Hi all,
I am new here. I want to rollback to Oreo from Pie in my Moto G6 without rooting my device..is it possible? please guide me..I am noob to all this..Thanks in anticipation....
sharmadeepak120 said:
Hi all,
I am new here. I want to rollback to Oreo from Pie in my Moto G6 without rooting my device..is it possible? please guide me..I am noob to all this..Thanks in anticipation....
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You don't need root, but the bootloader will need to be unlocked.
Unlocking the bootloader may cause certain apps like Banking Apps to stop working.
Because some apps check for things like that.
If you downgrade the firmware, do not allow OTA updates to install,
Your device will not update correctly. and may brick.
Unlock the Bootloader
[Guide]Un/locking Motorola Bootloader
UnLocking and ReLocking Motorola Bootloader https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a Moto Bootloader Unlocking site Re-Locking see Post #4 More about bootloader UnLocking Post #2 Can my...
forum.xda-developers.com
Once the bootloader is unlocked, find your
Software Channel, it will be like, Retail, RetUS, Verizon, MetroPCS...
You can find your firmware here
lolinet mirrors - firmware, software, iso etc.
lolinet mirrors - powered by h5ai
mirrors.lolinet.com
download. and Unzip it
Check if your device uses fastbootd
Flash option 1
Find the flashfile.xml in the firmware folder
and use the online flashfile converter to get the flash commands
add the fastboot reboot fastboot commands if you have a fasbootd device.
Flash Option 2
Install LMSA
use the rescue option to download the current firmware for your device
move the LMSA firmware to a different folder
rename the Android 10 firmware folder to the same name as LMSA firmware.
Move that folder to the LMSA download folder
Use the rescue option to flash renamed firmware.
There is no guarantee that either method will work, but it should.
I do not recommend relocking moto bootloaders, Even if you follow the directions for relocking
It can still go wrong, and you can end up with a non-working device.
On the phone
Toggle off "install updates" option in Dev Options
thanks mate,
but this process seems so tedious for a novice like me..i am afraid of bricking my phone..although I have downloaded retin 8.0 Rom from lolinet source but I am not confident and may end up with a unusable device..
sharmadeepak120 said:
thanks mate,
but this process seems so tedious for a novice like me..i am afraid of bricking my phone..although I have downloaded retin 8.0 Rom from lolinet source but I am not confident and may end up with a unusable device..
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Many people have bricked their device trying to downgrade, by not doing it correctly.
sd_shadow said:
You don't need root, but the bootloader will need to be unlocked.
Unlocking the bootloader may cause certain apps like Banking Apps to stop working.
Because some apps check for things like that.
If you downgrade the firmware, do not allow OTA updates to install,
Your device will not update correctly. and may brick.
Unlock the Bootloader
[Guide]Un/locking Motorola Bootloader
UnLocking and ReLocking Motorola Bootloader https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a Moto Bootloader Unlocking site Re-Locking see Post #4 More about bootloader UnLocking Post #2 Can my...
forum.xda-developers.com
Once the bootloader is unlocked, find your
Software Channel, it will be like, Retail, RetUS, Verizon, MetroPCS...
You can find your firmware here
lolinet mirrors - firmware, software, iso etc.
lolinet mirrors - powered by h5ai
mirrors.lolinet.com
download. and Unzip it
Check if your device uses fastbootd
Flash option 1
Find the flashfile.xml in the firmware folder
and use the online flashfile converter to get the flash commands
add the fastboot reboot fastboot commands if you have a fasbootd device.
Flash Option 2
Install LMSA
use the rescue option to download the current firmware for your device
move the LMSA firmware to a different folder
rename the Android 10 firmware folder to the same name as LMSA firmware.
Move that folder to the LMSA download folder
Use the rescue option to flash renamed firmware.
There is no guarantee that either method will work, but it should.
I do not recommend relocking moto bootloaders, Even if you follow the directions for relocking
It can still go wrong, and you can end up with a non-working device.
On the phone
Toggle off "install updates" option in Dev Options
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thanks mate,
but this process seems so tedious for a novice like me..i am afraid of bricking my phone..although I have downloaded retin 8.0 Rom from lolinet source but I am not confident and may end up with a unusable device..
sd_shadow said:
Many people have bricked their device trying to downgrade, by not doing it correctly.
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yes u r absolutely right...actually i am a music lover and listen music a lot all day...after pie update the excellent audio quality (on oreo) has gone to hell and i am barely able to listen even the ringtone...otherwise i have no issues with pie...the only thing i want from my device is that excellent audio output back...
i uninstalled the pie dolby using adb and tried almost 40 apks from different sources..but no improvement.. that's why i thought it is the last resort to downgrade..
I have successfully (I think!) downgraded from the last Pie update to OPSS27.104-92-4, using RSD Lite 6.2.4 with these stipulations:
1. After unzipping the lolinet download I opened flashfile.xml with Notepad++ and deleted the lines for flashing gpt.bin and bootloader.img. See "More info" below. I then ran flashfile.xml as normal with RSD Lite.
2. Also following advice elsewhere, instead of flashing Oreo versions of adspso.bin and NON-HLOS.bin, I flashed the PIE versions instead.
(Actually I forgot about flashing the Pie version of NON-HLOS.bin at first, and my IMEI info showed as unknown. So after realizing this I rebooted to bootloader and manually flashed that file.)
Phone booted up the first time with no problems.
More info on "fixes" (which I personally have NOT fully tested yet, beyond getting my missing IMEI back):
[GUIDE][ROOT][Moto G6][ALI] TWRP, Root, and Magisk installation guide.
Update March 23, 2019: I'd like to apologize to everyone. It looks like I am not going to be able to actively keep this thread updated like I used to. I have had too much going on at home an work and it doesn't look like it's going to settle...
forum.xda-developers.com
... and the following post.
downgrade from PPS29.118-11-1 Pie
Just a heads up, If you have updated to Pie PPS29.118-11-1 and want to downgrade back to Oreo, Its not possible. Even without flashing the bootloader and gpt.bin files you will loose your carrier data, all mobile network settings will be greyed...
forum.xda-developers.com
downgrade from PPS29.118-11-1 Pie
Just a heads up, If you have updated to Pie PPS29.118-11-1 and want to downgrade back to Oreo, Its not possible. Even without flashing the bootloader and gpt.bin files you will loose your carrier data, all mobile network settings will be greyed...
forum.xda-developers.com
The adspso and NON-HLOS substitutions are also discussed elsewhere in this forum. Use search to get more info if desired.
Note: RSD Lite does not work with most Windows 10 Machines
Should work fine with most XP/7 Machines
sd_shadow said:
Note: RSD Lite does not work with most Windows 10 Machines
Should work fine with most XP/7 Machines
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Ah. I'm still "stuck" on Win 7 (very much by choice).
Related
I wanted to flash my ROM to the stock ROM to remove any possible malware.
If I flash to a custom ROM will the Malware be removed?
Not really sure if I have actual Malware, but want to do it just in case. It's one of those random numbers showing up on the data usage screen.
Regardless, I want to act as if it were a virus or malware. Will flashing to a Custom ROM get me the results I am looking for?
Just return the device to stock via flashing the stock images. During that process you can command to erase user data and in the end you will have a phone like it came out the box.
Is that like a nomral factory reset?
I was trying to do this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/guide-moto-x-return-to-100-stock-using-t2446515
The link for the firmware was broken.
Sp00ns said:
Is that like a nomral factory reset?
I was trying to do this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/guide-moto-x-return-to-100-stock-using-t2446515
The link for the firmware was broken.
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Look for your firmware here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/info-tip-web-sites-official-leaked-roms-t2923347
XT1049
Could not find my rom, but I found it here
iKrYpToNiTe said:
Yes please Safestrap Recovery
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(Can't post directly there with less than 10 posts.
So this, Safestrap recovery, is only if your already rooted, right? I would be following "For unlocked users" instructions if I have never done anything to my phone. It is a late 2013 version I think it may have an OTA 4.4 update, though not sure if that applies since its not rooted or anything.
The instructions say "1. Boot into TWRP 2.7 factory reset then install the rom."
But I need root access to install twrp?
I suppose using the ROM for my phone with the instructions form he thread I was looking at before (linked in prior post) will be a bad idea.
Since I have done nothing to my phone (i think an ota update to 4.4.2), can't I simply do a custom image recovery and have it be okay?
This thread seems to suggest i can just us RS LITE and boot the recovery image I pulled from the other thread using RSDLITE.
Would that work out? Should I, Can I, use the safestrap or unlocked image from here (iKryptonites thread)? I wasn't able to find my rom in the other links you posted, though else were it was hinted that I could use a sprint rom.
With a locked bootloader and no root, you have no reason to think about custom recoveries, SafeStrap, and ROMs.
If you want to upgrade to 4.4.4, flash this http://www.filefactory.com/file/63sfruck3srr/REPW_XT1094_4.4.4_KXE21.187-L2.24_cid6_CFC.xml.zip in RSD Lite.
If you want to stay on 4.4.2, flash this http://www.filefactory.com/file/6ra...A20.16-1.24-1.12-12-release-keys-cid6.xml.zip in RSD Lite.
I would recommend flashing 4.4.2 (if that's what is currently on your phone) then check out Sunshine to see if it will unlock your bootloader. If you need instructions on how to use RSD Lite, use Google. Do not try to downgrade the firmware on your phone.
nhizzat said:
With a locked bootloader and no root, you have no reason to think about custom recoveries, SafeStrap, and ROMs.
If you want to upgrade to 4.4.4, flash this http://www.filefactory.com/file/63sfruck3srr/REPW_XT1094_4.4.4_KXE21.187-L2.24_cid6_CFC.xml.zip in RSD Lite.
If you want to stay on 4.4.2, flash this http://www.filefactory.com/file/6ra...A20.16-1.24-1.12-12-release-keys-cid6.xml.zip in RSD Lite.
I would recommend flashing 4.4.2 (if that's what is currently on your phone) then check out Sunshine to see if it will unlock your bootloader. If you need instructions on how to use RSD Lite, use Google. Do not try to downgrade the firmware on your phone.
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Okay, got it thanks. All i Wanted to do was just flash my phone into anything for the afore mentioned reasons
I went to load MOFOROOT onto droid turbo, the cable go unplugged in middle of process.
Turbo has been stuck in bootloop ever since.
Using windows 8 and I have used every resource to try and get the phone to connect to computer so I can reload stock ROM.
The drivers will not load to the phone.
I have read just about every thread regarding droid turbo/maxx and cannot find a similar problem/solution.
I have used USBDeview. - attached
I have done partition clean.
I have wiped/factory reset
I have tried RSD Lite - which will not find the device
I have tried connecting it to PC through recovery mode.
ADB cant find device.
All in all how do i get stock rom onto phone when computer can't load drivers to it?
[quote name="jerney307" post=59961038]After cable got unplugged while flashing moforoot. I have tried to put stock ROM back on through boot loader.
I get stuck on your step #4. Says devices not found.
I am able to see my phone though usb deview as fastbook quark S... or while in recovery mode as xt1254. (see attached)
I have uninstalled/reinstalled drivers mulitple times but it will not take to my phone/computer.
I have used USBDeview.
I have done partition clean.
I have wiped/factory reset
I have tried RSD Lite - which will not find the device
I have tried connecting it to PC through recovery mode.
I have tried everything. Still at a stand still. Help would be greatly appreciated. I would much rather donate someone on here than to pay 200$ to insurance a new phone.[/QUOTE]
You have a droid turbo you have to flash back using rsd lite, I believe the rsd version you have doesn't detect your phone, uninstall it and use the one on my thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3063470, also download your phones firmware (verizon) and your phone will be detected and it will flash
tried it
I have downloaded both from that site and no luck.
jerney307 said:
I have downloaded both from that site and no luck.
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you need to use Verizon Stock Kitkat /// VRZ_XT1254_KDF21.128-15_15_CFC_SVC.xml.zip
turn off your phone and put it on fastboot mode (power and volume down 2 seconds) and then plug it on pc
it should be detected by rsd lite 6.2.4
select the phone and then select the firmware VRZ_XT1254_KDF21.128-15_15_CFC_SVC.xml.zip
and click on uncompress and flash
that should get your phone working.
also make sure you have motorola device manager for the proper fastboot drivers https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481
do it
Complete - no luck
Okay so i went and uninstalled all the previous stuff i had. drivers/rsd lite etc
Reinstalled everything that you gave me and where the plan deviated was at "uncompress and flash"
I could uncompress only because rsd will not see my phone.
i made sure to download drivers and all.
Something is not right here, it seems like it would be easy.. but nothing will see my phone
ive attached some screenshots
Update - still not fixed
okie here's the update.
I borrowed a win 7 laptop from a friend and tried everything again.
Still, RSD will not see my phone and computer says no drivers available.
Anyone have ideas?
jerney307 said:
okie here's the update.
I borrowed a win 7 laptop from a friend and tried everything again.
Still, RSD will not see my phone and computer says no drivers available.
Anyone have ideas?
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its just a driver issue... what drivers are you installing? When you install them, is windows using them (device manager should not be saying unknown/generic usb device)?
firmware help
Help I have droid turbo xt1254 it stuck in boot loop have no TWRP no cwm no custom recovery, However, I know how to flash I have all RSDLite, right Device Manager, adb fasboot stuff, all stuff transfers good but I don't find the right firmware, as it says this message:
(bootloader) Invalid signed image (bootloader) Preflash validation failed
Mobile Specs:
BL: moto-apq8084-70.96 )sha-b624508
Baseband: MDM9625_41.51.07.22.04R QUARK-CUST
Serial#: ZX1F24DNVV
CPU: APQ8084 ES1.1
Device is locked. Status COde: 0
can anybody help me???
kr12 said:
Help I have droid turbo xt1254 it stuck in boot loop have no TWRP no cwm no custom recovery, However, I know how to flash I have all RSDLite, right Device Manager, adb fasboot stuff, all stuff transfers good but I don't find the right firmware, as it says this message:
(bootloader) Invalid signed image (bootloader) Preflash validation failed
Mobile Specs:
BL: moto-apq8084-70.96 )sha-b624508
Baseband: MDM9625_41.51.07.22.04R QUARK-CUST
Serial#: ZX1F24DNVV
CPU: APQ8084 ES1.1
Device is locked. Status COde: 0
can anybody help me???
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This is the thread below you should start with. This thread you are posting in is from 3 years ago, with different firmware. "Moforoot" was only with Kitkat, and was BEFORE Sunshine bootloader lock came along (November 2015).
Read post #1 CAREFULLY of the thread below. You will need Sunshine ($25) to unlock your bootloader. Depending on the firmware version you are on (you left that out), you may need to use a powerful temp root tool to allow Sunshine to run properly. But if you need to use it, it is ONLY a temp root and it NOT a substitute for unlocking your bootloader to obtain permanent root.
[GUIDE] How to unlock your bootloader, install TWRP and gain root access
https://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/general/guide-how-to-unlock-bootloader-install-t3292684
Again, read carefully, and if you have any questions then ask them in that thread.
ChazzMatt said:
This is the thread below you should start with. This thread you are posting in is from 3 years ago, with different firmware. "Moforoot" was only with Kitkat, and was BEFORE Sunshine bootloader lock came along (November 2015).
Read post #1 CAREFULLY of the thread below. You will need Sunshine ($25) to unlock your bootloader. Depending on the firmware version you are on (you left that out), you may need to use a powerful temp root tool to allow Sunshine to run properly. But if you need to use it, it is ONLY a temp root and it NOT a substitute for unlocking your bootloader to obtain permanent root.
[GUIDE] How to unlock your bootloader, install TWRP and gain root access
https://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/general/guide-how-to-unlock-bootloader-install-t3292684
Again, read carefully, and if you have any questions then ask them in that thread.
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THanks so much for getting me in the right thread. I was busy these last days, and I'm new here, had no idea where to go........
BTW, I think u didnt understAND my question. I think I dont need to unlock bootloader, I might be wrong, but my question was which firmware I need to use. and I am in bootloop anyway, so i wonder if it is possible to download sunshine and how do i download sunshine in bootloop? (cant turn on mobile at all)
If u have any idea if anybody can figure out what firmware should i use, that would be the best help.
THanks
kr12 said:
THanks so much for getting me in the right thread. I was busy these last days, and I'm new here, had no idea where to go........
BTW, I think u didnt understAND my question. I think I dont need to unlock bootloader, I might be wrong, but my question was which firmware I need to use. and I am in bootloop anyway, so i wonder if it is possible to download sunshine and how do i download sunshine in bootloop? (cant turn on mobile at all)
If u have any idea if anybody can figure out what firmware should i use, that would be the best help.
THanks
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The most recent stock Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo XT1254 firmware is here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3569334
I thought you wanted unlocked bootloader and TWRP. If not, just flash firmware from that thread.
You have to flash with RSDlite or ADB.
Sent from my official open market LG US998 V30+
kr12 said:
THanks so much for getting me in the right thread. I was busy these last days, and I'm new here, had no idea where to go........
BTW, I think u didnt understAND my question. I think I dont need to unlock bootloader, I might be wrong, but my question was which firmware I need to use. and I am in bootloop anyway, so i wonder if it is possible to download sunshine and how do i download sunshine in bootloop? (cant turn on mobile at all)
If u have any idea if anybody can figure out what firmware should i use, that would be the best help.
THanks
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you do need the correct firmware to go back to stock or you will have the problem you are experiencing, since you arent sure which firmware you were on you could try the newest firmware and work backwards from there https://firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/Droid Turbo (XT1254)/Stock/
ChazzMatt said:
The most recent stock Verizon Motorola Droid Turbo XT1254 firmware is here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3569334
I thought you wanted unlocked bootloader and TWRP. If not, just flash firmware from that thread.
You have to flash with RSDlite or ADB.
Sent from my official open market LG US998 V30+
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Thanks so much for the link. Thatss like something i was looking for. But i tried with that firmware and bunch of others, none of them worked. (I will list them)so can u pls specifically tell me which one i need based on the info i gave?
I would definitely love the unlocked bootloader and twrp (who wont) but i am in such position right now with not even a good firmware, cant go to recovery, dont have any apps installed, so right now i need like either just turning on the mobile or one on one help on the unlocking bootloader.
Thanks so much for replyinh.
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firmwares i used with no success
QUARK_VERIZON_6.0.1_MCG24.251-5_cid2_subsidy-1FF.xml
QUARK_VERIZON_6.0.1_MCG24.251-5_cid2_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml
QUARK_VERIZON_6.0.1_MCG24.251-5-5_cid2_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml
quark_verizon-user_LCF23.80_release-keys_firmware_upgrade_SVC.xml
VRZ_XT1254_KDF21.128-15_15_CFC_SVC.xml
VRZ_XT1254_SU4TL-44_44_CFC.xml
kr12 said:
Thanks so much for the link. Thatss like something i was looking for. But i tried with that firmware and bunch of others, none of them worked. (I will list them)so can u pls specifically tell me which one i need based on the info i gave?
I would definitely love the unlocked bootloader and twrp (who wont) but i am in such position right now with not even a good firmware, cant go to recovery, dont have any apps installed, so right now i need like either just turning on the mobile or one on one help on the unlocking bootloader.
Thanks so much for replyinh.
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firmwares i used with no success
QUARK_VERIZON_6.0.1_MCG24.251-5_cid2_subsidy-1FF.xml
QUARK_VERIZON_6.0.1_MCG24.251-5_cid2_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml
QUARK_VERIZON_6.0.1_MCG24.251-5-5_cid2_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml
quark_verizon-user_LCF23.80_release-keys_firmware_upgrade_SVC.xml
VRZ_XT1254_KDF21.128-15_15_CFC_SVC.xml
VRZ_XT1254_SU4TL-44_44_CFC.xml
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That is part of the problem -- all those firmwares you tried to install. Each one has a certain version of bootloader and you cannot downgrade to older bootloaders. With locked bootloader, there's no way to downgrade to older firmware without bricking your phone. (There is a way with an unlocked bootloader, but that's not this discussion.)
1) this thread below is about using Sunshine to unlock your bootloader, and gives all the instructions. Furthermore, Sunshine dev has participated in that thread. Yes, part of the process (depending on firmware you are on) is to use a temp root to allow Sunshine to work. That's where it can get complicated. Sunshine costs $25.
[GUIDE] How to unlock your bootloader, install TWRP and gain root access
https://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/general/guide-how-to-unlock-bootloader-install-t3292684
2) If you don't want to do that then you need to just install the very latest firmware, not some older firmware. You can't downgrade to older firmware with locked bootloader. With a locked bootloader it will brick your phone trying to install older firmware. This is the newest Verizon Motorola firmware:
[FXZ] Official Stock Firmware 6.0.1 MCG24.251-5-5
https://forum.xda-developers.com/dr...-official-stock-firmware-6-0-1-mcg24-t3569334
Those are your only two options.
i had flashed oreo version OPS28.49-2 over latest nougat and now when the official oreo ota came i never got the ota as i moved to the soak update path,, is there any way to update back to latest oreo versio OPS28.65-36 without unlocking bootloader or any modifications
You could look into this tutorial - this should guide you in flashing the latest Oreo fastboot firmware to your device: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g5s-plus/how-to/tutorial-fhash-oreo-8-1-stock-global-t3852967
Please verify it's the stock firmware you require and also be aware that your data may be erased. If you want to try to save your data, do not use the 'fastboot erase userdata' command, but ensure you have your important files backed up in case you have to factory reset.
echo92 said:
You could look into this tutorial - this should guide you in flashing the latest Oreo fastboot firmware to your device: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g5s-plus/how-to/tutorial-fhash-oreo-8-1-stock-global-t3852967
Please verify it's the stock firmware you require and also be aware that your data may be erased. If you want to try to save your data, do not use the 'fastboot erase userdata' command, but ensure you have your important files backed up in case you have to factory reset.
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the post says:-
Requirements:
1-Having the bootloader unlocked (I tried without unlocking and it did not work for me)
i have stock bootloader so cant use this method
kunalmisra said:
the post says:-
Requirements:
1-Having the bootloader unlocked (I tried without unlocking and it did not work for me)
i have stock bootloader so cant use this method
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Hmm, thanks for pointing that out. However, flashing stock firmware on a locked bootloader should work if you're updating or reflashing the same firmware onto your device. What a locked bootloader prevents is downgrading the firmware, so I'm not sure what the guide author meant.
As you're updating your device from the soak test, this is the only method to get you updated without unlocking your bootloader. There are no soak test updates captured and you'd have to unlock your bootloader (wiping your device and voiding your warranty) to downgrade back to Nougat. That's unfortunately the problem with soak tests being leaked.
To the best of my knowledge, OPS28.65-36 is the firmware released to Indian devices. Again, you could try to save your data by omitting the fastboot erase userdata command, but I would strongly recommend backing up your device. There appears to be reports that users upgrading have bugs or stability issues that a factory reset seem to solve. Your experience may vary.
Just re-awoke my backup phone for my kid and am doing a ton of updates (it has a broken power button but I figured out how to work around it) by unlocking the bootloader and loading some power control software and enabling fastboot on plug in.
When trying to update to the latest firmware, it gets to about 15% and fails. It then gives the error:
"Sorry, there was a problem updating your moto x4. No changes were made."
Can I relock the firmware and get this working? If I do, will that break my new software or just prevent me from installing new software.
I would definitely warn against relocking bootloader - It will cause nothing but heartache and pain .. and please do not toggle off the "oem unlock" setting in developer options.
No - Once the bootloader is unlocked, OTA updates will be forever broken - even if you relock again. They only way to update stock firmware is to flash the full image manually.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x4/how-to/guide-how-to-flash-official-factory-t3808348
Basic steps are:
1. Download and extract latest firmware
2. Place flash-all file in folder
3. Update flash-all file removing the line that erases data (if you want to keep your data)
4. Run script
Alternatively, can install a custom ROM with OTA updates...
I have taken many updates with my other X4 One fi phone with a stock Pie ROM which happens to be bootloader-unlocked . You have something else in your ROM that is preventing it - it must be a stock ROM. Use Motorola Rescue and Smart Assistant to return your phone to stock.
Do not attempt to re-lock your phone's bootloader unless you want to throw it away.
Hello to eveyone.
I have been searching the forum for a spefic guide to:
Unlock bootloader
install TWRP
flash magisk
To my beloved lg v40 from Sprint that I sucessfully crossflashed to the Korean firmware that has android 10.
Now my phone's information is the following:
Software version: V409NUA30b
Model number: LM-V409NUA (used to be V405UA)
Again, im running android 10. I just want to root it so I can control the processor to get a better performance in gaming (dolphin emulator).
Thanks in advance for any help...
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Hi man, thanks for your quick answer. Sorry that I posted my question in the wrong section. I wasn't sure if it had to be posted here or in Q&A, Ur right! I just picked the wrong option.
Yes! My phone has the software version V409NUA30b, it is the latest I could find when I decided to flash it to my phone I was happy with it until I found out that somehow the phone limits the processor's performance when it gets to certain temperature specifically when I use dolphin or cirtra emulators, tha's why i want to root it. But it seems It cannot be done unless you install TWRP, which also needs to have the bootloader unlocked.
I believe I won't get any OTA updates due to crossflashing and also because I am based in the republic of Panama.
I read the thread you are refering to and I saw that the files given to use QFIL are for Oreo and also the author suggested that they are not supposed to work with Pie, even though some people has been able to use them.
That is why I thought that the guide did no apply to my phone.
I am going to follow your advice and post this question in the right place.
If you know anything else, please do not hesitate in letting me know.
thanks again!
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So, first, the guide you're referring to does have a few Pie files attached to it, but that's because the author was on Pie when he wrote it. The procedure he describes works for all versions of android, including Q.
So it certainly does apply, just be sure to save off your own abl and laf partitions prior to writing over them or erasing them. And also your boot partition, and for good measure, save ftm, fsg, modem, modemst1 and modemst2, they contain specific imei and s/n info for your specific / individual phone.
Also, there will never again be updates, lg is out of phone business, so forget that
check this thread for some additional info and files you will need. I'd suggest use lgup to go to 30f, that way you'll at least have the last security patch available.
cheers
AsItLies said:
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Hi man, thanks for your quick answer. Sorry that I posted my question in the wrong section. I wasn't sure if it had to be posted here or in Q&A, Ur right! I just picked the wrong option.
Yes! My phone has the software version V409NUA30b, it is the latest I could find when I decided to flash it to my phone I was happy with it until I found out that somehow the phone limits the processor's performance when it gets to certain temperature specifically when I use dolphin or cirtra emulators, tha's why i want to root it. But it seems It cannot be done unless you install TWRP, which also needs to have the bootloader unlocked.
I believe I won't get any OTA updates due to crossflashing and also because I am based in the republic of Panama.
I read the thread you are refering to and I saw that the files given to use QFIL are for Oreo and also the author suggested that they are not supposed to work with Pie, even though some people has been able to use them.
That is why I thought that the guide did no apply to my phone.
I am going to follow your advice and post this question in the right place.
If you know anything else, please do not hesitate in letting me know.
thanks again!
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So, first, the guide you're referring to does have a few Pie files attached to it, but that's because the author was on Pie when he wrote it. The procedure he describes works for all versions of android, including Q.
So it certainly does apply, just be sure to save off your own abl and laf partitions prior to writing over them or erasing them. And also your boot partition, and for good measure, save ftm, fsg, modem, modemst1 and modemst2, they contain specific imei and s/n info for your specific / individual phone.
Also, there will never again be updates, lg is out of phone business, so forget that
check this thread for some additional info and files you will need. I'd suggest use lgup to go to 30f, that way you'll at least have the last security patch available.
cheers
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Thanks again man.
So i was able to update to V4009NUA30f. Thank you for letting me know there was a new version.
I followed the process to unlock the bootloader but somehow I am unable to get into bootloader / fastboot mode. When I flash the v35eng.img to the abl_a it seems to be ok according to Qfill. But my bootloader does not seem to exist in the phone.
I tried to boot the phone into bootloader using adb reboot bootloader but it only restarts the phone.
Do you have an idea what could be wrong?
Thanks!
pichulo said:
Thanks again man.
So i was able to update to V4009NUA30f. Thank you for letting me know there was a new version.
I followed the process to unlock the bootloader but somehow I am unable to get into bootloader / fastboot mode. When I flash the v35eng.img to the abl_a it seems to be ok according to Qfill. But my bootloader does not seem to exist in the phone.
I tried to boot the phone into bootloader using adb reboot bootloader but it only restarts the phone.
Do you have an idea what could be wrong?
Thanks!
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yes, yer flashing it to the inactive slot. The thing about the v35 eng abl, when you have it flashed (to the correct slot), your phone won't boot. It will only be able to go to fastboot.
In your case, the phone is booting, so you have to be flashing v35 eng abl to the wrong slot. It's the other one that's active.
cheers
AsItLies said:
yes, yer flashing it to the inactive slot. The thing about the v35 eng abl, when you have it flashed (to the correct slot), your phone won't boot. It will only be able to go to fastboot.
In your case, the phone is booting, so you have to be flashing v35 eng abl to the wrong slot. It's the other one that's active.
cheers
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OK! So I guess we are talking about the abl_b, right!?
Also, I saw in the other link you sent me the twrp+boot image. Once I unlock the bootloader and flash my back up abl file, then I would have to flash it (the twrp+boot) to the abl_b slot again right!?
pichulo said:
OK! So I guess we are talking about the abl_b, right!?
Also, I saw in the other link you sent me the twrp+boot image. Once I unlock the bootloader and flash my back up abl file, then I would have to flash it (the twrp+boot) to the abl_b slot again right!?
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No no no. You never flash an image to an incorrect partition. Abl partitions get abl images, boot partitions get boot images. Don't mix them up!