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I'm on my 3rd Atrix now, after two previous phones just stopped working.
Now I was having crashing problems no matter what rom I went to and other problems, like the power button not working in CWM and freezing all over.
So I had to sbf to 2.3.4 preroot/unlocked to be able to get back to a starting point. I did everything properly and now am in a boot loop, and I've done a battery pull. The farthest it has got is "welcome to blur" screen then starts to loop again.
live_free said:
I'm on my 3rd Atrix now, after two previous phones just stopped working.
Now I was having crashing problems no matter what rom I went to and other problems, like the power button not working in CWM and freezing all over.
So I had to sbf to 2.3.4 preroot/unlocked to be able to get back to a starting point. I did everything properly and now am in a boot loop, and I've done a battery pull. The farthest it has got is "welcome to blur" screen then starts to loop again.
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what sbf did you flash? is it att bell etc? need some more info to help you out.
aideneisley3 said:
what sbf did you flash? is it att bell etc? need some more info to help you out.
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ATT-2.3.4_Pudding_preroot.sbf
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138204
live_free said:
ATT-2.3.4_Pudding_preroot.sbf
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138204
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STEPS:
1) Have the correct Motorola drivers installed for your PC (i.e. x32-bit or x64-bit).
2) Download RSD Lite (Links above) & install on your PC.
3) Choose a sbf file to download and flash from Motorola Atrix Firmware Super Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125944
If you are currently running firmware 4.5.91, I suggest that you only flash back to this firmware version. Flashing back to a eariler sbf/firmware version may have unintended consequences, the most serious of which is bricking your device.
*Note: U.S. AT&T users should only flash AT&T sbfs, internationl users should only flash their particular sbf versions.
4) Read the above sbf hints, trick, etc. to help prevent RSD Lite problems/errors.
5) Open RSD Lite and load the sbf file that you downloaded.
6) Put your device in RSD Protocol Mode by powering OFF, and upon powering back ON, hold both the power button and the volume UP button. Device should now say "Entering RSD Protocol Mode."
7) Connect your device to your computer via the usb cable, and select your device by clicking/highlighting it in RSD Lite.
8) Select START in RSD Lite and let the sbf flash process fully complete before disconnecting the device from the PC. There will be several reboots and the process make take 5 - 10 minutes to complete a FULL sbf flash.
9) If you have any errors or problems as a question, prefably in the Q&A section.
this is what i have done and worked for me! good luck
i copied this from the noob guide found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600
Yeah I did that. I am flashing the complete stock 4.5.91 to see if that does anything.
live_free said:
Yeah I did that. I am flashing the complete stock 4.5.91 to see if that does anything.
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yeah the one in the atrix firmware superthread at the top is the one i recommend it gets you back to stock fresh out of the box you might have to go through the unlock again even though your already unlocked and of course you will have to root again.
hope it works for you!
aideneisley3 said:
yeah the one in the atrix firmware superthread at the top is the one i recommend it gets you back to stock fresh out of the box you might have to go through the unlock again even though your already unlocked and of course you will have to root again.
hope it works for you!
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I just did that, and no same problem. So it looks to be a hardware problem, not a software one. At least from my perspective.
live_free said:
I just did that, and no same problem. So it looks to be a hardware problem, not a software one. At least from my perspective.
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did you flash this one? 1FF-olympus-user-2.3.4-4.5.91-110625-release-keys-signed-ATT-US-GAS_NA_OLPSGBATTSPE_P011.sbf
aideneisley3 said:
did you flash this one? 1FF-olympus-user-2.3.4-4.5.91-110625-release-keys-signed-ATT-US-GAS_NA_OLPSGBATTSPE_P011.sbf
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Yes. Same exact problem.
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Yes. Same exact problem.
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oh ok well then i'd have to agree with you then maybe it is a hardware problem... sorry i wasn't much help.
it wouldn't hurt as a last ditch effort to use motorola's software update program that you can download from their site it will tell you that there is no update and ask if you want to use it to restore your phone basically it reflashes it...
haha thats all i got. maybe someone else could offer more help.
good luck! =]
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I did everything properly and now am in a boot loop, and I've done a battery pull.
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apparently not.
in his defense replacement phones are refurbished (cough... broken and maybe fixed to like new). motorola gave me a replacement with broken senor so the screen didn't turn off when i was in a call and that was out of the box and when they replaced that one the screen was messed up it had super bright spots all over the screen so it is possible that it is moto's fault.
not saying it is moto's fault but that it is possible lol
Greetings XDA Members,
I am seeing alot of people repeating this same question again and again like "Hey, I have messed up I flashed this and this and now I want to get all setup to take the official Lollipop OTA of MOTO X, Please help" the same question over and over again in several other threads so I thought it might be a good idea to sum up everything in one thread and make this easier for other members to point any person having issue like these to this thread. Now keep in mind that I am not a professional developer, Im just here to tell the basics of flashing a stock firmware, IF I make any mistake please let me know and also this thread will be a long briefly explained one so please read carefully and consider everything before applying anything.
To start off, the point of this thread is to help our new members of XDA to have an idea of what to do and how to do, Now the main topic of this thread is to point our newbie fellows on how to flash a stock firmware on a messed up MOTO X (Any Model), By messed up I mean: Either the user corrupted or damaged or somehow got stuck between anything like bootloops,not getting signals,phone not working properly and all sorts of basic software problems. If you are having such problems with your phone and want to get back to the newly fresh Moto X like when you bought it, it was shiny and all the software was fresh etc And also you want to get all setup to receive the Lollipop OTA.. you are at the right place mate. Keep reading.
Have a look at this thread also for more useful information about getting ready to take the OTA its for the kitkat ota but still its all the same so this could be very useful! by @KidJoe http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/faq-kit-kat-how-to-prepare-carriers-t2536735
or If you have an unlocked bootloader and are rooted, and the only change you did to your phone was replacing recovery to root.. Here is another option to flash Stock Recovery back on your phone to get ready to install the latest OTA -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto...ooted-t3027079 credits goes to @KidJoe .
PRECAUTIONS (A MUST READ BEFORE PROCEEDING ANY FURTHER)
I am not responsible if anything happens to your device during this process because I am just explaining here what to do I wont be the one who is applying the instructions on any phone so in no matter or aspect I am the responsible for damage caused to your device. So again do this on your own risk. I wont be responsible for any damage to your phone.
1: NEVER DOWNGRAED FIRMWARE/BOOTLOADER VERSION!
Okay so you want to downgrade to get the advantages of the previous android version of your phone. THE ANSWER IS A BIG NO! if you try to downgrade your phone and mess up with motoboot.img or gpt.bin you will get a hard brick! Never try to downgrade! Refer to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/info-warning-risks-downgrading-impacts-t3058202 by @KidJoe to know all the facts about downgrading.
2: Downlaod the exact and correct firmrware, before flashing
Flashing another carriers rom on your phone would be a stupidity. MAKE yourself 100% sure that you have downloaded the correct/exact firmware of your phone, never flash some random firmware on your particular moto x. Flashing another carriers rom would give you a hard brick probably.. Never play with different firmwares. (I will be mentioning further in the thread, how to make sure to download the correct firmware.)
3:You must consider of having an Unlocked Bootloader before proceeding any further, Or if you have a locked bootloader this method might work on the locked bootloaders also but, again flashing different carriers firmware on a locked bootloader device will get you more screwed up
This method should also work for the locked bootloaders but be 100% sure that you are flashing the correct signed firmware of your specific carrier. As for the Bootloader Unlock, There are not much of options for now, You can unlock your bootloader either from the motorola official site or use sunshine unlocker to unlock your bootloader. Refer to this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/request-help-exploit-moto-x-bl-t2828471 by @samwathegreat to have an idea about the sunshine unlocking method.
Also refer to this also for info about gaining root and unlocking bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/one-stop-shop-how-root-moto-x-confusion-t2826159 by @KidJoe.
4:You messed up your stock rom and freezed some apps
If you have rooted, put xposed etc. Dont plan to revert back by restoring the freezed apps and Instead just flash the stock firmware from RSD. Restoring back freezed apps etc will cause more problems. But make sure you uninstall all of the frameworks of xposed before proceeding to flash stock firmware.
5:This method will wipe your data completely
As the Title says this method will obviously wipe every single piece of your personal data stored on this phone such as pictures,contacts,videos and pretty much everything. So be sure to backup your data on your pc or anywhere.
Grab Your Phones Its time to start the process. Make sure its charged more than 60%.
Okay enough theory, lets get this over with.
Download and install motorola drivers : https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481 and restart you computer and proceed.
STEP 1: Identifying the correct name or model number of your Moto X
1: If the original motorola back cover is on the phone, there is some very fine/small print at the bottom of the back. It will have the FCC ID, Model number, etc. It could be hard to see, So you might have to tilt/twist the phone so the light shines off it just right and the model no appears. The Model No of your MOTO X should start with XT. Make a note of that. (credits goes to @KidJoe for explaining this in detail.)
2:Another way to find the model is by checking the Settings>About Phone of your X.
3:More ways to find out your model no, Connect the phone with the pc and see what does it shows on the pc when connected on USB MASS STORAGE. It should mention the XT10xx (Model name) of your phone on pc
NOTE:BEFORE you flash away from Stock, on the phone you first go App Drawer -> Settings -> About Phone... Make note of what is listed under System Version, Android Version, and build number. Then visit one (or all) of the sites until that host the leaked SBF files until you find the SBF that matches and down load the file to your PC for use later.. The file name will usually contain parts or all of that info listed under settings, and possibly the carrier name, or acronym for the carrier name (Verizon might be VZW, Rogers Canada might be RCI, etc).
So for example: If your phone model is XT1058 and under about phone it reports...
android version is 4.4.4
system version is 212.44.26. ghost_row.RCI.en.ca
build nunber is KXA21.12-L1.26
That tells me you have a Rogers Canada (RCI) XT1058 with 4.4.4 ROM on it. When you look at the file factory site for your SBF, you want to look for a file that contains some/all of that info, like... XT1058_RCI-CA_4.4.4_KXA21.12-L1.26_59_cid14_CFC_1FF.xml.zip
(notice the parts of the "about phone" info and file name which are highlighted in Bold to help illustrate the example)
IF you are already running a CUSTOM or 3Rd party rom, like CM, system version and build number will not match STOCK Moto SBF files. credits goes to @KidJoe for adding this additional info about figuring out what ROM is on your phone.
STEP 2: Identifying and downloading the correct firmware for your model of X
1:So now that you have identified, your Moto X is XT10xx, Now you will be downloading the correct firmware of your phone which should match the System/Build Version of your phone.
For Example: If your phone is from Rogers,ATT,Sprint,T-Mobile,US-CELLULAR,Europe etc. IT should be mentioned in the Settings>About Phone section below build version. Make a note of the whole build version/system version on a piece of paper or anything you like. Because the system/build version is the main key to have the proper knowledge about your phone before flashing any firmware.
Additional Info about bootloaders according to android version(This will give an idea about bootloaders, read it carefully and match the version of you bootloader in order with this dont downgrade):
(Android Version: Bootloader)
4.2.2: 30.70
4.2.2/camera patch OTA: 30.71
4.4: 30.B2
4.4.2: 30.B4
4.4.4: 30.B7
2:Now this part must get hard for the newbie guys but I will try my best to keep everything clear and easy. All The firmwares you need for your X is available at this site: http://www.filefactory.com/folder/dd05c058d3ff8dbe/?sort=created&order=DESC&show=100&page=1
Now start by searching the model no and system version of your moto x. For example: if your phone is from Rogers Canada it must have "XT1058 RCI_CA " in it.. XT1058:Model Name Rci: Rogers CA: Canada. You get this right? on the firmware there should be mentioned a little bit hint or info you need to identify your firmware. Go ahead and download it. Again for the newbie guys I cant explain much easier than i've explained above, Still if you cannot find the correct firmware let me know I will try to find it out. But please first try your best from your own side first, I cant spoonfeed you [emoji14] . ATTENTION: Please download the 4.4.4 Version of your carrier because it will be easy to receive the 5.1 OTA on a 4.4.4 rom.
STEP 3: Getting ready to flash through RSD LITENote: I wont be explaining a method to flash through fastboot as from my opinion I dont like fastboot it can cause you a serious problem if you type anything wrong. If you want to try the fastboot method there is also another similar guide on how to flash through fastboot refer to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/guide-moto-x-return-to-100-stock-using-t2446515 by @TechSavvy2
1: Download RSD LITE 6.1.5 (RSD LITE SETUP IS ATTACHED download from there) and install it in your PC Windows. (I dont have a mac dont know anything about mac.)
2:Make a new folder and unzip the firmware zip file in that new folder
3: Open the XML FILE and edit the .XML file and remove any lines with "getvar" written in them, Remove that whole line which has "getvar" in it, and (CTRL+S) save that edited file.
3: RUN RSD LITE IN ADMINISTRATIVE RIGHTS on rsd lite right click and run as administrator, IF you dont run as administrator rsd lite wont flash anything.
4: Now on rsd lite press the three dotted "..." button and select the XML File from the "new folder" you made moments ago.
STEP 4: Getting your phone in fastboot mode
If you are totally fine and running your software normally: Power off your phone, wait for 5 seconds then press and hold the power/lock button and volume down button simultaneously for 5 seconds, then release those buttons after 5 seconds. You will be in the fastboot mode of your phone now plugin your phone on usb cable of your computer make sure the bootloader says "USB CONNECTED." If it doesnt shows usb connected sign, Change the usb cable or try another usb slot.
For the people who have damaged and corrupted the software and having black screens stuck and nothing else or either they did something naive and somehow cant get in the fastboot mode: Hook up your phone to an A/C Charger and wait for about 30mins to atleast recharge it. Then remove your phone from charger and dont press the power button! Do this: Press and hold the power/lock button and volume down button simultaneously for 5 seconds, then release those buttons after 5 seconds,If you are not properly bricked you will be on the fastboot now probably, now plugin your phone on usb cable of your computer make sure the bootloader says "USB CONNECTED." If it doesnt shows usb connected sign, Change the usb cable or try another usb slot.
For the people stuck on bootloop after flashing a 3rd party custom rom or stuck on the motorola logo etc. Do this: Press and hold the Power/lock button, Volume Up Button and Volume Down button, all the three buttons simultaneously for about 15 seconds, when the screen turns off, Quickly press the Power button and volume down button repeatedly (this time dont press and hold! Press both buttons repeatedly!) You will be on the fastboot mode of your phone plugin the phone on usb port and your bootloader should say "USB CONNECTED" AFAIK. If you are not bricked!
STEP 5:Flashing the firmware
On Rsd lite, make sure that your device is showing "Connected" Now, Press the start button on the rsd lite and wait for about maximum 30-40Mins to get your firmware flashed in the phone successfully. ATTENSION: Dont touch or power off your phone or computer during the flashing process untill or unless your device reboots and comes to its homescreen on the factory settings, make sure the usb cable is connected properly not loose. If you mess up anything during flashing process you are risking your whole phone so do this when you are calm enough.
Flashing Process Done Now You Are All Set Up To Receive The Latest OTA OF 5.1!
For the people who have flashed the 5.1 soak test/leak and are stuck at some certain point
So you couldn't wait and flashed the LEAKED test/soak versions of 5.02 and 5.1 and your bootloader is upgraded to 30.BC or 30.BD you are stuck on a bootloop and cant get your phone to work ----> There is nothing you could really do to save your self till now only one thing you can do is wait! DO NOT DOWNGRADE YOUR BOOTLOADER/FIRMWARE as that will risk bricking, but rather WAIT and hope a 5.1 SBF for their model/carrier leaks in the coming weeks/months, then fully flash it to return to stock. credits goes to @KidJoe for adding this info.
Good luck mates!
Thats all I can sum up in one thread, I hope this helps the new people. Peace Out.
whizinc said:
Greetings XDA Members,
I am seeing alot of people repeating this same question again and again like "Hey, I have messed up I flashed this and this and now I want to get all setup to take the official Lollipop OTA of MOTO X, Please help" the same question over and over again in several other threads so I though it might be a good idea to sum up everything in one thread and make this easier for other members to point any person having issue like these to this thread. Now keep in mind that I am not a professional developer, Im just here to tell the basics of flashing a stock firmware, IF I make any mistake please let me know and also this thread will be a long briefly explained one so please read carefully and consider everything before applying anything.
To start off, the point of this thread is to help our new members of XDA to have an idea of what to do and how to do, Now the main topic of this thread is to point our newbie fellows on how to flash a stock firmware on a messed up MOTO X (Any Model), By messed up I mean: Either the user corrupted or damaged or somehow got stuck between anything like bootloops,not getting signals,phone not working properly and all sorts of basic software problems. If you are having such problems with your phone and want to get back to the newly fresh Moto X like when you bought it, it was shiny and all the software was fresh etc And also you want to get all setup to receive the Lollipop OTA.. you are at the right place mate. Keep reading.
Have a look at this thread also for more useful information about getting ready to take the OTA its for the kitkat ota but still its all the same so this could be very useful! by @KidJoe http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/faq-kit-kat-how-to-prepare-carriers-t2536735
PRECAUTIONS (A MUST READ BEFORE PROCEEDING ANY FURTHER)
I am not responsible if anything happens to your device during this process because I am just explaining here what to do I wont be the one who is applying the instructions on any phone so in no matter or aspect I am the responsible for damage caused to your device. So again do this on your own risk. I wont be responsible for any damage to your phone.
1: NEVER DOWNGRAED FIRMWARE/BOOTLOADER VERSION!
Okay so you want to downgrade to get the advantages of the previous android version of your phone. THE ANSWER IS A BIG NO! if you try to downgrade your phone and mess up with motoboot.img or gpt.bin you will get a hard brick! Never try to downgrade! Refer to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/info-warning-risks-downgrading-impacts-t3058202 by @KidJoe to know all the facts about downgrading.
2: Downlaod the exact and correct firmrware, before flashing
Flashing another carriers rom on your phone would be a stupidity. MAKE yourself 100% sure that you have downloaded the correct/exact firmware of your phone, never flash some random firmware on your particular moto x. Flashing another carriers rom would give you a hard brick probably.. Never play with different firmwares. (I will be mentioning further in the thread, how to make sure to download the correct firmware.)
3:You must consider of having an Unlocked Bootloader before proceeding any further
There are not much of options for now, You can unlock your bootloader either from the motorola official site or use sunshine unlocker to unlock your bootloader. Refer to this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/request-help-exploit-moto-x-bl-t2828471 by @samwathegreat to have an idea about the sunshine unlocking method.
Also refer to this also for info about gaining root and unlocking bootloader http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/one-stop-shop-how-root-moto-x-confusion-t2826159 by @KidJoe.
3:You messed up your stock rom and freezed some apps
If you have rooted, put xposed etc. Dont plan to revert back by restoring the freezed apps and Instead just flash the stock firmware from RSD. Restoring back apps freezed etc will cause more problems. But make sure you uninstall all of the frameworks of xposed before proceeding to flash stock firmware.
Grab Your Phones Its time to start the process. Make sure its charged more than 60%.
Okay enough theory, lets get this over with.
Download and install motorola drivers : https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481 and restart you computer and proceed.
STEP 1: Identifying the correct name or model number of your Moto X
1: If the original motorola back cover is on the phone, there is some very fine/small print at the bottom of the back. It will have the FCC ID, Model number, etc. It could be hard to see, So you might have to tilt/twist the phone so the light shines off it just right and the model no appears. The Model No of your MOTO X should start with XT. Make a note of that. (credits goes to @KidJoe for explaining this in detail.)
2:Another way to find the model is by checking the Settings>About Phone of your X.
3:More ways to find out your model no, Connect the phone with the pc and see what does it shows on the pc when connected on USB MASS STORAGE. It should mention the XT10xx (Model name) of your phone on pc
STEP 2: Identifying and downloading the correct firmware for your model of X
1:So now that you have identified, your Moto X is XT10xx, Now you will be downloading the correct firmware of your phone which should match the System/Build Version of your phone.
For Example: If your phone is from Rogers,ATT,Sprint,T-Mobile,US-CELLULAR,Europe etc. IT should be mentioned in the Settings>About Phone section below build version. Make a note of the whole build version/system version on a piece of paper or anything you like. Because the system/build version is the main key to have the proper knowledge about your phone before flashing any firmware.
Additional Info about bootloaders according to android version(This will give an idea about bootloaders, read it carefully and match the version of you bootloader in order with this dont downgrade):
(Android Version: Bootloader)
4.2.2: 30.70
4.2.2/camera patch OTA: 30.71
4.4: 30.B2
4.4.2: 30.B4
4.4.4: 30.B7
2:Now this part must get hard for the newbie guys but I will try my best to keep everything clear and easy. All The firmwares you need for your X is available at this site: http://www.filefactory.com/folder/dd05c058d3ff8dbe/?sort=created&order=DESC&show=100&page=1
Now start by searching the model no and system version of your moto x. For example: if your phone is from Rogers Canada it must have "XT1058 RCI_CA " in it.. XT1058:Model Name Rci: Rogers CA: Canada. You get this right? on the firmware there should be mentioned a little bit hint or info you need to identify your firmware. Go ahead and download it. Again for the newbie guys I cant explain much easier than i've explained above, Still if you cannot find the correct firmware let me know I will try to find it out. But please first try your best from your own side first, I cant spoonfeed you [emoji14] . ATTENTION: Please download the 4.4.4 Version of your carrier because it will be easy to receive the 5.1 OTA on a 4.4.4 rom.
STEP 3: Getting ready to flash through RSD LITENote: I wont be explaining a method to flash through fastboot as from my opinion I dont like fastboot it can cause you a serious problem if you type anything wrong. If you want to try the fastboot method there is also another similar guide on how to flash through fastboot refer to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/guide-moto-x-return-to-100-stock-using-t2446515 by @TechSavvy2
1: Download RSD LITE 6.1.5 (RSD LITE SETUP IS ATTACHED download from there) and install it in your PC Windows. (I dont have a mac dont know anything about mac.)
2:Make a new folder and unzip the firmware zip file in that new folder
3: Open the XML FILE and edit the .XML file and remove any lines with "getvar" written in them, Remove that whole line which has "getvar" in it, and (CTRL+S) save that edited file.
3: RUN RSD LITE IN ADMINISTRATIVE RIGHTS on rsd lite right click and run as administrator, IF you dont run as administrator rsd lite wont flash anything.
4: Now on rsd lite press the three dotted "..." button and select the XML File from the "new folder" you made moments ago.
STEP 4: Getting your phone in fastboot mode
If you are totally fine and running your software normally: Power off your phone, wait for 5 seconds then press and hold the power/lock button and volume down button simultaneously for 5 seconds, then release those buttons after 5 seconds. You will be in the fastboot mode of your phone now plugin your phone on usb cable of your computer make sure the bootloader says "USB CONNECTED." If it doesnt shows usb connected sign, Change the usb cable or try another usb slot.
For the people who have damaged and corrupted the software and having black screens stuck and nothing else or either they did something naive and somehow cant get in the fastboot mode: Hook up your phone to an A/C Charger and wait for about 30mins to atleast recharge it. Then remove your phone from charger and dont press the power button! Do this: Press and hold the power/lock button and volume down button simultaneously for 5 seconds, then release those buttons after 5 seconds,If you are not properly bricked you will be on the fastboot now probably, now plugin your phone on usb cable of your computer make sure the bootloader says "USB CONNECTED." If it doesnt shows usb connected sign, Change the usb cable or try another usb slot.
For the people stuck on bootloop after flashing a 3rd party custom rom or stuck on the motorola logo etc. Do this: Press and hold the Power/lock button, Volume Up Button and Volume Down button, all the three buttons simultaneously for about 15 seconds, when the screen turns off, Quickly press the Power button and volume down button repeatedly (this time dont press and hold! Press both buttons repeatedly!) You will be on the fastboot mode of your phone plugin the phone on usb port and your bootloader should say "USB CONNECTED" AFAIK. If you are not bricked!
STEP 5:Flashing the firmware
On Rsd lite, make sure that your device is showing "Connected" Now, Press the start button on the rsd lite and wait for about maximum 30-40Mins to get your firmware flashed in the phone successfully. ATTENSION: Dont touch or power off your phone or computer during the flashing process untill or unless your device reboots and comes to its homescreen on the factory settings, make sure the usb cable is connected properly not loose. If you mess up anything during flashing process you are risking your whole phone so do this when you are calm enough.
Flashing Process Done Now You Are All Set Up To Receive The Latest OTA OF 5.1!
Note: Currently please dont and I repeat DONT flash any soak test or any 5.1 leaked release of stock rom. All you will be getting by doing this would be A messed up bootloader,motoboot,gpt etc. Dont be so impatient just wait for the ota to show up on your phone!
Good luck mates!
Thats all I can sum up in one thread, I hope this helps the new people. Peace Out.
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That's exactly what I did last night to make sure that I can get the OTA of Lollipop 5.1 when it finally comes out. I have a feeling that it will be rolling out here pretty soon.
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cindylike24 said:
That's exactly what I did last night to make sure that I can get the OTA of Lollipop 5.1 when it finally comes out. I have a feeling that it will be rolling out here pretty soon.
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Yeah its already rolling out in some areas of US.. Good luck
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whizinc said:
Yeah its already rolling out in some areas of US.. Good luck
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Not in my area yet.
Cindy
cindylike24 said:
Not in my area yet.
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Not across the river, either! *Waves from Illinois*
hbar98 said:
Not across the river, either! *Waves from Illinois*
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Where are you from? I'm from Vincennes, Indiana.
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cindylike24 said:
Where are you from? I'm from Vincennes, Indiana.
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Now I live around Fairfiled, IL, but I grew up in Keensburg and Mt. Carmel.
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Now I live around Fairfiled, IL, but I grew up in Keensburg and Mt. Carmel.
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Cool! Small world, isn't it?!
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Cool! Small world, isn't it?!
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Yep! I don't think that 5.1 is rolling out in the states yet... you'd think that whichever carrier rolled it out first would make some noise about it. I'll be ready, though! I really like 5.1.1 on my 2013 Nexus 7.
If you have an unlocked bootloader and are rooted, and the only change you did to your phone was replacing recovery to root.. Here is another option to flash Stock Recovery back on your phone -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/ref-return-to-stock-recovery-rooted-t3027079
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@whizinc , Something else to add to the OP on figuring out what ROM is on your phone...
Normally I would suggest BEFORE you flash away from Stock, on the phone you first go App Drawer -> Settings -> About Phone... Make note of what is listed under System Version, Android Version, and build number. Then visit one (or all) of the sites until that host the leaked SBF files until you find the SBF that matches and down load the file to your PC for use later.. The file name will usually contain parts or all of that info listed under settings, and possibly the carrier name, or acronym for the carrier name (Verizon might be VZW, Rogers Canada might be RCI, etc).
So for example: If your phone model is XT1058 and under about phone it reports...
android version is 4.4.4
system version is 212.44.26. ghost_row.RCI.en.ca
build nunber is KXA21.12-L1.26
That tells me you have a Rogers Canada (RCI) XT1058 with 4.4.4 ROM on it. When you look at the file factory site for your SBF, you want to look for a file that contains some/all of that info, like... XT1058_RCI-CA_4.4.4_KXA21.12-L1.26_59_cid14_CFC_1FF.xml.zip
(notice the parts of the "about phone" info and file name which are highlighted in Bold to help illustrate the example)
IF you are already running a CUSTOM or 3Rd party rom, like CM, system version and build number will not match STOCK Moto SBF files.
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You also might want to add info for those who couldn't wait, and flashed the LEAKED test/soak versions of 5.02 and 5.1 that now have bootloader 30.BC or 30.BD... as they will NOT want to downgrade to 4.4.4 as that will risk bricking, but rather WAIT and hope a 5.1 SBF for their model/carrier leaks in the coming weeks/months, then fully flash it to return to stock.
KidJoe said:
If you have an unlocked bootloader and are rooted, and the only change you did to your phone was replacing recovery to root.. Here is another option to flash Stock Recovery back on your phone -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/ref-return-to-stock-recovery-rooted-t3027079
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@whizinc , Something else to add to the OP on figuring out what ROM is on your phone...
Normally I would suggest BEFORE you flash away from Stock, on the phone you first go App Drawer -> Settings -> About Phone... Make note of what is listed under System Version, Android Version, and build number. Then visit one (or all) of the sites until that host the leaked SBF files until you find the SBF that matches and down load the file to your PC for use later.. The file name will usually contain parts or all of that info listed under settings, and possibly the carrier name, or acronym for the carrier name (Verizon might be VZW, Rogers Canada might be RCI, etc).
So for example: If your phone model is XT1058 and under about phone it reports...
android version is 4.4.4
system version is 212.44.26. ghost_row.RCI.en.ca
build nunber is KXA21.12-L1.26
That tells me you have a Rogers Canada (RCI) XT1058 with 4.4.4 ROM on it. When you look at the file factory site for your SBF, you want to look for a file that contains some/all of that info, like... XT1058_RCI-CA_4.4.4_KXA21.12-L1.26_59_cid14_CFC_1FF.xml.zip
(notice the parts of the "about phone" info and file name which are highlighted in Bold to help illustrate the example)
IF you are already running a CUSTOM or 3Rd party rom, like CM, system version and build number will not match STOCK Moto SBF files.
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You also might want to add info for those who couldn't wait, and flashed the LEAKED test/soak versions of 5.02 and 5.1 that now have bootloader 30.BC or 30.BD... as they will NOT want to downgrade to 4.4.4 as that will risk bricking, but rather WAIT and hope a 5.1 SBF for their model/carrier leaks in the coming weeks/months, then fully flash it to return to stock.
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All the information that you suggested has been added to the OP. Thank you! :good:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B5XNxZ2OcfKtdDROTk5kb21ObU0 for asia retail only XT1052_RETAIL-ASIA_4.4.4_KXA21.12-L1.26_18_cid7_CFC_1FF.xml.zip
miju12 said:
https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B5XNxZ2OcfKtdDROTk5kb21ObU0 for asia retail only XT1052_RETAIL-ASIA_4.4.4_KXA21.12-L1.26_18_cid7_CFC_1FF.xml.zip
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what do you mean by this?
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whizinc said:
what do you mean by this?
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factory image for XT1052. if you download from the file factory site it takes a lot of time.
miju12 said:
factory image for XT1052. if you download from the file factory site it takes a lot of time.
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file factory is the only site present and online for now which has all the firmwares in it... So that's why i preferred it, ignoring the problem of the download speeds...
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file factory is the only site present and online for now which has all the firmwares in it... So that's why i preferred it, ignoring the problem of the download speeds...
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yeah i know. if someone uploads the file to some other cloud like drive, won't it be easy to others to download? i have posted the link because if someone needs the asia retail factory image, it would be easy and fast to download from this link. and for others the file factory website is there. and the problem from downloading file from file factory is it can't be resume so if there is a network error you have to download the file from begining.
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yeah i know. if someone uploads the file to some other cloud like drive, won't it be easy to others to download? i have posted the link because if someone needs the asia retail factory image, it would be easy and fast to download from this link. and for others the file factory website is there. and the problem from downloading file from file factory is it can't be resume so if there is a network error you have to download the file from begining.
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I agree with you, But i dont think someone will do that because its not easy to upload such big files on a private drive like clouds etc...
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Do you know the file name for the Verizon Dev Edition?
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I agree with you, But i dont think someone will do that because its not easy to upload such big files on a private drive like clouds etc...
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yeah its a pain to upload such big file. but the link i posted someone have uploaded file so its easy for XT1052 asia retail users to download
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mbush78 said:
Do you know the file name for the Verizon Dev Edition?
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check this link for the file as it was uploaded in google drive. before flashing confirm it is for your model with the dev http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/vzw-4-4-kitkat-fastboot-factory-image-t2537398
check this page of motorola https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images
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Do you know the file name for the Verizon Dev Edition?
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Follow the link @miju12 suggested that would be the firmware for verizon dev edition... and dont execute the oem lock command... It will relock your bootloader if you have it unlocked.
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So basically I am not smart and factory reset my phone in settings. The bootloader was unlocked and rooted. First phone I have ever rooted and this is all just a lot of information to take in. Trying to read and look into my problem but nothing I am trying is working.
When I turn my phone on it goes immediately into TWRP. When TWRP came up I wiped the data, cache, and dalvik. Not sure what all I have tried but I can't figure anything out. I am assuming I need to flash a stock ROM back onto my phone? Not sure how to do that. I have a stock rom downloaded. When I try to flash it just says 'waiting for device'. It is plugged in but I am assuming USB debugging is not turned on which is why it doesn't locate it?
Not really sure if my assumptions are correct but I am failing horribly here and would love if someone could explain this to me step by step like I am a cave person. Would even be willing to paypal someone $5 if that kind of thing is allowed for help. Thanks for helping a moron out.
hegro said:
So basically I am not smart and factory reset my phone in settings. The bootloader was unlocked and rooted. First phone I have ever rooted and this is all just a lot of information to take in. Trying to read and look into my problem but nothing I am trying is working.
When I turn my phone on it goes immediately into TWRP. When TWRP came up I wiped the data, cache, and dalvik. Not sure what all I have tried but I can't figure anything out. I am assuming I need to flash a stock ROM back onto my phone? Not sure how to do that. I have a stock rom downloaded. When I try to flash it just says 'waiting for device'. It is plugged in but I am assuming USB debugging is not turned on which is why it doesn't locate it?
Not really sure if my assumptions are correct but I am failing horribly here and would love if someone could explain this to me step by step like I am a cave person. Would even be willing to paypal someone $5 if that kind of thing is allowed for help. Thanks for helping a moron out.
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Some more information please? Were you on stock rooted or custom rom. Best bet then is clean flashing a custom rom.
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Some more information please? Were you on stock rooted or custom rom. Best bet then is clean flashing a custom rom.
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Pretty sure I was just stock rooted. How would I go about doing that? Like I said, I have a stock rom downloaded on my PC. Tried to flash it but all I get is 'waiting for device' in the cmd window after directing it towards the zip file.
Also as I said, trying to learn and absorb as much info as I can here, never done this before so I am a little slow. =/
just tried using THIS method but when I plug my phone in it is not recognized in RSD Lite. I keep reading I need USB debugging on. I can't turn it on from recovery screen, no? Is there anything I can do?
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just tried using THIS method but when I plug my phone in it is not recognized in RSD Lite. I keep reading I need USB debugging on. I can't turn it on from recovery screen, no? Is there anything I can do?
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Boot to twrp and flash a custom rom zip like lineage os. Or a modified stock rom like stoneware
Yes, wiped phone, put stoneware on my phone, booted to twrp, installed stoneware, reboot, back to twrp. I have to be doing something wrong but I don't know what it is. I have tried doing this with multiple different ROMs, flashing in TWRP.
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Yes, wiped phone, put stoneware on my phone, booted to twrp, installed stoneware, reboot, back to twrp. I have to be doing something wrong but I don't know what it is. I have tried doing this with multiple different ROMs, flashing in TWRP.
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I had this issue when I did (like a idiot) a Ota update. Only fix I got was running g5 plus tool kit and flashing stock Rom though it by following instructions on the program..
Factory reset shouldn't have caused this issue.. Unless you formated your data in twrp.. But if the boot is altered or damaged and you just put a custom Rom on top I think you might find you won't have a baseband (no mobile network).. The original stock Rom is available via links in the windows toolkit 1.6 gig
Go into fastboot and just type fastboot continue
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I has this issue when I did (like a idiot) a Ota update. Only fix I got was running g5 plus tool kit and flashing stock Rom though it by following instructions on the program..
Factory reset shouldn't have caused this issue.. Unless you formated your data in twrp.. But if the boot is altered or damaged and you just put a custom Rom on top I think you might find you won't have a baseband (no mobile network).. The original stock Rom is available via links in the windows toolkit 1.6 gig
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So I ran the tool kit and put on a stock rom. My phone turns on now! Except when I turn it on it says that the device is unlocked and can't be trusted. ID: bad key.
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So I ran the tool kit and put on a stock rom. My phone turns on now! Except when I turn it on it says that the device is unlocked and can't be trusted. ID: bad key.
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boot into twrp again and reboot system
it should fix it
next time remember just go into fastboot and type "fastboot continue"
no need to wipe or reflash
power off your phone then volume down and power together until bootloader screen appearing than select factory mode and then press power button to select factory mode
hegro said:
So I ran the tool kit and put on a stock rom. My phone turns on now! Except when I turn it on it says that the device is unlocked and can't be trusted. ID: bad key.
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That's completely normal we all have that just means it's unlocked bootloader. Enjoy your device normally
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bornlivedie said:
boot into twrp again and reboot system
it should fix it
next time remember just go into fastboot and type "fastboot continue"
no need to wipe or reflash
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Why would doing that remove the hard coded warning that the bootloader is unlocked? Op had a functioning phone now and just didn't know the warning boot is perfectly OK.
pretty sure my twrp got replaced? idk but when I try to go to recovery all I get is the little dead android guy with the red triangle.
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pretty sure my twrp got replaced? idk but when I try to go to recovery all I get is the little dead android guy with the red triangle.
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That's stock recovery
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That's completely normal we all have that just means it's unlocked bootloader. Enjoy your device normally
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Why would doing that remove the hard coded warning that the bootloader is unlocked? Op had a functioning phone now and just didn't know the warning boot is perfectly OK.
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I wouldn't know about "perfectly ok" but I had that bad key thing before, and read the rebooting into TWRP fixes the "issue". It's true, it works. I have N/A now and not "bad key".
I have a Moto x pure, apparently the person I bought it from had it rooted and installed TWRP. He said he unrooted the phone or something before he sold it. I installe some app that said it was not rooted. Anyway, it will not let me do any updates or get the ota nougat update. Also when I do a factory reset and the phone restarts it comes back on all the same if all my stuff and there is some type of moto speach access software that randomly calls people or just responds to TV/radio in the background, cant figure out how to turn this off. I know nothing about rooting, using twrp or anything, just know basic android functionality. Awhile ago I googled some stuff and tried to remove twrp and install the factory recovery or something, but that didn't work. So I am looking for any help to get rid of twrp and reload the stock software or the newest version of android in the easiest may possible as know next to nothin on this stuff and very little about pc software, I would much rather just have the stock setup and not have to learn how to load stuff through twrp, root , etc Just need basic functionality. The main things that I do not like about the twrp being installd and the boot load being unlocked is that it will not update and constatntly comes up with reminders for updates,also I cannot open anything i google that is an ad or top listing(guess it is sometype of ad blocking) I am really sick of clicking on stuff at the top of google searches and having it not load. Please help I like this phone, but I am ready to take a hammer to it. thdx
Probably you still have twrp recovery.
Power off, vol - power, select recovery mode - power.
Into twrp - format data/factory reset, reboot.
Read some threads:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/general/guide-flashing-stock-firmware-t3637235
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3200808
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...de-return-to-stock-relock-bootloader-t3489110
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/help/to-lock-bootloader-friends-xt1572-t3670320
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/general
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/help @daleboot
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I have a Moto x pure, apparently the person I bought it from had it rooted and installed TWRP. He said he unrooted the phone or something before he sold it. I installe some app that said it was not rooted. Anyway, it will not let me do any updates or get the ota nougat update. Also when I do a factory reset and the phone restarts it comes back on all the same if all my stuff and there is some type of moto speach access software that randomly calls people or just responds to TV/radio in the background, cant figure out how to turn this off. I know nothing about rooting, using twrp or anything, just know basic android functionality. Awhile ago I googled some stuff and tried to remove twrp and install the factory recovery or something, but that didn't work. So I am looking for any help to get rid of twrp and reload the stock software or the newest version of android in the easiest may possible as know next to nothin on this stuff and very little about pc software, I would much rather just have the stock setup and not have to learn how to load stuff through twrp, root , etc Just need basic functionality. The main things that I do not like about the twrp being installd and the boot load being unlocked is that it will not update and constatntly comes up with reminders for updates,also I cannot open anything i google that is an ad or top listing(guess it is sometype of ad blocking) I am really sick of clicking on stuff at the top of google searches and having it not load. Please help I like this phone, but I am ready to take a hammer to it. thdx
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It would be helpful if you could tell us which build version you are currently on. Go to "Settings", "About phone", and look for your Build Verson. This will let us know what options are available to you.
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It would be helpful if you could tell us which build version you are currently on. Go to "Settings", "About phone", and look for your Build Verson. This will let us know what options are available to you.
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thx, adroid 6.0, build number MPHS24.49-18-4 baseban M8992_1255331.29.01.88.02R SUPER_NA
System version 24.221.4.clark_retus.retus.en.US retus
Kernel version 3.10.84-perf-g329ac5f
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notsure if all that is needed. It does have the twrp installed and I really just want that off the phone and the stock software installed. I have no plans of learning the twrp, rooting, etc.
The phone also seems to run pretty hot and occasionaly the screen will bug out and look like it is going out, but is fine after I power cycle the phone.
Any further help is appreciated. THX
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dzidexx said:
Probably you still have twrp recovery.
Power off, vol - power, select recovery mode - power.
Into twrp - format data/factory reset, reboot.
Read some threads:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/general/guide-flashing-stock-firmware-t3637235
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3200808
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...de-return-to-stock-relock-bootloader-t3489110
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/help/to-lock-bootloader-friends-xt1572-t3670320
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/general
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/help @daleboot
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thx for the links. I do have twrp installed still, version 3.0.2-0, the home screen shows install, backup, mount, advanced, wipe, restore, settings, and reboot. If I click on reboot, then recovery it goes to the start screen(looks like dos mode with the graphic of an andriod guy ) from there if I press start it just starts up and from what I can tell it is all the same as before.
Really what I want is twrp off the phone, stock software, and be able to get OTA updates, etc in future. I have no desire to tinker with the software. thx
Don't remove twrp.
Reboot to twrp, wipe, do factory reset/format data. Reboot. @daleboot
Or flash the newest stock as in 1st link I gave.
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thx for the links. I do have twrp installed still, version 3.0.2-0, the home screen shows install, backup, mount, advanced, wipe, restore, settings, and reboot. If I click on reboot, then recovery it goes to the start screen(looks like dos mode with the graphic of an andriod guy ) from there if I press start it just starts up and from what I can tell it is all the same as before.
Really what I want is twrp off the phone, stock software, and be able to get OTA updates, etc in future. I have no desire to tinker with the software. thx
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Well, I think based on the information you gave with your Build Version and all, I think you can install the original firmware image to restore completely to stock. This is the only way to get back to stock to take future OTAs. Just so you know, as of this time, unless something has changed there is no OTA update available to Nougat for the Moto X Pure XT1575 US version.
Alright, i was planning on selling my g4 so i put the stock ROM back on after having been unlocked for the time I've had the phone. Apparently since it was unlocked and it tried updating after i put stock back on, it messed with the boot loader (i assume) because it refuses to turn on now. whenever i plug it in, the led flashes but nothing else and i cant get into recovery, boot loader, etc.
is there any known way to fix this, or is the phone beyond fixing at this point?
Which stock ROM did you have on before you updated, and did this device have stock (Motorola) Nougat firmware on at any point? From what you've described, sounds like you may have flashed older firmware than what was on the device and then the update corrupted the bootloader.
If the LED is flashing and you can't get back to bootloader/recovery, you may have to try this blankflash:https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/moto-g4-plus-hardbrick-solved-guide-t3657761
Bear in mind the blankflash may take a few attempts to communicate with your device before it works.
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Which stock ROM did you have on before you updated, and did this device have stock (Motorola) Nougat firmware on at any point? From what you've described, sounds like you may have flashed older firmware than what was on the device and then the update corrupted the bootloader.
If the LED is flashing and you can't get back to bootloader/recovery, you may have to try this blankflash:https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/moto-g4-plus-hardbrick-solved-guide-t3657761
Bear in mind the blankflash may take a few attempts to communicate with your device before it works.
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I got the firmware from the motorola site, ill try the blankflash and see how it goes
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I got the firmware from the motorola site, ill try the blankflash and see how it goes
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Ah, which firmware did you download? Motorola hasn't updated those firmwares in a while, and as far as I know they are still Marshmallow.
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Ah, which firmware did you download? Motorola hasn't updated those firmwares in a while, and as far as I know they are still Marshmallow.
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Yeah it was marshmallow and it tried downloading the nougat firmware, the blank flash worked. Thank you so much
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Yeah it was marshmallow and it tried downloading the nougat firmware, the blank flash worked. Thank you so much
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Good to hear it worked, and good luck with selling your device. Just something to bear in future, try not to downgrade your stock firmware if you can, or if you do, don't take OTA updates. Motorola and other companies appear to be not keen on/do not formally allow users to downgrade, and cause the issues that you encountered as updates do not appear to recognise when parts of your firmware are not at the same update level as other parts.