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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.
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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
Sent from my XT1052 using XDA Free mobile app
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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 .
https://yadi.sk/d/v93-GFXngmcbq
Hi ,
Can i restore stock US retail 4.4.4 and update this OTA.
thanks
eugineprakash said:
Hi ,
Can i restore stock US retail 4.4.4 and update this OTA.
thanks
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Yes thats how it usually works!
Are there any issues with upgrade?
AgentChaos said:
Yes thats how it usually works!
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Are there any issues with upgrade?bcos iam currently in cm12.1 my bootloader version 41.19
I am planing to restore 4.4.4 us retail without downgrade my bootloader after that i am going upgrade from OTA in above thread.
Are there any issues with upgrade?Please guide me if i wrong.
Thanks,
eugineprakash said:
Are there any issues with upgrade?bcos iam currently in cm12.1 my bootloader version 41.19
I am planing to restore 4.4.4 us retail without downgrade my bootloader after that i am going upgrade from OTA in above thread.
Are there any issues with upgrade?Please guide me if i wrong.
Thanks,
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I have been unable to install the update. Was with custom recovery and root and tried to install it and failed. Did factory reset, install stock recovery, download again the OTA from phone an try to install it and did not work.
Used the guide to go back to the stock firmware (though I already had it)
Try to install it using stock recovery, threw and error. (books.apk blabla).
Don't know what problems could yo be facing but man, this has been tough.
EDIT:
Just figured it out! The problem was exactly that I was already using the stock ROM and deleted some system APKs.
After trying going back to the really stock one once again (first I did not flash system images) it is installing correctly!
Btw this is my mirror for those who prefer using MEGA servers.
https://mega.co.nz/#!qJIE0SAY!u5-ezdk4o9OWfEKWVAJtW1KKQrV82NhiG1-myqlwOJ4
working confirm Thanks
Joandvg6 said:
I have been unable to install the update. Was with custom recovery and root and tried to install it and failed. Did factory reset, install stock recovery, download again the OTA from phone an try to install it and did not work.
Used the guide to go back to the stock firmware (though I already had it)
Try to install it using stock recovery, threw and error. (books.apk blabla).
Don't know what problems could yo be facing but man, this has been tough.
EDIT:
Just figured it out! The problem was exactly that I was already using the stock ROM and deleted some system APKs.
After trying going back to the really stock one once again (first I did not flash system images) it is installing correctly!
Btw this is my mirror for those who prefer using MEGA servers.
http s:/ / mega . co . nz/ #!qJIE0SAY!u5-ezdk4o9OWfEKWVAJtW1KKQrV82NhiG1-myqlwOJ4
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working confirm Thanks
Where can I get the stock 4.4 so I can upgrade? I need stock recovery too.
I have problems to update too. XT1032, Retail US. As a first information, I have KK 4.4.4
I managed to download the update from my mobile (zipfile Blur_Version.210.12.61.falcon_umts.Retail.en.US, I already transferred to my PC thanks to Root Explorer), but when I go to "install now" and reboot, trying to install from zip file, pops a message from my recovery (PhilzTouch) Error Status 7. My phone is rooted by SU v2.46
So, what are the exactly step-by-step guide. I will appreciate that. Greetings from Chile
tifossi88 said:
I have problems to update too. XT1032, Retail US. As a first information, I have KK 4.4.4
I managed to download the update from my mobile (zipfile Blur_Version.210.12.61.falcon_umts.Retail.en.US, I already transferred to my PC thanks to Root Explorer), but when I go to "install now" and reboot, trying to install from zip file, pops a message from my recovery (PhilzTouch) Error Status 7. My phone is rooted by SU v2.46
So, what are the exactly step-by-step guide. I will appreciate that. Greetings from Chile
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Change your recovery por el Stock Recovery for Kitkat 4.4.4
newellj79 said:
Where can I get the stock 4.4 so I can upgrade? I need stock recovery too.
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This is the 4.4.4 Retail US (Last Build released)
https://mega.co.nz/#!ZIxQGJSJ!dnHim2zF3vDIenrvw24NeTDAeneA8m5BEidoD6hz4_k
That's the one I flashed following the guide to flash stock firmware in this forum and then updated with the OTA I posted before (I suppose the one of the topic is the same)
Finally, it's out!
kykemejia said:
Change your recovery por el Stock Recovery for Kitkat 4.4.4
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Followed your steps:
- Flashed my phone (XT1032) with Retail US 4.4.4 Stock (RETAIL_XT1032_4.4.4_KXB21.14-L1.61_cid9_CFC.xml) using CMD, fastboot, typing list of files, etc.
- Updated some Motorola apps. Noticed Super SU is already included and installed by default, no way to uninstall it.
- Downloaded to my computer the OTA file (Blur_Version.210.12.61.falcon_umts.Retail.en.US), then moved OTA file to SD Card
- Turn off mobile
. Reboot in stock recovery, with the robot and the exclamation sign.
- Try to apply update from SD card with the file previously loaded on it (Blur_Version.210.12.61.falcon_umts.Retail.en.US)
- At verifying update package, update stops popping a message. The message in yellow is:
Package expects build fingerprint of motorola/falcon_retuglb/falcon_umts:4.4.4/KXB21.14-L1.61/62:user/release-keys or motorola/falcon_retuglb/falcon_umts:5.0.2/LXB22.99-36/35: user/release-keys; this device has motorola/falcon_retuglb/falcon_umts:4.4.2/KXB
Installation aborted.
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What should I do in that case? Feel free to answer me in spanish for PM.
Is this any different from the February Canada release?
tifossi88 said:
Followed your steps:
- Flashed my phone (XT1032) with Retail US 4.4.4 Stock (RETAIL_XT1032_4.4.4_KXB21.14-L1.61_cid9_CFC.xml) using CMD, fastboot, typing list of files, etc.
- Updated some Motorola apps. Noticed Super SU is already included and installed by default, no way to uninstall it.
- Downloaded to my computer the OTA file (Blur_Version.210.12.61.falcon_umts.Retail.en.US), then moved OTA file to SD Card
- Turn off mobile
. Reboot in stock recovery, with the robot and the exclamation sign.
- Try to apply update from SD card with the file previously loaded on it (Blur_Version.210.12.61.falcon_umts.Retail.en.US)
- At verifying update package, update stops popping a message. The message in yellow is:
What should I do in that case? Feel free to answer me in spanish for PM.
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In the SU menu you can find a way to delete the root, but I don't think that is causing the error.
Can you please tell me the version of recovery your phone have? You may have installed a kit kat 4.4.2 recovery or one with a different build number and that's causing the error.
IKXB21.14-L1.61
In the recovery menu, you should see the .61. I got the same problem as you and was using .32.
Did full factory reset, and installed stock again (w/o updating anything at all), when I checked the recovery, it was .61 and it updated perfectly.
In case you are really sure you got the actual last kitkat update firmware, you can try to extract the recovery.img and flash it using moto tool,
(rename it to StockKitkatrecovery.img and replace the one it brings with this one)
Joandvg6 said:
In the SU menu you can find a way to delete the root, but I don't think that is causing the error.
Can you please tell me the version of recovery your phone have? You may have installed a kit kat 4.4.2 recovery or one with a different build number and that's causing the error.
IKXB21.14-L1.61
In the recovery menu, you should see the .61. I got the same problem as you and was using .32.
Did full factory reset, and installed stock again (w/o updating anything at all), when I checked the recovery, it was .61 and it updated perfectly.
In case you are really sure you got the actual last kitkat update firmware, you can try to extract the recovery.img and flash it using moto tool,
(rename it to StockKitkatrecovery.img and replace the one it brings with this one)
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I solved my problem by myself, thanks anyway. The issue for me, was updating some apps once in 4.4.4. You should not to do it.
Explanation for dummies, as me, in order to get Lollipop 5.0.2:
1) Flash your phone (XT1032) with Retail US 4.4.4 Stock (RETAIL_XT1032_4.4.4_KXB21.14-L1.61_cid9_CFC.xml), as it follows:
A) Extract the Retail US 444. Stock zip file (475 MB)
B) Download this file too: (1,5 MB) https://www.dropbox.com/s/nlbrn71wfqyup4u/mfastboot-v2.zip?dl=0 , and unzip it inside the same folder as you extracted Retail US Stock zip file. All files together in the same path.
C) Put your phone on fastboot (turn off, and then press Vol-and Power 3 secs, and release both buttons). Connect your phone to USB port.
D) Inside the folder containing all all these files, press **** + right click and choose "open file command", and a CMD window will open.
E) Once in CMD window, execute one by one:
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 modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot erase userdata
mfastboot reboot
F) After reboot, unplug phone from USB port.
G) Done, you have now Stock Retail US 4.4.4 installed on your phone, Turn it on and set all things in order to go to home screen.
2)Once in the main screen , don't update your apps, no matter if they are even from Google or Motorola, don't do it
3) Download to your PC the OTA file (372 MB) Blur_Version.210.12.61.falcon_umts.Retail.en.US
4) Connect again your phone to USB port , and move OTA file to your phone SD Card
5) Once done previous step, go to Stock Recovery Mode. It is:
A)Turn Off your phone
B) Press Power and Vol- for 3 secs, then release
C) Select with vol- recovery option, and confirm it with vol+ button
D) Android Robot with exclamation sign will show up on the screen
E) Press vol+ and vol- for 5 secs, then press power once and release all the 3 buttons at the same time
F) Recovery Stock will appear you now.
6) Apply update from SD card with the file previously loaded on it (Blur_Version.210.12.61.falcon_umts.Retail.en.US). Select OTA file on "apply update from zip file".
7) Process will take up to 10-15 minutes aproximately. Voilá, you will have Lollipop 5.0.2 on your RetailUS mobile.
Hope it will be useful for dummies, like me. Thanks.
Greetings from Chile.
Perfect
I had same issue and after all these steps my phone updated perfectly.
Many thanks.:good:
Really great help. Many thanks :victory:
Can anyone give me the link of IKXB21.14-L1.61 recovery?
Anyways, I downloaded and now uploading only the IKXB21.14-L1.61 recovery.
Link of IKXB21.14-L1.61 Recovery
eugineprakash said:
Are there any issues with upgrade?bcos iam currently in cm12.1 my bootloader version 41.19
I am planing to restore 4.4.4 us retail without downgrade my bootloader after that i am going upgrade from OTA in above thread.
Are there any issues with upgrade?Please guide me if i wrong.
Thanks,
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You cannot downgrade the 41.19 bootloader to the 41.13. If you try to do that you WILL hardbrick your phone. However you can downgrade from Lollipop to Kitkat 4.4.4 (I know because I am on the 41.19 bootloader and was on cm 12.1 but restored to 4.4.4 successfully).
You have to flash the firmware for your phone except for the gpt.bin and motoboot.img. Flash all the other files in the firmware for your phone without those two and you should be fine.
xt1028 Moto G
I'll never flash stuffs with Motorola recovery! Today I did a factory reset with the stock recovery and damn! it deleted all my files in the internal SD! IT would have never happened if I would have factory reset with TWRP!
I'll wait for lost101's zip!
Hi all
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
I have access to a 2nd Jiayu s3 3GB on android 4.4.4
I've never been able to connect my Jiayu s3 3GB using SP Flash Tools (some driver issues?)
My Jiayu s3 was running android 4.4.4 and when ever it felt like it, it would freeze and then reboot.
So, like a bull in a china shop.....i factory reseted (included format storage option) which now doesn't allow the phone to boot..
The phone won't boot - it starts and just sticks on the Jiayu (white logo)
Thankfully...
if i start the phone with volume up i see
Recovery Mode
Fastboot Mode
Normal boot
I've just tried Recovery mode... and i remember i set my Recovery mode to be TWRP (4pda version)
..and thankfully i can now access the recovery module!
I can also access the phone via fast boot.
i can now access the phone via ADB also - via the recovery mode - i can launch the shell and query the phone
what i would like to do :
change all the partition tables to accept android 5.1.x
flash via adb all the sections needed to install 5.1
After you're all done laughing at me .. can i please have some help?
Cheers
AndyC76 said:
Hi all
Thanks for taking the time to read this.
I have access to a 2nd Jiayu s3 3GB on android 4.4.4
I've never been able to connect my Jiayu s3 3GB using SP Flash Tools (some driver issues?)
My Jiayu s3 was running android 4.4.4 and when ever it felt like it, it would freeze and then reboot.
So, like a bull in a china shop.....i factory reseted (included format storage option) which now doesn't allow the phone to boot..
The phone won't boot - it starts and just sticks on the Jiayu (white logo)
Thankfully...
if i start the phone with volume up i see
Recovery Mode
Fastboot Mode
Normal boot
I've just tried Recovery mode... and i remember i set my Recovery mode to be TWRP (4pda version)
..and thankfully i can now access the recovery module!
I can also access the phone via fast boot.
i can now access the phone via ADB also - via the recovery mode - i can launch the shell and query the phone
what i would like to do :
change all the partition tables to accept android 5.1.x
flash via adb all the sections needed to install 5.1
After you're all done laughing at me .. can i please have some help?
Cheers
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Nothing to laugh here, hapens to all of us. Did you try to falsh a custom 4.4 rom through recovery. You can find them on needrom. Flash that and see what happens.
Regarding flashing 5.1.x you need to atleast once flash 5.1 rom through sp tools, without that its really hard to get 5.1 running on this phone due to changed partition layout from 4.4 to 5.1
Regarding the driver problem, every problem has a solution, try to google how to properly install mtk drivers on your pc, and its fairly very easy to install them. Cheers
adilrenzu said:
Nothing to laugh here, hapens to all of us. Did you try to falsh a custom 4.4 rom through recovery. You can find them on needrom. Flash that and see what happens.
Regarding flashing 5.1.x you need to atleast once flash 5.1 rom through sp tools, without that its really hard to get 5.1 running on this phone due to changed partition layout from 4.4 to 5.1
Regarding the driver problem, every problem has a solution, try to google how to properly install mtk drivers on your pc, and its fairly very easy to install them. Cheers
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Hi
Some jiayu revisions need both Volume buttons to be pressed when connecting to PC
Install spflashtools
Install drivers
Download sptf Rom
Open flashtools
Press download ( choose upgrade mode if you are on KitKat and want to go to lollipop / future MM )
Turn off phone
Press and keep pressed both volume buttons
Connect cable pc-phone
Cheers
adilrenzu said:
Nothing to laugh here, hapens to all of us. Did you try to falsh a custom 4.4 rom through recovery. You can find them on needrom. Flash that and see what happens.
Regarding flashing 5.1.x you need to atleast once flash 5.1 rom through sp tools, without that its really hard to get 5.1 running on this phone due to changed partition layout from 4.4 to 5.1
Regarding the driver problem, every problem has a solution, try to google how to properly install mtk drivers on your pc, and its fairly very easy to install them. Cheers
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Thank you so very much!
I've downloaded and installed the :
JIAYU S3 ADVANCED (3GB version)
XPOSED version
JY-S3_Basic_20150813-Xposed.zip
JY-S3_Advanced_PatchXposed_ For_20150813_Basic_Mod_By_Gab.zip
from needrom, so good to have the phone functional again!
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
Hey everyone I just flashed the stock ROM on my device and just after that I got the update, when I clicked onto update my device just got moved to TWRP and didn't flashed the update too and finally the main issue is that my device just stuck in the TWRP. When I turn on my device It directly loads to the TWRP, I need to go to bootloader menu and then hit start to turn on my device.
Could anyone tell me how to solve this issue??
Sanjay parsi said:
Hey everyone I just flashed the stock ROM on my device and just after that I got the update, when I clicked onto update my device just got moved to TWRP and didn't flashed the update too and finally the main issue is that my device just stuck in the TWRP. When I turn on my device It directly loads to the TWRP, I need to go to bootloader menu and then hit start to turn on my device.
Could anyone tell me how to solve this issue??
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Can't auto process 'stock' OTA updates with custom recovery. Must use stock recovery plus meet several other prerequisites that are difficult to satisfy on a rooted/modded device. Best option is to restore the nandroid you made before updating. What, no backup?? Reinstall stock image and hope for the best.