hi all
reading on here Motorola has released soak tests in India in early december,
then a few days ago i read on here that they have released a final one in India
is it save to put the final release OTA captured file onto a a g4 plus uk (retgb)
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seems to be taken ages to release to rest of countries if theres a final version out
thanks guys..
https://cloud.mail.ru/public/CKF3/AWVREk6s9
Yes it's safe and wasn't hard to find if you'd looked.
richardrs123 said:
hi all
reading on here Motorola has released soak tests in India in early december,
then a few days ago i read on here that they have released a final one in India
is it save to put the final release OTA captured file onto a a g4 plus uk (retgb)
?
seems to be taken ages to release to rest of countries if theres a final version out
thanks guys..
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Although I've not tried the ROM listed above, I've successfully flashed the 93.11 OTA ROM in this linked guide by Techburner onto a UK retGB XT1642 (G4 Plus, dual SIM). https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/guide-install-official-december-nougat-t3518262 . From what I remember, the ROM in this guide was captured from the most recent deployed OTA update by Motorola.
Bear in mind with this guide you need to be on the 139-63/64 Marshmallow firmware for flashing. I recall the ROM off cloud.mail.ru does not require any firmware checks and others appear to have success with the ROM, as always your mileage may vary.
There are reports coming out that the EU might get the official Nougat firmware this month, but we'll have to see exactly when: http://www.gsmarena.com/european_ro...ugat_update_set_for_this_month-news-22554.php
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I was confused by seeing a new firnware version at huawei website places 5th of august 2016 that ends with C636B320 and if i google that it looks like it could be android 6.0?
There is no version number written on the website:
http://consumer.huawei.com/my/support/products/downloads/detail/ascend-g7-my.htm?id=86353
I tried installing it on my phone but I always get installation failed, maybe because my phone is from a different region..
Anyway would be great if they bring an official android 6 update for our G7!
The firmware you linked to is Lollipop.
Android 6.0 is currently only official in Turkey and China, but we are still waiting for the European version to be released.
Unfortunately, we don't know how long we will need to wait for it, if it is ever released.
Also, you are correct that you are unable to install the update since you are only able to install updates from your own region, or carrier (if your device is branded).
Ok I see, a download link of 6.0 is availible on this site, but will probably not work because of different region..
But I will try it, i'm dowloading it now.
Was it successfull? I am still waiting for this update to be released for european devices.
So as the title suggests. I bought my phone 2 months ago, and since I got it it hasn't updated once. Nothing, not so much as a security patch or anything.
I've tried googling this but nothing comes up. I obviously check via system update - and it says it's up to date.
My build number ends 137-33.
Android security patch 1st January 2017.
It's not rooted. And all stock.
Is this normal?
My phone came with same build and you're not alone. Twiddling thumbs may help with the long wait, or root and try some custom ROMs. I've got the June 5th security patch running CyberOS which is based on Android 7.1.2 and other custom ROMs are similar. There's a debloated stock ROM based on India's G5+ update (they got one already) with the March patch at least. That said, there are rumbles ours is finally coming soon if you do want to remain stock and get the OTA.
What does it say under Settings > About Phone> Software Channel?
There hasnt been an update for the UK Moto G5 Plus yet.
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.There's a debloated stock ROM based on India's G5+ update (they got one already) with the March patch at least. That said, there are rumbles ours is finally coming soon if you do want to remain stock and get the OTA.
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I asked a similar question in a separate thread and maybe you know, is the update 137-35-5 that is available as a zip able to be flashed over this same build, 137-33 I have now? I unlocked my bootloader but stopped short of flashing twrp or rooting. I think the 35-5 update only has the May security patch only but someone uploaded the full firmware. Any opinions are welcome.
MrBelter said:
There hasnt been an update for the UK Moto G5 Plus yet.
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Yeah, I cannot believe that some regions were being updated months ago to March and subsequently May security patches and the UK is still yet to receive any updates at all. Why do manufacturers make their lives so much more difficult by having such variances by region? A single software version for all regions seems to work just fine for Google and their Nexus/Pixel lines.
surrealjam said:
Yeah, I cannot believe that some regions were being updated months ago to March and subsequently May security patches and the UK is still yet to receive any updates at all. Why do manufacturers make their lives so much more difficult by having such variances by region? A single software version for all regions seems to work just fine for Google and their Nexus/Pixel lines.
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I fully agree with you mate and i think it is only going to get worse with Lenovo pumping out more and more models.
I am in same boat my friend
Hey, can anyone provide and confirm which version of the stock firmware fits EU devices best? I bought used device with custom rom on it, and I'm curious which version should be base for my EU (german) device to get legit OTAs and security updates for my region? I'm a bit confused, because I couldn't find any proper adnotation for each firmware out there.
In other words, which stock rom versions will be suitable for European retEU XT1685 Moto G5 Plus? I don't want to mess something up if some stock firmwares are not meant to be flashed on EU device.
Please cleanse my concerns.
Cheers!
Mine is running NPNS25.137-33-5 also on reteu
dirkie171980 said:
Mine is running NPNS25.137-33-5 also on reteu
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I see, so you started from flat NPNS25.137-33? How about the -67 version on EU devices, as it fixes some issues ie with camera recording?
Thats only on retin, this is the latest on reteu.
Hmm I installed myself -35 version before, in settings i had retEU, but couldn't get any ota updates and was on january securities.
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I have the unlocked US model XT1607 and it's not the Amazon Prime version. So I'm on February 2017 security patch but my build is MPIS24.241-2.35-1-13 and that's not the build number I need to be on. I need to be on build number MPIS24.241-15.3-16
I have the 7.1.1 update file. I apply update from SD card in recovery and it sits there like it's working and then it aborts but before that it says something that I can't quite remember.
I want to unlock my bootloader but I don't have internet in my house so it's just this device. Seems like it might be tedious to go back and forth. I'll probably just do that if no one can help me here especially since 7 people have read this and given no help yet.
Does anyone elses Moto G4 Play have the February security patch but not the right build number that required to update the soak test? Please can someone help me? Unlocking my bootloader is only if I can't get this to work. Surely I'm not the only one that has a different build number than everyone else with the February 2017 security patch. Please can someone help.
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Does anyone elses Moto G4 Play have the February security patch but not the right build number that required to update the soak test? Please can someone help me? Unlocking my bootloader is only if I can't get this to work. Surely I'm not the only one that has a different build number than everyone else with the February 2017 security patch. Please can someone help.
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Ya know, you have posted the same question multiple times in different threads over the past 24 hours. Enough! Your situation by no means warrants this level of noise. You'll get a response if someone has something meaningful to contribute. Silence also conveys a message ...
It's a real big issue for me man. Sorry. But have you ever heard about security patches with a different build number ever!?
Are you sure you downloaded the XT1607 OTA soak? because the only one I have seen is for the XT1603 and won't work.
Blur_Version.26.21.8.harpia.retail.en.US.zip
If you want to keep your bootloader locked, I would caution against flashing the 7.1.1 soak and wait for the official OTA to make it to the US for your current build (or be willing to wait for a fastboot 7.1.1 stock ROM).
As eager as you are, there's little evidence I've seen suggesting the leaked soak test is the version that Motorola will deploy in its public release of 7.1.1. It might turn out the soak test is the actual build Motorola will release - if it's not, then if this is flashed you may not receive OTA updates. As I understand it, Motorola is pushing soak test updates only to those registered with its Motorola Feedback Network (where they have your IMEI to track what update you've received). Thus, if you flash this soak test and it subsquently arises that further updates are needed to bring you back onto the offical OTA update patch, if those updates haven't been captured by someone on XDA, you're stuck with the soak test unless a newer fastboot stock ROM is available. I've seen this with the Moto G4/Plus update to Nougat (where users flashed NPJ25.75-2 and were not receiving the OTA to the final Nougat build, and had to flash the fastboot stock ROM to be back on the OTA update path) and also am seeing it with the Moto Z Play with their Nougat update.
Motorola has in the past released different versions of their updates for different territories, and soak tests from some test regions (e.g. Brazil, India) have not flashed onto devices because their builds have been different. E.g. with the Moto G4/Plus, the Indian Nougat soak test was flashable on EU devices (with the July 2016 patch, MPJ24.139-63) but not flashable on US devices with MPJ24.139-64, same security patch. A subsequent official Nougat update was flashable on US devices.
At the end of the day, it's your device and your choice, personally I'd wait for the official update. Additionally, with the soak test, it appears to have the June 2017 security patch. With this security patch, on the Moto G4 Plus at least, attempts to downgrade from the June 2017 update have resulted in hard bricks (and not recoverable by a blank flash). I do not know if this will happen on the G4 Play (I have a G4 Plus, and as such it's up to you how much of what I've written you take on board), but I really wouldn't risk downgrading.
Good luck whichever way you choose.
I am currently on a 7.1.2 custom rom and want to flash stock Oreo but when I look at the official download list, there seems to be dozens of different variants for AMZ, RETAIL, RETEU etc and I have no idea where to start.
I have an XT1685 (with the NFC chip) and live in Australia, but will be travelling around Russia and Europe for the next 12 months - Can anyone recommend which firmware I should use?
durzo said:
I am currently on a 7.1.2 custom rom and want to flash stock Oreo but when I look at the official download list, there seems to be dozens of different variants for AMZ, RETAIL, RETEU etc and I have no idea where to start.
I have an XT1685 (with the NFC chip) and live in Australia, but will be travelling around Russia and Europe for the next 12 months - Can anyone recommend which firmware I should use?
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You should use the one you were coming from.
Regarding Oreo stock there are basically just two different firmwares, the ones ending on 85-13-x are for almost all regions, ending on 85-17-x are for the US.
So in your case I would think the latest firmware for non US should be the correct choice, that's 85-13-5:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5-plus/how-to/official-oreo-coming-soon-t3779098/post78844908
This will take you up to the December security patch.
More signed firmwares can be found here:
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/potter/official/RETAIL/
Wolfcity said:
You should use the one you were coming from.
Regarding Oreo stock there are basically just two different firmwares, the ones ending on 85-13-x are for almost all regions, ending on 85-17-x are for the US.
So in your case I would think the latest firmware for non US should be the correct choice, that's 85-13-5:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5-plus/how-to/official-oreo-coming-soon-t3779098/post78844908
This will take you up to the December security patch.
More signed firmwares can be found here:
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/potter/official/RETAIL/
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Can i use that December firmware on XT1686?
Stealtherthreat said:
Can i use that December firmware on XT1686?
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If you´re not in the US and running 85-17-x firmware: Yes you can.