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can i copy my phone firmware?

tl;dr version: i have a rooted, unlocked phone with twrp. I want to make a copy of my phone firmware, as if i had gotten the .img from here: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0 (mine is not listed there, hence the reason).
is it possible?
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I must have an obscure version of the moto x, XT1050.
I looked on the firmware repository and it is not listed http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
Can I back up my own? and also possibly submit it to the repository?
I've never done it before so I don't know what the steps are.
edit: the firmware currently on my phone is 139.4.6.ghost_row.ACG.en.US there are some that are close to that number but I've never found an exact match for this one I have on my phone. According to the moto website it is the original firmware. (under ACG regional carriers) https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/94927/p/30,6720,8696
I contacted moto asking if it were possible to download it somewhere, and they were not helpful. I was basically told they don't have it (which I found very odd).

If you're rooted with a custom recovery, you can do a nandroid backup.
If you're not rooted, I don't know of any way to backup your whole system. Sorry.

KJ said:
If you're rooted with a custom recovery, you can do a nandroid backup.
If you're not rooted, I don't know of any way to backup your whole system. Sorry.
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what other steps do I need to do after rooting?

You need to,
Unlock bootloader.
Flash custom recovery with fastboot.
That's actually it. You don't actually need to Root yet. You can go to backup in custom recovery and run it. Done.
And I'd you really want, you can copy the backup to your PC for safe keeping.
Now, if you can't or won't unlock your bootloader, you can't flash a recovery.

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I never managed to get any version of philz working, not sure why. twrp-2.8.0.1-ghost.img seems to work however. along with SuperSU-v2.16
I followed these instructions:
in adb type:
mfastboot flash recovery twrp-2.8.0.1-ghost.img
if it works, on the phone it will list some lines of text and the word 'done' at the bottom.
afterward, highlight the word 'recovery' then press the Volume + button to select it and it should boot into twrp.

Try Philz.

x000x said:
i've already unlocked it, officially through moto. big problem is trying to find a recovery that will work with this model. most don't list compatibility with it... so i'm kind of in the dark. i just tried twrp 2.8 from here http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/234 and got <bootloader> variable not supported!
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i use twrp 2.8 latest image file...
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/234 same link as yours....
are you loading it with mfastboot?

adm1jtg said:
are you loading it with mfastboot?
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i did not, the instructions said to just use: fastboot flash recovery recoveryfilename.img
but from another guide i just read, it appears i need mfastboot too. i'll give that a try

KJ said:
Try Philz.
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I took a shot in the dark and tried the Verizon version since there was none for the xt1050...but it didn't work.
But i am unsure about something. am I supposed to be using mfastboot for Philz too? Or is mfastboot just for use with twrp?

x000x said:
I took a shot in the dark and tried the Verizon version since there was none for the xt1050...but it didn't work.
But i am unsure about something. am I supposed to be using mfastboot for Philz too? Or is mfastboot just for use with twrp?
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Fastboot or mfastboot should work to flash either.

I tried two different versions of philz Moto X unified (ghost)
- 6.58.7 and VZW (xt1060) - 6.41.6 but unfortunately neither worked.
I tried twrp again (this time with mfastboot) and got the following message
mfastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.8.0.1-ghost.img
(bootloader) Variable not supported!
target max-download-size: 768MB
sending 'recovery' (8376 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.718s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 0.811s]
finished. total time: 1.529s
...then i rebooted recovery and twrp wasn't there. I'm not sure where to go from here

You need to go directly into recovery after flashing. No reboot. Or it won't stick.

KJ said:
You need to go directly into recovery after flashing. No reboot. Or it won't stick.
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Maybe I missed a step or overlooked something.
edit: on my phone i see
getvar max-sparse-size
getvar max-download size
downloading 8577024 bytes
done
flashing recovery
done
edit: Ok, I figured out what the problem was. I was getting confused about pressing the + volume button on the word recovery. I've now successfully installed SuperSU.

So... I still don't know how to do this. I'm not really looking to make a backup file, but a 1 to 1 copy, as if i had gotten it from here http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0
my device/firmware is not listed there, so it appears the only option is to try to get it off my phone instead.
Although, the more i read the more it seems like what I am trying to do is impossible

A nandroid backup from recovery is the only way.

Other Firmware Source
Have you looked here for your firmware on filefactory?(I cannot post a link): dubya dubya dubya dot filefactory dot com/folder/dd05c058d3ff8dbe/?sort=created&order=DESC&show=100&page=1

[Q] After flashing TWRP, XT1063 only boots to the unlocked warning screen

My apologies if this has already been posted. I've been looking all morning but haven't seen anyone with the same issue.
Unlock bootloader: no problem.
Flash TWRP: I downloaded from http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/275, and I got an error about partition size mismatch, but that's ok, right?
But when I try to enter recovery, all I get is the warning screen that my phone is unlocked. The drivers are certainly installed correctly, and fastboot is working fine. I just can't get into recovery to flash a ROM!

Restoring to 4.4.4 stock worked like a charm.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...dows-tool-moto-g-2014-xt1064-restore-t2957167
I've re-enabled USB debugging. Do I dare try to flash a custom recovery again?

Pandae said:
Do I dare try to flash a custom recovery again?
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You can use Flashify to make a backup of your current recovery and to flash TWRP.img. should work like a charm.

But Flashify requires root, I see? The reason I'm trying to flash a custom recovery is so I can root in the first place.

Pandae said:
But Flashify requires root, I see? The reason I'm trying to flash a custom recovery is so I can root in the first place.
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You're right. Latest motorola driver and [TOOL]Minimal ADB and Fastboot will do the trick.

Sorry, I should have clarified that when flashing TWRP, I've already been using fastboot.exe from a command line (and administrator level), with the drivers correctly installed. That's how I was able to unlock in the first place.
I did try it with the version of Fastboot you linked to (what I have works peachy for my Nexus 7), still the same thing. I can't boot into recovery and only get stuck at the Motorola unlocked warning.

Pandae said:
I can't boot into recovery and only get stuck at the Motorola unlocked warning.
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Oh. Sorry. Can you post the output (terminal & device) of
Code:
fastboot devices
fastboot flash recovery NAME_OF_RECOVERY.img

I'd done "fastboot devices" already to verify, and it returns the serial number, though as I said it's clearly working since I was able to unlock as well as flash recovery. I'm flashing "TWRP2801-titan-motog-2014.img" that I downloaded from the TWRP site, and fastboot gives the standard messages about size and success (and my phone gives the size mismatch error).
It's so strange to me. I've flashed a custom recovery dozens of times on both generations of my Nexus 7s, but I've never seen this.

Pandae said:
It's so strange to me.
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Yeah......have to meditate about that problem....... is your battery low? Fastboot mode of the device gives me all sorts of problems if it detects low battery

I had been using fastboot at 100% (literally finished a full charge) and 84%, but thanks for the continued attempts at explanation.

Oh, did you check the md5 checksum of your download?

Ah, good thought! I rarely do, but I did just now...and they're the same. It's crazy, isn't it?

Pandae said:
Ah, good thought! I rarely do, but I did just now...and they're the same. It's crazy, isn't it?
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If you are willing to risk it, try a fresh download and try again. I've flashed TWRP more than 20 times by now and never recieved an error whatsoever. It basically the easiest thing to do.
Incase you are stuck again, don't reflash the entire stock rom. Just flash the recovery.img from the stock rom files.
OR
Try this:
HOW TO ROOT MOTO G 2014 with Temporary Custom Recovery
Cheers

I've flashed a custom recovery many a time and have helped people through it, though on Nexus 7s.
Now shall I compound the mystery? I didn't think yet to use ADB to make my phone reboot to recovery. I had assumed recovery wasn't working. So here we go, after booting into Android:
adb reboot devices: my phone's there.
adb reboot recovery: TWRP's working?! And now root is complete!
It doesn't make sense to me why I can't get into recovery from the bootloader, but I can get into it with the simple ADB command. But I appreciate all the help, thanks!

Pandae said:
It doesn't make sense to me why I can't get into recovery from the bootloader
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A little workaround:
Install Android Terminal Emulator
Add "Term shortcut" widget.
In "Arguments" enter
Code:
su -c reboot recovery

Stuck on Bootloader Warning!!

Hi
I'm stuck on Bootloader Unlocked Warning message after flashing stock
firmware by the way of adb commands. I've already tried Erase cahe and
data reset via recovery to no avail.
Any help is much appreciated.

samteeee said:
Hi
I'm stuck on Bootloader Unlocked Warning message after flashing stock
firmware by the way of adb commands. I've already tried Erase cahe and
data reset via recovery to no avail.
Any help is much appreciated.
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flashes firmware with Mfastboot
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4PT9WP-u_z9NXRBWF9EV2lGcWs/edit

OsoCroo said:
flashes firmware with Mfastboot
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4PT9WP-u_z9NXRBWF9EV2lGcWs/edit
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Thank you for your reply.
I did the whole thing on my MacBook and never thought about this
since every command went through smooth with no problem!
I suppose I should do it all over with Windows machine.

I also think that I might have made couple of mistake at
some commands as I see different version of the said ADB
commands around the forum!!
Would someone know the ADB commands for flashing Motorola
Firmware on to Moto X 2014? I'd really appreciate it if you can
direct me toward that. Thank you.
PS= My Moto X 2014 Variant: XT1097 Telus

samteeee said:
Hi
I'm stuck on Bootloader Unlocked Warning message after flashing stock
firmware by the way of adb commands. I've already tried Erase cahe and
data reset via recovery to no avail.
Any help is much appreciated.
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I had this happen to me a few times. To solve it I went into recovery and wiped cache. It booted after that.

samteeee said:
I also think that I might have made couple of mistake at
some commands as I see different version of the said ADB
commands around the forum!!
Would someone know the ADB commands for flashing Motorola
Firmware on to Moto X 2014? I'd really appreciate it if you can
direct me toward that. Thank you.
PS= My Moto X 2014 Variant: XT1097 Telus
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The commands are the same, I used motorola's version of fastboot in the official 5.0 factory IMG that they supply for you. I got everything from here https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images it has the instructions on the page as well
edit ooops :just saw your PS lol this is for the xt1095

chapelfreak said:
The commands are the same, I used motorola's version of fastboot in the official 5.0 factory IMG that they supply for you. I got everything from here https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images it has the instructions on the page as well
edit ooops :just saw your PS lol this is for the xt1095
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Thank you for replying.
The instruction that I followed was a bit different. I mean most commands are the same but few:
I did: mfastboot.exe flash system system_sparsechunck.0 to 7 instead of flashing system, motoboot and gpt!
This must be the reason then why I cannot flash OTA and also why the system/software is showing "modified" in the bootloader.
I will try the commands from motorola site and report back.
Edit: I tried with the Motorola instructions to no avail! When trying to flash system: max sparse target 256 mb
Error: cannot load system image NO ERRORS
Also the software status remains "modified".

I'm stuck on this too. I can get my phone into fastboot, but I don't think the phone has USB debugging on since I just wiped it to factory settings. Any other options?

vinnyt3hpooh said:
I'm stuck on this too. I can get my phone into fastboot, but I don't think the phone has USB debugging on since I just wiped it to factory settings. Any other options?
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Boot into recovery and then wipe cache. I had this happen after a factory reset. Clearing the cache fixed the problem.

HELP! Soft Bricked phone!

So, I installed supersu zip on my twrp recovery and now my phone won’t boot and the screen just starts with N/A and the moto screen flashes and won’t boot up. I can’t find any moto e4 plus (xt1775 owens) firmware anywhere and any help would be appreciated. (7.1.1)

Moto E4 plus xt 1775. Firmware
danieljensen9 said:
So, I installed supersu zip on my twrp recovery and now my phone won’t boot and the screen just starts with N/A and the moto screen flashes and won’t boot up. I can’t find any moto e4 plus (xt1775 owens) firmware anywhere and any help would be appreciated. (7.1.1)
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I have that phone, actually I soft bricked my first one the same way and managed to get another. If you can explain to me how I can get an image of it , I'd be glad to send it to you. I was just about to unlock the bootloader

autodoc88 said:
I have that phone, actually I soft bricked my first one the same way and managed to get another. If you can explain to me how I can get an image of it , I'd be glad to send it to you. I was just about to unlock the bootloader
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if you have an unlocked bootloader and rooted device than do this in terminal emulator app
dd=if /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/system of=/sdcard/system.img
this will backup your device system in image format.

autodoc88 said:
I have that phone, actually I soft bricked my first one the same way and managed to get another. If you can explain to me how I can get an image of it , I'd be glad to send it to you. I was just about to unlock the bootloader
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That would be amazing. What I need is the boot.img if any of you knows how to extract it. It was corrupted by a systemless root. I believe that you can do a nandroid backup of the boot with twrp. Just to make it clear mine is the US qualcomm model. Not the mediatek. https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e4/development/twrp-twrp-moto-g4-qualcomm-t3655160 DO NOT USE fastboot flash USE fastboot boot!

danieljensen9 said:
That would be amazing. What I need is the boot.img if any of you knows how to extract it. It was corrupted by a systemless root. I believe that you can do a nandroid backup of the boot with twrp. Just to make it clear mine is the US qualcomm model. Not the mediatek. https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e4/development/twrp-twrp-moto-g4-qualcomm-t3655160 DO NOT USE fastboot flash USE fastboot boot!
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OH WOW....thats where the problem is damn wrong partition command , i did that yesterday, feel like a idiot now... so do we have a correct boot.img? xt1775 owens.
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neilc300 said:
OH WOW....thats where the problem is damn wrong partition command , i did that yesterday, feel like a idiot now... so do we have a correct boot.img? xt1775 owens.
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in my own defense i was following instructions to the T ....Lol

Unlocked bootloader yes, no root.
Francesco Franz said:
if you have an unlocked bootloader and rooted device than do this in terminal emulator app
dd=if /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/system of=/sdcard/system.img
this will backup your device system in image format.
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I do have that device, xt 1775, I haven't been able to get a twrp image to flash ,so I can root it . If anyone has it or knows elwhere I can find it ? I'd be happy to send you the boot image

autodoc88 said:
I do have that device, xt 1775, I haven't been able to get a twrp image to flash ,so I can root it . If anyone has it or knows elwhere I can find it ? I'd be happy to send you the boot image
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i have both boot.img and recovery.img of xt1775 but your device recovery partition is smaller.

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I do have that device, xt 1775, I haven't been able to get a twrp image to flash ,so I can root it . If anyone has it or knows elwhere I can find it ? I'd be happy to send you the boot image[/QUOTE
i can flash twrp[ but i can't boot to anything except fastboot which is way better than nothing, i flashed some boot.img using flash command instead of boot command i guess it wiped the boot partition error says failure to load kernel. so you have the device and you need the working twrp?
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Francesco Franz said:
i have both boot.img and recovery.img of xt1775 but your device recovery partition is smaller.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e4-plus/development/recovery-twrp-3-1-1-moto-e4-plus-t3682180
this is the one i used and it worked i did not see the boot link there till just now im gonna try ir now. you know how to flash thru fastboot right?
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Yes I know how to flash ,but how do I boot to recovery that's not flashed
I need more knowledge then I have at present and it blows

danieljensen9 said:
So, I installed supersu zip on my twrp recovery and now my phone won’t boot and the screen just starts with N/A and the moto screen flashes and won’t boot up. I can’t find any moto e4 plus (xt1775 owens) firmware anywhere and any help would be appreciated. (7.1.1)
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Go here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2239421
Download the unsu script zip and flash it with twrp and then you should be able to flash Magisk v14.2 or phh's superuser. Supersu will not work with the E4 or E4 plus at the present time. Especially not the system install versions.
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autodoc88 said:
I need more knowledge then I have at present and it blows
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Open a terminal in whatever folder you have the recovery on your pc and you can boot the recovery with
Code:
fastboot boot recovery twrp.img (or what ever the recovery is named)
this will boot your device to the recovery instead of flashing the recovery to the device. You can use the recovery just the same as if it were installed.

bricked
My phone xt1766 is bricked by flashing wring firmware on pc showinh qhs usb dload and unable to power on...
please help

danieljensen9 said:
So, I installed supersu zip on my twrp recovery and now my phone won’t boot and the screen just starts with N/A and the moto screen flashes and won’t boot up. I can’t find any moto e4 plus (xt1775 owens) firmware anywhere and any help would be appreciated. (7.1.1)
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You probably need to flash a no-verity-opt-enctypt.zip and retry booting.
Here's the original Back to stock thread;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e4-plus/how-to/moto-e4-qualcomm-owens-completely-to-t3743441

official signed 28.2 Fastboot flashable firmware

My phone is bricked, need the complete Fastboot flushable signed 28.2 firmware, Oreo 8.1 May Update for the USA retail model of x4
Mod edit: no trading/payments on XDA please... edited.

I have the OTA. Would you be able to use that?

Why not just flash 28.1 full firmware and just take the ota to 28.2 that it offers immediately?

I thought it was possible to downgrade via the fastboot method with any firmware. Doesn't have to be 28.2 to at the very least get your phone back working.

try flashing OTA. adb sideload it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x4/help/moto-x4-patch-captured-opw28-2-t3807679

my phone is boot loader locked, with OEM locking option set to OFF, and it does not boot into anything. just Fastboot works. I cannot get recovery to work.

jpolster2005 said:
my phone is boot loader locked, with OEM locking option set to OFF, and it does not boot into anything. just Fastboot works. I cannot get recovery to work.
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Flash this: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=962339331458997429
All you need is fastboot.

ptn107 said:
Flash this: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=962339331458997429
All you need is fastboot.
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I tried that, validation failed.

does ANYBODY have the Fastboot complete version of 28.2? Please? I need to unblock my phone!

jpolster2005 said:
does ANYBODY have the Fastboot complete version of 28.2? Please? I need to unblock my phone!
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Are you not able to flash 28.1?

when I try, it says image validation failed. I NEED 28.2 or higher

see, my boot loader was locked when I tried to flash a different rom. I didn't know I needed to unlock the boot loader I thought that step was optional. now im stuck with a phone that only boots to Fastboot, will ONLY accept SIGNED STOCK 28.2 or higher.

Can try https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=229118 or https://firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/Moto X4/Stock/XT1900-1/
See if it will accept an earlier version. Couldn't hurt in your situation.

I remember some people helped this file: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76918099&postcount=7
Haven't tried myself but just do it. Nothing to lose

I have successfully unlocked my Project Fi phone (Moto X4) and would be happy to share the firmware which is OPW28.2 on the build number... If anyone can tell me how to obtain (extract) it from the phone?
( Motorola version: OPW28.46-18 )

I am in the same boat
jpolster2005 said:
when I try, it says image validation failed. I NEED 28.2 or higher
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I will also sell mine as well

I have tried flashing every firmware and tried to blank flash but could not

jpolster2005 said:
I have tried flashing every firmware and tried to blank flash but could not
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Have you tried using a different computer or USB port?
Have you ever unlocked the bootloader before? If not, you could send it to Motorola for replacement.

jpolster2005 said:
I have tried flashing every firmware and tried to blank flash but could not
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Not sure what to tell you from here. Just make sure not to rush any steps due to frustration or impatience.
I was able to return my first Moto X4 on warranty due to playing around with flashing. I'm sticking 100% stock till we get official lineage.
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jpolster2005 said:
how long before we see one. I have been relegated to using an iPhone 6 32GB! I really NEEEEEEED my phone to not be bricked. I tried to do the blank flash and boot off sd card and all that to no avail. none of it worked. meow I am getting so frustrated.
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Bad eticate to post about your issue on multiple threads especially when you have your own. I'm sorry, there is no timetable. Could be tomorrow, could be months. This is the risk in flashing, end even worst in our case since Lenovo has not released factory images.

jpolster2005 said:
see, my boot loader was locked when I tried to flash a different rom. I didn't know I needed to unlock the boot loader I thought that step was optional. now im stuck with a phone that only boots to Fastboot, will ONLY accept SIGNED STOCK 28.2 or higher.
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What fastboot version use? Use Minimal version, maybe works