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.
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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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http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/general/xt1033-t2821556
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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..
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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.
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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.
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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
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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...
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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...
So heres the problem i updated my phone to Lollipop; Motorola Stock version, now I plan and have full intentions to flash to CM12. The problem I'm not facing is finding a Lollipop compatible custom recovery which would help me flash to CM12. Oh and its a XT1033. All help is appreciated.
siddharthnair96 said:
So heres the problem i updated my phone to Lollipop; Motorola Stock version, now I plan and have full intentions to flash to CM12. The problem I'm not facing is finding a Lollipop compatible custom recovery which would help me flash to CM12. Oh and its a XT1033. All help is appreciated.
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Use TWRP 2.8.1.0. Though I'll advise you to avoid flashing CM12 since it does not support dual sim.
andogeek10 said:
Use TWRP 2.8.1.0. Though I'll advise you to avoid flashing CM12 since it does not support dual sim.
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Thanks for the tip hope there won't be issues with screen flickering in this version of TWRP. I have no problem with the single/double sim as I'll be flashing Donkey Kang Kernel enabling me to get one SIM working which is more than enough for me.
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Thanks for the tip hope there won't be issues with screen flickering in this version of TWRP. I have no problem with the single/double sim as I'll be flashing Donkey Kang Kernel enabling me to get one SIM working which is more than enough for me.
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You will have screen flickering since the you have an updated boot loader.
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You will have screen flickering since the you have an updated boot loader.
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Only in the Recovery or the ROM itself
siddharthnair96 said:
Only in the Recovery or the ROM itself
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Both
andogeek10 said:
Use TWRP 2.8.1.0. Though I'll advise you to avoid flashing CM12 since it does not support dual sim.
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didnt work tryed many roms with it even after downgrade to kk still not working bro :crying:
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didnt work tryed many roms with it even after downgrade to kk still not working bro :crying:
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Which version of lollipop? GPE or Brazil leak? I was on GPE stock lollipop update and was successfully able to flash both lollipop and kitkat roms.
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Which version of lollipop? GPE or Brazil leak? I was on GPE stock lollipop update and was successfully able to flash both lollipop and kitkat roms.
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am on stock gpe 5.0.1 how did you do that and witch roms you tryed and witch recovery .................................................................................. sorry for my english
AlaaTorinoo said:
am on stock gpe 5.0.1 how did you do that and witch roms you tryed and witch recovery .................................................................................. sorry for my english
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I used 2.8.1.0 version of twrp and flashed MIUI,FIUI and the modded CM12 by KonstaT.
andogeek10 said:
I used 2.8.1.0 version of twrp and flashed MIUI,FIUI and the modded CM12 by KonstaT.
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oh okay bro thanks i will try again then
Now that the official roll out has begun, I guessing all the bootloader issues will be rectified
hi all, since SSU it not working for lollips devices, its there any other alternative to unlick my sim for international GSM use??
Why not Odin back to KitKat? I do it with the S4, S5, Note 3.... it worked. Try it.
If ur on 5.1 you cant roll back ur Bootloader nor can you downgrade back to KK
Ickyz said:
If ur on 5.1 you cant roll back ur Bootloader nor can you downgrade back to KK
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i got 5.0.1 lollipop would be safe to roll back to kitkat??
copachono said:
i got 5.0.1 lollipop would be safe to roll back to kitkat??
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Nope, lolipop in general.
if you still need help with this, I can probably help. I've got an unlock solution for 5.1.1
stephfd21 said:
if you still need help with this, I can probably help. I've got an unlock solution for 5.1.1
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Could you make a guide on how to unlock it?
arturgig said:
Could you make a guide on how to unlock it?
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http://idoneapps.com/forum/index.php?topic=12.0
Use these instructions to root the phone, after you're done rooting. Message me for the unlock files
hello i managed to go back to android 5.1.1
with flashing the 5.1.1 kdz
i though that will brake the phone but worked fine
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then flashed the rooted tot file
now i have root
Cool you are the person who didn't root android 6 because you can't unlock the bootloader right
vip57 said:
Cool you are the person who didn't root android 6 because you can't unlock the bootloader right
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Yea bro
I couldn't unlock bootloader
HI mate,
did u experience any problems so far? I am planning to do the same, but I am using the 961n variant. Do u think it will work? Thanks!
ChickenButcher said:
HI mate,
did u experience any problems so far? I am planning to do the same, but I am using the 961n variant. Do u think it will work? Thanks!
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no i do not have any problems
my phone working fine
try it i hope you will do it
Hi there i have a question I was wondering if I can downgrade from marshmallow to kitkat without any problems and if is possible of course
AdiZero said:
Hi there i have a question I was wondering if I can downgrade from marshmallow to kitkat without any problems and if is possible of course
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Verizon?
You can downgrade the VZW S5 to lollipop but not to KitKat.
Newyork! said:
Verizon?
You can downgrade the VZW S5 to lollipop but not to KitKat.
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Unlocked variant SM-G900F
AdiZero said:
Unlocked variant SM-G900F
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Probably you can only downgrade to MM, in any case you can try downgrading to KK and see if it's possible, if not then have MM stock ready...
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Probably you can only downgrade to MM, in any case you can try downgrading to KK and see if it's possible, if not then have MM stock ready...
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but if i do it wont brick my device?
AdiZero said:
but if i do it wont brick my device?
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Soft brick, you'll need to reflash stock MM.
Just do some more homework in the S5 thread before you're doing anything. Don't take my words as guaranteed!
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Soft brick, you'll need to reflash stock MM.
Just do some more homework in the S5 thread before you're doing anything. Don't take my words as guaranteed!
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Well let's see if someone else writes in this post