Hi all,
I have rooted my Moto G and I installed Cyanogenmod 11 on it.
Cyanogenmod hasn't made Snapshot builds since M6.
M6 is getting old. I could install the latest nightly, but last time I installed a nightly version I couldn't play Soundcloud and other music related apps.
So I want to go back to Stock 4.4.4
I've got 2 questions:
1) Where can I download the stock firmware? I have already searched at http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=14 , but I can't find the latest 4.4.4 update. (at least not for my region, which is The Netherlands)
2) There are plenty of firmwares. Before I installed Cyanogenmod, Stock 4.4.2 176.44.1.falcon_umts.EURetail.en.EU (no specific carrier) was preinstalled on the device. Now I would like to install Android 4.4.2 KOT49H.M004 (no specific carrier) which is smaller than the preinstalled one. But is it safe to do that?
Thanks in advance!
Did you ever update your phone to 4.4.4 on stock via OTA?
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danielsinnema said:
Hi all,
I have rooted my Moto G and I installed Cyanogenmod 11 on it.
Cyanogenmod hasn't made Snapshot builds since M6.
M6 is getting old. I could install the latest nightly, but last time I installed a nightly version I couldn't play Soundcloud and other music related apps.
So I want to go back to Stock 4.4.4
I've got 2 questions:
1) Where can I download the stock firmware? I have already searched at http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=14 , but I can't find the latest 4.4.4 update. (at least not for my region, which is The Netherlands)
2) There are plenty of firmwares. Before I installed Cyanogenmod, Stock 4.4.2 176.44.1.falcon_umts.EURetail.en.EU (no specific carrier) was preinstalled on the device. Now I would like to install Android 4.4.2 KOT49H.M004 (no specific carrier) which is smaller than the preinstalled one. But is it safe to do that?
Thanks in advance!
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What's your bootloader version? If it's 41.13 you can install the GPE 4.4.4 firmware, pure android from google, or the European version again, if you want the Motorola features (MotoCamera, MotoGallery, Radio FM, MotoAssist, SMS Messaging (AOSP), Keyboard (AOSP), MotoCare, MotoMigrate). I like the GPE, I miss just a little the HDR mode of the MotoCamera. GPE also consumes less ram.
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What's your bootloader version? If it's 41.13 you can install the GPE 4.4.4 firmware, pure android from google, or the European version again, if you want the Motorola features (MotoCamera, MotoGallery, Radio FM, MotoAssist, SMS Messaging (AOSP), Keyboard (AOSP), MotoCare, MotoMigrate). I like the GPE, I miss just a little the HDR mode of the MotoCamera. GPE also consumes less ram.
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Hi,
Thank you for your reply.
I found out that I have bootloader version 41.13. I would like to convert my moto g to Google Play Edition. Is it safe to install KOT49H (4.4.2, which has a lower bootloader version)? I can't find the file for GPE 4.4.4.
pfufle said:
Did you ever update your phone to 4.4.4 on stock via OTA?
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Yes, I updated from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4 via OTA on stock ROM. I had installed a custom recovery at that moment. I was afraid it would go wrong, but the recovery successfully installed 4.4.4.
danielsinnema said:
Hi,
Thank you for your reply.
How do I get to know the bootloader version? By the way, I didn't know I mentioned the google play edition firmware. And where can I find the firmware of 4.4.4? On that website I can only find 4.4.2.
Again, thanks!
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If you updated to 4.4.4 via OTA you running the v41.13, it's shown in the fastboot main page (the one you get when you press vol down + power button). There you go:
GPE 4.4.4
If you have XT1032 will work for sure, I never tested it on other models.:good:
oversleeper said:
If you updated to 4.4.4 via OTA you running the v41.13, it's shown in the fastboot main page (the one you get when you press vol down + power button). There you go:
GPE 4.4.4
If you have XT1032 will work for sure, I never tested it on other models.:good:
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Thank you.
I'm now downloading 4.4.4 GPE for Moto G.
I think I will need help again when it's time to install.
Is it the same procedure?
danielsinnema said:
Thank you.
I'm now downloading 4.4.4 GPE for Moto G.
I think I will need help again when it's time to install.
Is it the same procedure?
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Pretty easy... just download this bat, put it in the same folder of firmware and fastboot and run it:good:
for normal fastboot
for mfastboot
oversleeper said:
Pretty easy... just download this bat, put it in the same folder of firmware and fastboot and run it:good:
for normal fastboot
for mfastboot
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I successfully coverted my moto g to a GPE.
Thank you very much for your help! I couldn't have done / I wouldn't dare it without you.
Those batch files are very useful. I used to flash it manual..
THANKS!
danielsinnema said:
I successfully coverted my moto g to a GPE.
Thank you very much for your help! I couldn't have done / I wouldn't dare it without you.
Those batch files are very useful. I used to flash it manual..
THANKS!
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You're welcome I hope you like your GPE Moto G as I like it. It's a very light firmware, on my device the battery consumption in airplane mode is only 3℅ per night and the average ram usage is like 450-500 MB. Also I never got lag during the usage... And you get updates 1 month before the others. Enjoy it
This thread answers the questions I've been wondering about for the longest while but one problem, my bootloader is 41.11 (XT 1032 US Global version on 4.4.3) and my worries is if I update to 4.4.4 GPE and want to switch back to stock 4.4.3, I would not be able to. Currently running 4.4.2 GPE on the 41.11 (stock 4.4.3) bootloader. Everything works well, just can't change bootloader, obviously.
lifetimes said:
This thread answers the questions I've been wondering about for the longest while but one problem, my bootloader is 41.11 (XT 1032 US Global version on 4.4.3) and my worries is if I update to 4.4.4 GPE and want to switch back to stock 4.4.3, I would not be able to. Currently running 4.4.2 GPE on the 41.11 (stock 4.4.3) bootloader. Everything works well, just can't change bootloader, obviously.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/general/xt1033-t2821556
This thread will answer these remaining questions too
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/general/xt1033-t2821556
This thread will answer these remaining questions too...The thread us for the Asian version but the same logic applies to the us version too...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g/general/xt1033-t2821556
This thread will answer these remaining questions too
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The only sure thing I can see is updating without flashing the bootloader. I've set up 4.4.2 GPE how I want it, so I'll keep it for for now.
lifetimes said:
The only sure thing I can see is updating without flashing the bootloader. I've set up 4.4.2 GPE how I want it, so I'll keep it for for now.
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I flashed 4.4.4 GPE then 4.4.4 brazil, then 4.4.3 brazil, then 4.4.2 brazil, then 4.4.2 GPE... in this precise order. You can flash whatever you want The only thing you can't downgrade is the bootloader.
lifetimes said:
The only sure thing I can see is updating without flashing the bootloader. I've set up 4.4.2 GPE how I want it, so I'll keep it for for now.
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That is exactly what you are supposed to do...and even the emmc in some cases..
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I flashed 4.4.4 GPE then 4.4.4 brazil, then 4.4.3 brazil, then 4.4.2 brazil, then 4.4.2 GPE... in this precise order. You can flash whatever you want The only thing you can't downgrade is the bootloader.
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Yeah, that is what I won't do at the moment as I am supposed to get the phone sold.
pfufle said:
That is exactly what you are supposed to do...and even the emmc in some cases..
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The firmwares for 4.4.2 and 4.4.4 GPE does not have in the emmc but the OTA does. As I said above, someone is looking to buy the phone, so I would leave it as is. Plan to get to get the dual sim version.
oversleeper said:
You're welcome I hope you like your GPE Moto G as I like it. It's a very light firmware, on my device the battery consumption in airplane mode is only 3℅ per night and the average ram usage is like 450-500 MB. Also I never got lag during the usage... And you get updates 1 month before the others. Enjoy it
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Yeah thanks.
Do you also know how to go back to Motorola's Stock Firmware?
I would like to go back because for me the battery life is worse at GPE.
danielsinnema said:
Yeah thanks.
Do you also know how to go back to Motorola's Stock Firmware?
I would like to go back because for me the battery life is worse at GPE.
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Just flash the stock firmware but make sure you do not downgrade your boot loader...
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Just flash the stock firmware but make sure you do not downgrade your boot loader...
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Well, I tried to do that, but it failed.
So I flashed GPE 4.4.4 again.
Isn't it possible to install stock 4.4.2 and update via OTA update?
I can't find Motorola's stock ROM for my region, which is the Netherlands.
No I don't believe you can ota because if a different boot loader version...you can flash the European union firmware...
Guys.......plz tell me how to flash android l final preview on n5 safely my n5 is rooted and running slimkat rom i have few questions regarding this...?
since my phone's bootloader is already being unlocked is it safe to flash factory image directly......?
im running slimkat rom does it cause any problem in flashing the factory image of final preview android l
thank you,
Regards
Flashing a factory image shouldn't even require a bootloader unlock , as long as it isn't a downgraded version, so yes from my experience with my RAZR at least that shouldn't be a problem, are you flashing complete stock ROM or just restoring system using twrp?
Might want to try that website.
developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
It's an https://
Sorry I can't post outside links yet
Does that answer your question at all?
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trinetra1992 said:
Guys.......plz tell me how to flash android l final preview on n5 safely my n5 is rooted and running slimkat rom
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Follow the thread linked in my signature and search for "flash factory images" thread.
trinetra1992 said:
i have few questions regarding this...?
since my phone's bootloader is already being unlocked is it safe to flash factory image directly......?
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Yes. You need a unlocked bootloader to flash factory images.
trinetra1992 said:
im running slimkat rom does it cause any problem in flashing the factory image of final preview android l
Regards
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Make sure you flash all the img files and you'll be alright!
So can i flash the images directly......since im on custom rom
Please do not create new Android "L" threads.* Until the release is official, we are using the dedicated sticky only.
Android 5.0 Lollipop Developer Preview Help, Troubleshooting, Q&A
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/android-l-developer-preview-help-t2796217
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rootSU said:
Please do not create new Android "L" threads.* Until the release is official, we are using the dedicated sticky only.
Android 5.0 Lollipop Developer Preview Help, Troubleshooting, Q&A
http://forum.xda-developers.com/google-nexus-5/help/android-l-developer-preview-help-t2796217
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Hi,
I am currently running a stock but rooted nexus 5 on kitkat 4.4.4. I want to do a clean install to stock but rooted lollipop 5.0.1. What is the best way to do this? Any tutorials? I am running a mac - As I mentioned I want to do a clean install so I am ok with losing everything.
Thank you
persianrisk said:
Hi,
I am currently running a stock but rooted nexus 5 on kitkat 4.4.4. I want to do a clean install to stock but rooted lollipop 5.0.1. What is the best way to do this? Any tutorials? I am running a mac - As I mentioned I want to do a clean install so I am ok with losing everything.
Thank you
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persianrisk said:
Hi,
I am currently running a stock but rooted nexus 5 on kitkat 4.4.4. I want to do a clean install to stock but rooted lollipop 5.0.1. What is the best way to do this? Any tutorials? I am running a mac - As I mentioned I want to do a clean install so I am ok with losing everything.
Thank you
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Tutorials as much that you almost can't handle with.
I believe you are saying I should look for tutorials - got it thank you. case closed! unless I run into a serious problem.
If u have any specific sources let me know, (xda-dev forum or just google?)
persianrisk said:
I believe you are saying I should look for tutorials - got it thank you. case closed! unless I run into a serious problem.
If u have any specific sources let me know, (xda-dev forum or just google?)
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Here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...urce-guides-info-threads-linked-read-t2784527
Regards, Zagor
zagorteney said:
Here you go: http://forum.xda-developers.com/goo...urce-guides-info-threads-linked-read-t2784527
Regards, Zagor
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just wondering, if i have custom kernel (franco's) do i have to revert to stock kernel before proceeding with the above procedures for rooted nexus 5?
persianrisk said:
just wondering, if i have custom kernel (franco's) do i have to revert to stock kernel before proceeding with the above procedures for rooted nexus 5?
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No. Flashing the factory image will overwrite any kernel you have.
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I just want to get this straight before I do anything rash. In order to install a custom rom ie MOAR on my sm-900p if the rom says 5.0.2 does my android version have to be the same or can it be 5.0 and still work without bricking? Along these same lines, is it possible to downgrade to 4.4.4 via the stock room and will there be any issues? I have also read about leaked stuff like I am running 5.0 and if I wanted to somehow get a leaked 5.0.2 rom how does this work?
Thanks in advance.
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I just want to get this straight before I do anything rash. In order to install a custom rom ie MOAR on my sm-900p if the rom says 5.0.2 does my android version have to be the same or can it be 5.0 and still work without bricking? Along these same lines, is it possible to downgrade to 4.4.4 via the stock room and will there be any issues? I have also read about leaked stuff like I am running 5.0 and if I wanted to somehow get a leaked 5.0.2 rom how does this work?
Thanks in advance.
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If you want to install MOAR, check the MOAR FAQ and it should answer all you questions. Post#2 is a step by step on installing. Recommend you stay away from leaked versions until you're more comfortable about how to get out of a problem. MOAR 6.0 is based on the official Lollipop release. If you have any MOAR questions after you've read the instructions, feel free to post on that thread.
Ramer said:
If you want to install MOAR, check the MOAR FAQ and it should answer all you questions. Post#2 is a step by step on installing. Recommend you stay away from leaked versions until you're more comfortable about how to get out of a problem. MOAR 6.0 is based on the official Lollipop release. If you have any MOAR questions after you've read the instructions, feel free to post on that thread.
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Ty for the response, but, I already realize that there is a rom for 5.0 it was just an example. I really wanted to know about the android versions and if they have to be the same ie can I flash a rom that is for 5.0.2 even though my android version is 5.0?
jvenz76 said:
Ty for the response, but, I already realize that there is a rom for 5.0 it was just an example. I really wanted to know about the android versions and if they have to be the same ie can I flash a rom that is for 5.0.2 even though my android version is 5.0?
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Yes you can. You can also go back to 4.4.x but it requires flashing firmware back for Kitkat.
Ramer said:
Yes you can. You can also go back to 4.4.x but it requires flashing firmware back for Kitkat.
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Is there a link to describe this process?
jvenz76 said:
Is there a link to describe this process?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...irmwareonlyodinflashabl-imagesfor4-4-t2958614
Hello I bought the phone over a year ago used. It has slimkat install on it, I want to remove it and install the original android software. Apparently the version of slimkat in my phone is causing some problems. How can I do that? thank!
You'll need to do a clean install of Marshmallow
+1 on what Ben said. Flash a factory image for the latest version of Marshmallow. You will be at out of the box status and can start fresh.
Ben36 said:
You'll need to do a clean install of Marshmallow
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I have no knowledge on how to do a clean up and reinstall marshmallow, what steps do I need to follow? sorry to bother but I am really new to this.
oldtimeblues said:
I have no knowledge on how to do a clean up and reinstall marshmallow, what steps do I need to follow? sorry to bother but I am really new to this.
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Hi
You can start with this guides. Its very easy if you read enough before start to do anything wrong:
[HOW-TO] The Nexus 5 All-In-One Beginner's Guide
[TUTORIAL] How to flash a factory image | Return to stock | Unroot/SAVE your Nexus 5
Good luck