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Help! can't flash cdt.bin in RSD Lite

hi tried to install Paranoid Android forgot to wipe cache and check the kernel version (i started on ics so it should be right) can't boot Paranoid Android just through ok reflash via RSD Lite download the Telecom New Zealand file and flashed it and can't get past the 7/21 flash cdt.bin tryed many files (e.g. 5.5.1-EDEM-27-SEARET and 6.7.2-EDEM-18-MEARET and 5.5.1-EDEM-28-TNZ) after that downloading the Jelly Bean file now (5.5.1-EDEM-28-37-SEARET i believe) i'll have to see if theirs a 5.5.1 MEARET anyway i feel the problem is because i had to install clockworkmod to install Paranoid or the Paranoid installed its own Recovery and in reading about the Paranoid Recovery it said's i needed to install BMM great please help

Phone model (Retail India, Retail China or AT&T) & have you flashed other than retail firmware (aka. AT&T)?

Don't worry it can be fixed.
You've hit the problem that many of us NZ users have had. For some reason RSD Lite just doesn't work on the Telecom NZ phones. (Although some users say it worked for them)>
Try this thread. 3rd post down.
Another thread here

turffe said:
Phone model (Retail India, Retail China or AT&T) & have you flashed other than retail firmware (aka. AT&T)?
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MB865 and its a Telecom New Zealand Phone but i could try it do u know if running "fastboot devices" should came up with anything because it don't ?

gilda311 said:
Don't worry it can be fixed.
You've hit the problem that many of us NZ users have had. For some reason RSD Lite just doesn't work on the Telecom NZ phones. (Although some users say it worked for them)>
Try this thread. 3rd post down.
Another thread here
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ok you need a special moto fastboot that worked great thanks a lot

mitchell985 said:
ok you need a special moto fastboot that worked great thanks a lot
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once you've got ICS running OK you can get root, install BMM and start installing custom ROMs

[Q] Atrix 2 from ebay Cyanogen Mod installed, how to flash back to stock?

Hello,
I bought an Atrix 2 at ebay (the seller said it is new), unfortunately there is Cyanogen Mod with Android 4.1.2 installed. If there is any safe way to flash back to stock I would prefer this, instead of sending it back because I live in Europe and bought it in USA .
Could you recommend me an easy secure way to flash back to a stock rom? Unfortunately I don't know where to start.
Thanks,
c.

calualeaf said:
Hello,
I bought an Atrix 2 at ebay (the seller said it is new), unfortunately there is Cyanogen Mod with Android 4.1.2 installed. If there is any safe way to flash back to stock I would prefer this, instead of sending it back because I live in Europe and bought it in USA .
Could you recommend me an easy secure way to flash back to a stock rom? Unfortunately I don't know where to start.
Thanks,
c.
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To be honest, the best thing you can do right now is read. All of this has been covered before, repeatedly, and all the information is readily available as well as easily accessible. What you don't want to do is start flashing things without knowing what you're doing and how to get yourself out of trouble should you encounter any issues. So take your time and browse around the forums and familiarise yourself with the various flashing procedures. You won't regret it.:thumbup:
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1BadWolf said:
To be honest, the best thing you can do right now is read.
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Ok, ok, you are right so I found these two threads, so I think I know now how to flash and where to find fxz. But I don't know which fxz Version is the right one, my Phone don't have a at&t logo on the cover. I expect that it is a US Version but I'm not sure.
Noob Guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396650
ATT 4.0.4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1961310
other 4.0.4 firmwares: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1934874
I've read about that it does matter if you have installed leak #1 or #2 or the OTA stock firmware. I don't know which was installed before the custom ROM.
Could you help with these two questions?

calualeaf said:
Ok, ok, you are right so I found these two threads, so I think I know now how to flash and where to find fxz. But I don't know which fxz Version is the right one, my Phone don't have a at&t logo on the cover. I expect that it is a US Version but I'm not sure.
Noob Guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396650
ATT 4.0.4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1961310
other 4.0.4 firmwares: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1934874
I've read about that it does matter if you have installed leak #1 or #2 or the OTA stock firmware. I don't know which was installed before the custom ROM.
Could you help with these two questions?
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Post a screenshot of your about phone screen. The build date is the give away, on the kernel. When you post that one of us can point out if you have leak one installed.
I will be very honest here, and since you are not sure which stock version was on the phone before, you have a high chance of bricking the phone. If does not have the ATT logo, it does not tell us much. You could still have an HK version of the phone which is as locked down as the ATT one is, or you could have an Asian version, which would be good, since they are not as locked down...
I would tread very lightly here, and I would tell you to just flash another non-stock ROM from the dev section, on it, as that won't brick you.. But you really need to find a way to figure out which phone you have.

jimbridgman said:
Post a screenshot of your about phone screen. The build date is the give away, on the kernel. When you post that one of us can point out if you have leak one installed.
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Attached you will find two screenshots, thanks for checking.
I will be very honest here, and since you are not sure which stock version was on the phone before, you have a high chance of bricking the phone. If does not have the ATT logo, it does not tell us much. You could still have an HK version of the phone which is as locked down as the ATT one is, or you could have an Asian version, which would be good, since they are not as locked down...
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What would happen if I flash the ATT firmware, assuming that it is an asian or Hongkong Version will it result in a hard brick or a soft brick?
I would tread very lightly here, and I would tell you to just flash another non-stock ROM from the dev section, on it, as that won't brick you.. But you really need to find a way to figure out which phone you have.
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As far as I can see, there is no custom ROM which has a working webtop, I would like to use webtop. Or do you know any ROMs with webtop? I searched a lot about finding out if it is possible to figure out which hardware is in the device to check which firmware version could be right but I found nothing .

You have AT&T 125 fxz kernel... It builded in 08.31. But you also need to check your imei... And does your phone have any AT&T logo? On box or on digitizer?? It also can be AT&T phone but with Retail Atrix digitizer.... or worse Retail A2 locked down from higher cdt.bin from AT&T fw.

calualeaf said:
As far as I can see, there is no custom ROM which has a working webtop, I would like to use webtop. Or do you know any ROMs with webtop? I searched a lot about finding out if it is possible to figure out which hardware is in the device to check which firmware version could be right but I found nothing .
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As far as I know, NUMA, ICSupercharged V7, Swifty Trix, and Stocky Ed all have working webtop.
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turffe said:
You have AT&T 125 fxz kernel... It builded in 08.31. But you also need to check your imei... And does your phone have any AT&T logo? On box or on digitizer?? It also can be AT&T phone but with Retail Atrix digitizer.... or worse Retail A2 locked down from higher cdt.bin from AT&T fw.
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Thanks for the telling me the Kernel Version. Could you please explain, what do you mean by "check your IMEI"? I think you don't want me to post IMEI?
The Phone does not have any ATT Logo, not on the digitizer neither on the box. I saw that the Text on the box is only written in french.
So even with knowing that it's the ATT Kernel, it's not sure if I can flash the ATT firmware:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1961310

calualeaf said:
Thanks for the telling me the Kernel Version. Could you please explain, what do you mean by "check your IMEI"? I think you don't want me to post IMEI?
The Phone does not have any ATT Logo, not on the digitizer neither on the box. I saw that the Text on the box is only written in french.
So even with knowing that it's the ATT Kernel, it's not sure if I can flash the ATT firmware:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1961310
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And also is the IMEI matches with one printed on box? Is the box orange color with AT&T logo or Motorola retail red like this - http://www.use.com/media/2013/0118/3075001/p_001.jpg?1 or http://asset2.cbsistatic.com/cnwk.1d...42_620x433.jpg
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Enter SN from IMEI sticker to this site: http://sndeep.info/en .It's completely safe, because it also confirmed by
4pda.ru, post:
Спойлер (+/-) ( НОМЕР МОДЕЛИ с sndeep.info)
MB865
AP3025AH4H8 - Черный
AP3025AD1H8 - Белый
ME865
AP3378AE7U2
AP127203051A - (возможно для белого)
ATT
00057NAATT
00058NAATSD
And post that model showed it...

turffe said:
And also is the IMEI matches with one printed on box? Is the box orange color with AT&T logo or Motorola retail red like this - ...
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hm I think the box was a good hint, the IMEI on the box is the same as in phone. Attached you will find photos of the box, on the back of the box is a motorola.com.tw URL, am I right if I say ist is the Hongkong/Taiwan Version?

calualeaf said:
hm I think the box was a good hint, the IMEI on the box is the same as in phone. Attached you will find photos of the box, on the back of the box is a motorola.com.tw URL, am I right if I say ist is the Hongkong/Taiwan Version?
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And also if the box imei matches with on phone screen imei (code: *#06#)?

turffe said:
And also if the box imei matches with on phone screen imei (code: *#06#)?
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Yes, it is still the same .

calualeaf said:
Yes, it is still the same .
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That's bad because it's hk phone with at&t fw.... You'll be unable to downgrade to hk fw version... Is your phone under warranty??

turffe said:
[/COLOR]Enter SN from IMEI sticker to this site: http*://sndeep.info/en .It's completely safe, because it also confirmed by
4pda.ru, post:
Спойлер (+/-) ( НОМЕР МОДЕЛИ с sndeep.info)
MB865
AP3025AH4H8 - Черный
AP3025AD1H8 - Белый
ME865
AP3378AE7U2
AP127203051A - (возможно для белого)
ATT
00057NAATT
00058NAATSD
And post that model showed it...
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Oh I didn't saw that, the result of the check is strange:
Motorola MB860 Atrix 4G
Year: 2012
Month: March
Age: 1 year and 4 months
Model Number: AP3089AW2X3
The IMEI on the Box is not the same as the result of the check and Iam very sure that this is not an MB860.
BTW on the IMEI sticker is also a Model Number maybe this helps:
AP129501187B

calualeaf said:
Oh I didn't saw that, the result of the check is strange:
Motorola MB860 Atrix 4G
Year: 2012
Month: March
Age: 1 year and 4 months
Model Number: AP3089AW2X3
The IMEI on the Box is not the same as the result of the check and Iam very sure that this is not an MB860.
BTW on the IMEI sticker is also a Model Number maybe this helps:
AP129501187B
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Try to flash this Retail Asian fw via RSD Lite - 6.7.2_EDEM-18-SEARET_cfc.xml.zip LINK: http://sbfdownload.droid-developers.org/edison/6.7.2_EDEM-18-SEARET_cfc.xml.zip
Does it failing on cdt.bin?? If yes does your phone is under warranty?

turffe said:
Try to flash this Retail Asian fw via RSD Lite - 6.7.2_EDEM-18-SEARET_cfc.xml.zip LINK: http://sbfdownload.droid-developers.org/edison/6.7.2_EDEM-18-SEARET_cfc.xml.zip
Does it failing on cdt.bin?? If yes does your phone is under warranty?
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hm yes it fails on cdt.bin and shows now "flash failure", is it brick? I have warranty but I think I should restore the Custom ROM.

calualeaf said:
hm yes it fails on cdt.bin and shows now "flash failure", is it brick? I have warranty but I think I should restore the Custom ROM.
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Reflash HK (with boot failure screen) fw & bring it to warranty & fool it (that it shuted off while charging & shows fastboot err. They'll try couple times flash Retail fw, but it will fail at cdt.bin & most likely they'll replace your board).
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turffe said:
Reflash HK (with boot failure screen) fw & bring it to warranty & fool it (that it shuted off while charging & shows fastboot err. They'll try couple times flash Retail fw, but it will fail at cdt.bin & most likely they'll replace your board).
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I think I send it back to the ebay seller to get my money back I tried to reflash several ROMs with recovery, but I get always "Signature Verification failed"

calualeaf said:
I think I send it back to the ebay seller to get my money back I tried to reflash several ROMs with recovery, but I get always "Signature Verification failed"
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You have to disable signature verification in CWM.

[Q] Why RSD can't flash original UAE firmware to UAE Atrix2

Hello!
I am have some strange problem.
Have Atrix 2 MB865 and it is UAE, that i think. May be it mistake, but this photo of phone back.
Via RSD can successfuly flash only InlineFlashing_Edison_67.21.125_CFC_P3_APBP.xml.zip (is off for ATT). Any other images not flash without errors including official for UAE. The are errors with cdt.bin and recovery.bin.
The phone not have any ATT logotypes and initially was have some 2.3.x firmware (I do not have more information about what was in store phone firmware)
I can flash JB leak 3 without cdt.bin and recovery.bin, and it work, but camera not.
I can flash MIUI v4 ,it work, but battery so short lifetime.
I can't flash Unofficial MIUI v5 , have boot loop.
WTF?

simplemad said:
Hello!
I am have some strange problem.
Have Atrix 2 MB865 and it is UAE, that i think. May be it mistake, but this photo of phone back.
Via RSD can successfuly flash only InlineFlashing_Edison_67.21.125_CFC_P3_APBP.xml.zip (is off for ATT). Any other images not flash without errors including official for UAE. The are errors with cdt.bin and recovery.bin.
The phone not have any ATT logotypes and initially was have some 2.3.x firmware (I do not have more information about what was in store phone firmware)
I can flash JB leak 3 without cdt.bin and recovery.bin, and it work, but camera not.
I can flash MIUI v4 ,it work, but battery so short lifetime.
I can't flash Unofficial MIUI v5 , have boot loop.
WTF?
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MB865 can only flash att firmware...Miui v5 is not for att.

atrix2man said:
MB865 can only flash att firmware...Miui v5 is not for att.
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MB865 does not necessarily mean it's an AT&T phone. If it is an AT&T model it will be quite obvious since it clearly says AT&T on the front of the phone.
If I had a dollar for every time I said that, I'd be making money in a very weird way.

1BadWolf said:
MB865 does not necessarily mean it's an AT&T phone. If it is an AT&T model it will be quite obvious since it clearly says AT&T on the front of the phone.
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So...
EMEI say - is UAE, but RSD can't flash any other image include off UAE, but only ATT. Why. May be some modules or identificators was rewrote with ATT image. I have no idea, and already use forum search and google (

You wont be able to flash any firmware except at&t. Because you flashed at&t 125. cdt.bin number increased & you can't downgrade, but if it works good (no battery drain & etc) leave it. Still you will not be able to downgrade to UAE fw... RSD will keep throwing cdt.bin err...

turffe said:
You wont be able to flash any firmware except at&t. Because you flashed at&t 125. cdt.bin number increased & you can't downgrade, but if it works good (no battery drain & etc) leave it. Still you will not be able to downgrade to UAE fw... RSD will keep throwing cdt.bin err...
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Thank you for answer.
What about ability to flash leak 3 or miui v5 or other Asian based firmwares?
That I wrote in first post I have some troubles (((

Not a good idea to post your IMEI number on a public forum... I've edited your post.

ME865 was flashed firmware from ATT MB865

ME865 was flashed firmware from ATT MB865 already bought the.
Now I would like to put the Chinese firmware 4.0.4 but the firmware via RSD produces an error and not stitched or Chinese 4.0.4 or Chinese 4.1
he can not find how to do it.
Google translated text translator. So Isigny if something was not smoothly.

dn70 said:
ME865 was flashed firmware from ATT MB865 already bought the.
Now I would like to put the Chinese firmware 4.0.4 but the firmware via RSD produces an error and not stitched or Chinese 4.0.4 or Chinese 4.1
he can not find how to do it.
Google translated text translator. So Isigny if something was not smoothly.
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If you have the AT&T model, you can ONLY flash AT&T firmware. That's why you're getting an error.

1BadWolf said:
If you have the AT&T model, you can ONLY flash AT&T firmware. That's why you're getting an error.
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It will not turn back to flash on ME?

No. The cdt.bin version number (aka burned eFuse) increases to at&t one and can't be downgraded or changed... So you got at&t model forever.

turffe said:
No. The cdt.bin version number (aka burned eFuse) increases to at&t one and can't be downgraded or changed... So you got at&t model forever.
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So why can not I flash 4.1? The same increase in the firmware and not a fall.
And the second question when installing bootloader A73 (I have A72)?
Here's the way it turns out in piercing
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dn70 said:
So why can not I flash 4.1? The same increase in the firmware and not a fall.
And the second question when installing bootloader A73 (I have A72)?
Here's the way it turns out in piercing
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Because that firmware wasn't meant for AT&T phones. Now that you've flashed the AT&T firmware you're stuck with it. There's no way to upgrade, and no way to downgrade. You can still root and flash ROMs though.

1BadWolf said:
Because that firmware wasn't meant for AT&T phones. Now that you've flashed the AT&T firmware you're stuck with it. There's no way to upgrade, and no way to downgrade. You can still root and flash ROMs though.
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(You can still root and flash ROMs though) --- What does this mean?
But what about now be firmware radio?
there is a difference between ME and MB.
It turns out that I have a radio from ME but flashed firmware from MB.

Running RETUS on a MetroPCS Ocean device

Last night as part of rooting, I was getting issues with the MetroPCS Ocean firmware with the update failing message. I took a look at the RETUS firmwares and saw the latest so I took a chance and was able to flash the Retail version with no problems, booted up and 'worked out of the box' so to speak. It is also lighter on the features since it doesn't include the MetroPCS apps. I am not going to try rooting with this one, but it seems to be quite stable and an a little faster if that makes any sense.
Your mileage may vary!
You assume any risk by attempting the same thing on your device, but I figured it would be something someone would be interested in knowing.

I'm running MetroPCS software on a Amazon device

I'm running Cricket software on a MetroPCS device &
I'm running Amazon software on a MetroPCS device
Cons on both I've come across so far.
Cricket software on a MetroPCS device I get Boot screen says Bad key in top left corner before loading the device.
Amazon software on a MetroPCS device I get a Boot screen says untrusted device before loading the device.
Pros is they both work great.

Medfordite said:
Last night as part of rooting, I was getting issues with the MetroPCS Ocean firmware with the update failing message. I took a look at the RETUS firmwares and saw the latest so I took a chance and was able to flash the Retail version with no problems, booted up and 'worked out of the box' so to speak. It is also lighter on the features since it doesn't include the MetroPCS apps. I am not going to try rooting with this one, but it seems to be quite stable and an a little faster if that makes any sense.
Your mileage may vary!
You assume any risk by attempting the same thing on your device, but I figured it would be something someone would be interested in knowing.
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Since you did that when you have the time, try to go back a lower build or your OG Build and check if you still have data and sim accses. I ask because (I have a RETUS) and since I flashed the latest one available "PPO29.114-108 May 1 Security Update" can't go back to OG Build it came with without losing data and sim detection. Something was updated in that build that even if you flash back it broke that. I even flashed the modem to check but no still no data or SIM detected at all. Only all fine in the most recent build.

Medfordite said:
Last night as part of rooting, I was getting issues with the MetroPCS Ocean firmware with the update failing message. I took a look at the RETUS firmwares and saw the latest so I took a chance and was able to flash the Retail version with no problems, booted up and 'worked out of the box' so to speak. It is also lighter on the features since it doesn't include the MetroPCS apps. I am not going to try rooting with this one, but it seems to be quite stable and an a little faster if that makes any sense.
Your mileage may vary!
You assume any risk by attempting the same thing on your device, but I figured it would be something someone would be interested in knowing.
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I am guessing that it is still sim locked to metropcs after flashing this?

twfs said:
I am guessing that it is still sim locked to metropcs after flashing this?
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Flashing a Carrier or Retail ROM won't ever unlock a Carrier Lock device. If it were that simple don't you think we will ever have this issue. Hell the term network lock won't even exist in a perfect world.
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twfs said:
I am guessing that it is still sim locked to metropcs after flashing this?
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And yes there are several Motorola Devices that are firmware interchangeable. Been doing it since the first Moto X times. Only benefit from this procedure no bloatware and faster updates that's it. Oh and better performance since it doesn't include crappware

Medfordite said:
Last night as part of rooting, I was getting issues with the MetroPCS Ocean firmware with the update failing message. I took a look at the RETUS firmwares and saw the latest so I took a chance and was able to flash the Retail version with no problems, booted up and 'worked out of the box' so to speak. It is also lighter on the features since it doesn't include the MetroPCS apps. I am not going to try rooting with this one, but it seems to be quite stable and an a little faster if that makes any sense.
Your mileage may vary!
You assume any risk by attempting the same thing on your device, but I figured it would be something someone would be interested in knowing.
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PartyDroid said:
I'm running Cricket software on a MetroPCS device &
I'm running Amazon software on a MetroPCS device
Cons on both I've come across so far.
Cricket software on a MetroPCS device I get Boot screen says Bad key in top left corner before loading the device.
Amazon software on a MetroPCS device I get a Boot screen says untrusted device before loading the device.
Pros is they both work great.
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I'm interested in flashing my MetroPCS g7 stock unrooted to the Amazon rom if you care to point me in the right direction please.

disobey said:
I'm interested in flashing my MetroPCS g7 stock unrooted to the Amazon rom if you care to point me in the right direction please.
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PSA. If you flsh Cricket, Metro etc Roth the RETUS Latest firmware you won't be able to go back to you LG firmware. That firmware updates the Bootloader and that preventa going back to a lower workifn version. You can doing what I posted earlier by while flashing back to OG Firmware skip flashing modem and fsg bins and don't execute the modem erase commands.

disobey said:
I'm interested in flashing my MetroPCS g7 stock unrooted to the Amazon rom if you care to point me in the right direction please.
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https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/ocean/official/AMZ/

Ok I bricked my phone via magisk update, I was on MetroPCS variant of Ocean firmware. Now I manually flashed RETUS PPO 29.114-108; It seems to be running fine other than saying my device is not certified....is there a custom recovery that will work for Ocean RETUS using twrp? Should I try to re root using magisk systemless-ly copying boot.img? Thanks for info and any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

PartyDroid said:
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/ocean/official/AMZ/
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Can we get directions on how you guys are doing this please. I've tried using the back to stock directions but extracting a different firmware but it's not working. I have Metropcs.....I extracted Tmobile firmware and use the back to stock commands...but when rebooting its' still Metropcs....please help with some directions.

nashi20002003 said:
Can we get directions on how you guys are doing this please. I've tried using the back to stock directions but extracting a different firmware but it's not working. I have Metropcs.....I extracted Tmobile firmware and use the back to stock commands...but when rebooting its' still Metropcs....please help with some directions.
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I'd like to know as well, I got 2 of these Moto G Power 7's from Metro PCS and would love a stock ROM without all the metro bloat. Not sure on Metro's unlocking policy if they will unlock it and what bands this all has if it has CDMA or is it GSM only?

chennault05 said:
Ok I bricked my phone via magisk update, I was on MetroPCS variant of Ocean firmware. Now I manually flashed RETUS PPO 29.114-108; It seems to be running fine other than saying my device is not certified....is there a custom recovery that will work for Ocean RETUS using twrp? Should I try to re root using magisk systemless-ly copying boot.img? Thanks for info and any input would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
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If I were you I will stay away from Magisk until they update the app, still damaging the boot.img files..

Omar04 said:
Flashing a Carrier or Retail ROM won't ever unlock a Carrier Lock device. If it were that simple don't you think we will ever have this issue. Hell the term network lock won't even exist in a perfect world.
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And yes there are several Motorola Devices that are firmware interchangeable. Been doing it since the first Moto X times. Only benefit from this procedure no bloatware and faster updates that's it. Oh and better performance since it doesn't include crappware
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Do you know if there is a way to sim-unlock a Metro device? Searched on eBay, no luck... thanks.

edwardxi said:
Do you know if there is a way to sim-unlock a Metro device? Searched on eBay, no luck... thanks.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/264407271128?ViewItem=&item=264407271128

PartyDroid said:
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/264407271128?ViewItem=&item=264407271128
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thanks, I found one on eBay for $38... too expensive, used to around $10

nashi20002003 said:
Can we get directions on how you guys are doing this please. I've tried using the back to stock directions but extracting a different firmware but it's not working. I have Metropcs.....I extracted Tmobile firmware and use the back to stock commands...but when rebooting its' still Metropcs....please help with some directions.
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Instructions are in the thread back to stock.
Secondly, I'm on MetroPCS and flashed the retus2 firmware (BestBuy versions) no MetroPCS bloatware. Flash the retus2 and you'll be fine.

edwardxi said:
thanks, I found one on eBay for $38... too expensive, used to around $10
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You probably won't find one cheaper. $10 ones are ones that give you a code to unlock. Unlocking a MetroPCS/TMO G7Power with the Server unlock app requires a person to remotely connect to your phone and edit your NV files. Currently they are changing the imei to a different model phone that they can generate the unlock codes for. Since they are using a different model phone imei, activating on Sprint Network could be an issue since Sprint is picky as to what phones they put on their network.

If I flash "retail" firmware on a TMO Sim locked Moto G7 power will it ask me for an unlock code that I don't have? Bought it on eBay and TMO says its eligible to unlock but refuses because I'm not the original owner. Bootloader is unlocked.

EDIT: Figured out my issue. Was my fault. Flashed the RETAILUS firmware on my MetroPCS model.
Thanks OP!
Also to add to this, the Metro model is NOT supposed to be compitable with Verizon due to lack of CDMA.... Well Magically the phone now supports CDMA so it has a CDMA radio in it!