So this is embarrassing to admit but...
I upgraded to 5.1 on the Verizon Moto E (XTL528) and later realized you cannot get GSM working on the phone if you remove your sim.
Um.. My question is basically this: Does anyone know if there's a link to the stock rom for the Moto E (XTL1528) or otherwise think it's possible to use the XTL1527 stock rom without damaging the device?
Tried using google but couldn't find the answer. plus reddit doesn't seem to be much help.
From my understanding, since the boot loader is still locked there's no way for you to flash any rom regardless of whether it's the same model or not.
TheDerekHarper said:
So this is embarrassing to admit but...
I upgraded to 5.1 on the Verizon Moto E (XTL528) and later realized you cannot get GSM working on the phone if you remove your sim.
Um.. My question is basically this: Does anyone know if there's a link to the stock rom for the Moto E (XTL1528) or otherwise think it's possible to use the XTL1527 stock rom without damaging the device?
Tried using google but couldn't find the answer. plus reddit doesn't seem to be much help.
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Hi,
I am also in same situation as you.
Found firmware link at http://motofirmware.center/files/file/78-vrz_xt1528_lxi2250-28_cfcxmlzip/
But I could not restore back to 5.0.2 using above link. Got error.
If you found howto downgrade, please tell me.
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Will this custom ROM unlock the phone?
I have bought this phone from T-Mobile, but chose the wrong option when buying (not the unlocked one) and now the only way I could find to unlock the phone would be paying for the network unlock code (around $30).
Would anyone know if by flashing this ROM it will unlock the phone to use another carrier's SIM card?
Any other option on how to unlock the phone using another method would also be greatly appreciated.
No, the custom ROM will not unlock the phone
Spuqui said:
I have bought this phone from T-Mobile, but chose the wrong option when buying (not the unlocked one) and now the only way I could find to unlock the phone would be paying for the network unlock code (around $30).
Would anyone know if by flashing this ROM it will unlock the phone to use another carrier's SIM card?
Any other option on how to unlock the phone using another method would also be greatly appreciated.
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Already found the answer to my own question. I flashed the custom ROM to the locked phone and tried to place a SIM card in it, but still get the Invalid SIM card message and it requests the network unlock code.
I can also say that kitkat metropcs twrp backup works on the Univision variant and it works with a sim card from another country, thanks!!
EDIT: This ROM won't unlock your phone, this is another part of the device that is not dependant on the rom, to unlock you'll need an unlocking box like z3x, or pay for an imei unlock code, mine could be unlocked with 13 dlls from unlockscout, samsungs made in china.
What is the version 4.4 or 4.2?
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What is the version 4.4 or 4.2?
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4.4.2
Phone is now unlocked and updated to Kit Kat
Indeed, the part of the phone responsible for the network lock is not messed with by the custom ROM or the update to Kit Kat method, but I actually found a way to unlock without a z3x box or having to buy the unlock code online.
The phone I was trying to unlock is a friend's phone, but I have my own phone and it was bought already unlocked, and is the same model. The trick here was to find out that the network code lock was part of the EFS partition. I made a full backup of my phone (unlocked) through TWRP and restored it in my friend's phone. It did unlock. Then it was just a matter of resetting to factory defaults and performing the procedure to update to Kit Kat and it now is unlocked and updated. \o/
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Indeed, the part of the phone responsible for the network lock is not messed with by the custom ROM or the update to Kit Kat method, but I actually found a way to unlock without a z3x box or having to buy the unlock code online.
The phone I was trying to unlock is a friend's phone, but I have my own phone and it was bought already unlocked, and is the same model. The trick here was to find out that the network code lock was part of the EFS partition. I made a full backup of my phone (unlocked) through TWRP and restored it in my friend's phone. It did unlock. Then it was just a matter of resetting to factory defaults and performing the procedure to update to Kit Kat and it now is unlocked and updated. \o/
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Heres my question, if the phone is from tmobile how did you get kitkat? Unless you did it with the METRO backup
cm version
Thanks. Looking forward for that CM ROM.
One potentially noob question: cm11 is based on 4.4 while this device is officially still 4.2.2. Would that be OK?
Yes thats why people started making xustom roms
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Heres my question, if the phone is from tmobile how did you get kitkat? Unless you did it with the METRO backup
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I read somewhere that someone was trying to download KK update from T-Mobile this could be just a 4.2 update or they could be pushing it. Maybe new lights are shipping with KK as well who knows
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Thanks. Looking forward for that CM ROM.
One potentially noob question: cm11 is based on 4.4 while this device is officially still 4.2.2. Would that be OK?
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There are many phones who are stuck on outdated firmware. Gnex, nexus s, htc mytouch 4g/slide all running kit Kat. Many many more examples. The Roms may not be stable due to various reasons (no source, outdated hardware, lack of Dev etc) it is possible
Is there a test that will show if a phone is locked or not. I hosed my efs partition a while back and had to format it, change permissions, and reset to factory default to get my Galaxy Light to boot. Does that mean that my phone is unlocked?
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Heres my question, if the phone is from tmobile how did you get kitkat? Unless you did it with the METRO backup
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Yes, I did it with the MetroPCS backup. Tried to flash the kernel of KitKat straight from the T-Mobile system on 4.2.2 but it did not work.
mehmetneset said:
Thanks. Looking forward for that CM ROM.
One potentially noob question: cm11 is based on 4.4 while this device is officially still 4.2.2. Would that be OK?
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The work I'm doing is based on the metro PCs released kernel source and device files which are 4.4. They have the same everything just different bloat from carrier.
GJSmith3rd said:
Is there a test that will show if a phone is locked or not. I hosed my efs partition a while back and had to format it, change permissions, and reset to factory default to get my Galaxy Light to boot. Does that mean that my phone is unlocked?
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I believe you are looking for an app that is able to test if the phone is network locked or not. I do not know of such an app. The basic test you can do is try to insert a SIM card from another operator and see if it allows it or displays the message of it being an invalid SIM, asking for the network unlock code. And you don't need to buy another SIM, just borrow a friend's, it will only take a minute...
Thanks, that's my little problem in that I don't have access to a micro or mini SIM like the one in this device.
Anyone know where the boot animation is? Or how to change it?
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Anyone know where the boot animation is? Or how to change it?
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Here's a thread about it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2611682
Greetings XDA Zombies!
Got the T399NUVUANH1 working on my T-Mobile T399. Having issues getting ViPER4Android FX drivers to work. Have BusyBox Pro and seems that it wont install property. The ViPER4 2.3 version says the drivers are installed but actually not working, and the ViPER4 4.x version I keep getting the drivers failed.
Appreciate any help.
Footnote: X Tether works!
Bummer. Think TMO watching XDA and clamping down on whatever loose ends they can bind.
Metropcs GL
Will this work on a galaxy light with Android 4.4.3? Does the build have to be the same?
Please help me download a stock firmware for Moto E 2nd generation (lte version for asia/india) or a link.
XT1521_SURNIA_RETASIA_DS_5.0.2_LXI22.50-53.1
i have been searching the stock firmware for sometimes and now i finally realize that the stock firmware for xt1521 is not released or even leaked. I too have a xt1521 indian version. Hope the firmware images get released/leaked soon.
Here you go:
filefactory.com/file/1veud0f16oxd/XT1521_SURNIA_RETASIA_DS_5.0.2_LXI22.50-53.1_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
Or Here you go :-
http://motofirmware.center/files/file/221-surnia_retasia_ds_502_lxi2250-531_cid7_subsidy-default_cfcxmlzip/
Are you guys sure
That this is the Indian Dual sim stock firmware for XT 1521 ? It still shows only one sim
Ok the ROM works but my media and in call volume has konked off. Wiped the partition cache but it isnt helping. HELP !
Update - Solved by uninstalling the moto sensor services
Slower phone ?
Has anyone else noticed that the stock rom has made the phone slower than what it was right out of the box ?
Nope really... I used cm now back to stock for a while everything is good ..
Can you please help me with CM on xt1521, i am not able to root CM on xt1521
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Can you please help me with CM on xt1521, i am not able to root CM on xt1521
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Just do it with twrp recovery it is plain and simple dude.. (Install super su)..
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Can you please help me with CM on xt1521, i am not able to root CM on xt1521
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What is the need to root cm? It is an already rooted custom rom. Just go to developer settings and enable root..
Resurrection Remix
I've Moto E2 4g LTE with SKU version XT1521. I've been looking for many custom roms lately to update it to Android nougat. I reached the conclusion that Resurrection remix rom is stable (if I download official version of it). In addition, I only found nightly versions of other custom roms in which I'm least interested.
Now my question is.... Will my phone still remain VOLTE ie., will I not be needing Jio 4g voice app as I'm not needing it now; for calling, even after flashing RR?
I am in need of Moto-xt-1521 firmware for 6.0/mpi24.65-39-4/3 to unbrick my phone. It would be great if anyone can provide me with this version of the firmware.
Help need stock ROM for xt1526
Hello if anyone can help me I would very much appreciate it. Anyway today I got the moto e 2 a really good phone, got it all activated and setup and then decided to root it to clean off some of the bloat and install some roms. Anyway after messing around and seeing that a lot of the ROMs were still being tested and buggy I decided to revert back to stock so I started searching online to find a guide all them keep taking g me back to the flashing guide for the moto e 2 but it said it was for xt1524 so after search on other forums several in other languages I came up with nothing. So I finally gave up and tried the the flashing guide after entering all the commands I reboot my phone and now calling and mobile data does not work. If anyone knows how to fix it would be much appreciated
https://mega.nz/#F!rMIhDLgR!oq5Cz_XbgZLEEysmqoYtcA
Hey yall! I hope this is in the right place, if not my apologies. I got myself a G5 and I love except i made a terrible mistake...I upgraded the system from Marshmellow 6.0.1 to Nougat 7.0 and my phone has had nothing but problems and glitches. I want and really need to downgrade this phone to 6.0.1 but I have no idea how and id rather not brick my phone. I have been over several forums already on this site and none of them have the same procedure. One says i need to download this another says i dont need that etc etc.I would like to downgrade to 6.0.1 easily and with minimal risk if possible. If someone could give me a clear easy to understand step by step guide that would be much appreciated. I have the Canadian H831 running android 7.0. Software Version is h83120a. If you need anymore info please let me know.
Thank you in advance
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Hey yall! I hope this is in the right place, if not my apologies. I got myself a G5 and I love except i made a terrible mistake...I upgraded the system from Marshmellow 6.0.1 to Nougat 7.0 and my phone has had nothing but problems and glitches. I want and really need to downgrade this phone to 6.0.1 but I have no idea how and id rather not brick my phone. I have been over several forums already on this site and none of them have the same procedure. One says i need to download this another says i dont need that etc etc.I would like to downgrade to 6.0.1 easily and with minimal risk if possible. If someone could give me a clear easy to understand step by step guide that would be much appreciated. I have the Canadian H831 running android 7.0. Software Version is h83120a. If you need anymore info please let me know.
Thank you in advance
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I use android 7 on my H850 and it's smooth, as I can see here, you're using the initial version of android 7 (20a). Have you try to check if there's any newer Nougat version of your model (H831) through OTA or LG brigde or kdz?
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I use android 7 on my H850 and it's smooth, as I can see here, you're using the initial version of android 7 (20a). Have you try to check if there's any newer Nougat version of your model (H831) through OTA or LG brigde or kdz?
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I have checked for updates through the update centre and my phone says its up to date.
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I have checked for updates through the update centre and my phone says its up to date.
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You need to download the Android 6 kdz. You can check here for one specific to your model https://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g5/how-to/list-lg-g5-stock-kdz-firmware-t3365941. Once you downloaded the kdz use LGUP or uppercut to flash it to your phone. If you're unable to successfully flash it (like it errors out every time), it may be that you can't downgrade to MM from N. I'd try to use LGUP first, but if you can't get it to work try uppercut. Read those threads for instructions on how to use the tools. Feel free to ask more questions if you have any and I'll try to answer. Hopefully this helps.
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Hey yall! I hope this is in the right place, if not my apologies. I got myself a G5 and I love except i made a terrible mistake...I upgraded the system from Marshmellow 6.0.1 to Nougat 7.0 and my phone has had nothing but problems and glitches. I want and really need to downgrade this phone to 6.0.1 but I have no idea how and id rather not brick my phone. I have been over several forums already on this site and none of them have the same procedure. One says i need to download this another says i dont need that etc etc.I would like to downgrade to 6.0.1 easily and with minimal risk if possible. If someone could give me a clear easy to understand step by step guide that would be much appreciated. I have the Canadian H831 running android 7.0. Software Version is h83120a. If you need anymore info please let me know.
Thank you in advance
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Here's another source for H831 KDZ files: https://lg-firmwares.com/lg-h831-firmwares/#more-1685 Links to a number of MM ROMs can be found there. I have no experience with the H831, but I have successfully downgraded from N to MM on my H850 with LGUP. You should be aware, though, that there have been a number of reports of downgrading problems with the G5.
Make sure you read instructions carefully! Downgrades are easy to hard brick aka all bad.
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boot into recovery and make a full wipe. this should fix your problem.
can not boot into recovery .. i tried many time .. but one time it boots and says (erasing) and then reboots and continue normally !!
thanks man !!
Good evening to everyone. I apologize for the grammar but I'm getting help from Google translator.
It's the first time I've written in this forum and I hope I did not have a wrong section.
I would like to ask you: there is a way to unlock the bootloader of my Motorola Razr Xt910 ICS 4.0.4?
I would like to know to be able to flash a custom recovery like TWRP and then a custom rom like Lineage 14.1.
I've tried already various methods found on the internet like Sunshine (error during package analysis), Motoapocalypse (?) and bootloader unlock support from the Motorola site (smartphone not supported).
Please help me to give a new life to my Motorola Razr!
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Good evening to everyone. I apologize for the grammar but I'm getting help from Google translator.
It's the first time I've written in this forum and I hope I did not have a wrong section.
I would like to ask you: there is a way to unlock the bootloader of my Motorola Razr Xt910 ICS 4.0.4?
I would like to know to be able to flash a custom recovery like TWRP and then a custom rom like Lineage 14.1.
I've tried already various methods found on the internet like Sunshine (error during package analysis), Motoapocalypse (?) and bootloader unlock support from the Motorola site (smartphone not supported).
Please help me to give a new life to my Motorola Razr!
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No bootloader unlock
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Thank you for the answer, sd_shadow! If it’s impossible to unlock the bootloader, how can I install a custom rom? Is there any alternative way?
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Thank you for the answer, sd_shadow! If it’s impossible to unlock the bootloader, how can I install a custom rom? Is there any alternative way?
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Just flash Safestrap,that's modified version of Twrp...
You'll find everything here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-razr/general/index-motorola-droid-razr-development-t3023837
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Damn guys, sorry that I’ve made a question already discussed and solved. From the link that I read and that you gave, the problem is much more simple and faster than I thought! Unfortunately I don’t speak well English and I’m not an expert of modding and even if I did my little research on forum before opening this thread probably I didn’t understand nothing! I have already installed the recovery Safestrap and today probably I’ll try to install Lineage. And talking about it I’d like to ask: in your opinion which custom rom is the best nowadays for flashing on XT910? Custom rom or stock rom? Thanks a lot!
Good evening guys, I resume this discussion because I would like another opinion from you. With a lot of patience and various errors, I managed to install Lineage 14.1 on my Motorola umts_spyder (which goes pretty well, except for Whatsapp notifications on the screen off) and I realized that there are no differences between Android stock and a custom ROM (I apologize for my ignorance in the previous post). :laugh:
Now the problem is that I do not have enough residual space ... (833mb remaining) :silly:
So I ask you: I can reflash the Lineage on the stock slot (where the old Android 4.1 should be) and delete all the remaining slots (including slot 1 where the Lineage 14.1 is now installed)? Or could there be some problem?
I have some doubts because when I tried to install the Lineage on the stock slot the installation was not successful, while on slot 1 everything went well. But it could also be that I missed a few passages.
As usual, thank you for your availability. :good: