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XT1572 every time reboot enter in mode fastboot

Hello,
The first day I got my moto x style (XT1572) I started to root, everything was more or less well until I tried to install the SU when I finished installing the binary from the TWRP custom recovery-3.0.2-0- clark you say yes to install the root since the phone would not start and remains in boot loop.
After much look I followed some tutorial XDA (http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/help/brick-downgrade-6-0-to-5-1-heeeeelp-t3253716) to return to flash the phone with the rom that theory came from factory cbox1s_XT1572_CLARK_RETEU_6.0_MPHS24.49-18-3_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml after following all the steps mobile and well lit and seems it was all sorted.
Well, I went back to the load to make root and remove the message that the bootloader was unlocked this time all fu well, except now every time I reboot I enter into fastboot mode and have to select START to boot normal to me.
Any ideas or suggestions to fix it?
regards,
PD: Sorry for my google translate english i'am spanish a my english level is very bad :crying:

SOLVED, the problem was the BP Tools in the fastboot, i had "Fastboot Reason: UTAG "bootmode" configured as fastboot" i changed to "Normal Powerup" and all perfect

same problem with Motorola z xt1650-03 , unlocked bootloader , every time I start up remain stuck in fastboot mode , after ,push the power button for start , and start normal.
I try to reload stock firmware 7.0 with fastboot mode but when try to flash partition.gpt he say bad key .
now I used like this ,

sagutxo97 said:
SOLVED, the problem was the BP Tools in the fastboot, i had "Fastboot Reason: UTAG "bootmode" configured as fastboot" i changed to "Normal Powerup" and all perfect
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What? how do you do it? can you tell me how to do it more specific? I'm new so I don't understand what you mean and how you do it :/
thank you.

Moto devices have a flashing mode called "fb_mode" that when enabled causes the bootloader to start on each boot, it is used for flashing stock firmware images since in some cases the device needs to reboot after flashing a certain partition or image and it needs a way to return to the fastboot mode. Remember when flashing a stock image you may have entered "fastboot oem fb_mode_set"? If not then a toolkit or other flashing tool may have done it but not cleared it correctly. To clear it manually you need to literally clear it with a fastboot command... With the phone in the bootloader, enter this command from your computer"
fasboot oem fb_mode_clear
And reboot, it should no longer go to the bootloader unless you are holding VOL DN and the operating system should start normally.

acejavelin said:
Moto devices have a flashing mode called "fb_mode" that when enabled causes the bootloader to start on each boot, it is used for flashing stock firmware images since in some cases the device needs to reboot after flashing a certain partition or image and it needs a way to return to the fastboot mode. Remember when flashing a stock image you may have entered "fastboot oem fb_mode_set"? If not then a toolkit or other flashing tool may have done it but not cleared it correctly. To clear it manually you need to literally clear it with a fastboot command... With the phone in the bootloader, enter this command from your computer"
fasboot oem fb_mode_clear
And reboot, it should no longer go to the bootloader unless you are holding VOL DN and the operating system should start normally.
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You saved my [email protected]#! Thanks.
I'm trying help a friend with her Moto X Style. The buttoms RETURN, HOME and APP is not working. I'm trying upload a ROM, but I got errors everytime and the fastboot was entering every boot.

acejavelin said:
Moto devices have a flashing mode called "fb_mode" that when enabled causes the bootloader to start on each boot, it is used for flashing stock firmware images since in some cases the device needs to reboot after flashing a certain partition or image and it needs a way to return to the fastboot mode. Remember when flashing a stock image you may have entered "fastboot oem fb_mode_set"? If not then a toolkit or other flashing tool may have done it but not cleared it correctly. To clear it manually you need to literally clear it with a fastboot command... With the phone in the bootloader, enter this command from your computer"
fasboot oem fb_mode_clear
And reboot, it should no longer go to the bootloader unless you are holding VOL DN and the operating system should start normally.
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I did this several times and it set continues it say fasboot reason reboot mode set to fastboot and I tried fastboot oem fb_mode_clear but it just says boot loader slot count not found and etc

Sam to me. Any help?

ninormalen said:
Sam to me. Any help?
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Yea I do need help, I had flashed a custom rom with twrp recovery on my phone but every time I reboot I either loads into recovery or boot loader if I fb mode clear or not. Even if theirs a system to boot, I have to manually boot into through boot loader and start. If I go to bootloader logs it just says reboot mode set to fastboot.

typo - fastboot, not fasboot
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear

fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
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When I type this commend, I get the following error:
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
Can someone tell me whats is the problem?

lucas.passos said:
When I type this commend, I get the following error:
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
Can someone tell me whats is the problem?
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There is no problem... The Moto X does not have A/B software slots, the messages above are merely informational and completely normal.

With mfastboot there is no messages like this. Only "OKAY" one
However it didn't help with my Moto G (falcon).
What helped was checking the kernel. My "smartness" told me to flash Nouagt when I had Pie rom...

Dunken415 said:
Yea I do need help, I had flashed a custom rom with twrp recovery on my phone but every time I reboot I either loads into recovery or boot loader if I fb mode clear or not. Even if theirs a system to boot, I have to manually boot into through boot loader and start. If I go to bootloader logs it just says reboot mode set to fastboot.[/QUOTE
same problem here brother did you find any solution to it?? please help me brother.
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sagutxo97 said:
SOLVED, the problem was the BP Tools in the fastboot, i had "Fastboot Reason: UTAG "bootmode" configured as fastboot" i changed to "Normal Powerup" and all perfect
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How'd you do that? i have the same problem how do switch back to normal powerup?

XT-1570 "bootmode-recovery"
Dunken415 said:
I did this several times and it set continues it say fasboot reason reboot mode set to fastboot and I tried fastboot oem fb_mode_clear but it just says boot loader slot count not found and etc
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I am having the same issue. Would appriciate any help.
E:\fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
...
OKAY [ 0.000s]
finished. total time: 0.016s
PS E:\Backup\Android - XT1570> fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: moto-msm8992-A0.43
(bootloader) product: clark
(bootloader) board: clark
(bootloader) secure: no
(bootloader) hwrev: 0x82A0
(bootloader) radio: 0x3
(bootloader) emmc: 64GB Toshiba REV=07 PRV=00 TYPE=57 PNM=064G38
(bootloader) ram[0]: 3072MB SK Hynix S8 SDRAM DIE=6Gb M5=x6 M6=x3 M7=x0
(bootloader) ram[1]: M8=x3B
(bootloader) cpu: MSM8992
(bootloader) serialno: LX7C2xxxxx
(bootloader) cid: 0xDEAD
(bootloader) channelid: 0xDEAD
(bootloader) uid: EFFA2C001E000000000000000000
(bootloader) unlocked: Not supported
(bootloader) securestate: Engineering
(bootloader) iswarrantyvoid: Not supported
(bootloader) mot_sst: 1
(bootloader) max-download-size: 536870912
(bootloader) reason: Reboot mode set to fastboot
(bootloader) imei: 35550006xxxxxxx
(bootloader) meid:
(bootloader) date: 04-30-2015
(bootloader) sku: XT1570
(bootloader) battid:
(bootloader) iccid:
(bootloader) cust_md5:
(bootloader) max-sparse-size: 268435456
(bootloader) current-time: "Sat Jul 18 7:57:55 UTC 2020"
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[0]: motorola/clark_retasia_ds/clark_ds
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[1]: :6.0.1/MPHS24.107-58-5/4:user/rele
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[2]: ase-keys
(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[0]: Blur_Version.24.221.5.clark_retas
(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[1]: ia_ds.retasia.en.03
(bootloader) ro.build.version.qcom: <not found>
(bootloader) version-baseband: <not found>
(bootloader) kernel.version[0]: Linux version 3.10.84-perf-gb67345b (hud
(bootloader) kernel.version[1]: [email protected]) (gcc version 4.9.x-goo
(bootloader) kernel.version[2]: gle 20140827 (prerelease) (GCC) ) #1 SMP
(bootloader) kernel.version[3]: PREEMPT Thu Sep 29 00:24:52 CDT 2016
(bootloader) sbl1.git: git=MBM-NG-VA0.43-0-g8cea836
(bootloader) rpm.git: git=90a41be
(bootloader) tz.git: git=16279de-dirty
(bootloader) hyp.git: git=16279de-dirty
(bootloader) sdi.git: git=52a3f93
(bootloader) pmic.git: git=MBM-NG-VA0.43-0-g8cea836
(bootloader) aboot.git: git=MBM-NG-VA0.43-0-gde54c6f
(bootloader) qe: qe 1/1
(bootloader) frp-state: no protection (0)
(bootloader) ro.carrier: unknown
all: listed above
finished. total time: 0.172s
C:\fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
...
OKAY [ -0.000s]
finished. total time: -0.000s

Flashing back to Stock, Trying to understand Errors

So I ran into some issues installing LOS15 and flashed back to stock using POTTER_NPN25.137-35_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.
Being paranoid I am concerned about the errors I have gotten, mainly because if the ROM messed with my system and I cannot replace it, well, who know what nefarious actions might be taking place.
I have booted the system and it works fine, but again, just being cautious.
Here are the errors:
Code:
[B]fastboot flash partition gpt.bin[/B]
sending 'partition' (45 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.005s]
writing 'partition'...
(bootloader) Validating 'gpt.default.xml'
(bootloader) Security version downgrade
(bootloader) Image primary_gpt failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
(bootloader) Cancelling 'gpt.default.xml'
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.074s
[B]fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img[/B]
sending 'bootloader' (5115 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.233s]
writing 'bootloader'...
(bootloader) Validating 'bootloader.default.xml'
(bootloader) Security version downgrade
(bootloader) Image aboot failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
(bootloader) Cancelling 'bootloader.default.xml'
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.510s
[B]sudo fastboot flash boot boot.img [/B]
ending 'boot' (16384 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.771s]
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) Image signed with key bad key
OKAY [ 0.442s]
finished. total time: 1.213s
[B]sudo fastboot flash recovery recovery.img [/B]
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'recovery' (20580 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.973s]
writing 'recovery'...
(bootloader) Image signed with key bad key
OKAY [ 0.532s]
[B]
sudo fastboot erase customize[/B]
erasing 'customize'...
(bootloader) Permission denied
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.003s
[B]sudo fastboot erase clogo [/B]
erasing 'clogo'...
(bootloader) Permission denied
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.003s

Is your moto g5 plus reteu?

InsaneNexuS said:
Is your moto g5 plus reteu?
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I guess you meant retail? Yeah, it is retail. No amazon ads.

Well I need to know if it was reteu software channel. Otherwise it wont work for you. Maybe because your not flashing the right files? Mine was RETEU, which means its a european model.

No, not European. US Version. At least I bought it on Amazon in the US.
I want to add that I have flashed the stock before and did not get these errors. It only happened after I flashed LOS15.

Well then you need to find the right firmware for you US model. And start with locking the bootloader. And flash every line one by one (copy paste). Dont copy all of them and paste them otherwise it wont work. You really have to do it one by one.
Bootloader 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
After you locked the bootloader start flashing the firmware. Use this site to find the right firmware:https://firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/Moto G5 Plus/Stock/
I gues you should try the one that says RETAIL in the name.
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NODE06 said:
No, not European. US Version. At least I bought it on Amazon in the US.
I want to add that I have flashed the stock before and did not get these errors. It only happened after I flashed LOS15.
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Well if you have done it before then I guess I don't really know what the problem is

Here's what happened putting in that code:
Code:
sudo fastboot oem lock
[sudo] password for user:
...
(bootloader) WARNING: This command erases all user data.
(bootloader) Please re-run this command to continue.
OKAY [ 0.002s]
finished. total time: 0.002s
sudo fastboot oem lock
...
(bootloader) Flash valid Android images now
(bootloader) Then re-run this command to lock
OKAY [ 0.012s]
finished. total time: 0.012s
sudo fastboot flash oem oem.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'oem' (75638 KB)...
OKAY [ 3.432s]
writing 'oem'...
(bootloader) Security version downgrade
(bootloader) Image o failed validation
(bootloader) Invalid signed image
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 3.499s
I guess I would just like to know why this is happening. like what does "(bootloader) Security version downgrade" even mean?

Your are downgrading, trying to flash a version of firmware that is older than what is installed already.
You either need a newer factory image, or are using the incorrect one. "Preflash validation failed" is basically saying the digitial signature doesn't match what is already there or is older than what you have currently.
Exactly what image are you flashing and what is the output of "fastboot getvar all" except mask out the IMEI number(s).

acejavelin said:
Your are downgrading, trying to flash a version of firmware that is older than what is installed already.
You either need a newer factory image, or are using the incorrect one. "Preflash validation failed" is basically saying the digitial signature doesn't match what is already there or is older than what you have currently.
Exactly what image are you flashing and what is the output of "fastboot getvar all" except mask out the IMEI number(s).
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Yeah, I thought that was the issue. I guess I just kind of fracked my phone then because I installed Lineage 15.0 which uses Android O. I guess there will not be a newer firmware image anytime soon.
The flash back to stock works but I would rather have everything original. This code is with Resurrection ROM. Will be glad if you can explain any of it!
Code:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: moto-msm8953-C0.8A(*)
(bootloader) product: potter
(bootloader) board: potter
(bootloader) secure: yes
(bootloader) hwrev: P3B
(bootloader) radio: 1
(bootloader) storage-type: emmc
(bootloader) emmc: 32GB SAMSUNG QX13MB RV=08 PV=07 FV=0000000000000007
(bootloader) ram: 2GB SAMSUNG LP3 DIE=8Gb M5=01 M6=05 M7=00 M8=1F
(bootloader) cpu: MSM8953
(bootloader) serialno: ZY224538B8
(bootloader) cid: 0x0032
(bootloader) channelid: 0x8a
(bootloader) uid: 7C6B3F8100000000000000000000
(bootloader) securestate: flashing_unlocked
(bootloader) iswarrantyvoid: yes
(bootloader) max-download-size: 536870912
(bootloader) reason: Volume down key pressed
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) meid:
(bootloader) date: 05-18-2017
(bootloader) sku: XT1687
(bootloader) battid:
(bootloader) iccid:
(bootloader) cust_md5:
(bootloader) max-sparse-size: 268435456
(bootloader) current-time: "Thu Jan 1 3:41:43 UTC 1970"
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[0]: motorola/potter/potter:7.0/NPN25.1
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[1]: 37-35/37:user/release-keys
(bootloader) poweroffalarm: 0
(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[0]: Blur_Version.25.11.37.potter.reta
(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[1]: il.en.US
(bootloader) ro.build.version.qcom: LA.UM.5.6.r1-01900-89xx.0
(bootloader) version-baseband: M8953_02.03.07.08R POTTER_NA_CUST
(bootloader) kernel.version[0]: Linux version 3.18.31-perf-g6508460 (hud
(bootloader) kernel.version[1]: [email protected]) (gcc version 4.9 201501
(bootloader) kernel.version[2]: 23 (prerelease) (GCC) ) #1 SMP PREEMPT T
(bootloader) kernel.version[3]: ue Feb 14 06:47:06 CST 2017
(bootloader) sbl1.git: git=MBM-NG-VC0.8A-0-gc33529e
(bootloader) rpm.git: git=MBM-NG-VC0.C0-1-g202d600
(bootloader) tz.git: git=6c4172f-dirty
(bootloader) devcfg.git: git=6c4172f-dirty
(bootloader) keymaster.git: git=6c4172f-dirty
(bootloader) cmnlib.git: git=6c4172f-dirty
(bootloader) cmnlib64.git: git=6c4172f-dirty
(bootloader) prov.git: git=6c4172f-dirty
(bootloader) aboot.git: git=MBM-NG-VC0.8A-0-gc90d6a9-dirty
(bootloader) qe: qe 1/1
(bootloader) frp-state: no protection (0)
(bootloader) ro.carrier:
all: listed above
finished. total time: 0.026s

NODE06 said:
Yeah, I thought that was the issue. I guess I just kind of fracked my phone then because I installed Lineage 15.0 which uses Android O. I guess there will not be a newer firmware image anytime soon.
The flash back to stock works but I would rather have everything original. This code is with Resurrection ROM. Will be glad if you can explain any of it!
Code:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: moto-msm8953-C0.8A(*)
(bootloader) product: potter
(bootloader) board: potter
(bootloader) secure: yes
(bootloader) hwrev: P3B
(bootloader) radio: 1
(bootloader) storage-type: emmc
(bootloader) emmc: 32GB SAMSUNG QX13MB RV=08 PV=07 FV=0000000000000007
(bootloader) ram: 2GB SAMSUNG LP3 DIE=8Gb M5=01 M6=05 M7=00 M8=1F
(bootloader) cpu: MSM8953
(bootloader) serialno: ZY224538B8
(bootloader) cid: 0x0032
(bootloader) channelid: 0x8a
(bootloader) uid: 7C6B3F8100000000000000000000
(bootloader) securestate: flashing_unlocked
(bootloader) iswarrantyvoid: yes
(bootloader) max-download-size: 536870912
(bootloader) reason: Volume down key pressed
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) meid:
(bootloader) date: 05-18-2017
(bootloader) sku: XT1687
(bootloader) battid:
(bootloader) iccid:
(bootloader) cust_md5:
(bootloader) max-sparse-size: 268435456
(bootloader) current-time: "Thu Jan 1 3:41:43 UTC 1970"
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[0]: motorola/potter/potter:7.0/NPN25.1
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[1]: 37-35/37:user/release-keys
(bootloader) poweroffalarm: 0
(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[0]: Blur_Version.25.11.37.potter.reta
(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[1]: il.en.US
(bootloader) ro.build.version.qcom: LA.UM.5.6.r1-01900-89xx.0
(bootloader) version-baseband: M8953_02.03.07.08R POTTER_NA_CUST
(bootloader) kernel.version[0]: Linux version 3.18.31-perf-g6508460 (hud
(bootloader) kernel.version[1]: [email protected]) (gcc version 4.9 201501
(bootloader) kernel.version[2]: 23 (prerelease) (GCC) ) #1 SMP PREEMPT T
(bootloader) kernel.version[3]: ue Feb 14 06:47:06 CST 2017
(bootloader) sbl1.git: git=MBM-NG-VC0.8A-0-gc33529e
(bootloader) rpm.git: git=MBM-NG-VC0.C0-1-g202d600
(bootloader) tz.git: git=6c4172f-dirty
(bootloader) devcfg.git: git=6c4172f-dirty
(bootloader) keymaster.git: git=6c4172f-dirty
(bootloader) cmnlib.git: git=6c4172f-dirty
(bootloader) cmnlib64.git: git=6c4172f-dirty
(bootloader) prov.git: git=6c4172f-dirty
(bootloader) aboot.git: git=MBM-NG-VC0.8A-0-gc90d6a9-dirty
(bootloader) qe: qe 1/1
(bootloader) frp-state: no protection (0)
(bootloader) ro.carrier:
all: listed above
finished. total time: 0.026s
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No, you don't understand... Your "firmware" in this case means bootloader/partition table/radios, it has nothing to do with any custom ROM you would flash, but the last stock firmware you had installed, which in your case was NPN25.137-35 (Blur_Version.25.11.37.potter.retail.en.US) and a radio of M8953_02.03.07.08R POTTER_NA_CUST, so you need that version or higher.
Which seems odd, because that is newer than my version which is completely stock and untouched.... NPNS25.137-33-5/M8953_02.03.07.06R... So I am assuming you were on a special Verizon test build? You will need one of those except the same version or newer than when you were last stock.

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No, you don't understand... Your "firmware" in this case means bootloader/partition table/radios, it has nothing to do with any custom ROM you would flash, but the last stock firmware you had installed, which in your case was NPN25.137-35 (Blur_Version.25.11.37.potter.retail.en.US) and a radio of M8953_02.03.07.08R POTTER_NA_CUST, so you need that version or higher.
Which seems odd, because that is newer than my version which is completely stock and untouched.... NPNS25.137-33-5/M8953_02.03.07.06R... So I am assuming you were on a special Verizon test build? You will need one of those except the same version or newer than when you were last stock.
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I use Consumer Cellular, and the only thing I did that started screwing everything up was install Lineage 15 which is based on Android Oreo. Could that have change it to the newer version?

NODE06 said:
I use Consumer Cellular, and the only thing I did that started screwing everything up was install Lineage 15 which is based on Android Oreo. Could that have change it to the newer version?
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I don't know about Consumer Cellular but I think they are an AT&T MVNO so it probably isn't relevant.
Any custom ROM you flashed is not relevant either... to go back to stock you must flash a same or newer firmware than what you have, and you are confusing what that means. Lineage, or any custom ROM, does not modify your firmware, only your system and boot partitions, your firmware is in the bootloader/radios and is related to your gpt.bin (the partition table). You need a factory image that is the same or newer than what you have, which I don't think is available since Moto isn't very forthcoming with factory images (and your version is very new, newer than mine), but this has nothing to do with flashing a custom ROM.
I haven't tried this on this device, but on older Moto devices you would downgrade by flashing the firmware but skipping gpt.bin and bootloader.img (you also cannot relock the booloader) and continuing with the other parts of the firmware image. Yes, the booloader and partition table no longer match the radios and rest of the ROM, but that usually fixes itself during the next major OTA update.

acejavelin said:
I don't know about Consumer Cellular but I think they are an AT&T MVNO so it probably isn't relevant.
Any custom ROM you flashed is not relevant either... to go back to stock you must flash a same or newer firmware than what you have, and you are confusing what that means. Lineage, or any custom ROM, does not modify your firmware, only your system and boot partitions, your firmware is in the bootloader/radios and is related to your gpt.bin (the partition table). You need a factory image that is the same or newer than what you have, which I don't think is available since Moto isn't very forthcoming with factory images (and your version is very new, newer than mine), but this has nothing to do with flashing a custom ROM.
I haven't tried this on this device, but on older Moto devices you would downgrade by flashing the firmware but skipping gpt.bin and bootloader.img (you also cannot relock the booloader) and continuing with the other parts of the firmware image. Yes, the booloader and partition table no longer match the radios and rest of the ROM, but that usually fixes itself during the next major OTA update.
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I understand what you are saying, but I am telling you I flashed the same stock firmware a month ago with no issues.
The only thing that changed everything was installing the Lineage ROM. Could the Linage ROM have messed up my partition tables? I was having issues when I tried to install it relating to data encryption. But I have no idea how I could have flashed a newer version of anything. This is why I am so confused.

NODE06 said:
I understand what you are saying, but I am telling you I flashed the same stock firmware a month ago with no issues.
The only thing that changed everything was installing the Lineage ROM. Could the Linage ROM have messed up my partition tables? I was having issues when I tried to install it relating to data encryption. But I have no idea how I could have flashed a newer version of anything. This is why I am so confused.
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Eh, not mess up, but it could change the filesystem type for a partition or two, sometimes system or data. You could use TWRP and try a repair on them.
Can't you just restore a TWRP backup first, then flash stock?
Sorry, but I may be a considered a wizard by some with some Moto devices, but I am really new to this one and it seems to have a few different quirks. Hopefully someone else can jump in here.
Are you using an official image? They usually contain a file called flashfile.xml, that will tell you what commands you need to enter to flash and what version it is, the above instructions are to relock a stock device, not return to stock.

acejavelin said:
Eh, not mess up, but it could change the filesystem type for a partition or two, sometimes system or data. You could use TWRP and try a repair on them.
Can't you just restore a TWRP backup first, then flash stock?
Sorry, but I may be a considered a wizard by some with some Moto devices, but I am really new to this one and it seems to have a few different quirks. Hopefully someone else can jump in here.
Are you using an official image? They usually contain a file called flashfile.xml, that will tell you what commands you need to enter to flash and what version it is, the above instructions are to relock a stock device, not return to stock.
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He's flashing a stock.zip I believe.

aaronrw said:
He's flashing a stock.zip I believe.
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Not with fastboot...
@NODE06 What exactly are you flashing and how?

acejavelin said:
Not with fastboot...
@NODE06 What exactly are you flashing and how?
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I am flashing
POTTER_NPNS25.137-35-5_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml
on Linux using ADB, yes, fastboot. I have done it often enough on this phone and used to do it on my G4.
I am wondering, looking at the flashfile.xml, if I should flash them in the same order they are listed in that file. But again, it does not make sense since the only think I did was install Lineage 15 when I was running Resurrection. I will try again to repair with TWRP, maybe I am missing something.
I am back on Resurrection and things are running fine, but I am concerned now that Lineage 15 might be doing some really weird stuff.

I notice the flashfile.xml has
Code:
<sparsing enabled="true" max-sparse-size="536870912"/>
<step operation="getvar" var="max-sparse-size"/>
in it.
Do they matter at all?
When I run the fastboot command I get a different number
Code:
sudo fastboot getvar max-sparse-size
max-sparse-size: 268435456
finished. total time: 0.008s

So, I fixed it. And yeah, you need to fastboot stock in the same order as the flashfile.xml and include the getvar max-sparse-size. Here is what worked for me. I got no errors besides the "bad key" for boot and recovery images.
Code:
sudo fastboot getvar max-sparse-size
sudo fastboot oem fb_mode_set
sudo fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
sudo fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
sudo fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
sudo fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
sudo fastboot erase modemst1
sudo fastboot erase modemst2
sudo fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
sudo fastboot flash logo logo.bin
sudo fastboot flash boot boot.img
sudo fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
sudo fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
sudo fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
sudo fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
sudo fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
sudo fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
sudo fastboot flash oem oem.img
sudo fastboot erase cache
sudo fastboot erase userdata
sudo fastboot erase DDR
sudo fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
sudo fastboot reboot

Should I bother upgrading from MM?

I'm on Pure Nexus, and I'm contemplating whether or not to even bother with this NPH25.200-22 update.
I'm looking for a good, stable, custom ROM that's themeable.

abense said:
I'm on Pure Nexus, and I'm contemplating whether or not to even bother with this NPH25.200-22 update.
I'm looking for a good, stable, custom ROM that's themeable.
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I'd go with aicp or dirty unicorns personally. I think these roms are definitely worth the upgrade and they're both extremely stable. AICP has a thread here on xda. Called the Android Ice Cold Project...and dirty unicorns has a website and g+ page.

Okay, I decided to do this:
Moto X Pure Factory Firmware Nougat NPH25.200-22
Here's my batch commands (I removed the line where it erase's user data)
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 system system.img_sparsechunk.9
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 customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot
And then I downloaded the latest TWRP, 3.2.1.0
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.2.1-0-clark.img
fastboot reboot recovery
Performing a backup of everything onto my ext-sdcard.
Going with AICP, just like I did 2 years ago when I first got this thing.
installing this version: aicp_clark_n-12.1-NIGHTLY-20171213.zip
And open_gapps-arm64-7.1-nano-20171216.zip
Here goes...

SuperSU from here
http://www.supersu.com/download
https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/supersu/download/zip/SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822.zip

abense said:
SuperSU from here
http://www.supersu.com/download
https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/supersu/download/zip/SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822.zip
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I'd go magisk, it's so simple to flash, and passes safety net easily, it's such a Breeze, and definitely the way to go rather than superSU!

So, it appears that I need to flash the MM radios?? I'm not getting LTE
Oh I already regret this.

abense said:
So, it appears that I need to flash the MM radios?? I'm not getting LTE
Oh I already regret this.
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Probably best to flash the stock Nougat image via fastboot first, verify operation, then TWRP and root/ROM.

What's the part about bricking if I upgrade/downgrade modem firmware?

Code:
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: moto-msm8992-A0.52
(bootloader) product: clark
(bootloader) board: clark
(bootloader) secure: yes
(bootloader) hwrev: 0x83C0
(bootloader) radio: 0x2
(bootloader) emmc: 32GB Samsung REV=07 PRV=02 TYPE=57 PNM=BWBD3R
(bootloader) ram[0]: 3072MB Samsung S8 SDRAM DIE=6Gb M5=x1 M6=x5 M7=x0 M
(bootloader) ram[1]: 8=x3B
(bootloader) cpu: MSM8992
(bootloader) serialno: TA394xxxxx
(bootloader) cid: 0x0009
(bootloader) channelid: 0x8d
(bootloader) uid: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) unlocked: yes
(bootloader) securestate: unlocked
(bootloader) iswarrantyvoid: yes
(bootloader) mot_sst: 3
(bootloader) max-download-size: 536870912
(bootloader) reason: Reboot mode set to fastboot
(bootloader) imei: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(bootloader) meid:
(bootloader) date: 10-29-2015
(bootloader) sku: XT1575
(bootloader) battid:
(bootloader) iccid:
(bootloader) cust_md5:
(bootloader) max-sparse-size: 268435456
(bootloader) current-time: "Wed Aug 30 21:11:20 UTC 2017"
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[0]: motorola/clark_retus/clark:7.0/NPH
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[1]: 25.200-22/21:user/release-keys
(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[0]: Blur_Version.25.11.22.clark_retus
(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[1]: .retus.en.US
(bootloader) ro.build.version.qcom: <not found>
(bootloader) version-baseband: <not available>
(bootloader) kernel.version[0]: Linux version 3.10.84-perf-ge617f58 (hud
(bootloader) kernel.version[1]: [email protected]) (gcc version 4.9 201501
(bootloader) kernel.version[2]: 23 (prerelease) (GCC) ) #1 SMP PREEMPT T
(bootloader) kernel.version[3]: ue Aug 29 00:53:54 CDT 2017
(bootloader) sbl1.git: git=MBM-NG-VA0.52-0-g17b2538
(bootloader) rpm.git: git=90a41be
(bootloader) tz.git: git=2d08904-dirty
(bootloader) hyp.git: git=2d08904-dirty
(bootloader) sdi.git: git=d9f358f
(bootloader) pmic.git: git=MBM-NG-VA0.52-0-g17b2538
(bootloader) aboot.git: git=MBM-NG-VA0.52-0-g69ca042
(bootloader) qe: qe 0/0
(bootloader) frp-state: protected (142)
(bootloader) ro.carrier: retus
all: listed above
finished. total time: 0.016s

abense said:
What's the part about bricking if I upgrade/downgrade modem firmware?
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That's not the problem... the "bricking" issue is if you are on Nougat, then downgrade the ENTIRE device to Marshmallow, then take the Nougat OTA update again, this will cause a hard brick. Simply flashing the modems does not cause a problem with bricking.

acejavelin said:
Probably best to flash the stock Nougat image via fastboot first, verify operation, then TWRP and root/ROM.
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acejavelin said:
That's not the problem... the "bricking" issue is if you are on Nougat, then downgrade the ENTIRE device to Marshmallow, then take the Nougat OTA update again, this will cause a hard brick. Simply flashing the modems does not cause a problem with bricking.
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Gotcha.
Do you have any insight as to this problem? I ran a getvar all that you suggested in another thread.
Code:
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: moto-msm8992-A0.52
(bootloader) product: clark

abense said:
Gotcha.
Do you have any insight as to this problem? I ran a getvar all that you suggested in another thread.
Code:
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: moto-msm8992-A0.52
(bootloader) product: clark
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Does it work properly stock, before doing anything?

Need to use this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74999345&postcount=1061

What if...?
acejavelin said:
That's not the problem... the "bricking" issue is if you are on Nougat, then downgrade the ENTIRE device to Marshmallow, then take the Nougat OTA update again, this will cause a hard brick. Simply flashing the modems does not cause a problem with bricking.
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What if I were to manually downgrade to stock Marshmallow and then install the factory image for 7.0 later on?

Bill720 said:
What if I were to manually downgrade to stock Marshmallow and then install the factory image for 7.0 later on?
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As was said, it involves taking an OTA upgrade, not using a factory image... You're good there.

Simple Moto G4 Question

Motorola G4 XT1625
Minor Problem: Phone will not start normally, only boots into Fastboot mode.
Minor Problem: Phone is oem Locked
Major Problem: I never went into "settings" on the phone and ENABLED OEM UNLOCKING.
Question: Is it possible to recover this phone or am I spinning my wheels here?
A little background. Not a developer, just trying to get my phone running again. I have installed Moto tools on my PC, requested and received an unlock code, connected to the phone and can send commands via command line. I understand what the issue is, and hindsight says I should have enabled the phone for development on day 1 based on the risk of an OTA update failure. I've read nearly every forum post regarding this topic, just haven't got clear answer as to if this phone is recoverable.
Oh, and if this looks slightly familiar, its a repost of a thread I started in the general Android help and Q&A forum. I received an email from Brandon, chief admin, letting me know I may receive more info from the MOTO G4 forum.
Thanks in advance.....

Hello there, if the phone boots only into fastboot mode it may be that Stock OS has been wiped, therefore having no OS would reboot the phone every time. When you unlock the bootloader the user data gets erased and the phone goes into factory reset, however, you didn't have OEM unlocked. I don't see if it should be an issue right now.
What I would do is trying to find the stock ROM of your G4, and re flashing it. What I also would do is just try to flash recovery thru fastboot and see if it works.
Quick question, do you see the unlocked boot loader message when you boot your phone ? (this phone cannot be trusted blah blah)
Let me know if it works either way. I don't think OEM lock should be an issue if the system partition has been erased. You got an unlock code and used it.
Good luck!

If you can remember what firmware you had before attempting to unlock your bootloader, you can find a lot of the athene firmwares here: https://androidfilehost.com/?a=show&w=files&flid=72578
For US Nougat devices, I recall the latest build is NPJ25.93-14.7 (though there are reports that there is a newer build being deployed).
That's an odd issue to experience though - can you remember what happened to your device? Was there a factory reset or an erase command issued? A locked bootloader normally should not permit you to erase the system.
With OEM unlocking disabled, you likely would have been blocked from being able to unlock your bootloader. However, by requesting the unlock key, Motorola has a record of the request against your IMEI, so may refuse to service your device under the now voided warranty. Perhaps the best bet at this moment in time is to try a stock ROM reflash.
If you can't remember what stock firmware you had, or want a confirmation, then I'd like to see your getvar info please:
1)Boot to bootloader, connect your device to your computer.
2)In the ADB terminal, type 'fastboot getvar all' without quotes, press Enter on your keyboard.
3)Paste the output into a post here, you may wish to remove your IMEI. This output should be a list of your device variables and give us an idea of the state of your device.

Thank you both for help here.
Quick question, do you see the unlocked boot loader message when you boot your phone ? (this phone cannot be trusted blah blah)
No, the phone will not boot in any mode, factory,recovery,etc, and comes back with
Start Up Failed:
AP Fastboot Flash Mode (secure)
Fastboot reason : UTAG "bootmode" configured as fastboot
ERROR: Failed to pass validation, backup to fastboot
Boot up failed
As to the pre-failure status, the phone was fine after the last upgrade, I believe in late December or early January. I also noticed that the internal storage was running thin so I uninstalled some unused apps as well as using the storage/apps/ clear cache method to get the unused space back to about 3GB unused. No problems after that either. The problem started with the phone doing one of two things, it either shut down such that I had to hold the power button down for 30 sec to start/reboot the phone, or would it simply do a full reboot on its own. The period between these events varied, sometimes a matter of minutes, other times a day or two. It did this for about a week until it booted into the mode I described earlier.
The following is the requested data from the phone,
Thanks again for your help
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: moto-msm8952-B1.07
(bootloader) product: athene_13mp
(bootloader) board: athene_13mp
(bootloader) secure: yes
(bootloader) hwrev: P2A
(bootloader) radio: 1
(bootloader) storage-type: emmc
(bootloader) emmc: 16GB SAMSUNG QE13MB RV=08 PV=07 FV=0000000000000007
(bootloader) ram: 2GB SAMSUNG LP3 DIE=8Gb M5=01 M6=05 M7=00 M8=1F
(bootloader) cpu: MSM8952
(bootloader) serialno: ********
(bootloader) cid: 0x0032
(bootloader) channelid: 0x8d
(bootloader) uid: ***********
(bootloader) securestate: oem_locked
(bootloader) iswarrantyvoid: no
(bootloader) max-download-size: 536870912
(bootloader) reason: UTAG "bootmode" configured as fastboot
(bootloader) imei: ***********
(bootloader) meid:
(bootloader) date: 01-11-2017
(bootloader) sku: XT1625
(bootloader) battid: SNN5970A
(bootloader) iccid:
(bootloader) cust_md5:
(bootloader) max-sparse-size: 268435456
(bootloader) current-time: "Tue May 24 17:32:45 UTC 2016"
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[0]: motorola/athene/athene:7.0/NPJS25.
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[1]: 93-14.7-3/3:user/release-keys
(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[0]: Blur_Version.25.246.3.athene.reta
(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[1]: il.en.US
(bootloader) ro.build.version.qcom: LA.BR.1.3.6-01710-8976.0
(bootloader) version-baseband: M8952_70030.25.03.64R ATHENE_RETUSA_CUST
(bootloader) kernel.version[0]: Linux version 3.10.84-gcb2b19d (hudsoncm
(bootloader) kernel.version[1]: @ilclbld30) (gcc version 4.8 (GCC) ) #1
(bootloader) kernel.version[2]: SMP PREEMPT Thu Nov 23 16:36:43 CST 2017
(bootloader) sbl1.git: git=MBM-NG-VB1.07-0-g57d1343
(bootloader) rpm.git: git=a970ead
(bootloader) tz.git: git=69dd24b-dirty
(bootloader) hyp.git: git=69dd24b-dirty
(bootloader) keymaster.git: git=69dd24b-dirty
(bootloader) cmnlib.git: git=69dd24b-dirty
(bootloader) aboot.git: git=MBM-NG-VB1.07-0-gf9b89ba
(bootloader) qe: qe 0/0
(bootloader) frp-state: protected (77)
(bootloader) ro.carrier: retus
all: listed above
finished. total time: 0.280s

Thank you for your patience, I'm starting to come up the learning curve a little bit.
I did go to the AndroidFileHost site and downloaded what looked like the most recent Athene set of files, based on its upload date and version number.
My limited knowledge tells me that this is older than the firmware loaded on the phone and will not load (see errors below)(security version downgrade)
I've only included 2 of the failures, I assume that is enough info....
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fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slotartition: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'partition' (32 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.008s]
writing 'partition'...
(bootloader) Security version downgrade
(bootloader) Image primary_gpt failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.051s
fastboot flash boot boot.img
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:boot: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'boot' (16384 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.554s]
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) Security version downgrade
(bootloader) Image boot failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.727s
*******************************************
I was following these instructions, adapting to fit the files that came in the down load
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 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

Makettle said:
Thank you for your patience, I'm starting to come up the learning curve a little bit.
I did go to the AndroidFileHost site and downloaded what looked like the most recent Athene set of files, based on its upload date and version number.
My limited knowledge tells me that this is older than the firmware loaded on the phone and will not load (see errors below)(security version downgrade)
I've only included 2 of the failures, I assume that is enough info....
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fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slotartition: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'partition' (32 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.008s]
writing 'partition'...
(bootloader) Security version downgrade
(bootloader) Image primary_gpt failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.051s
fastboot flash boot boot.img
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:boot: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'boot' (16384 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.554s]
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) Security version downgrade
(bootloader) Image boot failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.727s
*******************************************
I was following these instructions, adapting to fit the files that came in the down load
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 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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Thanks for the getvar info. That suggests you have the NPJ25.93-14.7-3 US retail firmware (December 2017 security patch). Unfortunately, we don't have that firmware leaked to us yet - hopefully someone can capture the correct firmware from Motorola.
As you've correctly surmised, the firmwares we've got are too old for your device, and particularly as your bootloader is locked, the locked bootloader is rejecting any firmware that is older than the current version (as locked bootloaders do not permit firmware downgrades).
You could refer your device to a service centre and see if they can flash the latest firmware onto your device (and hopefully not charge you), or wait for a retail NPJ25.93-14.7-3 stock firmware to 'unofficially' appear.

Thanks Echo92, the help has been greatly appreciated.
It was an Ah Ha moment with your last message when I realized I could see the version of firmware from the getvar info, like I said I'm coming up the learning curve, just been a slow climb.......
I have contacted Motorola service about the phone, the response I received was that the G4 is not repairable, I could purchase a replacement for $90, which when you think about it is not a bad deal, but they only offered it with a 90 day warranty. I did not specifically ask about them simply re-flashing it, so I'm not sure if that was an option or not.
In case your curious, I've since replaced the phone, different brand, but will keep this one as a backup if I can eventually get the firmware re-loaded (hoping that it is not hardware related problem)
Thanks again

Moto g5 plus IMEI 0 after flashing anything? Read on!

After a week of hard troubleshooting, I finally found a quick fix to any IMEI problems you might have, no root, TWRP, Odin, or any nonsense required!
Prerequisites:
U.S. Moto g5 plus (at least the one I'm using, don't know how well it works on other versions)
8.1 custom Oreo ROM (I used Validus, we only use this to get signal and imei back to default)
Moto g5 plus STOCK ROM https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/potter/official/RETAIL/
Patience
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That's it!
Down to the nitty gritty. Your imei is zero or 0000000 or some funky number, and no sim cards/cellular service works in your device, right? I finally found the simple solution after hard work. You have TWO options, read on.
1. Flash custom recovery, erase everything, and get on 8.1 Oreo ROM (delete modemst1 and 2 in fastboot beforehand) and STAY THERE. Signal will work.
2. OR go back to stock everything and locked bootloader, which is what I did. My fastboot says software status official oem locked and I get updates.
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The TRICK is, if your imei is 0 and cellular doesn't work, you have to delete your modemst1 and 2 in fastboot before installing anything new, so that it can reset back to default. The other TRICK is if you are reverting back to stock, follow all the normal commands for reflashing, but DON'T do anything with modemst. say I was following normal commands for flashing, then ran across these three commands....
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
SKIP THEM. What we're attempting to do is keep your EFS folder as it was on the 8.1 OREO, aka WORKING. Flashing rom itself doesn't delete the EFS folder, but when you run those commands (which is in most tutorials) IT WILL WRECK YOUR IMEI AGAIN.
************
So, to recap. To fix IMEI issue, use these two commands in fastboot
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
THEN, flash 8.1 custom oreo rom, and if you like it stay with it, your signal will be working again, or go back to stock everything oem locked, your choice, just make sure you don't delete your modemst1,2 in commands WHILST doing so.
And that's it! Your imei and signal is working again. What's stupid is that this happens in the first place, but life happens. FIXED!

Did you get voLTE to work?

What carrier are you on? I am on Verizon and this only gets me 3G like all of other fixes for this issue on here.

stonewolf05 said:
What carrier are you on? I am on Verizon and this only gets me 3G like all of other fixes for this issue on here.
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Was with Verizon, was only getting 3g, frequent drops. Switched to AT&T just because they're so much better in my area.

thankyou soo much . helped me

I dint get my signal/IMEI back after installing custom rom
any suggestions??
Thanks in Advance

mohitzr said:
I dint get my signal/IMEI back after installing custom rom
any suggestions??
Thanks in Advance
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Unfortunately, none of these methods work no more, the question is why?. Personally, I believe something further has been borked in oreo development, just like the volte issue. Absolutely no methods restore my ime, some actually make it very difficult to even get a signal now. I spent several hours last night trying every option available just to get a signal, whereas before I flashed the latest vladious rom, flashing pixel experience, or any oreo rom for that matter, would restore 4g on first boot. My ime is 0 and i give up. In all my years with android modding (since zte blade), I have never had a device with so many issues, and so unpredictable. You can use a method to fix something, and next thing you know it does not work, for example, encryption can be really hit and miss when you first flash twrp, even flashing no verity does not always work.

Tried every possible combination as per guides/fixes....no luck..

The only thing that's worked for me without fail every time is wiping everything with twrp, Dalvik, Data, System, Cache, internal storage, hitting that dreaded Format Data button, and flashing the earliest stock firmware (which I believe is 137-33 for the XT1687) using fastboot. Having a backup can save a ton of time and headaches too. If there's any point where you DO get at least LTE working, back up that EFS partition before you do ANYTHING else. But try flashing the earliest stock you can find, or preferably the one that was on your device when you bought it.

Worked like a Charm!
Dude, i was looking for the same since yesterday, come to this thread and follow all the steps carefully. My IMEI was showing 0 before and now everything is working fine including both SIM cards.
Thanks
beatlesfan5858 said:
After a week of hard troubleshooting, I finally found a quick fix to any IMEI problems you might have, no root, TWRP, Odin, or any nonsense required!
Prerequisites:
U.S. Moto g5 plus (at least the one I'm using, don't know how well it works on other versions)
8.1 custom Oreo ROM (I used Validus, we only use this to get signal and imei back to default)
Moto g5 plus STOCK ROM https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/potter/official/RETAIL/
Patience
***************************
That's it!
Down to the nitty gritty. Your imei is zero or 0000000 or some funky number, and no sim cards/cellular service works in your device, right? I finally found the simple solution after hard work. You have TWO options, read on.
1. Flash custom recovery, erase everything, and get on 8.1 Oreo ROM (delete modemst1 and 2 in fastboot beforehand) and STAY THERE. Signal will work.
2. OR go back to stock everything and locked bootloader, which is what I did. My fastboot says software status official oem locked and I get updates.
******************
The TRICK is, if your imei is 0 and cellular doesn't work, you have to delete your modemst1 and 2 in fastboot before installing anything new, so that it can reset back to default. The other TRICK is if you are reverting back to stock, follow all the normal commands for reflashing, but DON'T do anything with modemst. say I was following normal commands for flashing, then ran across these three commands....
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
SKIP THEM. What we're attempting to do is keep your EFS folder as it was on the 8.1 OREO, aka WORKING. Flashing rom itself doesn't delete the EFS folder, but when you run those commands (which is in most tutorials) IT WILL WRECK YOUR IMEI AGAIN.
************
So, to recap. To fix IMEI issue, use these two commands in fastboot
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
THEN, flash 8.1 custom oreo rom, and if you like it stay with it, your signal will be working again, or go back to stock everything oem locked, your choice, just make sure you don't delete your modemst1,2 in commands WHILST doing so.
And that's it! Your imei and signal is working again. What's stupid is that this happens in the first place, but life happens. FIXED!
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(bootloader) Permission denied. Please help
Can anyone help on this error. I'm having IMEI 0 error, was working fine in morning after that my friend messed up and now same error. I was not able to fire any command now. please help.
fastboot erase modemst1
erasing 'modemst1'...
(bootloader) Permission denied
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.004s
Other might helpful info:
fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: moto-msm8953-C0.92
(bootloader) product: potter
(bootloader) board: potter
(bootloader) secure: yes
(bootloader) hwrev: P3B
(bootloader) radio: 6
(bootloader) storage-type: emmc
(bootloader) emmc: 32GB SKHYNIX HBG4a2 RV=08 PV=A5 FV=00000000000000A5
(bootloader) ram: 4GB SKHYNIX LP3 DIE=8Gb M5=06 M6=03 M7=00 M8=5F
(bootloader) cpu: MSM8953
(bootloader) serialno: ZY2245K4LB
(bootloader) cid: 0x0032
(bootloader) channelid: 0xc0
(bootloader) uid: 372C889E00000000000000000000
(bootloader) securestate: flashing_locked
(bootloader) iswarrantyvoid: yes
(bootloader) max-download-size: 534773760
(bootloader) reason: Reboot mode set to fastboot
(bootloader) imei: 358958068640199
(bootloader) meid:
(bootloader) date: 07-20-2017
(bootloader) sku: XT1686
(bootloader) carrier_sku:
(bootloader) battid:
(bootloader) iccid:
(bootloader) cust_md5:
(bootloader) max-sparse-size: 268435456
(bootloader) current-time: "Sat Jan 24 6:53:42 UTC 1970"
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[0]: motorola/potter_n/potter_n:7.0/NPN
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[1]: 25.137-15/14:user/release-keys
(bootloader) poweroffalarm: 0
(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[0]: Blur_Version.25.11.14.potter.reta
(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[1]: il.en.US
(bootloader) ro.build.version.qcom: LA.UM.5.6.r1-01900-89xx.0
(bootloader) version-baseband[0]: M8953_8000.128.06.42u POTTER_INDIADSDS
(bootloader) version-baseband[1]: _CUST
(bootloader) kernel.version[0]: Linux version 3.18.31-perf-g708ac5e (hud
(bootloader) kernel.version[1]: [email protected]) (gcc version 4.9 201501
(bootloader) kernel.version[2]: 23 (prerelease) (GCC) ) #1 SMP PREEMPT T
(bootloader) kernel.version[3]: hu Jan 12 12:24:19 CST 2017
(bootloader) sbl1.git: git=MBM-NG-VC0.92-0-gd009c3b
(bootloader) rpm.git: git=92e5e21-dirty
(bootloader) tz.git: git=27e6e4b-dirty
(bootloader) devcfg.git: git=27e6e4b-dirty
(bootloader) keymaster.git: git=27e6e4b-dirty
(bootloader) cmnlib.git: git=27e6e4b-dirty
(bootloader) cmnlib64.git: git=27e6e4b-dirty
(bootloader) prov.git: git=27e6e4b-dirty
(bootloader) aboot.git: git=MBM-NG-VC0.92-0-g3ea8df0
(bootloader) frp-state: no protection (0)
(bootloader) ro.carrier: retin
(bootloader) current-slot:
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: _a
(bootloader) slot-count: 1
(bootloader) slot-successful:_a: INVALID
(bootloader) slot-successful:_b: INVALID
(bootloader) slot-bootable:_a: INVALID
(bootloader) slot-bootable:_b: INVALID
(bootloader) slot-retry-count:_a: unknown
(bootloader) slot-retry-count:_b: unknown
all: listed above
finished. total time: 0.121s
beatlesfan5858 said:
After a week of hard troubleshooting, I finally found a quick fix to any IMEI problems you might have, no root, TWRP, Odin, or any nonsense required!
Prerequisites:
U.S. Moto g5 plus (at least the one I'm using, don't know how well it works on other versions)
8.1 custom Oreo ROM (I used Validus, we only use this to get signal and imei back to default)
Moto g5 plus STOCK ROM https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/potter/official/RETAIL/
Patience
***************************
That's it!
Down to the nitty gritty. Your imei is zero or 0000000 or some funky number, and no sim cards/cellular service works in your device, right? I finally found the simple solution after hard work. You have TWO options, read on.
1. Flash custom recovery, erase everything, and get on 8.1 Oreo ROM (delete modemst1 and 2 in fastboot beforehand) and STAY THERE. Signal will work.
2. OR go back to stock everything and locked bootloader, which is what I did. My fastboot says software status official oem locked and I get updates.
******************
The TRICK is, if your imei is 0 and cellular doesn't work, you have to delete your modemst1 and 2 in fastboot before installing anything new, so that it can reset back to default. The other TRICK is if you are reverting back to stock, follow all the normal commands for reflashing, but DON'T do anything with modemst. say I was following normal commands for flashing, then ran across these three commands....
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
SKIP THEM. What we're attempting to do is keep your EFS folder as it was on the 8.1 OREO, aka WORKING. Flashing rom itself doesn't delete the EFS folder, but when you run those commands (which is in most tutorials) IT WILL WRECK YOUR IMEI AGAIN.
************
So, to recap. To fix IMEI issue, use these two commands in fastboot
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
THEN, flash 8.1 custom oreo rom, and if you like it stay with it, your signal will be working again, or go back to stock everything oem locked, your choice, just make sure you don't delete your modemst1,2 in commands WHILST doing so.
And that's it! Your imei and signal is working again. What's stupid is that this happens in the first place, but life happens. FIXED!
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deep_raman said:
Can anyone help on this error. I'm having IMEI 0 error, was working fine in morning after that my friend messed up and now same error. I was not able to fire any command now. please help.
fastboot erase modemst1
erasing 'modemst1'...
(bootloader) Permission denied
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.004s
Other might helpful info:
fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: moto-msm8953-C0.92
(bootloader) product: potter
(bootloader) board: potter
(bootloader) secure: yes
(bootloader) hwrev: P3B
(bootloader) radio: 6
(bootloader) storage-type: emmc
(bootloader) emmc: 32GB SKHYNIX HBG4a2 RV=08 PV=A5 FV=00000000000000A5
(bootloader) ram: 4GB SKHYNIX LP3 DIE=8Gb M5=06 M6=03 M7=00 M8=5F
(bootloader) cpu: MSM8953
(bootloader) serialno: ZY2245K4LB
(bootloader) cid: 0x0032
(bootloader) channelid: 0xc0
(bootloader) uid: 372C889E00000000000000000000
(bootloader) securestate: flashing_locked
(bootloader) iswarrantyvoid: yes
(bootloader) max-download-size: 534773760
(bootloader) reason: Reboot mode set to fastboot
(bootloader) imei: 358958068640199
(bootloader) meid:
(bootloader) date: 07-20-2017
(bootloader) sku: XT1686
(bootloader) carrier_sku:
(bootloader) battid:
(bootloader) iccid:
(bootloader) cust_md5:
(bootloader) max-sparse-size: 268435456
(bootloader) current-time: "Sat Jan 24 6:53:42 UTC 1970"
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[0]: motorola/potter_n/potter_n:7.0/NPN
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[1]: 25.137-15/14:user/release-keys
(bootloader) poweroffalarm: 0
(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[0]: Blur_Version.25.11.14.potter.reta
(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[1]: il.en.US
(bootloader) ro.build.version.qcom: LA.UM.5.6.r1-01900-89xx.0
(bootloader) version-baseband[0]: M8953_8000.128.06.42u POTTER_INDIADSDS
(bootloader) version-baseband[1]: _CUST
(bootloader) kernel.version[0]: Linux version 3.18.31-perf-g708ac5e (hud
(bootloader) kernel.version[1]: [email protected]) (gcc version 4.9 201501
(bootloader) kernel.version[2]: 23 (prerelease) (GCC) ) #1 SMP PREEMPT T
(bootloader) kernel.version[3]: hu Jan 12 12:24:19 CST 2017
(bootloader) sbl1.git: git=MBM-NG-VC0.92-0-gd009c3b
(bootloader) rpm.git: git=92e5e21-dirty
(bootloader) tz.git: git=27e6e4b-dirty
(bootloader) devcfg.git: git=27e6e4b-dirty
(bootloader) keymaster.git: git=27e6e4b-dirty
(bootloader) cmnlib.git: git=27e6e4b-dirty
(bootloader) cmnlib64.git: git=27e6e4b-dirty
(bootloader) prov.git: git=27e6e4b-dirty
(bootloader) aboot.git: git=MBM-NG-VC0.92-0-g3ea8df0
(bootloader) frp-state: no protection (0)
(bootloader) ro.carrier: retin
(bootloader) current-slot:
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: _a
(bootloader) slot-count: 1
(bootloader) slot-successful:_a: INVALID
(bootloader) slot-successful:_b: INVALID
(bootloader) slot-bootable:_a: INVALID
(bootloader) slot-bootable:_b: INVALID
(bootloader) slot-retry-count:_a: unknown
(bootloader) slot-retry-count:_b: unknown
all: listed above
finished. total time: 0.121s
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Is your device got fixed?

riyan65 said:
Is your device got fixed?
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No yet brother! I've to take it to the customer center but they are stating that it can't be solved through software and need to replace motherboard LOL.
I took back and its with me now. Waiting for some solutions here.

deep_raman said:
No yet brother! I've to take it to the customer center but they are stating that it can't be solved through software and need to replace motherboard LOL.
I took back and its with me now. Waiting for some solutions here.
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Your network problem can be solved since IMEI no is shown getvar. You can try installing latest stock Oreo, or trying custom ROMS. Many times custom ROM bring back the IMEI.

riyan65 said:
Your network problem can be solved since IMEI no is shown getvar. You can try installing latest stock Oreo, or trying custom ROMS. Many times custom ROM bring back the IMEI.
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Bro, I've tried and what I'm getting is below, i think becuase of flashing_locked:
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
target reported max download size of 534773760 bytes
sending 'dsp' (16384 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.410s]
writing 'dsp'...
(bootloader) flash permission denied
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.419s
fastboot flash oem oem.img
target reported max download size of 534773760 bytes
sending 'oem' (104608 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.526s]
writing 'oem'...
(bootloader) flash permission denied
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 2.540s
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
target reported max download size of 534773760 bytes
sending 'system' (258396 KB)...
OKAY [ 6.117s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) flash permission denied
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 6.175s
I can't able to flash too

deep_raman said:
Bro, I've tried and what I'm getting is below, i think becuase of flashing_locked:
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
target reported max download size of 534773760 bytes
sending 'dsp' (16384 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.410s]
writing 'dsp'...
(bootloader) flash permission denied
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.419s
fastboot flash oem oem.img
target reported max download size of 534773760 bytes
sending 'oem' (104608 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.526s]
writing 'oem'...
(bootloader) flash permission denied
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 2.540s
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
target reported max download size of 534773760 bytes
sending 'system' (258396 KB)...
OKAY [ 6.117s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) flash permission denied
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 6.175s
I can't able to flash too
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Did you try Lenovo moto smart assistant? It will flash the device for you.

riyan65 said:
Did you try Lenovo moto smart assistant? It will flash the device for you.
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Yeah , tried that as well. It is failing at 67%. Tried in USB debugging as well as fastboot mode.!!

deep_raman said:
Yeah , tried that as well. It is failing at 67%. Tried in USB debugging as well as fastboot mode.!!
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Use the firmware downloaded by LMSA and flash the device manually. And did you try any custom ROMs? Mostly they help you to get back your IMEI.

riyan65 said:
Use the firmware downloaded by LMSA and flash the device manually. And did you try any custom ROMs? Mostly they help you to get back your IMEI.
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I tried the LMSA and custom ROMS but the main problem is I dont even have flashing permission too. As mentioned earlier I' m getting flashing permission denied. I dont have TWRP install, dont have flashing permission...!! So cant flash anything anymore !!! :crying:

deep_raman said:
I tried the LMSA and custom ROMS but the main problem is I dont even have flashing permission too. As mentioned earlier I' m getting flashing permission denied. I dont have TWRP install, dont have flashing permission...!! So cant flash anything anymore !!! :crying:
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Solution
I was using previous/old version of ADB files(Fastboot.exe and ADB.exe). Post downloading latest version, I was able to fire below command through bootloader:
fastboot.exe flashing unlock
Now I'm all happy.