Flashed 4.4.2 sbf over 4.4.4 - Moto X Q&A

My bootloader is unlocked. My stock rom was messed up with system modifications and I tried to go back to pure stock. So i tried flashing 4.4.2 sbf file but i am already on 4.4.4. I didn't know that before that you cannot downgrade from 4.4.2 or higher.
The thing is I run the following commands
Code:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
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i didn't run the subsequent commands
and tried rebooting phone immediately
the phone is working fine as such(system modifications are still present and i want to get rid of them).
I read somewhere that if you try to downgrade you may/will brick your device. And also of a guy who did something like this (downgraded from 4.4.2 to 4.2.2 and it was working fine until he took an OTA, that OTA bricked his device)
Are there any chances of me bricking my device?

Your system shows 4.4.2 now? If so, yes....taking an OTA will very likely brick you. And those ones are much harder, or impossible to fix.

25scarface said:
i am already on 4.4.4.
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So why not flash the 4.4.4 sbf using RSDLite?

KJ said:
Your system shows 4.4.2 now? If so, yes....taking an OTA will very likely brick you. And those ones are much harder, or impossible to fix.
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I just run those two commands and my phone still shows that im on 4.4.4
Is there anything that i can do so as not to brick my phone and also be able to upgrade to android L (its coming soon)?
Wansanta said:
So why not flash the 4.4.4 sbf using RSDLite?
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its not available for retail asia.

25scarface said:
I just run those two commands and my phone still shows that im on 4.4.4
Is there anything that i can do so as not to brick my phone and also be able to upgrade to android L (its coming soon)?
its not available for retail asia.
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You'll be eventually able to flash L manually too.
But as long as you are confident you've never downgraded your bootloader version...you'll be fine. If you have, or are unsure....best not to OTA.

KJ said:
You'll be eventually able to flash L manually too.
But as long as you are confident you've never downgraded your bootloader version...you'll be fine. If you have, or are unsure....best not to OTA.
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Is there anyway to know if my bootloader is downgraded?
In my settings build number remains unchanged. Do this confirm that my bootloader is not downgraded?
And even if its downgraded can I manually flash Android L sbf?
Thank You very much.

Wansanta said:
So why not flash the 4.4.4 sbf using RSDLite?
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I'm in a similar situation as op. reason why i don't do what you say is: there is no official 4.4.4 image from Motorola. and i have no idea where rdslite came from nor its source code.
what i did is email Motorola support repeatedly for an official 4.4.3 and 4.4.4 images because they sold us developer devices and promised support. it's ridiculous that they only offer 4.4.2 to download for restore.
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gcbxda said:
I'm in a similar situation as op. reason why i don't do what you say is: there is no official 4.4.4 image from Motorola. and i have no idea where rdslite came from nor its source code.
what i did is email Motorola support repeatedly for an official 4.4.3 and 4.4.4 images because they sold us developer devices and promised support. it's ridiculous that they only offer 4.4.2 to download for restore.
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Do they (Motorola) get back to you?, providing information regarding release of firmawares.

25scarface said:
Do they (Motorola) get back to you?, providing information regarding release of firmawares.
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nothing yet.
and please. for all that is holy, everyone minimally interested in this, move your ass and also email them!
i went via the site, logged in with the same account i used to purchase directly from them. i got an automated response from the email
[email protected]
saying "Your question has been received. You should expect a response from us within 24 hours." because i also believe in Santa Claus.
here's the message in using. feel free to reuse to spam them.
I have the developer edition.
I need to flash the original system image to re lock the boot loader.
but since my phone was sold to me on android 4.4.3 (or I accepted a OTA update from Motorola as soon as I received it) I cannot use the old android 4.4.2 system image you provide.
since Motorola is already even providing updates to 4.4.4 I demand at least the 4.4.3 to be made available. if not the 4.4.4
thank you,
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updating to say that they haven't replied or tried to contact me yet.
pls, do your part as well.

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[Q] Root moto X 4.4 Tigo Colombia

I want to change my nexus 4 for a moto X but I hate to lose the "nexus liberty", in other words I don't want go back to a smartphone that I can't get root. I read in XDA forums the jcase root for motoX 4.4 version (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2538896) but in the first step he said (I quote):
"You need to get the camera update from http://sbf.droid-developers.org/ghost/list.php and flashing back to it. You must be 100% stock before continuing."
I'm from colombia and i saw that Skrilax_CZ have the ClaroColombia image, but i'm not have that carrier and if I get the motoX will be from other carrier named TIGO Colombia, so my question is that the ClaroColombia image works with the TigoColombia phone. If not, someone can help me to find the TigoColombia image?
Yours will probably be boot loader unlockable so you can just flash root
If you are bootloader locked then it will not let you flash anything other than what you phone is supposed to have to feel free to give that a shot. You can probably bootloader unlock however and save yourself the trouble of using the exploit to gain root. Also once you are bootloader unlocked if that devices is model xt1053 you can flash just about every image out right now for tmobile or other xt1053 carriers.
tw1tch175 said:
If you are bootloader locked then it will not let you flash anything other than what you phone is supposed to have to feel free to give that a shot. You can probably bootloader unlock however and save yourself the trouble of using the exploit to gain root. Also once you are bootloader unlocked if that devices is model xt1053 you can flash just about every image out right now for tmobile or other xt1053 carriers.
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Thanks for your help, but i know that the "Claro Colombia" carrier is the X1058 model, how I know how to discover the model in the other carrier (Tigo colombia), is that information in Settings > About phone menu ?
Sorry for stupid questions but i'm a little novice in this topics
jportnoy said:
Thanks for your help, but i know that the "Claro Colombia" carrier is the X1058 model, how I know how to discover the model in the other carrier (Tigo colombia), is that information in Settings > About phone menu ?
Sorry for stupid questions but i'm a little novice in this topics
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I have a X1058 in Claro Argentina. Do you know if it's rootable? I'm still searching...
Its a great phone BTW nice and smooth, not really a great need to root and flash, just whanna root to use Sixaxis and some other apps.
jportnoy said:
Thanks for your help, but i know that the "Claro Colombia" carrier is the X1058 model, how I know how to discover the model in the other carrier (Tigo colombia), is that information in Settings > About phone menu ?
Sorry for stupid questions but i'm a little novice in this topics
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I attach a image of one of my friend motoX, I didn't see the X10xx version. It's in spanish
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The exact model number is written on the back of the phone near the bottom in small print.
jportnoy said:
I attach a image of one of my friend motoX, I didn't see the X10xx version. It's in spanish
View attachment 2416130
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I search the baseband in google and I found (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2530605) So I don't know if I'm wrong to say that the Tigo Colombia Carrier image I could use the Sprint US carrier image as replacement
tw1tch175 said:
If you are bootloader locked then it will not let you flash anything other than what you phone is supposed to have to feel free to give that a shot. You can probably bootloader unlock however and save yourself the trouble of using the exploit to gain root. Also once you are bootloader unlocked if that devices is model xt1053 you can flash just about every image out right now for tmobile or other xt1053 carriers.
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OK, finally I have all the information.
The motoX of Tigo Colombia with the camera update patch is:
Model: X1058
Baseband version: MSM8960PRO_BP_2323.020.90.00R
System version: 139.12.37.ghost_row.Latam.en.CO
Compilation number: 13.9.0Q2.X-116-LCX.37
The phone is from a friend of my
So as i see it (correct me if i'm wrong please) I have three options for root:
1- Don't do it and life with that
2- Do it via Custom recovery and superSU-chainfire
3- Via SlapMyMoto xploit with the images of Skrilax_CZ (http://sbf.droid-developers.org/ghost/list.php)
The option #2 implies the use of TWRP or another recovery. I actually have a nexus 4 with a custom recovery and when I upgrade android via OTA the phone goes to a bootloop, with the nexus it's easy to solve because google publish the factory images. With the motoX it's another question...........
The option #3 implies use the factory image of Skrilax_CZ (http://sbf.droid-developers.org/ghost/list.php) but as i said when I open the [Q] i don't know what factory image i can use. Hopefully with the info above someone can tell me what image i can use or if i can't use any at all.
Steve-x said:
The exact model number is written on the back of the phone near the bottom in small print.
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DAMN! I've never even noticed that one!
lol

Verizon 4.4.3 or 4.4.4 update.zip

Maybe a dumb question, but is there a place to get the 4.4.3 or 4.4.4 update.zip files for my Verizon moto x dev edition?
Verizon didn't drop a 4.4.3 update because there was an SSL security flaw that google found, fixed and quiclkly released 4.4.4.
That being said, Verizon hasn't dropped 4.4.4 yet. They usually drop at least a month and usually longer after everyone else because they have to add all of their bloatware and test it first.
dlumberg said:
Verizon didn't drop a 4.4.3 update because there was an SSL security flaw that google found, fixed and quiclkly released 4.4.4.
That being said, Verizon hasn't dropped 4.4.4 yet. They usually drop at least a month and usually longer after everyone else because they have to add all of their bloatware and test it first.
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Almost correct, they dropped kitkat first
ericizzy1 said:
Almost correct, they dropped kitkat first
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"Kit Kat" refers to 4.4, 4.4.2, 4.4.3, and now 4.4.4
I'm not understanding what was incorrect about @dlumberg 's post...
Edit: or did you mean that Verizon was the first carrier to receive 4.4? I believe that is correct (they weren't behind the other carriers on that release).
samwathegreat said:
"Kit Kat" refers to 4.4, 4.4.2, 4.4.3, and now 4.4.4
I'm not understanding what was incorrect about @dlumberg 's post...
Edit: or did you mean that Verizon was the first carrier to receive 4.4? I believe that is correct (they weren't behind the other carriers on that release).
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Correct 4.4 was out the door on vzw before n4 owners had an ota
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Verizon was also one of the first to roll out 4.4.2 as well. Motorola is the only OEM that has timely updates on Big Red, not sure why.
imnuts said:
Verizon was also one of the first to roll out 4.4.2 as well. Motorola is the only OEM that has timely updates on Big Red, not sure why.
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I believe they have a good partnership, hence the droid line
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gs05 said:
Maybe a dumb question, but is there a place to get the 4.4.3 or 4.4.4 update.zip files for my Verizon moto x dev edition?
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check out liquidsmooth...if you're unlocked. It has 4.4.4 and will install on most all moto-x's according to their writeup.
Guys. For every that have XT1052 unlocker bootloader europe version
The sbf rom stock retail Taiwan(Is the rom of Indian users XT1052) run fine
Spanish, radio perfect, don't need change nothing for update 4.4.4 will Be avaiable.
When somebody have ota zip can be upload......
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Nobody reported having received 4.4.4 yet. I think the deployment has not started.
MickyMax said:
Nobody reported having received 4.4.4 yet. I think the deployment has not started.
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Is true....but:
Moto x India Facebook.
The link.
https://www.facebook.com/motoxinindia
That somebody speak for the user that speak "Just 13hrs for me"
My english is very poor....
Thanks in advance....
The Soak test has started, can people check if update is available for Verizon Moto X and grab the zip if you got it available? If you guys do get it can you root, then use root explorer to check for the OTA zip?
krazie1 said:
The Soak test has started, can people check if update is available for Verizon Moto X and grab the zip if you got it available? If you guys do get it can you root, then use root explorer to check for the OTA zip?
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I haven't received any soak test emails. Also the Verizon soak test usually begins at the same time they roll it out to everyone. No advanced launch.
But I did install ota snatcher so if it comes my way I'll share it.
Restola said:
I haven't received any soak test emails. Also the Verizon soak test usually begins at the same time they roll it out to everyone. No advanced launch.
But I did install ota snatcher so if it comes my way I'll share it.
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Yeah, definitely the droids for now
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2404256
Questions go in the Q&A section.

SPH-L720T 5.0 Released 4-16-15

As of now, only the L720T tri-band http://support.sprint.com/support/a...ndUpdateTheSoftwareVersionOnYourSamsungGalaxy
As usual, the 720 is the "red headed stepchild"....no lollipop yet...
NOOOO!!!! Why can't they just release both... I've been waiting for this
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lol. the 720 will be lucky to get the update a month from now unless Sprint mysteriously forgets it all together... wouldn't surprise me
The RDF for the 720 is also at OD1 so sprint has is near completion. I just don't know why they won't push both at the same time
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Did anyone receive the update yet or is anyone able to pull it to possibly share and test?
Well, strangely enough, Sprint has now pulled the update and it has been removed from the update list page. WOW Sprint! Pretty pathetic....
troyboytn said:
Well, strangely enough, Sprint has now pulled the update and it has been removed from the update list page. WOW Sprint! Pretty pathetic....
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This is really getting ridiculous now.
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So perhaps something came up on one or more of the test devices not previously seen, it happens.
If that is the case, I personally prefer the that they pull it to fix the issue before it makes it out too thousands of users phones. And suspending rollout makes more business sense than causing customers problems, perhaps even severe problems. :good:
link for Samsung lollipop open source release.
this is the link.
click on the SPH-L720T_NA_LL_Opensource.zip.
h t t p://opensource.samsung.c o m/reception/receptionSub.do?method=search&searchValue=SPH-L720[/
RP-88 said:
So perhaps something came up on one or more of the test devices not previously seen, it happens.
If that is the case, I personally prefer the that they pull it to fix the issue before it makes it out too thousands of users phones. And suspending rollout makes more business sense than causing customers problems, perhaps even severe problems. :good:
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OD2
720: http://device.sprintpcs.com/Samsung/SPH-L720-SPRINT/OD2.rdf
720T: http://device.sprintpcs.com/Samsung/SPH-L720T-SPRINT/OD2.rdf
troyboytn said:
lol. the 720 will be lucky to get the update a month from now unless Sprint mysteriously forgets it all together... wouldn't surprise me
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i'm thinking more and more that this will be the case.
even more insulting would be for them to release 5.0.0 and then stop there.
Spades2006 said:
i'm thinking more and more that this will be the case.
even more insulting would be for them to release 5.0.0 and then stop there.
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I hope not... They should release both updates at the same time.. It's most likely going to be 5.0.1 and possibly the last update. I find myself checking the sprint support page almost 3 times a day for the past month.
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this is the link.
click on the SPH-L720T_NA_LL_Opensource.zip.
h t t p://opensource.samsung.c o m/reception/receptionSub.do?method=search&searchValue=SPH-L720[/
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Can this Zip file be installed like a ROM or with ODIN?
ActorMike said:
Can this Zip file be installed like a ROM or with ODIN?
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Neither, it's source code. You can't install it.
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Neither, it's source code. You can't install it.
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I have a stock rooted Sprint ROM whats the best way to get the official Lollipop on it?
ActorMike said:
I have a stock rooted Sprint ROM whats the best way to get the official Lollipop on it?
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Wait until it's released
Is there any change on the root impossibility without flashing rooted rom? I've been away from the game forever. Sorry
We won't know until it is released. This update hasn't been released yet. Most likely the typical root method work (cf atuo root and towel root) supersu is already up to date for lollipop OS so if you are rooted just wait till someone makes the stock rom a flashable zip or if you are stock just use any method to root. Remember to back up internal storage as unlocking the bootloader wipes everything.
robogoflow said:
We won't know until it is released. This update hasn't been released yet. Most likely the typical root method work (cf atuo root and towel root) supersu is already up to date for lollipop OS so if you are rooted just wait till someone makes the stock rom a flashable zip or if you are stock just use any method to root. Remember to back up internal storage as unlocking the bootloader wipes everything.
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Considering every other Samsung phone on Lollipop, including the S6, has been rooted the same way as KitKat (CF Auto Root or flash SuperSU.zip in recovery), I think we'll be fine. "Unlocking the bootloader wipes everything"? There are so many things wrong with that statement. Odining a stock tar is the only thing that wipes internal storage (and not all of them do). There is no unlocking of the bootloader on Samsung phones. You flash a custom recovery or if using CF Auto Root it flashes the su binary to system/bin... no wiping on either.
bilgerryan said:
Considering every other Samsung phone on Lollipop, including the S6, has been rooted the same way as KitKat (CF Auto Root or flash SuperSU.zip in recovery), I think we'll be fine. "Unlocking the bootloader wipes everything"? There are so many things wrong with that statement. Odining a stock tar is the only thing that wipes internal storage (and not all of them do). There is no unlocking of the bootloader on Samsung phones. You flash a custom recovery or if using CF Auto Root it flashes the su binary to system/bin... no wiping on either.
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Lol sorry. Haven't Odin back to stock in a while. All i remember was i did something in the "hook my phone up to pc " step then days of grief that i lost everything on my internal storage ...

What should my version/build number be?

I have a 2014 moto x pure (not rooted) running 5.1. The version number is 23.1.28 and build LPE23.28. I saw a thread elsewhere with a posted stagefright patch, but the version number in the prereq's does not match mine. I didn't get lollipop OTA, I just downloaded it from another thread sometime around when the soaktest went out (sometime in the spring?).
Anyways, I'm wondering why my version number does not match, and also wondering if, by downloading the last update and installing it myself, I have lost the ability to recieve OTA's Thanks anyone who might have advice.
This is my Xt1095 with the latest ota
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Can you post a screenshot of your system info? That system version number does not sound right.
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AGISCI said:
Can you post a screenshot of your system info? That system version number does not sound right.
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I think I figured out what to do. After snooping around a bit, I think I have to unlock my bootloader, downgrade to 5.0, and reup to the latest build of 5.1. Does that sound about right?
Here is my current system info.
morCrckrsPlz said:
I think I figured out what to do. After snooping around a bit, I think I have to unlock my bootloader, downgrade to 5.0, and reup to the latest build of 5.1. Does that sound about right?
Here is my current system info.
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Ah now I understand, you had a typo when you first posted your version number. Now that is not what you need to do. My suggestion is to unlock your bootloader, but DO NOT downgrade. Just download the 5.1 image from here: http://www.filefactory.com/file/17go3dvt60b/VICTARA_TMO_XT1095_5.1_LPE23.32-21.3_cid9_CFC.xml.zip then flash it to upgrade your system to the correct version.
Downgrading then taking OTAs can cause bricks, so I do not recommend that you downgrade.
From your experience, can I flash the newer lollipop version w/o unlocking bootloader?
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I know you can flash the same version... and that downgrade does not work.
But I have no clue if upgrade works while the bootloader is locked. It won't hurt to try, if it does not let you there is no damage done. Let me know if it lets you with a locked bootloader for future reference.
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AGISCI said:
I know you can flash the same version... and that downgrade does not work.
But I have no clue if upgrade works while the bootloader is locked. It won't hurt to try, if it does not let you there is no damage done. Let me know if it lets you with a locked bootloader for future reference.
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So JUST TO MAKE SURE, I can upgrade from lollipop version 23.1.28 to version 23.32-21.3 without downgrading? Just want to be 100% because I'm not very experienced at this. I will try it with the locked BL first and let you know how it goes, of course.
morCrckrsPlz said:
So JUST TO MAKE SURE, I can upgrade from lollipop version 23.1.28 to version 23.32-21.3 without downgrading? Just want to be 100% because I'm not very experienced at this. I will try it with the locked BL first and let you know how it goes, of course.
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I am 100% sure you can go to the latest version without downgrading. The only thing that is not so sure is if you will need to unlock your bootloader or not.
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AGISCI said:
I am 100% sure you can go to the latest version without downgrading. The only thing that is not so sure is if you will need to unlock your bootloader or not.
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Update: still haven't gotten around to upgrading, but I did unlock the bootloader. Do you have any idea why other posts on this forum are saying it is so important to downgrade and then re-upgrade?
morCrckrsPlz said:
Update: still haven't gotten around to upgrading, but I did unlock the bootloader. Do you have any idea why other posts on this forum are saying it is so important to downgrade and then re-upgrade?
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Those posts are old, read the dates. Those posts were made BEFORE the full firmware file was available. The directions have changed since those posts. The way I am instructing now is the safest and less likely to brick your phone.
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Nexus 6 stuck in 7.0 but getting montly patches

My N6 is still waiting 7.1.1 OTA, surprisingly, security patches come on schedule, but almost three months after release, OTA is not coming. Yes, I know I can sideload it, but one of the reasons I decided not to root it was not losing the ability of OTA updates.... any hint?
Thanks.
Pocket_rocket said:
My N6 is still waiting 7.1.1 OTA, surprisingly, security patches come on schedule, but almost three months after release, OTA is not coming. Yes, I know I can sideload it, but one of the reasons I decided not to root it was not losing the ability of OTA updates.... any hint?
Thanks.
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You can flash the stock rom and you will receive OTA . Unlocking bootloader dosen't mean root.
You WILL receive OTA updates just do as follows
1. Unlock bootloader
2. Flash latest fastboot images
3. Lock bootloader - optional.
Make sure you don't keep TWRP recovery. It isn't that good for installing OTA packages via system update.
Please follow the guides if you don't know how to do them. Download the latest one named 7.1.1
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kvk026 said:
1. Unlock bootloader
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@Pocket_rocket Just a warning though... Unlocking your bootloader will wipe your device.
Use the full OTA image instead. I believe there's no need for an unlocked bootloader then.
https://developers.google.com/android/ota
Edit: a word of caution... If you decide to sideload the OTA, it's not a bad idea to keep your bootloader unlocked. If anything goes wrong along the way, you can then fix it.
And about the update issue. Are you on AT&T? They haven't approved 7.1.1 yet...
Edit 2 (I just woke up, gimme a break ): If you use Android Pay or anything else dependent on SafetyNet, you can't keep your bootloader unlocked (without further tinkering) since that triggers SN.
Didgeridoohan said:
@Pocket_rocket Just a warning though... Unlocking your bootloader will wipe your device.
Use the full OTA image instead. I believe there's no need for an unlocked bootloader then.
https://developers.google.com/android/ota
Edit: a word of caution... If you decide to sideload the OTA, it's not a bad idea to keep your bootloader unlocked. If anything goes wrong along the way, you can then fix it.
And about the update issue. Are you on AT&T? They haven't approved 7.1.1 yet...
Edit 2 (I just woke up, gimme a break ): If you use Android Pay or anything else dependent on SafetyNet, you can't keep your bootloader unlocked (without further tinkering) since that triggers SN.
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Hi Didgeridoohan, Mine is now NBD92D (AT&T version and update thru OTA) but I don't see any AT&T logo on the back and my city(HK) does not have any AT&T service. Do you have any idea on this(Actually my Nexus 6 is from Australia).
In addition, if I keep sideload the OTA image N6F26U will cause any problem(except the Android Pay)? As you mention that Google does not approve any 7.1.1 AT&T version(Just tried to sideload N6F26U, it said can't install over a newer version).
Thanks so much in advance.
kvk026 said:
You can flash the stock rom and you will receive OTA . Unlocking bootloader dosen't mean root.
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Yes, but I am too lazy to reconfigure my phone after wipe. Tons of apps, accounts, tweaks etc.
Didgeridoohan said:
And about the update issue. Are you on AT&T? They haven't approved 7.1.1 yet...
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No. I'm on Vodafone (Spain) but I purchased this phone right on Amazon, so no pesky carrier should be acting as a man in the middle, I guess...
I mean, the phone runs decently well, but, given the fact that 7.1.1 will be the last update for this model, I want it. I wonder if is just a matter of patience or there is some other issue that is preventing my phone to get the OTA.
Thanks.
I have the same issue, m on NBD92D, which seems to ATT only, but there's no AT&T in India. I tried sideloading N6F26U, but it didn't work. Any idea how I can get 7.1, apart from waiting?
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