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Hello, I would very much appreciate any help provided.
I just got a moto x developer edition gsm. I'll be using it on tmobile.
I've rooted lots of android phones and have never had this many problems. I tried a lot of different things on these forums and have had some success but i'm stuck now.
I was able to unlock the bootloader using motorola's site. I also have TWRP recovery installed (2.6.3.1). Currently the phone has 4.2.2 (build 13.9.0Q2.x-116-x-17-57) and its rooted, working fine.
The moral of the story is that i'm unable to update to 4.4. I've tried the OTA update twice and it downloads fine, then reboots to twrp to install it and it fails, saying something about its not ghost. Although in my system version it does say ghost. I also downloaded the 4.4 rom and manually tried to install it using twrp, also fails.
I'm not totally sure if the rom i'm on now is the same one that the phone came with. The rom that's on it now was obtained from this page:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
(Android 4.2.2 Blur_Version.139.12.57.ghost_row.Retail.en.US) for t-mobile US
Please help me be able to update to 4.4 and ideally keep root.
Jay10826 said:
Hello, I would very much appreciate any help provided.
I just got a moto x developer edition gsm. I'll be using it on tmobile.
I've rooted lots of android phones and have never had this many problems. I tried a lot of different things on these forums and have had some success but i'm stuck now.
I was able to unlock the bootloader using motorola's site. I also have TWRP recovery installed (2.6.3.1). Currently the phone has 4.2.2 (build 13.9.0Q2.x-116-x-17-57) and its rooted, working fine.
The moral of the story is that i'm unable to update to 4.4. I've tried the OTA update twice and it downloads fine, then reboots to twrp to install it and it fails, saying something about its not ghost. Although in my system version it does say ghost. I also downloaded the 4.4 rom and manually tried to install it using twrp, also fails.
I'm not totally sure if the rom i'm on now is the same one that the phone came with. The rom that's on it now was obtained from this page:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
(Android 4.2.2 Blur_Version.139.12.57.ghost_row.Retail.en.US) for t-mobile US
Please help me be able to update to 4.4 and ideally keep root.
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You need to be stock, unrooted, with stock recovery to take the OTA. Use the sbf you have to flash back your stock system and recovery and you should be good to go to accept the update.
Jay10826 said:
The moral of the story is that i'm unable to update to 4.4. I've tried the OTA update twice and it downloads fine, then reboots to twrp to install it and it fails, saying something about its not ghost. Although in my system version it does say ghost. I also downloaded the 4.4 rom and manually tried to install it using twrp, also fails..
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that is your problem. The OTA installs will not install via 3rd party recovery like TWRP and CWM.
fastboot flash the stock recovery back on your phone and try the OTA.
Thanks for the help guys, going back to completely stock enabled me to get to 4.4. After that luckily I found out that rooting and installing twrp was very simple, unlike all the info i was reading in the developer forum. All set now
Why didn't you flash the official firmware manually using fastboot? Once done, boot into Android and run adb reboot bootloader. Fastboot flash recovery twrp.img, select recovery, adb push su.zip /sdcard/, flash su.zip, adb reboot?
Hello,
It had the original rom 4.4 on my XT1058 with root and unlocked bootloader, but was not getting running with 4.4.2 update for the original recovery. So I was going to be able to update and run fasthall.bat back to 4.2.2, but I opened the file and rebooted the machine to backup and forgot that it was open. Result: ****ed me.
I believe I have lost my bootloader, but following the tutorial of Gundabolu SC, unable to enter fastboot again, however, I can not run the sbf or RSD by flashall.bat.
I noticed that my phone with this LOCKED status, though I unlocked it.
To start the fastboot I run the code the tutorial I mentioned above, then it displays the following screen
Code:
[COLOR="Red"]Failed to hab check for gpt_main: 0x4e
CID Read Failure
Invalid CID Status 0x69
CustomerID error. Contact Dealer: 0xdead
No SP Partition found[/COLOR]
[COLOR="DarkOrange"]Fastboot Reason: Invalid CID[/COLOR]
For both methods to recovery, it becomes part of gpt.bin and when arrives at motoboot, of the following error message:
Code:
[COLOR="DarkOrange"]getvar max-download-size
downloading 32768 bytes
done
getvar max-download-size
downloading 1643008 bytes[/COLOR]
[COLOR="Red"]downgraded security version
update aboot version failed[/COLOR]
Can anyone help me?
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Problem solved thanks to XDA's amazing users!
feelknOck said:
Hello,
It had the original rom 4.4 on my XT1058 with root and unlocked bootloader, but was not getting running with 4.4.2 update for the original recovery. So I was going to be able to update and run fasthall.bat back to 4.2.2, but I opened the file and rebooted the machine to backup and forgot that it was open. Result: ****ed me.
I believe I have lost my bootloader, but following the tutorial of Gundabolu SC, unable to enter fastboot again, however, I can not run the sbf or RSD by flashall.bat.
For both methods, it becomes part of gpt.bin and when arrives at motoboot, of the following error message:
Code:
downgraded security version
aboot version update failed
Can anyone help me?
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You can try go to this link Hope it helps
http://forums.androidcentral.com/mo...7371-unroot-unbrick-your-phone-using-sbf.html
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Did it worked??S i am too not quite sure about this??
manav113 said:
You can try go to this link Hope it helps
http://forums.androidcentral.com/mo...7371-unroot-unbrick-your-phone-using-sbf.html
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I tried to recover via RSD several times, both with 4.4, as 4.2.2, but both have the same error.
In the RSD panel the following error message:
Code:
Failed flash process. 2/13 flash mootboot "motoboot.img" -> Phone returned FAIL.
quite a different error.NEVER heard of it>Wait let me ask my friends about it..
manav113 said:
quite a different error.NEVER heard of it>Wait let me ask my friends about it..
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the issue is the bootloader you are trying to install dose not match the one installed so it will fail everytime we have to find the right one to get everything installed correct
so we need to grab the 100% correct firmware package for your phone.
the model you gave me is for the AT&T version
here is the 4.4 AT&T firmware try installing this one
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/download.php?device=0&file=4
let me know the outcome.
dray_jr said:
the issue is the bootloader you are trying to install dose not match the one installed so it will fail everytime we have to find the right one to get everything installed correct
so we need to grab the 100% correct firmware package for your phone.
the model you gave me is for the AT&T version
here is the 4.4 AT&T firmware try installing this one
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/download.php?device=0&file=4
let me know the outcome.
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I'm downloading and post the result. 202 KB/s
Thank you!
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dray_jr said:
the issue is the bootloader you are trying to install dose not match the one installed so it will fail everytime we have to find the right one to get everything installed correct
so we need to grab the 100% correct firmware package for your phone.
the model you gave me is for the AT&T version
here is the 4.4 AT&T firmware try installing this one
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/download.php?device=0&file=4
let me know the outcome.
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Sorry for double post there.
I remember that my device is the XT1058, but Brazil.
I downloaded the sbf, removed the max-download-size and run the RSD, but he brought me the same errors.
Sounds like you need to wait for the full 4.4.2 Brazil image to be posted for download to recover the phone.
Steve-x said:
Sounds like you need to wait for the full 4.4.2 Brazil image to be posted for download to recover the phone.
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Excuse me, but why do you think?
I did not get to install 4.4.2, I started to run the script flashall.bat 4.2.2 and thinking it would give time, it ended up damaging the bootloader.
Tried the firm indicated that dray_jr and 2 BR's, but it did not work.
I am very worried.
Did you try this, sounds like your trying to flash 4.2.2 firmware over 4.4.2 which won't work http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2628940
Sent on my Gummy running Lenoto X
Do you get the "downgraded security version" error when trying to flash 4.2.2 and 4.4 ?
flashallthetime said:
Did you try this, sounds like your trying to flash 4.2.2 firmware over 4.4.2 which won't work http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2628940
Sent on my Gummy running Lenoto X
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I was going to try and probably would work (I've done this several times and has no secret), but it was not to start. I opened flashall.bat script but forgot to close it, because it was going back up yet, but the script detected the fastboot and started the process.
With seconds I removed the cable, barely gave it to start the first stage (before I left without turning back) and corrupted my bootloader.
I had the Original ROM 4.4 installed with root and unlocked bootloader, but even trying the 4.4 firmware I get the errors I described above.
Would have something to do with the tutorial I follow to start the fastboot?
I am Brazilian and even translating and reading what little I understand, I can not identify a problem as well. I'm scouring all here and trying something, but like I said, I am a layman and do not understand how the bootloader and related work.
Steve-x said:
Do you get the "downgraded security version" error when trying to flash 4.2.2 and 4.4 ?
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With 2 firmwares I get the same error.
everytime i post here i reread the first thread and i am still not sure what you did.
so im going to ask some questions and see if we can't get some more info on this issue
1. Your device was 4.4 unlocked bootloader and rooted
2. did you try and install the 4.4.2 firmware
3. your device is the AT&T model but from Brazil
because if you are getting the gpt error on both 4.2.2 and 4.4 and it would lead me to think that the 4.4.2 bootloader is installed on your device.
dray_jr said:
everytime i post here i reread the first thread and i am still not sure what you did.
so im going to ask some questions and see if we can't get some more info on this issue
1. Your device was 4.4 unlocked bootloader and rooted
2. did you try and install the 4.4.2 firmware
3. your device is the AT&T model but from Brazil
because if you are getting the gpt error on both 4.2.2 and 4.4 and it would lead me to think that the 4.4.2 bootloader is installed on your device.
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He removed the cable as it was flashing, can you get to the fastboot screen?
Sent on my Gummy running Lenoto X
dray_jr said:
everytime i post here i reread the first thread and i am still not sure what you did.
so im going to ask some questions and see if we can't get some more info on this issue
1. Your device was 4.4 unlocked bootloader and rooted
2. did you try and install the 4.4.2 firmware
3. your device is the AT&T model but from Brazil
because if you are getting the gpt error on both 4.2.2 and 4.4 and it would lead me to think that the 4.4.2 bootloader is installed on your device.
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1. Yes, I was running 4.4 with unlocked bootloader and rooted
2. I installed the original recovery to try the OTA update for version 4.4.2, but he returned me error halfway through the update, because my ROM was modified. That's when I thought of going back to 4.2.2 without changes and run the 4.4.2.
3. My device is the XT1058 Retail Brazil.
flashallthetime said:
He removed the cable as it was flashing, can you get to the fastboot screen?
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Yes, I can start the fastboot via script "qflash.exe with (PORT NUMBER)-ramload MPRG8960.hex-mbn 33 MSM8960_bootloader_singleimage.bin-v-o" with a blank bootloader.
feelknOck said:
1. Yes, I was running 4.4 and unlocked bootloader routed.
2. I installed the original recovery to try the OTA update for version 4.4.2, but he returned me error halfway through the update, because my ROM was modified. That's when I thought of going back to 4.2.2 without changes and run the 4.4.2.
3. My device is the XT1058 Retail Brazil.
Yes, I can start the fastboot via script "qflash.exe with (PORT NUMBER)-ramload MPRG8960.hex-mbn 33 MSM8960_bootloader_singleimage.bin-v-o" with a blank bootloader.
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ok if i remember well first flash recovery from 4.4 firmware
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
after then u ll be able to flash entire image of 4.4.2
could it be that even thou the 4.4.2 update failed that it still installed the new bootloader and that is why nothing else will install.
but either way he could flash the 4.4 firmware without the gpt file and then take the OTA and everything should be fine.
danger2u said:
ok if i remember well first flash recovery from 4.4 firmware
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
after then u ll be able to flash entire image of 4.4.2
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Before having this problem I tried all that.
I installed the original recovery and tried to upgrade to 4.4.2 but it gave error in the middle of the update and restarted the phone saying that the software update was not completed.
dray_jr said:
could it be that even thou the 4.4.2 update failed that it still installed the new bootloader and that is why nothing else will install.
but either way he could flash the 4.4 firmware without the gpt file and then take the OTA and everything should be fine.
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I will remove the line from gpt and try again.
Earlier I was testing at work and now I'm home. The 4.4 firmware download this lingering: (
you really can't cause anymore problems so this is what i would try because from what i have read if you try to install 4.2.2 or 4.4 you the a gpt.bin verification error. which means that neither 4.2.2 or 4.4 are the right bootloader.
That leaves us with some how the 4.4.2 bootloader got installed because it is the only bootloader that can't go to 4.4 so with that being said.
I would download the correct 4.4 firmware for your phone.
extract it
and use the below adb commands to install it but leave out the gpt.bin flash command
Code:
*leave this one out*fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot flash system system.img
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot reboot
i think everything should install fine and your phone should boot up and from what i have read you should still be able to take the 4.4.2 OTA without bricking your phone
ok guys so i have the american moto x unlocked and flashed 4.4.2 EU o DE o GB.
I got the notification to update to 4.4.4 but after the phone reboots and install a half,it s stopped and say that the Instalation failed.
someone have some ideea or advice how to make it works?
danger2u said:
ok guys so i have the american moto x unlocked and flashed 4.4.2 EU o DE o GB.
I got the notification to update to 4.4.4 but after the phone reboots and install a half,it s stopped and say that the Instalation failed.
someone have some ideea or advice how to make it works?
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I never advise anyone to flash a different carrier or country's ROM, but since you already have...
It is probably because you have installed custom recovery. So FIRST, figure out exactly which country variant you have flashed to (eu, de, gb), then flash just the stock recovery.img (from the Full 4.4.2 SBF for the country variant you are on) to the phone using fastboot. It will probably install afterwards.
If it doesn't, you may need to also flash the system.img (using mfastboot, not regular fastboot) from the same SBF/FXZ -- this will un-do any changes you have made to /system that might be preventing the OTA from installing.
Good Luck
samwathegreat said:
I never advise anyone to flash a different carrier or country's ROM, but since you already have...
It is probably because you have installed custom recovery. So FIRST, figure out exactly which country variant you have flashed to (eu, de, gb), then flash just the stock recovery.img (from the Full 4.4.2 SBF for the country variant you are on) to the phone using fastboot. It will probably install afterwards.
If it doesn't, you may need to also flash the system.img (using mfastboot, not regular fastboot) from the same SBF/FXZ -- this will un-do any changes you have made to /system that might be preventing the OTA from installing.
Good Luck
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ok i will try to flash the entire firmware and let u know if in this way it s works or no.
i flashed the European firmware on T mobile Moto x because have more languages italian included.
I need help to restore my Moto X EU XT1052 but cant find the OTA to flash via Fastboot.
This page is down http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
And i need the ota, my phone is stuck into fastboot and i need help to find it to flash the stock rom via fastboot.
im looking for : 212.44.26.ghost_row.AsiaRetail.en.03
Thx!
TLH11 said:
I need help to restore my Moto X EU XT1052 but cant find the OTA to flash via Fastboot.
This page is down http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
And i need the ota, my phone is stuck into fastboot and i need help to find it to flash the stock rom via fastboot.
im looking for : 212.44.26.ghost_row.AsiaRetail.en.03
Thx!
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Did you look here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/info-tip-web-sites-official-leaked-roms-t2923347
Fixed it
Travisdroidx2 said:
Did you look here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/info-tip-web-sites-official-leaked-roms-t2923347
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Yeah, that post saved me. Also found a Russian page with the firmware.
Installed the version XT1052_RETAIL-EU_4.4.4_KXA21.12-L1.26_54_cid7_CFC_1FF.xml.zip , In my Case XT1052_RETAIL-EU_4.4.4 for the ASIAN Retail Version XT1052 if any one needs that. Theres also a GB and DE Version for 4.4.4
Update it via this Guide. Any method works.
PS: Dont try to boot recoveries without flashing with the Moto X. You´ll have a free heart attack like me.
FLASH the Recoveries. Get a Stock Recovery and flash it BEFORE installing any OTA.
Help me out too!!!
TLH11 said:
Yeah, that post saved me. Also found a Russian page with the firmware.
Installed the version XT1052_RETAIL-EU_4.4.4_KXA21.12-L1.26_54_cid7_CFC_1FF.xml.zip , In my Case XT1052_RETAIL-EU_4.4.4 for the ASIAN Retail Version XT1052 if any one needs that. Theres also a GB and DE Version for 4.4.4
Update it via this Guide. Any method works.
PS: Dont try to boot recoveries without flashing with the Moto X. You´ll have a free heart attack like me.
FLASH the Recoveries. Get a Stock Recovery and flash it BEFORE installing any OTA.
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I have downloaded the ROM. But I am confused what to do next. Can you help me out?
Stuck with same prob.
TLH11 said:
Yeah, that post saved me. Also found a Russian page with the firmware.
Installed the version XT1052_RETAIL-EU_4.4.4_KXA21.12-L1.26_54_cid7_CFC_1FF.xml.zip , In my Case XT1052_RETAIL-EU_4.4.4 for the ASIAN Retail Version XT1052 if any one needs that. Theres also a GB and DE Version for 4.4.4
Update it via this Guide. Any method works.
PS: Dont try to boot recoveries without flashing with the Moto X. You´ll have a free heart attack like me.
FLASH the Recoveries. Get a Stock Recovery and flash it BEFORE installing any OTA.
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Even I hav been stuck on bootloader with no OS on my Moto x xt1052. I'v got the stock firmware but RSD Doesn't detect my device (probably because of no usb debugging enabled). I just have twrp recovery on my phone & when i try to adb sideload it doesn't work, also if i try to flash any custom rom through twrp i get the error "error executing updater binary in the zip" I read that I can manually flash stock rom through mfastboot but i cant find any procedure when i googled about it.
Pls guys help me out.
Hoping for Positive response at earliest.
Van1601 said:
Even I hav been stuck on bootloader with no OS on my Moto x xt1052. I'v got the stock firmware but RSD Doesn't detect my device (probably because of no usb debugging enabled). I just have twrp recovery on my phone & when i try to adb sideload it doesn't work, also if i try to flash any custom rom through twrp i get the error "error executing updater binary in the zip" I read that I can manually flash stock rom through mfastboot but i cant find any procedure when i googled about it.
Pls guys help me out.
Hoping for Positive response at earliest.
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This is all you need to know.
READ everything.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/guide-moto-x-return-to-100-stock-using-t2446515
Good luck!
Verizon
Moto X 1st Gen
Android 4.2.2 - Stock rooted
Unlocked Boot loader - not DEV edition though
TWRP 2.7.1.1 recovery
Question:
To upgrade to 5.1 do I just need to revert back to stock boot loader and do an OTA update?
Will the OTA re-lock my boot loader?
After the upgrade to 5.1 do I just reload TWRP recovery and flash SU for root access again?
No the new updates do not relock the bootloader. I suggest you first try out the Lollipop by flashing it through latest version of TWRP. If you think you can live with it than just flash complete stock through rsdlite or manually by fastboot. Reason I say that is because once you take the OTA it will update both bootloader version and the partition tables which means you won't be able to revert back to a lower Android version without the risk of bricking your device.
Sent from my Moto X
bushako said:
No the new updates do not relock the bootloader. I suggest you first try out the Lollipop by flashing it through latest version of TWRP. If you think you can live with it than just flash complete stock through rsdlite or manually by fastboot. Reason I say that is because once you take the OTA it will update both bootloader version and the partition tables which means you won't be able to revert back to a lower Android version without the risk of bricking your device.
Sent from my Moto X
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I don't want to go back to complete stock, I want to keep bootloader unlocked and root. Is there a stock rooted rom out there I can flash w/ TWRP without having to do OTA or flashing the recovery back to stock?
Yes there is its in the development section. You'll read the thread something like xt1053 stock flash-able. It contains only the kernel and system files so you should be good.
Here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3155843
Sent from my Moto X
-RanZ- said:
Verizon
Moto X 1st Gen
Android 4.2.2 - Stock rooted
Unlocked Boot loader - not DEV edition though
TWRP 2.7.1.1 recovery
Question:
To upgrade to 5.1 do I just need to revert back to stock boot loader and do an OTA update?
Will the OTA re-lock my boot loader?
After the upgrade to 5.1 do I just reload TWRP recovery and flash SU for root access again?
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First off, there is no Verizon 5.1 yet. So any 5.1 you try will be for a different model, and if you flash a full rom, it will have different radios (which don't work for CDMA that Verizon still uses for voice/3g data. If you keep your stock VZW radio files, keep in mind they will be on a different version than the rest of the rom which could cause some inconsistencies and issues. IF you do flash a FULL SBF, you will be stuck with no SAFE way to revert to 4.4.4 due to GPT.BIN/Motoboot.img (for more on this, see the link in my signature), and you'll have to wait for the Verizon 5.1 SBF to get back to Verizon's rom.
Next, to install an OTA update, when it becomes available, you need STOCK RECOVERY on your phone. The OTA also does a pre-flash check/validation of your phone before it flashes, so if anything it looks for is not what it expects, the OTA will fail. Because of that you need to be 100% stock, or very near to it.
Finally, NO, an OTA will not relock your bootloader, nor will flashing an SBF.
For more on taking an OTA, see the link in my signature on OTA Updates..
That being said, if you TRY a 5.1 rom that is out there for another model you best bet is to find one that is a TWRP back up of 5.1 installed on someone's phone, since it only updates system.img and boot.img. It may not work 100% (because part of your phone will still have the 4.4.4 files), but it will give you a taste and you could later revert back to the stock 4.4.4 which you currently have on your phone. IF you flash a FULL SBF, you might be stuck with no way to revert to 4.4.4 due to GPT.BIN/Motoboot.img (for more on this, see the link in my signature)
Hi Bushako, I've Moto X Verizon XT1060 and it's struck in 4.2.2 android. When I try to update using setting, about phone and system update it show there is no update available but the android version on it is 4.2.2
5.1 is available for Verizon Moto X 1st gen now isn't it? I am googling for a detailed process on how to update from 4.2.2 to 5.1 and keeping root but not having any luck finding anything. Is it easy to update from 4.2.2 stock rooted to 5.1? The specs of my phone are the same as the original post:
Verizon
Moto X 1st Gen
Android 4.2.2 - Stock rooted
Unlocked Boot loader - not DEV edition though
TWRP 2.7.1.1 recovery
-RanZ- said:
5.1 is available for Verizon Moto X 1st gen now isn't it? I am googling for a detailed process on how to update from 4.2.2 to 5.1 and keeping root but not having any luck finding anything. Is it easy to update from 4.2.2 stock rooted to 5.1? The specs of my phone are the same as the original post:
Verizon
Moto X 1st Gen
Android 4.2.2 - Stock rooted
Unlocked Boot loader - not DEV edition though
TWRP 2.7.1.1 recovery
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Aug 1, when I last posted in this thread, Verizon 5.1 wasn't available. It is now.
As for updating and keeping root, there are a few ways to do it. Since you say your Bootloader is unlocked, the best way is flash 5.1 SBF, and use the process of flashing TWRP and SuperSU to root and have Write protection Disabled (see -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/how-to-how-to-root-5-1-unlocked-t3140217 ). If you're bootloader isn't unlocked yet, and if you are on 4.4.2 or lower and have NEVER upgraded to 4.4.4 or 5.1, use Sunshine to unlock the bootloader FIRST
If you're bootloader isn't unlocked, there is only one way to root 5.1, but it doesn't disable write protection, and its risky because it intentionally soft bricks the phone back to the Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader mode.
KidJoe said:
Aug 1, when I last posted in this thread, Verizon 5.1 wasn't available. It is now.
As for updating and keeping root, there are a few ways to do it. Since you say your Bootloader is unlocked, the best way is flash 5.1 SBF, and use the process of flashing TWRP and SuperSU to root and have Write protection Disabled (see -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/how-to-how-to-root-5-1-unlocked-t3140217 ). If you're bootloader isn't unlocked yet, and if you are on 4.4.2 or lower and have NEVER upgraded to 4.4.4 or 5.1, use Sunshine to unlock the bootloader FIRST
If you're bootloader isn't unlocked, there is only one way to root 5.1, but it doesn't disable write protection, and its risky because it intentionally soft bricks the phone back to the Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader mode.
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Bootloader is unlocked, I get the warning every time I restart the phone.
Where can I find the SBF files? Every post I find from a search the links do not work.
Are the SBF files stock or from someone else's phone?
Do I flash the files with my currently installed TWRP?
When I flash the SBF does it remove TWRP so I have to re flash it?
Are there any radio upgrades/do they get done w/ the SBF?
Sorry if these are basic questions, I have not done much phone rooting since my old HTC Incredible.
-RanZ- said:
Bootloader is unlocked, I get the warning every time I restart the phone.
Where can I find the SBF files? Every post I find from a search the links do not work.
Are the SBF files stock or from someone else's phone?
Do I flash the files with my currently installed TWRP?
When I flash the SBF does it remove TWRP so I have to re flash it?
Are there any radio upgrades/do they get done w/ the SBF?
Sorry if these are basic questions, I have not done much phone rooting since my old HTC Incredible.
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There is a link in my signature to a thread containing the known places that were hosting the SBF/FXZ files. That is the only place I can suggest you look.
SBF/FXZ files I'm taking about are stock, and digitally signed by Motorola. They can be flashed on phones with locked or unlocked bootloaders. NOTE: make sure you get the SBF for your device model and carrier!!
You flash these via Mfastboot or RSDLite. When using these tools you are flashing back to stock. After you get the SBF file, see -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61142892&postcount=2 and read the REQUIREMENTS section, and pick either Option 3, 4 or 5 to actually flash (only use one option. which ever you find the easiest. Do NOT use Option 1 or 2 as they would not apply to your situation). I usually recommend option 5.
Yes, the process of flashing the entire SBF will overwrite TWRP with stock recovery. You'll need to flash it later as part of the rooting process.
Yes there are radio updates in the newer SBF files.
So basically, you flash to stock 5.1 by using the SBF files (following the requirements and ONE of the options in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61142892&postcount=2 again,I usually recommend option 5), then root by following http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/how-to-how-to-root-5-1-unlocked-t3140217
One other tip... Make a back up of your phone BEFORE YOU FLASH. copy all data from the /sdcard area to your PC, make a list of all your apps, etc. And seriously consider erasing your UserData while flashing (wipes the phone clear), or doing a factory reset before you flash.
I only say this because 5.1 seems more stable (and less buggy) if a factory reset is done before/during the upgrade process.
EDIT: The 5.1 SBF file you want for a Verizon XT1060 is GHOST_VERIZON_5.1_LPA23.12-39.7_cid2_CFC.xml.zip and is available from -> http://motofirmware.center/files/category/11-moto-x-1st-generation/
KidJoe said:
There is a link in my signature to a thread containing the known places that were hosting the SBF/FXZ files. That is the only place I can suggest you look.
SBF/FXZ files I'm taking about are stock, and digitally signed by Motorola. They can be flashed on phones with locked or unlocked bootloaders. NOTE: make sure you get the SBF for your device model and carrier!!
You flash these via Mfastboot or RSDLite. When using these tools you are flashing back to stock. After you get the SBF file, see -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61142892&postcount=2 and read the REQUIREMENTS section, and pick either Option 3, 4 or 5 to actually flash (only use one option. which ever you find the easiest. Do NOT use Option 1 or 2 as they would not apply to your situation). I usually recommend option 5.
Yes, the process of flashing the entire SBF will overwrite TWRP with stock recovery. You'll need to flash it later as part of the rooting process.
Yes there are radio updates in the newer SBF files.
So basically, you flash to stock 5.1 by using the SBF files (following the requirements and ONE of the options in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61142892&postcount=2 again,I usually recommend option 5), then root by following http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/how-to-how-to-root-5-1-unlocked-t3140217
One other tip... Make a back up of your phone BEFORE YOU FLASH. copy all data from the /sdcard area to your PC, make a list of all your apps, etc. And seriously consider erasing your UserData while flashing (wipes the phone clear), or doing a factory reset before you flash.
I only say this because 5.1 seems more stable (and less buggy) if a factory reset is done before/during the upgrade process.
EDIT: The 5.1 SBF file you want for a Verizon XT1060 is GHOST_VERIZON_5.1_LPA23.12-39.7_cid2_CFC.xml.zip and is available from -> http://motofirmware.center/files/category/11-moto-x-1st-generation/
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I will give this a try if I can locate the correct SBF files, your information has helped greatly, Thanks!
nevermind, google fixed me.