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[Q] Moto G XT1028 (U.S Verizon) Lollipop

Hello, has anybody that owns a Moto G XT1028 (U.S Verizon) gotten the Android Lollipop update yet? I'm in need to know becuase i want to purchase a Moto G for Dev purposes but i would like it to be running Android Lollipop after purchase and checking for system updates. Btw im purchasing it 06/22/15. Please post screenshots if you have them.
If you do own one that has Lollipop could you please make a quick review, including the following topics.
- Battery life
- Preformance
- Any bugs
I would greatly appreciate it.

I was wondering the same thing ... I own a Moto G XT1028 (Verizon) but im still on Android 4.4.4 KitKat. I constiently check for updates almost daily. If i don't recieve the Android Lollipop update within the next 14 days, I'm: rooting, unlocking the botloader, installing a custom recovery and putting Cm12 on it. I originally didn't want to do that for warranty and safety reasons but i feel the need to have Lollipop. The update is way over due ...

There is no Lollipop firmware for the XT1028.
Sent from my XT1031

Motorola states "This device will be upgraded to the Android 5 Lollipop release of Android, pending partner support." here: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/software-upgrade-news/g_id/1949

motoinspri said:
I was wondering the same thing ... I own a Moto G XT1028 (Verizon) but im still on Android 4.4.4 KitKat. I constiently check for updates almost daily. If i don't recieve the Android Lollipop update within the next 14 days, I'm: rooting, unlocking the botloader, installing a custom recovery and putting Cm12 on it. I originally didn't want to do that for warranty and safety reasons but i feel the need to have Lollipop. The update is way over due ...
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You can't root anyhow, unfortunately

aoleg said:
Motorola states "This device will be upgraded to the Android 5 Lollipop release of Android, pending partner support." here: https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/software-upgrade-news/g_id/1949
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Motorola has been saying that since Lollipop came out in November of last year. I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for it if I were you.
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motoinspri said:
I was wondering the same thing ... I own a Moto G XT1028 (Verizon) but im still on Android 4.4.4 KitKat. I constiently check for updates almost daily. If i don't recieve the Android Lollipop update within the next 14 days, I'm: rooting, unlocking the botloader, installing a custom recovery and putting Cm12 on it. I originally didn't want to do that for warranty and safety reasons but i feel the need to have Lollipop. The update is way over due ...
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I rooted my xt1028 over a year ago after paying a "chinese middleman" $45 for a bootloader unlock code. Since then I have installed soooooooooo many roms, first Kitkat and then Lollipop. I must say that imo stock 4.4.4 Kitkat is better than anything else you can install on the xt1028. Every rom out there has one bug or another and even though you can do more customization with non-stock roms, it seems to be at the expense of better performance and battery life with stock. As for lollipop, I ran a lot of lollipop roms and I do not like it. Too many kiddie colors and childish building block icons. Google acts as if they are making their operating system for a bunch of kindergartners.
Oh, and other than paying someone for an unlock code, you can forget rooting the xt1028 or unlocking its' bootloader because Verizon has the phone on total lockdown.

Verizon can have my x1028 junk ass phone and I am going to get something else and straightalk..

still holding out hope that Verizon will push out an update. they just updated the first gen Moto X to Lollipop, so perhaps the Moto G is next in line...

How you unlock the bootloader in the xt1028,I can't unlocked, funking verizon
motoinspri said:
I was wondering the same thing ... I own a Moto G XT1028 (Verizon) but im still on Android 4.4.4 KitKat. I constiently check for updates almost daily. If i don't recieve the Android Lollipop update within the next 14 days, I'm: rooting, unlocking the botloader, installing a custom recovery and putting Cm12 on it. I originally didn't want to do that for warranty and safety reasons but i feel the need to have Lollipop. The update is way over due ...
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we stayed last

XT1028 lollipop is out!

alcuin said:
XT1028 lollipop is out!
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Unfortunately, my wife is in a quite sticky situation. Verizon locked the device so it can't be activated, but that's not really the problem... We can't figure out how to bypass the Setup Guide (all the old ways are now patched). Can't use it until that's figured out.

alcuin said:
XT1028 lollipop is out!
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I confirm my XT1028, also adopted the Android 5.1

Just got mine. Maybe the root community can crack this one. Maybe a better chance on rooting this version.

The same here
DamianHelixTV said:
Unfortunately, my wife is in a quite sticky situation. Verizon locked the device so it can't be activated, but that's not really the problem... We can't figure out how to bypass the Setup Guide (all the old ways are now patched). Can't use it until that's figured out.
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I have the same problem, this has a solution?

deathkryz said:
I have the same problem, this has a solution?
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I hope the wonderful Android community does what I think it'll do and figure out a bypass to the new Lollipop Setup Wizard.

DamianHelixTV said:
I hope the wonderful Android community does what I think it'll do and figure out a bypass to the new Lollipop Setup Wizard.
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Hoping for a solution as well, as I only use the device on WiFi.
I suppose I'll hold off on installing the update, for now.

can anyone with a bootloader unlocked XT1028 pull the 5.1 partitions and post them? or has anyone seen the stock partitions for 5.1 anywhere?
as for those stuck at the setup guide... was data wiped causing you to have to set the device up? or does it force the setup guide either way?
hopefully someone can post the images so I can get my device out of fastboot mode and poke around

autoprime said:
can anyone with a bootloader unlocked XT1028 pull the 5.1 partitions and post them? or has anyone seen the stock partitions for 5.1 anywhere?
as for those stuck at the setup guide... was data wiped causing you to have to set the device up? or does it force the setup guide either way?
hopefully someone can post the images so I can get my device out of fastboot mode and poke around
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There's someone reporting on Reddit that he got past it by deleting the cache repeatedly in recovery mode. I might go ahead and update, just for the heck of it.
http://www.reddit.com/r/motog/comme..._update_notification_on_xt1028verizon/cx03pe5
UPDATE: I updated, and everything works great! I didn't have to set up the device, it just carried over everything with the new look. I have no idea why anyone would be stuck at the activation screen, when I didn't even have to set it up again...weird

autoprime said:
can anyone with a bootloader unlocked XT1028 pull the 5.1 partitions and post them? or has anyone seen the stock partitions for 5.1 anywhere?
as for those stuck at the setup guide... was data wiped causing you to have to set the device up? or does it force the setup guide either way?
hopefully someone can post the images so I can get my device out of fastboot mode and poke around
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The reason I'm stuck at Setup is because after the update we factory reset (it updated just fine, just wanted a 'fresh' start)
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Belac77 said:
There's someone reporting on Reddit that he got past it by deleting the cache repeatedly in recovery mode. I might go ahead and update, just for the heck of it.
UPDATE: I updated, and everything works great! I didn't have to set up the device, it just carried over everything with the new look. I have no idea why anyone would be stuck at the activation screen, when I didn't even have to set it up again...weird
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Thank you! Will test NOW. Well if I can ever get the recovery menu to show up.

G920f questions...plz help!!!

Okay so I got a g920F on swappa.com and its on 5.1.1. Rooted and twrp 2.8.7.1 or whatever the current is.....anyways is there a way to downgrade to 5.0.2? I know on the g920P there is not so not sure if that's the case here as well.
My 2nd question is, is there a way to upgrade to marshmallow without a pc? I don't own a pc and can't access one on anyway and I'd really like to try mm.
3rd to last question is this: is there a mobile odin like tool I can use or could flashfire be used on the s6 like on the s5? If memory serves me, I used flashfire back when the s6 came out but I could be mistaken.
Final question....does anyone have the 5.1.1 stock firmware for the G920F? I believe mine is the tbu version of whatever the version for UK is....not sure how to check. Or a stock rom I can flash to recieve the mm update. Please n thanks.

this.guy.lol said:
Okay so I got a g920F on swappa.com and its on 5.1.1. Rooted and twrp 2.8.7.1 or whatever the current is.....anyways is there a way to downgrade to 5.0.2? I know on the g920P there is not so not sure if that's the case here as well.
My 2nd question is, is there a way to upgrade to marshmallow without a pc? I don't own a pc and can't access one on anyway and I'd really like to try mm.
3rd to last question is this: is there a mobile odin like tool I can use or could flashfire be used on the s6 like on the s5? If memory serves me, I used flashfire back when the s6 came out but I could be mistaken.
Final question....does anyone have the 5.1.1 stock firmware for the G920F? I believe mine is the tbu version of whatever the version for UK is....not sure how to check. Or a stock rom I can flash to recieve the mm update. Please n thanks.
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1) NO
2) NO
3)Yes - flashfire should work
4) none knows who get MM 1st.
My advise. Since you dobt have pc. Dont touch your phone

lummujaj said:
1) NO
2) NO
3)Yes - flashfire should work
4) none knows who get MM 1st.
My advise. Since you dobt have pc. Dont touch your phone
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So If I brick what should I do? Since no one has a 5.1.1 tar ball or whatever. Would 5.0.2 work? What of a engineering boot loader to revert to 5.0.2?

this.guy.lol said:
So If I brick what should I do? Since no one has a 5.1.1 tar ball or whatever. Would 5.0.2 work? What of a engineering boot loader to revert to 5.0.2?
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Can't downgrade after upgrading to 5.1.1
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Since your on a G920F, ur in luck try this rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/development/masik-marshmallow-1-0-jan-20-2016-t3297961
Don't forget to make a nandroid first it'll be impossible to revive a soft bricked phone without a computer

SwaggerDaddy said:
Can't downgrade after upgrading to 5.1.1
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Since your on a G920F, ur in luck try this rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/development/masik-marshmallow-1-0-jan-20-2016-t3297961
Don't forget to make a nandroid first it'll be impossible to revive a soft bricked phone without a computer
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How do I install? I'm on 5.1.1. Can I flash on 5.1.1?

this.guy.lol said:
How do I install? I'm on 5.1.1. Can I flash on 5.1.1?
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No it turns out u need to flash a bootloader

Galaxy S7 SM-G930R4 Stock Rom?

I am desperately looking for a stock s7 rom for my US cellular model. I was doing a OTA update and It failed, tells me to connect to smartswitch then smartswitch fails to support my device. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP

CollinWalka said:
I am desperately looking for a stock s7 rom for my US cellular model. I was doing a OTA update and It failed, tells me to connect to smartswitch then smartswitch fails to support my device. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP
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I also desperatly need this. Root messed up my device so badly.

CollinWalka said:
I am desperately looking for a stock s7 rom for my US cellular model. I was doing a OTA update and It failed, tells me to connect to smartswitch then smartswitch fails to support my device. SOMEONE PLEASE HELP
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No problem, REMAIN CALM!
Here are the firmwares for your device:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G930R4/
Just download the latest version.
Now, to install/flash the firmware here are the instructions on this page
To flash just follow the instructions on the first page, there is no need for you to change the home_csc, just follow the instructions carefully.
(Basically everything above "*** You can always find the LATEST firmware in msg #2".
If anything else arises just reply to this thread, hope it works out!:good:
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Anthonyrules144 said:
I also desperatly need this. Root messed up my device so badly.
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Forgot to mention that the firmware link in my first reply is for the OP's device model, just go on SamFirmware and search your model.
The rest is the same

Boot loop
What if in stuck in a bootloop and therefore not able to set up a secure start up pin?
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What if I'm not able to set up a secure start pin before flashing since I'm stuck in a boot loop?
Here are the firmwares for your device:
MahaDEVELOPER said:
No problem, REMAIN CALM!
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G930R4/
Just download the latest version.
Now, to install/flash the firmware here are the instructions on this page
To flash just follow the instructions on the first page, there is no need for you to change the home_csc, just follow the instructions carefully.
(Basically everything above "*** You can always find the LATEST firmware in msg #2".
If anything else arises just reply to this thread, hope it works out!:good:
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Forgot to mention that the firmware link in my first reply is for the OP's device model, just go on SamFirmware and search your model.
The rest is the same
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[HELP] LG G Stylo won't boot

I have a G Stylo that won't boot up at all when I connect it to the pc it detects it but doesn't recognize it I've installed drivers for the phone already. I was trying to flash 5.1.1 firmware via LG flash tool from 6.0 (downgrading). Is there a fix for this? LG bridge doesn't see the device either.

If you have a boost of VirginM http://lg-firmware-rom.com/download...mware-ls770zv9-lg-up-dll-for-ls770-and-lg-up/
If you have metro or t-mobile you can get it free , I'm not sure you can flash back though. Go on androidforums.com

jmacie said:
If you have a boost of VirginM http://lg-firmware-rom.com/download...mware-ls770zv9-lg-up-dll-for-ls770-and-lg-up/
If you have metro or t-mobile you can get it free , I'm not sure you can flash back though. Go on androidforums.com
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Yea we have metro we just brought it back to them

appears a bunch of us did the same thing with sytlo (downgrade roms) and bricked. LG fixed mine because was under warranty and did with their tool, but noticed they pulled the roms off their site.
Being quite the addict, am already rooted, twrped and have layers installed and debloated.
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-spektor- said:
Yea we have metro we just brought it back to them
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the partitions were changed between the 5.1.1 and 6.0 Marshmallow. It was done in the 10j version of the ROM. Think that is what bricked us

If you put it in your computer, in Device Manager do you see something about Qualcomm 9008 mode under Ports?

[FXZ] Stock Verizon Nougat addison_verizon_oem_vzw 7.0 AND 7.1.1

These are the whole firmwares to be flashed independently. No need to do 7 before 711.
Anyone that uses this to upgrade the Chinese phone to Nougat please post how you did it. There are many waiting for a solution.
I copied the whole Mac directory for 711. There are many support files there and a backup & restore apk which will not work stand-alone.
From Mac upgrade assistant.
I zipped the folder from: User/library/application support/.msu/addison_verizon_oem_vzw_user_7.0_NDNS25.137-24-1-4_4_release-keys-cid2_vzw
March patch.
BTW it updates without any data wipe or option to data wipe if you wanted to! Via the assistant that is.
Unlike Moto's recommendations, go figure...
BTW, BTW
Anyone know if apps can be extracted from a FXZ?

I only used this from the upgrade assistant and it did not wipe any user data.
There were some fastboot files (and such) in the .msu folder but when I went back later to show hidden files on wifes El Capitan msu was gone. I was at risk of great peril messing with wifes Mac. My Lion will not run it.
How it it working for everyone?

Request,
Could some kind soul upload Nougat apps (and privapps) from a Z and Z force?
I use them as fake apps in the Play, a way of disabling sys apps.
Root is not needed, more if you need help
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3584051

7.1.1 is posted in OP.

aviwdoowks said:
7.1.1 is posted in OP.
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Hello )
Nice to see you on Moto Z Play thread )
Just flashed VZW 7.1.1 to my chineeese Moto )
Works great )

St.Noigel said:
Hello )
Nice to see you on Moto Z Play thread )
Just flashed VZW 7.1.1 to my chineeese Moto )
Works great )
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You have one of these? See here https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Moto-Z-Play/XT1635-03-Update-to-Android-7/td-p/3694969
If so, get over there and tell them what you did!
Or post it here and I will post a notice there.

aviwdoowks said:
You have one of these? See here https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Moto-Z-Play/XT1635-03-Update-to-Android-7/td-p/3694969
If so, get over there and tell them what you did!
Or post it here and I will post a notice there.
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Yes. ) I have 1635-03. (3 / 64)
Bootloader unlocked OFFICIALY. I just run bat file from "MSU.fastboot_addison_verizon_oem_vzw_user_7.1.1_NDN26.118-23_22_release-keys" OS - Windows 10 x64. It works nice.. ) Without any issues. But - most chineese phones came with unofficial unlocked BL... and I don`t sure about them.

St.Noigel said:
Yes. ) I have 1635-03. (3 / 64)
Bootloader unlocked OFFICIALY. I just run bat file from "MSU.fastboot_addison_verizon_oem_vzw_user_7.1.1_NDN26.118-23_22_release-keys" OS - Windows 10 x64. It works nice.. ) Without any issues. But - most chineese phones came with unofficial unlocked BL... and I don`t sure about them.
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Do you know if these non original MM retla or what ever firmware they have, could do the same as you did?
Gearbest is one retailer that passes these as normal phones.
https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/forums/v3_1/forumtopicpage/board-id/Moto_Z_Play/thread-id/4051/page/9# see near the middle.
Yekollu is the poster.

aviwdoowks said:
Do you know if these non original MM retla or what ever firmware they have, could do the same as you did?
Gearbest is one retailer that passes these as normal phones.
https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/forums/v3_1/forumtopicpage/board-id/Moto_Z_Play/thread-id/4051/page/9# see near the middle.
Yekollu is the poster.
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Yekollu was particle right, but if we unlock bootloader on 1635-03 we can easy flash fw for other region on our phones.
I think they have retail, flashed by Gearbest and - if they have unlocked bl - they can flash any other region's ROM with RSD LITE. BUT I THINK - if they Don't wanna to have bricks - they must flash FW only with RSD lite.. )
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By the way - if people just want to have 7.1.1 - it will be better for them - to flash TWRP and any custom ROM with it.
Anyway - they will not get OTA update on any custom stock based ROMs. And it will be better for them- don't try to sideload OTA via ADB.
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If people want pure stock they can just
flash with RSD lite any FW from here
I tried it all ))

St.Noigel said:
Yekollu was particle right, but if we unlock bootloader on 1635-03 we can easy flash fw for other region on our phones.
I think they have retail, flashed by Gearbest and - if they have unlocked bl - they can flash any other region's ROM with RSD LITE. BUT I THINK - if they Don't wanna to have bricks - they must flash FW only with RSD lite.. )
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By the way - if people just want to have 7.1.1 - it will be better for them - to flash TWRP and any custom ROM with it.
Anyway - they will not get OTA update on any custom stock based ROMs. And it will be better for them- don't try to sideload OTA via ADB.
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If people want pure stock they can just
flash with RSD lite any FW
I tried it all ))
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Hi, I have a XT1635-03 on retcn channel, my device is encrypted, I have the dual sim version it runs on android 6.0.1, I've never rooted it and I'm not planning to... I have a few questions and I would be very thankful if you could answer them:
1)do you have the dual sim version? do both sims work fine after the update?
2)did you flash the rom straight from 6.0.1?
3)are there any issues like with camera, notification sound, swipe to shrink screen,...?
4)why do you suggest for the Chinese version users to flash a stock based custom rom with TWRP? it doesn't give you update capability or factory reset option!
5)is there a specific way to unlock the bootloader "officially"?
6)what's with the bat file you talked about? (sorry I'm kind of a noob)
7)the link you mentioned doesn't have the 7.1.1 version... isn't it better to flash the rom provided on this thread?
I'm sorry to ask this many questions... thanks in advance

SLR96 said:
Hi, I have a XT1635-03 on retcn channel, my device is encrypted, I have the dual sim version it runs on android 6.0.1, I've never rooted it and I'm not planning to... I have a few questions and I would be very thankful if you could answer them:
1)do you have the dual sim version? do both sims work fine after the update?
2)did you flash the rom straight from 6.0.1?
3)are there any issues like with camera, notification sound, swipe to shrink screen,...?
4)why do you suggest for the Chinese version users to flash a stock based custom rom with TWRP? it doesn't give you update capability or factory reset option!
5)is there a specific way to unlock the bootloader "officially"?
6)what's with the bat file you talked about? (sorry I'm kind of a noob)
7)the link you mentioned doesn't have the 7.1.1 version... isn't it better to flash the rom provided on this thread?
I'm sorry to ask this many questions... thanks in advance
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1. I have dual SIM version. Both sim cards works perfectly
2. At first I flash a lot of AOSP / LOS based ROMs ))
3. I have no any issues.
4. If you ll try to get OTA - you could have brick. So - don't use updates.
5. Yes. Just Google it
6. It's flash(or something like).bat - file in archive.
7. I'm taking about this ROM. It will be better and more safety to flash it for newbies.
You can also try ROM from this thread, but it have to many Verizon apps..

St.Noigel said:
1. I have dual SIM version. Both sim cards works perfectly
2. At first I flash a lot of AOSP / LOS based ROMs ))
3. I have no any issues.
4. If you ll try to get OTA - you could have brick. So - don't use updates.
5. Yes. Just Google it
6. It's flash(or something like).bat - file in archive.
7. I'm taking about this ROM. It will be better and more safety to flash it for newbies.
You can also try ROM from this thread, but it have to many Verizon apps..
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thanks so much for the help...
so if I flash the rom from this thread and try to update it later, I'll probably have risk of a hard brick, is that correct?
I only prefer this rom compared to one you mentioned because this one here is "stock", it's more reliable, and I don't need to install TWRP... so considering these, tell me if it's still better for me to flash the stock based custom rom from "flashallthtime" (the one you mentioned)