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So... this is what happened when I tried to updrade to 4.4.3

It's already rooted/unlocked bootloader but, I did everything alright and this is what happened.
can someone help me get if fixed ? thanks
obs: it didn't brick or anything.. just fails when I try to upgrade.
This is what's written:
Updating partition details...
Installing '/sdcard/Blur_Version.212.44.22.ghost
checking for MD5 file...
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found.
Package expects build fingerprint of motorola/gh
E: Error executing updater binary in zip '/sdcard
Error flashing zip '/sdcard/Blur_Version.212.44.
Updating partition details...
FAILED.
Home​Wipe cache/dalvik​ Robot System​

Liooh said:
It's already rooted/unlocked bootloader but, I did everything alright and this is what happened.
can someone help me get if fixed ? thanks
obs: it didn't brick or anything.. just fails when I try to upgrade.
This is what's written:
Updating partition details...
Installing '/sdcard/Blur_Version.212.44.22.ghost
checking for MD5 file...
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found.
Package expects build fingerprint of motorola/gh
E: Error executing updater binary in zip '/sdcard
Error flashing zip '/sdcard/Blur_Version.212.44.
Updating partition details...
FAILED.
Home​Wipe cache/dalvik​ Robot System​
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Sorry, I didn't mark the Q question.

Liooh said:
Sorry, I didn't mark the Q question.
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Are you sure of the file your attempting to use.? Maybe you have an FXZ zip file, and you would need to flash with RSDLite or adb..not TWRP..double check what you are attempting..
Also..make sure you are using the correct file for your device..
Sent from my:
(Jaocagomex debloated)
4.4_19.6.3 (Unlocked)
XT1080M Droid Maxx #2
http://waynekent.com/page6.html

NWKENT said:
Are you sure of the file your attempting to use.? Maybe you have an FXZ zip file, and you would need to flash with RSDLite or adb..not TWRP..double check what you are attempting..
Also..make sure you are using the correct file for your device..
Sent from my:
(Jaocagomex debloated)
4.4_19.6.3 (Unlocked)
XT1080M Droid Maxx #2
http://waynekent.com/page6.html
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I've wondered that too but I'm using the one that was recommended. The one with the Lite I already did and it proceeded well.
Do you know where I can find more files like that then ? (not firmwares)

Liooh said:
I've wondered that too but I'm using the one that was recommended. The one with the Lite I already did and it proceeded well.
Do you know where I can find more files like that then ? (not firmwares)
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OMGoodness.. I'm not really sure Sir..I have a XT1060 DEV..but I haven't kept up with the Moto X lately (in the past month)..So..I'm not really the one to help you with newer versions..Are you sure 4.4.3 is right for your device.?
I'd suggest do research in here (XDA) and know what is the latest..I'm assuming that you are trying to flash an OTA..but if you have a file someone has "ported" or something of that nature..go back to where you downloaded the file and research..
Even if you have an OTA zip..I'd suggest maybe know the file more, maybe it should be unzipped and run an XML file..I honestly am not familiar with the file you are attempting to use..
Maybe post a link to where you found the file and myself and others can go look at what file and its purpose..then maybe we can assist you more..Sorry I can't help you more at this time..
Sent from my:
(Jaocagomex debloated)
4.4_19.6.3 (Unlocked)
XT1080M Droid Maxx #2
http://waynekent.com/page6.html

NWKENT said:
OMGoodness.. I'm not really sure Sir..I have a XT1060 DEV..but I haven't kept up with the Moto X lately (in the past month)..So..I'm not really the one to help you with newer versions..Are you sure 4.4.3 is right for your device.?
I'd suggest do research in here (XDA) and know what is the latest..I'm assuming that you are trying to flash an OTA..but if you have a file someone has "ported" or something of that nature..go back to where you downloaded the file and research..
Even if you have an OTA zip..I'd suggest maybe know the file more, maybe it should be unzipped and run an XML file..I honestly am not familiar with the file you are attempting to use..
Maybe post a link to where you found the file and myself and others can go look at what file and its purpose..then maybe we can assist you more..Sorry I can't help you more at this time..
Sent from my:
(Jaocagomex debloated)
4.4_19.6.3 (Unlocked)
XT1080M Droid Maxx #2
http://waynekent.com/page6.html
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It was an youtube video, his device is the same as mine XT1058, his device went perfectly.

Liooh said:
It was an youtube video, his device is the same as mine XT1058, his device went perfectly.
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Oh..OK..maybe contact that one to help you..go back to the video and post a comment/question..maybe someone there can help..
Also maybe post a link here..and we can go look ourselves and maybe help you.?
Also..make sure you have a good download..not corrupted..
Sent from my:
(Jaocagomex debloated)
4.4_19.6.3 (Unlocked)
XT1080M Droid Maxx #2
http://waynekent.com/page6.html

Whatever you are trying to flash can't be flashed with twrp so there's problem number one...
Sent from my XT1060

Liooh said:
It's already rooted/unlocked bootloader but, I did everything alright and this is what happened.
can someone help me get if fixed ? thanks
obs: it didn't brick or anything.. just fails when I try to upgrade.
This is what's written:
Updating partition details...
Installing '/sdcard/Blur_Version.212.44.22.ghost
checking for MD5 file...
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found.
Package expects build fingerprint of motorola/gh
E: Error executing updater binary in zip '/sdcard
Error flashing zip '/sdcard/Blur_Version.212.44.
Updating partition details...
FAILED.
Home​Wipe cache/dalvik​ Robot System​
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Yep, @rocketsaucev2 is right. You appear to be attempting to flash the update.zip from custom recovery. It is well documented that you must have STOCK recovery in order to flash an official update.zip

samwathegreat said:
Yep, @rocketsaucev2 is right. You appear to be attempting to flash the update.zip from custom recovery. It is well documented that you must have STOCK recovery in order to flash an official update.zip
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It's already STOCK.
Isn't the 4.4.2 you're talking about ?

Liooh said:
It's already STOCK.
Isn't the 4.4.2 you're talking about ?
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No, it isn't. The screenshots you uploaded CLEARLY show custom recovery. You need to flash stock recovery back before you can take any updates.
If you don't know the difference between stock and custom recovery, you aren't ready to update. You need to Read, Read, Read....
This would be a good start: http://mark.cdmaforums.com/MotoX-OTA.html (Thanks @KidJoe for the well-written documentation)

samwathegreat said:
No, it isn't. The screenshots you uploaded CLEARLY show custom recovery. You need to flash stock recovery back before you can take any updates.
If you don't know the difference between stock and custom recovery, you aren't ready to update. You need to Read, Read, Read....
This would be a good start: http://mark.cdmaforums.com/MotoX-OTA.html (Thanks @KidJoe for the well-written documentation)
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Hi friend..
Yes I did everything.
Here me explaining everything: http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...ns-problem-t2810890/post54034992#post54034992

Liooh said:
Hi friend..
Yes I did everything.
Here me explaining everything: http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...ns-problem-t2810890/post54034992#post54034992
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I'm trying really hard to explain it to you but you just aren't getting it....
This is what you wrote in the post you linked:
1- Return to STOCK(Mine is 4.4.2) But I did stock it to 4.4.2. OK!
2- Install the TWRP to install the SuperSU. OK, Everything's fine.
3- After it, my dev is already rooted.
OK, look at step number 2: YOU INSTALLED TWRP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When you flashed TWRP, you REPLACED stock recovery with custom recovery (TWRP).
As I've been trying to make you understand, OTAs will -----ONLY----- install if you have STOCK RECOVERY.
You will need to flash stock recovery BACK (replacing TWRP), THEN you can accept the update!!!!
Afterwards, you can flash TWRP back.
This is well documented everywhere.....you will have to do this EVERYTIME a new OTA comes out.
You can NOT accept an OTA if you have TWRP installed.
Do you understand now?

samwathegreat said:
I'm trying really hard to explain it to you but you just aren't getting it....
This is what you wrote in the post you linked:
1- Return to STOCK(Mine is 4.4.2) But I did stock it to 4.4.2. OK!
2- Install the TWRP to install the SuperSU. OK, Everything's fine.
3- After it, my dev is already rooted.
OK, look at step number 2: YOU INSTALLED TWRP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
When you flashed TWRP, you REPLACED stock recovery with custom recovery (TWRP).
As I've been trying to make you understand, OTAs will -----ONLY----- install if you have STOCK RECOVERY.
You will need to flash stock recovery BACK (replacing TWRP), THEN you can accept the update!!!!
Afterwards, you can flash TWRP back.
This is well documented everywhere.....you will have to do this EVERYTIME a new OTA comes out.
You can NOT accept an OTA if you have TWRP installed.
Do you understand now?
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But I did STOCK and no updates came up.

Liooh said:
But I did STOCK and no updates came up.
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I'm convinced that you aren't even reading what I'm writing......
Let me make this easy for you:
Do this:
1. Return to Stock 4.4.2
2. Accept the OTA (DO NOT FLASH TWRP)
3. After you accept the OTA, and you are running 4.4.3, NOW you can install TWRP
YOU CANNOT ACCEPT THE OTA IF TWRP IS INSTALLED!!!!! I've told you this SO many times now.....
TWRP is your problem. You must NOT install TWRP and root (supersu) until AFTER you accept the OTA.
It has ALWAYS been like this. This is nothing new.
Please read my posts carefully. If you follow those instructions, it WILL work.........

samwathegreat said:
I'm convinced that you aren't even reading what I'm writing......
Let me make this easy for you:
Do this:
1. Return to Stock 4.4.2
2. Accept the OTA (DO NOT FLASH TWRP)
3. After you accept the OTA, and you are running 4.4.3, NOW you can install TWRP
YOU CANNOT ACCEPT THE OTA IF TWRP IS INSTALLED!!!!! I've told you this SO many times now.....
TWRP is your problem. You must NOT install TWRP and root (supersu) until AFTER you accept the OTA.
It has ALWAYS been like this. This is nothing new.
Please read my posts carefully. If you follow those instructions, it WILL work.........
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When I go back to STOCK doesn't the TWRP break ? Because whenever I go back to stock and try to click on "Recovery" Dev stops working. That's what I did man..
1- Back to STOCK perfectly.
2- No Updates comes up. What's this OTA update you're talking about ? where does it pops up ? I'M SURE I DIDN'T RECEIVE ANY right after I stock it... I even checked it in the System Updates...

Liooh said:
When I go back to STOCK doesn't the TWRP break ? Because whenever I go back to stock and try to click on "Recovery" Dev stops working. That's what I did man..
1- Back to STOCK perfectly.
2- No Updates comes up. What's this OTA update you're talking about ? where does it pops up ? I'M SURE I DIDN'T RECEIVE ANY right after I stock it... I even checked it in the System Updates...
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YES, you do NOT want TWRP (or you can't accept the update).
OTA = "Over the air update" = update to 4.4.3
What method are you using to return to stock? Tell me you aren't just doing a "factory reset". How exactly are you "returning to stock"?
If you install TWRP = updates DISABLED.

samwathegreat said:
YES, you do NOT want TWRP (or you can't accept the update).
OTA = "Over the air update" = update to 4.4.3
What method are you using to return to stock? Tell me you aren't just doing a "factory reset". How exactly are you "returning to stock"?
If you install TWRP = updates DISABLED.
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I tried many.. RSDLite, Manual flashing and that one that is recommended for people with problems with "boot loop" and the first I tried two days ago that erased all my data, cache, everything..
The thing is, is that every method seems to work fine but I just don't receive the update '-'
Actually I receive that upgrade that is something that pops up for 3 seconds saying "Upgrading android, installing apps." Then my Dev initializes normal but still dealing with the 4.4.2...

Liooh said:
I tried many.. RSDLite, Manual flashing and that one that is recommended for people with problems with "boot loop" and the first I tried two days ago that erased all my data, cache, everything..
The thing is, is that every method seems to work fine but I just don't receive the update '-'
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Please just try.
1. Return to Stock (just use RSD Lite) YES, this will erase EVERYTHING.
2. Go to settings > About Device > System Update
3. Update to 4.4.3 will install.
4. After 4.4.3 successfully installs, NOW you can flash TWRP (ONLY after you are on 4.4.3)
Please just try it.....
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Liooh said:
Actually I receive that upgrade that is something that pops up for 3 seconds saying "Upgrading android, installing apps." Then my Dev initializes normal but still dealing with the 4.4.2...
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That is because you flashed TWRP, as I've been trying to make you understand.....
Is Spanish your native language?
If so, perhaps this page will explain it better than I can:
http://getmovil.com/motorola/instalar-android-4-4-3-moto-x-root/

samwathegreat said:
Please just try.
1. Return to Stock (just use RSD Lite) YES, this will erase EVERYTHING.
2. Go to settings > About Device > System Update
3. Update to 4.4.3 will install.
4. After 4.4.3 successfully installs, NOW you can flash TWRP (ONLY after you are on 4.4.3)
Please just try it.....
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See now ?

System update problems

I was notified of a system update on my tablet today. Got it downloaded and started the update. About a third of the way through, the little android fellow keels over, dead, with the dreaded red exclamation.... Error. Tried the update a few times, all with the same result.
Anyone else having this problem with this update? Any suggestions?
I have to laugh every time I see the dead android... it's just a perfect icon for the situation.

Your tablet is fully stock? No root, no apps removed or frozen?

berndblb said:
Your tablet is fully stock? No root, no apps removed or frozen?
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My baby is fully stock... no root, not unlocked. But come to think of it, I might have disabled a few of the apps. I'll look into that possibility. Thanks for the lead.
Updated: sorry... No go. The blue sphere still slows down and the droid drops dead.

I have rooted stock, and it's been a while since I've update firmware manually on stock that's rooted. I plain forgot how to do it. Can someone refresh my memory please? [emoji15]

loner. said:
I have rooted stock, and it's been a while since I've update firmware manually on stock that's rooted. I plain forgot how to do it. Can someone refresh my memory please? [emoji15]
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Anyone?

loner. said:
I have rooted stock, and it's been a while since I've update firmware manually on stock that's rooted. I plain forgot how to do it. Can someone refresh my memory please? [emoji15]
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loner. said:
Anyone?
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You have to flash the stock recovery back and make sure all the bloatware that came with the rom is installed and not frozen.
The best way to go about this would be probably to flash sbdag's stock rooted rom, then flash the stock recovery from Droidbasement, then manually flash the firmware which you get from Asus downloads.
Not worth the trouble IMHO....

berndblb said:
You have to flash the stock recovery back and make sure all the bloatware that came with the rom is installed and not frozen.
The best way to go about this would be probably to flash sbdag's stock rooted rom, then flash the stock recovery from Droidbasement, then manually flash the firmware which you get from Asus downloads.
Not worth the trouble IMHO....
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Manually flash is the part I forgot how to do... [emoji15]

loner. said:
Manually flash is the part I forgot how to do... [emoji15]
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Download the firmware from Asus, unzip it once and copy that file to the root of your internal SD. You may have to reboot for the system to find it, but with stock recovery installed it should give you a notification.
That's how I remember it, but there was a lot of trouble for users trying to flash back to stock with the 4.2/4.3 update - don't quite remember, but I think those got solved when Droidbasement provided the flashable stock recovery.

berndblb said:
Download the firmware from Asus, unzip it once and copy that file to the root of your internal SD. You may have to reboot for the system to find it, but with stock recovery installed it should give you a notification.
That's how I remember it, but there was a lot of trouble for users trying to flash back to stock with the 4.2/4.3 update - don't quite remember, but I think those got solved when Droidbasement provided the flashable stock recovery.
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I didn't see it in droid basement anymore as of yesterday. This last update is not just a file (ZIP) in a zip update it's the whole Rom.

loner. said:
I didn't see it in droid basement anymore as of yesterday. This last update is not just a file (ZIP) in a zip update it's the whole Rom.
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It's right there???
http://droidbasement.com/db-blog/?p=3210

berndblb said:
It's right there???
http://droidbasement.com/db-blog/?p=3210
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He had the 4.2 posted and I think I still have it on a sdcard somewhere. But the manual update is all I need to do. Have you looked at the new update?

loner. said:
He had the 4.2 posted and I think I still have it on a sdcard somewhere. But the manual update is all I need to do. Have you looked at the new update?
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What I've seen so far is mainly complaints about worse battery drain than on 4.3 [emoji12]
Even the version number indicates it's a minor one... Better keep a nandroid [emoji41] [emoji2]

berndblb said:
What I've seen so far is mainly complaints about worse battery drain than on 4.3 [emoji12]
Even the version number indicates it's a minor one... Better keep a nandroid [emoji41] [emoji2]
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Definitely [emoji3]
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Ah found the link.
http://droidbasement.com/asus/tf701t/stock/4.4.2/

Original problem ... solved.
My original post of the system update not "taking", has been solved.
I got the update from the Asus site, and manually updated my tablet. Thankfully, the little Android guy did not die this time.

5.0.1 Factory Image Available for Download!

Sorry for this annoying thread, but I'm sure everyone wants to know
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#hammerheadlrx22c

ragnarokx said:
Sorry for this annoying thread, but I'm sure everyone wants to know
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#hammerheadlrx22c
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Haha - I've been hitting F5 every 10 minutes or so for the past few hours
Direct link to save a few clicks for some - https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/hammerhead-lrx22c-factory-0f9eda1b.tgz

Does not work for me.
edit: sorry, it works now.
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New radio: m8974a-2.0.50.2.22

You guys know about Pushbullet, right?
Seriously, who spams F5 all day anymore?

About damn time. We must be the very last device to get it. Even the N4 got 5.01 like a week ago

is there anyway change log by google?

Lol, but in https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images#hammerheadlrx22c doesnt appear... how did you do? jajajaja thx
tdimarzio thx for https://dl.google.com/dl/android/aosp/hammerhead-lrx22c-factory-0f9eda1b.tgz

While flashing I'm getting the error that the zip file is missing system.img, I checked the file and it was there, redownloading now and will update.
**Update** Redownloaded, MD5 Checksum matches source, still having the same issue.

Just finished flash
Not that I was expecting anything different but no obvious changes.

BirchBarlow said:
About damn time. We must be the very last device to get it. Even the N4 got 5.01 like a week ago
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If it fixes all the bugs related to this phone I wouldn't have minded if it was released in January

mrmidnight said:
While flashing I'm getting the error that the zip file is missing system.img, I checked the file and it was there, redownloading now and will update.
**Update** Redownloaded, MD5 Checksum matches source, still having the same issue.
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Extract and flash manually.

Aerowinder said:
Extract and flash manually.
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Will do

In 5.0.1 maybe the battery will be better?
I was waiting for 5.0.1 with my 4.4.4... but i don't know if I switch now.

And here is the ota zip file!! ??
http://android.clients.google.com/p...ed-hammerhead-LRX22C-from-LRX21O.785a2f7a.zip 

I am going to do a complete wipe and reinstallation to ensure the best chance of working.

We are good to go now. Manually flashed and it worked. Appears the issue is with Windows Technical Preview. Thanks!

You can flash/root with the Wug toolkit too.

I can connect to corporate wifi now. At least one bug is fixed for me.

Duilio Patiño said:
And here is the ota zip file!! ??
http://android.clients.google.com/p...ed-hammerhead-LRX22C-from-LRX21O.785a2f7a.zip 
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I haven't done this in a while, do we need custom recovery to flash or can we flash this with stock recovery. I am completely stock with just an unlocked Bootloader.

Raistlin1 said:
I haven't done this in a while, do we need custom recovery to flash or can we flash this with stock recovery. I am completely stock with just an unlocked Bootloader.
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If you are using the factory image, you can do it with the stock. Haven't done it using ota image so not sure about it.

5.1 Official! Link below -

Not on the factory images site, but here on Android Authority.
If you mouse above the download button, then it will show you - it's from google.
http://www.androidauthority.com/nexus-4-android-5-1-lollipop-ota-600709/
You're welcome - this came out 2 hours ago

It's just the known OTA link, not the factory image.

Guys at the bottom of the page

VivaErBetis said:
It's just the known OTA link, not the factory image.
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Bottom of the page? Factory image download link?

dbaums said:
Bottom of the page? Factory image download link?
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This is the OTA that's around for almost 4 hours, not the factory image.

Olympus593 said:
This is the OTA that's around for almost 4 hours, not the factory image.
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So you flash this with TWRP or whatever?

dbaums said:
So you flash this with TWRP or whatever?
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No. If you flash this with TWRP it will fail. This is the OTA that can be sideloaded. You have a custom recovery and a custom kernel, you cannot apply this update if you have any changes from a stock unit.

Yaz75 said:
No. If you flash this with TWRP it will fail. This is the OTA that can be sideloaded. You have a custom recovery and a custom kernel, you cannot apply this update if you have any changes from a stock unit.
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How?

dbaums said:
How?
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I swear I'm not being a jerk here, but you need to do some searching on how to sideload an OTA. It's a well established and very basic method of applying an update.

Yaz75 said:
I swear I'm not being a jerk here, but you need to do some searching on how to sideload an OTA. It's a well established and very basic method of applying an update.
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Wug's Fresh toolkit does it right?

Roastmeat said:
Wug's Fresh toolkit does it right?
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Have u ask google?:?

DUDE google "sideloading nexus 4" and youtube :/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6SVCOu49Bc

Finally on 5.1 with help of nexus tool kit by side loading
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dhanmohan said:
Finally on 5.1 with help of nexus tool kit by side loading
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if any one need help in sideloading with nexus root toolkit here is youtube link for tutorial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfDSZsr6230

Roastmeat said:
Wug's Fresh toolkit does it right?
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simply install using minimal adb !!!

In order to sideload this, the device must be running stock 5.0.1
I flashed the stock rom (5.0.1) to be able to sideload the 5.1 OTA, can I now flash a custom kernel?

Is current cf-autoroot binary still valid to gain root access?

An OTA update is an incremental update from one build to another. A factory image contains everything necessary to restore your device to stock. This isn't a factory image, and the OTA URL has already been posted in the usual places on here. Check oldblue's thread
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Help installing custom rom

Hey guys,
I am trying to intall a custom rom on my blu vivo xl. My worries are that i either soft-brick the phone or boot the new rom and having no signal due to no imei, or no 4G due to band change if it's even possible. I'll leave you with some reliable data:
-arch64 procesor
-5.1 stock android : BLU_V0030UU_V07_GENERIC 25-01-2016
- 3.10.65+ kernel
- Rooted with kingoroot
- Previously had xposed, but uninstalled due to random reboots.
I was looking to install aospextended rom:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/development/rom-aospextended-rom-v4-1-t3592932
I'd really appreciate if you could orient me or refer me to a post with instructions, since i didn't find one. It's been some years since i don't do this back to the legendary HTC HD2 and i'm missing it btw
Thanks!
Nacho

https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/how-to/fix-soft-brickedcannot-enter-recovery-t3594733
Unfortunately most custom ROMs in this forum were based off Gionee so likely you will get no SIM. Use your stock ROM /etc/firmware folder to replace that in ROM.

min1968 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/how-to/fix-soft-brickedcannot-enter-recovery-t3594733
Unfortunately most custom ROMs in this forum were based off Gionee so likely you will get no SIM. Use your stock ROM /etc/firmware folder to replace that in ROM.
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Thank you for your response.
I've already got twrp installed for 5.1
So i should just install this MM based ROM i said on the post and replace /etc/firmware folder?
Or i need to install stock MM from ota first?
Thing is, i cant OTA update, it says that the system is corrupted, i even tried from twrp but no luck

I've seen that i need stock mm to be able to install most of the custom rom's in xda
Thing is i can't install any OTA update. Should i flash 5.1 stock rom on top of the modified one i'm running?
By modified i am talking about the root and xposed, which is the cause i cant OTA

Nacholer said:
I've seen that i need stock mm to be able to install most of the custom rom's in xda
Thing is i can't install any OTA update. Should i flash 5.1 stock rom on top of the modified one i'm running?
By modified i am talking about the root and xposed, which is the cause i cant OTA
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Follow my steps exactly then you can do OTA to MM.
The key is to use the 8 files backup to restore stock 5.1, not the backup only includes 4 files.

min1968 said:
Follow my steps exactly then you can do OTA to MM.
The key is to use the 8 files backup to restore stock 5.1, not the backup only includes 4 files.
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Alright, ill do that. Tried with the 4 files backup last night, didn't work as you just told.
Do you have a link to the 5.1 stock recovery i should flash with sp flash tool? I can't find it anywhere. It wont work if i still have twrp installed, right?
Thanks! i really appreciate it, and great guide btw

min1968 said:
Follow my steps exactly then you can do OTA to MM.
The key is to use the 8 files backup to restore stock 5.1, not the backup only includes 4 files.
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I installed the 11 files backup and i still can't get ota. I should install the stock recovery, right? got a link for that?
Thank you in advance!

In my case I have a fully working STOCK but ROOTED Marshmallow Blu Vivo XL with working IMEI, but as soon as I wipe and install say AEX rom, I lose both IMEI functions and also get the dreaded wifi NVRAM error (but working wifi).
I also restored the etc/firmware directory to AEX but it wont help regain IMEI functionality.
MTK Engineering mode does not work on AEX because it complains not being stock rom so it closes.
For the life of me, I can't make a connection to the PC through SP Flash Tool too.
Any pointers?
TIA!

Nacholer said:
I installed the 11 files backup and i still can't get ota. I should install the stock recovery, right? got a link for that?
Thank you in advance!
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Yes need stock recovery to do OTA.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/development/recovery-t3311601
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Rayan said:
In my case I have a fully working STOCK but ROOTED Marshmallow Blu Vivo XL with working IMEI, but as soon as I wipe and install say AEX rom, I lose both IMEI functions and also get the dreaded wifi NVRAM error (but working wifi).
I also restored the etc/firmware directory to AEX but it wont help regain IMEI functionality.
MTK Engineering mode does not work on AEX because it complains not being stock rom so it closes.
For the life of me, I can't make a connection to the PC through SP Flash Tool too.
Any pointers?
TIA!
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Read above my #2 post on customer ROMs in this forum.
And my this post to rescue your Blu Vivo XL :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/how-to/fix-soft-brickedcannot-enter-recovery-t3594733

min1968 said:
Yes need stock recovery to do OTA.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/development/recovery-t3311601
Thank you!! i'll try that and report back.
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min1968 said:
Yes need stock recovery to do OTA.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/development/recovery-t3311601
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Read above my #2 post on customer ROMs in this forum.
And my this post to rescue your Blu Vivo XL :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/how-to/fix-soft-brickedcannot-enter-recovery-t3594733
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Thanks for the reply Min1968!
Yes, I know how to recover IMEI on the stock ROM and I'm currently running stock MM rooted with working IMEI.
The problem I have is that I can't run custom ROMs even if I try the etc/firmware trick you mentioned.
What is the stock TWRP partition that has the modem and IMEI? Maybe if I flash it back through TWRP once I get AEX rom up and running?
Thanks!

min1968 said:
Yes need stock recovery to do OTA.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/development/recovery-t3311601
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Hey, i got into deep trouble. i Factory reseted the phone. Then did fastboot oem unlock, flashed by fastboot flash recovery, the stock recovery img. After that, the phone boot-loops. I installed back twrp and it sais : Unable to mount /data
Now i can't access my internal memory and i'm stuck. Please help me!
Thanks, i really appreciate this

Nacholer said:
Hey, i got into deep trouble. i Factory reseted the phone. Then did fastboot oem unlock, flashed by fastboot flash recovery, the stock recovery img. After that, the phone boot-loops. I installed back twrp and it sais : Unable to mount /data
Now i can't access my internal memory and i'm stuck. Please help me!
Thanks, i really appreciate this
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Okay, i fixed it reformatting the data partition on twrp. Thing is, when i want to install the recovery that happens. Maybe if i dont oem unlock?

well, i did that and it booted with the stock recovery. But i still can't OTA, i really dont know why, i even could not when i bought the phone

Nacholer said:
Hey guys,
I am trying to intall a custom rom on my blu vivo xl. My worries are that i either soft-brick the phone or boot the new rom and having no signal due to no imei, or no 4G due to band change if it's even possible. I'll leave you with some reliable data:
-arch64 procesor
-5.1 stock android : BLU_V0030UU_V07_GENERIC 25-01-2016
- 3.10.65+ kernel
- Rooted with kingoroot
- Previously had xposed, but uninstalled due to random reboots.
I was looking to install aospextended rom:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/development/rom-aospextended-rom-v4-1-t3592932
I'd really appreciate if you could orient me or refer me to a post with instructions, since i didn't find one. It's been some years since i don't do this back to the legendary HTC HD2 and i'm missing it btw
Thanks!
Nacho
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to get imei working https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/help/solution-to-sim-detected-flashing-t3620224