I just received an xt1254 and unlocked with Sunshine, and now experimenting with alternate firmware to get rid of all the vzw crapware.
I bought the xt1254 mainly as a Kit Kat reference device, as I already have a Nexus 6 for newer android builds.
So I flashed the LRA 4.4.4 boot, system, and radio, and everything seems to be working except for wifi; when I attempt to toggle the switch, it pauses for a few seconds and then reboots.
I've also tried flashing the radio back to vzw and doesn't fix it.
As the xt1254 and xt1250 are identical hardware, I have no idea why this is happening.
Any ideas / solutions?
Q9Nap said:
I just received an xt1254 and unlocked with Sunshine, and now experimenting with alternate firmware to get rid of all the vzw crapware.
I bought the xt1254 mainly as a Kit Kat reference device, as I already have a Nexus 6 for newer android builds.
So I flashed the LRA 4.4.4 boot, system, and radio, and everything seems to be working except for wifi; when I attempt to toggle the switch, it pauses for a few seconds and then reboots.
I've also tried flashing the radio back to vzw and doesn't fix it.
As the xt1254 and xt1250 are identical hardware, I have no idea why this is happening.
Any ideas / solutions?
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People have flashed XT1254 (Verizon) firmware over XT1250 (after the FREE bootloader unlock the XT1250 has) and got it to work, so it should work the other way around also.
Were you on Lollipop 5.1 (Verizon) on the XT1254 originally or were you still on Kitkat 4.4.4? (I don't know what LRA means). I know 4.4.4 is Kitkat, but just double checking.
If you were on 5.1 on the XT1254 why not try flashing 5.1 from the XT1250? However yes you would probably have to flash Verizon radio.
ChazzMatt said:
People have flashed XT1254 (Verizon) firmware over XT1250 (after the FREE bootloader unlock the XT1250 has) and got it to work, so it should work the other way around also.
Were you on Lollipop 5.1 (Verizon) on the XT1254 originally or were you still on Kitkat 4.4.4? (I don't know what LRA means). I know 4.4.4 is Kitkat, but just double checking.
If you were on 5.1 on the XT1254 why not try flashing 5.1 from the XT1250? However yes you would probably have to flash Verizon radio.
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The device came with vzw 4.4.4 preinstalled, but did have to flash SU4TL-44_44 boot and system to get Sunshine to work.
Now I'm back on the final vzw 4.4.4 build with the vzw kk 70.47 bootloader.
The lra kk bootloader is 70.41. If the bootloader version was an issue though, I don't think it would boot at all.
LRA is the generic cdma designation for xt1250 firmware, i.e. "LRA_XT1250_KXG21.50-11_8_CFC.xml.zip", and "QUARK_LRA_5.0.2_LXG22.33-12.27_cid9_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip".
These are the only official firmwares currently available for xt1250, and I'd be surprised if there are any further updates. Historically, the generic cdma variants don't receive as many updates as vzw or global variants.
Q9Nap said:
The device came with vzw 4.4.4 preinstalled, but did have to flash SU4TL-44_44 boot and system to get Sunshine to work.
Now I'm back on the final vzw 4.4.4 build with the vzw kk 70.47 bootloader.
The lra kk bootloader is 70.41. If the bootloader version was an issue though, I don't think it would boot at all.
LRA is the generic cdma designation for xt1250 firmware, i.e. "LRA_XT1250_KXG21.50-11_8_CFC.xml.zip", and "QUARK_LRA_5.0.2_LXG22.33-12.27_cid9_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip".
These are the only official firmwares currently available for xt1250, and I'd be surprised if there are any further updates. Historically, the generic cdma variants don't receive as many updates as vzw or global variants.
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Yeah, I monetarily forgot XT1250 was still on 5.0.2. A bunch of people flashed 5.1 from XT1254 to get 5.1 back when the XT1250 still only had Kitkatv4.4.4.
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With unlocked bootloader you can install TWRP, root, Titanium backup, and freeze all the bloatware, even remove it.
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Yeah, I monetarily forgot XT1250 was still on 5.0.2. A bunch of people flashed 5.1 from XT1254 to get 5.1 back when the XT1250 still only had Kitkatv4.4.4.
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With unlocked bootloader you can install TWRP, root, Titanium backup, and freeze all the bloatware, even remove it.
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Strange, I just tried a fresh flash of lra 4.4.4 boot, radio, logo, and system, and now everything is working
I wonder if maybe I forgot to wipe data before; doubtful but it's the only thing I can think of that would explain why it now works.
Anyway, thanks for the info!
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I purchased it in Aurora, CO from a buddy that said he was using it on T-Mobile.
Everything works great even the LTE on T-Mobile, but from what I read the XT1058 was AT&T's variant of the Moto X and wasnt supposed to support the T-Mobile LTE bands.
I did a little research & found out that it is not a AT&T branded XT1058 and is actually from another country.
After checking the Moto X wiki i came to the conclusion that its the XT1058 model from TIM Brazil
I used it the whole day and noticed an app called "BR Apps" that had a brazil flag in the icon that i just can't uninstall. I can disable it but i want it gone.
I want to root this phone and fiddle with it, but don't know what will work with it.
The bootloader is locked and not sure if it is safe for me to start trying to root this thing.
My biggest question is if it is safe to root this XT1058 the same way as the AT&T or other carrier moto x?
Heres some more info on it.
"Android Version"
4.4.2
"Baseband Version"
MSM8960PRO_BP-2323.031.111.00R
"System Version"
161.44.26.ghost_row.TIM.en.BR
"Build number"
KXA20.16-1.26
tKoHaXoR said:
I purchased it in Aurora, CO from a buddy that said he was using it on T-Mobile.
Everything works great even the LTE on T-Mobile, but from what I read the XT1058 was AT&T's variant of the Moto X and wasnt supposed to support the T-Mobile LTE bands.
I did a little research & found out that it is not a AT&T branded XT1058 and is actually from another country.
After checking the Moto X wiki i came to the conclusion that its the XT1058 model from TIM Brazil
I used it the whole day and noticed an app called "BR Apps" that had a brazil flag in the icon that i just can't uninstall. I can disable it but i want it gone.
I want to root this phone and fiddle with it, but don't know what will work with it.
The bootloader is locked and not sure if it is safe for me to start trying to root this thing.
My biggest question is if it is safe to root this XT1058 the same way as the AT&T or other carrier moto x?
Heres some more info on it.
"Android Version"
4.4.2
"Baseband Version"
MSM8960PRO_BP-2323.031.111.00R
"System Version"
161.44.26.ghost_row.TIM.en.BR
"Build number"
KXA20.16-1.26
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The AT&T Moto X (and ALL the XT1058 variants) DOES support all the LTE bands that T-Mobile uses. It does NOT support the AWS band which T-Mobile uses for HSPA/HSPA+
All of the XT1058 variants have the same frequency bands....otherwise the FCC would require a different FCC ID.
Anyways, its GREAT that you have a non-U.S. XT1058, because you SHOULD be able to unlock the bootloader from Motos website!!! (AT&T XT1058s can NOT be unlocked through Moto....AT&T won't allow them to give out the unlock codes for the AT&T variants)
If you want root, unlock your bootloader and flash TWRP (which will root the device). Then you're all set! No crazy exploits needed......and you'll be safe with future versions because you won't be using a root 'exploit' that can be patched.
Unlock here: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
Make sense?
Makes perfect sense. I upgraded from a t-mobile galaxy s3 that was easier to root because of odin software and wasn't 100% sure where I would even start rooting this moto. You pretty much cleared everything up for me. This xt1058 is one of the good ones is what you are saying and its boot loader is ublockable. As far as baseband it should remain the same? Can I flash xt1058/xt1053 ROMs without running into weird issues or should I treat this device like any other US version?
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tKoHaXoR said:
Makes perfect sense. I upgraded from a t-mobile galaxy s3 that was easier to root because of odin software and wasn't 100% sure where I would even start rooting this moto. You pretty much cleared everything up for me. This xt1058 is one of the good ones is what you are saying and its boot loader is ublockable. As far as baseband it should remain the same? Can I flash xt1058/xt1053 ROMs without running into weird issues or should I treat this device like any other US version?
Sent from my XT1058 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Yep, pretty much. One of the 'good' ones
It *should* be bootloader unlockable. You will have to try the moto website I linked to see for sure.
You can flash any XT1058 rom safely....the Rogers Canada version seems to be a favorite around here. Some users have reported flashing the XT1053 rom without any issues as well. The XT1058 has 2 additional LTE bands over and above the 1053, and we aren't sure if you 'lose' these bands by flashing the 1053 rom though. This really isn't an issue though, because those 2 LTE bands aren't even used in the U.S. right now.
Do not flash one of the CDMA (verizon, sprint, etc) roms though...
If you flash a different carrier rom you should flash the entire rom (baseband and all). Its not recommended to mix different roms and basebands....and of course you HAVE to be bootloader unlocked -before- you can flash another carrier's rom
samwathegreat said:
Yep, pretty much. One of the 'good' ones
It *should* be bootloader unlockable. You will have to try the moto website I linked to see for sure.
You can flash any XT1058 rom safely....the Rogers Canada version seems to be a favorite around here. Some users have reported flashing the XT1053 rom without any issues as well. The XT1058 has 2 additional LTE bands over and above the 1053, and we aren't sure if you 'lose' these bands by flashing the 1053 rom though. This really isn't an issue though, because those 2 LTE bands aren't even used in the U.S. right now.
Do not flash one of the CDMA (verizon, sprint, etc) roms though...
If you flash a different carrier rom you should flash the entire rom (baseband and all). Its not recommended to mix different roms and basebands....and of course you HAVE to be bootloader unlocked -before- you can flash another carrier's rom
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Dude thanks a ton! I went to the regular moto website to try and unlock the bootloader but it was a no go. Then i went thru the brazilian site and it worked! Got the booloader unlocked and will flash my first rom in a matter of minutes.
tKoHaXoR said:
Dude thanks a ton! I went to the regular moto website to try and unlock the bootloader but it was a no go. Then i went thru the brazilian site and it worked! Got the booloader unlocked and will flash my first rom in a matter of minutes.
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Great! If you get an error when flashing to a different carrier rom, let me know and I'll help you get past it.
Also, if you are planning on flashing the 1053 ROM and updating to 4.4.3, you will need to use a new version of TWRP and SuperSU. See here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...unlocked-twrp-2-6-3-1-android-t2534850/page48
samwathegreat said:
Great! If you get an error when flashing to a different carrier rom, let me know and I'll help you get past it.
Also, if you are planning on flashing the 1053 ROM and updating to 4.4.3, you will need to use a new version of TWRP and SuperSU. See here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...unlocked-twrp-2-6-3-1-android-t2534850/page48
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Just flashed the 2.7.0.0 TWRP recovery and installed SuperSu, did a TWRP backup of my system and flashing the T-Mobile stock 4.4.3 Rom from here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/development/rom-stock-flashable-t-mobile-t2773675
Hope all goes well!
EDIT: ALL WENT WELL. Brazil XT1058 Bootloader unlocked, TWRP 2.7.0.0, flashed with XT1053 4.4.3 rooted rom! samwathegreat you are the man!
Hi guys,
I live in Brazil and got a Moto X for my wife, I love it, now considering buy another for myself
She has same version as @tKoHaXoR:
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: MSM8960PRO_BP_2323.031.111.00R
System version: 161.44.26.ghost_row.TIM.en.BR
Kernel version: 3.4.42-g7a3369f
Build number: KXA20.16-1.26
I'd like to get root and keep the stock ROM, at least for now I won't mess with custom ROMs on it.
My questions:
- once I unlock bootloader and root, I won't get OTA anymore?
- seems 4.4.4 stock is not out for it yet, when it comes I will be able to flash even if I don't get it from OTA?
Sorry it's hard to feel like a noob again, when I did everything possible and flashed dozens of ROMs on my old Galaxy S2
Noed said:
Hi guys,
I live in Brazil and got a Moto X for my wife, I love it, now considering buy another for myself
She has same version as @tKoHaXoR:
Android Version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: MSM8960PRO_BP_2323.031.111.00R
System version: 161.44.26.ghost_row.TIM.en.BR
Kernel version: 3.4.42-g7a3369f
Build number: KXA20.16-1.26
I'd like to get root and keep the stock ROM, at least for now I won't mess with custom ROMs on it.
My questions:
- once I unlock bootloader and root, I won't get OTA anymore?
- seems 4.4.4 stock is not out for it yet, when it comes I will be able to flash even if I don't get it from OTA?
Sorry it's hard to feel like a noob again, when I did everything possible and flashed dozens of ROMs on my old Galaxy S2
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I'm not 100% sure if it will still get OTA, but most likely you will get a notification on your phone that the update is available. The thing is you will most likely lose root if you accept the OTA update.
I recommend just rooting and installing custom recovery for now and once the update does roll out come back to XDA and look for the rooted 4.4.4 rom and flash it to your device.
Thanks @tKoHaXoR, I unlocked the bootloader yesterday, after messing up a little it's working ok.
Not working great yet, I tried to "integrate updates into system" using Titanium and now "modality services" and "active display" are force closing after boot.
Now trying to find a stock based ROM, it would be nice to have one CWM flashable and deodexed...
Which one did you install?
So, as I understand, there's 2 main types of Moto X: CDMA and GSM
And this XT1058 runs GSM ROMS, so the one from XT1053 should work.
Noed said:
...I'd like to get root and keep the stock ROM, at least for now I won't mess with custom ROMs on it.
My questions:
- once I unlock bootloader and root, I won't get OTA anymore?
- seems 4.4.4 stock is not out for it yet, when it comes I will be able to flash even if I don't get it from OTA?
Sorry it's hard to feel like a noob again, when I did everything possible and flashed dozens of ROMs on my old Galaxy S2
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Once you unlock the bootloader, and root, you'll still get OTA Updates when the phone's carrier pushes them.
As long as you are stock, and haven't modified too much, you can flash the OTA's. You can be rooted. (for more see -> http://mark.cdmaforums.com/MotoX-OTA.html )
You can always use RSDLite or mFastboot to flash if the SBF (rom) for your phone/carrier gets leaked and put on http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0 (this site is neither owned, maintained, nor operated by Motorola). They don't have the OTA update files, just the full rom. Based on you earlier posting System version: 161.44.26.ghost_row.TIM.en.BR You have an XT1058 from TIM Brazil.
If you haven't received the OTA yet, but are stock (including stock recovery) and someone shares the OTA zip file for your phone and its carrier, you can manually install it.
Noed said:
Thanks @tKoHaXoR, I unlocked the bootloader yesterday, after messing up a little it's working ok.
Not working great yet, I tried to "integrate updates into system" using Titanium and now "modality services" and "active display" are force closing after boot.
Now trying to find a stock based ROM, it would be nice to have one CWM flashable and deodexed...
Which one did you install?
So, as I understand, there's 2 main types of Moto X: CDMA and GSM
And this XT1058 runs GSM ROMS, so the one from XT1053 should work.
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Kind of, but not exactly...
We usually don't recommend flashing the ROM from one model/carrier onto another (like flashing an ATT XT1058 with a T-MObile XT1053) because there are risks something could go wrong. That doesn't mean you can't, just means there is a chance you could mess your phone up either in flashing the other rom, or when you try and flash back to stock.
If you are looking for 3rd party or "after market" roms, like CM or such, then yes, usually they don't include modems and such, making them somewhat model independent. (SO you could flash the same CM ROM for GSM on an XT1052, XT1053, XT1058, etc.)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2773675
[ROM][4.4.3]Stock Flashable of the T-Mobile
That is the one you will want to flash
Sent from my XT1053 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Thanks again for the help, I flashed this one and worked great:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...0-google-play-edition-4-t2715488/post54328873
Earlier today I received the OTA 5.1 update on my XT1053. I've been running on a stock VZN 4.4.4 firmware with TWRP installed (rooted + unlocked), so when I tried to update, it downloaded the OTA and then bootlooped.
Spent the whole day trying to figure out how to go back to a stock 4.4.4 + stock recovery, found a TMO version on FileFactory (XT1053_TMO_RETAIL-US_4.4.4_KXA21.12-L1.29.1_2_cid9_CFC_1FF). System Version says "213.44.1.ghost_row.Retail.en.US"
Flashing was a success (I think), but when I powered the phone, updated the Motorola Update Services app and when to Settings>AboutPhone>SystemUpdates... no OTA update... T_T
What did I do wrong? I'm so frustrated =[
Are you positive it was a soak test update, because Verizon pushed out a minor update to 4.4.4 earlier today. It was just some 911 stuff.
KWKSLVR said:
Are you positive it was a soak test update, because Verizon pushed out a minor update to 4.4.4 earlier today. It was just some 911 stuff.
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I'm pretty sure it said 5.1. I remember reading it on Google News, went on the Motorola web site, confirmed, opened System Update on my phone and there it was.
I'm not actually on VZN, though, just using their stock firmware (that I found online). Why? Well, after purchasing the Dev Edition (from Amazon) I started trying out some CM 5.x custom firmwares... the thing is, when I wanted to go back to stock, I found out that I had to request access to the MOTOROLA stock firmware downloads, which was denied to me because "it's not available in my area".
So I've been using VZN's firmware on CLARO's (Dominican Republic) network; which worked fine, and even sent me the OTA notification... Now that I'm using stock retail, it's not xD
Verizon/Motorola haven't pushed 5.1, so not sure what you saw.
Jizzylax said:
Verizon/Motorola haven't pushed 5.1, so not sure what you saw.
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Oh well... Should I try to revert the unlocked bootloader to receive the OTA when it's out?
Jizzylax said:
Verizon/Motorola haven't pushed 5.1, so not sure what you saw.
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He's not using the 1058, he's using the 1053 with the bootloader unlocked and a verizon sim installed.
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asdf45223 said:
Oh well... Should I try to revert the unlocked bootloader to receive the OTA when it's out?
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There is no need to revert anything. Just know that you'll have to reflash TWRP afterward since it will most likely update the recovery.
jovanphilip said:
He's not using the 1058, he's using the 1053 with the bootloader unlocked and a verizon sim installed.
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There is no need to revert anything. Just know that you'll have to reflash TWRP afterward since it will most likely update the recovery.
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Oh okay, thanks.
That's correct, I'm using the xt1053 (Developer Edition), unlocked bootloader and Verizon FIRMWARE, but NOT a Verizon SIM. I'm using a CLARO sim (dominican republic)
Verizon if history has shed any light will like always be last to push the 5.1 OTA lol.
This is the update Verizon pushed.
Another false hope
Saythis said:
Verizon if history has shed any light will like always be last to push the 5.1 OTA lol.
This is the update Verizon pushed.
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Oooh I see.
I'm guessing we're receiving OTAs based on the System Version (and build number) installed, not the actual network we're connected to, right?
asdf45223 said:
Oooh I see.
I'm guessing we're receiving OTAs based on the System Version (and build number) installed, not the actual network we're connected to, right?
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That is correct. The OTA updates Moto pushes are ROM (Android Version, System Version, Build number version) specific. It does not matter what SIM you have in there...
I posted this on reddit before the update was out but didn't get much info. Hopefully I find better luck here.
So I bought a Moto X 2013 in January. It was fairly new. The person I bought it from had unlocked the bootloader, flashed TWRP and rooted the phone.
Later I noticed the model number on the back of the phone is XT1049, ( Republic Wireless version) but the actual version running on the phone is XT1053 (T-mobile version). Also noticed that MotorolaOTA is disabled. The phone is also SIM-unlocked because I use a GSM SIM with it.
What I want to find out is how exactly to go about updating to 5.1?
I keep reading that flashing another carrier's firmware could brick you device. In this case, will flashing the xt1053 stock firmware on a phone that is originally xt1049 brick my phone?
Do I download and flash the XT1053 ota zip ? Do I disable MotorolaOTA?
I have X-posed installed as well. I would like o know how to disable that completely too .
So what's the safest way for me to upgrade from 4.4.2 to 5.1?
Thanks
kwvme said:
I posted this on reddit before the update was out but didn't get much info. Hopefully I find better luck here.
So I bought a Moto X 2013 in January. It was fairly new. The person I bought it from had unlocked the bootloader, flashed TWRP and rooted the phone.
Later I noticed the model number on the back of the phone is XT1049, ( Republic Wireless version) but the actual version running on the phone is XT1053 (T-mobile version). Also noticed that MotorolaOTA is disabled. The phone is also SIM-unlocked because I use a GSM SIM with it.
What I want to find out is how exactly to go about updating to 5.1?
I keep reading that flashing another carrier's firmware could brick you device. In this case, will flashing the xt1053 stock firmware on a phone that is originally xt1049 brick my phone?
Do I download and flash the XT1053 ota zip ? Do I disable MotorolaOTA?
I have X-posed installed as well. I would like o know how to disable that completely too .
So what's the safest way for me to upgrade from 4.4.2 to 5.1?
Thanks
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Flash back to stock 4.4.2 then OTA to 4.4.4.
SR3TLAW said:
Flash back to stock 4.4.2 then OTA to 4.4.4.
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I've been asked not to OTA.
Apparently the guy "flashed the Retail US factory image and flashed the Republic Wireless/Sprint radio files for the modem to work"
Even if I were to do this, which stock firmware would I use, the XT1049 or the XT1053 one?
kwvme said:
I've been asked not to OTA.
Apparently the guy "flashed the Retail US factory image and flashed the Republic Wireless/Sprint radio files for the modem to work"
Even if I were to do this, which stock firmware would I use, the XT1049 or the XT1053 one?
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Because the OTA is based off the strings contained in the /system partition, it would get the Retail US OTA.
BUT If you have mixed up parts of modems and roms, DO NOT Take an OTA.
First it will likely fail the pre-flash validation checks (due to wrong parts being on there), next if for some reason it doesn't fail and proceeds with flashing, you'll end up with ALL parts of the Retail XT1053 rom on there.
Finally, since its an XT1049, the SIM UNLOCK hack was likely used, and I'm not sure if that would survive flashing. And its unknown at this time if it will survive upgrade to Lollipop.
KidJoe said:
Because the OTA is based off the strings contained in the /system partition, it would get the Retail US OTA.
BUT If you have mixed up parts of modems and roms, DO NOT Take an OTA.
First it will likely fail the pre-flash validation checks (due to wrong parts being on there), next if for some reason it doesn't fail and proceeds with flashing, you'll end up with ALL parts of the Retail XT1053 rom on there.
Finally, since its an XT1049, the SIM UNLOCK hack was likely used, and I'm not sure if that would survive flashing. And its unknown at this time if it will survive upgrade to Lollipop.
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So you're saying I'm stuck on 4.4.2?
I have attached a pic of my about phone section. The baseband version is different from other XT1053s.
Someone said I should be able to flash just the system partition without affecting anything else. How true is that? They also suggested flashing the RW 4.4.4 image and wait to OTA. But I was concerned about GSM usability with that.
Finally, it would seem my best option would be to flash the TWRP xt1053 backup, but the reports of bugs is putting me off.
I'd really like to get lollipop and remain using the xt1053 software if I can. Thanks
kwvme said:
So you're saying I'm stuck on 4.4.2?
I have attached a pic of my about phone section. The baseband version is different from other XT1053s.
Someone said I should be able to flash just the system partition without affecting anything else. How true is that? They also suggested flashing the RW 4.4.4 image and wait to OTA. But I was concerned about GSM usability with that.
Finally, it would seem my best option would be to flash the TWRP xt1053 backup, but the reports of bugs is putting me off.
I'd really like to get lollipop and remain using the xt1053 software if I can. Thanks
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Because you have an XT1049 model and are trying to use XT1053 firmware it gets complicated. Also, the XT1049 hardware was SIM/Carrier locked, and there was a hack to unlock it (it was the only way to sim unlock it). I don't know if that SIM unlock hack survives flashing different versions, etc. So I really don't want to advise you and have you get SIM locked.
If the baseband is different than other XT1053's its possible that you are runing a mix of XT1049 radios/modems with other parts of the XT1053 rom. So taking an upgrade in this state is risky. It could fail or even brick your phone. A mix like that is probably why the Moto OTA updater was disabled/frozen.
I personally haven't had much luck mixing parts from roms for two different phones, and I usually don't advise it due to potential side effects, as well as potential issues when trying to flash back to the stock rom for your model/carrier.
As for flashing just the /System partition, that is pretty much what restoring the lollipop backups are doing. At that point, /SYSTEM doesn't match the partition table, bootloader, trusted zone, and other components which could also cause other bugs while running (speaker phone bug reported by those using the TWRP lollipop back apparently doesn't exist on those that took the full update).
My advise... stay put.
If you really want to upgrade... WAIT. First ask in the thread talking about the Sprint/RW SIM Unlock Crack if there are any conditions on upgrading after you SIM unlock. I would also ask about any risks or impacts from flashing back to STOCK RW ROM in that thread, or using another carrier's rom. Finally, I'd wait on flashing anything until BOTH Republic Wireless and XT1053 5.1 SBF files are available... and then proceed. You may need to flash RW 5.1, then flash /system from XT1053's 5.1 rom. BUT i'm not 100% sure it will work, and wont SIM unlock you, so I'm not saying you'll be successful (because I don't know)
Has anyone been able to fully boot a VZW XT1060 with only updating the modem to the version provided in the 5.1 SBF and keeping the bootloader at the version from 4.4.4 or lower? If I'm not correct, updating the modem to the Verizon 5.1 version is the only way to get a fully functional speakerphone. However, I am trying not to upgrade my bootloader and kill my chances of being able to downgrade. Any thoughts or personal experiences with trying this?
With a 5.1 VZW modem and 4.4.4 VZW bootloader, I get stuck in a bootloop at the initial "M" screen.
**Also, sorry for not posting this in the Q&A Thread.
You are right, the VZW 5.1 modem will cause bootloop w/ KitKat bootloader. You'll also notice that the in-call speaker phone won't work w/o updating the modem files which requires updating the bootloader.
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I have worked 5.1 radio from 5.1 VZW on my Droid Maxx with 4.4.4 Android
St.Noigel said:
I have worked 5.1 radio from 5.1 VZW on my Droid Maxx with 4.4.4 Android
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It may work, may not. I would stick with Johnny Wong advice )
I've seen lots of threads on stock latest Marshmallow MCG24.251-5 but when I look for radios, I seem to only find the latest lollipop radios. I'm running RR and have one of those flashed (MDM9625_104651.11.05.16.03R QUARK_CUST), but my wife is running stock Turbo and got Marshmallow OTA and has baseband version MDM9625_41.51.07.22.02R QUARK_CUST. Has anyone got this to flash? Is this a significant update? Is this something that would allow VoLTE? I'm surprised I'm not seeing it mentioned around, and sort of confused, so I suspect I might have something wrong? Please advise.
RoboCuz said:
my wife is running stock Turbo and got Marshmallow OTA and has baseband version MDM9625_41.51.07.22.02R QUARK_CUST.
Has anyone got this to flash? Is this a significant update? Is this something that would allow VoLTE?
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Yes. It's posted in latest Computerfreek274 Marshmallow thread. In the op.
The new Verizon Marshmallow radio for the Droid Turbo XT1254 only allows VoLTE the same way the Verizon Lollipop radio for the Droid Turbo XT1254 allows VoLTE -- to Verizon customers. And you have to be on stock Motorola firmware or a ROM based on stock firmware.
It also allows Wi-Fi calling, but again the same restrictions.
Won't give VoLTE nor Wi-Fi calling on CM-based custom ROMs and/or to non-Verizon users.
Won't do you any harm to flash it (you'll have the latest Verizon radio), but unless you are on stock or a ROM based on stock (like CF) and are also a Verizon customer you won't get VoLTE or Wi-Fi calling, at least until the CM ROM devs figure out the magic code.
MCG24.251-5 Radios+BL.zip (TWRP flashable)
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767120797
Computerfreek274_MM_1.0.4 Marshmallow 6.0.1 Stock rooted VOLte Debloated
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/development/computerfreek274mm1-0-android-6-0-1-t3503634
Anyway to flash that radio for locked bootloader?
RoboCuz said:
my wife is running stock Turbo and got Marshmallow OTA and has baseband version MDM9625_41.51.07.22.02R QUARK_CUST.
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Sparksys said:
Anyway to flash that radio for locked bootloader?
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If you are on a locked bootloader Droid Turbo, you don't need it.
@Sparksys, this file is the 6.0.1 Verizon Marshmallow radio + bootloader for the Droid Turbo XT1254.
If you have a locked or unlocked bootloader and have taken the 6.0.1 OTA for Droid Turbo XT1254, then you should already have this Verizon Marshmallow radio + bootloader. From previous posts, I see you took or somehow installed that OTA:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69988806&postcount=7
Sparksys said:
Ok a simple question
I am on stock official 6.0.1
I can't find wifi calling option :/
Where to find it and how to make a wifi call?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69788159&postcount=79
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but I am an innocent simple person with locked bootloader
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So, you should already have this radio & bootloader -- as does anyone else who took the 6.0.1 OTA. If the 6.0.1 OTA is not yet available for download to someone, they can install it through file found here on XDA.
NOTE: For people who haven't taken the Marshmallow OTA, PLEASE unlock your bootloader while you can on Lollipop. Grab your freedom! THEN, you can install the OTA.
The only reason you would need this 6.0.1 Verizon Marshmallow Droid Turbo radio + bootloader file is if you have an UNLOCKED bootloader Droid Turbo XT1254, were on a custom ROM, and did not take the Verizon Marshmallow OTA. You can still have the latest Verizon Droid Turbo 6.0.1 radio by flashing this file in TWRP.
That is why @RoboCuz was asking for the file. His wife is still on stock and got it through the OTA -- like you did. He has unlocked bootloader, was on a custom ROM and also wanted it.
And for people who don't like the performance or battery useage of the stock Verizon Marshmallow OTA, there's a debloated, tweaked, optimized version available:
Computerfreek274_MM_1.0.4 Marshmallow 6.0.1 Stock rooted VOLte Debloated
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/development/computerfreek274mm1-0-android-6-0-1-t3503634
But guess what? You have to have an UNLOCKED bootloader to install it!
ChazzMatt said:
If you are on a locked bootloader Droid Turbo, you don't need it.
@Sparksys, this file is the 6.0.1 Verizon Marshmallow radio + bootloader for the Droid Turbo XT1254.
If you have a locked or unlocked bootloader and have taken the 6.0.1 OTA for Droid Turbo XT1254, then you should already have this Verizon Marshmallow radio + bootloader. From previous posts, I see you took or somehow installed that OTA:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69988806&postcount=7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69788159&postcount=79
So, you should already have this radio & bootloader -- as does anyone else who took the 6.0.1 OTA. If the 6.0.1 OTA is not yet available for download to someone, they can install it through file found here on XDA.
NOTE: For people who haven't taken the Marshmallow OTA, PLEASE unlock your bootloader while you can on Lollipop. Grab your freedom! THEN, you can install the OTA.
The only reason you would need this 6.0.1 Verizon Marshmallow Droid Turbo radio + bootloader file is if you have an UNLOCKED bootloader Droid Turbo XT1254, were on a custom ROM, and did not take the Verizon Marshmallow OTA. You can still have the latest Verizon Droid Turbo 6.0.1 radio by flashing this file in TWRP.
That is why @RoboCuz was asking for the file. His wife is still on stock and got it through the OTA -- like you did. He has unlocked bootloader, was on a custom ROM and also wanted it.
And for people who don't like the performance or battery useage of the stock Verizon Marshmallow OTA, there's a debloated, tweaked, optimized version available:
Computerfreek274_MM_1.0.4 Marshmallow 6.0.1 Stock rooted VOLte Debloated
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/development/computerfreek274mm1-0-android-6-0-1-t3503634
But guess what? You have to have an UNLOCKED bootloader to install it!
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That's some deep research right there haha
I don't need the radio for me
I need it to my friend..he somehow played with network application and now he doesn't have network connectivity
His solution as I know is to flash radio/modem again but I can't seem to find it anywhere
Do you know where can I find modem or radio for locked bootloader?
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That's some deep research right there haha
I don't need the radio for me
I need it to my friend..he somehow played with network application and now he doesn't have network connectivity
His solution as I know is to flash radio/modem again but I can't seem to find it anywhere
Do you know where can I find modem or radio for locked bootloader?
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One of the devs can answer this better, but as far as I know to reinstall any separate element on a locked bootloader Motorola phone you have to use RSD or ADB. With RSD, you need official entire firmware. ADB/fastboot you can install separate elements.
Possibly you can take the TWRP zipped file, unzip them and flash them in ADB? From what I read in one of the threads, on the Moto XT1225 the 6.0.1 radio comes in three separate files... so probably the same on the Droid Turbo XT1254?
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One of the devs can answer this better, but as far as I know to reinstall any separate element on a locked bootloader Motorola phone you have to use RSD or ADB. With RSD, you need official entire firmware. ADB/fastboot you can install separate elements.
Possibly you can take the TWRP zipped file, unzip them and flash them in ADB? From what I read in one of the threads, on the Moto XT1225 the 6.0.1 radio comes in three separate files... so probably the same on the Droid Turbo XT1254?
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I know that I need RSD but I couldn't find the radio
But I didn't think about this TWRP zipped file thing..I will try it soon