Xposed for our phone, but you can flash an unofficial version (that would also help you get customizations).
Are you sure you flashed the right stock images? How did you flash them?
When you say backup do you mean in TWRP? Why wouldn't it work?
Hey guys,
I have a LG d802 phone which a relative asked me to update (i.e install a custom ROM) because his version of Android, 4.4.2 is having its support dropped for different, important applications he uses and he would need to throw this perfectly healthy phone away otherwise.
I am no expert at Android rooting, but I know the basic idea anyway. However, when I look up this device on TWRP.me (as well as their official app), it gives no results. I find it strange that the international variant of this phone would be unsupported; especially since I have seen threards on XDA as well as YouTube videos posted about running TWRP on this device. I am reluctant to try flashing files from random Dropbox (or similar) links however, especially if they are a few years old.
Could someone please provide an explanation how I go about to flash TWRP on this device, and if there is any special rules regarding installing a custom ROM (in my case, ResurrectionRemix) and GApps?
Also, I understood I need something called "loki", what is this and how do I use it?
Running Android 4.4.2, everything in stock except I enabled USB debugging.
Thanks a lot for any assistance!
Hi all.
I have a Moto G5 Plus(XT1687) that I would like use a custom ROM on. In fact I bought a second one to specifically do this with. I have only done this once with a Samsung Galaxy S5 and the MicroG version of LineageOS 14.1
With the Moto G5 Plus there are some extra steps from what I gather(you have to get permission from Motorola in order to unlock the bootloader is one example). And there are some intimidating things that I am just unsure about - such as to install Arrow you have to have Oreo 8.1 installed - but when you unlock the bootloader it wipes the phone? So how is this possible? Do I have to install the stock Oreo ROM first? Where do I get the stock ROM?
I have done a couple of months of searching for guides but have found different instructions and some with broken links to software on google drives or other sites I am not sure are safe. I asked about on the subreddit for Moto G and they pointed me here(which I have read a lot here over the past several months.).
Here is what I know:
1) I will need to enable developer options and USB debugging on the phone
2) I will have to get a code from the phone through abd and fastboot. In order to unlock the bootloader, I have to contact Motorola. give them a code and they will send me a code in order to do so(correct?)
3) I need to install TWRP in order to flash any ROM and other software, such as Gapps.
What I am asking of the community:
1) Legitimate link to the software needed.
2) Recommendations for ROMs. What do I want? I want to get be able to get out of the clutches of Google as much as possible. I understand that Android is Google, but most of the custom ROMs have removed most of the Google code. There is not a ROM from the MicroG website for Potter, which is what I really wanted(is this just LineageOS with thew micro Gapps?) I also have found replacement apps for almost all of my normal apps in the F-Droid repository. Ones I have studied: LineageOS(no official for Moto G5 Plus), Arrow OS, HavocOS and RessurectionOS. I have heard there are many out there. Important to have the actual phone part working well.
3) What is the differences in the different Gapps packages(Open Gapps, Mind the Gapps)?
4) What is this magisk I keep on reading about? Is that just for root? And don't you need root to install TWRP?
5) A step by step guide to make sure I don't jack this up. Even though this is my 'play' phone, I would like it to become my daily driver and plan on getting a SIM card as soon as I can get a stable OS on it.
6) Any tips or recommendations for someone like me.
I appreciate any input.
Thank you.
OK, I found this, but it is over a year old.
Is the info there still relevant? Is there anything that has changed since it was posted?
one two and three of what you know is ok.
The custom rom must be for the device.
On my motog5 plus I use Crdroid-Rom without Google Gapps.
Magisk is used to get root, that is, make changes and view the root of the device.
The information is valid. Rom-are outdated.
Thank you. Doing more research. Hopefully I will have a functioning device by the end of the weekend.
If you want smoothest experience try citrus-CAF its pure CAF rom its very nice smooth and fast.
Hi,
I have not yet done so, but I plan on installing e.foundation's OS to my Essential Phone. Before I start, I would like to ensure that I can reinstall or switch back to Android, in case I muck it up. Is there a way to backup the installed Android or switch back?
I've heard of Nandroid (https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=459830), but I'm not sure if it will do what I need (A full backup and restore over another ROM). For example, if on Linux, I could use "dd" to copy an entire partition, and write it back later.
Also, as I understand it from (https://mata.readthedocs.io/en/latest/), the phone contains two sets of partitions (slots). If I install the custom ROM to one slot, can I switch back to Android by executing the adb command to change the active slot?
Thanks in advance for help on this. I would very much like to avoid bricking my phone.
Cheers.
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Hi,
I have not yet done so, but I plan on installing e.foundation's OS to my Essential Phone. Before I start, I would like to ensure that I can reinstall or switch back to Android, in case I muck it up. Is there a way to backup the installed Android or switch back?
I've heard of Nandroid (https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=459830), but I'm not sure if it will do what I need (A full backup and restore over another ROM). For example, if on Linux, I could use "dd" to copy an entire partition, and write it back later.
Also, as I understand it from (https://mata.readthedocs.io/en/latest/), the phone contains two sets of partitions (slots). If I install the custom ROM to one slot, can I switch back to Android by executing the adb command to change the active slot?
Thanks in advance for help on this. I would very much like to avoid bricking my phone.
Cheers.
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I would HIGHLY recommend not installing /e/
It is old... And unsupported.. and unless your tinfoil hat is itchy...
It's just LineageOS and MicroG...
rignfool said:
I would HIGHLY recommend not installing /e/
It is old... And unsupported.. and unless your tinfoil hat is itchy...
It's just LineageOS and MicroG...
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It is not unsupported. It is not old (though it is Nougat). Constantly updated. Is more than just LineageOS and microG.
Do not spread FUD. Seriously.
@neXussT, I would suggest downloading the latest various stock ROMs, Pie, Oreo, Nougat, whichever or all. Have them at the ready on your PC/laptop. You could always fastboot flash the originals if things don't work out.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3701681
[STOCK][DUMPS][FIRMWARE] Essential stock firmware and rom dumps
You'll have to downgrade to Nougat firmware first before trying /e/OS anyway so I doubt you can have Pie or Oreo on one slot and /e/OS on the other.
I have /e/OS on the Essential and Axon 7 (multiboot with other ROMs). Last update was about a day ago.
Essential PH-1, /e/OS 0.7-n ROM, microG (NoGapps), XDA Legacy
Thanks marcdw. Those are good tips. I would never have thought of a version difference causing issues. Cheers.
marcdw said:
It is not unsupported. It is not old (though it is Nougat). Constantly updated. Is more than just LineageOS and microG.
Do not spread FUD. Seriously.
@neXussT, I would suggest downloading the latest various stock ROMs, Pie, Oreo, Nougat, whichever or all. Have them at the ready on your PC/laptop. You could always fastboot flash the originals if things don't work out.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3701681
[STOCK][DUMPS][FIRMWARE] Essential stock firmware and rom dumps
You'll have to downgrade to Nougat firmware first before trying /e/OS anyway so I doubt you can have Pie or Oreo on one slot and /e/OS on the other.
I have /e/OS on the Essential and Axon 7 (multiboot with other ROMs). Last update was about a day ago.
Essential PH-1, /e/OS 0.7-n ROM, microG (NoGapps), XDA Legacy
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I see your definition of old (3 versions behind) is different than mine...
Also... Merging 2 year old security patches and updating that which even CAF has moved on from... Is what I would call unsupported...
Alrighty then.
I personally don't adhere to the notion that folks must run the latest and (not so) greatest because it's there. Let folks run what they want to run, be it old or new. Discouraging folks doesn't seem too cool. IMNSHO of course.
Moto G5s Plus XT1806, OmniROM 8.1.0, NanoDroid, MultiROM, XDA Legacy
Hi, I recently bought an used OnePlus 8 Pro and it was already updated to Android 11. After repairing it, I discovered that it's not possible to run TWRP on this firmware version.
Couldn't I just go ahead and downgrade the OS in order to run TWRP on it or is it basically impossible like on the latest Samsung Galaxy S-series devices?
Would be glad if someone could answer me that question. I kinda tried to boot into twrp because I was too quick to read the thread but it just caused my device to run into Qualcomm Emegency Mode.
What do you need twrp for? If it's just to root and almost everything else... It can be done via other means.
sensui123 said:
What do you need twrp for? If it's just to root and almost everything else... It can be done via other means.
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I also counter the same problem, i just want to use twrp to flash another rom. Do you have any solution? I have search the forum but i didnot find something useful.
freeman1007 said:
I also counter the same problem, i just want to use twrp to flash another rom. Do you have any solution? I have search the forum but i didnot find something useful.
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Hmmmm the way I've seen a lot of custom roms... They're installed/flashed partition by partition in bootloader via fastboot.....I guess if you have to use twrp to flash the entire rom you do need to downgrade to os 10.
sensui123 said:
Hmmmm the way I've seen a lot of custom roms... They're installed/flashed partition by partition in bootloader via fastboot.....I guess if you have to use twrp to flash the entire rom you do need to downgrade to os 10.
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Thank you for your response. i think i just did not catch up the latest progress. Would you please help me find the instruction about how to flash rom in the new way you mentioned ? thank you so much.
And i still have the same question , is it necessary for us to downgrade to android 10 and then start flashing rom.
Look at the roms in the subforum here:
OnePlus 8 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other
Improve your OnePlus 8 Pro 's battery life, performance, and look by rooting it and installing a custom ROM, kernel, and more.
forum.xda-developers.com
I just looked at some popular ones like Pixel experience and Lineage and they're both flashed in this way. Look at the opening post where the instructions are... Seems like Pixel Experience there's a batch file that flashes the partitions but it's essentially done this way without twrp.
sensui123 said:
Look at the roms in the subforum here:
OnePlus 8 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other
Improve your OnePlus 8 Pro 's battery life, performance, and look by rooting it and installing a custom ROM, kernel, and more.
forum.xda-developers.com
I just looked at some popular ones like Pixel experience and Lineage and they're both flashed in this way. Look at the opening post where the instructions are... Seems like Pixel Experience there's a batch file that flashes the partitions but it's essentially done this way without twrp.
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thank you for your reply, I already tried to flash pixel experience, i followed the install guide but failed to flash its recovery file.
Install PixelExperience on instantnoodlep - PixelExperience Wiki
Install PixelExperience on instantnoodlep - PixelExperience Wiki
wiki.pixelexperience.org
Because it requires installing rom from recovery, so I get stuck here.
The problem is the device enters crash dump mode when switched to recovery mode. I guess the reason is that my p8pro is in andriod 11 before i flash recovery. now the device can enter android 11 normally but the recovery don't function. So I am here to ask is it necessary for me to downgrade to android 10 to solve the problem.
sensui123 said:
Look at the roms in the subforum here:
OnePlus 8 Pro ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other
Improve your OnePlus 8 Pro 's battery life, performance, and look by rooting it and installing a custom ROM, kernel, and more.
forum.xda-developers.com
I just looked at some popular ones like Pixel experience and Lineage and they're both flashed in this way. Look at the opening post where the instructions are... Seems like Pixel Experience there's a batch file that flashes the partitions but it's essentially done this way without twrp.
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Thank you for your reply, it help me a lot. i have already flash my device lineage os . Regarding the problem i mentioned in my last reply, it seems the install guide is for android 10. As for android 11 , i think it needs a payload dumper to extract all files and flash them one by one.
MichalPlays said:
Hi, I recently bought an used OnePlus 8 Pro and it was already updated to Android 11. After repairing it, I discovered that it's not possible to run TWRP on this firmware version.
Couldn't I just go ahead and downgrade the OS in order to run TWRP on it or is it basically impossible like on the latest Samsung Galaxy S-series devices?
Would be glad if someone could answer me that question. I kinda tried to boot into twrp because I was too quick to read the thread but it just caused my device to run into Qualcomm Emegency Mode.
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I think the answer depends why do you need twrp. If you just want to flash a rom like me, you can find a custom rom supporting android 11,for example lineage os and you can flash all files it requires without twrp.
If you want to flash a android 10 rom or you just want to flash twrp , i don't know how, maybe you should downgrade.