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Flashing back to Stock, Trying to understand Errors

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

Is your moto g5 plus reteu?

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

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

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

Well then you need to find the right firmware for you US model. And start with locking the bootloader. And flash every line one by one (copy paste). Dont copy all of them and paste them otherwise it wont work. You really have to do it one by one.
Bootloader relock commands:
fastboot oem lock
fastboot oem lock
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot oem lock
After you locked the bootloader start flashing the firmware. Use this site to find the right firmware:https://firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/Moto G5 Plus/Stock/
I gues you should try the one that says RETAIL in the name.
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NODE06 said:
No, not European. US Version. At least I bought it on Amazon in the US.
I want to add that I have flashed the stock before and did not get these errors. It only happened after I flashed LOS15.
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Well if you have done it before then I guess I don't really know what the problem is

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Simple Moto G4 Question

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

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

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

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

Thank you for your patience, I'm starting to come up the learning curve a little bit.
I did go to the AndroidFileHost site and downloaded what looked like the most recent Athene set of files, based on its upload date and version number.
My limited knowledge tells me that this is older than the firmware loaded on the phone and will not load (see errors below)(security version downgrade)
I've only included 2 of the failures, I assume that is enough info....
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fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slotartition: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'partition' (32 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.008s]
writing 'partition'...
(bootloader) Security version downgrade
(bootloader) Image primary_gpt failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.051s
fastboot flash boot boot.img
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:boot: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'boot' (16384 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.554s]
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) Security version downgrade
(bootloader) Image boot failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.727s
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I was following these instructions, adapting to fit the files that came in the down load
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot

Makettle said:
Thank you for your patience, I'm starting to come up the learning curve a little bit.
I did go to the AndroidFileHost site and downloaded what looked like the most recent Athene set of files, based on its upload date and version number.
My limited knowledge tells me that this is older than the firmware loaded on the phone and will not load (see errors below)(security version downgrade)
I've only included 2 of the failures, I assume that is enough info....
****************************
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slotartition: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'partition' (32 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.008s]
writing 'partition'...
(bootloader) Security version downgrade
(bootloader) Image primary_gpt failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.051s
fastboot flash boot boot.img
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:boot: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'boot' (16384 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.554s]
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) Security version downgrade
(bootloader) Image boot failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.727s
*******************************************
I was following these instructions, adapting to fit the files that came in the down load
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot
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Thanks for the getvar info. That suggests you have the NPJ25.93-14.7-3 US retail firmware (December 2017 security patch). Unfortunately, we don't have that firmware leaked to us yet - hopefully someone can capture the correct firmware from Motorola.
As you've correctly surmised, the firmwares we've got are too old for your device, and particularly as your bootloader is locked, the locked bootloader is rejecting any firmware that is older than the current version (as locked bootloaders do not permit firmware downgrades).
You could refer your device to a service centre and see if they can flash the latest firmware onto your device (and hopefully not charge you), or wait for a retail NPJ25.93-14.7-3 stock firmware to 'unofficially' appear.

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

Moto G4 Plus fastboot brick

when i trying to install latest gpt.bin and bootloader and i try older also it is showing
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slotartition: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'partition' (32 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.000s]
writing 'partition'...
(bootloader) Security version downgrade
(bootloader) Image primary_gpt failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.078s
Bootloader
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:bootloader: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'bootloader' (3651 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.126s]
writing 'bootloader'...
(bootloader) validating: bootloader.default.xml ...
(bootloader) Invalid partition name aboot
(bootloader) will fail: flash:aboot
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.263s
please help.

Which blankflash files are you using that are causing this error, the September 2017 or June 2017 ones?
You may wish to try the December 2017 GPT and bootloader files : https://drive.google.com/open?id=1IfAX7v94ooB5wS7KTJGNYfQ2kXkHxP80
If the December 2017 GPT/bootloader files work, then you will want to re-flash the NPJS25.93-14-13 stock ROM (mainly for Brazil, India, EU and UK users, may flash onto other region's devices) to fully repair: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/stock-rom-npjs25-93-14-4-march-1-t3608138

Likhith Emmanuel said:
when i trying to install latest gpt.bin and bootloader and i try older also it is showing
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slotartition: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'partition' (32 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.000s]
writing 'partition'...
(bootloader) Security version downgrade
(bootloader) Image primary_gpt failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.078s
Bootloader
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:bootloader: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'bootloader' (3651 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.126s]
writing 'bootloader'...
(bootloader) validating: bootloader.default.xml ...
(bootloader) Invalid partition name aboot
(bootloader) will fail: flash:aboot
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.263s
please help.
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Same error while unlocking bootloader..moto g4 xt1624

Samruddh said:
Same error while unlocking bootloader..moto g4 xt1624
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Can I ask what steps you've tried when unlocking the bootloader please? Have you followed this guide, https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67031801&postcount=2 and if so, what errors are you getting? If you could, please post a screenshot of the error or the text of the error.
Is your device bought from a carrier (and thus carrier locked) or an Amazon Prime device or was it from Amazon/a retailer?
Could we see your getvar info please?
1)Boot your device to the bootloader. Connect via USB to your computer.
2)In the ADB terminal, type 'fastboot getvar all' without quotes. Press Enter.
3)Paste the output into a post here please. You may wish to remove IMEI numbers.

echo92 said:
Can I ask what steps you've tried when unlocking the bootloader please? Have you followed this guide, https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67031801&postcount=2 and if so, what errors are you getting? If you could, please post a screenshot of the error or the text of the error.
Is your device bought from a carrier (and thus carrier locked) or an Amazon Prime device or was it from Amazon/a retailer?
Could we see your getvar info please?
1)Boot your device to the bootloader. Connect via USB to your computer.
2)In the ADB terminal, type 'fastboot getvar all' without quotes. Press Enter.
3)Paste the output into a post here please. You may wish to remove IMEI numbers.
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Yeah i ordered in amazon

Samruddh said:
Yeah i ordered in amazon
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Okay, was it an Amazon Prime device (with the adverts on the lock screen) or just a retail device sold by Amazon?
As far as I know, the Amazon Prime version cannot have its bootloader unlocked, and Motorola won't issue an unlock key for such devices. You'll know if it's an Amazon Prime device from adverts on the lockscreen and if you go to Settings>About Phone, under software channel it'll say AMZ. On retail devices it'll be retin (retail India) or reteu (retail Europe) etc.

echo92 said:
Okay, was it an Amazon Prime device (with the adverts on the lock screen) or just a retail device sold by Amazon?
As far as I know, the Amazon Prime version cannot have its bootloader unlocked, and Motorola won't issue an unlock key for such devices. You'll know if it's an Amazon Prime device from adverts on the lockscreen and if you go to Settings>About Phone, under software channel it'll say AMZ. On retail devices it'll be retin (retail India) or reteu (retail Europe) etc.
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Retin it is showing..pls do check attachment..help me with this..i want to root my phone to do customizations..im bored with this 7.0

Samruddh said:
Retin it is showing..pls do check attachment..help me with this..i want to root my phone to do customizations..im bored with this 7.0
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Okay, and can you post the getvar info as previously requested please?
Can I ask what steps you performed to attempt to unlock your bootloader as well? I'd like to know how far you got so we can help you.

echo92 said:
Okay, and can you post the getvar info as previously requested please?
Can I ask what steps you performed to attempt to unlock your bootloader as well? I'd like to know how far you got so we can help you.
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Ok ll execute getvar command soon..
I followed same steps as u shown in that link..
* Switched on developer option to enable oem unlocking n usb debugging
*Downloaded n installed sdk tools
*From motorola website Writing commands to unlock oem data by opening shift+right button command window
It always shows
Failed to get unlock data
0.350(some seconds)
Finished

Samruddh said:
Ok ll execute getvar command soon..
I followed same steps as u shown in that link..
* Switched on developer option to enable oem unlocking n usb debugging
*Downloaded n installed sdk tools
*From motorola website Writing commands to unlock oem data by opening shift+right button command window
It always shows
Failed to get unlock data
0.350(some seconds)
Finished
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The same it shows as in the following attachment

Samruddh said:
Ok ll execute getvar command soon..
I followed same steps as u shown in that link..
* Switched on developer option to enable oem unlocking n usb debugging
*Downloaded n installed sdk tools
*From motorola website Writing commands to unlock oem data by opening shift+right button command window
It always shows
Failed to get unlock data
0.350(some seconds)
Finished
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Can you try with the minimal ADB tools as well? https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790 and with the minimal ADB tools, use 'fastboot oem get_unlock_data' without quotes.
Have you had your motherboard changed? If not, and you cannot get the unlock data, then you may have to post to the official Lenovo/Motorola forums: https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/forums/v3_1/forumtopicpage/board-id/230/thread-id/2654/page/1
As requested in the first post of that page, please provide the getvar info and the result of the get_unlock_data (whatever it is) in your post, else the admin may not forward your request to the internal team.

Samruddh said:
I tried with adb tools and I've not changed motherboard..here s result of getvar
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Hmm, you have a CID of 0x0000 which should be unlockable. I wonder what's happened to your ro.carrier though, that should read retin rather than unknown.
I'd post on the Lenovo/Motorola forum I linked above with the information requested in the opening post of that thread. By the way, you can copy by right clicking in the menubar of the command line window then going to Edit>Copy. Saves you having to take a screenshot and they'll want a text entry.

echo92 said:
Hmm, you have a CID of 0x0000 which should be unlockable. I wonder what's happened to your ro.carrier though, that should read retin rather than unknown.
I'd post on the Lenovo/Motorola forum I linked above with the information requested in the opening post of that thread. By the way, you can copy by right clicking in the menubar of the command line window then going to Edit>Copy. Saves you having to take a screenshot and they'll want a text entry.
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Ok..ll paste the text info from next! Thanks!

echo92 said:
Hmm, you have a CID of 0x0000 which should be unlockable. I wonder what's happened to your ro.carrier though, that should read retin rather than unknown.
I'd post on the Lenovo/Motorola forum I linked above with the information requested in the opening post of that thread. By the way, you can copy by right clicking in the menubar of the command line window then going to Edit>Copy. Saves you having to take a screenshot and they'll want a text entry.
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Any updates on this?

Samruddh said:
Any updates on this?
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Did you post on the Lenovo/Motorola official forum thread as directed? They are the only ones likely to help you at this stage.
I see one new report from an athene device in the last few days, but that device is from Argentina. As an aside, that report has no IMEI, which may slow down the help to get their code.
Please post in the Bootloader Unlock thread on the Motorola/Lenevo forum, with the getvar info (with IMEI) and the result of the get_unlock_data as directed. They then should forward the message to their internal teams and look for an email response in 48-72 hours (or 2-3 working days).

facing same issue
anyone found solution for this?
i have an indian version xt1643
"failed to initialize partition table" main problem i guess
it'd be great if i get any help

Utcresta said:
anyone found solution for this?
i have an indian version xt1643
"failed to initialize partition table" main problem i guess
it'd be great if i get any help
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Hmm, what have you tried so far? Can you describe what happened before experiencing this error?
Looking through your image, though it's quite low resolution, I see no entries in your firmware version or kernel or baseband, which suggests you used the blankflash at some point?

echo92 said:
Hmm, what have you tried so far? Can you describe what happened before experiencing this error?
Looking through your image, though it's quite low resolution, I see no entries in your firmware version or kernel or baseband, which suggests you used the blankflash at some point?
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I had Resurrection Remix Oreo on the device. I was just using the phone casually with vanced youtube running on the background and facebook messenger too. Suddenly it froze so i tried to restart it but no response and then after some time the screen went blank. When plugged in to charge, the led glowed and screen was plain blank without the screen lighting up. So I googled and found the following thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/help/solved-unbrick-hard-bricked-dead-t3585016
Followed the procedure then the screen was up again. The screen i got after doing this is below. Sorry for the low resolution hope you can understand it.
https://imgur.com/a/mAUFgiJ
IMEI is gone. It shows all 0s in the imei field. Tried flashing stock recovery, custom recovery, twrp no luck. The device is recognized as "fastboot athene_16mp S" when connected to pc.
Hope you can help.

Utcresta said:
I had Resurrection Remix Oreo on the device. I was just using the phone casually with vanced youtube running on the background and facebook messenger too. Suddenly it froze so i tried to restart it but no response and then after some time the screen went blank. When plugged in to charge, the led glowed and screen was plain blank without the screen lighting up. So I googled and found the following thread.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/help/solved-unbrick-hard-bricked-dead-t3585016
Followed the procedure then the screen was up again. The screen i got after doing this is below. Sorry for the low resolution hope you can understand it.
https://imgur.com/a/mAUFgiJ
IMEI is gone. It shows all 0s in the imei field. Tried flashing stock recovery, custom recovery, twrp no luck. The device is recognized as "fastboot athene_16mp S" when connected to pc.
Hope you can help.
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That isn't your actual fastboot mode. fastboot getvar will not show proper details. I too had tried and got imei as multiple 0 with "fastboot getvar", also had seen a lot of other things missing too.
Download and flash the latest stock nougat from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/stock-rom-npjs25-93-14-4-march-1-t3608138
Before flashing stock rom, you will need to flash latest "bootloader" and "gpt". First flash bootloader and gpt and then reboot to bootloader (fastboot reboot bootloader).
Now you will have your original bootloader back. Now you can flash stock nougat rom and everything will be back to normal.
I hope you have not upgraded to soak test oreo by "locked bootloader" method because if you did then you will have to wait till fastboot rom for oreo comes out or ask someone who is on soak test oreo to provide their bootloader and gpt partitions (if they upgrades by locked bootloader method), as you wouldn't be able to flash nougat bootloader and gpt partitions.

i have a similar problem on my xt1643 as it is only booting to the locked bootloader, and tried all the gpt.bin till april 2018 while all the others gave the downgrade error, april 2018 gave the following error.
PS C:\adb> fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slotartition: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'partition' (32 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.005s]
writing 'partition'...
(bootloader) Flashing primary GPT image...
(bootloader) Flashing backup GPT image...
(bootloader) Failed to write EFI backup GPT header.
(bootloader) Failed to program partition table
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.086s
PS C:\adb>
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Athul56 said:
i have a similar problem on my xt1643 as it is only booting to the locked bootloader, and tried all the gpt.bin till april 2018 while all the others gave the downgrade error, april 2018 gave the following error.
PS C:\adb> fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slotartition: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'partition' (32 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.005s]
writing 'partition'...
(bootloader) Flashing primary GPT image...
(bootloader) Flashing backup GPT image...
(bootloader) Failed to write EFI backup GPT header.
(bootloader) Failed to program partition table
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.086s
PS C:\adb>
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PS C:\adb> fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: moto-msm8952-B1.07
(bootloader) product: athene_16mp
(bootloader) board: athene_16mp
(bootloader) secure: yes
(bootloader) hwrev: P2A
(bootloader) radio: 4
(bootloader) storage-type: emmc
(bootloader) emmc: 32GB MICRON Q3J97V RV=08 PV=10 FV=00000000000000A2
(bootloader) ram: 3GB MICRON LP3 DIE=6Gb M5=03 M6=00 M7=00 M8=7B
(bootloader) cpu: MSM8952
(bootloader) serialno: ZY223RFGVV
(bootloader) cid: 0x0032
(bootloader) channelid: 0xc0
(bootloader) uid: DB66230200000000000000000000
(bootloader) securestate: oem_locked
(bootloader) iswarrantyvoid: no
(bootloader) max-download-size: 536870912
(bootloader) reason: Last time flashing failed
(bootloader) imei: *************
(bootloader) meid:
(bootloader) date: 01-07-2017
(bootloader) sku: XT1643
(bootloader) battid: SNN5970A
(bootloader) iccid:
(bootloader) cust_md5:
(bootloader) max-sparse-size: 268435456
(bootloader) current-time: "Tue Aug 2 4:37: 6 UTC 2016"
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[0]: motorola/athene_f/athene_f:7.0/NPJ
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[1]: S25.93-14-18/3:user/release-keys
(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[0]: Blur_Version.25.236.3.athene.reta
(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[1]: il.en.US
(bootloader) ro.build.version.qcom: LA.BR.1.3.6-01710-8976.0
(bootloader) version-baseband[0]: M8952_70030.25.03.62.02R ATHENE_INDIA_
(bootloader) version-baseband[1]: DSDS_CUST
(bootloader) kernel.version[0]: Linux version 3.10.84-ge03508d-00131-g44
(bootloader) kernel.version[1]: 2576f ([email protected]) (gcc version
(bootloader) kernel.version[2]: 4.8 (GCC) ) #1 SMP PREEMPT Wed Mar 28 06
(bootloader) kernel.version[3]: :58:16 CDT 2018
(bootloader) sbl1.git: git=MBM-NG-VB1.07-0-g57d1343
(bootloader) rpm.git: git=MBM-NG-VB1.06-0-ga970ead
(bootloader) tz.git: git=69dd24b-dirty
(bootloader) hyp.git: git=69dd24b-dirty
(bootloader) keymaster.git: git=69dd24b-dirty
(bootloader) cmnlib.git: git=69dd24b-dirty
(bootloader) aboot.git: git=MBM-NG-VB1.07-0-gf9b89ba
(bootloader) qe: qe 0/0
(bootloader) frp-state: protected (77)
(bootloader) ro.carrier: retin
all: listed above

[help] hard brick with December patch has solution?

to be able to revive but to flash the December rom stock of error

What errors are you getting? Which stock firmware version are you getting these errors with?
What device do you have and how did you hard brick your device? Which blankflash did you use?
Are you following this guide here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/moto-g4-plus-hardbrick-solved-guide-t3657761

echo92 said:
what errors are you getting? Which stock firmware version are you getting these errors with?
What device do you have and how did you hard brick your device? Which blankflash did you use?
Are you following this guide here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/moto-g4-plus-hardbrick-solved-guide-t3657761
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i tried with above link but no success

prasadak2811 said:
i tried with above link but no success
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Can you provide us with some information please as well?
What device do you have, how did your device hard brick and what errors/messages are you getting?

echo92 said:
What errors are you getting? Which stock firmware version are you getting these errors with?
What device do you have and how did you hard brick your device? Which blankflash did you use?
Are you following this guide here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/moto-g4-plus-hardbrick-solved-guide-t3657761
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xt 1640
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: moto-msm8952-B1.07
(bootloader) product: athene_16mp
(bootloader) board: athene_16mp
(bootloader) secure: yes
(bootloader) hwrev: P2A
(bootloader) radio: 6
(bootloader) storage-type: emmc
(bootloader) emmc: 32GB SAMSUNG QX13MB RV=08 PV=07 FV=0000000000000007
(bootloader) ram: 2GB SAMSUNG LP3 DIE=8Gb M5=01 M6=05 M7=00 M8=1F
(bootloader) cpu: MSM8952
(bootloader) serialno: 0038111937
(bootloader) cid: 0xDEAD
(bootloader) channelid: 0x00
(bootloader) uid: D6EBBF0200000000000000000000
(bootloader) securestate: oem_locked
(bootloader) iswarrantyvoid: n/a
(bootloader) max-download-size: 536870912
(bootloader) reason: UTAG "bootmode" configured as fastboot
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) meid:
(bootloader) date: 09-15-2017
(bootloader) sku: XT1640-DS
(bootloader) battid:
(bootloader) iccid:
(bootloader) cust_md5:
(bootloader) max-sparse-size: 268435456
(bootloader) current-time: "Wed May 4 19:56:34 UTC 2016"
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[0]: motorola/athene_f/athene_f:7.0/NPJ
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[1]: S25.93-14-13/3:user/release-keys
(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[0]: Blur_Version.25.226.3.athene.reta
(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[1]: il.pt.BR
(bootloader) ro.build.version.qcom: LA.BR.1.3.6-01710-8976.0
(bootloader) version-baseband: M8952_70030.25.03.62.01R DFLT_FSG
(bootloader) kernel.version[0]: Linux version 3.10.84-ElementalX-G4-2.00
(bootloader) kernel.version[1]: ([email protected]) (gcc version 4.9.4 201506
(bootloader) kernel.version[2]: 29 (prerelease) (crosstool-NG 1.20.0 - L
(bootloader) kernel.version[3]: inaro GCC 2015.06 - Cortex-A15) ) #1 SMP
(bootloader) kernel.version[4]: PREEMPT Thu Jan 25 12:45:01 EST 2018
(bootloader) sbl1.git: git=MBM-NG-VB1.07-0-g57d1343
(bootloader) rpm.git: git=MBM-NG-VB1.06-0-ga970ead
(bootloader) tz.git: git=69dd24b-dirty
(bootloader) hyp.git: git=69dd24b-dirty
(bootloader) keymaster.git: git=69dd24b-dirty
(bootloader) cmnlib.git: git=69dd24b-dirty
(bootloader) aboot.git: git=MBM-NG-VB1.07-0-gf9b89ba
(bootloader) qe: qe 0/0
(bootloader) frp-state: no protection (0)
(bootloader) ro.carrier: retbr
all: listed above
finished. total time: 0.488s

echo92 said:
What errors are you getting? Which stock firmware version are you getting these errors with?
What device do you have and how did you hard brick your device? Which blankflash did you use?
Are you following this guide here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/moto-g4-plus-hardbrick-solved-guide-t3657761
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I'm getting these errors
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slotartition: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'partition' (32 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.024s]
writing 'partition'...
(bootloader) Flashing primary GPT image...
(bootloader) Flashing backup GPT image...
OKAY [ 0.111s]
finished. total time: 0.138s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:bootloader: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'bootloader' (3651 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.158s]
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 [ 0.459s]
finished. total time: 0.622s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash logo logo.bin
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:logo: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'logo' (2186 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.101s]
writing 'logo'...
OKAY [ 0.064s]
finished. total time: 0.170s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash boot boot.img
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:boot: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'boot' (16384 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.593s]
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) Image boot failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.801s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:recovery: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'recovery' (16484 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.590s]
writing 'recovery'...
(bootloader) Image recovery failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.802s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:dsp: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'dsp' (16384 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.573s]
writing 'dsp'...
OKAY [ 0.267s]
finished. total time: 0.845s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash oem oem.img
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slotem: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'oem' (96490 KB)...
OKAY [ 3.297s]
writing 'oem'...
(bootloader) Image o failed validation
(bootloader) Invalid signed image
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 3.425s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:system: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'system' (261013 KB)...
OKAY [ 8.868s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Image s failed validation
(bootloader) Invalid signed image
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 8.995s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:system: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'system' (250842 KB)...
OKAY [ 8.556s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Invalid signed image
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 8.622s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:system: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'system' (254493 KB)...
OKAY [ 8.667s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Invalid signed image
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 8.714s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:system: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'system' (247302 KB)...
OKAY [ 8.439s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Invalid signed image
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 8.518s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:system: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'system' (260402 KB)...
OKAY [ 8.872s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Invalid signed image
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 8.918s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:system: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'system' (262057 KB)...
OKAY [ 8.904s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Invalid signed image
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 8.956s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:system: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'system' (261941 KB)...
OKAY [ 8.897s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Invalid signed image
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 8.977s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:system: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'system' (82497 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.817s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Invalid signed image
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 2.876s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:modem: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'modem' (76958 KB)...
OKAY [ 2.624s]
writing 'modem'...
OKAY [ 1.136s]
finished. total time: 3.764s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot erase modemst1
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:modemst1: not found
erasing 'modemst1'...
OKAY [ 0.040s]
finished. total time: 0.043s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot erase modemst2
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:modemst2: not found
erasing 'modemst2'...
OKAY [ 0.039s]
finished. total time: 0.041s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:fsg: not found
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'fsg' (2032 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.096s]
writing 'fsg'...
OKAY [ 0.077s]
finished. total time: 0.179s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot erase cache
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:cache: not found
erasing 'cache'...
OKAY [ 0.042s]
finished. total time: 0.049s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot erase userdata
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:userdata: not found
erasing 'userdata'...
OKAY [ 0.120s]
finished. total time: 0.122s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot erase customize
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:customize: not found
erasing 'customize'...
OKAY [ 0.033s]
finished. total time: 0.035s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot erase clogo
(bootloader) slot-count: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found
(bootloader) has-slot:clogo: not found
erasing 'clogo'...
OKAY [ 0.031s]
finished. total time: 0.033s
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>

jadeilson777 said:
I'm getting these errors
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Thanks for that. A few things I've noted:
1)I'm not sure what's happened to your device, and perhaps you can elaborate on if anything happened before, but the CID=0xDEAD and the odd serial number (unless you changed that) and no presence of the iswarrantyvoid parameter is concerning. Did you try to restore a backup or give your device to a JTAG service, or did you use a blankflash?
2)Your radio baseband version is reporting DFLT_FSG as opposed to BRAZIL, so you may have no network access, though that might be immaterial at this point.
3)Which firmware are you trying to flash at the moment that is giving you the validation errors (e.g. Image boot failed validation?) Is it the NPJS25.93-14-13 Dec 2017 firmware? I note your device is running Blur_Version.25.226.3.athene.retail.pt.BR whereas the stock ROM on XDA is Blur_Version.25.226.3.athene.retail.en.US but I don't know if the different languages are that significant. Verify that you're flashing the NPJS25.93-14-13 stock ROM.
If you are flashing the NPJS25.93-14-13 stock ROM on XDA, I'm concerned that only an expensive motherboard replacement may fix the issues. However, please answer the questions I've asked so we have more information to help you. You can type your response in Portuguese or your native language and then use Google Translate or your favourite translator to translate your response into English if you so choose.

echo92 said:
Thanks for that. A few things I've noted:
1)I'm not sure what's happened to your device, and perhaps you can elaborate on if anything happened before, but the CID=0xDEAD and the odd serial number (unless you changed that) and no presence of the iswarrantyvoid parameter is concerning. Did you try to restore a backup or give your device to a JTAG service, or did you use a blankflash?
2)Your radio baseband version is reporting DFLT_FSG as opposed to BRAZIL, so you may have no network access, though that might be immaterial at this point.
3)Which firmware are you trying to flash at the moment that is giving you the validation errors (e.g. Image boot failed validation?) Is it the NPJS25.93-14-13 Dec 2017 firmware? I note your device is running Blur_Version.25.226.3.athene.retail.pt.BR whereas the stock ROM on XDA is Blur_Version.25.226.3.athene.retail.en.US but I don't know if the different languages are that significant. Verify that you're flashing the NPJS25.93-14-13 stock ROM.
If you are flashing the NPJS25.93-14-13 stock ROM on XDA, I'm concerned that only an expensive motherboard replacement may fix the issues. However, please answer the questions I've asked so we have more information to help you. You can type your response in Portuguese or your native language and then use Google Translate or your favourite translator to translate your response into English if you so choose.
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1) I was in the stock rom of December with elemental kernel x to get root with magisk and was without network because of the baseband and I looked in the forum something about there I tried to transfer some files of the 1643 xt was when the hard brick occurred I used the recent blankflash and able to revive the bootloader but when trying to flash again the stock of December gave error plus the boot loader went back to normal as in the attached image

echo92 said:
Thanks for that. A few things I've noted:
1)I'm not sure what's happened to your device, and perhaps you can elaborate on if anything happened before, but the CID=0xDEAD and the odd serial number (unless you changed that) and no presence of the iswarrantyvoid parameter is concerning. Did you try to restore a backup or give your device to a JTAG service, or did you use a blankflash?
2)Your radio baseband version is reporting DFLT_FSG as opposed to BRAZIL, so you may have no network access, though that might be immaterial at this point.
3)Which firmware are you trying to flash at the moment that is giving you the validation errors (e.g. Image boot failed validation?) Is it the NPJS25.93-14-13 Dec 2017 firmware? I note your device is running Blur_Version.25.226.3.athene.retail.pt.BR whereas the stock ROM on XDA is Blur_Version.25.226.3.athene.retail.en.US but I don't know if the different languages are that significant. Verify that you're flashing the NPJS25.93-14-13 stock ROM.
If you are flashing the NPJS25.93-14-13 stock ROM on XDA, I'm concerned that only an expensive motherboard replacement may fix the issues. However, please answer the questions I've asked so we have more information to help you. You can type your response in Portuguese or your native language and then use Google Translate or your favourite translator to translate your response into English if you so choose.
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2) Yes I was without a network and was trying to fix what happened to the hard brick
3) Yes I am trying to flash the December rom stock NPJS25.93-14-13

jadeilson777 said:
1) I was in the stock rom of December with elemental kernel x to get root with magisk and was without network because of the baseband and I looked in the forum something about there I tried to transfer some files of the 1643 xt was when the hard brick occurred I used the recent blankflash and able to revive the bootloader but when trying to flash again the stock of December gave error plus the boot loader went back to normal as in the attached image
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jadeilson777 said:
2) Yes I was without a network and was trying to fix what happened to the hard brick
3) Yes I am trying to flash the December rom stock NPJS25.93-14-13
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Hmm, what files did you try to transfer, was it the hw, fsg and modem partitions, and did you transfer them to the correct partitions? Those commands are very powerful and will not alert you if the incorrect partition is overwritten.
I'm guessing by the screenshot you're showing that your bootloader screen is similar, as that bootloader screen is for Osprey devices (Moto G 2015). It should be like that as you've flashed the bootloader from the stock NPJS25.93-14-13 ROM, just with athene (Moto G4) details.
How did you lose network in the first place, was it after flashing firmware?
If you can, I'd doublecheck if your bootloader is unlocked and try unlocking your bootloader (which will erase your information), as looking through your flash results, it looks like your bootloader is rejecting your flashing. NPJS25.93-14-13 should not give you pre-flash validation errors on a G4 Plus as that's the current firmware we have, unless you've flashed a different December 2017 build before or received an OTA update newer than December 2017.
If unlocking the bootloader doesn't work or doesn't resolve not being able to flash, then we may have to begin considering an expensive service repair.

echo92 said:
Hmm, what files did you try to transfer, was it the hw, fsg and modem partitions, and did you transfer them to the correct partitions? Those commands are very powerful and will not alert you if the incorrect partition is overwritten.
I'm guessing by the screenshot you're showing that your bootloader screen is similar, as that bootloader screen is for Osprey devices (Moto G 2015). It should be like that as you've flashed the bootloader from the stock NPJS25.93-14-13 ROM, just with athene (Moto G4) details.
How did you lose network in the first place, was it after flashing firmware?
If you can, I'd doublecheck if your bootloader is unlocked and try unlocking your bootloader (which will erase your information), as looking through your flash results, it looks like your bootloader is rejecting your flashing. NPJS25.93-14-13 should not give you pre-flash validation errors on a G4 Plus as that's the current firmware we have, unless you've flashed a different December 2017 build before or received an OTA update newer than December 2017.
If unlocking the bootloader doesn't work or doesn't resolve not being able to flash, then we may have to begin considering an expensive service repair.
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my bootloader is blocked and in my opinion this is giving pre-flash error pq was in stock rom December with twrp and with elemental kernbel x

jadeilson777 said:
my bootloader is blocked and in my opinion this is giving pre-flash error pq was in stock rom December with twrp and with elemental kernbel x
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If your bootloader is locked, then having TWRP and ElementalX on your device will cause your device to fail to boot. A locked bootloader, especially under Nougat, is quite strictly enforced, and is expecting stock recovery and stock kernel, no modifications whatsoever.
The stock ROM flash should be overwriting both partitions with the stock firmware, but as you're not bypassing the strict verification checks, then you can try to unlock your bootloader again and try to re-flash. Alternatively, if you unlock, you may be able to boot if there's still TWRP and ElementalX on your device. Your warranty is voided anyway as you'd have unlocked your bootloader in the past to flash TWRP and ElementalX.
If that doesn't work, it may suggest the flash memory or another hardware fault is present, which may require a motherboard replaement.

echo92 said:
If your bootloader is locked, then having TWRP and ElementalX on your device will cause your device to fail to boot. A locked bootloader, especially under Nougat, is quite strictly enforced, and is expecting stock recovery and stock kernel, no modifications whatsoever.
The stock ROM flash should be overwriting both partitions with the stock firmware, but as you're not bypassing the strict verification checks, then you can try to unlock your bootloader again and try to re-flash. Alternatively, if you unlock, you may be able to boot if there's still TWRP and ElementalX on your device. Your warranty is voided anyway as you'd have unlocked your bootloader in the past to flash TWRP and ElementalX.
If that doesn't work, it may suggest the flash memory or another hardware fault is present, which may require a motherboard replaement.
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I already tried to unlock the bootloader but I get the result of fetuare disable which is the debugging usb or unlock option of oem that is disabled

jadeilson777 said:
I already tried to unlock the bootloader but I get the result of fetuare disable which is the debugging usb or unlock option of oem that is disabled
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That's not good - can you boot into the system? If so, you can go to Settings>About Phone, tap the build 7 times, then go back one menu, access Developer Options and then toggle OEM unlocking, which should then let you unlock your bootloader.
If you've re-locked your bootloader and you cannot boot, then unfortunately you may have to consider a motherboard replacement (expensive) or put the money towards a new device. I think we don't have the means to bypass the bootloader security lock if you cannot boot into the system.

echo92 said:
That's not good - can you boot into the system? If so, you can go to Settings>About Phone, tap the build 7 times, then go back one menu, access Developer Options and then toggle OEM unlocking, which should then let you unlock your bootloader.
If you've re-locked your bootloader and you cannot boot, then unfortunately you may have to consider a motherboard replacement (expensive) or put the money towards a new device. I think we don't have the means to bypass the bootloader security lock if you cannot boot into the system.
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if I was in hard brick but can revive only the bootloader and the system can not activate these options so there is no way to flip the bootloader and with the bootloader locked I can not flashear a previous ROM nor the stock of December pq was with the elemental kernel x of January 25th so I have to wait for a security patch update to flash over

echo92 said:
That's not good - can you boot into the system? If so, you can go to Settings>About Phone, tap the build 7 times, then go back one menu, access Developer Options and then toggle OEM unlocking, which should then let you unlock your bootloader.
If you've re-locked your bootloader and you cannot boot, then unfortunately you may have to consider a motherboard replacement (expensive) or put the money towards a new device. I think we don't have the means to bypass the bootloader security lock if you cannot boot into the system.
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I'm 16 years old and I do not have money for another motherboard or a new moto g4 plus

jadeilson777 said:
if I was in hard brick but can revive only the bootloader and the system can not activate these options so there is no way to flip the bootloader and with the bootloader locked I can not flashear a previous ROM nor the stock of December pq was with the elemental kernel x of January 25th so I have to wait for a security patch update to flash over
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Yeah, hopefully the February 2018 security patch ROM should be on its way soon. If that doesn't fix things then you may have to visit a service centre.
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jadeilson777 said:
I'm 16 years old and I do not have money for another motherboard or a new moto g4 plus
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Unfortunately a hard brick in this manner seems to be quite hard to fix, especially if you cannot flash the stock ROM (with a locked bootloader failing validation). However, we'll have to see if the newer stock ROM resolves this.

echo92 said:
Yeah, hopefully the February 2018 security patch ROM should be on its way soon. If that doesn't fix things then you may have to visit a service centre.
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Unfortunately a hard brick in this manner seems to be quite hard to fix, especially if you cannot flash the stock ROM (with a locked bootloader failing validation). However, we'll have to see if the newer stock ROM resolves this.
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Can you tell me when the next update comes out if and still this month?

jadeilson777 said:
Can you tell me when the next update comes out if and still this month?
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Honestly no idea - we've not even seen the OTA update for the February 2018 security update, just the patch notes. Could be this month, could be next month. Furthermore, that still relies on someone capturing and uploading the stock ROM firmware with that patch to Android FileHost or somewhere.

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

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

Did you get voLTE to work?

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

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

thankyou soo much . helped me

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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