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[ROM]Updated! 4.4.4 SU4.21 fully rooted with writable system on LOCKED BL

Hello guys!
I've found the way for getting Android 4.4.4 rooted without write-protection on root filesystem
Original post on 4pda.ru Warning! Russian language detected!)
So, this is small and very simple instruction:
Preparation:​1. You should be on SU2-3.3 (Blur 19.6.3) or SU2-3-15 (Blur 19.5.3) rooted and have SafeStrap installed!
2. You have never flashed SU4.21 (Blur 21.11.21) Android version 4.4.4 via RSDLite and you have never taken OTA with 4.4.4!!!
Let's do it and enjoy fully rooted 4.4.4!​1 I've done 2 ZIP-files, download one, you prefer:
full rooted stock 4.4.4 SU4.21 with hosts-file ADBLOCK trick.
Download 4.4.4_full here
full rooted Debloated stock 4.4.4 SU4.21, with Touchless Control, Active Display, NFC, Wireless Monitor (inc. Cromecast)
Download 4.4.4_debloated here
Debloated ROM develompent was stopped, due to my smartphone physical damage. Im' sorry.
Regards, Dmitry.
2. Copy downloaded zip in to device storage.
3. Reboot to SafeStrap
4. Select Insall button, select ZIP, you prefer.
5. For locked bootloader: when installation will finish, reboot you device in to bootloader and flash stock kernel from SU4.21
you could take it here or from ZIP-file.
6. After flashing boot.img just reboot you smartphone and enjoy 4.4.4 with root and writable /system
For unlocked bootloader - all done, just reboot your device .
DO NOT PERFORM ANY WIPES!
If something happend with you phone, you can revert to SU2-3-15 (Blur 19.5.3) via RSDLite, get root, install SafeStrap
If you need to clean bloatware, use my Custom Recovery compatibility scripts, could be downloaded in this topic
If you found any features, you need, missing, please, pm me.

i am BL Unlocked, so no need for this for me... but if this is the case and it works then great find my man!!

Given the recent vulnerability published by Dan Rosenberg, I'm hesitant to update to 4.4.4, as it may patch this vulnerability - keeping the bootloader locked indefinitely. I would just keep this in mind if considering this update.
EDIT: Got my information wrong. The date on the OTA is before the date the vulnerability was published. 4.4.4. seems good to go in that case.

has anyone tried this yet?

Thinking about trying this - doing a backup now in Safestrap.
Would like to be able to see this...
"2. You have boot.img from SU4-21, you can download it below "
Where do you see this information? How do I know what version I have in 4.4?

rdenova said:
Thinking about trying this - doing a backup now in Safestrap.
Would like to be able to see this...
"2. You have boot.img from SU4-21, you can download it below "
Where do you see this information? How do I know what version I have in 4.4?
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Settings>About Phone>Build number

summer.cat said:
1. You should be on SU2-3.3 rooted and have SafeStrap installed!
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This, I see under Build Number.
summer.cat said:
2. You have boot.img from SU4-21, you can download it below
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This, I do not see any place and is why I asked.

Wait so is this a fully write protection off?

mrwinkle said:
has anyone tried this yet?
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Looks like this fella did...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-ultra/general/update-19-5-3-obake-t2845903

ceelos218 said:
Wait so is this a fully write protection off?
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sertainly)
PS: i've read many questions about build versions and firmware versions, so if you couldn't understand which firmware you have, follow this:
First update 4.4 - SU2.3-15 (suits for gaining root and wp off by @beaups wbegone)
Second update 4.4 - SU2.3-3
Latest update 4.4.4 - SU4.21
hope, it will be helpfull.

summer.cat said:
sertainly)
PS: i've read many questions about build versions and firmware versions, so if you couldn't understand which firmware you have, follow this:
First update 4.4 - SU2.3-15 (suits for gaining root and wp off by @beaups wbegone)
Second update 4.4 - SU2.3-3
Latest update 4.4.4 - SU4.21
hope, it will be helpfull.
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Instead of using the SU for identifying builds, you should probably the system version number as that is more frequently used. 19.5.3, 19.6.3, 21.11.21

summer.cat said:
Hello guys!
I've found the way for getting Android 4.4.4 rooted without write-protection on root filesystem
Original post on 4pda.ru Warning! Russian language detected!)
So, this is small and very simple instruction:
Preparation:
1. You should be on SU2-3.3 rooted and have SafeStrap installed!
You have never flashed 4.4.4 via RSDLite and you have never taken OTA with 4.4.4!!!
2. You have downloaded boot.img from SU4-21
can be downloaded here https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_kAWkXp3XK9VmpnSGNaVUZtTDQ/edit?usp=sharing
Let's do it!
1. Download 4.4.4_rooted.zip here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_kAWkXp3XK9amVwNjJKUjk4QmM/edit?usp=sharing
2. Copy 4.4.4_rooted.zip in to device storage.
3. Reboot to SafeStrap
4. Select Insall button, select 4.4.4_rooted.zip
5. After flashing reboot to bootloader and flash via fastboot tools boot.img file from point 2 above
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
6. Reboot after flashing boot.img
7. Enjoy 4.4.4 with root and writable /system
If something happend with you phone, you can revert to SU2-3.15 via RSDLite, get root, install SafeStrap
PS: You flashing clean from bloatware system! As clean as possible, but everything works fine!
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....So, does this mean I can finally install some ROMs on my retail Moto? I came from a bootloader-locked 4.4 install with root.

thebenshow said:
....So, does this mean I can finally install some ROMs on my retail Moto? I came from a bootloader-locked 4.4 install with root.
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i mean, you can use 4.4.4 without write protection

I'm about to try this out to n my xt1080 on 4.4.4... I will update when I'm finished

Can this be used for the droid mini?

I should have read closer I got too excited about about getting root... I already took 4.4.4 OTA... I need root

Am I the only one waiting for clear confirmation from someone who was rooted on 19.6.3 that did the steps in this thread that they are now on 4.4.4 with root and write protection permanently off?

BriCo84 said:
Am I the only one waiting for clear confirmation from someone who was rooted on 19.6.3 that did the steps in this thread that they are now on 4.4.4 with root and write protection permanently off?
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I am too lol. Been refreshing this thread ever since I ran across it.

Anyone try this?

He is talking about using safestrap on a 4.4 ROM. If you EVER updated to 4.4.4, this will never work for you as you will never be able to disable write-protect to be able to install safestrap.
OP: perhaps you should make this more clear in the original post. Specifically that it will not work if you ever updated to 4.4.4 (Actually, the OP DOES say this...), AND that you're not actually running the 4.4.4 rom, but rather a 4.4.4 stock-based, safestrap-compatible ROM. If you are using this successfully, your bootloader AND your partition table are still on 4.4, which allows you to retain WP-off, safestrap, and root.
But yeah...this will absolutely work if you never updated past 4.4. We have known about this for a long time...I'm surprised a guide was just recently put out about this.

CM11S official & untouched image collection

2014.10.16.: Update!
MICa.fighter said:
Hy guys! As you might noticed, the links in the OP which are pointing to the official files on the CM server don't work any more thanks to CM. I was sure this will come, but i still wanted to use the official links as long as they are working. I would change the links to my mirrors in the OP, but @Spannaa already made mirrors in his thread: Mirrors for official CM11S roms & OTA updates. I don't see any reason to have 2 threads with mirrors of the same files, so i taught I would keep this thread as a discussion on how to use those official files. I will modify the OP in the coming days accordingly.
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I will keep the OP as it is for now, and I will modify it a little in the coming days!
Hy guys, i have seen posts about different versions of CM11S, but I haven't seen a collection of them. I collect all the stock images i can, so i taught i would share it with you guys. As the thread title says, these are official and untouched images of the stock CM11S. I share the official links where it is available. I will share four kind of files:
1. Recovery flashable zips of the complete ROMz: these are the oldschool .zip images that you can flash through recovery.
2. Fastboot images of the complete ROMz: these are fastboot.zip files, that should be used through fastboot. You need to set up Android SDK for fastboot on your computer and you also need to unlock your phone's bootloader in order to use them. For setting up the Android SDK and unlocking your bootloader, please follow this guide: [GUIDE] OnePlus One - How to Unlock Bootloader, Install Custom Recovery and Root, until you complete the first step: 1. Unlocking Bootloader. After that you have to put the fastboot.zip file into your platform-tools folder (its explained in the previous link), and extract it there, but also keep the zip there because you need that too. After that, you may follow the instructions of the Open Post of this thread: CyanogenMod 11S.
Note: The conventional fastboot oem unlock which unlocks the bootloader will wipe your phone. You can make backup before that with Helium app or through adb. Neither of them requires root.
Note: The last command in the CyanogenMod 11S thread's open post is:
Code:
fastboot update -w cm-11.0-XNPH25R-bacon-signed-fastboot.zip
The command will wipe your phone because of the "-w" option.
Note: if you get the error message during flashing in fastboot:
Code:
FAILED (remote: data too large)
Then you are probably not on the latest Android SDK with the latest required tools: Android SDK Tools, Android SDK Platform-tools, Android Support Library, Google USB Driver.
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3. Stock kernel images: these are .img files of the stock kernel images. You can flash these in fastboot like this:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
If the filename is for example g7389215.img then it looks like this:
Code:
fastboot flash boot g7389215.img
4. Latest OTA incremental update zip: I will also share the latest OTA zip file. The CM11S OTAs are incremental updates, that means you need to be on the latest version before applying an update. Incremental means it only updates the changed files since the last update.
So for example the latest OTA ATM is XNPH33R. Before that was the XNPH30O. If you want to use the XNPH33R OTA zip you need to be on XNPH30O, because that is the latest version before the XNPH33R OTA (check reference table below). If you apply the OTA on an earlier version (for example, XNHP25R), the installation will be aborted most probably. Or if you succeed with the installation, it will break stuff most probably.
You can also grab the latest OTA update zip after you recieved the OTA file and downloaded it. You can find it in the cache of your phone and you will need root access. If you want to make a copy you should do so before you install the OTA.
Wipe the cache then you can flash the OTA update zip through recovery.
Reference table
ROM version / release date / kernel version
XNPH22R / 2014.06.06. / dunno
XNPH25R / 2014.07.03. / geb9c0a5
XNPH30O / 2014.08.11. / g7389215
XNPH33R / 2014.08.21. / g0ad30e5
XNPH38R / 2014.10.07. / g33fa374
Links
1. Recovery flashable zips of the complete ROMz:
XNPH22R
XNPH25R
XNPH33R
2. Fastboot images of the complete ROMz:
XNPH22R
XNPH25R
XNPH30O
XNPH33R
XNPH38R
3. Stock kernel images:
XNPH22R
XNPH25R
XNPH30O
XNPH33R
XNPH38R / torrent magnet mirror
4. Latest OTA incremental update zip:
XNPH38R
Also here are the previous OTA incremental update zips:
same rule, check reference table, only use it if you are on the latest previous version! Its incremental.
XNPH33R
XNPH30O
Njoy!
You might also be interested in zephiK's modem collection of recovery flashable zips for the One: http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/general/ref-oneplus-one-modem-collection-t2858734

Thanks was waiting for something like this.

While I appreciate this, the 33R Kernel isn't working... I tried flashing with fastboot and no go.... I'm on 33R from OTA. I'm rooted and I currently have Franco Kernel installed... (And TWRP recovery)
To reiterate, it flashes fine but when I go to boot up it stays at the One+ logo screen

How did you try it exactly?

MICa.fighter said:
How did you try it exactly?
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flashing with adb through fastboot

You can use rashr app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mkrtchyan.recoverytools works like a charm

Nomelas said:
While I appreciate this, the 33R Kernel isn't working... I tried flashing with fastboot and no go.... I'm on 33R from OTA. I'm rooted and I currently have Franco Kernel installed... (And TWRP recovery)
To reiterate, it flashes fine but when I go to boot up it stays at the One+ logo screen
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You are right, the file is broken, I'm sorry. I'm going to update the OP soon with working kernel image. I'm also going to share the latest OTA grabbed from cache.
Edit: updated OP with the new 33R links, and fixed the broken kernel image. I also explained how to use the kernel images.

Thank you so much

Great post op :good:
Waiting the recovery flashable zip of XNPH33R to download. ( I am currently on XNPH22R, unlocked bootloader, with TWRP)
I am going to flash the zip through recovery ( and then flash modem from zephiK's post).
I don't need to do anything with the kernel images ( I am guessing they are there for another reason), right?

mhxmhx said:
I don't need to do anything with the kernel images ( I am guessing they are there for another reason), right?
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You don't need the kernel images.
All the rom zip files has a kernel (boot.img). The reason i posted the kernel images separately too because custom kernel users sometimes need them. If they want to go back to stock kernel or just want to keep a backup, they don't need to download ~460MB for just the kernel image, they can download only the kernel image which is 5-10 MB.

Thank you for your work!

Thanks a lot, after flashing few mods and custom kernel my phone feels laggy, I must go back to stock

After @zephiK modem list, this is one more most usefull thread Thanks !!

So could I just flash the 33r update from stock recovery if I'm on 25r? Or do I need to update to 30O then 33r

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jherring002 said:
So could I just flash the 33r update from stock recovery if I'm on 25r? Or do I need to update to 30O then 33r
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The OTA Update is incremental, which means it only updates the files that changed from the last update, in this case XNPH30O. So you sould NOT try to flash the OTA Update of 33R if you are not on 30O.
If you want to update to 33R from 25R, there are a couple of options, for example:
A) update to 30O through OTA, then you can just flash the 33R OTA update, OR
B) download the 33R full rom zip, reboot to recovery, wipe cache and flash away OR
C) make a backup of your apps and settings, through adb, or Titanium Backup, or with Helium (TB requires root), then download the 33R fastboot.zip and flash through fastboot as described in the first post. If you already have the bootloader unlocked you can skip that step. After you are done, boot up the phone, then restore your backup. The flashing method described in the open post of CyanogenMod 11S thread will wipe your phone.
The "safest" method is A, the "cleanest" method is C.
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I'm out of thanks so i thank you here timmaaa :good:

Is there a flashable 30O file via recovery?

jherring002 said:
Is there a flashable 30O file via recovery?
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Unfortunately no, but I can upload the 30O original OTA zip for you i grabbed that from cache too. You can flash it on 25R after a cache wipe. Or use it with the 25R recovery flashable zip: flash 25R zip then 30O OTA zip.

MICa.fighter said:
Unfortunately no, but I can upload the 30O original OTA zip for you i grabbed that from cache too. You can flash it on 25R after a cache wipe.
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That would be nice. I went from 33r to 25r to see the difference in battery.
It's not that different so I wanted to go back, but when I check for ota there is not one. Says in up to date.

jherring002 said:
That would be nice. I went from 33r to 25r to see the difference in battery.
It's not that different so I wanted to go back, but when I check for ota there is not one. Says in up to date.
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Okay I'm gonna upload the 30O OTA zip too, it will be available in the first post in a few minitues. If you want to go back to 33R you could also use the 33R full rom zip, just wipe cache and you can flash it on 25R. Make a backup before it, but i don't think there would be any problem.
Edit: Done!

[OTA][ASIA][5.0.2] Blur_Version.220.21.28.falcon_umtsds.AsiaRetail.en .03.zip

★★★★Lollipop 5.0.2 "Over The Air"★★★★
Enjoy Sweet Teasty Lollipop ​
Downloads:
1. http://goo.gl/RQF4Wm [Mega]
OR
2. http://goo.gl/o6FkFc [Drive]
OR
3. https://yadi.sk/d/zWtiujQmdvwj2 [Yadex]
Pre-Requisite:
1. Stock Rom 4.4.4
2. no locked bootloader is required, just copy the zip to phone, run system update, zip should be correctly named, it will be verfied and detected and copied to internal if everything is fine, same as in past.
Installation Method:
DEFAULT PROCEDURE For Locked/ Unlocked bootloader [non rooted and NO MODIFICATION done to stock ROM]
Paste the file in SD card root directory (not in any folder)
Go to settings > about phone > system updates > check for updates
Sit back and relax
For Unlocked bootloader [rooted and/or MODIFICATION done to stock ROM]
Remove the root
Undone any changes done to stock rom. :- Users have success in installation via CWM/ TWRP by renaming the file.
Rename the file to Blur_Version.220.21.28.falcon_umtsds.AsiaRetail.en .03.zip no spaces in between.
If you are not getting success, then you have to revert to stock rom [Motorola supplied]
OR
1.Copy this file into the root of directory of Internal SD (i.e Internal SD itself, no subfolders)
2. Reboot to Stock Recovery using Holding down VolumeDown+Power button to go to Bootloader, Then VolumeDown=>VolumeUp to recovery.
3. Apply update from SD and choose the downloaded package.
4. TaDa, Enjoy Lollipop
You Tube Tutorial:
5.0.2 Update Doesn't wipe Internal Memory
Hit Thanks If it Help's

Is it "okay" to install it on XT1032 UK.retail ?

nikolov47 said:
Is it "okay" to install it on XT1032 UK.retail ?
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No. dual sim only. aisa users can flash this zip.

I have unlocked my bootloader while having stock rom. is there any method to install it?.
ps. I don't mind if wiping of data is required. ?

K1Ng0r.fTw~ said:
No. dual sim only. brazil and aisa users can flash this zip.
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It is same as the Russian zip ...now 3 threads ...

ivanlau said:
I have unlocked my bootloader while having stock rom. is there any method to install it?.
ps. I don't mind if wiping of data is required. ?
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Lock bootloader is cumpalsary. for flashing this zip

Any had success with unlocked bootloader?? Why it is necessarry to have locked bootloader

vivekj said:
Any had success with unlocked bootloader?? Why it is necessarry to have locked bootloader
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No one succeed in future to. its rule for flashing ota lock bootloader need.

hey now i am in lollipop 5 in Brazil frimwere and bootloader is unlocked so can i able to update this 5.0.2 ?

You sir are wrong.
1- its asian retal, will flash on asia retail fw only, not on brazil.
2- no locked bootloader is required, just copy the zip to phone, run system update, zip should be correctly named, it will be verfied and detected and copied to internal if everything is fine, same as in past.

a9853018784 said:
hey now i am in lollipop 5 in Brazil frimwere and bootloader is unlocked so can i able to update this 5.0.2 ?
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No need lock bootloader and stock recovery to flash this zip.

K1Ng0r.fTw~ said:
No one succeed in future to. its rule for flashing ota lock bootloader need.
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What u really need is fully stock (no change in system partition) . Only by unroot or flashing Stock recovery will not help as system partition is already changed . U need to flash stock rom through fastboot then flash lollipop manually unlocked or lock bootloader does not matter

Xicor Yagami said:
You sir are wrong.
1- its asian retal, will flash on asia retail fw only, not on brazil.
2- no locked bootloader is required, just copy the zip to phone, run system update, zip should be correctly named, it will be verfied and detected and copied to internal if everything is fine, same as in past.
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Ohkk thanks thread updated.

Will it work for Bootloader Unlocked Brazilian version
I rooted my mobile and installed Brazilian version for Installing Android 5.0
Will it work for me now?
Thanks

amarilindra said:
I rooted my mobile and installed Brazilian version for Installing Android 5.0
Will it work for me now?
Thanks
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No. Asian only

K1Ng0r.fTw~ said:
No. Asian only
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So, I should Install Stock again?

amarilindra said:
So, I should Install Stock again?
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need aisan stock not brazil

Thanks for capturing the OTA , now nobody will call the soak testers selfish ,
Anyway this won't be the final build because there is still bug in adaptive display and recents

jaspreet997 said:
Thanks for capturing the OTA , now nobody will call the soak testers selfish ,
Anyway this won't be the final build because there is still bug in adaptive display and recents
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What bugs, please elaborate!

which one should i download... 356 mb or 178 mb file.. I am on unlocked bootloder

[REF][How To] Return to STOCK Recovery (IF rooted) and sideload OTA

By now, with all the OTA's, unless you are brand new to the 2013 X, you know you have to have stock recovery on your phone for an OTA Update or Soak Test to install, and your system can't be modified too much or it will fail the pre-flash validation checks built into the OTA.zip. (i.e. there is a manifest file that checks for specific files and their check sums before it will flash the ota).
If you have an unlocked bootloader, and rooted by flashing a 3rd party recovery (like TWRP, CWM, Philz, etc) and installing SuperSU, you likely didn't put stock recovery back on your phone.
IF you are close enough to stock (like I am... stock, unlocked, rooted, with adfree, wifi tether for root, greenify, Quick boot, and a few other apps that require root), you can just flash stock recovery and take the OTA.
The steps in this post help you do that, or get ready to do that, in case you are not near your PC when an OTA comes, of if you just don't want to use your PC.
NOTE: If you have changed too much of stock that the OTA fails, please see -> [FAQ] How to prepare for and take an OTA update (All Carriers)
NOTE: the following worked when updating 4.4 to 4.4.2, and 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 on my VZW Dev Edition X. Since Lollipop has not yet been released for my phone, I can't test this yet.
Note: If you have flashed your phone with another carrier's ROM, or have only flashed "parts" of your phone, these steps may not work!! Or they may cause you to brick!
NOTE: If your Bootloader version does NOT match the one for your phone's software version, taking an OTA could brick your phone!
You must have an Unlocked Bootloader and be rooted for these steps to work:
Obtain the STOCK Moto Recovery image, and TWRP image, for your phone:
On you phone, go App Drawer -> Settings... Make note of what is listed under System Version, and Android Version.
Visit one of the sites listed in -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/info-tip-web-sites-official-leaked-roms-t2923347 and obtain the EXACT same ROM/SBF file that is currently on your phone. Download the ZIP to your PC.
Unzip or extract the RECOVERY.IMG file from the SBF ZIP file.
Download the latest TWRP Recovery from -> http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/234 (under the Download-Fastboot heading)
the latest SuperSU from -> http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu or the latest CWM / TWRP / MobileODIN installable ZIP from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
Flashing Recovery
Place your stock recovery.img, the latest TWRP img, and the latest SuperSU.zip in your phone's DOWNLOAD folder.
Install Rashr.
On your phone, launch Rashr.
Scroll down and select other from storage
Browse and select your stock recovery
When it completes, pick the option to reboot to stock recovery.
Your device should reboot and display the Motorola logo and then the Android in distress (logo with Exclamation mark)
Press and hold the VOL UP key for 10-15 seconds. While still holding the VOL UP key tap and release the POWER key. You should be in Stock recovery now.
Reboot your phone as normal.
To reflash TWRP or other custom recovery, as long as you are still rooted, you can repeat the same steps, selecting your custom recovery in step 5.
How to SIDE LOAD an OTA.ZIP via this process
If your carrier has started the push of the OTA ZIP for your phone, but you haven't received it, and you've found the correct OTA ZIP posted online and would like to flash it, the following steps can be used...
Download the OTA ZIP file (usually named as BLUR_XXX.XXX.XXX.zip, where XXX.XXX.XXX is the build number the ZIP will update) to your phone's /SDCard
Perform steps 1-7 under Flashing Recovery above to flash STOCK recovery onto your phone, and reboot into Stock Recovery.
Use the Vol Down key to scroll to Apply Update From SDCard, and press the Power key to select.
Use Vol Down key to scroll to your OTA zip file, and press Power to select.
The install will begin by verifying the update package, then verifying files on your phone match.
If the install fails, it will be reported on the screen, along with why. (usually because you have modified system files, or are not on the correct ROM version). You need to fix these errors and try again.
If verifications are successful, the patching process steps will begin. This may take several minutes.
Your phone should report Script Succeeded and Install from sdcard Complete.
Ensure Reboot System Now is highlighted, and press the Power key to reboot the phone.
The initial reboot may take longer than a regular reboot.
Note: You will see Android Is Upgrading or Optimizing screen during the boot process, that is normal.
After the update install process is complete, use Rashr to flash TWRP (again, other from storage and pick your TWRP). When prompted, reboot into recovery (so twrp sticks). When in TWRP, select reboot to system.
If you lost root, reboot into TWRP recovery and install SuperSU.zip
How to Root with unlocked bootloader...
If you unlocked your bootload by getting the code from Moto, after taking the OTA you may root by following ->http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/how-to-how-to-root-5-1-unlocked-t3140217 NOTE: while the thread is titled for 5.1, it works on older Android versions as well.

Good work KidJoe :laugh::good:

I guess this will be more relevant as Soaks start heading out for the 2013 X...

Good post. Can I use the same process on MotoX 2014 pure? I have turned Moto OTA to get rid of constant "update available" notification, if I turn that back on, do you know where the OTA zip file is downloaded (i'm thinking cache )

ks73417 said:
Good post. Can I use the same process on MotoX 2014 pure? I have turned Moto OTA to get rid of constant "update available" notification, if I turn that back on, do you know where the OTA zip file is downloaded (i'm thinking cache )
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Yes, the OTA zip is usually stored in /cache (at least is is on the 2013 X, and my past Moto phones). it is usually named for the rom it is upgrading, not what the upgrade takes you to.
I don't see why this wont work on the 2014 X, as it did on older motos too.

Brother i got Motorola updates services update today. I will try your method once there will be available ota. And can you tell me how to backup my whole rom?
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ajsonofgod said:
Brother i got Motorola updates services update today. I will try your method once there will be available ota. And can you tell me how to backup my whole rom?
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In TWRP you can make a nandroid backup. I've never done it. I haven't had need because I run stock. If I need to reflash, I just reflash the same SBF I've been running.

I followed the instructions in the OP to return to stock recovery, then applied the OTA update Blur_Version.213.44.1.ghost_row.Retail.en.US, but am failing with this message
/system/etc/install-recovery.sh has unexpected contents
I haven't knowingly modified any system files, although I am rooted. Any thoughts about what this error might mean and how to resolve it?

ejlmd said:
I followed the instructions in the OP to return to stock recovery, then applied the OTA update Blur_Version.213.44.1.ghost_row.Retail.en.US, but am failing with this message
/system/etc/install-recovery.sh has unexpected contents
I haven't knowingly modified any system files, although I am rooted. Any thoughts about what this error might mean and how to resolve it?
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What ROM is on you phone to start with? On your phone go App Drawer -> Settings -> About.. tell me the Android Version, System Version and Build Number. Also what model X do you have?
213.44.1.ghost_row.Retail.en.US is an XT1053 4.4.4 update file for the XT1053 if I'm not mistaken. It is meant to be applied to a 4.4.3 stock rom, and it might apply to a 4.4.2 stock rom..
The OTA file will fail its pre-flash validation checks if you are not on the intended stock rom.

KidJoe said:
What ROM is on you phone to start with? On your phone go App Drawer -> Settings -> About.. tell me the Android Version, System Version and Build Number. Also what model X do you have?
213.44.1.ghost_row.Retail.en.US is an XT1053 4.4.4 update file for the XT1053 if I'm not mistaken. It is meant to be applied to a 4.4.3 stock rom, and it might apply to a 4.4.2 stock rom..
The OTA file will fail its pre-flash validation checks if you are not on the intended stock rom.
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Thank you. I'm embarrassed that I didn't perform sufficient due diligence. I am already on the same system version as the update (213.44.1.ghost_row.Retail.en.US ), which I mistakenly thought was to get to Lollipop from 4.4.4.

there any way to make a dump the stock recovery in Lollipop, without the need root?

ejlmd said:
Thank you. I'm embarrassed that I didn't perform sufficient due diligence. I am already on the same system version as the update (213.44.1.ghost_row.Retail.en.US ), which I mistakenly thought was to get to Lollipop from 4.4.4.
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Yeah, OTA Update files are often named including the version the phone must be on, not the version it takes the phone to.

Do I need to uninstall xPosed & GravityBox before I sideload L ? I guess, Kitkat version of xposed worn't work in L anyway.

ks73417 said:
Do I need to uninstall xPosed & GravityBox before I sideload L ? I guess, Kitkat version of xposed worn't work in L anyway.
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It's ABSOLUTELY BEST you avoid the update............but....
If you can't, it is highly recommended that you clean flash it...kind of the only choice. Flash the 4.4.4 Brazilian stock ROM. And install the update from recovery. You can reroot after adding TWRP back.

I am also on stock rom 4.4.4. But i dont have this rom on my pc for reflashing. Please provide link for download or some info related to it
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ajsonofgod said:
I am also on stock rom 4.4.4. But i dont have this rom on my pc for reflashing. Please provide link for download or some info related to it
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Please see the LINK in my signature for sites to download stock SBF files

ks73417 said:
Do I need to uninstall xPosed & GravityBox before I sideload L ? I guess, Kitkat version of xposed worn't work in L anyway.
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As explained elsewhere... Xposed makes changes to /system which cause OTA updates to fail their pre-flash validation checks.
It is recommended to boot to TWRP and install /SDcard/Android/data/de.robv.android.xposed.installer/files/Xposed-Disable-Recovery.zip then uninstall XPosed.
You will also need to undo any changes to /system or other parts the the OTA tries to validate before installing, or else it will fail.
You are correct that a newer version of Xposed is needed.
You may also want to wait on trying the 5.0.2 Leaks because if they are an early limited early test version, rather than a soak which is nearly ready to be pushed to all, you could be stuck on this version until an SBF leaks.

Update
Does anyone know how to return to stock recovery for lollipop? New update came up today but I have TWRP.

upload the stock recovery lollipop please!!!!

Good work, love your detailed explanations always .

htc m9+ stock recovery india 6.0.1 ?

To be honest I'm a noob ,but messing around with my phone I rooted my phone accidentally with kingroot n kingoroot and later unrooted clearing su and also busybox .recently that is on 1 October HTC released an OTA of Android 6.0.1 for Indian customers but when I downloaded and started installing it, it fluently went till 25% but then it completely stopped and rolled back to normal state , I guess this is because I rooted and hence few system files might have been modified
My questions
1) can I remove the modified files so that I can install the OTA
2) how to install stock recovery version (5.0.2)from htcden because the kernel file is not in zip format ,and please mention step by step procedure to do so if there is any
3)if Incase I re install the stock recovery will I be able to receive OTA again ?
NOTE :BOOTLOADER IS LOCKED AND S_ON .SO I DONT KNOW HOW TO INSTALL STOCK IMAGE
Build Fingerprint of now htc asia wwe :5.0.2
Kernel version : 3.10.61
Build number 1.90.707.3.

djrawkar007 said:
To be honest I'm a noob ,but messing around with my phone I rooted my phone accidentally with kingroot n kingoroot and later unrooted clearing su and also busybox .recently that is on 1 October HTC released an OTA of Android 6.0.1 for Indian customers but when I downloaded and started installing it, it fluently went till 25% but then it completely stopped and rolled back to normal state , I guess this is because I rooted and hence few system files might have been modified
My questions
1) can I remove the modified files so that I can install the OTA
2) how to install stock recovery version (5.0.2)from htcden because the kernel file is not in zip format ,and please mention step by step procedure to do so if there is any
3)if Incase I re install the stock recovery will I be able to receive OTA again ?
NOTE :BOOTLOADER IS LOCKED AND S_ON .SO I DONT KNOW HOW TO INSTALL STOCK IMAGE
Build Fingerprint of now htc asia wwe :5.0.2
Kernel version : 3.10.61
Build number 1.90.707.3.
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extract the downloaded ota update on you pc and use winrar to unzip it..you will find a file named "recovery-verified" . That is your stock recovery.

ysolanki1 said:
extract the downloaded ota update on you pc and use winrar to unzip it..you will find a file named "recovery-verified" . That is your stock recovery.
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I have downloaded the kernel source from htcdev when I extracted it there is recovery verified files inter there are two more .tra zip files .what to do now?

djrawkar007 said:
I have downloaded the kernel source from htcdev when I extracted it there is recovery verified files inter there are two more .tra zip files .what to do now?
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which kernel have you downloaded? can you send me a link..
and the recovery verified file will have a .img extension so use that to flash to your phone.

heeeelp
ur problem fixed or not because i have same and i can't fix it