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[XT1063] downgrade to 21.11.17 4.4.4 then update to 22.21.28 5.0.2

Bootloader unlock required to avoid downgrade PIV Signature errors in fastboot.
Download firmware for XT1063 21.11.17 here
http://motofirmware.com/files/download/950-retuglb-xt1063-444-kxb2185-17-cid9-cfcxmlzip/
I flashed firmware using @Shawn5162's scrpt, but replaced the 21.11.23 files with the ones from the link above.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2957167
or you can do it manually via fastboot:
adb reboot bootloader
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 modem NON-HLOS.bin
Fastboot erase modemst1
Fastboot erase modemst2
Fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
Fastboot flash erase cache
Fastboot flash erase userdata
fastboot reboot
Then I applied all the following OTAs successfully:
Note: download and copy all OTAs to SD card downloads folder then install via STOCK Recovery apply update from SD Card
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/ota-moto-g-2014-xt1063-v22-11-6-android-t2939881
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/ota-moto-g-2014-xt1063-v22-21-16-t2965161
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/ota-moto-g-2014-xt1063-v22-21-25-t2978658
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=58136321
Please hit the thanks if it worked and report back.
P.S.
Still unable to lock bootloader until 5.0 firmware released.

Android The Greek said:
First my bootloader is unlocked as I would always get PIV Signature errors in fastboot when downgrading.
Second, I have not be able to look the bootloader at all since I have been on Lollipop before.
Download firmware for XT1063 21.11.17 here
http://motofirmware.com/files/download/950-retuglb-xt1063-444-kxb2185-17-cid9-cfcxmlzip/
I then flashed firmware using Shawn152's scrpt, but replacing the 21.11.23 files with the ones from the link above.
or you can do it manually:
adb reboot bootloader
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 modem NON-HLOS.bin
Fastboot erase modemst1
Fastboot erase modemst2
Fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
Fastboot flash erase cache
Fastboot flash erase userdata
fastboot reboot
Then I applied all the following OTAs successfully:
Note: download and copy all OTAs to SD card downloads folder then install via STOCK Recovery apply update from SD Card
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/ota-moto-g-2014-xt1063-v22-11-6-android-t2939881
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/ota-moto-g-2014-xt1063-v22-21-16-t2965161
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/ota-moto-g-2014-xt1063-v22-21-25-t2978658
Please hit the thanks if it worked and report back. This should help all those stuck on 22.11.6. Please make sure you go all the way back to 21.11.17 first before reporting back.
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I presume that you MAY NOT have to flash whole rom, if you 'JUST' flashed the needed version of recovery then you can upgrade with a OTA zip (can't test as only got xt1068) maybe someone can test this - but obviously some OTA's rely on being updated in order.

This is for XT1063 Only!

Android The Greek said:
Bootloader unlock required to avoid downgrade PIV Signature errors in fastboot.
Download firmware for XT1063 21.11.17 here
http://motofirmware.com/files/download/950-retuglb-xt1063-444-kxb2185-17-cid9-cfcxmlzip/
I flashed firmware using @Shawn5162's scrpt, but replaced the 21.11.23 files with the ones from the link above.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2957167
or you can do it manually via fastboot:
adb reboot bootloader
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 modem NON-HLOS.bin
Fastboot erase modemst1
Fastboot erase modemst2
Fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
Fastboot flash erase cache
Fastboot flash erase userdata
fastboot reboot
Then I applied all the following OTAs successfully:
Note: download and copy all OTAs to SD card downloads folder then install via STOCK Recovery apply update from SD Card
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/ota-moto-g-2014-xt1063-v22-11-6-android-t2939881
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/ota-moto-g-2014-xt1063-v22-21-16-t2965161
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/ota-moto-g-2014-xt1063-v22-21-25-t2978658
Please hit the thanks if it worked and report back. This should help all those stuck on 22.11.6. Please make sure you go all the way back to 21.11.17 first before reporting back.
P.S.
Still unable to lock bootloader.
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Bootloader can easily be locked. I've done it & even made a one click to do it as well. However I was able to update to 5.0 without the bootloader being locked. I'm back on KitKat for the third time. I'm not willing to give up root & deal with all the bugs of L.
There is also a custom ROM in these forms that run smoother than the stock & easier to install but still has the root bug.

kingmt01 said:
Bootloader can easily be locked. I've done it & even made a one click to do it as well. However I was able to update to 5.0 without the bootloader being locked. I'm back on KitKat for the third time. I'm not willing to give up root & deal with all the bugs of L.
There is also a custom ROM in these forms that run smoother than the stock & easier to install but still has the root bug.
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What model do you have?
I can assure you I am not new at this, I bought my phone from Amazon with 21.11.23 and there was an addition added at some point that prevents a downgrade and in turn does not allow the system to be flashed with a locked or unlocked bootloader if you start with the command Fastboot oem lock begin.
if you have an XT1063 please tell me how you locked your bootloader without modifying anything that will then be unreversable.
Don't take it the wrong way, but I have seen people create tools that edit the hex to show bootloader locked then they can no longer unlock it or corrupt the phone and brick.

Android The Greek said:
What model do you have?
I can assure you I am not new at this, I bought my phone from Amazon with 21.11.23 and there was an addition added at some point that prevents a downgrade and in turn does not allow the system to be flashed with a locked or unlocked bootloader if you start with the command Fastboot oem lock begin.
if you have an XT1063 please tell me how you locked your bootloader without modifying anything that will then be unreversable.
Don't take it the wrong way, but I have seen people create tools that edit the hex to show bootloader locked then they can no longer unlock it or corrupt the phone and brick.
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ETA: I'm not going to get upset over anything in a forum. I just post info to the best of my knowledge in hope to be helpful to someone else. Sometimes that changes as more knowledge is gained.
I have a xt1063 .17 & I did use "fastboot oem lock begin" I don't remember every command but the one click also restored the stock firmware at the same time. I'll have to look at my files in a few. I only made about 20 one clicks & was writing & rewriting a how to guide all at the same time as I was trying to figure it out & get on 5.0 all at the same time. Like I said tho my bootloader is unlocked again & it doesn't seem to affect the ability to flash OTA.
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OK. I used mfastboot to lock it.
mfastboot oem lock begin
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 oem lock

kingmt01 said:
ETA: I'm not going to get upset over anything in a forum. I just post info to the best of my knowledge in hope to be helpful to someone else. Sometimes that changes as more knowledge is gained.
I have a xt1063 .17 & I did use "fastboot oem lock begin" I don't remember every command but the one click also restored the stock firmware at the same time. I'll have to look at my files in a few. I only made about 20 one clicks & was writing & rewriting a how to guide all at the same time as I was trying to figure it out & get on 5.0 all at the same time. Like I said tho my bootloader is unlocked again & it doesn't seem to affect the ability to flash OTA.
---------- Post added at 12:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:55 AM ----------
OK. I used mfastboot to lock it.
mfastboot oem lock begin
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 oem lock
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I never said anything about needing to relock it. I just said I have not been able to for those of us that want 5.0.1 and want to lock the bootloader. If you are able to price steps on how you downgraded from 5.0 and locked the boot loader I sure would want to try it myself.
Ideally I would add in the commands above fastboot OEM lock begin and fastboot OEM unlock for those who want a relocked boot loader before flashing the otas. Its just not possible if you are not on 21.11.17 to begin with because of the signed zip downgrade verification

Android The Greek said:
I never said anything about needing to relock it. I just said I have not been able to for those of us that want 5.0.1 and want to lock the bootloader. If you are able to price steps on how you downgraded from 5.0 and locked the boot loader I sure would want to try it myself.
Ideally I would add in the commands above fastboot OEM lock begin and fastboot OEM unlock for those who want a relocked boot loader before flashing the otas. Its just not possible if you are not on 21.11.17 to begin with because of the signed zip downgrade verification
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Stating that it didn't need locked to flash 5.0 is just added info for anyone fallowing the thread & based on my experience. That may change for flashing 5.0.1.
These commands was ran from a modified 21.11.17 build to lock the bootloader. I thought I read ether in this thread or another thread that you already found a way to flash back to the stock firmware 21.11.17 without the downgrade error. If your on stock 21.11.17 now then you could give the lock command a try from mfastboot. I restored a Nandroid to get back to KitKat from Lollipop.
The one click I made was for those that had tampered with their stock 21.11.17 & wanted to be back to stock & locked. I didn't even know there was a 21.11.23 build at the time.

kingmt01 said:
Stating that it didn't need locked to flash 5.0 is just added info for anyone fallowing the thread & based on my experience. That may change for flashing 5.0.1.
These commands was ran from a modified 21.11.17 build to lock the bootloader. I thought I read ether in this thread or another thread that you already found a way to flash back to the stock firmware 21.11.17 without the downgrade error. If your on stock 21.11.17 now then you could give the lock command a try from mfastboot. I restored a Nandroid to get back to KitKat from Lollipop.
The one click I made was for those that had tampered with their stock 21.11.17 & wanted to be back to stock & locked. I didn't even know there was a 21.11.23 build at the time.
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Correct!

Android The Greek said:
Bootloader unlock required to avoid downgrade PIV Signature errors in fastboot.
Download firmware for XT1063 21.11.17 here
http://motofirmware.com/files/download/950-retuglb-xt1063-444-kxb2185-17-cid9-cfcxmlzip/
I flashed firmware using @Shawn5162's scrpt, but replaced the 21.11.23 files with the ones from the link above.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2957167
or you can do it manually via fastboot:
adb reboot bootloader
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 modem NON-HLOS.bin
Fastboot erase modemst1
Fastboot erase modemst2
Fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
Fastboot flash erase cache
Fastboot flash erase userdata
fastboot reboot
Then I applied all the following OTAs successfully:
Note: download and copy all OTAs to SD card downloads folder then install via STOCK Recovery apply update from SD Card
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/ota-moto-g-2014-xt1063-v22-11-6-android-t2939881
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/ota-moto-g-2014-xt1063-v22-21-16-t2965161
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/ota-moto-g-2014-xt1063-v22-21-25-t2978658
Please hit the thanks if it worked and report back. This should help all those stuck on 22.11.6. Please make sure you go all the way back to 21.11.17 first before reporting back.
P.S.
Still unable to lock bootloader.
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Worked like a charm! Thank you so much, Updated my moto g 2014 xt1063 21.11.23 KitKat 4.4.4 Amazon unocked global using this method. :good:

Thank you for reporting in appreciate it

help
hello,i am somewhat new to these things but surely i can do it with detailed steps(thanks for those)
so here is the thing,i bought Moto G2 from amazon last month and my mobile has these details
System Version:-
21.11.23.titan_retuglb.retuglb.en.US retus
Build Number- KXB21.85-23
i am bored with KitKat ..
a few ques:-
After this tricky update will i be eligible for future updates too?
Can i root after the Lolipop update?
WIl this method format my mobile?
Thanks.
(sry for newbie type ques )

kkriop said:
hello,i am somewhat new to these things but surely i can do it with detailed steps(thanks for those)
so here is the thing,i bought Moto G2 from amazon last month and my mobile has these details
System Version:-
21.11.23.titan_retuglb.retuglb.en.US retus
Build Number- KXB21.85-23
i am bored with KitKat ..
a few ques:-
After this tricky update will i be eligible for future updates too?
Can i root after the Lolipop update?
WIl this method format my mobile?
Thanks.
(sry for newbie type ques )
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You will get updates. You can Root, however I do not think there is a stable root yet. If you unlock your boot loader it will format, if you already unlocked your boot loader then you will not loose your data.

Android The Greek said:
You will get updates. You can Root, however I do not think there is a stable root yet. If you unlock your boot loader it will format, if you already unlocked your boot loader then you will not loose your data.
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Its fine w/o root..as far as i am getiing lollipop experience.. My bootloader is unlcoked..will do the thing and post ..thanks again

kkriop said:
Its fine w/o root..as far as i am getiing lollipop experience.. My bootloader is unlcoked..will do the thing and post ..thanks again
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No problem

Android The Greek said:
No problem
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downgrade complete now the issue is when i check System Updates it doesnt pick up Lollipop update
and these manual update links doesnt open is there any mirror link?? :crying:

Do you mean you cannot download from mega?
Which one you need I'll put it in my Dropbox and pm you

Android The Greek said:
Do you mean you cannot download from mega?
Which one you need I'll put it in my Dropbox and pm you
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The two from mega (first two) third one is already on dropbox so not a prob for that..
Thank u very much

so is safe to install ota updates with bootloader unlocked?

CrazyGenio said:
so is safe to install ota updates with bootloader unlocked?
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Yes an unlocked boot loader has no effect on anything except the abity to flash a custom recovery. If your unlocked and have it all stock, then you should be good

Moto e 2015 4glte - t-mo, stock lollipop

Really do not know where to put this as some mantnce to this section needs to be done.
this is to go back in stock for new 2015 4G LTE t-mo phones
if you ever need this , very probably your phone is already unlocked and rooted.
you need to know basic fastboot precedure
and use this file posted in other forum
http://motofirmware.center/files/category/51-moto-e-4g-2nd-generation/
select the SURNIA RETUS xml file
download to your PC and extract in same folder togheter with fastboot comands files
reboot your phone in fastboot mode
flash these cmd in order:
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
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 modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot oem config carrier tmo
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot
your are done your phone is in original state
you will have back the bootloader unlock status warning again
hope it helps somebody else

Hi there. Just one question that can't let me alone, can i flash this if my phone is from another region? The model i have is the XT1527, i unlocked the bootloader, but i prefer to use the Tmobile version, as i have it with a moto x 2nd gen.
My phone is 4g LTE of course, but the question that if other region can be flashed is not clear to me... hope you can help me if you know anything about it, thanks.

Arturo777 said:
Hi there. Just one question that can't let me alone, can i flash this if my phone is from another region? The model i have is the XT1527, i unlocked the bootloader, but i prefer to use the Tmobile version, as i have it with a moto x 2nd gen.
My phone is 4g LTE of course, but the question that if other region can be flashed is not clear to me... hope you can help me if you know anything about it, thanks.
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it should work if hardware is compatible.....now they have lollipo 5.1 just uploaded
...i dont'n know about wifi and network signal....but if you have unlocked your bootloader you can always flash original firmware back (make sure is availble as xml file)

Help, please.
Should I flash this like any other ROM? I live in Colombia, would that affect the cellphone networks or anything? I have the XT1527.

so flashing t-mobile would enable wifi calling?

Flashed wrong Rom

Hi, i have a Moto x Play XT1562, and i was trying to flash a stock rom and i accidentally flashed a wrong rom on it (moto g3 stock rom). I only realised it when i reached the sparsechunk 8 file. I then tried to flash the actual moto x play stock rom but am unable to do so since. Everytime i try to flash any of the files of the rom i get the following error.
(bootloader) preflash validation failed
What should i do?
Any assistance would be of great help.

Is bootloader locked ??

irfanjamal said:
Hi, i have a Moto x Play XT1562, and i was trying to flash a stock rom and i accidentally flashed a wrong rom on it (moto g3 stock rom). I only realised it when i reached the sparsechunk 8 file. I then tried to flash the actual moto x play stock rom but am unable to do so since. Everytime i try to flash any of the files of the rom i get the following error.
(bootloader) preflash validation failed
What should i do?
Any assistance would be of great help.
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Download latest firmware with October security patch and try again. That is motorola policy, that is not possible downgrade system (You are probably flashing older firmware than you before).
Link: https://firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/Moto X Play/Stock/XT1562/
Flash latest build for your area.

bablu048 said:
Is bootloader locked ??
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No, the bootloader is unlocked.

irfanjamal said:
No, the bootloader is unlocked.
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Try flashing a rom through twrp.

Use fastboot to flash the stock rom.Don't use RSD lite.Download Minimal ADB and Fastboot,install it and then extract the firmware to the installed folder and enter the following commands.
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 system system.img_sparsechunk.9
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot reboot

I have the same problem, I Flash by mistake one Brazilian ROM instead of the one for USA/Mexico.. Now Im not able to flash the correct one using fastboot but I was able to Install TWRP and flash custom ROMS, my question is if I will be able to install Pure Stock again ?

PonchosoftX said:
I have the same problem, I Flash by mistake one Brazilian ROM instead of the one for USA/Mexico.. Now Im not able to flash the correct one using fastboot but I was able to Install TWRP and flash custom ROMS, my question is if I will be able to install Pure Stock again ?
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Use rsdlite to flash stock rom.

Cant flash android 7.x.x based custom roms in TWRP

Hello guys, i have a problem with flashing custom roms.
Device unlocked, twrp tryed : 3.0.2 and newest
dev info : clark xt1572
Flashed androids 6..x.x based roms and works great.
Problems : bootloops or kernel usunes (cant boot) whats is problem ? kernel ? handybad kernel cant flash.
What is problem ?
Sry for bad english.

GeloXD said:
Hello guys, i have a problem with flashing custom roms.
Device unlocked, twrp tryed : 3.0.2 and newest
dev info : clark xt1572
Flashed androids 6..x.x based roms and works great.
Problems : bootloops or kernel usunes (cant boot) whats is problem ? kernel ? handybad kernel cant flash.
What is problem ?
Sry for bad english.
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What was your last stock rom? 5.1, 6.x, 7.0?

I am suspecting a radio version issue here... try flashing the latest factory image via fastboot for your variant and boot fully. Do not use images from Moto, get the latest ones from https://firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/
After that, only use TWRP 3.1.1-0, then wipe system, data, caches, then flash ROM only and boot, if successful, flash Gapps and/or SuperSU (if recommended by dev of ROM) and test boot again.
If the very first boot fails, I would want to see the output of a "fastboot getvar all" and the recovery logs of the ROM flashes after you have tried the factory image flash.

acejavelin said:
I am suspecting a radio version issue here... try flashing the latest factory image via fastboot for your variant and boot fully. Do not use images from Moto, get the latest ones from https://firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/
After that, only use TWRP 3.1.1-0, then wipe system, data, caches, then flash ROM only and boot, if successful, flash Gapps and/or SuperSU (if recommended by dev of ROM) and test boot again.
If the very first boot fails, I would want to see the output of a "fastboot getvar all" and the recovery logs of the ROM flashes after you have tried the factory image flash.
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Ok i will try it thanks. How i can flash image via fastboot ? adb sideload ?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/development/firmware-moto-x-style-pure-stock-t3272486
OK this post will be helpfull
dzidexx said:
What was your last stock rom? 5.1, 6.x, 7.0?
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Android 7.0 updated from stock recovery (for Germany region)

There isn't flashable working custom rom at stock nougat.
(Another partition table or drivers)
You have to downgrade or wait month-two.
Downgrade isn't safe. @GeloXD
Link in your post isn't good too.
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This one is better:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...de-return-to-stock-relock-bootloader-t3489110

dzidexx said:
There isn't flashable working custom rom at stock nougat.
(Another partition table or drivers)
You have to downgrade or wait month-two.
Downgrade isn't safe. @GeloXD
Link in your post isn't good too.
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This.... We don't have ROMs compatible with the new Nougat radio and partition table. Suggest staying stock for now.

dzidexx said:
There isn't flashable working custom rom at stock nougat.
(Another partition table or drivers)
You have to downgrade or wait month-two.
Downgrade isn't safe. @GeloXD
Link in your post isn't good too.
---------- Post added at 05:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:23 PM ----------
This one is better:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...de-return-to-stock-relock-bootloader-t3489110
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acejavelin said:
This.... We don't have ROMs compatible with the new Nougat radio and partition table. Suggest staying stock for now.
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Now with downgrade solution have 7.1.2 custom android. System partition cant flash but other bot radio work good now i have what i need but still android pay and root / bootloader unlocked doesnt work ;/

GeloXD said:
Now with downgrade solution have 7.1.2 custom android. System partition cant flash but other bot radio work good now i have what i need but still android pay and root / bootloader unlocked doesnt work ;/
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What custom do you have? Root with supersu?
Unroot it and use magisk v13(magisk hide &/or core only u need).

Work : fastboot oem lock begin
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 modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot oem lock
fastboot reboot
Doesnt work :
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 system system.img_sparsechunk.9
So i flash mixed 6 modem radios and stay in system from android 7
I still have backup android 7 in twrp, but now 7.1.2 with magisk and root work better.

dzidexx said:
What custom do you have? Root with supersu?
Unroot it and use magisk v13(magisk hide &/or core only u need).
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I dnt know about magisk v13 i meaned 12 is the newest version.
I flashed tesla nougat 7.1.2 rom
now version : tesla clars 7.1.2 rc v4.1 official 20170509-1634 with open gapps nano variant.

GeloXD said:
Work : fastboot oem lock begin
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 modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot oem lock
fastboot reboot
Doesnt work :
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 system system.img_sparsechunk.9
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For 6.0.1 xt1572 should be more:
...
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.10
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.11
...
fastboot flash bluetooth BTFM.bin
...

I'm having the same problem. I had updated to stock 7.0 and now I just can't update to any other 7.x roms, but 6.x roms do work

Official Oreo 8.1.0 OPP28.85-16 Fastboot Firmware (and how to relock BL with it).

Someone managed to get the RSD Secure link for the FASTBOOT files of the final Oreo 8.1 release for RETAIL Moto G5/cedric.
With these files you'll be able to update to official oreo, relock your bootloader or simply go back to stock.
Using the guide I'll write below you'll be able to flash it from Linux, Windows and MacOS.
The new firmware is named OPP28.85-16 and Blur Version listed within the firmware package is:
Code:
Blur_Version.28.41.15.cedric.retail.en.US
whereas the OTA file for the corresponding Firmware lists it as:
Code:
Blur_Version.25.361.10.cedric.retail.en.US
I dont know which is "correct", but anyways, this should not alter your results when flashing this with fastboot.
DOWNLOAD
Gdrive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gNB7vNM8xH5ueTPKh5Qwev87gJpSpyyK/view?usp=sharing
RSD Secure: https://rsdsecure-cloud.motorola.co...ubsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
FLASHING IT
If your seeing this post long after Setember 2018 it may be the case you have updated your firmware past this one and got a different bootloader version, in that case, make sure to check you bootloader version is BELOW B8.31. Flashing bootloader of equal or minor version will hardbrick your device
UPDATING FROM PREVIOUS ANDROID VERSION
1. If you're on Windows/Mac, download motorola USB drivers here. (You shouldn't need these on Linux)
2. Download Android Platform Tools (ADB & Fastboot ) for Windows/Mac/ Linux here (if you're on Linux, get these from your distro's repo instead).
3. Extract the platform tools somewhere
4. Extract the firmware's ZIP too (I recommend extracting it to the same directory as platform tools, this will make your life easier).
5.Open a command prompt/terminal where you extracted platform tools (To do that on windows, Hold SHIFT + right Click some blank area within platform-tools directory, then click "Open Command Prompt Here".
6. Reboot into fastboot (power off and connect USB while holding Vol Down) and Execute the following commands
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 dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.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 flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
7. Reboot your phone by typing fastboot reboot or by selecting the "START" option in phone's screen and then pressing the power button
PS: Do not execute commands related to erasing the modemst1 and modemst2 partitions. This has been related to people losing their IMEI's.
RELOCKING YOUR BOOTLOADER
edit
Seems like my instructions on how to relock didn't work, but I want to thank Andrej_SK, who managed to do it and posted instructions on how to do it. Just remember that you should Not flash bootloader if you're already on B8.31 or past it. Flashing gpt.bin can also hardbrick your phone and there have been reports of it happening here on XDA and on telegram. I personally didn't flash it when moving from NPPS25.137-93-2-5 and had no problem at all, and I think you shouldn't too, unless you know you absolutely need it (which I think is unlikely, since the partition scheme looks the same on both nougat and Oreo)
Andrej_SK said:
I was able to lock my bootloader with this firmware (but I wasn't satisfied with official Oreo at all so I unlocked it again and downgraded to Nougat).
Try this (on your own risk only): input "fastboot oem lock" twice (first time for starting the whole process of locking, second time for confirmation). Then, execute commands below, one by one
Code:
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash boot boot.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
Then, input "fastboot oem lock" for the last time. Your phone should immediately reboot, as mine did. If there will be problem with booting into OS, just reflash the whole system with commands below:
Code:
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img (do not flash this if you're on B8.31 or further, so as not to hardbrick the device)
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.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 erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot
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DOWNGRADING FROM A FIRMWARE NEWER THAN OPP28.85-16
1. Follow steps one 1 up to five described in the first section UPDATING FROM PREVIOUS ANDROID VERSION
2. Omit these lines from step 6:
Code:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
Notice that omitting these two lines is VERY IMPORTANT if you're downgrading, otherwise you'll hardbrick your device.
3.7. Reboot your phone by typing fastboot reboot or by selecting the "START" option in phone's screen and then pressing the power button
That's it. If you liked, press thanks
Ps: some of my friends have reported phone is rebooting right after flashing sparsechunk.5.
phone will apparently boot normally and show the setup wizard screen, but in actuality there will be missing files on the system partition.
in that case, reboot into fastboot and finish flashing the system normally, then boot your phone

Thank you very much! Excuse me if I'm wrong but with this file it's safe to install Oreo from stock Nuggat right? I just need to unlock the bootloader and flash normally?

Thank, you to provide the firmware.
On another thread (https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5...eo-8-1-0-release-opp28-t3849273/post77771786) you wrote it's necessary to be on firmware NPPS25.137-93-2-5. Maybe you forgot to mention that!?

I believe the two threads are separate updates. One being OTA and this thread being fastboot firmware. I was wondering if this would work on my Moto g5 xt1670 (137-93-8)?

Woooow
Thanks

Ahasverus said:
Thank you very much! Excuse me if I'm wrong but with this file it's safe to install Oreo from stock Nuggat right? I just need to unlock the bootloader and flash normally?
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no need to unlock BL to flash this. If you're on stock Nougat just make sure you're on NPPS25.137-93-2-5 (July security patch), then grab the ota here and sideload or flash it using the stock recovery
if you're not on NPPS25.137-93-2-5 then you'll need to flash it before flashing the ota.
AndroidenKalle said:
Thank, you to provide the firmware.
On another thread (https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5...eo-8-1-0-release-opp28-t3849273/post77771786) you wrote it's necessary to be on firmware NPPS25.137-93-2-5. Maybe you forgot to mention that!?
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if you're going to install it from fastboot there's no need to be on NPPS25.137-93-2-5

TWRP v3.2.3.0 for Cedric: works
Magisk v17.1: works (don't use safetynet)

Thank you very much for this! I've been using the soak Oreo and could not be happier until this thread, time for the final Oreo for my beloved G5.

Blur_Version.28.41.15 for OPP28.85-16 is correct!
I'm on the 2nd soak test update OPP28.85-13 and tried the OTA update from your other post. This failed due to wrong version (E3002) since it expects the last NPPS25.137-93-2-5 version.
How can I update from OPP28.85-13 to the latest OPP28.85-16 via fastboot flash without losing my current data and settings?
Can I flash without "erase userdata"?

The thing I don't like in your instructions is lack of DDR errase command.
Please explain your point. Also please compare with flashfile.xml from Oreo firmware.

PsyClip-R said:
The thing I don't like in your instructions is lack of DDR errase command.
Please explain your point. Also please compare with flashfile.xml from Oreo firmware.
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So "fastboot erase ddr" command should be included while flashing stock Oreo through fastboot? What does that command do?

I am on amzin software channel and my build number is NPPS25.137-93-14 (July Security Patch). Will this fastboot method work for me?

Hello,
the bootloader locking seems not to be working. At the last "fastboot oem lock" it says that it needs a signed boot.img. Has anyone else experienced this issue ?

achintyakv said:
I am on amzin software channel and my build number is NPPS25.137-93-14 (July Security Patch). Will this fastboot method work for me?
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I don't think so since this is definitely a retail version.
BUILD REQUEST INFO:
SW Version: cedric-user 8.1.0 OPP28.85-16 0400 release-keysM8937_22.29.02.70R
MBM Version: B8.31
Modem Version: M8937_22.29.02.70R
FSG Version: FSG-8937-02.65.33
Build Fingerprint: motorola/cedric/cedric:8.1.0/OPP28.85-16/0400:user/release-keys
CQATest App Version: 6.0.6
VERSION INFO FOUND UNDER 'ABOUT PHONE' SCREEN:
System Version: 28.41.15.cedric.retail.en.US
Model Number: Moto G (5)
Android Version: 8.1.0
Baseband Version: M8937_22.29.02.70R
Build Id: OPP28.85-16
SW Display Build ID: OPP28.85-16
Build Date: Wed Sep 5 09:46:09 CDT 2018
OTHER MISC VERSION INFO:
Subsidy Lock Config: slcf_rev_d_default_v1.0.nvm
Regulatory Info (eLabel): regulatory_info_default.png
Blur Version: Blur_Version.28.41.15.cedric.retail.en.US
Version when read from CPV: cedric-user 8.1.0 OPP28.85-16 0400 release-keys

slsmaster said:
Hello,
the bootloader locking seems not to be working. At the last "fastboot oem lock" it says that it needs a signed boot.img. Has anyone else experienced this issue ?
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I was able to lock my bootloader with this firmware (but I wasn't satisfied with official Oreo at all so I unlocked it again and downgraded to Nougat).
Try this (on your own risk only): input "fastboot oem lock" twice (first time for starting the whole process of locking, second time for confirmation). Then, execute commands below, one by one
Code:
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash boot boot.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
Then, input "fastboot oem lock" for the last time. Your phone should immediately reboot, as mine did. If there will be problem with booting into OS, just reflash the whole system with commands below:
Code:
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
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 dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.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 erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot
Edit: as you can see at the screenshots in the attachment, I'm able to lock bootloader with this firmware. First, I reflashed the whole Oreo firmware, then rebooted into bootloader using "fastboot reboot-bootloader" command and at last I tried to relock bootloader which was (once again) successful.
Phone specs: XT1676 (3/16), DualSIM, reteu soft. channel

Andrej_SK said:
I was able to lock my bootloader with this firmware (but I wasn't satisfied with official Oreo at all so I unlocked it again and downgraded to Nougat).
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Thank you very much, worked like a charm.

need cedric amzin oreo update before was on soak oreo ,after upate this phone stay in fastboot mode

PsyClip-R said:
The thing I don't like in your instructions is lack of DDR errase command.
Please explain your point. Also please compare with flashfile.xml from Oreo firmware.
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never heard about this command before, I have never used it ever and I flashed this firmware without any problem so far
Andrej_SK said:
So "fastboot erase ddr" command should be included while flashing stock Oreo through fastboot? What does that command do?
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As I said above, I and other people I know who flashed this didn't have any problem by flashing without typing "fastboot erase DDR" and in fact I'm curious to know what does this command do.
JoeDoe0 said:
Blur_Version.28.41.15 for OPP28.85-16 is correct!
I'm on the 2nd soak test update OPP28.85-13 and tried the OTA update from your other post. This failed due to wrong version (E3002) since it expects the last NPPS25.137-93-2-5 version.
How can I update from OPP28.85-13 to the latest OPP28.85-16 via fastboot flash without losing my current data and settings?
Can I flash without "erase userdata"?
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I think it's very unlikely anyone has this OPP25.85-16, otherwise it would've already surfaced somewhere.
(edit)
seems like I was wrong, I just reflashed the firmware and managed to keep my data by not using fastboot erase user data.
(/edit)
regarding the "fastboot erase user data" it doesn't matter if you use it or not, since once you flash all sparse chunks you'll lose your data partition anyways.
what I'd suggest you to do is
1.backup your data partition using twrp and your internal storage to a pc/sdcard/whatever (twrp doesn't backup your internal storage)
2. flash the firmware just as described on the main thread
3 fastboot boot twrp.img PRIOR to the first boot
4. restore your data
5. connect your phone to USB cable with twrp still open and copy back your internal storage through TWRP's MTP(or use twrp's file manager/aroma FM in case you backed internal storage to sd card)
5. boot your phone.
I never tried backing up internal storage but I already did this when fastbooting and managed to keep my data (settings, apps, etc) .
I just advice you to remove any screen lock prior to backing up your data since your previous pattern/pin/password generally won't work after restoring a twrp backup, but in case you forget it use twrp and go to /data/system and delete locksettings.db and your
lock screen protection will be gone
achintyakv said:
I am on amzin software channel and my build number is NPPS25.137-93-14 (July Security Patch). Will this fastboot method work for me?
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I don't know, this could brick your phone, but I'm not sure
tapan8914 said:
need cedric amzin oreo update before was on soak oreo ,after upate this phone stay in fastboot mode
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as I said idk what'd happen if someone did this. the best you can do now is to find some old amzin firmware and fastboot it (do not flash gpt.bin or bootloader.bin, so as not to hard brick your device)

Andrej_SK said:
I was able to lock my bootloader with this firmware (but I wasn't satisfied with official Oreo at all so I unlocked it again and downgraded to Nougat).
Try this (on your own risk only): input "fastboot oem lock" twice (first time for starting the whole process of locking, second time for confirmation). Then, execute commands below, one by one
Code:
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash boot boot.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
Then, input "fastboot oem lock" for the last time. Your phone should immediately reboot, as mine did. If there will be problem with booting into OS, just reflash the whole system with commands below:
Code:
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
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 dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.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 erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot
Edit: as you can see at the screenshots in the attachment, I'm able to lock bootloader with this firmware. First, I reflashed the whole Oreo firmware, then rebooted into bootloader using "fastboot reboot-bootloader" command and at last I tried to relock bootloader which was (once again) successful.
Phone specs: XT1676 (3/16), DualSIM, reteu soft. channel
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many a thanks, I'll put this on the main thread

Currently on OPP28.85-3
Currect me if I'm wrong, but by what I have been reading,
I cant go from OPP28.85-3 to OPP28.85-16
What I've read, I can't be on bootloader B8.31 (which I am) and since this isn't a "full system" image, just a "patch" for official Nougat to upgrade to offical Oreo, I need to be on Nougat.
If this is the case, could I go back to nougat through a TWRP Zip, or would this need to be done through fastboot commands. I know I need a downgraded Bootloader and I don't think ROM flashing affects anything else but /system
PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong. Just a curious guy who loves learning.