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I totally forgot I was rooted and had TWRP and I took the OTA update.
Now the phone is in an infinite loop of rebooting.
What do I need to do to remedy this?
Thank you
Same phone, same problem but I was using clockwork mod recovery. You need to flash the stock recovery using Factbook, then the other update will take.
There are some existing threads that will fill you in with the details!
Good luck.
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There are PLENTY of threads saying you can NOT install the OTA while you have a custom recovery like TWRP or CWM installed. Doing so causes a boot loop. Almost every one of those posts (at least the ones I've made) says if you get into this situation you need to erase your cache to get out of the boot loop
Boot the phone into fastboot/bootloader mode. Then use mfastboot on the PC to erase your cache. Return to stock and try again.
If you are close enough to stock, you can just try to boot the phone into mfastboot mode, flash STOCK recovery, and see if you can install the OTA, or if it will fail (due to varying too much from stock).
this sticky was helpful
MFastboot(Used for manually downgrading to 4.2.2)
MFastboot
For firmware Download pick what firmware you want from the link below... make sure its the one you have. you cannot downgrade
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
reboot to the bootloader
i used only part of the code from the sticky
Code:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
i was then able to then flash OTA whilst keeping the bootloader unlocked, kept root, kept all my files and settings intact.
Ditto. I just downloaded the pre update firmware and extracted the recovery.IMG file and flashed it with flashify uninstalled xposed framework and boom three reboots and the update is done . reinstall xposed framework and all my settings are still there . VZW Dev edition. Didn't even lose root.
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That's how it's done simple and effective.
I did that code line that jadeddjay posted but only did the step through the recovery.img. I then rebooted and it worked perfectly and installed the OTA. I then went back into fastboot and installed TWRP and am rooted again.
I recently got a Pure Moto X 2014 and immediately unlocked it. I then tried to root it using the boot image in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...e-edition-superboot-style-root-motox-t2889264
Apparently that is not the right thing to do for a Lollipop phone, as I found out after booting it (note: I did not flash the boot image, only booted it). The result was it would not boot past the watery 'M' screen.
I've tried to restore using a couple of stock images:
1. the files Motorola shares with you to restore to stock (TMO_21.21.42.victara_tmo)
2. The Lollipop image from graffixnyc (http://www.graffixnyc.com/motox.php) TMO_21.21.42.victara
I'm doing so with the recommended commands using the moto version of fastboot provided with the Motorola download:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
When I do this with the Moto firmware, it boots until the barren fall-like earth picture and then goes black. When I flash the Lollipop image it sticks at the watery 'M'.
I tried installing crdroid ROM, and though I can get to TWRP recovery, it won't install the zip because it "can't install this .package on top of incompatible data."
What can I do? Thanks in advance.
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images
Do that ^
Not sure why you didn't use the official image/ wipe user data & cache, but that'll fix it.
Looks like the step I was missing was wiping data. I formatted data from TWRP and that allowed install of CM based ROM, then I went and restored the Lollipop image including the "erase userdata" command. Everything is happy now.
I knew I'd figure it out as soon as I asked, just didn't want to lose user data. Thanks for trying to help!
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,
I have an XT1072 which was rooted and running CM. Since I wanted to install stock ROM, I used the Windows Tool from this forum to restore stock Android. By doing so, I was stuck with Bootloader locked screen.
Since then I am stuck on Fastboot Flash Mode screen (see pic attached).
When I try to connect my device to the same PC or any other PC and try mfastboot or fastboot or any command, it just says Waiting for device. I have all the required drivers installed in all the PCs I tested.
Using the volume buttoms, I am able to select any option, but it wont open any option (such as Normal Powerup or Recovery)
Can someone help?
Thanks
anyone?
ram11 said:
anyone?
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Your system image is signed using incorrect key. Reflash system partition with factory image.
LuK1337 said:
Your system image is signed using incorrect key. Reflash system partition with factory image.
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Hi, I am unable to do anything as the phone is not even identified by the PC, and although I am able to select any option using the volume buttons, it doesn't do anything.
Any other suggestions on how to re-flash as you said?
ram11 said:
Hi, I am unable to do anything as the phone is not even identified by the PC, and although I am able to select any option using the volume buttons, it doesn't do anything.
Any other suggestions on how to re-flash as you said?
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You need to get fastboot drivers...
LuK1337 said:
You need to get fastboot drivers...
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Hi, like I said above, I have tried fastboot and mfastboot commands but when I try that it says "waiting for device" and it does nothing.
I have ADB and fastboot drivers on my pc, and they used to work just before I encountered the above mentioned error.
Not sure how to proceed here.
Thanks if you could provide a workable solution.
ram11 said:
Hi, like I said above, I have tried fastboot and mfastboot commands but when I try that it says "waiting for device" and it does nothing.
I have ADB and fastboot drivers on my pc, and they used to work just before I encountered the above mentioned error.
Not sure how to proceed here.
Thanks if you could provide a workable solution.
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Join #titandev at freenode in 20 mins, I'll try to help you out.
Sent from my Moto G 2014 LTE using Tapatalk
Any luck?
Hi Guys,
I know this is a long shot as this is an old thread but did you get anywhere with a resolution to this?
I'm in the exact same position.
Tried flashing with different factory roms and "fastboot boot" to try force it to boot a twrp image
I'm also stuck here, anyone has had any luck?
Guys i think you just need to flash over the entire fw.
Just get fastboot+mfastbootv2, motoroladevicemanager (for phone drivers) and then flash over the original stock fw, you can get the right one for you phone/region here -> http://www.filefactory.com/folder/c6cdedc45a775d27/?sort=created&order=DESC&show=50
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 reboot
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This will flash the fw, factory reset and reboot the phone.
I tried doing this but as soon as I enter "mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin" it
dr.nic said:
Guys i think you just need to flash over the entire fw.
Just get fastboot+mfastbootv2, motoroladevicemanager (for phone drivers) and then flash over the original stock fw, you can get the right one for you phone/region here -> http://www.filefactory.com/folder/c6cdedc45a775d27/?sort=created&order=DESC&show=50
This will flash the fw, factory reset and reboot the phone.
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I tried doing this but as soon as I enter "mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin" it gives me the error "Preflash validation failed". I always get the same error when trying to flash ANYHTING. I suppose it is because i relocked the bootloader out of ignorance. I' a bit desperate actually, I think I might have a brick... but I won't give up!
Sorry guys tought that could help, i fixed mine like that, flashing latest reteu fw on my reteeu phone, mine was unlocked tought ^^ when this happened to me, but doing some more investigation reveal more and more posts whit the same problem and unlocked bootloader.
if you had it unlocked previusly may be worth checking, if the "get unlock code" work or not and check the old mails for the unlock code sent by motorola (luckly i have a backup of mine xD).
Anyway Luk1137 was talking about /system partition only, worh trying
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 reboot
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@LuK1337 can you explain a bit more pls ? I had the same problem but fixed it in a few secs by flashing the whole fw and got no errors, also i tought flashing correct region/model stock fw on the phone don't require to unlock the bottloader, thanks
dr.nic said:
Sorry guys tought that could help, i fixed mine like that, flashing latest reteu fw on my reteeu phone, mine was unlocked tought ^^ when this happened to me, but doing some more investigation reveal more and more posts whit the same problem and unlocked bootloader.
if you had it unlocked previusly may be worth checking, if the "get unlock code" work or not and check the old mails for the unlock code sent by motorola (luckly i have a backup of mine xD).
Anyway Luk1137 was talking about /system partition only, worh trying
@LuK1337 can you explain a bit more pls ? I had the same problem but fixed it in a few secs by flashing the whole fw and got no errors, also i tought flashing correct region/model stock fw on the phone don't require to unlock the bottloader, thanks
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Bootloader should check if boot and system images are correct otherwise it should send user back to bootloader.
dr.nic said:
Sorry guys tought that could help, i fixed mine like that, flashing latest reteu fw on my reteeu phone, mine was unlocked tought ^^ when this happened to me, but doing some more investigation reveal more and more posts whit the same problem and unlocked bootloader.
if you had it unlocked previusly may be worth checking, if the "get unlock code" work or not and check the old mails for the unlock code sent by motorola (luckly i have a backup of mine xD).
Anyway Luk1137 was talking about /system partition only, worh trying
@LuK1337 can you explain a bit more pls ? I had the same problem but fixed it in a few secs by flashing the whole fw and got no errors, also i tought flashing correct region/model stock fw on the phone don't require to unlock the bottloader, thanks
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I gave this a shot as suggested and I'm getting this error:
C:\Users\Nick\Downloads\New folder>mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
target max-sparse-size: 256MB
sending 'system' (259279 KB)...
OKAY [ 9.742s]
writing 'system'...
(bootloader) Invalid signed image
(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 10.131s
Also getting the error:
version downgraded for system
Invalid PIV signed system image
Out of tricks stock flash + factory reset always worked for me sorry.
I noted my phone model/region before doing anything (xt1072-thea-reteu) got the right fw and it worked fine, maybe was another problem giving the same error "failed to validate system image" unable to boot and stuck in bootloader, weird.... :\
Well thanks for trying.
I've been giving it another shot again and I still can't get past these errors.
Anyone any more ideas or shall we admit defeat?
nickkk93 said:
Well thanks for trying.
I've been giving it another shot again and I still can't get past these errors.
Anyone any more ideas or shall we admit defeat?
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My phone is in a drawer I'd love to be able to fix it because I really miss Android now but it there doesn't seem to be a solution... I am no giving up hope entirely though!
I tink that I have similar problem with my X1072.
After unroot with Kingroot and install AdAway and TWRP from Google Play I even noticed that I hadn't unlock bootolader.
Now I can't reboot my phone without entering in Bootloader and reseting to factory defaults. After some reboots no data has been deleted.
I have tried to reflash the entire phone but In bootloader mode the phone is not detected by the computer, so I can't flash. I'm stucked. by now
josepmanel said:
I tried doing this but as soon as I enter "mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin" it gives me the error "Preflash validation failed". I always get the same error when trying to flash ANYHTING. I suppose it is because i relocked the bootloader out of ignorance. I' a bit desperate actually, I think I might have a brick... but I won't give up!
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Have you had any luck at all? My phone has been in a drawer for a couple of months now...
Guys try flashing the latest MM stock i discovered an error too in my old update script /sniff.
Run the *.bat as admin .
Stock zip for XT1072:
MEGA Mirror 1
MEGA Mirror 2
Fastboot+mfastbootv2
BAT File
MM Flash BAT said:
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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Also remember if you are on another model and not XT1072 you should dl the correct image for your phone from HERE Look if Android 6 is available for your country, if you have gb-de-fr-es you can use the EU stock image.
Unpack everything in the same folder and launch the *.BAT as admin
Okay, guys...
I have a big, big, big issue and If it's possible, I'd like all the help in the world.
I unlocked my bootloader, upgraded to mm 6.0 and decided to root and install TWRP because bloatware, right?
Anyways, I did a big no-no and after a series of unfortunate events, I don't have a recovery and I can only boot into the bootloader.
Don't ask HOW I got here, I couldn't tell you with a gun to my forehead.
Now, I have tried ways to get myself out of this:
Installed an earlier TWRP recovery - doesn't work
Installed CM recovery - Doesn't work
Looked on motorola.ca for stock images - doesn't work
I can boot my phone with TWRP but I can't install it. (the inapropriate partition size error in pink)
whatever. Whenever I boot into twrp, I see all my partitions and with modifications on, I cannot format my /sdcard/ partition (internal memory)
it was being detected by my pc a few times and after a few more tries to flash ANY rom compatible with my phone, I simply have no luck.
Any advice right now is more than appreciated!
Awaiting answers with impatience.
EDIT: Forgot to mention the model number is the XT1097 canadian Moto X 2014 (Telus mobility)
Thanks for the help in advance
Have you tried this? Put ROM/gapps on internal storage. Fastboot boot twrp, then flash ROM/gapps with twrp. Once booted you should be able to install twrp via playstore without the partition mismatch issue. I had to go this route to get twrp to stick on my XT1096
I cannot access the internal memory for some reason!
I hear my pc make a sound for connected but it doesn't show up in explorer
Have you tried ADB sideload? Try flashing the stock MM Rom Zip located in the Moto X 2014 XDA Thread. It might work, if it doesn't, I can send you a toolkit that might fix the phone.
I did try to sideload and I get the following:
Installation failed: unable to mount (all the partitions are listed)
E: Failed to mount
E: Can't mount
And if you're talking about RDS Lite, I am completely unable to find my phone with it.
What I really need is a tool that will fix the partition table.
I don't know how, but I messed it up REAL GOOD!
also, for some reason I Have 2 recoveries atm.
When I completely power off my phone and then power on, I boot into the CyanogenMod Recovery.
THEN, when I reboot into recovery, I go into the TWRP recovery.
And every time afterwards I Reboot to recovery, I come back to the TWRP
Install Motorola USB Drivers:
https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481
Download and keep full firmware VICTARA_RETCA_XT1097_6.0
https://mega.nz/#F!ow8igZRL!Z7vmN8GOpez2bVMYDvEKkg!IkEVHRxS
If you are able to flash with fastboot, maybe you can go back to stock, then go on from there.
Try these, one by one:
fastboot getvar max-sparse-size
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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 system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.9
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
I know you wouldn't, but hope you do. But if you could tell me how you got here, I could assist you better.
Thank you, Mate!
This restored my phone to retail!
I am in your debt!
You're welcome. We are all here to help each other.
Hi, I am in the exact same situation right now. I tried the fastboot method to flash all the files for the XT1096 VZW version. Every time I boot up after flashing everything, the dead andy with read exclamation point 'No Command' logo pops up and blinks every 5 seconds or so. Any help please? Thanks!
So I managed to get TWRP to install. Now I can't flash anything. All the partitions are somehow corrupted and I can't mount anything. Any ideas on how to fix the partitions?
OK
My apologies, Gus. I just posted a new QA thread on here. Can we discuss there? Thanks.