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[GUIDE] How to install Jelly Bean with no issues Thrill/Optimus

After countless hours figuring out how to do this (trial and error and constant bricking lol)
I decided to write this tutorial on how to get Jelly Bean to the LG Thrill/Optimus!! I know getting ICS/Jelly Bean is a pain in the a$$ (SERIOUSLY!!)
These were the steps I took to get it running on my phone (this may not work for everyone...)
If you follow each step carefully you will have JB on your thrill (it's not too hard )
Thanks to The Dark Lestat and xbsall and the rest of the XDA community
Now on with the tutorial
1. Before you start if you have anything important stored on you Internal SD card SAVE IT to your PC because everything will get erased and
UNINSTALL ALL LG DRIVERS and reboot your PC.
2. Go to the Resurrection Guide to Downgrade your phone back GB
download the tools xbsall suggest (download "WKPARKS omap4boot" "LGFlashTools" and download the recovery rom BOOTV21e.rar)
(If you're having issues setting up LG Flash Tool Go HERE and follow the installations steps)
3. Follow the rest of the Resurrection steps CAREFULLY and don't do the Extra step for p920 users just yet.
Now that you're on Gingerbread you'll have to flash a different KDZ to get things running right for Jelly Bean
5. Go HERE and download the LG Flash Package. (stay on that page)
6. Download V21D_00.kdz
I may upload the one I have because I know it's hard to find for some but if you know where you can download it PM me so I can post it in
this tutorial.
7. Follow the steps on that very page but don't uninstall the LG drivers (you did that already in the beginning). If you did the steps correctly you
should be on stock GB and you will have to format the Internal SD card.
8. When you get to Step 9 On your phone make that USB Debugging is enabled and your phone plugged to the PC then install the Megatron
root once that's finished then install ClockworkMod (NOT the touch version!)
9. Now download the CM10 of your choice and store it to the base of your SD card.... if you decide to go with the Cyanogen rom in most cases
you will have to download the GAPPS here (store that on the base of the
SD card as well) but if you go with with a custom rom (like PARANOID) gapps comes already installed in the rom itself. Just to be on the
safe side download GAPPS.
10. Boot into recovery WIPE DATA/FACTORY RESET wipe cache partition and format system and then flash the CM10 and then GAPPS then
restart your phone.
OH NO!! MY PHONE IS BOOT LOOPING!! WHAT DO I DO???!!!
(lol don't worry this is what you do)
11. Go back to the Resurrection Guide and then scroll down to the
"Extra Step for P920 User's" and download the rebooter utility (extract it to somewhere easy for you to find) Then put again put your phone on download mode (using omap4boot)
double click ICSv21e_boot and Select "2" it automatically will install what you need...
12. Once finished restart your phone and ENJOY JELLY BEAN!!
Once again thanks to all that have helped me and others to get ICS/JB to our phones!!

just fyi there is no v21D_00.kdz, only 21E
edit, nevermind....
but this doesnt work for me

Why use v20d? V20p bb works fine on the p925 for jb.
Sent from my LG-P925 using xda app-developers app

erych said:
just fyi there is no v21D_00.kdz, only 21E
edit, nevermind....
but this doesnt work for me
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where was your issue?
billy8362 said:
Why use v20d? V20p bb works fine on the p925 for jb.
Sent from my LG-P925 using xda app-developers app
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Hey if that works then by all means use it lol.... I was just stating what I used

What rom are you using now sketch2k278 ?
I would like to have JB on my p925 but with all the 3d stuff, so far i didnt found any rom with this features...
Thanks for your tuto

I've installed the cyanogenmod 10 rom, but it doesnt connect to the phone's network, can you help me with that?
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OK, now i have signal, i reinstall the gapps, then i reboot the phone like a thousand of times

henrique.h12 said:
What rom are you using now sketch2k278 ?
I would like to have JB on my p925 but with all the 3d stuff, so far i didnt found any rom with this features...
Thanks for your tuto
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im running on paranoid android 2.57.2
and sadly you won't find and CM10 rom with 3d or HDMI working as of yet
jerrycv said:
I've installed the cyanogenmod 10 rom, but it doesnt connect to the phone's network, can you help me with that?
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OK, now i have signal, i reinstall the gapps, then i reboot the phone like a thousand of times
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did you do step 11??

No, because the rebooter get stuck and it says: waiting for device, that appeared after i connect the phone and get on download mode
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sketch2k278 said:
im running on paranoid android 2.57.2
and sadly you won't find and CM10 rom with 3d or HDMI working as of yet
did you do step 11??
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SOLVE: The rebooter asks for an OMAP device, so i try to enter download mode from the rebooter,
but without holding the up button, it will enter to a "fastboot" mode but, without the gray letter in the corner of the screen

KDZ
i need v21d kdz can somebody upload it or give me a working link thanks

Bigtech313 said:
i need v21d kdz can somebody upload it or give me a working link thanks
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I did it with the v20p and works fine, try it, that link works

I dont really know why i cant modd my cell. I use the windows xp, 7 and 8 but no lucky to get the LGE cdma usb bla bla bla serial port to be fully installed to make the shi#% happen. I have 2 weeks trying a loot of stuff but no fuc#$%^luck yet. IF there is any good soul to indicated any thing i will be fully happy with.
I do all the stuff they require (guides) but when i go to recovery/download mode vol+ (+) usb i install the omap but when i go to install the modem no lucky. xp see an unknow device and dont accept the drivers, same with 7 and 8.
Others drivers? Other cell phone? lool
Thanks!

Phone Restart Just few Minutes after Startup
I have done everything required in the process sketch but i still cant enjoy your rom
I noticed two issues,
1. No network signal, eveything was working fine while i was still using the stock rom (LG P920) but after flashing urs, the network doesnt come on
2. The phone restart after about a minute or two only to stay stuck on a LG Logo interface.
I have to remove battery to load again after which the process restardt itself. Please help.

@drwale2000
Have you installed the google apps?
Also, I tried installing pacman and have found it to be very unstable with many random reboots. Can you point to the most stable jb rom that you have found?

Does this jb has all 3d features?
Sent from my LG-P920 using xda app-developers app

drwale2000 said:
I have done everything required in the process sketch but i still cant enjoy your rom
I noticed two issues,
1. No network signal, eveything was working fine while i was still using the stock rom (LG P920) but after flashing urs, the network doesnt come on
2. The phone restart after about a minute or two only to stay stuck on a LG Logo interface.
I have to remove battery to load again after which the process restardt itself. Please help.
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just return to stock

Rom keeps going off
senrog3 said:
just return to stock
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luv this rom but it kips going off after every 2 or 3minutes. I have installed GAPP but to no avail. I tried from stock rom yet nothing. How do i use the rebooter utility. I need a step by step cus each time i try, my rebooter keep getting stucked at second option

[Q]Questions for XT1064 variant

Been flashing my devices forever but they have all been samsungs and my phones for the past 4 years so im looking for help
I got a XT1064 for my wife who is still using a Nokia Pureview 808
Its a great little device and I wanted to root and install a customer recovery for it for backup reasons
Ive been over all the forums many times but its never clear 100% that the stuff works for the XT1064
I can root and unlock the bootloader with no issues my main questions are
Is it confirmed that TWRP 2.8.0.1 will work for this variant? If not what recovery would you recommend (links if possible would be great)
I know there are not really many ROM currently but did see some that are pretty much stock but optimized(more ram etc) are any confirmed to work ok on the XT1064?
This is my wifes phone so I cant have her without a working device too long and I am less willing to test since its not my device
Any help would be appreciated

fidorulz said:
Been flashing my devices forever but they have all been samsungs and my phones for the past 4 years so im looking for help
I got a XT1064 for my wife who is still using a Nokia Pureview 808
Its a great little device and I wanted to root and install a customer recovery for it for backup reasons
Ive been over all the forums many times but its never clear 100% that the stuff works for the XT1064
I can root and unlock the bootloader with no issues my main questions are
Is it confirmed that TWRP 2.8.0.1 will work for this variant? If not what recovery would you recommend (links if possible would be great)
I know there are not really many ROM currently but did see some that are pretty much stock but optimized(more ram etc) are any confirmed to work ok on the XT1064?
This is my wifes phone so I cant have her without a working device too long and I am less willing to test since its not my device
Any help would be appreciated
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TWRP 2.8.0.1 does run on the XT1064, however it seems to be buggy. In my experience that recovery will randomly cause the phone to reboot for no reason. I personally prefer CWM, but TWRP 2.7xx has been reported as working well
P.S, don't ever flash your XT1064 back to stock with the mfastboot commands, I did it with the appropriate image for the US GSM model, and now my wifi is dead, and I cant find a workaround
Wish I had an XT1064 nandroid backup!

Bl00dyMurd3r said:
TWRP 2.8.0.1 does run on the XT1064, however it seems to be buggy. I personally prefer CWM, but TWRP 2.7xx has been reported as working well
P.S, don't ever flash your XT1064 back to stock with the mfastboot commands, I did it with the appropriate image for the US GSM model, and now my wifi is dead, and I cant find a workaround
Wish I had an XT1064 nandroid backup!
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Well after a while I settled on Phil recovery and so far so good
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...covery-cwm-philz-touch-6-moto-g-2014-t2896586
As for roms dont seem to find any and im not willing to try
As for the back to stock which image did u use?
Would the correct one not be Android 4.4.4 Blur_Version.21.11.17.titan_retuaws.retuaws.en.US since this isnt the global version?
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=36
Cant you simply use the right file and do it again?

fidorulz said:
Well after a while I settled on Phil recovery and so far so good
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...covery-cwm-philz-touch-6-moto-g-2014-t2896586
As for roms dont seem to find any and im not willing to try
As for the back to stock which image did u use?
Would the correct one not be Android 4.4.4 Blur_Version.21.11.17.titan_retuaws.retuaws.en.US since this isnt the global version?
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=36
Cant you simply use the right file and do it again?
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Blur_Version.21.11.17.titan_retuaws.retuaws.en.US was the one I flashed, so it should have worked, but unfortunately... :crying:
A user in another thread suggested that I flash the latest OTA update, but the problem is, the latest OTA update uploaded here isn't for the 1064, so the stock recovery refused to flash it, and with no wifi or mobile data, I can't download the OTA from the phone

Bl00dyMurd3r said:
Blur_Version.21.11.17.titan_retuaws.retuaws.en.US was the one I flashed, so it should have worked, but unfortunately... :crying:
A user in another thread suggested that I flash the latest OTA update, but the problem is, the latest OTA update uploaded here isn't for the 1064, so the stock recovery refused to flash it, and with no wifi or mobile data, I can't download the OTA from the phone
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Have you tried Blur_Version.21.11.16.titan_retca.retca.en.CA?
Canadian version should have same bands as us version also noticed
retuglb.en.US and retuaws.en.U both show version 21.11.17 which is odd

fidorulz said:
Have you tried Blur_Version.21.11.16.titan_retca.retca.en.CA?
Canadian version should have same bands as us version also noticed
retuglb.en.US and retuaws.en.U both show version 21.11.17 which is odd
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Didnt know the bands were the same, I'll give it a shot, thanks!
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Well I flashed the Canadian image, my wifi didnt work and it killed my radio lol
Flashed back to US and now the radio works but still no wifi :silly:

Bl00dyMurd3r said:
Didnt know the bands were the same, I'll give it a shot, thanks!
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Well I flashed the Canadian image, my wifi didnt work and it killed my radio lol
Flashed back to US and now the radio works but still no wifi :silly:
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Thats odd. Maybe it has to do with the boot image. Has anyone been able to restore to stock with no issues?

Bl00dyMurd3r said:
Didnt know the bands were the same, I'll give it a shot, thanks!
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Well I flashed the Canadian image, my wifi didnt work and it killed my radio lol
Flashed back to US and now the radio works but still no wifi :silly:
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Seems you got the wifi working again
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/help/xt1064-wifi-reflashing-stock-t2928365
Good to know flashing to stock works now

Help installing custom rom

Hey guys,
I am trying to intall a custom rom on my blu vivo xl. My worries are that i either soft-brick the phone or boot the new rom and having no signal due to no imei, or no 4G due to band change if it's even possible. I'll leave you with some reliable data:
-arch64 procesor
-5.1 stock android : BLU_V0030UU_V07_GENERIC 25-01-2016
- 3.10.65+ kernel
- Rooted with kingoroot
- Previously had xposed, but uninstalled due to random reboots.
I was looking to install aospextended rom:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/development/rom-aospextended-rom-v4-1-t3592932
I'd really appreciate if you could orient me or refer me to a post with instructions, since i didn't find one. It's been some years since i don't do this back to the legendary HTC HD2 and i'm missing it btw
Thanks!
Nacho

https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/how-to/fix-soft-brickedcannot-enter-recovery-t3594733
Unfortunately most custom ROMs in this forum were based off Gionee so likely you will get no SIM. Use your stock ROM /etc/firmware folder to replace that in ROM.

min1968 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/how-to/fix-soft-brickedcannot-enter-recovery-t3594733
Unfortunately most custom ROMs in this forum were based off Gionee so likely you will get no SIM. Use your stock ROM /etc/firmware folder to replace that in ROM.
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Thank you for your response.
I've already got twrp installed for 5.1
So i should just install this MM based ROM i said on the post and replace /etc/firmware folder?
Or i need to install stock MM from ota first?
Thing is, i cant OTA update, it says that the system is corrupted, i even tried from twrp but no luck

I've seen that i need stock mm to be able to install most of the custom rom's in xda
Thing is i can't install any OTA update. Should i flash 5.1 stock rom on top of the modified one i'm running?
By modified i am talking about the root and xposed, which is the cause i cant OTA

Nacholer said:
I've seen that i need stock mm to be able to install most of the custom rom's in xda
Thing is i can't install any OTA update. Should i flash 5.1 stock rom on top of the modified one i'm running?
By modified i am talking about the root and xposed, which is the cause i cant OTA
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Follow my steps exactly then you can do OTA to MM.
The key is to use the 8 files backup to restore stock 5.1, not the backup only includes 4 files.

min1968 said:
Follow my steps exactly then you can do OTA to MM.
The key is to use the 8 files backup to restore stock 5.1, not the backup only includes 4 files.
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Alright, ill do that. Tried with the 4 files backup last night, didn't work as you just told.
Do you have a link to the 5.1 stock recovery i should flash with sp flash tool? I can't find it anywhere. It wont work if i still have twrp installed, right?
Thanks! i really appreciate it, and great guide btw

min1968 said:
Follow my steps exactly then you can do OTA to MM.
The key is to use the 8 files backup to restore stock 5.1, not the backup only includes 4 files.
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I installed the 11 files backup and i still can't get ota. I should install the stock recovery, right? got a link for that?
Thank you in advance!

In my case I have a fully working STOCK but ROOTED Marshmallow Blu Vivo XL with working IMEI, but as soon as I wipe and install say AEX rom, I lose both IMEI functions and also get the dreaded wifi NVRAM error (but working wifi).
I also restored the etc/firmware directory to AEX but it wont help regain IMEI functionality.
MTK Engineering mode does not work on AEX because it complains not being stock rom so it closes.
For the life of me, I can't make a connection to the PC through SP Flash Tool too.
Any pointers?
TIA!

Nacholer said:
I installed the 11 files backup and i still can't get ota. I should install the stock recovery, right? got a link for that?
Thank you in advance!
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Yes need stock recovery to do OTA.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/development/recovery-t3311601
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Rayan said:
In my case I have a fully working STOCK but ROOTED Marshmallow Blu Vivo XL with working IMEI, but as soon as I wipe and install say AEX rom, I lose both IMEI functions and also get the dreaded wifi NVRAM error (but working wifi).
I also restored the etc/firmware directory to AEX but it wont help regain IMEI functionality.
MTK Engineering mode does not work on AEX because it complains not being stock rom so it closes.
For the life of me, I can't make a connection to the PC through SP Flash Tool too.
Any pointers?
TIA!
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Read above my #2 post on customer ROMs in this forum.
And my this post to rescue your Blu Vivo XL :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/how-to/fix-soft-brickedcannot-enter-recovery-t3594733

min1968 said:
Yes need stock recovery to do OTA.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/development/recovery-t3311601
Thank you!! i'll try that and report back.
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min1968 said:
Yes need stock recovery to do OTA.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/development/recovery-t3311601
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Read above my #2 post on customer ROMs in this forum.
And my this post to rescue your Blu Vivo XL :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/how-to/fix-soft-brickedcannot-enter-recovery-t3594733
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Thanks for the reply Min1968!
Yes, I know how to recover IMEI on the stock ROM and I'm currently running stock MM rooted with working IMEI.
The problem I have is that I can't run custom ROMs even if I try the etc/firmware trick you mentioned.
What is the stock TWRP partition that has the modem and IMEI? Maybe if I flash it back through TWRP once I get AEX rom up and running?
Thanks!

min1968 said:
Yes need stock recovery to do OTA.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/development/recovery-t3311601
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Hey, i got into deep trouble. i Factory reseted the phone. Then did fastboot oem unlock, flashed by fastboot flash recovery, the stock recovery img. After that, the phone boot-loops. I installed back twrp and it sais : Unable to mount /data
Now i can't access my internal memory and i'm stuck. Please help me!
Thanks, i really appreciate this

Nacholer said:
Hey, i got into deep trouble. i Factory reseted the phone. Then did fastboot oem unlock, flashed by fastboot flash recovery, the stock recovery img. After that, the phone boot-loops. I installed back twrp and it sais : Unable to mount /data
Now i can't access my internal memory and i'm stuck. Please help me!
Thanks, i really appreciate this
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Okay, i fixed it reformatting the data partition on twrp. Thing is, when i want to install the recovery that happens. Maybe if i dont oem unlock?

well, i did that and it booted with the stock recovery. But i still can't OTA, i really dont know why, i even could not when i bought the phone

Nacholer said:
Hey guys,
I am trying to intall a custom rom on my blu vivo xl. My worries are that i either soft-brick the phone or boot the new rom and having no signal due to no imei, or no 4G due to band change if it's even possible. I'll leave you with some reliable data:
-arch64 procesor
-5.1 stock android : BLU_V0030UU_V07_GENERIC 25-01-2016
- 3.10.65+ kernel
- Rooted with kingoroot
- Previously had xposed, but uninstalled due to random reboots.
I was looking to install aospextended rom:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/development/rom-aospextended-rom-v4-1-t3592932
I'd really appreciate if you could orient me or refer me to a post with instructions, since i didn't find one. It's been some years since i don't do this back to the legendary HTC HD2 and i'm missing it btw
Thanks!
Nacho
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to get imei working https://forum.xda-developers.com/vivo-xl/help/solution-to-sim-detected-flashing-t3620224

no start after I clicked TWRP Fix Permissions

Hello,
I need advice, please. MOTO G2 (2014) XT1068
XT1068 unlocked>TWRP installed>TWRP Fix permissions clicked>now boot animation and goes into black screen (with backlight).
More detailed:
Last night I have unlocked my XT1068 and installed TWRP, no problem.
(following this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLSTDsFG1xw, citing https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/development/recovery-twrp-2-8-0-1-moto-g-2014-t2896165).
First deviation was I got TWRP from http://www.devfiles.co/download/4lhHC4Uv/TWRP_2.8.0.1_Titan_v2.img as I ran into an unavoidable sign-up trap following the cited url).
Second deviation was I chose to install SU offered by the TWRP app via Gplay, which was unsuccessful.
So I decided to go back and follow the instruction, using the provided "Update SU" file but found my Windows Explorer but it didn't give me access to internal memory or SD card. After short research, I found that XT1068 "developer options>USB configuration" toggling MTP to Charging only and back MTP helped https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/3nnkaa/cant_access_android_device_internal_storage_from/ as the Windows Explorer was able to access the XT1068 memory. (SD card was setup as internal memory).
I copied the file over, rebooted into TWRP but couldn't see the file. I remember having seen something like "unable to mount or access memory" in TWRP and remembered from XDA thread that permissions might be messed up. It was late, I jumped to a conclusion when I found the TWRP option "Fix permissions". I clicked it and have since the issue.
I can get into the menu which offers "recovery" and also get into TWRP
I have tried "Factory reset" but I am not sure what happens there, Motorola boot animation comes and then the black screen again (with backlight)
I think I have options but feel like in a minefield and better ask for what to do next.
Thank you

can you tell me you're bootloader version and on what android version you were when you messed up things? If your phone boots up to the bootloader i.e. the menu which allows you to enter recovery then you're having more than one options to fix this problem. But be careful this time. as this may brick your phone and it will be gone for good..
Read this XDA thread and do the steps carefully. This may restore your phone
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/general/official-stock-firmware-t3018682

Hi, I had the stock Marshmallow and bootloader is showing 48.86 (if that is actually the number). I was aiming to do a titanium backup and then probably try a custom ROM.
I will follow the steps in the link provided to get back to a known working state before trying a custom ROM but I really like to understand what went wrong and in what state the phone now is. I don't think my deviations where a bad choice but clicking "Fix permissions" obviously was. I like to learn from mistakes.
Thanks for helping me out.

Ok, read the guide and am uncertain which firmware is the correct one for New Zealand (the thread is full of confusion about the versions). I am waiting for a reply there and asking here if I could from this point also try to flash a custom rom via TWRP? Or better back to a working condition before doing this? Thanks.

karteileiche said:
Ok, read the guide and am uncertain which firmware is the correct one for New Zealand (the thread is full of confusion about the versions). I am waiting for a reply there and asking here if I could from this point also try to flash a custom rom via TWRP? Or better back to a working condition before doing this? Thanks.
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Umm.. About the firmware version of the stock ROM, you can search google for it. And as far as your question about trying a custom ROM, you can try whichever ROM you want (except Ubuntu Touch, it's installation methods are too confusing). Just download the ROM in .zip file and download "Google Apps (GApps)", I prefer open gapps and install the rom via TWRP.
Wipe out these paritions in TWRP > Wipe > Advanced Wipe:
Dalvik/ART cache
Cache
Data
System
Also before installing any custom ROM read the steps plus read user comments before flashing anything
P.S. make sure your TWRP is latest. For TITAN it is TWRP-3.2.0-0

pkdon123 said:
Umm.. About the firmware version of the stock ROM, you can search google for it. And as far as your question about trying a custom ROM, you can try whichever ROM you want (except Ubuntu Touch, it's installation methods are too confusing). Just download the ROM in .zip file and download "Google Apps (GApps)", I prefer open gapps and install the rom via TWRP.
Wipe out these paritions in TWRP > Wipe > Advanced Wipe:
Dalvik/ART cache
Cache
Data
System
Also before installing any custom ROM read the steps plus read user comments before flashing anything
P.S. make sure your TWRP is latest. For TITAN it is TWRP-3.2.0-0
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Yes, thanks.
I have flashed ROM's successfully before on Galaxy S3 and Tab 2 and used gapps via TWRP.
I have tried Google for the correct version but find myself turning in circles, most-likely my limited search term knowledge.
https://www.reddit.com/r/MotoG/comments/4bgg02/info_all_moto_g_codenames_models_variants/ shows "XT1068 : Latin America/EU/UK/Asia/Australia/Germany/Brazil/India, Dual SIM" and the listed ROMs named XT1068_TITAN_RET ...(BR for Brazil?) (LA for Latin America?) (DSDS for India?) (GB for UK?) (DE for Germany?) then what? Some are obvious others are what I have read through various comments, DSDS may even be for (EU/INDIAN/GLOBAL), I have not been able to find a really good page explaining this.
You did not answer my last question directly but given that you stated how to flash a ROM and what to wipe, I assume you mean that I could alternatively install a custom ROM at this stage. (Which is what I had planned originally).
Still, would be nice to know the correct firmware version and also why clicking "Fix permission" turned things into custard.
Thanks.

pkdon123 said:
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P.S. make sure your TWRP is latest. For TITAN it is TWRP-3.2.0-0
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Yeah, I´ve seen in the post of @karteileiche that link: http://www.devfiles.co/download/4lhHC4Uv/TWRP_2.8.0.1_Titan_v2.img. That recovery is outdated and not from the original source. Maybe that´s the reason why things get messed up.
Downlad latest TWRP always from this site if you don´t need something unoffical for your device: https://dl.twrp.me/
For titan this would be: https://twrp.me/motorola/motorolamotog2014.html
About installation of custom roms: When you check any thread of custom roms you´ll find in the OP what to wipe and what to use.
And imho it would be better to first flash the actual recovery before flashing any custom rom.

Valid point, thanks for reminding me and providing the link.

karteileiche said:
Valid point, thanks for reminding me and providing the link.
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You're welcome. Just send me a PM if you need further help or instructions.
Sent from my Moto G 2014 using XDA Labs

Wolfcity said:
Yeah, I´ve seen in the post of @karteileiche that link: http://www.devfiles.co/download/4lhHC4Uv/TWRP_2.8.0.1_Titan_v2.img. That recovery is outdated and not from the original source. Maybe that´s the reason why things get messed up.
Downlad latest TWRP always from this site if you don´t need something unoffical for your device: https://dl.twrp.me/
For titan this would be: https://twrp.me/motorola/motorolamotog2014.html
About installation of custom roms: When you check any thread of custom roms you´ll find in the OP what to wipe and what to use.
And imho it would be better to first flash the actual recovery before flashing any custom rom.
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Yeah.. I Agree with your point?
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karteileiche said:
Yes, thanks.
I have flashed ROM's successfully before on Galaxy S3 and Tab 2 and used gapps via TWRP.
I have tried Google for the correct version but find myself turning in circles, most-likely my limited search term knowledge.
https://www.reddit.com/r/MotoG/comments/4bgg02/info_all_moto_g_codenames_models_variants/ shows "XT1068 : Latin America/EU/UK/Asia/Australia/Germany/Brazil/India, Dual SIM" and the listed ROMs named XT1068_TITAN_RET ...(BR for Brazil?) (LA for Latin America?) (DSDS for India?) (GB for UK?) (DE for Germany?) then what? Some are obvious others are what I have read through various comments, DSDS may even be for (EU/INDIAN/GLOBAL), I have not been able to find a really good page explaining this.
You did not answer my last question directly but given that you stated how to flash a ROM and what to wipe, I assume you mean that I could alternatively install a custom ROM at this stage. (Which is what I had planned originally).
Still, would be nice to know the correct firmware version and also why clicking "Fix permission" turned things into custard.
Thanks.
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Yess, you can try installing custom rom and see if that works.. otherwise flashing stock rom will also be an option for you.

Fixed
Resolved by using the latest TWRP version and a clean flash of a custom ROM.
Thank you Wolfcity :good:

Fixed
Resolved by installing the latest TWRP version and a clean fash of a custom ROM.
Thank you Wolfcity :good:

karteileiche said:
Resolved by installing the latest TWRP version and a clean fash of a custom ROM.
Thank you Wolfcity :good:
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You're welcome. Nice to hear it's working.
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Questions By Someone Just Receiving This Phone.it

Hi guys,
My 32 GB 3GB RAM Moto G5S Plus should arrive tomorrow, and I have a couple questions.
Apparently the bootloader can be easily unlocked and I'm guessing I'll be able to easily get root.
My questions are:
1 - How do I unlock the bootloader
2 - How do I get root
3- What's the best custom ROMS for this device
Thanks!

razers7t8 said:
Hi guys,
My 32 GB 3GB RAM Moto G5S Plus should arrive tomorrow, and I have a couple questions.
Apparently the bootloader can be easily unlocked and I'm guessing I'll be able to easily get root.
My questions are:
1 - How do I unlock the bootloader
2 - How do I get root
3- What's the best custom ROMS for this device
Thanks!
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1 - read - more than enough info available
2 - c 1
3 - that's up to you to decide

razers7t8 said:
Hi guys,
My 32 GB 3GB RAM Moto G5S Plus should arrive tomorrow, and I have a couple questions.
Apparently the bootloader can be easily unlocked and I'm guessing I'll be able to easily get root.
My questions are:
1 - How do I unlock the bootloader
2 - How do I get root
3- What's the best custom ROMS for this device
Thanks!
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Follow this link for bootloader unlock, root, & twrp(&thank the OP:good - it's pretty straight forward & won't take too long to accomplish...be sure to follow the instructions closely: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g5s-plus/development/root-moto-g5s-plus-t3673287
And "best" is a subjective thing, but there are some good ROMs out there. Give them all a try I've been on validus 8.0 for weeks now, aex 64 bit is nice, and there are more ROMs floating around on android file host too.
Good luck & hope you like your new g5s :highfive:

Mines coming tomorrow too!

Mine will be here Friday.
Sent from my SGP512 using XDA Premium HD app

I don't know how I'm gonna actually make use of it as a "phone" given that I'm currently using an iPhone 8 Plus, but I'm just happy to have a customizable Android device again. Google Voice for the win!

razers7t8 said:
I don't know how I'm gonna actually make use of it as a "phone" given that I'm currently using an iPhone 8 Plus, but I'm just happy to have a customizable Android device again. Google Voice for the win!
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Just in time too...iPhone X sales are weak so its about that time for crapple to start throttling their 8's to try and get those X sales up!

startswithPendswithOOH said:
Just in time too...iPhone X sales are weak so its about that time for crapple to start throttling their 8's to try and get those X sales up!
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Hahaha. Custom ROMS, baby!

startswithPendswithOOH said:
Follow this link for bootloader unlock, root, & twrp(&thank the OP:good - it's pretty straight forward & won't take too long to accomplish...be sure to follow the instructions closely: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g5s-plus/development/root-moto-g5s-plus-t3673287
And "best" is a subjective thing, but there are some good ROMs out there. Give them all a try I've been on validus 8.0 for weeks now, aex 64 bit is nice, and there are more ROMs floating around on android file host too.
Good luck & hope you like your new g5s :highfive:
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I unlocked the bootloader successfully, but when I get to the second step and try to flash the twrp recovery, I keep getting this message:
I keep getting "writing recovery"...
(bootloader) Image not signed or corrupt
OKAY [0.292s]
finished
I erased my phone and started over and didn't enable fingerprint or a PIN. What's the problem?

razers7t8 said:
I unlocked the bootloader successfully, but when I get to the second step and try to flash the twrp recovery, I keep getting this message:
I keep getting "writing recovery"...
(bootloader) Image not signed or corrupt
OKAY [0.292s]
finished
I erased my phone and started over and didn't enable fingerprint or a PIN. What's the problem?
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Got everything to work. What's the best ROM, though. I'd prefer to be on 8.0 Oreo.

razers7t8 said:
Got everything to work. What's the best ROM, though. I'd prefer to be on 8.0 Oreo.
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Validus has been my daily driver since day 1 of owning this phone, aex 64 bit is nice too. Just flash & see what you like best
Also, check android file host...there's a few builds there too.

startswithPendswithOOH said:
Validus has been my daily driver since day 1 of owning this phone, aex 64 bit is nice too. Just flash & see what you like best
Also, check android file host...there's a few builds there too.
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OK. Thanks. I'm guessing Validos is Oreo 8.0. I'm gonna try it now. Could you provide a link?

razers7t8 said:
OK. Thanks. I'm guessing Validos is Oreo 8.0. I'm gonna try it now. Could you provide a link?
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ROM: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=231006
GZR minimal gapps: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=222140 (You can use open gapps too if that's your preference)
GZR validus XDA thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...icial-8-x-y-ground-zero-roms-validus-t3690386

startswithPendswithOOH said:
ROM: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=231006
GZR minimal gapps: https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=222140 (You can use open gapps too if that's your preference)
GZR validus XDA thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...icial-8-x-y-ground-zero-roms-validus-t3690386
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I flashed everything, but when I reboot, it doesn't load an OS. It just reboots to TWRP. Help!

razers7t8 said:
I flashed everything, but when I reboot, it doesn't load an OS. It just reboots to TWRP. Help!
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While I was still on the stock Moto ROM, the last thing I did was fo a factory reset because I had a PIN/Pattern. So I did a factory reset then it took me back TWRP when it restarted. I flashed the Validus ROM and it flashed successfully, but every time I reboot, it goes straight back to TWRP.

razers7t8 said:
I flashed everything, but when I reboot, it doesn't load an OS. It just reboots to TWRP. Help!
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Hmm... Which TWRP version did you use? r15 is the latest one(r9 worked for me too)... https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=817906626617952763
Download it & flash it in recovery as an image file.

startswithPendswithOOH said:
Hmm... Which TWRP version did you use? r15 is the latest one(r9 worked for me too)... https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=817906626617952763
Download it & flash it in recovery as an image file.
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Select partition to Flash Image:
system image
boot
recovery
logo
which one?

razers7t8 said:
Select partition to Flash Image:
system image
boot
recovery
logo
which one?
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I checked. I initially flashed r15

razers7t8 said:
I checked. I initially flashed r15
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I got out of the TRWP loop by flashing the stock moto ROM following this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...lash-official-firmware-moto-g5s-plus-t3681018
Something is wrong with Validus. I would advise against using this custom ROM.

razers7t8 said:
I got out of the TRWP loop by flashing the stock moto ROM following this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...lash-official-firmware-moto-g5s-plus-t3681018
Something is wrong with Validus. I would advise against using this custom ROM.
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Uh, nope. Not a thing wrong with Validus. Been running the 12/8 build flawlessly since it came out. It's your 1st day with the phone and you messed something up along the way...not a ROM problem...user problem.
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razers7t8 said:
I checked. I initially flashed r15
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Did you skip this step from the bootloader unlock thread after installing TWRP?
"Create a complete backup in this step. Do not do anything without taking backup
Now connect your phone to PC. You will see Moto Z storage. Move TWRP backup to PC from your phone. Also move music, images, video and everything to your PC.
Now go to wipe in TWRP and wipe data.
Now copy Magisk zip from PC to Phone.
Now go to install and select Magisk zip and flash. Now reboot to system."
Also, in the validus/GZR OP it has a zip file you need to flash if you had setup fingerprint on stock...did you try that?
"Note: If you set Fingerprint + Pattern/ Pin on Primary/Stock then you need to flash a Lock Fix file on Primary
Lockfix.zip"