Hello everyone, this is my first post so i´ll try to be as clear as posible
I tried today to flash through fastboot a firmware that was corrupted into my Moto G4 XT1621 and i didn´t unlock my bootloader first so i got an error when trying to flash the firmware, after thar i tried to reboot my phone but every time it turns on it goes into fastboot mode whith a message saying:
Start up failed:
Your device didn´t start up successfully. Use the software repair assistant on computer to repair your device. (i don´t know of what software repair assistant it´s talking about)
Whenever i try to flash an stock rom i get the following errors:
C:\Users\Claudio Magallón\Downloads\por favor>fastboot oem fb_mode_set
...
OKAY [ 0.005s]
finished. total time: 0.005s
C:\Users\Claudio Magallón\Downloads\por favor>fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'partition' (32 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.022s]
writing 'partition'...
(bootloader) Security version downgrade
(bootloader) Image primary_gpt failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.073s
C:\Users\Claudio Magallón\Downloads\por favor>fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'bootloader' (3651 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.151s]
writing 'bootloader'...
(bootloader) validating: bootloader.default.xml ...
(bootloader) will pass: flash:aboot
(bootloader) will pass: flash:rpm
(bootloader) will pass: flash:tz
(bootloader) will pass: flash:hyp
(bootloader) will pass: flash:cmnlib
(bootloader) will pass: flash:keymaster
(bootloader) will pass: flash:sbl1
(bootloader) committing: bootloader.default.xml ...
(bootloader) - flashing 'emmc_appsboot.mbn' to 'aboot'
(bootloader) - flashing 'rpm.mbn' to 'rpm'
(bootloader) - flashing 'tz.mbn' to 'tz'
(bootloader) - flashing 'hyp.mbn' to 'hyp'
(bootloader) - flashing 'cmnlib.mbn' to 'cmnlib'
(bootloader) - flashing 'keymaster.mbn' to 'keymaster'
(bootloader) - flashing 'sbl1.mbn' to 'sbl1'
OKAY [ 0.411s]
finished. total time: 0.563s
C:\Users\Claudio Magallón\Downloads\por favor>fastboot flash logo logo.bin
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'logo' (1848 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.093s]
writing 'logo'...
OKAY [ 0.067s]
finished. total time: 0.159s
C:\Users\Claudio Magallón\Downloads\por favor>fastboot flash boot boot.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'boot' (16384 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.534s]
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) Security version downgrade
(bootloader) Image boot failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.713s
C:\Users\Claudio Magallón\Downloads\por favor>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'recovery' (16484 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.538s]
writing 'recovery'...
(bootloader) Security version downgrade
(bootloader) Image recovery failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.719s
C:\Users\Claudio Magallón\Downloads\por favor>fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'dsp' (16384 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.544s]
writing 'dsp'...
OKAY [ 0.274s]
finished. total time: 0.819s
C:\Users\Claudio Magallón\Downloads\por favor>fastboot flash oem oem.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'oem' (124713 KB)...
OKAY [ 3.942s]
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: 4.027s
C:\Users\Claudio Magallón\Downloads\por favor>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'system' (257282 KB)...
OKAY [ 8.110s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Security version downgrade
(bootloader) Image s failed validation
(bootloader) Invalid signed image
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 8.205s
C:\Users\Claudio Magallón\Downloads\por favor>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'system' (258607 KB)...
OKAY [ 8.152s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Invalid signed image
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 8.183s
C:\Users\Claudio Magallón\Downloads\por favor>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'system' (260204 KB)...
OKAY [ 8.494s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Invalid signed image
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 8.529s
C:\Users\Claudio Magallón\Downloads\por favor>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'system' (250512 KB)...
OKAY [ 7.904s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Invalid signed image
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 7.937s
C:\Users\Claudio Magallón\Downloads\por favor>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'system' (254492 KB)...
OKAY [ 8.036s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Invalid signed image
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 8.073s
C:\Users\Claudio Magallón\Downloads\por favor>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'system' (257841 KB)...
OKAY [ 8.130s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Invalid signed image
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 8.161s
C:\Users\Claudio Magallón\Downloads\por favor>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'system' (256191 KB)...
OKAY [ 8.080s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Invalid signed image
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 8.125s
C:\Users\Claudio Magallón\Downloads\por favor>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'system' (150189 KB)...
OKAY [ 4.743s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Invalid signed image
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 4.777s
C:\Users\Claudio Magallón\Downloads\por favor>fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'modem' (76861 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.436s]
writing 'modem'...
OKAY [ 1.127s]
finished. total time: 3.564s
C:\Users\Claudio Magallón\Downloads\por favor>fastboot erase modemst1
erasing 'modemst1'...
OKAY [ 0.038s]
finished. total time: 0.038s
C:\Users\Claudio Magallón\Downloads\por favor>fastboot erase modemst2
erasing 'modemst2'...
OKAY [ 0.025s]
finished. total time: 0.025s
C:\Users\Claudio Magallón\Downloads\por favor>fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'fsg' (1868 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.078s]
writing 'fsg'...
OKAY [ 0.060s]
finished. total time: 0.139s
C:\Users\Claudio Magallón\Downloads\por favor>fastboot erase cache
erasing 'cache'...
OKAY [ 0.030s]
finished. total time: 0.030s
C:\Users\Claudio Magallón\Downloads\por favor>fastboot erase userdata
erasing 'userdata'...
OKAY [ 0.052s]
finished. total time: 0.053s
C:\Users\Claudio Magallón\Downloads\por favor>fastboot erase customize
erasing 'customize'...
OKAY [ 0.030s]
finished. total time: 0.030s
C:\Users\Claudio Magallón\Downloads\por favor>fastboot erase clogo
erasing 'clogo'...
OKAY [ 0.054s]
finished. total time: 0.054s
C:\Users\Claudio Magallón\Downloads\por favor>fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
...
OKAY [ 0.005s]
finished. total time: 0.005s
I will appreciate all of your help, i only have 1 week with my phone and i dont want to be left with a brick.
Did you try this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4/development/unbrick-hard-bricked-moto-g4-amazon-t3486578
Try to unlock your bootloader on this link http://a df.ly/1fSnaw
And flash the stock rom o this link http://a df.ly/1fRBXU
Firmware pass: www.stockrom.net
mfastboot oem fb_mode_set
mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
mfastboot flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
mfastboot flash oem oem.img
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot erase userdata
mfastboot erase customize
mfastboot erase clogo
mfastboot oem fb_mode_clear
mfastboot reboot
Thanks to both of you, i have just tried both methods.
The first one where i have to flash an XT1025 Amazon Rom is giving me the same error i detailed on my first post.
The second one, when i try to unlock my boot loader is giving me the next message:
(bootloader) Check 'Allow OEM Unlock' in Android Settings > Developer
(bootloader) Options
OKAY [ 0.021s]
finished. total time: 0.021s
C:\Users\Claudio MagallÛn\Downloads\XT1621>
The problem is that i can't turn on my phone to check 'Allow OEM Unlock' option
Hi there,
i have a non-rooted XT1562 (16GB P2C) and try to flash the new Stock-Image Android 7.1.1
I used this HowTo:
Code:
technobuzz.net/update-moto-x-play-android-7-1-1-nougat-firmware
But i run into the error "Preflash validation failed" on the second point. I went further and ran into the same problem later.
Code:
PS C:\adb> .\fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
target reported max download size of 268435456 bytes
sending 'partition' (25 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.016s]
writing 'partition'...
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.047s
PS C:\adb>
PS C:\adb>
PS C:\adb> .\fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
target reported max download size of 268435456 bytes
sending 'bootloader' (2546 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.078s]
writing 'bootloader'...
(bootloader) flashing sbl1 ...
(bootloader) flashing aboot ...
(bootloader) flashing tz ...
(bootloader) flashing hyp ...
(bootloader) flashing rpm ...
OKAY [ 1.810s]
finished. total time: 1.888s
PS C:\adb>
PS C:\adb>
PS C:\adb>
PS C:\adb> .\fastboot flash logo logo.bin
target reported max download size of 268435456 bytes
sending 'logo' (3047 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.102s]
writing 'logo'...
OKAY [ 0.100s]
finished. total time: 0.203s
PS C:\adb>
PS C:\adb>
PS C:\adb>
PS C:\adb> .\fastboot flash boot boot.img
target reported max download size of 268435456 bytes
sending 'boot' (10775 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.347s]
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.378s
PS C:\adb>
PS C:\adb>
PS C:\adb>
It's the first time, i try to flash a firmware, so i have no idea what to do.
Please help me
Greetings, Marcel
Try to follow this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/2015-moto-g/general/guide-fastboot-flashing-factory-t3187750
Hi There,
I hope someone can advise and possibly provide help resolving this problem.
The Moto G4 is not able to boot to OS, It only boots into bootloader, cannot go into recovery and cannot go into Factory Mode etc.
The error i get on the phone is....
"Start Up Failed"
Failed to verify hab image boot
Failed to verify boot image
ERROR: Failed to pass validation, backup to fastboot
Fastboot Reason: Fall-through from normal boot mode
I have tried to clear fb_mode and tried to unlock the bootloader without success.
I have tried various stock roms to get this fixed. The phone has never been unlocked and not been rooted.
C:\adb>fastboot oem fb_mode_set
...
OKAY [ -0.000s]
finished. total time: -0.000s
C:\adb>fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'partition' (32 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.031s]
writing 'partition'...
(bootloader) Security version downgrade
(bootloader) Image primary_gpt failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.094s
C:\adb>fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'bootloader' (3651 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.172s]
writing 'bootloader'...
(bootloader) validating: bootloader.default.xml ...
(bootloader) Security version downgrade
(bootloader) Image aboot failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
(bootloader) will fail: flash:aboot
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.319s
C:\adb>fastboot flash logo logo.bin
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'logo' (1848 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.094s]
writing 'logo'...
OKAY [ 0.078s]
finished. total time: 0.172s
C:\adb>fastboot flash boot boot.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'boot' (16384 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.687s]
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) Image boot failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.891s
C:\adb>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'recovery' (16484 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.664s]
writing 'recovery'...
(bootloader) Image recovery failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.883s
C:\adb>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'system' (257278 KB)...
OKAY [ 9.982s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Image s failed validation
(bootloader) Invalid signed image
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 10.097s
C:\adb>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'system' (258607 KB)...
OKAY [ 10.125s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Invalid signed image
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 10.157s
C:\adb>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'system' (258384 KB)...
OKAY [ 10.076s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Invalid signed image
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 10.107s
C:\adb>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'system' (252313 KB)...
OKAY [ 9.973s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Invalid signed image
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 10.004s
C:\adb>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'system' (254404 KB)...
OKAY [ 10.017s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Invalid signed image
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 10.064s
C:\adb>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'system' (258060 KB)...
OKAY [ 10.114s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Invalid signed image
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 10.161s
C:\adb>fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'modem' (76857 KB)...
OKAY [ 3.038s]
writing 'modem'...
OKAY [ 2.036s]
finished. total time: 5.075s
C:\adb>fastboot erase modemst1
erasing 'modemst1'...
OKAY [ 0.047s]
finished. total time: 0.047s
C:\adb>fastboot erase modemst2
erasing 'modemst2'...
OKAY [ 0.062s]
finished. total time: 0.062s
C:\adb>fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'fsg' (1864 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.100s]
writing 'fsg'...
OKAY [ 0.109s]
finished. total time: 0.210s
C:\adb>fastboot erase cache
erasing 'cache'...
OKAY [ 0.016s]
finished. total time: 0.031s
C:\adb>fastboot erase userdata
erasing 'userdata'...
OKAY [ 0.078s]
finished. total time: 0.078s
C:\adb>fastboot erase customize
erasing 'customize'...
OKAY [ 0.031s]
finished. total time: 0.031s
C:\adb>fastboot erase clogo
erasing 'clogo'...
OKAY [ 0.047s]
finished. total time: 0.047s
C:\adb>fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
...
OKAY [ -0.000s]
finished. total time: -0.000s
C:\adb>fastboot reboot
rebooting...
finished. total time: 0.016s
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what have you done to your phone at the first place when it was working? did you unlock bootloader? were you flashing some customised roms? have your try to root? ... or something else?
Hi,
Nothing like rooting flashing roms etc. I think an update installed and booted to the Start Up Failed error.
Thanks,
Phatzy
So my moto G5 plus has had a problem. I was on stock oreo and it just crashed one day prompting "Your device didn't start up successfully". So I repaired it using the Lenovo software repair assistant and it worked quite perfectly. Now that I had a reset I thought of trying Pixel Experience [AOSP & CAF] ROM and flashed it.
It crashed again and now Lenovo software repair assistant is not able to repair it. Any particular reason? I had USB debugging on and OEM set to unlock when this ROM was working fine. I downloaded the stock ROM repair assistant suggested and tried fastboot way but it also didn't work. There was always remote failure.
Also, adb isn't detecting my device. fastboot is detecting though. here are some details:
Code:
C:\adb>adb devices
List of devices attached
*blank*
C:\adb>fastboot devices
ZY223XXJ9S fastboot
Code:
C:\adb\ROM>fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
target reported max download size of 534773760 bytes
sending 'partition' (45 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.004s]
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: 0.077s
C:\adb\ROM>fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
target reported max download size of 534773760 bytes
sending 'bootloader' (5115 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.117s]
writing 'bootloader'...
(bootloader) Validating 'bootloader.default.xml'
(bootloader) Committing 'bootloader.default.xml'
(bootloader) - flashing 'emmc_appsboot.mbn' to 'aboot'
(bootloader) Failed to erase partition
(bootloader) Failed to flash partition aboot
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.326s
C:\adb\ROM>fastboot flash logo logo.bin
target reported max download size of 534773760 bytes
sending 'logo' (2186 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.051s]
writing 'logo'...
(bootloader) Failed to erase partition
(bootloader) Failed to flash partition logo
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.064s
C:\adb\ROM>fastboot flash boot boot.img
target reported max download size of 534773760 bytes
sending 'boot' (16384 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.380s]
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) Image signed with key bad key
(bootloader) Failed to erase partition
(bootloader) Failed to flash partition boot
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.486s
C:\adb\ROM>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
target reported max download size of 534773760 bytes
sending 'recovery' (20580 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.462s]
writing 'recovery'...
(bootloader) Image signed with key bad key
(bootloader) Failed to erase partition
(bootloader) Failed to flash partition recovery
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.615s
C:\adb\ROM>fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
target reported max download size of 534773760 bytes
sending 'dsp' (16384 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.356s]
writing 'dsp'...
(bootloader) Failed to erase partition
(bootloader) Failed to flash partition dsp
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.369s
C:\adb\ROM>fastboot flash oem oem.img
target reported max download size of 534773760 bytes
sending 'oem' (104608 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.268s]
writing 'oem'...
(bootloader) Failed to flash sparse image
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 2.279s
C:\adb\ROM>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
target reported max download size of 534773760 bytes
sending 'system' (256557 KB)...
OKAY [ 5.592s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Failed to flash sparse image
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 5.621s
C:\adb\ROM>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
target reported max download size of 534773760 bytes
sending 'system' (256617 KB)...
OKAY [ 5.602s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Failed to flash sparse image
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 5.726s
C:\adb\ROM>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
target reported max download size of 534773760 bytes
sending 'system' (254213 KB)...
OKAY [ 5.576s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Failed to flash sparse image
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 5.636s
C:\adb\ROM>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
target reported max download size of 534773760 bytes
sending 'system' (256710 KB)...
OKAY [ 5.672s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Failed to flash sparse image
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 5.735s
C:\adb\ROM>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
target reported max download size of 534773760 bytes
sending 'system' (256912 KB)...
OKAY [ 5.649s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Failed to flash sparse image
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 5.811s
C:\adb\ROM>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
target reported max download size of 534773760 bytes
sending 'system' (257861 KB)...
OKAY [ 5.629s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Failed to flash sparse image
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 5.764s
C:\adb\ROM>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
target reported max download size of 534773760 bytes
sending 'system' (260027 KB)...
OKAY [ 5.705s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Failed to flash sparse image
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 5.869s
C:\adb\ROM>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
target reported max download size of 534773760 bytes
sending 'system' (257557 KB)...
OKAY [ 5.623s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Failed to flash sparse image
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 5.793s
C:\adb\ROM>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
target reported max download size of 534773760 bytes
sending 'system' (257826 KB)...
OKAY [ 5.628s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Failed to flash sparse image
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 5.680s
C:\adb\ROM>fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
target reported max download size of 534773760 bytes
sending 'modem' (71925 KB)...
OKAY [ 1.580s]
writing 'modem'...
(bootloader) Failed to erase partition
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 1.592s
C:\adb\ROM>fastboot erase modemst1
erasing 'modemst1'...
(bootloader) Failed to erase partition
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.009s
C:\adb\ROM>fastboot erase modemst2
erasing 'modemst2'...
(bootloader) Failed to erase partition
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.008s
C:\adb\ROM>fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
target reported max download size of 534773760 bytes
sending 'fsg' (3012 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.070s]
writing 'fsg'...
(bootloader) Failed to erase partition
(bootloader) Failed to flash partition fsg
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.083s
C:\adb\ROM>fastboot erase cache
erasing 'cache'...
OKAY [ 0.065s]
finished. total time: 0.068s
C:\adb\ROM>fastboot erase userdata
erasing 'userdata'...
(bootloader) Failed to erase partition
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.009s
C:\adb\ROM>fastboot erase customize
erasing 'customize'...
(bootloader) Permission denied
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.007s
C:\adb\ROM>fastboot erase clogo
erasing 'clogo'...
(bootloader) Permission denied
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.008s
C:\adb\ROM>fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
...
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.116s
C:\adb\ROM>fastboot reboot
rebooting...
finished. total time: 0.003s
My device is connected to pc as "fastboot potter S"
I also trying getting the unlock key through fastboot. While I got the key, I was not able to unlock it (remote failure). Is there a solution? Any other details required from my side?
Fair warning: I'm so not a pro at this (clearly). I already ordered a new phone but the feel that I'm not able to get a solution from hours and hours of browsing xda is just disheartening. I refuse to give up on this one. Too many good memories associated with it
Well if you were on pixel experience then your bootloader is already unlocked so no need to do that. The fb log shows security version downgrade which happens when you try to flash an older firmware. Try the getvar command and it should show some more details and then just download the correct firmware. Does your twrp work?
Exactly. Grab the latest firmware 8.1.0_OPS28.85-17-6-2 (February security patch) and flash it. There's no newer stock firmware so a downgrade isn't possible
Sent from my Moto G5 Plus using XDA Labs
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Well if you were on pixel experience then your bootloader is already unlocked so no need to do that. The fb log shows security version downgrade which happens when you try to flash an older firmware. Try the getvar command and it should show some more details and then just download the correct firmware. Does your twrp work?
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I can't get pass the boot screen. It just says device didn't start successfully. I'll try the getvar and will post again. I can't even reboot the phone or the bootlocker using fastboot.
I've had my G4+ rooted for quite a while and i need to format it so my mom can have it since I recently changed to a OnePlus 6T.
I tried to use the factory reset from the settings (seems like it was a big mistake on my part) and it didn't work, so I'm now trying to flash a stock rom through adb (I'd done this before), but I don't know what I need to do at this point, I'm at a loss, I even tried the commands to flash the rom and it seems to copy the system files but some stuff fails in the process.. I don't know what to do, did I just brick my device? please help
In case that helps, I have TWRP installed
And I think this might help, I personally don't know what to do with this info but this is what the command prompt throws back at me when trying to flash the custom rom while in bootloader mode:
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>adb devices List of devices attached
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot oem fb_mode_set OKAY [ 0.003s] Finished. Total time: 0.007s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash partition gpt.bin (bootloader) has-slotartition: not found (bootloader) is-logicalartition: not found Sending 'partition' (32 KB) OKAY [ 0.170s] Writing 'partition' (bootloader) Image primary_gpt failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed FAILED (remote: '') fastboot: error: Command failed
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img (bootloader) has-slot:bootloader: not found (bootloader) is-logical:bootloader: not found Sending 'bootloader' (2546 KB) OKAY [ 0.250s] Writing 'bootloader' (bootloader) Invalid partition name bootloader FAILED (remote: '') fastboot: error: Command failed
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash logo logo.bin (bootloader) has-slot:logo: not found (bootloader) is-logical:logo: not found Sending 'logo' (2833 KB) OKAY [ 0.259s] Writing 'logo' OKAY [ 0.064s] Finished. Total time: 0.669s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash boot boot.img (bootloader) has-slot:boot: not found (bootloader) is-logical:boot: not found Sending 'boot' (32768 KB) OKAY [ 1.203s] Writing 'boot' (bootloader) Image size exeeded partition limits (bootloader) Preflash validation failed FAILED (remote: '') fastboot: error: Command failed
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img (bootloader) has-slot:recovery: not found (bootloader) is-logical:recovery: not found Sending 'recovery' (32752 KB) OKAY [ 1.202s] Writing 'recovery' (bootloader) Image size exeeded partition limits (bootloader) Preflash validation failed FAILED (remote: '') fastboot: error: Command failed
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0 (bootloader) has-slot:system: not found (bootloader) is-logical:system: not found Sending 'system' (262143 KB) OKAY [ 8.414s] Writing 'system' (bootloader) Preflash validation failed FAILED (remote: '') fastboot: error: Command failed
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1 (bootloader) has-slot:system: not found (bootloader) is-logical:system: not found Sending 'system' (262142 KB) OKAY [ 8.415s] Writing 'system' (bootloader) Preflash validation failed FAILED (remote: '') fastboot: error: Command failed
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2 (bootloader) has-slot:system: not found (bootloader) is-logical:system: not found Sending 'system' (239188 KB) OKAY [ 7.693s] Writing 'system' (bootloader) Preflash validation failed FAILED (remote: '') fastboot: error: Command failed
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3 (bootloader) has-slot:system: not found (bootloader) is-logical:system: not found Sending 'system' (258879 KB) OKAY [ 8.313s] Writing 'system' (bootloader) Preflash validation failed FAILED (remote: '') fastboot: error: Command failed
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4 (bootloader) has-slot:system: not found (bootloader) is-logical:system: not found Sending 'system' (260734 KB) OKAY [ 8.370s] Writing 'system' (bootloader) Preflash validation failed FAILED (remote: '') fastboot: error: Command failed
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5 (bootloader) has-slot:system: not found (bootloader) is-logical:system: not found Sending 'system' (239870 KB) OKAY [ 7.714s] Writing 'system' (bootloader) Preflash validation failed FAILED (remote: '') fastboot: error: Command failed
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6 (bootloader) has-slot:system: not found (bootloader) is-logical:system: not found Sending 'system' (232504 KB) OKAY [ 7.482s] Writing 'system' (bootloader) Preflash validation failed FAILED (remote: '') fastboot: error: Command failed
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7 (bootloader) has-slot:system: not found (bootloader) is-logical:system: not found Sending 'system' (257945 KB) OKAY [ 8.283s] Writing 'system' (bootloader) Preflash validation failed FAILED (remote: '') fastboot: error: Command failed
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8 (bootloader) has-slot:system: not found (bootloader) is-logical:system: not found Sending 'system' (257992 KB) OKAY [ 8.286s] Writing 'system' (bootloader) Preflash validation failed FAILED (remote: '') fastboot: error: Command failed
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.9 (bootloader) has-slot:system: not found (bootloader) is-logical:system: not found Sending 'system' (168148 KB) OKAY [ 5.483s] Writing 'system' (bootloader) Preflash validation failed FAILED (remote: '') fastboot: error: Command failed
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin (bootloader) has-slot:modem: not found (bootloader) is-logical:modem: not found Sending 'modem' (37144 KB) OKAY [ 1.341s] Writing 'modem' OKAY [ 0.569s] Finished. Total time: 2.398s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot erase modemst1 (bootloader) has-slot:modemst1: not found Erasing 'modemst1' OKAY [ 0.022s] Finished. Total time: 0.222s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot erase modemst2 (bootloader) has-slot:modemst2: not found Erasing 'modemst2' OKAY [ 0.023s] Finished. Total time: 0.241s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn (bootloader) has-slot:fsg: not found (bootloader) is-logical:fsg: not found Sending 'fsg' (1260 KB) OKAY [ 0.210s] Writing 'fsg' OKAY [ 0.051s] Finished. Total time: 0.469s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot erase cache (bootloader) has-slot:cache: not found Erasing 'cache' OKAY [ 0.015s] Finished. Total time: 0.214s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot erase userdata (bootloader) has-slot:userdata: not found Erasing 'userdata' OKAY [ 0.127s] Finished. Total time: 0.327s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot erase customize (bootloader) has-slot:customize: not found Erasing 'customize' OKAY [ 0.013s] Finished. Total time: 0.214s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot erase clogo (bootloader) has-slot:clogo: not found Erasing 'clogo' OKAY [ 0.015s] Finished. Total time: 0.217s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot oem fb_mode_clear OKAY [ 0.004s] Finished. Total time: 0.008s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>
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Also, I tried wiping system, data, cache and dalvik-cache and here's what TWRP says: TWRP Errors
I get similar errors when trying to install my stock zip (from the external sd, I don't have an OTG cable right now so I copied to the sd card)
Is it possible the bootloader was re-locked with fastboot?
What's the ROM version you're trying to flash? Assuming TWRP hasn't been replaced by stock recovery and you can still load it, it would be interesting to know what kind of errors happen if you tried a TWRP flashable ROM instead of a fastboot ROM. Use the phone's internal storage (/sdcard directory) and avoid using an external SD card. But first see if you can both format and wipe in TWRP without errors.
You don't need an OTG cable for any of this. To simplify trouble shooting, eliminate the external SD card even if temporarily.
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Is it possible the bootloader was re-locked with fastboot?
What's the ROM version you're trying to flash? Assuming TWRP hasn't been replaced by stock recovery and you can still load it, it would be interesting to know what kind of errors happen if you tried a TWRP flashable ROM instead of a fastboot ROM. Use the phone's internal storage (/sdcard directory) and avoid using an external SD card. But first see if you can both format and wipe in TWRP without errors.
You don't need an OTG cable for any of this. To simplify trouble shooting, eliminate the external SD card even if temporarily.
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I'm trying to flash a stock ROM from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-play/general/official-stock-firmwares-added-xt1562-t3195364.
I'm still using TWRP, it wasn't replaced by stock fortunately. I'll download one or two flashable roms and see if that works.
Also, just tried to go through the process of unlocking the bootloader (in case it was re-locked as you say), and when putting the unique key and all, it says:
Code:
(bootloader) invalid boot state
And something I missed to mention now that I think about it, upon booting the phone it doesn't show the usual unlocked bootloader warning, instead its all black and it just says: "N/A" literally.
Now, upon trying to flash a TWRP flashable ROM, specifically "AFH" from the Nougat 7.0 section of this thread, I got the following:
Image 1
Image 2
Zedlav said:
I'm trying to flash a stock ROM from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-play/general/official-stock-firmwares-added-xt1562-t3195364.
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I'm curious why you installed Moto X Play firmware to a G4 Plus. Or was the URL above a mistake and you meant this one?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/stock-rom-npjs25-93-14-4-march-1-t3608138
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Zedlav said:
Also, just tried to go through the process of unlocking the bootloader (in case it was re-locked as you say), and when putting the unique key and all, it says:
Code:
(bootloader) invalid boot state
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That error indicates your bootloader is already unlocked. Flashing errors probably mean you're attempting to flash outdated firmware which sometimes causes problems with Motorola phones, so best to use the same or newer firmware than what was previously installed. See what happens with Oreo.
I suggest starting from scratch as cleanly as possible. I would even re-flash TWRP (official for G4 athene) for extra measure. And note the TWRP instructions about rebooting back into TWRP before flashing your Android ROM to avoid having to repeat installing TWRP. Also, the /system partition needs to be read-only if and when TWRP prompts you about it.
Format and wipe as described here: https://andi34.github.io/faq/faq_twrp.html
Then with the phone in fastboot mode and connected to your PC, flash the latest fastboot 8.1.0 ROM which will replace TWRP with stock recovery. If Android starts and runs normally after that, you should be able to re-lock the bootloader and hand it off to your mom.
And something I missed to mention now that I think about it, upon booting the phone it doesn't show the usual unlocked bootloader warning, instead its all black and it just says: "N/A" literally.
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You'll see the N/A notice on the boot screen when booting into recovery or a custom ROM is booting. Once stock is running N/A should go away.
I'm curious why you installed Moto X Play firmware to a G4 Plus. Or was the URL above a mistake and you meant this one?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...rch-1-t3608138
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Oh god, I had been using the wrong rom all this time LOL, but it was working, I mean, before all of this I had flashed that x play stock rom on the g4 plus and it was working without a problem for some reason..
I suggest starting from scratch as cleanly as possible. I would even re-flash TWRP (official for G4 athene) for extra measure. And note the TWRP instructions about rebooting back into TWRP before flashing your Android ROM to avoid having to repeat installing TWRP. Also, the /system partition needs to be read-only if and when TWRP prompts you about it.
Format and wipe as described here: https://andi34.github.io/faq/faq_twrp.html
Then with the phone in fastboot mode and connected to your PC, flash the latest fastboot 8.1.0 ROM which will replace TWRP with stock recovery. If Android starts and runs normally after that, you should be able to re-lock the bootloader and hand it off to your mom.
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Alright, so I reflashed TWRP, did the whole format and wipe thing: Format results Wipe results
I'm downloading the 8.0 image from the stock thread you linked me but its going to take a while, the servers seem to be very slow. In the meantime i tried flashing the twrp-flashable one I downloaded earlier: Image 1 Image 2 Image 3
It would seem it went okay, but I rebooted and nothing changed, so I tried flashing the X Play image i had as I had done before, but I still got errors in the process and it didn't work:
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot oem fb_mode_set
OKAY [ 0.004s]
Finished. Total time: 0.016s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
(bootloader) has-slotartition: not found
(bootloader) is-logicalartition: not found
Sending 'partition' (32 KB) OKAY [ 0.171s]
Writing 'partition' (bootloader) Image primary_gpt failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote: '')
fastboot: error: Command failed
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
(bootloader) has-slot:bootloader: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:bootloader: not found
Sending 'bootloader' (2546 KB) OKAY [ 0.251s]
Writing 'bootloader' (bootloader) Invalid partition name bootloader
FAILED (remote: '')
fastboot: error: Command failed
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash logo logo.bin
(bootloader) has-slot:logo: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:logo: not found
Sending 'logo' (2833 KB) OKAY [ 0.260s]
Writing 'logo' OKAY [ 0.065s]
Finished. Total time: 0.670s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash boot boot.img
(bootloader) has-slot:boot: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:boot: not found
Sending 'boot' (32768 KB) OKAY [ 1.203s]
Writing 'boot' (bootloader) Image size exeeded partition limits
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote: '')
fastboot: error: Command failed
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
(bootloader) has-slot:recovery: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:recovery: not found
Sending 'recovery' (32752 KB) OKAY [ 1.203s]
Writing 'recovery' (bootloader) Image size exeeded partition limits
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote: '')
fastboot: error: Command failed
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
(bootloader) has-slot:system: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:system: not found
Sending 'system' (262143 KB) OKAY [ 8.415s]
Writing 'system' (bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote: '')
fastboot: error: Command failed
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
(bootloader) has-slot:system: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:system: not found
Sending 'system' (262142 KB) OKAY [ 8.415s]
Writing 'system' (bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote: '')
fastboot: error: Command failed
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
(bootloader) has-slot:system: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:system: not found
Sending 'system' (239188 KB) OKAY [ 7.693s]
Writing 'system' (bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote: '')
fastboot: error: Command failed
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
(bootloader) has-slot:system: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:system: not found
Sending 'system' (258879 KB) OKAY [ 8.312s]
Writing 'system' (bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote: '')
fastboot: error: Command failed
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
(bootloader) has-slot:system: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:system: not found
Sending 'system' (260734 KB) OKAY [ 8.370s]
Writing 'system' (bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote: '')
fastboot: error: Command failed
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
(bootloader) has-slot:system: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:system: not found
Sending 'system' (239870 KB) OKAY [ 7.714s]
Writing 'system' (bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote: '')
fastboot: error: Command failed
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
(bootloader) has-slot:system: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:system: not found
Sending 'system' (232504 KB) OKAY [ 7.482s]
Writing 'system' (bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote: '')
fastboot: error: Command failed
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
(bootloader) has-slot:system: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:system: not found
Sending 'system' (257945 KB) OKAY [ 8.283s]
Writing 'system' (bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote: '')
fastboot: error: Command failed
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
(bootloader) has-slot:system: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:system: not found
Sending 'system' (257992 KB) OKAY [ 8.286s]
Writing 'system' (bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote: '')
fastboot: error: Command failed
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.9
(bootloader) has-slot:system: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:system: not found
Sending 'system' (168148 KB) OKAY [ 5.458s]
Writing 'system' (bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote: '')
fastboot: error: Command failed
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
(bootloader) has-slot:modem: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:modem: not found
Sending 'modem' (37144 KB) OKAY [ 1.337s]
Writing 'modem' OKAY [ 0.570s]
Finished. Total time: 2.365s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot erase modemst1
(bootloader) has-slot:modemst1: not found
Erasing 'modemst1' OKAY [ 0.026s]
Finished. Total time: 0.242s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot erase modemst2
(bootloader) has-slot:modemst2: not found
Erasing 'modemst2' OKAY [ 0.024s]
Finished. Total time: 0.222s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
(bootloader) has-slot:fsg: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:fsg: not found
Sending 'fsg' (1260 KB) OKAY [ 0.210s]
Writing 'fsg' OKAY [ 0.050s]
Finished. Total time: 0.468s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot erase cache
(bootloader) has-slot:cache: not found
Erasing 'cache' OKAY [ 0.017s]
Finished. Total time: 0.214s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot erase userdata
(bootloader) has-slot:userdata: not found
Erasing 'userdata' OKAY [ 0.475s]
Finished. Total time: 0.673s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot erase customize
(bootloader) has-slot:customize: not found
Erasing 'customize' OKAY [ 0.013s]
Finished. Total time: 0.211s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot erase clogo
(bootloader) has-slot:clogo: not found
Erasing 'clogo' OKAY [ 0.015s]
Finished. Total time: 0.211s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
OKAY [ 0.004s]
Finished. Total time: 0.007s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot reboot
Rebooting OKAY [ 0.004s]
Finished. Total time: 0.009s
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When I'm able to download the stock g4 plus image from the thread i'll try with that one and post my results, but I still don't understand what's going on
First off, whether you're flashing stock or custom, you need to stick to firmware specifically for Moto G4/G4 Plus athene. Just because firmware from a different Moto booted your phone doesn't mean it's working. Ditto for TWRP so make sure you're using the official release for G4 athene. An unofficial fork of TWRP probably won't do any harm, but for trouble shooting a stock Android install, there's no reason to stray from official TWRP.
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....I'm downloading the 8.0 image...
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Verify that this ROM is version 8.1.0 build OPJ28.111-22 or the more recent build OPJ28.111-22-1. If the ROM is literally version 8.0 that's not right.
Based on your fastboot errors, I'm wondering at this point if partitions have been mangled and even the correct firmware isn't going to flash successfully. Even if the phone boots and everything appears well at first glance, you could find out something is terribly wrong. Like the radio not working because EFS partitions (IMEI) are messed up.
Right now I'm not sure how to advise. I'm tempted to say "blankflash" but I don't think you're there yet because the phone is starting and you can load recovery. Let's hope somebody with more experience chimes in.
For now I suggest disregarding TWRP flashable ROMs and plan on getting through this with adb and fastboot.
I decided to give it another try, from the start:
Formatted data, then dalvik + system + cache, no problems, no red messages or anything lol
Then, reflashing TWRP:
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
(bootloader) has-slot:recovery: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:recovery: not found
Sending 'recovery' (12644 KB) OKAY [ 0.569s]
Writing 'recovery' (bootloader) Image not signed or corrupt
OKAY [ 0.189s]
Finished. Total time: 0.967s
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I guess that's.. not 100% okay but.. alright.
Now, as usual, bunch of errors while flashing:
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
(bootloader) has-slotartition: not found
(bootloader) is-logicalartition: not found
Sending 'partition' (32 KB) OKAY [ 0.171s]
Writing 'partition' (bootloader) Flashing primary GPT image...
(bootloader) Flashing backup GPT image...
OKAY [ 0.088s]
Finished. Total time: 0.469s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
(bootloader) has-slot:bootloader: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:bootloader: not found
Sending 'bootloader' (3651 KB) OKAY [ 0.285s]
Writing 'bootloader' (bootloader) validating: bootloader.default.xml ...
(bootloader) will pass: flash:aboot
(bootloader) will pass: flash:rpm
(bootloader) will pass: flash:tz
(bootloader) will pass: flash:hyp
(bootloader) will pass: flash:cmnlib
(bootloader) will pass: flash:keymaster
(bootloader) will pass: flash:sbl1
(bootloader) committing: bootloader.default.xml ...
(bootloader) - flashing 'emmc_appsboot.mbn' to 'aboot'
(bootloader) - flashing 'rpm.mbn' to 'rpm'
(bootloader) - flashing 'tz.mbn' to 'tz'
(bootloader) - flashing 'hyp.mbn' to 'hyp'
(bootloader) - flashing 'cmnlib.mbn' to 'cmnlib'
(bootloader) - flashing 'keymaster.mbn' to 'keymaster'
(bootloader) - flashing 'sbl1.mbn' to 'sbl1'
OKAY [ 0.426s]
Finished. Total time: 0.922s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash logo logo.bin
(bootloader) has-slot:logo: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:logo: not found
Sending 'logo' (2186 KB) OKAY [ 0.239s]
Writing 'logo' OKAY [ 0.056s]
Finished. Total time: 0.502s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash boot boot.img
(bootloader) has-slot:boot: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:boot: not found
Sending 'boot' (16384 KB) OKAY [ 0.686s]
Writing 'boot' (bootloader) Image signed with key bad key
OKAY [ 0.381s]
Finished. Total time: 1.320s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
(bootloader) has-slot:recovery: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:recovery: not found
Sending 'recovery' (16484 KB) OKAY [ 0.689s]
Writing 'recovery' (bootloader) Image signed with key bad key
OKAY [ 0.414s]
Finished. Total time: 1.321s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
(bootloader) has-slot:dsp: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:dsp: not found
Sending 'dsp' (16384 KB) OKAY [ 0.685s]
Writing 'dsp' OKAY [ 0.244s]
Finished. Total time: 1.457s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash oem oem.img
(bootloader) has-slotem: not found
(bootloader) is-logicalem: not found
Sending 'oem' (69480 KB) OKAY [ 2.356s]
Writing 'oem' OKAY [ 0.988s]
Finished. Total time: 4.045s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
(bootloader) has-slot:system: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:system: not found
Sending 'system' (256517 KB) OKAY [ 8.240s]
Writing 'system' OKAY [ 3.703s]
Finished. Total time: 14.796s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
(bootloader) has-slot:system: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:system: not found
Sending 'system' (258339 KB) OKAY [ 8.297s]
Writing 'system' OKAY [ 3.449s]
Finished. Total time: 13.631s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
(bootloader) has-slot:system: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:system: not found
Sending 'system' (260247 KB) OKAY [ 8.356s]
Writing 'system' OKAY [ 3.572s]
Finished. Total time: 14.133s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
(bootloader) has-slot:system: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:system: not found
Sending 'system' (261038 KB) OKAY [ 8.381s]
Writing 'system' OKAY [ 3.399s]
Finished. Total time: 15.160s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
(bootloader) has-slot:system: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:system: not found
Sending 'system' (258070 KB) OKAY [ 8.286s]
Writing 'system' OKAY [ 3.368s]
Finished. Total time: 15.010s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
(bootloader) has-slot:system: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:system: not found
Sending 'system' (262061 KB) OKAY [ 8.413s]
Writing 'system' OKAY [ 3.328s]
Finished. Total time: 13.900s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
(bootloader) has-slot:system: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:system: not found
Sending 'system' (244352 KB) OKAY [ 7.856s]
Writing 'system' OKAY [ 3.871s]
Finished. Total time: 14.325s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
(bootloader) has-slot:system: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:system: not found
Sending 'system' (88696 KB) OKAY [ 2.959s]
Writing 'system' OKAY [ 1.172s]
Finished. Total time: 4.785s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
(bootloader) has-slot:modem: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:modem: not found
Sending 'modem' (69401 KB) OKAY [ 2.353s]
Writing 'modem' OKAY [ 1.004s]
Finished. Total time: 4.087s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot erase modemst1
(bootloader) has-slot:modemst1: not found
Erasing 'modemst1' OKAY [ 0.027s]
Finished. Total time: 0.225s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot erase modemst2
(bootloader) has-slot:modemst2: not found
Erasing 'modemst2' OKAY [ 0.023s]
Finished. Total time: 0.222s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
(bootloader) has-slot:fsg: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:fsg: not found
Sending 'fsg' (2104 KB) OKAY [ 0.235s]
Writing 'fsg' OKAY [ 0.063s]
Finished. Total time: 0.506s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot erase cache
(bootloader) has-slot:cache: not found
Erasing 'cache' OKAY [ 0.018s]
Finished. Total time: 0.215s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot erase userdata
(bootloader) has-slot:userdata: not found
Erasing 'userdata' OKAY [ 0.447s]
Finished. Total time: 0.646s
D:\Downloads\Moto G4\platform-tools>fastboot reboot
Rebooting OKAY [ 0.005s]
Finished. Total time: 0.009s
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Now, it says ID: bad key instead of ID: N/A, and there's the android mascot with its belly open saying: No command.
So yeah, didn't work.. I guess I'll look into the blankflash process but I have never done that before
EDIT: weird af thing just happened, I started the blankflash.bat from the guide while I was in fastboot but it was kinda stuck in "waiting for device" so i decided to close and reboot, and now it seems to be loading with the moto and lenovo logos... Now it seems to be working properly lol, this feels weird
Zedlav said:
Now, it says ID: bad key instead of ID: N/A, and there's the android mascot with its belly open saying: No command.
So yeah, didn't work.. I guess I'll look into the blankflash process but I have never done that before
EDIT: weird af thing just happened, I started the blankflash.bat from the guide while I was in fastboot but it was kinda stuck in "waiting for device" so i decided to close and reboot, and now it seems to be loading with the moto and lenovo logos... Now it seems to be working properly lol, this feels weird
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After a clean install like this the first boot-up can take abnormally long. You probably just needed to wait it out. So is the phone starting and running now?
TWRP's output appears scary at first but looks like it flashed normally. All those "not found" messages during the ROM flash were followed by a bunch of "OKAY" messages. And I see that you flashed recovery.img which overwrote TWRP, so you must have seen the Android mascot in bootloader mode at some point during a reboot. All good!
If the phone is booting normally with stock recovery installed, you're ready to re-lock the bootloader if that's what you want. When the bootloader is locked the N/A and/or bad key notice will disappear along with Moto's unlocked bootloader screen. (I had it wrong in my other post; "bad key" is displayed when booting custom ROMs and custom recovery, where "N/A" is a normal part of the unlocked bootloader screen.)
Btw, blankflash is for devices that are hard bricked but you weren't even soft bricked (except for the brief time immediately after format). It's a last resort when phones play dead or partitions are scrambled. I'm glad to hear you stopped it before it did anything.
It seems to be working fine now, but there's an issue right now that I don't understand.
It only boots into the system if I go into the bootloader and restart from there. I had powered it off to save battery and powered it on right now, it goes straight to the android mascot thing with the belly open along with "No command" text. At that point I go to bootloader, click on "Start", then it boots up with the moto and lenovo logos and sounds.
From what I gather i'd say it isn't getting the command to boot up android when powering on, but no idea how to change that. I need to fix this because I know my mom will not be able to reproduce these steps in the case the phone powers off for whatever reason... Any ideas?
And also, thanks a lot for all of your help!!
Zedlav said:
It seems to be working fine now, but there's an issue right now that I don't understand.
It only boots into the system if I go into the bootloader and restart from there. I had powered it off to save battery and powered it on right now, it goes straight to the android mascot thing with the belly open along with "No command" text. At that point I go to bootloader, click on "Start", then it boots up with the moto and lenovo logos and sounds.
From what I gather i'd say it isn't getting the command to boot up android when powering on, but no idea how to change that. I need to fix this because I know my mom will not be able to reproduce these steps in the case the phone powers off for whatever reason... Any ideas?
And also, thanks a lot for all of your help!!
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Here in the forums there should be a lot of discussion about all kinds of devices with this same problem. Solutions vary depending on what caused it.
First try a couple of cold restarts. Power off and let the phone sit a few minutes before each start up. If the system still isn't booting try clearing Dalvik cache, power off and start back up. If you're still booting straight into the bootloader try flashing the ROM all over again. You don't need TWRP recovery for this, just flash while the phone is in bootloader mode.
By chance did you flash the 7.0 Nougat ROM? If so try 8.1.0 Oreo. There are bootloop issues with Moto phones that have been downgraded.
I've been using the 8.1.0 Oreo rom. Before all of this happened it used to have a 7.0.1 rom (which I noticed it was the X Play's rom after all this time lol) and never got updated.
I flashed TWRP to wipe Dalvik, did that and rebooted, it didn't help, and after that I couldn't reach TWRP recovery through bootloader. So then I re-flashed the rom (this time changing the recovery line to flash twrp instead of stock), but nothing changed, I still can't boot the phone without going through the bootloader, not even through TWRP's Reboot > system.
Sorry I took a while to answer back, its been a busy couple of days
Zedlav said:
I've been using the 8.1.0 Oreo rom. Before all of this happened it used to have a 7.0.1 rom (which I noticed it was the X Play's rom after all this time lol) and never got updated.
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Sorry, but right now I'm stumped on what to try next. You don't want to duplicate this post but you might consider starting a new post on the topic of flashing the wrong firmware. I still wonder how that may have affected your partitions.
If the fight is still on, maybe this post is pertinent to your problem installing stock Android to your G4 Plus.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80118362&postcount=1442
Fingers crossed.