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[Q] Variable not supported! message when trying to flash recovery

Hi there i've successfully unlocked bootloader
but i'm unable to flash CWM onto device
When I try (i'm on windows) i get the following message
D:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20130717\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20130717\sdk\pla
tform-tools>fastboot flash recovery recovery-razri-try9touch.img
(bootloader) Variable not supported!
target reported max download size of 104857600 bytes
sending 'recovery' (6926 KB)...
OKAY [ 1.034s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 1.232s]
finished. total time: 2.268s
D:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20130717\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20130717\sdk\pla
tform-tools>
Note: i do not have SD card installed - is it a requirement to have SD card in order to flash recovery ?
Can anyone help
Regards

Is anything about getVar or similar?
If yes, maybe line 11 from .xml file. Then go there and delete that line and try again.
If not, please give us more information.

jeanmoretto said:
Is anything about getVar or similar?
If yes, maybe line 11 from .xml file. Then go there and delete that line and try again.
If not, please give us more information.
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Sorry i'm confused by what you mean on .xml?
I have no xml file??
Just the recovery and the apk files.
recovery in the directory with adb

Tiger33 said:
Sorry i'm confused by what you mean on .xml?
I have no xml file??
Just the recovery and the apk files.
recovery in the directory with adb
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When you mention "(bootloader) Variable not supported!" I was think that you are using a .xml file to do "something".
I had a problem when try to unlock my device with a similar message, then go to .xml file and remove the getVar line that always stop the process.
I was think that you has some problem.
Sorry if not.

Problems with VZW Developer Edition Rooting

Please bare with me, I am probably a "C" student in the knowledge of this stuff. I've successfully rooted and rom'd the Galaxy Nexus many times but I'm having trouble with the new Moto X.
I unlocked without issue
Tried to follow the TWRP instructions (which clearly assume some existing knowledge). Not quiet sure what happens with Mfastboot but I got that from a download.
The TWRP flash failed. Can't remember the exact message but I think it was a binary size error.
Now the phone will not boot at all, it just goes back to the bootloader.
I am currently running the repair from the Motorola Device Manager and then I'll have to start again.
So what might be wrong ?

Bricked for a second time.
Here is the error
C:\MOTOX>mfastboot flash recovery twrp-2.6.3.1-ghost-4.4.img
sending 'recovery' (7 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.238s]
writing 'recovery'...
Invalid boot image
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.518s

homemadehitshow said:
Bricked for a second time.
Here is the error
C:\MOTOX>mfastboot flash recovery twrp-2.6.3.1-ghost-4.4.img
sending 'recovery' (7 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.238s]
writing 'recovery'...
Invalid boot image
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.518s
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The img file should not be 7 KB. It's around 9 MB. Make sure that you have left clicked the link for the file from the other thread and go to the goo.im page. Then download from there. If you try to right-click the link and "save as", you'll get that 7 KB file.

thesourgin said:
The img file should not be 7 KB. It's around 9 MB. Make sure that you have left clicked the link for the file from the other thread and go to the goo.im page. Then download from there. If you try to right-click the link and "save as", you'll get that 7 KB file.
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This.
Make sure your bootloader is unlocked and that you have the 4.4 compatible twrp file downloaded (check md5). Sounds like you've got the bootloader part done but do not have the recovery file rather you've saved the link.
Sent from my XT1060 using Tapatalk

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2534850
There he has the file you'll need. It should be about 9.62 MB in size. Be sure to compare the MD5 with the one on goo.im: cb7808078a6746dc87e6eaeb4f145dc0

Yes, file size was wrong and it worked after I redownloaded it.
Thanks.

[Q] Cannot Flash factory images EVEN when flashing each image seperately

Fastboot flash system ...
(bootloader) Data size exceeds download buffer
FAILED (Remote Failure)
What is going on?

Need the new fastboot

papi92 said:
Need the new fastboot
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I have tried that with no success

Unlocked bootloader? Stock USB cable.

papi92 said:
Unlocked bootloader? Stock USB cable.
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Yeah stock cable, bootloader is unlocked and everything besides the system image flashes without a hitch

Weird.

Maybe a corrupt download? Try downloading it again and/or check the MD5. (af4520213c1a3e2b3dd811aef030b87b)

same here
i'm stuck...

jamesadalpiaz said:
Maybe a corrupt download? Try downloading it again and/or check the MD5. (af4520213c1a3e2b3dd811aef030b87b)
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Thanks man didn't even think to check, 'twas a bad download!

still doesnt work for me.
my download is okay.
when trying to flash system img -- still getting the same message as above.
when trying to use flash all bat file --getting these quoets:
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
archive does not contain 'boot.sig'
archive does not contain recovery.sig'
failed to allocate 1679592636 bytes
error: update package missing system.img
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Please help me

itamarbh said:
still doesnt work for me.
my download is okay.
when trying to flash system img -- still getting the same message as above.
when trying to use flash all bat file --getting these quoets:
Please help me
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what error do you get when you try to unzip and flash the individual img files?

jj14 said:
what error do you get when you try to unzip and flash the individual img files?
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this...
(bootloader) Data size exceeds download buffer
FAILED (Remote Failure)
Thanks !

itamarbh said:
still doesnt work for me.
my download is okay.
when trying to flash system img -- still getting the same message as above.
when trying to use flash all bat file --getting these quoets:
Please help me
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When you downloaded the .tgz file and extracted it, it contained a .tar file. When you extract the .tar file you get the shamu-lrx21o folder. Within that folder you have the flash-all.bat, but you also have the image-shamu-lrx21o.zip file. Extract the contents of that zip file and try again. The system.img file is in that zip file.

Astraeus85 said:
When you downloaded the .tgz file and extracted it, it contained a .tar file. When you extract the .tar file you get the shamu-lrx21o folder. Within that folder you have the flash-all.bat, but you also have the image-shamu-lrx21o.zip file. Extract the contents of that zip file and try again. The system.img file is in that zip file.
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I know, tried that as well, didn't work...
i'm stuck.

itamarbh said:
still doesnt work for me.
my download is okay.
when trying to flash system img -- still getting the same message as above.
when trying to use flash all bat file --getting these quoets:
Please help me
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Here's your help. I had the same exact problem. Follow the instructions to this link and you'll be back on track.
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/how-fix-er...roid-5-0-factory-images-nexus-devices-1474865

glensta said:
Here's your help. I had the same exact problem. Follow the instructions to this link and you'll be back on track.
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/how-fix-er...roid-5-0-factory-images-nexus-devices-1474865
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Thanks for reponding,
But this didn't help, like I said before -- I'm getting an error while flashing the system img alone as well...
Thanks anyway...
Anyone else?

itamarbh said:
Thanks for reponding,
But this didn't help, like I said before -- I'm getting an error while flashing the system img alone as well...
Thanks anyway...
Anyone else?
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Did u even try this method above I posted? How could it not help. It works perfectly. Seems u didn't try it is my guess. If your stuck don't try just flashing the system.img only, start over with a complete factory image reflash. It'll wipe ur data but so what, u'll be back in business

itamarbh said:
this...
(bootloader) Data size exceeds download buffer
FAILED (Remote Failure)
Thanks !
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I ran into this yesterday, do this:
Download the Android SDK: https://developer.android.com/sdk
Grab fastboot from the platforms-tools folder.
Flash System again
This will fix it, you just need the newest Fastboot.
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Free mobile app

I'm also stuck.
I keep getting the error 'cannot load system.img'. Everything else flashes fine. The bootloader and the radio. I received the OTA and that didn't install either. I was left with the android guy on his back and it said error. I'm not sure if it has to do with the encryption on the phone or not but it's frustrating. I did root with CFauto root method but my recovery is still stock. I'll try the new fastboot and see what happens.

This might not apply in this situation, but coming from several years of previous Motorola phones, sometimes I had to download and use mfastboot (Motorola's version of fastboot) for large images to flash. It's worth a shot and won't hurt to try it
Edit: here is the link. If you decide to try it, make sure to read the first section on renaming the file http://mark.cdmaforums.com/ADB.htm

Flashing 5.1 to XT1053 not working

I have requested the stock 5.1 file from motorola and it comes with everything to flash it on the phone via fastboot which also comes in the file. I know what im doing but for some reason everytime i get to flashing the system file it says this?
$ fastboot flash system system.img
sending 'system' (1404896 KB)...
(bootloader) Data size exceeds download buffer
FAILED (remote failure)
Does anybody have a clue i cant get a system img on my phone and I kinda need my phone

Shafty6 said:
I have requested the stock 5.1 file from motorola and it comes with everything to flash it on the phone via fastboot which also comes in the file. I know what im doing but for some reason everytime i get to flashing the system file it says this?
$ fastboot flash system system.img
sending 'system' (1404896 KB)...
(bootloader) Data size exceeds download buffer
FAILED (remote failure)
Does anybody have a clue i cant get a system img on my phone and I kinda need my phone
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have you tried mfastboot, its modified version of fastboot for larger files
Download mfastboot-v2.zip

hugh a said:
have you tried mfastboot, its modified version of fastboot for larger files
Download mfastboot-v2.zip
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When I requested the system image for 5.1 it came with fastboot in it everything is from motorola. Why would they not include a fastboot that can load a file that large?
Also i got the mfastboot v2 and it would not work as a fastboot, then i renamed it as fastboot and still will not load the system.img

Shafty6 said:
When I requested the system image for 5.1 it came with fastboot in it everything is from motorola. Why would they not include a fastboot that can load a file that large?
Also i got the mfastboot v2 and it would not work as a fastboot, then i renamed it as fastboot and still will not load the system.img
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Make sure that the fastboot which is running is the one included with the moto download, and not the one from the Android SDK...
In other words, for Windows PC's, if the Android SDK Platform Tools folder is in the path, often its fastboot will be used instead of the one included in the moto download.
Try renaming the one which came in the moto download as mfastboot.exe, and running it that way, by typing mfastboot.....

KidJoe said:
Make sure that the fastboot which is running is the one included with the moto download, and not the one from the Android SDK...
In other words, for Windows PC's, if the Android SDK Platform Tools folder is in the path, often its fastboot will be used instead of the one included in the moto download.
Try renaming the one which came in the moto download as mfastboot.exe, and running it that way, by typing mfastboot.....
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Im using mac because its much easier than windows, and ive used the fastboot that comes with everything to fast and everything works perfect till I try system.img

How to restore to stock ROM 5.0.2 GB?

I have a locked bootloader, and want to restore my phone to stock ROM so I can download OTA updates. I have downloaded the restore to 5.0.2 windows tool, but I need the correct firmware for my phone. Where can I download from. Could you provide a download link? My system version is 22.41.24.thea_retgb.retgball.en.GB retgb
Build number is LXB22.99-24. My phone is XT1072 I am running android 5.0.2
Many thanks.

This will work fine unless you want 5.0.2
Just a note, DO NOT USE that bat script from the general forum, is not complete, everything you need is in my sign, script and mfastboot

Thanks for the links. Where can I find the script and mfastboot?

orbitingful said:
Thanks for the links. Where can I find the script and mfastboot?
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Look at my sign.

Found it. Is your BAT file compatible with my XT1072 GB phone, because it says RETLA? Also, do I just place the contents of the ROM zip in the same folder as your script?
Thanks.

orbitingful said:
Found it. Is your BAT file compatible with my XT1072 GB phone, because it says RETLA? Also, do I just place the contents of the ROM zip in the same folder as your script?
Thanks.
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Those bats are made for XT1072, so yes, they should work on any moto g gen2 i think.
I don't know where you read retLA, i have linked you the latest builds of 5.0.2 retGB and 6.0 retGB
Follow this simple step-by-step guide
1- Check if you have MotoDeviceManager installed for the usb drivers
2- Download this XT1072_THEA_RETGB_6.0_MPB24.65-34_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip (GDrive mirror from Hemphiz) or from Filefactory
3- Download this https://mega.nz/#!flMFxT7a!uKLcNK_Ge6CsVxjSFDU06YRO3GMZFj39Zl-vVNbEVzo
4- Download the script for MM https://mega.nz/#!Od1i0I4a!3Oz4Wp4iYf_w5C0NLK438h-Ea1mXvUkHTDFzl7ie7cc
5- Extract the content of the rom zip in a folder (ex c:\rom)
6- Extract the content of Fastboot&mastbootV2.zip in the same folder of the rom files
7- Move the bat script in the same folder as step 5-6
8- Now you should have 22 files and 0 folders in c:\rom
9- reboot to bootloader and connect the phone
10- Doubleclick the bat script and wait for the phone to flash, it will self-reboot once done
First boot on 6.0 can take 20/25 minutes, so unless it's bootlooping don't panic and wait.
I know you asked for 5.0.2 but 6.0 is not bad, if you want 5.0.2 at step 2 dl this zip and on step 4 use XT1072 *.bat Flash Script for LP(5.0.2)

Hello, can you help me?
I did everything in the order to downgrade to 5.0.2, but the script tells me following:
Code:
C:\rom>mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
target max-sparse-size: 256MB
sending 'system' (261758 KB)...
OKAY [ 8.254s]
writing 'system'...
[B](bootloader) Invalid signed image
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)[/B]
finished. total time: 8.633s
My phone is atm on 6.0 24.41.34.thea_retde

dasgnu said:
Hello, can you help me?
I did everything in the order to downgrade to 5.0.2, but the script tells me following:
Code:
C:\rom>mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
target max-sparse-size: 256MB
sending 'system' (261758 KB)...
OKAY [ 8.254s]
writing 'system'...
[B](bootloader) Invalid signed image
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)[/B]
finished. total time: 8.633s
My phone is atm on 6.0 24.41.34.thea_retde
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Assuming you have the same model as the OP (XT1072 )
You used the retDE fw ? I'm not aware of any troubles downgrading this phone from MM to LL
XT1072_THEA_RETDE_5.0.2_LXB22.99-24.12_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
XT1072_THEA_RETDE_6.0_MPB24.65-34_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip

dr.nic said:
Those bats are made for XT1072, so yes, they should work on any moto g gen2 i think.
I don't know where you read retLA, i have linked you the latest builds of 5.0.2 retGB and 6.0 retGB
Follow this simple step-by-step guide
1- Check if you have MotoDeviceManager installed for the usb drivers
2- Download this XT1072_THEA_RETGB_6.0_MPB24.65-34_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip (GDrive mirror from Hemphiz) or from Filefactory
3- Download this https://mega.nz/#!flMFxT7a!uKLcNK_Ge6CsVxjSFDU06YRO3GMZFj39Zl-vVNbEVzo
4- Download the script for MM https://mega.nz/#!Od1i0I4a!3Oz4Wp4iYf_w5C0NLK438h-Ea1mXvUkHTDFzl7ie7cc
5- Extract the content of the rom zip in a folder (ex c:\rom)
6- Extract the content of Fastboot&mastbootV2.zip in the same folder of the rom files
7- Move the bat script in the same folder as step 5-6
8- Now you should have 22 files and 0 folders in c:\rom
9- reboot to bootloader and connect the phone
10- Doubleclick the bat script and wait for the phone to flash, it will self-reboot once done
First boot on 6.0 can take 20/25 minutes, so unless it's bootlooping don't panic and wait.
I know you asked for 5.0.2 but 6.0 is not bad, if you want 5.0.2 at step 2 dl this zip and on step 4 use XT1072 *.bat Flash Script for LP(5.0.2)
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Thanks for your step by step guide. I wanted to know your opinion on the success of a dirty flash. This would involve editing the script so that:
"mfastboot erase userdata"
and "mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
are removed.