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[Root any Moto G] with screenshots [Simple Method|Well Explained]

Hi...
This is the tutorial to root any Moto G
To root any Moto G, three basic steps need to be followed... you can either do them manually or use a tool do them for you. It is advised to follow them manually so that if there's some bug in the tool you don't get into any trouble.
CAUTION - You will lose all data and files so better back them up.
For Google Play edition devices, the process is same and only the recovery.img file is different. For GPe CWM Advanced Edition recovery go here https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/ and select falcon_gpe and download the latest one.
For AT&T and Verizon models don't do anything written above. Just download the Towelroot app. Its a one click root app and doesn't require a PC. Itis trustworthy but is not guaranteed to work but you must give it a try since it won't do any harm and claims of never bricking a phone. Please reply with the result and your android and kernel version.It will probably not work on phones build after June 3 but you can give it a try. You can download it from the website https://towelroot.com
The three steps are :-
1) UNLOCKING THE BOOTLOADER
2) FLASHING CUSTOM RECOVERY
3) INSTALLING SuperSu.zip FILE THROUGH RECOVERY. (SuperSu is acknowledge as the best app to give superuser and root rights)
UNLOCKING THE BOOT LOADER - The instructions to unlock the boot loader are given in the official Motorola website here https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a . Don't be scared by their warnings.
UPDATE - There currently seems to be an issue with unlocking the bootloader on devices running 4.4.4 though it works for 4.4.2. The issue is with Motorola and is that, the unlock code given by the company is showing an error. They are fixing it and it may take some time though you can give it a try as it won't do any harm. Or you can downgrade the boot loader to 4.4.2 and then unlock it.
As confirmed by the Motorola agent, the problem of unlocking bootloader on 4.4.4 has been fixed
FLASHING CUSTOM RECOVERY :-
To flash a custom recovery, you need these things
1) PC and a USB data cable
2) Android SDK ( developer.android.com/sdk/index.html ) For flashing recovery only SDK is needed but it's your wish if you want to download the ADT bundle. After downloading and unzipping the sdk , open the SDK manager and download only the platform tools for this.. rest is your wish..... and separately download ADB tools and fastboot and extract them minimal-adb-and-fastboot.software.informer.com/1.1/
3) Recovery.img file - You can either use CWM foum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2563599 or CWM advanced editionforum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639583 or TWRP forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2561757. EDIT - If your phone had come pre installed with 4.4.4 then use only CWM Advanced Edition. CWM Advanced Edition doesn't make backup on XT1033
4) Motorola drivers https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/97326/p/30,6720,9050
5) Enable USB Debugging mode in your phone by going to Settings-About Phone and then tap the build number until you get the toast 'You are a developer'. Now go to Settings again and you will see a new Developer Options there. Go there and enable USB debugging.
6) Have at least 25% of charge on your phone.
After getting all these things:-
1) Download the recovery.img file to your PC and copy paste it to android SDK/platform tools folder.
2) Boot your phone to fastboot mode by first switching it off and holding the volume down and power button for 3 seconds.
3) When in fastboot mode, connect your phone to pc, go to the platform tools folder, there pres shifft and right mouse click simultaneously and select 'open command prompt window here'.
4) In the command window enter
Code:
fastboot devices
If it shows a number and fastboot then we are good..
5) Then enter
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
( where in recovery.img the recovery is the name of your recovery file. Example if the name of recovery file is ABC then enter fastboot flash recovery ABC.img)
5) Press enter and if the command prompt window displays the message okay then the recovery is successfully flashed.
6) Now just boot your phone to recovery mode through fastboot mode by following the on screen instructions and in recovery mode select Reboot System Now to reboot your phone normally.
(see attached images below for screenshots)
INSTALLING SuperSu
To install SuperSu :-
1) Download SuperSu zip file download.chainfire.eu/452/SuperSU/ and transfer it to your phone
2) Reboot to recovery via fastboot.
3) Select install zip and select choose from SD card.
4) Locate the file and install it.
5) Now reboot your phone.
YUP.. YOU ROOTED YOUR PHONE!
Download any root checker app from the Play Store to check whether your phone is rooted or not.
If you get into any trouble, please contact and don't forget to hit thanks if it helped
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I have a huawei p6 but I'm absolutely not satisfied with that and I bought a moto g for my girlfriend and that is awesome.
The only thing why I haven't bought the g for myself as well is the rooting. That time I didn't find an easy way to root it.
If it is a working method than I will buy the 4g verson with sd card support
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sisqoboy said:
I have a huawei p6 but I'm absolutely not satisfied with that and I bought a moto g for my girlfriend and that is awesome.
The only thing why I haven't bought the g for myself as well is the rooting. That time I didn't find an easy way to root it.
If it is a working method than I will buy the 4g verson with sd card support
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Yup dude...this works for sure..!
I also added screenshots.. check them out.

Meuuks13 said:
Yup dude...this works for sure..!
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Does this work with the latest bootloader on 4.4.4? Im still stock but i wanna root it so much
Thanks

motocruiser said:
Does this work with the latest bootloader on 4.4.4? Im still stock but i wanna root it so much
Thanks
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I looked into it just now... Currently there's an issue with Motorola with unlocking the bootloader when on 4.4.4...As people say, the unlock code given my Motorola is showing an error... You can still try it.. maybe it's even fixed by now.. Even if it fails there wouldn't be any harm.. Though the unlocking works fine with 4.4.2... You can revert back to 4.4.2, unlock the bootloader and then update to 4.4.4... The thing will be same as you will lose all data and files when unlocking the bootloader and so in reverting to 4.4.2.....(Remember, only unlocking doesn't mean you won't recieve updates, you won't receive updates only if you flash a custom recovery.)
EDIT - I added it to the OP. Thanks for bringing it to attention.

And does this work for Verizon model
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xrilex said:
And does this work for Verizon model
Sent from my XT1028 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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You have Verizon I see. The only you will probably face is unlocking the bootloader.. Oh, wait first let me laugh... lol...OK....At one point of time you couldn't unlock the bootloaders for AT&T and Verizon and then we were blessed by the 'one click root' app by the famous hacker geohot called TowelRoot. This app claims to root all the AT&T and Verizon devices with just a click. You don't even need a PC. Just download the app and in the app chick 'make it rain'. Though this is not guaranteed to work but must give a try as it won't do any harm but there's a chance of bricking the phone but you can easily recover from a soft brick by flashing the stock firmware.
Towelroot - https://towelroot.com/
P.S. - Please reply if you tried this and if it didn't work reply with your android version and kernel version. Well reply with your android version and kernel version anyway.
Edit- I added it to the OP

Meuuks13 said:
I looked into it just now... Currently there's an issue with Motorola with unlocking the bootloader when on 4.4.4...As people say, the unlock code given my Motorola is showing an error... You can still try it.. maybe it's even fixed by now.. Even if it fails there wouldn't be any harm.. Though the unlocking works fine with 4.4.2... You can revert back to 4.4.2, unlock the bootloader and then update to 4.4.4... The thing will be same as you will lose all data and files when unlocking the bootloader and so in reverting to 4.4.2.....(Remember, only unlocking doesn't mean you won't recieve updates, you won't receive updates only if you flash a custom recovery.)
EDIT - I added it to the OP. Thanks for bringing it to attention.
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thanks for your help dude but i heared that if you flash back to 4.4.2 your bootloader is still the latest so its still unlockable...
i have found a fix on a motorola customer forum for this problem, but when i flash this testdrive motoboot image file it goes wrong and i cant fix it by my self

motocruiser said:
thanks for your help dude but i heared that if you flash back to 4.4.2 your bootloader is still the latest so its still unlockable...
i have found a fix on a motorola customer forum for this problem, but when i flash this testdrive motoboot image file it goes wrong and i cant fix it by my self
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Sorry I didn't know that. Downgrading the bootloader is a very risky process.
What did you exactly do?

Hey! I have followed all the steps. When i flash de recovery.img, the command prompt says everything is ok, but when i try to reboot into recovery trough the fastboot, it just turns off! It dosn't rebot into recovery! Thanks man!

t.lou91 said:
Hey! I have followed all the steps. When i flash de recovery.img, the command prompt says everything is ok, but when i try to reboot into recovery trough the fastboot, it just turns off! It dosn't rebot into recovery! Thanks man!
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Please tell which android version your phone came preinstalled with and what recovery you used.
Also when you reboot to recovery, after the blank screen do you see the android logo lying down with a red triangle?

t.lou91 said:
Hey! I have followed all the steps. When i flash de recovery.img, the command prompt says everything is ok, but when i try to reboot into recovery trough the fastboot, it just turns off! It dosn't rebot into recovery! Thanks man!
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Please tell your phone's android version and the recovery you used and what did you enter at the command prompt?

Meuuks13 said:
Sorry I didn't know that. Downgrading the bootloader is a very risky process.
What did you exactly do?
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Well it doesnt go wrong like you think so my phone is actually not bricked.
But the command window says that the operation failed so i think something is wrong with this testdrive image from the moto forum.
thanks

motocruiser said:
Well it doesnt go wrong like you think so my phone is actually not bricked.
But the command window says that the operation failed so i think something is wrong with this testdrive image from the moto forum.
thanks
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Testdrive image?

Meuuks13 said:
Testdrive image?
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Yeah they say, if you on 4.4.4 and want to unlock your bootloader you have to flash the motoboot_testdrive.img file wich downgrades the bootloader to i think it was called 40.15 or so after that you have to unlock your bootloader and then flash the motoboot 4.4.4 stock image so that you have the actual one but for me it failed while i try to flash this testdrive image

motocruiser said:
Yeah they say, if you on 4.4.4 and want to unlock your bootloader you have to flash the motoboot_testdrive.img file wich downgrades the bootloader to i think it was called 40.15 or so after that you have to unlock your bootloader and then flash the motoboot 4.4.4 stock image so that you have the actual one but for me it failed while i try to flash this testdrive image
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So basically you want to downgrade the bootloader and then unlock it?
Well if you are on KitKat you can downgrade the bootloader by flashing 4.3 , then unlocking the bootloader and then updating to KitKat

Thanks for the guide. I've already recommended it to someone who was having problems.

jselene said:
Thanks for the guide. I've already recommended it to someone who was having problems.
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Cool.

Thanks Meuuks13. This worked well.
Also, I've found that you can remove the "unlocked bootloader warning message" shown on boot-up by following the method in the Moto X forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/4-4-3-remove-unlocked-bootloader-message-t2548566

JDCGW said:
Thanks Meuuks13. This worked well.
Also, I've found that you can remove the "unlocked bootloader warning message" shown on boot-up by following the method in the Moto X forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/4-4-3-remove-unlocked-bootloader-message-t2548566
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I got something wayyyy better than that!
I let you remove that sign and use the pics given here forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/themes-apps/shareboot-logos-t2875147 or you can give me the pic you want and I will make it in such a way that you can use it.

[GUIDE] Moto G XT1033/ XT1032 Lollipop 5.0 Installation

I finally managed to install Brazil Lollippop 5.0 OTA on XT1033. I mentioned the detailed process below, following it correctly will get you lollipop on your device.
Note: To install this OTA on your XT1033 you should have your Bootloader unlocked. I don't hold any responsibility if you brick your device.
Downgrading is causing some serious Issues. Be careful
thanks @deeplyyoung for screenshots
ROOTING TUTORIAL CAN BE FOUND HERE :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/general/guide-root-xt1032-xt1033-moto-g-running-t2965507
TUTORIAL FO INSTALLING CUSTOM RECOVERY AFTER INSTALLING LOLLIPOP ON MOTO G
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/general/guide-custom-recovery-moto-g-xt1033-t2972905
Converting your Asia XT1033 into Brazil version by restoring this Brazil retail file
DOWNLOAD THESE FILES
Lollipop OTA File:
MEGA1--> https://mega.co.nz/#!XMxUgZYC!AnUkb3...Hd3p3kU0xrVhmM
MEGA2-->https://mega.co.nz/#!PoQVEZyL!Jm92SU...jzN9aiO5iOmWLc
MEDIAFIRE-->http://www.mediafire.com/download/0x...asil.en.BR.zip
DEV-HOST--> http://d-h.st/buH [WORKING - Checked 24.12.14]
MEDIAFIRE --> http://www.mediafire.com/download/w112mtufl414nat/Blur_Version.210.12.40.falcon_umtsds.Brasil.en.BR.zip [WORKING Checked 24.12.14]
BRAZIL RETAIL 4.4.4 :
Filefactory--> http://www.filefactory.com/file/7koj5z8zk1mf/XT1033_RETAIL-BR-DS_4.4.4_KXB21.14-L1.40_38_cid12_CFC_1FF_SVC.xml.zip
Mediafire--> http://www.mediafire.com/download/5...4_KXB21.14-L1.40_38_cid12_CFC_1FF_SVC.xml.zip
Google Drive--> https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bxf-Y_J8GLrJQndtNzhUQmFIV1E/view
Dev- Host--> http://d-h.st/7sG
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mFastbootv2 : http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2427667&d=1385958280
Minimal ADB & Fastboot Drivers: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1S0LCuXCnnmOWhnUk1ZWVdQakE/view?usp=sharing
You Can read this article on my blog too : http://www.mightygeekstuff.com/install-android-5-0-lollipop-ota-zip-moto-g-2013-xt1033/
Steps to Restore Brazil Retail 4.4.4 Firmware:
NOTE: Flashing this Retail 4.4.4 Firmware will will all the userdata, so backup important files before doing this.
1) Reboot the phone into bootloader mode. There are 2 ways to do this.a) The 'hardware' way.a) Unplug the USB cable and power off the phone.
b) Press and hold 'Volume down' then power on the phone.
c) Connect USB cable to your computer.​b) The 'software' way.a) Enable developer mode on the Moto G (Settings-> 'About Phone'. Tap 7 times on 'Build Number')
b) Enable USB debugging. (Settings -> 'Developer options' -> 'USB Debugging' -> check)
c) Connect phone to computer via USB, you should see a new ADB device detected and drivers installed.
d) Open "Minimal ADB and Fastboot".
Type:
Code:
[SIZE=4]adb reboot-bootloader[/SIZE]
You should see the Moto G bootloader screen with the following options:
Code:
Code:
Normal
Powerup
Recovery
Factory
Barcodes
BP Tools
2) Now place & extract the Brazillian Retail File & mFastbootv2.zip in a same folder. Now rightclick anywhere inside the folder while holding Left Shift & select 'Open Command Window Here'. This will take you to the command prompt.
3) Now execute each & every command mentioned below one by one in the same order
Code:
Code:
mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot erase userdata
mfastboot reboot
4) After executing the steps mentioned above, you should now be rebooted into a fully stock Moto G Brazillian firmware.
5) Now connect your phone to the computer & copy the Lollipop OTA zip file in the root of your internal SD card.
Steps to Flash Lollipop OTA onto XT1033:
1) Turn off you phone & boot it into bootloader mode by holding ' Volumed Down + Power ' for 3 seconds.
2) You will be provided with the below options
Code:
Normal Powerup
Recovery
Factory
Barcodes
BP Tools
Navigate & highlight Recovery using Volume Down button & press Volume Up button only once.
3) Now you'll come up with the following screen. Don't hesitate its common.Just carefully press ' Volume Up + Power ' for 3 seconds & release the buttons which will reveal new options on the screen.
4) Now select the option apply update from SD card & select the OTA file which you've copied earlier
5) Now the update starts, wait for a while it will take 15 minutes to update & Voila you finally managed to get lollipop on your device.
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My device is show this in installation:
"system/app/LatinImeGoogle.apk" has unexpected contents.
Installation aborted.
Anybody help me?
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waltinho2 said:
My device is show this in installation:
"system/app/LatinImeGoogle.apk" has unexpected contents.
Installation aborted.
Anybody help me?
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did you modify the OTA ? I mead did you edit any files inside it ?
This type of error occurrs when OTA is modded.

Nooo, I'm just downloaded the zip and put on root folder.
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waltinho2 said:
Nooo, I'm just downloaded the zip and put on root folder.
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@waltinho2 will u b kind enough to upload & share the recovery image of brazilian firmware if u have downloaded it..thanks[emoji1] [emoji1]

Locked Bootloader
lilsidsri said:
I finally managed to install Brazil Lollippop 5.0 OTA on XT1033.
Note: to install this OTA on your XT1033 you should have your Bootloader unlocked.
screenshots will be added soon
Step 1 ) Convert your Asia XT1033 into Brazil version by restoring the Brazil retail file mentioned in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/general/link-xt1033-ota-5-0-lollipop-brazilian-t2963565
Step 2 ) After successfully restoring Brazil stock firmware, download and place the OTA file in the root of your internal Sd card.
Step 3 ) No boot into bootloader by powering on your device while holding ' Power + Vol Dwn ' for 3 seconds & select Recovery option.
Step 3) Now you'll face a screen with Green android & Red riangle image, dont worry now just press ' Vol Up + Power ' for 3 seconds and you'll get recovery options.
Step 4) Now select the option apply update from SD card & select the OTA file.
Step 4) wait for the updation process to finish & enjoy Lollipop on your device.
HIT THANKS IF THIS HELPED YOU.
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Hi There, I have XT1033 the Asia Retail version, non rooted, bootloader locked any way of me getting the lollipop update installed on my phone....

sandyisgood said:
Hi There, I have XT1033 the Asia Retail version, non rooted, bootloader locked any way of me getting the lollipop update installed on my phone....
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No you cant.. wait for update for Asia retail

Everything going well thill step 4, when I select the file to update i get the following messages:
-Finding Update Package
-Opening Update Package
-Verifying Update Package
-Installation aborted
Do you know why?

sandyisgood said:
Hi There, I have XT1033 the Asia Retail version, non rooted, bootloader locked any way of me getting the lollipop update installed on my phone....
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I'm on asia retail too, no way to do it besides waiting or converting to BR

That Retail BR link is dead.

joaovitor2763 said:
Everything going well thill step 4, when I select the file to update i get the following messages:
-Finding Update Package
-Opening Update Package
-Verifying Update Package
-Installation aborted
Do you know why?
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Have u flashed Braz 4.4.3 stock & then u updated OTA? if yes download Braz stock 4.4.4 and give a try, as same happened with me last nyt thrice n then I downloaded the Brazilian stock 4.4.4 n successfully updated ... @lilsidsri few ss for yr ref..

deeplyyoung said:
Have u flashed Braz 4.4.3 stock & then u updated OTA? if yes download Braz stock 4.4.4 and give a try, as same happened with me last nyt thrice n then I downloaded the Brazilian stock 4.4.4 n successfully updated ... @lilsidsri few ss for yr ref..
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Link for bazil 4.4.4 is not working.
Can you please upload it on Gdrive?
Thanks

deeplyyoung said:
Have u flashed Braz 4.4.3 stock & then u updated OTA? if yes download Braz stock 4.4.4 and give a try, as same happened with me last nyt thrice n then I downloaded the Brazilian stock 4.4.4 n successfully updated ... @lilsidsri few ss for yr ref..
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I first installed the brazil retail 4.4.4 just as you may see bellow:

Meuuks13 said:
That Retail BR link is dead.
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Worked fine for me...will try to upload on drive.
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deeplyyoung said:
Have u flashed Braz 4.4.3 stock & then u updated OTA? if yes download Braz stock 4.4.4 and give a try, as same happened with me last nyt thrice n then I downloaded the Brazilian stock 4.4.4 n successfully updated ... @lilsidsri few ss for yr ref..
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yes, I installed 4.4.4 & then installed the OTA.
And everything is working very smooth.

Somebody plz provide retail brazil 4.4.4 mirror?
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Hi if anyone was successful in updating can you please upload a nandroid backup

Same problem
joaovitor2763 said:
Everything going well thill step 4, when I select the file to update i get the following messages:
-Finding Update Package
-Opening Update Package
-Verifying Update Package
-Installation aborted
Do you know why?
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I'm exactly the same problem, unlocked the bootloader,
I'm using the stock retail Br 4.4.4 and it did not work,
someone help?
I dont know what to do!

The link for Brazil Retail 4.4.4 is dead. Please re-upload the ROM again preferably on Devhost or Mediafire.

This might be weird but no matter what key combination I try after choosing recovery from bootloader I just cannot see the extra options. So I am unable to flash the new OS. My phone is running on 4.4.4 brazil version and the boot loader is unlocked (status:3)
Edit: The actual procedure is as follows (it worked like this on my phone):
1. Enter recovery
2. Hold volume up key for about 10 seconds
3. While still holding the volume up key press the power button and hold both the keys for few seconds
4. Release and you'll have the option to install from SD card.

[ZE552KL/Z012DC] Canadian Thread - Unlock, Root, Update to Nougat

This thread will be for the Canadian version of ZE552KL, and will be updated with specific info relevant to Z012DC model found in Canada (Canada Computers, Staples, other retailers). It has WW SKU number.
It took me a while and some searching to figure all steps out. I also modified Asus N and M firmware to remove version checks. Without this step - i was stuck with error 7 in TWRP. The only difference between Z012D and Z012DC seems to be in Fastboot and ADB drivers, TWRP recovery, system images seem to work well so far.
Steps:
1. Download Fastboot and ADB Drivers. For me usb driver on ZE552KL Asus download page didn't work. Select "Only install driver", you do not need to update your drivers via DRP.
Fastboot driver (for Vendor VID_18D1&PID_D00D): http://drivers.drp.su/Telephone/Hua...03.00/Huawei-FORCED-Allx64-2.00.03.00-drp.exe
ADB Driver (for VID_18D1&PID_D002): http://drivers.drp.su/Telephone/Leshcat/WinAll/Leshcat-WinAll-drp.exe
2. Save the following files on your External SD Card:
Modified M image UL-ASUS_Z012D-WW-13.20.10.152-user.zip
Modified N image UL-ASUS_Z012D-WW-14.2015.1701.8-user.zip
SuperSU - latest version from here
no-verity-opt-encrypt-5-1.zip. Give thanks to @kaffeine1 , without him - we would all be stuck with black screens
3. Save ADB and Fastboot files on your computer, and extract; give thanks to @snowwolf725
4. Download newer recovery (TWRP 3.1.0) from here
5. Unlock bootloader via unofficial unlock method; give thanks to @snowwolf725
6. Get into fastboot by turning off the phone, and pressing volume up + power. Install recovery that you downloaded in step #4:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.0-0-Z012D.img
7. Follow the steps this guide by @kaffeine1 . Skip the steps of downloading Nougat and Marshmallow firmware from Asus site, as you have already downloaded and saved both firmwares in Step #2 . Also skip the last step - do not reboot into Nougat, but go back to fastboot mode.
8. Root Nougat - follow steps under #2 here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-3/how-to/twrp-recovery-3-0-2-root-zenfone-3-t3569926
How to update to the latest version of OS:
1. Go to Asus Site, download latest WW image UL-ASUS_Z012D-WW-14.2020.1703.28-user.zip
2. Extract UL-ASUS_Z012D-WW-14.2020.1703.28-user.zip\META-INF\com\google\android\updater_script , edit, remove first two lines, and put back into the zip file (e.g. using 7zip)
3. Extract from above zip file boot.img , and flash it via: fastboot flash boot boot.img
4. Flash recovery: fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.0-0-Z012D.img
5. Reboot into recovery, and flash:
- Firmware that you modified in #2
- no-verity-opt-encrypt-5.1.zip
- Latest SuperSU
- Rooted.zip (from step #8 above)
6. Reboot mobile, and enjoy new version!
Phone info as purchased:
Model Number: ASUS_Z012DC
Android version: 6.0.1
Baseband version: M3.10.42-Libra_080001
Build number: MMB29P.WW_Phone-13.20.10.152-20161222
Manufacture date (on the box): January 2017
Latest version - UL-ASUS_Z012D-WW-14.2020.1703.28-user.zip
Model Number: ASUS_Z012DC
Android version: 7.0
Baseband version: M3.10.47-Libra_080001
Build number: NRD90M.WW_Phone-14.2020.1703.28-20170410
Special thanks to:
- @jcadduono for TWRP recovery
- @snowwolf725 for guide unlock bootloader
- @kaffeine1 for guide how to upgrade to N from M

Reserved for future use

can i follow this step for ZE520KL ?

I got my self a canadian vertion ZE552KL, but i can´t seem to fully unlock the boot loader, it goes onto fastboot, but it does not allow me to flash anything it gives a permision denied .
when i tried to flash fw from sdcard gives a error: the the sku is "WW_" and mine is ""
have you came across this problem.
how can it be solved?
thanks

lastremnant said:
can i follow this step for ZE520KL ?
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no, I do not think so. these are different phones.

DilipRB said:
I got my self a canadian vertion ZE552KL, but i can´t seem to fully unlock the boot loader, it goes onto fastboot, but it does not allow me to flash anything it gives a permision denied .
when i tried to flash fw from sdcard gives a error: the the sku is "WW_" and mine is ""
have you came across this problem.
how can it be solved?
thanks
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try first flashing 6.0.1 firmware from asus site and then modified 7.0 firmware. if the error is when flashing 6.0 fw - try modified 6.0. and do paste specific rrror.

anterus said:
no, I do not think so. these are different phones.
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nevermind sir, it worked for me

Strange things do happen!!!
anterus said:
try first flashing 6.0.1 firmware from asus site and then modified 7.0 firmware. if the error is when flashing 6.0 fw - try modified 6.0. and do paste specific rrror.
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i was trying this because i wanted to upgrade fw to 7 and trying to unlock bootloader to flash twrp for backups...
I tried original Asus UL-ASUS_Z012D-WW-13.20.10.131-user and gave strange error after check... this fw is for "WW_Phone" and this phone is ""
but after reestart i got OTA updates... now my ZE552KL-Z012DC is in 7.0....
i can live with that, only problem for me is adb backups, i prefer twrp.
thanks
P.D. what pusles me is why getprop("ro.product.name") returns empty sting????

DilipRB said:
i was trying this because i wanted to upgrade fw to 7 and trying to unlock bootloader to flash twrp for backups...
I tried original Asus UL-ASUS_Z012D-WW-13.20.10.131-user and gave strange error after check... this fw is for "WW_Phone" and this phone is ""
but after reestart i got OTA updates... now my ZE552KL-Z012DC is in 7.0....
i can live with that, only problem for me is adb backups, i prefer twrp.
thanks
P.D. what pusles me is why getprop("ro.product.name") returns empty sting????
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backup those zips, open with winrar or another app. open meta-inf/android/google/updater-script with notepad++ try deleting from ifelse until ) );
save and let winrar save new update

lastremnant said:
backup those zips, open with winrar or another app. open meta-inf/android/google/updater-script with notepad++ try deleting from ifelse until ) );
save and let winrar save new update
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Tryed that, and got footer error...
seems that to modifying the script file and then recompresing will change the compretion check algorithem. giving a footer error.
i should try pakaging the apk again...
there was a program to do so but i cant recall which...
thks

DilipRB said:
Tryed that, and got footer error...
seems that to modifying the script file and then recompresing will change the compretion check algorithem. giving a footer error.
i should try pakaging the apk again...
there was a program to do so but i cant recall which...
thks
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i found it ...
apktool from :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1989533
Sorry this was for apks... but i guess same principle aplies... when i can i shall try and post the outcome

DilipRB said:
i was trying this because i wanted to upgrade fw to 7 and trying to unlock bootloader to flash twrp for backups...
I tried original Asus UL-ASUS_Z012D-WW-13.20.10.131-user and gave strange error after check... this fw is for "WW_Phone" and this phone is ""
but after reestart i got OTA updates... now my ZE552KL-Z012DC is in 7.0....
i can live with that, only problem for me is adb backups, i prefer twrp.
thanks
P.D. what pusles me is why getprop("ro.product.name") returns empty sting????
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I noticed that in some cases TWRP doesn't "stick", and gets overridden by default bootloader. Specific check is essentially useless - just to prevent flash of improper image. Just remove the check in the new FW, or use modified FW that has the check removed. I think in your case you can just re-flash TWRP since your bootloader is unlocked?

I tryed several TWRP 3.02 and 3.10 if a boot imge ... if entered bootloader with volum key + power it says all ok but booting never happens... if i enter bootloader trough adb it stucks until i disconnect and reconnect usb cable. when trying to flash. fast boot returns error not have permision and side load error secttion 7 on UL modified or else footer w
error after passing check. i shall try modiffying UL 13.20.10 and see what happens

DilipRB said:
I tryed several TWRP 3.02 and 3.10 if a boot imge ... if entered bootloader with volum key + power it says all ok but booting never happens... if i enter bootloader trough adb it stucks until i disconnect and reconnect usb cable. when trying to flash. fast boot returns error not have permision and side load error secttion 7 on UL modified or else footer w
error after passing check. i shall try modiffying UL 13.20.10 and see what happens
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flash modified images through twrp - with links in OP

Well my wife liked the phone so much, that she "kindly requested" me to gift it to her... now she is the proud owner of a canadian vertion of ZE552KL and i got myself a ZS570KL
thanks a lot for all your help.
P.D. : i think she was not happy with the time i was spending with the device.

I know this is going to sound super dumb, but the unofficial bootloader unlock still triggers the bootup message and voids the warranty, right?

This might be even dumber... But my guess is that the official app to unlock boot loader, does more than unlock,
My guess is that it also register with asus mobile, the fact that for your device has been unlocked...

DilipRB said:
This might be even dumber... But my guess is that the official app to unlock boot loader, does more than unlock,
My guess is that it also register with asus mobile, the fact that for your device has been unlocked...
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That's what some manufacturers do, like Motorola and HTC. But from back when I unlocked the BL on my Zenfone 2 Laser, I remember that all it did (as far as I could tell) was unlock the bootloader and set a flag in the bootloader that made it say it was unlocked that couldn't be reversed. No need for fancy registration systems when you can just boot up the phone and take a look.

What was modified in your N-image firmware file? There is now a newer version that I'd like to install. Can you provide an updated modified file for version WW-14.2020.1703.28 or give the steps needed to modify it myself?

Jarrick said:
What was modified in your N-image firmware file? There is now a newer version that I'd like to install. Can you provide an updated modified file for version WW-14.2020.1703.28 or give the steps needed to modify it myself?
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Updated OP with instructions regarding how to upgrade to the latest version of N - just tested steps myself. Should be applicable to all future versions of N posted on Asus site. Enjoy!

Stuck at 'Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted'. Can't enter recovery

I was flashing a rom and followed all the steps correctly: unlocked bootloader, flashed twrp, rooted and then flashed. Everything worked fine on the first go but the phone app was foreclosing instantly so i rebooted into recovery to wipe data and cache. After doing that my device is now stuck on 'Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted....' message, it's just stuck there.
I tried powering off by pressing the power off button, it goes off for a second and then the same message comes back again. Same with trying to enter into recovery mode by pressing power and vol down button...it just comes back and gets stuck on the same scree.
Can someone help me out here?

reddead66 said:
Can someone help me out here?
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You need to flash the stock firmware via fastboot.
Here are the instructions:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5-plus/development/stock-firmware-npn25-137-67-5-fastboot-t3694738

Sahilsinghlodhi said:
You need to flash the stock firmware via fastboot.
Here are the instructions:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5-plus/development/stock-firmware-npn25-137-67-5-fastboot-t3694738
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i am not able to enter recovery mode, my device is not being recognized on fastboot...that's the whole issue...

reddead66 said:
i am not able to enter recovery mode.
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Okay! First of all make sure you've adb installed on your Windows.
And proper drivers are installed too, if not you should install moto drivers manually after disabling driver signature enforcement in windows.
Then download this file. ( a blank flash)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4243974&d=1502948672
Now connect your phone to PC.
And run the blank flash (.Bat) file you downloaded, your phone should start to bootloader.
After that follow the instructions from previous post.
I recovered my moto g5 plus RETIN this way only.

For some weird reason, i was able to get into recovery mode only after pressing both the volume buttons and the power buttons...
flashed the rom again, and everything is fine now

hi
Sahilsinghlodhi said:
Okay! First of all make sure you've adb installed on your Windows.
And proper drivers are installed too, if not you should install moto drivers manually after disabling driver signature enforcement in windows.
Then download this file. ( a blank flash)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4243974&d=1502948672
Now connect your phone to PC.
And run the blank flash (.Bat) file you downloaded, your phone should start to bootloader.
After that follow the instructions from previous post.
I recovered my moto g5 plus RETIN this way only.
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Hi. I happen to be in the same situation. but its a tablet teclast M89. The zip/bat file you offered is only for moto G or any android phone/tablet?
thanks

voland34 said:
Hi. I happen to be in the same situation. but its a tablet teclast M89. The zip/bat file you offered is only for moto G or any android phone/tablet?
thanks
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Only for this device.
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Wolfcity said:
Only for this device.
Sent from my Moto G5 Plus using XDA Labs
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Ok, thanks.

FIXING "O" IMEI Moto G5+

Please dont ask for files because I cant linked them...
But I'll give you steps if I can remember...
Get Moto G5+ ToolKit....(its searchable on XDA)
Get one of the earliest Retail Potter Files( NOT CEDRIC) ...the one I used is POTTER_RETAIL_7.0_NPNS25.137-35-5_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
extract ROM in a clean folder
open ToolKit
put phone in fastboot ( volumn down + power)
select START
Connect Phone to PC ( Toolkit should turn Red to Yellow)
In Toolkit select "Flash Stock ROM"
navigate to your Folder with Stock ROM and select folder
when you click open it will flash...
wait till , in LOG, it says reboot about 2-3-mins
Go to phone and select POWER OFF
restart phone and let it do its thing
you still wont have cellular
shut down phone
Boot back to FastBoot "START"
Nowback in ToolKit
click in order Flash TWRP.....Flash boot_image......flash wlan_custom
I believe after wlan flash it will reboot in TWRP
while in there Install wlan_custom
Power Off and reboot phone
your cellular should be back ( I hope)
let me know

do not do OTA updates...TWRP will boot and your messed up again...
My next step is to install 64 TWRP and then an OREO Rom
wish us luck!!!
If you want OTA update s
Go repeat putting STOCK ROM back on Phone with ToolKit

mikesal57 said:
do not do OTA updates...TWRP will boot and your messed up again...
My next step is to install 64 TWRP and then an OREO Rom
wish us luck!!!
If you want OTA update s
Go repeat putting STOCK ROM back on Phone with ToolKit
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Jfyi, there's a thread regarding the IMEI/volte/4g problem when using Nougat firmwares:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5-plus/how-to/fix-persist-resolve-imei0-explanation-t3825147
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