Hey all.
I've looked for some info on here but couldn't find any.
I am on the Z build from Sprint since I activated the N6 I bought from Motorola on sprint. I know the project Fi N6 ship with a different build. Has anyone come from a Z build (5.1.1) to the Fi build 5.1? Is the service any better? I also want to be able to get the 5.1.1 from Fi when it drops. I just don't want to flash and have to setup my device again if the improvement is slim. I have asked on the G+ closed community for Fi and I always get a canned response.
GeneticJim said:
Hey all.
I've looked for some info on here but couldn't find any.
I am on the Z build from Sprint since I activated the N6 I bought from Motorola on sprint. I know the project Fi N6 ship with a different build. Has anyone come from a Z build (5.1.1) to the Fi build 5.1? Is the service any better? I also want to be able to get the 5.1.1 from Fi when it drops. I just don't want to flash and have to setup my device again if the improvement is slim. I have asked on the G+ closed community for Fi and I always get a canned response.
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Existing thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3138240
Remember, search is your friend.
Evolution_Tech said:
Existing thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3138240
Remember, search is your friend.
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Not quite what I was looking for but got me a bit closer to my answer. Thanks for the heads up. I was looking for more of a personal experience going from Z build to the Fi build when on Project Fi
Well I have unlocked my bootloader, fastbooted twrp, rooted, flashed stock Project Fi build (H) , fastbooted stock recovery and relocked bootloader.
Now I don't have the fluctuations in signal on project Fi that I had with the Z build. Also I'm ready for 5.1.1 from project fi
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Hi everyone, I'm working on Project Fi and the build is LVY47H. I found an image in another thread and it seems to be an older version. I was wondering if anyone who had bought an N6 from the Fi signup has made a stock image of this build with bootloader and radios, and if they wouldn't mind sharing? I had lost my stock image when it became corrupted.
The only reason I ask is because according to the people at Fi said this build has a few tweaks specific to using the Fi network, one important one being switching between Sprint and T-Mo networks easier. It may also have different Wi-Fi settings as Fi works on Wi-Fi as well. Could anyone help me out? Thanks!
azwethinkweiz852 said:
Hi everyone, I'm working on Project Fi and the build is LVY47H. I found an image in another thread and it seems to be an older version. I was wondering if anyone who had bought an N6 from the Fi signup has made a stock image of this build with bootloader and radios, and if they wouldn't mind sharing? I had lost my stock image when it became corrupted.
The only reason I ask is because according to the people at Fi said this build has a few tweaks specific to using the Fi network, one important one being switching between Sprint and T-Mo networks easier. It may also have different Wi-Fi settings as Fi works on Wi-Fi as well. Could anyone help me out? Thanks!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/fxz-nexus-6-recovery-flashable-fastboot-t3066052
Not sure what you mean by "older version" - if it's H it's H, there aren't various builds with the same build number.
akellar said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/development/fxz-nexus-6-recovery-flashable-fastboot-t3066052
Not sure what you mean by "older version" - if it's H it's H, there aren't various builds with the same build number.
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This is what I had thought, but based on what I had been seeing on other boards from Fi users it sounded like there could be slightly different software and radios from the H posted version to the H version some are running. It doesn't help that there is no factory image available from Google on this or a way to verify, but it does seem the H build does work best on the network and just wanted to be as thorough as possible. Thanks!
Hi all, I have been running my Project Fi Nexus 6 stock but rooted and love it. I am contemplating upgrading to Marshmallow but was hoping to get some feedback from other who have gone there. So anyone out there on Fi and Marshmallow? How do you like it? Do you recommend upgrading? Some other questions:
Which ROM? Stock or Pure Nexus?
I have heard downgrading the bootloader is a bad idea after going to Marshmallow, has anyone gone back to 5.1.1?
Is there a radio that seems better for Fi?
Any concerns with the new root method?
Anything else you can add.
Thanks for and advice.
cyber_pete said:
Hi all, I have been running my Project Fi Nexus 6 stock but rooted and love it. I am contemplating upgrading to Marshmallow.....
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It is personal, but here are my choices. An already rooted and updated rom. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3059493 Goto the OP.
I have a rooted TWRP US Celluar Moto X2 (XT1093), I am trying to find out if there is a 6.0 or 6.0.1 ROM that I can run on this phone?
I managed to rework one of the stock ROMs - Here's a link to the Team USC site where I have it posted:
http://teamuscellular.com/Forum/topic/8950-rom-stock-60-mm-moto-x-2014-flashable/
While I hate to link offsite, you will probably get a little better feedback for a US Cellular based phone there.
jbaumert said:
I managed to rework one of the stock ROMs - Here's a link to the Team USC site where I have it posted:
http://teamuscellular.com/Forum/topic/8950-rom-stock-60-mm-moto-x-2014-flashable/
While I hate to link offsite, you will probably get a little better feedback for a US Cellular based phone there.
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I understand really appreciate the help, been a while since I've rooted a device.....DX2 that was a while ago.
Is there a way to order the Moto X4 Android One version without paying for the Project Fi service? I want the Android one software but would like to use it on my own Verizon mvno.
Here
https://www.amazon.com/Moto-4th-Gen...e=UTF8&qid=1508772994&sr=1-3&keywords=moto+x4
https://www.motorola.com/us/products/moto-x-gen-4/ecomm
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/co...eFCHN7BmMaAqzlEALw_wcB&is=REG&m=Y&sku=1357016
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Motorola...5035&wl11=online&wl12=804828668&wl13=&veh=sem
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod...zSzyqiw4f2Lee4o-Z8caAu3iEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
https://www.google.com/shopping/pro...X&ved=0ahUKEwi9_5vtiYfXAhUH7mMKHUk4AVQQ2SsIFw
mewsayzthecat said:
Is there a way to order the Moto X4 Android One version without paying for the Project Fi service? I want the Android one software but would like to use it on my own Verizon mvno.
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I think if you don't activate it with project Fi you won't have any bill with them and could activate it on any carrier.
Yes, there are other versions available, but if you are specifically after the XT-1900-1 Android One version, I think is only available through Fi.
Will the Android One version work on Sprint? I'm wondering because my wife has ordered the Alexa version from Motorola and we're on Sprint but thinking about switching to Fi. And I don't think the Alexa version works with Fi, correct? I think if we get her the Android One and use it on Sprint for now, we have options without having to buy her another phone if we switch. Thanks!
26kick said:
Will the Android One version work on Sprint? I'm wondering because my wife has ordered the Alexa version from Motorola and we're on Sprint but thinking about switching to Fi. And I don't think the Alexa version works with Fi, correct? I think if we get her the Android One and use it on Sprint for now, we have options without having to buy her another phone if we switch. Thanks!
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Correct, they have the same bands, just different software. So the project for one can be use on Sprint, but not vice versa.
26kick said:
Will the Android One version work on Sprint? I'm wondering because my wife has ordered the Alexa version from Motorola and we're on Sprint but thinking about switching to Fi. And I don't think the Alexa version works with Fi, correct? I think if we get her the Android One and use it on Sprint for now, we have options without having to buy her another phone if we switch. Thanks!
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Actually according to the Project Fi guy on reddit the Alexa version is 100% compatible with Fi. I'm to new to post outside links but if you search the ProjectFi reddit sub for "Will regular Moto X4 work on Fi" or "Does the Alexa version of the Moto X4 work with Project Fi?" you will be able to find more info.
From the Project fi faq section
lopezpm said:
From the Project fi faq section
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Wait, what? Can you purchase ANY version of the X4, and it will work on Fi? That reads to me like you don't need the Android One version, but any variant of the X4 will work?
crazyates said:
Wait, what? Can you purchase ANY version of the X4, and it will work on Fi? That reads to me like you don't need the Android One version, but any variant of the X4 will work?
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Yes.
I can confirm that my Project Fi Moto X4 purchased directly from Google work on Verizon wireless.
I picked up two of them as I am able to trade in a couple of Nexus 6's and receive a decent credit amount towards the purchased phone(s).
If I buy the one from Best Buy, would I be able to flash the Android One firmware and get updates?
rouyal said:
If I buy the one from Best Buy, would I be able to flash the Android One firmware and get updates?
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Eventually, should be able to. Once we have root. And TWRP (or some other recovery). I'm not surprised if there is a way to flash things thru ADB with the new partition structure for Trebble.
Can someone here who does NOT have the Project Fi model please post your build, firmware, and baseband versions?
If someone is willing (non Project Fi), also do "adb pull /system/build.prop" and PM me a link to that file? (let's not clog up the thread with it)
We have a root method, but trying to determine if it is variant specific.
Thanks!
mightysween said:
Can someone here who does NOT have the Project Fi model please post your build, firmware, and baseband versions?
If someone is willing (non Project Fi), also do "adb pull /system/build.prop" and PM me a link to that file? (let's not clog up the thread with it)
We have a root method, but trying to determine if it is variant specific.
Thanks!
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Non-Android One, Non-Amazon Prime, North America (USA). Near USB port says Model:XT1900-1, Type: M2997
Build number: NPW26.4
Firmware: That's what build number is, right? If not, let me know. "Motorola Version" says: NPW26.83-34-0-1
Baseband version: M660_7020.05.01.52.01R PAYTON_NA_CUST
Build.prop saved using an app from play store, and put in zip file. Attached.
Hi guys,
Is there an option to flash Android One (Project Fi) to regular Moto x4?
Reef2009
Not now, but I really want it. Is very dificult to get a Moto X4 version Android One outside of USA... :crying:
No, but a guy in the custom roms thread was able to flash the retail Moto x4 ROM onto his Fi phone (as a last resort to recover his bricked device).
I really want this feature in moto... As I don't know the regular moto will get updates like Android one or not, as I know obviously the Android one get updates faster but the regular version will get same updates even if its late or if the Android one version will updated we can update the regular moto with root and custom recovery. Thanks in advance for your answers.
Amanpreetsingh said:
or if the Android one version will updated we can update the regular moto with root and custom recovery. Thanks in advance for your answers.
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I don't think you'll ever be able to apply Android One Updates to a Retail model phone (even with root and/or custom recoveries). They are just too different in some basic /system features. In fact, right now; just rooting the phone screws up your ability to apply the updates for the Android One version TO the A1 phone. Even if you UNroot.
I just hope either the developers fix that or Motorola releases a true "factory image" that we can restore that will let us truly go "back to stock" (and begin receiving updates again). If Moto does that, you should be able to apply THAT to you Retail version (turning it into an A1 phone). That's your best hope.
DiDGR8 said:
I don't think you'll ever be able to apply Android One Updates to a Retail model phone (even with root and/or custom recoveries). They are just too different in some basic /system features. In fact, right now; just rooting the phone screws up your ability to apply the updates for the Android One version TO the A1 phone. Even if you UNroot.
I just hope either the developers fix that or Motorola releases a true "factory image" that we can restore that will let us truly go "back to stock" (and begin receiving updates again). If Moto does that, you should be able to apply THAT to you Retail version (turning it into an A1 phone). That's your best hope.
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Thnks for you answer. One more question, do you think this device will get good development ???
Amanpreetsingh said:
Thnks for you answer. One more question, do you think this device will get good development ???
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There's plenty of interest, but right now we've only got a couple of people working on it and mightysween seems pretty sharp. He's our best hope right now.
DiDGR8 said:
There's plenty of interest, but right now we've only got a couple of people working on it and mightysween seems pretty sharp. He's our best hope right now.
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Yes you are right he is working hard for this device.
DiDGR8 said:
There's plenty of interest, but right now we've only got a couple of people working on it and mightysween seems pretty sharp. He's our best hope right now.
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can we follow this person somewhere on social? is he here on xda forum? can you share a link to some of his work? just asking..
I am not understanding why one would buy a regular X4 if they wanted the Android One version.
Why not just buy the preferred version, initially?
pizza_pablo said:
I am not understanding why one would buy a regular X4 if they wanted the Android One version.
Why not just buy the preferred version, initially?
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Because it's only available via project fi, in usa.
kraatus90 said:
Because it's only available via project fi, in usa.
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Can Fi be used, outside the USA?
it will be possible as soon as we get some working factory images from lenovo.. the phones aren't different at all
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pizza_pablo said:
Can Fi be used, outside the USA?
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ofc not but the phone works just fine with other carriers
pizza_pablo said:
I am not understanding why one would buy a regular X4 if they wanted the Android One version.
Why not just buy the preferred version, initially?
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Personally simply because out US there isn't the Android One version.
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cpt-harlock said:
Personally simply because out US there isn't the Android One version.
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So, what is the advantage of converting to an Android One version of Fi is not available?
pizza_pablo said:
So, what is the advantage of converting to an Android One version of Fi is not available?
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The retailer one comes out full of annoying bloatwares. Actually I don't care about Fi Project, I just want have the cleanest UI possibile with only the strictly necessary. Oh, there are the security patches and os updates aspects too.
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DiDGR8 said:
I don't think you'll ever be able to apply Android One Updates to a Retail model phone (even with root and/or custom recoveries). They are just too different in some basic /system features. In fact, right now; just rooting the phone screws up your ability to apply the updates for the Android One version TO the A1 phone. Even if you UNroot.
I just hope either the developers fix that or Motorola releases a true "factory image" that we can restore that will let us truly go "back to stock" (and begin receiving updates again). If Moto does that, you should be able to apply THAT to you Retail version (turning it into an A1 phone). That's your best hope.
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This reminds me of older non-nexus phones- we would have to grab the OTA and use tools to construct the stock rom in a form that was flashable/modifiable. In the pre-lollipop? times, the patches were file based, so it was much easier to modify just specific files. The OTAs are now block based, so they just modify the atomic blocks that need changing, so you need an exact copy of the file system in order to apply the OTA.