Updating after downgrading - Moto X4 Questions & Answers

Hello, I have a XT1900-6 variant, this variant received the April update, OPWS27.2.2, today, but I flashed a ROM from another variant on my phone, if I flash a ROM with february, it'll brick my phone and I'll have to flash the bootloader from March again to make the phone work, after that, I'll receive the OTA normally or I'll have some problem?

abrfilho said:
Hello, I have a XT1900-6 variant, this variant received the April update, OPWS27.2.2, today, but I flashed a ROM from another variant on my phone, if I flash a ROM with february, it'll brick my phone and I'll have to flash the bootloader from March again to make the phone work, after that, I'll receive the OTA normally or I'll have some problem?
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You ill be on Bootloop condition (soft Brick), try to flash any supported stock image with same security patch update which you have now.

davindersidhu said:
You ill be on Bootloop condition (soft Brick), try to flash any supported stock image with same security patch update which you have now.
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Ah, OK! Thanks!

and you try? it's ok?
be carefully on moto phone you have gpt.bin and bootloader , this is not nexus

ziom5510 said:
and you try? it's ok?
be carefully on moto phone you have gpt.bin and bootloader , this is not nexus
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An user posted the most updated ROM for my variant here, I flashed that ROM.

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Firmware update...

Hi all,
Currently receiving an OTA alert about firmware 22.41.24.en.gb. Anyone know what this is? 5.1? Can't install as I am currently rooted with custom recovery and xposed framework. Is all I need to do to install change to the stock recovery?
I've got this update as well this morning. Also rooted with TWRP. I'm no expert but I would say we need to wait for someone to make an update we can flash from recovery.
What is your model?
cyberkid2002 said:
Hi all,
Currently receiving an OTA alert about firmware 22.41.24.en.gb. Anyone know what this is? 5.1? Can't install as I am currently rooted with custom recovery and xposed framework. Is all I need to do to install change to the stock recovery?
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Would you please confirm your Moto G model: XT1078 (Brazil) or XT1072 (Europe) ? Txs
No update for me in France. Model XT1072 no root, no TWRP, no Xposed. I will try to update next time and I will report if it's arrive..
I recive this update via OTA... My divice is with Android 5.0.2
Release Notes : https://motorola-global-en-uk.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/105155
XT1072 & Android 5.0.2
Currently running cm12.1 with newer modem & bootloader
luca020400 said:
Release Notes : https://motorola-global-en-uk.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/105155
XT1072 & Android 5.0.2
Currently running cm12.1 with newer modem & bootloader
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Anyone got a zip we can flash from TWRP?
baileyjr said:
Anyone got a zip we can flash from TWRP?
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Locally I have stock image + ota
I can upload ota but for apply it you have to use everything stock
I removed root via super su app menu and reflashed the stock recovery.img before accepting the upgrade.
Then once the update installed ok I put TWRP and root back on the device.
baileyjr said:
I removed root via super su app menu and reflashed the stock recovery.img before accepting the upgrade.
Then once the update installed ok I put TWRP and root back on the device.
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Now that you have ota installed, can you tell me your system version and build number? I have 22.21.28.thea_reteuall.en.EU retfr system version and LXB22.46-28 build number and I didn't receive any OTA upgrade notice. I have not done any mod (root, custom recovery...) to stock
OTA Fails
Damn, even after full unroot and flashing back the stock recovery the OTA fails... And I can't really read why.
Except for root, I installed system settings Tasker plugin and converted it into a system app as well as froze some CN bloatware apps with TB. I will now reflash twrp and reroot and first try to unfreeze and as a last step uninstall the Tasker plugin.
If anybody has some solid experience, please share and maybe save me some time.
Thanks!
UPDATE: Alright, that all didn't work. I realized that the tasker plugin does not copy anything to the system, but I had a Helper app from PinTasker there which I deleted. And I unfroze all the apps and did a full unroot, but still no luck. I don't know what to do anymore now except for going full back to stock (no gapps), but I would rather avoid that if possible.
Still, glad for any input on this matter!
Thanks
cgb.spender said:
Now that you have ota installed, can you tell me your system version and build number? I have 22.21.28.thea_reteuall.en.EU retfr system version and LXB22.46-28 build number and I didn't receive any OTA upgrade notice. I have not done any mod (root, custom recovery...) to stock
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thea_retgb-user 5.0.2 LXB22.99-24 15 release-key
luca020400 said:
thea_retgb-user 5.0.2 LXB22.99-24 15 release-key
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Ok, thank you. So Lollipop 5.1 is not yet available for our device through Motorola official update... do you know when it will be? I'm asking this because on Motorola's website (in the section motorla upgrade news) I can't find thea model
cgb.spender said:
Ok, thank you. So Lollipop 5.1 is not yet available for our device through Motorola official update... do you know when it will be? I'm asking this because on Motorola's website (in the section motorla upgrade news) I can't find thea model
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thea is named as titan ( moto g 2014 )
Anyway I don't know
luca020400 said:
Release Notes : https://motorola-global-en-uk.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/105155
XT1072 & Android 5.0.2
Currently running cm12.1 with newer modem & bootloader
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Could you tell me where to get the newer modem & bootloader please?
Thank you very much =)
valentin8709 said:
Could you tell me where to get the newer modem & bootloader please?
Thank you very much =)
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Flash stock image --> ota --> flash cm
luca020400 said:
Flash stock image --> ota --> flash cm
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Thank you very much!
Is this firmware the last one for the XT 1072 EU version? I can't find another one...
got it from : http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...tock-firmware-images-4g-3g-variants-t3065433/
https://mega.co.nz/#!TwMAUIJK!8jBsqLfyB1YiUNVKBcAsVxNW3aiH0kE_dtwVJUG_2q4
valentin8709 said:
Thank you very much!
Is this firmware the last one for the XT 1072 EU version? I can't find another one...
got it from : http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...tock-firmware-images-4g-3g-variants-t3065433/
https://mega.co.nz/#!TwMAUIJK!8jBsqLfyB1YiUNVKBcAsVxNW3aiH0kE_dtwVJUG_2q4
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My phone was retgb so I flahsed retgb [emoji14]
Is there a way to flash the modem and bootloader from the OTA file through adb?
luca020400 said:
My phone was retgb so I flahsed retgb [emoji14]
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Hi, is it possible to flash the stock retgb firmware (on locked bootloader) if the phone came with the retde firmware? Since they are exactly the same model (xt1072) and both firmwares are digitally signed by motorola.
I ask cause the retde hasn't received this ota update yet, and if I switched it to the retgb i could get the ota update right away for the newer modem and bootloader before i unlocked and got cm.
Thx

Stock rom & bricking knowledge

Hello guys.M noob totally.When I got my phone Xt1084 Indian varient...I messed up my phone by flashing custom ROM...bt anyhow I managed my I'm recovery and VOlte back.
now my question is if i flash stock reovery and take ota....will my device brick????????because my firmware is old version also bootloader unlocked.
Secondly please provide me latest xt1084 stock rom March update.
Thank you.:good:
ota with unlocked bootloader is hard brick right
Provide me latest xt1084 firmware March/April sec patch
jakson7474 said:
ota with unlocked bootloader is hard brick right
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No lol
With root brick
U can still update with unlocked bootloader

[Security Patch] April 1st 2017 Security Patch now being rolled out in RETUS

Title says all. This is for the American Retail variant. Does not include Oreo.
Glad to see that Moto is being consistent with Security patches though!
Edit:. I meant April 1st 2018!
This is for all varients
reteu,retbr,Retin also got updates
Sent from my Moto G5S Plus using XDA Labs
Yet to be seen in retapac though
Adi5 said:
This is for all varients
reteu,retbr,Retin also got updates
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The day before I saw the update notification, but didn't update as I wanted to backup some of my files. Later when I checked for update the notification was gone. Says phone is upto date with March patch.
JaggedPill said:
The day before I saw the update notification, but didn't update as I wanted to backup some of my files. Later when I checked for update the notification was gone. Says phone is upto date with March patch.
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I didn't had notification,now flashed custom rom
Flash full firmware for ur software channel
Retid here, still no updates
Got it..retin software channel.
In retla was not released
April Patch also released for retapac ?
I only just got 116-48-12 yesterday on retus, so I'm not gonna hold my breath.
you can edit the thread title by editing your post and pressing "go advanced"
Meanwhile retgb is still on October 2017. This is the last time I buy Motorola.
Hi all,
I've just applied the 01 April Security Patch and my phone has rebooted into TWRP. If I select to reboot, it starts to reboot and goes back into TWRP. Any ideas as to how I can get it to reboot back to normal ?
So I'm basically stuck in a TWRP Bootloop
Thanks in advance
championc said:
Hi all,
I've just applied the 01 April Security Patch and my phone has rebooted into TWRP. If I select to reboot, it starts to reboot and goes back into TWRP. Any ideas as to how I can get it to reboot back to normal ?
So I'm basically stuck in a TWRP Bootloop
Thanks in advance
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Hi, you should know that you can't get updates via OTA once you have modified system, and unlocking bootloader and flashing TWRP is certainly a system modification, so I really hope that you made a TWRP backup before trying to update. In case you didn't, try flashing official firmware using fastboot, also there is one post in XDA with a TWRP backup in case you messed up, if you can't use fastboot or don't have a backup, try using that one. Remember to NEVER update via OTA unless your phone is fully unmodified.
Juancasa14 said:
Hi, you should know that you can't get updates via OTA once you have modified system, and unlocking bootloader and flashing TWRP is certainly a system modification, so I really hope that you made a TWRP backup before trying to update. In case you didn't, try flashing official firmware using fastboot, also there is one post in XDA with a TWRP backup in case you messed up, if you can't use fastboot or don't have a backup, try using that one. Remember to NEVER update via OTA unless your phone is fully unmodified.
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U can update with unlocked bootloader. Only without mods like root or twrp
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U can update with unlocked bootloader. Only without mods like root or twrp
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Yeah I know, sorry if I didn't make myself clear, thanks for explaining
Championc were you able to recover your phone?

New update OCXS27.109-48-6

It's security updates up to May 1st. I can't install it though it fails and I am stock with unlocked bootloader.
Comet1966 said:
It's security updates up to May 1st. I can't install it though it fails and I am stuck with an unlocked bootloader.
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I'm in the same boat. I just followed this thread and did everything right when restoring my stock ROM for Sprint. The only thing I didn't do was lock the bootloader. I cannot do OTA updates, fails every time. Someone mentioned a few pages in that thread, that right now it's a 50/50 chance due to an unknown variable. Give the forum time we will get it
Link to thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2-force/how-to/how-to-return-to-stock-sprint-t3694783
I'll try tonight after the Gym and see if I can get it to update for me
JordanFromIT said:
I'm in the same boat. I just followed this thread and did everything right when restoring my stock ROM for Sprint. The only thing I didn't do was lock the bootloader. I cannot do OTA updates, fails every time. Someone mentioned a few pages in that thread, that right now it's a 50/50 chance due to an unknown variable. Give the forum time we will get it
Link to thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2-force/how-to/how-to-return-to-stock-sprint-t3694783
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For me, that variable is twrp. If I flashall to stock I can take the ota, then resinstall twrp and root after. Worked today too.
I was going to install LineageOS and just gave up on it lol. So I flash-all'd back to stock and the OTA worked this time.
So is there a method for clean flashing or i just flash over a rom using fastboot? I tried flashing a retail rom on my tmobile variant, it work but some things were broken.
Comet1966 said:
I was going to install LineageOS and just gave up on it lol. So I flash-all'd back to stock and the OTA worked this time.
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which flashall did you use? I'm trying to do this too and it fails no matter what. did you also re-lock the boot loader for the ota to work?
I've tried unlocked and locked and it still doesn't take the OTA for me.
byt3b0mb said:
which flashall did you use? I'm trying to do this too and it fails no matter what. did you also re-lock the boot loader for the ota to work?
I've tried unlocked and locked and it still doesn't take the OTA for me.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2-force/how-to/how-to-return-to-stock-sprint-t3694783
I used the sprint oreo flash-all from that link, 2nd post. I just ran it and then updated without issue.
Comet1966 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/z2-force/how-to/how-to-return-to-stock-sprint-t3694783
I used the sprint oreo flash-all from that link, 2nd post. I just ran it and then updated without issue.
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oh. I am on T-Mobile. seems that im on december security patch although im on 27.1. something is wrong with my phone...
You'd think Motorola would have released an updated flash-all. Maybe they have?
Josh McGrath said:
You'd think Motorola would have released an updated flash-all. Maybe they have?
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I doubt it. The Feb release of the Dec update got released two months later. (Apr 7th)
This phone is really weird. I got the update to work the very first time I flashall but twrp bootlooped and it won't install after the second flashall, tried multiple times.
This phone is really software wonky
the zip files from Tmobiie are NASH_TMO_C_OCX27.109-51.... Does anyone know the difference between this and the OCX27.109-48-6?
kendallgreen said:
the zip files from Tmobiie are NASH_TMO_C_OCX27.109-51.... Does anyone know the difference between this and the OCX27.109-48-6?
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When the update first came out, the December path I think, it was simply generic Android security updates, nothing specific to our phone or fixes, at least for the TMobile version

Change system status to Official feom Modified and install OTA

Hi,
I just unlocked my X4 (XT1900-2) to try Magisk and all worked good.
Now, when I wanted to revert, I just installed the stock image using fastboot and adb.
After installing them and re-locking my bootloader I was not able to change my system status to Official(I installed Ryzen Kernel before).
Nor I am able to install any OTA to change it to Official, can anyone tell me how can I install OTA update and change my status to Official and be stock again.
Please help!!!
Thanks in advance,
Divanshu Chauhan
Can you provide the information of system flashed because if correct system has been flashed then the status should change to official. Try reflashing the system.
Shreyas17 said:
Can you provide the information of system flashed because if correct system has been flashed then the status should change to official. Try reflashing the system.
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I used the ROM from this link -
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x4/development/official-firmware-moto-x4-xt1900-02-t3831939
AgentDivanshu said:
I used the ROM from this link -
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x4/development/official-firmware-moto-x4-xt1900-02-t3831939
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The system seems to be correct but its not official signed image so try to reflash the system or factory reset or try to get latest system signed image flash it and then check the status.
But many users have faced this problem even after flashing stock rom and relocking the bootloader they were unable to install ota.
Shreyas17 said:
The system seems to be correct but its not official signed image so try to reflash the system or factory reset or try to get latest system signed image flash it and then check the status.
But many users have faced this problem even after flashing stock rom and relocking the bootloader they were unable to install ota.
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Tried it again, but was not able to get it back to official.
Any other ideas??
:crying::crying:
Should I try flashing this image -
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=746163614322270003
AgentDivanshu said:
Tried it again, but was not able to get it back to official.
Any other ideas??
:crying::crying:
Should I try flashing this image -
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=746163614322270003
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You can try but make sure this stock rom is for xt1900-2 ,the other option is to wait till motorola releases signed images for the device ? or to visit the authorized service center they might flash the system and give your device back in official state.
Shreyas17 said:
You can try but make sure this stock rom is for xt1900-2 ,the other option is to wait till motorola releases signed images for the device ? or to visit the authorized service center they might flash the system and give your device back in official state.
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Well, I can't take device to authorised service centre because my warranty is void now.
Can you tell me the estimated time till motorola releases signed images for my device?
AgentDivanshu said:
Well, I can't take device to authorised service centre because my warranty is void now.
Can you tell me the estimated time till motorola releases signed images for my device?
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Its upto motorola when to release the signed images for the device but you can try to flash system from the link
https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=229118
Select the payton image that has latest build and for safety i would suggest unlock your bootloader and try to flash the system .
Try to flash PAYTON_OPWS28.46-21-9 from the link it might help.
Shreyas17 said:
Its upto motorola when to release the signed images for the device but you can try to flash system from the link
https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=229118
Select the payton image that has latest build and for safety i would suggest unlock your bootloader and try to flash the system .
Try to flash PAYTON_OPWS28.46-21-9 from the link it might help.
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My device hasn't got the 8.1 update, I was on Oreo when I rooted. After installing the flash again, I am getting OTA Update but error is show.
Error attached as screenshot
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AgentDivanshu said:
My device hasn't got the 8.1 update, I was on Oreo when I rooted. After installing the flash again, I am getting OTA Update but error is show.
Error attached as screenshot
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Till now user of xt1900-2 have not received 8.1 all are on 8.0.0 latest update is of 1 october 2018 security patch.
Can you tell on what security patch is your device running.
Shreyas17 said:
Till now user of xt1900-2 have not received 8.1 all are on 8.0.0 latest update is of 1 october 2018 security patch.
Can you tell on what security patch is your device running.
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My device is on 1 April 2018 patch after flashing the firmware which I attached as link in one of the above posts.
I am not able to install 1 June 2018 security patch update.
Is there any problem with my A/B partition system?
Also, when I rooted my device, I was on 1 October 2018 patch.
AgentDivanshu said:
My device is on 1 April 2018 patch after flashing the firmware which I attached as link in one of the above posts.
I am not able to install 1 June 2018 security patch update.
Is there any problem with my A/B partition system?
Also, when I rooted my device, I was on 1 October 2018 patch.
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AgentDivanshu said:
My device is on 1 April 2018 patch after flashing the firmware which I attached as link in one of the above posts.
I am not able to install 1 June 2018 security patch update.
Is there any problem with my A/B partition system?
Also, when I rooted my device, I was on 1 October 2018 patch.
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so i guess you will have to wait till firmware is released with latest security patch because you have broken ota so only option left is to update device using fastboot . Did you get any error like pre-validation failed while returning back to stock ?
You won`t be able to install ota until your device status changes from modified to official.
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so i guess you will have to wait till firmware is released with latest security patch because you have broken ota so only option left is to update device using fastboot . Did you get any error like pre-validation failed while returning back to stock ?
You won`t be able to install ota until your device status changes from modified to official.
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I get error like system is modified/corrupt.
Should I flash xt1900-7, xt1900-6 or xt1900-1 version?
Also when I flashed xt1900-1 version, it showed me something like 'Mode has been set to logging' on Moto Logo
AgentDivanshu said:
I get error like system is modified/corrupt.
Should I flash xt1900-7, xt1900-6 or xt1900-1 version?
Also when I flashed xt1900-1 version, it showed me something like 'Mode has been set to logging' on Moto Logo
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I have seen video tutorials in which they flashed android one firmware on retail but you will have to keep bootloader unlocked .But i would suggest you to flash custom rom if you keep bootloader unlocked atleast you will get additional features and once moto x4 recieves android 9 update then you might get official system image to flash via fastboot and return back to stock. Search on youtube for tutorials it might help you ?
Shreyas17 said:
I have seen video tutorials in which they flashed android one firmware on retail but you will have to keep bootloader unlocked .But i would suggest you to flash custom rom if you keep bootloader unlocked atleast you will get additional features and once moto x4 recieves android 9 update then you might get official system image to flash via fastboot and return back to stock. Search on youtube for tutorials it might help you ?
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But how will I update to Android Pie if installation fails again??!
Will Motorola release factory image for xt1900-2 then?
AgentDivanshu said:
But how will I update to Android Pie if installation fails again??!
Will Motorola release factory image for xt1900-2 then?
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They might release the system images till then or you might get stock rom zip available the way oreo stock rom is available now so you will be able to update your device to android 9 via fastboot not by ota ?
AgentDivanshu said:
I used the ROM from this link -
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x4/development/official-firmware-moto-x4-xt1900-02-t3831939
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Hey. I used this rom as well to move back to stock but OTA's work fine for me. Currently on the 1 Oct patch. I still get the warning message during bootup even if I relock it. But apart from that everything else works fine.
The only thing different I have done is use the flash script from the below linked thread. Not that it should have made any difference but you guys might as well try and see.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x4/how-to/guide-how-to-flash-official-factory-t3808348
varunbala said:
Hey. I used this rom as well to move back to stock but OTA's work fine for me. Currently on the 1 Oct patch. I still get the warning message during bootup even if I relock it. But apart from that everything else works fine.
The only thing different I have done is use the flash script from the below linked thread. Not that it should have made any difference but you guys might as well try and see.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x4/how-to/guide-how-to-flash-official-factory-t3808348
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Have you re-locked your bootloader after flashing this script?
Did you use Linux or Windows?
I tried relocking but then the warning changes to that of a unsigned system image being used. Don't remember the exact wordings. So then I moved to back to unlocked bootloader.
I am using windows.

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