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[Q] Return to JB from kitkat on Verizon Moto X (locked)

Anyone able to successfully return to JB after the OTA?
Sent from a White Moto Xposed

I have!! used RSDlite. And flashed the VZW_XT1060_4.2.2-13.9.0Q2.X-116-MX-17-57-X-1_CFC_1FF.xml.zip from
://sbf.droid-developers.org/ghost_rcica/list.php
remicks said:
Anyone able to successfully return to JB after the OTA?
Sent from a White Moto Xposed
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mjphillips1981 said:
I have!! used RSDlite. And flashed the VZW_XT1060_4.2.2-13.9.0Q2.X-116-MX-17-57-X-1_CFC_1FF.xml.zip from
://sbf.droid-developers.org/ghost_rcica/list.php
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Awesome thanks, gonna revert back to JB myself as well.
Sent from a White Moto Xposed

reverted back too, needed tethering

RSDlite worked from 4.4 > 4.2.2 for non Dev Edition Moto Xs?

mjphillips1981 said:
I have!! used RSDlite. And flashed the VZW_XT1060_4.2.2-13.9.0Q2.X-116-MX-17-57-X-1_CFC_1FF.xml.zip from
://sbf.droid-developers.org/ghost_rcica/list.php
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Will this wipe user apps and data?
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Yes it will wipe clean everything. Just like the day you bought it from VZW. You will need to root again as well.
jayrod88 said:
Will this wipe user apps and data?
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mjphillips1981 said:
Yes it will wipe clean everything. Just like the day you bought it from VZW. You will need to root again as well.
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This is a time where I wish android had a stable backup option not requiring root. Normally I use titanium backup however I'm keeping this stock. iOS has nailed this with iCloud.
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One thing that I forgot to add is you need to remove the getvar line in the .xml file.
I can only say this works for VZW. Not sure about other carriers.

so can someone post that they have returned to 4.2.2 from 4.4 on a locked bootloader vzw device please. I know people said you can, or it worked or whatever. But i just want to make sure that you are on a locked device and didn't misread the thread title or something.

yeah, post screen shots of kernel, etc.

I have personally done this on my LOCKED VZW Moto X.
Works like a charm. The RSD Lite, will flash it back to factory unrooted 4.2.2. You will have to use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2509590 to reroot if you want.
jayboyyyy said:
so can someone post that they have returned to 4.2.2 from 4.4 on a locked bootloader vzw device please. I know people said you can, or it worked or whatever. But i just want to make sure that you are on a locked device and didn't misread the thread title or something.
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RSD doesn't want to see my phone, but adb and fastboot work fine. Any ideas? I'm using RSDLite 6.1.5.
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imnotmikal said:
RSD doesn't want to see my phone, but adb and fastboot work fine. Any ideas? I'm using RSDLite 6.1.5.
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I believe fastboot has commands for formatting the partitions and then just flash all the things I suppose.
Sent from a White Moto Xposed

This is very strange. I had read at a lot of places while updating to the camera OTA. that downgrade is not allowed..,,So now it is possible to RSD to 4.2.2 Camera OTA SBF even if we installed KitKat on a non-dev edition phone?

tejaskary said:
This is very strange. I had read at a lot of places while updating to the camera OTA. that downgrade is not allowed..,,So now it is possible to RSD to 4.2.2 Camera OTA SBF even if we installed KitKat on a non-dev edition phone?
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I think they meant downgrade to before the camera OTA?

help please
i'm a noob and need help.
i upgraded to 4.4 from 4.2.2. my 4G signal now sucks. i figure my options are to revert to 4.2.2 or if i could just find the radio kernel (or whatever its called) from 4.2.2 flash that and fix my problems.
i just don't know how to do either. can someone help (yes, hand hold me *embarrassed*) through the process so i don't brick my device?
I have a DE moto x on verizon
thanks

imnotmikal said:
RSD doesn't want to see my phone, but adb and fastboot work fine. Any ideas? I'm using RSDLite 6.1.5.
Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk
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did you try booting into recovery and than see if it recognized your phone?

RSD doesn't operate via recovery
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Steps that I took to downgrade from KitKat. VZW Moto X Consumer (non-dev) (LOCKED)
1) download and install RSDlite and Motorola Drivers (I used RSDlite 6.1.5)
2) Download http://sbfdownload.droid-developers...2-13.9.0Q2.X-116-MX-17-57-X-1_CFC_1FF.xml.zip
3) Unzip the file
4) Open the .xml file and delete the line that has "getvar"
5) Reboot your phone to "bootloader/fastboot" mode
6) Open RSDlite and load the unzipped edited download from above
7) Make sure your phone shows up
8) Start the flash
9) Once complete the phone should reboot and start up like normal.
I have not had any issues. I have rerooted with RockMyMoto.

Stock recovery

Hi,
Does anyone know where I can find the stock recovery for the Sprint Moto X? I have TWRP right now and I want to prepare for the Kit Kat update.
Its my understanding that I will need to fastboot flash the stock recovery to take the update. I don't have much faith that a flashable 4.4 rom will happen anytime soon.
Any help would be appreciated.
Sent from my XT1056 using Tapatalk

No one?
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Well, you could consider visiting -> http://sbf.droid-developers.org/ghost/list.php See if there is a copy of the ROM your phone is currently on... If so, download it and unzip it.
And since you have TWRP installed, I'm going to say you've unlocked your bootloader, and likely rooted.. That also might impact the install of 4.4. Did you remove any bloat, mess with system files, or freeze any apps with something like Titanium Backup? That too can impact the install of 4.4.
If you're interested take a look at -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2536735

KidJoe said:
Well, you could consider visiting -> http://sbf.droid-developers.org/ghost/list.php See if there is a copy of the ROM your phone is currently on... If so, download it and unzip it.
And since you have TWRP installed, I'm going to say you've unlocked your bootloader, and likely rooted.. That also might impact the install of 4.4. Did you remove any bloat, mess with system files, or freeze any apps with something like Titanium Backup? That too can impact the install of 4.4.
If you're interested take a look at -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2536735
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Is the link with the sbf files for consumer devices only? I have a dev edition on its way and thought I read if you flash the non dev sbf you will also install security stuff for non dev edition devices you don't want. Thanks in advance!

KidJoe said:
Well, you could consider visiting -> http://sbf.droid-developers.org/ghost/list.php See if there is a copy of the ROM your phone is currently on... If so, download it and unzip it.
And since you have TWRP installed, I'm going to say you've unlocked your bootloader, and likely rooted.. That also might impact the install of 4.4. Did you remove any bloat, mess with system files, or freeze any apps with something like Titanium Backup? That too can impact the install of 4.4.
If you're interested take a look at -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2536735
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I did uninstall some apps, but not much. My plan was to reinstall the factory recovery, then factory reset before accepting the ota.
This being my first Moto device, I'm not really familiar with all this .sbf stuff. Are you saying the stock recovery would be part of it?
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MichaelMcEntire said:
I did uninstall some apps, but not much. My plan was to reinstall the factory recovery, then factory reset before accepting the ota.
This being my first Moto device, I'm not really familiar with all this .sbf stuff. Are you saying the stock recovery would be part of it?
Sent from my XT1056 using Tapatalk
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The stick recovery can be found in the sbf zips
Sent on my Moto X

Travisdroidx2 said:
Is the link with the sbf files for consumer devices only? I have a dev edition on its way and thought I read if you flash the non dev sbf you will also install security stuff for non dev edition devices you don't want. Thanks in advance!
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There was talk/speculation that when flashing the Dev edition with "non-dev" SDF/FXZ files you'd revert to a "consumer"/Locked device. I am not aware of that being confirmed as 100% true.
When I first got my Dev X, I rooted with RockMyMoto and ran for a week or so before unlocking the bootloader. At the time unlocking the boot loader voided the warranty and I wanted to make sure there were no issues before voiding the warranty. To prep for Kit Kat, I did flash it back using the only 4.2.2 SBF out there, that was for the "consumer" devices. It didn't hurt. I was still able to unlock my boot loader.
At this point, Moto does have the KK dev edition SBFs available for request on their web site if you don't trust using other SBF's. But they do appear to be the same as the "non-dev" sbf files.
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MichaelMcEntire said:
I did uninstall some apps, but not much. My plan was to reinstall the factory recovery, then factory reset before accepting the ota.
This being my first Moto device, I'm not really familiar with all this .sbf stuff. Are you saying the stock recovery would be part of it?
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Factory reset will not restore any apps you removed from the phone (i.e. if you deleted the APKs).
SBF and FXZ files are firmware files for Moto. RSDLite is the tool to fully flash an SBF or FXZ file.
The thread I linked earlier (said if you are interested... read...) has several options to return to stock, and explains options for using RSDLite to flash a full SBF/FXZ, as well as mfastboot to flash only parts of the ROM file, which will get you back to stock.
Most of the Moto updates perform checks for files, and specific versions of files before installing. If they don't match stock, or files it expects to be there are missing, the OTA wont install, or get the phone stuck in a boot loop.

[Q]Unlocked Bootloader,TWRP and 4.4.2 Update

Guys,i have Retail 1058 Moto X with unlocked Bootloader,TWRP(latest and rooted) and i want to upgrade to 4.4.2!
Some guys already received the 4.4.2 brazilian update via OTA,and extracted the zip file,but,since im on custom recovery,the OTA doesnt reboot the phone into stock and go straight to TWRP,therefore,doesnt conclude the update,and keep restarting!
Since i need the phone,i did a factory reset via TWRP just to get things going!
But,i want to upgrade to 4.4.2!
Is there a way to do that?remove TWRP ou something else?
I've seen some people saying that i need to flash the 4.4 img which it is inside the zip but,i dont have that zip anymore!
Thx in advance!

msespindola said:
Guys,i have Retail 1058 Moto X with unlocked Bootloader,TWRP(latest and rooted) and i want to upgrade to 4.4.2!
Some guys already received the 4.4.2 brazilian update via OTA,and extracted the zip file,but,since im on custom recovery,the OTA doesnt reboot the phone into stock and go straight to TWRP,therefore,doesnt conclude the update,and keep restarting!
Since i need the phone,i did a factory reset via TWRP just to get things going!
But,i want to upgrade to 4.4.2!
Is there a way to do that?remove TWRP ou something else?
I've seen some people saying that i need to flash the 4.4 img which it is inside the zip but,i dont have that zip anymore!
Thx in advance!
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if you take the 4.4.2 update you will loose root and wont be able to get it back till who knows when.
but you need to flash your phone back to 100% stock just like you did when root your device but instead of using the 4.2.2 CU firmware use the 4.4
here is all the firmware for the Moto X
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
your device is a Att model so you should be able to flash the ATT 4.4 firmware but im not 100% sure but maybe you will find your carrier listed there.

dray_jr said:
if you take the 4.4.2 update you will loose root and wont be able to get it back till who knows when.
but you need to flash your phone back to 100% stock just like you did when root your device but instead of using the 4.2.2 CU firmware use the 4.4
here is all the firmware for the Moto X
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
your device is a Att model so you should be able to flash the ATT 4.4 firmware but im not 100% sure but maybe you will find your carrier listed there.
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yeah,i know,aware of loosing root,but,mine is retail,and i've found the brazilian retail one(Blur_Version.143.44.8.ghost_row.Brasil.en.BR)!
How do i revert back to stock?never done that before!
Thx for the help so far buddy

msespindola said:
yeah,i know,aware of loosing root,but,mine is retail,and i've found the brazilian retail one(Blur_Version.143.44.8.ghost_row.Brasil.en.BR)!
How do i revert back to stock?never done that before!
Thx for the help so far buddy
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446515
there are two ways in this guide i like the manual way. but your choice make sure you read everything because if you do this wrong you can brick.

dray_jr said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446515
there are two ways in this guide i like the manual way. but your choice make sure you read everything because if you do this wrong you can brick.
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Okay buddy,will take a look when i get home from work!
One questiona buddy managed to get the fastboot img for me,if i just flash the stock recovery img and then try to update will it work?

msespindola said:
Okay buddy,will take a look when i get home from work!
One questiona buddy managed to get the fastboot img for me,if i just flash the stock recovery img and then try to update will it work?
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idk i dont like to doing things half way there have been way to many bricks lately.

If he has an unlocked bootloader, why would he not be able to get root back?
I thought when the bootloader was unlocked you had free reign over the device. Shouldn't he be able to upgrade to 4.4.2 and use SU and TWRP to get root back? I don't get why he wouldn't be able to do that.
Flash 4.4.2
Flash TWRP via mfastboot
Install SU zip via TWRP
Boot
Install SU app
What am I missing?
Sent from my Dev Edition Moto X

Schaweet said:
If he has an unlocked bootloader, why would he not be able to get root back?
I thought when the bootloader was unlocked you had free reign over the device. Shouldn't he be able to upgrade to 4.4.2 and use SU and TWRP to get root back? I don't get why he wouldn't be able to do that.
Flash 4.4.2
Flash TWRP via mfastboot
Install SU zip via TWRP
Boot
Install SU app
What am I missing?
Sent from my Dev Edition Moto X
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this is why i dont read on my phone i miss crap anyway if you flash 4.4.2 yes you can flash the 4.4 TWRP and then SuperSU with a unlocked bootloader.. sorry for my miss read thanks for the catch

dray_jr said:
idk i dont like to doing things half way there have been way to many bricks lately.
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Schaweet said:
If he has an unlocked bootloader, why would he not be able to get root back?
I thought when the bootloader was unlocked you had free reign over the device. Shouldn't he be able to upgrade to 4.4.2 and use SU and TWRP to get root back? I don't get why he wouldn't be able to do that.
Flash 4.4.2
Flash TWRP via mfastboot
Install SU zip via TWRP
Boot
Install SU app
What am I missing?
Sent from my Dev Edition Moto X
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Thx guys, I'll do this later, thx for the awesome responses
Sent from my XT1058 using xda app-developers app

dray_jr said:
idk i dont like to doing things half way there have been way to many bricks lately.
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Can someone else please chime in on this? I have a Dev Edition VZW Moto X, and when the 4.4.2 update is finally available, I want to know what to do. My phone is unlocked & rooted with TWRP installed. Can I just flash the factory recovery and then take the OTA? Or do I have to revert to 100% stock? If I only flash stock recovery and take the OTA, data won't be wiped, will it? That is the big reason I would like to avoid going back to 100% stock if I can.

NPOA556 said:
Can someone else please chime in on this? I have a Dev Edition VZW Moto X, and when the 4.4.2 update is finally available, I want to know what to do. My phone is unlocked & rooted with TWRP installed. Can I just flash the factory recovery and then take the OTA? Or do I have to revert to 100% stock? If I only flash stock recovery and take the OTA, data won't be wiped, will it? That is the big reason I would like to avoid going back to 100% stock if I can.
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My hope is that someone on here will repackage the OTA for us to sideload. That would be the best case scenario.
If not, I think you just need a stock recovery, but I could be wrong. I've seen someone say you need to flash stock system as well. I have the same questions as you if we don't get a side loadable zip.
Sent from my Dev Edition Moto X

Schaweet said:
My hope is that someone on here will repackage the OTA for us to sideload. That would be the best case scenario.
If not, I think you just need a stock recovery, but I could be wrong. I've seen someone say you need to flash stock system as well. I have the same questions as you if we don't get a side loadable zip.
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It's not the end of the world if I have to wipe data and restore everything from TiBu, but it's still a PITA I would like to avoid if possible. More importantly, I don't want to run into any issues when installed the update. So if there is any question as to whether stock recovery alone is sufficient for the update to install properly, I will probably go back to full stock to be safe. I guess I have some time to let smarter people figure it out, since there is no update for VZW yet.

NPOA556 said:
It's not the end of the world if I have to wipe data and restore everything from TiBu, but it's still a PITA I would like to avoid if possible. More importantly, I don't want to run into any issues when installed the update. So if there is any question as to whether stock recovery alone is sufficient for the update to install properly, I will probably go back to full stock to be safe. I guess I have some time to let smarter people figure it out, since there is no update for VZW yet.
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What I've read is you need to go back to stock recovery and also make sure any /system files are unchanged. For example I renamed my old exchange apk's (in /system/app) when I put in the new ones from the nexus 5 on 4.4.2, so I would need to name those files back.

NPOA556 said:
It's not the end of the world if I have to wipe data and restore everything from TiBu, but it's still a PITA I would like to avoid if possible. More importantly, I don't want to run into any issues when installed the update. So if there is any question as to whether stock recovery alone is sufficient for the update to install properly, I will probably go back to full stock to be safe. I guess I have some time to let smarter people figure it out, since there is no update for VZW yet.
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I'm sure some nice developer will help us along.
What have you done to take you off of stock?
I just have custom recovery and xposed. Xposed shouldn't cause any issues.
Sent from my Dev Edition Moto X

Schaweet said:
I'm sure some nice developer will help us along.
What have you done to take you off of stock?
I just have custom recovery and xposed. Xposed shouldn't cause any issues.
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I guess nothing, other than TWRP, Xposed, and obviously root. I have seen several people say that you have to unroot before installed an OTA, but I don't know if that applies to the Dev X or just the standard version. A lot of people seem to indicate that you have to go back to stock, so I just want to clarify what is really required.

NPOA556 said:
I guess nothing, other than TWRP, Xposed, and obviously root. I have seen several people say that you have to unroot before installed an OTA, but I don't know if that applies to the Dev X or just the standard version. A lot of people seem to indicate that you have to go back to stock, so I just want to clarify what is really required.
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Good questions. I'm not sure. We certainly root differently than a non Dev edition. They might have some files modified that we don't have to modify. Also, I wonder is going to stock recovery will unroot us.
I guess we wait and stay patient.
Sent from my Dev Edition Moto X

Surely there must be a way to flash updates through TWRP?
I want to grab one of these
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
and flash it through TWRP. Anyone know if this is possible?
Wouldn't mind 4.4.2 right now on my dev ed, to see if my bluetooth problem gets fixed.

Unfortunately you can not take the ota if
1- you have custom recovery
2- root
3- changed any system file
It will bootloop
Clearing data is always required after any ota
The only hope you have is if someone decides to take that factory image and runnit through kitchen to make it a flashable zip. You will also need the updated modem from either 4.4 or 4.4.2 to prevent system settings from fc ing
This goes for any moto, retail and or developer edition
You may also attempt to flash the sbf firmware and remove the delete userdata from the XML but no guarantee that you will not have issues
Hope that helps
Sent on my Gummy running Lenoto X

To take an ota you must be stock. Meaning everything. As long as you haven't flashed an updated bootloader you can just flash system.IMG and recovery.IMG from the sbf your phone is currently on you can take an ota. A successful ota does NOT require a data wipe.
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finalarcadia said:
Surely there must be a way to flash updates through TWRP?
I want to grab one of these
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
and flash it through TWRP. Anyone know if this is possible?
Wouldn't mind 4.4.2 right now on my dev ed, to see if my bluetooth problem gets fixed.
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You cannot flash any of those through twrp! If you want to flash 4.4.2 you need to fastboot the system.IMG and boot.IMG and you will need to wipe your data. If you choose this route you will not be able to take the ota when its available you'd have to wait for the sbf file to be released and update through house of moto, rsd, or fastboot.

flashallthetime said:
Unfortunately you can not take the ota if
1- you have custom recovery
2- root
3- changed any system file
It will bootloop
Clearing data is always required after any ota
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some questions.. and comments...
I agree with #1. You must have STOCK recovery for an OTA to install properly. And #3, because the OTA generally has a file list with check sums to compare against what is on your device to make sure all required files are there and the correct version/size/etc before it will start to install.
#2 I have a question on as I've not had an issue with this unless the root process makes changes to system files (thus causing a problem for #3). I've lost root taking an OTA, but that is it.
Then again, I have a Dev X with unlocked bootloader, and I don't know enough about RockMyMoto, SlapMyMoto, etc was of rooting the X, except that initially they replaced the recovery partition with an image that when selected/booted allowed write to system, etc. This would cause issue with #1 (no longer have stock recovery on the recovery partition), but not sure what, if any system files get touched or altered from stock.
Finally, you mention clearing data being required... This would wipe you back to factory defaults and remove your apps/data. I don't believe its "required" but rather just suggested as it can make the device run smoother after the update is done.
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msespindola said:
Guys,i have Retail 1058 Moto X with unlocked Bootloader,TWRP(latest and rooted) and i want to upgrade to 4.4.2!
Some guys already received the 4.4.2 brazilian update via OTA,and extracted the zip file,but,since im on custom recovery,the OTA doesnt reboot the phone into stock and go straight to TWRP,therefore,doesnt conclude the update,and keep restarting!
Since i need the phone,i did a factory reset via TWRP just to get things going!
But,i want to upgrade to 4.4.2!
Is there a way to do that?remove TWRP ou something else?
I've seen some people saying that i need to flash the 4.4 img which it is inside the zip but,i dont have that zip anymore!
Thx in advance!
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Depends on how you rooted.
If you've downloaded the SBF file for the ROM on your device (if you don't have it, see if its available from -> http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0 ), you can unzip it, and fastboot flash the stock recovery from it onto your device, take the OTA, and then later fastboot flash TWRP back on and install SuperSU again to root.
This assumes you did NOT touch any system files the update will check for prior to running/installing. If you did touch system files, edit build prop, removed/renamed any APK's... then fastboot flash recovery and system before taking the OTA

HELP! Bring Verizon Moto X DE back to Stock.

I'm having a serious issue removing TWRP as the custom recovery and returning my Verizon Moto X 2013 DE back to stock (in anticipation of 5.1). Most of the links to firmware are dead now and I can't get RSD Lite to work either. Any suggestions?

Fredhoffmann3 said:
I'm having a serious issue removing TWRP as the custom recovery and returning my Verizon Moto X 2013 DE back to stock (in anticipation of 5.1). Most of the links to firmware are dead now and I can't get RSD Lite to work either. Any suggestions?
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Did you look here? Give thanks to the OP if he was able to help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/info-tip-web-sites-official-leaked-roms-t2923347

Fredhoffmann3 said:
I'm having a serious issue removing TWRP as the custom recovery and returning my Verizon Moto X 2013 DE back to stock (in anticipation of 5.1). Most of the links to firmware are dead now and I can't get RSD Lite to work either. Any suggestions?
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Here is my copy of the 4.4.4 stock recovery image for the XT1060 if you need it:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/6nasb63j6ix86tg/XT1060_4.4.4_recovery.img?dl=0

JulesJam said:
Here is my copy of the 4.4.4 recovery image for the XT1060 if you need it:]
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I got the phone off of Ebay and it already had TWRP installed. It is running 4.4.2 and keeps asking for the OTA to 4.4.4. I should be able to download your image and pull it from my computer in TWRP, correct? Still learning my way around custom recovery.

Fredhoffmann3 said:
I got the phone off of Ebay and it already had TWRP installed. It is running 4.4.2 and keeps asking for the OTA to 4.4.4. I should be able to download your image and pull it from my computer in TWRP, correct? Still learning my way around custom recovery.
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If it is still on 4.4.2, you need the 4.4.2 image, not the 4.4.4. And no, you don't do this through TWRP, you do it through bootloader mode or RSDLite.
I no longer have the 4.4.2 image. You need to find the XT1060 4.4.2 image somewhere online. And a copy of the most recent mfastboot, which is version 2. Then boot into bootloader mode, and flash back to stock 4.4.2. Or use RSDLite, but if you don't edit the xml file, you will lose all your data.
Are you sure you are on 4.4.2? What matters is the bootloader version. What does it say in bootloader mode? 4.4.4 is bootloader version 30.B7. I believe 4.4.2 is 30.B4 but double check that. You MUST know what version of the bootloader you are running b/f you flash back to stock.
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If you flash back to stock 4.4.2, rather than take the OTA, I would use Motorola Device Manager to upgrade b/c then you would get a copy of 4.4.4 stock files on your computer.

Motorola has the stock 4.4.4 image posted on their site for the XT1060, as well as full instructions on how to return back to stock. I guess you were doing more clicking when getting the bootloader unlock code from them than reading, as they've had EVERY stock image posted for the XT1060 since stock.

If you want to directly download the files http://www.filefactory.com/folder/dd05c058d3ff8dbe/?sort=created&order=DESC&show=100&page=1
or through motorola site https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images

JulesJam said:
If it is still on 4.4.2, you need the 4.4.2 image, not the 4.4.4. And no, you don't do this through TWRP, you do it through bootloader mode or RSDLite.
I no longer have the 4.4.2 image. You need to find the XT1060 4.4.2 image somewhere online. And a copy of the most recent mfastboot, which is version 2. Then boot into bootloader mode, and flash back to stock 4.4.2. Or use RSDLite, but if you don't edit the xml file, you will lose all your data.
Are you sure you are on 4.4.2? What matters is the bootloader version. What does it say in bootloader mode? 4.4.4 is bootloader version 30.B7. I believe 4.4.2 is 30.B4 but double check that. You MUST know what version of the bootloader you are running b/f you flash back to stock.
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If you flash back to stock 4.4.2, rather than take the OTA, I would use Motorola Device Manager to upgrade b/c then you would get a copy of 4.4.4 stock files on your computer.
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I checked ... and the bootloader is 30.B7. I went to the Motorola site and requested the "MOTO X, VZW Dev Edition:KK-4.4.4-KXA21.12-L1.26.1-1 (VZW)" version of firmware. My only issue is how to get TWRP removed from the device. Each time I tried to accept the OTA ... the phone would boot to TWRP and I'd have to clear the cache. I'm new to this stuff, so I appreciate everyone's patience.

Fredhoffmann3 said:
I checked ... and the bootloader is 30.B7.
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Then your bootloader is on 4.4.4.
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Fredhoffmann3 said:
My only issue is how to get TWRP removed from the device.
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Download the stock recovery image I linked to in my dropbox account (XT1060_4.4.4_recovery.img) - that is the 4.4.4 stock recovery for the XT1060. Place the file in the same directory where you have your fastboot and adb files. Make sure USB debugging is enabled in the developer options of your settings on your phone. Then plug your phone into your PC, open a command shell, navigate to where fastboot/adb files and the XT1060_4.4.4_recovery.img are and type:
adb devices
that should give you a pop up on the phone to authorize your PC and then it should return the serial number of your device. Then type:
adb reboot bootloader
to boot into bootloader mode. Then type:
fastboot flash recovery XT1060_4.4.4_recovery.img
then you will have stock recovery.

JulesJam said:
Then your bootloader is on 4.4.4.
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Download the stock recovery image I linked to in my dropbox account (XT1060_4.4.4_recovery.img) - that is the 4.4.4 stock recovery for the XT1060. Place the file in the same directory where you have your fastboot and adb files. Make sure USB debugging is enabled in the developer options of your settings on your phone. Then plug your phone into your PC, open a command shell, navigate to where fastboot/adb files and the XT1060_4.4.4_recovery.img are and type:
adb devices
that should give you a pop up on the phone to authorize your PC and then it should return the serial number of your device. Then type:
adb reboot bootloader
to boot into bootloader mode. Then type:
fastboot flash recovery XT1060_4.4.4_recovery.img
then you will have stock recovery.
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Trying it now. Wish me luck! After I complete this ... I should be able to accept the OTA, correct?

Fredhoffmann3 said:
Trying it now. Wish me luck! After I complete this ... I should be able to accept the OTA, correct?
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You can only accept the OTA if your system, kernel, radios, etc are all stock.
As I indicated before, I would use Motorola Device Manager to update b/c then you will have the fxz on your computer.

JulesJam said:
Then your bootloader is on 4.4.4.
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Download the stock recovery image I linked to in my dropbox account (XT1060_4.4.4_recovery.img) - that is the 4.4.4 stock recovery for the XT1060. Place the file in the same directory where you have your fastboot and adb files. Make sure USB debugging is enabled in the developer options of your settings on your phone. Then plug your phone into your PC, open a command shell, navigate to where fastboot/adb files and the XT1060_4.4.4_recovery.img are and type:
adb devices
that should give you a pop up on the phone to authorize your PC and then it should return the serial number of your device. Then type:
adb reboot bootloader
to boot into bootloader mode. Then type:
fastboot flash recovery XT1060_4.4.4_recovery.img
then you will have stock recovery.
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You are my savior! I've spent probably 10 hours working a fix for this. I was able to accept the 4.4.4 OTA. With the 5.1 update hopefully coming soon, I'm back to stock. THANKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JulesJam said:
As I indicated before, I would use Motorola Device Manager to update b/c then you will have the fxz on your computer.
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And what's so special about it? Motorola posts the stock images anyway. You'd just be getting the file a little bit sooner at the expense of annoying software on your computer.

imnuts said:
And what's so special about it? Motorola posts the stock images anyway. You'd just be getting the file a little bit sooner at the expense of annoying software on your computer.
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Where has Motorola posted the stock images for 5.0 for the Verizon XT1096 MX14?

JulesJam said:
Where has Motorola posted the stock images for 5.0 for the Verizon XT1096 MX14?
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If it is the same as the 13' X all you have to do is request the stock images from Motorola. That is how I received all my factory images for my X.

Travisdroidx2 said:
If it is the same as the 13' X all you have to do is request the stock images from Motorola. That is how I received all my factory images for my X.
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Did you have a Developer Edition MX13?

JulesJam said:
Did you have a Developer Edition MX13?
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I do have a dev edition 13' X.

Travisdroidx2 said:
I do have a dev edition 13' X.
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Ok so for Dev Eds, Motorola will give you the factory images. My advice is to use MDM to update so you will have it on your computer regardless. If you find the MDM annoying, then you can uninstall it. The nice thing about MDM is it installs the drivers for you too. Many people have issues installing the drives and this does it for you.
Another benefit of MDM is that if you soft brick your device but still can get into bootloader mode, MDM will repair your phone for you. You just connect your phone in bootloader mode to your computer and start MDM and it does it automatically. So I not only don't find MDM annoying, I find it useful.
If you are a Recognized Developer on XDA, then you obviously know what you are doing and don't need a program like MDM to help you when you get into a bad situation. For the rest of us mere mortals, IMO, MDM is nice to have. You not only get the images on your computer automatically, it installs the drivers for you and can repair your device if you soft brick your phone.

JulesJam said:
Where has Motorola posted the stock images for 5.0 for the Verizon XT1096 MX14?
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When did we start talking about the 2nd generation phone in the first gen forums? Had I known we were on the 2014 X, then yes, you need another method to get the stock image. If you are, you know, on a device actually related to this subforum, and it is a XT1060 or XT1053 (I think that's right), then just download the stock images from Motorola.
Sent from my Moto X

imnuts said:
then just download the stock images from Motorola.
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Dude, I didn't need to, you know why? BECAUSE I USED MDM TO UPDATE AND I HAVE THEM ON MY COMPUTER ALREADY, LOL!!!!
I was merely addressing your point about it not being useful to use MDM to update. Um, yeah it is.

[Q] XT1053 TMO possible brick - help please

Hi
Unlocked bootloader, rooted. I'd had some issues with my phone and thought it was a smart idea to do a full wipe and start completely from scratch. I'd done this before and had not had issues. This time round, not to much.
The link to the factory images on droid developers seems down to me. I wasn't 100% sure which version below I should be requesting from the motorola site?
When i tried to install what I thought was a good ROM, it kept saying 'unable to mount /cache /system' and other similar errors. This was when flashing in fastboot. i also tried RSDLite but it came up with an error 'rsd lite failed flashing process unknown fastboot command'.
My questions are:
1. Which version is the correct one for my first gen moto X TMobile edition?
2. When I get the correct version, will the above errors go away or is there some other issue?
Thanks in advance. I've tried to include as much detail as possible.
MOTO X, GSM Dev Edition:
L-5.1-LPA23.12-15 (Retail) LMR1
MOTO X, GSM Dev Edition:
KK-4.4.4-KXA21.12-L1.29.1-2 (Retail) MR4
MOTO X, GSM Dev Edition:
KK-4.4.2-KXA20.16-1.25 MR3 (Retail)
MOTO X, GSM Dev Edition:
KK-4.4-13.11.1Q2.X-69-3 (Retail) MR2
Moto X, GSM Dev Edition:
JB 4.2.2-13.9.0Q2.X-116-17-57-6 (Retail)

emailrob said:
Hi
My questions are:
1. Which version is the correct one for my first gen moto X TMobile edition?
2. When I get the correct version, will the above errors go away or is there some other issue?
Thanks in advance. I've tried to include as much detail as possible.
MOTO X, GSM Dev Edition:
L-5.1-LPA23.12-15 (Retail) LMR1
MOTO X, GSM Dev Edition:
KK-4.4.4-KXA21.12-L1.29.1-2 (Retail) MR4
MOTO X, GSM Dev Edition:
KK-4.4.2-KXA20.16-1.25 MR3 (Retail)
MOTO X, GSM Dev Edition:
KK-4.4-13.11.1Q2.X-69-3 (Retail) MR2
Moto X, GSM Dev Edition:
JB 4.2.2-13.9.0Q2.X-116-17-57-6 (Retail)
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You can use all of the above IF your device is XT1053 (Developer Edition). The first one is for Lollipop 5.1. 2nd, 3rd and 4th is for Kitkat with different version. The last one is JellyBean (Androind version 4.2.2). The choice is yours.

kenosis said:
You can use all of the above IF your device is XT1053 (Developer Edition). The first one is for Lollipop 5.1. 2nd, 3rd and 4th is for Kitkat with different version. The last one is JellyBean (Androind version 4.2.2). The choice is yours.
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Thank you. I don't have developers but I read that its OK to use this on a non-dev edition. As they don't post images for non-dev editions that might be my only choice. I tried one here but the errors I mentioned came up TMO_RETAIL_XT1053_4.4-13.11.1Q2.X-69-3_MR2_CFC
Do you think the errors I saw are related to installing the wrong version or something else?

emailrob said:
Thank you. I don't have developers but I read that its OK to use this on a non-dev edition. As they don't post images for non-dev editions that might be my only choice. I tried one here but the errors I mentioned came up TMO_RETAIL_XT1053_4.4-13.11.1Q2.X-69-3_MR2_CFC
Do you think the errors I saw are related to installing the wrong version or something else?
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It could be wrong version or the file you used. Follow the steps from below link.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images

I followed the steps from the link to the letter. I still got the same errors, and when I reboot it still just gets stuck at the 'warning bootloader' white and red screen, and never gets into the boot sequence for Android.
I tried both the 4.4 and the 5.1 GSM versions, and neither worked.
I pasted the errors I a seeing in the hope that someone can help
http://pastebin.com/9QQScesK

emailrob said:
I followed the steps from the link to the letter. I still got the same errors, and when I reboot it still just gets stuck at the 'warning bootloader' white and red screen, and never gets into the boot sequence for Android.
I tried both the 4.4 and the 5.1 GSM versions, and neither worked.
I pasted the errors I a seeing in the hope that someone can help
http://pastebin.com/9QQScesK
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What is your bootloader version? Did you type "fastboot.exe flash partition gpt.bin" or "fastboot flash partition gpt.bin" in command?

kenosis said:
What is your bootloader version? Did you type "fastboot.exe flash partition gpt.bin" or "fastboot flash partition gpt.bin" in command?
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I typed it like it said on the motorola site:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
I'm not sure where it lists the bootloader version, but here is a pic of the screen:
http://imgur.com/svIL9eq

emailrob said:
I typed it like it said on the motorola site:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
I'm not sure where it lists the bootloader version, but here is a pic of the screen:
http://imgur.com/svIL9eq
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Please check here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/info-warning-risks-downgrading-impacts-t3058202

kenosis said:
Please check here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/info-warning-risks-downgrading-impacts-t3058202
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If that's happened, is there any way to bring it back to life? I read over this which seemed a little extreme, but may be my only option? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60224688&postcount=415
I can still get into fastboot OK, as well as installing TWRP.

emailrob said:
If that's happened, is there any way to bring it back to life? I read over this which seemed a little extreme, but may be my only option? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60224688&postcount=415
I can still get into fastboot OK, as well as installing TWRP.
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All the SBF files listed in OP are for Dev Edition and TMO. I used 5.1 for my XT1053. If you can go to fastboot and install TWRP, you haven't bricked yet. Tell me:
1) Which version were you in BEFORE trying the fastboot?
2) Which SBF file version did you try to flash using fastboot?
3) What is your Bootloader version. When you press Power + Vol Down and go to BL screen with Recovery etc options listed, check the no. at the top. It should be something like 30.BE (BE is the latest. you can have different version).
4) DO NOT use fastboot. You need to use 'mfastboot' for large system files. Search for 'mfastboot' in XDA. When you tried the fastboot method, did you get any errors especially with the system.img file?

Thanks, responses below
Hitdroid said:
All the SBF files listed in OP are for Dev Edition and TMO. I used 5.1 for my XT1053. If you can go to fastboot and install TWRP, you haven't bricked yet. Tell me:
1) Which version were you in BEFORE trying the fastboot? EMAILROB I THINK 4.4.4
2) Which SBF file version did you try to flash using fastboot? EMAILROB I tried 4.4.4 and 4.4.2 and 5.1
3) What is your Bootloader version. When you press Power + Vol Down and go to BL screen with Recovery etc options listed, check the no. at the top. It should be something like 30.BE (BE is the latest. you can have different version). EMAILROB 30.B4
4) DO NOT use fastboot. You need to use 'mfastboot' for large system files. Search for 'mfastboot' in XDA. When you tried the fastboot method, did you get any errors especially with the system.img file?EMAILROB I will try mfastboot now with 4.4.2 from motorola factory images
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No wait. Do NOT try to downgrade. Important to know what is your BL version. Check @KidJoe signature. He has a link about dangers of downgrading.
Sent from my XT1053 using XDA Free mobile app

Hitdroid said:
No wait. Do NOT try to downgrade. Important to know what is your BL version. Check @KidJoe signature. He has a link about dangers of downgrading.
Sent from my XT1053 using XDA Free mobile app
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BL version 30.B4

So your BL is of 4.4.2.. I would try mfastboot of 4.4.4 .. Read the links given in KidJoe signature and get a thorough idea of what you are doing before proceeding.
Sent from my XT1053 using XDA Free mobile app

Good news! OMG I nearly cried when I saw the blue Motorola logo appear!!!
Bad news! But ugh I now have the dreaded 'wifi switch won't go on' issue. This is actually one of the reasons I formatted it in the first place! So i can't get it set up at all. Tried a reboot and the same issue.
Should I try a newer ROM (such as 5.1) and see if that fixes the issue? I hope this doesn't cause bootloader issues..! I'm so over being on the fastboot screen

Panic ye not. A cache clear in bootloader seems (for the moment) to have fixed the wifi issue.

Cool. So you are on 4.4.4 now? I didn't have any WiFi issues and don't know about that. Maybe you will find something on XDA.
And yeah you can use the 5.1 SBF file to upgrade. Your BL will be upgraded to 3.0BE after which you can't downgrade the BL. Aren't you getting any OTA updates asking you to install 5.1?
Sent from XT1053. Hit the Thanks button if I helped

Hitdroid said:
Cool. So you are on 4.4.4 now? I didn't have any WiFi issues and don't know about that. Maybe you will find something on XDA.
And yeah you can use the 5.1 SBF file to upgrade. Your BL will be upgraded to 3.0BE after which you can't downgrade the BL. Aren't you getting any OTA updates asking you to install 5.1?
Sent from XT1053. Hit the Thanks button if I helped
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Thanks, yes. I'm not seeing any OTA updates to go to 5.1, which is weird. I don't yet have the TMo sim card installed, perhaps that's the reason? I'm adding a line so need to pick it up today. Perhaps it does some OTA check with the network before pushing it, to make sure its the right version. I'd prefer the OTA upgrade of course
Thanks again, I did the thanks button things. :good::good:

I read somewhere (not XDA) one person got OTA without having a sim card. Anyway, if you want to go to 5.1, I would say SBF method is the best. BTW, 5.1 hasn't been kind to me. I have a thread wherein I have posted the issue about Android optimizing all my apps on every reboot taking the boot time to 10-15 mins. Many ppl r having this issue. So it's up to you if you want to upgrade. And thanks
Sent from XT1053. Hit the Thanks button if I helped

Thanks again Hitdroid. I'll see if the OTA takes once I get the SIM, else go to SBF method.