I have an XT1676 on the RETGB software channel that is stuck on the 1st January 2017 security update.
It was purchased from Amazon and is the 3GB dual SIM version.
Is there any way to upgrade the software without invalidating the warranty and maintaining the OTA update system?
If you goto settings about phone & select check for updates it will tell you if an update is available
If it says your device is up to date there is no update for your device at this time - don't ask when Motorola will update it as no one here will know
So can I not use fastboot to flash a reteu firmware?
cspiby said:
So can I not use fastboot to flash a reteu firmware?
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You can use fastboot to flash any compatible firmware for your device
But if you select check for updates from the about phone section it will tell you if there is an update
Flashing firmware for other variants (although it will work if you know what you are doing) is not recommended & if done incorrectly will brick your phone
Just don't flash the partition or bootloader parts unless you really have to
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I intend to buy the chinese variant XT1635-03 at Gearbest. Is it possible to flash the XT1635-02 rom on it or will I be stuck with the chinese rom? If that is possible, would I receive the OTA updates?
You can flash the every rom you like i have the Chinese version and i flashed the Russian rom on it you just need to unlock your bootloader
RED LONDON said:
You can flash the every rom you like i have the Chinese version and i flashed the Russian rom on it you just need to unlock your bootloader
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Thank you very much. Your answer was decisive for my decision on buying the device, and I think the chinese version comes already with the bootloader unlocked.
joseph_s1lva2 said:
Thank you very much. Your answer was decisive for my decision on buying the device, and I think the chinese version comes already with the bootloader unlocked.
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Mine had weird bootloader it was locked but I wasn't able to unlock it with the code that moto gave me if you had the same problem pm me ill tell you how to unlock it
RED LONDON said:
Mine had weird bootloader it was locked but I wasn't able to unlock it with the code that moto gave me if you had the same problem pm me ill tell you how to unlock it
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Thank you.
You won't receive OTAs.
mahdif62 said:
You won't receive OTAs.
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It's not a big deal, as long as I can flash the latest roms.
RED LONDON said:
You can flash the every rom you like i have the Chinese version and i flashed the Russian rom on it you just need to unlock your bootloader
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Sorry to bother again, but did you flash the entire rom? I read at other thread that it is dangerous to flash modem, fsg and bootloader from another variant.
joseph_s1lva2 said:
Sorry to bother again, but did you flash the entire rom? I read at other thread that it is dangerous to flash modem, fsg and bootloader from another variant.
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I read on another thread that he flashed a -02 firmware without the modem files and no partition wipe (64 vs 32 GB).
Is there a full "HowTo" to go from XT1635-03 Dual-SIM to a XT1635-02 Firmware? Of course, Dual-SIM should still work afterwards. OTA will not work in any way, right?
Are there custom Roms which can be used on the XT1635-03 ?
Thanks
i have a problem
RED LONDON said:
Mine had weird bootloader it was locked but I wasn't able to unlock it with the code that moto gave me if you had the same problem pm me ill tell you how to unlock it
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I can not unlock my bootloader with the code of the bike my pc does not even recognize the device in fastboot, it only recognizes as an idle device called fastboot addison s. you know what to do?
Any progress to what can be done with the chinese moto z play?
Hi,
I got Moto Z from gearbest too and it also comes with ADDISON_CHINA_CUST image.
I was able to unlock bootloader with 'fastboot flashing unlock' and then I flashed it to retail 7.0 (via fastboot), then updated successfully to 7.1 (via adb sideload).
Unfortunately it still shows retcn channel and ADDISON_CHINA_CUST as baseband.
Is there any way to change it too?
Thanks!
janus123 said:
Hi,
I got Moto Z from gearbest too and it also comes with ADDISON_CHINA_CUST image.
I was able to unlock bootloader with 'fastboot flashing unlock' and then I flashed it to retail 7.0 (via fastboot), then updated successfully to 7.1 (via adb sideload).
Unfortunately it still shows retcn channel and ADDISON_CHINA_CUST as baseband.
Is there any way to change it too?
Thanks!
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To be short: no, there is no pracical way to change the software channel and modem version (they are tightened to hardware)
I do no think you receive any OTA but if so do not install them
freeman_g said:
To be short: no, there is no pracical way to change the software channel and modem version (they are tightened to hardware)
I do no think you receive any OTA but if so do not install them
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Thanks for your reply! Sounds like buying a phone from gearbest is not a good idea if you want to receive OTAs and stay with official ROM.
One more thing: after I updated the phone to 7.1 it shows during startup 'ID: bad key' (apart from 'Your device has been unlocked and can't be trusted'.).
When being flashed, it also returned:
writing 'boot'...
(bootloader) Image signed with key bad key
and
writing 'recovery...
(bootloader) Image signed with key bad key
Btw, maybe it's a stupid question, but is it justified to consider retcn channel and modem version (ADDISON_CHINA_CUST) as kind of backdoor? It still not official software (or at least the latter)...
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Hi,
I received a Moto Z Play from Banggood as exchange for another phone under warranty.
I unlocked the bootloader, and via fastboot with RSD lite I updated to nougat 7.1.1
but the chineese version fot XT1635-03. I got it from here :https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/addison_cn/RETCN/
This rom is much worse than the original one, it's a chineese rom with only chineese and english language, no play store, no googleapps, no chrome...
At this time, I don't find the way to flash another Rom.
edit: repaired flashing another 7.1.1 custom rom
abs0lut3z33r0 said:
Any progress to what can be done with the chinese moto z play?
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If you install the Verizon version your device will update automatically
My bootloader was already unlocked when I got it from banggood, which is similar to gearbest.
Install this via rsd lite and you will have updates via ota:
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmwar...ubsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
Anyone know if it's possible to lock the bootloader of -03 using -01/-02 ROM?
Hi
I was trying to unlock the bootloader of my son's G5 XT1675 phone so so I could flash TWRP and updated the ancient 7.0 Jan-17 patch level, but Motorola says it needs the attention of a service centre, due to this:
fastboot oem get_unlock_data returns "Unlock data unavailable"
So given it's remaining locked, are there any options for updating the phone?
It appears that this Moto is difficult to flash compared to my previous Samsungs with Odin etc.
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I was trying to unlock the bootloader of my son's G5 XT1675 phone so so I could flash TWRP and updated the ancient 7.0 Jan-17 patch level, but Motorola says it needs the attention of a service centre, due to this:
fastboot oem get_unlock_data returns "Unlock data unavailable"
So given it's remaining locked, are there any options for updating the phone?
It appears that this Moto is difficult to flash compared to my previous Samsungs with Odin etc.
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You can just flash the whole firmware or can use the ota to update it. You can find ota and firmware update in guide with details.
Thanks, I've since had some success with sideloading OTA images but have hit a brick wall where updates are no longer available.
Which other methods do not need an unlocked bootloader? It's often unclear from the instructions and I don't know what "just flash" means.
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Thanks, I've since had some success with sideloading OTA images but have hit a brick wall where updates are no longer available.
Which other methods do not need an unlocked bootloader? It's often unclear from the instructions and I don't know what "just flash" means.
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You can flash any firmware that is the same or newer than what you are currently using via fastboot
Download the entire firmware - put your phone in bootloader mode and then connect to pc and flash the firmware via terminal/cmd commands
Google how to flash moto g5 firmware
mr-br said:
Thanks, I've since had some success with sideloading OTA images but have hit a brick wall where updates are no longer available.
Which other methods do not need an unlocked bootloader? It's often unclear from the instructions and I don't know what "just flash" means.
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I mean you can reinstall the whole firmware of newer version.
Question for those of you on L29 model w/ C636 region.
I purchased a bootloader unlocked EVR-L29 from a forum member here but don't want to bother him with more questions.
QUESTIONS:
-I am on version 9.0.0.7 I have tried manually updating within the phone itself but it says I am on latest version.
I downloaded latest HiSuite program on laptop and connected the phone to it using usb debug in dev mode. Still says on latest version. I have attempted to go into erecovery & force searching for an update. Which sorta worked but it just downloads the current version I am already on.
So I am guessing I am having these issues because it is bootloader unlocked?
I am guessing you bootloader unlocked guys have an alternate method of forcing an update?
If there is an alternate method I can use I am guessing it is best to incrementally update instead of pushing the latest build?
-Once fully updated to the latest build will the old root method still work on EMUI 9.1? Where we flash a recovery ramdisk as shown HERE?
If the answer is yes do you all flash a stock recovery ramdisk for L29 or a patched recovery ramdisk? What is the difference?
I unlocked the bootloader on my L29 and was on 9.0.0.208 and couldn't get the 9.1.0.300 OTA update until I used e-recovery to download and install 9.0.0.207. Once I did that the phone immediately received the 9.1.0.300 OTA update and then patch #1. I haven't rooted yet so I don't know if root survives the update. It might because the update didn't wipe anything.
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I unlocked the bootloader on my L29 and was on 9.0.0.208 and couldn't get the 9.1.0.300 OTA update until I used e-recovery to download and install 9.0.0.207. Once I did that the phone immediately received the 9.1.0.300 OTA update and then patch #1. I haven't rooted yet so I don't know if root survives the update. It might because the update didn't wipe anything.
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Yup erecovery just keeps downloading and installing 9.0.0.207 and when the phone reboots I get no OTA. Odd. I'll try putting the sim card in to see if that helps since I'm using wifi
Update for any people in the future that have this problem.
NO METHODS WORKED except Dload method. Finally on .310 update.
CCJ22 said:
Update for any people in the future that have this problem.
NO METHODS WORKED except Dload method. Finally on .310 update.
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Where did you get the unlock code from? thanks
magare said:
Where did you get the unlock code from? thanks
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I bought the phone already unlocked from a forum member that unlocked it back when the unlock codes were available.
How to relock the bootloader of redmi note 8 after the system has been modified throught twrp? I want to unlock the bootloader of my phone but I couldn't find the guide to relock it as it maybe needed in future to claim my warranty.
Check this : https://c.mi.com/thread-1785641-1-1.html
This can distroy the system.
fratellos said:
Check this : https://c.mi.com/thread-1785641-1-1.html
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As of my knowledge "fastboot oem lock" will destroy the system image if it was modified.
I think your info is incomplete !
Check this : http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=721838&st=13200#entry61710114
"Starting with 2018 models (and more recent), there was a regional separation of models at the bootloader level. "Chinese" versions of phones can only have a locked bootloader with Chinese firmware on board. "Flip Flops" do not take into account. It is impossible to block the bootloader on the "Chinese" body when the global (Russian) firmware is installed, get a "brick"."
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I think your info is incomplete !
Check this : http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=721838&st=13200#entry61710114
"Starting with 2018 models (and more recent), there was a regional separation of models at the bootloader level. "Chinese" versions of phones can only have a locked bootloader with Chinese firmware on board. "Flip Flops" do not take into account. It is impossible to block the bootloader on the "Chinese" body when the global (Russian) firmware is installed, get a "brick"."
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I am sorry but I didn't get what exactly you are saying. Let me give more details. I have Indian variant of the device. Suppose I unlocked the bootloader, installed TWRP and flashed some custom rom. Later if I wanna relock the bootloader, what exactly I am supposed to do.
ManojBhatt101010 said:
I am sorry but I didn't get what exactly you are saying. Let me give more details. I have Indian variant of the device. Suppose I unlocked the bootloader, installed TWRP and flashed some custom rom. Later if I wanna relock the bootloader, what exactly I am supposed to do.
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To do this, flash the miui fastboot rom via XiaoMiFlash and make sure the "clean all and lock" option is selected.
Of course, this means that everything on your phone will be erased - the phone will be restored to its factory settings as on the day of purchase.
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I am sorry but I didn't get what exactly you are saying. Let me give more details. I have Indian variant of the device. Suppose I unlocked the bootloader, installed TWRP and flashed some custom rom. Later if I wanna relock the bootloader, what exactly I am supposed to do.
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1) If your device came with a Chinese firmware out of the box and you cross-flashed an Indian or a global you should not re-lock it.
2) If your device came with an Indian or a global firmware and you cross-flashed a Chinese firmware then you should not re-lock it.
3) If your device came with an Indian firmware and you cross-flashed a global firmware then no problem with.
4) If your device came with a global firmware and you cross-flashed an Indian firmware then no problem with.
https://c.mi.com/thread-2584760-1-1.html
I'm assuming before re-locking bootloader, you have to flash stock rom and stock recovery appropriate to your phone model?
Yes, it's mandatory to re-flash the stock ROM which previously was into device, assuming that it's used MiFlash tool both things are done in same operation.
A bit sick of the UI but worried that since the 8 Pro + version is not available in Europe there may be issues. Is there anyone who tried this? Is it possible to install stock firmware from another region?
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A bit sick of the UI but worried that since the 8 Pro + version is not available in Europe there may be issues. Is there anyone who tried this? Is it possible to install stock firmware from another region?
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I know this doesn't answer the first part of your question directly but it works the other way. I have installed CN on my EU model. Interesting that there's a few extra settings in the CN such as updating the GPU directly.
I'm on the latest CN firmware V2.26 and the battery is much better but probably due to all the battery saving default settings.
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A bit sick of the UI but worried that since the 8 Pro + version is not available in Europe there may be issues. Is there anyone who tried this? Is it possible to install stock firmware from another region?
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Yes, you can change the payload_properties.txt in the rom of the region you want to flash. Change the text "nx729j_un" or "nx729j_**" for " NUBIA_SUBVERSION to "nx729j". Put the modified rom in the root directory and use local update. You do not have to unlock the bootloader to do this. If this does not work then you have to unlock the bootloader and flash the recovery of the rom in the region you want to change to and use sideload to flash the rom. However the second method might mess up your phone and you might not be able to boot your phone.
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A bit sick of the UI but worried that since the 8 Pro + version is not available in Europe there may be issues. Is there anyone who tried this? Is it possible to install stock firmware from another region?
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nfc isnt working anymore after i try this on my UN (eu/un) phone
Ultimatum99 said:
A bit sick of the UI but worried that since the 8 Pro + version is not available in Europe there may be issues. Is there anyone who tried this? Is it possible to install stock firmware from another region?
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yes possible: https://romprovider.com/red-magic-8-pro-nx729j-convert-global/
does any guide for RedMagic 8Pro from Global to CN rom? (I couldnot flash at Local Update in Setting)
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does any guide for RedMagic 8Pro from Global to CN rom? (I couldnot flash at Local Update in Setting)
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for me works rm7 pro variant. reboot is also helpful in some cases. you need to try and try
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does any guide for RedMagic 8Pro from Global to CN rom? (I couldnot flash at Local Update in Setting)
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In the payload_properties.txt, change the text "nx729j_un" for " NUBIA_SUBVERSION to "nx729j". Put the modified rom in the root directory and use local update. You do not have to unlock the bootloader to do this. If this does not work then you have to unlock the bootloader by go to bootloader and in the command window type
fastboot flashing unlock
Follow the direction to unlock the phone
You need to extract the payload.bin from the CN rom, then use payload dumper or fastboot enhance to extract recovery.img from the payload.bin. Go to bootloader and flash the recovery of the CN rom (fastboot flash recovery recovery.img)
Then reboot to recovery, choose English when you see "Wipe data" type
adb reboot sideload
Once your phone boots into sideload mode (When you see the two error line at the bottom of the screen) type
adb sideload NX729J-update.zip (this is the CN rom you want to flash)
Whether the transfer is successful or not you can wipe the data and reboot the phone. If the transfer is successful you will be in the CN rom, if not you should be back to your own Global rom. The sideload will load the new rom to the other slot so it should not change the current slot.
I'm terms of unlocking the bootloader all I have to do is go into fastboot mode (with OEM unlock, USB debugger selected on the phone of course) and type in the "fastboot flashing unlock" command and whatever next steps I'm supposed to do? Also I have not set fingerprint and or security pin on this phone yet and I've read that people are having issues with them after unlocking bootloader. Is your bootloader unlocked? If so are you having pin/fingerprint issues and if not was there anything you need to do to avoid the issue when unlocking the bootloader? TY!