First: I'm not blaming anyone associated with the sunshine unlock method. This is definitely my fault.
I unlocked rooted my phone and stayed on 4.4.2 and just today I used the sunshine app to unlock my boot loader. I then flashed twrp recovery using the twrp app in the play store. Then I did a backup and then I tried to update the kernel and radio using this utility http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/rom-stock-rooted-vzw-212-55-26-t2829123
It said that it worked but when I tried to boot up again it started a boot loop.
I tried manually flashing the 4.2.2 kernels again but that didn't work. Tried manually flashing the 4.4.4 ROM, didn't work. Tried flashing the 4.2.2 ROM, didn't work. Tried flashing 4.2.2 with rsd and it failed.
Now it's stuck in fastboot and won't boot into recovery or even try to boot, even if I try rebooting with adb.
I would love to keep root, but if I have to I'll do the root again if possible.
**EDIT**
If you have done the same bone-head move I made, then follow these simple steps.
1. Use RSD lite to update to 4.4.4
2. Follow this guide to then root your device once you have updated to 4.4.4
This works because your bootloader is unlocked, thanks to sunshine.
wisenick said:
First: I'm not blaming anyone associated with the sunshine unlock method. This is definitely my fault.
I unlocked rooted my phone and stayed on 4.4.2 and just today I used the sunshine app to unlock my boot loader. I then flashed twrp recovery using the twrp app in the play store. Then I did a backup and then I tried to update the kernel and radio using this utility http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/rom-stock-rooted-vzw-212-55-26-t2829123
It said that it worked but when I tried to boot up again it started a boot loop.
I tried manually flashing the 4.2.2 kernels again but that didn't work. Tried manually flashing the 4.4.4 ROM, didn't work. Tried flashing the 4.2.2 ROM, didn't work. Tried flashing 4.2.2 with rsd and it failed.
Now it's stuck in fastboot and won't boot into recovery or even try to boot, even if I try rebooting with adb.
I would love to keep root, but if I have to I'll do the root again if possible.
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You should have never attempted to downgrade...
Try using fastboot & mfastboot.
Unplug, then turn off the phone. Boot it into bootloader mode. Once in BL, plug usb into PC.
You must have at least minimal adb/fastboot, AND the mfastboot binary (search it).
Unzip the 4.4.4 SBF into the SAME FOLDER that both fastboot and mfastboot are in.
Open a command prompt, browse to the folder containing the unzipped files, fastboot, and mfastboot. Now execute the following commands in this exact order:
fastboot flash bootloader motoboot.img
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot reboot-bootloader
[the device will reboot into the bootloader] ignore the fact that some commands are being run twice...
fastboot flash bootloader motoboot.img
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot flash system system.img [make absolutely sure to use the Mfastboot binary for flashing system.img]
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot reboot
If you see an error about variable not supported, ignore it. If you get a different error, post back with a screenshot.
Does it boot into android now? You should be 100% stock, unlocked. Ready to flash TWRP and root.
wisenick said:
First: I'm not blaming anyone associated with the sunshine unlock method. This is definitely my fault.
I unlocked rooted my phone and stayed on 4.4.2 and just today I used the sunshine app to unlock my boot loader. I then flashed twrp recovery using the twrp app in the play store. Then I did a backup and then I tried to update the kernel and radio using this utility http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/rom-stock-rooted-vzw-212-55-26-t2829123
It said that it worked but when I tried to boot up again it started a boot loop.
I tried manually flashing the 4.2.2 kernels again but that didn't work. Tried manually flashing the 4.4.4 ROM, didn't work. Tried flashing the 4.2.2 ROM, didn't work. Tried flashing 4.2.2 with rsd and it failed.
Now it's stuck in fastboot and won't boot into recovery or even try to boot, even if I try rebooting with adb.
I would love to keep root, but if I have to I'll do the root again if possible.
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RSD 422 means a downgrade. What did it "say"?
Downgrading is the no no.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55491148&postcount=10
samwathegreat said:
You should have never attempted to downgrade...
Try using fastboot & mfastboot.
Unplug, then turn off the phone. Boot it into bootloader mode. Once in BL, plug usb into PC.
You must have at least minimal adb/fastboot, AND the mfastboot binary (search it).
Unzip the 4.4.4 SBF into the SAME FOLDER that both fastboot and mfastboot are in.
Open a command prompt, browse to the folder containing the unzipped files, fastboot, and mfastboot. Now execute the following commands in this exact order:
fastboot flash bootloader motoboot.img
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot reboot-bootloader
[the device will reboot into the bootloader] ignore the fact that some commands are being run twice...
fastboot flash bootloader motoboot.img
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot flash system system.img [make absolutely sure to use the Mfastboot binary for flashing system.img]
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot reboot
If you see an error about variable not supported, ignore it. If you get a different error, post back with a screenshot.
Does it boot into android now? You should be 100% stock, unlocked. Ready to flash TWRP and root.
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Thank you, however when I try the first command "fastboot flash boot loader moto boot.img" it says "(bootloader) Variable not supported! Then says (bootloader) Permission denied
But I followed the rest of the directions and it still will only boot into fastboot.
wisenick said:
Thank you, however when I try the first command "fastboot flash boot loader moto boot.img" it says "(bootloader) Variable not supported! Then says (bootloader) Permission denied
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Did you really put spaces in between boot and loader? And Moto and boot?
samwathegreat said:
Did you really put spaces in between boot and loader? And Moto and boot?
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No sorry, auto correct on the wife's phone.
wisenick said:
No sorry, auto correct on the wife's phone.
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A "Permission denied" error sounds strange to me....don't recall having seen that one before.
Though I'm rather certain that your downgrade attempt (big no-no) is the culprit, I'm curious if @jcase might have any suggestions...
1) I don't think you are bricked, this should be fixable. This is due to you flashing older firmware to a device that has been updated, nothing to do with sunshine.
2) your title makes it sound like sunshine to blame, this is really bad for me. SunShine CANT brick motorola (nor htc) phones. We simply have too many safety checks, and verification. If you were able to flash and boot TWRP (which you were because you took a backup) then it can't be sunshine. It would be great if you changed the title to be more accurate.
Having said that, I have no problem helping you recover your phone, it certainly isn't bricked
I'm out from 10amPST to 2pmPST tomorrow, but please email me jcase AT cunninglogic DOT com, and I will have you up on your feet in minutes. Probably setup teamviewer and I will just remote in and do my best.
wisenick said:
First: I'm not blaming anyone associated with the sunshine unlock method. This is definitely my fault.
I unlocked rooted my phone and stayed on 4.4.2 and just today I used the sunshine app to unlock my boot loader. I then flashed twrp recovery using the twrp app in the play store. Then I did a backup and then I tried to update the kernel and radio using this utility http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/rom-stock-rooted-vzw-212-55-26-t2829123
It said that it worked but when I tried to boot up again it started a boot loop.
I tried manually flashing the 4.2.2 kernels again but that didn't work. Tried manually flashing the 4.4.4 ROM, didn't work. Tried flashing the 4.2.2 ROM, didn't work. Tried flashing 4.2.2 with rsd and it failed.
Now it's stuck in fastboot and won't boot into recovery or even try to boot, even if I try rebooting with adb.
I would love to keep root, but if I have to I'll do the root again if possible.
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samwathegreat said:
Now execute the following commands in this exact order:
fastboot flash bootloader motoboot.img
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
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I don't have the sbf files handy right now, so I can't check -- are you sure the order is bootloader then gpt? I thought it was the other way around. A quick check of the xml file in the sbf will give the correct order.
jcase said:
...nothing to do with sunshine.
2) your title makes it sound like sunshine to blame...
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That is what I first thought when I read the subject...
@wisenick, you even mention in your OP you don't blame Sunshine, so why mention it in the subject?
Can you change the subject of this thread to "Attempted to Downgrade and now bricked" or "Attempted to downgrade and now phone wont boot"? That would be more accurate.
piccit said:
I don't have the sbf files handy right now, so I can't check -- are you sure the order is bootloader then gpt? I thought it was the other way around. A quick check of the xml file in the sbf will give the correct order.
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Just checked the XML and it is gpt then bootloader. I'll see if that fixes things.
Try flashing an alternate bootloader like TWRP or CWN with mfastboot. My recovery wasn't working for awhile and all I had to do was reflash it.
Verttex said:
Try flashing an alternate bootloader like TWRP or CWN with mfastboot. My recovery wasn't working for awhile and all I had to do was reflash it.
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Thank you but I've tried that. It says that it flashed but when I try to boot into recovery it simply boots into fastboot
piccit said:
I don't have the sbf files handy right now, so I can't check -- are you sure the order is bootloader then gpt? I thought it was the other way around. A quick check of the xml file in the sbf will give the correct order.
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Double checked the order and according to the xml , its gpt first. However I still get an error when I try to flash motoboot
Well I couldn't handle not having a phone much longer so I used rsd to go to 4.4.4, have I lost root?
wisenick said:
Well I couldn't handle not having a phone much longer so I used rsd to go to 4.4.4, have I lost root?
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If Sunshine unlocked your bootloader, you should be able to do whatever.
wisenick said:
Well I couldn't handle not having a phone much longer so I used rsd to go to 4.4.4, have I lost root?
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Yes you lost root! but
If you used sunshine, you turned your consumer phone into a developer phone, meaning you will always be able to root it trivially and properly.
True. if your back in android w/o root
Download Supersu in a zip file
boot to bootloader
fastboot flash new recovery
reboot into the new recovery
flash supersu zip
you have root! Easy w/ an unlocked bootloader!
Related
So one of my buddies took the OTA update for 4.4.2 while being rooted on 4.4 with TWRP as his recovery. Now he is stuck in an endless bootloop. Any idea what we could do to bring his phone back to life?
By the way, he is on Sprint and has his bootloader unlocked
Any advice would help!
Thanks.
AbstractXart said:
So one of my buddies took the OTA update for 4.4.2 while being rooted on 4.4 with TWRP as his recovery. Now he is stuck in an endless bootloop. Any idea what we could do to bring his phone back to life?
By the way, he is on Sprint and has his bootloader unlocked
Any advice would help!
Thanks.
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This happened to me too.
Just flash the latest firmware for your device at http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
Then accept the OTA.
Re-install TWRP.
Hope this works for you too.
patspdaphone said:
This happened to me too.
Just flash the latest firmware for your device at http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
Then accept the OTA.
Re-install TWRP.
Hope this works for you too.
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So to accept the OTA, did you go through the bootloader/recovery and flash it, or were you able to turn on your phone and accept it? Sorry I don't have his phone on me right now otherwise I would have done it .
Don't flash the full SBF..
boot the phone into fastboot mode... mfastboot erase cache... the reboot the phone. that will remove the OTA zip file from chache and stop the boot loop.
The bootloop is because the phone has TWRP on it rather than stock recovery.
To take the OTA properly, use mfastboot to reflash stock recovery only. Also have him undo any hacks that might have touched system files or the OTA will fail, (mfastboot system will also get /system back to normal)...
KidJoe said:
Don't flash the full SBF..
boot the phone into fastboot mode... mfastboot erase cache... the reboot the phone. that will remove the OTA zip file from chache and stop the boot loop.
The bootloop is because the phone has TWRP on it rather than stock recovery.
To take the OTA properly, use mfastboot to reflash stock recovery only. Also have him undo any hacks that might have touched system files or the OTA will fail, (mfastboot system will also get /system back to normal)...
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We actually just ended up clearing the system cache and that seemed to do the trick .
I incredibly appreciate all the info! If anyone makes this silly mistake, all you need to do is clear the cache and everything works as intended.
AbstractXart said:
We actually just ended up clearing the system cache and that seemed to do the trick .
I incredibly appreciate all the info! If anyone makes this silly mistake, all you need to do is clear the cache and everything works as intended.
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until the next time the OTA downloads and tries to install
I am having this very same problem. My phone just today went into boot loop. Running KangKat on unlocked 1053 with Faux kernel. No boot logo or anything. The phone just vibrates then after 30 seconds or so, it vibrates again. It does this non-stop.
I can plug my phone into USB and the phone's contents come up on my computer, but I can't get the screen to turn on!! Any ideas?
Globalrebel said:
I am having this very same problem. My phone just today went into boot loop. Running KangKat on unlocked 1053 with Faux kernel. No boot logo or anything. The phone just vibrates then after 30 seconds or so, it vibrates again. It does this non-stop.
I can plug my phone into USB and the phone's contents come up on my computer, but I can't get the screen to turn on!! Any ideas?
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KangKat wtih Faux kernel? So you are not running the stock rom? I'm suprised the actually OTA installed.
I don't know anything about that rom, or kernel to begin to tell you how to fix this situation, short of reflashing your rom
KidJoe said:
KangKat wtih Faux kernel? So you are not running the stock rom? I'm suprised the actually OTA installed.
I don't know anything about that rom, or kernel to begin to tell you how to fix this situation, short of reflashing your rom
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He probably flashed the "Flashable 4.4.2 ZIP" that is flashable through TWRP.
@Globalrebel :
You need to try to get into bootloader (AP Fastboot) mode. Try holding the VOL DOWN while the phone reboots (vibrates). Make sure the phone is unplugged from USB. If you can access fastboot, your best best would probably to flash the entire SBF back to stock.
Always check here first before you do something like trying to flash a stock update on a custom rom. We would have quickly informed you that this is ill-advised.
Good Luck
Ok, so I have held down the power button, and then when vibrating starts, I hold down vol down button. Then, it vibrates 2 times. What now? (Sorry, I'm freaked out as this is my only phones )
How can i check to see if it is actually in Fastboot mode? Since my screen doesn't show ANYTHING at all?
I started up an ADB server and connected my phone and tried "adb devices" but my phone isn't listed.
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samwathegreat said:
He probably flashed the "Flashable 4.4.2 ZIP" that is flashable through TWRP.
@Globalrebel :
You need to try to get into bootloader (AP Fastboot) mode. Try holding the VOL DOWN while the phone reboots (vibrates). Make sure the phone is unplugged from USB. If you can access fastboot, your best best would probably to flash the entire SBF back to stock.
Always check here first before you do something like trying to flash a stock update on a custom rom. We would have quickly informed you that this is ill-advised.
Good Luck
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any ideas?
I just checked device manager and it shows "ADB Interface" and then MOT Single ADB Interface.
But its not showing up under devices when running command "ADB Devices" in CMD
Globalrebel said:
Ok, so I have held down the power button, and then when vibrating starts, I hold down vol down button. Then, it vibrates 2 times. What now? (Sorry, I'm freaked out as this is my only phones )
How can i check to see if it is actually in Fastboot mode? Since my screen doesn't show ANYTHING at all?
I started up an ADB server and connected my phone and tried "adb devices" but my phone isn't listed.
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any ideas?
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Fastboot getvar all
If you get a response with that, proceed with the entire Sbf manual method as listed in the return to stock thread.
samwathegreat said:
Fastboot getvar all
If you get a response with that, proceed with the entire Sbf manual method as listed in the return to stock thread.
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I got it to show some info after running the command. Now, I have the following guide open . .
[GUIDE][VIDEO] Moto X - Return to 100% stock (using RSD Lite OR manual flash)
But I don't see anything in RSDLite after running it and clicking "Show Device"
Can I just to the manual method?
For manual method, should I copy all the files into the same folder as my mfastboot.exe?
Globalrebel said:
I got it to show some info after running the command. Now, I have the following guide open . .
[GUIDE][VIDEO] Moto X - Return to 100% stock (using RSD Lite OR manual flash)
But I don't see anything in RSDLite after running it and clicking "Show Device"
Can I just to the manual method?
For manual method, should I copy all the files into the same folder as my mfastboot.exe?
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Yes,I suggested manual method in last post. Faster and easier.
Yes extract the sbf to the folder containing mfastboot and fastboot.
The only thing you will do differently is one of the last lines that says carrier vzw, change it to carrier sprint.
Make sure u are using the 4.4.2 sprint sbf.
Good luck
samwathegreat said:
Yes,I suggested manual method in last post. Faster and easier.
Yes extract the sbf to the folder containing mfastboot and fastboot.
The only thing you will do differently is one of the last lines that says carrier vzw, change it to carrier sprint.
Make sure u are using the 4.4.2 sprint sbf.
Good luck
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I am using Tmobile so I put tmo
But, after doing EVERYTHING, the phone reboots and I see it in PC, but screen is still not working?!?!?!
I did everything...
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
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 flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem config carrier tmo
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
then
fastboot reboot
The phone boots and the phone is seen by my computer, but the screen is not working AT ALL
No water damage, and the phone was literally working perfectly fine 15 minutes ago. Just all of a sudden stopped showing the screen
Globalrebel said:
I am using Tmobile so I put tmo
But, after doing EVERYTHING, the phone reboots and I see it in PC, but screen is still not working?!?!?!
I did everything...
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
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 flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem config carrier tmo
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
then
fastboot reboot
The phone boots and the phone is seen by my computer, but the screen is not working AT ALL
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Bummer. You appear to have used the correct procedure.
This looks to be a hardware failure :/
Sorry, I don't have any further troubleshooting techniques for you...
Its all good. I think the screen just decided to die on me?!?! Which REALLY SUCKS! I'm still in my 1 year warranty policy. After fastbooting the original 4.4.2, will motorola know I did anything to the phone? IE, can they know I flashed anything?
Globalrebel said:
Its all good. I think the screen just decided to die on me?!?! Which REALLY SUCKS! I'm still in my 1 year warranty policy. After fastbooting the original 4.4.2, will motorola know I did anything to the phone? IE, can they know I flashed anything?
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If you unlocked the bootloader they know it. Technically your warranty is void... But they might replace/fix it anyways. Don't mention it and see what happens. Let us know.
I totally forgot I was rooted and had TWRP and I took the OTA update.
Now the phone is in an infinite loop of rebooting.
What do I need to do to remedy this?
Thank you
Same phone, same problem but I was using clockwork mod recovery. You need to flash the stock recovery using Factbook, then the other update will take.
There are some existing threads that will fill you in with the details!
Good luck.
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There are PLENTY of threads saying you can NOT install the OTA while you have a custom recovery like TWRP or CWM installed. Doing so causes a boot loop. Almost every one of those posts (at least the ones I've made) says if you get into this situation you need to erase your cache to get out of the boot loop
Boot the phone into fastboot/bootloader mode. Then use mfastboot on the PC to erase your cache. Return to stock and try again.
If you are close enough to stock, you can just try to boot the phone into mfastboot mode, flash STOCK recovery, and see if you can install the OTA, or if it will fail (due to varying too much from stock).
this sticky was helpful
MFastboot(Used for manually downgrading to 4.2.2)
MFastboot
For firmware Download pick what firmware you want from the link below... make sure its the one you have. you cannot downgrade
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
reboot to the bootloader
i used only part of the code from the sticky
Code:
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 flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
i was then able to then flash OTA whilst keeping the bootloader unlocked, kept root, kept all my files and settings intact.
Ditto. I just downloaded the pre update firmware and extracted the recovery.IMG file and flashed it with flashify uninstalled xposed framework and boom three reboots and the update is done . reinstall xposed framework and all my settings are still there . VZW Dev edition. Didn't even lose root.
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That's how it's done simple and effective.
I did that code line that jadeddjay posted but only did the step through the recovery.img. I then rebooted and it worked perfectly and installed the OTA. I then went back into fastboot and installed TWRP and am rooted again.
just got my brand new developer edition moto x. successfully unlocked the bootloader, successfully installed TWRP recovery, successfully installed SuperSU, rebooted the phone and stupidly tried to update the software through the phone's system software update, got stuck in a reboot loop, and then attempted to flash a ROM. realized i bricked it. now i can't sideload a ROM and every time i try, i reboot to recovery, use the adb sideload, it looks like it's loading, phone says successful, asks if i want to reboot and then tells me that there is no OS.
i am brand new to this, and i've clearly effed it up, but really not sure how to fix it.
i attempted to follow the instructions here http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/guide-moto-x-return-to-100-stock-using-t2446515 but using the step two method but got to fastboot flash partition gpt.bin and got an error in terminal (i'm on a mac)
i would be most grateful for any help at all. i'm really stuck.
thanks in advance.
First... Boot the phone into Fastboot/Bootloader mode.
What is the version listed on the second line?
Next, you'll want to flash the rom that matches that bootloader version using a slight variation of Option 2 on that link... For example, if the bootloader on your phone is 30.B4 then fash the stock 4.4.2 SBF, if 30.B7 flash 4.4.4.
Start the steps with....
mfastboot getvar max-download-size
mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot reboot-bootloader
then use the rest of those commands AS they are written. yes, you'll be repeating the flashing of GPT.Bin and Motoboot.img, and that is intentional!
When you get back to stock, I suggest you take a few minutes/hours to read and familiarize yourself with what has been written.. Like don't take an OTA unless you have the STOCK recovery. If you have a 3rd party recovery and take an OTA you'll be stuck in a boot loop (to get out, boot the phone in fastboot and from the PC.. fastboot erase cache followed by fastboot reboot will stop the loop, then you can flash stock recovery back on there to take the OTA. Never DOWNGRADE the rom on your phone once you have 4.4.2 and up or you will brick, etc.
let me explain what exactly happened. l was running LiquidSmooth v3.2 on my Moto X. I have flashed few roms previously as well. I was facing no issues whatsoever but still wanted to upgrade to LiquidSmooth v4.0. So this time when I got on fastboot menu
and chose recovery, I got invalid kernel/ ramdisk size error. I was not able to enter recovery menu and this has happened to me for the first time. I chose normal reboot and then even the phone was working fine. But now, things have gone worse. I entered fastboot menu again and by mistake chose factory option instead of recovery. Phone started rebooting i think. As i had installed LiveLog app on my phone all I could see was logs on the screen. I waited for around 45 minutes but phone didnt boot up. I switched off and restarted again but same result. I think it is bricked. Is there any way I can get my phone back to working state? Any kind of help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Returning to Stock
Step one
Downloading the required drivers and software
Motorola Device Drivers
https://motorola-global-portal.custh...ail/a_id/88481
Android SDK
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
MFastboot(Used for manually downgrading to 4.2.2)
http://mark.cdmaforums.com/X-STUFF/mfastboot-442.zip
For firmware Download from the link below
http://www.filefactory.com/file/3qr..._4.4.4_KXA21.12-L1.26_18_cid7_CFC_1FF.xml.zip
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Step Two
Returning device Stock and Locking Bootloader
1. Open your firmware and extract the files to the same folder as adb/fastboot and mfastboot.
2. open a CMD window and CD into the directory that we just extracted all the files too
3. type below commands one by one
Code:
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 flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot oem lock
i recommend wiping your device also but that is up to you if you dont want
to then skip the next two commands and just type the reboot command
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot
after your phone is done rebooting you will be completely stock firmware of your choice
Enjoy
crazyworm said:
Returning to Stock
Step one
Downloading the required drivers and software
Motorola Device Drivers
https://motorola-global-portal.custh...ail/a_id/88481
Android SDK
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
MFastboot(Used for manually downgrading to 4.2.2)
http://mark.cdmaforums.com/X-STUFF/mfastboot-442.zip
For firmware Download from the link below
http://www.filefactory.com/file/3qr..._4.4.4_KXA21.12-L1.26_18_cid7_CFC_1FF.xml.zip
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Step Two
Returning device Stock and Locking Bootloader
1. Open your firmware and extract the files to the same folder as adb/fastboot and mfastboot.
2. open a CMD window and CD into the directory that we just extracted all the files too
3. type below commands one by one
Code:
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 flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot oem lock
i recommend wiping your device also but that is up to you if you dont want
to then skip the next two commands and just type the reboot command
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot
after your phone is done rebooting you will be completely stock firmware of your choice
Enjoy
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you can def do that but if you want to try to bring it back to life without going to stock you can try this.
Flash your custom recovery again threw fastboot. then after that if you can boot into it just reinstall LS rom and try and boot your phone up if no luck then just follow the above guide from my thread and return to stock and redo everything
Thanks for the help guys. I have a question here : Will returning to stock undo root ? And do I have to unlock the bootloader again ??
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d1nesh said:
Thanks for the help guys. I have a question here : Will returning to stock undo root ? And do I have to unlock the bootloader again ??
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Yes Root Romoved, don't use last command "fastboot oem lock" if you want bootloader still unlocked
Sound advice above... Except there's no reason to lock your bootloader again. I'd skip that part. And remain unlocked. ?
Thanks a lot. I will try this method today and then flash LiquidSmooth v4.0. Just in case if I face any problem, I'll be back.
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I'm facing problems downloading the firmware from the filefactory. Is there any mirror link ?
Also, for this operation do I have to use this file only or can I use LiquidSmooth v3.2 file as well?
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d1nesh said:
I'm facing problems downloading the firmware from the filefactory. Is there any mirror link ?
Also, for this operation do I have to use this file only or can I use LiquidSmooth v3.2 file as well?
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what carrier is your phone from i will try and find a good like for the stock firmware.
but like i said i would try to just flash the custom recovery and see if you can boot into it. if you can you might not have to go back to completely stock from the recovery you can iinstall liquid smooth rom. it has its own kernel so it should fix the kernel issue and system issues. if not then you can go back to flashing everything to stock.
It didn't come with any carrier. I bought it here in India.
Sorry for the noobie question here, but does USB debugginv needs to be on for this, as I dont remember if its on or not.
Also, can you please guide me through the steps so that I do not make any mistakes this time. I'm really scared this time and I don't wanna hard brick my phone. I'd be really very thankful.
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Thank you for your help, guys.
I think I am back to factory because I'm no longer getting the LiveLogs on the boot up screen. I'm getting the stock Motorola bootup screen that means LiveLogs and all other apps have been removed. But again, I'm still stuck on boot. Its not going past Motorola logo.
One more thing, while returning back to recovery, on cmd screen I was getting <bootloader> Variable not supported error.
PFA
d1nesh said:
It didn't come with any carrier. I bought it here in India.
Sorry for the noobie question here, but does USB debugginv needs to be on for this, as I dont remember if its on or not.
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No. USB Debugging does not need to be on when using RSDLite or mFastboot.
d1nesh said:
I think I am back to factory because I'm no longer getting the LiveLogs on the boot up screen. I'm getting the stock Motorola bootup screen that means LiveLogs and all other apps have been removed. But again, I'm still stuck on boot. Its not going past Motorola logo.
One more thing, while returning back to recovery, on cmd screen I was getting <bootloader> Variable not supported error.
PFA
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At this point, I would consider redoing the steps outlined by @dray_jr earlier in this thread.. with a few tweaks...
its important to be using the correct ROM for your phone. Is there fine print on the back of your phone, does it say XT1052? If so, the link to the Asia XT1052 4.4.4 rom should be correct.
Next... use mfastboot for ALL parts, not just system.img, and follow these steps.. Yes, the are very similar to what you did already, and yes, i know some are repeated, that is intentional.
mfastboot getvar max-download-size
mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot reboot-bootloader
mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot flash system system.img
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot reboot
OPTIONAL, but in your case might be necessary: just before the final mfastboot reboot command, issue... mfastboot erase userdata this will erase your apps and data.
If any of these commands fail, please make sure you capture it and post it. (NOTE: there is a way to select and copy on the text from the CMD Prompt window, please do that, rather than screen shot)
Once your phone boots up properly, it will be back to stock, unrooted, but as long as you don't do the "oem lock" command with mfastboot or fastboot, your bootloader will remain unlocked. You can then flash TWRP or other custom recovery and re-root.
Hello need help tracking down stock turbo firmware. The Motofirmware website (http://motofirmware.center/files/category/23-droid-turbo/downloads) are corrupted. The links in this thread are all dead: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-maxx/general/quark-stock-firmware-moto-maxx-droid-t3063470. Does anyone know of another source for stock 5.1?
http://motofirmware.center/
Stanleywinthrop said:
Hello need help tracking down stock turbo firmware. Does anyone know of another source for stock 5.1?
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Here is the file download link for the latest xt1254 droid turbo 5.1 lollipop firmware:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347843637
Thanks, jala, but if you had bothered to fully read you'd see that the files on that website are corrupted.
jalal-jap said:
http://motofirmware.center/
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Thanks, classic, i'll give this a try.
classic757 said:
Here is the file download link for the latest xt1254 droid turbo 5.1 lollipop firmware:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347843637
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Stanleywinthrop said:
Thanks, classic, i'll give this a try.
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No problem. Please let me know how it turns out.
Stanleywinthrop said:
Thanks, jala, but if you had bothered to fully read you'd see that the files on that website are corrupted.
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i have same problem. extract it whit "7ZIP" and no corrupted for me.
http://www.rootjunkysdl.com/getdown...o/Firmware/VRZ_XT1254_SU4TL-44_44_CFC.xml.zip -> Full firmware (not OTA) of the most recent version of 5.1
TheSt33v said:
http://www.rootjunkysdl.com/getdown...o/Firmware/VRZ_XT1254_SU4TL-44_44_CFC.xml.zip -> Full firmware (not OTA) of the most recent version of 5.1
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I get this error:
http://i.imgur.com/EOPsxnB.png
dmginc said:
I get this error:
http://i.imgur.com/EOPsxnB.png
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Are you using RSDlite? If so, you're getting this error (I think) because the PRODUCT_CONFIGURATION.xml file has instructions for other phone models besides the Turbo in it. If I remember correctly, I got around this by deleting the info for everything not labeled QUARK_VERIZON in this file. However, since RSDlite basically just automates fastboot, a better option is to use fastboot to flash this firmware, in my opinion.
If you decide to flash the firmware this way, place all of the files from the full firmware into the directory that you installed fastboot, and enter the following commands after your phone is plugged into your computer in bootloader mode:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash motoboot bootloader.img
fastboot flash radio radio.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk3
<repeat until all sparsechunks are flashed>
fastboot erase ddr
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata (NOTE: this command effectively performs a factory reset, and will erase all of your data)
Then boot, and you will have done everything that RSDlite would have done.
Oh thanks. Good info. Is there a write up on using fastboot anywhere? These forums are pretty poorly maintained and no good stickies anywhere
Edit: Oh, you edited your post. Awesome. Thanks.
The root junky fxz is that for rsd lite when I look at the contents the system image is in several sections and says system.img sparsechunk and has 10 sections. I have never seen this in an fxz. Is this a new way of flashing the system image.
TheSt33v said:
Are you using RSDlite? If so, you're getting this error (I think) because the PRODUCT_CONFIGURATION.xml file has instructions for other phone models besides the Turbo in it. If I remember correctly, I got around this by deleting the info for everything not labeled QUARK_VERIZON in this file. However, since RSDlite basically just automates fastboot, a better option is to use fastboot to flash this firmware, in my opinion.
If you decide to flash the firmware this way, place all of the files from the full firmware into the directory that you installed fastboot, and enter the following commands after your phone is plugged into your computer in bootloader mode:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash motoboot bootloader.img
fastboot flash radio radio.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk3
<repeat until all sparsechunks are flashed>
fastboot erase ddr
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata (NOTE: this command effectively performs a factory reset, and will erase all of your data)
Then boot, and you will have done everything that RSDlite would have done.
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Is it possible for me to relock my bootloader using adb fastboot? I don't want to do it accidentally while messing around with different roms and wiping my way back to stock.
When in fastboot, type "fastboot oem lock" (without the quotations"
Btrusa said:
When in fastboot, type "fastboot oem lock" (without the quotations"
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Wouldn't that lock the bootloader?
Is it even possible to re-lock?
From what I understand he wants to avoid locking the bootloader...
Edit: nevermind I looked it up... Should have just done that the first time... ("I have seen quite of few people screw up their devices by not knowing what they are doing. So I am making this thread to simply tell people not familiar with fastboot what they should and should not do.
Fastboot oem unlock will unlock your bootloader and do a complete wipe of your device. As far as I know the only way for something to go wrong here is if you're device is low on battery and shuts off during the process. Either plug it in or have a "good" amount of juice left in your battery. To be 100 percent sure plug it in.
Before I get into oem lock IMHO you should only use this command for one thing only. Getting the device ready to send into motorola for the LGT upgrade or a another warranty repair or some sort. When done properly it is completely safe but there is no reason to do to go back to "stock".
Fastboot oem lock. Do not issue this command unless you are absolutely sure you have the correct software on your device. The correct software is what you get from the motodev site for your device. You need the official sofware images for your specific device AND REGION. If it is not released then DO NOT re-lock the device. If you have a OTA installed you will need to flash back to the motodev images first.")
dmginc said:
Is it possible for me to relock my bootloader using adb fastboot? I don't want to do it accidentally while messing around with different roms and wiping my way back to stock.
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Nope
So is the fastboot flash motoboot bootloader.img just the Motorola "M" splash screen?
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dmginc said:
So is the fastboot flash motoboot bootloader.img just the Motorola "M" splash screen?
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No, that is the actual bootloader. The code that manages device startup, takes fastboot commands, and prohibits unsigned images from booting (when locked).
The splash screen is flashed with:
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
unhappybirthday said:
No, that is the actual bootloader. The code that manages device startup, takes fastboot commands, and prohibits unsigned images from booting (when locked).
The splash screen is flashed with:
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
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So, back to my original question. When flashing back to stock with adb, but wanting to keep my bootloader unlocked, what should I do?
dmginc said:
So, back to my original question. When flashing back to stock with adb, but wanting to keep my bootloader unlocked, what should I do?
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I can only speak from my experience. I was on the KitKat bootloader and used mofo to flash lollipop. I unlocked with sunshine and installed twrp. Then I flashed the lollipop bootloader with the fastboot command . Still unlocked.
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