Hello everyone! Since 5.0.1 is rolling out on many Moto G (1st gen and 2014 ones) I would like to get the OTA update to keep my data and get the last android firmware! I've got a Moto G (1st gen) with EURetail.en.EU 4.4.4 firmware , which I rooted to install some apps that required superuser's permissions. Do I need to flash the whole firmware to get it as "stock" and then get the update or can i just uninstall busybox and SuperSU to bring it as it was before rooting? I've also heard that, from 5.0.1 and on , if you've modified the /system/ partition you won't be able to get any OTA updates: what do you suggest me to do?
Thanks in advance!! :angel: :good:
jos90 said:
Hello everyone! Since 5.0.1 is rolling out on many Moto G (1st gen and 2014 ones) I would like to get the OTA update to keep my data and get the last android firmware! I've got a Moto G (1st gen) with EURetail.en.EU 4.4.4 firmware , which I rooted to install some apps that required superuser's permissions. Do I need to flash the whole firmware to get it as "stock" and then get the update or can i just uninstall busybox and SuperSU to bring it as it was before rooting? I've also heard that, from 5.0.1 and on , if you've modified the /system/ partition you won't be able to get any OTA updates: what do you suggest me to do?
Thanks in advance!! :angel: :good:
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UP. Can't anyone just tell me if in the original system partition there was busybox or if I could brick the phone while uninstalling BusyBox?
( I'm not English, and my grammar sucks a bit, I hope that everyone who reads this understands what I mean.. )
You have 2 options:
a)
Flash using TWRP or CWM the stock EU 4.4.4 image using the zip from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/development/rom-stock-motorola-rom-collection-t2854688
and then if you want download the stock recovery and flash it using fastboot.
b)
Use this guide to return complete stock using fastboot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542219
//If you uninstall busybox and supersu the phone will be ok. The OTA from what I heard needs untouched system partition and then you need to follow on of the options above.
Thank You very much for your answer. So basically even if I uninstall busybox and su I won't be sure that the system partition will be considered as untouched to get the OTA. So the best way is to flash stock rom and wait for the update!
This is what I wanted to know, thanks and happy holidays!
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Hello
I run stock rom with twrp
I download the update and then i tap to install it
It reboot my phone into recovery mode without updating it
Then i reboot my phone and i realize that the update was lost
It says me that my phone is updated(thats not true)
What can i do?
Maybe i can flash the update because i downloaded it and probably it is somewhere in my device?
Please help me
Thanks
Assuming you are rooted (since you mentioned TWRP), you cannot install updates to Lollipop - because your system partition is modified. You will need to be completely stock if you want to take OTA.
P.S. The update is 5.0.1, not 5.1
I was in the same condition, I flashed a stock lollipo android 5 with is home kernel, no root and with unlocked bootloader but the result is not changing. When the 5.1 update pop appears I confirm dowbload, I confirm installation but when reboot in recovery a very fast fake installation runs on error and then stop on home twrp immage.
Please any flashable pure stock will probably be easier.
Thanks
Sorry jj14 I confirm update is 5.0.1
momotizzati said:
Sorry jj14 I confirm update is 5.0.1
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Backup your apps and other files on your phone and just flash the 5.0.1 factory image, reroot and restore your user apps and you`re done.
Could you please upload a stock .zip file 5.0.1 that I could flash from recovery??
momotizzati said:
Could you please upload a stock .zip file 5.0.1 that I could flash from recovery??
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Look here
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
Hi everyone,
I have Moto G 1st gen with unlocked bootloader, rooted, custom recovery and xposed framework.
My question is if:
1. uninstall xposed framework
2.install stock recovery
3. unroot
4. factory reset
... can i get OTA 5.0.2 ? or should flash stock rom.
Thanks in advance
I also have exact same question
Guru.Eclairs said:
I also have exact same question
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you will be able to download the OTA but not install it.
unrooting and uninstalling the xposed, and flashing stock recovery will not work.
I suggest you to back up the OTA zip file after it downloads to the computer (/cache/ folder - its outside the sdcard directory)
you will need root to backup the OTA zip file (use ES File Explorer with Root options)
now flash the stock 4.4.4 firmware (the one that got the OTA update) with fastboot
the Lollipop update checks if the system folder was modified in any way. if it has, the update will fail
AgentChaos said:
you will be able to download the OTA but not install it.
unrooting and uninstalling the xposed, and flashing stock recovery will not work.
I suggest you to back up the OTA zip file after it downloads to the computer (/cache/ folder - its outside the sdcard directory)
you will need root to backup the OTA zip file (use ES File Explorer with Root options)
now flash the stock 4.4.4 firmware (the one that got the OTA update) with fastboot
the Lollipop update checks if the system folder was modified in any way. if it has, the update will fail
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Problem is once the bootloader is unlocked, it can't be relocked until stock firmware image is flashed. I was searching for relocking bootloader in non-gpe moto g but no gain. Relocking process in gpe moto g is working very well though.
I have a rather different scenario . . i have stock ROM, custom recovery, unlocked bootloader and root access . .i tried to get the official lollipop update, but it got rejected due to low internal memory . .then after clearing memory, when i check for system updates , it says my "software is up to date" while it is still in kitkat!! . .i have been then checkin for updates again and again for days but still no use . .plz what should i do to get the official update? . .i have seen lots of others asking the same thing in different sites.but no answer.
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Hi,
the title says it all:
How can I apply the 5.0 OTA update on a rooted, unlocked Moto G XT1032 with CWM recovery?
I don't care about root anymore and I have used SuperSU to unroot the phone.
But in order to apply the update I need to install the stock recovery, otherwise the device will get stuck in a bootloop.
How do I do this? I have tried using MotoToolAIO and its "Flash Stock Recovery KitKat" button but get a
Code:
hab check failed for recovery
message every time I try.
Could you guys please tell me how to get the stock recovery installed on this phone? As I said I don't care about losing root and I don't mind relocking the phone if necessary. I would really appreciate any pointers you can give me. Possibly without losing my data & apps. Thank you.
This page apparently is supposed to contain all those stock files but it is broken: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=14
This manual seems to be helpful for similar cases, it did not help me, though: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2542219
Download the stock 4.4.4 ROM for your phone, extract the recovery.img file, and flash it using fastboot commands.
You also need to be unrooted with the stock Motorola apps.
audit13 said:
Download the stock 4.4.4 ROM for your phone, extract the recovery.img file, and flash it using fastboot commands.
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If you think that solves the proble, well...yes. But where do I find that file? As I indicated the only possible source seems to be unavailable currently. I can't find any other.
Does anyone here have an XT1032 DE singleSIM recovery image lying around?
As I am currently living in South Africa and internet is not reall stable it would be amazing if someone could offer just the recovery file instead of the whole 500-600MB dump.
I have a Canadian xt1032 running stock Telus 4.4.4 firmware. Not sure if that recovery would work but I could find it if you want to try it.
Don't forget to unroot too.
I unrooted too using SuperSU and managed to restore the stock recovery using MotoTool (find it on XDA). These are the basic requirements for installing an OTA. But after the OTA is downloaded and I try to install it, the process starts and in about 10 seconds it displays "Error" and boots to 4.4.4 again. Any recommendations?
^^did you remove any of the stock Motorola apps?
No, and Motorola Update Services is updated to the last version.
audit13 said:
I have a Canadian xt1032 running stock Telus 4.4.4 firmware. Not sure if that recovery would work.
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I doubt it - and fear what might happen if it goes wrong, to be honest. But thanks a lot for the offer. I was able to locate a Retail package for the DE version and will try to download the whole beast, hoping that the connection is stable for these 3 hours.
Even though nobody answered me, I found out what's going on. Lollipop OTAs cannot be installed on modified devices.
You could try out some custom ROM if you are unable to get the official 4.4.4. Carbon and CM11 are some customs ROMs I know of.
There are great unofficial ROMs on the moto g xda forum too!! Don't forget to have a look.
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I'm thinking of Resurrection Remix 5.0.2
You could also check out mokee, crdroid, xperience. And don't forget to check out the ROMs in the forum list
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One question man. I have 4.4.4 installed. Do I have to install stock 5.X in order to get lollipop bootloader before installing any ROM?
dimsar2013 said:
Even though nobody answered me, I found out what's going on. Lollipop OTAs cannot be installed on modified devices.
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how did you manage to un-modify your device? I just bought the Moto G (2013) and have unlocked the bootloader and installed TWRP and haven't had any luck installing ANY firmware after 4.4.4.... I'm always getting stuck on the bootlogo and have to return back to stock 4.4.4...
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how did you manage to un-modify your device? I just bought the Moto G (2013) and have unlocked the bootloader and installed TWRP and haven't had any luck installing ANY firmware after 4.4.4.... I'm always getting stuck on the bootlogo and have to return back to stock 4.4.4...
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You need to have factory firmware and recovery installed in order to update via OTA.
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Dear Friends,
I recently rooted my Moto G 1st Gen, Indian version and within 2 days itself I am able to receive update from 5.0.2 to 5.1.
When I download the update (208 MB) and install it , it reboots. I see the android boy logo of installing the update but suddenly it stops and reboots.
After reboot it tells that there was a problem in updating software and no change has been made.
What could be the problem? Pls help me friends.
Thank you.
bro you rooted the device it means you have changed system , try unrooting and reinstall the zip may be that works
pico hackr said:
bro you rooted the device it means you have changed system , try unrooting and reinstall the zip may be that works
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So rooted phone do not get updates???
Rooting itself was a painful task to perform.
Also I see on this site, https://goo.gl/nfRVZ6 that still its 5.0.2
Then how come am gettign 5.1 update available?
How to unroot it? and i have unlocked bootloader also. Bootloader should be locked again??
Pls help thanks.
virajrocks said:
So rooted phone do not get updates???
Rooting itself was a painful task to perform.
Also I see on this site, https://goo.gl/nfRVZ6 that still its 5.0.2
Then how come am gettign 5.1 update available?
How to unroot it? and i have unlocked bootloader also. Bootloader should be locked again??
Pls help thanks.
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What you do is flash 5.0.2 firmware images through fastboot then manually install 5.1(file you can get from other threads)
Just unrooting might not help. You'll then have to install stock 5.0.2 again if unrooting doesn't work...
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Hi everyone! I have a 2013 MOTO G (XT1032) with unlocked bootloader. I installed TWRP so I could flash the GPE version of 5.1. A few weeks ago, I received a notification that I could install the November 2015 patches, but every time I download them and choose to install, the phone reboots and instead it goes straight to TWRP.
My question is... how do I install the OTA updates? do I have to remove TWRP? is that easy?
thanks a lot!
For ota , stock recovery is must
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sathish saju said:
For ota , stock recovery is must
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Do you think it would be easy to switch to stock recovery, flash the ota, and go back to twrp?
jajandio said:
Do you think it would be easy to switch to stock recovery, flash the ota, and go back to twrp?
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If u want ota to b success , u should do
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I have done (return to stock recovery). It gives an error during the update- android toy wit an exclamation mark and `error' below. I it's seems it requires an original stock room.
You need an unmodified /system folder.
Try my Optimized GPE ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=58538831