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[SIZE=+2]Motorola Moto G 2015 [/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]a.k.a Moto G3[/SIZE]
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[SIZE=+1]Q1: Which Moto G 2015 variant do I own?[/SIZE]To find out which variant you own, power off your phone. Now, hold down power+vol. down at the same time. You are now in bootloader mode; look for the fourth line down beginning "Product/Variant:". The code beginning "XT" (e.g. XT1541") is your variant. Press the power button once to reboot.
The following is a list of all the regional variants. See the original source below for frequency band support:
XT1540: Single-SIM (Retail US | Canada (Telus) | Latin America (Tigo, Movistar Mexico))
XT1541: Single-SIM (Retail EU | GB | SP | FR | GER)
XT1542: Single-SIM (Retail Latin America (Movistar Columbia))
XT1543: Dual-SIM (Retail Brazil | Latin America)
XT1544: Dual-SIM with Digital TV (HDTV) (Retail Brazil | Latin America)
XT1548: Single-SIM (US - CDMA Prepaid)
XT1550: Dual-SIM (Retail Asia | India)
XT1556: Dual-SIM (Turbo Edition)
Source: Variants of Moto G (3rd Gen), @lost101
[SIZE=+1]Q2: Where's the Notification LED? Is it hidden, and how do I enable it?[/SIZE]As with previous Moto G versions, there is a hidden LED under the plastic earpiece in the top bezel.
You can enable it as a charging LED only using this root app. No progress seems to have been made to enable notification lights yet.
[SIZE=+1]Q3: What sensors are in my Moto G?[/SIZE]Main sensors inside:
Dual Accelerometer
Magnetic field sensor
Orientation sensor
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Major sensors missing:
Gyroscope
The main functionality missing due to the lack of gyroscope is Photosphere.
[SIZE=+1]Q4: Can I use a 64GB+ MicroSD card?[/SIZE]Yes, as long as it's formatted to FAT32.
[SIZE=+1]Q5: How do I unlock my bootloader? Is this safe?[/SIZE]Firstly, you need the Android SDK installed to use fastboot. I will not tell you how to do this here as many guides exist on XDA already.
Unlocking your bootloader voids the warranty. Other than that, the warnings Motorola gives mainly pertain to what you may do to your advice after unlocking the bootloader, for example flashing TWRP then flashing random stuff you don't understand. Unlocking the bootloader itself will not harm your device (I don't have room for a discussion of exploits here).
To actually unlock your bootloader, simply follow the Motorola guide. The process includes receiving an unlock code from Motorola, therefore do not bother following any other unofficial guides.
[SIZE=+1]Q6: How do I install TWRP to flash fun things like ROMs?[/SIZE]To begin flashing ROMs and kernels, etc., you need TWRP which is a custom recovery for Android. Read this and have a look at the TWRP website for more info if you are unsure at this point.
First of all you must follow Q3 above to unlock your bootloader. Once unlocked, read on...
Thanks to @squid2 you simply need to download his compiled image and flash using fastboot. Proceed to his thread here to download the latest binary build, "twrp-osprey-2.8.7-r4.img", from the "Downloads" tab, then follow his instructions for flashing the recovery.
A word of advice: I strongly recommend temporarily booting any images (be it recoveries or kernels) you are about to flash to your device. This is simply a case of using the command "fastboot boot blahblah.img" whether blahblah.img is a recovery or kernel.
There are many ways to boot into recovery. Firstly you can boot into bootloader with power+vol. down then select recovery with the volume buttons and press power to boot; The command "adb reboot recovery" on your computer if you have adb set up; By installing a terminal emulator from the market, then typing the commands "su" followed by "reboot recovery"; There are reboot apps on the market with advanced boot options also.
[SIZE=+1]Q7: How do I root my Moto G?[/SIZE]This is primarily for stock ROM users as I believe most custom ROMs are rooted by default.
First of all you must follow Q3 and Q4 (in that order) to unlock your bootloader and flash TWRP. Once TWRP is installed, read on...
Download SuperSU here and place on internal storage or microSD card. Take a look here for more info on SuperSU. Now simply boot to recovery (see Q5) and flash the zip by pressing the "Install" button and locating the SuperSU zip file. Now reboot and open the SuperSU app.
[SIZE=+1]Q8: I need a factory image (stock rom)! Where can I find these?[/SIZE]Look in @lost101's thread, [INDEX][Osprey] Moto G Factory Firmware Images, and refer to Q1 above to find out which one you need.
[SIZE=+1]Q9: My Moto G is quiet, how do I boost the volume?[/SIZE]Refer to @hp420's thread: [Mod] Native volume boost - no apps needed! mixer_paths.xml
[SIZE=+1]Q10: Where can I find custom ROMs and kernels?[/SIZE]Check out my own Osprey Oracle.
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[SIZE=+1]Q10: Where can I find custom ROMs and kernels?[/SIZE]@banerjeeayan1996 has compiled a list of all the custom ROMs and kernels available in this thread: [Moto G(3rd gen)]Link Catalogue. It is not 100% up-to-date (e.g. it's missing CM13) but unless it is not updated for a significant time I will keep the link here. Other useful threads are linked within it also; have a browse.
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Sorry for the trouble i have updated the guide now with cm13.
Please change the line about not updated.
banerjeeayan1996 said:
Sorry for the trouble i have updated the guide now with cm13.
Please change the line about not updated.
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Ahh! Please don't quote the whole OP! I'll edit mine if you edit yours this thread should be easily readable.
HTCDreamOn said:
Ahh! Please don't quote the whole OP! I'll edit mine if you edit yours this thread should be easily readable.
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Ok sorry and thanks for updating.
Motorola apps ( like in camera app slow motion video recording not working ) not work properly with cm 13 plzzz compile it for cm 13
m.sha00rma said:
Motorola apps ( like in camera app slow motion video recording not working ) not work properly with cm 13 plzzz compile it for cm 13
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Remember cm13 is still in early stage.
Thanks for the thread. Is there one for "tips" possibly ? I'm wondering for instance if there's a way to use either of the two gestures to launch other apps than the Flashlight or the camera. Like turning the G3 on and off for instance, thanks!
webvan said:
Thanks for the thread. Is there one for "tips" possibly ? I'm wondering for instance if there's a way to use either of the two gestures to launch other apps than the Flashlight or the camera. Like turning the G3 on and off for instance, thanks!
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Not yet, all questions have to be asked in a new thread at the moment. Might make a help thread in the future but certainly no time right now, I'll speak to other RCs/ mods to check that's the way forward though or if they'd rather stick to just making new threads for every question.
This thread is not meant as a tips thread though. I may add a few if they're oft-requested however.
As for your q I'm not sure, the moto app can't but check out lmt gestures and other 3rd party gesture apps. The dual accelerometer thing is quite unique however so you may not find anything.
I recently purchased a XT1541 for my wife.
I always had rooted phones for apps like Greenify and AdAway. My OnePlus One has an unlocked bootloader, but is still under warranty.
So my quick and dirty question. Seems to me that there's NO way to gain root access on a Moto G3 without unlocking its bootloader (and voiding warranty). Is it true? Anyone can confirm that?
Thank to all of you and a happy new year!
fastleo63 said:
I recently purchased a XT1541 for my wife.
I always had rooted phones for apps like Greenify and AdAway. My OnePlus One has an unlocked bootloader, but is still under warranty.
So my quick and dirty question. Seems to me that there's NO way to gain root access on a Moto G3 without unlocking its bootloader (and voiding warranty). Is it true? Anyone can confirm that?
Thank to all of you and a happy new year!
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This thread isn't a help thread, please post questions as a new thread in this forum. A quick Google would show you can't root without unlocking the bootloader as the kernel is too new for exploits such as towel root.
So yes, unlock the bootloader using the steps in the op.
please delete this post. ty
One question
I want to make custom roms for our device. Well we have cm roms and I really appreciate the work done by the devs.
I can not root my device because its my parents phone so they will not allow me.
Wanna ask anybody can test my builds?
EDIT: I think cm is good enough. Because everyone loves cyanogeod more then any other roms like omni slims etc.
Apologies for posting this.
Regards
FireLord
Why CM?
We have CM already for our device!
Probably you better try MUI 7.1 or LeWa OS, something different based on Stock ROM is welcome!
And you have my help for that if you want!
I want to buy Moto G 3rd generation indian phone. Please tell me is there official cm rom available for it or not.
Also, link me the xda forum for moto g 3rd gen.
thanks
After flash the SuperSU (BETA-SuperSU-v2.67-20160121175247) and reboot, my phone stop on warning bootloader unlocked screen. What can I do now? Is anybody can confirm the working version of the twrp and supersu? Model: XT1540
su35 said:
After flash the SuperSU (BETA-SuperSU-v2.67-20160121175247) and reboot, my phone stop on warning bootloader unlocked screen. What can I do now? Is anybody can confirm the working version of the twrp and supersu? Model: XT1540
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Which version of TWRP!
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shahfaishal said:
I want to buy Moto G 3rd generation indian phone. Please tell me is there official cm rom available for it or not.
Also, link me the xda forum for moto g 3rd gen.
thanks
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Yes is available! And you're in his forum!!
ExHamza said:
Which version of TWRP!
Thanks for your reply. The TWRP is 3.0. It looks like the supersu will modify the system files, I flash a wrong version of supersu. Now, I just flash a stock rom.
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Which model is the developer edition?
Hello!
I have a Moto G 1 gen...so i started reading here about roms and rooting etc...
I already played a lot with my other Android devices adn other roms, but here, i don't know which files would be for my phone...
And i really don't want to brick it, because it is so super duper difficult to get this phone working with my phone company.
It reports this:
Android 5.1
Baseband version MSM8626BP_1032.3116.98.00R vzw_cust
Kernel version 3.4.42-ge27f578 [email protected]#1
System version 221.26.7.falcon_cdma.Verizon.en.us
Build number LPB23.13.33.7
My Plan is to root it, and place a boot animation on it and a optimized rom with or without different kernel
I am afraid of ruining my cdma function, cause i read, that the Cyanogens had problme with that....so optimized stock rom maybe?
And so on...
Hope someone has the time and patience to give some key advice...
Thx in advance...
You are the proud owner of an XT1028 Moto G. Optimized Verizon US Stock 5.1 ROM is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/development/rom-stock-motorola-lollipop-rom-t3017510 (Unlocked Bootloader required)
Don't ask me about unlocking, there are numerous threads on the subject - use search keywords: verizon us xt1028 Bootloader unlock
I am curious...
How did you determine the Model number?!
Not that i think it is wrong...just want to learn...
lost101 said:
You are the proud owner of an XT1028 Moto G. Optimized Verizon US Stock 5.1 ROM is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/development/rom-stock-motorola-lollipop-rom-t3017510 (Unlocked Bootloader required)
Don't ask me about unlocking, there are numerous threads on the subject - use search keywords: verizon us xt1028 Bootloader unlock
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Darkyputz said:
I am curious...
How did you determine the Model number?!
Not that i think it is wrong...just want to learn...
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Your system version includes the phrases 'Verizon' and 'US' - there is only one model it can be.
lost101 said:
Your system version includes the phrases 'Verizon' and 'US' - there is only one model it can be.
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Thx so much...was already thinking of 1032 because of the 1032 in the one string...
Darkyputz said:
Thx so much...was already thinking of 1032 because of the 1032 in the one string...
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Every model says that.
Disclaimer: I am not responsible for anything that happens as a result of flashing these files. Your destiny is your own.
Moto G4 Plus Factory Firmware Images
Please report broken links. New Mirrors welcome!
WARNING: Flashing a Firmware Image is not a safe way to downgrade.
How to flash:
[GUIDE] Moto G4 Plus Newbie Thread - Restore stock firmware
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I restore Factory Firmware if my Bootloader is locked?
Yes. However attempting to downgrade to an older version of Android may fail. Even with an unlocked Bootloader, downgrading cannot be guaranteed. It's also important to be aware that flashing the wrong Bootloader for your model can have serious consequences. Always establish your model of Moto G4 Plus before flashing.
What does 'Preflash Validation Failed' mean?
'Preflash Validation Failure' happens when the Firmware Image you are flashing is older than one you have previously flashed.
After flashing Firmware Image files phone gets stuck during boot-up | will not load Android?
Refer to the guide. Check you are naming the files correctly, and make sure you are flashing all of the 'sparsechunk' files - not just those mentioned in the tutorial. The 'sparsechunk' commands listed there are not to be copied exactly, different firmware images have different files.
Downgrading and OTA Updates
If you downgrade, it is advised to avoid all OTA Updates. These updates can result in a hard-brick (phone will not turn on) if you have a newer Bootloader than the one expected.
This thread was made with a reason so people can easily find their stock rom links. Everyone is welcome to help. Please state your model/carrier and post the link here. I will add it to OP. Thanks!
@yeshwanthvshenoy, many firmwares available at Moto G4 firmware page. Even better part is that the links of downloadmirror are pretty damn good too speed-wise.. add these URLs too and give proper credit.
itskapil said:
@yeshwanthvshenoy, many firmwares available at Moto G4 firmware page. Even better part is that the links of downloadmirror are pretty damn good too speed-wise.. add these URLs too and give proper credit.
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@itskapil I already made a list of firmwares and their models but I need some people to test and tell me. I can't post just with some assumptions. I have links of filefactory only. Maybe people can look that site as an alternative.
General Filefactory folder with a bunch of stock ROMs: http://www.filefactory.com/folder/c6cdedc45a775d27/?sort=filename&order=DESC&show=25
There are some things that are really confusing me, both in this Filefactory folder and the ROMs posted in the OP. For example:
XT1641-XT1643_ATHENE_6.0.1_MPJ24.139-13.3_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
The XT1641 is the Canadian / Mexican G4 Plus, while the XT1643 is the Indian G4 Plus. Both device have two different sets of radio bands (for example, the XT1641 has HSPA Band 2/4 and LTE Bands 12/17, while the Indian model lacks those but has LTE Bands 1, 8, and 40, among other differences). So, if one were to flash this ROM, would they be flashing the Canadian/Mexican modem, or the Indian modem?
Similarly, there this file:
XT1621-XT1622-XT1642_ATHENE_MPJ24.139-23.4_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
The XT1621 is the Canadian/Mexican G4, while the XT1622 and the XT1642 are the European G4 and G4 Plus, respectively. Again, the two regional models have different bands enabled, so if you were to flash it, would you be flashing the Canadian/Mexican modem, or the European modem?
I'm not surprised that G4 and G4 Plus images are combined for the same region, (such as XT1625-XT1644_ATHENE-RETUS_MPJ24.139-48_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip, which is the US G4 and G4 Plus), but these other images that have model numbers for different region devices with different modems is confusing me.
would you happen to have the xt1644 firmware?
danimals67 said:
would you happen to have the xt1644 firmware?
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http://www.filefactory.com/file/3t2...PJ24.139-48_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
New version has been shared to us by the Motorola Firmware team :ATHENE_MPJ24.139-49_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
pv979 said:
New version has been shared to us by the Motorola Firmware team :ATHENE_MPJ24.139-49_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
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Can we use it on XT1643?. Any possibility of knowing the change log?
sai444 said:
Can we use it on XT1643?. Any possibility of knowing the change log?
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It's intended for the US models, XT1625-XT1644 RETUS. The US models launched with MPJ24.139-48, this is an incremental update, MPJ24.139-49. The changelog was just "improved call quality". You may be able to flash it on the Indian model, but be sure not to flash the US model's modem, as it has different sets of bands enabled.
xtermmin said:
It's intended for the US models, XT1625-XT1644 RETUS. The US models launched with MPJ24.139-48, this is an incremental update, MPJ24.139-49. The changelog was just "improved call quality". You may be able to flash it on the Indian model, but be sure not to flash the US model's modem, as it has different sets of bands enabled.
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Wow - where did you find the changelog information (just curious) ?
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Wow - why did you find the changelog information (just curious) ?
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https://i.imgur.com/eLNR2Wi.png
Quality, stability, same difference.
update links.
can you please upload the firmware :
XT1626-XT1640-XT1641_ATHENE_6.0.1_MPJ24.139-23.1_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
In google drive??
the file factory servers are too slow and download never completes.
thanks in advance it would be very helpful. :fingers-crossed:
(moto g4 plus current condition : keeps rebooting after the whole bootanimation.)
Guys right now I'm on MPj24.139-23.1 XT1643
It i flash MPj24.139-13.1 will there be any problem??
OP can u please mirror the firmware for xt1643 build no. MPJ24.139-23.1 (athene) as I am not able to download it using file factory. It would be great help if u can get the requested firmware on a better site, Google drive or media fire or zippyshare etc etc.
Thanks.
cool_sid said:
OP can u please mirror the firmware for xt1643 build no. MPJ24.139-23.1 (athene) as I am not able to download it using file factory. It would be great help if u can get the requested firmware on a better site, Google drive or media fire or zippyshare etc etc.
Thanks.
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Hi Creator of this thread please upload the above quoted file to google drive..
I have downloaded right now the file form filefactory, chosen the default Canadian server, with 3-4MB/s... No problems.
so i have xt1641 i got in mexico and i used FW and flashed it all WIFI stopped and cant make calls
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http://www.filefactory.com/file/3t2...PJ24.139-48_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
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Tnhks!
File factory is blocked by isp plz upload on gdrive asap.
I know there's another thread for this but it's an absolute cluster F*** to make heads or tails of. I wanted to simplify things.
Simply download files, download modded Odin and put files in proper slots in Odin.
This is will give you stock U firmware with the latest PK1 modem. Root isn't what it used to be so I don't bother with it, please don't ask me for root files and instructions of this firmware.
BL: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2xxd5WoIhEwVm9Jc09JM3FZdTg/view?usp=sharing
AP: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2xxd5WoIhEwaUFKWlVIZWlPeG8/view?usp=sharing
CP (PK1 Modem):https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2xxd5WoIhEwT2p4VVdwdkttdkE/view?usp=sharing
CSC: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2xxd5WoIhEwUWUwczg3WmREdzA/view?usp=sharing
Here's the modded Odin that I used. This is from the root thread and never once failed to flash anything on any device I've thrown at it: http://d-h.st/gsDA
Thank you for simplifying this process.
You're welcome. I'm here to help.... The other thread was too much of a mess!
Thanks joe3681, for all of your efforts.
Where online can I find a list of updates or a version history for the Samsung S7 Edge (T-mobile)?
so this will work with the latest update from November? and also what are the benefits of U firmware? I haven't been able to find any good info anywhere. i have rooted and flashed before lol i just haven't been in the game for a while
U firmware seems smoother, it's bloat free. Only real downside is no advanced messaging.
serendipityguy said:
Thanks joe3681, for all of your efforts.
Where online can I find a list of updates or a version history for the Samsung S7 Edge (T-mobile)?
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http://dl.pars-hamrah.com/index.php.../G Series/G935T - T-Mobile Galaxy S7 Firmware
ivananaya1 said:
so this will work with the latest update from November? and also what are the benefits of U firmware? I haven't been able to find any good info anywhere. i have rooted and flashed before lol i just haven't been in the game for a while
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No, the U firmware is still the September security patch level. It's so much smoother/faster though. Especially rooted.
Thank you so much, this was obviously 100x easier to follow than the other thread.
DOMF said:
No, the U firmware is still the September security patch level. It's so much smoother/faster though. Especially rooted.
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Not so sure about that.. Seems laggy still compared to stock and gets hot easier even after cpu fixes
nitroevo said:
Not so sure about that.. Seems laggy still compared to stock and gets hot easier even after cpu fixes
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I followed the O.P. in the post root issues thread, doing nothing more and nothing less than what they said to do. No lag, normal temperature.
Thank you
OP thank you for the easy to follow instructions. I just bought my SM-G935T from ebay. I noticed some lag with the S7 Edge and of course all the Samsung and T-Mobile bloatware.
I flashed all of the files then did a system cache wipe. I have not noticed lag so far and now have 20 GB of the 32 GB free.
One question though. Where will the phone check for updates? Will it get updates from Samsung or T-Mobile?
TWRP help
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I just got my T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy 7 Edge and have been doing a lot of reading here on XDA about this device. I have had all the galaxy's since Galaxy II.
I have rooted / custom recovery / custom ROM all of them. I know there basically is not much out yet as far as ROMS go for the S7e, but I would like to instal
TWRP and root the phone. I can not seem to get a straight answer as to how to do this exactly. Each "How-To" that I run into are a little bit different and scares
me a bit. If you could help me with any answers or links to my question(s) I would sure appreciate it.
1) I would like to odin into the phone the latest TWRP but I am not 100% sure which file to flash.
2) I would like to ROOT the phone if it is fairly safe at this point in development, but again I have heard of at least 2 different methods to do this.
3) Please advise on which file to use and/or method. My phone DOES connect up with my PC just fine via USB and I have ADB working also.
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Current Phone
[*]T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
[*]Device Status
[*]Official
[*]Model Number
[*]SM-G935T
[*]Android Version
[*]6.0.1
[*]Security Patch Level
[*]November 1st, 2016
[*]BaseBand Version
[*]G935TUVU4APK1
[*]Build Number
[*]MMB29M.G935TUVU4APK1
[*]OEM Unlock
[*]ON
[*]USB Debugging
[*]ON
Thibor69 said:
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I just got my T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy 7 Edge and have been doing a lot of reading here on XDA about this device. I have had all the galaxy's since Galaxy II.
I have rooted / custom recovery / custom ROM all of them. I know there basically is not much out yet as far as ROMS go for the S7e, but I would like to instal
TWRP and root the phone. I can not seem to get a straight answer as to how to do this exactly. Each "How-To" that I run into are a little bit different and scares
me a bit. If you could help me with any answers or links to my question(s) I would sure appreciate it.
1) I would like to odin into the phone the latest TWRP but I am not 100% sure which file to flash.
2) I would like to ROOT the phone if it is fairly safe at this point in development, but again I have heard of at least 2 different methods to do this.
3) Please advise on which file to use and/or method. My phone DOES connect up with my PC just fine via USB and I have ADB working also.
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Current Phone
[*]T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
[*]Device Status
[*]Official
[*]Model Number
[*]SM-G935T
[*]Android Version
[*]6.0.1
[*]Security Patch Level
[*]November 1st, 2016
[*]BaseBand Version
[*]G935TUVU4APK1
[*]Build Number
[*]MMB29M.G935TUVU4APK1
[*]OEM Unlock
[*]ON
[*]USB Debugging
[*]ON
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Spend more time reading around the forums before you try anything, but to answer your questions:
1) TWRP not possible on TMobile S7/S7E
2) Root is possible, see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/how-to/how-to-root-s7-edge-t3410470
make sure to read the entire thread and note the issues you may run into
3) See #2 above, has all that info in the thread
fl_gator_dad said:
OP thank you for the easy to follow instructions. I just bought my SM-G935T from ebay. I noticed some lag with the S7 Edge and of course all the Samsung and T-Mobile bloatware.
I flashed all of the files then did a system cache wipe. I have not noticed lag so far and now have 20 GB of the 32 GB free.
One question though. Where will the phone check for updates? Will it get updates from Samsung or T-Mobile?
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@fl_gator_dad, it will check with Samsung. Mind you they dont update this as often as carrier versions release their incremental updates
snpalavan said:
Spend more time reading around the forums before you try anything, but to answer your questions:
1) TWRP not possible on TMobile S7/S7E
2) Root is possible, see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmobile-s7-edge/how-to/how-to-root-s7-edge-t3410470
make sure to read the entire thread and note the issues you may run into
3) See #2 above, has all that info in the thread
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Hello,
thank you for replying. I have been using TWRP on my past 6 phones. Is there some reason why
it wont work on this one ? I did a little more reading and found this
https://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxys7edge.html
Support Status: Current
Maintainer: jcadduono
Code Name: hero2lte
Also ... if TWRP isn't working then what custom recovery are you and all using ? Clockwork ...?
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Thank you
Thibor69 said:
Hello,
thank you for replying. I have been using TWRP on my past 6 phones. Is there some reason why
it wont work on this one ? I did a little more reading and found this
https://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxys7edge.html
Support Status: Current
Maintainer: jcadduono
Code Name: hero2lte
Also ... if TWRP isn't working then what custom recovery are you and all using ? Clockwork ...?
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Thank you
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Well if you continue searching and reading some more, you will see that twrp only works on non locked bootloaders. Any carrier driven Samsung device has a locked bootloader and twrp will not work. We have the snapdragon and not the exynos. If you need to have twrp then you need to get an S7 edge Exynos version. There is no working custom recovery for the snapdragon version phones as of yet.
galaxyuser88 said:
Well if you continue searching and reading some more, you will see that twrp only works on non locked bootloaders. Any carrier driven Samsung device has a locked bootloader and twrp will not work. We have the snapdragon and not the exynos. If you need to have twrp then you need to get an S7 edge Exynos version. There is no working custom recovery for the snapdragon version phones as of yet.
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Wow I see, Ok thank you for your time.
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joe3681 said:
@fl_gator_dad, it will check with Samsung. Mind you they dont update this as often as carrier versions release their incremental updates
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Thank you. That is a shame. I would think, incorrectly, that the unlocked GS7 firmware would be the baseline to build the carrier firmware.
fl_gator_dad said:
Thank you. That is a shame. I would think, incorrectly, that the unlocked GS7 firmware would be the baseline to build the carrier firmware.
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Yeah, you'd think! The international is the one that gets everything first.
The unlocked firmware favors T-Mobile though offering T-Mobile customers features that other users don't get.
edit:
FireType, won the auction!
Now if anyone happens to know of some helpful developers...
Wow nice find! If someone gets a hold of this we def have potential to find a way to get a bootloader hack.
x000x said:
this isn't my auction but I just saw a Moto Z XT1650 engineering developer's edition on ebay. Would such a device possibly help in unlocking the bootloader?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/232184346157?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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Too bad I already updated to Nougat (no downgrading) I would have bought this phone for sure.
Thanks for sharing.
Maybe we could set up a pool if there's an expert willing to take a crack at it and interested in buying it. This might be the only shot at getting such a device. Still unsure if it would be helpful for people with retail versions of the Verizon moto z.
auction ended, did anyone from here actually bid on it? If not, this is probably the only time one of these would ever be made available
x000x said:
edit: well the auction ended... I wonder if whomever got it actually visits this forum
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Won it.
FireType said:
Won it.
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Great! Just out of curiosity, are you a dev?
rczrider said:
Great! Just out of curiosity, are you a dev?
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No, I'm not a developer. But I believe that this device is a simple version of Z with an unlocked bootloader. The rear panel has a "moto" logo, while Verizon devices has "droid" logo
as soon as I get it I'll write about it here
Wow! I'm shocked someone from here won it. I thought for sure it would have gone to some unknown person and we'd never see another one like it.
x000x said:
Wow! I'm shocked someone from here won it. I thought for sure it would have gone to some unknown person and we'd never see another one like it.
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What's the diff between that developer edition and global bootloader unlocked edition? Can you downgrade the bl on the developer devices?
Sent from my Motorola Moto Z Droid using XDA Labs
I'm really not sure what value this has in terms of root and (unofficially) unlocking bootloaders. I feel like it's just the device that's released to select developers prior to the official, public release. Even if there's something substantially different about it - in terms of software - that would give insight into unlocking, it's not much use unless it's in the hands of an experienced dev.
Interested in learning more nonetheless, though.
yes, the next step would be to find an experienced dev that might could offer some guidance
x000x said:
yes, the next step would be to find an experienced dev that might could offer some guidance
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I suppose it's possible it could be a situation similar to the one @elliwigy describes here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70407652&postcount=438
Short version: debug firmware from special pre-release phone + Dirty Cow exploit + experienced dev = unlocked bootloader and root for phone with virtually unlockable bootloader
I believe @elliwigy used to be a dev for Moto devices before moving to LG. They might be able to provide some guidance in determining the value of this "engineering" edition phone and its firmware. With the exception of tagging them in this post (twice ), I don't want to bug them too much since they likely can't do much without the phone itself.
FireType said:
No, I'm not a developer. But I believe that this device is a simple version of Z with an unlocked bootloader. The rear panel has a "moto" logo, while Verizon devices has "droid" logo
as soon as I get it I'll write about it here
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I'm curious, any updates?
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I'm curious, any updates?
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another 1 week please =) im from Russia. Our POST is......................
Hello friends, I have the bike z 1560-03 but this team has the August 2016 follow-up that requirements (other than unlocked booloader) should I have? Can I install any firmware?
My computer is 64 gb dual sim.
Thank you.
Got it!
1) 3 GB RAM =)) LOL
2) Power Button is located above the volume buttons (another LOL)
3) Android 6.0.1 very buggy
4) Moto MOD connector have different hole in the middle. mods installation is impossible
5) No fingerprint scanner (it is not real)
6) Bootloader:
AP Fastboot Flash Mode (Not Secure)
BL: 90.02(*) (sha-2884c1d, 2016-03-16 16:41:30)
Baseband: M8996_1000.21.01.53p SHERIDAN_VZW_CUST
Product/Variant: Sheridan XT1650-01 32GB P1A
Serial Number: (it does not matter)
CPU: MSM8996
UFS: 32GB TOSHIBA THGLF2G8J4LBATR FV=0101
DRAM: 3GB SKHYNIX LP4 DIE=6Gb M5=06 M6=03 M7=00 M8=04
Console [NULL]: null
Battery OK
engineering
Software status: Modified
Could a dev/hacker find a way to unlock all bootlader using this prototype?
xterminater07 said:
Could a dev/hacker find a way to unlock all bootlader using this prototype?
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I wouldn't count on it, if for no other reason than we don't have any seasoned devs interested in the Moto Z (as far as I can tell, anyway). So even if there was a dev interested in helping us out (without the actual phone), they likely would never even see this thread. Maybe @erfanoabdi can weigh in, but I think they've given up on rooting the VZW variant (and I don't think they were ever working on a bootloader unlock).
Interesting that it's a Verizon (XT1650-01) prototype, though. I still haven't updated my VZW variant to Nougat in hopes of root, but I think at this point it's a lost cause (which I assumed to be the case when I opted for the VZW variant in the first place). I suppose it's always possible this phone could be used in conjunction with DirtyCow to come up with something, but that would only work for folks still on Marshmallow.
My Moto Z is dead since 3 weeks now. It won't boot/charge. Even the PC doesn't recognize it. Pleas help me unbrick it if you find a way.