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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.
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@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?
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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.
hitokage004 said:
@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
You Need From firmware.center / firmware / Motorola / Moto%20E4 / Stock / XT1766 /
SPERRY_SPRINT_NCQ26.69-48_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip Which Is Not For The XT1766 if You Flash This You Will Loose The Baseband And SoftBrick The Phone .
And From firmware.center / firmware / Motorola / Moto%20E4 / Stock / XT1766 /
XT1766_SPERRY_SPRINT_7.1.1_NCQ26.69-56_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip This One Have The Ratio And Modem And FsG images Of Your Phone Thats Why We Need It .
Lets Begin , if You Have This Phone You Had Noticed That After Upgrade To The Last Version The Ability To Add Apn And Modify Them And The Hotspot Wont Work Any More This Is Because The Locked Everything Up For No Reason Well Money Is the Reason , We need to Extract XT1766_SPERRY_SPRINT_7.1.1_NCQ26.69-56_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip in a folder and SPERRY_SPRINT_NCQ26.69-48_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
in other folder , you must know your way to flash servicefile.xml on linux or windows no details here and bootloader unlocked , well that is easy , now we have to put the files : the 2 OEM files , the 4 System Files , boot.img ,
{{{ bootloader "NO NEED" This Work Before Just Because v48 and v56 have the same bootloader version }}} , recovey.img from SPERRY_SPRINT_NCQ26.69-48_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip inside the folder that have the XT1766_SPERRY_SPRINT_7.1.1_NCQ26.69-56_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip firmware and replace those files , optional for rooting you can replace recovery.img with the Squid2 TWRP recovery.img file and The boot.img Patched Fixed F2FS kernel which is based in the stock firmware kernel sources that we are going to flash here and then flash supersu inside twrp , Well Thats It after Flashing This Downgrade Custom stock you will have back the ability to ADD apn's Again And Use The Hotspot included in the Stock Firmware , Cheers , Thanks To All The People Involved in the development for Perry Moto E4 Thanks Everybody i hope this help somebody with the XT1766. :laugh:
EDIT HELLO
Things Have Changed Dont Try To Downgrade Bootloader or The Phone Will Get Hard Bricked , Why well bootloader versions on new firmwares have been upgraded please check all the information on the Bootloader/Fastboot
MODE Of The Phone Which Version You Have , Now For Example If You Are On Version NCQS26.69-64-5 you will need SPERRY_SPRINT_NCQS26.69-64-5_cid50_XT1766-SS_7.1.1_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml full package then extract and now you will need SPERRY_SPRINT_NCQ26.69-48_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml extract it too , Now Just Move The 2 Oems Images And 4 System Images And Boot Image To SPERRY_SPRINT_NCQS26.69-64-5_cid50_XT1766-SS_7.1.1_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml Folder Next Look for RSD_Lite_Motorola_XML_To_Batch_Script on Google Download it And Watch The Video Of Rootjunky on how to use it. Very Simple Wish All Of You Luck And im Not Responsible Of Any Damage Of Your Phone Use This Guide On Your Own Terms.
ozmage said:
You Need From firmware.center / firmware / Motorola / Moto%20E4 / Stock / XT1766 /
SPERRY_SPRINT_NCQ26.69-48_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip Which Is Not For The XT1766 if You Flash This You Will Loose The Baseband And SoftBrick The Phone .
And From firmware.center / firmware / Motorola / Moto%20E4 / Stock / XT1766 /
XT1766_SPERRY_SPRINT_7.1.1_NCQ26.69-56_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip This One Have The Ratio And Modem And FsG images Of Your Phone Thats Why We Need It .
Lets Begin , if You Have This Phone You Had Noticed That After Upgrade To The Last Version The Ability To Add Apn And Modify Them And The Hotspot Wont Work Any More This Is Because The Locked Everything Up For No Reason Well Money Is the Reason , We need to Extract XT1766_SPERRY_SPRINT_7.1.1_NCQ26.69-56_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip in a folder and SPERRY_SPRINT_NCQ26.69-48_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
in other folder , you must know your way to flash servicefile.xml on linux or windows no details here and bootloader unlocked , well that is easy , now we have to put the files : the 2 OEM files , the 4 System Files , boot.img , bootloader , recovey.img from SPERRY_SPRINT_NCQ26.69-48_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip inside the folder that have the XT1766_SPERRY_SPRINT_7.1.1_NCQ26.69-56_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip firmware and replace those files , optional for rooting you can replace recovery.img with the Squid2 TWRP recovery.img file and The boot.img Patched Fixed F2FS kernel which is based in the stock firmware kernel sources that we are going to flash here and then flash supersu inside twrp , Well Thats It after Flashing This Downgrade Custom stock you will have back the ability to ADD apn's Again And Use The Hotspot included in the Stock Firmware , Cheers , Thanks To All The People Involved in the development for Perry Moto E4 Thanks Everybody i hope this help somebody with the XT1766. :laugh:
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I flashed the Sprint firmware and had data working on my XT1766 after it got it's carrier update, the Sprint firmware does not soft brick the phone as I flashed it and can confirm it doesn't soft brick it, so you are incorrect in saying that.
I'm not sure if I did something wrong but after trying this, my phone kept saying, "phone stopped working". I had backed up my phone so I restored it. Any ideas on what might have happened?
dlinderaz said:
I'm not sure if I did something wrong but after trying this, my phone kept saying, "phone stopped working". I had backed up my phone so I restored it. Any ideas on what might have happened?
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Yeah, don't try to restore system apps. Phone app has some quirks, it's in oem. There are oem hide xml files and so on. Why try to restore phone?
madbat99 said:
Yeah, don't try to restore system apps. Phone app has some quirks, it's in oem. There are oem hide xml files and so on. Why try to restore phone?
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I restored the entire thing after flashed the indicated files causing the error message.
dlinderaz said:
I restored the entire thing after flashed the indicated files causing the error message.
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Oh, I never tried this method. I used rsd lite to flash the firmware (the one op says will brick you, it didn't by the way). After flashing new firmware I restored only data, nothing system or boot related, and have had no issues.
madbat99 said:
Oh, I never tried this method. I used rsd lite to flash the firmware (the one op says will brick you, it didn't by the way). After flashing new firmware I restored only data, nothing system or boot related, and have had no issues.
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Thank you so much for the info. I'll give that a try tomorrow. I appreciate your time and help.
dlinderaz said:
Thank you so much for the info. I'll give that a try tomorrow. I appreciate your time and help.
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Keep in mind I have the virgin mobile version (sprint xt1766). Don't know which one you have. Some have had trouble with rsdlite on Windows 10, it worked fine for me though.
I used rsdlite from here
The newest one, 6.2.4 I think
Apn Xt1766
I just want to add apn and want to use hot spot again
As the phone is updated on latest build ..
I don't want the root access..
What's should I try then from previous build , can anyone
Guide me easy steps plz.
Xt1766 how to get working apn
Will anyone confirm
danishamini.saifi said:
Will anyone confirm
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The steps are there. Just don't use the root part if you don't want root. Once you switch the files, flash the service file.xml with rsdlite.
madbat99 said:
The steps are there. Just don't use the root part if you don't want root. Once you switch the files, flash the service file.xml with rsdlite.
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Thanks, ill try and share the result.
I've tested it.. It worked for me but there is an issue
With this method occurred as well..
While Turing on the phone " BAD KEY" msg pops up on
Black display for 4-5 seconds and then mobile shows Motorola logo...
Now what is suppose to be done to get rid off BAD KEY msg.
danishamini.saifi said:
I've tested it.. It worked for me but there is an issue
With this method occurred as well..
While Turing on the phone " BAD KEY" msg pops up on
Black display for 4-5 seconds and then mobile shows Motorola logo...
Now what is suppose to be done to get rid off BAD KEY msg.
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That's normal if you unlock the bootloader. Flash the no verity opt encrypt, or magisk, and it will change from bad key to n/a. But there will always be a message if you unlock the bootloader.
I know you said you don't need root, so that bad key message is there to stay.
madbat99 said:
That's normal if you unlock the bootloader. Flash the no verity opt encrypt, or magisk, and it will change from bad key to n/a. But there will always be a message if you unlock the bootloader.
I know you said you don't need root, so that bad key message is there to stay.
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oh... i got it, thanks...
just one thing more please, if i go towards rooting the phone as well, will this be removed or N/A or something will be there?
danishamini.saifi said:
oh... i got it, thanks...
just one thing more please, if i go towards rooting the phone as well, will this be removed or N/A or something will be there?
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N/A will be there. But you can flash a new boot logo to kinda hide it. Instead of a black screen, any logo you want, maybe with a white strip at the top to hide it. I'll get you a link.
Here are some good ones. https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...om-boot-logos-converted-t3759320/post75787882
And here is the guide to make your own
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e4/how-to/replace-n-boot-image-t3687212/post74118155
@madbat99
Everything you shared was perfect I made my own logo to hide bad key apn working ..
Now I want to have thebroot access in my phone XT1766..
TWRP IS ALREADY ISTALLED ON THE PHONE AS I AM FLASHING LOGOS..
WHAT SHOULD I INSTALLED TO GET ROOT ACCESS ..
SUPER USER ETC.. PLZ SHARE WITH ME..
and the main reason to have the root access is, I want to block or disable OTA update ..
Plz confirm, how will it be possible ..as I downgraded to get working APN But phone updated again now.
I want the phone to be stopped from being updated..
Plz help me out fixing this..
Thanks
danishamini.saifi said:
@madbat99
Everything you shared was perfect I made my own logo to hide bad key apn working ..
Now I want to have thebroot access in my phone XT1766..
TWRP IS ALREADY ISTALLED ON THE PHONE AS I AM FLASHING LOGOS..
WHAT SHOULD I INSTALLED TO GET ROOT ACCESS ..
SUPER USER ETC.. PLZ SHARE WITH ME..
and the main reason to have the root access is, I want to block or disable OTA update ..
Plz confirm, how will it be possible ..as I downgraded to get working APN But phone updated again now.
I want the phone to be stopped from being updated..
Plz help me out fixing this..
Thanks
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Just don't accept the update. You can root by flashing magisk. You will still receive update notification. You'll need to disable the moto update app. I forget which one exactly. But your phone shouldn't be able to do ota updates once you are rooted with twrp installed. The update will fail.
here is the root thread.
madbat99 said:
Just don't accept the update. You can root by flashing magisk. You will still receive update notification. You'll need to disable the moto update app. I forget which one exactly. But your phone shouldn't be able to do ota updates once you are rooted with twrp installed. The update will fail.
here is the root thread.
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Thank you. I wish I had known this. I had to flash the stock recovery, etc for the updates to work. A little bit of an unnecessary hastle.
dlinderaz said:
Thank you. I wish I had known this. I had to flash the stock recovery, etc for the updates to work. A little bit of an unnecessary hastle.
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Ota updates will likely always fail if you have twrp, or have modified the system in any way. The ota performs many checks (assert props) to see if the system is clean. If any asserts fail, the ota will fail. Even restoring the stock recovery doesn't guarantee the ota will work.
Please can someone help me with their full firmware backup so I could restore mine. I mistakenly wiped both slot A / B and now my phone won't boot up. I just bought the phone and to my surprise AT & T doesn't work in Europe.
blumix said:
Please can someone help me with their full firmware backup so I could restore mine. I mistakenly wiped both slot A / B and now my phone won't boot up. I just bought the phone and to my surprise AT & T doesn't work in Europe.
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I too would like those files
@blumix @Ratty696 did you have any luck finding these? I need them as well.
No not yet. I am considering buying another second hand just to get them
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@blumix @Ratty696 did you have any luck finding these? I need them as well.
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Not yet
gunnerone007 said:
@blumix @Ratty696 did you have any luck finding these? I need them as well.
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No still hoping someone would upload it.
Guys just crossflash with lgup, somewhere on XDA are instructions. Then at least the phone would be working.
It won't work I have tried it except you know another way. It's lock to AT&T America.
Hi I came by this post about an LG g8 att model. So I have such model and going to wipe it and flash a custom rom on it.
Perhaps before I do that I can put the original file here. Can someone guide me and point me to the proper page to do this?
BR
Deveric86 said:
Hi I came by this post about an LG g8 att model. So I have such model and going to wipe it and flash a custom rom on it.
Perhaps before I do that I can put the original file here. Can someone guide me and point me to the proper page to do this?
BR
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Thanks, Deveric86 that would be really great. At the moment I am looking for the information you want.
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Hi I came by this post about an LG g8 att model. So I have such model and going to wipe it and flash a custom rom on it.
Perhaps before I do that I can put the original file here. Can someone guide me and point me to the proper page to do this?
BR
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Hi! Below is the link, I found for now. Thanks again for your help.
ATT G8x Firmware Dumps
As the title implies , this thread will contain g8x att firmware backs ups for people to use, since we don't have kdz for our version of the g8x, these backups will hopefully help people recover phones. If you have a backup please pm me or post...
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Deveric86 said:
Hi I came by this post about an LG g8 att model. So I have such model and going to wipe it and flash a custom rom on it.
Perhaps before I do that I can put the original file here. Can someone guide me and point me to the proper page to do this?
BR
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This link here says it could be down using the TWRP:
Lg G8 TWRP and backup for sprint
TWRP installation: There should be magisk and an unlocked bootloader. Installation instructions in the archive Backup for Sprint: Unpack archive, restore, make wipe data https://mega.nz/file/lPJyGRKT#AL7bS5g1noVREgvJnCQMI4tJFIYBO7Q6gLO13OCR7J4
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Deveric86 said:
Hi I came by this post about an LG g8 att model. So I have such model and going to wipe it and flash a custom rom on it.
Perhaps before I do that I can put the original file here. Can someone guide me and point me to the proper page to do this?
BR
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Hi Deveric86, I think this is the link you are looking for :
[Tutorial] Full Flash Backup And Restore
This tutorial shows how to make a full backup of the phone flash and how to restore it. Codes fit LG G8 which with some minor modifications they can be used for any other Qualcomm based devices. If you provide me the "PartitionsList.xml" of other...
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Another utility to use for backup and flashing back would be the bkerler edl python utilities.
Search for it and you'll find his github page, and on it, he even provides a bootable image you can flash to a usb drive, boot it and it's ubuntu with all the utilities and all dependencies resolved.
I've used them many times and it's the first thing I do is use them to backup original rom on the device. Sorry, don't have at&t, just sprint.
Keep in mind there are some partitions you NEVER want to flash from someones backup, they contain imei and s/n.
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Another utility to use for backup and flashing back would be the bkerler edl python utilities.
Search for it and you'll find his github page, and on it, he even provides a bootable image you can flash to a usb drive, boot it and it's ubuntu with all the utilities and all dependencies resolved.
I've used them many times and it's the first thing I do is use them to backup original rom on the device. Sorry, don't have at&t, just sprint.
Keep in mind there are some partitions you NEVER want to flash from someones backup, they contain imei and s/n.
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Please do you know the names of the partition files that contains those things?
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Please do you know the names of the partition files that contains those things?
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ftm, fsg, fsc, modemst1 and modemst2
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ftm, fsg, fsc, modemst1 and modemst2
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Thanks AsltLies.
Does anyone have firmware for ATT G8?
So I tried many ways, as an unexperieced rom flasher, and so far had no luck.
The LG G8 ATT phone doenst even want to boot into recovery mode.
Also connected to a PC via USB and entered some commands via ADB tools and even then it will just reboot the phone.
Anyone got a clue what I am doing wrong?
I have AT&T LG G8 (LM-G820) and here are boot_a/b files that I've saved before flashing my phone with Lineageos download
vrolok_us said:
I have AT&T LG G8 (LM-G820) and here are boot_a/b files that I've saved before flashing my phone with Lineageos download
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Do you have the abl_a and abl_b files too? Could you please share those?
Hello, could someone PLEASE provide me with a stock or source for stock firmware for the AT&T LG G8 Thinq (LMG820UM). I've looked everywhere and can only find the U.S. Cellular, Verizon, Sprint, and T-mobile versions (everything except what I exactly need )!!!! The carrier's already unlocked. I wanna unlock the bootloader, flash custom ROMs like LineageOS (and TWRP) and root it and be able to revert back and LOCK the bootloader safely. I have LGup and other tools (though I don't know exactly what everything's for, such as firehose and other bootthings). I don't think cross flashing works and I don't want to do it anyway. Thanx!
PHANX0M said:
Hello, could someone PLEASE provide me with a stock or source for stock firmware for the AT&T LG G8 Thinq (LMG820UM). I've looked everywhere and can only find the U.S. Cellular, Verizon, Sprint, and T-mobile versions (everything except what I exactly need )!!!! The carrier's already unlocked. I wanna unlock the bootloader, flash custom ROMs like LineageOS (and TWRP) and root it and be able to revert back and LOCK the bootloader safely. I have LGup and other tools (though I don't know exactly what everything's for, such as firehose and other bootthings). I don't think cross flashing works and I don't want to do it anyway. Thanx!
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Haven't seen anyone post their qfil backup of ATT rom, but it may be around. Yeah you won't find a kdz file of att rom because att doesn't allow that publicly.
Do you have att now? I'm guessing from what you say that you do, but you would like a kdz so you can go back if needed?
If you do have att, use qfil to back up ea partition individually, or use (I prefer) the bkerler edl utilities (search google), they take some effort to get up and running, but do a great job once done.
If u don't have att now... why would u want it? U may want to use them as a carrier but I'm pretty sure they still check the device imei, and if it's not one sold by them, some things *may* be restricted. I don't use them, only what I've read from others.
maybe you could explain better exactly what you want to do.
Yeah I have the AT&T phone now, and I want the kdz but don't know how to extract that ) :
And what do you mean they don't have it publicly? What if I extract it and post it?
Do you know anywhere where I could find them? I have and android 10 one with a broken screen (which I use Vysor for) and a working android 11 one.
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Yeah I have the AT&T phone now, and I want the kdz but don't know how to extract that ) :
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you can't extract the kdz, that's not possible. You'll never find an ATT or Sprint kdz, they are simply not available, never will be, never have been.
The only thing you can do is back up what you currently have. Using qfil (look in guides section and you'll find how to set that up and use it) is probably the simplest option. You'll have to back up ea partition, and be sure to name them appropriately, as the back up doesn't do that.
Once you've done that, assuming the sim is unlocked, you can do other things you mention you want. But if the sim is not unlocked, you have to do that first, because flashing a different rom does not unlock it.
good luck
AsItLies said:
you can't extract the kdz, that's not possible. You'll never find an ATT or Sprint kdz, they are simply not available, never will be, never have been.
The only thing you can do is back up what you currently have. Using qfil (look in guides section and you'll find how to set that up and use it) is probably the simplest option. You'll have to back up ea partition, and be sure to name them appropriately, as the back up doesn't do that.
Once you've done that, assuming the sim is unlocked, you can do other things you mention you want. But if the sim is not unlocked, you have to do that first, because flashing a different rom does not unlock it.
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So if I flash something custom, and then flash the backed up EA partition, it'll have the AT&T ROM/firmware again? I assume the bootloader has to be unlocked for this?
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So if I flash something custom, and then flash the backed up EA partition, it'll have the AT&T ROM/firmware again? I assume the bootloader has to be unlocked for this?
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You'll have to flash back all the att partitions, not just some part of them. The device won't boot otherwise. And no, the boot loader does not have to be unlocked. Look in the guides section for the 'cross flashing' guide, it will explain what you need to do to make that happen, and you'll need a kdz you want to crossflash to. If you decide to x flash to a stock rom.
If all you wan to do is a custom rom, make sure the version of whatever rom you have, including if it's the att one, matches with the custom rom you want to use.
One note though re custom roms on LG devices; you will never be able to have Volte. That's an issue for US people especially, and other countries are getting there also.
LG, in it's infinite wisdom, has their ims stack (needed for volte to work) all over the rom, people have tried to port it, but it's a proprietary implementation, and has not, and probably never will be, ported. So, if you need volte, then your only option is a stock LG rom.
There's only ONE firehose for LG G8 Thinq all models, right? (If I even need to use that thing)
What are the EXACT things I have to back up to be able to revert back to AT&T ROM/Firmware?
So I know the T-Mobile version doesn't work with VoLTE (I've tried it myself and customer service told me I had to have them disable 3G blocker). But will the factory unlocked ROM work with it on an AT&T phone?
Even if I can't do this, is there ANY other way to go back to AT&T stock ROM/Firmware if I flash something else?
AsItLies said:
You'll have to flash back all the att partitions, not just some part of them. The device won't boot otherwise. And no, the boot loader does not have to be unlocked. Look in the guides section for the 'cross flashing' guide, it will explain what you need to do to make that happen, and you'll need a kdz you want to crossflash to. If you decide to x flash to a stock rom.
If all you wan to do is a custom rom, make sure the version of whatever rom you have, including if it's the att one, matches with the custom rom you want to use.
One note though re custom roms on LG devices; you will never be able to have Volte. That's an issue for US people especially, and other countries are getting there also.
LG, in it's infinite wisdom, has their ims stack (needed for volte to work) all over the rom, people have tried to port it, but it's a proprietary implementation, and has not, and probably never will be, ported. So, if you need volte, then your only option is a stock LG rom.
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There's only ONE firehose for LG G8 Thinq all models, right? (If I even need to use that thing)
What are the EXACT things I have to back up to be able to revert back to AT&T ROM/Firmware?
So I know the T-Mobile version doesn't work with VoLTE (I've tried it myself and customer service told me I had to have them disable 3G blocker). But will the factory unlocked ROM work with it on an AT&T phone?
Even if I can't do this, is there ANY other way to go back to AT&T stock ROM/Firmware if I flash something else?
PHANX0M said:
There's only ONE firehose for LG G8 Thinq all models, right? (If I even need to use that thing)
What are the EXACT things I have to back up to be able to revert back to AT&T ROM/Firmware?
So I know the T-Mobile version doesn't work with VoLTE (I've tried it myself and customer service told me I had to have them disable 3G blocker). But will the factory unlocked ROM work with it on an AT&T phone?
Even if I can't do this, is there ANY other way to go back to AT&T stock ROM/Firmware if I flash something else?
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Yes there's only one firehose file, and it does need to be used to when using Qfil. And you need to use Qfil to back up ALL PARTITIONS (not just some, all).
I can't help with specific carrier requirements, I only have used Mint. You'll have to ask the carrier what will and won't work.
No, there is no way to go back to att stock firmware. Period. No Other Way than whats already been indicated, from a back up.
AsItLies said:
Yes there's only one firehose file, and it does need to be used to when using Qfil. And you need to use Qfil to back up ALL PARTITIONS (not just some, all).
I can't help with specific carrier requirements, I only have used Mint. You'll have to ask the carrier what will and won't work.
No, there is no way to go back to att stock firmware. Period. No Other Way than whats already been indicated, from a back up.
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Thank you for all the information thus far. If I restore the backup it can be completely as it was before and functional, including all data and everything? Do I have to unlock bootloader for this? And can I restore a backup from another phone (of the same model)?
Also, if I use the OPEN_CA ROM it'll let me use VoLTE?
Sorry, I'm only used to working with Xperia . Flashtool with Xperifirm was so much easier
PHANX0M said:
Thank you for all the information thus far. If I restore the backup it can be completely as it was before and functional, including all data and everything? Do I have to unlock bootloader for this? And can I restore a backup from another phone (of the same model)?
Also, if I use the OPEN_CA ROM it'll let me use VoLTE?
Sorry, I'm only used to working with Xperia . Flashtool with Xperifirm was so much easier
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If you restore the backup the phone should then be back to 'stock'. The data partition backup would be probably in excess of 40 gig, no one backs those up.
No, the bootloader only needs to be unlocked if you want root access, this doesn't require root.
Volte depends on numerous things, 1 obviously being that the phone is capable of it, then the carrier has to have that capability, and it has to allow your specific device to use it on their network. I haven't used the open_ca rom so can't say, but have used the us_open in the States, and with Mint mobile it has definitely worked, as has vowifi.
good luck
AsItLies said:
If you restore the backup the phone should then be back to 'stock'. The data partition backup would be probably in excess of 40 gig, no one backs those up.
No, the bootloader only needs to be unlocked if you want root access, this doesn't require root.
Volte depends on numerous things, 1 obviously being that the phone is capable of it, then the carrier has to have that capability, and it has to allow your specific device to use it on their network. I haven't used the open_ca rom so can't say, but have used the us_open in the States, and with Mint mobile it has definitely worked, as has vowifi.
good luck
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Thank you very much, I've not found such accurate and digestible information elsewhere!
But just to be sure.... I DON'T need to backup the userdata partition? And if I do.... Can I restore it from my old Broken G8 Thinq (which's android 10) to my new one (which's android 11) if I like the apps and stuff better (Both're AT&T). Would I have to unlock the carrier of the old one first (the new one is already unlocked)?
What if it were the same android version? What if it were different preinstalled carrier?
Also does that mean someone can get all my data with use of simple EDL?
PHANX0M said:
Thank you very much, I've not found such accurate and digestible information elsewhere!
But just to be sure.... I DON'T need to backup the userdata partition? And if I do.... Can I restore it from my old Broken G8 Thinq (which's android 10) to my new one (which's android 11) if I like the apps and stuff better (Both're AT&T). Would I have to unlock the carrier of the old one first (the new one is already unlocked)?
What if it were the same android version? What if it were different preinstalled carrier?
Also does that mean someone can get all my data with use of simple EDL?
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Sorry, I can't be of much help with something like this. I've never tried to back up user data because it's just too much data and I would just prefer to reinstall the apps. Yes, someone could put the device in edl mode and pull off the user data, but if it's a stock device, it will be encrypted.
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Sorry, I can't be of much help with something like this. I've never tried to back up user data because it's just too much data and I would just prefer to reinstall the apps. Yes, someone could put the device in edl mode and pull off the user data, but if it's a stock device, it will be encrypted.
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So you're saying if the ROM (whether stock or not) supports encryption, the data pulled will be useless? And could I restore other partitions backed up from ANOTHER of the same device (whether different android version or not)?
And it's only encrypted if there's a lock code/pattern?
And if the bootloader was unlocked someone could just flash a custom recovery and bypass the lockscreen right?
Also luckily Mint doesn't read the IMEI like greedy AT&T
I am seeing a lot of folks who are still (year later) unable to enjoy custom ROM with T-Mobile devices, so I wanted to quickly post this easy method for enjoying your device with FULL DATA. If you are using a T-Mobile branded OnePlus 9 Pro and have accepted all normal OTA updates as of 9/8/22, you should be on C.19 firmware.
Assuming you have already unlocked your bootloader, you can safely upgrade to EU C.62 firmware found at:
OP9PRO_Android12_C62_EU_Firmware
MediaFire is a simple to use free service that lets you put all your photos, documents, music, and video in a single place so you can access them anywhere and share them everywhere.
www.mediafire.com
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I completed this process while already on Nameless but it should work for others too. No more dodgy modules, hacked MSMDownloadTools or sorta working phones. Note, firmware and local updates are NOT the same. You are not cross-flashing to an entirely new software but ONLY required firmware modules for latest custom ROMs. Hope this helps!
P.S. if you receive any error while sideloading your new firmware, DO NOT unplug or reboot your phone. Repeat the process until it's completed successfully.
So you are saying no need to msm to EU first? I am on C.19, is this supposed to be flashed in fastboot? No modem issues??
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So you are saying no need to msm to EU first? I am on C.19, is this supposed to be flashed in fastboot? No modem issues??
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That's exactly what I am saying, fastboot flash the firmware only and say goodbye to data issues.
My system update is showing c.17 as the latest update. I can't seem to get c.19. Would switching to eu firmware delete user data too?
MudaTrucka said:
My system update is showing c.17 as the latest update. I can't seem to get c.19. Would switching to eu firmware delete user data too?
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No user data removed.
Appreciate this post. Do you plan on keeping this updated as EU gets updates?
SaintZ93 said:
Appreciate this post. Do you plan on keeping this updated as EU gets updates?
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I will do my best!
Why does this work where the eu msm converter has problems with the modem? After you flash this firmware can you take future ota updates without modem issues as well?
The latest firmware from non-branded OnePlus 9 Pro is now available!
OP9PRO_Android12_C63_NA_Firmware
MediaFire is a simple to use free service that lets you put all your photos, documents, music, and video in a single place so you can access them anywhere and share them everywhere.
www.mediafire.com
This finally brings those of us on T-Mobile, especially closer to the bleeding edge.
Is this file modified in any way? Why didn't the people in the conversion thread do this before? I just don't get it, help me understand how we are avoiding all those problems. Can you also share the fastboot commands you use to flash this firmware please? Thank you.
rageoner said:
Is this file modified in any way? Why didn't the people in the conversion thread do this before? I just don't get it, help me understand how we are avoiding all those problems. Can you also share the fastboot commands you use to flash this firmware please? Thank you.
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Of course, it's modified because OnePlus doesn't create firmware packages for our community. However, the files within the package are original dumps.
You can easily sideload this fix through your custom recovery using adb sideload OP9PRO_Android12_C63_NA_Firmware.zip for example.
Ok, one last question, are we able to take ota updates after doing the sideload? I know this is the latest firmware so there won't be any but in the future are we able to take ota?
Question:
1-what room is best for my LE2127 for daily use
2-Hasselblad camera exist a app
3-what TWRP are we using now
thanks in advance
Could someone please post steps to sideload Le2127 to EU / Global C.62EU / C.63NA No data loss ?
can I sideload this from t-mobile c.17? Also what recovery can I use? TWRP is for android 11
I use this for adb side loading..
[TOOL] TOOL ALL IN ONE (Drivers|Unlock|TWRP|Factory Image|Stock Recovery)
Hello everyone, today I present my new creation: we are talking about a tool that allows you to do many things , from the bootloader to flash the factory image , comfortably. Now you're probably asking: but there are already other tools available...
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luckylui said:
I use this for adb side loading..
[TOOL] TOOL ALL IN ONE (Drivers|Unlock|TWRP|Factory Image|Stock Recovery)
Hello everyone, today I present my new creation: we are talking about a tool that allows you to do many things , from the bootloader to flash the factory image , comfortably. Now you're probably asking: but there are already other tools available...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Should I just select oneplus 8 pro as the device? The 9 pro technically isn't supported. I also can't get my computer to recognize my phone in recovery so sideloading is not working, all drivers installed and my pc recognizes my phone in any other state.
MudaTrucka said:
Should I just select oneplus 8 pro as the device? The 9 pro technically isn't supported. I also can't get my computer to recognize my phone in recovery so sideloading is not working, all drivers installed and my pc recognizes my phone in any other state.
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Do the other option and go from there.
The Tool All In One is a great tool with many uses. You can choose the OP8P and it will work for OP9P. My question is will this really work side loading C.62 or C.63 on Le2127 and not lose data. I still have yet to read a clear guide on doing this. Also there's a lot of us that still use the TMO 9 Pro but I don't see anyone responding to this thread sharing that it really works. It would be nice but I'm not even gonna try until I know for sure that it really does work !
Bulauski2005 said:
The Tool All In One is a great tool with many uses. You can choose the OP8P and it will work for OP9P. My question is will this really work side loading C.62 or C.63 on Le2127 and not lose data. I still have yet to read a clear guide on doing this. Also there's a lot of us that still use the TMO 9 Pro but I don't see anyone responding to this thread sharing that it really works. It would be nice but I'm not even gonna try until I know for sure that it really does work !
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You can't help folks that don't want to help themselves.