I'm currently rooted and am running only Xposed Mods with a few root apps. How can I unroot my phone and get the stock recovery back onto my Moto X so that I can take OTA's again without wiping all of my data? What files do I need to download/flash and how do I do it? I've searched around, but it just got me even more confused.
bd1212 said:
I'm currently rooted and am running only Xposed Mods with a few root apps. How can I unroot my phone and get the stock recovery back onto my Moto X so that I can take OTA's again without wiping all of my data? What files do I need to download/flash and how do I do it? I've searched around, but it just got me even more confused.
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Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that flashing the stock system will remove all the changes you've made with root/xposed modules, and flashing the stock recovery should essentially get rid of root (I think).
I don't know precisely where to get all the files, but if you find them around, you can push them using ADB.
If you're like me and are okay with losing everything on the phone, go ahead and use RSDLite (it requires ADB). It's easy-ish to use, and there's even a video tutorial that covers everything after installation of all the files.
You need to use fastboot to push system.img and recovery.img from the version of the OS you're currently running. See here for a list of OS images:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/ghost_rcica/list.php
See this thread for a link to a fastboot.exe that'll work:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2527287
See this thread for a quick overview and link to more detailed info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2525495&page=4
jonnythan said:
You need to use fastboot to push system.img and recovery.img from the version of the OS you're currently running. See here for a list of OS images:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/ghost_rcica/list.php
See this thread for a link to a fastboot.exe that'll work:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2527287
See this thread for a quick overview and link to more detailed info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2525495&page=4
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Thanks for the info and links. I'm currently downloading the OS that I'm currently running (VZW OTA update in my case), but I have one question: How do I use fastboot? When I double click that .exe nothing happens.
bd1212 said:
Thanks for the info and links. I'm currently downloading the OS that I'm currently running (VZW OTA update in my case), but I have one question: How do I use fastboot? When I double click that .exe nothing happens.
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You need to install the Android SDK and the platform tools, then boot your phone into fastboot mode. You need to run a command line to flash the IMGs. It's explained in the links.
meant2live218 said:
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe that flashing the stock system will remove all the changes you've made with root/xposed modules, and flashing the stock recovery should essentially get rid of root (I think).
I don't know precisely where to get all the files, but if you find them around, you can push them using ADB.
If you're like me and are okay with losing everything on the phone, go ahead and use RSDLite (it requires ADB). It's easy-ish to use, and there's even a video tutorial that covers everything after installation of all the files.
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I was under the impression that we cannot do a factory reset or we won't get the soak test OTA pushed to our phones. That's what the soak test post said atleast. Something along the lines of "DO NOT FACTORY RESET or you will not receive the OTA"... don't want to quote it directly since I'm under an NDA, but it was something like that. Did I misunderstand? If I use the Moto X toolkit or RSDLite to revert back to stock is that different than a factory reset?
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You need to install the Android SDK and the platform tools, then boot your phone into fastboot mode. You need to run a command line to flash the IMGs. It's explained in the links.
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I've got the Android SDK install and ADB is setup. I'm pretty familiar with ADB. I moved the motorola fastboot.exe into platform-tools and I know how to put the phone into fastboot mode. What I don't understand is what I need to do once I've got the system.img file and the recovery.img file. I'm still reading all of the links so I might not have gotten to the part where it explains what to do, so forgive me for that.
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I've got the Android SDK install and ADB is setup. I'm pretty familiar with ADB. I moved the motorola fastboot.exe into platform-tools and I know how to put the phone into fastboot mode. What I don't understand is what I need to do once I've got the system.img file and the recovery.img file.
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Right from my third link:
Next, you need to put the phone into "fastboot mode" as described above, also make sure usb debugging is enabled in the developer menu settings. Then download the FW for your phone found (follow what i said in regards to the other persons post below), then unzip that, put the system and recovery image in the same directory that your fastboot and adb is in, then run these commands from the cmd prompt
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
then your done, you can type
fastboot reboot
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Right from my third link:
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Yep, just got to that part lol. Having some trouble downloading the VZW file. My current download just stopped with a network error and the website that is hosting the files keeps saying service unavailable and to contact the website administrator. Weird. I'm blaming it on my college's ****ty wireless network.
Edit: Yup, for some reason the wifi at the school decided it need me to input my credentials to re-login for the 6th time today to verify who I am and allow me internet access.
Edit 2: The things I'd do to have a stable connection... Once again, the download failed halfway through because the damn connection at this college sucks. This is infuriating.
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Right from my third link:
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Is there anyway you (or someone else) could upload the VZW OTA update file to Google Drive or Dropbox for me? This download is going way to slow to the point where I can't even finish it before my connection craps out. Or can you (or someone else) just upload the system.img and recovery.img files for me?
bd1212 said:
Is there anyway you (or someone else) could upload the VZW OTA update file to Google Drive or Dropbox for me? This download is going way to slow to the point where I can't even finish it before my connection craps out. Or can you (or someone else) just upload the system.img and recovery.img files for me?
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Uploading now, but it'll take a bit. Big file.
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Uploading now, but it'll take a bit. Big file.
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Thanks man. You don't even know how much I appreciate this.
Which one of the two is the camera update for vzw?
Where do you get stock recovery?
EDIT: Sorry, Nevermind. I probably extract it from the zip.
Sent from my XT1060 using xda app-developers app
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any one using the rogers and know when will the update for 4.4?
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any one using the rogers and know when will the update for 4.4?
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I gave up weeks ago waiting for the rogers(robbers) update, flashed the tmobile sbf 4.4 firmware on my unlocked boot loader moto. The way I see it we're probably last to receive the update, US done , now South Americian carriers, so assume sometime in January
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flashallthetime said:
I gave up weeks ago waiting for the rogers(robbers) update, flashed the tmobile sbf 4.4 firmware on my unlocked boot loader moto. The way I see it we're probably last to receive the update, US done , now South Americian carriers, so assume sometime in January
Sent on my Moto X
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disappoint about that, the first Moto X was saled with Rogers and then turns out to be the last one to update....
Also running the dev edition/retail firmware - it is totally the way to go. Forget about Rogers. I suspect Motorola already compiled 4.4 for them and they are sitting on it like they did the camera update. The only feature the Rogers firmware will likely offer is LTE on/off in the menu. I can't think of anything else it has going for it.
Running the retail version also gets rid of the carrier name in the upper left which is just silly to have anyway.
Should I unlock my bootloader? What does the warranty cover anyways?
alu0506 said:
Should I unlock my bootloader? What does the warranty cover anyways?
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Well if the hardware was to fail such as the headphone jack breaking, ram going bad, speaker crapping out etc it would be covered under warranty. Once you request the bootloader unlock key that is gone. I figured since my phone was solid for more then a month and being I bought it used anyway I didn't have much to lose by unlocking the bootloader. For me it was the right move, used phones are getting cheaper on craigslist everyday if it does break and has to be replaced.
Yeah, I just checked. It doesn't cover physical damages so I'm gonna unlock the boot loader and maybe flash the Dev version.
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alu0506 said:
Yeah, I just checked. It doesn't cover physical damages so I'm gonna unlock the boot loader and maybe flash the Dev version.
Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk
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Sounds good - any problems or questions let me know!
Steve-x said:
Sounds good - any problems or questions let me know!
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Got it unlocked! What should I flash.... hmmm....
alu0506 said:
Got it unlocked! What should I flash.... hmmm....
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Try this first:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/download.php?device=0&file=2
Works well on my Rogers phone, if you decide to flash one of the kitkat customs roms, you need the kitkat modems
Sent on my Moto X Running Beanstalk 4.4.2
Steve-x said:
Try this first:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/download.php?device=0&file=2
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What is it exactly? Is it pre-rooted or should I flash supersu?
alu0506 said:
What is it exactly? Is it pre-rooted or should I flash supersu?
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It is the retail/dev edition 4.4 kitkat rom. It is 100% stock as released by Motorola, you can root it after installing.
alu0506 said:
What is it exactly? Is it pre-rooted or should I flash supersu?
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Its not a ROM but the stock firmware, it flashes the boot loader, stock recovery, modems and system files after it boots you can then flash twrp recovery for kitkat and flash supersu
Sent on my Moto X Running Beanstalk 4.4.2
Oh no.... I made have made a little oops.
I flashed everything and then selected normal powerup.
Booted to the warning screen, vibrated and got stuck...
[EDIT 1] GOT IT TO BOOT TO BOOTLOADER WOOT FLASHING AGAIN
[EDIT 2] Reflashed again... is it supposed to be at the warning screen for a long time after first reboot?
If you're in the bootloader I'd flash it again, may have been a failure in the data transfer.
Steve-x said:
If you're in the bootloader I'd flash it again, may have been a failure in the data transfer.
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I redownloaded it and reflashed and IT BOOTED! YAY! THANK YOU!
process
What's the exact process to flash this file. Do I need custom recovery first? If you could list the steps for me that would be awesome.
gthompson75 said:
What's the exact process to flash this file. Do I need custom recovery first? If you could list the steps for me that would be awesome.
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Well this is what I did:
Step 1. Download the latest drivers and adb/fastboot
If you already have the android adk installed, go to https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481 and download and install the latest drivers. Otherwise try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979. I have never used it before but it looks like it should install both adb/fastboot and their corresponding drivers.
Step 2. Download mfastboot.exe
Go to https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-SutxHydqfNczVMVXNtRVI4ZW8/edit?usp=sharing and download the file. This is motorola fastboot. You use it in place of the fastboot that came with the android sdk. For some reason, the fastboot that comes with the android SDK seems to not work when flashing some things. Download the file and save it somewhere.
Step 3. Download the Retail/Dev 4.4 rom
Thanks Steve-x for showing me this!
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/download.php?device=0&file=2
Download this file and unzip it.
Step 4. Unlock the bootloader
Go to https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a/action/auth and follow the instructions to have a unlock code mailed to you. Remember, this will void your warranty AND WILL WIPE YOUR DATA. REMEMBER TO DO A BACKUP! I DIDN'T AND IT WAS A REALLY BAD MISTAKE.
Step 5. Flash the Retail/Dev rom
Remember that mfastboot.exe file that you downloaded earlier? Well it’s time to put it to good use. Copy (or move) the file to the directory where the rest of the Retail/Dev 4.4 rom files are located. (The zip that you extracted earlier, the one with the “system.img” in it?)
Now that you've done that, open “TMO_RETAIL_XT1053_4.4-13.11.1Q2.X-69-3_MR2_CFC.bat” with your favorite plain text editor. (Use notepad if you have no favorite) We have to make it so that instead of using the standard android fastboot.exe to flash the files, it uses the mfastboot.exe. So, just edit the first line, “SET fastboot=fastboot.exe”, to “SET fastboot=mfastboot.exe”. Save and close it up.
Now, put your Moto X into bootloader mode if it isn't already. Power it down and then press the power and volume down buttons simultaneously until it powers on. Connect the usb cable to the computer, and wait for the pc to recognize everything. Now double-click on the “TMO_RETAIL_XT1053_4.4-13.11.1Q2.X-69-3_MR2_CFC.bat” and it will start flashing.
After it is complete, turn the phone on by selecting “Normal Powerup” on the device. To navigate around the bootloader, use the volume down arrow key to select the option and the volume up key to execute it. If everything went correctly, your Moto X show powerup and boot into Android 4.4!
I think thats everything. If you need help please do ask!
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gthompson75 said:
What's the exact process to flash this file. Do I need custom recovery first? If you could list the steps for me that would be awesome.
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Oh right, if you want a custom recovery and root, this thread explains the process nicely http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358
Thanks,
alu0506 said:
Well this is what I did:
Step 1. Download the latest drivers and adb/fastboot
If you already have the android adk installed, go to https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481 and download and install the latest drivers. Otherwise try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979. I have never used it before but it looks like it should install both adb/fastboot and their corresponding drivers.
Step 2. Download mfastboot.exe
Go to https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-SutxHydqfNczVMVXNtRVI4ZW8/edit?usp=sharing and download the file. This is motorola fastboot. You use it in place of the fastboot that came with the android sdk. For some reason, the fastboot that comes with the android SDK seems to not work when flashing some things. Download the file and save it somewhere.
Step 3. Download the Retail/Dev 4.4 rom
Thanks Steve-x for showing me this!
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/download.php?device=0&file=2
Download this file and unzip it.
Step 4. Unlock the bootloader
Go to https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a/action/auth and follow the instructions to have a unlock code mailed to you. Remember, this will void your warranty AND WILL WIPE YOUR DATA. REMEMBER TO DO A BACKUP! I DIDN'T AND IT WAS A REALLY BAD MISTAKE.
Step 5. Flash the Retail/Dev rom
Remember that mfastboot.exe file that you downloaded earlier? Well it’s time to put it to good use. Copy (or move) the file to the directory where the rest of the Retail/Dev 4.4 rom files are located. (The zip that you extracted earlier, the one with the “system.img” in it?)
Now that you've done that, open “TMO_RETAIL_XT1053_4.4-13.11.1Q2.X-69-3_MR2_CFC.bat” with your favorite plain text editor. (Use notepad if you have no favorite) We have to make it so that instead of using the standard android fastboot.exe to flash the files, it uses the mfastboot.exe. So, just edit the first line, “SET fastboot=fastboot.exe”, to “SET fastboot=mfastboot.exe”. Save and close it up.
Now, put your Moto X into bootloader mode if it isn't already. Power it down and then press the power and volume down buttons simultaneously until it powers on. Connect the usb cable to the computer, and wait for the pc to recognize everything. Now double-click on the “TMO_RETAIL_XT1053_4.4-13.11.1Q2.X-69-3_MR2_CFC.bat” and it will start flashing.
After it is complete, turn the phone on by selecting “Normal Powerup” on the device. To navigate around the bootloader, use the volume down arrow key to select the option and the volume up key to execute it. If everything went correctly, your Moto X show powerup and boot into Android 4.4!
I think thats everything. If you need help please do ask!
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Oh right, if you want a custom recovery and root, this thread explains the process nicely http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358
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Thank you for the detailed info. When updates come out will we get them rogers or tmob/retail
Hi guys.
Got my nexus 6 and decided to update to M
bootloader unlocked.
flashing with nexus root kit 2.0.5
up until the adb is trying to flash the system
it said preflash verification fail.
Then the device boot back to 5.1.1
I have flash back to facotry 5.1.1 now and I had no problem flashing the image of 5.1.1.
Please help
read and learn about what you are doing to your device first thing, then learn to do things the right way, they are literally easier than toolkits. and yea, stop using root toolkits.
sorry that im no help here, as i dont ever use toolkits, and have no idea what its actually doing to your device. it take literally 4 seconds or so, to flash it the right way, with fastboot. or.. yes, there is an or, or you can use one of the twrp recovery flashable bootloader zips found here, in the n6 development pages
simms22 said:
read and learn about what you are doing to your device first thing, then learn to do things the right way, they are literally easier than toolkits. and yea, stop using root toolkits.
sorry that im no help here, as i dont ever use toolkits, and have no idea what its actually doing to your device. it take literally 4 seconds or so, to flash it the right way, with fastboot. or.. yes, there is an or, or you can use one of the twrp recovery flashable bootloader zips found here, in the n6 development pages
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thanks. I will try the google way of doing it.
simms22 said:
read and learn about what you are doing to your device first thing, then learn to do things the right way, they are literally easier than toolkits. and yea, stop using root toolkits.
sorry that im no help here, as i dont ever use toolkits, and have no idea what its actually doing to your device. it take literally 4 seconds or so, to flash it the right way, with fastboot. or.. yes, there is an or, or you can use one of the twrp recovery flashable bootloader zips found here, in the n6 development pages
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fails to find system.img. but i have already extracted system.img to the folder
lscangus said:
fails to find system.img. but i have already extracted system.img to the folder
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Don't use the flash-all unless have SDK 23+ platform tools. If extracted the image you can just copy/paste or drag and drop into the command line if it can't find it..
lscangus said:
fails to find system.img. but i have already extracted system.img to the folder
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flash-all is broken in fastboot unless you are on the very latest version. you can go around thus by flashing each .img file separately.
I need the stock recovery image (from 23.16.3.victara_retca.retca.en.CA) so I can flash the 6.0 update since it won't work with TWRP.
Any help? Google isn't providing me with much.
Does it have to be from the Canadian variant (not sure if the recovery images are different between variants)?
Tried looking here for the correct zip, which should contain the recovery image?
ellisbodds said:
Does it have to be from the Canadian variant (not sure if the recovery images are different between variants)?
Tried looking here for the correct zip, which should contain the recovery image?
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I have no clue. I doubt it would have to be the retCA version. I'm sure everything besides radio and system will be the same.
This is from the latest RETCA XT1097 5.1 firmware:
VICTARA_RETCA_XT1097_5.1_LPE23.32-48.3_cid14_CFC.xml.zip
ellisbodds said:
Does it have to be from the Canadian variant (not sure if the recovery images are different between variants)?
Tried looking here for the correct zip, which should contain the recovery image?
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Gus.Ottawa said:
This is from the latest RETCA XT1097 5.1 firmware:
VICTARA_RETCA_XT1097_5.1_LPE23.32-48.3_cid14_CFC.xml.zip
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Thank you both! I'll play around with these files and make it work
DonDizzurp said:
Thank you both! I'll play around with these files and make it work
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Any update on whether this worked for you? I'm in the same boat
jullyfush said:
Any update on whether this worked for you? I'm in the same boat
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Worked perfectly.
My process
- Flash stock 5.1 using fastboot (Steps can be found on Motorola's site or somewhere on XDA)
- Install Marshmallow OTA
- Flash cracked boot.img for Marshmallow. This step is needed in order for TWRP to stick and for you to root without getting stuck on the warning screen. (I'll find the link for you if you can't. It's somewhere on XDA.)
- Flash TWRP
- Create backup so I don't have to go through this process next time haha
DonDizzurp said:
Worked perfectly.
My process
- Flash stock 5.1 using fastboot (Steps can be found on Motorola's site or somewhere on XDA)
- Install Marshmallow OTA
- Flash cracked boot.img for Marshmallow. This step is needed in order for TWRP to stick and for you to root without getting stuck on the warning screen. (I'll find the link for you if you can't. It's somewhere on XDA.)
- Flash TWRP
- Create backup so I don't have to go through this process next time haha
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Awesome! Thanks for the tip. I got as far as the 6.0 OTA (RETCA), and am now trying to get root back again. Where did you find the cracked boot.img?
Cheers!
jullyfush said:
Awesome! Thanks for the tip. I got as far as the 6.0 OTA (RETCA), and am now trying to get root back again. Where did you find the cracked boot.img?
Cheers!
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Grab it from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/development/root-root-moto-x-2014-android-t3249105
DonDizzurp said:
Grab it from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/development/root-root-moto-x-2014-android-t3249105
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Something odd has happened since upgrading to 6.0.
'adb devices' still sees my phone, but 'fastboot devices' no longer sees anything, and making a desktop back-up with adb now creates a file containing 0 bytes.
Everything else seems fine. Are there some new permissions I need to give before this will work?
Thanks again.
Edit: I managed to get fastboot working, however now I've run into a new problem.
To confirm, when you say flash the cracked boot.img for Marshmallow, I should execute 'fastboot flash boot boot.img' for the cracked boot.img?
I'm getting the error: mismatched partition size (boot)
I can still enter TWRP with fastboot, but it's not permanent without the cracked boot.img
Am I missing a step?
Edit #2: Finally got TWRP to stick another way and have root now. Thanks for everything!
Hi all.
I have to send my phone to RMA because of bad screen and or video chip. Can anyone help me to get the original rom of it?
Thanks.
FedericoUY said:
Hi all.
I have to send my phone to RMA because of bad screen and or video chip. Can anyone help me to get the original rom of it?
Thanks.
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original ? you can download stock firmwares on developers.google.com/android and below look for nexus factory images.
then follow the fastboot method which is very easy.
Hehe, thank you for your fast answer. I already did that, and I doubt about some codes near the links:
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6.0.1 (MOB30O)
6.0.1 (MMB30R)
6.0.1 (MOB30W)
.....
I really don't know what are those codes.
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Hehe, thank you for your fast answer. I already did that, and I doubt about some codes near the links:
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6.0.1 (MOB30O)
6.0.1 (MMB30R)
6.0.1 (MOB30W)
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I really don't know what are those codes.
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6.0.1 (MOB30W) is the latest release, that's the one you will want to download and install.
I again. I get an error when i execute the flash-all.bat from windows. Is there a way to flash all via twrp without using adb? I uncompressed image there, flashed ok bootloader, radio, but system always get an error...
Please help. Thanks.
Execute the commands manually. flash-all.bat is notorious for being flaky. However, why are we stressing here? This is a developer's device and nobody is going to care that you are rooted or that you are running a custom ROM. In short, I have yet to hear of anyone being refused warranty service because of an unlocked bootloader and custom ROM.
FedericoUY said:
I again. I get an error when i execute the flash-all.bat from windows. Is there a way to flash all via twrp without using adb? I uncompressed image there, flashed ok bootloader, radio, but system always get an error...
Please help. Thanks.
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Download FASTBOOT and ADB ZIP , Install Drivers from 15 seconds ADB installer and then move all the extracted factory images to the fastboot containing folder and double click flash-all.bat and it'll do the job.
Links:
1. FASTBOOT & ADB..
2. 15 Sec ADB Installer[contains fastboot too].
3.Latest fastboot Images [MOB30W][6.0.1]
I ended up doing it via manual fastboot. My screen phone after being splitting screen for a long time, ended up getting a completly blurry screen. Could not find anyone that happened this same issue. Will have to send the phone to warranty. Thanks
Hey dudes,
since no one ever did this, I uploaded all Oreo Stock (retbr) for or beloved XT1789-05 released so far.
Here are the link:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/emeuwiyaxpqqu56/AABKMNnrmMOwR5S0pBH2d7lWa?dl=0
The folder also contains RSD-lite for Mac and Linux users.
Enjoy.
if you are a Linux or Mac user and don't know how to use RSD, *I'll show you how to do with simple steps.
here we go:
1- Unzip the RSD-lite folder on your desktop;
2- Unzip the firmware zip and copy all files to the RSD folder on your desktop;
3- Open your terminal and go to the RSD-lite folder and connect your cellphone on USB with USB DEBUBBING ON;
4- Type this commands and hit ENTER after every line:
adb reboot bootloader
if you are on Linux;
bash rsd-flash.sh flashfile.xml
if you are on Mac:
./rsd-flash.sh flashfile.xml
press enter to start the flash from terminal
5- Watch for any errors. If no errors at the end of the script then press enter to reboot the device.
Many thanks to @Liboicl for the Linix script and @rootjunky for Mac script.
I'll keep adding the firmware on this folder as soon they pop up .
Does it flash to both slots? If not, this won't prepare the -05 model for AOSP ROMs. The T-Mobile flash all and Sprint ones flash to both slots via .sh or .bat files
Uzephi said:
Does it flash to both slots? If not, this won't prepare the -05 model for AOSP ROMs. The T-Mobile flash all and Sprint ones flash to both slots via .sh or .bat files
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It flash both partitions, the script just compile all fastboot comands
darthxa said:
It flash both partitions, the script just compile all fastboot comands
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So if you do "fastboot --set-active=_b" it will boot to system just fine?
Uzephi said:
So if you do "fastboot --set-active=_b" it will boot to system just fine?
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As soon I get home I'll Test and do do sure
Uzephi said:
So if you do "fastboot --set-active=_b" it will boot to system just fine?
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That's what I got
Perhaps it's because I have patched boot image in system B
But if that helped...
darthxa said:
That's what I got
Perhaps it's because I have patched boot image in system B
But if that helped...
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That happened because the bootloader noticed slot B doesn't have Oreo firmware on it. I'll make a .sh and .bat for you in a couple of days for AOSP from the files in that zip. It will be firmware only, no system or OEM images as it will be for AOSP prep more than back to stock.
Uzephi said:
That happened because the bootloader noticed slot B doesn't have Oreo firmware on it. I'll make a .sh and .bat for you in a couple of days for AOSP from the files in that zip. It will be firmware only, no system or OEM images as it will be for AOSP prep more than back to stock.
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Let me ask you, do you know if this particular model is eu version or America version? I'm trying install twrp ....
darthxa said:
Let me ask you, do you know if this particular model is eu version or America version? I'm trying install twrp ....
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Installing twrp shouldn't matter the model. Just boot to twrp and flash the zip, it will edit your current boot image and not mess with any special properties like radio stuff that differ from model to model.
Hello. The new firmware has been released with the March patch NASH_OPXS27.109-34-7_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip. Would you kindly be able to post the link? Thanks!!!
solocchi said:
Hello. The new firmware has been released with the March patch NASH_OPXS27.109-34-7_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip. Would you kindly be able to post the link? Thanks!!!
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Hi, I found it here https://plus.google.com/communities...1/stream/74c3716d-1a33-42b4-a515-63f32f4401e1, specificially in this post https://plus.google.com/111081030652026277798/posts/APCeCosyCX3 just by searching for exactly the filename you provided above with google.
Thanks for the link. I already know it but it doesn't work. I tried again and appear the message: access denied.
If you can download it and share it could be great.
solocchi said:
Thanks for the link. I already know it but it doesn't work. I tried again and appear the message: access denied.
If you can download it and share it could be great.
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it's weird, i've got 2 pc, 1 access denied and download fine for the other
ilovemeow said:
it's weird, i've got 2 pc, 1 access denied and download fine for the other
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I can not with any pc. If you have downloaded the firmware I would ask you kindly to post it. Thank you.
solocchi said:
I can not with any pc. If you have downloaded the firmware I would ask you kindly to post it. Thank you.
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http://myown1gbb2.ddns.net:13955/sharing/sQf3mIAgr
password: MotoZ2ForceXT1789
ilovemeow said:
http://myown1gbb2.ddns.net:13955/sharing/sQf3mIAgr
password: MotoZ2ForceXT1789
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Thanks!!!
darthxa said:
... for our beloved XT1789-05 ...
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I wouldn't go as far as beloved
For me, this is actually the worst Moto phone I've ever owned (and I've owned 4 of them), specially by the price I paid for it... the phone doesn't worth not even half the price.
In fact, this is my last Moto ever, I'm done with Moto/Lenovo or any other Chinese crap for that matter.
Uzephi said:
I'll make a .sh and .bat for you in a couple of days for AOSP from the files in that zip.
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I don't mean to push you or anything, I'm just curious if you were able to make the .bat/.sh file for this version (retbr)?
felipevsw said:
I don't mean to push you or anything, I'm just curious if you were able to make the .bat/.sh file for this version (retbr)?
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My bat file in my thread will only work with official releases from the Motorola Firmware Team (MFT). I.E. with the official firmware and my .bat you will be able to take OTAs again. I cannot guarantee any other zips.