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Follow at your own risk. Unlocked bootloader required.
This is how I was able to fix my softbrick after updating to -64 on my US XT1625 Amazon G4. Credit goes to Android Doctor (his YouTube tutorial), I changed his fastboot commands a little though to better match how a real Moto upgade would act (based off of the flashfile.xml file in the firmware zip).
From here download "XT1625_ATHENE_AMAZON_MPJ24.139-64_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip" (Here's a direct link if it works for you).
Extract that zip to a folder and copy ADB/fastboot files to that folder. Navigate or open a command prompt window to that directory. Boot your phone into fastboot (power it off and power it back on holding the volume down key or just run "adb reboot bootloader" if you're in recovery). Run the following commands from the command prompt window when your phone is in the bootloader and your command prompt window is navigated to the folder you extracted XT1625_ATHENE_AMAZON...zip to (you can also copy and paste them all into command prompt):
Running the below commands unmodified will wipe your data. You can try to run them without the "fastboot erase userdata" command at the bottom to possibly save your data (I can't guarantee anything).
Code:
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash oem oem.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot erase DDR
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot
Again, I give no guarantees on this and probably won't be checking back on this thread for replying or updating. Also note, Amazon ads will return to your lock screen.
beano311 said:
Follow at your own risk.
This is how I was able to fix my softbrick after updating to -64 on my US XT1625 Amazon G4. Credit goes to Android Doctor (his YouTube tutorial), I changed his fastboot commands a little though to better match how a real Moto upgade would act (based off of the flashfile.xml file in the firmware zip.
From here download "XT1625_ATHENE_AMAZON_MPJ24.139-64_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip" (Here's a direct link if it works for you).
Extract that zip to a folder and copy ADB/fastboot files to that folder. Navigate or open a command prompt window to that directory. Boot your phone into fastboot (power it off and power it back on holding the volume down key or just run "adb reboot bootloader" if you're in recovery). Run the following commands from the command prompt window when your phone is in the bootloader and your command prompt window is navigated to the folder you extracted XT1625_ATHENE_AMAZON...zip to (you can also copy and paste them all into command prompt):
Running the below commands unmodified will wipe your data. You can try to run them without the "fastboot erase userdata" command at the bottom to possibly save your data (I can't guarantee anything).
Code:
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash oem oem.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot erase DDR
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot
Again, I give no guarantees on this and probably won't be checking back on this thread for replying or updating. Also note, Amazon ads will return to your lock screen.
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Will this work on a locked bootloader?
Mathracer1 said:
Will this work on a locked bootloader?
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I think not. Check out the youtube link I posted. The first thing you see in the video description is "UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER REQUIRED BEFORE DOING THIS THIS,UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER RQUIRED BEFORE DOING THIS, UNLCOKED BOOTLOADER REQUIRED BEFORE DOING THIS". I'll update the main post to reflect this.
I tried this with a unlocked bootloader and it worked.
I then locked the bootloader at the last step. However, the software status still shows "modified". How do I make it official?
SemiConductor said:
I tried this with a unlocked bootloader and it worked.
I then locked the bootloader at the last step. However, the software status still shows "modified". How do I make it official?
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I don't think there is a way of relock. Well, whatever you do and whatever you see on the screen or your PC says it has been locked again, the hardware counter tells the bootloader has been unlocked once. I read this from somewhere else on the internet. Correct me if it is wrong.
beano311 said:
I think not. Check out the youtube link I posted. The first thing you see in the video description is "UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER REQUIRED BEFORE DOING THIS THIS,UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER RQUIRED BEFORE DOING THIS, UNLCOKED BOOTLOADER REQUIRED BEFORE DOING THIS". I'll update the main post to reflect this.
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Yes! its able to flash whith Locked Bootloader, but only flash oem, system, recovery, non-hlos, cache, userdata, flash boot, bootloader,gpt, always because a locked bootloader
Lussardi said:
Yes! its able to flash whith Locked Bootloader, but only flash oem, system, recovery, non-hlos, cache, userdata, flash boot, bootloader,gpt, always because a locked bootloader
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Please could you specify better that I should install, I am desperate :llorando:
stephydth said:
Please could you specify better that I should install, I am desperate :llorando:
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only flash oem, system, recovery, non-hlos, cache, userdata, boot, bootloader
download firmware zip extract and flash above mentioned
Hi,
I was flashing many different ROMs in attempt to find a solution to something I was trying to accomplish. In the end, I gave up and decided to go back to stock. I used this instruction to revert back to stock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/development/pure-firmware-tuff-wip-t3224833
I followed the instruction under Android 6.0, MPH24.49-18-3 FIRMWARE that said to do:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot reboot bootloader
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot flash bluetooth BTFM.bin
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot reboot
I remember when flashing system, there was an invalid sparse header message, but it kept going, so I let it. After that I rebooted bootloader and flashed TWRP again. I then rebooted bootloader once more and entered TWRP. There, I proceeded normally. But then I realized that there was something wrong when I couldn't do the full wipe. I went to look in the mount setting and saw that TWRP was not able to mount internal. The internal was also listed as 0MB. I'm guessing that I need to re-partition/format the internal (or I don't know what I'm talking about lol). Either way, I'm now unable to flash a ROM. Can someone please help me?
Thank you in advance.
try http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/development/windows-tool-moto-x-style-pure-edition-t3199905
then flash android 6.0 maybe trupure 2.9 and then get the modem from trupure and flash it
goldentequila said:
Hi,
I was flashing many different ROMs in attempt to find a solution to something I was trying to accomplish. In the end, I gave up and decided to go back to stock. I used this instruction to revert back to stock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/development/pure-firmware-tuff-wip-t3224833
I followed the instruction under Android 6.0, MPH24.49-18-3 FIRMWARE that said to do:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot reboot bootloader
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot flash bluetooth BTFM.bin
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot reboot
I remember when flashing system, there was an invalid sparse header message, but it kept going, so I let it. After that I rebooted bootloader and flashed TWRP again. I then rebooted bootloader once more and entered TWRP. There, I proceeded normally. But then I realized that there was something wrong when I couldn't do the full wipe. I went to look in the mount setting and saw that TWRP was not able to mount internal. The internal was also listed as 0MB. I'm guessing that I need to re-partition/format the internal (or I don't know what I'm talking about lol). Either way, I'm now unable to flash a ROM. Can someone please help me?
Thank you in advance.
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Its incomplete comanda... Where is the main spunk files??
These are the main firmware files
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goldentequila said:
Hi,
I was flashing many different ROMs in attempt to find a solution to something I was trying to accomplish. In the end, I gave up and decided to go back to stock. I used this instruction to revert back to stock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/development/pure-firmware-tuff-wip-t3224833
I followed the instruction under Android 6.0, MPH24.49-18-3 FIRMWARE that said to do:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot reboot bootloader
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot flash bluetooth BTFM.bin
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot reboot
I remember when flashing system, there was an invalid sparse header message, but it kept going, so I let it. After that I rebooted bootloader and flashed TWRP again. I then rebooted bootloader once more and entered TWRP. There, I proceeded normally. But then I realized that there was something wrong when I couldn't do the full wipe. I went to look in the mount setting and saw that TWRP was not able to mount internal. The internal was also listed as 0MB. I'm guessing that I need to re-partition/format the internal (or I don't know what I'm talking about lol). Either way, I'm now unable to flash a ROM. Can someone please help me?
Thank you in advance.
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Its incomplete comanda... Where is the main spunk files??
These are the main firmware files
Check all the files that u have flashed
goldentequila said:
Hi,
I was flashing many different ROMs in attempt to find a solution to something I was trying to accomplish. In the end, I gave up and decided to go back to stock. I used this instruction to revert back to stock: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/development/pure-firmware-tuff-wip-t3224833
I followed the instruction under Android 6.0, MPH24.49-18-3 FIRMWARE that said to do:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot reboot bootloader
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot flash bluetooth BTFM.bin
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot reboot
I remember when flashing system, there was an invalid sparse header message, but it kept going, so I let it. After that I rebooted bootloader and flashed TWRP again. I then rebooted bootloader once more and entered TWRP. There, I proceeded normally. But then I realized that there was something wrong when I couldn't do the full wipe. I went to look in the mount setting and saw that TWRP was not able to mount internal. The internal was also listed as 0MB. I'm guessing that I need to re-partition/format the internal (or I don't know what I'm talking about lol). Either way, I'm now unable to flash a ROM. Can someone please help me?
Thank you in advance.
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Find 18-4 firmware, it's newer anyway... the sparse chunk size error is the problem, the system.img file in that firmware file is too large for the phone to flash via fastboot (thus, it probably isn't an official image, or it's an image for the engineering flash tool, not fastboot). The proper image file with have 6-11 sparce chunks you need to flash individually.
acejavelin said:
Find 18-4 firmware, it's newer anyway... the sparse chunk size error is the problem, the system.img file in that firmware file is too large for the phone to flash via fastboot (thus, it probably isn't an official image, or it's an image for the engineering flash tool, not fastboot). The proper image file with have 6-11 sparce chunks you need to flash individually.
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I think i made it worse lol... Because I was getting many errors (random reboots), I decided to do a full wipe to install a ROM fresh. When wiping in TWRP, I accidentally wiped "internal" too. I'm guessing that I need to do something to correct this before I can flash 18-4 firmware. Please let me know if you know what I need to do. Thank you.
goldentequila said:
I think i made it worse lol... Because I was getting many errors (random reboots), I decided to do a full wipe to install a ROM fresh. When wiping in TWRP, I accidentally wiped "internal" too. I'm guessing that I need to do something to correct this before I can flash 18-4 firmware. Please let me know if you know what I need to do. Thank you.
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TWRP shouldn't be a part of this, nor should it matter whats on your internal storage, this is all done with fastboot.
Factory reset in stock recovery, reboot to bootloader, then flash the complete image with fastboot.
Sagar_1401 said:
Its incomplete comanda... Where is the main spunk files??
These are the main firmware files
---------- Post added at 04:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:00 PM ----------
Its incomplete comanda... Where is the main spunk files??
These are the main firmware files
Check all the files that u have flashed
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The instruction in that post said to not worry about the sparse error message, so I went with it. This is what the post said.
"You may notice a "sparse header error" when flashing at the beginning. Don't worry about it, all is well. The current AutoFlashFirmware.bat file doesn't work with this Firmware file. Flash the files manually!"
Also, i posted above too, but I just accidentally wiped internal via TWRP too. Do you know what I need to do now in order to get my phone back? I've found solutions for other phones regarding this situation, but I haven't come across one for Moto X Pure. This is what happens when you work on your phone all day long and some more into late night lol...
acejavelin said:
TWRP shouldn't be a part of this, nor should it matter whats on your internal storage, this is all done with fastboot.
Factory reset in stock recovery, reboot to bootloader, then flash the complete image with fastboot.
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Thank you for your ongoing support. I just want to make sure I'm doing this right. I found this firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69103575&postcount=243
Could you please tell me if you think that's what I should flash?
Also, if you don't mind, will you please share exact fastboot commands/process? I just don't want to make any more mistakes and make things worse. I apologize for being needy.
goldentequila said:
Thank you for your ongoing support. I just want to make sure I'm doing this right. I found this firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69103575&postcount=243
Could you please tell me if you think that's what I should flash?
Also, if you don't mind, will you please share exact fastboot commands/process? I just don't want to make any more mistakes and make things worse. I apologize for being needy.
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Yes, look in my signature and use the non-relock option: http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...de-return-to-stock-relock-bootloader-t3489110
Code:
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot flash bluetooth BTFM.bin
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot
acejavelin said:
Yes, look in my signature and use the non-relock option: http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...de-return-to-stock-relock-bootloader-t3489110
Code:
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot flash bluetooth BTFM.bin
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot
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Thank you very much for that. You mentioned that I would need to factory reset in stock recovery first. Do I just fastboot flash a stock recovery from the firmware zip file from 18-4, boot into its recovery, reset, and then follow the instruction above?
goldentequila said:
Thank you very much for that. You mentioned that I would need to factory reset in stock recovery first. Do I just fastboot flash a stock recovery from the firmware zip file from 18-4, boot into its recovery, reset, and then follow the instruction above?
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Boot, flash, whatever... It is best to do a factory reset in the default recovery first, but it isn't essential.
acejavelin said:
Boot, flash, whatever... It is best to do a factory reset in the default recovery first, but it isn't essential.
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Oh ok. Thanks again. I'll report back if I succeed (or not) later today. I appreciate your help.
acejavelin said:
Boot, flash, whatever... It is best to do a factory reset in the default recovery first, but it isn't essential.
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Thank you so much for your help. It worked perfectly. Now I have my phone back :victory:
goldentequila said:
Thank you so much for your help. It worked perfectly. Now I have my phone back :victory:
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Glad I could help. You're welcome.
Lol it was sparsechunk i just got confused with it and said spunk??
I have unlocked bootloader. Now I need to unlock the tethering. Apparently it is done by editing the build prop. Instructions will be appreciated.
BTW I had rooted the phone with the Tool kit, the camera had stopped working, so I reinstalled the OEM ROM November update, now the root and TWRP are gone and the camera is working again..
TIA
goodjuju said:
I have unlocked bootloader. Now I need to unlock the tethering. Apparently it is done by editing the build prop. Instructions will be appreciated.
BTW I had rooted the phone with the Tool kit, the camera had stopped working, so I reinstalled the OEM ROM November update, now the root and TWRP are gone and the camera is working again..
TIA
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Tethering is down to your carrier, some allow it others block it, the phone itself allows tethering natively, or have I misunderstood your question.
It depends entirely on how the carrier is restricting tethering... if they doing by MAC/traffic analysis there is nothing you can do. If they are doing it by just the provisioning flag, you can edit your build.prop and change "net.tethering.noprovisioning" to true. Then may need to change make a change from a su terminal shell, "settings put global tether_dun_required 0". But again, this all depends on how your carrier is blocking tethering.
Thanks Acejavelin. That's exactly the info I was looking for.
I don't see a "net.tethering.noprovisioning" line in the build prop. Should I insert the line? Any specific location in the build prop? Should the line read "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true"
TIA
goodjuju said:
Thanks Acejavelin. That's exactly the info I was looking for.
I don't see a "net.tethering.noprovisioning" line in the build prop. Should I insert the line? Any specific location in the build prop? Should the line read "net.tethering.noprovisioning=true"
TIA
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Yes, just add it at the bottom, the order isnt important.
Got the tethering to work. But it reverted back when I tried to relock the bootloader and installed the stock ROM. Checked the build.prop sure enough the added line vanished. Is there a way to make it stick?
goodjuju said:
Got the tethering to work. But it reverted back when I tried to relock the bootloader and installed the stock ROM. Checked the build.prop sure enough the added line vanished. Is there a way to make it stick?
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You mean to relock with a modified system file? No. Even if you found a way to lock the bootloader with a modified file, it would then fail to boot due to other security measures in Linux.
Thanks Ace. Not savvy enough to understand what you mean. But this is what I did -
1. Use the following relock commands -
fastboot oem lock
fastboot oem lock
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot oem lock
2. Then reflashed the stock ROM using -
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot
Both processes are from other posts here in XDA.
goodjuju said:
Thanks Ace. Not savvy enough to understand what you mean. But this is what I did -
1. Use the following relock commands -
fastboot oem lock
fastboot oem lock
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot oem lock
2. Then reflashed the stock ROM using -
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot
Both processes are from other posts here in XDA.
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The process of writing system sparce chunks over-write your changes... You can't have a modified build.prop and a locked bootloader. I don't know how to be more clear.
Thanks again Ace! Now I got it. Only reason to relock was to get the OTA updates. I can live without it. I have a question - Since the sparce chuncks overwrite the changes wouldn't installing updates via TWRP or fastboot also overwrite the build.prop changes? Sorry to be a pain but I am learning.
goodjuju said:
Thanks again Ace! Now I got it. Only reason to relock was to get the OTA updates. I can live without it. I have a question - Since the sparce chuncks overwrite the changes wouldn't installing updates via TWRP or fastboot also overwrite the build.prop changes? Sorry to be a pain but I am learning.
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Having an unlocked bootloader only does not stop OTA updates, but the OTA scrupt makes several checks and I know one of them if build.prop file, the OTA will fail even if that is the only change you have made.
OTA's can only be installed in a PURELY stock device, stock recovery and stock /system partition, other than that the bootloader locked/unlocked status is not relevant. Your only real choice here is to return to stock, accept the OTA, then make the change again.
acejavelin said:
Having an unlocked bootloader only does not stop OTA updates, but the OTA scrupt makes several checks and I know one of them if build.prop file, the OTA will fail even if that is the only change you have made.
OTA's can only be installed in a PURELY stock device, stock recovery and stock /system partition, other than that the bootloader locked/unlocked status is not relevant. Your only real choice here is to return to stock, accept the OTA, then make the change again.
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Thanks again Ace! I think instead of returning to stock every time for OTA update it will be simpler to do ZIP updates when they are made available here at XDA. Having the modified build.prop is more useful to me.
Hi, Adding this line will work for at&t blocker in G5S plus ?
Thx in advance.
alejomj said:
Hi, Adding this line will work for at&t blocker in G5S plus ?
Thx in advance.
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What do you mean "AT&T blocker"? Don't most AT&T plans include tethering?
And will it work? Maybe, depends how they are enforcing it.
I have buyed a straight talk sim, it has 3 options att/virgin/tmobile and i choose att but when i went to use tehering it said "account not setup for mobile hotspot". But problem solved rooting the g5s plus and editing the file system/build.prop it works perfect. Thx a lot
Hii !! How long will it take for the fastboot rom to arrive for Moto g4 plus Indian retail xt1643 ... With 1st Feb 2018 security patch ???
Vs1607 said:
Hii !! How long will it take for the fastboot rom to arrive for Moto g4 plus Indian retail xt1643 ... With 1st Feb 2018 security patch ???
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qR9MUUQCNUQ6sAivz2OTkc4TW88vmszv/edit
Already available since a month.
smog2699 said:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qR9MUUQCNUQ6sAivz2OTkc4TW88vmszv/edit
Already available since a month.
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Where'd you find it ?? I mean I've been searching this whole time and couldn't find it ?
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Just curious ! ?
Vs1607 said:
Where'd you find it ?? I mean I've been searching this whole time and couldn't find it Just curious ! ?
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It was posted in the forum at least three times.
thorin0815 said:
It was posted in the forum at least three times.
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Hi thorin0815, Vs1607,
Just a off thread question. If a flash this image it will wipe the data? My issue is described on below link. Please help me.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/help/stock-moto-g4-plus-getting-rebooted-t3781480
hardythaker said:
Hi thorin0815, Vs1607,
Just a off thread question. If a flash this image it will wipe the data? My issue is described on below link. Please help me.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/help/stock-moto-g4-plus-getting-rebooted-t3781480
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If you want to avoid wiping your data whilst flashing the fastboot stock ROM, you can omit the 'fastboot erase userdata' command and you do not have to re-lock your bootloader (re-locking will wipe your data).
However, if you are experiencing instabilities as you mentioned, a data wipe is a useful troubleshooting step, and may help you determine if your data is corrupted or whether you may have a more serious hardware/firmware issue.
echo92 said:
If you want to avoid wiping your data whilst flashing the fastboot stock ROM, you can omit the 'fastboot erase userdata' command and you do not have to re-lock your bootloader (re-locking will wipe your data).
However, if you are experiencing instabilities as you mentioned, a data wipe is a useful troubleshooting step, and may help you determine if your data is corrupted or whether you may have a more serious hardware/firmware issue.
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Okay thanks for your comments. I will give it a try. Just one question is that the latest firmware. Because I had recently updated the ROM.
hardythaker said:
Okay thanks for your comments. I will give it a try. Just one question is that the latest firmware. Because I had recently updated the ROM.
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NPJS25.93-14-15 as of writing is the latest firmware, Feb 2018 security patch. What ROM did you update to?
echo92 said:
NPJS25.93-14-15 as of writing is the latest firmware, Feb 2018 security patch. What ROM did you update to?
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April ota is the last , but no one have it
leap_ahead said:
April ota is the last , but no one have it
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Yeah the update note appears to be up but as you mentioned it's not been released yet to any channel. So for now the latest firmware we have is the Feb 2018 build.
echo92 said:
If you want to avoid wiping your data whilst flashing the fastboot stock ROM, you can omit the 'fastboot erase userdata' command and you do not have to re-lock your bootloader (re-locking will wipe your data).
However, if you are experiencing instabilities as you mentioned, a data wipe is a useful troubleshooting step, and may help you determine if your data is corrupted or whether you may have a more serious hardware/firmware issue.
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Can i use this below commands. Also my bootloader is already locked, I have not unlocked the bootloader. Should I have to add any addtional command to above script like fastboot oem lock begin command.
Code:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
[STRIKE]fastboot erase userdata[/STRIKE]
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot reboot
hardythaker said:
Can i use this below commands. Also my bootloader is already locked, I have not unlocked the bootloader. Should I have to add any addtional command to above script like fastboot oem lock begin command.
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Okay, as your bootloader is locked, there's no need for the OEM lock commands. Using them, regardless of if your bootloader is locked or not, will erase your data.
Those commands look okay, just ensure in your flashing script that you have that erase userdata command removed (not just struck out). Your command list a look like:
Code:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot reboot
If this flash doesn't get your device going, you may have to wipe your data or consider a service repair as a locked bootloader gives us limited options for rescue.
echo92 said:
Okay, as your bootloader is locked, there's no need for the OEM lock commands. Using them, regardless of if your bootloader is locked or not, will erase your data.
Those commands look okay, just ensure in your flashing script that you have that erase userdata command removed (not just struck out). Your command list a look like:
Code:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot reboot
If this flash doesn't get your device going, you may have to wipe your data or consider a service repair as a locked bootloader gives us limited options for rescue.
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Thanks mate. Am going to flash this tomorrow. Will surely let you know the outcome. Anyway if all this allow me to use my phone at least for an hour, I will take the backup of the necessary data and then will proceed with wipe data/factory reset.
echo92 said:
Okay, as your bootloader is locked, there's no need for the OEM lock commands. Using them, regardless of if your bootloader is locked or not, will erase your data.
Those commands look okay, just ensure in your flashing script that you have that erase userdata command removed (not just struck out). Your command list a look like:
Code:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot reboot
If this flash doesn't get your device going, you may have to wipe your data or consider a service repair as a locked bootloader gives us limited options for rescue.
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Okay so I have flash the phone using above commands, but no luck, exact same issue is persists and even nothing has been changed on the phone, not even lock screen wallpaper.
So now do you have any more suggestion please let me know if not will proceed with Data Wipe. Also Even if I wipe user data and after that can I recover files using some Andrioid File Recovery Tools out there.
Waiting for your reply and will proceed as you will suggest. Thanks.
hardythaker said:
Okay so I have flash the phone using above commands, but no luck, exact same issue is persists and even nothing has been changed on the phone, not even lock screen wallpaper.
So now do you have any more suggestion please let me know if not will proceed with Data Wipe. Also Even if I wipe user data and after that can I recover files using some Andrioid File Recovery Tools out there.
Waiting for your reply and will proceed as you will suggest. Thanks.
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That's not good, if a flash doesn't fix things.
1)Try to wipe your data via a factory reset. I think you can try to keep your internal storage by selecting to only wipe userdata in the stock recovery (boot to recovery, hold the power key then press the volume up key to get past the 'No Command screen', then under wipe data/factory reset, there should be an option to wipe userdata only). Then wipe cache/Dalvik in that same menu, and see if your device boots. I do not know if file recovery tools will work on non-rooted devices (due to restrictions on reading the data partition).
2)If that doesn't work, your device may have a serious hardware fault that only a service centre can resolve.
echo92 said:
That's not good, if a flash doesn't fix things.
1)Try to wipe your data via a factory reset. I think you can try to keep your internal storage by selecting to only wipe userdata in the stock recovery (boot to recovery, hold the power key then press the volume up key to get past the 'No Command screen', then under wipe data/factory reset, there should be an option to wipe userdata only). Then wipe cache/Dalvik in that same menu, and see if your device boots. I do not know if file recovery tools will work on non-rooted devices (due to restrictions on reading the data partition).
2)If that doesn't work, your device may have a serious hardware fault that only a service centre can resolve.
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Okay so seems like am in serious trouble.
1) Done wipe data (user data only) with no luck.
2) Done wipe data with userdata and personalized content, still...
3) Flash stock ROM along with "Fastboot Erase userdata", but no joy.
Should I unlock the bootloader now and try to install TWRP and from there if I can go some where
And now I have kept the phone on Welcome Screen, its not getting rebooted, Am able to go till Select WIFI, even am able to connect to WIFI. Then on next screen it is asking me to "Accept Moto T&C", after that it will show me Checking Connectivity > Checking For Update > Checking Info.......and this is the point where it get restarted. Can you guess what is the issue, seems like its some network or connectivity hardware issue.
hardythaker said:
Okay so seems like am in serious trouble.
1) Done wipe data (user data only) with no luck.
2) Done wipe data with userdata and personalized content, still...
3) Flash stock ROM along with "Fastboot Erase userdata", but no joy.
Should I unlock the bootloader now and try to install TWRP and from there if I can go some where
And now I have kept the phone on Welcome Screen, its not getting rebooted, Am able to go till Select WIFI, even am able to connect to WIFI. Then on next screen it is asking me to "Accept Moto T&C", after that it will show me Checking Connectivity > Checking For Update > Checking Info.......and this is the point where it get restarted. Can you guess what is the issue, seems like its some network or connectivity hardware issue.
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You'd only be able to unlock your bootloader if you enabled OEM unlocking in Settings>Developer Options, and you can only get to Developer Options if you can properly boot into the system (as a security measure)....
Hmm, if it's holding on the Setup Assistant now, can you use mobile data to set up instead of Wi-Fi? If it is an issue with the Wi-Fi, maybe using the mobile signal could get around that.
echo92 said:
You'd only be able to unlock your bootloader if you enabled OEM unlocking in Settings>Developer Options, and you can only get to Developer Options if you can properly boot into the system (as a security measure)....
Hmm, if it's holding on the Setup Assistant now, can you use mobile data to set up instead of Wi-Fi? If it is an issue with the Wi-Fi, maybe using the mobile signal could get around that.
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Tried with mobile data too, but still same issue. Anyway am in service center now let's see what they say.
echo92 said:
You'd only be able to unlock your bootloader if you enabled OEM unlocking in Settings>Developer Options, and you can only get to Developer Options if you can properly boot into the system (as a security measure)....
Hmm, if it's holding on the Setup Assistant now, can you use mobile data to set up instead of Wi-Fi? If it is an issue with the Wi-Fi, maybe using the mobile signal could get around that.
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Okay so after one-month of stupidity from service center and some other guys finally I myself resolved the issue.
1) Service center tried to flash the rom but didn't resolved the issue.
2) They changed the battery, but still the same issue.
3) They said that this is motherboard issue and it will cost 5200 INR.
Then gave my phone on yaantra .com to repair it they kept the phone for 5 days and said the same thing that it is a motherboard issue as network circuit is not working properly.
( In between this I end up buying OnePlus 6 :victory: :victory: )
Then I bought one new damaged phone in which motherboard was working fine. I replaced that motherboard with mine and still the same issue. After this I started disconnecting parts one by one which are there on display pannel. After checking speaker, vibrator, flash, when I disconnected the fingerprint sensor and rebooted the phone it was totally fine and no more reboots.
I never thought that a corrupted/damaged fingerprint scanner can do this kind of wired issue to a phone. .Now this will be a spare phone without fingerprint scanner. Thanks for your help @echo92
Someone managed to get the RSD Secure link for the FASTBOOT files of the final Oreo 8.1 release for RETAIL Moto G5/cedric.
With these files you'll be able to update to official oreo, relock your bootloader or simply go back to stock.
Using the guide I'll write below you'll be able to flash it from Linux, Windows and MacOS.
The new firmware is named OPP28.85-16 and Blur Version listed within the firmware package is:
Code:
Blur_Version.28.41.15.cedric.retail.en.US
whereas the OTA file for the corresponding Firmware lists it as:
Code:
Blur_Version.25.361.10.cedric.retail.en.US
I dont know which is "correct", but anyways, this should not alter your results when flashing this with fastboot.
DOWNLOAD
Gdrive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gNB7vNM8xH5ueTPKh5Qwev87gJpSpyyK/view?usp=sharing
RSD Secure: https://rsdsecure-cloud.motorola.co...ubsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
FLASHING IT
If your seeing this post long after Setember 2018 it may be the case you have updated your firmware past this one and got a different bootloader version, in that case, make sure to check you bootloader version is BELOW B8.31. Flashing bootloader of equal or minor version will hardbrick your device
UPDATING FROM PREVIOUS ANDROID VERSION
1. If you're on Windows/Mac, download motorola USB drivers here. (You shouldn't need these on Linux)
2. Download Android Platform Tools (ADB & Fastboot ) for Windows/Mac/ Linux here (if you're on Linux, get these from your distro's repo instead).
3. Extract the platform tools somewhere
4. Extract the firmware's ZIP too (I recommend extracting it to the same directory as platform tools, this will make your life easier).
5.Open a command prompt/terminal where you extracted platform tools (To do that on windows, Hold SHIFT + right Click some blank area within platform-tools directory, then click "Open Command Prompt Here".
6. Reboot into fastboot (power off and connect USB while holding Vol Down) and Execute the following commands
Code:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
7. Reboot your phone by typing fastboot reboot or by selecting the "START" option in phone's screen and then pressing the power button
PS: Do not execute commands related to erasing the modemst1 and modemst2 partitions. This has been related to people losing their IMEI's.
RELOCKING YOUR BOOTLOADER
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Seems like my instructions on how to relock didn't work, but I want to thank Andrej_SK, who managed to do it and posted instructions on how to do it. Just remember that you should Not flash bootloader if you're already on B8.31 or past it. Flashing gpt.bin can also hardbrick your phone and there have been reports of it happening here on XDA and on telegram. I personally didn't flash it when moving from NPPS25.137-93-2-5 and had no problem at all, and I think you shouldn't too, unless you know you absolutely need it (which I think is unlikely, since the partition scheme looks the same on both nougat and Oreo)
Andrej_SK said:
I was able to lock my bootloader with this firmware (but I wasn't satisfied with official Oreo at all so I unlocked it again and downgraded to Nougat).
Try this (on your own risk only): input "fastboot oem lock" twice (first time for starting the whole process of locking, second time for confirmation). Then, execute commands below, one by one
Code:
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
Then, input "fastboot oem lock" for the last time. Your phone should immediately reboot, as mine did. If there will be problem with booting into OS, just reflash the whole system with commands below:
Code:
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img (do not flash this if you're on B8.31 or further, so as not to hardbrick the device)
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot
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DOWNGRADING FROM A FIRMWARE NEWER THAN OPP28.85-16
1. Follow steps one 1 up to five described in the first section UPDATING FROM PREVIOUS ANDROID VERSION
2. Omit these lines from step 6:
Code:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
Notice that omitting these two lines is VERY IMPORTANT if you're downgrading, otherwise you'll hardbrick your device.
3.7. Reboot your phone by typing fastboot reboot or by selecting the "START" option in phone's screen and then pressing the power button
That's it. If you liked, press thanks
Ps: some of my friends have reported phone is rebooting right after flashing sparsechunk.5.
phone will apparently boot normally and show the setup wizard screen, but in actuality there will be missing files on the system partition.
in that case, reboot into fastboot and finish flashing the system normally, then boot your phone
Thank you very much! Excuse me if I'm wrong but with this file it's safe to install Oreo from stock Nuggat right? I just need to unlock the bootloader and flash normally?
Thank, you to provide the firmware.
On another thread (https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5...eo-8-1-0-release-opp28-t3849273/post77771786) you wrote it's necessary to be on firmware NPPS25.137-93-2-5. Maybe you forgot to mention that!?
I believe the two threads are separate updates. One being OTA and this thread being fastboot firmware. I was wondering if this would work on my Moto g5 xt1670 (137-93-8)?
Woooow
Thanks
Ahasverus said:
Thank you very much! Excuse me if I'm wrong but with this file it's safe to install Oreo from stock Nuggat right? I just need to unlock the bootloader and flash normally?
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no need to unlock BL to flash this. If you're on stock Nougat just make sure you're on NPPS25.137-93-2-5 (July security patch), then grab the ota here and sideload or flash it using the stock recovery
if you're not on NPPS25.137-93-2-5 then you'll need to flash it before flashing the ota.
AndroidenKalle said:
Thank, you to provide the firmware.
On another thread (https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5...eo-8-1-0-release-opp28-t3849273/post77771786) you wrote it's necessary to be on firmware NPPS25.137-93-2-5. Maybe you forgot to mention that!?
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if you're going to install it from fastboot there's no need to be on NPPS25.137-93-2-5
TWRP v3.2.3.0 for Cedric: works
Magisk v17.1: works (don't use safetynet)
Thank you very much for this! I've been using the soak Oreo and could not be happier until this thread, time for the final Oreo for my beloved G5.
Blur_Version.28.41.15 for OPP28.85-16 is correct!
I'm on the 2nd soak test update OPP28.85-13 and tried the OTA update from your other post. This failed due to wrong version (E3002) since it expects the last NPPS25.137-93-2-5 version.
How can I update from OPP28.85-13 to the latest OPP28.85-16 via fastboot flash without losing my current data and settings?
Can I flash without "erase userdata"?
The thing I don't like in your instructions is lack of DDR errase command.
Please explain your point. Also please compare with flashfile.xml from Oreo firmware.
PsyClip-R said:
The thing I don't like in your instructions is lack of DDR errase command.
Please explain your point. Also please compare with flashfile.xml from Oreo firmware.
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So "fastboot erase ddr" command should be included while flashing stock Oreo through fastboot? What does that command do?
I am on amzin software channel and my build number is NPPS25.137-93-14 (July Security Patch). Will this fastboot method work for me?
Hello,
the bootloader locking seems not to be working. At the last "fastboot oem lock" it says that it needs a signed boot.img. Has anyone else experienced this issue ?
achintyakv said:
I am on amzin software channel and my build number is NPPS25.137-93-14 (July Security Patch). Will this fastboot method work for me?
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I don't think so since this is definitely a retail version.
BUILD REQUEST INFO:
SW Version: cedric-user 8.1.0 OPP28.85-16 0400 release-keysM8937_22.29.02.70R
MBM Version: B8.31
Modem Version: M8937_22.29.02.70R
FSG Version: FSG-8937-02.65.33
Build Fingerprint: motorola/cedric/cedric:8.1.0/OPP28.85-16/0400:user/release-keys
CQATest App Version: 6.0.6
VERSION INFO FOUND UNDER 'ABOUT PHONE' SCREEN:
System Version: 28.41.15.cedric.retail.en.US
Model Number: Moto G (5)
Android Version: 8.1.0
Baseband Version: M8937_22.29.02.70R
Build Id: OPP28.85-16
SW Display Build ID: OPP28.85-16
Build Date: Wed Sep 5 09:46:09 CDT 2018
OTHER MISC VERSION INFO:
Subsidy Lock Config: slcf_rev_d_default_v1.0.nvm
Regulatory Info (eLabel): regulatory_info_default.png
Blur Version: Blur_Version.28.41.15.cedric.retail.en.US
Version when read from CPV: cedric-user 8.1.0 OPP28.85-16 0400 release-keys
slsmaster said:
Hello,
the bootloader locking seems not to be working. At the last "fastboot oem lock" it says that it needs a signed boot.img. Has anyone else experienced this issue ?
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I was able to lock my bootloader with this firmware (but I wasn't satisfied with official Oreo at all so I unlocked it again and downgraded to Nougat).
Try this (on your own risk only): input "fastboot oem lock" twice (first time for starting the whole process of locking, second time for confirmation). Then, execute commands below, one by one
Code:
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
Then, input "fastboot oem lock" for the last time. Your phone should immediately reboot, as mine did. If there will be problem with booting into OS, just reflash the whole system with commands below:
Code:
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot
Edit: as you can see at the screenshots in the attachment, I'm able to lock bootloader with this firmware. First, I reflashed the whole Oreo firmware, then rebooted into bootloader using "fastboot reboot-bootloader" command and at last I tried to relock bootloader which was (once again) successful.
Phone specs: XT1676 (3/16), DualSIM, reteu soft. channel
Andrej_SK said:
I was able to lock my bootloader with this firmware (but I wasn't satisfied with official Oreo at all so I unlocked it again and downgraded to Nougat).
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Thank you very much, worked like a charm.
need cedric amzin oreo update before was on soak oreo ,after upate this phone stay in fastboot mode
PsyClip-R said:
The thing I don't like in your instructions is lack of DDR errase command.
Please explain your point. Also please compare with flashfile.xml from Oreo firmware.
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never heard about this command before, I have never used it ever and I flashed this firmware without any problem so far
Andrej_SK said:
So "fastboot erase ddr" command should be included while flashing stock Oreo through fastboot? What does that command do?
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As I said above, I and other people I know who flashed this didn't have any problem by flashing without typing "fastboot erase DDR" and in fact I'm curious to know what does this command do.
JoeDoe0 said:
Blur_Version.28.41.15 for OPP28.85-16 is correct!
I'm on the 2nd soak test update OPP28.85-13 and tried the OTA update from your other post. This failed due to wrong version (E3002) since it expects the last NPPS25.137-93-2-5 version.
How can I update from OPP28.85-13 to the latest OPP28.85-16 via fastboot flash without losing my current data and settings?
Can I flash without "erase userdata"?
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I think it's very unlikely anyone has this OPP25.85-16, otherwise it would've already surfaced somewhere.
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seems like I was wrong, I just reflashed the firmware and managed to keep my data by not using fastboot erase user data.
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regarding the "fastboot erase user data" it doesn't matter if you use it or not, since once you flash all sparse chunks you'll lose your data partition anyways.
what I'd suggest you to do is
1.backup your data partition using twrp and your internal storage to a pc/sdcard/whatever (twrp doesn't backup your internal storage)
2. flash the firmware just as described on the main thread
3 fastboot boot twrp.img PRIOR to the first boot
4. restore your data
5. connect your phone to USB cable with twrp still open and copy back your internal storage through TWRP's MTP(or use twrp's file manager/aroma FM in case you backed internal storage to sd card)
5. boot your phone.
I never tried backing up internal storage but I already did this when fastbooting and managed to keep my data (settings, apps, etc) .
I just advice you to remove any screen lock prior to backing up your data since your previous pattern/pin/password generally won't work after restoring a twrp backup, but in case you forget it use twrp and go to /data/system and delete locksettings.db and your
lock screen protection will be gone
achintyakv said:
I am on amzin software channel and my build number is NPPS25.137-93-14 (July Security Patch). Will this fastboot method work for me?
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I don't know, this could brick your phone, but I'm not sure
tapan8914 said:
need cedric amzin oreo update before was on soak oreo ,after upate this phone stay in fastboot mode
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as I said idk what'd happen if someone did this. the best you can do now is to find some old amzin firmware and fastboot it (do not flash gpt.bin or bootloader.bin, so as not to hard brick your device)
Andrej_SK said:
I was able to lock my bootloader with this firmware (but I wasn't satisfied with official Oreo at all so I unlocked it again and downgraded to Nougat).
Try this (on your own risk only): input "fastboot oem lock" twice (first time for starting the whole process of locking, second time for confirmation). Then, execute commands below, one by one
Code:
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
Then, input "fastboot oem lock" for the last time. Your phone should immediately reboot, as mine did. If there will be problem with booting into OS, just reflash the whole system with commands below:
Code:
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot
Edit: as you can see at the screenshots in the attachment, I'm able to lock bootloader with this firmware. First, I reflashed the whole Oreo firmware, then rebooted into bootloader using "fastboot reboot-bootloader" command and at last I tried to relock bootloader which was (once again) successful.
Phone specs: XT1676 (3/16), DualSIM, reteu soft. channel
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many a thanks, I'll put this on the main thread
Currently on OPP28.85-3
Currect me if I'm wrong, but by what I have been reading,
I cant go from OPP28.85-3 to OPP28.85-16
What I've read, I can't be on bootloader B8.31 (which I am) and since this isn't a "full system" image, just a "patch" for official Nougat to upgrade to offical Oreo, I need to be on Nougat.
If this is the case, could I go back to nougat through a TWRP Zip, or would this need to be done through fastboot commands. I know I need a downgraded Bootloader and I don't think ROM flashing affects anything else but /system
PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong. Just a curious guy who loves learning.