Hello, so I'm currently rocking stock tesco UK firmware, have sim-unlocked the phone legally, but I'd like to reinstall the system (because of couple of software bugs). If I flash it, will the phone re-lock sim too?
And what's the difference between tesco and UK retail firmware?
ToastnButter said:
Hello, so I'm currently rocking stock tesco UK firmware, have sim-unlocked the phone legally, but I'd like to reinstall the system (because of couple of software bugs). If I flash it, will the phone re-lock sim too?
And what's the difference between tesco and UK retail firmware?
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It won't get sim-locked if you flash it, the sim lock data is located on a special partition, that you can't really modify.
There are virtually no differences between those two.
Thank you! And does anyone can tell the difference between retail and tesco build?
Tesco built firmware is managed by tesco and are dedicated to services from Tesco whereas Retail build means a common built which are not modified by service providers.
So there are no actual differences in the firmware then, ok.
Correct if I'm wrong then, but basically, when you flash a GPE firmware over a retail or tesco moto g, this basically makes it the same as GPE phone? OTA updates and all?
Most importantly - do I have to unlock the bootloader in order to flash GPE rom on non-gpe Moto G?
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Hey guys, I ordered a boost mobile Moto G and it's arriving in a few days. I was wondering how would I go about converting it to GPE, and what does it entail? For example does conversion allow it to function correctly with working wifi, and to receive OTA updates directly from google, or would i have to manually flash lollipop roms for boost?
The first step is unlocking the bootloader which will void your warranty!
I am not sure if its possible to convert to GPE firmware with the Boost model.
I've tried to flash gpe on my xt1031, afterwards radio (calls, data, etc) weren't functioning, no matter what radio or baseband I flashed. It only worked once I went back to the stock boost ROM.
I've been searching for a way to do it for months, and have had little success.
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I've tried to flash gpe on my xt1031, afterwards radio (calls, data, etc) weren't functioning, no matter what radio or baseband I flashed. It only worked once I went back to the stock boost ROM.
I've been searching for a way to do it for months, and have had little success.
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you try this firmware radio?
[Radios]
390.81.01P - Boost US
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Be thankful and grateful that you can unlock your bootloader, root, flash a custom recovery and flash roms. I had the xt1028 Verizon prepaid and none of that is possible if you're on 4.4.4 which my phone came with preinstalled. Phone is not eligible for bootloader unlock.
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Hey guys, I ordered a boost mobile Moto G and it's arriving in a few days. I was wondering how would I go about converting it to GPE, and what does it entail? For example does conversion allow it to function correctly with working wifi, and to receive OTA updates directly from google, or would i have to manually flash lollipop roms for boost?
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You can't flash any gpe rom on the boost variant if you use the radio. I've tried flashing modems but it just doesn't work with gpe on boost.
Lucas Eugene said:
You can't flash any gpe rom on the boost variant if you use the radio. I've tried flashing modems but it just doesn't work with gpe on boost.
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I would like to second that. Based on all of the posts I have read (a lot!) the gpe version is for gsm phones and won't work on cdma (boost).
hi!
i've 2 friends with moto Gs 2013 global version (non-GPE) xt1032 bought in the USA from amazon (sold by amazon) that arent getting lollipop OTAs. the phones are in argentina with an argentinean sim card. the Motorola Update Services app is up to date at version 4.0. still, when checking the "about phone/system upgrades" page it says they are up to date.
they are stock and never rooted. the bootloaders are locked due to warranty loss if otherwise. (and one of them was already replaced under warranty for not reading sim cards!)
i would like to upgrade the phones to lollipop WITHOUT rooting, unlocking the bootloaders or resetting the phones.
questions:
1) have these phones received lollipop in the states?
2) why are them not getting the upgrade? argentinean sim card? location reported by phone? geolocation of IP address of the phone?
3) can i flash a signed upgrade without unlocking the BL, without loosing warrantry, and without resetting the phone? maybe through fastboot of maybe by manually downloading an upgrade and rebooting to recovery?
4) anything i could do? load a US sim card? tunnel to the US from the phone? tunnel to the US from the wifi access point?
thank you very much friends!!
EDIT: the phones are on 4.4.4.
I picked up an XT1541 from Vodafone, but I've unlocked it to use with another provider. I'm happy with stock Android for now, but I was considering flashing to the standard retail ROM (XT1541_OSPREY_RETGB_5.1.1_LPI23.72-47_cid7) as I don't need the Vodafone bloat. However as there doesn't actually appear to be much Vodafone stuff, I was wondering if it was really worth it at all.
I assume I would still get OTA updates, and I would get them faster on retail than staying with the Vodafone firmware?
You would be on the retail update channel , meaning faster updates
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I picked up an XT1541 from Vodafone, but I've unlocked it to use with another provider. I'm happy with stock Android for now, but I was considering flashing to the standard retail ROM (XT1541_OSPREY_RETGB_5.1.1_LPI23.72-47_cid7) as I don't need the Vodafone bloat. However as there doesn't actually appear to be much Vodafone stuff, I was wondering if it was really worth it at all.
I assume I would still get OTA updates, and I would get them faster on retail than staying with the Vodafone firmware?
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If you try let us know I've just done the same, like you say there is very little bloat on it, all I can see is the voda update software which I've disabled, no splash screen etc so that is good. Was considering flashing mine also
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If you try let us know I've just done the same, like you say there is very little bloat on it, all I can see is the voda update software which I've disabled, no splash screen etc so that is good. Was considering flashing mine also
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It worked fine, I used the threads describing the process on here...
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It worked fine, I used the threads describing the process on here...
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I did the same but was locked on o2, can you do me a favour and check something, when i originally flashed retgb firmware under system version in settings--> about phone it said something like; osprey_retgb.retgb.en.GB o2gb where on a standard retail gb 3rd gen the end would be retgb instead of o2gb, what does yours say?
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under system version in settings--> about phone it said something like; osprey_retgb.retgb.en.GB o2gb where on a standard retail gb 3rd gen the end would be retgb instead of o2gb, what does yours say?
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Yes mine says 23.41.47.osprey_retgb.retgb.en.GB vfgb, the bit at the end gives away the original operator I guess?
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Yes mine says 23.41.47.osprey_retgb.retgb.en.GB vfgb, the bit at the end gives away the original operator I guess?
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I also have XT1541 Tesco mobile Unlocked version . I was also thinking about flashing Retail GB stock rom. So will this work ? Does your phone got carrier locked after flashing retail GB rom ? I am currently in India not UK. Did you flash this using adb methods or any toolbox ?
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I was also thinking about flashing Retail GB stock rom. So will this work ? Does your phone got carrier locked after flashing retail GB rom ? I am currently in India not UK. Did you flash this using adb methods or any toolbox ?
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No the phone can still be unlocked in the normal way, in fact I did this before flashing the retail ROM. The phone is definitely unlocked, I'm using a GiffGaff (O2) SIM in it now.
I used this guide to flash: http://forum.xda-developers.com/2015-moto-g/general/guide-fastboot-flashing-factory-t3187750
Hey There!
I am using moto g3 XT1541 (Tesco UK) unlocked version in India. I got it as a gift so it was unlocked. Now i am on cm12.1 but i wanna flash stock rom . I have downloaded stock XT1541 (Tesco ) rom already but i am afraid that after flashing stock rom will my device be locked or not? Do i have to unlock it after flashing . Or i should try any other rom ? Like XT1541 ( Retail GB )
Any Help is appreciated!
no still unlocked... when you unlock the bootloader for the first time .. your phone it's unlocked forever....
i am not talking about the bootloader lock. I mean the sim lock that service operators have on the phones such as tesco,vodafone etc
i don't think your sim lock could be a problem even if you still use that sim ... 'cause actually you are using a cm12.1 as you said...
imho a retail version is better cause has no bloatware and it could be newer than tesco's one....
so, you mean to say if i flash retail GB stock rom , my phone will not be locked and i will not have to use an unlock code ? My device model is XT1541
if you can use cm12.1 without any sim problem you can flash and use a retail stock rom also....
Thanks for your help ! Downloading retail rom now .
Hi,
I'm giving my old Moto G to my brother, so I need to remove root and install stock firmware, as the sim unlock code does not work on the custom firmware. I can easily install the stock 5.1 lollipop EU rom, but then when I try to install the stock firmware (I'm pretty sure it's O2, but I've tried both O2 firmware as well as the Retail GB) it gets stuck on the bootloader unlocked screen. It's still there after ~30 minutes, so I'm fairly certain that it's crashing.
Does anybody know what's going on, or potentially have any fixes? There are no errors when flashing the firmware, and I've triple checked that I've got the correct firmware version.
Thanks.