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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 .
Hi,
Today I got an update for Moto G 2015. Here I am posting the OTA download link.
Blur_Version.23.46.4.osprey_retasia_ds_2gb.retasia.en.03 (57 MB)
Copy the OTA file to the root of your Internal Storage and please flash it using stock recovery.
How to do that step by step.instructions please
Change log please ?
Dhamukanna said:
Hi,
Today I got an update for Moto G 2015. Here I am posting the OTA download link.
Blur_Version.23.46.4.osprey_retasia_ds_2gb.retasia.en.03 (57 MB)
Copy the OTA file to the root of your Internal Storage and please flash it using stock recovery.
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Hi, the OTA update that I received today morning on my phone says - New version is 23.51.65.en.03.
Highlights of this update include:
* Closes a potential security vulnerablity (Stagefright)
*Adds Night Mode to the Camera application
*Bug fixes and other stability improvements
Are you sure this is the same OTA capture that your link refers to?
Yes Same OTA..
This is second and latest OTA update for Moto G 2015.
Flashing Instructions
banerjeeayan1996 said:
How to do that step by step.instructions please
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For Stock Unrooted Phones:
1. Copy the OTA file to the root of the Internel Storage
2. Power Off The Phone.
3. Start the Phone to Fastboot mode (Press and keep Volume down and Power button).
4. Select Recovery Mode from the menu using Vol up button and Press Power button to enter into Recovery.
5. Select Apply Update from SD card and select OTA file. Wait for the update to complete and then reboot.
For Phones running TWRP or Rooted, Xposed Phones, Please flash Stock ROM, and then flash OTA and then root, install TWRP, Xposed etc..,
Dhamukanna said:
For Stock Unrooted Phones:
1. Copy the OTA file to the root of the Internel Storage
2. Power Off The Phone.
3. Start the Phone to Fastboot mode (Press and keep Volume down and Power button).
4. Select Recovery Mode from the menu using Vol up button and Press Power button to enter into Recovery.
5. Select Apply Update from SD card and select OTA file. Wait for the update to complete and then reboot.
For Phones running TWRP or Rooted, Xposed Phones, Please flash Stock ROM, and then flash OTA and then root, install TWRP, Xposed etc..,
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Thanks. The steps are clear enough. For stock unrooted phones either we download the file from your link or directly upgrade the OTA way.
Your link will help those who have not received the OTA update yet.
After flashing stock recovery,I tried unrooting the phone from inbuilt unrooting option of SuperSU but this does not work. You need to be on stock to match the keys. Some how the fingerprint changes if you modify the system. OTA is installed only when the fingerprint of phone rom corresponds to that of the stock rom.
Cheers..
Dhamukanna said:
Hi,
Today I got an update for Moto G 2015. Here I am posting the OTA download link.
Blur_Version.23.46.4.osprey_retasia_ds_2gb.retasia.en.03 (57 MB)
Copy the OTA file to the root of your Internal Storage and please flash it using stock recovery.
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You, my good Sir, are a true Gentleman!!! Thank you for sharing!!
There is already a thread for OTA links. You can post the links there in future and keep the thread clean...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/2015-moto-g/general/ota-moto-g-indian-thread-xt1550-t3200726
Dhamukanna said:
For Stock Unrooted Phones:
1. Copy the OTA file to the root of the Internel Storage
2. Power Off The Phone.
3. Start the Phone to Fastboot mode (Press and keep Volume down and Power button).
4. Select Recovery Mode from the menu using Vol up button and Press Power button to enter into Recovery.
5. Select Apply Update from SD card and select OTA file. Wait for the update to complete and then reboot.
For Phones running TWRP or Rooted, Xposed Phones, Please flash Stock ROM, and then flash OTA and then root, install TWRP, Xposed etc..,
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In recovery mode it says no command. Please help
..::Matr!x::..
banerjeeayan1996 said:
In recovery mode it says no command. Please help
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when you are in stock recovery mode press and leave pressed power button then press also vol+ button ... then all recovery commands appears ... select apply update ...
here is a video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpRZZ0PBoCg
Recovery Mode
banerjeeayan1996 said:
In recovery mode it says no command. Please help
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1. With the phone powered off, press and hold the Volume Down button and the Power button at the same time until the device turns on.
2. Press the Volume Down button to highlight "Recovery mode"
3. Press the Power button to restart into Recovery mode. You'll see an image of an Android robot with a red exclamation mark.
4. While holding down the Power button, press the Volume Up button.
..::Matr!x::.. said:
when you are in stock recovery mode press and leave pressed power button then press also vol+ button ... then all recovery commands appears ... select apply update ...
here is a video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpRZZ0PBoCg
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Dhamukanna said:
1. With the phone powered off, press and hold the Volume Down button and the Power button at the same time until the device turns on.
2. Press the Volume Down button to highlight "Recovery mode"
3. Press the Power button to restart into Recovery mode. You'll see an image of an Android robot with a red exclamation mark.
4. While holding down the Power button, press the Volume Up button.
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I have reached recovery mode but cant update it is says fingerprint maych failed.
Moto G3 manual update
I didn't get the first OTA update. Is it safe for me to install the second OTA update by downloading a link to it?I am unrooted but I never recieved an update to my device.
Can I get future FOTA updates after updating manually (installing zip from SD card)?
Device: Moto G3.
any one send stock recovery link
debopriyobasu said:
I didn't get the first OTA update. Is it safe for me to install the second OTA update by downloading a link to it?I am unrooted but I never recieved an update to my device.
Can I get future FOTA updates after updating manually (installing zip from SD card)?
Device: Moto G3.
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Yes You are safe to install this OTA update. You will receive future OTA updates as well.
Fingerprint Mismatch
banerjeeayan1996 said:
I have reached recovery mode but cant update it is says fingerprint maych failed.
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Hi,
You need to have stock recovery to flash OTA updates. Rooted, Custom Recovery Flashed / Xposed devices must be flashed with stock rom to be able to install OTA updates.
You will get Stock roms on XDA..
Dhamukanna said:
Yes You are safe to install this OTA update. You will receive future OTA updates as well.
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Hello! Please assist me. Update from recovery mode by installing zip is failing.
Device: Moto G3.
Build no:LPI23.72-47.
System version:23.41.47osprey_retasia_ds_2gb.retasia.en.03 retin
Procedure followed: copied zip to internal storage root folder. Rebooted phone to recovery mode and selected apply update from SD card.
Logs:
qe o/o
--Install/data/media/0/Blur_Version.2.31.33.osprey_retasia_ds_2gb.retasia.en03.zip...
Finding update package....
Opening update package...
Verifying update package....
Installing update....
Package expects build fingerprint of Motorola/osprey_retasia_ds_2gb/osprey_ud2:5.1.1/LPI23.72-47.4/5:user/release-keys;
this device has Motorola/osprey_retasia_ds_2gb/ospre
E: Error in/sideload/package.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
Dhamukanna said:
Hi,
You need to have stock recovery to flash OTA updates. Rooted, Custom Recovery Flashed / Xposed devices must be flashed with stock rom to be able to install OTA updates.
You will get Stock roms on XDA..
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I am not rooted and I am on stock recovery. But it is not flashing. Maybe because of different build version.
banerjeeayan1996 said:
I am not rooted and I am on stock recovery. But it is not flashing. Maybe because of different build version.
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This is Second OTA for Moto G 2015. Firstly, You should flash first OTA file (177 MB) which you can find in General Section. After that you can flash second OTA file
I wanted to factory reset my phone and I was on marshmallow. I had the update.zip file which I used while upgrading fronm lollipop to marshmallow. I thought that "apply update from sd card" in stock recovery and using that same update.zip would be a better way of doing the Factory Reset. The update's installation was aborted because of Status 7 Error Code and since then my phone is stuck in bootloop. The Moto Logo shows up and an android with the "Erasing" written below it follows and then it goes back and follows the same routine. So how can I restore my phone to stock official firmware on Locked Bootloader? I have never rooted my phone or unlocked the bootloader.
Please Help. I'm dying without my phone.
Since you messed up your phone, at this point you might as well try to flash stock firmware in fastboot. Can't get any worse.
Will he need an unlocked bootloader to be able to fastboot stock? I'm new to Motorolas. But I agree, that you need to follow a typical protocol - applying an update.zip when you are already on the update and you are stock, is not typical. Probably causing the issue. I think you can salvage it, I don't think you cannot recover from it. But I could be wrong. Set up Android SDK and go through the processes you'd need to unlock the bootloader and root. Once you have those set up, you can try to fastboot the lollipop return to stock tool.
Read through the mm release thread. In the beginning there are some posts from locked users who successfully flashed stock firmware to recover from issues.
Please help. I am not able to update the new official 7.1.1 update pakage for moto x play xt 1562..i have installed official recovery still while updating there comes error with robot sign. I even tried to search ota update file after downloading file but couldnt be located anywhere on cache and other places. I searched like an hour. But failed to find. Now m stucked. Please help me with solution. Device - unlocked + supersu. Thank you
I just had my bootloader unlocked but was on complete stock and non rooted I also faced the same error
Is your phone soft bricked without OS?
First of all, go to fastboot and flash the custom recovery twrp for moto x play and then flash the debloated 6.0 marshallo file and reboot. Check XDA site regarding this OS.
After booting you have official OS, then go for nougat update manually or wait for the developer to release a method install it on unlocked bootloader phone.
Krishna200894 said:
Please help. I am not able to update the new official 7.1.1 update pakage for moto x play xt 1562..i have installed official recovery still while updating there comes error with robot sign. I even tried to search ota update file after downloading file but couldnt be located anywhere on cache and other places. I searched like an hour. But failed to find. Now m stucked. Please help me with solution. Device - unlocked + supersu. Thank you
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Even if you flash official recovery, the system status in Bootloader will be 'Modified'. You have to flash stock firmware through fastboot. Only then the system status changes to official. Then you can update the device through OTA
Device is locked. status code 0. software status official. still cant install 7.1.1 , status 7 error,installation aborted. what to do?
how you lock bootloader please details it help many people
I have the 2015 16GB model. I'm having trouble installing the 6.3 OTA update. I'm unable to update for some reason or another and I'm unable to get into fastboot no matter what I try. I've tried hardware buttons and ADB reboot bootloader with no success, but I'm able to get into stock recovery.
By the way, I noticed when trying to install the update, right before it reboots, I noticed a exclamation mark behind the update window, which usually indicates something went wrong.
If possible, can someone pull and upload the 6.3 OTA update? It should be located in /data/data/com.nvidia.ota/app_download. I'm going to attempt to flash the update via recovery.
Anyone???