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[Q] Which stock firmware should I install?

Hi all,
I have rooted my Moto G and I installed Cyanogenmod 11 on it.
Cyanogenmod hasn't made Snapshot builds since M6.
M6 is getting old. I could install the latest nightly, but last time I installed a nightly version I couldn't play Soundcloud and other music related apps.
So I want to go back to Stock 4.4.4
I've got 2 questions:
1) Where can I download the stock firmware? I have already searched at http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=14 , but I can't find the latest 4.4.4 update. (at least not for my region, which is The Netherlands)
2) There are plenty of firmwares. Before I installed Cyanogenmod, Stock 4.4.2 176.44.1.falcon_umts.EURetail.en.EU (no specific carrier) was preinstalled on the device. Now I would like to install Android 4.4.2 KOT49H.M004 (no specific carrier) which is smaller than the preinstalled one. But is it safe to do that?
Thanks in advance!

Did you ever update your phone to 4.4.4 on stock via OTA?
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danielsinnema said:
Hi all,
I have rooted my Moto G and I installed Cyanogenmod 11 on it.
Cyanogenmod hasn't made Snapshot builds since M6.
M6 is getting old. I could install the latest nightly, but last time I installed a nightly version I couldn't play Soundcloud and other music related apps.
So I want to go back to Stock 4.4.4
I've got 2 questions:
1) Where can I download the stock firmware? I have already searched at http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=14 , but I can't find the latest 4.4.4 update. (at least not for my region, which is The Netherlands)
2) There are plenty of firmwares. Before I installed Cyanogenmod, Stock 4.4.2 176.44.1.falcon_umts.EURetail.en.EU (no specific carrier) was preinstalled on the device. Now I would like to install Android 4.4.2 KOT49H.M004 (no specific carrier) which is smaller than the preinstalled one. But is it safe to do that?
Thanks in advance!
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What's your bootloader version? If it's 41.13 you can install the GPE 4.4.4 firmware, pure android from google, or the European version again, if you want the Motorola features (MotoCamera, MotoGallery, Radio FM, MotoAssist, SMS Messaging (AOSP), Keyboard (AOSP), MotoCare, MotoMigrate). I like the GPE, I miss just a little the HDR mode of the MotoCamera. GPE also consumes less ram.

oversleeper said:
What's your bootloader version? If it's 41.13 you can install the GPE 4.4.4 firmware, pure android from google, or the European version again, if you want the Motorola features (MotoCamera, MotoGallery, Radio FM, MotoAssist, SMS Messaging (AOSP), Keyboard (AOSP), MotoCare, MotoMigrate). I like the GPE, I miss just a little the HDR mode of the MotoCamera. GPE also consumes less ram.
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Hi,
Thank you for your reply.
I found out that I have bootloader version 41.13. I would like to convert my moto g to Google Play Edition. Is it safe to install KOT49H (4.4.2, which has a lower bootloader version)? I can't find the file for GPE 4.4.4.

pfufle said:
Did you ever update your phone to 4.4.4 on stock via OTA?
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Yes, I updated from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 via OTA on stock ROM. I had installed a custom recovery at that moment. I was afraid it would go wrong, but the recovery successfully installed 4.4.4.

danielsinnema said:
Hi,
Thank you for your reply.
How do I get to know the bootloader version? By the way, I didn't know I mentioned the google play edition firmware. And where can I find the firmware of 4.4.4? On that website I can only find 4.4.2.
Again, thanks!
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If you updated to 4.4.4 via OTA you running the v41.13, it's shown in the fastboot main page (the one you get when you press vol down + power button). There you go:
GPE 4.4.4
If you have XT1032 will work for sure, I never tested it on other models.:good:

oversleeper said:
If you updated to 4.4.4 via OTA you running the v41.13, it's shown in the fastboot main page (the one you get when you press vol down + power button). There you go:
GPE 4.4.4
If you have XT1032 will work for sure, I never tested it on other models.:good:
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Thank you.
I'm now downloading 4.4.4 GPE for Moto G.
I think I will need help again when it's time to install.
Is it the same procedure?

danielsinnema said:
Thank you.
I'm now downloading 4.4.4 GPE for Moto G.
I think I will need help again when it's time to install.
Is it the same procedure?
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Pretty easy... just download this bat, put it in the same folder of firmware and fastboot and run it:good:
for normal fastboot
for mfastboot

oversleeper said:
Pretty easy... just download this bat, put it in the same folder of firmware and fastboot and run it:good:
for normal fastboot
for mfastboot
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I successfully coverted my moto g to a GPE.
Thank you very much for your help! I couldn't have done / I wouldn't dare it without you.
Those batch files are very useful. I used to flash it manual..
THANKS!

danielsinnema said:
I successfully coverted my moto g to a GPE.
Thank you very much for your help! I couldn't have done / I wouldn't dare it without you.
Those batch files are very useful. I used to flash it manual..
THANKS!
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You're welcome I hope you like your GPE Moto G as I like it. It's a very light firmware, on my device the battery consumption in airplane mode is only 3℅ per night and the average ram usage is like 450-500 MB. Also I never got lag during the usage... And you get updates 1 month before the others. Enjoy it

This thread answers the questions I've been wondering about for the longest while but one problem, my bootloader is 41.11 (XT 1032 US Global version on 4.4.3) and my worries is if I update to 4.4.4 GPE and want to switch back to stock 4.4.3, I would not be able to. Currently running 4.4.2 GPE on the 41.11 (stock 4.4.3) bootloader. Everything works well, just can't change bootloader, obviously.

lifetimes said:
This thread answers the questions I've been wondering about for the longest while but one problem, my bootloader is 41.11 (XT 1032 US Global version on 4.4.3) and my worries is if I update to 4.4.4 GPE and want to switch back to stock 4.4.3, I would not be able to. Currently running 4.4.2 GPE on the 41.11 (stock 4.4.3) bootloader. Everything works well, just can't change bootloader, obviously.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/general/xt1033-t2821556
This thread will answer these remaining questions too
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/general/xt1033-t2821556
This thread will answer these remaining questions too...The thread us for the Asian version but the same logic applies to the us version too...
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pfufle said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/general/xt1033-t2821556
This thread will answer these remaining questions too
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The only sure thing I can see is updating without flashing the bootloader. I've set up 4.4.2 GPE how I want it, so I'll keep it for for now.

lifetimes said:
The only sure thing I can see is updating without flashing the bootloader. I've set up 4.4.2 GPE how I want it, so I'll keep it for for now.
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I flashed 4.4.4 GPE then 4.4.4 brazil, then 4.4.3 brazil, then 4.4.2 brazil, then 4.4.2 GPE... in this precise order. You can flash whatever you want The only thing you can't downgrade is the bootloader.

lifetimes said:
The only sure thing I can see is updating without flashing the bootloader. I've set up 4.4.2 GPE how I want it, so I'll keep it for for now.
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That is exactly what you are supposed to do...and even the emmc in some cases..

oversleeper said:
I flashed 4.4.4 GPE then 4.4.4 brazil, then 4.4.3 brazil, then 4.4.2 brazil, then 4.4.2 GPE... in this precise order. You can flash whatever you want The only thing you can't downgrade is the bootloader.
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Yeah, that is what I won't do at the moment as I am supposed to get the phone sold.
pfufle said:
That is exactly what you are supposed to do...and even the emmc in some cases..
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The firmwares for 4.4.2 and 4.4.4 GPE does not have in the emmc but the OTA does. As I said above, someone is looking to buy the phone, so I would leave it as is. Plan to get to get the dual sim version.

oversleeper said:
You're welcome I hope you like your GPE Moto G as I like it. It's a very light firmware, on my device the battery consumption in airplane mode is only 3℅ per night and the average ram usage is like 450-500 MB. Also I never got lag during the usage... And you get updates 1 month before the others. Enjoy it
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Yeah thanks.
Do you also know how to go back to Motorola's Stock Firmware?
I would like to go back because for me the battery life is worse at GPE.

danielsinnema said:
Yeah thanks.
Do you also know how to go back to Motorola's Stock Firmware?
I would like to go back because for me the battery life is worse at GPE.
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Just flash the stock firmware but make sure you do not downgrade your boot loader...

pfufle said:
Just flash the stock firmware but make sure you do not downgrade your boot loader...
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Well, I tried to do that, but it failed.
So I flashed GPE 4.4.4 again.
Isn't it possible to install stock 4.4.2 and update via OTA update?
I can't find Motorola's stock ROM for my region, which is the Netherlands.

No I don't believe you can ota because if a different boot loader version...you can flash the European union firmware...

[Q] What about GPe converting and OTA ?

I actually have a Moto G XT1032 from retail and I would like to know if I convert it to GPe, i will have OTA update for Android L, and will it work ?

Yes.

Thank you for the answer !!!

Mistermatt007 said:
Thank you for the answer !!!
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I don't get it. if we can simply install a GPE rom on our xt1032 and OTA update it to android l with needing to revert back to stock rom and unroot our devices, why is everyone talking about reverting back to original form and not just putting GPE and that's it.
can someone please explain?

shlevy78 said:
I don't get it. if we can simply install a GPE rom on our xt1032 and OTA update it to android l with needing to revert back to stock rom and unroot our devices, why is everyone talking about reverting back to original form and not just putting GPE and that's it.
can someone please explain?
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I was thinking that if I convert my XT1032 to GPe I will get Android faster than waiting Motorola update ^^

[Q&A] [RADIO][KERNEL][CWM] Stock Radio | Kernel Firmware Images (All Variants / Regi

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I have the xt1032 variant running Moto stock 4.4.4 with stock recovery.
If I flash GPe ROM and GPe stock recovery will I be able to receive lollipop update OTA?
EDIT: nvm. I posted in the wrong thread by mistake

Signal Problem
Boss, i have tried all of the above files related to my ph. but still i am not getting signal after converting my my moto g xt-1033 to gpe...
please help if anyone can help me... its a request... thanks in advance

Hi, can I flash 4.4.4 radio on a 4.4.2 Moto G? Thanks

WiFi and 3G not working on XT1088
I have a Moto G 2014 xt1088,
unfortunatelly I think I ran the command "fastboot erase all" and now I can't use WiFi and get 3G signal. I think if I replace the radio/modem via fastboot could solve it.
Can someone tell me if is possible, and what if I flash the xt1033 radio, it will boot?
Or someone could upload the xt1088 or xt1084 version.
Sorry my english.
Thanks.

smashen said:
Hi, can I flash 4.4.4 radio on a 4.4.2 Moto G? Thanks
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Yes.
joaoricardo.rm said:
I have a Moto G 2014 xt1088,
unfortunatelly I think I ran the command "fastboot erase all" and now I can't use WiFi and get 3G signal. I think if I replace the radio/modem via fastboot could solve it.
Can someone tell me if is possible, and what if I flash the xt1033 radio, it will boot?
Or someone could upload the xt1088 or xt1084 version.
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Unfortuantely if you really have used the fastboot command 'erase all' - you have lost your IMEI and there is currently no way to restore it. You have to return the phone to Motorola.
Anyone else reading this: NEVER, EVER use: Fastboot Erase all
Related:
Moto G (2014) forum
Moto G IMEI = 0

Other questions :S
Thanks for the support man,
just confirming, the WiFi depends of the IMEI too, right? even the WiFi I can`t restore?
And one last thing: only Motorola can repair it (or just replace the device), or may a regular repair phone store could do something? what if they replace physicaly the phone memory?
Sorry so many question, it`s my last. :angel:
Thanks again.
lost101 said:
Yes.
Unfortuantely if you really have used the fastboot command 'erase all' - you have lost your IMEI and there is currently no way to restore it. You have to return the phone to Motorola.
Anyone else reading this: NEVER, EVER use: Fastboot Erase all
Related:
Moto G (2014) forum
Moto G IMEI = 0
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You should be able to get WiFi working. Try flashing full Motorola firmware image or custom ROMs.

Radio to XT1088
Could someone upload the radio to XT1088 Moto G 2 gen 8 GB from Brazil?
Thanks.

joaoricardo.rm said:
Could someone upload the radio to XT1088 Moto G 2 gen 8 GB from Brazil?
Thanks.
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This forum is for Moto G (2013) only. Please make your request in the Moto G (2014) forum.

lost101 said:
This forum is for Moto G (2013) only. Please make your request in the Moto G (2014) forum.
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Thank you and sorry.

I flashed Donkey Kang Kernel - V3.5 and did not work, I was caught in the first logo.
Flashed the original 5.0 version of the kernel and all returned to work perfectly but I am without Wifi, installed the modules version 4.4.4 kernel but without success.
Please someone that is running version 5.0 from Brazil can post your kernel modules?
Thank you in advance.

wagnerdd said:
Please someone that is running version 5.0 from Brazil can post your kernel modules?
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Try these modules from GPE 5.0.1: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95864024717069088

It did not work friend, I am preparing a backup to an installation from scratch since last night trying to fix the Wifi problem just flashing the wrong (I think) radio and that was with only one sim card.

so if i flash 1031_Boost_US_CDMA_Kernel_3.4.42-gb89c9dd.zip on my boost moto g with cm12 rom it will get my phone signal working?

godlike777 said:
so if i flash 1031_Boost_US_CDMA_Kernel_3.4.42-gb89c9dd.zip on my boost moto g with cm12 rom it will get my phone signal working?
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Possibly. It depends on the reason why you have no signal.

Does flashing 5.0.2 kernel and radio ensures update of 4.4.4 to 5.0.2 dual Sim xt1033?
I have received official OTA but hesitant as am rooted with xposed.
Any help?
Sent from my XT1033 using XDA Free mobile app

vikraminside said:
Does flashing 5.0.2 kernel and radio ensures update of 4.4.4 to 5.0.2 dual Sim xt1033?
I have received official OTA but hesitant as am rooted with xposed.
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They aren't absolutely necessary to run Android 5.0.2. For example you can use this ROM with your current 4.4.4 Radio:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/development/rom-retail-brazil-lollipop-soak-test-t2998793​

confusion
I have a gpe converted xt1033. Now I have restored stock 4.4.4 but I'm not getting any network. Should I flash the radio of dual sim version or single sim version since my phone was converted to gpe. Also rather restoring 4.4.4 Asia retail I should directly install stock 4.4.4 gpe and the radio of gpe.

hacnav said:
I have a gpe converted xt1033. Now I have restored stock 4.4.4 but I'm not getting any network. Should I flash the radio of dual sim version or single sim version since my phone was converted to gpe. Also rather restoring 4.4.4 Asia retail I should directly install stock 4.4.4 gpe and the radio of gpe.
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You can flash the Dual-SIM 4.4.4 radio. Also flash the 'Kernel Modules' at the bottom of OP.

Reverting my 1032xt retail US back to 4.4.4 stock from 5.01gpe

Hi guys,
Since the official lollipop update seems imminent I would like to revert back to 4.4.4 stock(US retail) from 5.01 gpe. I know there are a lot of tutorials but they all seem to be for 1033xt. (I don't want to run 1033 fw on my 1032) Could somebody help me with the correct procedure and links.
Thanks in advance.

aqswde123 said:
Hi guys,
Since the official lollipop update seems imminent I would like to revert back to 4.4.4 stock(US retail) from 5.01 gpe. I know there are a lot of tutorials but they all seem to be for 1033xt. (I don't want to run 1033 fw on my 1032) Could somebody help me with the correct procedure and links.
Thanks in advance.
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did the 5.01 work on your phone? did you get service ie. able to make calls/texts?

Yes...the gpe and US Global retail are both 1032xt...hence no problems with radios

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Hold out for 5.1 or downgrade to kitkat

Hey guys my moto g XT1032 has been incredibly slow since the update to 5.0.1, I think this is due to the memory leak issue?
Restarting solves the issue for all of 20 mins - I've also tried wiping the cache.
Has anyone had any experience with this ?
I'm stuck between waiting for 5.1 and fixing it or downgrading to kitkat - it's incredibly frustrating at this stage waiting for my apps to load.

RockinPlay said:
Hey guys my moto g 2nd gen has been incredibly slow since the update to 5.0.1, I think this is due to the memory leak issue?
Restarting solves the issue for all of 20 mins - I've also tried wiping the cache.
Has anyone had any experience with this ?
I'm stuck between waiting for 5.1 and fixing it or downgrading to kitkat - it's incredibly frustrating at this stage waiting for my apps to load.
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IMO kitkat is far more responsive, quick, and stable than lollipop. Lollipop 5.1 is better than 5/5.01/5.02 but I still prefer kitkat over Lollipop. That's just my opinion.

classic757 said:
IMO kitkat is far more responsive, quick, and stable than lollipop. Lollipop 5.1 is better than 5/5.01/5.02 but I still prefer kitkat over Lollipop. That's just my opinion.
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Just what I thought :/ anyone have any tips on downgrading it back to kitkat ? ( I'm on 5.0.1 now)

RockinPlay said:
Just what I thought :/ anyone have any tips on downgrading it back to kitkat ? ( I'm on 5.0.1 now)
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What model number moto g do you have? xt1063/64 or which one?

classic757 said:
What model number moto g do you have? xt1063/64 or which one?
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hey
I'm xt1032

RockinPlay said:
hey
I'm xt1032
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Okay. In your original post you stated that you have the 2nd gen moto g. The xt1032 is the 1st gen moto g.
Also, if your bootloader is not unlocked and/or you are not rooted then you are stuck on Lollipop. If it is unlocked then you can adb fastboot the correct 4.4.4 firmware for your phone to go back to KitKat. I purchased my xt1028 with JellyBean on it, ota'd to 4.4.2 KitKat, then later took the 4.4.4 ota. Unlocked bootloader, rooted it and flashed numerous KitKat roms. Then upgraded my bootloader from 41.13 to 41.19 and flashed more than a few Lollipop roms. At the end of the day, I am just not impressed with Lollipop at all. Too bright, too many colors, and the design is too kiddie-like, as though they designed it for kindergarten children. Grow up android, and make an os for adults.
I reverted back to KitKat and I like it far better. Although I am about done with android. Going to iphone.

thanks for the reply - you're right -I'm a 1st gen ( XT1032).
So am I completely stuck on lolipop since the upgrade? ( I'm not rooted)

RockinPlay said:
thanks for the reply - you're right -I'm a 1st gen ( XT1032).
So am I completely stuck on lolipop since the upgrade? ( I'm not rooted)
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Yes, unfortunately if you are not rooted you are stuck on lollipop. However, you have a GSM phone and I think it is unlockable through Motorola's bootloader unlock program. Here is a link that may help: http://motogroms.com/moto-g-bootloa...o-g-xt939g-xt1008-xt1031-xt1032-xt1033-xt1034
And if you have success unlocking your bootloader, this link will help you restore KitKat on your phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542219
Keep in mind though that when you took the Lollipop ota it updated your bootloader so even if you restore your phone to KitKat you will still have the updated bootloader(bootloader cannot be downgraded) so you will have some screen flicker every time you reboot your phone but that is resolved by just turning the screen off/on.
If you need any further assistance please feel free to let me know and I'll do what I can to help.

Upgraded mine 2 days ago I totally hate lollipop
the lock screen sucks with the speed dial on it .....I have acidently made calls twice......I have had to put a pass code in to stop this happening
untill I can find a way of removing this pile of **** from my phone.

classic757 said:
Yes, unfortunately if you are not rooted you are stuck on lollipop. However, you have a GSM phone and I think it is unlockable through Motorola's bootloader unlock program. Here is a link that may help: http://motogroms.com/moto-g-bootloa...o-g-xt939g-xt1008-xt1031-xt1032-xt1033-xt1034
And if you have success unlocking your bootloader, this link will help you restore KitKat on your phone: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542219
Keep in mind though that when you took the Lollipop ota it updated your bootloader so even if you restore your phone to KitKat you will still have the updated bootloader(bootloader cannot be downgraded) so you will have some screen flicker every time you reboot your phone but that is resolved by just turning the screen off/on.
If you need any further assistance please feel free to let me know and I'll do what I can to help.
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thanks for the reply classic757 - you're a gent
It looks like I'm stuck so for a while. Any sign of an improved 5.1 to deal with the memory leak / slowdown?

RockinPlay said:
thanks for the reply classic757 - you're a gent
It looks like I'm stuck so for a while. Any sign of an improved 5.1 to deal with the memory leak / slowdown?
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Your welcome.
And I am not quite sure if there is a 5.1/5.1.1 Lollipop update for your phone. You can always visit Motorola Software Update Page to check.