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Advice P10 stuck on March 2017

Hi,
End of January I bought a P10 SIM free from a major UK retailer.
It is stuck on March 1st 2017 updates, with no updates available.
I contacted Huawei support - they say my IMEI should be on B162. But I get no update OTA, and even through the HiSuite app it says I have latest.
They said I have to send the phone back for 2 weeks and they will factory reset and upgrade. This is unbelievable to me.
They told me if I use the firmware finder app I would void warrenty. But I thought if I do not root and install the authorised firmware version (B162) then they wouldn't know or it wouldn't be a problem.
I am a little confused by the number of different firmwares in the app, many with the same version number. How do I know which to use? What is the difference between OTA-MF and FullOTA-MF (from the sizes I guess full is full and other is incremental).
Will any of them get me back on the official upgrade path, or if I do this will it be manual updates forever from now on?
Do I have to root to install the firmware from firmware finder (I think not?)
I always thought people who focussed on stock android were silly, and I quite like EMUI but I am really regretting buying Huawei now.

thrope said:
Hi,
End of January I bought a P10 SIM free from a major UK retailer.
It is stuck on March 1st 2017 updates, with no updates available.
I contacted Huawei support - they say my IMEI should be on B162. But I get no update OTA, and even through the HiSuite app it says I have latest.
They said I have to send the phone back for 2 weeks and they will factory reset and upgrade. This is unbelievable to me.
They told me if I use the firmware finder app I would void warrenty. But I thought if I do not root and install the authorised firmware version (B162) then they wouldn't know or it wouldn't be a problem.
I am a little confused by the number of different firmwares in the app, many with the same version number. How do I know which to use? What is the difference between OTA-MF and FullOTA-MF (from the sizes I guess full is full and other is incremental).
Will any of them get me back on the official upgrade path, or if I do this will it be manual updates forever from now on?
Do I have to root to install the firmware from firmware finder (I think not?)
I always thought people who focussed on stock android were silly, and I quite like EMUI but I am really regretting buying Huawei now.
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depending on your CUST code you'll have to claim contact to your brand... I mean if your rom is "customized" by the carrier is not only Huawei but also the carrier who has to work on the update the other option depending on your model is to Debrand and change the firm to L29C432 and get the updates of the official but be careful about bricks or Sim detection problems...read all threads talking about debranding and go ahead if you feel confident to avoid a brick

jcalderonv74 said:
depending on your CUST code you'll have to claim contact to your brand... I mean if your rom is "customized" by the carrier is not only Huawei but also the carrier who has to work on the update the other option depending on your model is to Debrand and change the firm to L29C432 and get the updates of the official but be careful about bricks or Sim detection problems...read all threads talking about debranding and go ahead if you feel confident to avoid a brick
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Thanks. It is retail SIM free non-branded. Ie just bought from a store nothing to do with any carrier. I don't really understand the difference between L29 and L09. Mine shows L09 at the moment. Are they different hardware versions?

thrope said:
Thanks. It is retail SIM free non-branded. Ie just bought from a store nothing to do with any carrier. I don't really understand the difference between L29 and L09. Mine shows L09 at the moment. Are they different hardware versions?
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Hardware is (almost) the same. L29 allows to use both sims in the sim tray.

Just to update.
I used Firmware Finder to install B186A update. Worked perfect and have January 2018 security patch level.
The more recent B185 firmwares are rollback firmwares for downgrading from Oreo. Check the release notes carefully and make sure you chose an upgrade firmware (not a rollback firmware) that is authorized for your IMEI. (For me B186 was not approved but B186A was).
None of the Oreo firmwares were authorized for my device.

thrope said:
Just to update.
I used Firmware Finder to install B186A update. Worked perfect and have January 2018 security patch level.
The more recent B185 firmwares are rollback firmwares for downgrading from Oreo. Check the release notes carefully and make sure you chose an upgrade firmware (not a rollback firmware) that is authorized for your IMEI. (For me B186 was not approved but B186A was).
None of the Oreo firmwares were authorized for my device.
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Were you able to simply download the firmware from Firmware Finder and install directly? Were there any other steps you had to follow to do this correctly?
Reason i ask is that i am in same situation as you were. Purchased Sept 2017 via O2 in the UK, no updates at all (still on L90C432B113), contacted Huawei and O2 about Oreo with no possible updates and showing March 2017 Security Patch Level.
Getting sick of waiting and looking to move to Oreo as soon as possible.
Any tips would be helpful - thanks in advance.

gc1984 said:
Were you able to simply download the firmware from Firmware Finder and install directly? Were there any other steps you had to follow to do this correctly?
Reason i ask is that i am in same situation as you were. Purchased Sept 2017 via O2 in the UK, no updates at all (still on L90C432B113), contacted Huawei and O2 about Oreo with no possible updates and showing March 2017 Security Patch Level.
Getting sick of waiting and looking to move to Oreo as soon as possible.
Any tips would be helpful - thanks in advance.
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Sorry for the delay getting back to you.
I was on B120 with a Serbia certified P10.
I installed B186A from Firmware Finder. (at the time I did it B185 was not approved). Its important to do the check with the IMEI number within the app to see if the firmware is signed for your device. I did the proxy method, where you set the proxy, pause download at 5%, unset proxy and it worked very smoothly.
I think the main thing is to make sure you chose an upgrade firmware and not a rollback firmware. They are not labelled clearly and the only difference is in the readmes so check carefully. There are a few more recent B185 firmwares which I found confusing, but they are for people who need to rollback from orea (and so reset the device).
A couple of days later I got Oreo B365 over the air (not through the app). Upgrade went very smooth.
Big improvement in battery life and overall performance better all round.
With Project Treble in place I hope updates will be quicker, and maybe even easy to install stock one day.

Moto X4 F.A.Q.s Thread

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.

What is OPWS27.113-45-4 (notice the S after OPW)

I am owner of Moto G6 Plus but I have noticed the images others are uploading are "OPW" releases for Moto G6 Plus. I tried flashing one but I got error. Why my stupid phone have different builds, and what's the difference in "OPW" and "OPWS" builds. I guess I cannot use firmwares uploaded here? Any hope for me?

VarunAgw said:
I am owner of Moto G6 Plus but I have noticed the images others are uploading are "OPW" releases for Moto G6 Plus. I tried flashing one but I got error. Why my stupid phone have different builds, and what's the difference in "OPW" and "OPWS" builds. I guess I cannot use firmwares uploaded here? Any hope for me?
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I have too "S" version and I flashed successfully OPW version from this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g6/development/firmware-moto-g6-g6plus-t3789274 (after flashing OPW version it's still showing OPWS)
What error you are getting?

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I have too "S" version and I flashed successfully OPW version from this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g6/development/firmware-moto-g6-g6plus-t3789274 (after flashing OPW version it's still showing OPWS)
What error you are getting?
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I didn't flash the whole firmware. I tried patched boot.img with magisk. I got error something like "partition boot-1 doesn't exist".

VarunAgw said:
I didn't flash the whole firmware. I tried patched boot.img with magisk. I got error something like "partition boot-1 doesn't exist".
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You probably need to use "mfastboot" instead of "fastboot" command. Download this: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=962187416754477464
Unpack it and place the boot.img in same directory. Open Command Prompt in that directory. Correct command is: mfastboot flash boot bootimagename.img
Here you can also find the correct patched boot.img: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g6/how-to/guide-magisk-patched-boot-image-opw27-t3794977

Got the S too
Hi,
I bought my new Motorola G6+ Evert last week here in Mexico. (where I live)
It's fully unblocked
Version PVT1, SKU XT1926-6
Running Oreo 8.0
But I wondered me about that Build Number.
While every tutorial is saying that I can just flash TWRP with that Build-Number : OPW27.113-45-4
Because I have: " OPWS27.113-25-4 "
I've upgradet OTA and it still says, that I have the latest security patch (1. June 2018) and so on....
So I wonder if I can unlock the bootloader, flash OPW27.113-45-4 or OPWS27.113-45-4 to be able to install TWRP Recovery from
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76501832&postcount=3
Purpose:
I can't wait to get my new babe rooted to install the real hot Stuff on it.
But it's still confusing why I got that different Build Number.... Maybe it's because of my location.
But i'am not shure if it is safe to root it and to flash SuperSU and TWRP. With my B-Number.
So may some one got the right Firmware for me ?
Sunny Greetings
B2DR

OPW27.113-45 is normal firmware.
OPWS27.113-45-4 is same firmware but with new security patch.
S for Security and 4 for revision version.
You can't install a previous version of the current on the device without unlocking the bootlader.

Junior Passos said:
OPW27.113-45 is normal firmware.
OPWS27.113-45-4 is same firmware but with new security patch.
S for Security and 4 for revision version.
You can't install a previous version of the current on the device without unlocking the bootlader.
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And what about the "-25" vs "-45"? I have the same firmware here (Argentina): OPW27.113-25
Thanks!

Also what about this version OPW27.113-89 with security patch level 1 July 2018 for Australia.

1st update is there (reteu2)

Just downloading the first system update.
January security patches and some other, not specified, fixes and improvements..

I did Not get it until now.
Reteu2,Red Moto G7 plus.

See screenshot.

Thank you very much.
I think I Wil get it in the next few days.
I have the Red one.

FrankRr said:
See screenshot.
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Btw, what you use to hide notch?

I do not use anything to hide the notch.
In the settings there is nothing.

i'm curious, what uses FrankRr, my screenshots are not rounded

emerel said:
i'm curious, what uses FrankRr, my screenshots are not rounded
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My Screenshots are rounded,too,and i do not use anything to hide notch.
I think notch is Not showen in Screenshots.

emerel said:
Btw, what you use to hide notch?
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I use Nacho Notch from play store.

Motorola Chat Said for German Version reteu2 the january Patch is still on soak Test and is coming soon.

I just received update with January patch in Poland (software channel reteu).

washoq said:
I just received update with January patch in Poland (software channel reteu).
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Here in Holland too:laugh:

Now in Sweden too?.

anyone would care to capture the OTA and make a twrp-flashable zip? I unlocked bootloader already and don't want to go all over fresh installation again

stuck on PPW29.98-66 reteu2
I recently bought the phone from Amazon.es. Based on IMEI my phone is for Cyprus which is kind a wierd.
My problem is that I'm stuck on PPW29.98-66 with January security patch and don't get update through OTA.
LMSA app does not update the phone even though it found this update.
XT1965-3_LAKE_RETEU_9.0_PPW29.98-111_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml
After finishing the update I'm still on the old firmware.
On lolinet I found firmwares for RETEU software channel only.
Is it possible to flash RETEU firmware on RETEU2 phone via RSDlite 6.2.4 without unlocking bootloader or harming the phone causing irreversible issues like hard brick, google pay malfunction, radio not working etc.?

PpenoO said:
I recently bought the phone from Amazon.es. Based on IMEI my phone is for Cyprus which is kind a wierd.
My problem is that I'm stuck on PPW29.98-66 with January security patch and don't get update through OTA.
LMSA app does not update the phone even though it found this update.
XT1965-3_LAKE_RETEU_9.0_PPW29.98-111_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml
After finishing the update I'm still on the old firmware.
On lolinet I found firmwares for RETEU software channel only.
Is it possible to flash RETEU firmware on RETEU2 phone via RSDlite 6.2.4 without unlocking bootloader or harming the phone causing irreversible issues like hard brick, google pay malfunction, radio not working etc.?
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Same problem here

Use latest LMSA application. It has been updated recently and will update your phone to the latest firmware.

Help in downgrade Razer Phone 2

Hi there, I want to downgrade to Oreo but I can't found the firmware for MR1, but I have a doubt, is "MR1" a model of my phone? or a firmware version?

GERATKDASD said:
Hi there, I want to downgrade to Oreo but I can't found the firmware for MR1, but I have a doubt, is "MR1" a model of my phone? or a firmware version?
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MR1 refers to the security patch. Also, MR1 is Pie. the only Oreo image I know of is the AT&T specific one, and its garbage, but good luck. Download the factory image from Razer and use the flashall command in fastboot. Use a windows 7 machine for less problems.
Why would you want to downgrade, jw?

All the firmware files for our device can be found here: https://developer.razer.com/razer-phone-dev-tools/factory-images/ there are 8.1 images for the global varient here.