Hey there,
I recently bought a brand new 1st gen Moto X and its currently running Jelly Bean 4.2.2. When I try to update it, it says "Your device is up to date! No update is necessary at this time.".
I've never flashed a ROM before so its new to me. But could I get a factory Kit Kat image and flash it with the stock recovery? To do that, do I need to unlock my bootloader?
Any help would be appreciated! I'm very sick of Jelly Bean.
Thanks.
What model of Moto X do you have? The model number is listed on the back of the device near the bottom. It will say XT10## where the last two numbers indicate what model you have for a specific carrier.
Your carrier may not have the 4.4.4 update available yet.
Yeah I've got the XT1058 on Rogers in Canada. My sister also has an XT1058 on Rogers, but she has gotten Kit Kat OTA.
I just think it should have gotten Kit Kat by now. Is it risky to flash a factory Kit Kat image?
isteiney said:
Yeah I've got the XT1058 on Rogers in Canada. My sister also has an XT1058 on Rogers, but she has gotten Kit Kat OTA.
I just think it should have gotten Kit Kat by now. Is it risky to flash a factory Kit Kat image?
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Nope, not risky. That's what I would do.
Follow the instructions in the "Return to 100% stock" thread. Should take less than 15 minutes. http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/guide-moto-x-return-to-100-stock-using-t2446515
Since the leaked 4.4.4 sbf isn't available yet (at least not on droid-developers), I suggest flashing Rogers 4.4.2 ( here is the link: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/download.php?device=0&file=822 )
Afterwards, you can take the update to 4.4.4.
To answer a couple of your questions: Follow the instructions in the linked return to stock thread. Everything you need is in there. You do NOT flash from recovery - you flash using "RSD Lite" or "mfastboot". Also, unlocked BL is *NOT* required to flash your stock, signed firmware. As long as you read the instructions, this should be very simple.
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I just received the OTA upgrade warning but I'm rooted on sprint 4.2.2 and I want to know if it's safe to go ahead and upgrade? PLEASE HELP...
~Sent From My Sprint Moto X~
lildoodaroo said:
I just received the OTA upgrade warning but I'm rooted on sprint 4.2.2 and I want to know if it's safe to go ahead and upgrade? PLEASE HELP...
~Sent From My Sprint Moto X~
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Same here...
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Can't post links, but take a look at the thread entitled [FAQ] for Kit kat and How to prepare for it (All Carriers) in the general section.
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Deadboots said:
Can't post links, but take a look at the thread entitled [FAQ] for Kit kat and How to prepare for it (All Carriers) in the general section.
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Will do thanks.
~Sent From My Sprint Moto X~
So far my friend who I only rooted (not unlocked) using RockMyMoto (3 push method) said her phone is rebooting over and over after the upgrade. It boots up ok.. but then after 30 secs of starting, it powers off and keeps doing it.
I am kinda shocked at that as usually a new update will just overwrite the rooting. Trying to figure out how to fix her problem. Might have to unlock her and force with RSD Lite.
you will bootloop. You have to use rsd lite to go back to stock
The update is bootlooping you because you don't have the stock recovery installed. If you flash the stock recovery, the update should fail and you should be able to boot normally (into 4.2.2, of course). See the aforementioned thread for details on how to get the OTA with or without RSD Lite.
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Thanks all for the info... I hadn't realized this was replied to until I made a separate thread, but I came to the same conclusion as well..
Here is my other thread explaining how I fixed it for anyone else with the same issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2575952
Then ran the SlapMyMoto method to update correctly.
Cheers
Is there a way I can flash the kit kat image to my moto x on AT&T? I tried to do the OTA update, but it failed. This link (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2545775) is for a locked bootloader, but my moto x has an unlocked bootloaders (because I bought the unlocked GSM version of the phone and put an AT&T sim card in it). So can I just take the ROM that was posted in that thread and flash it via CWM?
Right now I am running 4.2.2 that is stock but rooted.
OTA wont take on a rooted device with custom recovery. you need to use a restore img and go back to stock and follow this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538896
to get 4.4 rooted
I was on verizon galaxy nexus for over two years. I wanted better radio performance, so i got a moto x. Nexus bootloader was unlocked and I was a bit of a crackflasher.
I have unlocked bootloader on moto x and installed twrp and supersu.
I did all this before taking firmware update, so I can see how it runs on 4.2.2. I ran it awhile and wanted to try kk out. I downloaded the ota update and went to have it autoflash, but instead, it rebooted into twrp.
so, I have downloaded rsdlite (i used to have a droid x, so i am familiar) and will get the 4.4.2 firmware downloaded too.
Q: can i flash aosp 4.4.2 roms with my x in it's 4.2.2 state or do i need the 4.4.2 update first?
Q: are there standalone radio (baseband) files around I can download and flash in recovery?
Thx!
RSDLite when you have an unlocked bootloader?
Grab the 4.4.2 sbf, extract the individual imgs, then flash with fastboot.
You will find the moto x is no nexus I'm afraid. Not a flashaholics phone for sure. There's just a few ROMs....not a lot of mods, and whatever you do, once on 4.4.2....never downgrade. It can cost you your phone. Dev edition or not.
Just a heads up!!
BTW....not knocking it....I still recommend it to everyone I know!!! Except the couple rooting and tinkering types....then I recommend the N5 hands down.
update : upgraded to kk firmware with rsdlite. bootloader still unlocked. I am on Eclipse now and enjoying it.
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update : upgraded to kk firmware with rsdlite. bootloader still unlocked. I am on Eclipse now and enjoying it.
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I moved from a galaxy nexus last fall to the X. I definitely flashed constantly... now with an unlocked bootloader (MotoMaker!) I don't have the need. Xposed is all you really need to get features you want, unless you just like to tinker.
Just got my new Moto x verizon dev after loosing my other one. Its on 4.2.2 & im thinking of staying there till 4.4.4 comes out.
Will it update directly to 4.4.4 from 4.2.2?.
I assume ill be able to root it when it recieves 4.4.4
Thanks
Mickoou said:
Just got my new Moto x verizon dev after loosing my other one. Its on 4.2.2 & im thinking of staying there till 4.4.4 comes out.
Will it update directly to 4.4.4 from 4.2.2?.
I assume ill be able to root it when it recieves 4.4.4
Thanks
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No, it will not update directly. All OTAs are "incremental updates"..... e.g. you must be on 4.2.2 to accept the "camera update", you must have the "camera update" to take the OTA to 4.4, and you must be on 4.4 to take the OTA to 4.4.2, etc.
If you want to go straight to 4.4.4, it is possible, but only when the ENTIRE stock SBF is made available. When it is available, you will find it here:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
You will follow the instructions in the "Return to Stock" thread to flash an entire stock SBF file.
As long as your bootloader is unlocked, you should have no issues rooting once on 4.4.4 (whenever it gets released).
Good Luck
Also note that unlike OTAs, SBFing will erase ALL of your data (equivalent of a factory reset).
I have new Verizon Moto X Dev Edition. Messed up. Thought it was already on 4.4.2. Not, it's on 4.2.2. Unlocked bootloader and installed twrp and rooted. Wanting to update it to 4.4.2. Thinking from reading that I need to get back to stock recovery for OTA update if that is possible over wifi since phone is not activated yet. Can't find 4.2.2 stock recovery and not sure if that is what I need to do anyway. Is that what I need to do and/or is there a better way? Thanks
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I have new Verizon Moto X Dev Edition. Messed up. Thought it was already on 4.4.2. Not, it's on 4.2.2. Unlocked bootloader and installed twrp and rooted. Wanting to update it to 4.4.2. Thinking from reading that I need to get back to stock recovery for OTA update if that is possible over wifi since phone is not activated yet. Can't find 4.2.2 stock recovery and not sure if that is what I need to do anyway. Is that what I need to do and/or is there a better way? Thanks
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Well I too have a Dev Edition but is SIM-Unlocked so it isn't Verizon.
If all you want to do is update, you could install Custom ROM although you will lose Motorola's Active Display, Always Listening etc...
If you want complete stock and have to reflash TWRP and root your phone, you will need to flash the stock firmware using fastboot or a utility.
Finally found 4.2.2 . When trying RSD fail at gpt bin, also fails there with manual flashing. Any ideas?
Edit...Finally got it. Different version of 4.2.2 did it.
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Well I too have a Dev Edition but is SIM-Unlocked so it isn't Verizon.
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Um, all VZW Moto Xs are SIM-unlocked.
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Finally found 4.2.2 . When trying RSD fail at gpt bin, also fails there with manual flashing. Any ideas?
Edit...Finally got it. Different version of 4.2.2 did it.
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I hope it wasn't the pre-camera 4.2.2....or you might be in a tough spot now.... Risking a brick. ?
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Unless the first firmware was also pre camera... Then you're OK.
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I have new Verizon Moto X Dev Edition. Messed up. Thought it was already on 4.4.2. Not, it's on 4.2.2. Unlocked bootloader and installed twrp and rooted. Wanting to update it to 4.4.2. Thinking from reading that I need to get back to stock recovery for OTA update if that is possible over wifi since phone is not activated yet. Can't find 4.2.2 stock recovery and not sure if that is what I need to do anyway. Is that what I need to do and/or is there a better way? Thanks
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dukeoid said:
Finally found 4.2.2 . When trying RSD fail at gpt bin, also fails there with manual flashing. Any ideas?
Edit...Finally got it. Different version of 4.2.2 did it.
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Taking OTA's is incremental, so if you are the initial shipping 4.2.2 you need to take the first 4.2.2 w/camera OTA, then the 4.4 OTA, then the 4.4.2 OTA... a real time waster and pain in the rear.
Best way... Grab the SBF for the version you want to be on, and flash it... i.e. you mention going to 4.4.2, so... grab the 4.4.2 SBF and flash it.
Since you have a Dev Edition, why not just go to 4.4.4? it has a few bug fixes, and is stable. For me and many others its no worse than 4.4.2 as far as performance and battery.
Once you arrive on the ROM you want, you can flash TWRP and root.
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Best way... Grab the SBF for the version you want to be on, and flash it... i.e. you mention going to 4.4.2, so... grab the 4.4.2 SBF and flash it.
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OTA'ed to 4.4.2. But for future reference you can skip versions and SBF to the one you want??
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OTA'ed to 4.4.2. But for future reference you can skip versions and SBF to the one you want??
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Yup! ?
As long as it's not a lower version.
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OTA'ed to 4.4.2. But for future reference you can skip versions and SBF to the one you want??
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OTA = Incremental. Only patches the changed/updated parts.
SBF/FXZ = "all inclusive" or "image files".. and overwrites entire partitions/parts.
So yes. You can just flash the newer SBF file. (As @Darth said... as long as the SBF you are flashing is NEWER than the version on your phone... i.e. NEVER DOWNGRADE)