Is there any way to force a system update? - Moto Z Play Questions & Answers

I recently had to restore my phone to the flashable files in the dev section, and am on marshmallow. I wanted to get the nougat update from Koodo, and have been on the stock base for the better part of the day and checking for an update just tells me the system is up to date. Am I missing something? Do I need to do anything else?

download this file, it's the Nougat OTA. rename to update.zip and sideload it
Code:
http://motorola.erfanabdi.ir/?model=XT1635-02&sv=Blur_Version.24.231.19.addison.retail.en.US&carrier=tkpca
adb sideload update.zip

timster01 said:
download this file, it's the Nougat OTA. rename to update.zip and sideload it
Code:
http://motorola.erfanabdi.ir/?model=XT1635-02&sv=Blur_Version.24.231.19.addison.retail.en.US&carrier=tkpca
adb sideload update.zip
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thanks for the link! but after trying to sideload it, I got denied, that it was unsuccessful.

when I enter my info to search for an update on that site, it shows nothing, I'm on Blur_Version.24.41.25.addison.retail.en.US. this software version shows no updates.
any way to manually install the updates separately rather then install it all through sideload?

andy55 said:
download this file, it's the Nougat OTA. rename to update.zip and sideload it
thanks for the link! but after trying to sideload it, I got denied, that it was unsuccessful.
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It won't flash on any deodex ROM that you flashed , you need to manually flash the firmware to go back to stock MM and then try the ota.
To be honest, it's just easier for you to flash a stock Nougat ROM.
Less work, less chance of having issues flashing the firmware which could cause issues.
Never mind the security updates cause imo it's bs anyways.

flashallthetime said:
It won't flash on any deodex ROM that you flashed , you need to manually flash the firmware to go back to stock MM and then try the ota.
To be honest, it's just easier for you to flash a stock Nougat ROM.
Less work, less chance of having issues flashing the firmware which could cause issues.
Never mind the security updates cause imo it's bs anyways.
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That's what I tried, I flashed the stock mm from the dev section, I was on a completely stock ROM, recovery and all, and had no luck with an ota or side loading. Anyway, I tried, but I'm back on xperience now, I'll update the firmware only if I need to I guess... Thanks guys

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Unable to update to Android 5.0.2

Dear all,
I hope anyone can help me. I am trying to update to the latest Android version which I got OTA today. I have rooted my device and I am running TWRP (version 2.8.5.0) since some time. (Rooted it to restore some apps using Titanium backup). When I try to update using the OTA my device boots into recovery. When I choose install and select the downloaded zip file my device gives me the following error:
E: Zip signature verification dailed: 1
Disabling the ZIP verification doesn't work as I will just get another error message.
I have tried sideloading the ROM using adb commands but so far this hasn't worked either.
Anyone can give me some directions as how to continue from here? I would really like to update my device to Android 5!
Update with solution (for me):
What worked for me was downloading the OTA update like I would normally do. Then connect the phone to the computer and copy the downloaded update file to the computer (should be located on internal memory/download/). Once you have the file on your computer extract it, and then extract the file 'firmware'. Inside this second file should be a recovery.img. If you flash this recovery to your phone (no need to unroot or relock your bootloader) you will then be able to install the update.
That's because you need stock recovery to flash OTA. It won't work with TWRP because the OTA ZIP works different than a custom ROM.
Go back to stock everything and it'll work.
Or wait a couple of days till the boys here come up with a lollipop rom.
Ok thanks a lot, that'll help me I'll let you guy know if I run into any more problems.
how revert back to stock rom
JuanArg said:
That's because you need stock recovery to flash OTA. It won't work with TWRP because the OTA ZIP works different than a custom ROM.
Go back to stock everything and it'll work.
Or wait a couple of days till the boys here come up with a lollipop rom.
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sir give step by step guide for reverting back to stock rom so as to install ota lollipop
there's have another way?
i had update from my HTC Disre EYE to 5.0 LLP [file name: OTA_EYE_TUHL_L50_SENSE60_MR_hTC_Asia_WWE_2.19.707.1-1.17.707.9_release_426512hhqv3ttmt8g0i6n3.zip(823MB)](if you want this file just tell me)
bootloader unlocked, S-ON, Rooted(SuperSU). at first began update install there's tried to go to Recovery Mode, right?, but mine is TWRP 2.8.5.0, that's doesn't work right, and i found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-eye/general/update-to-android-5-0-2-t3081580 and i swear to god i'm not sure how can i do it right, i'm rookie for HTC. and then i just use fastboot flash recovery.img from this http://forum.xda-developers.com/des...1-15-502-7-t2966590/post57350873#post57350873, then seem like it work but it failed anyway. if i have to rollback to same old state of original ROM, i have to use HTC RUU right?, but all i can find is rom from USA, i'm not sure it will works in ASIA. i want to update to LLP so bad 'cause i still have problem with HTC write protection.
any solution for this, please help:silly:
sir my phone also on same condition and on 1.17.707.9
please send above file link for me I have no update notification
now we want ruu
sir please send file link
Use these two files. First restore the stock nandroid using twrp (remember to choose NO when twrp prompts you to install supersu and root rom).
After you successfully restore the backup, flash stock recovery.
That should take care of it.
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B21aRK6c7mFWM19zTU9kYzc4YVU/edit?usp=docslist_api
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B21aRK6c7mFWSmRpU2RLcTNtQkk/edit?usp=docslist_api
Sent from my HTC Desire EYE using XDA Free mobile app
It works!!!!
JuanArg said:
Use these two files. First restore the stock nandroid using twrp (remember to choose NO when twrp prompts you to install supersu and root rom).
After you successfully restore the backup, flash stock recovery.
That should take care of it.
Sent from my HTC Desire EYE using XDA Free mobile app
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Your post save my life, sir. Now I can back to 4.4.4 with 1.17.707.9 software number!!! THANKS.
sorry for lately
hbrajhbh1 said:
sir please send file link
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just got out few days, "drive.google.com/file/d/0Bz42d4oUm2q_SWNaTV9zbTBHSkU/view?usp=sharing" is the zip file update from HTC Asia_WWE_2.19.707.1-1.17.707.9, i hope it will help:cyclops:
sir sorry to say this link is not working? Please review
pkzr said:
i had update from my HTC Disre EYE to 5.0 LLP [file name: OTA_EYE_TUHL_L50_SENSE60_MR_hTC_Asia_WWE_2.19.707.1-1.17.707.9_release_426512hhqv3ttmt8g0i6n3.zip(823MB)](if you want this file just tell me)
bootloader unlocked, S-ON, Rooted(SuperSU). at first began update install there's tried to go to Recovery Mode, right?, but mine is TWRP 2.8.5.0, that's doesn't work right, and i found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-eye/general/update-to-android-5-0-2-t3081580 and i swear to god i'm not sure how can i do it right, i'm rookie for HTC. and then i just use fastboot flash recovery.img from this http://forum.xda-developers.com/des...1-15-502-7-t2966590/post57350873#post57350873, then seem like it work but it failed anyway. if i have to rollback to same old state of original ROM, i have to use HTC RUU right?, but all i can find is rom from USA, i'm not sure it will works in ASIA. i want to update to LLP so bad 'cause i still have problem with HTC write protection.
any solution for this, please help:silly:
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Are you able to install this OTA after you returned to stock .17.707.9 ?
You were on 1.17.707.9 and you received the above mentioned file as OTA ?
Can it be installed by stock recovery (un-rooted phone) or do i have to root and install twrp to install this OTA ?
thanks
after I reverted to stock version I get ota notification.
i flashed stock recovery and unrooted and then only able to install lollipop update succeefully
hbrajhbh1 said:
after I reverted to stock version I get ota notification.
i flashed stock recovery and unrooted and then only able to install lollipop update succeefully
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I brought my phone 4 days ago ... It is on stock kit Kat 1.17.707.9 (unrooted) . Now how can I install the above shared OTA? Can you give steps plz.
prmah said:
Are you able to install this OTA after you returned to stock .17.707.9 ?
You were on 1.17.707.9 and you received the above mentioned file as OTA ?
Can it be installed by stock recovery (un-rooted phone) or do i have to root and install twrp to install this OTA ?
thanks
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1. i unable to install that OTA and i can not return to original ROM of 1.17.707.9, i still don't know HOW.
2. Yes, go to Setting > About > Software Update
3. Yes, it's can install with Original Recovery and it's not work with TWRP.
hbrajhbh1 said:
after I reverted to stock version I get ota notification.
i flashed stock recovery and unrooted and then only able to install lollipop update succeefully
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How to Revert to Stock Version?, Just uninstall SuperSU?, and how to unroot it?
prmah said:
I brought my phone 4 days ago ... It is on stock kit Kat 1.17.707.9 (unrooted) . Now how can I install the above shared OTA? Can you give steps plz.
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go to Setting > About > Software Update
as ur phone new one and u have not done any root or unlock so update is easy
check for lollipop update in settings/about/software update?it will notify.if update available download and install.
hbrajhbh1 said:
as ur phone new one and u have not done any root or unlock so update is easy
check for lollipop update in settings/about/software update?it will notify.if update available download and install.
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I think OTA is not available in India right now.
But when I m trying to install the above shared OTA(Google drive link) from stock recovery , a as soon as I select "apply from phone storage " phone reboots on its own .
I wana install lollipop please help.
prmah said:
I think OTA is not available in India right now.
But when I m trying to install the above shared OTA(Google drive link) from stock recovery , a as soon as I select "apply from phone storage " phone reboots on its own .
I wana install lollipop please help.
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in usual way of that you have to put update file in Download folder in internal memory(after that you may have to restart) and then go to setting > about > software update, checking for update and wait the way that should be.
pkzr said:
in usual way of that you have to put update file in Download folder in internal memory(after that you may have to restart) and then go to setting > about > software update, checking for update and wait the way that should be.
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I did that but no luck.
placed ota file in download folder then restarted the phone. Then check for update but still the same message "there are no updates available for your phone"
So i just got the ota update today the lollipop for my country (Egypt) i had phone rooted with custom recovery TWRP i tried installing the update and failed.. then i flashed the stock recovery and still fails...gone to supersu and settings and unrooted it and tried again, still fails...
relocked the bootloader and STILL fails this now got me so mad because upon every install failure i had to redownload the update (it takes a long time tho) so if anyone could help me here i will be so thankful.

How can I restore Stock Recovery?

Hello everyone
I've been using recovery twrp
Regain Stock Recovery I want to do I receive the updates ota
Is there a way receipt ota updates with the survival of recovery twrp and rooted?
How can I do that? Without botloop
Please note that I do I delete a lot of asus applications that do not use them
And sorry about the bad language
Thank you very much
Same question anybody here to talk this topic ?
maahmd said:
Hello everyone
I've been using recovery twrp
Regain Stock Recovery I want to do I receive the updates ota
Is there a way receipt ota updates with the survival of recovery twrp and rooted?
How can I do that? Without botloop
Please note that I do I delete a lot of asus applications that do not use them
And sorry about the bad language
Thank you very much
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not possible to update with custom recovery.
if u want to update, u have to flash full firmware and corresponded recovery.img via adb. Then u can manually apply the ota update.
If you have TWRP, you can't take OTAs.
If you want to go back to stock recovery, just flash the stock recovery.img via fastboot for whichever build you want to go back to (you can pull it from a stock ROM zip that can be downloaded from ASUS).
If you flash an OTA while your ROM is rooted, you'll likely lose root, but it really depends on what they update. Some phones manage to retain root after an OTA, but it all depends on what's written during the update.
Basically the idea is:
If you use a rooted/custom ROM, you don't EVER take an OTA. If you're 100% stock, then grab the OTA and be the first one with the fresh update. If you're rooted/custom, wait for a dev to release their ROM update that's flashable through TWRP.
sounak1 said:
not possible to update with custom recovery.
if u want to update, u have to flash full firmware and corresponded recovery.img via adb. Then u can manually apply the ota update.
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OK
If I able to apply the stock recovery.img of rom official
But I remove Bloatware Can I apply an update manually ota??? After removing the root ? or i need to freez Bloatware Without removing ?
sounak1 said:
not possible to update with custom recovery.
if u want to update, u have to flash full firmware and corresponded recovery.img via adb. Then u can manually apply the ota update.
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Harfainx said:
If you have TWRP, you can't take OTAs.
If you want to go back to stock recovery, just flash the stock recovery.img via fastboot for whichever build you want to go back to (you can pull it from a stock ROM zip that can be downloaded from ASUS).
If you flash an OTA while your ROM is rooted, you'll likely lose root, but it really depends on what they update. Some phones manage to retain root after an OTA, but it all depends on what's written during the update.
Basically the idea is:
If you use a rooted/custom ROM, you don't EVER take an OTA. If you're 100% stock, then grab the OTA and be the first one with the fresh update. If you're rooted/custom, wait for a dev to release their ROM update that's flashable through TWRP.
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I've got it
But the question here is when using stock rom and remove asus basic applications that the system Can I ota updates at the root remove an application? Or I will face the problem of bootloop?
maahmd said:
I've got it
But the question here is when using stock rom and remove asus basic applications that the system Can I ota updates at the root remove an application? Or I will face the problem of bootloop?
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If you try to apply an OTA with a modified /system, it will fail. You can modify the OTA to remove the integrity check.
Harfainx said:
If you try to apply an OTA with a modified /system, it will fail. You can modify the OTA to remove the integrity check.
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how i remove the integrity check for ota ??!?!
and thnxxxxxxxx aloo0o0t
maahmd said:
how i remove the integrity check for ota ??!?!
and thnxxxxxxxx aloo0o0t
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/how-to-flash-ota-rom-twrp-t3209545
Harfainx said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone2/general/how-to-flash-ota-rom-twrp-t3209545
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thnxxxx u alo0o0o0o0o0o0o0o00oot

Phone keeps asking me to install an OTA update I already installed

So, I have a Sprint HTC 10. It was rooted, and then an OTA update came out about a week or so ago, version 1.80.651.10.
I unrooted and installed it, since I have TWRP it seems to take over the install process, but more or less does install it correctly.
Once my phone rebooted, it complained that the download was corrupt like it always does (likely due to TWRP) but this has happened before and the update always actually does install successfully. Going to system settings I can confirm that I am on version 1.80.651.10.
However, this time, it seems hell-bent on assuming that the update didn't install. It keeps putting an update notification in the notification bar that refuses to go away. If I go to check for updates, it confirms that I am up to date and the notification disappears.... for a short while, but then appears again asking me to install the update.
How can I get rid of this annoying thing? I haven't even gotten around to re-rooting my phone yet, as been confirmed by root and safetynet checkers, the ROM is basically at stock right now.
Cyber Akuma said:
So, I have a Sprint HTC 10. It was rooted, and then an OTA update came out about a week or so ago, version 1.80.651.10.
I unrooted and installed it, since I have TWRP it seems to take over the install process, but more or less does install it correctly.
Once my phone rebooted, it complained that the download was corrupt like it always does (likely due to TWRP) but this has happened before and the update always actually does install successfully. Going to system settings I can confirm that I am on version 1.80.651.10.
However, this time, it seems hell-bent on assuming that the update didn't install. It keeps putting an update notification in the notification bar that refuses to go away. If I go to check for updates, it confirms that I am up to date and the notification disappears.... for a short while, but then appears again asking me to install the update.
How can I get rid of this annoying thing? I haven't even gotten around to re-rooting my phone yet, as been confirmed by root and safetynet checkers, the ROM is basically at stock right now.
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If you have twrp installed it wont update the firmware only software. You need to flash firmware seperatly with fastboot.
So I would need to extract the firmware or something out of the OTA file and flash that manually? What partitions would the firmware be updating?
And I am assuming this would overwrite TWRP and I would have to reinstall it?
Cyber Akuma said:
So I would need to extract the firmware or something out of the OTA file and flash that manually? What partitions would the firmware be updating?
And I am assuming this would overwrite TWRP and I would have to reinstall it?
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Correct.:good:
Can somebody please explain how to flash the firmware with fastboot?
So I have to flash the OTA with TWRP, afterwards I have to extract the firmware file out of the OTA.zip and flash it with fastboot. But which commands are necessary in fastboot?
To get this out of the way, you can only flash firmware over fastboot if you're S-OFF. Otherwise, you'll need to restore completely to stock via custom recovery or RUU then update by OTA.
The best guide I've found for this is at http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/2016-05-27-fastboot-flashing-firmware-t3387520.
kjjejones42 said:
To get this out of the way, you can only flash firmware over fastboot if you're S-OFF. Otherwise, you'll need to restore completely to stock via custom recovery or RUU then update by OTA.
The best guide I've found for this is at http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/2016-05-27-fastboot-flashing-firmware-t3387520.
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Thats not true. You flash in ruu mode when S - ON. If your are S - Off you can do it from download mode. I think you are a little confused with that thread. Those firmwares are modified and for S -Off phones only.
yldlj said:
Thats not true. You flash in ruu mode. If soff you can do it from download mode.
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Ah, you're right! Sorry. To flash while S-ON, the CID and MID must match the zip + the bootloader must be locked, right?
kjjejones42 said:
Ah, you're right! Sorry. To flash while S-ON, the CID and MID must match the zip + the bootloader must be locked, right?
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Im not sure about locked or relocked bootloader, i think it will work with unlocked but i could be wrong.
yldlj said:
Im not sure about locked or relocked bootloader, i think it will work with unlocked but i could be wrong.
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I just had another thought, correct me if I'm wrong. You can flash the OTA manually through the stock recovery as a ZIP.
The OTA ZIP can either be downloaded in various places online, or you can download it on the phone as usual then find it in /data/data/com.htc.updater/files (if your device is rooted). More info at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66548846&postcount=3.
You can then flash the OTA through recovery if you have;
* 100% unmodified system (can be restored from TWRP backup)
* Stock recovery
kjjejones42 said:
I just had another thought, correct me if I'm wrong. You can flash the OTA manually through the stock recovery as a ZIP.
The OTA ZIP can either be downloaded in various places online, or you can download it on the phone as usual then find it in /data/data/com.htc.updater/files (if your device is rooted). More info at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66548846&postcount=3.
You can then flash the OTA through recovery if you have;
* 100% unmodified system (can be restored from TWRP backup)
* Stock recovery
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Correct. Also unmodified boot. But if your flashing unmodified system image, boot and stock recovery you may aswell just boot to android and take the ota.

OP3 Official update installation

So I'm running OOS 3.2.6. which is rooted. In the software update it shows 3.2.7 (1.3GB) available for download but it also says "Root detected, downloading full upgrade. Note: your device will be unrooted." So if i download and install this will it work ? Also, whats the best way to install official updates on a rooted OOS ?
You need clean install of oxygen before you can update regardless, just have to reflash su again afterwards and any kernels xposed you use.
MM MaD said:
So I'm running OOS 3.2.6. which is rooted. In the software update it shows 3.2.7 (1.3GB) available for download but it also says "Root detected, downloading full upgrade. Note: your device will be unrooted." So if i download and install this will it work ? Also, whats the best way to install official updates on a rooted OOS ?
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You can easily install it, but after the download su will be removed, so you will have to reflash it.
MM MaD said:
So I'm running OOS 3.2.6. which is rooted. In the software update it shows 3.2.7 (1.3GB) available for download but it also says "Root detected, downloading full upgrade. Note: your device will be unrooted." So if i download and install this will it work ? Also, whats the best way to install official updates on a rooted OOS ?
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I'd recommend flashing stock recovery before downloading the OTA update as twrp "sometimes" fail to flash OTA updates. Also flashing the 1.3 gb full update will remove your root. You'll have to flash supersu again for root. And you'll have to do this everytime an OTA comes.
The best way to install official updates on rooted phone is to download the patch only file for 3.2.7 and flash it via twrp. The patch file will be around 40-50MB and it is available somewhere in the XDA threads. Search for it.
MM MaD said:
So I'm running OOS 3.2.6. which is rooted. In the software update it shows 3.2.7 (1.3GB) available for download but it also says "Root detected, downloading full upgrade. Note: your device will be unrooted." So if i download and install this will it work ? Also, whats the best way to install official updates on a rooted OOS ?
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Best way is to download OTA update from oneplus forum instead of complete ROM and just flash update
AJay27 said:
I'd recommend flashing stock recovery before downloading the OTA update as twrp "sometimes" fail to flash OTA updates. Also flashing the 1.3 gb full update will remove your root. You'll have to flash supersu again for root. And you'll have to do this everytime an OTA comes.
The best way to install official updates on rooted phone is to download the patch only file for 3.2.7 and flash it via twrp. The patch file will be around 40-50MB and it is available somewhere in the XDA threads. Search for it.
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I did try that for the 3.2.7 update. Dirty flashed the OTA patch but it didn't seem to work. It's still 3.2.6
MM MaD said:
I did try that for the 3.2.7 update. Dirty flashed the OTA patch but it didn't seem to work. It's still 3.2.6
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Wipe the system partition. Flash the 3.2.6 full update + ota patch together.
AJay27 said:
Wipe the system partition. Flash the 3.2.6 full update + ota patch together.
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You can use flashfire app to flash the new update.
CHAKREKEVIN said:
You can use flashfire app to flash the new update.
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Haven't tried it before but thanks for letting me know.

TMO OXC27.1 Oreo firmware

Anyone has the latest(released Feb 16th) oreo OTA full stock firmware from T-Mobile?
I tried pulling it from a logcat. Was going to fastboot flash it since I can't install it while rooted. Every url I found in the logcat gave me a 405 error though.
I got another Moto Z2 Force today. Fresh out of the box TMO. Came with the OCX27. I have not yet taken the update. If someone can guide me on how to extract the OTA That'd be helpful. Only thing I am willing to do so far with this new device is unlock the bootloader that's it. I will not root or install TWRP until I can extract the OTA and attempt to fix my other device stuck in an unknown baseband no IMEI state. I got there by attempting to install TWRP and root with Magisk.
droidgreg said:
I got another Moto Z2 Force today. Fresh out of the box TMO. Came with the OCX27. I have not yet taken the update. If someone can guide me on how to extract the OTA That'd be helpful. Only thing I am willing to do so far with this new device is unlock the bootloader that's it. I will not root or install TWRP until I can extract the OTA and attempt to fix my other device stuck in an unknown baseband no IMEI state. I got there by attempting to install TWRP and root with Magisk.
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Pulling the log through ADB will yield the OTA download link. That's how @joemossjr and I grabbed the Oreo update from nougat for TMO and Sprint.
Uzephi said:
Pulling the log through ADB will yield the OTA download link. That's how @joemossjr and I grabbed the Oreo update from nougat for TMO and Sprint.
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Step by step instructions would be appreciated.
droidgreg said:
Step by step instructions would be appreciated.
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It's hard to explain. You have to capture the moment the phone grabs the OTA file from Motorola's update website.
Enable developer options
Enable ADB
Plug phone up to a PC that has updated ADB binaries
Open terminal/command prompt
Adb shell
Logcat
After you do that your terminal of choice will start spitting out the log.
Run the system updater.
Download the OTA. At that moment, one of the logs should give you a VERY long URL. That's the download link you're looking for.
Copy and paste into your browser. You should be auto downloading it.
Done
Very stupid question, but I have to ask, because Moto is a bit wonky on bootloaders and updates, etc.
I'm currently on OCX27 and I've got the notification to download OCX27.1. I do have an unlocked bootloader and I am rooted with Magisk. Since I have not overwritten the recovery partition, can I take this update? On most other phones I have, I've been able to restore the stock recovery partition, flash the update, and flash TWRP back on, but on this Moto, I chose to boot twrp for loading magisk via adb. Make sense? If I'm not able to take this update, can I shut these update notifications off? They are already off in dev options.
Thanks in advance!
joesee said:
Very stupid question, but I have to ask, because Moto is a bit wonky on bootloaders and updates, etc.
I'm currently on OCX27 and I've got the notification to download OCX27.1. I do have an unlocked bootloader and I am rooted with Magisk. Since I have not overwritten the recovery partition, can I take this update? On most other phones I have, I've been able to restore the stock recovery partition, flash the update, and flash TWRP back on, but on this Moto, I chose to boot twrp for loading magisk via adb. Make sense? If I'm not able to take this update, can I shut these update notifications off? They are already off in dev options.
Thanks in advance!
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I used titanium backup to freeze the update service as it's named in the notification.
charlatan01 said:
I used titanium backup to freeze the update service as it's named in the notification.
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Thank you. I looked under U for update. I should have searched... It's actually called Motorola Update Services.
joesee said:
Very stupid question, but I have to ask, because Moto is a bit wonky on bootloaders and updates, etc.
I'm currently on OCX27 and I've got the notification to download OCX27.1. I do have an unlocked bootloader and I am rooted with Magisk. Since I have not overwritten the recovery partition, can I take this update? On most other phones I have, I've been able to restore the stock recovery partition, flash the update, and flash TWRP back on, but on this Moto, I chose to boot twrp for loading magisk via adb. Make sense? If I'm not able to take this update, can I shut these update notifications off? They are already off in dev options.
Thanks in advance!
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You won't be able to update through OTA if you're rooted
https://we.tl/B4j816Z2n8
Here's the link to the TMO OCX27.1 OTA firmware if anyone needs it.
Hi, I am wondering, if I am on ocx 27 do you guys think the 27.1 ota will install in adb sideload as it won't install in ota and I am not rooted. Also, is there a way to extract the bin in the ota?
droidgreg said:
I got another Moto Z2 Force today. Fresh out of the box TMO. Came with the OCX27. I have not yet taken the update. If someone can guide me on how to extract the OTA That'd be helpful. Only thing I am willing to do so far with this new device is unlock the bootloader that's it. I will not root or install TWRP until I can extract the OTA and attempt to fix my other device stuck in an unknown baseband no IMEI state. I got there by attempting to install TWRP and root with Magisk.
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Did you get your second Z2 rooted and if so did you use magisk v16? I just got a Z2 today that is on the December 1, 2017 security patch, OCX27.1, Android 8.00 and I'd like to root but hesitant. I have already unlocked the bootloader, placed magisk and twrp-3.2.1-1-nash zip(s) in internal storage, and know how to fastboot boot into recovery, I just don't want to brick my new phone. Any help with step by step instructions once I'm in TWRP to flash magisk is greatly appreciated! Do I need to do any of the following: Keep system read only or allow modifications before flashing magisk? wipe data/factory reset, mount storage, wipe cache and dalvik after flashing? Thanks in advance!
climbhigh77 said:
Did you get your second Z2 rooted and if so did you use magisk v16? I just got a Z2 today that is on the December 1, 2017 security patch, OCX27.1, Android 8.00 and I'd like to root but hesitant. I have already unlocked the bootloader, placed magisk and twrp-3.2.1-1-nash zip(s) in internal storage, and know how to fastboot boot into recovery, I just don't want to brick my new phone. Any help with step by step instructions once I'm in TWRP to flash magisk is greatly appreciated! Do I need to do any of the following: Keep system read only or allow modifications before flashing magisk? wipe data/factory reset, mount storage, wipe cache and dalvik after flashing? Thanks in advance!
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All you need to do is grab the latest twrp img and zip file from twrp. Should be version 3.2.1-1
Then fastboot boot the img file, then once in twrp you want to flash the zip file, then when that is done reboot back into recovery
Then simply flash Magisk and reboot. Done.
How should I properly Flash Stock Firmware?
New to Moto phones and wondering what the correct method is for reverting to stock? I downloaded the 27.1 Oreo zip from this thread, do I flash it in twrp or should I flash it in adb from the bootloader? I get the following error message in twrp whenever I wipe dalvik/cache, try to install a zip, or do a backup which always says fail. I need a fresh install and re root, etc. Thank you!!
climbhigh77 said:
New to Moto phones and wondering what the correct method is for reverting to stock? I downloaded the 27.1 Oreo zip from this thread, do I flash it in twrp or should I flash it in adb from the bootloader? I get the following error message in twrp whenever I wipe dalvik/cache, try to install a zip, or do a backup which always says fail. I need a fresh install and re root, etc. Thank you!!
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you can not flash with twrp. open the zip and see if there is a "flash-all.bat" file as well as adb and fastboot files. if not then pull them from one of the other flashall zips and add them to 27.1 zip. boot your phone to the bootloader, connect usb cable to your device and pc, then run the .bat file.
mattlowry said:
you can not flash with twrp. open the zip and see if there is a "flash-all.bat" file as well as adb and fastboot files. if not then pull them from one of the other flashall zips and add them to 27.1 zip. boot your phone to the bootloader, connect usb cable to your device and pc, then run the .bat file.
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Factory reset gets the same error message shown in the attached photo. Thanks for the info, unfortunately I'm still a bit confused. Is this the only method to return to stock? I've searched but I'm not finding much and this method is completely new to me. In the past I've used Odin and LG up with my other devices, this is my first motorola. If I wipe internal storage in twrp will that erase the OS and need a new install? I am thinking that may clear up my issues but nervous that the phone won't boot up after that. Thanks and my apologies for my noob questions.
climbhigh77 said:
Factory reset gets the same error message shown in the attached photo. Thanks for the info, unfortunately I'm still a bit confused. Is this the only method to return to stock? I've searched but I'm not finding much and this method is completely new to me. In the past I've used Odin and LG up with my other devices, this is my first motorola. If I wipe internal storage in twrp will that erase the OS and need a new install? I am thinking that may clear up my issues but nervous that the phone won't boot up after that. Thanks and my apologies for my noob questions.
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unfortunately other than manually fastbooting each img file to your phone this is the only way. check out this https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2-force/how-to/to-stock-roms-t3672859
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droidgreg said:
https://we.tl/B4j816Z2n8
Here's the link to the TMO OCX27.1 OTA firmware if anyone needs it.
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Please upload again. Thx
sd_N said:
Please upload again. Thx
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https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=673956719939833411
Here's the official 27.1 firmware. The flashfile.xml has the correct order and commands to flash in fastboot, or search xda for the converter to a flashall.bat.
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