I bought the xt1625 Moto G 4th Gen Prime Variant 2 weeks ago and I was able to unlock my bootloader.... So what next?:laugh:
That depends on what you want to do. Read through the guides and don't do anything rash or stupid. There are several good custom ROM's available, or you can install TWRP alone and just flash a custom kernel.
pastorbob62 said:
That depends on what you want to do. Read through the guides and don't do anything rash or stupid. There are several good custom ROM's available, or you can install TWRP alone and just flash a custom kernel.
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Is there a way to get it off the amazon upgrade path yet?
bigunwhistle said:
Is there a way to get it off the amazon upgrade path yet?
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Root it that will do it or install a custom ROM that will do it to
joeeboogz said:
Root it that will do it or install a custom ROM that will do it to
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Even just installing TWRP Recovery will do it.
bigunwhistle said:
I bought the xt1625 Moto G 4th Gen Prime Variant 2 weeks ago and I was able to unlock my bootloader.... So what next?:laugh:
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how did you unlock the bootloader!?! i tried and failed because Motorola doesn't give me the code for being the amazon version
akarxo said:
how did you unlock the bootloader!?! i tried and failed because Motorola doesn't give me the code for being the amazon version
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I just followed the directions on motorola's website. Mine is the the 32gb, could it be old stock?
I purchased the Prime 32gb version from amazon last week and was also able to unlock the bootloader on Motorolas website.
nathantm said:
I purchased the Prime 32gb version from amazon last week and was also able to unlock the bootloader on Motorolas website.
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Do you have the ad supported version? I'm sure it's not
samuel6827 said:
Do you have the ad supported version? I'm sure it's not
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Yes it's the ad supported version. I still have the lockscreen ads and notification pulldown ads. I unlocked bootloader, installed twrp and rooted is all.
Well I'm still bad lucky
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Do you have the ad supported version? I'm sure it's not
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Mine is the ad supported version as well. I've installed twrp and rooted it too.
What did you all do, is there some kind of work around ?
I also have the Amazon Prime version (16GB) and am unable to unlock.. I would LOVE to so I can install LineageOS and jump to 7.0..
samuel6827 said:
What did you all do, is there some kind of work around ?
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No I just followed the standard unlock method using the motorola website.
gideoneer said:
I also have the Amazon Prime version (16GB) and am unable to unlock.. I would LOVE to so I can install LineageOS and jump to 7.0..
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Do you have the 32GB variant? if so give it a try
No I bought the 16gb variant December last year. So I'm trapped
I wonder if the 32gb slipped under the cracks
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October 26th, 2016:
The title says it all. What options do I have for root (dump the ads, custom firmware, etc)?
Anything at all?
Any help would be appreciated,
Thank you very much!
Check out android doctor on YouTube
TheDave78 said:
October 26th, 2016:
The title says it all. What options do I have for root (dump the ads, custom firmware, etc)?
Anything at all?
Any help would be appreciated,
Thank you very much!
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Is it the Amazon ad version? If so, then you have very little to no options other than possibly removing the ads.
Tel864 said:
Is it the Amazon ad version? If so, then you have very little to no options other than possibly removing the ads.
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Yes, it is the XT1625. I bought when it was at $120 earlier this week. Initially I did a quick search and found several threads about removing the ads and rooting.
It wasn't till after the purchase when I found all the other threads about no more root / bootloader unlock / removing ads
I was hoping since mine is still on the older -48 version that I had some hope, but it isn't looking like it...
One more question then before I return this.
Can I enable wi-fi tethering an un-rooted Moto G4?
TheDave78 said:
One more question then before I return this.
Can I enable wi-fi tethering an un-rooted Moto G4?
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Depends on your carrier. I cant on AT&T but can on T-Mobile
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One more question then before I return this.
Can I enable wi-fi tethering an un-rooted Moto G4?
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I'm not suggesting this because you never know with motorola and their policies but a couple of us bricked our Amazon phones while trying to flash them and had to send them to the service center. They were reflashed with non-Amazon roms at no cost. I wouldn't suggest trying anything though with the Amazon version unrooted. if you can afford it I would highly suggest returning it for the regular version.
I ended up returning it, and for another ~100 got the 32gb model...
TheDave78 said:
October 26th, 2016:
The title says it all. What options do I have for root (dump the ads, custom firmware, etc)?
Anything at all?
Any help would be appreciated,
Thank you very much!
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One reason I didn't opt for saving a few bucks by purchasing the Amazon version of this phone. I've never regretted that decision.
pastorbob62 said:
One reason I didn't opt for saving a few bucks by purchasing the Amazon version of this phone. I've never regretted that decision.
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Hehe, I always regretted getting the Amazon version but accidentally bricking it was the best decision I made when Motorola reflashed it with a retus furmware.
Tel864 said:
Hehe, I always regretted getting the Amazon version but accidentally bricking it was the best decision I made when Motorola reflashed it with a retus furmware.
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Yes, but don't update it via OTA or you will be back to Amazon version (or so I have read).
pastorbob62 said:
Yes, but don't update it via OTA or you will be back to Amazon version (or so I have read).
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I would imagine those were on the Amz update channel but any phone on a retus update channel should not revert.
I buy a moto G 4 Plus 2 Sims and 2Gb of RAM with firmware MPJ24.139-23.1. But in some posts​ I read that to update to nougat I need the firmware 139.63 but my device says I'm updated. Why?
Another question: If I install TWRP can accept an OTA?
Waycloud said:
I buy a moto G 4 Plus 2 Sims and 2Gb of RAM with firmware MPJ24.139-23.1. But in some posts​ I read that to update to nougat I need the firmware 139.63 but my device says I'm updated. Why?
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Has your computer not been upgraded to MPJ24.139-63?
Like you have the xt1641 and I have not missed any ota.
In what state do you have your phone? (Root?)
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Has your computer not been upgraded to MPJ24.139-63?
Like you have the xt1641 and I have not missed any ota.
In what state do you have your phone? (Root?)
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My phone doesn't have any update says the update software.
I buy the phone yesterday unlocked it's all stock.
Waycloud said:
My phone doesn't have any update says the update software.
I buy the phone yesterday unlocked it's all stock.
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Is retail mx?
Waycloud said:
My phone doesn't have any update says the update software.
I buy the phone yesterday unlocked it's all stock.
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If that's the original, unmodified rom that came from the factory, then you should eventually get an ota.
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Is retail mx?
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Yes
Tel864 said:
If that's the original, unmodified rom that came from the factory, then you should eventually get an ota.
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Yes I buy it and do a factory reset and nothing. Weird even the patch of security its from May.
Waycloud said:
Yes I buy it and do a factory reset and nothing. Weird even the patch of security its from May.
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You'll probably eventually get it.
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No, we haven't received any update at all, I have the phone since August and nothing in all of this time. It's so annoying. It's like Lenovo doesn't care at all about us. I'm honestly tired of being treated like a less valuable customer just because of our region :/
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No, we haven't received any update at all, I have the phone since August and nothing in all of this time. It's so annoying. It's like Lenovo doesn't care at all about us. I'm honestly tired of being treated like a less valuable customer just because of our region :/
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I want to update it manually but I can't find the 139.63 update for XT1641
Same issues here in Canada...
Yup Canada is always last. Have to wait on carriers
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Waycloud said:
I want to update it manually but I can't find the 139.63 update for XT1641
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I would wait. It hasn't been released for this area yet and if you manual upgrade a soak you may never get the ota. From what I've seen I'd rather Moto wait and give us a more stable release than what's been released so far. I'm not sure why everyone is in such a hurry, we will get it and it will be more stable.
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I have a mexican XT1641 device, I'm actually running the XT1643 N latest update with no problems. When the official XT1641 update rolls out, I will reupdate with that one to recover my original bootloader.
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I would wait. It hasn't been released for this area yet and if you manual upgrade a soak you may never get the ota. From what I've seen I'd rather Moto wait and give us a more stable release than what's been released so far. I'm not sure why everyone is in such a hurry, we will get it and it will be more stable.
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I want to update because sometimes the devices feels like dumb, for example i open the Facebook app and start very slow and then appear the message that crash.
Waycloud said:
I want to update because sometimes the devices feels like dumb, for example i open the Facebook app and start very slow and then appear the message that crash.
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The Facebook app is generally crappy like that.
It wont improve on Nougat... But if you still want to upgrade search for the fastboot image its safer and easier @Waycloud
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It wont improve on Nougat... But if you still want to upgrade search for the fastboot image its safer and easier @Waycloud
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I update via fastboot thanks ?
arc4d14n said:
It wont improve on Nougat... But if you still want to upgrade search for the fastboot image its safer and easier @Waycloud
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Hi, what model do you have and what fastboot image you flashed it?
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Hi, what model do you have and what fastboot image you flashed it?
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XT1641 retmx, i used https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/android-7-0-install-nougat-official-t3531612 this one,
Nougat Update not appearing and still on build MPJ24.139-48 anyone has the same issue? BTW it's Amazon 16gb with ads variant.
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Nogat Update not appearing and still on build MPJ24.139-48 anyone has the same issue? BTW it's Amazon 16gb with ads variant.
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You should have been notified for the -64 update, before you can install the nougat update.
Are you rooted?
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Nogat Update not appearing and still on build MPJ24.139-48 anyone has the same issue? BTW it's Amazon 16gb with ads variant.
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I have the same issue, same build number, same phone... anyone?
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Nogat Update not appearing and still on build MPJ24.139-48 anyone has the same issue? BTW it's Amazon 16gb with ads variant.
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lI have same phone and have the same build as you. No update.
I went from -49 straight to Nougat. I reloaded the os though.
The reason I wiped and reloaded was that I wasn't getting the prompt for the update anymore.
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I have the same phone, build -49. Still no update...
Same here, stuck on .49. Not rooted or boot loader unlocked.
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I went from -49 straight to Nougat. I reloaded the os though.
The reason I wiped and reloaded was that I wasn't getting the prompt for the update anymore.
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What do you mean by "reloaded" the OS?
the procedure outlined here will overwrite/reload your OS as a clean system
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4/how-to/guide-simple-ota-update-rooted-unlocked-t3510126
this assumes that you have a unlocked bootloader and non amazon prime version of phone
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Nogat Update not appearing and still on build MPJ24.139-48 anyone has the same issue? BTW it's Amazon 16gb with ads variant.
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I have the same model XT1625 amz, also did not come updates.
On the forum lenovo answered me "06.04 Not everyone has received it yet." (c) AlphaDog
The guy in the next topic wrote that he, too, was jammed with the old firmware, that he was helped by manipulations like for the return of brick life, get OTA 7.0
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71809639&postcount=7
Today my G4 was still stuck on -49 so I decided to try this https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4/development/unbrick-hard-bricked-moto-g4-amazon-t3486578 and it worked beautifully. Phone is installing system update right now. I didn't have to unlock bootloader, just did as described except that I didn't use RSDLite but pasted all commands directly into fastboot. Thanks!!!!!
If in the near future I will not receive an OTA Update Android 7.0 to my Moto G4 XT1625 Amazon Prime, I will also try this method
Anybody looking into the E4?
https://www.multcloud.com/share/88f6eaa7-77e5-41b5-bbd1-ac0d68497ede
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https://www.multcloud.com/share/88f6eaa7-77e5-41b5-bbd1-ac0d68497ede
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Is this for the US version? I tried it on mine (US) and it didn't work.
I just bought the Qualcomm Snapdragon version of this today (XT1768). I'll try to have a TWRP build out this week. LineageOS I also plan to do for this device as time permits.
Surnia
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I just bought the Qualcomm Snapdragon version of this today (XT1768). I'll try to have a TWRP build out this week. LineageOS I also plan to do for this device as time permits.
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That's great to hear. I was planning on the same thing once I get a new laptop. 4GB of ram is not letting me build nougat.
I love your work for the surnia.
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I just bought the Qualcomm Snapdragon version of this today (XT1768). I'll try to have a TWRP build out this week. LineageOS I also plan to do for this device as time permits.
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Great to see you on board!
I'm going to be working as much as I can on the Boost Mobile variant. I'll be updating my progress in a thread.
I get the metro pcs version Friday and I'll begin working on making things work on it.
Got my metro pcs version, aside from unlocking the bootloader I haven't attempted to root yet.
Successfully rooted using magisk, that's about as far as I've gotten so far.
Thank you @KyleBryant. I have the Verizon prepaid version. To your knowledge , is this rootable?
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picsles said:
Thank you @KyleBryant. I have the Verizon prepaid version. To your knowledge , is this rootable?
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As long as it's not on a contract I think I can be rooted, I'm not sure how major carriers do their prepaid bootloaders. I say give it a try, if you can unlock the bootloader then yes it can be rooted.
Here's a guide to unlocking the bootloader and rooting.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e4/how-to/moto-e-guide-to-rooting-t3652982
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Thank you @KyleBryant. I have the Verizon prepaid version. To your knowledge , is this rootable?
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Pretty sure the answer is no. But you really should try
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I just bought the Qualcomm Snapdragon version of this today (XT1768). I'll try to have a TWRP build out this week. LineageOS I also plan to do for this device as time permits.
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Awesome, really glad to see you here! I just picked this up today. I was getting bored with the E 2nd gen. I can't wait to start building roms for this thing.
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I'm going to be working as much as I can on the Boost Mobile variant. I'll be updating my progress in a thread.
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I am getting this variant tomorrow. what is your progress? I am going to unlock and try to build on mine right out of the box. first self build. *fingers crossed* hope I don't brick it right away. maybe we can collaborate on any issues that we come across. I'm looking to have mainly unlimited super high speed data and great battery life, while still being a great phone that can multitask well.
Los 14.1 and 15 are being worked on currently.
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Build PPF29.105-75 a927e
What's the a927e...any input would be great however:
Jewishrevolt said:
Build PPF29.105-75 a927e
What's the a927e...any input would be great however:
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Do you have the Amazon version?
jpgranger said:
Do you have the Amazon version?
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Purchased from Bestbuy , Foles unlocked version
XT1980-3
Jewishrevolt said:
Purchased from Bestbuy , Foles unlocked version
XT1980-3
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Was checking logs in recovery mode and seen a bunch of diff partitions/devblks and security patch/release keys
Jewishrevolt said:
Was checking logs in recovery mode and seen a bunch of diff partitions/devblks and security patch/release keys
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Not sure
After rooting on update -71, I'm not taking anymore updates.
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Build PPF29.105-75 a927e
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I also have unlocked version bought from Best Buy
105-75 and rooted, but I installed full ROM instead
mingkee said:
I also have unlocked version bought from Best Buy
105-75 and rooted, but I installed full ROM instead
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What'd you use to root 107-75? I updated to it as soon as I received the phone, but didn't check if there was a root available prior and I couldn't find an updated stock ROM to patch the boot.img. No luck going to an earlier version, but maybe I was doing something wrong.
Thanks!
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What'd you use to root 107-75? I updated to it as soon as I received the phone, but didn't check if there was a root available prior and I couldn't find an updated stock ROM to patch the boot.img. No luck going to an earlier version, but maybe I was doing something wrong.
Thanks!
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Magisk boot.img patch method
It's common among Moto phones
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Magisk boot.img patch method
It's common among Moto phones
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Do you have a copy of the 107-75 rom? Or did you patch a previous build and then update to 107-75?
Download from there
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmwar...ubsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
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