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[XT1063] downgrade to 21.11.17 4.4.4 then update to 22.21.28 5.0.2

Bootloader unlock required to avoid downgrade PIV Signature errors in fastboot.
Download firmware for XT1063 21.11.17 here
http://motofirmware.com/files/download/950-retuglb-xt1063-444-kxb2185-17-cid9-cfcxmlzip/
I flashed firmware using @Shawn5162's scrpt, but replaced the 21.11.23 files with the ones from the link above.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2957167
or you can do it manually via fastboot:
adb reboot bootloader
Fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
Fastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
Fastboot flash logo logo.bin
Fastboot flash boot boot.img
Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
Fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
Fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
Fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
Fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
Fastboot erase modemst1
Fastboot erase modemst2
Fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
Fastboot flash erase cache
Fastboot flash erase userdata
fastboot reboot
Then I applied all the following OTAs successfully:
Note: download and copy all OTAs to SD card downloads folder then install via STOCK Recovery apply update from SD Card
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/ota-moto-g-2014-xt1063-v22-11-6-android-t2939881
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/ota-moto-g-2014-xt1063-v22-21-16-t2965161
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/ota-moto-g-2014-xt1063-v22-21-25-t2978658
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=58136321
Please hit the thanks if it worked and report back.
P.S.
Still unable to lock bootloader until 5.0 firmware released.

Android The Greek said:
First my bootloader is unlocked as I would always get PIV Signature errors in fastboot when downgrading.
Second, I have not be able to look the bootloader at all since I have been on Lollipop before.
Download firmware for XT1063 21.11.17 here
http://motofirmware.com/files/download/950-retuglb-xt1063-444-kxb2185-17-cid9-cfcxmlzip/
I then flashed firmware using Shawn152's scrpt, but replacing the 21.11.23 files with the ones from the link above.
or you can do it manually:
adb reboot bootloader
Fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
Fastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
Fastboot flash logo logo.bin
Fastboot flash boot boot.img
Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
Fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
Fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
Fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
Fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
Fastboot erase modemst1
Fastboot erase modemst2
Fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
Fastboot flash erase cache
Fastboot flash erase userdata
fastboot reboot
Then I applied all the following OTAs successfully:
Note: download and copy all OTAs to SD card downloads folder then install via STOCK Recovery apply update from SD Card
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/ota-moto-g-2014-xt1063-v22-11-6-android-t2939881
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/ota-moto-g-2014-xt1063-v22-21-16-t2965161
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/ota-moto-g-2014-xt1063-v22-21-25-t2978658
Please hit the thanks if it worked and report back. This should help all those stuck on 22.11.6. Please make sure you go all the way back to 21.11.17 first before reporting back.
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I presume that you MAY NOT have to flash whole rom, if you 'JUST' flashed the needed version of recovery then you can upgrade with a OTA zip (can't test as only got xt1068) maybe someone can test this - but obviously some OTA's rely on being updated in order.

This is for XT1063 Only!

Android The Greek said:
Bootloader unlock required to avoid downgrade PIV Signature errors in fastboot.
Download firmware for XT1063 21.11.17 here
http://motofirmware.com/files/download/950-retuglb-xt1063-444-kxb2185-17-cid9-cfcxmlzip/
I flashed firmware using @Shawn5162's scrpt, but replaced the 21.11.23 files with the ones from the link above.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2957167
or you can do it manually via fastboot:
adb reboot bootloader
Fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
Fastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
Fastboot flash logo logo.bin
Fastboot flash boot boot.img
Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
Fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
Fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
Fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
Fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
Fastboot erase modemst1
Fastboot erase modemst2
Fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
Fastboot flash erase cache
Fastboot flash erase userdata
fastboot reboot
Then I applied all the following OTAs successfully:
Note: download and copy all OTAs to SD card downloads folder then install via STOCK Recovery apply update from SD Card
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/ota-moto-g-2014-xt1063-v22-11-6-android-t2939881
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/ota-moto-g-2014-xt1063-v22-21-16-t2965161
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/ota-moto-g-2014-xt1063-v22-21-25-t2978658
Please hit the thanks if it worked and report back. This should help all those stuck on 22.11.6. Please make sure you go all the way back to 21.11.17 first before reporting back.
P.S.
Still unable to lock bootloader.
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Bootloader can easily be locked. I've done it & even made a one click to do it as well. However I was able to update to 5.0 without the bootloader being locked. I'm back on KitKat for the third time. I'm not willing to give up root & deal with all the bugs of L.
There is also a custom ROM in these forms that run smoother than the stock & easier to install but still has the root bug.

kingmt01 said:
Bootloader can easily be locked. I've done it & even made a one click to do it as well. However I was able to update to 5.0 without the bootloader being locked. I'm back on KitKat for the third time. I'm not willing to give up root & deal with all the bugs of L.
There is also a custom ROM in these forms that run smoother than the stock & easier to install but still has the root bug.
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What model do you have?
I can assure you I am not new at this, I bought my phone from Amazon with 21.11.23 and there was an addition added at some point that prevents a downgrade and in turn does not allow the system to be flashed with a locked or unlocked bootloader if you start with the command Fastboot oem lock begin.
if you have an XT1063 please tell me how you locked your bootloader without modifying anything that will then be unreversable.
Don't take it the wrong way, but I have seen people create tools that edit the hex to show bootloader locked then they can no longer unlock it or corrupt the phone and brick.

Android The Greek said:
What model do you have?
I can assure you I am not new at this, I bought my phone from Amazon with 21.11.23 and there was an addition added at some point that prevents a downgrade and in turn does not allow the system to be flashed with a locked or unlocked bootloader if you start with the command Fastboot oem lock begin.
if you have an XT1063 please tell me how you locked your bootloader without modifying anything that will then be unreversable.
Don't take it the wrong way, but I have seen people create tools that edit the hex to show bootloader locked then they can no longer unlock it or corrupt the phone and brick.
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ETA: I'm not going to get upset over anything in a forum. I just post info to the best of my knowledge in hope to be helpful to someone else. Sometimes that changes as more knowledge is gained.
I have a xt1063 .17 & I did use "fastboot oem lock begin" I don't remember every command but the one click also restored the stock firmware at the same time. I'll have to look at my files in a few. I only made about 20 one clicks & was writing & rewriting a how to guide all at the same time as I was trying to figure it out & get on 5.0 all at the same time. Like I said tho my bootloader is unlocked again & it doesn't seem to affect the ability to flash OTA.
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OK. I used mfastboot to lock it.
mfastboot oem lock begin
mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot erase userdata
mfastboot oem lock

kingmt01 said:
ETA: I'm not going to get upset over anything in a forum. I just post info to the best of my knowledge in hope to be helpful to someone else. Sometimes that changes as more knowledge is gained.
I have a xt1063 .17 & I did use "fastboot oem lock begin" I don't remember every command but the one click also restored the stock firmware at the same time. I'll have to look at my files in a few. I only made about 20 one clicks & was writing & rewriting a how to guide all at the same time as I was trying to figure it out & get on 5.0 all at the same time. Like I said tho my bootloader is unlocked again & it doesn't seem to affect the ability to flash OTA.
---------- Post added at 12:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:55 AM ----------
OK. I used mfastboot to lock it.
mfastboot oem lock begin
mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot erase userdata
mfastboot oem lock
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I never said anything about needing to relock it. I just said I have not been able to for those of us that want 5.0.1 and want to lock the bootloader. If you are able to price steps on how you downgraded from 5.0 and locked the boot loader I sure would want to try it myself.
Ideally I would add in the commands above fastboot OEM lock begin and fastboot OEM unlock for those who want a relocked boot loader before flashing the otas. Its just not possible if you are not on 21.11.17 to begin with because of the signed zip downgrade verification

Android The Greek said:
I never said anything about needing to relock it. I just said I have not been able to for those of us that want 5.0.1 and want to lock the bootloader. If you are able to price steps on how you downgraded from 5.0 and locked the boot loader I sure would want to try it myself.
Ideally I would add in the commands above fastboot OEM lock begin and fastboot OEM unlock for those who want a relocked boot loader before flashing the otas. Its just not possible if you are not on 21.11.17 to begin with because of the signed zip downgrade verification
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Stating that it didn't need locked to flash 5.0 is just added info for anyone fallowing the thread & based on my experience. That may change for flashing 5.0.1.
These commands was ran from a modified 21.11.17 build to lock the bootloader. I thought I read ether in this thread or another thread that you already found a way to flash back to the stock firmware 21.11.17 without the downgrade error. If your on stock 21.11.17 now then you could give the lock command a try from mfastboot. I restored a Nandroid to get back to KitKat from Lollipop.
The one click I made was for those that had tampered with their stock 21.11.17 & wanted to be back to stock & locked. I didn't even know there was a 21.11.23 build at the time.

kingmt01 said:
Stating that it didn't need locked to flash 5.0 is just added info for anyone fallowing the thread & based on my experience. That may change for flashing 5.0.1.
These commands was ran from a modified 21.11.17 build to lock the bootloader. I thought I read ether in this thread or another thread that you already found a way to flash back to the stock firmware 21.11.17 without the downgrade error. If your on stock 21.11.17 now then you could give the lock command a try from mfastboot. I restored a Nandroid to get back to KitKat from Lollipop.
The one click I made was for those that had tampered with their stock 21.11.17 & wanted to be back to stock & locked. I didn't even know there was a 21.11.23 build at the time.
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Correct!

Android The Greek said:
Bootloader unlock required to avoid downgrade PIV Signature errors in fastboot.
Download firmware for XT1063 21.11.17 here
http://motofirmware.com/files/download/950-retuglb-xt1063-444-kxb2185-17-cid9-cfcxmlzip/
I flashed firmware using @Shawn5162's scrpt, but replaced the 21.11.23 files with the ones from the link above.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2957167
or you can do it manually via fastboot:
adb reboot bootloader
Fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
Fastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
Fastboot flash logo logo.bin
Fastboot flash boot boot.img
Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
Fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
Fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
Fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
Fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
Fastboot erase modemst1
Fastboot erase modemst2
Fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
Fastboot flash erase cache
Fastboot flash erase userdata
fastboot reboot
Then I applied all the following OTAs successfully:
Note: download and copy all OTAs to SD card downloads folder then install via STOCK Recovery apply update from SD Card
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/ota-moto-g-2014-xt1063-v22-11-6-android-t2939881
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/ota-moto-g-2014-xt1063-v22-21-16-t2965161
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/ota-moto-g-2014-xt1063-v22-21-25-t2978658
Please hit the thanks if it worked and report back. This should help all those stuck on 22.11.6. Please make sure you go all the way back to 21.11.17 first before reporting back.
P.S.
Still unable to lock bootloader.
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Worked like a charm! Thank you so much, Updated my moto g 2014 xt1063 21.11.23 KitKat 4.4.4 Amazon unocked global using this method. :good:

Thank you for reporting in appreciate it

help
hello,i am somewhat new to these things but surely i can do it with detailed steps(thanks for those)
so here is the thing,i bought Moto G2 from amazon last month and my mobile has these details
System Version:-
21.11.23.titan_retuglb.retuglb.en.US retus
Build Number- KXB21.85-23
i am bored with KitKat ..
a few ques:-
After this tricky update will i be eligible for future updates too?
Can i root after the Lolipop update?
WIl this method format my mobile?
Thanks.
(sry for newbie type ques )

kkriop said:
hello,i am somewhat new to these things but surely i can do it with detailed steps(thanks for those)
so here is the thing,i bought Moto G2 from amazon last month and my mobile has these details
System Version:-
21.11.23.titan_retuglb.retuglb.en.US retus
Build Number- KXB21.85-23
i am bored with KitKat ..
a few ques:-
After this tricky update will i be eligible for future updates too?
Can i root after the Lolipop update?
WIl this method format my mobile?
Thanks.
(sry for newbie type ques )
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You will get updates. You can Root, however I do not think there is a stable root yet. If you unlock your boot loader it will format, if you already unlocked your boot loader then you will not loose your data.

Android The Greek said:
You will get updates. You can Root, however I do not think there is a stable root yet. If you unlock your boot loader it will format, if you already unlocked your boot loader then you will not loose your data.
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Its fine w/o root..as far as i am getiing lollipop experience.. My bootloader is unlcoked..will do the thing and post ..thanks again

kkriop said:
Its fine w/o root..as far as i am getiing lollipop experience.. My bootloader is unlcoked..will do the thing and post ..thanks again
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No problem

Android The Greek said:
No problem
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downgrade complete now the issue is when i check System Updates it doesnt pick up Lollipop update
and these manual update links doesnt open is there any mirror link?? :crying:

Do you mean you cannot download from mega?
Which one you need I'll put it in my Dropbox and pm you

Android The Greek said:
Do you mean you cannot download from mega?
Which one you need I'll put it in my Dropbox and pm you
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The two from mega (first two) third one is already on dropbox so not a prob for that..
Thank u very much

so is safe to install ota updates with bootloader unlocked?

CrazyGenio said:
so is safe to install ota updates with bootloader unlocked?
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Yes an unlocked boot loader has no effect on anything except the abity to flash a custom recovery. If your unlocked and have it all stock, then you should be good

Fix XT1625 Amazon soft brick after upgrading to -64 (or downgrade from 7.0 soak test)

Follow at your own risk. Unlocked bootloader required.
This is how I was able to fix my softbrick after updating to -64 on my US XT1625 Amazon G4. Credit goes to Android Doctor (his YouTube tutorial), I changed his fastboot commands a little though to better match how a real Moto upgade would act (based off of the flashfile.xml file in the firmware zip).
From here download "XT1625_ATHENE_AMAZON_MPJ24.139-64_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip" (Here's a direct link if it works for you).
Extract that zip to a folder and copy ADB/fastboot files to that folder. Navigate or open a command prompt window to that directory. Boot your phone into fastboot (power it off and power it back on holding the volume down key or just run "adb reboot bootloader" if you're in recovery). Run the following commands from the command prompt window when your phone is in the bootloader and your command prompt window is navigated to the folder you extracted XT1625_ATHENE_AMAZON...zip to (you can also copy and paste them all into command prompt):
Running the below commands unmodified will wipe your data. You can try to run them without the "fastboot erase userdata" command at the bottom to possibly save your data (I can't guarantee anything).
Code:
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash oem oem.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot erase DDR
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot
Again, I give no guarantees on this and probably won't be checking back on this thread for replying or updating. Also note, Amazon ads will return to your lock screen.

beano311 said:
Follow at your own risk.
This is how I was able to fix my softbrick after updating to -64 on my US XT1625 Amazon G4. Credit goes to Android Doctor (his YouTube tutorial), I changed his fastboot commands a little though to better match how a real Moto upgade would act (based off of the flashfile.xml file in the firmware zip.
From here download "XT1625_ATHENE_AMAZON_MPJ24.139-64_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip" (Here's a direct link if it works for you).
Extract that zip to a folder and copy ADB/fastboot files to that folder. Navigate or open a command prompt window to that directory. Boot your phone into fastboot (power it off and power it back on holding the volume down key or just run "adb reboot bootloader" if you're in recovery). Run the following commands from the command prompt window when your phone is in the bootloader and your command prompt window is navigated to the folder you extracted XT1625_ATHENE_AMAZON...zip to (you can also copy and paste them all into command prompt):
Running the below commands unmodified will wipe your data. You can try to run them without the "fastboot erase userdata" command at the bottom to possibly save your data (I can't guarantee anything).
Code:
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash oem oem.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot erase DDR
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot
Again, I give no guarantees on this and probably won't be checking back on this thread for replying or updating. Also note, Amazon ads will return to your lock screen.
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Will this work on a locked bootloader?

Mathracer1 said:
Will this work on a locked bootloader?
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I think not. Check out the youtube link I posted. The first thing you see in the video description is "UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER REQUIRED BEFORE DOING THIS THIS,UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER RQUIRED BEFORE DOING THIS, UNLCOKED BOOTLOADER REQUIRED BEFORE DOING THIS". I'll update the main post to reflect this.

I tried this with a unlocked bootloader and it worked.
I then locked the bootloader at the last step. However, the software status still shows "modified". How do I make it official?

SemiConductor said:
I tried this with a unlocked bootloader and it worked.
I then locked the bootloader at the last step. However, the software status still shows "modified". How do I make it official?
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I don't think there is a way of relock. Well, whatever you do and whatever you see on the screen or your PC says it has been locked again, the hardware counter tells the bootloader has been unlocked once. I read this from somewhere else on the internet. Correct me if it is wrong.

beano311 said:
I think not. Check out the youtube link I posted. The first thing you see in the video description is "UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER REQUIRED BEFORE DOING THIS THIS,UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER RQUIRED BEFORE DOING THIS, UNLCOKED BOOTLOADER REQUIRED BEFORE DOING THIS". I'll update the main post to reflect this.
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Yes! its able to flash whith Locked Bootloader, but only flash oem, system, recovery, non-hlos, cache, userdata, flash boot, bootloader,gpt, always because a locked bootloader

Lussardi said:
Yes! its able to flash whith Locked Bootloader, but only flash oem, system, recovery, non-hlos, cache, userdata, flash boot, bootloader,gpt, always because a locked bootloader
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Please could you specify better that I should install, I am desperate :llorando:

stephydth said:
Please could you specify better that I should install, I am desperate :llorando:
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Code:
only flash oem, system, recovery, non-hlos, cache, userdata, boot, bootloader
download firmware zip extract and flash above mentioned

Any Wifi and data fixes on xt1625

I have a second Moto G4 and I was curious if anyone got a fix for these issues? it happened a while back when I was trying to go back to factory image. there was a lot of errors. I cant seem ti find the screenshots of the errors that I got at the time. This was around January or so.There is no Mac Address in settings and theres no ip no way to turn data on and when I try wifi. it automatically shuts off. Doesn't detect my Sim Card or Service. says Emergency calls only

I have the same problem, I have got the sim working but no wifi or bluetooth yet.
When I load adb shell and grep the wireless module it says "WCNSS DRIVER NOT FOUND" even though it is there.

I found fix. Delete the old os completely and have the right stock os ready to adb flash. Id say google ATHENE_MPJ24.139-49_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml .. then put it in your minimal adb and fastboot file. go to bootloader and then back to computer to do the shift right click in the file on pc and get terminal up and copy and paste this
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot
Fastboot flash logo logo.bin
The fastboot restart the device and you should be back with the wifi and data. I bought a new phone in feb or march because of this issue and couldn't find a fix till I googled constantly.
I had to delete the os completely and then flash the factory boot image with
AArnold2 said:
I have the same problem, I have got the sim working but no wifi or bluetooth yet.
When I load adb shell and grep the wireless module it says "WCNSS DRIVER NOT FOUND" even though it is there.
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NeroCZA said:
I found fix. Delete the old os completely and have the right stock os ready to adb flash. Id say google ATHENE_MPJ24.139-49_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml .. then put it in your minimal adb and fastboot file. go to bootloader and then back to computer to do the shift right click in the file on pc and get terminal up and copy and paste this
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot
Fastboot flash logo logo.bin
The fastboot restart the device and you should be back with the wifi and data. I bought a new phone in feb or march because of this issue and couldn't find a fix till I googled constantly.
I had to delete the os completely and then flash the factory boot image with
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What are the proper steps to completely remove your entire OS safely? Do you mean to just overwrite the current one?

This procedure overwrites your current or completely. You will lose the contents of the internal SD card
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk

dayne.rhoades said:
What are the proper steps to completely remove your entire OS safely? Do you mean to just overwrite the current one?
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Save what you want and it should be safe to just completely wipe your phone cache and all no overwrite.. Then have the stock ready to flash in the file on computer and do the the above steps. Ive done it on both my moto g4's because on my main one which I'm sending off to Motorola for screen repairs, I wiped my phone without thinking about the stock os. panicked but remembered the back to stock steps and attempted them. Ive always gotten errors or wifi and data wipe from over writing with the codes. So I just flashed on the one I deleted OS off of and it worked.

tekweezle said:
This procedure overwrites your current or completely. You will lose the contents of the internal SD card
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk
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Yeah sadly you will lose everything unless you have it all saved. I was mad about losing a lot of things but I was having screen issues and data wifi issues to try to fix. I do have data and wifi now. I just wish I saved what I could.
Would the android data recovery program recover anything? Ive been searching how to recover wiped data. Internet is full of info on how wiped data can be recovered. I just want the text messages and stuff. I had important things in some the text messages I lost

You should save to the external SD card.
Sent from my LG-LS980 using Tapatalk

Delete the old OS via twrp?

You should have made a backup with twrp. Then you could restore your os as it was.
Sent from my Moto G (4) using Tapatalk

Nope the firmware linked above caused the phone to go in to a boot loop.

AArnold2 said:
Delete the old OS via twrp?
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Yeah that's what I did. Then I flashed the stock rom I googled. Ive been trying to update to nougat for past 2 days since I got back to proper stock rom.

you can;t flash any of the official firmwares via TWRP. You can flash a custom rom or restore a backup of your OS though.
to flash/reload an official firmware, you need ADB and fastboot running from a computer.

Exactly. Don't try with TWRP.
tekweezle said:
you can;t flash any of the official firmwares via TWRP. You can flash a custom rom or restore a backup of your OS though.
to flash/reload an official firmware, you need ADB and fastboot running from a computer.
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Fastboot rom for Moto G4 PLUS XT1643 NPJS25.93-14-15

Hii !! How long will it take for the fastboot rom to arrive for Moto g4 plus Indian retail xt1643 ... With 1st Feb 2018 security patch ???

Vs1607 said:
Hii !! How long will it take for the fastboot rom to arrive for Moto g4 plus Indian retail xt1643 ... With 1st Feb 2018 security patch ???
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qR9MUUQCNUQ6sAivz2OTkc4TW88vmszv/edit
Already available since a month.

smog2699 said:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qR9MUUQCNUQ6sAivz2OTkc4TW88vmszv/edit
Already available since a month.
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Where'd you find it ?? I mean I've been searching this whole time and couldn't find it ?
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Just curious ! ?

Vs1607 said:
Where'd you find it ?? I mean I've been searching this whole time and couldn't find it Just curious ! ?
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It was posted in the forum at least three times.

thorin0815 said:
It was posted in the forum at least three times.
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Hi thorin0815, Vs1607,
Just a off thread question. If a flash this image it will wipe the data? My issue is described on below link. Please help me.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/help/stock-moto-g4-plus-getting-rebooted-t3781480

hardythaker said:
Hi thorin0815, Vs1607,
Just a off thread question. If a flash this image it will wipe the data? My issue is described on below link. Please help me.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/help/stock-moto-g4-plus-getting-rebooted-t3781480
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If you want to avoid wiping your data whilst flashing the fastboot stock ROM, you can omit the 'fastboot erase userdata' command and you do not have to re-lock your bootloader (re-locking will wipe your data).
However, if you are experiencing instabilities as you mentioned, a data wipe is a useful troubleshooting step, and may help you determine if your data is corrupted or whether you may have a more serious hardware/firmware issue.

echo92 said:
If you want to avoid wiping your data whilst flashing the fastboot stock ROM, you can omit the 'fastboot erase userdata' command and you do not have to re-lock your bootloader (re-locking will wipe your data).
However, if you are experiencing instabilities as you mentioned, a data wipe is a useful troubleshooting step, and may help you determine if your data is corrupted or whether you may have a more serious hardware/firmware issue.
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Okay thanks for your comments. I will give it a try. Just one question is that the latest firmware. Because I had recently updated the ROM.

hardythaker said:
Okay thanks for your comments. I will give it a try. Just one question is that the latest firmware. Because I had recently updated the ROM.
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NPJS25.93-14-15 as of writing is the latest firmware, Feb 2018 security patch. What ROM did you update to?

echo92 said:
NPJS25.93-14-15 as of writing is the latest firmware, Feb 2018 security patch. What ROM did you update to?
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April ota is the last , but no one have it

leap_ahead said:
April ota is the last , but no one have it
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Yeah the update note appears to be up but as you mentioned it's not been released yet to any channel. So for now the latest firmware we have is the Feb 2018 build.

echo92 said:
If you want to avoid wiping your data whilst flashing the fastboot stock ROM, you can omit the 'fastboot erase userdata' command and you do not have to re-lock your bootloader (re-locking will wipe your data).
However, if you are experiencing instabilities as you mentioned, a data wipe is a useful troubleshooting step, and may help you determine if your data is corrupted or whether you may have a more serious hardware/firmware issue.
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Can i use this below commands. Also my bootloader is already locked, I have not unlocked the bootloader. Should I have to add any addtional command to above script like fastboot oem lock begin command.
Code:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
[STRIKE]fastboot erase userdata[/STRIKE]
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot reboot

hardythaker said:
Can i use this below commands. Also my bootloader is already locked, I have not unlocked the bootloader. Should I have to add any addtional command to above script like fastboot oem lock begin command.
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Okay, as your bootloader is locked, there's no need for the OEM lock commands. Using them, regardless of if your bootloader is locked or not, will erase your data.
Those commands look okay, just ensure in your flashing script that you have that erase userdata command removed (not just struck out). Your command list a look like:
Code:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot reboot
If this flash doesn't get your device going, you may have to wipe your data or consider a service repair as a locked bootloader gives us limited options for rescue.

echo92 said:
Okay, as your bootloader is locked, there's no need for the OEM lock commands. Using them, regardless of if your bootloader is locked or not, will erase your data.
Those commands look okay, just ensure in your flashing script that you have that erase userdata command removed (not just struck out). Your command list a look like:
Code:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot reboot
If this flash doesn't get your device going, you may have to wipe your data or consider a service repair as a locked bootloader gives us limited options for rescue.
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Thanks mate. Am going to flash this tomorrow. Will surely let you know the outcome. Anyway if all this allow me to use my phone at least for an hour, I will take the backup of the necessary data and then will proceed with wipe data/factory reset.

echo92 said:
Okay, as your bootloader is locked, there's no need for the OEM lock commands. Using them, regardless of if your bootloader is locked or not, will erase your data.
Those commands look okay, just ensure in your flashing script that you have that erase userdata command removed (not just struck out). Your command list a look like:
Code:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot reboot
If this flash doesn't get your device going, you may have to wipe your data or consider a service repair as a locked bootloader gives us limited options for rescue.
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Okay so I have flash the phone using above commands, but no luck, exact same issue is persists and even nothing has been changed on the phone, not even lock screen wallpaper.
So now do you have any more suggestion please let me know if not will proceed with Data Wipe. Also Even if I wipe user data and after that can I recover files using some Andrioid File Recovery Tools out there.
Waiting for your reply and will proceed as you will suggest. Thanks.

hardythaker said:
Okay so I have flash the phone using above commands, but no luck, exact same issue is persists and even nothing has been changed on the phone, not even lock screen wallpaper.
So now do you have any more suggestion please let me know if not will proceed with Data Wipe. Also Even if I wipe user data and after that can I recover files using some Andrioid File Recovery Tools out there.
Waiting for your reply and will proceed as you will suggest. Thanks.
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That's not good, if a flash doesn't fix things.
1)Try to wipe your data via a factory reset. I think you can try to keep your internal storage by selecting to only wipe userdata in the stock recovery (boot to recovery, hold the power key then press the volume up key to get past the 'No Command screen', then under wipe data/factory reset, there should be an option to wipe userdata only). Then wipe cache/Dalvik in that same menu, and see if your device boots. I do not know if file recovery tools will work on non-rooted devices (due to restrictions on reading the data partition).
2)If that doesn't work, your device may have a serious hardware fault that only a service centre can resolve.

echo92 said:
That's not good, if a flash doesn't fix things.
1)Try to wipe your data via a factory reset. I think you can try to keep your internal storage by selecting to only wipe userdata in the stock recovery (boot to recovery, hold the power key then press the volume up key to get past the 'No Command screen', then under wipe data/factory reset, there should be an option to wipe userdata only). Then wipe cache/Dalvik in that same menu, and see if your device boots. I do not know if file recovery tools will work on non-rooted devices (due to restrictions on reading the data partition).
2)If that doesn't work, your device may have a serious hardware fault that only a service centre can resolve.
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Okay so seems like am in serious trouble.
1) Done wipe data (user data only) with no luck.
2) Done wipe data with userdata and personalized content, still...
3) Flash stock ROM along with "Fastboot Erase userdata", but no joy.
Should I unlock the bootloader now and try to install TWRP and from there if I can go some where
And now I have kept the phone on Welcome Screen, its not getting rebooted, Am able to go till Select WIFI, even am able to connect to WIFI. Then on next screen it is asking me to "Accept Moto T&C", after that it will show me Checking Connectivity > Checking For Update > Checking Info.......and this is the point where it get restarted. Can you guess what is the issue, seems like its some network or connectivity hardware issue.

hardythaker said:
Okay so seems like am in serious trouble.
1) Done wipe data (user data only) with no luck.
2) Done wipe data with userdata and personalized content, still...
3) Flash stock ROM along with "Fastboot Erase userdata", but no joy.
Should I unlock the bootloader now and try to install TWRP and from there if I can go some where
And now I have kept the phone on Welcome Screen, its not getting rebooted, Am able to go till Select WIFI, even am able to connect to WIFI. Then on next screen it is asking me to "Accept Moto T&C", after that it will show me Checking Connectivity > Checking For Update > Checking Info.......and this is the point where it get restarted. Can you guess what is the issue, seems like its some network or connectivity hardware issue.
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You'd only be able to unlock your bootloader if you enabled OEM unlocking in Settings>Developer Options, and you can only get to Developer Options if you can properly boot into the system (as a security measure)....
Hmm, if it's holding on the Setup Assistant now, can you use mobile data to set up instead of Wi-Fi? If it is an issue with the Wi-Fi, maybe using the mobile signal could get around that.

echo92 said:
You'd only be able to unlock your bootloader if you enabled OEM unlocking in Settings>Developer Options, and you can only get to Developer Options if you can properly boot into the system (as a security measure)....
Hmm, if it's holding on the Setup Assistant now, can you use mobile data to set up instead of Wi-Fi? If it is an issue with the Wi-Fi, maybe using the mobile signal could get around that.
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Tried with mobile data too, but still same issue. Anyway am in service center now let's see what they say.

echo92 said:
You'd only be able to unlock your bootloader if you enabled OEM unlocking in Settings>Developer Options, and you can only get to Developer Options if you can properly boot into the system (as a security measure)....
Hmm, if it's holding on the Setup Assistant now, can you use mobile data to set up instead of Wi-Fi? If it is an issue with the Wi-Fi, maybe using the mobile signal could get around that.
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Okay so after one-month of stupidity from service center and some other guys finally I myself resolved the issue.
1) Service center tried to flash the rom but didn't resolved the issue.
2) They changed the battery, but still the same issue.
3) They said that this is motherboard issue and it will cost 5200 INR.
Then gave my phone on yaantra .com to repair it they kept the phone for 5 days and said the same thing that it is a motherboard issue as network circuit is not working properly.
( In between this I end up buying OnePlus 6 :victory: :victory: )
Then I bought one new damaged phone in which motherboard was working fine. I replaced that motherboard with mine and still the same issue. After this I started disconnecting parts one by one which are there on display pannel. After checking speaker, vibrator, flash, when I disconnected the fingerprint sensor and rebooted the phone it was totally fine and no more reboots.
I never thought that a corrupted/damaged fingerprint scanner can do this kind of wired issue to a phone. .Now this will be a spare phone without fingerprint scanner. Thanks for your help @echo92

Official Oreo 8.1.0 OPP28.85-16 Fastboot Firmware (and how to relock BL with it).

Someone managed to get the RSD Secure link for the FASTBOOT files of the final Oreo 8.1 release for RETAIL Moto G5/cedric.
With these files you'll be able to update to official oreo, relock your bootloader or simply go back to stock.
Using the guide I'll write below you'll be able to flash it from Linux, Windows and MacOS.
The new firmware is named OPP28.85-16 and Blur Version listed within the firmware package is:
Code:
Blur_Version.28.41.15.cedric.retail.en.US
whereas the OTA file for the corresponding Firmware lists it as:
Code:
Blur_Version.25.361.10.cedric.retail.en.US
I dont know which is "correct", but anyways, this should not alter your results when flashing this with fastboot.
DOWNLOAD
Gdrive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gNB7vNM8xH5ueTPKh5Qwev87gJpSpyyK/view?usp=sharing
RSD Secure: https://rsdsecure-cloud.motorola.co...ubsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
FLASHING IT
If your seeing this post long after Setember 2018 it may be the case you have updated your firmware past this one and got a different bootloader version, in that case, make sure to check you bootloader version is BELOW B8.31. Flashing bootloader of equal or minor version will hardbrick your device
UPDATING FROM PREVIOUS ANDROID VERSION
1. If you're on Windows/Mac, download motorola USB drivers here. (You shouldn't need these on Linux)
2. Download Android Platform Tools (ADB & Fastboot ) for Windows/Mac/ Linux here (if you're on Linux, get these from your distro's repo instead).
3. Extract the platform tools somewhere
4. Extract the firmware's ZIP too (I recommend extracting it to the same directory as platform tools, this will make your life easier).
5.Open a command prompt/terminal where you extracted platform tools (To do that on windows, Hold SHIFT + right Click some blank area within platform-tools directory, then click "Open Command Prompt Here".
6. Reboot into fastboot (power off and connect USB while holding Vol Down) and Execute the following commands
Code:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
7. Reboot your phone by typing fastboot reboot or by selecting the "START" option in phone's screen and then pressing the power button
PS: Do not execute commands related to erasing the modemst1 and modemst2 partitions. This has been related to people losing their IMEI's.
RELOCKING YOUR BOOTLOADER
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Seems like my instructions on how to relock didn't work, but I want to thank Andrej_SK, who managed to do it and posted instructions on how to do it. Just remember that you should Not flash bootloader if you're already on B8.31 or past it. Flashing gpt.bin can also hardbrick your phone and there have been reports of it happening here on XDA and on telegram. I personally didn't flash it when moving from NPPS25.137-93-2-5 and had no problem at all, and I think you shouldn't too, unless you know you absolutely need it (which I think is unlikely, since the partition scheme looks the same on both nougat and Oreo)
Andrej_SK said:
I was able to lock my bootloader with this firmware (but I wasn't satisfied with official Oreo at all so I unlocked it again and downgraded to Nougat).
Try this (on your own risk only): input "fastboot oem lock" twice (first time for starting the whole process of locking, second time for confirmation). Then, execute commands below, one by one
Code:
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
Then, input "fastboot oem lock" for the last time. Your phone should immediately reboot, as mine did. If there will be problem with booting into OS, just reflash the whole system with commands below:
Code:
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img (do not flash this if you're on B8.31 or further, so as not to hardbrick the device)
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot
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DOWNGRADING FROM A FIRMWARE NEWER THAN OPP28.85-16
1. Follow steps one 1 up to five described in the first section UPDATING FROM PREVIOUS ANDROID VERSION
2. Omit these lines from step 6:
Code:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
Notice that omitting these two lines is VERY IMPORTANT if you're downgrading, otherwise you'll hardbrick your device.
3.7. Reboot your phone by typing fastboot reboot or by selecting the "START" option in phone's screen and then pressing the power button
That's it. If you liked, press thanks
Ps: some of my friends have reported phone is rebooting right after flashing sparsechunk.5.
phone will apparently boot normally and show the setup wizard screen, but in actuality there will be missing files on the system partition.
in that case, reboot into fastboot and finish flashing the system normally, then boot your phone

Thank you very much! Excuse me if I'm wrong but with this file it's safe to install Oreo from stock Nuggat right? I just need to unlock the bootloader and flash normally?

Thank, you to provide the firmware.
On another thread (https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5...eo-8-1-0-release-opp28-t3849273/post77771786) you wrote it's necessary to be on firmware NPPS25.137-93-2-5. Maybe you forgot to mention that!?

I believe the two threads are separate updates. One being OTA and this thread being fastboot firmware. I was wondering if this would work on my Moto g5 xt1670 (137-93-8)?

Woooow
Thanks

Ahasverus said:
Thank you very much! Excuse me if I'm wrong but with this file it's safe to install Oreo from stock Nuggat right? I just need to unlock the bootloader and flash normally?
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no need to unlock BL to flash this. If you're on stock Nougat just make sure you're on NPPS25.137-93-2-5 (July security patch), then grab the ota here and sideload or flash it using the stock recovery
if you're not on NPPS25.137-93-2-5 then you'll need to flash it before flashing the ota.
AndroidenKalle said:
Thank, you to provide the firmware.
On another thread (https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5...eo-8-1-0-release-opp28-t3849273/post77771786) you wrote it's necessary to be on firmware NPPS25.137-93-2-5. Maybe you forgot to mention that!?
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if you're going to install it from fastboot there's no need to be on NPPS25.137-93-2-5

TWRP v3.2.3.0 for Cedric: works
Magisk v17.1: works (don't use safetynet)

Thank you very much for this! I've been using the soak Oreo and could not be happier until this thread, time for the final Oreo for my beloved G5.

Blur_Version.28.41.15 for OPP28.85-16 is correct!
I'm on the 2nd soak test update OPP28.85-13 and tried the OTA update from your other post. This failed due to wrong version (E3002) since it expects the last NPPS25.137-93-2-5 version.
How can I update from OPP28.85-13 to the latest OPP28.85-16 via fastboot flash without losing my current data and settings?
Can I flash without "erase userdata"?

The thing I don't like in your instructions is lack of DDR errase command.
Please explain your point. Also please compare with flashfile.xml from Oreo firmware.

PsyClip-R said:
The thing I don't like in your instructions is lack of DDR errase command.
Please explain your point. Also please compare with flashfile.xml from Oreo firmware.
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So "fastboot erase ddr" command should be included while flashing stock Oreo through fastboot? What does that command do?

I am on amzin software channel and my build number is NPPS25.137-93-14 (July Security Patch). Will this fastboot method work for me?

Hello,
the bootloader locking seems not to be working. At the last "fastboot oem lock" it says that it needs a signed boot.img. Has anyone else experienced this issue ?

achintyakv said:
I am on amzin software channel and my build number is NPPS25.137-93-14 (July Security Patch). Will this fastboot method work for me?
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I don't think so since this is definitely a retail version.
BUILD REQUEST INFO:
SW Version: cedric-user 8.1.0 OPP28.85-16 0400 release-keysM8937_22.29.02.70R
MBM Version: B8.31
Modem Version: M8937_22.29.02.70R
FSG Version: FSG-8937-02.65.33
Build Fingerprint: motorola/cedric/cedric:8.1.0/OPP28.85-16/0400:user/release-keys
CQATest App Version: 6.0.6
VERSION INFO FOUND UNDER 'ABOUT PHONE' SCREEN:
System Version: 28.41.15.cedric.retail.en.US
Model Number: Moto G (5)
Android Version: 8.1.0
Baseband Version: M8937_22.29.02.70R
Build Id: OPP28.85-16
SW Display Build ID: OPP28.85-16
Build Date: Wed Sep 5 09:46:09 CDT 2018
OTHER MISC VERSION INFO:
Subsidy Lock Config: slcf_rev_d_default_v1.0.nvm
Regulatory Info (eLabel): regulatory_info_default.png
Blur Version: Blur_Version.28.41.15.cedric.retail.en.US
Version when read from CPV: cedric-user 8.1.0 OPP28.85-16 0400 release-keys

slsmaster said:
Hello,
the bootloader locking seems not to be working. At the last "fastboot oem lock" it says that it needs a signed boot.img. Has anyone else experienced this issue ?
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I was able to lock my bootloader with this firmware (but I wasn't satisfied with official Oreo at all so I unlocked it again and downgraded to Nougat).
Try this (on your own risk only): input "fastboot oem lock" twice (first time for starting the whole process of locking, second time for confirmation). Then, execute commands below, one by one
Code:
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
Then, input "fastboot oem lock" for the last time. Your phone should immediately reboot, as mine did. If there will be problem with booting into OS, just reflash the whole system with commands below:
Code:
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot
Edit: as you can see at the screenshots in the attachment, I'm able to lock bootloader with this firmware. First, I reflashed the whole Oreo firmware, then rebooted into bootloader using "fastboot reboot-bootloader" command and at last I tried to relock bootloader which was (once again) successful.
Phone specs: XT1676 (3/16), DualSIM, reteu soft. channel

Andrej_SK said:
I was able to lock my bootloader with this firmware (but I wasn't satisfied with official Oreo at all so I unlocked it again and downgraded to Nougat).
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Thank you very much, worked like a charm.

need cedric amzin oreo update before was on soak oreo ,after upate this phone stay in fastboot mode

PsyClip-R said:
The thing I don't like in your instructions is lack of DDR errase command.
Please explain your point. Also please compare with flashfile.xml from Oreo firmware.
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never heard about this command before, I have never used it ever and I flashed this firmware without any problem so far
Andrej_SK said:
So "fastboot erase ddr" command should be included while flashing stock Oreo through fastboot? What does that command do?
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As I said above, I and other people I know who flashed this didn't have any problem by flashing without typing "fastboot erase DDR" and in fact I'm curious to know what does this command do.
JoeDoe0 said:
Blur_Version.28.41.15 for OPP28.85-16 is correct!
I'm on the 2nd soak test update OPP28.85-13 and tried the OTA update from your other post. This failed due to wrong version (E3002) since it expects the last NPPS25.137-93-2-5 version.
How can I update from OPP28.85-13 to the latest OPP28.85-16 via fastboot flash without losing my current data and settings?
Can I flash without "erase userdata"?
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I think it's very unlikely anyone has this OPP25.85-16, otherwise it would've already surfaced somewhere.
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seems like I was wrong, I just reflashed the firmware and managed to keep my data by not using fastboot erase user data.
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regarding the "fastboot erase user data" it doesn't matter if you use it or not, since once you flash all sparse chunks you'll lose your data partition anyways.
what I'd suggest you to do is
1.backup your data partition using twrp and your internal storage to a pc/sdcard/whatever (twrp doesn't backup your internal storage)
2. flash the firmware just as described on the main thread
3 fastboot boot twrp.img PRIOR to the first boot
4. restore your data
5. connect your phone to USB cable with twrp still open and copy back your internal storage through TWRP's MTP(or use twrp's file manager/aroma FM in case you backed internal storage to sd card)
5. boot your phone.
I never tried backing up internal storage but I already did this when fastbooting and managed to keep my data (settings, apps, etc) .
I just advice you to remove any screen lock prior to backing up your data since your previous pattern/pin/password generally won't work after restoring a twrp backup, but in case you forget it use twrp and go to /data/system and delete locksettings.db and your
lock screen protection will be gone
achintyakv said:
I am on amzin software channel and my build number is NPPS25.137-93-14 (July Security Patch). Will this fastboot method work for me?
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I don't know, this could brick your phone, but I'm not sure
tapan8914 said:
need cedric amzin oreo update before was on soak oreo ,after upate this phone stay in fastboot mode
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as I said idk what'd happen if someone did this. the best you can do now is to find some old amzin firmware and fastboot it (do not flash gpt.bin or bootloader.bin, so as not to hard brick your device)

Andrej_SK said:
I was able to lock my bootloader with this firmware (but I wasn't satisfied with official Oreo at all so I unlocked it again and downgraded to Nougat).
Try this (on your own risk only): input "fastboot oem lock" twice (first time for starting the whole process of locking, second time for confirmation). Then, execute commands below, one by one
Code:
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
Then, input "fastboot oem lock" for the last time. Your phone should immediately reboot, as mine did. If there will be problem with booting into OS, just reflash the whole system with commands below:
Code:
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin
fastboot flash oem oem.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot
Edit: as you can see at the screenshots in the attachment, I'm able to lock bootloader with this firmware. First, I reflashed the whole Oreo firmware, then rebooted into bootloader using "fastboot reboot-bootloader" command and at last I tried to relock bootloader which was (once again) successful.
Phone specs: XT1676 (3/16), DualSIM, reteu soft. channel
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many a thanks, I'll put this on the main thread

Currently on OPP28.85-3
Currect me if I'm wrong, but by what I have been reading,
I cant go from OPP28.85-3 to OPP28.85-16
What I've read, I can't be on bootloader B8.31 (which I am) and since this isn't a "full system" image, just a "patch" for official Nougat to upgrade to offical Oreo, I need to be on Nougat.
If this is the case, could I go back to nougat through a TWRP Zip, or would this need to be done through fastboot commands. I know I need a downgraded Bootloader and I don't think ROM flashing affects anything else but /system
PLEASE correct me if I'm wrong. Just a curious guy who loves learning.