When my regular moto G was at 4.4.4 I decided to "upgrade" my phone to 5.0.1 GPE. Then, for some reason, I did not want GPE 5.0.1 anymore, so I downgraded to stock 4.4.4 then installed cyanogenmod 5.0.2.
The result is the famous screen flickering - which can be solved by locking/unlocking the screen once.
Now I want to buy a new phone and sell my moto G. I'm wondering how I could get rid of the screen flickering. People will think that the moto G is somewhat damaged and will not buy. Will the screen flickering be gone if I downgrade to stock 4.4.4 again? Or do I have to wait for kernel fix?
Best regards
Martin
Kernel source is out. I personally haven't used it yet but I'm thinking that should solve it.
Ok
Could I just flash that kernel on my phone then? Where can I find it? Thanks for your help, I'm new to this
If an OTA update to 5.0 is available for your phone, flash back to stock and take the OTA update.
audit13 said:
If an OTA update to 5.0 is available for your phone, flash back to stock and take the OTA update.
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Hmm, the OTA will come. Dunno when.
Lets say I do as you suggest, will I get the OTA even if I don't have exactly the same stock image as when i bought the phone? Cause I can only find this (i'm from Sweden):
XT1032_RETAIL-EU_4.4.4_KXB21.14-L1.4…d7_CFC_1FF.xml.zip
You think that would give me the OTA Lollipop when it comes?
Best regards and thanks a ton for your help
I'm not sure, but if it isn't available through OTA, maybe you can find a stock image later.
I flashed my Telus xt1032 back to stock 4.4.4 and it keeps saying my software is up to date, but I know it isn't. It may take time for the Lollipop update to happen.
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Okay I know your probably gonna think outright this an Android L page right, I'll not lie yes but in a different way.
Okay right now I'm running Motorola Stock Android 4.4.4, yes I have messed around flashed to GPE came back; back and forth. You get my point
So here's my question (its a big staged one)
If history is going to repeat itself that means the GPE edition of the G will get the update faster than the
Moto stock G. So if i were to say flash to GPE and keep it like that, the bootloader being unlocked would the Lollipop update work on the GPE or can I lock my bootloader to GPE (keep in mind mine is a XT1033) which i think isn't possible.
Why the concern on GPE and unlocked is cause Lollipop is the going to be the most secure android release and bootloader and secure go hand in hand..
Thanks for any insight/help
siddharthnair96 said:
Okay I know your probably gonna think outright this an Android L page right, I'll not lie yes but in a different way.
Okay right now I'm running Motorola Stock Android 4.4.4, yes I have messed around flashed to GPE came back; back and forth. You get my point
So here's my question (its a big staged one)
If history is going to repeat itself that means the GPE edition of the G will get the update faster than the
Moto stock G. So if i were to say flash to GPE and keep it like that, the bootloader being unlocked would the Lollipop update work on the GPE or can I lock my bootloader to GPE (keep in mind mine is a XT1033) which i think isn't possible.
Why the concern on GPE and unlocked is cause Lollipop is the going to be the most secure android release and bootloader and secure go hand in hand..
Thanks for any insight/help
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I'm afraid that if you have GPe and OTA to Lollipop, maybe you wont be able to flash KitKat, something like that happened when KitKat arrived and people wasnt able to flash Jelly Bean anymore because some things changed inside software. So I think this will happen when Lollipop arrives, some changes in the software will prevent downgrading Android versions. Later on, firmware images of Lollipop will appear and then maybe it will be possible to flash Moto Lollipop but with no more posibility to go back to KitKat.. IMHO I preffer waiting for Moto Lollipop...
And yes.. The Lollipop update is going to work on GPe only if you have stock recovery on it, and you will loose root access since a major system update means all system files being erased and replaced with brand new files, that also means formatting system partition and root files being formatted as well. So if you want, keep GPe but with stock recovery to make the OTA work properly.
siddharthnair96 said:
If history is going to repeat itself that means the GPE edition of the G will get the update faster than the
Moto stock G.
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Non gpe moto G got update from 4.3 to 4.4.2 faster than gpe one. So we can't say for sure which one will get L first.
Its me again
My question is
Im going to use the 5.0 of Motorola when its officialy release
Im in CM12 actually
But i already have the 41.18 (5.0.1) bootloader
And i only can downgrade my xt1032 to 4.4.2, but i have to update to 4.4.4 first but i think i cant because of the GPT/Bootloader.
Is there any way to skip 4.4.4 or is there a 4.4.4 image for the xt1032 because i havent found anyone yet
Be very careful about what you do from this point. Some people have hard-bricked their phones by walking the road you are on. Their phones are useless until factory firmware images are available.
I suggest you wait until there is a full firmware image for Stock Lollipop. When available, it will be announced here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2546251&page=11
Thank you mate ?
Hello Android gurus
I tried to find the answer to my problem in the other threads, but I'm still not 100% sure if I should proceed.
. I had rooted xt1032 moto g prior to 5.0.2 OTA that came out yesterday.
I used full unroot with supersu prior to applying the OTA thinking it would be ok. I guess I screwed up, my phone is soft bricked.
I can get in stock recovery but otherwise it is on boot loop and ends up with 'no command'.
I have the moving line problem on the bootloader white screen which seems to imply a diferent version of kernel and bootloader, (which I do not full understand)
.. Which makes we wonder if it is unsafe to flash the stock rom 4.4.4 image of my phone.
And if it is safe, will I be able to update via OTA after that?
What are my options? Thanks in advance!
The moving line issue is probably due to the fact that you have the 41.18 bootloader on your phone.
I also have a Koodo xt1032 with the 41.18 bootloader and was able to flash back to stock Telus 4.4.4. Do not flash stock 4.4.2 as other XDA members have said that flashing 4.4.2 would brick your phone.
I'm checking for OTA updates but I keep getting the message that my phone's software is up to date.
Hi,
how do I upgrade my Moto G (XT1032 EU 4.4.4) to Lollipop? Even when I flash full EU 4.4.4 again, it says that my device is up-to-date ...
Reason: Im going to sell my Moto G and there are two problems:
a) When I flash 4.4.4 there is a display glitch (like a line moving around the display).
b) When I flash GPE 5.x the "Reset to factory defaults" option in menu doesnt work (recovery displays ERROR and thats it).
Either way, the phone would appear broken to buyers and Id like to fix this somehow ... but I dont know about a flashable EU 5.x version and as Ive said - update doesnt work.
Thanks for suggestions!
It isn't even released yet is it?
You would need to flash 4.4.4 from a region that has 5 released then you should get ota
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It isn't even released yet is it?
You would need to flash 4.4.4 from a region that has 5 released then you should get ota
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Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately I dont know what regions had 5 released.
I just flashed Brazil 4.4.4 (I thought Brazil already received the update as I saw Stock Brazil flashable ZIP on XDA) but it also says my phone is up-to date. Any suggestions, please?
Are you using stock recovery? If you are not you need to.
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Are you using stock recovery? If you are not you need to.
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AS I wrote - I flashed full EU 4.4.4, even recovery.img - it does mean im on stock recovery, right?
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AS I wrote - I flashed full EU 4.4.4, even recovery.img - it does mean im on stock recovery, right?
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Has your phone got this update yet? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.ccc.ota&hl=en
eemgee said:
Has your phone got this update yet? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.ccc.ota&hl=en
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According to Google Play I have it installed.
I restored my backup btw.
Hmmm, if you have stock recovery and that's updated you should get ota.
Last time I did it, it came within a few minutes.
michalurban said:
Hi,
how do I upgrade my Moto G (XT1032 EU 4.4.4) to Lollipop? Even when I flash full EU 4.4.4 again, it says that my device is up-to-date ...
Reason: Im going to sell my Moto G and there are two problems:
a) When I flash 4.4.4 there is a display glitch (like a line moving around the display).
b) When I flash GPE 5.x the "Reset to factory defaults" option in menu doesnt work (recovery displays ERROR and thats it).
Either way, the phone would appear broken to buyers and Id like to fix this somehow ... but I dont know about a flashable EU 5.x version and as Ive said - update doesnt work.
Thanks for suggestions!
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XT1032 5.0.2 EU is still not available. If you want 5.0.2,flash DE 4.4.4 and download the DE 5.0.2 OTA.
https://mega.co.nz/#F!bY8ijBYT!ADhZkHUmbGiWRfLWIO2N7A
https://mega.co.nz/#!QBYjRYha!EF4LK7PLYckwYOw1k_FgBLbXBldGOVl_tCFK_UIHjnE
The screen flicker is caused by the downgrade,press the power button to screen off and press it again for screen on;the flicker will disappear.
WORKED PERFECTLY!!! Thanks!!!
flyjazz said:
XT1032 5.0.2 EU is still not available. If you want 5.0.2,flash DE 4.4.4 and download the DE 5.0.2 OTA.
https://mega.co.nz/#F!bY8ijBYT!ADhZkHUmbGiWRfLWIO2N7A
https://mega.co.nz/#!QBYjRYha!EF4LK7PLYckwYOw1k_FgBLbXBldGOVl_tCFK_UIHjnE.
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Thank you, Im going to try that today (just dowloaded those files).
flyjazz said:
The screen flicker is caused by the downgrade,press the power button to screen off and press it again for screen on;the flicker will disappear.
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Ï know, but I need to get rid of that if I want to sell this phone ... Thanks for your answer anyway!
(disregard this)
Okay, so I recently bought a used Moto G LTE, seller said it would be on Lollipop 5.1. When I received it, it had been rolled back to 4.4.4. Hence the screen ripple at every boot up (which persists until the phone is locked and then unlocked) that almost gave me a heart attack the first time. A little googling later I learn this happens because while you can downgrade android the upgraded version's bootloader remains. So last night I finally got around to rooting since I just can't go from a rooted phone to living with a non rooted one, feels like my phone has a noose around it. Anyway I wanted to know if it's safe to flash CM on my phone now or should I reupgrade to 5.1 first? And if I should is there a way to get it to update OTA again? If not any suggestions where to find the firmware? I just want to feel free to flash roms without bricking my phone. Here is a screenshot of my About Phone, in case someone needs it to help, imgur.com /v8iLOU7
electriceccentric said:
Okay, so I recently bought a used Moto G LTE, seller said it would be on Lollipop 5.1. When I received it, it had been rolled back to 4.4.4. Hence the screen ripple at every boot up (which persists until the phone is locked and then unlocked) that almost gave me a heart attack the first time. A little googling later I learn this happens because while you can downgrade android the upgraded version's bootloader remains. So last night I finally got around to rooting since I just can't go from a rooted phone to living with a non rooted one, feels like my phone has a noose around it. Anyway I wanted to know if it's safe to flash CM on my phone now or should I reupgrade to 5.1 first? And if I should is there a way to get it to update OTA again? If not any suggestions where to find the firmware? I just want to feel free to flash roms without bricking my phone. Here is a screenshot of my About Phone, in case someone needs it to help, imgur.com /v8iLOU7
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Hi.
In my xt1040, i can flash CM 12 lollipop or a stock rom based from kitkat 4.4.4 without problems (I have a updated bootloader), to get OTA updates again, its necessary flash the stock rom (KK or LP), without root, PURE stock (with all "bloatware").
Now im using a optimized rom from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/4g-development/rom-stock-motorola-4g-lollipop-rom-t3142816
No bugs, amazing battery life, and a pure stock, no "bloatware", great ram management.
Sorry for bad english.
electriceccentric said:
Okay, so I recently bought a used Moto G LTE, seller said it would be on Lollipop 5.1. When I received it, it had been rolled back to 4.4.4. Hence the screen ripple at every boot up (which persists until the phone is locked and then unlocked) that almost gave me a heart attack the first time. A little googling later I learn this happens because while you can downgrade android the upgraded version's bootloader remains. So last night I finally got around to rooting since I just can't go from a rooted phone to living with a non rooted one, feels like my phone has a noose around it. Anyway I wanted to know if it's safe to flash CM on my phone now or should I reupgrade to 5.1 first? And if I should is there a way to get it to update OTA again? If not any suggestions where to find the firmware? I just want to feel free to flash roms without bricking my phone. Here is a screenshot of my About Phone, in case someone needs it to help, imgur.com /v8iLOU7
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You'll have to wipe the system anyway, updating it will be a waste of time...