Downgrading Moto X from 5.1 to 4.4.4 - Moto X Q&A

Just a short question, you wont brick your phone as long as you dont flash the gpt.bin and motoboot.img , right?

Just flash system.img , boot.img , and recovery.img ..do not flash anything else

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[Q] Razr XT890 flashes screen

Hello.
From the beginning. I took part in the tests, Motorola 4.4.2. but KK is crap for me, so I unlocked the bootloader, I installed version 6.1 RSD .... and I threw the system 4.1.2 EU (Germany phone I) .All went well with a small problem. when I flash information appears:
dismatched partition entry array crc32
fastboot reboot reason this bootloader.
However, the phone back to 4.1.2,starts normal.,updates are ok,working good but the phone screen flashes regularly when unlocked(in recovery flashes to).I tried with several firmwares EU and GB., with edited and not edited file CFC.XML ( lines gpt and partition).
How to fix it step by step?
Maybe should I install different rom,or again install 4.4.2.
Please help.
Thank you
The KK update updates the gpt.bin (partition table). So when going down to 4.1.2 u flash the system/recovery/boot images on a partition that may be smaller or larger than intended and could cause this problem. This is maybe not true. U maybe can go back by flashing the gpt.bin from the KK update. Can be found in any of the zip files from the BR KK update. Flash it through fastboot. The command on how to flash it should be in one of the xml files in an rsd-lite zip. And than again flash the system/recovery/boot through mfastboot on your device and not rsd-lite.
Use this at your own risk obviously!!!
Oh my so it's not so simple to repair phone.Difficult to find broken files and weak knowlegde of fastboot for me.What do you think...Maybe I should try install unofficial rom based on JB or KK to Razr I ? Are there any roms unofficial?
Yesterday I have read :
INDEX/GUIDE, ALL Things RAZR I and downloaded some files.I have an idea .Maybe should now downgrade from JB to ICS and after that update OTA to JB ? Unfortunally links SBF with firmwares are dead and don't know where to find working.What you think about that ? Is it bad idea?Much easily will be just find gpt.bin (I found it and downloaded from Brasil version of KK ) and flash it somehow?
OK here is solution :
From some reason my phone wasn't recognised in fastboot but command line worked well.
OK so I've installed fresh rom(4.1.2 EU) via mfastboot .
Commands :
mfastboot flash gpt.bin from KK version (oryginaly was gpt gpt_signed from4.1.2)
mfastboot flash motoboot motoboot
mfastboot flash boot boot_signed
mfastboot flash recovery recovery_signed
mfastboot flash motobp motobp
mfastboot flash system system_signed
mfastboot flash cdrom cdrom_signed
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot erase userdata
mfastboot reboot
After few minutes starts to flashing again.Even on screen "warning unlocked bootloader"
Phone back to life after installing: [ROM][Kitkat] Unofficial Cyanogenmod 11 via TWRP . Nothing flashes ,no problems,everything works great!
THX HAZOU for your help .

Moto x Soft Brick after try downgrade

Hi,
i think i just brick my phone (xt1095)
i have a moto x (2014) with CM12, i install the latest cm13's nightles via update option from the configurations of cyanogen
after that, the phone doesn't work properly (constantly display "google play services stop working" message)
i tried to fix it but i couldn't so i tried to back to a stock rom (5.0.2) via fastboot using this commands
mfastboot.exe flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot.exe flash boot boot.img
mfastboot.exe flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot.exe flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
mfastboot.exe flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot.exe erase modemst1
mfastboot.exe erase modemst2
mfastboot.exe flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot.exe erase cache
mfastboot.exe erase userdata
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after rebooting the phone stuck in the motorola logo, i tried this method (2nd method)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/guide-moto-x-return-to-100-stock-using-t2446515
but still get frozen in the motorola logo( this method didn't works either)
so, any ways to repair muy phone?
Thanks in advance
PD: sorry if my english sucks
flash stock 5.1 by RSD
md07 said:
flash stock 5.1 by RSD
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rsd doesn't recognize my phone, can i flash it by Fastboot? (with all the command from method 2?)
EDIT: i flash by fastboot and is alive!
my question now is can i receive the OTA, in some thread says that you can't do this because is a hardbrick
Cloud099 said:
rsd doesn't recognize my phone, can i flash it by Fastboot? (with all the command from method 2?)
EDIT: i flash by fastboot and is alive!
my question now is can i receive the OTA, in some thread says that you can't do this because is a hardbrick
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use RSD 6.2.4, it's compatible with Moto X 2nd.
You shouldn't update OTA, i think flash full fw with RSD is safest way, cleanest, and fastest.
md07 said:
use RSD 6.2.4, it's compatible with Moto X 2nd.
You shouldn't update OTA, i think flash full fw with RSD is safest way, cleanest, and fastest.
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i search that version and worked, but i already flash by fastboot xD
if i want 6.0 i have to find a stock firmware or just root device/install recovery/falsh rom right?
i have the brazilian stock rom and The OTA doesn't show
EDIT: i just install 6.0 by RSD lite 6.2.4 using this stock rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-2014/development/rom-installation-rsd-t3263800
i can reply in that thread, but is working fine for now

Moto G 2014 LTE ( XT1079 ), How to relock bootloader

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

¿Can i downgrade to stock 4.4.4 from a 6.0.1 custom rom in twrp?

Hi, i have my moto x 2013 in a custom 6.0.1 rom and i want to downgrade to stock 4.4.4 ¿can it be done easily just flashing the stock rom?
Thanks!
dakster203 said:
Hi, i have my moto x 2013 in a custom 6.0.1 rom and i want to downgrade to stock 4.4.4 ¿can it be done easily just flashing the stock rom?
Thanks!
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If you have twrp i suggest you to install official cm 12.1 latest snapshot is very stable i have cm12.1 installed and i wont go back to 4.4.4 stock or if you want android 4.4.4 install cm11 has a lot of features, if you want motorola stuff or just moto x stock 4.4.4 download 4.4.4 stock firmware and install by this custom fastboot commands to keep twrp:
mfastboot oem fb_mode_set
mfastboot flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot flash system system.img
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot erase userdata
mfastboot erase customize
mfastboot erase clogo
mfastboot oem fb_mode_clear
if device doesn't boot add this
mfastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot flash boot boot.img

Installation error rom XT1078

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.
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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.

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