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Moto G 1st Gen: Actually Got a Security Update

So this morning I received a notification about a new security update for 5.1 with patches up to march 2016.
Pretty impressive that Moto still pushed this out for a phone launched in 2013

so how can I get this on my rooted xt1033??

himu_joy said:
so how can I get this on my rooted xt1033??
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I think to get OTAs you need unmodified system partition.

My XT1033 is rooted and I still got the update notification, though I haven't updated yet.
Will it remove root access?

capt_birobidjan said:
My XT1033 is rooted and I still got the update notification, though I haven't updated yet.
Will it remove root access?
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even if it does, you can root again

If someone could capture and upload the OTA Zip it would be appreciated.

lost101 said:
If someone could capture and upload the OTA Zip it would be appreciated.
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If you can link me to a good tutorial on how to do it, I'll gladly help.

capt_birobidjan said:
If you can link me to a good tutorial on how to do it, I'll gladly help.
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With Root-access file explorer, browse to /cache and the OTA zip should be obvious. Copy / move to /SDCARD. Do this after accepting download but prior to flashing it.

lost101 said:
With Root-access file explorer, browse to /cache and the OTA zip should be obvious. Copy / move to /SDCARD. Do this after accepting download but prior to flashing it.
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See attached.

capt_birobidjan said:
My XT1033 is rooted and I still got the update notification, though I haven't updated yet.
Will it remove root access?
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hey, r u on Brazilian firmware?
um on indian firmware, rooted didn't get any notification.
if anyone share captured ota file of xt1033 (dual,Indian) it'll be appreciated.

Yes, I'm on brazilian firmware.
I've attached the update file here.

Just applied the update, phone still rooted. Didn't see anything different yet.

capt_birobidjan said:
Just applied the update, phone still rooted. Didn't see anything different yet.
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It's only a security update, with the majority of changes being related to files in /system/lib. On the surface, Android will be no different at all.

please post for asia firmware

Here's the US version attached.
My system version is reported as 221.21.58.falcon_umts.AWSRetail.en.US, but when I try to install the Moto update from TeamWin, it tells me that the package expects .../falcon_umts:5.1/LPBS23 etc../release keys and that I have .../falcon_umts:4.4.3/KBX21.14 etc../release keys.
Any idea?

I had a problem installing this security update.
I made a thread about my issue in Q&A here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/help/stuck-motorola-bootlogo-security-update-t3364145

capt_birobidjan said:
Just applied the update, phone still rooted. Didn't see anything different yet.
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It's mostly the recent stagefright patches + other security stuff it seems

This update broke my gf's system, she was running the brazilian 5.1, rooted with TWRP recovery installed.
Don't install this unless you flash stock recovery again and unroot, or flash the full firmware again, then apply OTAS, then root and install your custom recovery. (as usual with any OTA on a rooted system).
So good that Motorola had supported our phone for 2 years, could'nt be more satisfied.

moralesnery said:
This update broke my gf's system, she was running the brazilian 5.1, rooted with TWRP recovery installed.
Don't install this unless you flash stock recovery again and unroot, or flash the full firmware again, then apply OTAS, then root and install your custom recovery.
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You broke your gf system, by updating without firstly restoring everything to stock, next time think before acting

will optimised stock rom's recieve this update?

April Security Update (XT1541)

Did Motorola just remember about our phone's existence or am I the only one that just got this update?

I think you're the only one.. because it is still not available in India..

My device was French, if that helps to know which devices got it.

Got it some days ago, French too.
Sent from my MotoG3 using Tapatalk

Looks like only 1 gb XT1541 got update. My 2 gb XT1541 is still on January 2017.

Rammar515 said:
Looks like only 1 gb XT1541 got update. My 2 gb XT1541 is still on January 2017.
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Yeh, forgot to mention I have the 1GB variant.

I'm from Brazil and just got the notification on my XT1556 (Moto G Turbo Edition).

It's surprising to see that moto is still supporting this device with security updates!
Why couldn't they just release a Nougat update. ?

glad to see that lenovo still cares about moto g3 and still pushing updates after 2 years of release. i think security updates are more important than a firmware upgrade cause motorola optimized their stock mm rom greatly!

I've got it this morning on my XT1550, but since my phone is rooted, do i have to unroot before i update?

M-in-M said:
I've got it this morning on my XT1550, but since my phone is rooted, do i have to unroot before i update?
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Yes you have to completely unroot and install stock recovery.

happyxxx1 said:
Yes you have to completely unroot and install stock recovery.
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I have installed stock recovery and unrooted my phone. But what if i had flashed mods like viper4android or had uninstalled system apps before? Will these interfere with the update process?

M-in-M said:
I have installed stock recovery and unrooted my phone. But what if i had flashed mods like viper4android or had uninstalled system apps before? Will these interfere with the update process?
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Stock recovery is responsible to flash update (it will check boot.img, bootloader, radio) with every thing being ok it will flash it, what happens after can't be predicted (my guess it will fine)

happyxxx1 said:
Stock recovery is responsible to flash update (it will check boot.img, bootloader, radio) with every thing being ok it will flash it, what happens after can't be predicted (my guess it will fine)
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Don't know how to unroot now. The unroot option from SuperSu doesn't work.

M-in-M said:
I've got it this morning on my XT1550, but since my phone is rooted, do i have to unroot before i update?
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yes if you are on magisk then you need to uninstall magisk and if you are on supersu then you need a clean install of system and boot partition.

M-in-M said:
I've got it this morning on my XT1550, but since my phone is rooted, do i have to unroot before i update?
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No, you need to return to pure stock... if your system partition has been modified, the update will likely fail.
Either restore your pre-root backup with recovery, or flash the latest stock images with fastboot and take all OTA's, then reroot and apply mods.
Honestly, it is a minor security update.... nothing to get concerned over, just disable the notification and go on with your life.

This morning on my XT1541 (French model) pop up notification.
I'm in Italy.
Now is update to April security patch.
inviato dall'Android con Topapalp Pro

Even i got the update notification on my xt1550 but my device is rooted , what the size of this update ?

rohanmane3 said:
Even i got the update notification on my xt1550 but my device is rooted , what the size of this update ?
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Rooting has no effect on receiving the notification of the update, just applying it.

Hello, after an unsuccessful root attempt I can not update my software anymore. With unlocked bootloader and Android version installed 6.0.1 March 1, 2016. The reason I do not get an update is an unlocked bootloader? I check for a new version of the software but it is up to date ... Please help
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Hello, after an unsuccessful root attempt I can not update my software anymore. With unlocked bootloader and Android version installed 6.0.1 March 1, 2016 The reason I do not get an update is an unlocked bootloader? I check for a new version of the software but it is up to date ... Please help

US997 Upgrade

Hey all,
My phone has finished downloading the latest update, but I'm holding off on updating until I know that it doesn't close out my option of rooting at a later date. Is that the case? Or should I hold off just in case?

Mine updated to 13a and i have root and twrp

Same here. I updated, then did the bl unlock/twrp/root. Works great!

charklos said:
Same here. I updated, then did the bl unlock/twrp/root. Works great!
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Can you explain what you did? New to this phone. Havent even connected it to wifi yet. Should I root/twrp first and then update? I was under the impression that updating could remove twrp, and then Id have the possibility of losing root/unlocked bootloader.
What should I do to ensure Ill keep my options open in the future?

lourivellini said:
Can you explain what you did? New to this phone. Havent even connected it to wifi yet. Should I root/twrp first and then update? I was under the impression that updating could remove twrp, and then Id have the possibility of losing root/unlocked bootloader.
What should I do to ensure Ill keep my options open in the future?
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Wait a little bit and a update.zip will be released.for now unlock your bootloader and install twrp.it should be released within the next day i tested it already for the dev
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lourivellini said:
Can you explain what you did? New to this phone. Havent even connected it to wifi yet. Should I root/twrp first and then update? I was under the impression that updating could remove twrp, and then Id have the possibility of losing root/unlocked bootloader.
What should I do to ensure Ill keep my options open in the future?
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Wait a little bit and a update.zip will be released.for now unlock your bootloader and install twrp.it should be released within the next day i tested it already for the dev

gillim74 said:
Wait a little bit and a update.zip will be released.for now unlock your bootloader and install twrp.it should be released within the next day i tested it already for the dev
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So unlock, install twrp, and then do not install the new update right? Would I even be able to install the update if I tried?

charklos said:
Same here. I updated, then did the bl unlock/twrp/root. Works great!
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Thanks!

lourivellini said:
So unlock, install twrp, and then do not install the new update right? Would I even be able to install the update if I tried?
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Update Zip is online in the romsection.
there is also a step by step.
with the zip you do not lose twrp.
for root flash supersu or magisk directly after installing the rom.

Does the latest update increase battery life

lourivellini said:
So unlock, install twrp, and then do not install the new update right? Would I even be able to install the update if I tried?
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Here you go my friend follow this guide
forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g6/development/rom-lg-us997-13a-rom-tester-t3635756/post73012301#post73012301

Cannot receive OTA updates...

I currently have the September patch on my Mi A2, but I cannot install the October update. The update downloads but fails to install. I heard that rooting can cause issues but is that really the reason?

hmmmm yes, that's really the reason.

AsItLies said:
hmmmm yes, that's really the reason.
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do I have to unroot to abe able to install the update?

AliFareedALF said:
do I have to unroot to abe able to install the update?
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You must flash stock boot and instlal it and again flash patched_boot

If you rooted by magisk, first restore stock images (Uninstall -> RESTORE IMAGES), then you can get OTA !!

The truth, this update so poor, I hope better from here to December, for now zero updates ..
regards,
JC

jcunltd said:
The truth, this update so poor, I hope better from here to December, for now zero updates ..
regards,
JC
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Better update than be vulnerable to known security exploits

ROOT and OTA updates

Hi, I received my MI9T and I want to unlock the bootloader, flash TWRP and the EU rom and then Magisk...
But before doing this... How do the OTA updates work?
I can update the phone or should I un-root the phone every time?

Every week i flash new update throw twrp, works fine

Gregor, which twrp are you using?

I've already asked this, and after some experimentation I can confirm this way works:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80029787&postcount=5

mauriciocardoso said:
Gregor, which twrp are you using?
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I'm using this one
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-9t/development/unoffocial-3-1-1-2-fixed-4pda-t3952672/page7