HI,
I recently got a Moto x (unlocked and system version 139.4.5ghost_row_LRA.en.us) from ebay. The original carrier was bluegrass cellular and now am using lycamobile sim card on it. It currently has andriod 4.2 on it. I like to upgrade that to 4.4 for couple of reasons. But later i figured out that there is no upgrade available for this system version.
is there any other way i can get kitkat on my device? By rooting or etc???
I read many ways to do this in internet and confused. Am not sure if this system version does matter while rooting or not. Can some one please help me out here and give me step by step instruction to get kitkat?
Hello All.
I recently picked up a Comsumer Cellular Moto G 2014 Model XT1064. I am currently trying to allow it to receive OTA updates or at the very least upgrade it to lollipop. I've followed this guide [here] and I have unlocked the bootloader, however I am having trouble getting my hands on proper links. I managed to 'downgrade' to 21.11.13.titan_retuaws.retuaws.en.US cc however I cannot flash any other roms. I tried flashing an XT1068 5.2 rom using fastboot however with the dual sim ROM, I got no service from my sim card.
Information and links seem to be scarce for this model so any finger in the right direction would be appreciated.
Thanks!
You can forget OTA since Consumer Cellular will not push out OTA's. I personally am going to hold at 5.01 since Motorola is close to pushing out 5.1 which is supposed to fix a few things. I flashed my CC Moto with TWRP straight to 5.01 from 4.4.4 with the Titan Rom located in the General forum.
luthifer said:
Hello All.
I recently picked up a Comsumer Cellular Moto G 2014 Model XT1064. I am currently trying to allow it to receive OTA updates or at the very least upgrade it to lollipop. I've followed this guide [here] and I have unlocked the bootloader, however I am having trouble getting my hands on proper links. I managed to 'downgrade' to 21.11.13.titan_retuaws.retuaws.en.US cc however I cannot flash any other roms. I tried flashing an XT1068 5.2 rom using fastboot however with the dual sim ROM, I got no service from my sim card.
Information and links seem to be scarce for this model so any finger in the right direction would be appreciated.
Thanks!
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think this may be your firmware please double check as I only have xt1068
http://www.filefactory.com/file/3yymlw94ra9v/RETUAWS_XT1064_5.0.2_LXB22.46-28_cid9_CFC.xml.zip
5.0.2 firmware installer
https://mega.co.nz/#!msVRSaRI!qFXI7_mCWkVcGF5cgXsL3KHQkpGFH4AiO0_aCQpE8oM
As the title states, I'm stuck on jelly bean. I bought this moto X from ebay to be used in my country (Dominica) the model in question is a Moto X XT1053 unlocked for outside gsm carriers. When I try to update through About phone-->System updates i get this message "Check for update was not available at this time" "Try again later". I tried flashing a kitkat 4.4.2 ota from the stock recovery but i got an error during the unpacking of the zip file. I seem to have a very wierd System verion (139.7.20.ghost_tmo.T-Mobile.en.US). I searched everywhere and i can't seem to find anyone with this system verison, i believe this might be the reason why I can't seem to update my OS. Hope you guy could help me out here please.
I have the same issue. My brother bought a Moto X off of Swappa and has the weird system version 139.7.20.ghost_tmo.T-Mobile.en.US. How can I update this to 4.4.4?
Im looking for the Stock Prop of the Xt-1990-7 Moto X4 or a Rom which is for XT-1900-7 Because i lost my offical software so im asking here (Only the EU Version please)
And is here any way to flash TWRP Recovery directly to the moto x4? (so its everytime aviable)
Get the February pach version from the rom thread. Unfortunately, there is not another version but there will be updates. And it does not matter if you lock the bootloader or not there will always be a message when booting up. In addition, you have to install the bootloader to unlock. please ask for further questions. If you speak German you can also write to me privately in German or simply in English and German. Of course I also have a 1900-7.
Decided to do this write up to hopefully create a one stop shop for all. Thank you MODs for sticky!
DISCLAIMER - Modify your device is at your own risk. Check any command set you use to flash a rom to assure it does NOT have a command to relock the bootloader. DO NOT under any circumstances attempt to re-lock your bootloader!
Enjoy!
1. Who makes the Moto X4?
Manufactured by Motorola which is owned by Lenovo.
2. How many variants/models are there of the Moto X4?
Motorola Moto X4 XT1900-01 variant
3 Models: Retail, Android One, Amazon
Canada, USA
Motorola Moto X4 XT1900-02 variant
Australia, India, Indonesia, Japan, New Zealand
Motorola Moto X4 XT1900-04 variant
Latin America
Motorola Moto X4 XT1900-05 variant
Europe
Motorola Moto X4 XT1900-06 variant
Brazil
Motorola Moto X4 XT1900-07 variant
Italy, Ukraine,
Discussion thread here started by @Jithin91.
3. Is there a difference between the models?
They have the exact same hardware other then certain non-US variants offer dual-sim, 4gb memory, and 64gb storage options. Their firmwares are different slightly. XT1900-01: Retail has more Motorola apps and features like the One-Button Nav exclusively. Android One is more of a pure Android experience and will have the least bloatware but has some Motorola features. Amazon has Alexa and some Motorola features.
4. Can the bootloader be unlocked and how?
The only way to know if your variant can be unlock is via Motorola's website, via their instructions. There is no alternative method. This is the definitive way to find out if yours can be unlock. Typically, users are reporting that the Amazon model cannot be unlocked.
Lenovo themselves has not released factory signed stock images. Once you unlock the bootloader, THERE IS NO RETURN. Orange bootloader msg will appear at boot, even when you perform #9. SafetyNet will pass if not rooting.
5. Can it be rooted, and how? Custom recovery (TWRP)?
Bootloader must be unlocked first.
[GUIDE][Video] How to Root Moto X4 & Install TWRP Recovery by @munchy_cool
SafetyNet passes with latest Magisk
Don't forget to grab latest files from XDA Magisk Thread and TWRP. Have to install apk after flashing.
6. How do I remove the orange unlock bootloader warning at boot?
[GUIDE][Video/Text] How to Remove Unlocked Bootloader Warning on Moto X4 by @munchy_cool
Also, if you flash stock firmware, the msg is there only on Oreo 8.1 and Pie. The msg isn't there if you flash Nougat or Oreo 8.0.
7. Are there any customs ROMs/Kernels yet?
First off, BIG thanks to @erfanoabdi! He didn't even own the device but did the work to make it possible.
[ROM][OFFICIAL]Lineage OS 15.1 by @munchy_cool
[ROM][Unofficial][20180617]CarbonROM | cr-6.1 [payton] by @munchy_cool
[ROM][Unofficial][20180630]Resurrection Remix v6.1 [payton] by @filipepferraz
[KERNEL][FEB 8] RyzenKernel -r3 (stock/oreo) by @kraatus90
[TREBLE][PORT] Android P DP5 for Moto X4 [20180801] by @munchy_cool
Not an all inclusive list, head over to MOTO X4 ROMS, KERNELS, RECOVERIES, & OTHER DEVELOPMENT
8. Is Lineage going to be OFFICIAL?
It is in the works but no timeline so don't ask. One prerequisite for it, is the dev must own the device. That process was started, refer to this thread.
9. How do I go back to stock?
[Guide][Video/Text] How to Flash Official/Factory Firmware (Moto X4) by @munchy_cool
10. Where do I download firmwares?
Beware that Motorola have not officially released signed stock images, can double check here. The urls below are by users.
[url]https://www.motox4custom.com/firmwares[/URL]
[url]https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=229118[/URL]
[url]https://firmware.center/firmware/Mot...tock/XT1900-1/[/URL]
[url]https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/payton/official/[/URL]
Full Firmware 2018 November Android One Oreo 8.1 here by @Comby_sk
Full Firmware 2018 November Android One Pie 9.0 posted here by @Comby_sk
Work in progress... Will edit/update as needed and conveniently able.
11. Can I flash a different stock firmware on my device? ie flash Android One on Retail or another variant
Yes. Non-US variant users have reported successful flashes of US firmwares in this thread. Ensure you have a TWRP backup before performing just in case.
12. I am rooted and now Official OTAs don't install
This is a known issue with no fix. Your only option is to wait for copy of latest firmware to be available and manually flash it without the erase userdata to keep your data (customized script here). Another option is if you are receiving the OTA notification, manually re-flash current firmware build without the erase userdata to keep your data and proceed to accept the OTA (You will have to re-install TWRP/re-root.)
13. What the hect is this A/B partition stuff people keep mentioning?
Great XDA article will best explain it all.
When you boot into TWRP, where it shows that active slot, remember when you do a flash you flash to the other slot. Example: If you're on A, you will flash to slot B and vice versa. Yes you can have stock firmware on one and a custom ROM on another but they share the same data partition. So its not dual boot in the way you're thinking.
14. Best camera to use?
Refer to this XDA Thread by @uccollab and this reddit thread.
15. I'm not on Retail version, how can I enable One Button Nav?
For Oreo - TBD
For Pie - Post by @jhedfors - Need root
*reserved*
I have an XT1900-7 with 3GB RAM / 32GB Storage / Dual Sim, it was sent direct from Motorola/Lenovo as a replacement, anyone know what variant this would be? It came with a two-pin Turbo Power adapter but I am in the UK, they then sent me a UK charger.
Don't have 8.1 yet but have the notification for the OPWS27.2.3, 1 June 2018 OTA update although I can't install it due to an error. I have Magisk installed with unlocked Bootloader etc. Don't have a backed up bootloader from stock unfortunately as it was wiped when I did the whole bootloader/magisk thing.
Would it be safe to flash the 8.1 update from here: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=746163614322270003
Cheers for the info.
Z3RO2K said:
I have an XT1900-7 with 3GB RAM / 32GB Storage / Dual Sim, it was sent direct from Motorola/Lenovo as a replacement, anyone know what variant this would be? It came with a two-pin Turbo Power adapter but I am in the UK, they then sent me a UK charger.
Don't have 8.1 yet but have the notification for the OPWS27.2.3, 1 June 2018 OTA update although I can't install it due to an error. I have Magisk installed with unlocked Bootloader etc. Don't have a backed up bootloader from stock unfortunately as it was wiped when I did the whole bootloader/magisk thing.
Would it be safe to flash the 8.1 update from here: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=746163614322270003
Cheers for the info.
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Go to settings, system, regulatory information, what variant does it say?
Is that an OTA or full firmware? Should be safe. For an OTA, it will fail if it can't install.
Neffy27 said:
Go to settings, system, regulatory information, what variant does it say?
Is that an OTA or full firmware? Should be safe. For an OTA, it will fail if it can't install.
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Think it's Europe? Attached screenshot.
No idea what it is, I just got the latest link you posted from that site. It's a generic retail 8.1 update it seems.
Z3RO2K said:
Think it's Europe? Attached screenshot.
No idea what it is, I just got the latest link you posted from that site. It's a generic retail 8.1 update it seems.
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In this thread, various variants have reported successful flashes of US firmwares.
Mods - request sticky
Updated FAQs.
Are there MODs for Moto X4?
Neffy27 said:
Updated FAQs.
Are there MODs for Moto X4?
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report the thread, non urgent and ask for it to be stickied.
Thanks for this thread. I got Moto X4 today, coming from the Nexus 5X....
I have some concerns about OEM unlocking, bootloader as well, damn a/b partitions, variants...
It was way simpler and seemed safer with nexus devices I have.
Is there some kind of emergency recover software for if whatever goes wrong to manage fixing softbricks and returning to safe stock in such cases, like wugsfresh NRT?
Sent from my payton using XDA Labs
jugoslavpetrovic said:
I have some concerns about OEM unlocking, bootloader as well, damn a/b partitions, variants...
It was way simpler and seemed safer with nexus devices I have.
Is there some kind of emergency recover software for if whatever goes wrong to manage fixing softbricks and returning to safe stock in such cases, like wugsfresh NRT?
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There is no 3rd party software available at this time. It is definitely more then just flashing a single Google factory image image via recovery. We're spoiled.
Fixed broken link in #5.
Updated with more current information and links.
Updated Question 12: Install OTA with root workaround.
Updated various verbage.
Still need to add/update links.
Can you please explain what are firmware files as given in second post in official lineage os 15? And what to do with these firmware files?
pothaiahgari omkar said:
Can you please explain what are firmware files as given in second post in official lineage os 15? And what to do with these firmware files?
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There's only one main download link for Lineage firmware on that second post. What are you trying to find out exactly?
There are some firmware files below the "copy partition.zip" file on that second post. I mean what are those files? There is no description about those files on that thread. I asked on that thread. And I got replied as refer to your this thread of Moto X4 F.A.Q.s. Kindly tell me.