Hi,
Everybody is looking for official stock roms for Moto G4/G4 Plus *AWAY* from Motorola support, which looked to me like kind of weird but I now know why: people are looking for stock roms that will allow them over the air upgrades. If you have a developer edition or a moto with unlocked bootloader, Moto's own roms are flashable and *COMPLETELY WORKING*
motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images
Go to above URL, quick login using G+, follow instructions to get to the download list. The listed download for XT1625 will also work just fine for XT1642.
Or, you can just use this direct link: motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/cc/ajaxCustom/getBootFile/fileName/ib65qpz53y
may also require login.
******** VERY IMPORTANT ************
Everybody lists fastboot utility commands with which you restore a Moto stock rom. They do not tell these severe warnings:
- Never flash a gpt.bin file unless you really absolutely ultimately intentionally and knowingly NEED TO. Why? in 99.9% of the cases it is useless to your phone and your needs and all it will do is deprive you the ability to downgrade to an earlier version or flash an older boot file, system file, ...etc. You get the picture. BTW, gpt.bin is only a partition image containing Moto's partition table scheme, with versioning for downgrade prevention. Keep away from it. It is pure EVIL.
IF YOU SEE gpt.bin FILE, DELETE IT WITHOUT HESITATION.
- Our second vanity: bootloader.img or bootloader.bin or anything that spells BOOTLOADER. EVIL. DELETE IT. It will 99.9% only mess up your cellular capability and render your phone without voice calls, with out SMS and without 2G/3G/4G; no data whatsoever. It will convert your phone into a 5.5 inch SIM-less tablet. It will KILL YOUR SIM SLOTS.
Instruction are on the first link, but anyway, here we go:
To flash, put the phone in fastboot mode:
1. Power OFF your device
2. Then Power ON + Volume Down Alternatively, you can reboot into fastboot mode if you have adb...
adb reboot bootloader.
Next flash the images using fastboot:
Code:
"DELETED COMMAND HERE WAS SUPPOSED TO FLASH THE GPT.BIN. NEVER DO IT"
"DELETED COMMAND HERE WAS SUPPOSED TO FLASH THE BOOTLOADER. NEVER DO IT"
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot
enjoy
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I would like back to MM from Nougat on XT1642. This firmware comes from a trusted source, but have you tried this firmware, no problems after flashing? Do I have to have an unlocked bootloader ?
kkamelot said:
I would like back to MM from Nougat on XT1642. This firmware comes from a trusted source, but have you tried this firmware, no problems after flashing? Do I have to have an unlocked bootloader ?
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if you have not unlocked boot-loader you are covered by warranty and I advise you keep it that way. Motorola is a BI***.
if you really can't live without older stock, go to moto service and ask them to do it for you. should not cost you much, if any.
if what you hate is stock firmware, you can unlock bootloader, get warranty off, and flash LinageOS. Stable enough although still in nightly builds (successor of CyanogenMod)
hope that helps.
PS1: what you would fear the most is lose your SIM slot, happens a lot. Be safe!
PS2: asking if I tried it yes, I did. it worked. but I was on 6.0.1 at the time. do not take risk.
PS3: Motorola is a *****. DON'T MESS WITH IT.
MK+2017 said:
if you have not unlocked boot-loader you are covered by warranty and I advise you keep it that way. Motorola is a BI***.
if you really can't live without older stock, go to moto service and ask them to do it for you. should not cost you much, if any.
if what you hate is stock firmware, you can unlock bootloader, get warranty off, and flash LinageOS. Stable enough although still in nightly builds (successor of CyanogenMod)
hope that helps.
PS1: what you would fear the most is lose your SIM slot, happens a lot. Be safe!
PS2: asking if I tried it yes, I did. it worked. but I was on 6.0.1 at the time. do not take risk.
PS3: Motorola is a *****. DON'T MESS WITH IT.
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Thank you for your answer !
I have one more question, is there way (like in nexus) to back to original software (Nougat can be) after changing OS or make a modifications?
kkamelot said:
Thank you for your answer !
I have one more question, is there way (like in nexus) to back to original software (Nougat can be) after changing OS or make a modifications?
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There is, but if you are not good with command line, think twice. Check here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/help/complete-partition-backup-script-xt1644-t3608408
you would typically use that alongside full TWRP backup.
I can assure you nothing will go wrong if you jump straight to LineageOS, it might only go wrong if you take the bad decision of going back to stock. The dd images would give you solid backup, though.
In case you lose your sim slot, you can use help from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72343095&postcount=101
I intuitively contributed to that solution Giving is taking!
Thank you @m.sawastik and @givitago
MK+2017 said:
There is, but if you are not good with command line, think twice. Check here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/help/complete-partition-backup-script-xt1644-t3608408
you would typically use that alongside full TWRP backup.
I can assure you nothing will go wrong if you jump straight to LineageOS, it might only go wrong if you take the bad decision of going back to stock. The dd images would give you solid backup, though.
In case you lose your sim slot, you can use help from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72343095&postcount=101
I intuitively contributed to that solution 😊Giving is taking!
Thank you @m.sawastik and @givitago
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I would also be happy to assist you if you want to jump to LineageOS. I won't assist you with dd backup, just because you need to take that responsibility on your own
My XT1625 is already on Lineage OS Andriod N. However, I feel like the cellular reception and thus battery life has been worse versus stock.
I wanted to flash only the latest baseband from the latest stock Andriod N but your Moto link only has 6.0.1 for XT1625.
What gives- I thought Motorola already updated the G4 to 7.0?
Will OTAs work with this?
Will OTAs work with these?
If I just want to upgrade my modem/baseband and then go back to LOS, do I just need to type "fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin" or do I need to make a full install?
it works for moto g4 t1625 amazon version?? compilation number npj25.93-14.5 ?????? i answer this because in the web site motorola its appear the moto g4 rom xt1625 build MPJ24.139-64
Works!
I just want to say that I had a Moto G4 Plus (XT1642) that had no SIM recognition, no IMEI, no Wifi, and thanks to the instructions at the top of this thread, I now have it all.
I spent the whole day trying all sorts of things. Now it finally works!
Thanks!
How do I flash?
Hi friend, sorry but my English is not good.
My phone will receive nougat via OTA?
Something has broken my sound notifications
When I try this procedure I get a lot of these errors against some of the commands
(bootloader) Image aboot failed validation
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
(bootloader) will fail: flash:aboot
FAILED (remote failure)
And now sounds that accompany any notifications from any applications fail to make any sound. Vibrate does initiate.
I am trying to find a way to enable hotspot on my ATT Moto G4 plus, if I flash this rom can anyone confirm it will unlock this feature? Torn between flashing or just going in to kernel and make change for this feature, any advice appreciated..
how to restore the sim slot after flash( i have no service)
i had frp, and after remove it with 3rd party tool i flash new rom.
now i have no service(but it detect the sim), there is any way to restore the sim slot?
i flashed the original rom from motorola site and it didnt help.
i flash the lineage OS and it didnt helped.
thanks
ggc201 said:
there is any way to restore the sim slot?
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I've been searching for a fix for a few months now, whenever I get free time. Most threads about the subject die and aren't revisited. Someone will inevitably come to this page on a Google search wondering like us. I haven't found anything that will help and so I'm calling it quits. This phone is so outdated it would be better suited to find a deal somewhere else.
Thanks... can't find the button.
I have the xt1625 amz channel version and the: XT1625-XT1644_ATHENE-RETUS_6.0.1_MPJ24.139-48_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip > provided enhanced LTE whereas the official OS did not support. I can actually do sh** on my phone without hanging up.
I want you and yours to be blessed forever and great post.
Bootloader is unlocked but somehow it is stuck between root and no root. Will figure it out....
Again... thanks... this is a big deal for me. :good:
non-developer edition?
If you have a developer edition or a moto with unlocked bootloader, Moto's own roms are flashable and *COMPLETELY WORKING*
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Can anyone attest to having successfully flashed an unlocked non-developer edition G4 with this ROM? Motorola clearly warns against doing this:
IMPORTANT! Do not use these images/packages on non-developer edition devices or on devices with a locked bootloader.
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Hey all,
Since I first unlocked my 10, I've been trying to get a Lineage/CM based rom on the thing with no success. I typically get either a boot loop, or a hard reset to the HTC logo.
Unless people are just lying, CM/Lineage on the Sprint 10 should be possible as I've read many posts claiming so.
I've tried a variety of things including different versions of TWRP from 3.0.3-0 to 3.0.3-6, and multiple Lineage/CM based roms.
One supposition is that my current MM firmware is to blame. I think this may well be the issue; however, I don't know how (if it's even possible) to get my 10 to 2.** firmware, as Sprint has not released this yet.
I just S-Offed my phone, and I'm currently S-Off, Boot Unlocked.
I don't have a Windows computer, but I'm capable of using adb and fastboot. I'm also comfortable using command line tools.
Help!!! Haha, I'm so frustrated with this device!
Thanks in advance!
jayreed1 said:
Hey all,
Since I first unlocked my 10, I've been trying to get a Lineage/CM based rom on the thing with no success. I typically get either a boot loop, or a hard reset to the HTC logo.
Unless people are just lying, CM/Lineage on the Sprint 10 should be possible as I've read many posts claiming so.
I've tried a variety of things including different versions of TWRP from 3.0.3-0 to 3.0.3-6, and multiple Lineage/CM based roms.
One supposition is that my current MM firmware is to blame. I think this may well be the issue; however, I don't know how (if it's even possible) to get my 10 to 2.** firmware, as Sprint has not released this yet.
I just S-Offed my phone, and I'm currently S-Off, Boot Unlocked.
I don't have a Windows computer, but I'm capable of using adb and fastboot. I'm also comfortable using command line tools.
Help!!! Haha, I'm so frustrated with this device!
Thanks in advance!
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You need to first flash the firmware for an unlocked device. Then you can RUU back to Sprint and install LOS. @andybones made a custom firmware zip specifically for Sprint to do this.
tabp0le said:
You need to first flash the firmware for an unlocked device. Then you can RUU back to Sprint and install LOS. @andybones made a custom firmware zip specifically for Sprint to do this.
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Hey,
Thanks for your response.... I can't seem to find his Sprint specific zip. He's quite prolific!
I've found what I believe is the us Unlocked:
2PS6IMG_1.80.617.1_R_firmware.zip
Here
Could you either point me to his zip, or could you verify that if I remove all but firmware from this zip, I should be able to accomplish the same task?
Thanks again!
jayreed1 said:
Hey,
Thanks for your response.... I can't seem to find his Sprint specific zip. He's quite prolific!
I've found what I believe is the us Unlocked:
2PS6IMG_1.80.617.1_R_firmware.zip
Here
Could you either point me to his zip, or could you verify that if I remove all but firmware from this zip, I should be able to accomplish the same task?
Thanks again!
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Please read this entire thread. You'll find my detailed guide in Post #3. There are also posts in Page #2 with Sprint user (@mcwups1) that will help you out, and possibly reach out to him about his experience, and if he has any tips for you. He is a good man.
andybones said:
Please read this entire thread. You'll find my detailed guide in Post #3. There are also posts in Page #2 with Sprint user (@mcwups1) that will help you out, and possibly reach out to him about his experience, and if he has any tips for you. He is a good man.
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I read the entire post as you recommended, and I believe I now know how to proceed.
Unfortunately, I've ran myself clear out of free time.
I'll give this a go and report back as soon as I get a few free hours again--probably Friday or so.
Thanks a million!
You guys are very welcome.
Please proceed at your own risk (as with any flashing).
I've tried to make the guide I used as clear as possible and will certainly help if anything is unclear, but keep in mind nougat wasn't out at the time it was created. I don't foresee any issues as really the main thing that is making it boot was anyone that had flashed the us unlocked firmware at any point in time, and I believe people are still converting, The guide is really flashing the us unlocked firmware then back to your (Sprint) RUU.
Woot!
This worked. I'm now running los with pico gapps and su.
Thanks all.
For anybody that follows in my path, I'm running arch linux, and the android tools package in extras was all I needed (this was a concern of mine).
I grabbed @andybones' modified vzw zip and simply changed the mid and cid to match my phone in the android text file within.
I then flashed the double modded zip.
Next, I flashed the sprint modified (recovery removed) firmware only ruu.
Los booted fine after this; however, I had no lte. So, I rebooted to boatloader, and erased modems 1 & 2.
Finally!!#?! This has been the most frustrating device I've owned to date, but I'm sitting pretty now.
Thanks again everyone!
jayreed1 said:
Woot!
This worked. I'm now running los with pico gapps and su.
Thanks all.
For anybody that follows in my path, I'm running arch linux, and the android tools package in extras was all I needed (this was a concern of mine).
I grabbed @andybones' modified vzw zip and simply changed the mid and cid to match my phone in the android text file within.
I then flashed the double modded zip.
Next, I flashed the sprint modified (recovery removed) firmware only ruu.
Los booted fine after this; however, I had no lte. So, I rebooted to boatloader, and erased modems 1 & 2.
Finally!!#?! This has been the most frustrating device I've owned to date, but I'm sitting pretty now.
Thanks again everyone!
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Nice! Great to finally see some feedback from a sprint user. Wanted to try this myself before I upgrade to nougat firmware. Only thing I'm confused about is you having to erase modem 1&2. What does that mean?
For clarification I didn't end up on nougat firmware either. Sprint hasn't released that. Just nougat rom with MM firmware.
After flashing only 3G and cell signal work.
I found in another post (can't find to credit) that a possible fix was to erase modemst1 and modemst2.
To do this, reboot to bootloader.
-> adb reboot bootloader
Then use fastboot to erase modemst 1&2
-> fastboot erase modemst1
-> fastboot erase modemst2
-> fastboot reboot
Also, the lines in the android text file that need to be changed should become.
modelidnum: 2PS640000
cidnum: SPCS_001
Fin
jayreed1 said:
For clarification I didn't end up on nougat firmware either. Sprint hasn't released that. Just nougat rom with MM firmware.
After flashing only 3G and cell signal work.
I found in another post (can't find to credit) that a possible fix was to erase modemst1 and modemst2.
To do this, reboot to bootloader.
-> adb reboot bootloader
Then use fastboot to erase modemst 1&2
-> fastboot erase modemst1
-> fastboot erase modemst2
-> fastboot reboot
Also, the lines in the android text file that need to be changed should become.
modelidnum: 2PS640000
cidnum: SPCS_001
Fin
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Awesome thanks! Sprint released Nougat OTA yesterday and OMJ extracted firmware that we can flash. Sprint Nougat RUU isn't out yet though waiting for it on HTC's site. Check it out on Sprint HTC 10 XDA dev page. If you flash the firmware and everything still works fine please let me know. Should be trying this if I have time tonight. Have a lot of homework :silly:
I believe there has been a new method found that only involved flashing 1 .img from the US Unlocked firmware that will save a lot of trouble.
If I can find the post I will link it here.
EDIT:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71137922&postcount=866
andybones said:
I believe there has been a new method found that only involved flashing 1 .img from the US Unlocked firmware that will save a lot of trouble.
If I can find the post I will link it here.
EDIT:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71137922&postcount=866
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Thanks, for spreading the word. If it works for others....on Sprint/Verizon...I could make a guide
Sent from my Sprint HTC 10 using Tapatalk
The Fer-Shiz-Nizzle said:
Thanks, for spreading the word. If it works for others....on Sprint/Verizon...I could make a guide
Sent from my Sprint HTC 10 using Tapatalk
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Very welcome, least I can do.
Nice work on finding the difference. Will certainly save alot of trouble for many!
guys right now what i have to do?
* i updated my htc 10 sprint till the last MM ota, i didn´t make nougat update
* i unlocked my bootloader and install unoficial twrp that i found here
* i have last viper rom
what should i do so i can install other custom roms because right now i can´t pass the boot logo
i´m s off
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i just need to flash this?
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File Type: zip rfg_3.imgs.zip - [Click for QR Code] (1.91 MB, 12 views)
The Fer-Shiz-Nizzle said:
Thanks, for spreading the word. If it works for others....on Sprint/Verizon...I could make a guide
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I tried flashing the rfg_3 image on Sprint but got failed (remote: 35 ru_partition_not_support rfg_3). I'm S-OFF and unlocked bootloader. Do you know what may be going on? I'm currently running stock ROM after running nougat RUU with magisk. Thank you.
beastlymonkey said:
I tried flashing the rfg_3 image on Sprint but got failed (remote: 35 ru_partition_not_support rfg_3). I'm S-OFF and unlocked bootloader. Do you know what may be going on? I'm currently running stock ROM after running nougat RUU with magisk. Thank you.
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Are you flashing it while in Download mode or bootloader?
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The Fer-Shiz-Nizzle said:
Are you flashing it while in Download mode or bootloader?
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Download. I ran the command "fastboot flash rfg_3 US_UL...img" sorry on mobile forgot exact name
beastlymonkey said:
Download. I ran the command "fastboot flash rfg_3 US_UL...img" sorry on mobile forgot exact name
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I thought I flashed it from Download mode, but I just tried it, and got the same error. Then I reboot to bootloader, and tried again and it flashed successfully. So you need to do it from bootloader
Sent from my Sprint HTC 10 using Tapatalk
The Fer-Shiz-Nizzle said:
I thought I flashed it from Download mode, but I just tried it, and got the same error. Then I reboot to bootloader, and tried again and it flashed successfully. So you need to do it from bootloader
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Cool thanks! I thought you can only do fastboot in download mode? I'll try again later and will let you know. Thanks again
beastlymonkey said:
Cool thanks! I thought you can only do fastboot in download mode? I'll try again later and will let you know. Thanks again
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Yeah I know TWRP is flashed from Download mode, but some stuff apparently still use the bootloader.
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Hello, I'm new
I'm not sure if this is the right place, I felt a discussion area was an okay place to share and discuss my findings
I'm working with the Boost Mobile Motorola E4, the contents to this thread will relate solely to the Boost E4
Bootloader Unlocking
Unlocking the E4's bootloader was very simple through Motorola's website, it is for certain unlocked
After unlocking the bootloader I got the bad key screen but in my experience that's normal
You can verify that your bootloader is unlocked by using fastboot or checking the Developer Options
Rooting
Other people claim to have success with it, I have not yet had that success Just flash Magisk 13.1 after flashing the verity zip, don't bother with anything else, root will work first try. If you tried another root method, you will have to restore with the method in post #2 before it will work without giving the error.
After flashing the superuser zip and the verity zip, I wasn't led to a successful root I instead downloaded SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822 and flashed that after the verity zip and i was able to reach home menu
I tried flashing Chainfire's SuperSU zip but the device stuck at the boost mobile logo, I will try again after I can get back to stock and do the processes over again and find a way to have 100% success each time Downloaded a new version SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822 as noted above and i was able to fully boot
The issue now is that SuperSU app isnt detecting root but Terminal is gaining root, I'm going to try reinstalling app from the market. I got the SU Binary Occupied error, going to try to downgrade it to 2.79 and see how that goes. It didn't work for me, now it says improperly installed.. Going to try something else. It's 1:55AM August second, taking a small break from the root, at least I got other things figured out for now.
verity zip link (flash first): https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24459283995297893
Stock Resources
Sprint 7.1.1 stock RSD file: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298975628
-update- I added the stock RSD file to the list, going to be doing some pulls of stock files for us to work with when I can.
I'm going to try to collect as much information as I can about this device and provide as much detail as possible
NOTE: The below IS NOT Boost Mobile stock, it's sprint will update when I figure out Boost Stock
The sprint stock does fully work with the Boost Mobile device, LTE/data services seems to not work until you do a Factory Reset (in settings). ##72786# didn't work. It is now working for me fully after the factory reset from settings. The boost apps automatically install after the factory reset and after the celluar setup on first boot.. My Boost, etc.
After a few times of flashing and re-setup I've ended up with HFA error 701 which asks me to contact service provider to configure the device for service. Fixed by turning phone off for 20 minutes to an hour and the activation processed correctly.
If your experience differs, let us know!
Restoring to Stock
Install Motorola Drivers
Download RSDlite v6.2.4: http://rootjunkysdl.com/files/Android Programs/RSDLite6.2.4.zip
Download the Sprint firmware file: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298975628
Rename the zip to sperry.zip, the reason for this is to avoid the long file name error in RSD in some locations
Let the flashing process complete
Some people reported RSD not working in Windows 10, this is not fully true, install all moto and android drivers and it will show up fine as seen in below image
http://imgur.com/a/vdQxG
Thanks!,
rootjunky for RSD mirror
moto firmware team for the e4 stock 7.1.1
Have you check if this phone have gsm bands?
USA or International Variant?
zoofie666 said:
Hello, I'm new
I'm not sure if this is the right place, I felt a discussion area was an okay place to share and discuss my findings
I'm working with the Boost Mobile Motorola E4, the contents to this thread will relate solely to the Boost E4
Bootloader Unlocking
Unlocking the E4's bootloader was very simple through Motorola's website, it is for certain unlocked
After unlocking the bootloader I got the bad key screen but in my experience that's normal
You can verify that your bootloader is unlocked by using fastboot or checking the Developer Options
Rooting
Other people claim to have success with it, I have not yet had that success Just flash Magisk 13.1 after flashing the verity zip, don't bother with anything else, root will work first try. If you tried another root method, you will have to restore with the method in post #2 before it will work without giving the error.
After flashing the superuser zip and the verity zip, I wasn't led to a successful root I instead downloaded SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822 and flashed that after the verity zip and i was able to reach home menu
I tried flashing Chainfire's SuperSU zip but the device stuck at the boost mobile logo, I will try again after I can get back to stock and do the processes over again and find a way to have 100% success each time Downloaded a new version SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822 as noted above and i was able to fully boot
The issue now is that SuperSU app isnt detecting root but Terminal is gaining root, I'm going to try reinstalling app from the market. I got the SU Binary Occupied error, going to try to downgrade it to 2.79 and see how that goes. It didn't work for me, now it says improperly installed.. Going to try something else. It's 1:55AM August second, taking a small break from the root, at least I got other things figured out for now.
verity zip link (flash first): https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24459283995297893
Stock Resources
Sprint 7.1.1 stock RSD file: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298975628
-update- I added the stock RSD file to the list, going to be doing some pulls of stock files for us to work with when I can.
I'm going to try to collect as much information as I can about this device and provide as much detail as possible
If you would like me to test anything you can hit me up on Discord: Zoofie#6780 and we can brainstorm
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Do you have the USA or international variant of the phone? The only bootloader unlocking guide I've found was for the international variant.
Mensarius said:
Do you have the USA or international variant of the phone? The only bootloader unlocking guide I've found was for the international variant.
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Read the root thread
@zoofie666 were you able to actually flash the moto g5 twrp or did you just boot it? I can get it to boot with fastboot but I get a not signed or corrupt error when trying to flash it.
amarc78 said:
@zoofie666 were you able to actually flash the moto g5 twrp or did you just boot it? I can get it to boot with fastboot but I get a not signed or corrupt error when trying to flash it.
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You can only boot it
mendelgordon said:
You can only boot it
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Yeah, I came to that conclusion. Just read it elsewhere also. I'm going to see what I can do about building twrp.
is it possible to take backup of Moto E4 stock rom with RSD lite ?
kartik verma said:
is it possible to take backup of Moto E4 stock rom with RSD lite ?
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Not sure, but you can do so by booting the Moto G 5 twrp with fastboot. Restoring works also.
amarc78 said:
Not sure, but you can do so by booting the Moto G 5 twrp with fastboot. Restoring works also.
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For the international variant?
mendelgordon said:
For the international variant?
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I have the Boost Mobile variant.
Is there anyone with the Boost Mobile variant that made a working system and boot backup? If so, could you please upload it for me? Mine got corrupted somehow and won't restore.
@amarc78 You should be able to use the Sprint firmware posted by zoofie666 - Boost is Sprint's prepaid brand.
The weirdness with the activation on Sprint/Boost seems to be normal, because I had trouble with two phones recently. The first was a retail unlocked e4 (to be used on Sprint), done before rooting, and activated at a Sprint corporate store last week by a rep who had trouble. The second phone was a retail unlocked Moto g4 Play (also to be used on Sprint), that I rooted first, got the SIM and back-end computer part taken care of by a rep at the same store yesterday, and did the rest myself.
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@amarc78 You should be able to use the Sprint firmware posted by zoofie666 - Boost is Sprint's prepaid brand.
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Yeah, I know all about that. I've already made a stock rom zip with sprint firmware but I want Boost so I can make a zip for that.
Sent from my LGLS755 using XDA Labs
I can provide a backup of system but already rooted / disabled dm verity before I took the backup so /boot you'd have to snag the stock kernel, let me know if you want the nandroid tho.
CodyF86 said:
I can provide a backup of system but already rooted / disabled dm verity before I took the backup so /boot you'd have to snag the stock kernel, let me know if you want the nandroid tho.
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Dang bro, you pop up everywhere I go around here, lol. Remember me from the moto g helping getting data on cm? Your the one who posted the nasa gif when we got it right? Anyway, I would gladly take what you have rooted or not, and any other imgs you would be so kind to provide me with. I was about to buy another now that they're $20 cheaper than when I got my first. I knew that would happen. I wanted to get my wife one anyway. I was a dumb ass and ran a flash all script for sprint stock firmware and forgot to remove everything but the system sparse chunks. So now I really need full stock firmware. Thanks a lot for responding man!
amarc78 said:
Dang bro, you pop up everywhere I go around here, lol. Remember me from the moto g helping getting data on cm? Your the one who posted the nasa gif when we got it right? Anyway, I would gladly take what you have rooted or not, and any other imgs you would be so kind to provide me with. I was about to buy another now that they're $20 cheaper than when I got my first. I knew that would happen. I wanted to get my wife one anyway. I was a dumb ass and ran a flash all script for sprint stock firmware and forgot to remove everything but the system sparse chunks. So now I really need full stock firmware. Thanks a lot for responding man!
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I member..... 5.1 for falcon was a trial.... imma be getting this device next month. Love seeing the future happening before my eyes
SykkNyzz said:
I member..... 5.1 for falcon was a trial.... imma be getting this device next month. Love seeing the future happening before my eyes
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Hey, don't you have a LG volt?
Hello guys, i have two questions:
a) after you unlock bootloader on this device, is it possible to flash the non boost (international e4) rom on it? if so, have you done it?
b) i used to have a moto e2 from boost mobile (xt1526) and did this with the unlocked international e2 rom (xt1527) and i was able to use my gsm networks with it as i dont live in the U.S and CDMA bands dont work in my country, would it be possible with this device too? Because GSM bands are embeded in snapdragon chipsets, so flashing a stock unlocked firmware should make it work, but i want to know if you have tried it
Hi, i like to know the prevention for Moto g5.so I can't able to brick my device again. thanks in advance
Don't flash recoveries, kernels or ROMs that are not suitable for your phone. However, in some cases mentioned above, phone will start. This is also related to other Android phones, not just Moto G5. An exception is if your device support Treble (Moto G5 does since today). Then, you can flash any ROM WITH TREBLE SUPPORT AND PARTITIONING CORESPONDING TO YOUR DEVICE - A ONLY or A/B.
Don't even try to flash stock firmware with older security patch than you have currently installed - everything except gpt and/or bootloader will flash because of preflash validations. Corrupted or missing gpt/bootloader will end up in hardbricked device.
Even, there's already a tutorial for fixing hardbricked G5 (by booting off from sdcard), it may, but also may not work for you. Always be careful of what you are flashing to avoid situations that are difficult to fix.
Andrej_SK said:
Don't flash recoveries, kernels or ROMs that are not suitable for your phone. However, in some cases mentioned above, phone will start. This is also related to other Android phones, not just Moto G5. An exception is if your device support Treble (Moto G5 does since today). Then, you can flash any ROM WITH TREBLE SUPPORT AND PARTITIONING CORESPONDING TO YOUR DEVICE - A ONLY or A/B.
Don't even try to flash stock firmware with older security patch than you have currently installed - everything except gpt and/or bootloader will flash because of preflash validations. Corrupted or missing gpt/bootloader will end up in hardbricked device.
Even, there's already a tutorial for fixing hardbricked G5 (by booting off from sdcard), it may, but also may not work for you. Always be careful of what you are flashing to avoid situations that are difficult to fix.
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Thans for replying. If I flash the device without using gpt/or bootloader codes (in case of using old firmware).then my device will not get bricked.is it right.
riyan65 said:
Thans for replying. If I flash the device without using gpt/or bootloader codes (in case of using old firmware).then my device will not get bricked.is it right.
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It won't get hard bricked because you are not changing the boot partitions or bootloader so you will be able to access fastboot
Your phone may not boot (for example if a kernel requires a certain bootloader version) but it won't be hard bricked
TheFixItMan said:
Your phone may not boot (for example if a kernel requires a certain bootloader version) but it won't be hard bricked
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Or for example if ROM needs certain kernel... still remember how much I was scared when I've softbricked my old Xperia X8 for the first time.
Andrej_SK said:
Or for example if ROM needs certain kernel... still remember how much I was scared when I've softbricked my old Xperia X8 for the first time.
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Thanks for help.
My piece of advice:
DON'T ATTEMPT TO DOWNGRADE USING FASTBOOT.
More specifically: don't flash gpt/bootloader files with fastboot. When you flash an older bootloader through Fastboot or RSD Lite, you end up with a brick and you will need a blankflash file or an image dump on a Micro SD card.
Just backup everything you can and be very cautious of what you flash, better safe than sorry.
Moto G7 Play bootloader unlock issues - "bad key", not OTA, no way to roll back?
My plan was to unlock the bootloader before configuring the new phone - just in case I might need it later, then use the phone as out-of-box. I unlocked the bootloader for the new Moto G7 Play, following the official procedure via the Motorola Accounts page, resulting in:
- Fastboot page shows: "flashing unlocked"
- When booting up, I see a black page with the words "bad key", then the phone boots
- The updater sais that the phone is corrupt and no (OTA) updates can be done
- I could not try TWRP, as there is no TWRP for the G7 Play yet (so not sure if flashing would work)
My concerns now are that I will not be able to update the phone, and that the "bad key" issue might cause other problems.
So my plan would be to roll back and lock the phone again, to use it as out-of-box (not worrying about warranty loss that might already have happened - I did accept these terms). However, that does not work, too:
- Locking bootloader requires factory images, which are not available for the G7 Play
- Locking bootloader with fastboot OEM lock will not work without complete images
Any suggestions how bring the phone back to normal? I am disappointed by Motorola, as they officially offer the unlock procedure - which then does not produce the expected outcome, breaks updating, and provides no way to go back? Mind you, I did not apply any "hacks", nothing but the official Motorola unlocking steps.
Thanks for advice
I have the same problem and i cannot fix it.
I tried to get advice from Motorola support - but replies are very generic, referring to the bootloader unlock page (we obviously found that) or to the Motorola Forum (where the answer isn't). Will now just live with the unlocked phone and hope for the opportunity to OTA / update in a while
CoffeeMachineSwitch said:
- When booting up, I see a black page with the words "bad key", then the phone boots
- The updater sais that the phone is corrupt and no (OTA) updates can be done
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Unlocking any Motorola bootloader will cause the bootscreen to display "Bad Key". This is normal. It is a warning that the bootloader has been unlocked and the phone may not be "safe". Once you root a Motorola phone, it will display "N/A" instead of "Bad Key". Again, this is normal behavior. There are image makers that can replace the "splash" image and "hide" the "N/A", but since this phone doesn't have TWRP yet, you'll have to live with it for now.
As far as not being able to receive OTA updates, I have no knowledge. In my opinion it shouldn't matter that the bootloader has been unlocked...only if you've modified or deleted system files. I've never worried about system updates as I've always rooted and run custom ROMs, or Xposed (which negates eligibility for OTA).
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Unlocking any
As far as not being able to receive OTA updates, I have no knowledge. In my opinion it shouldn't matter that the bootloader has been unlocked...only if you've modified or deleted system files. I've never worried about system updates as I've always rooted and run custom ROMs, or Xposed (which negates eligibility for OTA).
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Thanks for clarifying. And yes, learnt from Moto Support that OTA was disabled for 7 generation
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Thanks for clarifying. And yes, learnt from Moto Support that OTA was disabled for 7 generation
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That would be an unfortunate change if true. Prior devices could be unlocked and still get OTA updates. They won't install if certain changes are made but still get notified of updates.
You still can install full ROM using fastboot commands and regain root by patching boot.img from updated ROM
I did it on both G6 and G7
Where did you get the ROM images from. I understand there are no officials?
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Where did you get the ROM images from. I understand there are no officials?
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Have you tried the LMSA tool? It's a tool you download from Motorola. There is a discussion here about it. It has a rescue button with which, I understand that you can download stock images directly from Motorola, but I haven't used it myself.
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Have you tried the LMSA tool? ....
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Yes I have - the last time I tried, however, it said that it would not support the G7 (Play) and did not provide any images/ROMs
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Yes I have - the last time I tried, however, it said that it would not support the G7 (Play) and did not provide any images/ROMs
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I was thinking of buying a G7 Play myself, but I am now leaning more towards a G6 Play, because there are more tools available like a working TWRP.
Should've read the thread here before i go buy g7 play, not my phone get softbricked.
Unblocked bootloader successfully following the official doc but failed to install magisk by copying the wrong build number of boot.img of OTA from here mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto
now my g7 says
Code:
failed to load kernel, no Bootable A/B slot,
Failed to book Linux
falling back to fastboot.
I downloaded `RIVER_RETAIL_9.0_PPO29.80-61_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC` which i think this is the right build number when i see error like
Code:
river/retail corrupted
(can't remember exactly, but it's RETAIL not RETUS)
and make my own version of fastboot command stemming from servicefile.xml, still with unlucky.
there is no recovery.img and google has limited resource to make g7 play back to stock orm, i'd like to see if community has any idea or i have to give it to moto to fix it.
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update: i finally get the correct stock ORM which is exactly matching my build number "XT1952-4_CHANNEL_AMZ_9.0_PPY29.105-36_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC" i was an idiot thinking that mismatch one letter or two will be find, but turns out this is very strict, "second time rooting in my life".
not i has flash all of the original orm into my phone then fastboot reboot works, it give me the original error like
Android Recovery
motorola/channel_retail/channel9/PPY29.105-36/d7abeuser/release-keys
Use volum up/down and power
can't load Android system. Your data may be corrupt.
If you continue to get this message, you may need to perform a factory data
reset and erase all user data stored on this device
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Try again
Factory data reset
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now i need to figure out what to do next
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lol, turns out just press Factory data reset will bring the brick back to life!!!!!
just want to post my process for anyone having my issue.
the key point to find the correct build number
umbrisle said:
I was thinking of buying a G7 Play myself, but I am now leaning more towards a G6 Play, because there are more tools available like a working TWRP.
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The G6 Play is really slow, at least the Boost one. I was kind of sorry I bought one to put on Sprint's free unlimited plan. At least Sprint unlocked it for me after 60 days.
Give the G7Play some time, it just came out.
As for you guys complaining of no updates once unlocked, it's not the only phone to require flashing the stock boot.img and relocking to get OTAs.
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As for you guys complaining of no updates once unlocked, it's not the only phone to require flashing the stock boot.img and relocking to get OTAs.
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Yeah, but there is inconsistency in Motorolas communication, they actively offer the option to unlock the bootloader (with T&C and all) incl. a link to a rollback feature. Which then does not work. So in a scenario where a developer buys the device because it actively offers this features, they dont get what they paid for. Mind you, we are not discussing hacking a device here or jailbraking - we are discussing features that Motorola actively promotes with a dedicated webpage.
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was an idiot thinking that mismatch one letter or two will be find, but turns out this is very strict
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You completely missed the wrong code name "river" in RIVER_RETAIL_9.0_PPO29.80-61_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC it is for another device, while "channel" is the right one
Where did you get the correct Rom from? Thanks
I don't own Moto G7 Play and can not confirm, however this one worked for wallace_mu
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XT1952-4_CHANNEL_AMZ_9.0_PPY29.105-36_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC
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I could successfully lock / unlock / lock the bootloader...
Unlock: fastboot oem unlock [CODE FROM MOTOROLA]
Lock it down:
* first I have to reflash the 'boot.img' from the correct firmware file - fastboot flash boot boot.img
* then I can lock the bootloader clean again with 'fastboot oem lock'. "bad key" is gone, SafetyNet test passed and OTA is working again.
Unlocking / locking again works by the way also. Maybe this will help?
realsine said:
I could successfully lock / unlock / lock the bootloader...
Unlock: fastboot oem unlock [CODE FROM MOTOROLA]
Lock it down:
* first I have to reflash the 'boot.img' from the correct firmware file - fastboot flash boot boot.img
* then I can lock the bootloader clean again with 'fastboot oem lock'. "bad key" is gone, SafetyNet test passed and OTA is working again.
Unlocking / locking again works by the way also. Maybe this will help?
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yes it does! was waiting for this. 2 quick questions:
- will lock/unlock require factory reset / data loss?
- where to get the (official?) boot.img from (am always careful to flash img from the wild)
thanks!
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yes it does! was waiting for this. 2 quick questions:
- will lock/unlock require factory reset / data loss?
- where to get the (official?) boot.img from (am always careful to flash img from the wild)
thanks!
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Hello,
I'm glad to read that I could help.
I have "my" image of 'https :// mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/channel/official/RETEU/'. There are also some others - just have a look. And please remove the spaces around '://'. I'm currently not allowed to post (external) links, so this way.
* Every 'LOCK' deletes all data and the system is "clean" again.
* The same applies (unfortunately) to EVERY 'UNLOCK'.
I don't care at the moment because I haven't set up my smartphone yet. But it's not nice.
Best regards
I have lost IMEI number after flashing Pie. On my Sprint Moto Z2 Force. Signal bar has turned grey and IMEI is showing as zero.
Wifi is working
Bluetooth is working
Barcodes in bootloader mode is showing some different IMEI no.
Downgrade to Stock Oreo or Naugat
If I downgrade to stock Oreo then I lost all wifi, sim and Bluetooth. Also no baseband found in bootloader.
Will appreciate if someone can help.
Thanks in advance.
If you have already flashed Pie Rom (including bl、 baseband), you will not be able to return to Oreo
Hello.
I am trying to research the imei bricks on Sprint models after Verizon pie update. In short, everything we understand says this should not be happening, and yet it is.
Can you, for research purposes, describe the state of your device when you applied the update? Was it running full verizon firmware down to the bl, modem, and gpt? I may have an experimental fix but I need to gather more info about the bricks.
Also, it is impetative that you don't flash any further modems for my fix to have a good chance to work. Thanks.
Thanks for the message,
The device working fine, very super smooth and I can feel the difference.
The only think which is not working is cell phone and it's because of 0 IMEI number, currently I am on pie retail version (NASH_RETAIL_9.0_PPX29.159-19_subsidy-default_regulatary-DEFAULT_CFC.xml) downloaded from mirrors lolinet com / firmware / Moto / Nash / retail
Pls let me know if you want more info.
Thanks in advance.
hqureshi said:
Thanks for the message,
The device working fine, very super smooth and I can feel the difference.
The only think which is not working is cell phone and it's because of 0 IMEI number, currently I am on pie retail version (NASH_RETAIL_9.0_PPX29.159-19_subsidy-default_regulatary-DEFAULT_CFC.xml) downloaded from mirrors lolinet com / firmware / Moto / Nash / retail
Pls let me know if you want more info.
Thanks in advance.
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What firmware did you flash from? Stock? Do you have an unlocked bootloader?
If yes to all the above, I can give you some experimental things to try.
Yes to all and bootloader is unlocked.
btw i have flashed firmware in this order
1. i flashed NASH_PPX29.159_19_subsidy_DEFAULT_regulatory_DEFAULT_CFC.xml
then
2. XT1789-06_NASH_RETIN_9.0_PPX29.159-19_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml
and now on
3. NASH_RETAIL_9.0_PPX29.159-19_subsidy-default_regulatary-DEFAULT_CFC.xml
That's not ideal (the additional flashes) but what I have is still worth a try and you have nothing to lose.
The first thing we need is to boot twrp on the device using fastboot (get the latest .img here and fastboot boot twrp.img it). Once in twrp, immediately reboot to "EDL."
https://dl.twrp.me/nash/
Get drivers for qualcomm 9008 mode device if needed (should show in Windows device manager under "ports"):
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603862036
Then get the nougat blankflash here:
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/nash/blankflash/blankflash_from_NDX26.183-15_17.zip
Extract and run the cmd inside. You may need to try a few times, on different usb ports. I heard usb 2.0 works best.
If it succeeeds, try flashing your stock firmware and see if imei is back.
Good luck. This is a real stretch but it just might work...
PS: This does have potential to completely brick your device. Please keep that in mind and weigh your options.
I have tried as per instruction but still getting the "baseband not found" status on all stock oreo & nougat firmwares. So when I flash Pie retail I get wifi and Bluetooth back with 0 IMEI status. so the situation is the same.
BTW I have read somewhere the 0 IMEI issue is related persist file/folder/. I may be able to share reference link of that discussion in a while. (Link of discussion)
Let me know if you want me to test anything else. Thanks again for your time. best
hqureshi said:
I have tried as per instruction but still getting the "baseband not found" status on all stock oreo & nougat firmwares. So when I flash Pie retail I get wifi and Bluetooth back with 0 IMEI status. so the situation is the same.
BTW I have read somewhere the 0 IMEI issue is related persist file/folder/. I may be able to share reference link of that discussion in a while. (Link of discussion)
Let me know if you want me to test anything else. Thanks again for your time. best
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That's really odd. Sorry, I have nothing right now for you but will look into this as best I can.
Thanks, btw whenever i flash stock nougat i am getting verification failed error during flashing of bootloader.img
EDL
R-T-B said:
That's not ideal (the additional flashes) but what I have is still worth a try and you have nothing to lose.
The first thing we need is to boot twrp on the device using fastboot (get the latest .img here and fastboot boot twrp.img it). Once in twrp, immediately reboot to "EDL."
https://dl.twrp.me/nash/
Get drivers for qualcomm 9008 mode device if needed (should show in Windows device manager under "ports"):
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603862036
Then get the nougat blankflash here:
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/nash/blankflash/blankflash_from_NDX26.183-15_17.zip
Extract and run the cmd inside. You may need to try a few times, on different usb ports. I heard usb 2.0 works best.
If it succeeeds, try flashing your stock firmware and see if imei is back.
Good luck. This is a real stretch but it just might work...
PS: This does have potential to completely brick your device. Please keep that in mind and weigh your options.
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I can see the qualcomm device in twrp on my device manager. how to i get to edl mode. there is no reboot edl option in twrp. do i command fastboot reboot edl when device in twrp screen? when i run the qboot blank-flash it says wating for device
Please use latest TWRP from here https://dl.twrp.me/nash/ load it using fastboot and the in TWRP click reboot and select EDL.
Let me know if you face any issue.
i'm on the same boat
no celluler, no IMEI
wifi and bluetooth working
Everyone keeps trying to flash pie firmware that isn't for their variant and this is the result, no baseband. Plus once you upgrade to a pie modem, you can't go back to an oreo modem. Maybe something will come along and remedy that, that's a big maybe too. The devs are trying to find a solution, but there just might not be one. You can't blankflash your way out of it, and if you're not careful you can brick your phone for real. Not 9008 brick, paperweight. Not trying to be an ass, just trying to warn others. If it isn't pie for your phone, don't flash it.
Blankflash doesn't work anyways.
Stand by we are working on another fix.
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Blankflash doesn't work anyways.
Stand by we are working on another fix.
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Let me know if you need this fastboot_nash_verizon_oem_vzw_user_9_PCX29.159-21_10d9a_release-keys-cid2_vzw.tar.gz. I have got it from @oslov a member of discord.
I have tried this in this sequence but still zero IMEI.
1. Nougat Blank flash
2. Flashed Stock Verizon Oreo and then staying in bootloader mode I flashed above Pie Update using Flash-All batch file.
Phone successfully booted with Verizon sim activation warning but IMEI was 0.
I thought I should update you guys.
Thanks
Oslov is my discord nick.
Confusing I know, lol.
Be careful with that file, we don't fully understand it yet. I gave it to you because, how much worse off can you be really?
R-T-B said:
Oslov is my discord nick.
Confusing I know, lol.
Be careful with that file, we don't fully understand it yet. I gave it to you because, how much worse off can you be really?
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Lol. Wow!
Thanks again for doing this. Best
un1ocked said:
i'm on the same boat
no celluler, no IMEI
wifi and bluetooth working
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Have restored IMEI # with the help of @oslov, We will share the solution in a while.
hqureshi said:
I have lost IMEI number after flashing Pie. On my Sprint Moto Z2 Force. Signal bar has turned grey and IMEI is showing as zero.
Wifi is working
Bluetooth is working
Barcodes in bootloader mode is showing some different IMEI no.
Downgrade to Stock Oreo or Naugat
If I downgrade to stock Oreo then I lost all wifi, sim and Bluetooth. Also no baseband found in bootloader.
Will appreciate if someone can help.
Thanks in advance.
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I have resolved the 0 IMEI issue with the help of R-T-B, by doing undo Sim/network Unlock. changing CHMOD of id_00 to 0770
so now I am facing sim/network locked,
So whenever i unlock the sim/network lock i get 0 IMEI issue.
I will appreciate if someone now can help me to unlock SIM/network lock while keeping IMEI
I am currently on Retail pie with Sim/Network Locked. Phone Model is Sprint XT1789-03, dual sim enabled