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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Hello. I am reverting my XT1032 to stock in preparation for the update. Does the recovery need to be resotred to stock as well or can I leave the clockworkmod recovery on?
Thanks
Yes
Stock means all is stock, even the recovery. If you leave unlocked bootloader, you can change back to cwm later.
Stock firmware
Stock recovery
No root
No system apps uninstalled or freezed
Thats what you need to succesfully OTA to Lollipop. :highfive:
Hello
I have my moto G with root and custom recovery, what are the steps to follow to get all way back to stock ?
1. Unroot.
2. Uninstall xposed if you have it
3. Flash stock recovery.
4. Make sure you have the stock ROM installed. (Unlocked bootloader is fine)
5. Initiate ota
will i be able to return to kitkat after upgrading, at any time? no bootloader conflicts, or anything?
Once you upgrade to lollipop you most likely cannot downgrade to KitKat again since the boot loader will not accept it any longer.
skyguy126 said:
1. Unroot.
2. Uninstall xposed if you have it
3. Flash stock recovery.
4. Make sure you have the stock ROM installed. (Unlocked bootloader is fine)
5. Initiate ota
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Regarding this guide it isn't necessary to have the rom 'unmodified' i removed a few system apps from /system. is this causing a failure as well or do i have not all XPosed removed properly ?
Thanks for reply.
Do i have any alternative option than complete reflash the stock rom ?
If you removed some system apps there is a slight chance it will fail. Also I forgot to mention to remove xposed before unrooting because uninstalling xposed requires root.
Well then I think it fails because of the removed sys apps.
Will it be a chance to flash the ota using sideload? Or will this attempt fail also?
If I don't have any option I need to start over with the device when I decide to upgrade to lollipop. But at the moment it is not yet available in Germany.
I only have a due update which might increase the SD card compatibility.
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
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!
I flashed TWRP recovery and rooted my Moto g3 XT1550 but im on stock ROM itself. Now I got a OTA notification of Marshmallow update.
So, can I download the OTA & install it without unrooting or flashing stock recovery?
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I flashed TWRP recovery and rooted my Moto g3 XT1550 but im on stock ROM itself. Now I got a OTA notification of Marshmallow update.
So, can I download the OTA & install it without unrooting or flashing stock recovery?
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No! There should be no confusion here, the ONLY possible modification that can be done to your phone where you can accept a OTA update is an unlocked bootloader, NOTHING else. No Root, no TWRP, no Xposed... Your software status should show official and if the /system partition has been modified it will fail. PERIOD.
You cannot install an OTA without returning to PURE stock, not just unrooting and flashing stock recovery, you need to have an unmodified /system partition (root and then unroot is still a modified /system partition). Flash the factory image that matches your current software, then take the OTA, and flash TWRP and root again.
My son's XT1031, which has an unlocked bootloader and TWRP recovery, has been continuously requesting to install an OTA update (221.31.4). I tried to install the update zip file I found in the /cache directory but it fails to install. Does anybody know how to install the OTA with a custom recovery? The phone is stock Android 5.1 (221.21.56) otherwise.
Thanks in advance.
gm2racer said:
My son's XT1031, which has an unlocked bootloader and TWRP recovery, has been continuously requesting to install an OTA update (221.31.4). I tried to install the update zip file I found in the /cache directory but it fails to install. Does anybody know how to install the OTA with a custom recovery? The phone is stock Android 5.1 (221.21.56) otherwise.
Thanks in advance.
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Have you tried flashfire? It has an option for OTA update