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[Q] Updating to 4.4.3 with a custom recovery

Hi, I have a xt1032, UL and rooted, stock rom and kernel, Xposed with TWRP. The ota just hit my phone this afternoon and I have been trying in vain for hours to update it because I need the bug fixes badly. I am trying to find the OTA.zip file....either that or the stock recovery.img file. Thank you in advance!

3RAN7ON said:
Hi, I have a xt1032, UL and rooted, stock rom and kernel, Xposed with TWRP. The ota just hit my phone this afternoon and I have been trying in vain for hours to update it because I need the bug fixes badly. I am trying to find the OTA.zip file....either that or the stock recovery.img file. Thank you in advance!
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lost101 said:
Here is the stock 4.4.2 recovery.img for US Retail XT1032.
[Download]
Flash using fastboot:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img​
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Thanks again, lost101

3RAN7ON said:
Hi, I have a xt1032, UL and rooted, stock rom and kernel, Xposed with TWRP. The ota just hit my phone this afternoon and I have been trying in vain for hours to update it because I need the bug fixes badly. I am trying to find the OTA.zip file....either that or the stock recovery.img file. Thank you in advance!
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There u go;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50029015#post50029015
i dont know is there a stock recovery img in the pack of last version but i think there is just read all install drivers then flash stock rec. and then update ota,if you deleted some system apps you will get error then u should flash system chunks only to fix it after that do ota till get 4.4.3 flash costum recovery root and that's it

Corel_vkl said:
There u go;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50029015#post50029015
i dont know is there a stock recovery img in the pack of last version but i think there is just read all install drivers then flash stock rec. and then update ota,if you deleted some system apps you will get error then u should flash system chunks only to fix it after that do ota till get 4.4.3 flash costum recovery root and that's it
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I flashed the stock recovery and also uninstalled xposed framework..still got an error message and update failed. I didn't delete any system apps but has some frozen thru TB. now defrosted and trying again. I'm on the T-mobile network (I thought it was cdma but I guess it's GSM) should my kernel be the174.44.1.falcon_umts.AWSRetail.en.us? because I noticed it no longer has the 'AWS' part..if anyone could offer some insight on that

So you didnt sucsess to install ota ? Why dont you flash stock rom maybe you have some errors in system and then update.My version is like u wrote (it was before update) xt1034 quote me if u done with flashing and get ota search on forum stock rom images im on phone cant find link right now .
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Corel_vkl said:
So you didnt sucsess to install ota ? Why dont you flash stock rom maybe you have some errors in system and then update.My version is like u wrote (it was before update) xt1034 quote me if u done with flashing and get ota search on forum stock rom images im on phone cant find link right now .
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No, no success for me yet- there are links up now in other posts for the xt1034 my friend. I think at one point I flashed the wrong firmware by mistake, cuz I definitely have a xt1032 and the version should show 174.44.1.falcon_umts.Retail.en.US but this pic has the AWS version for the xt1034 that is not right for the xt1032

Dude you dont know wich version u have remove back cover and see on battery then install US retail rom im post link in last reply.pm if something goes wrong im not at home right now .
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[REQ][XT1032] Stock 4.4.3 CWM flashable ROM.

I need CWM/TWRP flashable stock 4.4.3 ROM. Mine is XT1032 global US version.
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Same here

Yes please, that would help enormously.

sohan3421 said:
I need CWM/TWRP flashable stock 4.4.3 ROM. Mine is XT1032 global US version.
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There is a 4.4.3 stock firmware image of US Global GSM Moto G. use that
https://mega.co.nz/#!UAxXTDbI!zRN0NKmH-klXBOu-10USPiBU7fJf9I7ESHFZdzFxrew
then flash custom recovery and root. reboot into the custom recovery and make a backup of the rom (system, data, boot)
and there you go. you have a flashbable stock rom

AgentChaos said:
There is a 4.4.3 stock firmware image of US Global GSM Moto G. use that
https://mega.co.nz/#!UAxXTDbI!zRN0NKmH-klXBOu-10USPiBU7fJf9I7ESHFZdzFxrew
then flash custom recovery and root. reboot into the custom recovery and make a backup of the rom (system, data, boot)
and there you go. you have a flashbable stock rom
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My MotoG's bootloader unlocked, CWM installed & rooted. Is that the link of flashable zip?

sohan3421 said:
My MotoG's bootloader unlocked, CWM installed & rooted. Is that the link of flashable zip?
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No, you need to use fastboot mode to install stock firmware. it will wipe everything from the device. then you can install custom recovery and root. then back it up in the recovery. that is the only way.

AgentChaos said:
No, you need to use fastboot mode to install stock firmware. it will wipe everything from the device. then you can install custom recovery and root. then back it up in the recovery. that is the only way.
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Some one need the back up cause they are in GPE 4.4.4 and cant revert back with fastboot as i understand that request
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windylawyer.1712 said:
Some one need the back up cause they are in GPE 4.4.4 and cant revert back with fastboot as i understand that request
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yes you can revert back, because I have done it many times.
if your bootloader is updated to the latest version, you can still go back to 4.4.2 even if the bootloader is from 4.4.4.
you just have to skip this step
Code:
fastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img

AgentChaos said:
yes you can revert back, because I have done it many times.
if your bootloader is updated to the latest version, you can still go back to 4.4.2 even if the bootloader is from 4.4.4.
you just have to skip this step
Code:
fastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
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Are u sure abt that?
Many people out there, they have half-brick devices cause they try do down grade from 4.4.4 to 4.4.2 GPE.
People say that the fastboot doesnt work and the partition is different
if u are sure, u can make a clean thread, and help many people survive :highfive::highfive::highfive:

windylawyer.1712 said:
Are u sure abt that?
Many people out there, they have half-brick devices cause they try do down grade from 4.4.4 to 4.4.2 GPE.
People say that the fastboot doesnt work and the partition is different
if u are sure, u can make a clean thread, and help many people survive :highfive::highfive::highfive:
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Of course I am sure. I done this myself. I am back to Moto stock firmware. I tried GPE but HDR mode was missing in the camera app.
and no Audio Effects (DSP Manager). But it is possible to go back to 4.4.2 from 4.4.4 but you have to skip the motoboot image file. that is the bootloader. you cant downgrade the bootloader.

AgentChaos said:
Of course I am sure. I done this myself. I am back to Moto stock firmware. I tried GPE but HDR mode was missing in the camera app.
and no Audio Effects (DSP Manager). But it is possible to go back to 4.4.2 from 4.4.4 but you have to skip the motoboot image file. that is the bootloader. you cant downgrade the bootloader.
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Which version moto G you have? Cause i'm affraid of the defference of partition in GPE and the stock 4.4.2 can cause issue!
I'm using xt1033.
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Btw, u should make a thread many people will appreciate that

windylawyer.1712 said:
Which version moto G you have? Cause i'm affraid of the defference of partition in GPE and the stock 4.4.2 can cause issue!
I'm using xt1033.
---------- Post added at 08:41 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:41 AM ----------
Btw, u should make a thread many people will appreciate that
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I have XT1032 and you can go back to stock 4.4.2 for XT1033, because XT1033 has 4.4.4 update as well.
Why are you running GPE for XT1033 in the first place?
I have converted from GPE to Stock Motorola firmware and had no issues with partition. so obviously you are doing something wrong.

how to install 4.4.3 roms?

Hello? Yes, I'm a noob. I tried to read and understand, but was not able to.
I have bootloader unlocked and rooted 4.4.2 stock in my m8.
I want to install the 4.4.3 roms.
My simple question would be what are the steps to get 4.4.3 radio? installed

wait to make it clear you only want the radio of 4.4.3 or the whole rom ?
but if you want to install the rom you need to have sometype of custom recovery after you installed that (you can do it through rom manager app on google play)
after that choose your rom that you wanted to install and then just flash it using the custom recovery

qudwis said:
Hello? Yes, I'm a noob. I tried to read and understand, but was not able to.
I have bootloader unlocked and rooted 4.4.2 stock in my m8.
I want to install the 4.4.3 roms.
My simple question would be what are the steps to get 4.4.3 radio? installed
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You didn't mention your carrier, but essentially you want to update to the latest firmware first, then flash a 4.3 ROM. To get to the latest firmware you either take an OTA from your carrier, which requires being completely stock with stock recovery and no changes to system, or flash a firmware file that someone has extracted from the OTA package. The latter is imo easier if you are already on a custom recovery. The development forum for your carrier likely has a post dedicated to updating firmware.

qudwis said:
Hello? Yes, I'm a noob. I tried to read and understand, but was not able to.
I have bootloader unlocked and rooted 4.4.2 stock in my m8.
I want to install the 4.4.3 roms.
My simple question would be what are the steps to get 4.4.3 radio? installed
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Go to link i posted to get your vzw firmware up to date. An fyi when you said radios you meant firmware an the radios is inside the firmware zip. After you update firmware you can flash 4.4.3 ROMs.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2723159

Tigerstown said:
Go to link i posted to get your vzw firmware up to date. An fyi when you said radios you meant firmware an the radios is inside the firmware zip. After you update firmware you can flash 4.4.3 ROMs.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2723159
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Do I install the zip file using the twrp recovery?

Read the 1st post in the link +Tigerstown posted, it tells you precisely what to do.

qudwis said:
Do I install the zip file using the twrp recovery?
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There is also a video in op. If you have a SD card I would go with that method but watch video read op an few times an if you still have questions hit me back.

Revert to KitKat from 5.0.2 firmware update?

Howdy, I've been running various Lollipop builds and ran the firmware update for bacon on my OPO over the last week or so, and I want to revert back to kitkat/stock. I found the flashable 4.4.4 zip, but it didnt work. I also had tried to restore a backup from stock but it acted strange, wouldnt wake up and was generally no good. What am I missing? Am I stuck on 5+?

You need to flash the modem and firmware files from kk.....download a fastboot package and flash only those required
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dboogie2288 said:
Howdy, I've been running various Lollipop builds and ran the firmware update for bacon on my OPO over the last week or so, and I want to revert back to kitkat/stock. I found the flashable 4.4.4 zip, but it didnt work. I also had tried to restore a backup from stock but it acted strange, wouldnt wake up and was generally no good. What am I missing? Am I stuck on 5+?
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if you open the firmware upgrade you can find the partition that must be restored from kitkat trough fastboot.

mysterio619 said:
You need to flash the modem and firmware files from kk.....download a fastboot package and flash only those required
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Can you please provide the link for kk modem and firmware files?

mdjayaprakash said:
Can you please provide the link for kk modem and firmware files?
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Firmware:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B98G0KTJwnBFM09OTEZ2NnVfekE/edit?usp=docslist_api
Modem (44S):
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B98G0KTJwnBFS3J3SUFhczhnN2s/edit?usp=docslist_api
Modem (05Q):
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B98G0KTJwnBFVWdNcFBwNzdxenc/edit?usp=docslist_api
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[Q] Cm12 firmware mandatory after Lolipop OTA

Do i have to flash the cm12 firmware for 5.1.1 roms? I have the OTA update and running on 5.0.2?.

Yes, Each 5.1.1. ROM thread states that you are required to flash the latest firmware (otherwise you might get bootloop, flash errors).

davebugyi said:
Yes, Each 5.1.1. ROM thread states that you are required to flash the latest firmware (otherwise you might get bootloop, flash errors).
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Thank You!!