[Q] A question that bricked my mind - G 2014 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Well
I'm João Vitor Casarin, and I wanna know if is possible Downgrade my Moto G 2gen from Lollipop 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2 to KitKat 4.4.4 again?
I really unliked it...

xdaVTU said:
Well
I'm João Vitor Casarin, and I wanna know if is possible Downgrade my Moto G 2gen from Lollipop 5.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2 to KitKat 4.4.4 again?
I really unliked it...
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Yes you can.

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Hakkinan said:
Yes you can.
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Just flashing stock rom as I did many times before?

Yep, just flash any rom that you want.

Hakkinan said:
Yep, just flash any rom that you want.
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what kind of answer is that ? holy hell

jrny99 said:
what kind of answer is that ? holy hell
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a partially correct one

you cannot for the love of you phone flash back to 4.4 , there is an line people who have bricked there device going back to 4.4 in both moto g 1st gen and here in second gen.
I regret to announce i am one of them from moto g 1st gen , still waiting for blank file to review my device !

Thread in the wrong section. There's a Question and Answers section within this sub-forum. Read the rules and use your common sense. But to answer to your question, yes, you can go back to KK by flashing stock with mfastboot, I've done it multiple times in the past coming from Lollipop.
Sent from my XT1063/64

I actually downgraded from android 5.0.2 to 4.4.4 just flashing the microcat rom and do a clean install

notanoob said:
you cannot for the love of you phone flash back to 4.4 , there is an line people who have bricked there device going back to 4.4 in both moto g 1st gen and here in second gen.
I regret to announce i am one of them from moto g 1st gen , still waiting for blank file to review my device !
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I used
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2957167
and restored to 444 no problem from 5.02.
xt1064

You posted under wrong section .

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Moto X OS Updater

Hello everyone,
I am posting here today on the topic of the Moto X OS Updater. I have the VZW Moto X Dev Ed running Rooted Kit Kat 4.4. I do not want the new update and it is asking me everyday if I would like to install. As I am not interested in doing so I would like to remove this. Is there a way to shut down the updater or maybe even remove the apk? If so what is it called or how do I do so?
Thanks in advance!
-Did Doe
Did Doe said:
Hello everyone,
I am posting here today on the topic of the Moto X OS Updater. I have the VZW Moto X Dev Ed running Rooted Kit Kat 4.4. I do not want the new update and it is asking me everyday if I would like to install. As I am not interested in doing so I would like to remove this. Is there a way to shut down the updater or maybe even remove the apk? If so what is it called or how do I do so?
Thanks in advance!
-Did Doe
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/how-to-upgrade-to-4-4-2-t2660439
Did Doe said:
Hello everyone,
I am posting here today on the topic of the Moto X OS Updater. I have the VZW Moto X Dev Ed running Rooted Kit Kat 4.4. I do not want the new update and it is asking me everyday if I would like to install. As I am not interested in doing so I would like to remove this. Is there a way to shut down the updater or maybe even remove the apk? If so what is it called or how do I do so?
Thanks in advance!
-Did Doe
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Out of curiosity, why don't you want the update?
Sent from my Dev Edition Moto X
Schaweet said:
Out of curiosity, why don't you want the update?
Sent from my Dev Edition Moto X
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i am wondering the same question you are a DEV device with a unlocked bootloader so you can easily root your device again after that update. im very glad i took the update it fixed a couple issues i was having
Teksu said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/how-to-upgrade-to-4-4-2-t2660439
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Your the best! Thank you so much?
Schaweet said:
Out of curiosity, why don't you want the update?
Sent from my Dev Edition Moto X
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Well from what I read I can't go back to the post camera update if I take 4.4.2. This is important I am able to do what I want you know.
Did Doe said:
Well from what I read I can't go back to the post camera update if I take 4.4.2. This is important I am able to do what I want you know.
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The main reason people want to get back to 4.2.2 is to root. with the DE you can root with any version because of the unlocked bootloader.
Did Doe said:
Well from what I read I can't go back to the post camera update if I take 4.4.2. This is important I am able to do what I want you know.
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You have a developer edition... You can flash damn well near anything you want.
CartlandSmith said:
yeah it is looking like some of the nervous nellies on this site have spooked a lot of us into thinking you can't.
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yeah, but a little reading and people can figure it all out. and some of the fear is good, people get a little too trigger happy sometimes before they learn the ropes of a new device.
CartlandSmith said:
nah, the misinfo keeps getting posted and reposted and the more you read, the more misinfo you read.
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well it is very known what you can and can't flash, it's stickied in the general thread. No misinfo on that one. also all the upgrading and downgrading software and bootloader info is there too. pretty much everything, I think the people who are nervous are the ones not reading threads. things are pretty clear and dry here, and many questions have been answered there too!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/ref-how-to-root-4-4-links-guides-t2603358
hope that helps explain things cartland!
CartlandSmith said:
yeah it is looking like some of the nervous nellies on this site have spooked a lot of us into thinking you can't.
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I didn't say you can't, because you can very easily.
drago10029 said:
well it is very known what you can and can't flash, it's stickied in the general thread. No misinfo on that one. also all the upgrading and downgrading software and bootloader info is there too. pretty much everything, I think the people who are nervous are the ones not reading threads. things are pretty clear and dry here, and many questions have been answered there too!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/ref-how-to-root-4-4-links-guides-t2603358
hope that helps explain things cartland!
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Wow, good read! Thanks for the link!
CartlandSmith said:
From what others are posting using the unofficial fxz, you can run the 4.4 system with the 4.4.2 bootloader and I would presume the 4.2.2 system, too although I don't see where anyone has specifically tried that. However, if you do run a lower version of the system than the bootloader and accidentally take the 4.4.2 OTA again, you will brick. So you would need to freeze the OTA app to avoid that.
Running 4.4. system with 4.4.2 bootloader
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Any information you have about the dev end I would love to check out.
Thanks!
Did Doe said:
Wow, good read! Thanks for the link!
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You're welcome! Good rule of thumb is always read stickies before posting anything.

Moto X 4.4.3 back to 4.4.2

hi
so i got a Moto X T mobile unlocked with 4.4.3
there is any chance to return to 4.4.2???
i really need to put 4.4.2 EU instead of 4.4.3 o 4.4.4 Retail usa
thanks
No, don't do it. Downgrading causes bricks. You must always use same version or newer.
Sent from my XT1058 using Tapatalk
danger2u said:
hi
so i got a Moto X T mobile unlocked with 4.4.3
there is any chance to return to 4.4.2???
i really need to put 4.4.2 EU instead of 4.4.3 o 4.4.4 Retail usa
thanks
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Don't do it , Down grade is not possible if you will try Your Device will brick .... .
He knows all this. Please OP... Do a little research. You've seemed to mess up your phone multiple times. Spend a little time reading before you attempt things.
Just some friendly advice. ?
KJ said:
He knows all this. Please OP... Do a little research. You've seemed to mess up your phone multiple times. Spend a little time reading before you attempt things.
Just some friendly advice. ?
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i know this
i bricked many times,then i solve on my own the problems
i thought maybe on 4.4.3 the downgrade was possible,but like u say it isn t
so now i must wait fot 4.4.4 image for european firmware.
thanks
danger2u said:
i know this
i bricked many times,then i solve on my own the problems
i thought maybe on 4.4.3 the downgrade was possible,but like u say it isn t
so now i must wait fot 4.4.4 image for european firmware.
thanks
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if you don't mind can u tell how u r solved the problem please ?
Mahesh8348 said:
if you don't mind can u tell how u r solved the problem please ?
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what problem u mean??
what u need help?

[Q] moto g and Lollipop

I have updated my wife's phone to Lollipop well a few days ago and she HATES IT how do i drop back to the 4.4 i think she was on is it as simple as a wipe / format to manufacturers original.?? will that return it to the original version?? and how do stop google from syncing contacts the phone was set to not sync yet it has......
She had a HTC Desire before this phone and loved it she hates this moto g..... LOL
radicaldoc said:
I have updated my wife's phone to Lollipop well a few days ago and she HATES IT how do i drop back to the 4.4 i think she was on is it as simple as a wipe / format to manufacturers original.?? will that return it to the original version?? and how do stop google from syncing contacts the phone was set to not sync yet it has......
She had a HTC Desire before this phone and loved it she hates this moto g..... LOL
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There's a tool for that:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...dows-tool-moto-g-2014-xt1064-restore-t2957167
Duck86 said:
There's a tool for that:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...dows-tool-moto-g-2014-xt1064-restore-t2957167
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Thanks for that but her's is a XT1032.. that appears to be for other models..
radicaldoc said:
Thanks for that but her's is a XT1032.. that appears to be for other models..
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This is the Moto G 2nd gen area, it would probably be best to ask in the Moto G threads. Take a look at the various threads in the below forum if you haven't already. There are quite a few on flashing 4.4.4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/development
And a thread about restoring stock firmware in the first thread of the General area.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/general
Tel864 said:
This is the Moto G 2nd gen area, it would probably be best to ask in the Moto G threads. Take a look at the various threads in the below forum if you haven't already. There are quite a few on flashing 4.4.4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/development
And a thread about restoring stock firmware in the first thread of the General area.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/general
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Sorry i thought this was the right place Moto G 2014
radicaldoc said:
Sorry i thought this was the right place Moto G 2014
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XT1032 is the first gen Moto G, this is the forum for the second gen
radicaldoc said:
Sorry i thought this was the right place Moto G 2014
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LOL it is. But the G 2014 is the 2nd gen and you said she had a XT1032 which is the original Moto G 2013.
Tel864 said:
LOL it is. But the G 2014 is the 2nd gen and you said she had a XT1032 which is the original Moto G 2013.
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Ah ok thanks..

Return to stock

Hi i hope someone can help me i would like to go back to stock Kitkat after being on CM12 lollipop for a while but i am unsure iff i have downloaded the correct stock rom. Could someone please have a look and let me know iff i have downloaded the correct Rom. This is the rom i downloaded XT1052_RETAIL-EU_4.4.4_KXA21.12-L1.26_54_cid7_CFC_1FF.xml. Before i flashed cm12 i was running Kitkat 4.4.4 and i am in the UK. I intend to do this procedure using Rsdlite.
Make sure you dont downgrade... put your phone in fastboot mode and check the bootloader version of your phone and let me know... AFAIK you Will be ok with the firmware you downloaded... Just take more precautions before flashing through rsd.. REMEMBER NEVER DOWNGRADE or else you will be hard bricked... As long as you dont downgrade and your firmware version matches your carrier you are good to go...
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whizinc said:
Make sure you dont downgrade... put your phone in fastboot mode and check the bootloader version of your phone and let me know... AFAIK you Will be ok with the firmware you downloaded... Just take more precautions before flashing through rsd.. REMEMBER NEVER DOWNGRADE or else you will be hard bricked... As long as you dont downgrade and your firmware version matches your carrier you are good to go...
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Hi thanks for you interest and reply my bootloader version is 0x30b7
sam0056 said:
Hi thanks for you interest and reply my bootloader version is 0x30b7
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Ok i think you are all ready and set up to flash the stock firmware, again make sure that your phone is XT1052. And then go ahead and flash that stock firmware... And dont forget to edit the XML file and remove the lines that have "getvar'" written in them.. Save the xml file and flash through rsd.. again take precaution of the Boot loader you dont want to downgrade!
Here is a little heads up or info of boot loader's according to the firmwares for you :
30.70: original 4.2.2
30.71: 4.2.2 camera update
30.B2: 4.4
30.B4: 4.4.2
30.B7: 4.4.4
The order that I've written above is: (Bootolader: Android Version)
So you are on 30.B7 bootloader right now so you can flash 4.4.4 easily... But DONT EVER TRY TO FLASH BELOW 4.4.4...
Good luck mate...
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sam0056 said:
Hi thanks for you interest and reply my bootloader version is 0x30b7
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and let me know if you get success...
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Hi how can I be certain i have xt1053 because I can't find any documentation.
sam0056 said:
Hi how can I be certain i have xt1053 because I can't find any documentation.
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1: Checkout the back side of your moto x.. the model of your device is stamped at the lower back side of your device...
2: Connect your mobile with computer and see what model does it show on the usb mass storage device..
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whizinc said:
1: Checkout the back side of your moto x.. the model of your device is stamped at the lower back side of your device...
2: Connect your mobile with computer and see what model does it show on the usb mass storage device..
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Hi their is nothing on the back of my phone to indicate which XT version it is and when i plug it in it just says Moto x.
sam0056 said:
Hi their is nothing on the back of my phone to indicate which XT version it is and when i plug it in it just says Moto x.
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IF the original motorola back is on the phone, there is some very fine/small print at the bottom of the back. It will have the FCC ID, Model number, etc. It could be hard to see, you might have to tilt/twist the phone so the light shines off it just right, or use a magnifying glass if you're my age.
KidJoe said:
IF the original motorola back is on the phone, there is some very fine/small print at the bottom of the back. It will have the FCC ID, Model number, etc. It could be hard to see, you might have to tilt/twist the phone so the light shines off it just right, or use a magnifying glass if you're my age.
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Hi thankyou i found it. It is an XT1052 so i guess that firmware should be ok to flash right.
sam0056 said:
Hi thankyou i found it. It is an XT1052 so i guess that firmware should be ok to flash right.
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What @KidJoe said, that was exactly what i was trying to say which you didn't understand... [emoji14] however let us know if you get success..
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Thanks guys I will attempt to flash it tonight with the firmware i have downloaded thanks again.
Hi as of 10 minutes ago i have had success in flashing the custom firmware 4.4.4 on my moto x and everything is working fine. Thankyou all for the help as i was uncert
Hello guys just to update i have had success in flashing the stock firmware using rsdlite and thankyou for the help you all provided. Their is just one more thing i believe the moto x has been updated to lollipop in the time i was on CM12 . Now that i am back on kitkat is their any way i could get the official lollipop update through normal system update as when i check it is not being offered.
Same here I'd like to get the official lollipop. I have the XT1050, its a weird phone but pretty cool. The latest Android version I have is 4.4.2
Looks like you're ahead, lol
Josephdbrewer25 said:
Same here I'd like to get the official lollipop. I have the XT1050, its a weird phone but pretty cool. The latest Android version I have is 4.4.2
Looks like you're ahead, lol
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Im surprised i think you should at least be on 4.4.4 by now but perhaps its a carrier restriction. The reason i want lollipop update is because i am now wanting to sell the phone and it will demand a slightly higher value being on the latest software.
sam0056 said:
Im surprised i think you should at least be on 4.4.4 by now but perhaps its a carrier restriction. The reason i want lollipop update is because i am now wanting to sell the phone and it will demand a slightly higher value being on the latest software.
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I thought that myself but according to Motorola's website Android 4.4.4 hasn't even been release for the XT1050
Plus I don't know what carrier the phone has. There's no carrier label ANYWHERE on the phone
sam0056 said:
Hello guys just to update i have had success in flashing the stock firmware using rsdlite and thankyou for the help you all provided. Their is just one more thing i believe the moto x has been updated to lollipop in the time i was on CM12 . Now that i am back on kitkat is their any way i could get the official lollipop update through normal system update as when i check it is not being offered.
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the official android lollipop update for the Moto X (2013) hasn't been released world wide... You have to wait for motorola to release it for your model of X..So just wait for the Update to pop up it self... And if you got successful you could appreciate us by hitting the "Thanks Button" on our posts which helped you get through your problem
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whizinc said:
the official android lollipop update for the Moto X (2013) hasn't been released world wide... You have to wait for motorola to release it for your model of X..So just wait for the Update to pop up it self... And if you got successful you could appreciate us by hitting the "Thanks Button" on our posts which helped you get through your problem
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But of course.
sam0056 said:
But of course.
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I installed Cyanogenmod 12. Not sure if I'm keeping just yet. I'll be listening to music then BAM!! the phone reboots. Maybe it's fix now I haven't got the latest Nightly..
Josephdbrewer25 said:
I installed Cyanogenmod 12. Not sure if I'm keeping just yet. I'll be listening to music then BAM!! the phone reboots. Maybe it's fix now I haven't got the latest Nightly..
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I am familiar with this issue it used to happen to me too sometimes. CM12 is very good but i think because their is not a stable release yet their are still some little glitches. Otherwise most of the time it works really well and very customisable. Iff i wasnt going to sell my phone i would have definetly stayed with cm12 their doing a great job.

Root app for moto x pure 2nd gen MM (HELP)

Hi new to moto x forums, just got my moto x pure 2nd gen and updated to MM now i need to root it but i dont have PC. Is there anyway i can root my phone using root app or is there a root app for moto x 2nd gen pure MM? Thanks sorry for my bad english.
t0per666 said:
Hi new to moto x forums, just got my moto x pure 2nd gen and updated to MM now i need to root it but i dont have PC. Is there anyway i can root my phone using root app or is there a root app for moto x 2nd gen pure MM? Thanks sorry for my bad english.
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Not that I heard of any.
You first have to unlock the bootloader (offical way from motorola website) and then flash through twrp supersu..
There are one click root apps but they don't support our device (heard on 5.1 it is but anything on 6.0). You can give a shot to Kingroot.
OrenGazala said:
Not that I heard of any.
You first have to unlock the bootloader (offical way from motorola website) and then flash through twrp supersu..
There are one click root apps but they don't support our device (heard on 5.1 it is but anything on 6.0). You can give a shot to Kingroot.
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I wont try kingroot but thanks anyway i dont want to brick my device cos i dont have pc to unbrick if it goes bad.
Never try king ! It will brick your device.
t0per666 said:
I wont try kingroot but thanks anyway i dont want to brick my device cos i dont have pc to unbrick if it goes bad.
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Just wait when you'll be near a computer and that's it..
OrenGazala said:
Just wait when you'll be near a computer and that's it..
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Yep i go to my brothers house and borrow his pc, im in CM ROM MM right now im on 6/3 build. Unlocked bootloader and TWRP flashed so far so good no issues.
t0per666 said:
Yep i go to my brothers house and borrow his pc, im in CM ROM MM right now im on 6/3 build. Unlocked bootloader and TWRP flashed so far so good no issues.
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Excellent!!
Update us how it's going.

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