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[Q] Xperia Z1 Rooting - Still confused

If I am not the most ignorant XDAdevelopers member I am certainly in the top 10. That said here is my dilemma.
Equipment:
* Phone: Sony Xperia Z1
* Model: C6906
* Android Version: 4.3
* Build: 14.2.A.0.209
Goals:
* I would like root access (SuperSU).
* I don't want ClockWork Mod Manager (permanently, if I need to use it at some point).
* I DON'T want a custom ROM (I want to keep the stock firmware).
* Xposed Framework provide all the functionality I need.
* IF boot loader unlocking is necessary I would like to be able to relock the boot loader.
From my readings KINGO would appear to be amongst the simplest root tools, but from the KINGO site it does not appear to support the Z1. On the other hand, I have read posts where users say they have used KINGO on this phone.
Is a full nandroid backup possible/necessary given the above prior to making changes?
As I already feel like the South end of a horse facing North, please be gentle with any comments.
Thanks in advance.
hip

You want a full nandroid backup but no recovery? I suggest you install a recovery and leave it there. It wont make any difference to you
First, if all you want is root them do this
1) Downgrade to 4.2 FW ending in .534
2) Install dual recovery from the cross development thread
3) Flash SuperSU.zip from chainfire
4) Upgrade to your chosen ROM, there are several stock based ones in the development section.
No need to unlock your bootloader, you will be rooted and your choice of ROM with the ability to use xposed

gregbradley said:
You want a full nandroid backup but no recovery? I suggest you install a recovery and leave it there. It wont make any difference to you
First, if all you want is root them do this
1) Downgrade to 4.2 FW ending in .534
2) Install dual recovery from the cross development thread
3) Flash SuperSU.zip from chainfire
4) Upgrade to your chosen ROM, there are several stock based ones in the development section.
No need to unlock your bootloader, you will be rooted and your choice of ROM with the ability to use xposed
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gregbradley is right as always
OR
You should try this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687443 that's a based Stock ROM 4.4.2 and rooted, just tell me if you have any troubles i'll help you step by step.

QualQuek said:
gregbradley is right as always
OR
You should try this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687443 that's a based Stock ROM 4.4.2 and rooted, just tell me if you have any troubles i'll help you step by step.
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C6906 model does not appear to be supported.
Thanks
fiiish

fiiish said:
C6906 model does not appear to be supported.
Thanks
fiiish
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Look carefully my friend and the truth will appear to you clearly... It is supported as you seed at this line :
How to update to 14.3.A.0.681:
Files:
For C6906: Download C6906_14.3.A.0.681.flashable.zip (Bittorrent: 956MB) and C6906_14.3.A.0.681_Stripped.ftf (21MB)

You don't heave to Unlock Bootloader to get Root. I don't know what is ClockWork Mod Manager? For sure you will need a recovery, permanently like TWRP or Philz to make Update with Pre-Rooted Androids.
Download the FTF .534 Rogers for your model form FTF Collection in general Section, flash it with Flashtool v0.9.15, when you are on 4.2.2 FW .534 Root it with Bin4ry Method (from PC, there is not simplest way), Install SuperSU from Play Store or Flash the .zip file (you will find the link on How Root 4.3 or 4.4), then Instal XZDualRecovery (from PC, there is not simplest way), now you are ready to update to your favorite Android 4.3 or 4.4 and follow the instructions of "Hot to" in the specific thread.

eclyptos said:
I don't know what is ClockWork Mod Manager? For sure you will need a recovery, permanently like TWRP or Philz to make Update with Pre-Rooted Androids.
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CMW recovery-Clock Work Mod recovery
Its the one Philz is based on...
You do not need it permanently, you can delete it and reinstall it when you want it, but I don't see the point in that, just leave it there to be used as when is needed.

BTW, I am not soo fast in typing so I am the last one!!
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gregbradley said:
CMW recovery-Clock Work Mod recovery
Its the one Philz is based on..
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Right, it was looking similar.
gregbradley said:
You do not need it permanently, you can delete it and reinstall it when you want it, but I don't see the point in that, just leave it there to be used as when is needed.
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Of curse. Nothing to say about that. :good:

I was hoping to avoid what appears to me major modifications like flashing firmware (next phone is a nexus).
Another question, if I root only will a factory restore remove root?
Thanks to all the help. Off to work now, looking forward to reading more comments if any more are offered.
fiiish

yes, flashing stock FTF will revert your phone back to a factory state
This process of rooting will take about 10 minutes once you have everything downloaded, its not difficult.

QualQuek said:
gregbradley is right as always
OR
You should try this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687443 that's a based Stock ROM 4.4.2 and rooted, just tell me if you have any troubles i'll help you step by step.
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QualQuek;
I am lost. There does not appear to be a single set of directions that I can follow. Go to this site to get this, except that, then go here or there. I just can't get my head around what I can now see are only a few steps.
I have downloaded:
- C69XX_14.3.A.0.681.patch.zip
- C6906_14.3.A.0.681.flashable.zip
- flashtool-0.9.15.0-windows.exe
If the offer still holds for help with step-by-step I will gratefully accept your help!!!
Thanks and regards.
fiiish

fiiish said:
QualQuek;
I am lost. There does not appear to be a single set of directions that I can follow. Go to this site to get this, except that, then go here or there. I just can't get my head around what I can now see are only a few steps.
I have downloaded:
- C69XX_14.3.A.0.681.patch.zip
- C6906_14.3.A.0.681.flashable.zip
- flashtool-0.9.15.0-windows.exe
If the offer still holds for help with step-by-step I will gratefully accept your help!!!
Thanks and regards.
fiiish
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Step-by-Step Post #2 Here. Maybe it help you a bit.

eclyptos said:
Step-by-Step Post #2 Here. Maybe it help you a bit.
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Haha, thats mine that I was about to post it here

fiiish said:
QualQuek;
I am lost. There does not appear to be a single set of directions that I can follow. Go to this site to get this, except that, then go here or there. I just can't get my head around what I can now see are only a few steps.
I have downloaded:
- C69XX_14.3.A.0.681.patch.zip
- C6906_14.3.A.0.681.flashable.zip
- flashtool-0.9.15.0-windows.exe
If the offer still holds for help with step-by-step I will gratefully accept your help!!!
Thanks and regards.
fiiish
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First you need the requirement
Download the 534 firmware of your country here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469191
Install XZDualRecovery here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261606
Now you can follow the instructions of NUT :
Put 'C69XX_14.3.A.0.681.flashable.zip' on (the external) SDcard1;
Put 'C69XX_14.3.A.0.681_Stripped.ftf' inside the Flashtool/firmwares folder;
Start your phone in recovery mode (boot the phone and after the 2 vibrations push vol down)
Create a backup of your phone in TWRP and don't forget to backup the contents of 'SDCard' (the internal storage!);
Flash 'C69XX_14.3.A.0.681.flashable.zip' in TWRP (select install and select your file)
NOTE: do not reboot but go back to the main menu, then go to reboot->power off;
Flash everything in 'C69XX_14.3.A.0.681_Stripped.ftf' using flashtool;
Reboot to system.

Xperia Z3- How Do I Downgrade to KitKat 23.0.A.2.98 So I can Get Root?

Could not downgrade to get root
Hi all,
I'm a very big fan of this community, but only to read and learn. But now I need your help...
History: rooted my phone few months ago in the way told in this post. Everything went well, but last week my screen broke. Sony fixed it but also put latest software on it... and removed root.
Today I tried to downgrade to KitKat 23.0.A.2.98 again (stil had the FTF) to get root again, so I can put back my Nandroid backup. I didn't manage to get it working... after restarting after flashing when the blue screen appears before you are asked to unlock your SIM... my phone makes a pitching noise for 10 seconds and then reboots again. The process repeats itself again and again.
Fortunately I can flash the latest firmware back and my phone works again... thank God because a thought for a moment I soft bricked my phone.
Anyone a solution to get root? I'm now on LP 5.1.1
thnx!!!!
ciao
Valentijm

How did you downgrade? The normal way... means: using flashtool (latest version) and which settings did you use for flashing? ...and did you try downloading a different version and flashing it?

tomcatoggo said:
How did you downgrade? The normal way... means: using flashtool (latest version) and which settings did you use for flashing? ...and did you try downloading a different version and flashing it?
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Hi Tom, yes I did it the normal way... latest flashtool and settings the same as before, so I checked no boxes. After that didnýtwork I tried something different, so checked all wipe options. I also tried a different version and flashed that via the normal way. That didn't work either... the only flash that worked so far was 23.4.A.0.546 / R7C. But that's way to new to get root via downgrading

So the flashing process did always work without problems? But the result is always as you described?
And if it's only about root... did you try Kingroot? Afaik it is supposed to work on almost all versions.
Another thing: I don't remember all options by heart (and can't check them atm)... but maybe try some of the provided options.

tomcatoggo said:
So the flashing process did always work without problems? But the result is always as you described?
And if it's only about root... did you try Kingroot? Afaik it is supposed to work on almost all versions.
Another thing: I don't remember all options by heart (and can't check them atm)... but maybe try some of the provided options.
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It's more that when I reboot after having flashed back to earlier FW my phone bootloops... so I don't even get a chance to continue and root. Very annoying!
My next move is to find another old stock FTF (probably not a Dutch one) and will try to flash that one with different boxes checked.

When I'm back home I can check for the one that I used (quite recently) when relocking BL and rooting etc. If I don't find the source anymore, I can maybe upload it for you.

Ok... so this was the version that I used... to downgrade and root:
D5803_23.0.A.2.93_Generic_GLOBAL_1286-9917.ftf
try this link maybe:
https://mega.nz/#!f5pXVAIZ!nWmaFU9d5ux6FOUI6Kdv3GK8RObswoZzxRwpQVEvpxo

There's an easy way to get Root on 5.1.1 without having to downgrade back to kitkat
- Unlock your bootloader on Sony's Website
- Search for a custom kernel here that is for 5.1.1 ( e.g. Androplus, etc )
- Boot into fastboot mode in Flashtool and flash the kernel
- You now get recovery because the kernel comes with a custom recovery
- Flash SuperSu's latest Zip file to get root
- Enjoy

tomcatoggo said:
Ok... so this was the version that I used... to downgrade and root:
D5803_23.0.A.2.93_Generic_GLOBAL_1286-9917.ftf
try this link maybe:
https://mega.nz/#!f5pXVAIZ!nWmaFU9d5ux6FOUI6Kdv3GK8RObswoZzxRwpQVEvpxo
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That did the trick indeed!!! Didn't use your version but find another one just before I read your mail
Thnx for your time and help!

Revontheus said:
There's an easy way to get Root on 5.1.1 without having to downgrade back to kitkat
- Unlock your bootloader on Sony's Website
- Search for a custom kernel here that is for 5.1.1 ( e.g. Androplus, etc )
- Boot into fastboot mode in Flashtool and flash the kernel
- You now get recovery because the kernel comes with a custom recovery
- Flash SuperSu's latest Zip file to get root
- Enjoy
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Thnx for another point of view... unfortunately I read your mail just after I manged to downgrade my phone

Revontheus said:
There's an easy way to get Root on 5.1.1 without having to downgrade back to kitkat
- Unlock your bootloader on Sony's Website
- Search for a custom kernel here that is for 5.1.1 ( e.g. Androplus, etc )
- Boot into fastboot mode in Flashtool and flash the kernel
- You now get recovery because the kernel comes with a custom recovery
- Flash SuperSu's latest Zip file to get root
- Enjoy
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Maybe be careful when recommending that without mentioning, that he would loose his DRM keys in that process... so I would always add the comment, that he should have a backup before unlocking. Or at least mention the loss of the DRM keys as a warning.
van_vugt said:
That did the trick indeed!!! Didn't use your version but find another one just before I read your mail
Thnx for your time and help!
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Happy to hear that! Enjoy your system!

Oops I almost forgot, but I always have my DRM Keys backed up

Me 2... but not everyone might know about it
But it did not matter in the end anyway

Full TWRP backup le s3 x522

Hey guys, I was playing around with the leeco s3 and I think I over flashed something or other. It's not exactly working right. Can someone please upload a complete btwrp backup of their le s3 x522 on 18s, 19s or 20s?
Thanks in advance!
Rico

iamrico00 said:
Hey guys, I was playing around with the leeco s3 and I think I over flashed something or other. It's not exactly working right. Can someone please upload a complete btwrp backup of their le s3 x522 on 18s, 19s or 20s?
Thanks in advance!
Rico
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I think you need to start reading some threads around here, once you have installed the TWRP for the S3, you cannot get OTA to work again and their are other numerous issues too, as of yet nobody can fully restore back to stock. So start reading.
Also a few people here do have flashable firmware that might help but it will never be a full stock recovery unless something is fixed.

Charles Broccoli said:
I think you need to start reading some threads around here, once you have installed the TWRP for the S3, you cannot get OTA to work again and their are other numerous issues too, as of yet nobody can fully restore back to stock. So start reading.
Also a few people here do have flashable firmware that might help but it will never be a full stock recovery unless something is fixed.
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I think you need to CAREFULLY read this thread before thinking of writing something.
I did not ask for OTA updates. I did not ask for stock. I asked for a functioning TWRP backup of the Le S3. Thats it.
Rico

Please play nice ppl

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iamrico00 said:
Hey guys, I was playing around with the leeco s3 and I think I over flashed something or other. It's not exactly working right. Can someone please upload a complete btwrp backup of their le s3 x522 on 18s, 19s or 20s?
Thanks in advance!
Rico
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take a look in this thread, you will find a link..i think page 3/4 Extreme99 wrote some dirctions...it has a link to his twrp 19s backup which i know works
Need x522 stock .019s rom. Lost IMEI, baseband, etc.

britdude said:
take a look in this thread, you will find a link..i think page 3/4 Extreme99 wrote some dirctions...it has a link to his twrp 19s backup which i know works
Need x522 stock .019s rom. Lost IMEI, baseband, etc.
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Thanks, Ive seen this post as well, it is 19s but is the boot partition (i think) and data partition, no recovery or system partition.
I was curious if anyone had a complete backup of working system, recovery, boot, data partitions for restoring?
Also I get this odd error 7 when trying to restore it, anyone know what is going on?
Thanks
Rico

iamrico00 said:
Thanks, Ive seen this post as well, it is 19s but is the boot partition (i think) and data partition, no recovery or system partition.
I was curious if anyone had a complete backup of working system, recovery, boot, data partitions for restoring?
Also I get this odd error 7 when trying to restore it, anyone know what is going on?
Thanks
Rico
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the post i sent you too, and the twrp back up in there at step 6 is all you need to restore your system to 19s..
it will not give you an error, but make sure you are using the chinese twrp
the error is what you are getting trying to flash the OTA thru twrp...dont worry about it as the OTA's will not install

Official twrp work too... Just ota fuxed
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Also i noticed for le s3, the update is 5.8.020s instead of the 5.9.020s that's available for the chinese le 2

britdude said:
the post i sent you too, and the twrp back up in there at step 6 is all you need to restore your system to 19s..
it will not give you an error, but make sure you are using the chinese twrp
the error is what you are getting trying to flash the OTA thru twrp...dont worry about it as the OTA's will not install
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Thanks, I thats one I tried, I get the OS and it boots ok. Phones ok, but bluetooth and wifi cashes a crash.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Rico

iamrico00 said:
Thanks, I thats one I tried, I get the OS and it boots ok. Phones ok, but bluetooth and wifi cashes a crash.
Any ideas?
Thanks
Rico
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I've used that twrp baclup numerous times without a problem.....
i would suggest, going back to twrp, and erase data, then restore again and see what happens

Good news guys! I was able to get the official le s3 from leeco directly!! I will upload it soon, it is 5.8.020s.

xterminater07 said:
Good news guys! I was able to get the official le s3 from leeco directly!! I will upload it soon, it is 5.8.020s.
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Full? How can we flash it?
Posted using a calculator and delayed by AT&T.

jose makalolot said:
Full? How can we flash it?
Posted using a calculator and delayed by AT&T.
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go to this link and have a look..
It's done thru TWRP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/le-2/development/le-s3-factory-image-5-8-020s-directly-t3527790

britdude said:
go to this link and have a look..
It's done thru TWRP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/le-2/development/le-s3-factory-image-5-8-020s-directly-t3527790
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You tried that way?
Posted using a calculator and delayed by AT&T.

jose makalolot said:
You tried that way?
Posted using a calculator and delayed by AT&T.
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yes i have tried that way, i have also tried it a diff way if you read down a few comments...
its on my phone running smooth which ever way you go...its all good
xterminator07 has worked hard at getting this full rom file for us..
please thank him

britdude said:
the post i sent you too, and the twrp back up in there at step 6 is all you need to restore your system to 19s..
it will not give you an error, but make sure you are using the chinese twrp
the error is what you are getting trying to flash the OTA thru twrp...dont worry about it as the OTA's will not install
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Hey, do you know where I could find the Chinese TWRP that allows me to flash the original stock EUI rom? I flashed LineageOS but the camera is not perfect, so I wish to go back to EUI but I cannot figure out how to install it without seeing errors such as "this package is for "le_s2_na" devices. Your device is a "s2"." Could you point me in the right direction? Maybe a download link for the Chinese TWRP that people claim works? Thanks!

potatoalien said:
Hey, do you know where I could find the Chinese TWRP that allows me to flash the original stock EUI rom? I flashed LineageOS but the camera is not perfect, so I wish to go back to EUI but I cannot figure out how to install it without seeing errors such as "this package is for "le_s2_na" devices. Your device is a "s2"." Could you point me in the right direction? Maybe a download link for the Chinese TWRP that people claim works? Thanks!
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You need to unzip the firmware file, remove top 2 lines from META-INF\com\google\android\updater-script and zip it again, it will remove the platform check. However device still does not boot, I tried to install both 20S and 21S multiple times. My guess is we need the original recovery partition image for X522 and I could not find it anywhere.

I resolved it. Took 2 days and dozens of flashes. As far as I can tell the key was to wipe everything - system, cache, data, internal storage, then reboot into bootloader again and into Chinese TWRP.
So the process would be:
1. power off the phone. Hold VolumeDown button and power on. It loads into bootloader.
2. fastboot oem unlock-go
3. fastboot boot twrp.img.
4. In TWRP wipe EVERYTHING
5. In TWRP reboot -> bootloader.
6. repeat 2-3.
7. On PC: adb push S2_X522-NA-OP-IFXNAOP5802102141S-5.8.021S.zip /sdcard
8. In TWRP click right button on the bottom and select English. Click "Do not allow modifications." Install the zip file you just uploaded.
9. Reboot.

virx14 said:
I resolved it. Took 2 days and dozens of flashes. As far as I can tell the key was to wipe everything - system, cache, data, internal storage, then reboot into bootloader again and into Chinese TWRP.
So the process would be:
1. power off the phone. Hold VolumeDown button and power on. It loads into bootloader.
2. fastboot oem unlock-go
3. fastboot boot twrp.img.
4. In TWRP wipe EVERYTHING
5. In TWRP reboot -> bootloader.
6. repeat 2-3.
7. On PC: adb push S2_X522-NA-OP-IFXNAOP5802102141S-5.8.021S.zip /sdcard
8. In TWRP click right button on the bottom and select English. Click "Do not allow modifications." Install the zip file you just uploaded.
9. Reboot.
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Hmm I might try that later, but what would I do if I get the classical error ("this package is for "le_s2_na" devices")? Will that error not show up if I follow your method?

no start after I clicked TWRP Fix Permissions

Hello,
I need advice, please. MOTO G2 (2014) XT1068
XT1068 unlocked>TWRP installed>TWRP Fix permissions clicked>now boot animation and goes into black screen (with backlight).
More detailed:
Last night I have unlocked my XT1068 and installed TWRP, no problem.
(following this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLSTDsFG1xw, citing https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/development/recovery-twrp-2-8-0-1-moto-g-2014-t2896165).
First deviation was I got TWRP from http://www.devfiles.co/download/4lhHC4Uv/TWRP_2.8.0.1_Titan_v2.img as I ran into an unavoidable sign-up trap following the cited url).
Second deviation was I chose to install SU offered by the TWRP app via Gplay, which was unsuccessful.
So I decided to go back and follow the instruction, using the provided "Update SU" file but found my Windows Explorer but it didn't give me access to internal memory or SD card. After short research, I found that XT1068 "developer options>USB configuration" toggling MTP to Charging only and back MTP helped https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/3nnkaa/cant_access_android_device_internal_storage_from/ as the Windows Explorer was able to access the XT1068 memory. (SD card was setup as internal memory).
I copied the file over, rebooted into TWRP but couldn't see the file. I remember having seen something like "unable to mount or access memory" in TWRP and remembered from XDA thread that permissions might be messed up. It was late, I jumped to a conclusion when I found the TWRP option "Fix permissions". I clicked it and have since the issue.
I can get into the menu which offers "recovery" and also get into TWRP
I have tried "Factory reset" but I am not sure what happens there, Motorola boot animation comes and then the black screen again (with backlight)
I think I have options but feel like in a minefield and better ask for what to do next.
Thank you

can you tell me you're bootloader version and on what android version you were when you messed up things? If your phone boots up to the bootloader i.e. the menu which allows you to enter recovery then you're having more than one options to fix this problem. But be careful this time. as this may brick your phone and it will be gone for good..
Read this XDA thread and do the steps carefully. This may restore your phone
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/official-stock-firmware-t3018682

Hi, I had the stock Marshmallow and bootloader is showing 48.86 (if that is actually the number). I was aiming to do a titanium backup and then probably try a custom ROM.
I will follow the steps in the link provided to get back to a known working state before trying a custom ROM but I really like to understand what went wrong and in what state the phone now is. I don't think my deviations where a bad choice but clicking "Fix permissions" obviously was. I like to learn from mistakes.
Thanks for helping me out.

Ok, read the guide and am uncertain which firmware is the correct one for New Zealand (the thread is full of confusion about the versions). I am waiting for a reply there and asking here if I could from this point also try to flash a custom rom via TWRP? Or better back to a working condition before doing this? Thanks.

karteileiche said:
Ok, read the guide and am uncertain which firmware is the correct one for New Zealand (the thread is full of confusion about the versions). I am waiting for a reply there and asking here if I could from this point also try to flash a custom rom via TWRP? Or better back to a working condition before doing this? Thanks.
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Umm.. About the firmware version of the stock ROM, you can search google for it. And as far as your question about trying a custom ROM, you can try whichever ROM you want (except Ubuntu Touch, it's installation methods are too confusing). Just download the ROM in .zip file and download "Google Apps (GApps)", I prefer open gapps and install the rom via TWRP.
Wipe out these paritions in TWRP > Wipe > Advanced Wipe:
Dalvik/ART cache
Cache
Data
System
Also before installing any custom ROM read the steps plus read user comments before flashing anything
P.S. make sure your TWRP is latest. For TITAN it is TWRP-3.2.0-0

pkdon123 said:
Umm.. About the firmware version of the stock ROM, you can search google for it. And as far as your question about trying a custom ROM, you can try whichever ROM you want (except Ubuntu Touch, it's installation methods are too confusing). Just download the ROM in .zip file and download "Google Apps (GApps)", I prefer open gapps and install the rom via TWRP.
Wipe out these paritions in TWRP > Wipe > Advanced Wipe:
Dalvik/ART cache
Cache
Data
System
Also before installing any custom ROM read the steps plus read user comments before flashing anything
P.S. make sure your TWRP is latest. For TITAN it is TWRP-3.2.0-0
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Yes, thanks.
I have flashed ROM's successfully before on Galaxy S3 and Tab 2 and used gapps via TWRP.
I have tried Google for the correct version but find myself turning in circles, most-likely my limited search term knowledge.
https://www.reddit.com/r/MotoG/comments/4bgg02/info_all_moto_g_codenames_models_variants/ shows "XT1068 : Latin America/EU/UK/Asia/Australia/Germany/Brazil/India, Dual SIM" and the listed ROMs named XT1068_TITAN_RET ...(BR for Brazil?) (LA for Latin America?) (DSDS for India?) (GB for UK?) (DE for Germany?) then what? Some are obvious others are what I have read through various comments, DSDS may even be for (EU/INDIAN/GLOBAL), I have not been able to find a really good page explaining this.
You did not answer my last question directly but given that you stated how to flash a ROM and what to wipe, I assume you mean that I could alternatively install a custom ROM at this stage. (Which is what I had planned originally).
Still, would be nice to know the correct firmware version and also why clicking "Fix permission" turned things into custard.
Thanks.

pkdon123 said:
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P.S. make sure your TWRP is latest. For TITAN it is TWRP-3.2.0-0
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Yeah, I´ve seen in the post of @karteileiche that link: http://www.devfiles.co/download/4lhHC4Uv/TWRP_2.8.0.1_Titan_v2.img. That recovery is outdated and not from the original source. Maybe that´s the reason why things get messed up.
Downlad latest TWRP always from this site if you don´t need something unoffical for your device: https://dl.twrp.me/
For titan this would be: https://twrp.me/motorola/motorolamotog2014.html
About installation of custom roms: When you check any thread of custom roms you´ll find in the OP what to wipe and what to use.
And imho it would be better to first flash the actual recovery before flashing any custom rom.

Valid point, thanks for reminding me and providing the link.

karteileiche said:
Valid point, thanks for reminding me and providing the link.
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You're welcome. Just send me a PM if you need further help or instructions.
Sent from my Moto G 2014 using XDA Labs

Wolfcity said:
Yeah, I´ve seen in the post of @karteileiche that link: http://www.devfiles.co/download/4lhHC4Uv/TWRP_2.8.0.1_Titan_v2.img. That recovery is outdated and not from the original source. Maybe that´s the reason why things get messed up.
Downlad latest TWRP always from this site if you don´t need something unoffical for your device: https://dl.twrp.me/
For titan this would be: https://twrp.me/motorola/motorolamotog2014.html
About installation of custom roms: When you check any thread of custom roms you´ll find in the OP what to wipe and what to use.
And imho it would be better to first flash the actual recovery before flashing any custom rom.
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Yeah.. I Agree with your point?
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karteileiche said:
Yes, thanks.
I have flashed ROM's successfully before on Galaxy S3 and Tab 2 and used gapps via TWRP.
I have tried Google for the correct version but find myself turning in circles, most-likely my limited search term knowledge.
https://www.reddit.com/r/MotoG/comments/4bgg02/info_all_moto_g_codenames_models_variants/ shows "XT1068 : Latin America/EU/UK/Asia/Australia/Germany/Brazil/India, Dual SIM" and the listed ROMs named XT1068_TITAN_RET ...(BR for Brazil?) (LA for Latin America?) (DSDS for India?) (GB for UK?) (DE for Germany?) then what? Some are obvious others are what I have read through various comments, DSDS may even be for (EU/INDIAN/GLOBAL), I have not been able to find a really good page explaining this.
You did not answer my last question directly but given that you stated how to flash a ROM and what to wipe, I assume you mean that I could alternatively install a custom ROM at this stage. (Which is what I had planned originally).
Still, would be nice to know the correct firmware version and also why clicking "Fix permission" turned things into custard.
Thanks.
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Yess, you can try installing custom rom and see if that works.. otherwise flashing stock rom will also be an option for you.

Fixed
Resolved by using the latest TWRP version and a clean flash of a custom ROM.
Thank you Wolfcity :good:

Fixed
Resolved by installing the latest TWRP version and a clean fash of a custom ROM.
Thank you Wolfcity :good:

karteileiche said:
Resolved by installing the latest TWRP version and a clean fash of a custom ROM.
Thank you Wolfcity :good:
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You're welcome. Nice to hear it's working.
Sent from my Moto G 2014 using XDA Labs

Stuck on the black screen - power on doesn't work, only Recovery and Download works

Hello.
I've been playing with some custom ROMs, recoveries, etc. on S10 SM-G973F. Every time something went wrong I was able to flash stock Android 11 ROM with Odin and run the system after that. But not anymore...
At this moment I have access to Recovery Mode (stock, TWRP, LineageOS... whichever I flash with Odin) and Download Mode. When I try to power on the phone with button or with an option Boot to System from Recovery the phone turns off and nothing else happens. Black screen only, no vibration, etc.
I tried to format data and cache in Stock Recovery and TWRP. I tried to flash many time, changed USB cable, change USB port... nothing helps.
What is strange that after I flash the stock recovery the phone boots one time displaying the unlocked bootloader warning, Samsung logo and Android robot icon with an Erasing sign... but just for a 1-2s, very short time. Before the problem occurred the Erasing took much much more time. After that one time I cannot make to display bootloader unlocked warning and Samsung logo any more, no matter which ROM or recovery I flash.

Maybe you can try installing the original firmware and start over again.

That is what I do in the first place, I try to flash the original firmware with Odin. I use the same files as before. The only difference I can see is that after the flashing the Erase progress was very long and now it is only 1-2s and the phone turns off.

Ok, I've found my mistake and a solution. I will post it here if anyone else has a similar problem.
So while I was playing with different ROMs one of them had an instruction to flash G973FXXSCFUH5-twrp_flashable.zip that included:
modem.bin
dt.img
dtbo.img
cm.bin
sboot.bin
up_param.bin
keystorage.bin
uh.bin
The zip included was to an older firmware G973FXXSCFUH5, while I was already on newer G973FXXSEFUJ2. But the TWRP that I used to flash the zip did not protest and the process finished well. Causing the problems above of course.
Don't know why but flashing the whole original G973FXXSEFUJ2 firmware with Odin was not enough. But when I flashed G973FXXSEFUJ2-twrp_flashable.zip from the TWRP worked and made the phone operational again.

hello, I am in the same situation after having wanted to install blastui I find myself with the possibility of starting only in dow load or in twrp. Can you help me

FabienGege said:
hello, I am in the same situation after having wanted to install blastui I find myself with the possibility of starting only in dow load or in twrp. Can you help me
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0. Make sure your phone is charged!
1. Check your current SW# in Download mode (the number stands for the number or letter in firmware code, the 5th sign from the end in hexadecimal, for example SW# 14 is E in G973FXXSEFUJ2_G973FOXMEFUJ2)
2. Find the proper version of bootloader and modem in ....-twrp_flashable.zip format (check here: https://github.com/corsicanu/9820-bootloaders_and_modems/releases)
3. Flash and run TWRP recovery.
4. Flash the zip file from #2.
Flashing the stock firmware with Odin was not enough for me. Flashing with TWRP made the S10 back to alive.

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Doman said:
0. Make sure your phone is charged!
1. Check your current SW# in Download mode (the number stands for the number or letter in firmware code, the 5th sign from the end in hexadecimal, for example SW# 14 is E in G973FXXSEFUJ2_G973FOXMEFUJ2)
2. Find the proper version of bootloader and modem in ....-twrp_flashable.zip format (check here: https://github.com/corsicanu/9820-bootloaders_and_modems/releases)
3. Flash and run TWRP recovery.
4. Flash the zip file from #2.
Flashing the stock firmware with Odin was not enough for me. Flashing with TWRP made the S10 back to alive.
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Hello brother can you please explain it again to me? My English is terrible and i hope you understand that.

Mohammed_9564 said:
Hello brother can you please explain it again to me? My English is terrible and i hope you understand that.
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There is not much more to explain, just follow the steps I pointed. If any of them are not clear enough just ask, but I tried to make them as simple as possible If your English is not to well just try to use Google Translator.

Doman said:
There is not much more to explain, just follow the steps I pointed. If any of them are not clear enough just ask, but I tried to make them as simple as possible If your English is not to well just try to
Doman said:
There is not much more to explain, just follow the steps I pointed. If any of them are not clear enough just ask, but I tried to make them as simple as possible If your English is not to well just try to use Google Translator.
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Oh man Thanks a lot for your reply i actually managed to do it 2 days ago and it worked thanks to your help again, but i have another question if it's not too much trouble for you, how can i go back to the stock room ? Can i just do it via Odin or is there another way to do it.

Mohammed_9564 said:
Oh man Thanks a lot for your reply i actually managed to do it 2 days ago and it worked thanks to your help again, but i have another question if it's not too much trouble for you, how can i go back to the stock room ? Can i just do it via Odin or is there another way to do it.
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Best way to go back to stock rom is simply flash it with Odin from original files available from Samsung, for example on SamMobile:
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s10/firmware/#SM-G973F

Doman said:
Best way to go back to stock rom is simply flash it with Odin from original files available from Samsung, for example on SamMobile:
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s10/firmware/#SM-G973
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Thanks for the help brother I appreciate it

For months I've tried searching for a solution to fix my SM-N976U that stopped booting up. None of the symptoms shared fully matched what I was experiencing, so every fix I attempted didn't get her fully functioning again, eventually I gave up trying, stuffed the phone in a drawer and just bought another one. Today I stumbled upon your post and every symptom you described fit exactly with what happen to me, I mean to the T, minus the model and fw version. So I grabbed my SM-N976U one more time and followed your solution... and guess what??? I am now a proud owner of 2 note 10 plus'!!!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and solution!! Cheers to you bud! Have a great New Year!

Thank you~! my s10 plus is back!