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Hey Guys as soon as i heard that Amazon was offering a device with ads for a lower price to amazon prime member i was pumped and ready to remove those ads as soon as i got the device in hand.
well Amazon has made it really easy for us in many ways.
You can just flash one file that i have put together to remove the ads and all of the amazon apps in one shot.
Requirements
Moto G 4th gen tested on the XT1625 and XT1644
Motorola Drivers installed
Motorola program RSDlite 6.2.4 or you can use this RSD-Flash Script for Mac or Linux
The Files and remove-amazon-bloat.xml file i created HERE
Steps
1. Boot device into bootloader / fastboot mode by powering down then holding volume down and power until it boots
2. Open RSDlite 6.2.4 and select the remove-amazon-bloat.xml
3. press START and wait for device to reboot thats it once rebooted your amazon apps and lock screen ads are gone.
NOTE If you are having problems with RSDlite and windows 10 use this XT1625-Amazon-Bloat-Ads-Remover-Without-RSDLITE
Also works on Mac and Linux now.
Extra Credit
If you have already unlocked your bootloader on your Moto G 4th gen you can do this same process with one simple command from fastboot mode.
Code:
fastboot flash oem oem.img
Rootjunky out
RSDLITE ON WINDOWS 10 NOT WORKING TRY THIS
https://youtu.be/njXQYn53SPc
If you want Amazon Underground apps back check HERE
Here is another method to remove ads and keep your ota updates working
Noticed that even though you're flashing the OEM image, it still shows as an Amazon device. Can you update from the OEM image?
crutchcorn said:
Noticed that even though you're flashing the OEM image, it still shows as an Amazon device. Can you update from the OEM image?
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This will stop the Amazon OTA Updates from working. Time will tell if this will make it receive Motorola OTA Updates or not.
if you want to restore your device back to Amazon bloat you can use my XT1625-Restore-Amazon-Bloat-Ads tool but you will need a unlocked bootloader. This script will flash the Amazon oem.img but it will look like it fails so just reboot the device and you will see all the amazon junky and ads are back. Then you can take the ota update or adb sideload it in stock recovery.
AMAZON OTA UPDATE CAN BE FOUND HERE
NOTE If you flashed the full stock Motorola Firmware with RSD lite you can use this Amazon oem.img to get your device back to amazon ota update path as well it works the same way.
once you take the ota update you can always flash the XT1625-Amazon-Bloat-Ads-Remover-Without-RSDLITE and have the ads and amazon stuff removed again or even better you can flash XT1625-Remove-oem-config-fully and get ride of all configuration on the device. this removes the consumer cell and other dum bloat.
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Here is another way to update to the new ota update on this device. download the stock firmware then just flash the servicefile.xml in rsd lite or use RSD-Flash Tool for mac or linux and you will update your device and not wipe data.
NOTE
If you left your bootloader locked and flashed XT1625-Amazon-Bloat-Ads-Remover or XT1625-Amazon-Bloat-Ads-Remover-Without-RSDLITE to your device it may no receive OTA updates from amazon any more and or they may fail to install. If this is the case you can always flash the stock firmware that i will be updating from HERE. If you use the servicefile.xml it will be just like you took the ota update and none of your data will get wipe, you will keep all your apps and data safe. also the ads should stay removed
Tomsgt said:
with this method the ota updates should still work from what i have seen
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Kinda what I thought. Thanks boss, you're the man!
Wonder if flashing the full XT1625-XT1644_ATHENE-RETUS_MPJ24.139-48_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip would get you out of the Amazon Software Channel.
Tomsgt said:
with this method the ota updates should still work from what i have seen
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Right, but what we (or at least I) want is to get updates from Lenovo/Motorola, not Amazon. They're certainly likely to update faster, and Amazon updates may mess with the debloating.
rodalpho said:
Right, but what we (or at least I) want is to get updates from Lenovo/Motorola, not Amazon. They're certainly likely to update faster, and Amazon updates may mess with the debloating.
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once the bootloader is unlocked you will for sure be able to flash the stock motorola firmware. but i think even with a locked bootloader you will be able to flash it. also you should use this firmware on the XT1625 HERE
Just want to makesure..
just running RSDlite program will unlock bootloader, and remove amazon crap?
or I need unlock bootloader first, then rung the RSDLite?
RSDLite isn't recognizing the phone. Phone is displaying USB connected so it shouldn't be a driver issue.
I flashed twrp and flahshed supersu 2.46. Afterwards I was stuck in a bootloop, and after formatting caches and system (stupid, I know), I no longer have an operating system. The device is the Moto G4 XT1625 (amazon prime edition). What options do I have to get a working OS back on my phone?
atrix4nag said:
Just want to makesure..
just running RSDlite program will unlock bootloader, and remove amazon crap?
or I need unlock bootloader first, then rung the RSDLite?
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first try and flash the file in rsd lite like i do in the video. if it fails then you will need to unlock the bootloader first but i think it will work without unlocking the bootloader please report back with your findings thanks
eriklee95 said:
RSDLite isn't recognizing the phone. Phone is displaying USB connected so it shouldn't be a driver issue.
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is the phone in bootloader / fastboot mode like in the video
Gnex1 said:
I flashed twrp and flahshed supersu 2.46. Afterwards I was stuck in a bootloop, and after formatting caches and system (stupid, I know), I no longer have an operating system. The device is the Moto G4 XT1625 (amazon prime edition). What options do I have to get a working OS back on my phone?
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just download the stock google firmware from here and flash it in RSDlite to restore the device. or you can download the stock twrp backup i made of my system and restore it in twrp.
eriklee95 said:
RSDLite isn't recognizing the phone. Phone is displaying USB connected so it shouldn't be a driver issue.
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It isn't recognizing my phone as connected either. If I check via fastboot (fastboot devices) I see my device is connected. However RSD isn't seeing it at all.
Is there a way to just flash the stock Moto g gen 4 image? If so, how?
tcozman said:
It isn't recognizing my phone as connected either. If I check via fastboot (fastboot devices) I see my device is connected. However RSD isn't seeing it at all.
Is there a way to just flash the stock Moto g gen 4 image? If so, how?
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you could fastboot flash the oem.img if the bootloader is unlocked
Code:
fastboot flash oem oem.img
Tomsgt said:
just download the stock google firmware from here and flash it in RSDlite to restore the device. or you can download the stock twrp backup i made of my system and restore it in twrp.
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I'm trying this right now, I'll let you know how it goes once it's finished!
EDIT: It brought the phone back to life and NO ADS!!! I'll update again if I run into any issues. Thank you once more for the assistance.
Tomsgt said:
you could fastboot flash the oem.img if the bootloader is unlocked
Code:
fastboot flash oem oem.img
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That worked! Thank you so much! No more Amazon bloat!
tcozman said:
It isn't recognizing my phone as connected either. If I check via fastboot (fastboot devices) I see my device is connected. However RSD isn't seeing it at all.
Is there a way to just flash the stock Moto g gen 4 image? If so, how?
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I had this issue as well in Windows 10, however RSDLite recognized it fine on my windows 7 PC.
tcozman said:
That worked! Thank you so much! No more Amazon bloat!
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glad i could help. can anyone please report and tell me it this RSD lite flash works on moto G 4th gen with locked bootloader please. it should but would love to have some reports on it
Sorry for the noob questions...
tcozman said:
That worked! Thank you so much! No more Amazon bloat!
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So I used ATHENE_MPJ24.139-48_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml with RSD and things look great. My software channel is AMZ though... can I fix this?
Was the issue not running RSD with the bootloader unlocked?
This is my version of TWRP built for the 2016 Moto G Play. It should work fine, but using it is a try at your own risk procedure. Your bootloader must be unlocked to use this recovery. Fastboot mode is used to flash or boot this recovery. To enter fastboot mode, turn off your device, hold PWR and VolDn for 3 seconds, then let go.
Differences between upstream TWRP and my fork:
My original green theme
No SuperSU
No TWRP app
No HTC Dumlock cruft
Updated pigz compressor (slightly faster and more tolerant of corruption)
To temporarily boot this recovery:
Code:
fastboot boot twrp.img
To permanently flash it:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
The download is up on the downloads tab.
XDA:DevDB Information
TWRP for Moto G Play (harpia), Tool/Utility for the Moto G4 Play
Contributors
squid2
Source Code: https://github.com/sultanqasim/android_device_motorola_harpia
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 3.2.3-r1
Stable Release Date: 2018-08-16
Created 2016-09-03
Last Updated 2018-08-16
Thank you so much for your support. TWRP works perfectly. Although after installing SuperSU, the device doesn't boot. This happened to me on several other devices as well and I don't really understand why it sometimes works and sometimes it doesn't. Any help is appreciated
I even tried the latest beta 2.77 without success.
Rotkaeqpchen said:
Thank you so much for your support. TWRP works perfectly. Although after installing SuperSU, the device doesn't boot. This happened to me on several other devices as well and I don't really understand why it sometimes works and sometimes it doesn't. Any help is appreciated
I even tried the latest beta 2.77 without success.
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Good to know. Thanks again squid2! Quick question, how is the SOT of this device? A lot better than the Moto G3 I'm right?
Another thing: cam anyone use the aida64 app and find the camera Id (sensors) for the rear?
Rotkaeqpchen said:
Thank you so much for your support. TWRP works perfectly. Although after installing SuperSU, the device doesn't boot. This happened to me on several other devices as well and I don't really understand why it sometimes works and sometimes it doesn't. Any help is appreciated
I even tried the latest beta 2.77 without success.
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any sucess on root bro ?
i want root moto play
Anyone knows pls suggest me
First, a big thanks to squid2. TWRP works perfectly!
charutl said:
Anyone knows pls suggest me
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1. Install Twrp
2. Back up your phone, just to be safe.
3. Install Automatic flashable zip fix for supersu! - http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4-play/development/automatic-flashable-zip-fix-supersu-t3464396
4. Install SuperSU: https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/supersu/download/zip/SuperSU-v2.78-201609011115.zip
Reboot your phone. Worked for me 1st time. The phone may restart several times.
mx597turbo said:
First, a big thanks to squid2. TWRP works perfectly!
1. Install Twrp
2. Back up your phone, just to be safe.
3. Install Automatic flashable zip fix for supersu! - http://forum.xda-developers.com/g4-play/development/automatic-flashable-zip-fix-supersu-t3464396
4. Install SuperSU: https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/supersu/download/zip/SuperSU-v2.78-201609011115.zip
Reboot your phone. Worked for me 1st time. The phone may restart several times.
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Thanks for your reply & Is this restart problem temporary or permanent???
charutl said:
Thanks for your reply & Is this restart problem temporary or permanent???
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After installing supersu, the phone restarted from the warning screen once. After that, the phone booted fine.
Amazon version
Safe to assume this does not work for the Amazon version?
Amirusownsu said:
Safe to assume this does not work for the Amazon version?
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We can't unlock the bootloader
Will this work for the 1601 bell variant? I would think it should as it is a g4 play non Amazon version. At least o would have root till till custom Roms are available. Hey Squid2, great work so far. Is there a way I could send the code for the radio? Kinda of a noob with that aspect.
Ok so i went ahead and did the steps and we have success! xt1601 moto g play is rooted and ready to roll!
Rotkaeqpchen said:
Thank you so much for your support. TWRP works perfectly. Although after installing SuperSU, the device doesn't boot. This happened to me on several other devices as well and I don't really understand why it sometimes works and sometimes it doesn't. Any help is appreciated
I even tried the latest beta 2.77 without success.
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I Tried this and it worked for me -
http://www.techjit.com/how-to-root-moto-g4-play/
give it a try.
TWRP and Root working on G play
First of all thanks to squid2 , Thanks to this video... I successfully Installed TWRP and Rooted my G4 Play !
Hello and tried to install the recovery and I get this error: error: can not open'twrp.img 'say I have the bootloader unlocked, please help ,xt1602 moto g4 play
nick more said:
Hello and tried to install the recovery and I get this error: error: can not open'twrp.img 'say I have the bootloader unlocked, please help ,xt1602 moto g4 play
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Rename file to twrp
It works on dual?
All baloney my bootloader isn't eligible ...
Sent from my XT1609 using XDA Free mobile app
How did you guys unlock the bootloader? I have the xt1607 on us cellular and when I type in the unlock data on moto site it says that it's not eligible. I got the phone from the US cellular store. Any help would be great.
Edit: nevermind I got it to go through.
squid2 said:
I've ported TWRP to the new 2016 Moto G Play. It should work when you flash it, but using it is still a try at your own risk procedure. Your bootloader must be unlocked to use this recovery. Fastboot mode is used to flash or boot this recovery. To enter fastboot mode, turn off your device, hold PWR and VolDn for 3 seconds, then let go.
To temporarily boot this recovery:
To permanently flash it:
The download is up on the downloads tab.
XDA:DevDB Information
TWRP for Moto G Play (harpia), Tool/Utility for the Moto G4 Play
Contributors
squid2
Source Code:https://github.com/sultanqasim/android_device_motorola_harpia
Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 3.0.2-r4
Stable Release Date: 2016-09-02
Created 2016-09-03
Last Updated 2016-09-02
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Is this working for xt1607 version? Never mind I got it. Works great squid. Is there a boot logo for this yet?
AMAZON VARIANT NOW SUPPORTED!
NO PC REQUIRED AT ALL FOR THIS TUTORIAL!
READ ME: I am not responsible for bricked/damaged devices from following this procedure. It should be safe, if done right on the supported models. This does not void your warranty, but it is soak test firmware, meaning that it is beta software, and might have bugs/issues. I haven't noticed any myself, however.
Alright, I am aware that there are already videos describing how to install Nougat, but this is a (fairly) easy to follow text tutorial.
Step 1: Make sure your running the latest Marshmallow.
Before you can install the Nougat update, you have to make sure that you are running the latest Marshmallow firmware for your device. If your phone is running the MPJ24.139-63 firmware, you are good to go. Anything lower, and you will have to update your firmware, either manually, or through the OTA checker.
HAVE A NEWER FIRMWARE? (OR AMAZON VARIANT)
I had a link to a Reddit user's guide to do this, but they have apparently deleted their account, so I'll link this guide from XDA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/guide-downgrade-to-marshmallow-nougat-t3515961
UPDATE: Download this file and flash it in recovery the same way that you install Nougat, to update to the latest Marshmallow firmware, if you are on anything lower than MPJ24.139-63: https://docs.google.com/uc?export=download&confirm=mkUs&id=0BzpjDRtfDv8PdER0cml3VzRHZTA
Step 2: Download the Nougat OTA File.
Follow this link to download the Nougat OTA file: http://downloadmirror.co/Uq5/Blur_Version.24.31.64.athene.retail.en.US.zip
Step 3: Boot into Recovery.
You have to boot into recovery to sideload this OTA file. First, power off the device completely. When it is completely powered down, hold the Volume Down button, and then the power button, not letting go of either button, until an Android appears, with a bunch of text. You are now in Fastboot Mode. Press the Volume Down button until you see Recovery Mode, then hit the power button.
Step 4: Install.
Once you are in Recovery, you may see an Android logo again, with the text "No Command" below it. What you need to do here is hold the power button, and whilst holding the power button, press Volume Up, to access the menu. It is easy from here. You need to select the option to install update from SD Card, using the Volume buttons for navigation, and Power to select. From there, you find where you downloaded the BLUR_VERSION.24.31.64.ATHENE.RETAIL.EN.US.ZIP file, and select it. It will start installing the official Nougat OTA. Give it some time, upwards of 15 minutes to install. Once it has complete, simply select the Reboot system now option, and if all went well, you should see the "Android is upgrading" screen, and now you are running official Nougat soak test on your G4.
NOTES - The install may hang on the "Patching system image after verification." message. Give it around 5-10 minutes, it will eventually pass that stage.
I can't guarantee that this method will work on all G4 variants. I can confirm it works on a UK Retail XT1622, however.
This may make it harder to install the stable official Nougat when that releases worldwide, I am not sure yet if it affects the upgrade path to the stable firmware.
KNOWN ISSUES
I actually have not found any issues with this firmware yet, it appears VERY stable for a soak test build. If you have come across any, or need help, comment below.
COMPATIBLE MODELS
These models have said to have had success with this update.
XT1643 - Moto G4 Plus Dual-SIM (India)
XT1640 - Moto G4 Plus Dual-SIM (Brazil)
XT1642 - Moto G4 Plus
XT1622 - Moto G4
XT1626 - Moto G4 (India)
DOWNGRADE TO MM FOR OFFICIAL NOUGAT OTA WITHOUT BOOTLOADER UNLOCK
Follow this guide from the Moto G4 Plus XDA section to downgrade your G4 to Marshmallow to install the official Nougat OTA:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/install-official-firmware-soak-test-t3531296
Welp, can't apply the MPJ24.139-63 update on XT1621 lol
Does it work on the xt1625 non amazon, MPJ24.139-64 ?
traceable ? (sorry not good at this title thing)
Hey thanks for sharing this.
I just wanted to ask whether or not Motorola/their repair service will be able to tell if I applied this update (meaning if I roll back to older firmwear without unlocked bootloader), since I sent my Moto G4 in for a repair but apparently since it came back yesterday the issues came back.
So I just want to make sure whether I can try this without them blaming it on me "flashing unfinished software" once I'll send it back for a repair/replacement
Thanks in advance
Yoloswaggerboy69 said:
Hey thanks for sharing this.
I just wanted to ask whether or not Motorola/their repair service will be able to tell if I applied this update (meaning if I roll back to older firmwear without unlocked bootloader), since I sent my Moto G4 in for a repair but apparently since it came back yesterday the issues came back.
So I just want to make sure whether I can try this without them blaming it on me "flashing unfinished software" once I'll send it back for a repair/replacement
Thanks in advance
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They dont seem to care, they just reflash and send it back.
Rempala said:
They dont seem to care, they just reflash and send it back.
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Thanks a bunch
Cyberneticx said:
Does it work on the xt1625 non amazon, MPJ24.139-64 ?
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It does not. It checks your current firmware version and that one is too NEW. I have the same. I got this: http://i.imgur.com/ggmBiMZ.jpg
Cyberneticx said:
Does it work on the xt1625 non amazon, MPJ24.139-64 ?
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mattgoldey said:
It does not. It checks your current firmware version and that one is too NEW. I have the same. I got this: http://i.imgur.com/ggmBiMZ.jpg
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I have added a way to downgrade your firmware to install the update.
LoopingCreeper said:
I have added a way to downgrade your firmware to install the update.
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Do I have to root the phone to downgrade?
I went to the link and I think it was a different version.
I bought mine on the motorola store and it's a custom phone. It came as xt1625 but there is no amazon nor anyother thing on it
Cyberneticx said:
Do I have to root the phone to downgrade?
I went to the link and I think it was a different version.
I bought mine on the motorola store and it's a custom phone. It came as xt1625 but there is no amazon nor anyother thing on it
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You don't have to root or unlock your bootloader or anything like that. I believe that G4 and G4+ ROMs are interchangeable.
LoopingCreeper said:
I have added a way to downgrade your firmware to install the update.
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That reddit post is deleted and the person that posted it deleted their account. Not sure I'd be comfortable downgrading now.
Can anyone confirm XT1621? Would it be safe to bet that it'll work if XT1622 is working?
Thank You, i have MOTO G4 with Nougat,
no need to downgrade the bootloder because i was on MPJ24.139-63, this worked with XT1622 - Moto G4 bought from Romania.
"Patching system image after verification" was like 15 minutes and when i choose reboot the led in the bottom of phone was flashing,(strange, i was reading about this led on xda) i hope will function in Nougat .
this does not work in any way shape or form with the XT1625 retail or amazon variants.
If I were upgrading from stock marshmallow to stock nougat and not performing a factory reset I would completely understand why i need to be on the latest version. However, I'm coming from a cm based ROM and will have to do a factory reset anyways. The firmware file includes the most up to date bootloader, soooo why do I need to flash -63 before flashing -64? Is there something I'm missing here or am I correct?
(I'm on Retus XT1625, non Amazon prime variant with an unlocked bootloader)
Travisholt92 said:
If I were upgrading from stock marshmallow to stock nougat and not performing a factory reset I would completely understand why i need to be on the latest version. However, I'm coming from a cm based ROM and will have to do a factory reset anyways. The firmware file includes the most up to date bootloader, soooo why do I need to flash -63 before flashing -64? Is there something I'm missing here or am I correct?
(I'm on Retus XT1625, non Amazon prime variant with an unlocked bootloader)
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short answer to your question: the nougat ROM looks for a -63 boot image, and also verifies against baseband versions.
it doesn't matter though, because the Nougat ROM linked herein will not work on a XT1625. i have spent hours trying to make it happen.
trevorcobb said:
it doesn't matter though, because the Nougat ROM linked herein will not work on a XT1625. i have spent hours trying to make it happen.
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What error are you getting when you try and flash it? I tried, but my firmware version was newer than the expected version, so it refused to flash.
I tried this on a locked bootloader with XT1625 amazon prime phone.
I am getting the error This package expects the value "athene" for "ro.product.name" or "athene" for "ro.product.name" on the OEM partition; But the actual value are "athene_amz""athene_amz"
It'll probably work on the non-Amazon version, then.
I have Adoptable Storage and the ZIPs don't show up in the SD card. Is it safe to swap to another card temporary to do the update?
OK. I'm running the Moto Z unlocked 64GB version. Everything is stock. I unlocked the bootloader, and then flashed a custom logo to get rid of the "Unlocked bootloader" warning screen. Now the phone will not get past the new logo that I flashed. What can I do? I can get into fastboot or recovery, or boot twrp from fastboot(stock recovery still installed)
How can I get my phone to boot? Even if I have to live with the unlocked bootloader warning I'm cool with that. Please help!
Willing to pay $20 paypal or google wallet to anyone that can help me get my phone back working....
SixShots said:
OK. I'm running the Moto Z unlocked 64GB version. Everything is stock. I unlocked the bootloader, and then flashed a custom logo to get rid of the "Unlocked bootloader" warning screen. Now the phone will not get past the new logo that I flashed. What can I do? I can get into fastboot or recovery, or boot twrp from fastboot(stock recovery still installed)
How can I get my phone to boot? Even if I have to live with the unlocked bootloader warning I'm cool with that. Please help!
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You should be fine, I'm assuming you flashed that boot logo without installing a custom kernel to disable force encryption and here's how I flashed stock when i did something similar.
This is exactly what I did from a bricked phone. I got a strange "error" message after flashing this that looks like the no command error, but after holding power it rebooted to Nougat.
Using Minimal adb and Fastboot:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash motoboot boot.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.9
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.10
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.11
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.12
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.13
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.14
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.15
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.16
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot reboot
Hope this helps!
I used the Mexican Nougat firmware from here, I'm on 32GB UK model though. https://firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/Moto Z/Stock/XT1650-03/
Just don't flash a MM one if you're coming from Nougat, that will not work. And remember to check the number of system chunks it may not be 16 for whichever firmware you use.
I'm currently downloading the stock MM firmware in hopes that it helps, gotta love living in the middle of nowhere with a 3mb DSL connection :-\
So basically I can't flash a logo unless I flash the kernal first?
Secondly, With this stock MM that i'm downloading, once I flash all of it using fastboot it should be back to stock completely except still have the "Bootloader unlocked" warning, yea?
SixShots said:
I'm currently downloading the stock MM firmware in hopes that it helps, gotta love living in the middle of nowhere with a 3mb DSL connection :-\
So basically I can't flash a logo unless I flash the kernal first?
Secondly, With this stock MM that i'm downloading, once I flash all of it using fastboot it should be back to stock completely except still have the "Bootloader unlocked" warning, yea?
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Okay so you haven't ever been on Nougat? Just making sure because when you OTA to Nougat there's no way back.
I think so, to be honest I only changed the boot logo after I flashed LineageOS so I'm not sure.. but you need to disable forced encryption by flashing custom kernel to modify system files without it getting stuck booting up. I went through this myself when i first unlocked it, this is what fixed it for me. Good luck!
Yup it should be back to stock but still unlocked bootloader.
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Okay so you haven't ever been on Nougat? Just making sure because when you OTA to Nougat there's no way back.
I think so, to be honest I only changed the boot logo after I flashed LineageOS so I'm not sure.. but you need to disable forced encryption by flashing custom kernel to modify system files without it getting stuck booting up. I went through this myself when i first unlocked it, this is what fixed it for me. Good luck!
Yup it should be back to stock but still unlocked bootloader.
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No I'm on Nougat now, But when I tried to flash one of the Nougat zip's from the post above it stated that I needed to have either 6.0* something OR 7.* something. Which made me think I could flash the 6.0 as an OTA, is that wrong?
I have the XT1650-03, which version of Nougat should I be pulling from that post? The one I got was obviously the wrong one :-\
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No I'm on Nougat now, But when I tried to flash one of the Nougat zip's from the post above it stated that I needed to have either 6.0* something OR 7.* something. Which made me think I could flash the 6.0 as an OTA, is that wrong?
I have the XT1650-03, which version of Nougat should I be pulling from that post? The one I got was obviously the wrong one :-\
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Okay if you've updated to Nougat there's no way a MM firmware will work, thanks to Moto updating the bootloader making it incompatible. Where was the message that said you needed something? Did you unzip the file and flash each chunk in fastboot?
I think Rogers was a good option, i also have XT1650-03. Maybe try the Retmx like i did.
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Okay if you've updated to Nougat there's no way a MM firmware will work, thanks to Moto updating the bootloader making it incompatible. Where was the message that said you needed something? Did you unzip the file and flash each chunk in fastboot?
I think Rogers was a good option, i also have XT1650-03. Maybe try the Retmx like i did.
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Well... I was able to download and flash the entire ROGERS version, My phone will boot to the Cyan M logo screen and then instead of the animation "ring ring hello moto" the screen just goes black. Eventually it connects to my computer but I can't find a way to turn the screen on or do anything. Downloading the RETLA version to see if that works since I'm pretty sure that was what was on the phone to begin with... *sigh*
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Well... I was able to download and flash the entire ROGERS version, My phone will boot to the Cyan M logo screen and then instead of the animation "ring ring hello moto" the screen just goes black. Eventually it connects to my computer but I can't find a way to turn the screen on or do anything. Downloading the RETLA version to see if that works since I'm pretty sure that was what was on the phone to begin with... *sigh*
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Ah I don't know why that is, as i said I'm at sure what's best for your model sorry. The easy flash to Nougat guide link i sent you may be better, but yeah if you know it came with RETLA then give that one a try :good:
I think your best bet is to try that RETLA firmware.
I'm not sure how it does with Moto phones, but some variants are kinda picky with their software channels. Factory images designed for retail ("RETxx") devices might have a better chance since my RETAPAC model is on a RETMX build of Nougat. It's slightly older than the TELUS build that's newer and comes with some bug fixes, including one that resolves an issue where the 2 HP CPU cores "park" after some time of use, although I've heard of some issues when using that build with some devices. Mine's a bit iffy, but otherwise seems to run quite nicely.
Once flashed, if you wanna flash system mods, do not boot just yet. Flash or boot into TWRP and try the following kernel
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-z/development/kernel-turbo-z-custom-kernel-moto-z-t3493354
This disables forced-encryption and dm-verity (the latter is what's responsible for your phone refusing to boot). Additionally, you can flash SuperSU using the following method.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-z/how-to/guide-how-to-root-moto-z-supersu-t3551113
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I think your best bet is to try that RETLA firmware.
I'm not sure how it does with Moto phones, but some variants are kinda picky with their software channels. Factory images designed for retail ("RETxx") devices might have a better chance since my RETAPAC model is on a RETMX build of Nougat. It's slightly older than the TELUS build that's newer and comes with some bug fixes, including one that resolves an issue where the 2 HP CPU cores "park" after some time of use, although I've heard of some issues when using that build with some devices. Mine's a bit iffy, but otherwise seems to run quite nicely.
Once flashed, if you wanna flash system mods, do not boot just yet. Flash or boot into TWRP and try the following kernel
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-z/development/kernel-turbo-z-custom-kernel-moto-z-t3493354
This disables forced-encryption and dm-verity (the latter is what's responsible for your phone refusing to boot). Additionally, you can flash SuperSU using the following method.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-z/how-to/guide-how-to-root-moto-z-supersu-t3551113
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At this point i'm just trying to get my phone to boot lol. I wish I had read more to begin with... Knowing that unlocking the bootloader now breaks the safety net for Android Pay(it didn't with Moto X) is making me worry that it will also cause my Wells Fargo Mobile app to not work. At which point I might as well not even have the phone.
As of now I am able to flash the RETLA version but once I get past the Cyan M logo screen the screen goes blank and does not turn on even though my computer is recognizing that it's there. I'm about to try flashing the RSD rogers MM firmware(without the gpt and bootloader commands) and then sideloading Nougat to see if that gets me anywhere. If i can get it to boot normally I can at least sell it(at a loss) and buy another one. But I need it to at least boot up that way I don't have to sell it for 100 bucks lol. Any other ideas are welcome but I feel like i stepped in quicksand and the more I struggle with it the worse it's getting.
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At this point i'm just trying to get my phone to boot lol. I wish I had read more to begin with... Knowing that unlocking the bootloader now breaks the safety net for Android Pay(it didn't with Moto X) is making me worry that it will also cause my Wells Fargo Mobile app to not work. At which point I might as well not even have the phone.
As of now I am able to flash the RETLA version but once I get past the Cyan M logo screen the screen goes blank and does not turn on even though my computer is recognizing that it's there. I'm about to try flashing the RSD rogers MM firmware(without the gpt and bootloader commands) and then sideloading Nougat to see if that gets me anywhere. If i can get it to boot normally I can at least sell it(at a loss) and buy another one. But I need it to at least boot up that way I don't have to sell it for 100 bucks lol. Any other ideas are welcome but I feel like i stepped in quicksand and the more I struggle with it the worse it's getting.
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Well, if you want my advice, if you can find it, flash the firmware that your device was last at before you flashed Nougat.
An OTA bricked my Z, but flashing the full firmware made exactly for my variant brought it back to life. If you can find it for yours, you might get a lucky break.
Also, Magisk can help with SafetyNet, though it needs root access.
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Well, if you want my advice, if you can find it, flash the firmware that your device was last at before you flashed Nougat.
An OTA bricked my Z, but flashing the full firmware made exactly for my variant brought it back to life. If you can find it for yours, you might get a lucky break.
Also, Magisk can help with SafetyNet, though it needs root access.
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My issue with that is I can't figure out which firmware was made for my device. I thought it was the RETLA version but apparently I was wrong. Is there any way to figure out which one i need? I have all of the info from my getvar command in fastboot but it's not giving me any info(that i understand) that will point me in the direction of the correct firmware.
I'm currently downloading the rogers MM firmware to see if i can flash back to MM and then sideload nougat but I don't know if that's going to do any good considering that the screen won't load right now with the Nougat firmware I have on it.
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My issue with that is I can't figure out which firmware was made for my device. I thought it was the RETLA version but apparently I was wrong. Is there any way to figure out which one i need? I have all of the info from my getvar command in fastboot but it's not giving me any info(that i understand) that will point me in the direction of the correct firmware.
I'm currently downloading the rogers MM firmware to see if i can flash back to MM and then sideload nougat but I don't know if that's going to do any good considering that the screen won't load right now with the Nougat firmware I have on it.
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Try RETUS if it fails?
I'm crossing my fingers hoping that the ROGERS firmware can help.
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Try RETUS if it fails?
I'm crossing my fingers hoping that the ROGERS firmware can help.
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You mean the RETUS 6.0 firmware? And basically go through the same thing as the ROGERS firmware (flash mm without GPT and bootloader) and then try to upgrade? I haven't been able to find a RETUS 7.0 firmware anywhere yet so I assume that's what you mean...
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You mean the RETUS 6.0 firmware? And basically go through the same thing as the ROGERS firmware (flash mm without GPT and bootloader) and then try to upgrade? I haven't been able to find a RETUS 7.0 firmware anywhere yet so I assume that's what you mean...
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Yeah.
Because the only other fix I can think of is basically flashing the entire firmware including GPT and bootloader via RSD. But that requires firmware that's made exactly for that device and bootloader just to make sure everything is fine.
I'm still crossing my fingers in the hopes that your Z will make it through.
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Yeah.
Because the only other fix I can think of is basically flashing the entire firmware including GPT and bootloader via RSD. But that requires firmware that's made exactly for that device and bootloader just to make sure everything is fine.
I'm still crossing my fingers in the hopes that your Z will make it through.
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Well... to be honest the only reason I wasn't planning on rooting or using a custom ROM was because of the whole not working with android pay/wells fargo deal. If Magisk will help with that then that's definitely an option as well... Especially right now considering that I can't get ANYTHING to work if i can root, install a stock ROM and use magisk to hide the safetynet I'm totally fine with that as well. Any ideas?
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Well... to be honest the only reason I wasn't planning on rooting or using a custom ROM was because of the whole not working with android pay/wells fargo deal. If Magisk will help with that then that's definitely an option as well... Especially right now considering that I can't get ANYTHING to work if i can root, install a stock ROM and use magisk to hide the safetynet I'm totally fine with that as well. Any ideas?
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Well, to even get Magisk and root to work, you need a working firmware.
The fact that your device showed the cyan Moto screen means that the firmware is recognized, and how your PC recognizes the phone means that something is indeed working.
But somehow, it's not displaying anything.
Sadly, the best piece of advice I can give right now is to try to flash a full firmware, especially one that was made for your device just to be safe. Motorola support probably won't be of much help since your warranty is void, though some did have success in the past, but I'd say that you might not get too much from them.
dm-verity is a pain, so I don't understand why it's not disabled when the bootloader is unlocked.
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Well, to even get Magisk and root to work, you need a working firmware.
The fact that your device showed the cyan Moto screen means that the firmware is recognized, and how your PC recognizes the phone means that something is indeed working.
But somehow, it's not displaying anything.
Sadly, the best piece of advice I can give right now is to try to flash a full firmware, especially one that was made for your device just to be safe. Motorola support probably won't be of much help since your warranty is void, though some did have success in the past, but I'd say that you might not get too much from them.
dm-verity is a pain, so I don't understand why it's not disabled when the bootloader is unlocked.
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So right now my best course of action is to start with the MM firmware and work my way forward either way. Can I root/install stock 7.0 ROM/magisk from the MM firmware even if I'm keeping the 7.0 gpt and bootloader?
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So right now my best course of action is to start with the MM firmware and work my way forward either way. Can I root/install stock 7.0 ROM/magisk from the MM firmware even if I'm keeping the 7.0 gpt and bootloader?
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Well, here's the problem.
If you're on the 7.0 GPT and bootloader, you're out-of-luck. Because Moto has changed the rules on those to not accept Marshmallow-based firmware. Trying to flash a MM firmware will result in failure. Trying to downgrade the bootloader may cause your device to be F.U.B.A.R.
If you're still on the MM bootloader, just use the steps outlined earlier in the thread to flash N and then use the instructions and threads I linked to flash both the custom kernel and root access. If everything goes well, your Z should come back to life with those sweet-sweet notification shade goodness.
Hey XDA community, two weeks ago I purchased a Moto X40 from Aliexpress and it finally arrived yesterday. After going through some posts here, I successfully ported the Chinese ROM (retcn) to the European version (reteu). There might be easier and faster methods, but I'm sharing the one that worked for me.
Working features:
Unlock
NFC Payment
5G
OTA Update
Not yet tested:
Banking apps
Issues
- VPN, but you can check this comment for a fix
https://www.reddit.com/r/motorola/comments/zo38xu/_/j1u5t9l
Here's the step-by-step guide:
Ensure you have the latest version of fastboot installed.
Download the Motorola USB drivers: https://en-us.support.motorola.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481/~/where-can-i-download-the-usb-drivers-for-my-device?
Download the reteu ROM: https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/motorola/rtwo/official/RETEU/
While the ROM is downloading, enable Developer mode and OEM Unlock on your device.
Follow the official Motorola bootloader unlock guide: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
After unlocking the bootloader, extract the ROM file and return to fastboot mode.
Change to reteu by entering "fastboot oem config carrier reteu".
Download and install MotoFlashPro: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/utility-motoflashpro.4252201/. Choose the flashfile.xml from the extracted ROM folder, and your phone will be flashed.
When the welcome screen appears, go back to fastboot mode and relock the bootloader using "fastboot oem lock".
That's it! I'm now enjoying the EU ROM on my Moto X40. I'll update this post after I activate 5G on my SIM, test banking apps, and check for any OTA updates (the latest security patch for this ROM is from February 2023).
I hope this helps some of you out there!
Cheers!
EDIT: 5G works!
EDIT 19/05: OTA Update received
GigogoHK said:
Hey XDA community, two weeks ago I purchased a Moto X40 from Aliexpress and it finally arrived yesterday. After going through some posts here, I successfully ported the Chinese ROM (retcn) to the European version (reteu). There might be easier and faster methods, but I'm sharing the one that worked for me.
Working features:
Unlock
NFC Payment
Not yet tested:
5G
OTA Updates
Banking apps
Here's the step-by-step guide:
Ensure you have the latest version of fastboot installed.
Download the Motorola USB drivers: https://en-us.support.motorola.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481/~/where-can-i-download-the-usb-drivers-for-my-device?
Download the reteu ROM: https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/motorola/rtwo/official/RETEU/
While the ROM is downloading, enable Developer mode and OEM Unlock on your device.
Follow the official Motorola bootloader unlock guide: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
After unlocking the bootloader, extract the ROM file and return to fastboot mode.
Change to reteu by entering "fastboot oem config carrier reteu".
Download and install MotoFlashPro: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/utility-motoflashpro.4252201/. Choose the flashfile.xml from the extracted ROM folder, and your phone will be flashed.
When the welcome screen appears, go back to fastboot mode and relock the bootloader using "fastboot oem lock".
That's it! I'm now enjoying the EU ROM on my Moto X40. I'll update this post after I activate 5G on my SIM, test banking apps, and check for any OTA updates (the latest security patch for this ROM is from February 2023).
I hope this helps some of you out there!
Cheers!
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There's a thread on the X30 Pro forum where someone confirmed banking + 5G works after converting to EU Model. So we're just waiting to see if OTA is working and if you can enable OEM Unlocking after relock. The guide is very helpful!
thank you guide.if this all working i am ready to buy x40，hope you can update this post.
GigogoHK said:
Hey XDA community, two weeks ago I purchased a Moto X40 from Aliexpress and it finally arrived yesterday. After going through some posts here, I successfully ported the Chinese ROM (retcn) to the European version (reteu). There might be easier and faster methods, but I'm sharing the one that worked for me.
Working features:
Unlock
NFC Payment
Not yet tested:
5G
OTA Updates
Banking apps
Here's the step-by-step guide:
Ensure you have the latest version of fastboot installed.
Download the Motorola USB drivers: https://en-us.support.motorola.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481/~/where-can-i-download-the-usb-drivers-for-my-device?
Download the reteu ROM: https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/motorola/rtwo/official/RETEU/
While the ROM is downloading, enable Developer mode and OEM Unlock on your device.
Follow the official Motorola bootloader unlock guide: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
After unlocking the bootloader, extract the ROM file and return to fastboot mode.
Change to reteu by entering "fastboot oem config carrier reteu".
Download and install MotoFlashPro: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/utility-motoflashpro.4252201/. Choose the flashfile.xml from the extracted ROM folder, and your phone will be flashed.
When the welcome screen appears, go back to fastboot mode and relock the bootloader using "fastboot oem lock".
That's it! I'm now enjoying the EU ROM on my Moto X40. I'll update this post after I activate 5G on my SIM, test banking apps, and check for any OTA updates (the latest security patch for this ROM is from February 2023).
I hope this helps some of you out there!
Cheers!
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Yup, can confirm EU ROM is working great with my 12/512GB Moto X40
Magisk works and SafetyNet passes as well
I tried 5G today and I get 200mbps, definetly an improvement over my previous Snapdragon 888
GigogoHK said:
Hey XDA community, two weeks ago I purchased a Moto X40 from Aliexpress and it finally arrived yesterday. After going through some posts here, I successfully ported the Chinese ROM (retcn) to the European version (reteu). There might be easier and faster methods, but I'm sharing the one that worked for me.
Working features:
Unlock
NFC Payment
5G
Not yet tested:
OTA Updates
Banking apps
Here's the step-by-step guide:
Ensure you have the latest version of fastboot installed.
Download the Motorola USB drivers: https://en-us.support.motorola.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481/~/where-can-i-download-the-usb-drivers-for-my-device?
Download the reteu ROM: https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/motorola/rtwo/official/RETEU/
While the ROM is downloading, enable Developer mode and OEM Unlock on your device.
Follow the official Motorola bootloader unlock guide: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
After unlocking the bootloader, extract the ROM file and return to fastboot mode.
Change to reteu by entering "fastboot oem config carrier reteu".
Download and install MotoFlashPro: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/utility-motoflashpro.4252201/. Choose the flashfile.xml from the extracted ROM folder, and your phone will be flashed.
When the welcome screen appears, go back to fastboot mode and relock the bootloader using "fastboot oem lock".
That's it! I'm now enjoying the EU ROM on my Moto X40. I'll update this post after I activate 5G on my SIM, test banking apps, and check for any OTA updates (the latest security patch for this ROM is from February 2023).
I hope this helps some of you out there!
Cheers!
EDIT: 5G works!
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You can connect a vpn since the option in settings about the vpn does not appear on my device Where is the data saving below, the option about the vpn should appear but in the capture that command does not appear
I tried to run today Cloudflare Warp and noticed the VPN option is not available. I've read somewhere it could be a bug or it needs to activate the multiuser option. I'll research it further
April security patch with reteu rom and closed bootloader The vpn thing has not been corrected, hopefully there is a solution to this
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April security patch with reteu rom
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I'm still in February, no OTA update yet. I created a multiuser account and can see the VPN option. It's something related to Google Apps Account security policies ?
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You can connect a vpn since the option in settings about the vpn does not appear on my device Where is the data saving below, the option about the vpn should appear but in the capture that command does not appear
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I tried to run today Cloudflare Warp and noticed the VPN option is not available. I've read somewhere it could be a bug or it needs to activate the multiuser option. I'll research it further
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Have you tried accessing VPN settings using an activity manager such as Shortcut Maker?
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Have you tried accessing VPN settings using an activity manager such as Shortcut Maker?
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If I already tried with that app but it won't let me add the apps
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I tried to run today Cloudflare Warp and noticed the VPN option is not available. I've read somewhere it could be a bug or it needs to activate the multiuser option. I'll research it further
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I did that too but it won't let me install apps outside of chrome but it's annoying that to use a vpn you have to enable multi-user Hopefully they will fix it soon with an update.
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If I already tried with that app but it won't let me add the apps
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Try installing a VPN app like Netguard or a real VPN.
ziggmax said:
I did that too but it won't let me install apps outside of chrome but it's annoying that to use a vpn you have to enable multi-user Hopefully they will fix it soon with an update.
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Not sure what you mean by 'won't let me install apps outside of Chrome'.
VPN has nothing to do with multi-user feature.
I managed to fix the VPN issue without the multi user setting, check the video of this comment
https://www.reddit.com/r/motorola/comments/zo38xu/_/j1u5t9l
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I managed to fix the VPN issue without the multi user setting, check the video of this comment
https://www.reddit.com/r/motorola/comments/zo38xu/_/j1u5t9l
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This method worked perfectly for me
The uncertain about having OTA updates and the disappointment of the camera are making me consider switching to another phone
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The uncertain about having OTA updates and the disappointment of the camera are making me consider switching to another phone
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The camera doesn seem unable to focus when scanning QRs. I haven't done much photo taking yet.
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The camera doesn seem unable to focus when scanning QRs. I haven't done much photo taking yet.
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I have problems with autofocus on recording videos aa well
Just received this OTA, update and installed successfully.
- Autofocus improved
- VPN dialog still not available (need to use tools)
GigogoHK said:
Just received this OTA, update and installed successfully.
- Autofocus improved
- VPN dialog still not available (need to use tools)
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Would you recommend doing the conversion?