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MDB08M is up

https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images?hl=en

I haven't even gotten MDB08L via OTA yet. Has anyone else gotten either of the two?

I'm still on MDB08I too. Went through the "about phone" to check for an update and it says there isn't one. Don't really want to flash this seeing as i'm not rooted or unlocked.

Very strange that they'd release two images simultaneously. Can't recall seeing something like this before.

I think MDB08x is just carrier specific I I got notified for mdb08i when I first booted the phone up with no sim. After I put my verizon sim in, it said I was up to date. But when I put a tmobile sim in and right away prompted me to update.

FYI
MDB08M uses MDB08I boot image, so feel free to flash and root.

k.s.deviate said:
FYI
MDB08M uses MDB08I boot image, so feel free to flash and root.
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Hi - I may be misinterpreting, but when I look at the boot.img files in the two system images with 7zip, the CRCs are different. Doesn't that mean they're not the same? Just don't want to bork my phone! Thanks.

sgravel said:
Hi - I may be misinterpreting, but when I look at the boot.img files in the two system images with 7zip, the CRCs are different. Doesn't that mean they're not the same? Just don't want to bork my phone! Thanks.
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I see the same thing, but I reflashed the "systemless" rooted boot image and it booted up just fine. Differences are minimal, I guess?

I can't seem to find the changelogs for the factory images. I'm I just missing it or is it hidden somewhere?
Thanks!

jm.kloz said:
I can't seem to find the changelogs for the factory images. I'm I just missing it or is it hidden somewhere?
Thanks!
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https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/android-security-updates/n1aw2MGce4E/jhpVEWDUCAAJ

k.s.deviate said:
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MDB08M uses MDB08I boot image, so feel free to flash and root.
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To restate, I'm running the MDB08M build. And I'm rooted.
I used the systemless bullhead boot.img from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63197935&postcount=2
I did however use the factory image script to wipe the phone clean when I flashed it. That was the only vaguely strange thing I did.
Not noticed any strange behaviour, but this phone isn't my daily driver yet.
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Is the update file available anywhere so you can update without a data wipe? New to the nexus world.
Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk

adrialk said:
Is the update file available anywhere so you can update without a data wipe?
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I haven't found an OTA zip link yet, but I'm sure they'll come. What I don't get it why Google doesn't post the OTA links themselves.

adrialk said:
Is the update file available anywhere so you can update without a data wipe? New to the nexus world.
Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk
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If your bootloader is already unlocked, yes by flashing the factory image's system.img manually. If not unlocking the bootloader would trigger a wipe.
You'll be able to adb sideload once someone captures an OTA for it, but in theory the OTA should start rolling out to everyone gradually.

If my bootloader is unlocked is it impossible to accept an ota update? The only other nexus I messed with is my mom's N7 2013 and it's a royal pain to install updates on it. Have to manually do everything to save the data.

Unlocked bootloader has no effect on ota update.
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Looks like the change logs have been posted
MDB08L is the Security Update and MDB08M is the WLAN patch below.
https://android.googlesource.com/platform/hardware/broadcom/wlan/+/25e0325

Anyone still on mda89e? Got the phone on Friday, manufacture date Oct. On Verizon and still says I'm up to date.
Only thing I've done is unlocked bootloader. Haven't flashed a modified boot.img or put a custom recovery.

antiseen said:
Anyone still on mda89e? Got the phone on Friday, manufacture date Oct. On Verizon and still says I'm up to date.
Only thing I've done is unlocked bootloader. Haven't flashed a modified boot.img or put a custom recovery.
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Im on Verizon and still on MDA89E. Im still completely stock. Im reading up on bootloader unlock, recovery and root so I dont EFF anything up

Nexus 6P on boot loop after an OTA update

Hi There,
My colleague complained that he had an OTA update on his Nexus 6P and the after the update it was stuck in a boot loop where the Google logo keep on displaying.
When he bought back, he had showed it a shop already which they said they couldn't fix. However, the phone was later given to me for help and I have somehow manage to connect the device on fastboot and adb. Tried all the possible options such as unlocking the bootloader, loading .img's one by one... sideloading... etc.
No matter what I do, it keeps on doing the same boot loop. And when I leave the bootloader unlocked, it gives an error at first, then again goes back to the same.
Not sure whether what I am doing wrong or whether am I choosing the wrong build or so... would anyone care to advise?

.G33K said:
Hi There,
My colleague complained that he had an OTA update on his Nexus 6P and the after the update it was stuck in a boot loop where the Google logo keep on displaying.
When he bought back, he had showed it a shop already which they said they couldn't fix. However, the phone was later given to me for help and I have somehow manage to connect the device on fastboot and adb. Tried all the possible options such as unlocking the bootloader, loading .img's one by one... sideloading... etc.
No matter what I do, it keeps on doing the same boot loop. And when I leave the bootloader unlocked, it gives an error at first, then again goes back to the same.
Not sure whether what I am doing wrong or whether am I choosing the wrong build or so... would anyone care to advise?
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So the bootloader is unlocked? Exactly which build have you attempted to flash with fastboot? Have you tried flashing one of the full OTA zips with the stock recovery?
PS. Whatever you do don't lock the bootloader. And don't worry about the warning you get with the bootloader unlocked, that's normal.

Heisenberg said:
So the bootloader is unlocked? Exactly which build have you attempted to flash with fastboot? Have you tried flashing one of the full OTA zips with the stock recovery?
PS. Whatever you do don't lock the bootloader. And don't worry about the warning you get with the bootloader unlocked, that's normal.
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Thank you for the reply.. I have only locked the bootloader when I'm done with flashing... etc as it was giving me error. Regardless of the bootloader state, it kept on going through the bootloop like it didn't care.
I tried to flashing the factory image which is MTC19T and also tried the OTA which is MTC19V as said in here.
Still there's not luck!

.G33K said:
Thank you for the reply.. I have only locked the bootloader when I'm done with flashing... etc as it was giving me error. Regardless of the bootloader state, it kept on going through the bootloop like it didn't care.
I tried to flashing the factory image which is MTC19T and also tried the OTA which is MTC19V as said in here.
Still there's not luck!
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Don't worry about the warning and definitely don't lock the bootloader because if it gets stuck locked you'll really be screwed. Go to my guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
Follow the instructions in section 10 (use the latest MTC19X build). Skip the part at the beginning about performing a factory reset because you can't actually get the phone to boot to do that. Make sure you include the "fastboot format userdata" command at the end (this will erase all data on the device). Leave the bootloader unlocked.

Heisenberg said:
Don't worry about the warning and definitely don't lock the bootloader because if it gets stuck locked you'll really be screwed. Go to my guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206928
Follow the instructions in section 10 (use the latest MTC19X build). Skip the part at the beginning about performing a factory reset because you can't actually get the phone to boot to do that. Make sure you include the "fastboot format userdata" command at the end (this will erase all data on the device). Leave the bootloader unlocked.
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I have actually tried doing what section 10 says but with a different stock build.. Does that effect as well? However, let me give another shot with your said build and post back.

.G33K said:
I have actually tried doing what section 10 says but with a different stock build.. Does that effect as well? However, let me give another shot with your said build and post back.
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Did you format userdata? It's worth a try.

Heisenberg said:
Did you format userdata? It's worth a try.
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Yes, sire! I did all the possible things I could do without harming or bricking the device... Read each and every instruction carefully to do... but turned with no luck... however, I'm due to try the method and build you have suggested, I shall try that and get back to you!

.G33K said:
Yes, sire! I did all the possible things I could do without harming or bricking the device... Read each and every instruction carefully to do... but turned with no luck... however, I'm due to try the method and build you have suggested, I shall try that and get back to you!
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It probably won't work, any build should work, but it's worth a try. If that fails I can only suggest flashing TWRP recovery and trying to flash a custom ROM to see if that works.

So long as you have the bootloader.img and radio.img files, you can try to format boot as well, however Heisenberg may yell at me for even typing that
I had a similar issue - bootloop, but it was getting to the boot animation for about 3 seconds, then rebooting. When I formatted all the areas before flashing them from the stock image, it allowed me to boot up as normal. Stable ever since.

Hi There,
Coming back to the issue, I have just downloaded the build that was suggested by "Heisenberg" and tried it. It was still the same, as in the Google logo keep on flashing but the android bot just appeared once with the logo. But still there not luck as the device stays with Google logo but does nothing.
However, I'm able to see the device on fastboot. Nevertheless, I cannot seem to use adb command.. it doesn't even list on devices. Does that mean the adb isn't working?
Meanwhile, all my fastboot commands are working with no issues at all.
EDIT: When I tried the TWRP recovery, I can flash the recover, but I can seem to go to the recovery window at all as the device keep on showing "The device software can't be checked for corruption". When I pass that also the same boot loop.

I too am having the bootloop issue on my stock Nexus 6P. Is there a way to unlock the device from the bootloader? I'm unable to carry out step one on Heisenberg's guide because I'm unable to actually boot up my phone past the Google logo. Am I pretty much screwed?

bcjk8210 said:
I too am having the bootloop issue on my stock Nexus 6P. Is there a way to unlock the device from the bootloader? I'm unable to carry out step one on Heisenberg's guide because I'm unable to actually boot up my phone past the Google logo. Am I pretty much screwed?
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Unfortunately yes. Unless you enabled OEM Unlocking in the developers menu before your phone went sideways you probably have a hard bricked phone. Is it under warranty?

I went through this in November with a completely stock Nexus 6P. I was 3 days past my one year warranty! Google would not send me a new phone. It was completely bricked by the OTA update I received! I was put in touch with Huawei. I had to send the bricked phone to them. 10 days later I received a working model back. Unacceptable that an OTA update trashes a one year old $650 phone. Luckily I had my OnePlus One still, and was able to use that while I waited. I was even able to update that to 7.1.1 since it was rooted. Obviously there is some sort of issue that we are not being told of regarding the dangers of accepting OTA updates on a stock/bootlocked phone.

TemplesOfSyrinx said:
I went through this in November with a completely stock Nexus 6P. I was 3 days past my one year warranty! Google would not send me a new phone. It was completely bricked by the OTA update I received! I was put in touch with Huawei. I had to send the bricked phone to them. 10 days later I received a working model back. Unacceptable that an OTA update trashes a one year old $650 phone. Luckily I had my OnePlus One still, and was able to use that while I waited. I was even able to update that to 7.1.1 since it was rooted. Obviously there is some sort of issue that we are not being told of regarding the dangers of accepting OTA updates on a stock/bootlocked phone.
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Bootloop issues are common on the 6P even with custom ROMs--it just happens to be much more likely you can recover with the custom ROMs installed since the bootloader is unlocked. I think it's a hardware issue with the 6P rather than an OTA issue. It's probably not an accident that Huawei didn't make the Pixels.

Doesn't seem right that I have to "void" my warranty and install a custom ROM on an unlocked, rooted phone in order to recover from a hardware defect. That's BS pure and simple. I want to use the latest software, that's why I bought a Nexus. I want to use all the conveniences like Android Pay. That's why I don't unlock or root anymore. I rooted every Android phone I ever had until now, starting with the original Motorola Droid. Now that security is so important to Google, and you can't use all the Android features with an unlocked bootloader, they need to step up to fix these problems.

This happened to my wife's phone, sent back to Bell. Will see what happens.

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Doesn't seem right that I have to "void" my warranty and install a custom ROM on an unlocked, rooted phone in order to recover from a hardware defect. That's BS pure and simple. I want to use the latest software, that's why I bought a Nexus. I want to use all the conveniences like Android Pay. That's why I don't unlock or root anymore. I rooted every Android phone I ever had until now, starting with the original Motorola Droid. Now that security is so important to Google, and you can't use all the Android features with an unlocked bootloader, they need to step up to fix these problems.
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Unlocking the bootloader doesn't void the warranty on the Nexus 6P. If you are under warranty then just RMA the phone if an OTA bootloops your phone. It's your choice whether to keep the bootloader locked or not but if you keep the bootloader locked it's probably impossible to recover from a bootloop. Google keeps factory images for Nexus and Pixel phones on its website but you can't flash those images with a locked bootloader. Why would they provide the images if using them voided your warranty?

You are missing my point. If I unlock my bootloader so I can recover from a boot loop that may happen, I will no longer be able to use a huge feature of the phone. Android Pay will no longer function. In days passed the rumour was your warranty was void if you unlock. I assume that was started to keep people from doing it. All I know is I paid good money for a phone that is a disaster waiting to happen it seems.
If having an unlocked bootloader is so important to recover from a bricked phone, why do they lock it in the first place? And why won't Android Pay work with it unlocked? The answer is that you no longer have a secure phone if you unlock the bootloader.

bcjk8210 said:
I too am having the bootloop issue on my stock Nexus 6P. Is there a way to unlock the device from the bootloader? I'm unable to carry out step one on Heisenberg's guide because I'm unable to actually boot up my phone past the Google logo. Am I pretty much screwed?
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What Android version you had on your phone? What's your emmc name and ram name in bootloader? What's the manufacturing date in bootloader?

TemplesOfSyrinx said:
You are missing my point. If I unlock my bootloader so I can recover from a boot loop that may happen, I will no longer be able to use a huge feature of the phone. Android Pay will no longer function. In days passed the rumour was your warranty was void if you unlock. I assume that was started to keep people from doing it. All I know is I paid good money for a phone that is a disaster waiting to happen it seems.
If having an unlocked bootloader is so important to recover from a bricked phone, why do they lock it in the first place? And why won't Android Pay work with it unlocked? The answer is that you no longer have a secure phone if you unlock the bootloader.
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I think you bought the wrong phone. Nexus devices were never available commercially through carriers and were made for developers and people who like to flash things with their phones. There are ways to use Android Pay with an unlocked bootloader if you are so inclined. You are right that an unlocked bootloader is considered less secure but if you only install apps from Google Play or another trusted source you shouldn't have problems. You can also simply enable allow Oem Unlock in the developer menu. This doesn't actually unlock your bootloader but makes it possible for you to unlock it via fastboot if you get bootlooped and need to flash a factory image to restore. This way you can unlock the bootloader in an emergency but your phone is still secure. I think this should be enabled by default when the phones are shipped. Too many people with locked bootloaders end up with hard bricked phones where the Nexus 6P is concerned. Honestly, you would probably be better off selling your Nexus and getting something else that's more stable and made for people who have no Interest in flashing anything.

XT1575 Need advice - Relock bootloader, failure

Ok, I unlocked bootloader and rooted. No issues at all.
Now, I was curious on relocking the bootloader & load stock rom.
The method that I used to flashed the firmware was the Autoflash, something like that.
Now what I did was extracted all the files within that folder. And click the autoflash, mijiggy. Lol
But I believe the most current firmware was MPH24.49-18
BUT I had MPHS24.49-16 - from what I can recall.
Pretty sure that was the latest on the site.
After flashing the phone, it successfully with any issues. The root is no longer present.
But no matter how many times that I add "fastboot oem lock" which does say okay - finished.
I still get that bootloader is unlocked, after it told me it was finished, no errors....
The other issue is upgrading the software OTA, failed!
As far as the radio part, I hope it still works. I don't have an extra Sprint sim card. But I'm pretty sure it will be ok.
Appreciate your help and time to read my crazy thread..lol
Sent from my Portable

PassatSport15 said:
Ok, I unlocked bootloader and rooted. No issues at all.
Now, I was curious on relocking the bootloader & load stock rom.
The method that I used to flashed the firmware was the Autoflash, something like that.
Now what I did was extracted all the files within that folder. And click the autoflash, mijiggy. Lol
But I believe the most current firmware was MPH24.49-18
BUT I had MPHS24.49-16 - from what I can recall.
Pretty sure that was the latest on the site.
After flashing the phone, it successfully with any issues. The root is no longer present.
But no matter how many times that I add "fastboot oem lock" which does say okay - finished.
I still get that bootloader is unlocked, after it told me it was finished, no errors....
The other issue is upgrading the software OTA, failed!
As far as the radio part, I hope it still works. I don't have an extra Sprint sim card. But I'm pretty sure it will be ok.
Appreciate your help and time to read my crazy thread..lol
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A few problems here... First off, you likely had MPHS24.49-18-16 not just 16 (I don't think there is such a version) and the one your using MPHS24.49-18 is really old, it's the original MM firmware from Moto's website (the one on Moto's site is very old and dated incorrectly). We don't have the 18-16 image yet, so you cannot relock or even effectively fix this.
Also, you used a tool to flash, so when pieces failed to flash, you didn't even know it... And now you are in a mixed state with a ROM that is partially -18 and part 18-16, which is why an OTA won't take.
When you relock a Moto device, you don't just enter "fastboot oem lock" like a Nexus device, there is a process where you start with "fastboot oem lock begin" then flash a complete, signed factory image, wipe, and end with "fastboot oem lock" in one process.
Many parts to this process went wrong... Right now you are just kind of stuck.
BTW, relocking the bootloader has no effective gains except security... You will still be able to see in a glance it was unlocked from the bootloader screen or a fastboot command and the unlocked bootloader warning screen will still be there (you have to flash a custom logo to make it go away).

Did you make a backup of your stock ROM with TWRP prior to rooting? Restoring the backup with TWRP along with stock recovery is usually going to be the simplest and easiest way to go back to full stock.
As acejavelin stated, there really is no benefit to relocking the bootloader except from a security standpoint. As long as the stock ROM and recovery are restored to preroot condition with no system mods, you can take OTAs regardless of bootloader status.

acejavelin said:
First off, you likely had MPHS24.49-18-16 not just 16 (I don't think there is such a version) and the one your using MPHS24.49-18 is really old
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My apologies for giving the incorrect info.
When I had purchased the phone about 3 weeks ago.
I upgraded the latest software update via Sprint OTA.
acejavelin said:
And now you are in a mixed state with a ROM that is partially -18 and part 18-16, which is why an OTA won't take.
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What would be the best route for me to learn.?
The phone is not going anywhere. It is a backup phone, current have a Note 5. So I might as well take advantage of the opportunity.
Being that I'm mixed with 16 - 18 firmware, should I get the latest MM? Or am I just Fubarred..lol
Now what is the latest MM that I can download? Only because I would like to do an OTA when Nougat comes out.
I guess my goal is to start fresh again which seems impossible for now..
Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you again!
Sent from my Portable

PassatSport15 said:
My apologies for giving the incorrect info.
When I had purchased the phone about 3 weeks ago.
I upgraded the latest software update via Sprint OTA.
What would be the best route for me to learn.?
The phone is not going anywhere. It is a backup phone, current have a Note 5. So I might as well take advantage of the opportunity.
Being that I'm mixed with 16 - 18 firmware, should I get the latest MM? Or am I just Fubarred..lol
Now what is the latest MM that I can download? Only because I would like to do an OTA when Nougat comes out.
I guess my goal is to start fresh again which seems impossible for now..
Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you again!
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I think 18-12 is the latest we have so far, but trying to flash it would not help... Your best bet at this point is either custom ROM or wait until we can get the image for 18-16. The problem here is Moto's don't support downgrading, it can be done but it often leaves you in a mixed state.
You could try flashing the latest version we have available manually (don't use a tool) and it might be close enough to able to OTA from there. You have some though, rumor has it initial surveys for an upgrade on the Pure just went out to MFN users this week, assuming it is the Nougat upgrade trial then once it starts you have 4-6 weeks barring any problems they encounter before public release. Assuming of course that history repeats itself and Lenovo follows the same path as Moto has previously.
So basically I'm saying have patience... We don't know when (or really if) we will get the current firmware image, sometimes it's quick and sometimes it takes months.

Update on my xt1575, that I could not take an OTA, it gave me an error - unsuccessful.
My original software was MPHS24.49-18-16, December update, latest software.
Well, I went ahead unlocked the bootloader, installed TWRP, then rooted....
Days later I had decided to unroot, so I would be able to take the OTA.
While I unrooted my device, it was successful, but could not take the updates at all.
Now I reflashed again, in this order below.
Autoflash Script with MPHS24.49-18-8.
Reboot the phone, checked if it was unrooted (No root)
Now I went to software update, and the phone did it's upgrade, like last time. Did the update, device rebooted and it was SUCCESSFUL!
I am finally back to the original software MPHS24.49-18-16
Which was December 2016 update.
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Looking for NPG47I full OTA Image

Hey all, does anyone have a full OTA image of NPG47I?
My phone is bootlooping and the bootloader is locked and OEM unlock was not enabled so I can't flash a factory image. I tried to sideload OTAs but I can not install over newer build. Is the OTA out there anywhere? Is it possible for someone to upload it, or do I have to wait for google to upload it?
Thanks in advance

pakifood said:
Hey all, does anyone have a full OTA image of NPG47I?
My phone is bootlooping and the bootloader is locked and OEM unlock was not enabled so I can't flash a factory image. I tried to sideload OTAs but I can not install over newer build. Is the OTA out there anywhere? Is it possible for someone to upload it, or do I have to wait for google to upload it?
Thanks in advance
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I'm in the same boat with you. I think we have to wait for google to release new build OTA.
NPG47i build date is March 8th, 2017
We need new OTA pass March 8th 2017

pakifood said:
Hey all, does anyone have a full OTA image of NPG47I? My phone is bootlooping and the bootloader is locked and OEM unlock was not enabled so I can't flash a factory image. I tried to sideload OTAs but I can not install over newer build. Is the OTA out there anywhere? Is it possible for someone to upload it, or do I have to wait for google to upload it?
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510jungleboy said:
I'm in the same boat with you. I think we have to wait for google to release new build OTA. NPG47i build date is March 8th, 2017. We need new OTA pass March 8th 2017
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Have you both tried doing a factory reset?

pakifood said:
Hey all, does anyone have a full OTA image of NPG47I?
My phone is bootlooping and the bootloader is locked and OEM unlock was not enabled so I can't flash a factory image. I tried to sideload OTAs but I can not install over newer build. Is the OTA out there anywhere? Is it possible for someone to upload it, or do I have to wait for google to upload it?
Thanks in advance
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v12xke said:
Have you both tried doing a factory reset?
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Yes I have. Numerous time.

v12xke said:
Have you both tried doing a factory reset?
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Yes, cleared cache and factory reset. Still bootlooping. :/

With a locked bootloader I'm not aware of anything more that can be done at this point. It will be 3 weeks until the May security update... and the bad part is that the new OTA may not work either.

510jungleboy said:
I'm in the same boat with you. I think we have to wait for google to release new build OTA.
NPG47i build date is March 8th, 2017
We need new OTA pass March 8th 2017
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Seems like OTA upload is not far away. Also seems like many others are facing bootloop issues on 7.1.2 beta 2. https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/nexus/oty0zlqLN1E

pakifood said:
Hey all, does anyone have a full OTA image of NPG47I?
My phone is bootlooping and the bootloader is locked and OEM unlock was not enabled so I can't flash a factory image. I tried to sideload OTAs but I can not install over newer build. Is the OTA out there anywhere? Is it possible for someone to upload it, or do I have to wait for google to upload it?
Thanks in advance
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Why don't you unlock your bootloader?

Wow it's here. Flashed and rebooted, still in bootloop. RIP. https://android.googleapis.com/pack.../381836b75c8f534c45c95b15912272b72200ca1f.zip there's the zip if you want, lmk if it works for you. Side note, any idea how much out of warranty RMA costs? I called them and they said they can't tell me the price until after it's repaired...

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Why don't you unlock your bootloader?
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How can I do that? I tried in adb and it says permission denied. I never enabled bootloader unlock in developer settings.

pakifood said:
How can I do that? I tried in adb and it says permission denied. I never enabled bootloader unlock in developer settings.
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Plug it into your computer and make sure the drivers are installed especially the adb bootloader interface. Then go to your adb and fastboot directory and put your phone in bootloader mode. Then type fastboot devices and your devices serial should show up and then type fastboot oem unlock. Are you using Windows or a Unix based OS like Linux or Mac?

DEVILOPS 007 said:
Plug it into your computer and make sure the drivers are installed especially the adb bootloader interface. Then go to your adb and fastboot directory and put your phone in bootloader mode. Then type fastboot devices and your devices serial should show up and then type fastboot oem unlock. Are you using Windows or a Unix based OS like Linux or Mac?
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In his first post OP already stated he never enabled OEM unlock in dev settings so there is no way to unlock via ADB/fastboot.
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pakifood said:
Seems like OTA upload is not far away. Also seems like many others are facing bootloop issues on 7.1.2 beta 2. https://productforums.google.com/forum/#!topic/nexus/oty0zlqLN1E
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The BLOD phenomenon is completely independent of Android build. It is a hardware defect, usually the motherboard (bad memory, cracked solder connections, etc.) In your case, the replacement part costs upwards of 60% of the original cost of the phone. Time to move on.

v12xke said:
In his first post OP already stated he never enabled OEM unlock in dev settings so there is no way to unlock via ADB/fastboot.
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The BLOD phenomenon is completely independent of Android build. It is a hardware defect, usually the motherboard (bad memory, cracked solder connections, etc.) In your case, the replacement part costs upwards of 60% of the original cost of the phone. Time to move on.
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Wow. RIP nexus. Guy at Huawei support told me he had no idea how much it would cost but said "he would guess $60 but idk cause I'm not technical. I think they're just gonna redownload the software." Not tryna pay 300 dollars to get this fixed. Thanks.

[solved] Best Buy version cannot be bootloader unlocked?!

Perhaps I have to shell out $35 restocking fee
I just got G7 from Best Buy and it's open market model. I ran fastboot command (fastboot oem get_unlock_data) and successfully retrieved required data, but after I sent the data, I got a return: "Your device does not qualify for bootloader unlocking."
Isn't the model sold by Best Buy open market?
Update: read #3 reply.
Now unlock data is accepted.

i just got mine yesterday too. its possible they didn't add it to the list yet. it was just released yesterday. either that or you entered the commands wrong.

I resubmitted same code today, and now it's accepted.
OEM unlock code should be delivered through email in few hours.

What's the point of unlock the bootloader? I mean I Know if root but you broke the option to update the phone

cubano2031 said:
What's the point of unlock the bootloader? I mean I Know if root but you broke the option to update the phone
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The G7 should still get OTA updates with an unlocked bootloader. My Moto G5S Plus does (did).

Mine gets updates but i can't install any of the updates...same thing with my Moto Z3 play ...i got the updates but i cannot install the update...

You will not be able to install OTA after it's rooted. You have to install full ROM and patch boot.img within and root again
Alternative method: if you have "the current" version full ROM, just flash the original boot.img and install OTA, and regain root using the method above with the latest full ROM

Can the new moto 7 be rooted (and if necessary unroofed). Otherwise what benefit is derived from merely unlocking the bootloader?

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Can the new moto 7 be rooted (and if necessary unroofed). Otherwise what benefit is derived from merely unlocking the bootloader?
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You can do some root-ish things once you've unlocked the bootloader and still not be rooted. It will probably mess up your OTA updates, though, if you're not careful. I unrooted my Moto G5S Plus and flashed back to stock so I could take the Oreo OTA and security updates. I had planned on re-rooting it afterward, but then decided not to since I can't get any 3rd-party ROMs working on Sprint anyway. But what I did do was use ADB to edit the build.prop (for wifi hotspot and Camera2 API), which was the only reason I was still rooting Moto phones anyway.