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Hi guys,
So I have an XT1092. It all started out innocently enough, when I flashed the 5.1 full firmware from the fourth post in this thread. It didn't want to work and got stuck in a... let's just call it a bootloop..., no matter what I did. So I re-flashed the 5.0 firmware that had worked previously. Same thing.
So then I figured that since it's not working, I may as well try converting it to a XT1095 as per this thread. Which worked! I was running 4.4.4 last night and all was good.
Then, it took an OTA in the early hours of this morning, which has since resulted in me losing all ability to use the phone at all.
When I hold the power button, a green light briefly flashes, which typically means that's the battery is dead (it was on charge all night, and still connected at this time). But when I hook it up to my PC, it shows up as a "QHUSB_BULK" - whatever that is.
...what can I do, guys?
Sorry, but there is nothing you can do if it says that. You will have to send it in for repair.
Sent from my XT1095
OP said:
So I have an XT1092. It all started out innocently enough, when I flashed the 5.1 full firmware from the fourth post in this thread. It didn't want to work and got stuck in a... let's just call it a bootloop..., no matter what I did.
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When you did that, you upgraded the bootloader and partition table to 5.1.
OP said:
So I re-flashed the 5.0 firmware that had worked previously. Same thing.
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When you did that, it did not downgrade the bootloader and partition table - they stayed on 5.1.
OP said:
So then I figured that since it's not working, I may as well try converting it to a XT1095 as per this thread. Which worked! I was running 4.4.4 last night and all was good.
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When you did that, it did not downgrade the BL and PT - they stayed on 5.1.
OP said:
Then, it took an OTA in the early hours of this morning, which has since resulted in me losing all ability to use the phone at all.
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When you did that, the OTA tried to patch the 5.1 BL and PT as if they were the 4.4.4 BL and PT. But you were running the 5.1 BL and PT. That caused a brick.
OP said:
When I hold the power button, a green light briefly flashes, which typically means that's the battery is dead (it was on charge all night, and still connected at this time). But when I hook it up to my PC, it shows up as a "QHUSB_BULK" - whatever that is.
...what can I do, guys?
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Wait for someone to release the blankflash files for 5.1 (which were never leaked for 4.4.4 or 5.0 so they may never be leaked) or send it in for warranty replacement.
unfnknblvbl said:
Hi guys,
So I have an XT1092. It all started out innocently enough, when I flashed the 5.1 full firmware from the fourth post in this thread. It didn't want to work and got stuck in a... let's just call it a bootloop..., no matter what I did. So I re-flashed the 5.0 firmware that had worked previously. Same thing.
So then I figured that since it's not working, I may as well try converting it to a XT1095 as per this thread. Which worked! I was running 4.4.4 last night and all was good.
Then, it took an OTA in the early hours of this morning, which has since resulted in me losing all ability to use the phone at all.
When I hold the power button, a green light briefly flashes, which typically means that's the battery is dead (it was on charge all night, and still connected at this time). But when I hook it up to my PC, it shows up as a "QHUSB_BULK" - whatever that is.
...what can I do, guys?
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Well, I see you used my post to downgrade to 4.4.4 and worked for you. And that's odd, because you flashed the "official" firmware of your model previously and got a bootloop. And some people are saying that downgrading your firmware from 5.1 to 4.4.4 will brick and that's not your case.... You bricked after taking the OTA and that's weird because after flashing the 5.1 of your model you upgraded your partition and your boot loader. What I am guessing here is that maybe the partitions and the boot loader of a different version like yours are incompatible with the pure edition. Maybe you can share with us what did you do after the first bootloop to downgrade to the 4.4.4, like what files did your use and what fastboot commands did you use too.
Sorry for your phone, but in several post people are warning that after downgrading from a 5.1 soak you don't have to take OTA.
juliospinoza said:
Sorry for your phone, but in several post people are warning that after downgrading from a 5.1 soak you don't have to take OTA.
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These aren't Nexus devices. People can't flash whatever they want, downgrade and then take OTAs and never have to worry about bricking.
Rule of thumb - when in doubt don't flash the bootloader or partition table and never take an OTA after downgrading the bootloader.
JulesJam said:
These aren't Nexus devices. People can't flash whatever they want, downgrade and then take OTAs and never have to worry about bricking.
Rule of thumb - when in doubt don't flash the bootloader or partition table and never take an OTA after downgrading the bootloader.
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That's exactly what I said, but you made it more "sophisticated" taking Nexus devices as an example. Don't see the point to repost.
juliospinoza said:
Don't see the point to repost.
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My response was succinct, used a memorable distinction as well as a catchy rule of thumb and had adequate paragraph breaks. IOW easier to understand with a nice rhythm to it.
Try to sent to warranty centre , but in my case Motorola didn't cover me this issue.
juliospinoza said:
Maybe you can share with us what did you do after the first bootloop to downgrade to the 4.4.4, like what files did your use and what fastboot commands did you use too.
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Right, so here's what I did.
1) the 5.1 OTA never worked for me - would always fail during flashing for some reason. So when I found the above post, I flashed the "VICTARA_RETEU_XT1092__5.1_LPE23.32-25.1_cid7_CFC.xml" package with the following commands:
Code:
mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot reboot-bootloader
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot reboot
Then seeing as it didn't want to work, and from prior experience with TWRP being annoying, I then flashed the recovery with "mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
Then came the bootloops. Now, I say "bootloops" but it was more complicated than that. What would happen is the boot animation would load up, then once the screen "dimmed" it would turn off. As I didn't clear userdata the first time, it would do the whole "android is upgrading x/65749823562743 apps" message... then reboot after the last one, and start again from the start. I cleared cache and userdata and then something else happened; after the screen dimming, it would turn 'off' but apparently still load. Every now & then, the screen would flash on for just an instant. Long enough for me to see some kind of error, but not long enough to find out what.
2) Giving up on this, I re-flashed the 5.0 "RETEUALL_XT1092_5.0_LXE22.46-19_cid7_CFC.xml" package with the following script:
Code:
mfastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot reboot-bootloader
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.6.0-victara.img
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot reboot
Nothing remarkable there, although I notice that I didn't flash gpt.bin. Can't think why I didn't do that right now, tbh
Anyway, exactly the same issue occurred!
3) not having the patience to deal with that **** as it was nearing 3am, I flashed 4.4.4 "TMO_21.21.42.victara_tmo.tmo.en.US" with the following script:
Code:
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 flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase userdata
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot reboot
...which worked! The phone started normally and all seemed good. I was pretty chuffed.
Then, without thinking I accepted the 5.0 OTA when I awoke all bleary-eyed this morning, and she died. And here we are.
Motorola support seems to think I should return it to them, so they're coming to pick it up on Friday morning. heh.
unfnknblvbl said:
Motorola support seems to think I should return it to them, so they're coming to pick it up on Friday morning. heh.
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They should give you a warranty replacement - their OTAs should have checks in them to fail to update rather than brick a device when you are running a newer BL than the one the OTA was written to update. This is their fault. Poor coding on the part of the software devs who wrote the OTAs.
The OTAs should check the bootloader version. If it is not the version the OTA was meant to update, the OTA should simply fail to update. End of problem. One simple IF-THEN statement would prevent this.
you'd think so....
unfnknblvbl said:
Right, so here's what I did.
1) the 5.1 OTA never worked for me - would always fail during flashing for some reason. So when I found the above post, I flashed the "VICTARA_RETEU_XT1092__5.1_LPE23.32-25.1_cid7_CFC.xml" package with the following commands:
Code:
mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot reboot-bootloader
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot reboot
Then seeing as it didn't want to work, and from prior experience with TWRP being annoying, I then flashed the recovery with "mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
Then came the bootloops. Now, I say "bootloops" but it was more complicated than that. What would happen is the boot animation would load up, then once the screen "dimmed" it would turn off. As I didn't clear userdata the first time, it would do the whole "android is upgrading x/65749823562743 apps" message... then reboot after the last one, and start again from the start. I cleared cache and userdata and then something else happened; after the screen dimming, it would turn 'off' but apparently still load. Every now & then, the screen would flash on for just an instant. Long enough for me to see some kind of error, but not long enough to find out what.
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I think I know what generated the bootloop, happened to me two days ago. When you upgraded your system and data partition and didn't erased your data, the old data tried to "fit" the new partition, that's why the system the first time was trying to update your apps, but after failing entered again on bootloop. Don't know why this happens, from 4.4.4 to 5.0 you could upgrade without erasing data and nothing happened.
unfnknblvbl said:
2) Giving up on this, I re-flashed the 5.0 "RETEUALL_XT1092_5.0_LXE22.46-19_cid7_CFC.xml" package with the following script:
Code:
mfastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot reboot-bootloader
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.6.0-victara.img
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot reboot
Nothing remarkable there, although I notice that I didn't flash gpt.bin. Can't think why I didn't do that right now, tbh
Anyway, exactly the same issue occurred!
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Although you didn't flashed the gpt nothing would happened, just an error on fastboot, because you can't downgrade bootloader, the first time you flashed the new version 60.16 and the version on 5.0 is the 60.11.
The bootloop happened because the same reason, your data was there and the system wasn't able to make it "fit" to the new partition, the one you flashed with the 5.1.[/QUOTE]
unfnknblvbl said:
3) not having the patience to deal with that **** as it was nearing 3am, I flashed 4.4.4 "TMO_21.21.42.victara_tmo.tmo.en.US" with the following script:
Code:
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 flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase userdata
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot reboot
...which worked! The phone started normally and all seemed good. I was pretty chuffed.
Then, without thinking I accepted the 5.0 OTA when I awoke all bleary-eyed this morning, and she died. And here we are.
Motorola support seems to think I should return it to them, so they're coming to pick it up on Friday morning. heh.
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OK. After your final flash you flashed the system and erased data and cache, and the partitions were "clear" from all apps and other stuff, so the system was able to "fit" your data to the partitions properly, that's why your phone booted as brand new, am I right??? Seems that the partitions are compatible from 4.4.4 to 5.1 only if you erase data.
The problem is the next. The first flash set the new bootloader 60.16 and the new partitions, but when you didn't erase your data and cache the phone created a conflict with the old data and new partitions (that's the reason of the bootloop) but, when you flashed the 4.4.4 and erased your data the phone was able to boot with the new partitions. The brick was caused because of the OTA of 5.0 and that's because 5.0 uses bootloader version 60.11 and you were already on 60.16 and, the big problem with motorola OTA's is that they didn't check the mismatch between bootloaders like fastboot does, so the OTA forced the downgrade "thinking" it was an upgrade and bricked your phone. Fastboot didn't allow you to downgrade bootloader, but clearly OTA does and that's the reason of bricked devices.
Your phone should be on warranty because it wasn't your fault (not entirely) because of faulty OTA's.
Resuming. After you are on bootloader version 60.14 or 60.16 you can't take any 5.0 OTA because the mismatch between old and nw bootloaders.
Glad to see that motorola are taking to warranty. And thanks for your well explained situation so everybody could take it as reference!
juliospinoza said:
I think I know what generated the bootloop, happened to me two days ago. When you upgraded your system and data partition and didn't erased your data, the old data tried to "fit" the new partition, that's why the system the first time was trying to update your apps, but after failing entered again on bootloop. Don't know why this happens, from 4.4.4 to 5.0 you could upgrade without erasing data and nothing happened.
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I forgot to mention; before attempting the downgrade to 5.0, I was able to enter recovery and do a factory reset - I wiped userdata and even the sdcard, and that's where it started just 'looping' with the odd screen flicker.
The fact that it still shows up as something in Windows Device Manager gives me hope. If it were completely out of warranty, I'd try to hack the Qualcomm rescue tools for other phones that report that same QHSUSB_BULK device into doing something with this.
unfnknblvbl said:
I forgot to mention; before attempting the downgrade to 5.0, I was able to enter recovery and do a factory reset - I wiped userdata and even the sdcard, and that's where it started just 'looping' with the odd screen flicker.
The fact that it still shows up as something in Windows Device Manager gives me hope. If it were completely out of warranty, I'd try to hack the Qualcomm rescue tools for other phones that report that same QHSUSB_BULK device into doing something with this.
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The issue isn't the tools. The tool for reflashing is there. But you need a bin and hex file specific to your device/bootloader that only Moto has right now. Unless it is released/leaked, SOL right now unfortunately.
Sent from my Moto X 2014 Pure Edition using Tapatalk
So, the phone has been sent back to me on the same day they received it. No call, no email. nothing. Weird. I hope they fixed it - I assume they did, otherwise they would have contacted me for payment info.
I'll report back!
Success!
Replaced main PCB, rear inlay - software upgraded to current version 5.1.1 - checked current drain - QC/CIT passed to manufacturer's specifications. New IMEI.
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...this is probably because I'm in Australia though, and the warranty-voiding disclaimer about unlocking your bootloader isn't legal here. I think. I am not a lawyer.
New bootloader: 60.16
Bam.
Same Model .. Hard Bricked xt1092
i bought it a month ago from flipkart.
when i was doing the OTA update from 4.4.4 to 5.0.2 the installation finished from the recovery and never booted.
when i try to plug in to PC its shows QHUSB_BULK
i tried blankflash but it says FAILED
all the drivers are installed something that ends with Qualcomm.. 9008
is there any way that i cn unbrick it myself?
warmachine68 said:
i bought it a month ago from flipkart.
when i was doing the OTA update from 4.4.4 to 5.0.2 the installation finished from the recovery and never booted.
when i try to plug in to PC its shows QHUSB_BULK
i tried blankflash but it says FAILED
all the drivers are installed something that ends with Qualcomm.. 9008
is there any way that i cn unbrick it myself?
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Sorry it is impossible to fix yourself. You will have to send it in for repair.
Sent from my XT1095 using Tapatalk
Hi people, im new to the forum .I need help with my Moto G, in an attempt to upgrade manually to 5.0.1 I messed it up. I have some background in working with androids but not alot.
Phone is this----->[] a m a z o n . com/gp/product/B00K0NRZSW?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00[/url]
Now im stuck on the bootloader , when i select "Normal startup", "recovery", or "factory" I only see the motorola logo... similar to this-----> lh4.googleusercontent .c o m /-2xKsjK42MDY/VNgIcKkofZI/AAAAAAAAGy0/ZRhhzuyieGE/w311-h553-no/bootlogo.png[/url]
To start troubleshooting this i have gone and downloaded what I believe is the orignal img file of what came with this phone originally named like this----> Android 4.4.3 (Retail US) KXB21.14-L1.23-4 CID9"
How do I install this. What program allows me to install this IMG to the phone and get me back up and running.
Any help will do, thanks
Christopher
DON'T FLASH 4.4.4 OR LOWER! You probably installed the Lollipop bootloader in the process. If you downgrade to KitKat, your device WILL DIE because it will try to install the KitKat bootloader, and the security check will hard brick your phone. (and there's no blankflash tool for 5.X bootloader) Flash a 5.0.1 Lollipop firmware or newer for your exact model (ensure it's your model and not another one, if you take of the phone cover the exact model appears in a sticker) and try again using a method described here in XDA, in the exact subforum for your model because some rogue sites just take the tutorials from an older model and change the model and stick it there.
Honestly you should had to just leave it as is and install Cyanogenmod 12/12.1 as the Motorola bootloader can run a version above the bootloader version but NOT BELOW, although this requires to unlock your bootloader, rendering your warranty void.
If the bootloader is still locked and you never unlocked it, you could take it to service center and tell them that you received an update, the phone restarted in the middle of the process and now no longer works as an excuse.
P.D.: The image is broken.
You are SURE you flashed the right stock fw for your phone ( XT-1234 ) ?
How you flashed the fw ?
From the description you gave us looks like you followed an outdated guide and flashed only some parts of system.img_sparsechunk.X, so system image is not complete and looks broken to the phone, other partiotions looks fine since you see the logo bootloader etc
Just reflash the fw like that
mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
mfastboot flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot erase userdata
mfastboot.exe reboot
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Just be sure the phone model is right, if you flashed a wrong bootloader your phone may be an expensive rock :\
Mhhh menaged to open the amazon link, thats looks like a moto g gen1, hope you don't flashed the wrong rom...... since you are in moto g gen2 forums
Snapdragon processors are unbrickable
Hello Fellas!
Looking for in the internet I found an article that has a tool from snadragon fabricant. It's called "QPST, 2.7 /422." found in androidbrick website. Please just google it and I'm really sure that using the stock rom of moto g 2nd is totally possible unbrick the hardbricked phones like mine. I hava a Moto G 2014 2nd generation Xt1078, and after an OTA update itself bricked without any reason by my foult. Led doenst light neighter the screen and it is recognized in my PC as "Qualcomm HS-USB QLoader 9008" after I installed the drivers. Wel I'm not a developer but according to the article in the androidbrick website is possible to give life back to the devices which lost their fastboot mode.
Thanks in advance!
We need your help!!!
I downloaded Android Marshmallow after reading news about it through settings/about/system updates.
After downloading, the phone restarted but updatation was stuck after flashing TWRP screen (error screen photo attached)
My phone is
bootloader unlocked,
recovery TWRP
rooted
ROM is stock.
It seems the OTA update will be completed once I have stock recovery,
I have following queries
Is it necessary to revert to stock recovery to complete OTA update?
If yes, how to achieve it, what i learnt through search, I need to find Stock ROM zips and extract recovery (boot.img) and then flash it through adb?
where to look for thea stock rom and is there any easier method
It's risky, a lot of users here for some reasons got stuck whit locked/unlocked bootloader unable to boot and flash anything.
Here you can find all the motog stock roms http://www.filefactory.com/folder/c6cdedc45a775d27/?sort=created&order=DESC&show=50
You should wait for the complete rom image for your country/model to pop there instead doing that risky thing you want do.
Thanks
Recently stock rom for xt1079 has been added to the list.
But I m trying to download from filefactory since yesterday but due to some reason, it stops in between and resume isn't supported.
Are there any other hosts
Are you sure the region of that xt1079 is right for your phonr ? check the phone box and the info inside settings to know which region/carrier you have, you must use the same identical 100% stock to avoid problems
And, do no relock bootloader !!!
yes i bought this through online retailer in India.
It is xt1079 Asia
I see in xda forum of moto g 2nd gen most of the time ppl are talking about xt1078.
What's the difference between xt1078/1079 and can't I use xt1078 ROM.
Rooting procedure meant for xt1078 worked fine for me
And Sir is relocking bootloader very risky ? suppose something goes wrong wont I be able to unlock or restore nandroid backup.
Thanks to support from Dr.nic I am finally on android 6.0
Although I have relocked my bootloader, but it is recommended to leave as it is.
If anyone stumbles here with same problem like mine i.e. unable to upgrade to android 6.0 just because of custom recovery, then pls download the firmware from filefactory.com link and flash. I'll add flashing commands as well to this post in near future.
if you have already done this rom change etc, the you must already be having fastboot, adb etc.
after connecting in fastboot mode holding VolDown and Power for few secs
run following commands
[this is for android 6.0 firmware]
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
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot reboot
I am not great expert, do this only if you have some idea, I may not be able to help you much if something goes wrong.
I can only say it worked for me
Hi All!
Here is my situation, I have a moto g xt1072 (Jan 2016) which came with a faulty problem, no sound after 5 seconds of been started. I checked everything (Factory reset via recovery), including both speakers, (both working at 7.5 ohms). Do you think a firmware change or a different ROM can help or it's time to let it go?
Base band: M8926_309101.02.03.19R THEA_EMEA_CUST
Kernel: 3.4.42-gef77327 [email protected] #1
System Version: 24.41.34.thea_retes.retesall.en.EU retes
Complation numer: MPB24.65-34
Everything is stock, no changes were made.
Thanks in advance!!!
@lost101
did you look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-lte
sd_shadow said:
did you look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-lte
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Yep, if you are familliar with this process could you mind writing me a list of steps in order? I'll investigate 1 by 1 later, I've found so much info that's confusing. My phone is unlcock for any cellphone company, but It's not root, it's stock.
I used to install custom ROM's on my old Defy + but I things are very different now for what I'm seening. :S
Fastboot flash the latest full factory firmware image for your model.
mfastboot download: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347778493
XT1072 Retail Spain Android 6.0 Factory Firmware Image: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24533103863143791
Fastboot tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542219 (See specific fastboot commands below)
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_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot erase userdata
mfastboot reboot
murrayhawk said:
Yep, if you are familliar with this process could you mind writing me a list of steps in order? I'll investigate 1 by 1 later, I've found so much info that's confusing. My phone is unlcock for any cellphone company, but It's not root, it's stock.
I used to install custom ROM's on my old Defy + but I things are very different now for what I'm seening. :S
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please dont mess up the flash.. because then you're pretty much ****ed.. as far ive seen and read and heard and tried, there will be no fix..
lost101 said:
Fastboot flash the latest full factory firmware image for your model.
mfastboot download: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347778493
XT1072 Retail Spain Android 6.0 Factory Firmware Image: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24533103863143791
Fastboot tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542219 (See specific fastboot commands below)
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_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot erase userdata
mfastboot reboot
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mfastboot download: Done
firmware download : Done
Fastboot: I'm not quite sure what is this about, is this for the new firmware installation? The guide you point says something about downgrading 4.3 to 4.2 and I'm running 6.0 stock.
I tried the first command (mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin) and it got stuck at : Waiting for device.
should I root the phone first?
can I use RSD Lite?
ora69 said:
please dont mess up the flash.. because then you're pretty much ****ed.. as far ive seen and read and heard and tried, there will be no fix..
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I don't have anything to lose, this phone is rebooting itselft every 2 minutes.
murrayhawk said:
I don't have anything to lose, this phone is rebooting itselft every 2 minutes.
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please, if anything gives a fail, post it on the thread! I myself have hard bricked this device, and now im trying to find the testpoint for it, ive already invested hours into this.. and i have no progress!, its worth it to post it on a thread
murrayhawk said:
mfastboot download: Done
firmware download : Done
Fastboot: I'm not quite sure what is this about, is this for the new firmware installation? The guide you point says something about downgrading 4.3 to 4.2 and I'm running 6.0 stock.
I tried the first command (mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin) and it got stuck at : Waiting for device.
should I root the phone first?
can I use RSD Lite?
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The guide I linked to is not about downgrading. Ignore references to Android 4.3 - it still applies to Android 6.0. It sounds like you have not installed the usb drivers for your phone in Windows. This is a prerequisite. These Moto G drivers will also work for your phone:
Moto G USB Drivers (WinXP/7/8/10 32Bit-64Bit)
Test Fastboot is working by typing: fastboot devices
You may also be able to use RSD Lite - but this again will require you have installed USB drivers for your phone.
murrayhawk said:
mfastboot download: Done
firmware download : Done
Fastboot: I'm not quite sure what is this about, is this for the new firmware installation? The guide you point says something about downgrading 4.3 to 4.2 and I'm running 6.0 stock.
I tried the first command (mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin) and it got stuck at : Waiting for device.
should I root the phone first?
can I use RSD Lite?
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my opinion is use RSD lite first, unless there is not a specific firmware file for your carrier/region...
or there is a high rate of flashing failure with the firmware available.
if RSD lite fails, best to post errors from pc and phone here
before try again, if there's not an obvious fix
then try mfastboot.exe
fastboot.exe is generic android, mfastboot.exe is Motorola specific, for moto's unique system.img...
avoid usb 3.0 ports
make sure the firmware downloaded is correct size, verified MD5 is best.
verify drivers are correct when the device is in fastboot mode
I have generic moto instructions in my
Moto Drivers, Firmware, RSD Lite, and other Unbricking Tools
Sent from my KFFOWI using XDA Labs
sd_shadow said:
my opinion is use RSD lite first, unless there is not a specific firmware file for your carrier/region...
or there is a high rate of flashing failure with the firmware available.
if RSD lite fails, best to post errors from pc and phone here
before try again, if there's not an obvious fix
then try mfastboot.exe
fastboot.exe is generic android, mfastboot.exe is Motorola specific, for moto's unique system.img...
avoid usb 3.0 ports
make sure the firmware downloaded is correct size, verified MD5 is best.
verify drivers are correct when the device is in fastboot mode
I have generic moto instructions in my
Moto Drivers, Firmware, RSD Lite, and other Unbricking Tools
Sent from my KFFOWI using XDA Labs
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i think the tip you gave to avoid usb 3.0 ports will really help, didnt realize i was using the usb 3.0 port
Ok, this is what I did so far: (I'm running Windows 7 64b).
1. RSD Lite 6.2.4: Installed
2. Motorola Mobile Drivers Installation 6.4.0: Installed
3. Motorola Device Manager: Installed
1. I started the mobile into the recovery mode
2. Connected the moto cable to the pc
3. Opened RSD Lite, loaded the new firmware and hit start boton
4. The process reached a "please reboot manually...."
5. The phone starts but with the old firmware in it.
More Updates: I ran mfastboot sequence and every command returned OKAY. The issue still remains intact, sound works for 5 seconds, and the firmware has not been updated.
Any thoughts?
murrayhawk said:
More Updates: I ran mfastboot sequence and every command returned OKAY. The issue still remains intact, sound works for 5 seconds, and the firmware has not been updated.
Any thoughts?
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I want to see a full and complete log of the fastboot flashing process. Copy and paste command prompt screen. Take screenshots if necessary.
lost101 said:
I want to see a full and complete log of the fastboot flashing process. Copy and paste command prompt screen. Take screenshots if necessary.
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Ok, please check the attachment.
It looks increasingly like your issue is hardware, not software related. The only remaining software option I can suggest is via PC, do the following wipe: (requires working ADB setup - google it)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65431978&postcount=22
lost101 said:
It looks increasingly like your issue is hardware, not software related. The only remaining software option I can suggest is via PC, do the following wipe: (requires working ADB setup - google it)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65431978&postcount=22
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Can you explain why does it retain the original firmware after mfastboot commandas ran well?
Just a quick reminder. This moto g XT1702 Jan2016, is not rooted, bootloader is locked and has everything stock, it came with Android 6.0 installed.
murrayhawk said:
Can you explain why does it retain the original firmware after mfastboot command as ran well?
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How do you mean original Firmware? You are flashing a Stock Android 6.0 firmware image.
lost101 said:
How do you mean original Firmware? You are flashing a Stock Android 6.0 firmware image.
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What I have right now is : System Version: 24.41.34.thea_retes.retesall.en.EU retes and after flashing to XT1072_THEA_RETES_6.0_MPB24.65-34_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml. I'm still having 24.41.34.thea_retes.retesall.en.EU retes.
hello all right with you, I hope so, I am Brazilian, and I would take a doubt on the bike variant g2 xt1078 of my region (Brazil).
Accidentally I Flashed the ROM xt1068 on my mobile xt1078, and now the first command "mfastboot.exe flash partition gpt.bin" shows the error "GPT Version Downgrade". And then camndo "mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0" It also shows the error "Image is too large" with this system partition has been reduced or changed, I wonder if this has repair, and that any suggestion and welcome.
@lost101
@Kamin4ri
@VitaTaf
@parrotgeek1
l.rochas
Is your Bootloader unlocked?
lost101 said:
Is your Bootloader unlocked?
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yes unlocked.
What is the exact name of the XT1078 firmware image your are currently trying to flash?
lost101 said:
What is the exact name of the XT1078 firmware image your are currently trying to flash?
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this and the image of factory with august patch
XT1078_THEA_RETBR_DS_6.0_MPBS24.65-34-5_cid12_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml
mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
And the rest of the commands operates normally
@l.rochas - Do commands in this order:
mfastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot erase userdata
mfastboot reboot
Use this version of mFastboot: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347778493
lost101 said:
@l.rochas - Do commands in this order:
mfastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot erase userdata
mfastboot reboot
Use this version of mFastboot: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347778493
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@lost101
does not work, same mistakes previously said
lost101 said:
@l.rochas - Do commands in this order:
mfastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot erase userdata
mfastboot reboot
Use this version of mFastboot: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347778493
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@lost101
does not work, same mistakes previously said
l.rochas said:
@lost101
does not work, same mistakes previously said
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The issue appears to be that you have flashed the XT1068 Bootloader and this cannot be simply undone by flashing the motoboot.img via mfastboot.
This thread describes the process for unbricking an XT1068, but may also be applicable for your handset. You will need another user with an XT1078 to provide you with the partition backups:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-lte/help/moto-g-xt1068-aka-moto-g-2nd-generation-t3435052
There is a risk that this won't work and your phone will never turn on again.
If you prefer, you could just flash a custom Stock MM ROM (if available) or CM/AOSP ROM via TWRP.
lost101 said:
The issue appears to be that you have flashed the XT1068 Bootloader and this cannot be simply undone by flashing the motoboot.img via mfastboot.
This thread describes the process for unbricking an XT1068, but may also be applicable for your handset. You will need another user with an XT1078 to provide you with the partition backups:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-lte/help/moto-g-xt1068-aka-moto-g-2nd-generation-t3435052
There is a risk that this won't work and your phone will never turn on again.
If you prefer, you could just flash a custom Stock MM ROM (if available) or CM/AOSP ROM via TWRP.
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It seems to be a very risky method, but not hurt to try.
l.rochas said:
It seems to be a very risky method, but not hurt to try.
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You already almost completely destroyed your handset by flashing the wrong bootloader. You don't exactly have many options here.
lost101 said:
The issue appears to be that you have flashed the XT1068 Bootloader and this cannot be simply undone by flashing the motoboot.img via mfastboot.
This thread describes the process for unbricking an XT1068, but may also be applicable for your handset. You will need another user with an XT1078 to provide you with the partition backups:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-lte/help/moto-g-xt1068-aka-moto-g-2nd-generation-t3435052
There is a risk that this won't work and your phone will never turn on again.
If you prefer, you could just flash a custom Stock MM ROM (if available) or CM/AOSP ROM via TWRP.
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I've tried this method.
After a backup of all partitions on another default XT1078, the restore process on my phone finished with error only on /system or /data (I don't remember well).
Then I've tried to boot, but it had boot loop, just blinking very fast the Warning screen of unlocked bootloader.
It didn't work. :/
The only working method was merging XT1068 and XT1078 ROMs. Now Wifi and Mobile Data are working.
Now I can't change this ROM. Lineage or the whole XT1078 stock can't be installed.
The problem was that I didn't realize I was applying a XT1068 ROM on a XT1078 phone.
As all partitions were changed by flashing gpt.bin, the correct gpt.bin of XT1078 can't be applied.
Any solution????
I am afraid that there is no solution right now. You already permanently ****ed up your machine by flashing a wrong motoboot.img and GPT, that is, by not using a correct ROM file. You were careless, because mfastboot is a DANGEROUS tool that requires CARE and a wrong use of this tool can turn your Moto device into a fancy black paperweight. It has no security measures that prevent you from flashing a stock ROM for a wrong device, which is what you did by not making sure that you were using a correct (or at least compatible) firmware.
I am afraid that your device is now crippled for life unless you somehow can force the correct motoboot and GPT in your phone (impossible AFAIK) or you get a new Thea motherboard and replace the current one. You are very lucky that you can still boot it, because most people in your situation are left with a permanent hard brick. Can you get into fastboot and is your bad bootloader unlocked? If so, you can try installing TWRP and LineageOS for Titan (then the worst you risk is a soft brick) or leave the "stock" franken-ROM that "works".
IMO you should get a spare XT1078 motherboard, unlock it's bootloader (AND NEVER TOUCH IT AGAIN UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED), flash TWRP and IMMEDIATELY flash LineageOS+GApps so you never have to deal with stock ROMs and the dangers they carry when handled carelessly. With custom AOSP based ROMs and recoveries the worst thing you risk is a soft brick, which you can fix by reflashing a proper custom ROM in TWRP and/or wiping partitions. No recovery? You still have a working fastboot to flash another TWRP. Messing with /system is MUCH SAFER than messing with your bootloader.
I hope you have learned a lesson about the real risk of flashing smartphone firmwares without doing enough research first. It's no game, a wrong step and no more phone for you.
benjausen said:
I am afraid that there is no solution right now. You already permanently ****ed up your machine by flashing a wrong motoboot.img and GPT, that is, by not using a correct ROM file. You were careless, because mfastboot is a DANGEROUS tool that requires CARE and a wrong use of this tool can turn your Moto device into a fancy black paperweight. It has no security measures that prevent you from flashing a stock ROM for a wrong device, which is what you did by not making sure that you were using a correct (or at least compatible) firmware.
I am afraid that your device is now crippled for life unless you somehow can force the correct motoboot and GPT in your phone (impossible AFAIK) or you get a new Thea motherboard and replace the current one. You are very lucky that you can still boot it, because most people in your situation are left with a permanent hard brick. Can you get into fastboot and is your bad bootloader unlocked? If so, you can try installing TWRP and LineageOS for Titan (then the worst you risk is a soft brick) or leave the "stock" franken-ROM that "works".
IMO you should get a spare XT1078 motherboard, unlock it's bootloader (AND NEVER TOUCH IT AGAIN UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED), flash TWRP and IMMEDIATELY flash LineageOS+GApps so you never have to deal with stock ROMs and the dangers they carry when handled carelessly. With custom AOSP based ROMs and recoveries the worst thing you risk is a soft brick, which you can fix by reflashing a proper custom ROM in TWRP and/or wiping partitions. No recovery? You still have a working fastboot to flash another TWRP. Messing with /system is MUCH SAFER than messing with your bootloader.
I hope you have learned a lesson about the real risk of flashing smartphone firmwares without doing enough research first. It's no game, a wrong step and no more phone for you.
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Nice answer, benjausen.
I've done a lot of things on more than 10 different mobile phone models, but for the first time I think there is no complete solution.
My only solution was using a mix of XT1068 and XT1078 Stock ROMs, flashing one component per time. The only bug is on screen rotation that is rotating to the wrong side. The rest is fine.
I'd like to install LineageOS, but flashing isn't being possible. It is giving error.
Only the way I mentioned was successful. Is there any manual way to flash components separated instead of using a .zip file?
peacehope said:
Nice answer, benjausen.
I've done a lot of things on more than 10 different mobile phone models, but for the first time I think there is no complete solution.
My only solution was using a mix of XT1068 and XT1078 Stock ROMs, flashing one component per time. The only bug is on screen rotation that is rotating to the wrong side. The rest is fine.
I'd like to install LineageOS, but flashing isn't being possible. It is giving error.
Only the way I mentioned was successful. Is there any manual way to flash components separated instead of using a .zip file?
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I don't have a lot of advice for you, as a previous post states your options are pretty much limited. Try flashing individual .img files from a LineageOS ROM. Try downloading one for Titan and patching the images inside it.
benjausen said:
I don't have a lot of advice for you, as a previous post states your options are pretty much limited. Try flashing individual .img files from a LineageOS ROM. Try downloading one for Titan and patching the images inside it.
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I don't have now a LineageOS ROM to check, but if I'm not wrong, it doesn't have each separated file as Stock ROM. Am I wrong?
I've flashed many Stock ROMs manually file by file, but never with custom ROMs.
Can you please provide any link teaching this with custom ROMs? I really want to try this.
Maybe this can be a solution, and if it works we will help many people here.