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anyone willing to add me on skype or some chat for guide?

through the rooting process? ive been using blackberry phones since 2005. and in october i got xperia arc s. but all these things are new to me, flash, kernel, unlocked bootloader, etc. And Im scared that Ill ruin my phone if i do it on my own. So anyone willing to help out just pm me your skype and Ill add you. thanks in advance

and what confuses me the most is that there are so many ways to root the phone, some oneclick and other stuff.

Go to the stickys and read the guides, if you can read you can root.

thanks for your reply but this community seems to have a huge lack of understanding for new android useres

MsihoB where do you want to start?
Im not the most advanced user but I know how to root my phone (with out breaking it) so what do you want to know?
Essentially all you need to know about rooting is that it allows you to install certain apps which need elevated permission to perform some tasks.
I mean if you stumble upon an App in the Playstore which clearly says that it needs root access and you really want the app then root your phone. If not there isnt too much point in doing it.
Although rooting is probably the most interesting thing for you at the moment.
Kernels. Basically allow you to overclock/underclock your phone to run faster (of course that depends on the kernel etc)
Bootloader. Ive got my problems with that too at the moment. Mine is locked and cant be unlocked unless I pay for it (which I do not intend to do) and so I can not install custom firmwares on my phone.
Custom Firmwares are things like Cyanogenmod (google it), There is a Cyanogenmod 10 for the Arc S which brings Jelly Bean (the latest Android version which isnt officially supported by the Arc S) to your phone and adds some neat features. Its well worth getting it but of course depends if you really need it.
Flashing. Flashing really just means installing (in simplest terms). Essentially you can flash a firmware or a kernel.
If you need any more help ill be happy to help as much as I can.

MishoB said:
thanks for your reply but this community seems to have a huge lack of understanding for new android useres
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Because new Android users ignore everything they've agreed to when signing up to a developing website.

MishoB said:
through the rooting process? ive been using blackberry phones since 2005. and in october i got xperia arc s. but all these things are new to me, flash, kernel, unlocked bootloader, etc. And Im scared that Ill ruin my phone if i do it on my own. So anyone willing to help out just pm me your skype and Ill add you. thanks in advance
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You will never be able to do it on your own if you don't try it by your self.My last phone was SE K850i,then i got my self a Arc first 6 mounths i was using it just like it is,stock.But then i started to read about flashing rooting and stuffs like that i was just reading at the begining,then i started rooting and other.And i now i know all,how to root,flash rom,kernel and even i forget something there is alot of tuts on xda and other forums on how to do it.Even i get in bootloop i just googled a bit and founded my problem.The internet is a blessing i know xda forum is,you can find everything here.Cheers
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locked bootloader

Hello to all people! in another forum I read that the Android motorola razr has the bootloader locked ... what does this mean?, and how you can solve? know that we are with this topic in the field of Rom etc. but nn know what it means who can help me? thanks! :cyclops:

Hi there
Well, a bootloader is code that is executed before any Operating System starts to run and by that I really mean any OS. Every Android phone has a bootloader that instructs the operating system kernel to boot normally. Although Android OS is Open Source, mobile manufactures want users restricted to their own build of Android Roms and therefore limit the obvious and vital capability for users to change it by blocking the bootloader.
I also found this bootloader bypass for you to checkout. Read carefully before taking any step!!! There is even a video for you to watch before you do anything. Here's the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599648
Oh and don't forget to click on thanks...for me and also in the link I recommended.

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ac3ofS2 said:
Hi there
Well, a bootloader is code that is executed before any Operating System starts to run and by that I really mean any OS. Every Android phone has a bootloader that instructs the operating system kernel to boot normally. Although Android OS is Open Source, mobile manufactures want users restricted to their own build of Android Roms and therefore limit the obvious and vital capability for users to change it by blocking the bootloader.
I also found this bootloader bypass for you to checkout. Read carefully before taking any step!!! There is even a video for you to watch before you do anything. Here's the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1599648
Oh and don't forget to click on thanks...for me and also in the link I recommended.
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Thanks ac!! this nigth i do tutorial!!
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Hecatrice™ said:
Thanks ac!! this nigth i do tutorial!!
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Sure...glad I could help. Let me know if it worked!

Sooooo, new root thread anyone?

     AT&T ∣∣ Verizon
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Root
$3,377.94 ∣∣ $4,741.00
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Knox
 $1,788.52 ∣∣ $830.00    
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Boot
   $745.00 ∣∣ $1,732.00
Pledges
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AT&T Root & Knox Bounty (Closed)
Verizon's Root & Knox & Bootloader Bounty (Active)
AT&T Bootloader Bounty (ragequitted)(Abandoned)​Pledges
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misc. stuff
Chainfire said:
If anyone were looking at exploiting, as a non-expert on the subject, with SELinux set to enforcing, you'd need either a kernel-space exploit (which can bypass SELinux), or take over a system service. On KitKat, being able to create the install-recovery.sh file in /system/etc and chmod it 0755 is usually enough (takes over the flash_recovery service). On Lollipop, you'd also have to manage that file being started as init. There's no 5.0 Samsung firmwares in the wild yet, but on stock Android just writing that file is no longer enough, because it doesn't run in the right SELinux context anymore - you need a modified kernel (ramdisk) as well (for which you need an unlocked bootloader). Looking at my international Note 4 (still on KitKat), there is only one service that runs as init, but it doesn't run as root (it runs as system), so you'd have to both exploit that service and find a way to elevate yourself from system to root user. And I'm pretty sure that service will no longer run as init on 5.0...
A normal exploit is thus unlikely to even work. You may have more luck with a kernel exploit that can bypass SELinux, but these are rare, and generally make the system unstable. Most exploit-based roots use a kernel exploit to modify system, then reboot so you can have root on a stable system. But just modifying system (as illustrated above) is no longer enough to gain root (barring a major Samsung messup) on 5.0, so this will also not work properly. Even with a major Samsung messup, modifying system is not even going to work once dm-verity becomes enabled (which it will, at some point).
For a proper root on 5.0, it may be the case that both a kernel exploit and a bootloader exploit is needed, rare and high-value exploits both.
I may certainly be corrected by real exploiters, and we're running ahead of a 5.0 firmware, but still. Though I'm not saying it's impossible, a working root on 5.0 seems unlikely. 4.4 less unlikely, but I still wouldn't bet money on seeing one.
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Interested in contributing towards the development of root, root with Samsung Knox bypass, or bootloader unlocking of the AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note 4?
How to pledge: leave a comment below stating how much you would like to pledge, and what you would like your pledge to go towards.
Example: soraxd pledging $50 towards root. $0 towards Knox. $75 towards an unlocked bootloader. (This means if all 3 are claimed, I would give $125)
Your financial pledge will only be claimed if an applicable method is shared. All pledges will be assumed USD, unless otherwise stated in pledge. If at any time you wish to amend or retract your pledge, a new reply must be created doing so. XDA will never ask to hold your pledge in escrow. If at any time an acceptable method is shared related to your pledge, you will be notified through XDA forums.​

soraxd said:
oops meant to click edit...zzz
errrummm.. hi.
well I guess I'll post something useful here in that case lol
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Goodluck, I hope all of your hard work doesn't get shut down without warning from a Mod.

pr0cl1v1ty said:
Goodluck, I hope all of your hard work doesn't get shut down without warning from a Mod.
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Well, to be fair, you blatantly went against the obvious rules and start actually trying to collect money... tsk tsk tsk!

I wish I had the time to really sit down and figure out and understand how to find exploits and manage to obtain root on devices like Chainfire does. His work really amazes me. Even though its not good news per-say, it still impresses me that he can figure all that out. One smart cookie. I would have no idea where to start. What programs to use, what I should be looking for, plus everything else I am completely unaware of lol. Hope someone out there is able to root this phone sometime. Im not moving off 4.4 unless AT&T makes me or a root exploit comes out once 5.0 hits. For anyone working on root access, I wish you the best of luck. Ill donate once a root is found, if its found. For now Im just gonna keep my donation private so that its not something some has to keep track of.

soraxd said:
previous root thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2912243
if you were looking for an update on the bounties check here
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dcmrzNd5UMdCbQUVcR8Bz_WHU5bGT0Da6D0DLOW0TZA/edit?usp=sharing
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Since you have made this new list, would you consider creating a more official bounty post thread, where no collections are to be made.

Below is what the mod said in regards to new bounty thread. If someone is interested I guess the right thing to do would be to contact the mod first
"If anyone would like to pledge after this I recommend contacting the OP by PM.
You can also contact me by PM to be added. Either way it should get to me.
I will update the list as time allows but a minimum of once a week or sooner as conditions warrant.
Edit: Updated 11/19 11:00 am
I am open to someone else other than the OP starting a new thread to maintain the list under very specific conditions.
If you would be interested in this please PM me and I will be happy to explain further.
Please contact me by PM if you have any questions about this action.
Thank you for your cooperation and support of XDA Developers."

Well... Much appreciation to pr0cl1v1ty for getting the tide rolling in this forum. Obviously, based upon the numbers of pledges, there are a considerably fair number of us that are perfectly fine with holding onto our ATT N4s and patiently awaiting progress. Nothing against anyone that has pursued other avenues... but I come here multiple times a day to see what (if any) root discussion progress has been made with regard to the N910A.
That said, It is great to see that a moderator has stepped in and placed an official stamp on how things should unfold. I'll continue to patiently wait and enjoy my unrooted beast of a phone until something noteworthy breaks on the root front.
Devs rule.
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pr0cl1v1ty said:
Since you have made this new list, would you consider creating a more official bounty post thread, where no collections are to be made.
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you want me to carry on the torch huh.. let me check on a few things
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so i went ahead and make a layout for how id do the thread, what do you think?

soraxd said:
     AT&T ∣∣ Verizon
‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾
Root
$3,377.94 ∣∣ $4,741.00
‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾
Knox
 $1,788.52 ∣∣ $830.00    
‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾
Boot
   $745.00 ∣∣ $1,732.00
Pledges
¬ ∟ ∣ ∶ ≒ ≡​
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Soraxd, the knox should be higher amount then the root, being that no knox trip is with root also. It would include all of the amount for root if all they offered was for root and didn't care about knox.

Can a mod delete the other root bounty threads and put up a single official one? It's very confusing and will definitely hurt the effort to have multiple threads and have people confused on top of having the original thread closed. What a fubar.

pr0cl1v1ty said:
Soraxd, the knox should be higher amount then the root, being that no knox trip is with root also. It would include all of the amount for root if all they offered was for root and didn't care about knox.
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Historically the exploiters who come up with Samsung Knox bypasses are not the ones who come up with root. If an exploiter releases both root with Knox bypass as their initial release, then theyll claim both bounties.

soraxd said:
Historically the exploiters who come up with Samsung Knox bypasses are not the ones who come up with root. If an exploiter releases both root with Knox bypass as their initial release, then theyll claim both bounties.
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Thanks for the information, I was unaware of this.

Closing this thread. New bounty thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-att/general/bounty-att-note-4-root-knox-list-pledges-t2946770
Thank you.

[Sony] Xperia Open Devices Project

Sony Mobile is committed to supporting the open developer community, and one way to show this is by publishing parts of our code as well as selected tools developed by our internal developers.
For some of the Xperia™ devices, we provide Android™ Open Source Project (AOSP) device configurations on GitHub. This means that the software will be open for you as a developer to use and contribute to. This is a way for us to support the open Android community, and it is also a tool for us to facilitate and verify contributions to AOSP.
If you want to build AOSP for your unlocked Xperia device, you find all the resources you need in the sections below.
http://developer.sonymobile.com/knowledge-base/open-source/open-devices/
Unified 3.10 kernel sources
https://github.com/sonyxperiadev/kernel
Project git
https://github.com/sonyxperiadev/

Now you have the opportunity to win Sony devices every 2 months
http://developer.sonymobile.com/knowledge-base/open-source/open-devices/hero-open-source-developers/
Happy cooking

You said "Open source is important for us" on developer world blog... then why Sony blocks great camera features when we unlock bootloader?
This DRM protect is bad for encouraging open source community.
There will be more people if Sony doesn't use DRM protect for (at least) camera functionality.

Sony is doing far more for the developer / ROM community of its devices than any other OEM. The S6 and M9 won't have a good AOSP build for a while, probably ever.
Keep it up Sony.

AndroPlus said:
You said "Open source is important for us" on developer world blog... then why Sony blocks great camera features when we unlock bootloader?
This DRM protect is bad for encouraging open source community.
There will be more people if Sony doesn't use DRM protect for (at least) camera functionality.
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I unlocked the bootloader, what are the features I'm missing right now?

Azdian said:
I unlocked the bootloader, what are the features I'm missing right now?
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That is my main question too, before I commit to getting the Z5.

I'd unlock the bootloader on my Z5 in a heartbeat, but considering I'd lose the camera and screen enhancements, I simply can't. People talk about how great Sony is to the developers, but considering that we lose device functionality (PERMANENTLY) for unlocking the bootloader, I simply disagree.

Uclydde said:
I'd unlock the bootloader on my Z5 in a heartbeat, but considering I'd lose the camera and screen enhancements, I simply can't. People talk about how great Sony is to the developers, but considering that we lose device functionality (PERMANENTLY) for unlocking the bootloader, I simply disagree.
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If you make a backup of the ta partition you could always restore it and therefore restore functionality.
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Snaqejack said:
If you make a backup of the ta partition you could always restore it and therefore restore functionality.
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To make a backup of the TA you need root (last time i checked). To get root on this device currently you need to unlock the bootloader, wiping the TA partition (last time I checked).

gamer649 said:
To make a backup of the TA you need root (last time i checked). To get root on this device currently you need to unlock the bootloader, wiping the TA partition (last time I checked).
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Precisely, and it could be months before we get a root exploit, or worse, never.

Uclydde said:
Precisely, and it could be months before we get a root exploit, or worse, never.
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Well by the looks of Android M we won't get locked bootloader root on it due to kernel level enforcements. But I could be wrong and somebody could figure it out and work around it.

gamer649 said:
Well by the looks of Android M we won't get locked bootloader root on it due to kernel level enforcements. But I could be wrong and somebody could figure it out and work around it.
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Well considering the Z5 ships on Lollipop, all we need is a root exploit for 5.1.1, but 5.1.1 has been out for awhile, and we haven't gotten any news...

Azdian said:
I unlocked the bootloader, what are the features I'm missing right now?
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Is your picture quality the same as before you unlocked the bootloader or has it gotten worse?
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king_david43 said:
Is your picture quality the same as before you unlocked the bootloader or has it gotten worse?
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No not really, looks like the X-Reality isn't working anymor.

Take a look here about the DRM and Bootloader. Looks like I won't mess with mine when it arrives. Pretty silly that DRM is tied into so much.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/loss-drm-keys-t2890936

cliffr39 said:
Take a look here about the DRM and Bootloader. Looks like I won't mess with mine when it arrives. Pretty silly that DRM is tied into so much.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/loss-drm-keys-t2890936
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Damn, is that real? Sony, wtf ...

cliffr39 said:
Take a look here about the DRM and Bootloader. Looks like I won't mess with mine when it arrives. Pretty silly that DRM is tied into so much.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/z3-compact/general/loss-drm-keys-t2890936
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I can confirm that the image enhancement ( X-Reality - Super-vivid ) ain't working anymore.
I believe re-locking the phone not gonna help restore the missing features, am I right?

Azdian said:
I can confirm that the image enhancement ( X-Reality - Super-vivid ) ain't working anymore.
I believe re-locking the phone not gonna help restore the missing features, am I right?
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Sorry to tell you but DRM key has to be restored in order to have the features back....

Diatomix98 said:
Sorry to tell you but DRM key has to be restored in order to have the features back....
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And there is now way to restore the DRM keys, right?
Would custom roms have these missing features? my 1st Sony phone, and I'm really hating the experience.

Azdian said:
And there is now way to restore the DRM keys, right?
Would custom roms have these missing features? my 1st Sony phone, and I'm really hating the experience.
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Not if you did not do a backup of them which seems to be not an easy task on recent Sony smartphones from what I heard. Sorry but these features are not available on custom roms...

Hello everyone! Need some help PLEASE!

I am new here and new to the custom rom scene. I am looking for some help with my new phone.
I bought a new Motorola G7 Optimo (XT1952DL) (Its about all I could afford) It came with Android 9 which is what I want. However, it auto updated itself to Android 10 which I do not want.
Android 10 has made recording phone calls, (which IS legal in my country/state, basically impossible. I need this feature more than any other feature I can think of right now.
I have been told that downgrading back to Android 9 is not possible. I am wondering a couple things and I hope someone here will be kind enough to help Me.
1. Does anyone know of any way (paid app or otherwise) on Android 10 that I can record my calls, non speaker phone, without alerting the other party they are being recorded? (Again I live in a 1 party state which means I dont have to inform the other person I am recording and for obvious reasons I would like them to not know because I feel like this will either make them just lie, hang up, block my calls, or something similar.)
2. If this is no longer possible on Android 10 does anyone know how to downgrade to Android 9 and make it so that my phone will not automatically install Android 10 on its own?
3. If neither is possible for whatever reason, I would be interested in using a custom rom that would allow this feature and possibly add more features. The problem is that I dont know which is the best rom or how to install a custom rom, although I am very good with computers, so a little hand holding would be necessary.
** Not sure if this is allowed but I would be willing to donate a small tip in USD via paypal or something if someone could successfully help Me with this task. Call recording is something I feel should be standard as anyone can just simply lie to You or scam You on the phone and without proof You are kinda screwed.
- Thanks for any help, suggestions, etc. I hope this is a good community to help Me with my problem. - Regards

robertcampbell said:
I am new here and new to the custom rom scene. I am looking for some help with my new phone.
I bought a new Motorola G7 Optimo (XT1952DL) (Its about all I could afford) It came with Android 9 which is what I want. However, it auto updated itself to Android 10 which I do not want.
Android 10 has made recording phone calls, (which IS legal in my country/state, basically impossible. I need this feature more than any other feature I can think of right now.
I have been told that downgrading back to Android 9 is not possible. I am wondering a couple things and I hope someone here will be kind enough to help Me.
1. Does anyone know of any way (paid app or otherwise) on Android 10 that I can record my calls, non speaker phone, without alerting the other party they are being recorded? (Again I live in a 1 party state which means I dont have to inform the other person I am recording and for obvious reasons I would like them to not know because I feel like this will either make them just lie, hang up, block my calls, or something similar.)
2. If this is no longer possible on Android 10 does anyone know how to downgrade to Android 9 and make it so that my phone will not automatically install Android 10 on its own?
3. If neither is possible for whatever reason, I would be interested in using a custom rom that would allow this feature and possibly add more features. The problem is that I dont know which is the best rom or how to install a custom rom, although I am very good with computers, so a little hand holding would be necessary.
** Not sure if this is allowed but I would be willing to donate a small tip in USD via paypal or something if someone could successfully help Me with this task. Call recording is something I feel should be standard as anyone can just simply lie to You or scam You on the phone and without proof You are kinda screwed.
- Thanks for any help, suggestions, etc. I hope this is a good community to help Me with my problem. - Regards
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The device might be downgradable but you would need to unlock the bootloader.
Or there maybe a root option with the bootloader unlocked.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/guide-flashing-motorola-firmware-t4042039
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sd_shadow said:
The device might be downgradable but you would need to unlock the bootloader.
Or there maybe a root option with the bootloader unlocked.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/guide-flashing-motorola-firmware-t4042039
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Thank You kindly for this information. I will read it over and reply here with any questions. Im sure I will have several because I have never done this before but wish Me luck lol.
Any other tips, suggestions, or replies from others with options is still much appreciated and welcome.
- Regards

Well ...
Well the software Lenovo Rescue and Smart Assistant did in fact wipe and reset my phone to "factory" but it kept Android 10 eventhough it shipped with Android 9 so basically it didnt work.
If I loaded my phone with Cynogen (sp) or something similar that is based off Android 9 would that work? If so do You know of a link to a tutorial on installing that or have a recommendation on which to use?
- Thanks!

robertcampbell said:
Well the software Lenovo Rescue and Smart Assistant did in fact wipe and reset my phone to "factory" but it kept Android 10 eventhough it shipped with Android 9 so basically it didnt work.
If I loaded my phone with Cynogen (sp) or something similar that is based off Android 9 would that work? If so do You know of a link to a tutorial on installing that or have a recommendation on which to use?
- Thanks!
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No lmsa will not downgrade firmware.
Factory reset only wipes user data it doesn't change firmware.
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If you want to downgrade firmware you need to use
RSD Lite or fastboot.exe and bootloader will need to be unlocked before downgrade.
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sd_shadow said:
No lmsa will not downgrade firmware.
Factory reset only wipes user data it doesn't change firmware.
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If you want to downgrade firmware you need to use
RSD Lite or fastboot.exe and bootloader will need to be unlocked before downgrade.
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Can You provide links to a tutorial on how to do this or links to the software downloads?
- Thanks!

robertcampbell said:
Can You provide links to a tutorial on how to do this or links to the software downloads?
- Thanks!
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See bootloader unlocking thread link
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/rooting-roms/guide-flashing-motorola-firmware-t4042039
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