I want to flash the stock recovery, my recovery is TWRP. But where do I find the 4.4.3 recovery.img?? Is it in my device? If it's not, how do I save it so I don't have to search for it again?? Also, I'm using 4.4.3. Do I have to flash the recovery.img of the 4.4.3 or I can use the 4.4.2 recovery.img?
Thanks.
Download the ROM/SBF file for the version that is on your phone, unzip it, and you will have the RECOVERY.IMG. Use mFastboot to flash it.
Pretty much every SBF that has leaked for the Moto X can be found here -> http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
If you can't find the 4.4.3 recovery image it's the same as the 4.4.2 one I had to reflash mine to
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All questions should be posted over in the Moto X Q&A Forum. Next time, direct it over there.
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Hey so im pretty new to flashing/rooting as well as new to the moto x (Got it today!). I've done some reading and tried the Pwnmymoto and Motoroot apk's and they both did not install, so im assuming my moto x has taken the OTA updates (i bought it second hand so i didnt know). I am just wondering if theres a way I can root it at this point?? I tried the Root script method using cydia impactor and Telnet kept failing. SO I then was looking at just flashing CWM via fastboot and then installing superuser zip from there as well as flashing a rom. Can anyone tell me if that's safe after the OTA or if theres another way to root? Any help will be mich appreciated as I am really overwhelmed!
I was in the same boat you were but apparently the Rogers update is "coming soon". However if you're impatient like me follow these steps:
1. Unlock your boot loader from Motorola
2. Download rsdlite
3. Download mfastboot
4. Download the sbf for T-Mobile 4.4 retail
5. Download the sbf for the Brasil 4.4 retail
6. Download cwmrecovery
7. Download original Moto boot image
Seems like a lot but here's what you need to do after you have all that stuff assuming you have a windows PC.
1. After the boot loader is unlocked install the custom recovery (I use cwm) via fastboot
fastboot flash recovery cwm.file.name
2. Search the forums for how to flash moto software using rsdlite (don't have the links since I'm on my phone) and flash the T-Mobile files AFTER modifying the XML file like in the instructions.
3. Search my posts and find how to flash the Rogers radio using the Brasil radio files (extract them from the zip)
4. After unlocking the bootloader it'll leave you with a nasty boot image, flash the boot image from the original moto (again search the forums) and it'll go away.
Then you'll have a Moto X on Rogers that has Kit Kat and LTE band 7 working and gets all its updates straight from Motorola! Hope that helps!
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After unlocking your bootloader then you can flash cwm and install supersu via the install zip feature
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No no no.
Look for a thread in General subforum. Rogers root. Very simple. Very easy.
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I did just that and it worked thanks a lot. Anyone reccomend any decent KitKat Roms that retain moto x features?
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There are no roms nor are there any reasons for them. Root install xposed, install gravity box. Done. This is not a flashaholics phone.
I'd never flash a custom rom on this phone....no reason to with xposed, as said above.
When we stop getting updates, then maybe. Maybe. My n7 is still on 4.2.2. Yes....I am cured of my flashaholism.
Flashaholics should not get the Moto x for sure. Lol
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agree with all the above.
but perhaps OP could use more info on Xposed and Gravity Box?
Just sideloaded 4.4.2 and I want to flash TWRP. Before doing so I'd like to make sure I have a stock recovery.img file to fallback on just in case. Will the recovery for 4.4 work in future OTA's (post-4.4.2) or will I need to extract the recovery.img from the 4.4.2 sbf when it becomes available?
TL: DR (for the super lazy)...was the recovery changed or should I be okay with the one from 4.4?
ArtemisClydeFrog said:
Just sideloaded 4.4.2 and I want to flash TWRP. Before doing so I'd like to make sure I have a stock recovery.img file to fallback on just in case. Will the recovery for 4.4 work in future OTA's (post-4.4.2) or will I need to extract the recovery.img from the 4.4.2 sbf when it becomes available?
TL: DR (for the super lazy)...was the recovery changed or should I be okay with the one from 4.4?
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Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635366
Its located in the op
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flashallthetime said:
Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2635366
Its located in the op
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Thanks for the quick response. I thought I looked everywhere before posting this, apparently not hard enough.
I'm not seeing the recovery.img from 4.4.2 in that OP. I could really use it.
Brain melting and need some help.
Moto X Dev Edition GSM - XT1053
Bootloader Unlocked and Rooted
TWRP installed but no recover image :crying:
I took the OTA 4.4.2 update via OTA and now am stuck in bootloop.
What are my best options to solve this.
I have pictures and videos i am worried about deleting.
thanks in advance for any help
Send it in for Warranty. Really. Or...you have a NAND flasher then just write Zeroes and use the SBF to create a new .bin
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Send it in for Warranty. Really. Or...you have a NAND flasher then just write Zeroes and use the SBF to create a new .bin
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Really?
I was hoping i could use the Motorola Factory Image flash
Or worse case use the Android Factory restore but was worried that would delete video
I contacted Moto Help and they advised to do a partition wipe cache and factory data reset
You can re-flash the rom using rsdlite. The stock rom can be downloaded via Motorola.com. If you use rsd with twrp recovery, you do have to make a tiny tweak (i.e. delete getvar line) to the downloaded rom file. This flashing process can also be done via adb or via the motoxtoolkit without the tweak but this method requires all files to be flashed one at a time which is more time consuming. If any of this seems Greek you, you can Google it or pm me and I can help you. it is very simple to do and there are lots of guides online. I used a youtube video that showed me where to delete the getVar line. this method does not delete the files on the device.
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Or grab the official 4.4.2, extract the system.img, and flash it with fastboot.
Hello guys.
I need resolve a dude.
I want downgrade my moto x with 4.4.2 to 4.2.2.
I read trat is possible. First downgrade 4.4 att and after 4.2.2 att that accept update camera and no brick the Phone.
Is this correct?
Thanks in advance.
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Nothing?
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It is possible.
Download 4.2.2 T-Mobile xt1053 firmware and flash system.img and boot.img via fastboot. Backup all data of your internal storage. Then erase your userdata via fastboot. Then reboot.
Commands;
mfastboot flash system system.img
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot erase userdata -w
Everything will work. but you will see 4g icon instead of 3g or h+ even if your connection have 3g. Don't forget to deactivating ota and don't install 4.4.2 update with ota(because I don't tried it and also don't recommend it)
You can upgrade it again to 4.4.2 with same method but you don't need erase userdata if you upgrade to newer version.
Moderator can move this thread to q&a by the way.
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proxuser said:
It is possible.
Download 4.2.2 T-Mobile xt1053 firmware and flash system.img and boot.img via fastboot. Backup all data of your internal storage. Then erase your userdata via fastboot. Then reboot.
Commands;
mfastboot flash system system.img
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot erase userdata -w
Everything will work. but you will see 4g icon instead of 3g or h+ even if your connection have 3g. Don't forget to deactivating ota and don't install 4.4.2 update with ota(because I don't tried it and also don't recommend it)
You can upgrade it again to 4.4.2 with same method but you don't need erase userdata if you upgrade to newer version.
Moderator can move this thread to q&a by the way.
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Thanks for your answer.
The battery is more friendly with 4.2.2 that 4.4.2?
What's happened for the baseband? The phone had 4.4.2 baseband. And only one more question
With this metoth the camera update don't brick the phone?
Thanks in advance.
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isaakmg said:
Thanks for your answer.
The battery is more friendly with 4.2.2 that 4.4.2?
What's happened for the baseband? The phone had 4.4.2 baseband. And only one more question
With this metoth the camera update don't brick the phone?
Thanks in advance.
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1. Battery on 4.2.2 is excellent compared to KitKat for me.
2. Don't touch any bootloader or radio files (baseband). 4.2.2 will run on KitKat baseband with no problem.
3. Camera updates comes via play store and there is no way brick phone with a update of play store app if you not like the updates you can uninstall app update.
And use mfastboot(Motorola fastboot) instead of normal fastboot.
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1. Battery on 4.2.2 is excellent compared to KitKat for me.
2. Don't touch any bootloader or radio files (baseband). 4.2.2 will run on KitKat baseband with no problem.
3. Camera updates comes via play store and there is no way brick phone with a update of play store app if you not like the updates you can uninstall app update.
And use mfastboot(Motorola fastboot) instead of normal fastboot.
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Thank you for you helper!!!!!
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And make sure you have $350 in your pocket, just in case. You're taking a very big risk. Many have bricked downgrading. Some thought they knew how, but made one false move...and boom. Paperweight.
Just a friendly warning.
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I clicked on this thread to say no....no you can't. But saw the other replies.
isaakmg said:
Hello guys.
I need resolve a dude.
I want downgrade my moto x with 4.4.2 to 4.2.2.
I read trat is possible. First downgrade 4.4 att and after 4.2.2 att that accept update camera and no brick the Phone.
Is this correct?
Thanks in advance.
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With 4.4.2 the motoboot (bootloader) and GPT.BIN got updated. At least these two (and possibly other parts) prevent a 100% successful ROM downgrade to 4.4 or 4.2.2.
You can try to do as proxuser has said, and use mfastboot to flash only certain parts... BUT *IF* it is successful, you will have intermixed versions on your phone, so if you try and take an OTA in the future, it will fail or brick your phone.
I've also seen reports of people who downgraded only system and boot having issues trying to go under... Settings -> Security on the phone (it kicks them back out.
There were enough posts of bricking when downgrading from 4.4.2 that the general rule it is too risky to try.
proxuser said:
It is possible.
Download 4.2.2 T-Mobile xt1053 firmware and flash system.img and boot.img via fastboot. Backup all data of your internal storage. Then erase your userdata via fastboot. Then reboot.
Commands;
mfastboot flash system system.img
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot erase userdata -w
Everything will work. but you will see 4g icon instead of 3g or h+ even if your connection have 3g. Don't forget to deactivating ota and don't install 4.4.2 update with ota(because I don't tried it and also don't recommend it)
You can upgrade it again to 4.4.2 with same method but you don't need erase userdata if you upgrade to newer version.
Moderator can move this thread to q&a by the way.
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Can I thus downgrade my xt1052 to 4.2.2 from 4.4.4 kitkat? Can I flash this JB 4.2.2-13.9.0Q2.X-116-17-57-6 (Retail) Dev Edition software?
BossToroech said:
Can I thus downgrade my xt1052 to 4.2.2 from 4.4.4 kitkat? Can I flash this JB 4.2.2-13.9.0Q2.X-116-17-57-6 (Retail) Dev Edition software?
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Only if you are OK with the fact that you may brick and have to phone shop.
Can't safely downgrade any moto x that is currently on or above 4.4.2.
The end. ?
Just wondering if anybody that has experience and the expertise could create a stock rom from the official 5.1 update for the xt1095? Using leonardoafa's stock rom which I love!!! Would be awesome to get the official update for the phone I have lol, installed the first soak test, and didn't realize it ruined any chance of updates in the future, so I unlocked BL and rooted! Now just wondering if the official 5.1 update could be put in rom form, to install via twrp! Thanks a bunch for any input, appreciated
Just get the official 5.1 zip from Motorola and fastboot the boot and system from that zip. You can safely fastboot most of the bin files on there just so not use the gpt or bootloader.
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adm1jtg said:
Just get the official 5.1 zip from Motorola and fastboot the boot and system from that zip. You can safely fastboot most of the bin files on there just so not use the gpt or bootloader.
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I'm a little nervous about fastboot to be honest lol. I downloaded the first soak test moto put out for the xt1095! Users have bricked there phone after installing that soak test. I know due to the fact of not being able to upgrade, so they attempted to downgrade to be able to receive the official 5.1. Just nervous about doing anything fastboot, and .img due to the soak test. So figured I would see if a rom could be built, able to flash via recovery. I love recovery, short straight and to the point lol