Hello, i am trying to install Marshmallow on XT1097 by following several guides on the internet. My smartphone is on Android 5.1 and bootloader is locked. Can i install Marshmallow on XT1097 using RSD Lite? If yes, please give me a link for Stock ROM. I have followed many guides on the internet and failed.
I am using RSD Lite to flash Marshmallow on XT1097 and gets hab check failed on boot error.
Any suggestions?
LinuxHolic said:
Hello, i am trying to install Marshmallow on XT1097 by following several guides on the internet. My smartphone is on Android 5.1 and bootloader is locked. Can i install Marshmallow on XT1097 using RSD Lite? If yes, please give me a link for Stock ROM. I have followed many guides on the internet and failed.
I am using RSD Lite to flash Marshmallow on XT1097 and gets hab check failed on boot error.
Any suggestions?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You're not getting the OTA to 6.0?
You should unlock your bootloader to flash files to the phone.
You can find stock firmwares here:
https://firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/Moto X (2nd gen-2014)/Stock/XT1097/
I read that you need to remove a line from the flashfile.xml file to flash stock with RSD Lite (which I've never used, I use fastboot). Every stock firmware has that XML file, you need to extract the firmware zip:
<step var="max-sparse-size" operation="getvar"/>
Gus Ghanem said:
You're not getting the OTA to 6.0?
You should unlock your bootloader to flash files to the phone.
You can find stock firmwares here:
https://firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/Moto X (2nd gen-2014)/Stock/XT1097/
I read that you need to remove a line from the flashfile.xml file to flash stock with RSD Lite (which I've never used, I use fastboot). Every stock firmware has that XML file, you need to extract the firmware zip:
<step var="max-sparse-size" operation="getvar"/>
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No i didn't get OTA update. Yes i removed that line. How i unlock the bootloader of XT1097?
I've checked it on Motorola's unlocking website and it says that your device cannot be unlocked.
Thanks
LinuxHolic said:
No i didn't get OTA update. Yes i removed that line. How i unlock the bootloader of XT1097?
I've checked it on Motorola's unlocking website and it says that your device cannot be unlocked.
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
When I unlocked mine, I had to scroll to the bottom of the Motorola unlock page and select United States. But maybe your variant cannot be unlocked; mine is an XT1097 RETCA from Wind Mobile.
Gus Ghanem said:
When I unlocked mine, I had to scroll to the bottom of the Motorola unlock page and select United States. But maybe your variant cannot be unlocked; mine is an XT1097 RETCA from Wind Mobile.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How can i download the correct version?
And how do i know which mobile do i have i mean from which country. I purchased it as a used mobile.
LinuxHolic said:
How can i download the correct version?
And how do i know which mobile do i have i mean from which country. I purchased it as a used mobile.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
In bootloader mode:
fastboot getvar all
Decided to do this write up to hopefully create a one stop shop for all. Thank you MODs for sticky!
DISCLAIMER - Modify your device is at your own risk. Check any command set you use to flash a rom to assure it does NOT have a command to relock the bootloader. DO NOT under any circumstances attempt to re-lock your bootloader!
Enjoy!
1. Who makes the Moto X4?
Manufactured by Motorola which is owned by Lenovo.
2. How many variants/models are there of the Moto X4?
Motorola Moto X4 XT1900-01 variant
3 Models: Retail, Android One, Amazon
Canada, USA
Motorola Moto X4 XT1900-02 variant
Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand
Motorola Moto X4 XT1900-04 variant
Latin America
Motorola Moto X4 XT1900-05 variant
Europe
Motorola Moto X4 XT1900-06 variant
Brazil
Motorola Moto X4 XT1900-07 variant
Italy, Ukraine,
Discussion thread here started by @Jithin91.
3. Is there a difference between the models?
They have the exact same hardware other then certain non-US variants offer dual-sim, 4gb memory, and 64gb storage options. Their firmwares are different slightly. XT1900-01: Retail has more Motorola apps and features like the One-Button Nav exclusively. Android One is more of a pure Android experience and will have the least bloatware but has some Motorola features. Amazon has Alexa and some Motorola features.
4. Can the bootloader be unlocked and how?
The only way to know if your variant can be unlock is via Motorola's website, via their instructions. There is no alternative method. This is the definitive way to find out if yours can be unlock. Typically, users are reporting that the Amazon model cannot be unlocked.
Lenovo themselves has not released factory signed stock images. Once you unlock the bootloader, THERE IS NO RETURN. Orange bootloader msg will appear at boot, even when you perform #9. SafetyNet will pass if not rooting.
5. Can it be rooted, and how? Custom recovery (TWRP)?
Bootloader must be unlocked first.
[GUIDE][Video] How to Root Moto X4 & Install TWRP Recovery by @munchy_cool
SafetyNet passes with latest Magisk
Don't forget to grab latest files from XDA Magisk Thread and TWRP. Have to install apk after flashing.
6. How do I remove the orange unlock bootloader warning at boot?
[GUIDE][Video/Text] How to Remove Unlocked Bootloader Warning on Moto X4 by @munchy_cool
Also, if you flash stock firmware, the msg is there only on Oreo 8.1 and Pie. The msg isn't there if you flash Nougat or Oreo 8.0.
7. Are there any customs ROMs/Kernels yet?
First off, BIG thanks to @erfanoabdi! He didn't even own the device but did the work to make it possible.
[ROM][OFFICIAL]Lineage OS 15.1 by @munchy_cool
[ROM][Unofficial][20180617]CarbonROM | cr-6.1 [payton] by @munchy_cool
[ROM][Unofficial][20180630]Resurrection Remix v6.1 [payton] by @filipepferraz
[KERNEL][FEB 8] RyzenKernel -r3 (stock/oreo) by @kraatus90
[TREBLE][PORT] Android P DP5 for Moto X4 [20180801] by @munchy_cool
Not an all inclusive list, head over to MOTO X4 ROMS, KERNELS, RECOVERIES, & OTHER DEVELOPMENT
8. Is Lineage going to be OFFICIAL?
It is in the works but no timeline so don't ask. One prerequisite for it, is the dev must own the device. That process was started, refer to this thread.
9. How do I go back to stock?
[Guide][Video/Text] How to Flash Official/Factory Firmware (Moto X4) by @munchy_cool
10. Where do I download firmwares?
Beware that Motorola have not officially released signed stock images, can double check here. The urls below are by users.
[url]https://www.motox4custom.com/firmwares[/URL]
[url]https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=229118[/URL]
[url]https://firmware.center/firmware/Mot...tock/XT1900-1/[/URL]
[url]https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/payton/official/[/URL]
Full Firmware 2018 November Android One Oreo 8.1 here by @Comby_sk
Full Firmware 2018 November Android One Pie 9.0 posted here by @Comby_sk
Work in progress... Will edit/update as needed and conveniently able.
11. Can I flash a different stock firmware on my device? ie flash Android One on Retail or another variant
Yes. Non-US variant users have reported successful flashes of US firmwares in this thread. Ensure you have a TWRP backup before performing just in case.
12. I am rooted and now Official OTAs don't install
This is a known issue with no fix. Your only option is to wait for copy of latest firmware to be available and manually flash it without the erase userdata to keep your data (customized script here). Another option is if you are receiving the OTA notification, manually re-flash current firmware build without the erase userdata to keep your data and proceed to accept the OTA (You will have to re-install TWRP/re-root.)
13. What the hect is this A/B partition stuff people keep mentioning?
Great XDA article will best explain it all.
When you boot into TWRP, where it shows that active slot, remember when you do a flash you flash to the other slot. Example: If you're on A, you will flash to slot B and vice versa. Yes you can have stock firmware on one and a custom ROM on another but they share the same data partition. So its not dual boot in the way you're thinking.
14. Best camera to use?
Refer to this XDA Thread by @uccollab and this reddit thread.
15. I'm not on Retail version, how can I enable One Button Nav?
For Oreo - TBD
For Pie - Post by @jhedfors - Need root
*reserved*
I have an XT1900-7 with 3GB RAM / 32GB Storage / Dual Sim, it was sent direct from Motorola/Lenovo as a replacement, anyone know what variant this would be? It came with a two-pin Turbo Power adapter but I am in the UK, they then sent me a UK charger.
Don't have 8.1 yet but have the notification for the OPWS27.2.3, 1 June 2018 OTA update although I can't install it due to an error. I have Magisk installed with unlocked Bootloader etc. Don't have a backed up bootloader from stock unfortunately as it was wiped when I did the whole bootloader/magisk thing.
Would it be safe to flash the 8.1 update from here: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=746163614322270003
Cheers for the info.
Z3RO2K said:
I have an XT1900-7 with 3GB RAM / 32GB Storage / Dual Sim, it was sent direct from Motorola/Lenovo as a replacement, anyone know what variant this would be? It came with a two-pin Turbo Power adapter but I am in the UK, they then sent me a UK charger.
Don't have 8.1 yet but have the notification for the OPWS27.2.3, 1 June 2018 OTA update although I can't install it due to an error. I have Magisk installed with unlocked Bootloader etc. Don't have a backed up bootloader from stock unfortunately as it was wiped when I did the whole bootloader/magisk thing.
Would it be safe to flash the 8.1 update from here: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=746163614322270003
Cheers for the info.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Go to settings, system, regulatory information, what variant does it say?
Is that an OTA or full firmware? Should be safe. For an OTA, it will fail if it can't install.
Neffy27 said:
Go to settings, system, regulatory information, what variant does it say?
Is that an OTA or full firmware? Should be safe. For an OTA, it will fail if it can't install.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Think it's Europe? Attached screenshot.
No idea what it is, I just got the latest link you posted from that site. It's a generic retail 8.1 update it seems.
Z3RO2K said:
Think it's Europe? Attached screenshot.
No idea what it is, I just got the latest link you posted from that site. It's a generic retail 8.1 update it seems.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
In this thread, various variants have reported successful flashes of US firmwares.
Mods - request sticky
Updated FAQs.
Are there MODs for Moto X4?
Neffy27 said:
Updated FAQs.
Are there MODs for Moto X4?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
report the thread, non urgent and ask for it to be stickied.
Thanks for this thread. I got Moto X4 today, coming from the Nexus 5X....
I have some concerns about OEM unlocking, bootloader as well, damn a/b partitions, variants...
It was way simpler and seemed safer with nexus devices I have.
Is there some kind of emergency recover software for if whatever goes wrong to manage fixing softbricks and returning to safe stock in such cases, like wugsfresh NRT?
Sent from my payton using XDA Labs
jugoslavpetrovic said:
I have some concerns about OEM unlocking, bootloader as well, damn a/b partitions, variants...
It was way simpler and seemed safer with nexus devices I have.
Is there some kind of emergency recover software for if whatever goes wrong to manage fixing softbricks and returning to safe stock in such cases, like wugsfresh NRT?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There is no 3rd party software available at this time. It is definitely more then just flashing a single Google factory image image via recovery. We're spoiled.
Fixed broken link in #5.
Updated with more current information and links.
Updated Question 12: Install OTA with root workaround.
Updated various verbage.
Still need to add/update links.
Can you please explain what are firmware files as given in second post in official lineage os 15? And what to do with these firmware files?
pothaiahgari omkar said:
Can you please explain what are firmware files as given in second post in official lineage os 15? And what to do with these firmware files?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There's only one main download link for Lineage firmware on that second post. What are you trying to find out exactly?
There are some firmware files below the "copy partition.zip" file on that second post. I mean what are those files? There is no description about those files on that thread. I asked on that thread. And I got replied as refer to your this thread of Moto X4 F.A.Q.s. Kindly tell me.
can the lg g6 h872 be flash to lg g6 h873 original firmware android 9 .. t mobile just takes millions years to update ..or can be flash to verizon variant? and if not whats the worse can happen softbrick? thank you in advance
unfortunately no, I tried to flash H870 fw to unsecured partitions such as system, boot, and persist didn't work. i'm prety sure those 3 partition aren't secured by ARB so you can try by yourself with custom flashable zip and flash using TWRP. You can't flash trough LGUP since the rest of LG G6 firmware are still ARB00, it will refuse any G6 kdz except ARB01
does android 9 on lg h873 ARB01?
vampyro said:
does android 9 on lg h873 ARB01?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i don't know, If you want to try then go for it. flashing system, boot, and persist are safe as far I know, the rest partition might be protected RSA things
vampyro said:
can the lg g6 h872 be flash to lg g6 h873 original firmware android 9 .. t mobile just takes millions years to update ..or can be flash to verizon variant? and if not whats the worse can happen softbrick? thank you in advance
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
U can try and if you're running oreo and try to flash any lg g6 pie kdz it will give u ARB error. Android 9 for lg g6 is ARB 00 . Let us know if u can find a work around
Man, How about a rooted TWRP installled 872?
Can I install 873's Zip rom?
I had the non Google FI (RETUS) stock 8.1 on my payton Moto X4.
I flashed Lineage which killed my mobile network so I reflashed 9.0 RETUS but it turns out it's the Google FI version with the Android One logo.
Where can I find the non Google FI stock version and what's the difference between the two?.
Also, is it possible to dual boot stock and Lineage using the A/B partition thing?
Your best bet would be to download motorola's rescue and smart assistant tool, and hook the phone up to it, you will get the most up to date stock ROM for your phone downloaded to your PC. Refer to the link below for details. As for the dual boot, I tried that and didn't have any luck with it, so you have to pick either the Stock Motorola Android ROM, or a Custom ROM like lineage OS.
https://www.motorola.com/us/rescue-and-smart-assistant/p
vortexmak said:
I had the non Google FI (RETUS) stock 8.1 on my payton Moto X4.
I flashed Lineage which killed my mobile network so I reflashed 9.0 RETUS but it turns out it's the Google FI version with the Android One logo.
Where can I find the non Google FI stock version and what's the difference between the two?.
Also, is it possible to dual boot stock and Lineage using the A/B partition thing?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You migh find the obsolete'd package here:
lolinet mirrors - firmware, software, iso etc.
lolinet mirrors - powered by h5ai
mirrors-obs-2.lolinet.com