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[Restore to Stock][XT1068][All Dual Sim Model][4.4.4][Lock Bootloader]

I am Starting this with a very simple reason that the filefactory link for the Firmware which is the only link currently available right now is a crapy link. The download failed six times before i could finally download it. :highfive:
Downloads:
1.http://goo.gl/5aVzPE [Dev-Host]
2.http://goo.gl/JsWtVE [Mirror]
Pre-Requisite:
1.http://goo.gl/Wl50A3
Instructions 4.4.4:
1. Download 4.4.4 and Extract it to a folder
2. Download mfastboot-v2 and Extract it into the same folder [mfastboot Download: http://goo.gl/lTYq4F]
3. Reboot the phone into Bootloader
4. Run Following commands from the Command Prompt after cd-ing to the folder, one by one
If you do not wish to lock bootloader skip 4.1 and 4.3
4.1
Code:
mfastboot.exe oem lock begin
4.2
Code:
mfastboot.exe flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot.exe flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot.exe flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot.exe flash boot boot.img
mfastboot.exe flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
mfastboot.exe flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot.exe erase modemst1
mfastboot.exe erase modemst2
mfastboot.exe flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot.exe erase cache
mfastboot.exe erase userdata
4.3
Code:
mfastboot.exe oem lock
4.4
Code:
mfastboot.exe reboot
New 4.4.4 Software Update Is Available [Build KXB21.85.23]
Code:
Model number: Moto G (2nd Generation)
Android version: 4.4.4
Baseband version: MSM8626BP_1032.394.88.00R,EMEA_DSDS_CUST
Kernel version: 3.4.42-g668a77b [email protected] #1 Tue Aug 26 20:30:04 CDT 2014
System version: 21.11.23.titan_retaildsds.retaildsdsall.en.03 retin
Build number: KXB21.85-23
Instructions New 4.4.4 Update:
IF you are restoring to complete stock prefer the above method to go 4.4.4 method below is obsolete
1. Download The Firmware Package: http://goo.gl/NoKvOu
2. Copy this file into the root of directory of Internal SD (i.e Internal SD itself, no subfolders)
3. Reboot to Stock Recovery using Holding down VolumeDown+Power button to go to Bootloader, Then VolumeDown=>VolumeUp to recovery
or using ADB
Code:
adb reboot recovery
4. Apply update from SD and choose the downloaded package.
5. TaDa, Stock 4.4.4.
4.4.4 Update Doesn't wipe Internal Memory
And the Phone is as good as new.

Many thanks!!:good:

katobest said:
Many thanks!!:good:
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Press Thanks Button. :good:

I'm new to motorola phones,
Can we unlock the moto g bootloader without getting the unlock code from motorola? and does that have any effect on warranty?
Is this mfastboot tool from motorola?

littleromeo said:
I'm new to motorola phones,
Can we unlock the moto g bootloader without getting the unlock code from motorola? and does that have any effect on warranty?
Is this mfastboot tool from motorola?
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Without Unlock code u cant unlock booloader. your warrenty void after unlock.mfastboot tool from devlopers (google)

Failed to Validate System Image
Hi,
I have Moto G 2014 XT1068 model with locked bootloader. I have followed steps in 4.2 section, now the phone is not booting up with error message "Failed to validate system image boot uo failed" Please help revive my moto g 2014.
Thanks

Dhamukanna said:
Hi,
I have Moto G 2014 XT1068 model with locked bootloader. I have followed steps in 4.2 section, now the phone is not booting up with error message "Failed to validate system image boot uo failed" Please help revive my moto g 2014.
Thanks
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Bro,
Never flash stock Firmware with a locked bootloader. -_-
Solution: Unlock Bootloader and reflash Stock Firmware with same steps.
Unlock Bootloader From Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...wip-unlock-bootloader-moto-g-2nd-gen-t2875728

SST Lock Failure
archies20 said:
Bro,
Never flash stock Firmware with a locked bootloader. -_-
Solution: Unlock Bootloader and reflash Stock Firmware with same steps.
Unlock Bootloader From Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...wip-unlock-bootloader-moto-g-2nd-gen-t2875728
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Thanks Bro.. I unlocked bootloader.. followed steps in 4.2 section.. once I perform 4.4 step, phone reboots with a bootloader unlocked warning message and vibrates and then screen blinks with bootloader unlocked warning message and not booting into system.. Please help Bro

Dhamukanna said:
Thanks Bro.. I unlocked bootloader.. followed steps in 4.2 section.. once I perform 4.4 step, phone reboots with a bootloader unlocked warning message and vibrates and then screen blinks with bootloader unlocked warning message and not booting into system.. Please help Bro
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I had the same issue. What I did was, in code 4.2, before this line:
"mfastboot.exe flash modem NON-HLOS.bin",
i added
"mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3",
as in the archive, there are three sprsechunk files.. Then the device booted up fine. Pls try and do let me know if I am wrong.

Is it necessary to flash all modules if we just want to return to stock recovery and remove root? Can we remove root and lock the bootloader without flashing all modules?

Thank you very much bro.. Issue resolved
deepaklunked said:
I had the same issue. What I did was, in code 4.2, before this line:
"mfastboot.exe flash modem NON-HLOS.bin",
i added
"mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3",
as in the archive, there are three sprsechunk files.. Then the device booted up fine. Pls try and do let me know if I am wrong.
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Thanks bro.. I noticed system.img_sparsechunk.3 in the firmware folder and reflashed it as you have suggested.. worked like a charm now I am able to boot my moto g 2014 into system. Thanks again bro. I am going to post a new thread for properly reflashing stock rom on moto g 2014...

Update Steps else phone won't boot into system
archies20 said:
I am Starting this with a very simple reason that the filefactory link for the Firmware which is the only link currently available right now is a crapy link. The download failed six times before i could finally download it
Downloads:
1.http://goo.gl/5aVzPE [Dev-Host]
2.http://goo.gl/JsWtVE [Mirror]
Pre-Requisite:
1.http://goo.gl/Wl50A3
Instructions 4.4.4:
1. Download 4.4.4and Extract it to a folder
2. Download mfastboot-v2 and Extract it into the same folder [mfastboot Download: http://goo.gl/lTYq4F]
3. Reboot the phone into Bootloader
4. Run Following commands from the Command Prompt after cd-ing to the folder, one by one
If you do not wish to lock bootloader skip 4.1 and 4.3
4.1
Code:
mfastboot.exe oem lock begin
4.2
Code:
mfastboot.exe flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot.exe flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot.exe flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot.exe flash boot boot.img
mfastboot.exe flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot.exe flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot.exe erase modemst1
mfastboot.exe erase modemst2
mfastboot.exe flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot.exe erase cache
mfastboot.exe erase userdata
4.3
Code:
mfastboot.exe oem lock
4.4
Code:
mfastboot.exe reboot
And the Phone is as good as new.
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Please add mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3 after mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2 (I have XT1068 model). Users need to flash all system files (sparsechunk.0, 1, 2, 3) to reflash stock firmware on Moto G 2014 else phone won't boot into system saying Failed to Validate System Image".

Dhamukanna said:
Please add mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3 after mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2 (I have XT1068 model). Users need to flash all system files (sparsechunk.0, 1, 2, 3) to reflash stock firmware on Moto G 2014 else phone won't boot into system saying Failed to Validate System Image".
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Oh my god sorry guys for issue. mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3 added thanks.

Help..!!!
I ve messed up with one of the system apk and now want to flash stock firmware. I followed the steps but at first command it says "waiting for device".. It stays forever. pls help

I am not able to relock the bootloader nor able to flash stock rom
i simply followed OP's guide but still
Any help would be appreciated

haytham.kenway said:
I am not able to relock the bootloader nor able to flash stock rom
i simply followed OP's guide but still
Any help would be appreciated
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And in phone i Get "Failed to Vaildate System Image":crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
in Phone "Invalid PIV signed image file"
http://imgur.com/xCCr3IZ

Anyone please help me

haytham.kenway said:
Anyone please help me
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Follow the steps provided below:
1. Install Motorola Device Drivers
2. Get Unlock Code from Motorola Website
3. Download firmware for your phone model
4. Follow the instructions provided in this thread

Dhamukanna said:
Follow the steps provided below:
1. Install Motorola Device Drivers
2. Get Unlock Code from Motorola Website
3. Download firmware for your phone model
4. Follow the instructions provided in this thread
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Bro i have succesfully flashed the rom but i'm not able to lock the bootloader
it says failed to lock bootloader sst failure

help please
Im not able to flash the rom. Extrcted fastboot and rom in the same folder. shift and fight click, run cmd here. i entered the command but it says ' waiting for device' im rooted , bootloader is unlocked and usb debugging is on

[GUIDE][NOOB FRIENDLY] Explaining Boot loader Locking [ERROR][FIX]

Hi , guys after been long time i jumped from my old Galaxy Ace to these MOTO G2 , the concept of rooting and flashing on the Ace was very different from these new devices , we used to have one click flash got ROOT and again with one flash we got UNROOT , tada !
But in these devices for rooting we need to first unlock the boot loader and then we are free to root it or flash or any modding , but what if have to unroot and lock the boot loader ? , though unrooting is a quite a just one click we got unrooted phone but at the time of locking Bootloader we face errors .But why to lock it again ? though every one has different thinking but these is for those who want to lock . But at the time of locking ERRORS What are they ? how to solve them ? searching over the whole Internet but didn't found a proper solution ! So these type of situation is very critical for new users who are new to these like me ( jokes apart) . So below i have explained a little bit & a fail safe process , I am not taking about tools and download links for them just a process .
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Various ERRORS which we face like
Code:
(bootloader) sst lock failure!
OKAY [ 0.011s]
finished. total time: 0.012s
Code:
failed to validate system image
Code:
Executing ".\Windows\fastboot.exe flash boot boot.img"
target max-sparse-size: 256MB
sending 'boot' (10240 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.505s]
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 1.090s
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These type of error we face while locking boot loader , now do note these things first of check out the build number of your phone & download the same build number firmware , or if there is updated version then you can download that . Because OEM doesn't allow you to downgrade the system it will give you error like system downgrade started & then failed to validate system image so flash the same build version firmware or higher one . By doing these follow the same steps as stated here @archies20 in his thread
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Code:
mfastboot.exe oem lock begin
mfastboot.exe flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot.exe flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot.exe flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot.exe flash boot boot.img
mfastboot.exe flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
mfastboot.exe flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot.exe erase modemst1
mfastboot.exe erase modemst2
mfastboot.exe flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot.exe erase cache
mfastboot.exe erase userdata
mfastboot.exe oem lock
mfastboot.exe reboot
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Now by following the above procedure in the between watch out in your phone the screen will be black , and you will get to see the Locked status will be written after that the last error will be like
Code:
C:\MOTOROLA\mfastboot-v2>mfastboot.exe oem lock
...
FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))
finished. total time: 20.117s
But don't get panic the boot loader will be locked still the Unlock warning logo will be there so just flash the logo.bin .
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Note : Don't try to lock the boot loader after flashing the firmware it will give you error like
Code:
(bootloader) sst lock failure!
OKAY [ 0.011s]
finished. total time: 0.012s
so follow the above procedure only , if you checked out the whole thing then there will be 0% chances of failing .
I hope you will found these thread very helpful ,
Thankyou
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EDIT : You can downgrade via Fastboot not mFastboot.

Bootloader warning
I followed the steps exactly , and the only error occurred was the one you mentioned ,
but the "bootloader unlocked warning " still remains after i flashed the logo
what is the soulution ?
thankyou,

Good job hitesh :good:

If i relock the bootloader will miss the root?

Sebastian94 said:
If i relock the bootloader will miss the root?
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Yes.

archies20 said:
Good job hitesh :good:
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Thanks buddy , just i cleared all doubt's and errors .

ghostcoder said:
I followed the steps exactly , and the only error occurred was the one you mentioned ,
but the "bootloader unlocked warning " still remains after i flashed the logo
what is the soulution ?
thankyou,
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First just check the Bootloader status in bootloader menu , if it is locked then just flash the logo.bin that's it .

OK, first you are giving instructions to flash the firmware and then to send command "lock oem" (the last line).
Later in your post:
Note : Don't try to lock the boot loader after flashing the firmware it will give you error like
sst lock failed.
This is exact error everyone gets, even following your steps (lock begin -> flash firmware -> oem lock).
This guide is misleading.

linasmit said:
OK, first you are giving instructions to flash the firmware and then to send command "lock oem" (the last line).
Later in your post:
Note : Don't try to lock the boot loader after flashing the firmware it will give you error like
sst lock failed.
This is exact error everyone gets, even following your steps (lock begin -> flash firmware -> oem lock).
This guide is misleading.
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You are not getting properly , i told that after flashing firmware and after booting it , then taking back into boot loader now in these state if you will give command then it wont work !!
That's the point i have explained in that Note .
And above what ever i have written it is 100% working not only tested by but also some other users .

Cannot relock bootloader
Hitesh2626 said:
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I have Global version. then flashed US version and upgrade to lollipop. Later decided to go back to Global version for using CF-autoroot. SO I downgraded to KitKaT US first. I again then changed to global version.
The problem is, now, I cannot relock bootloader. I can chage to us and also in us version i cannot relock.
While I flash Fastboot flash boot boot.img it says downgrading; same for Fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0; downgrading error as well as invalid piv signed system image error.
Thus after mfastboot.exe oem lock command, it gives SST lock failure ! failed to validate system image in device display.
Applied flash according to :
mfastboot.exe oem lock begin
mfastboot.exe flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot.exe flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot.exe flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot.exe flash boot boot.img
mfastboot.exe flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
mfastboot.exe flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot.exe erase modemst1
mfastboot.exe erase modemst2
mfastboot.exe flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot.exe erase cache
mfastboot.exe erase userdata
mfastboot.exe oem lock
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my mobile version info is attached

Anonymous 360 said:
I have Global version. then flashed US version and upgrade to lollipop. Later decided to go back to Global version for using CF-autoroot. SO I downgraded to KitKaT US first. I again then changed to global version.
The problem is, now, I cannot relock bootloader. I can chage to us and also in us version i cannot relock.
While I flash Fastboot flash boot boot.img it says downgrading; same for Fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0; downgrading error as well as invalid piv signed system image error.
Thus after mfastboot.exe oem lock command, it gives SST lock failure ! failed to validate system image in device display.
Applied flash according to :
my mobile version info is attached
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+1 i cant flash the stock rom with mfastboot.exe oem lock begin if i use tht command .. am facing failed to validate system image plz help me to get out of here plz:crying:

pradeepmaddy said:
+1 i cant flash the stock rom with mfastboot.exe oem lock begin if i use tht command .. am facing failed to validate system image plz help me to get out of here plz:crying:
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You can try this, for the first time with US version, as far as i can remember, it worked for me. But now, after downgrading and changing back to the global version, it is not working.....
Fastboot oem lock begin
Fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
Fastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
Fastboot flash logo logo.bin
Fastboot flash boot boot.img
Fastboot flash recovery recovery.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 modem NON-HLOS.bin
Fastboot erase modemst1
Fastboot erase modemst2
Fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
Fastboot erase cache
Fastboot erase userdata
Fastboot oem lock
Fastboot reboot
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please, inform me, if it works

Anonymous 360 said:
You can try this, for the first time with US version, as far as i can remember, it worked for me. But now, after downgrading and changing back to the global version, it is not working.....
please, inform me, if it works
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The user u have quoted is trying to lock the bootloader for Global version retaildsds.en03
If it works then its well & good..

Solved! Solved! Solved!
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
After lots of flashing, at last ::fingers-crossed:
followed these steps:
after downgrading, go to bootloader, install twrp 2801 and flash supersu2.16 (that means, root your device ! ))
reboot and copy your lollipop update file (same variant) to the internal storage
now, again go to bootloader and flash the recovery: Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Now go to recovery and select your lollipop update... ta-da.... explanation:
After entering recovery node, Press the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons for around 5 seconds. Now while holding those two, press and release the Power button.
Your device will now be booted into stock recovery mode, displaying Android System Recovery <3e> text at the top of the screen.
apply adb trougt sdcard.... select file AND WAIT TO THE PROCess to finish
You dont need to lock the bootloader at all :good: :good:
Hit thanks if it helps

Anonymous 360 said:
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
After lots of flashing, at last ::fingers-crossed:
followed these steps:
after downgrading, go to bootloader, install twrp 2801 and flash supersu2.16 (that means, root your device ! ))
reboot and copy your lollipop update file (same variant) to the internal storage
now, again go to bootloader and flash the recovery: Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Now go to recovery and select your lollipop update... ta-da.... explanation:
After entering recovery node, Press the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons for around 5 seconds. Now while holding those two, press and release the Power button.
Your device will now be booted into stock recovery mode, displaying Android System Recovery <3e> text at the top of the screen.
apply adb trougt sdcard.... select file AND WAIT TO THE PROCess to finish
You dont need to lock the bootloader at all :good: :good:
Hit thanks if it helps
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Do you still have your device rooted after lollipop update?

Anonymous 360 said:
I have Global version. then flashed US version and upgrade to lollipop. Later decided to go back to Global version for using CF-autoroot. SO I downgraded to KitKaT US first. I again then changed to global version.
The problem is, now, I cannot relock bootloader. I can chage to us and also in us version i cannot relock.
While I flash Fastboot flash boot boot.img it says downgrading; same for Fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0; downgrading error as well as invalid piv signed system image error.
Thus after mfastboot.exe oem lock command, it gives SST lock failure ! failed to validate system image in device display.
Applied flash according to :
my mobile version info is attached
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Anonymous 360 said:
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
After lots of flashing, at last ::fingers-crossed:
followed these steps:
after downgrading, go to bootloader, install twrp 2801 and flash supersu2.16 (that means, root your device ! ))
reboot and copy your lollipop update file (same variant) to the internal storage
now, again go to bootloader and flash the recovery: Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Now go to recovery and select your lollipop update... ta-da.... explanation:
After entering recovery node, Press the Volume Up and Volume Down buttons for around 5 seconds. Now while holding those two, press and release the Power button.
Your device will now be booted into stock recovery mode, displaying Android System Recovery <3e> text at the top of the screen.
apply adb trougt sdcard.... select file AND WAIT TO THE PROCess to finish
You dont need to lock the bootloader at all :good: :good:
Hit thanks if it helps
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bro am in kitkat now... i dont want to go with us variants again but i want to lock boot loader in kitkat itself please give me the solution for tht

I afraid I do not have a solution......
---------- Post added at 06:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:35 PM ----------
You still have SU app, but you will not have the binary, so you have to appy CF auto root : http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/help/solved-cf-chainfire-autoroot-problem-t2942154

Help please
pradeepmaddy said:
+1 i cant flash the stock rom with mfastboot.exe oem lock begin if i use tht command .. am facing failed to validate system image plz help me to get out of here plz:crying:
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I've got an XT1068 bought in UK.......and stuck with the same problem after upgrading to lollipop (xt1063 way) and downgrade.
I cant' lock the bootloader and if I install a stock firmware trying to locking it i receive a lot of FAILED messaged (in partition,motoboot,boot, system system.img_sparsechunk1-2-3....) And can't lock with "SST lock failure ! failed to validate system image" error.
What I have to do? T_T Can someone help me please? I want to bring back everything as before...clean!
If I try to install a stock rom and i don't try to lock the bootloader i receive FAILED error only in the first 2 strings
mfastboot.exe flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot.exe flash motoboot motoboot.img
and this never happen. What I have to do for locking the bootloader again? :\ I try with fastboot instead of mfastboot commands too..but...same results.
Thanks.... :crying:

After reading numerous threads about relocking the bootloader, I came to the conclusion that after a downgrade it's simply impossible to relock the bootloader.
So, if you have, for instrance, an XT1068 and you have flashed the US build of Lollipop on it, the only way to make it 'stock' is to downgrade to KitKat, since there is no official Lollipop build for the XT1068 yet. This means that you will be unable to lock the bootloader. You'll have to wait for an official Lollipop build, install that manually, and then relock the bootloader.
So in short: after a downgrade (as from Lollipop to Kitkat) it's impossible to lock the bootloader!
Please correct me if I'm wrong!

smitharro said:
After reading numerous threads about relocking the bootloader, I came to the conclusion that after a downgrade it's simply impossible to relock the bootloader.
So, if you have an XT1068 and you have flashed the US build of Lollipop on it, the only way to make it 'stock' is to downgrade to KitKat, since there is no official Lollipop build for the XT1068 yet. This means that you will be unable to lock the bootloader. You'll have to wait for an official Lollipop build, install that manually, and then relock the bootloader.
Please correct me if I'm wrong!
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According Motorola downgrading from lolipop to kitkat is not possible
Moto G (2nd Generation) - Android™ 5.0 Lollipop - Release Notes
INTRODUCTION
We are excited to announce a new software update for Moto G (2nd Generation) by Motorola. This update brings Android™ 5.0 Lollipop to your phone along with other improvements.
For more information on Motorola updates and repairs, visit us at www.motorola.com/mymotog.
NOTE: You cannot downgrade to a previous software version after installing this update.

How to install the Lollipop on XT1068 and XT1069 variants with Dual-Sim working.

This method are originally made by the member ffosilva, I just made a step-by-step tutorial.
Works on the XT1068 (Dual-SIM) and XT1069 (DSTV)
What you need:
XT1068 or XT1069 stock ROM.
Unlocked Bootloader.
Necessary Files:
ADB
mfastboot
ROMS:
XT1064 Firmware
Lollipop modified to work dual SIM
Recovery:
CWM Philz Touch
OPTIONAL:
If something goes wrong...
XT1068 (Dual-Sim variant)
XT1069 (DSTV variant)
BUGS:
If use only 1 SIM: Nothing
If use 2 SIM's: Dialer fc when try to call or accept a call. You can use 2 SIMs, but you has to choice manually the SIM that you makes call. To solve this problem: Open the Dialer, Dialer setting (three dots) Call settings >phone account settings>Makes call with> Select the SIM that you use for make calls. (Correct-me if the names of options are wrong, cause I use another language.)
DSTV: function lost on XT1069.
Lets install Lollipop 5.0:
1. Download the necessary files.
2. Extract the adb tools, mfastboot, XT1064 firmware, CWM Philz Touchin a folder.
3. Put the Moto G on Bootloader Mode (Power on and Volume down)
4. Press and hold the Shift key, press the right button of mouse and select the option "Open a prompt".
5. Follow the commands below:
mfastboot.exe flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot.exe flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot.exe flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot.exe flash boot boot.img
mfastboot.exe flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
mfastboot.exe flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot.exe erase modemst1
mfastboot.exe erase modemst2
mfastboot.exe erase cache
mfastboot.exe erase userdata
mfastboot.exe reboot
6. Wait the system start, move the file "update_nofsg.zip" to the Moto G internal storage's. You lost the signal, don't worry, cause you will recover when you do the next step.
7. Go to bootloader screen (power on and volume down) and install the CWM Philz Touch Recovery using the command "mfastboot.exe flash recovery CWM_Touch_Titan_V2.img".
7. Acess the recovery mode, just select "Recovery" in bootloader screen.
8. Select "Install" in the CWM Philz Touch, select the "update_nofsg.zip" file and wait the process finish (It takes a while, but it will work).
9. Reboot, wait the system boot and update the apps.
Well done, Android 5.0 Lollipop installed!

Thanks for you tutorial. Lollipop is not so smooth as Kitkat was..

delete

Or just wait a little bit longer for lollipop to hit. Be any time soon for the dual sim version.

chamadas off
Vithalvess said:
This method are originally made by the member ffosilva, I just made a step-by-step tutorial.
Works on the XT1068 (Dual-SIM) and XT1069 (DSTV)
What you need:
XT1068 or XT1069 stock ROM.
Unlocked Bootloader.
Necessary Files:
ADB
mfastboot
ROMS:
XT1064 Firmware
Lollipop modified to work dual SIM
Recovery:
CWM Philz Touch
OPTIONAL:
If something goes wrong...
XT1068 (Dual-Sim variant)
XT1069 (DSTV variant)
BUGS:
If use only 1 SIM: Nothing
If use 2 SIM's: Dialer fc when try to call or accept a call. You can use 2 SIMs, but you has to choice manually the SIM that you makes call. To solve this problem: Open the Dialer, Dialer setting (three dots) Call settings >phone account settings>Makes call with> Select the SIM that you use for make calls. (Correct-me if the names of options are wrong, cause I use another language.)
DSTV: function lost on XT1069.
Lets install Lollipop 5.0:
1. Download the necessary files.
2. Extract the adb tools, mfastboot, XT1064 firmware, CWM Philz Touchin a folder.
3. Put the Moto G on Bootloader Mode (Power on and Volume down)
4. Press and hold the Shift key, press the right button of mouse and select the option "Open a prompt".
5. Follow the commands below:
mfastboot.exe flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot.exe flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot.exe flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot.exe flash boot boot.img
mfastboot.exe flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
mfastboot.exe flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot.exe erase modemst1
mfastboot.exe erase modemst2
mfastboot.exe erase cache
mfastboot.exe erase userdata
mfastboot.exe reboot
6. Wait the system start, move the file "update_nofsg.zip" to the Moto G internal storage's. You lost the signal, don't worry, cause you will recover when you do the next step.
7. Go to bootloader screen (power on and volume down) and install the CWM Philz Touch Recovery using the command "mfastboot.exe flash recovery CWM_Touch_Titan_V2.img".
7. Acess the recovery mode, just select "Recovery" in bootloader screen.
8. Select "Install" in the CWM Philz Touch, select the "update_nofsg.zip" file and wait the process finish (It takes a while, but it will work).
9. Reboot, wait the system boot and update the apps.
Well done, Android 5.0 Lollipop installed!
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ola amigo fiz todo o processo mas nao consigo fazer ligaçoes somente envio de sms, rede e receber chamadas. alguma dica? obrigado.

Works fine

please mirror this files to some other site coz mega host not opening

mrstabs said:
Or just wait a little bit longer for lollipop to hit. Be any time soon for the dual sim version.
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Then what are u doing on XDA buddy...
U should not be reading this post..if u r waiting for the Lollipop update.
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pradeepmaddy said:
please mirror this files to some other site coz mega host not opening
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Install the mega app from playstore.
Then click on the mega link..& transfer the file to ur Mega account & download it.

This works. Done it with two phones so far.

if I want to move back to Kitkat what are the steps I should follow?

For in the Spanish XT1068 dialer FC continues. To continue waiting for the officer if that product or method works

It could not be done as follows: Flash the rom without flash the baseband files (either in exchange for American rom as the update for the lollipop)?
Like this:
Flash this:
Code:
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.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 erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot reboot
Don't flash this:
Code:
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn

djixon said:
For in the Spanish XT1068 dialer FC continues. To continue waiting for the officer if that product or method works
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It works, I have an XT1068 too
You must to set a SIM as default, because it crash when prompt is selected
Sent from my XT1063 using XDA Free mobile app

Good work!!!
How i know if the xt1068 have the bootloader unlocked?
Thanks in advance!!!

luisjoseb said:
It works, I have an XT1068 too
You must to set a SIM as default, because it crash when prompt is selected
Sent from my XT1063 using XDA Free mobile app
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Your sing is xt1063

djixon said:
Your sing is xt1063
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Yes, because I install the LOLLIPOP XT1063 firmware on my XT1068
Sent from my XT1063 using XDA Free mobile app

I used xt1063 firmware on my xt1068 and flashed lollipop .... Now hw can I root my device ?

thomstrack said:
It could not be done as follows: Flash the rom without flash the baseband files (either in exchange for American rom as the update for the lollipop)?
Like this:
Flash this:
Code:
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.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 erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot reboot
Don't flash this:
Code:
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
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what do mean ... what shouldnt i flash this ????
---------- Post added at 07:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:17 PM ----------
what should i do if i dont want the dual sim version ???? i am from india ... us rom dosnt recieve signal here ... but i use only one sim ... and i dont want those dual sim symbol thats on the lock screen ... what should i do to get us rom have signal

Vappali!
Vithalvess said:
This method are originally made by the member ffosilva, I just made a step-by-step tutorial.
Works on the XT1068 (Dual-SIM) and XT1069 (DSTV)
What you need:
XT1068 or XT1069 stock ROM.
Unlocked Bootloader.
Necessary Files:
ADB
mfastboot
ROMS:
XT1064 Firmware
Lollipop modified to work dual SIM
Recovery:
CWM Philz Touch
OPTIONAL:
If something goes wrong...
XT1068 (Dual-Sim variant)
XT1069 (DSTV variant)
BUGS:
If use only 1 SIM: Nothing
If use 2 SIM's: Dialer fc when try to call or accept a call. You can use 2 SIMs, but you has to choice manually the SIM that you makes call. To solve this problem: Open the Dialer, Dialer setting (three dots) Call settings >phone account settings>Makes call with> Select the SIM that you use for make calls. (Correct-me if the names of options are wrong, cause I use another language.)
DSTV: function lost on XT1069.
Lets install Lollipop 5.0:
1. Download the necessary files.
2. Extract the adb tools, mfastboot, XT1064 firmware, CWM Philz Touchin a folder.
3. Put the Moto G on Bootloader Mode (Power on and Volume down)
4. Press and hold the Shift key, press the right button of mouse and select the option "Open a prompt".
5. Follow the commands below:
mfastboot.exe flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot.exe flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot.exe flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot.exe flash boot boot.img
mfastboot.exe flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
mfastboot.exe flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot.exe erase modemst1
mfastboot.exe erase modemst2
mfastboot.exe erase cache
mfastboot.exe erase userdata
mfastboot.exe reboot
6. Wait the system start, move the file "update_nofsg.zip" to the Moto G internal storage's. You lost the signal, don't worry, cause you will recover when you do the next step.
7. Go to bootloader screen (power on and volume down) and install the CWM Philz Touch Recovery using the command "mfastboot.exe flash recovery CWM_Touch_Titan_V2.img".
7. Acess the recovery mode, just select "Recovery" in bootloader screen.
8. Select "Install" in the CWM Philz Touch, select the "update_nofsg.zip" file and wait the process finish (It takes a while, but it will work).
9. Reboot, wait the system boot and update the apps.
Well done, Android 5.0 Lollipop installed!
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Hi!
Thank you! Hungarian language is it?

Root
Now how do I root it on my xt1069?

[GUIDE] [XT1022] Restore Stock 4.4.4 firmware

Many users are not able to manually update their XT1022 to 5.0.2 as they are not having stock firmware on their phones. That's why while updating they are encountering these errors and they are fed up !
The common errors being faced are :
Status 7 error while installation/unexpected contents error/System says a new update is ready to be installed and when you press "I am in", the phone reboots and while installation you see a dead android "android with a red error mark" and then the phone reboots to 4.4.4 and says that the last update was unsuccessful !
To avoid these errors, you need to be on stock firmware before updating manually.
Please note that if you are flashing pure untouched ROM/pure optimised ROM, then it doesn't mean you are flashing STOCK FIRMWARE ! FIRMWARE means a lot more. And you can't flash firmware through recovery !
Many people are flashing pure XT1022 ROM and then they are saying that "I have flashed Stock firmware but then also I am getting UNEXPECTED CONTENTS ERROR WHILE UPDATING" !
If you want to flash stock firmware, follow these steps :
Download and install Moto E drivers on your pc. Link : https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_detail/a_id/99012/p/30,6720,9146
Download mfastboot files and extract the files in a folder. Link : https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B05Crz57q4zgZE1aVW5FT1RsUUU&usp=sharing
Download Stock firmware for XT1022 and extract the files to the same folder. Link : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B05Crz57q4zgY2lWUE9KZjlGeVU/view?usp=sharing
Now, reboot your phone into bootloader by pressing volume down + power for a few seconds. You will see the bootloader screen.
Go to the folder where you have extracted Stock Firmware and mfastboot files and open command prompt there (Press shift + right mouse button and click on open command prompt)
Now, its the time to enter commands. Execute these lines of command one by one checking that each command you executed returned ok !
commands :
mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot erase userdata
mfastboot reboot
If every command you entered was successfully executed, your phone will reboot into stock firmware !
Now, you can upgrade to 5.0.2 manually
Hit thanks, if helped

prince.d.emperor said:
Many users are not able to manually update their XT1022 to 5.0.2 as they are not having stock firmware on their phones. That's why while updating they are encountering these errors and they are fed up !
The common errors being faced are :
Status 7 error while installation/unexpected contents error/System says a new update is ready to be installed and when you press "I am in", the phone reboots and while installation you see a dead android "android with a red error mark" and then the phone reboots to 4.4.4 and says that the last update was unsuccessful !
To avoid these errors, you need to be on stock firmware before updating manually.
Please note that if you are flashing pure untouched ROM/pure optimised ROM, then it doesn't mean you are flashing STOCK FIRMWARE ! FIRMWARE means a lot more. And you can't flash firmware through recovery !
Many people are flashing pure XT1022 ROM and then they are saying that "I have flashed Stock firmware but then also I am getting UNEXPECTED CONTENTS ERROR WHILE UPDATING" !
If you want to flash stock firmware, follow these steps :
Download and install Moto E drivers on your pc. Link : https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_detail/a_id/99012/p/30,6720,9146
Download mfastboot files and extract the files in a folder. Link : http://dl-1.va.us.xda-developers.com/2/4/2/7/6/6/7/mfastboot-v2.zip?key=gTbaSY_MHMqZMNf7yehIpg&ts=1423902465
Download Stock firmware for XT1022 and extract the files to the same folder. Link : https://mega.co.nz/#!SUZA3AbR!P_qdV24-ZpqSwKhCPjifBcd7en7Y7AkBZpRApb2loHs
Now, reboot your phone into bootloader by pressing volume down + power for a few seconds. You will see the bootloader screen.
Go to the folder where you have extracted Stock Firmware and mfastboot files and open command prompt there (Press shift + right mouse button and click on open command prompt)
Now, its the time to enter commands. Execute these lines of command one by one checking that each command you executed returned ok !
commands :
mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot erase userdata
mfastboot reboot
If every command you entered was successfully executed, your phone will reboot into stock firmware !
Now, you can upgrade to 5.0.2 manually
Hit thanks, if helped
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Both mfastboot and stock firmware links are not working..
Pls update it with new links...
And also I need the stock recovery...
I think the problem lies in the recovery..

I will upload it on Google drive by evening !
And recovery file is there in Stock firmware.
Sent from my XT1022 using XDA Free mobile app

salman.student said:
Both mfastboot and stock firmware links are not working..
Pls update it with new links...
And also I need the stock recovery...
I think the problem lies in the recovery..
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Link updated !
Do check :good:

prince.d.emperor said:
Link updated !
Do check :good:
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Thank u very much

version downgraded for partition error ..

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
salman.student said:
Both mfastboot and stock firmware links are not working..
Pls update it with new links...
And also I need the stock recovery...
I think the problem lies in the recovery..
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yES! yES! YES! AFTER TRYING 11 TIMES AND INVESTING A 13 HOURS I FINALLY ABLE TO UPDATE AFTER I FLASH THE STOCK RECOVERY IMG FROM THIS THREAD- http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e/general/stock-recovery-recovery-img-t3031437
NOTE I HAVE MOTO E XT1022,UNROOTED AND BL LOCKED. I FLASHED 4.4.4 WITH THE HELP OF THIS THREAD PREVIOUSLY!
ALTAST I GOT LOLLIPOP

Worked like a charm. Thanks.

[GUIDE] Restore Moto E (2015) Stock Firmware

Pre-requisites:
a) Download and install Motorola Moto EDrivers
b) Download and extract the stock Firmware of your choosing
c) If the firmware file you downloaded is a .xml.zip file then download Motorola Fastboot View attachment 2427667 (attached to this post) and extract the .exe into the same folder as the stock firmware files (the same folder as the .bin and .img files). If your firmware is a .tar.gz file then skip this step.
d) Get ADB (if you don't already have this, I suggest downloading and installing Minimal ADB and Fastboot by shimp208:
Direct Download
Disclaimer:
Follow these instructions at your own risk. If something goes wrong don't blame me!
These are the original stock signed image files from Motorola it should work on all Moto E Variants.
Steps to restore stock firmware:
1) Reboot the phone into bootloader mode. There are 2 ways to do this.
I) The 'hardware' way.
a) Unplug the USB cable and power off the phone.
b) Press and hold 'Volume down' then power on the phone.
c) Connect USB cable to your computer.​
II) The 'software' way.
a) Enable developer mode on the Moto E (Settings-> 'About Phone'. Tap 7 times on 'Build Number')
b) Enable USB debugging. (Settings -> 'Developer options' -> 'USB Debugging' -> check)
c) Connect phone to computer via USB, you should see a new ADB device detected and drivers installed.
d) Open "Minimal ADB and Fastboot". Type:
Code:
adb reboot-bootloader
You should see the Moto E bootloader screen with the following options:
Code:
Normal Powerup
Recovery
Factory
Switch Console [NULL: null]
Barcodes
BP Tools
2) Open a command prompt / terminal (Start -> cmd.exe in Win7) and browse to the folder with the extracted firmware.
In my case:
Code:
cd c:\falcon_retgb_user_4.3_14.10.0Q3.X-76-LGG-8_54_release-keys-cid7-Retail_GB
3)
Flash each of the partitions in sequence using mfastboot, you need to enter the following commands one-by-one checking that each one returns an [OKAY]
Code:
mfastboot oem fb_mode_set
mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
mfastboot flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot erase userdata
mfastboot erase customize
mfastboot oem config carrier vzw
mfastboot oem fb_mode_clear
​If you want to skip typing these commands one by one use MOTOEFLASHALL.bat. Place the .bat file inside the extracted firmware folder and run it.
4) Wait, you should now be rebooted into a fully stock Moto E firmware.
Original Thread
Creditstbon3
@lohanbarth for instructions and firmware images

FAQ
Q1: Will this work on locked bootloaders?
Ans: Yes as stock firmwares are digitally signed by Motorola.

Reserved

nice job!,
edit

iB4STiD said:
nice job!, but links aren't working
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Are stock images even available yet?

iB4STiD said:
nice job!, but links aren't working
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qbking77 said:
Are stock images even available yet?
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The stock firmware aren't up yet

Lucas Eugene said:
The stock firmware aren't up yet
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ah, thought they were thats why u made the thread.. this will come in handy tho in the future thanks :good:

good evening here Rom stock
XT1524_RETEUALL_MOTOE2 (4G-LTE) _5.0.2_LXI22.50-13_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml >>>> here <<<<

lohanbarth said:
good evening here Rom stock
XT1524_RETEUALL_MOTOE2 (4G-LTE) _5.0.2_LXI22.50-13_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml >>>> here <<<<
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Hi thanks for the link I've created a new thread to manage Firmware

any stock firmware for the XT1527?

Stock firmware, non carrier
I tried following the steps to restore the firmware, but no luck since I got Preflash validation failed, which I take it to mean the boot.img is not the right one for the moto e2 (bought it from motorola online store). I had everything working, but decided to re-lock the phone, and forgot to check allow oem unlock. When i ran fastboot oem lock it sat there, and then on reboot it didn't start up, just stayed on fastboot screen. No matter what I do I can't get it past it and trying again to unlock it it says:
(bootloader) Check 'Allow OEM Unlock' in Developer Options.
So now I am stuck in a fastboot loop. Any suggestions for things to would be great.
Thanks.

Useful subject
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1myrGuMCQg

lohanbarth said:
good evening here Rom stock
XT1524_RETEUALL_MOTOE2 (4G-LTE) _5.0.2_LXI22.50-13_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml >>>> here <<<<
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@lohanbarth
can you provide stock rom for moto e 2015 3g variant

has moto released source or the firmware from the US lte gsm varient? what you have posted is for the EU model.

i'm wondering if the EU model is maybe the international version? which could in fact be used in the US.

Hi all
Stocks firmwares repository:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60154569&postcount=21
Thanks if you help

With the Verizon model still having a locked bootloader, is there a possible chance that restoring the stock images from Motorola would allow you past that, or even the bootloader from the same model with a different carrier, this is my only device right now but I would like to test it but can't. Has anyone else thought of this?

Edit: Figured this out... made new post.

Dangerous waters ... and questions
Hi, I own a currently unlocked/rooted XT1524 (LTE/4G) which came with stock rom LXI22.50-24.1 (retde = German retail version).
At the moment I'm running @scritch007's latest rom (cm-12-20150418-UNOFFICIAL-surnia) on it and I'm thrilled to bits that someone made this happen so soon on the device. - Boundless joy, thank you so much.
But now, I'm wondering:
Lucas Eugene said:
[...] Flash each of the partitions in sequence using mfastboot, you need to enter the following commands one-by-one checking that each one returns an [OKAY]
Code:
mfastboot oem fb_mode_set
[...]
mfastboot oem config carrier vzw
[...]
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1. Carrier VZW
What does the "... config carrier vzw" line exactly trigger/do when being applied on an European model?
Isn't VZW = Verizon Wireless?
Shouldn't this line read something like "... config carrier gsm"?
Couldn't we omit this line?
What were the consequences?
2. Risks
After unlocking/rooting I made a TWRP Backup (mfastboot boot <twrp>, didn't touch the original recovery) and also did I dd'ing all partitions living in /dev/block/platform/soc.0/by-name/ via adb root shell.
But regarding the soft-brick issues (oem re-lock) described by @Top_Quark and @squid2 here, I'm not sure (and feeling very uncomfortable with my limited knowledge) if I could re-lock the device without problems without my/any fitting original firmware (which one?). - There is only the one mentioned in the start posting (reteuall but with older LXI22.50-13, same cid 7). - So, can I re-lock my device after a TWRP restore/adb dd ... without flashing the mentioned original signed firmware (euretall)? - Or will I being "surprised" by a nice brick?
Checklist of preconditions to re-lock and go back:
Developer options: active
USB-Debugging: active
Enable OEM unlock: active
TWRP, adb, (m)fastboot set up and working
reteuall firmware: downloaded and at hand (retde firmware still has to show up somewhere yet)
_
Then processing @Lucas Eugene's flashing list
Is this right or am I missing something?
Thank you for your time reading and your replies.
Regards

Hi! I need your help... I bought a moto e xt1524 .... This phone isn't compatible with the frequencies using in Argentina... In my country works the xt1527 version... The question is if I can flash the 1527 firmware in the 1524...