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I bought a used XT1053 that was on Nextel Mexico and intend to use it with Straighttalk so I unlocked the bootloader so I can run the TMO 4.4 firmware. The upgrade went fine except after I reboot once, the second time the unit comes up, the boot animation changes and it displays a verizon splash screen. I flashed TMO_RETAIL_XT1053_4.4-13.11.1Q2.X-69-3_MR2_1FF that I downloaded straight from Moto and ran the .bat in fastboot. Any ideas what is going on? All seems to work on the phone and I have 4G/LTE.

lanman1 said:
I bought a used XT1053 that was on Nextel Mexico and intend to use it with Straighttalk so I unlocked the bootloader so I can run the TMO 4.4 firmware. The upgrade went fine except after I reboot once, the second time the unit comes up, the boot animation changes and it displays a verizon splash screen. I flashed TMO_RETAIL_XT1053_4.4-13.11.1Q2.X-69-3_MR2_1FF that I downloaded straight from Moto and ran the .bat in fastboot. Any ideas what is going on? All seems to work on the phone and I have 4G/LTE.
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Sounds like you downloaded the Verizon Dev edition firmware and not the tmobile, I'd download it again.

Steve-x said:
Sounds like you downloaded the Verizon Dev edition firmware and not the tmobile, I'd download it again.
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Thanks for the reply but I'm positive I downloaded
MOTO X, GSM Dev Edition:
KK 4.4-13.11.1Q2.X-69-3_MR2 (Retail)
Which is TMO_RETAIL_XT1053_4.4-13.11.1Q2.X-69-3_MR2_1FF.xml.zip. I triple checked and it's fine on the 1st boot, it only changes on subsequent boots.

lanman1 said:
Thanks for the reply but I'm positive I downloaded
MOTO X, GSM Dev Edition:
KK 4.4-13.11.1Q2.X-69-3_MR2 (Retail)
Which is TMO_RETAIL_XT1053_4.4-13.11.1Q2.X-69-3_MR2_1FF.xml.zip. I triple checked and it's fine on the 1st boot, it only changes on subsequent boots.
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I'm not sure that a full restore image changes the boot logo screens. If your phone works on your network, then maybe all you have to do is change the boot loader image(s) which are just graphics and have nothing to do with what the phone is running..

ghstudio said:
I'm not sure that a full restore image changes the boot logo screens. If your phone works on your network, then maybe all you have to do is change the boot loader image(s) which are just graphics and have nothing to do with what the phone is running..
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I can try redoing the bootloader in fastboot, funny thing is it boots correctly the 1st time. It's almost like the OS thinks it's a non standard bootloader and rewrites it.

[STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS] Unlocking and Rooting a Dev Ed Moto X Running Kit Kat

I posted these step-by-step instructions in another thread but thought others might like to see them in their own thread. This works for Dev Ed Moto X's running either 4.4 or 4.4.2. If you have a non-Dev Ed with an unlockable bootloader, it works for those, too, but of course you void your warranty if you unlock your bootloader if you have a non-Dev Ed.
To unlock and root the developer edition:
1) Get the unlock code from Motorola and unlock the bootloader by following the directions in this link, including downloading the Android SDK and installing Motorola Device Manager:
Unlock Moto X Bootloader
2) Get mfastboot.exe here:
mfastboot.exe
and place it in the same directory as fastboot (fastboot is in the \sdk\platform-tools subdirectory of the Android SDK).
3) Get the TWRP custom recovery for kit kat here:
TWRP for Moto X 4.4
and place it in the same directory as fastboot.
4) On your unlocked Moto X, enable USB debugging and download SuperSU here:
SuperSU 1.93
5) Double check to make sure USB debugging has been enabled! Put your unlocked Moto X into bootloader mode by pressing the Volume Down button and then the Power button. Hold for about 3 seconds and release and you should be in bootloader mode. Connect your Moto X to your PC via a USB cable.
6) Open a command prompt on your PC and change directory to the folder where mfastboot.exe is.
7) At the command prompt type:
mfastboot flash recovery twrp-2.6.3.1-ghost-4.4.img
to flash the custom recovery to your Moto X.
8) After the custom recovery has been flashed to your Moto X, at the command prompt type:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
to reboot into the bootloader.
(I am not sure if this step is necessary but I read somewhere it was necessary and I did it and it worked).
9) Unplug your device from your PC. Then get into recovery mode by pressing the Volume Down button to highlight recovery mode and pressing the Volume Up button to select the recovery mode.
10) You should now have booted into the Team Win Recovery Project custom recovery. Click on Install to install SuperSu. Scroll down to find the sdcard and select it. Then scroll down to download and select it. Select the SuperSU zip file and swipe to install.
If you want to check to see if you successfully rooted, you can download Root Checker Basic from the playstore and it will tell you if you are rooted.
From what I have read you can use the version of TWRP I linked to above to root 4.4.2.
Remember, to take an OTA, you have to revert back to stock!

bumping this.

+1
Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk

Thx
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I assume this is the same process regardless of Android build # (ie. After updating to 4.4.2) ...
Tapatalked via my moto x

YankInDaSouth said:
I assume this is the same process regardless of Android build # (ie. After updating to 4.4.2) ...
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It works for both 4.4 and 4.4.2.

Can anyone post the steps to flash stock recovery to accept the OTA TO 4.4.2? Thanks.
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ragingd said:
Can anyone post the steps to flash stock recovery to accept the OTA TO 4.4.2? Thanks.
Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk
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Grab the firmware for your model here: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
Then you can follow the steps from here: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images ... Of course if you don't have flash every component, only what you need. Recovery of course and perhaps system...
Tapatalked via my moto x

Assistance
Perhaps someone could shed some light on this for me. I have a T-Mobile (XT1053) with an unlocked bootloader (I'm certain it's unlocked as I get the unlocked bootloader warning). I unlocked via Motorolas site. I then attempted to install TWRP with mfastboot, which it says it has done, but then when I attempt to reboot into recovery, it just ends up at a black screen (off essentially) and I can only power up as normal. Any one have any ideas?

Tuse0708 said:
Perhaps someone could shed some light on this for me. I have a T-Mobile (XT1053) with an unlocked bootloader (I'm certain it's unlocked as I get the unlocked bootloader warning). I unlocked via Motorolas site. I then attempted to install TWRP with mfastboot, which it says it has done, but then when I attempt to reboot into recovery, it just ends up at a black screen (off essentially) and I can only power up as normal. Any one have any ideas?
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First, with your device disconnected from any power source, boot into bootloader mode and verify that it says Device is UNLOCKED. Status Code: 3. BTW - the bootloader unlocked warning logo stays even if you relock the bootloader unless you flash a new logo.
Then if it does say device is unlocked, hit Volume Down to highlight Recovery and Volume Up to select recovery. Is that when you see a black screen? It takes TWRP a little while to load.

Cozume said:
First, with your device disconnected from any power source, boot into bootloader mode and verify that it says Device is UNLOCKED. Status Code: 3. BTW - the bootloader unlocked warning logo stays even if you relock the bootloader unless you flash a new logo.
Then if it does say device is unlocked, hit Volume Down to highlight Recovery and Volume Up to select recovery. Is that when you see a black screen? It takes TWRP a little while to load.
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Nevermind....Thanks for the help, got it going.

thanks!

jodaboda said:
thanks!
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You are welcome!

So I'm getting an unlock code. I am currently on 4.4.2, and if I read the posts right, I don't have to downgrade to 4.4 to root, TWRP will still root 4.4.2 without issue, right?
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Nevermind. I've slapped my Moto, so I'm going to SBF back to 4.4.2 to make sure there aren't any... issues...

I'm currently rooted on 4.4. I have made changes to /system, so I can't take the OTA. I got an unlock code today. I understand that unlocking the bootloader will induce a Factory Data Reset. Do I need to SBF to stock 4.4 (or 4.2.2) before I do this? Will the FDR clear up the changes I made?
Furthermore, what order should I do these steps in? If I have 4.4 and unlock/root it, I can't take the OTA with non-stock recovery, correct? I would need a flashable ZIP for TWRP/CWM? Would it be better to unlock, FDR, take OTA to 4.4.2, then do TWRP and root?
Hopefully this isn't too silly of a question, I appreciate any advice for the best path to take on this.

Hey all, just ordered a Dev Edition to go along with my N5 and had a question regarding mfastboot. I downloaded mfastboot from one of the stickies, it was only one file and placed it in my sdk platform tools folder. I was reading on Motorola website about flashing factory images and seen this note-"NOTE: You must use the Motorola fastboot utility to flash (included in the Darwin/, Linux/ or Windows/ directory). Please do NOT use the Android fastboot utility.". First of all, what does it mean included in Windows directory? And I'm guessing about not using the Android fastboot utility, they want you to use "mfastboot flash...." instead of "fastboot flash...."? Just trying to get some research in before I receive the device. I'm used to using fastboot on my Galaxy Nexus and now my N5. I used to have alot of Moto devices before this and using the SBF files in Moto's flashing tool, but never had an unlockable bootloader Moto device that can use some form of fastboot.

t1.8matt said:
Hey all, just ordered a Dev Edition to go along with my N5 and had a question regarding mfastboot. I downloaded mfastboot from one of the stickies, it was only one file and placed it in my sdk platform tools folder. I was reading on Motorola website about flashing factory images and seen this note-"NOTE: You must use the Motorola fastboot utility to flash (included in the Darwin/, Linux/ or Windows/ directory). Please do NOT use the Android fastboot utility.". First of all, what does it mean included in Windows directory? And I'm guessing about not using the Android fastboot utility, they want you to use "mfastboot flash...." instead of "fastboot flash...."? Just trying to get some research in before I receive the device. I'm used to using fastboot on my Galaxy Nexus and now my N5. I used to have alot of Moto devices before this and using the SBF files in Moto's flashing tool, but never had an unlockable bootloader Moto device that can use some form of fastboot.
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Fastboot can't handle the file sizes. So Motorola made mfastboot. You have to use it when flashing the Moto x.
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kj2112 said:
Fastboot can't handle the file sizes. So Motorola made mfastboot. You have to use it when flashing the Moto x.
Sent from my cell phone telephone....
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Ok, gotcha. And I've been reading a little about people wanting to downgrade from 4.4.2, but if you have a locked bootloader and upgraded to the latest bootloader, they can't without bricking. I assume this won't be an issue with an unlocked bootloader, even though I'm not sure of why you would want to downgrade. Edit: I see, for root reasons, but this shouldn't be an issue if you're flashing SuperSU in TWRP?
Edit again: I should read more. Rooting 4.4.2 with an unlocked bootloader isn't an issue if I follow this guide in this thread. Thanks for your help. Looking forward to getting this device.

t1.8matt said:
Ok, gotcha. And I've been reading a little about people wanting to downgrade from 4.4.2, but if you have a locked bootloader and upgraded to the latest bootloader, they can't without bricking. I assume this won't be an issue with an unlocked bootloader, even though I'm not sure of why you would want to downgrade. Edit: I see, for root reasons, but this shouldn't be an issue if you're flashing SuperSU in TWRP?
Edit again: I should read more. Rooting 4.4.2 with an unlocked bootloader isn't an issue if I follow this guide in this thread. Thanks for your help. Looking forward to getting this device.
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Root will be easy. Same as a nexus. Unlock bootloader, flash custom recovery....root. install superSU if needed.
As far as what's NOT like a nexus....yes, you can still brick downgrading an unlocked device....even the dev edition...which is no different than any other unlocked Moto x. Without going into all the details, you can read about it all over....there is a specific way to downgrade. And you cannot take an ota after....that MAY brick any Moto x...locked or unlocked. There is tonnes of conflicting opinions on this....so read as much as you can, and decide from there. There's very specific ways to downgrade and upgrade after. In my opinion....there's risk involved in all of it.
Just Google "Moto x brick downgrade xda" to read the stories.
If you find you must downgrade from 4.4.2.....study hard before you do.
Sent from my N5, N7, Moto X,G Tab 3 or S2.....

kj2112 said:
Root will be easy. Same as a nexus. Unlock bootloader, flash custom recovery....root. install superSU if needed.
As far as what's NOT like a nexus....yes, you can still brick downgrading an unlocked device....even the dev edition...which is no different than any other unlocked Moto x. Without going into all the details, you can read about it all over....there is a specific way to downgrade. And you cannot take an ota after....that MAY brick any Moto x...locked or unlocked.
If you find you must downgrade from 4.4.2.....study hard before you do.
Sent from my N5, N7, Moto X,G Tab 3 or S2.....
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Great info. But the only reason people are downgrading from 4.4.2 is if they have a locked bootloader and want to retain root?

4.4.4 Bootlogo ''Powered By Android''?

I just upgraded to android 4.4.4 official, but as I unlocked the bootloader I get the typical red letters ... what I wanted to know is how is your bootanimation (locked bootloader)? it's like the moto g saying powered by android? someone help me? ( i just know would help me as I can open or view the file logo.bin from pc)

If you want to replace the bootanimation, look at the thread [4.4.3] Remove Unlocked Bootloader message in the Moto X General forum.

moto x gen 2 update ..

hey guys my phone had a system update this morning.did it and now my phone will not boot ..stuck on the boot loader message(boot loader unlocked)(i unlocked it when i got the phone )
i have tried the volume down power and selected recovery..but boots and i see no command with Andy on its back.....

You must be really confused considering you're on the wrong forum.

in moto x?anyways its settled .moto will replace the device.the update messt up my phone.

techker said:
in moto x?anyways its settled .moto will replace the device.the update messt up my phone.
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In your title you put moto x gen 2. Which this thread is for moto x gen1. If the OTA bricked your phone I would guess you had miss matched partitions and probably something you did prior to the OTA. Hope it was a Dev edition since you said your bootloader was unlocked. Only Dev editions are covered by warranty with unlocked boot loader s.

Where to get stock Moto boot-up splash?

Want to change the boot splash on the N6 to be Moto's globe. Can it be done?