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[Q] unlock unroot?

I rooted my HTC One and unlocked the bootloader a while ago. I flashed the Venom rom so I assumed I was rooted. However, I did root checker recently and it said I wasn't rooted. How is this possible? I recently asked Sprint to unlock my phone for international usage. Would that unroot my phone? I thought once I rooted my HTC One, it would be rooted permanently?

Are you s-off? Some people were having root problems after flashing 4.3 roms. Re flash viper and choose the s-on option if your s-on.
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Baldome said:
Are you s-off? Some people were having root problems after flashing 4.3 roms. Re flash viper and choose the s-on option if your s-on.
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Yes I'm S-On. Does this mean I have to re-root my phone again? What if I want to flash another 4.3 rom (like Bad Boyz) or a 4.4 (like Beanstalk)?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2493552
Try the method found in link.
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To answer your question about flashing other roms. If you can still get into custom recovery aka TWRP or CWM. You should still be able to flash ROM's . I suggest you look into getting s-off it seems a lot of problems like yours don't happen when your phone is s-off. Do a Google search on getting s-off and you will find 3 methods that I know of to gain s-off. Make sure you read through each thread thoroughly so you are using the right method for your bootlloader version. I used revone to gain s-off which was really easy. There are also some good you tube videos that take you through the process. The best advice I can give you regarding any changes you are making to your device is research every thread that you can and make sure you understand exactly what you are doing beforehand. The forums are filled with questions from people who could have avoided a lot of trouble just by doing more research. Hope this helps.
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Baldome said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2493552
Try the method found in link.
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To answer your question about flashing other roms. If you can still get into custom recovery aka TWRP or CWM. You should still be able to flash ROM's . I suggest you look into getting s-off it seems a lot of problems like yours don't happen when your phone is s-off. Do a Google search on getting s-off and you will find 3 methods that I know of to gain s-off. Make sure you read through each thread thoroughly so you are using the right method for your bootlloader version. I used revone to gain s-off which was really easy. There are also some good you tube videos that take you through the process. The best advice I can give you regarding any changes you are making to your device is research every thread that you can and make sure you understand exactly what you are doing beforehand. The forums are filled with questions from people who could have avoided a lot of trouble just by doing more research. Hope this helps.
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Thanks will do!

[Q] Claro chile 4.4.2 update

I just got the 4.4.2 update from claro in chile. But I have not installed it yet. My phone is on 4.2.2 at the moment. The bootloader is unlocked. It is rooted using rockmymoto. What I want to know is what do I need to do to get it ready for the 4.4.2 upgrade? I assume I need to unroot it? Also I have lucky patcher installed and I odexed my system, will this be a problem? Will I be able to get root in 4.4.2?

AGISCI said:
I just got the 4.4.2 update from claro in chile. But I have not installed it yet. My phone is on 4.2.2 at the moment. The bootloader is unlocked. It is rooted using rockmymoto. What I want to know is what do I need to do to get it ready for the 4.4.2 upgrade? I assume I need to unroot it? Also I have lucky patcher installed and I odexed my system, will this be a problem? Will I be able to get root in 4.4.2?
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There are threads on this in the general folder as well as this folder.
What I don't understand is why you had to root using rockmymoto if your bootloader is unlocked? Why didn't you just flash a custom recovery like TWRP and install SuperSU to root?
Do you have the 4.2.2 post camera update installed?

Cozume said:
There are threads on this in the general folder as well as this folder.
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I have read various topics in both of the forums on it. But I wanted to be 100% sure of what path I need to follow to be sure I don't brick my phone. 1 thing that had me worried is that I odexed my system with lucky patcher... does this mean I am going to have to flash my firmware back to stock before I can do this?
Cozume said:
What I don't understand is why you had to root using rockmymoto if your bootloader is unlocked? Why didn't you just flash a custom recovery like TWRP and install SuperSU to root?
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Because I rooted it a month before I unlocked the bootloader.
I still currently have stock recovery though.
Cozume said:
Do you have the 4.2.2 post camera update installed?
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As far as the post camera update, not sure. My camera version is 3.1.41.2.

AGISCI said:
I have read various topics in both of the forums on it. But I wanted to be 100% sure of what path I need to follow to be sure I don't brick my phone. 1 thing that had me worried is that I odexed my system with lucky patcher... does this mean I am going to have to flash my firmware back to stock before I can do this?
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That is certainly the safest way to go from all I have read as any system mods could potentially cause a problem. The problem that another poster here had is that the only firmware that is posted for the Claro Chile is the precamera update. He was looking for the postcamera firmware.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649806
And no one could help him find it. I don't think you can take the OTA if you are on the precamera firmware. Perhaps you can PM the OP in that link and see if he is knowledgeable about Claro chile firmware.

Cozume said:
That is certainly the safest way to go from all I have read as any system mods could potentially cause a problem. The problem that another poster here had is that the only firmware that is posted for the Claro Chile is the precamera update. He was looking for the postcamera firmware.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2649806
And no one could help him find it. I don't think you can take the OTA if you are on the precamera firmware. Perhaps you can PM the OP in that link and see if he is knowledgeable about Claro chile firmware.
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How can I tell if I am on the pre cam or post cam? Also is there a link that talks about what teh pre cam and post cam does or changed?

AGISCI said:
How can I tell if I am on the pre cam or post cam? Also is there a link that talks about what teh pre cam and post cam does or changed?
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Go to Settings->About Phone->System Version. What does it say?

139.12.35.ghost_row.AmericaMovil.en.CL
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AGISCI said:
139.12.35.ghost_row.AmericaMovil.en.CL
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From the version numbers here:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
As best I can tell 139.12.35 is the post camera update. The problem is that no one has a copy of the stock firmware posted anywhere that anyone can find.

If that's the case flashing this firmware will not brick me then correct?
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You say you rooted the phone a month before you unlocked the bootloader. If this is the case then your phone should have been wiped clean as unlocking the bootloader performs a full wipe of the phone.
So something does not add up/make sense.

Steve-x said:
You say you rooted the phone a month before you unlocked the bootloader. If this is the case then your phone should have been wiped clean as unlocking the bootloader performs a full wipe of the phone.
So something does not add up/make sense.
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I rooted it twice actually. After I unlocked the bootloader it was erased just like you said, and I rooted again using the same method from the first time.

AGISCI said:
If that's the case flashing this firmware will not brick me then correct?
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Which firmware?
This is from dray_jr on the thread in the Moto X General forum:
the only OTA that can downgrade is 4.4 to 4.2.2 Post Cam
here is what we know right now that might make more sense
4.4 to 4.2.2 Pre Cam will Brick
4.2.2 Post Cam to 4.2.2 Pre Cam will Brick.
4.4.2 to anything will Brick
4.4 to 4.2.2 Post Cam you are ok
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635366&highlight=brick&page=5

You are in quite a unique situation here actually... since there is no stock image that you can go back to. If there was a 4.4 SBF I would have suggested to flash then take the 4.4.2 update. However, it seems as if there was no 4.4 roll out/update for your carrier at all. So this 4.4.2 carrier update would be more than a simple patch from 4.4 to 4.4.2, it would probably end up removing root since you are going from JB to KK.
Your best bet if you want it now is to do the following...
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS OR BRICKING YOUR DEVICE
1) Did you make a backup before you messed with anything in the system? If you didn't, then you have to go through the manual process of making sure that it is as clean as a normal stock image.
2) Do you have the original recovery? If not, find a recovery file for your carrier and flash that.
3) Attempt to flash the OTA in the standard recovery.
But honestly, the safest thing to do is to wait until your 4.4.2 SBF is released, that way you can flash it in RSD Lite, preventing a brick as much as possible.

mastarifla said:
But honestly, the safest thing to do is to wait until your 4.4.2 SBF is released, that way you can flash it in RSD Lite, preventing a brick as much as possible.
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Who releases the sbf? Motorola? Because it looks like the problem is that no one can find the sbf for the 4.2.2 postcamera update for their carrier.

I guess I will have to wait then. I can't afford to brick my phone. I captured the update and pulled it with adb so if anyone needs it I will be able to upload it.
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Cozume said:
Who releases the sbf? Motorola? Because it looks like the problem is that no one can find the sbf for the 4.2.2 postcamera update for their carrier.
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Skrilax_CZ maintains the website where the SBF's are stored. Motorola only releases the Developer Edition images to the public, as far as I know. So I believe that this website hosts either his own custom made zips, or he has someone supplying him with insider Moto images (or he works there?).
Personally I think he has a tool to automate this process once he has the firmware loaded onto the phone (if he doesn't have the images already), basically he is adb copying files from the dev partition of his phone and compiling a MD5 hash for each file, then zipping it all up in a nice package to flash with the insider Moto tool RSD Lite (or using manual flash, if you like to live dangerously )

mastarifla said:
Skrilax_CZ maintains the website where the SBF's are stored, as far as I know, Motorola only releases the Dev edition images to the public. So I believe that this website hosts either his own custom made zips, or he has someone supplying him with insider Moto images (or he works there?).
Personally I think he a tool to automate this process once he has the firmware loaded onto the phone (if he doesn't have the images already), basically he is adb copying files from the dev partition of his phone and compiling a MD5 hash for each file, then zipping it all up in a nice package to flash with the insider Moto tool RSD Lite.
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Thanks! So if you know someone with a stock phone who has never modded or rooted, theoretically you could pull the files from the dev partition of their phone? The trick is getting it into a package that works with RSD Lite?
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mastarifla said:
Motorola only releases the Developer Edition images to the public, as far as I know.
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So those of us with Dev Eds should stick to flashing the factory images we get from Motorola directly?

Cozume said:
Thanks! So if you know someone with a stock phone who has never modded or rooted, theoretically you could pull the files from the dev partition of their phone? The trick is getting it into a package that works with RSD Lite?
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So those of us with Dev Eds should stick to flashing the factory images we get from Motorola directly?
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Theoretically yes, but in practice it is much harder. Every manufacturer stores their particular data in different partitions on the phone. You have to manually look through the bin files (with a hex editor) in order to determine which are the correct ones. This is even more difficult because most of the information is encrypted. So unless you have insider knowledge or want to compare values in a hex editor, I would strongly suggest you stay away from attempting to make your own files, it can lead to very easy bricks.
I have a XT1053 Unlocked GSM phone (T-Mobile), and the SBF T-Mobile firmwares are the only thing I am going to be flashing, don't flash other regions firmware unless you are certain that it works. IE. let everyone else try it and potentially brick their phone before you end up doing the same thing.
Oh and before I forget, hitting the thanks button works too by the way

mastarifla said:
Theoretically yes, but in practice it is much harder. Every manufacturer stores their particular data in different partitions on the phone. You have to manually look through the bin files (with a hex editor) in order to determine which are the correct ones. This is even more difficult because most of the information is encrypted. So unless you have insider knowledge or want to compare values in a hex editor, I would strongly suggest you stay away from attempting to make your own files, it can lead to very easy bricks.
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no, I would never try it; I am just trying to understand what the differences are between the various ways for me to brick my device, lol!
mastarifla said:
I have a XT1053 Unlocked GSM phone (T-Mobile), and the SBF T-Mobile firmwares are the only thing I am going to be flashing, don't flash other regions firmware unless you are certain that it works. IE. let everyone else try it and potentially brick their phone before you end up doing the same thing.
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but if I have a Dev Ed, shouldn't I be flashing the factory images I received from Motorola?
mastarifla said:
Oh and before I forget, hitting the thanks button works too by the way
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I know I tried but they limit you to 8 thanks a day and I already used mine up for today! I will come back tomorrow and hit the button, promise. I am very good about that. So good that I use up all my thanks quickly. So odd they do that here, but they do.

Cozume said:
but if I have a Dev Ed, shouldn't I be flashing the factory images I received from Motorola?
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Yes you should, however it is widely known that the T-Mobile version and the Developer Edition have the exact same hardware/firmware (XT1053), actually I think they may have the exact same software build as well, though I am not sure on that one... if they receive the same OTA update that the T-Mobile version receives, that leads me to believe its the same ROM.

Rooted AT&T Moto X on 4.4....how to install 4.4.2

Hey Guys,
I've got a my AT&T Moto X rooted on 4.4, but I'd like to install 4.4.2 and remain rooted.
I've got a locked bootloader, but I'm having a hard time finding the steps necessary to update the OS, and stay rooted. Can someone point me in the right direction? I've used the search feature, and found info on safestrap, and the ATT 1058.XML, but I cannot find the correct version of SafeStrap needed, and detailed instructions.
Thanks in advance!

If your bootloader is unlocked, flash the SBF of ATT's 4.4.2 (there is a thread telling you how to return to 100% stock using RSDLite), then follow the thread telling you how to root a developer edition X.

97vulcan said:
but I cannot find the correct version of SafeStrap needed
Thanks in advance!
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3.65

KidJoe said:
If your bootloader is unlocked, flash the SBF of ATT's 4.4.2 (there is a thread telling you how to return to 100% stock using RSDLite), then follow the thread telling you how to root a developer edition X.
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My Bootloader is locked...I can't find the steps to update to 4.4.2 with a locked bootloader.

97vulcan said:
My Bootloader is locked...I can't find the steps to update to 4.4.2 with a locked bootloader.
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There isn't much here about using Safestrap with the X.. Rootzwiki.com has a few threads.
I haven't used it, so I don't know if there is a 4.4.2 for Safestrap on ATT.
Since the Chinese website/middleman thread is back up, you can try and get a bootloader unlock code that way.

97vulcan said:
My Bootloader is locked...I can't find the steps to update to 4.4.2 with a locked bootloader.
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Safestrap binary: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/104161-recovery-locked-safestrap-recovery-v365-2013-11-13/
Upgrade from 4.4 to 4.4.2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/rom-stock-165-44-1-ghostatt-sbf-t2730956
edit: If you upgrading from 4.4, you can likely skip step 8 (wipe/factory reset).

Ctrl-Freak said:
Safestrap binary: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/104161-recovery-locked-safestrap-recovery-v365-2013-11-13/
Upgrade from 4.4 to 4.4.2: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/rom-stock-165-44-1-ghostatt-sbf-t2730956
edit: If you upgrading from 4.4, you can likely skip step 8 (wipe/factory reset).
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Thank you! I'll post results after 4.4.2 install.

Successfully installed 4.4.2, and it's working great! Thanks again!

[Q] recovery for 4.4.3

Hi guys
i am on 4.4.3 in moto x and i received 4.4.4 for ota but i cant update because i unlocked bootloader and twrp in recovery,
how do i install 4.4.3,
i think install a recovery stock but i did not find recovery stock for 4.4.3 only for 4.4.2
or reinstall all stock for 4.4.2 make it downgrade.
what do you think?

You can likely find 4.4.3 firmware or even 4.4.4 and flash it manually from the links here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2923347
If you downgrade you could brick. If you successfully downgrade and take an OTA, you will definitely brick.
So not a wise choice. ?
Also, questions go in the Q&A section. For future reference. I'll ask this be moved. ?
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This guide has sections for many tasks, including flashing firmware.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2603358
If you use the fastboot method, you could likely just flash your stock recovery once you get the proper firmware, and if you need to, mfastboot can flash the system image. Should be good for OTA then.
But again, if you find the 4.4.4 firmware for your model... Flashing it fresh manually is always my preference. ?

sorry i was think posted on Q&A,
so i install stock 4.4.3 and began wait for ota 4.4.4
or directly flash 4.4.4?
well, are not problem install directly 4.4.4 and blick mi phone?
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sorry i dont see the continuation answer
so, i try to find the 4.4.4 fw for mi motox and flashing via rsd??

htc-desire5 said:
sorry i was think posted on Q&A,
so i install stock 4.4.3 and began wait for ota 4.4.4
or directly flash 4.4.4?
well, are not problem install directly 4.4.4 and blick mi phone?
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sorry i dont see the continuation answer
so, i try to find the 4.4.4 fw for mi motox and flashing via rsd??
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If you find the proper 4.4.4 for your device, that's how I personally prefer to do it.
Be aware it'll wipe your device with RSD though. Apps, pics, music, whatever... Gone . So you can move anything you want to keep to your PC.
Using the fastboot /mfastboot method will not wipe your stuff. Pics, music and everything. As long as you don't erase or flash userdata. Apps still gone though.
Your choice. See the guide I linked for instructions.
Good luck!
And once on 4.4.4...you can not ever downgrade.

thanks, i didnt find 4.4.4 for mi device only 4.4.3 the same like i use today,
i can use rds for flash the 4.4.3 and wait for ota without any problems?

I'm pretty sure only the XT1053 aka TMobile/Developer Edition has a 4.4.3 firmware. Everyone else went from.4.4.2 straight to 4.4.4.
You can confirm by checking About and looking at firmware version it should end with Retail.en.US
If you just need the 4.4.3 recovery to flash and upgrade you can find it in the 4.4.4 OTA thread here under Reminders: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/xt1053-4-4-4-ota-update-zip-t2885484
If you want the 4.4.4 firmware you can find it in this discussion second post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/help-xt1053-half-downgraded-t2934605

Yup ?
Same warning, RSD will erase everything on your phone. It will be as it was the day you bought it.

thanks
@dtg7 a screenshoot
mi device has Retail.en.US.
so if i understand, i can put directly 4.4.4 from this post??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/moto-x-qa/help-xt1053-half-downgraded-t2934605

If you are T-Mobile, yup.
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Not another carrier.

really not, im from mexico and use telmex but really i dont why t-mobile.

I would wait for your firmware, unless someone confirms T-Mobile will work for you. If your radio doesn't work, or anything else, you'll be stuck on T-Mobile 4.4.4 and won't be able to then flash your stock 4.4.3 anymore.
Patience. You aren't really missing out on anything. ?

@Darth thank really i want update because the ota update appear and that's annoying, but well i try with 4.4.3 flash rsd and wait for ota in stock
well if i became a 4.4.4 for root only need supersu??
i question that if its convenient upgrade o wait in 4.4.3

htc-desire5 said:
@Darth thank really i want update because the ota update appear and that's annoying, but well i try with 4.4.3 flash rsd and wait for ota in stock
well if i became a 4.4.4 for root only need supersu??
i question that if its convenient upgrade o wait in 4.4.3
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You're bootloader is definitely unlocked? Then yes, rooting is easy on 4.4.4.
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wonder, thanks for everything @Darth
a moderator close that thread, my question was solved.

[Q] KitKat Stock Downgrade

Noob question: can I downgrade xt1064 from official 5.0.2 to official 4.4.4 safely?
Sent from my Moto G 2014

shad876 said:
Noob question: can I downgrade xt1064 from official 5.0.2 to official 4.4.4 safely?
Sent from my Moto G 2014
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Yes!
Use the tools that are in General.
I've done it, and everything worked perfectly.

shad876 said:
Noob question: can I downgrade xt1064 from official 5.0.2 to official 4.4.4 safely?
Sent from my Moto G 2014
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Yes, check this link out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...dows-tool-moto-g-2014-xt1064-restore-t2957167
Post if you have any queries or doubts

dakshay95 said:
Yes, check this link out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...dows-tool-moto-g-2014-xt1064-restore-t2957167
Post if you have any queries or doubts
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So will I be able to update via OTA after?
Sent from my Moto G 2014

shad876 said:
So will I be able to update via OTA after?
Sent from my Moto G 2014
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Yes. Try it and check for updates on your phone once you're done

dakshay95 said:
Yes. Try it and check for updates on your phone once you're done
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Okay great! Thanks guys!
Sent from my Moto G 2014

Update: worked like a charm guys. I'm back on official kk..
Sent from my XT1064

shad876 said:
Update: worked like a charm guys. I'm back on official kk..
Sent from my XT1064
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Great. Btw when you go to settings and check for updates, does it tell you that Lollipop is available for update?

dakshay95 said:
Great. Btw when you go to settings and check for updates, does it tell you that Lollipop is available for update?
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Yes it does
Sent from my XT1064

I also want to go back to kikat but afraid of break. Can i downgrade plz help me i wanna go back to official 4.4.4

amritmalviya said:
I also want to go back to kikat but afraid of break. Can i downgrade plz help me i wanna go back to official 4.4.4
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You can read it above, you can do it if you are on 5.0.2. If you are on 6.x you have to be careful not to downgrade the bootloader and never ever update via OTA!
(Infos about downgrading android versions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/xt1063-t3018818
But if you´re on 5.0.2 you should be on the safe side.

how to prevent bootloader not to downgraded?
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Wolfcity said:
You can read it above, you can do it if you are on 5.0.2. If you are on 6.x you have to be careful not to downgrade the bootloader and never ever update via OTA!
(Infos about downgrading android versions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/xt1063-t3018818
But if you´re on 5.0.2 you can read the postings of people who did it sucessful right above.
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how to prevent bootloader not to downgraded?

amritmalviya said:
how to prevent bootloader not to downgraded?
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how to prevent bootloader not to downgraded?
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You can read that in the link given above:
Lollipop 5.0.2 to Kitkat 4.4.4 : If your bootloader version is 4882/4883(Lollipop Bootloader), you need to make some changes while flashing the ROM manually.
- Download Kitkat 4.4.4 Factory Firmware image zip.
- Unzip the contents.
- Delete the motoboot.img file inside the extracted contents..
- Do not type "mfastboot.exe flash motoboot motoboot.img" while flashing the Kitkat 4.4.4 firmware image manually.
4. If you downgrade your bootloader version i.e flash a 4883 Lollipop bootloader on your existing 4886 Marshmallow bootloader, your phone will be hard-bricked / permanently dead. Therefore follow the instructions above carefully. I am not responsible for dead phones.
You´ll find a lot of infos about that in the general section. Read all that carefully, downgrading stock is a tricky thing.
I personally would flash a custom rom.

Wolfcity said:
You can read that in the link given above:
Lollipop 5.0.2 to Kitkat 4.4.4 : If your bootloader version is 4882/4883(Lollipop Bootloader), you need to make some changes while flashing the ROM manually.
- Download Kitkat 4.4.4 Factory Firmware image zip.
- Unzip the contents.
- Delete the motoboot.img file inside the extracted contents..
- Do not type "mfastboot.exe flash motoboot motoboot.img" while flashing the Kitkat 4.4.4 firmware image manually.
4. If you downgrade your bootloader version i.e flash a 4883 Lollipop bootloader on your existing 4886 Marshmallow bootloader, your phone will be hard-bricked / permanently dead. Therefore follow the instructions above carefully. I am not responsible for dead phones.
You´ll find a lot of infos about that in the general section. Read all that carefully, downgrading stock is a tricky thing.
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sorry for trouble you but please answer my more questions.....
on bootloader 4886 i can flash lollipop and KitKat both....
and main thing is not to downgrade bootloader, isn't it?

amritmalviya said:
sorry for trouble you but please answer my more questions.....
on bootloader 4886 i can flash lollipop and KitKat both....
and main thing is not to downgrade bootloader, isn't it?
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That´s right. But never upgrade via OTA again then because OTA doesn´t care about bootloaderversion and will hardbrick your phone.
If you down/upgrade stock rom you´ll have always to spare out boot.img (if you do it by using the commands one by one or if you do it by script. You have to delete the flash boot.img command out of the script/tool then).
This is only relevant for stock roms,custom roms doesn´t have this problem.

Wolfcity said:
That´s right. But never upgrade via OTA again then because OTA doesn´t care about bootloaderversion and will hardbrick your phone.
If you down/upgrade stock rom you´ll have always to spare out boot.img (if you do it by using the commands one by one or if you do it by script. You have to delete the flash boot.img command out of the script/tool then).
This is only relevant for stock roms,custom roms doesn´t have this problem.
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I have to skip just motoboot.img????????????

amritmalviya said:
I have to skip just motoboot.img????????????
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That´s what´s written in the "[GUIDE] [Titan] [MM, LP, KK] [Unlock + Root + Backup + Restore + Downgrade" thread and that´s what I know about that.
motoboot.img is the bootloader and if you don´t touch it you should be on the safe side.
I personally am on custom roms since 5.0.2 and have never flashed/downgraded/upgraded a stock rom again so I have no personal experience.
If you wanna be 100% sure ask @SharkcpN, the one who wrote that thread.

You can safely downgrade by skipping motoboot.img while flashing.
Once you downgrade to a lower android version, do not install any further OTA updates of higher Android version else it might lead to hardbrick. After downgrading, go to Settings > Apps > MotorolaOTA > Disable it
If you want to update to a higher android version, flash the higher android version ROM via fastboot mode only.