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OTA upgrade from 7.0 with TWRP installed?

Hello,
So I've been trying to update my XT1265 which is currently on build number NPJS25.93-14-4. I my phone is rooted with TWRP installed. The phone was unlocked through the motorolla site. There's an OTA update that keeps annoying me so I'm trying to update it. If I try the update it updates, then when it reboots it stops in TWRP. (My phone actually always boots into TWRP when it reboots/boots but I'm able to reboot bootloader and get it booted.) I've read that I need to get back to stock recovery to get it to update. I've yet to be able to find a stock recovery that I can fastboot to reinstall.
What do I need to do to get this to update?

Generally, OTA updates require stock recovery, stock system and stock kernel - any modifications to these and the OTA update fails, as you've found (e.g. the TWRP boot issue). By modifications, I mean TWRP, root, even letting TWRP modify the system read/write status.
If you really want to flash OTA updates, then you'd be best served by re-flashing the stock ROM. The following commands in fastboot should preserve your data and roll back your device to an OTA friendly state. However, back up and be aware that this will remove TWRP, any modifications (including custom logos) and restore your system partition to a read-only status.
Link for NPJS25.93-14-4 (non Amazon): https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298955218
Amazon: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195899718
Extract the correct stock ROM zip to your ADB directory (it's about 2 GB expanded) and flash with the following commands in your ADB terminal:
Code:
[B]fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img[/B]
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
[B]fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn[/B]
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot
Up to you if you choose to flash the steps in bold, as you should be flashing the same firmware onto your device as what you currently have.
Upon rebooting, your device should be back to where it was (though the initial boot might be longer as the cache is re-built) and then you should be okay to take OTA updates.
If you simply want to silence the updater, have a look at this thread (requires root) : https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/help/how-disable-notification-update-t3459587
As for the TWRP boot issue, you may wish to look at this thread too (though I've not tried this, so be careful) : https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4/help/troubleshooting-twrp-boot-loop-ota-t3714325

Unlock tethering how?

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

I've lost volte support after flashing 64 bit rr oreo

I've lost volte support after flashing 64 bit rr oreo
Using 1643 Indian model.......I restored my stock rom backup and flashed jx's modified rom still no help...plzz some one help me....im avoiding fast boot flash...plzz help me asap
Thx in advance

Un bootloader Mode, can you see both IMEIs?

Ismael034202 said:
Un bootloader Mode, can you see both IMEIs?
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Yes i can see both imei's and whts unbootloader...do you mean relocking bootloader ?

No, the corrector.... Try to flash the Stock Rom with this commands, I mean, flash the Stock Rom first without wiping data and then if is still not working wipe also data
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

You can skip erase userdata and oem lock but you have to follow rest steps.
This is how i get back my volte working back.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/install-official-firmware-soak-test-t3531296

Harshseth said:
I've lost volte support after flashing 64 bit rr oreo
Using 1643 Indian model.......I restored my stock rom backup and flashed jx's modified rom still no help...plzz some one help me....im avoiding fast boot flash...plzz help me asap
Thx in advance
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Reflash stock rom and then flash rr

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

Someone managed to get the RSD Secure link for the FASTBOOT files of the final Oreo 8.1 release for RETAIL Moto G5/cedric.
With these files you'll be able to update to official oreo, relock your bootloader or simply go back to stock.
Using the guide I'll write below you'll be able to flash it from Linux, Windows and MacOS.
The new firmware is named OPP28.85-16 and Blur Version listed within the firmware package is:
Code:
Blur_Version.28.41.15.cedric.retail.en.US
whereas the OTA file for the corresponding Firmware lists it as:
Code:
Blur_Version.25.361.10.cedric.retail.en.US
I dont know which is "correct", but anyways, this should not alter your results when flashing this with fastboot.
DOWNLOAD
Gdrive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gNB7vNM8xH5ueTPKh5Qwev87gJpSpyyK/view?usp=sharing
RSD Secure: https://rsdsecure-cloud.motorola.co...ubsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
FLASHING IT
If your seeing this post long after Setember 2018 it may be the case you have updated your firmware past this one and got a different bootloader version, in that case, make sure to check you bootloader version is BELOW B8.31. Flashing bootloader of equal or minor version will hardbrick your device
UPDATING FROM PREVIOUS ANDROID VERSION
1. If you're on Windows/Mac, download motorola USB drivers here. (You shouldn't need these on Linux)
2. Download Android Platform Tools (ADB & Fastboot ) for Windows/Mac/ Linux here (if you're on Linux, get these from your distro's repo instead).
3. Extract the platform tools somewhere
4. Extract the firmware's ZIP too (I recommend extracting it to the same directory as platform tools, this will make your life easier).
5.Open a command prompt/terminal where you extracted platform tools (To do that on windows, Hold SHIFT + right Click some blank area within platform-tools directory, then click "Open Command Prompt Here".
6. Reboot into fastboot (power off and connect USB while holding Vol Down) and Execute the following commands
Code:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
7. Reboot your phone by typing fastboot reboot or by selecting the "START" option in phone's screen and then pressing the power button
PS: Do not execute commands related to erasing the modemst1 and modemst2 partitions. This has been related to people losing their IMEI's.
RELOCKING YOUR BOOTLOADER
edit
Seems like my instructions on how to relock didn't work, but I want to thank Andrej_SK, who managed to do it and posted instructions on how to do it. Just remember that you should Not flash bootloader if you're already on B8.31 or past it. Flashing gpt.bin can also hardbrick your phone and there have been reports of it happening here on XDA and on telegram. I personally didn't flash it when moving from NPPS25.137-93-2-5 and had no problem at all, and I think you shouldn't too, unless you know you absolutely need it (which I think is unlikely, since the partition scheme looks the same on both nougat and Oreo)
Andrej_SK said:
I was able to lock my bootloader with this firmware (but I wasn't satisfied with official Oreo at all so I unlocked it again and downgraded to Nougat).
Try this (on your own risk only): input "fastboot oem lock" twice (first time for starting the whole process of locking, second time for confirmation). Then, execute commands below, one by one
Code:
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
Then, input "fastboot oem lock" for the last time. Your phone should immediately reboot, as mine did. If there will be problem with booting into OS, just reflash the whole system with commands below:
Code:
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img (do not flash this if you're on B8.31 or further, so as not to hardbrick the device)
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot
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DOWNGRADING FROM A FIRMWARE NEWER THAN OPP28.85-16
1. Follow steps one 1 up to five described in the first section UPDATING FROM PREVIOUS ANDROID VERSION
2. Omit these lines from step 6:
Code:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
Notice that omitting these two lines is VERY IMPORTANT if you're downgrading, otherwise you'll hardbrick your device.
3.7. Reboot your phone by typing fastboot reboot or by selecting the "START" option in phone's screen and then pressing the power button
That's it. If you liked, press thanks
Ps: some of my friends have reported phone is rebooting right after flashing sparsechunk.5.
phone will apparently boot normally and show the setup wizard screen, but in actuality there will be missing files on the system partition.
in that case, reboot into fastboot and finish flashing the system normally, then boot your phone

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

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

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

Woooow
Thanks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slsmaster said:
Hello,
the bootloader locking seems not to be working. At the last "fastboot oem lock" it says that it needs a signed boot.img. Has anyone else experienced this issue ?
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I was able to lock my bootloader with this firmware (but I wasn't satisfied with official Oreo at all so I unlocked it again and downgraded to Nougat).
Try this (on your own risk only): input "fastboot oem lock" twice (first time for starting the whole process of locking, second time for confirmation). Then, execute commands below, one by one
Code:
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
Then, input "fastboot oem lock" for the last time. Your phone should immediately reboot, as mine did. If there will be problem with booting into OS, just reflash the whole system with commands below:
Code:
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot
Edit: as you can see at the screenshots in the attachment, I'm able to lock bootloader with this firmware. First, I reflashed the whole Oreo firmware, then rebooted into bootloader using "fastboot reboot-bootloader" command and at last I tried to relock bootloader which was (once again) successful.
Phone specs: XT1676 (3/16), DualSIM, reteu soft. channel

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

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

PsyClip-R said:
The thing I don't like in your instructions is lack of DDR errase command.
Please explain your point. Also please compare with flashfile.xml from Oreo firmware.
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never heard about this command before, I have never used it ever and I flashed this firmware without any problem so far
Andrej_SK said:
So "fastboot erase ddr" command should be included while flashing stock Oreo through fastboot? What does that command do?
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As I said above, I and other people I know who flashed this didn't have any problem by flashing without typing "fastboot erase DDR" and in fact I'm curious to know what does this command do.
JoeDoe0 said:
Blur_Version.28.41.15 for OPP28.85-16 is correct!
I'm on the 2nd soak test update OPP28.85-13 and tried the OTA update from your other post. This failed due to wrong version (E3002) since it expects the last NPPS25.137-93-2-5 version.
How can I update from OPP28.85-13 to the latest OPP28.85-16 via fastboot flash without losing my current data and settings?
Can I flash without "erase userdata"?
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I think it's very unlikely anyone has this OPP25.85-16, otherwise it would've already surfaced somewhere.
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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.

[Getting Error while installing OTA]

I received an update Oreo, when I tried to install it failed and displayed a message "Error" and restarted. Help me to update my mobile to latest version. I cleared cache partition, still no luck.
I have unlocked bootloader and on latest stock ROM.
Screenshot attached !!!

ksamm97 said:
I received an update Oreo, when I tried to install it failed and displayed a message "Error" and restarted. Help me to update my mobile to latest version. I cleared cache partition, still no luck.
I have unlocked bootloader and on latest stock ROM.
Screenshot attached !!!
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Flash the complete stock rom using fastboot and lock the bootloader and then update the device through OTA.

ksamm97 said:
I received an update Oreo, when I tried to install it failed and displayed a message "Error" and restarted. Help me to update my mobile to latest version. I cleared cache partition, still no luck.
I have unlocked bootloader and on latest stock ROM.
Screenshot attached !!!
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Facing the exact same issue here.I think the latest stock oreo needs locked bootloader to flash

No need to relock the bootloader, but you must revert back to unmodified stock firmware on your device before updating. Without seeing what error it is, it's difficult to say. A locked bootloader strictly enforces having the unmodified stock furnace, which is why an OTA update is more likely to work.
Try this:
1) download the NPJS25.93-14-18 firmware from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/stock-rom-npjs25-93-14-4-march-1-t3608138
Only use this if you have not updated to Oreo and you are still on NPJS25.93-14-18.
2)unzip the fastboot ROM, delete any old stock ROMs from your ADB folder and copy the stock ROM over.
3) assuming you had NPJS25.93-14-18 already on your device, flash the firmware with the following instructions - no need for the GPT/bootloader. Ensure you have your data backed up, as you may have to factory reset if you encounter instability.
Code:
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 reboot
That should get your device into an OTA friendly state without erasing your data. If that doesn't work, I suggest waiting for the Oreo fastboot ROM.

I've custom Oreo installed on my phone. Which firmware package should I install?
echo92 said:
No need to relock the bootloader, but you must revert back to unmodified stock firmware on your device before updating. Without seeing what error it is, it's difficult to say. A locked bootloader strictly enforces having the unmodified stock furnace, which is why an OTA update is more likely to work.
Try this:
1) download the NPJS25.93-14-18 firmware from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/stock-rom-npjs25-93-14-4-march-1-t3608138
Only use this if you have not updated to Oreo and you are still on NPJS25.93-14-18.
2)unzip the fastboot ROM, delete any old stock ROMs from your ADB folder and copy the stock ROM over.
3) assuming you had NPJS25.93-14-18 already on your device, flash the firmware with the following instructions - no need for the GPT/bootloader. Ensure you have your data backed up, as you may have to factory reset if you encounter instability.
Code:
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 reboot
That should get your device into an OTA friendly state without erasing your data. If that doesn't work, I suggest waiting for the Oreo fastboot ROM.
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tobey_onk said:
I've custom Oreo installed on my phone. Which firmware package should I install?
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At the moment, we only have the stock Nougat firmware to revert to - Oreo firmware doesn't seem to be out yet. However, flashing stock Nougat over custom Oreo may appear to come with some risk of losing IMEI, so be careful. You could try the TWRP flashables, be aware the stock ROM is only 32 bit.