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Droid Turbo XT1254 5.1 Rooted Images (+Xposed, other extras) UPDATED 10/10

This is only for devices currently on 4.4 or rooted 5.1 w/ moforoot. This upgrade path allows moforoot to continue to work, and retains the ability to downgrade to 4.4.
Note 12/2/2015:
Development on this has been discontinued with the release of the SunShine bootloader unlock.
To use SunShine without having to deal with KingRoot, you can flash the Rooted v3 system img and then use SunShine to unlock. This is the most stable method if you can use mofo.
After unlocking using SunShine, please flash the latest bootloader/radio images from here. This will bring your phone completely up to date and provide a more stable experience with custom ROMs.
These images are still flashable after unlocking your bootloader if you'd like a stable, closest-to-stock ROM possible.
Instead of using mofo to flash the system image, you can just use
Code:
fastboot flash system filename-goes-here.img
You can then flash your own tweaks like Xposed.
I'd recommend making a back up of the stock ROM in TWRP so you have a stable base to go back to if anything goes wrong.
Note 10/10/2015:
Updated all images to the latest OTA update (SU4TL-44) and included the latest official Xposed version (v75) in extras v5.
Follow the instructions with 5.1_images_v4.zip to flash the updated firmware images.
Note 9/5/2015:
Updated extras (v4) to include the latest official Xposed version (v73). Read the previous note for more information.
Note 8/31/2015:
Updated extras to the latest official Xposed version (v72). Reflashing all of the images is not required, only the extras system.img using mofo.
You can download the full extras image (1.5gb), or if you already have the rooted v2 image, use the extras v3 patch (8mb) with the instructions below.
Using the rooted v2 image + patch will allow you to update in the future without redownloading the entire image (as long as you keep the original after patching).
Note 7/23/2015:
Updated to the latest OTA (23.11.39). Make sure to follow instructions and reflash all images from the latest zip.
Unfortunately, I couldn't provide a patch to go from rooted image v1->v2, so a redownload is needed.
When applying the latest extras, make sure you're applying it to the rooted image v2.
Files (updated 10/10/2015 w/ latest OTA & extras v5)
5.1 firmware images (v4)
SHA1: 8be8a19664e6ba5aa556838bb3f744cdbf41f2ef
Stock 5.1 system image (v3)
SHA1: 1e67fc22331f035e9f3bd6c28d81fb173dd86a3e
Rooted 5.1 system image (v3)
SHA1: b8ff04d7f6ad9de31292cf62da94a3d80d3e373c
Extras 5.1 system image (rooted v3 + extras v5) (see below for details)
SHA1: 126744919f86132c05d15e79373ea759f74e37cf
Instructions
A data wipe is not required, but please back up any important data beforehand in case something goes wrong.
After extracting 5.1_images_v4.zip, reboot into bootloader and run the following commands to prepare your phone for the latest 5.1 system image:
Code:
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash modem modem.img
fastboot flash mdm1m9kefs3 fsg.mbn
fastboot erase mdm1m9kefs1
fastboot erase mdm1m9kefs2
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot erase ddr
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Then use mofo to flash the system image of your choice and reboot.
After flashing a system image, the first boot will stay on the Motorola logo for an extra 30 seconds to 1 minute. This is rebuilding the cache partition (erased by moforoot after every flash).
If your phone doesn't boot after 5 minutes (and isn't showing the "Upgrading apps" dialog), try formatting the cache in recovery by doing the following:
While phone is off, hold the volume down button and turn it on to boot into bootloader. Use the volume keys to find the recovery option and press power to confirm.
Once you see the dead Android (it may also say "No Command", this is normal), pull up the recovery menu by holding power and pressing volume up (5.1 recovery is different than 4.4) and use the wipe cache option.
If the screen is blank in recovery with a periodically flashing Android icon, try booting the phone normally and trying again. This happened to me a few times, and I theorize it's because of the cache partition not being formatted after erased.
Extras (updated 10/10/2015 w/ latest OTA & Xposed official v75)
Download patch (v5)
SHA1: 451be2eef3df509facf16b807c6fc665c8fac090
If you don't want to deal with patching the image using xdelta3, you can download the full extras image in the Files section above.
This will prevent you from updating without redownloading the whole image in the future, but is easier for less experienced users.
Current extras:
Xposed official v75 (download APK from here)
(optional) ad blocking
busybox/sqlite3
tethering enabled
To apply the patch, use the rooted v3 image (not an already patched image) as a base, and follow the patching instructions (using xdelta3) in this post.
After patching the system.img with the extras, you'll use mofo to flash the patched image.
To use ad blocking, download AdAway (available in F-Droid) and enable it. Make sure the "Target hosts file" is set to "/data/hosts" in settings.

shouldnt we also be updating the radio?

diabl0w said:
shouldnt we also be updating the radio?
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I haven't personally tested upgrading the radio, and whether that affects downgrading at all. If someone confirms it's without risk, I'll add the radio.img to the zip and instructions.

firstEncounter said:
I haven't personally tested upgrading the radio, and whether that affects downgrading at all. If someone confirms it's without risk, I'll add the radio.img to the zip and instructions.
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ive downgraded radio from 4.4 to 4.2 in the past, but it messed up wifi somehow... isnt wifi part of the modem image? anyways, nothing else bad happened so idk if this is useful info
edit: when i did the downgrade (4.4.4 to 4.4.2 radio) it disabled the ability to turn on wifi and log messages gave the error wifistatemachine: failed to load wifi driver

diabl0w said:
ive downgraded radio from 4.4 to 4.2 in the past, but it messed up wifi somehow... isnt wifi part of the modem image? anyways, nothing else bad happened so idk if this is useful info
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It looks like radio is just a collection of the modem images, so that should eliminate some of the commands. I'll update the OP.

firstEncounter said:
It looks like radio is just a collection of the modem images, so that should eliminate some of the commands. I'll update the OP.
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check my edit

diabl0w said:
check my edit
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Radios won't be compatible across ROM versions. You would flash the 4.4.4 radio if downgrading to a 4.4.4 image, not while running 5.1.

Ummmmm. Is this a dream? Someone pinch me...... There's no one around....... Can this really be true!? I'm afraid to try it and bork everything.

firstEncounter said:
This is only for devices currently on 4.4, requires moforoot. This upgrade path allows moforoot to continue to work, and retains the ability to downgrade to 4.4.
Files:
5.1 upgrade images
Stock 5.1 system image
Rooted 5.1 system image
After extracting the 5.1_images_v2.zip, run the following commands to prepare your phone for a 5.1 system image:
Code:
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash radio radio.img
fastboot erase ddr
(Commands based on this post. Thanks @mikeoswego and @JulesJam!)
Then use mofo to flash the system image of your choice.
Xposed and Adblock images coming soon.
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Why aren't you flashing 5.1 recovery?

JulesJam said:
Why aren't you flashing 5.1 recovery?
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Missed that command in the OP. Thanks!

Is the rooted image debloated
Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

JulesJam said:
Why aren't you flashing 5.1 recovery?
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So we should do that command as well?

janitorjohnson said:
So we should do that command as well?
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I had trouble when I tried to stay on 5.0 recovery after I flashed 5.1 system image on my MX14.

JulesJam said:
I has trouble when I tried to stay on 5.0 recovery after I flashed 5.1 system image on my MX14.
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Is that the final command?

trikotret said:
Is the rooted image debloated
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No, it's completely stock with SuperSU installed.

janitorjohnson said:
Is that the final command?
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I do
logo
boot
recovery
radios
But I do that b/c that is the way they are usually written in the scripts that come with the images. I think the only 2 where the order really matters is the bootloader and partition table and you aren't flashing those.
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firstEncounter said:
No, it's completely stock with SuperSU installed.
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I went ahead and made one too just in case there were any issues with FirstEncounter's since I already have a device set up to do this anyhow.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/rmuev8agm5wl2lh/XT1254_5.1_root_system_ext4.zip?dl=0
PLMK if there are any issues with my image. I will take it down once people have started to modify the images, test them and are sure there are no issues.
It should be easy for someone to modify the buildprop so you can have free tether.

works like a charm
firstEncounter said:
This is only for devices currently on 4.4, requires moforoot. This upgrade path allows moforoot to continue to work, and retains the ability to downgrade to 4.4.
Files:
5.1 upgrade images
Stock 5.1 system image
Rooted 5.1 system image
After extracting the 5.1_images_v2.zip, run the following commands to prepare your phone for a 5.1 system image:
Code:
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash radio radio.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot erase ddr
Then use mofo to flash the system image of your choice.
Xposed and Adblock images coming soon.
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Followed instructions to a T and used OP's files... Everything works like a charm and is buttery smooth: http://imgur.com/ZwIRB8X
Bootloader acted a little weird, got a couple screen flickers... not sure if related or not. It worked itself out after one or two reboots. Thanks for the awesome instructions!

Just updated the OP with a patch for Xposed, ad blocking, busybox and tethering. Let me know if it works for everyone.

firstEncounter said:
Just updated the OP with a patch for Xposed, ad blocking, busybox and tethering. Let me know if it works for everyone.
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Thank you! You are working mighty quickly I must say. We all really appreciate it!

I can not seem to boot it to recovery after doing the steps in OP. Little man blinks and says "no command" under him. Wanted to do a factory reset after the steps in OP. Any ideas? I am letting it boot into LP for the first time and then will try to get into recovery to do the reset.
After I let LP boot up, I could enter into recovery and factory reset without a problem.

How do I update rooted shield tablet to marshmallow?

OK, so I have a shield tablet that is running a rooted stock android version 5.1.1 and I want to update it too marshmallow and retain root. I have TWRP as my recovery. What's the easiest way to update? I found a thread for updating to marshmallow and it said it had the auto update file removed (which is good) but the downloadable files were removed from the thread by the OP... I should mention that this tablet is the newer recall replacement tablet that I'm trying to update, and that I still have the old recalled tablet with the auto update file removed so it never got killed. I'm not updating the old one though, just the new one.

You have to take care, not to overwrite the recovery partition. At least for the K1 there is an MM stock ROM on the official website. The version for linux simply contains partition images and a script, which fastboot flashes those. Commenting out the line which flashes the recovery would do the trick.
I'm not sure though if there is a similar ROM for the original.
Ah... no, with a locked bootloader it's slightly more complicated, since a 5.x twrp won't start on with a 6.0 staging blob.
Ok. Assume you've got the partition images. You have to (fastboot) flash everything but the blob and recovery first. Then boot into TWRP (the rom does not boot now) and flash your favorite SU tool. Then fastboot flash the blob. Now the rom should boot and give you root access. Finally update Twrp to 3.x.

njhuiz said:
You have to take care, not to overwrite the recovery partition. At least for the K1 there is an MM stock ROM on the official website. The version for linux simply contains partition images and a script, which fastboot flashes those. Commenting out the line which flashes the recovery would do the trick.
I'm not sure though if there is a similar ROM for the original.
Ah... no, with a locked bootloader it's slightly more complicated, since a 5.x twrp won't start on with a 6.0 staging blob.
Ok. Assume you've got the partition images. You have to (fastboot) flash everything but the blob and recovery first. Then boot into TWRP (the rom does not boot now) and flash your favorite SU tool. Then fastboot flash the blob. Now the rom should boot and give you root access. Finally update Twrp to 3.x.
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Oh OK, thanks. I think I'll just wait. I'd rather flash a community stock/rooted rom. I don't want to flash an official ROM and have to re-root and flash recovery and all that... That's all just too much work right now just for marshmallow lol. My 5.1.1 is working fantastic so I'll just leave it for now. I'm curious why its so complicated now though with MM? I don't ever remember any previous build jumps requiring so much work to update to... My nexus 5 wasn't difficult at all. I just downloaded the full rom zip (MM Cataclysm cause I was on Lollipop Cataclysm), booted into TWRP, dirty flashed the zip, and it was good to go. I'm looking for THAT kind of update for my shield tablet.

If you unlock your bootloader (which is recomended for using custom roms), then getting root is simple, since you can fastboot flash any partition image.
Independend of your currently installed rom you can always get root by
1. (fastboot) flash the correct (2.7.x for Android 5.x, 3.x for Android 6.x) TWRP recovery
2. boot into TWRP an install a current SuperSU zip.
On the shield tablet you need to flash a new staging blob for MM in any case.

Been awhile
njhuiz said:
If you unlock your bootloader (which is recomended for using custom roms), then getting root is simple, since you can fastboot flash any partition image.
Independend of your currently installed rom you can always get root by
1. (fastboot) flash the correct (2.7.x for Android 5.x, 3.x for Android 6.x) TWRP recovery
2. boot into TWRP an install a current SuperSU zip.
On the shield tablet you need to flash a new staging blob for MM in any case.
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I am attempting to update to marshmallow as well so i can install kali nethunter 3. but i am unfamiliar with rooting i havent done it since 2010. where would i acquire these files that i need to flash to the shield?

[GUIDE] [XT1572] Flashing Stock Firmware

As the Nougat is rolling out for XT1572 devices, here's the guide for Flashing Stock Firmware using Fastboot for receiving Nougat OTA.
(Inspired by @acejavelin guide)
Prerequisites:
1) USB Drivers (Not needed for Windows 10)
2) Fastboot installed and working.
3) Stock Factory Images for Moto X Style (XT1572): https://firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/Moto X Style/Stock/XT1572/
Procedure:
1) Open a terminal or command prompt (Shift + Right click) window into the directory that contains the firmware files you extracted above.
2) Reboot the phone in Fastboot Mode (Reboot to Bootloader) and connect the USB Cable.
3) To verify if everything is perfect type in:
Code:
fastboot devices
If it shows your device serial number then you can be sure that it's properly connected.
4) Read the 'Notes' below.
6) Before proceeding, flash this commands to clean up the previous system's mess. This will get rid of the '(bootloader) Preflash validation failed' error when flashing gpt.bin (partition table).
Code:
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
5) Here's the actual commands to Flash the Stock Image. Please Enter them One-by-one, Don't create any .bat files or copy and paste the entire section.
Code:
[STRIKE]fastboot getvar max-sparse-size[/STRIKE]
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin (Flash twice, if Prevalidation Error)
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot flash bluetooth BTFM.bin
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
Make sure you read whatever is happening on the prompt, do not miss any errors. (Scroll up the prompt and re-check everything before booting)
Notes:
1) This won't Lock your bootloader but you will be able to get OTA's.
2) For receiving Nougat on RETASIA Dual Sim, download: XT1572_CLARK_RETASIA_DS_6.0_MPHS24.49-18-8_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
There will be a 44mb update already queued when you boot the device. It will update the device to December 2016 Security Patch.
Reboot and you will be able to get Nougat OTA (911mb), if eligible.
3) If you didn't get the OTA Update, Flash this Nougat OTA after updating to December 2016 security patch: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/general/ota-nph25-200-15-retasiads-t3636765 (Credits: @Sagar_1401)
4) Different firmwares may contain a different number of system.img_sparsechunk.X files, you must flash the number you have in your firmware image in order. From what I have seen, most 5.1.1 firmwares have nine, 6.0 has eight, and 6.0.1 has eleven sparsechunks.
5) You must use a factory firmware image that is the same version as what you have installed or newer to successfully relock the bootloader, you cannot just grab the old (shipped) version from Moto's site. If you attempt to use a firmware image that is older than what you have installed currently, you will receive a Preflash Validation Error indicating such when you attempt to flash the partition table (gpt.bin).

There is no need to do fastboot getvar max-sparse-size, that is just for RSD Lite to check your maximum system chunk size, when doing it manually it does nothing.
Not really sure why this guide is needed, there are already a few out there that are basically identical.

Nice guide @antariksh thanks for this.
i will be flashing from my current version 6.0.1_MPH24.107-58 (seemingly higher version) tomorrow.
will update once i attempt this.

Quick tip if you can't get SafetyNet passed with Magisk V13.1 or V13.2
For Stock Nougat as we don't have boot.img
1) Backup boot with TWRP
2) Restore boot with TWRP
3) Flash Magisk zip
4) Reboot and Install Magisk Manager v5+
This won't get your SafetyNet passed.
5) Open Magisk Manager and once again press 'Download and Install'
This will automatically download and install the latest Magisk and after a reboot your SafetyNet will be passed.

antariksh said:
5) You must use a factory firmware image that is the same version as what you have installed or newer to successfully relock the bootloader, you cannot just grab the old (shipped) version from Moto's site. If you attempt to use a firmware image that is older than what you have installed currently, you will receive a Preflash Validation Error indicating such when you attempt to flash the partition table (gpt.bin).
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I got 6.0.1 ROM, how do i downgrade to 6.0? I try to flash to 6.0, it's shown message like above

hi guys,
My XT1572, previous rom version 6.0.1_MPH24.107-58-5 and I reflashed to 6.0 MPHS 24.49-18-8 successfully but I can not update December patch security 2016. I attempted to flash Nougat on RETASIA Dual Sim in Recovery but error FingerPrinter. Do I need any tricky ? Thank

trannamcloud said:
I got 6.0.1 ROM, how do i downgrade to 6.0? I try to flash to 6.0, it's shown message like above
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titanworm said:
hi guys,
My XT1572, previous rom version 6.0.1_MPH24.107-58-5 and I reflashed to 6.0 MPHS 24.49-18-8 successfully but I can not update December patch security 2016. I attempted to flash Nougat on RETASIA Dual Sim in Recovery but error FingerPrinter. Do I need any tricky ? Thank
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You can't go from 6.0.1 to 6.0 completely... Your bootloader and partition table cannot be downgraded and are actually different than on 6.0, they work (meaning 6.0 will boot} but it isn't a match. You cannot take an OTA to 18-16 or any other version because of the mismatch.
The only way to upgrade is go back to 6.0.1 then take the OTA to Nougat.

acejavelin said:
You can't go from 6.0.1 to 6.0 completely... Your bootloader and partition table cannot be downgraded and are actually different than on 6.0, they work (meaning 6.0 will boot} but it isn't a match. You cannot take an OTA to 18-16 or any other version because of the mismatch.
The only way to upgrade is go back to 6.0.1 then take the OTA to Nougat.
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Thanks a lot!
I go back to 6.0.1 Retapac, with security pack 1-Mar-2016, an now waiting for official Nougat OTA update

So I was on 6.0.1 as well and used the 18-8 firmware to downgrade to 6.0. had the same preflash validation error, i flashed gpt the second time after the error occurred and completed the flash like normal. Everything just worked perfectly fine after that. Got the security update to December and nought!
Edit : I did all of this keeping my bootloader unlocked.
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You need to go to 6.0 and not 6.0.1.. The firmware to download is XT1572_CLARK_RETASIA_DS_6.0_MPHS24.49-18-8_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
trannamcloud said:
Thanks a lot!
I go back to 6.0.1 Retapac, with security pack 1-Mar-2016, an now waiting for official Nougat OTA update
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pradeepvizz said:
So I was on 6.0.1 as well and used the 18-8 firmware to downgrade to 6.0. had the same preflash validation error, i flashed gpt the second time after the error occurred and completed the flash like normal. Everything just worked perfectly fine after that. Got the security update to December and nought!
Edit : I did all of this keeping my bootloader unlocked.
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You need to go to 6.0 and not 6.0.1.. The firmware to download is XT1572_CLARK_RETASIA_DS_6.0_MPHS24.49-18-8_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
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So have you upgrade to Nougat yet?
I unlocked bootloader already, so could i bypass preflash validatation error as your guide? My phone said "downgrade failured " in bootloader screen logs

titanworm said:
hi guys,
My XT1572, previous rom version 6.0.1_MPH24.107-58-5 and I reflashed to 6.0 MPHS 24.49-18-8 successfully but I can not update December patch security 2016. I attempted to flash Nougat on RETASIA Dual Sim in Recovery but error FingerPrinter. Do I need any tricky ? Thank
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Last week I flashed the MPH24.107-58-5 (6.0.1) thinking that this was the latest version. But then I TWRP restored back to my Custom ROM as there was no Nougat OTA.
On this Saturday I was able to flash the MPHS 24.49-18-8 without any issues.
Try flashing the gpt.bin twice and don't try to lock your bootloader.

trannamcloud said:
So have you upgrade to Nougat yet?
I unlocked bootloader already, so could i bypass preflash validatation error as your guide? My phone said "downgrade failured " in bootloader screen logs
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i didn't see what the bootloader screen logs said, but when you get the error, you have to reflash the same thing again.
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin (Flash twice, if Prevalidation Error)
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I have upgraded to Nougat successfully with no problems.

pradeepvizz said:
i didn't see what the bootloader screen logs said, but when you get the error, you have to reflash the same thing again.
I have upgraded to Nougat successfully with no problems.
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Att image for your ref, i got preflash error when trying to flash gpt.bin. And i found problem as Mr @acejavenlin said below, saidly i have to go back 6.0.1 again
acejavelin said:
You can't go from 6.0.1 to 6.0 completely... Your bootloader and partition table cannot be downgraded and are actually different than on 6.0, they work (meaning 6.0 will boot} but it isn't a match. You cannot take an OTA to 18-16 or any other version because of the mismatch.
The only way to upgrade is go back to 6.0.1 then take the OTA to Nougat.
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yep, I had to return to XT1572_CLARK_RETASIA_DS_6.0.1_MPHS24.107-58-5_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml although I reflashed XT1572_CLARK_RETASIA_DS_6.0_MPHS24.49-18-8_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml completely on my devices and I was not able to upgrade to December patch. Now, my Android security patch level is September 1,2016. Did we have December 2016 patch for this MPHS24.107-58-5 and Asia DS? @acejavelin

titanworm said:
yep, I had to return to XT1572_CLARK_RETASIA_DS_6.0.1_MPHS24.107-58-5_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml although I reflashed XT1572_CLARK_RETASIA_DS_6.0_MPHS24.49-18-8_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml completely on my devices and I was not able to upgrade to December patch. Now, my Android security patch level is September 1,2016. Did we have December 2016 patch for this MPHS24.107-58-5 and Asia DS? @acejavelin
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trannamcloud said:
Att image for your ref, i got preflash error when trying to flash gpt.bin. And i found problem as Mr @acejavenlin said below, saidly i have to go back 6.0.1 again
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Same me, the only way is back to 6.0.1 now

titanworm said:
yep, I had to return to XT1572_CLARK_RETASIA_DS_6.0.1_MPHS24.107-58-5_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml although I reflashed XT1572_CLARK_RETASIA_DS_6.0_MPHS24.49-18-8_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml completely on my devices and I was not able to upgrade to December patch. Now, my Android security patch level is September 1,2016. Did we have December 2016 patch for this MPHS24.107-58-5 and Asia DS? @acejavelin
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trannamcloud said:
Att image for your ref, i got preflash error when trying to flash gpt.bin. And i found problem as Mr @acejavenlin said below, saidly i have to go back 6.0.1 again
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i am not expert in Moto flashing, don't honestly have the patience to wait for the OTA from 6.0.1 to 7.
Was the build MPHS24.107-58 official for ASIA DS in the first place? i see posts on the lenovo forums asking 6.0.1 for Asian version which makes me think there was no official release. i wouldn't expect a OTA update if there was no official release of the 107-58 build in Asia. mine is a Asain version, what version is yours?

hi, guys
What is your Bootloader version, mine is BL: A0.4C for 6.0 Retasia DS. I see 6.0.1 Retasia DS has BL: A0.4A. Which versions is higher? With BL: A0.4C for 6.0 Retasia DS, I cannot flash to 6.0.1 with GPT.bin and Boot.img.

I'm currently on xt 1572 retasia ds MPHS24.49-18-16 but with bootloader unlocked and twrp installed. Can someone guide me to the December 2016 file so that I can restore to stock or the nougat file so that I can directly update my phone through fastboot method. Thanks in advance.

duttandy said:
I'm currently on xt 1572 retasia ds MPHS24.49-18-16 but with bootloader unlocked and twrp installed. Can someone guide me to the December 2016 file so that I can restore to stock or the nougat file so that I can directly update my phone through fastboot method. Thanks in advance.
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We don't have either... The best you can do is hope someone can do a TWRP backup of recovery you can restore, it needs to be the same variant and version.

pradeepvizz said:
i am not expert in Moto flashing, don't honestly have the patience to wait for the OTA from 6.0.1 to 7.
Was the build MPHS24.107-58 official for ASIA DS in the first place? i see posts on the lenovo forums asking 6.0.1 for Asian version which makes me think there was no official release. i wouldn't expect a OTA update if there was no official release of the 107-58 build in Asia. mine is a Asain version, what version is yours?
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Confuse now. As you said, 6.0.1 build 107-58 is not official release, so maybe not receive OTA Nougat?
My version is Asian - retapac, 6.0.1 - build 107-58 with security patch 1-Mar-2016. It's unable to downgrade to any stock 6.0, as preflash error.

[Guide] XT1575 Update To NPH25.200-22 Nougat After Modifying Your System & Re-Root

[Guide] XT1575 Update To NPH25.200-22 Nougat After Modifying Your System & Re-Root
THIS GUIDE IS NOW DEPRECATED. THERE IS NO NEED ANYMORE TO GO THROUGH THE UPDATING PROCESS AS THERE IS A FULL NOUGAT FACTORY IMAGE AVAILABLE (Build NPH25.200-22). FIRMWARE AVAILABLE HERE: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/general/xt1575-moto-x-pure-edition-factory-t3704142 BE SURE TO THANK @acejavelin FOR TRACKING DOWN THE FIRMWARE PACKAGE FOR US.
Notes:
-YOU ATTEMPT THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK IF YOU FLASHED ANY FIRMWARE PREVIOUSLY NOT FOR THE XT1575 US VERSION
-This guide will have 2 parts. 1 for those that kept their systems read only/systemless, and 1 for those that did not.
-Whether you live booted TWRP or Installed TWRP, if you chose to allow system modifications your OTA will likely fail (you'll need part 2).
-Restoring a TWRP backup will not work and will cause an OTA to fail due to having to allow system write access in TWRP - You Need Part 2.
-This guide assumes you have basic ADB knowledge and already know what fastboot is and how it works.
-Thanks to @gokart2 for the OTA and @acejavelin for the return to stock guides
Part 1: Those That Tweaked Systemlessly Currently On 24.49-18-16 (Will only work if you kept TWRP read only/used systemless root):
1: Disable & Remove systemless Xposed within Magisk Manager and all other Magisk modules. Reboot and wait for Art cache to rebuild.
2: Remove any adblock hosts within your adblock app if installed, or any other root level system altering apps like Greenify (don't worry, you'll get them back).
3: Remove Magisk by booting into TWRP and flashing the current Magisk Removal zip. Reboot.
4: For systemless SuperSu you need to consult their thread as I do not use it. (I'll update this if someone knows the correct process).
5: ADB reboot bootloader and fastboot flash the stock recovery. Latest MM recovery links at the bottom of this post. (rename file to recovery.img).
6: Move the OTA Blur_Version.24.231.16.clark_retus.retus.en.US.zip to the root of your internal sd card (NOT in a folder). File links at the bottom of the post. Thanks @gokart2
7: ADB reboot recovery, when "no command" is listed, hold power + tap volume up then release to access recovery options. Choose "apply update from phone storage". Choose the file and wait for the flash. It's a large update so be patient (about 10-20min). Choose reboot manually in recovery after flash succeeds. Enjoy Nougat!
8: For root you can go ahead and flash TWRP again or live boot TWRP (fastboot boot twrp.img) and then flash Magisk 14.0 from TWRP. Works perfectly.
Part 2: Those That Have Done Everything - TWRP Write Access, Custom Roms, On Older Firmware, Etc (XT1572 Build Flashers Do This At Their Own Risk):
1: Flash the latest full factory image available (24.49-18-8) available here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...de-return-to-stock-relock-bootloader-t3489110. Thank @acejavelin for the thread while your at it. Follow the directions in that guide, it's well detailed and accurate - however read my notes just below first:
NOTES:
-Omit the "fastboot oem lock begin" & "fastboot oem lock" commands to remain bootloader unlocked.
-Omit the "fastboot erase userdata" command if you want to dirty flash and keep all of your data. I recommend clean, you can always root & restore each apps data with Titanium after the Playstore installs everything.
-The "fastboot oem fb_mode_set" instead of "fastboot oem lock begin" & "fastboot oem fb_mode_clear" instead of "fastboot oem lock" I've found to be unnecessary if staying unlocked. Your choice.
-The "fastboot flash partition gpt.bin" & "fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img" commands will likely fail due to version mismatches. This is ok.
-The "fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin" tends to fail too. For this, just run the command again until it succeeds.
2: After flashing 24.49-18-8 take the OTA to 24.49-18-16. Reboot. OTA zip provided below if you prefer to sideload.
3: Either install the 7.0 OTA the normal way via the update center or just side load it using the directions above. I recommend side loading due to the file size being very close to 1GB.
4: For root you can go ahead and flash TWRP again or live boot TWRP (fastboot boot twrp.img) and then flash Magisk 14.0 from TWRP. Works perfectly!
For Xposed, See My Guide Here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74014516&postcount=96
Stock MM 24.49-18-16 Recovery: https://mega.nz/#!aZpC2RzQ!Fy3GTo_XYPjB1lwuHffCUUERuvnsyvON3kS8kMJ9Cm8
Stock MM 24.49-18-16 Recovery Mirror: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxxRfNko9QDKNS1NdnAyZVp6dVU/view?usp=sharing
24.49-18-8 OTA to 24.49-18-16: https://mega.nz/#!yZx2FLzR!cWfKIAYe5VyuadLI55UNHJvwWU98CXUi1g0DO1pDoKg
NPH25.200-22 OTA: https://mega.nz/#!HVhWWLxK!h-8G3vO3Sye_YwypyIJyWb2_79Ow34vNiDnMl2Q8uJg
NPH25.200-22 OTA Mirror: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3gPYUZ4nRLwOHJKQnNYczNEMHc/view?usp=sharing
MD5 for NPH25.200-22 OTA: 74d1a4b135200661cc4efd248f99ce33
Stock 7.0 NPH25.200-22 Recovery: https://mega.nz/#!TNoHQAjI!5U2w4p_G7pHlW6Mak7LqFR_PeWUDpSLc7S3OiUs_Qf8

Alrighty. I got back to stock 6.0 with the 18-16 update. I couldn't get the OTA via the system update, so I tried doing it via ADB. That threw up a "status 7 error". I then copied the file to my internal storage and selected update via SD Card in recovery. It hung on "Patching System Files" for a while, but in the end it moved on and worked fine. Thanks for the awesome guide!

Thread updated with downloads for the 24.49-18-8 OTA to 24.49-18-16 zip.
I exctracted the 7.0 Stock recovery to replace if you decide to flash TWRP and want to go back to the stock recovery for future updates (HAHAHA yeah right!). Download link in OP. The 7.0 Recovery is different than the MM recovery. They are not interchangeable. Don't flash the 7.0 recovery on MM.

Question... can those of us who are rooted, custom roms, with TWRP, not just flash a stock unrooted TWRP backup from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/development/pure-firmware-tuff-wip-t3224833
Then, flash the stock recovery like it says... and take the update? Isn't that easier than this method?

Bwangster12 said:
Question... can those of us who are rooted, custom roms, with TWRP, not just flash a stock unrooted TWRP backup from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/development/pure-firmware-tuff-wip-t3224833
Then, flash the stock recovery like it says... and take the update? Isn't that easier than this method?
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It probably won't work. Once TWRP is given write access to your system (which is required to flash a full rom or restore a backup) any OTA's will fail. Plus any modem/bluetooth mismatches will cause a failure too. Fastboot flashing a stock image is really very easy & pretty much a guarantee that everything will work properly. However, if your able to get it to work, please let us know...though I don't think it will.

annoyingduck said:
It probably won't work. Once TWRP is given write access to your system (which is required to flash a full rom or restore a backup) any OTA's will fail. Plus any modem/bluetooth mismatches will cause a failure too. Fastboot flashing a stock image is really very easy & pretty much a guarantee that everything will work properly. However, if your able to get it to work, please let us know...though I don't think it will.
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Once I do this, I can just reinstall TWRP and Magisk, backup the stock 7.0 and if I ever decided, just flash a custom rom later on?

hey thanks for the help on this one. I was so worried because I got stuck on th May security update OTA-wise.
question: I messed with the LatAm version of Nougat, so when I tried to re-lock the bootloader, it game the preflash error.
After this proper update flash, is there a way to run the bootloader CMD to just re-lock the bootloader?

Here's the recovery before the 7.0 one, just incase.. Was bored. Ok, I won't lie....didn't see u posted the 7.0 recovery....lol.:good::highfive:

Bwangster12 said:
Once I do this, I can just reinstall TWRP and Magisk, backup the stock 7.0 and if I ever decided, just flash a custom rom later on?
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Yup. TWRP flashes and works, magisk v14 works, and so far systemless xposed api24 is working.
EsteBandido4444 said:
hey thanks for the help on this one. I was so worried because I got stuck on th May security update OTA-wise.
question: I messed with the LatAm version of Nougat, so when I tried to re-lock the bootloader, it game the preflash error.
After this proper update flash, is there a way to run the bootloader CMD to just re-lock the bootloader?
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What is everyone's fascination with relocking the bootloader? You do not need to relock your bootloader. You cannot relock the bootloader unless all your system partitions match. Use my part 2 section. Read the notes, skip the bootloader lock commands. Leave your bootloader unlocked, get up and running on nougat, then you can issue the lock commands if you really want a locked bootloader.

How exactly do you flash the 24.49-18-16 OTA? I'm stuck at this part
EDIT nevermind didn't read lol

Amp699435 said:
How exactly do you flash the 24.49-18-16 OTA? I'm stuck at this part
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Copy the file to the root of your internal storage. Reboot into recovery. Hold power = volume up & release to access menu options. Choose apply update from storage. Select the OTA.zip package and let it install. (Directions are clearly written in OP.)

Does it matter which version you're on? I'm currently on MPSH24.49-18-4 with the May 2016 security update.

GrandAdmiral said:
Does it matter which version you're on? I'm currently on MPSH24.49-18-4 with the May 2016 security update.
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Part 1 implies that you are on MPSH24.49-18-16 (dec), for part 2 - no it doesn't matter. Go ahead and start with the full firmware available MPSH24.49-18-8 and follow the steps from there.

annoyingduck said:
Part 1 implies that you are on MPSH24.49-18-16 (dec), for part 2 - no it doesn't matter. Go ahead and start with the full firmware available MPSH24.49-18-8 and follow the steps from there.
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Ok. Was going to have to follow option two anyway because of how I rooted...
Now I also take it that flashing Magisk is recommended, but optional?

GrandAdmiral said:
Ok. Was going to have to follow option two anyway because of how I rooted...
Now I also take it that flashing Magisk is recommended, but optional?
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Root is completely up to you. It's noted so users know that TWRP/Root are working. My logic with any XDA thread is that your bootloader is unlocked and you want root, but that's me...

annoyingduck said:
Root is completely up to you. It's noted so users know that TWRP/Root are working. My logic with any XDA thread is that your bootloader is unlocked and you want root, but that's me...
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Gotcha. I know I'm going to root again, but I've never used Magisk before so I wasn't sure of that piece.

annoyingduck said:
Part 1 implies that you are on MPSH24.49-18-16 (dec), for part 2 - no it doesn't matter. Go ahead and start with the full firmware available MPSH24.49-18-8 and follow the steps from there.
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I am running Dirty Unicorns right now and when i looked up what I'm on in fastboot, it showed MPSH24.49-18-16. Would I just follow part 2 and use MPSH24.49-18-8 or something? I thought I had to use at least the version I'm on or newer.

GrandAdmiral said:
Does it matter which version you're on? I'm currently on MPSH24.49-18-4 with the May 2016 security update.[/QUOTE
Your issue is that TWRP has modified your
System, any restoring of the stock rom will fail to update. So yes, you'll need to go through part 2 and downgrade and work your way back up.
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I downloaded the zip (it took a while).
Restored to stock like 3 different ways but still hit a road block. I went the adb sideload route but got status error 7 because my build fingerprint wasn't correct. I tried searching for the right build I need, but I'm not an expert and couldn't find the right set of files that I was sure I knew how to restore. I ended up restoring my AICP backup.
If somebody could PM me and give me a hand (messaging through Hangouts or something) that would be AWESOME!
I'm planning trying to snag an XL 2 pre-order next week, but until then the less headache the better! Plus stock Nougat looks better on a Swappa listing

Trying to sideload via recovery 24.49-18-16 but I keep getting "("unexpected contents:EMMC:/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/boot...". I've also tried installing from the phone but the same error appears in recovery. Any ideas?

[XT1575][FIRMWARE][OFFICIAL] Moto X Pure Factory Firmware Nougat NPH25.200-22

I take no credit for this, thank the Motorola-Firmware-Team on Android File Host, and you can follow any leaked firmware on their Twitter feed.
I no longer have a Moto X Pure Edition, so I can't personally vouch for this firmware, but it seems like it is a totally legit full factory firmware image of Nougat NPH25.200-22 for flashing in fastboot.
This is the "official" full factory image of Nougat NPH25.200-22 and NOT the OTA file. It can be used for a clean flash and to relock the bootloader which is recommended to pass SafetyNet API checks if you are planning on staying stock and not rooting.
Flashfile.xml shows: version="clark_retus-user 7.0 NPH25.200-22 21 release-keysM8992_1255331.29.01.88.09R", MD5 matches, and all dates are correct.
This is ONLY for the Moto X Pure Edition, Retail US (RETUS) variant. I have no information on any other firmware or device.
Tested and verified as official Nougat factory ROM image by @Andromendous
This image is NOT flashable in TWRP, like all factory images it is flashed with fastboot in the bootloader... How to flash:
Code:
fastboot oem lock begin (if wanting to re-lock bootloader, othewise use `fastboot oem fb_mode_set`)
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.9
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot flash bluetooth BTFM.bin
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem lock (only if you used `fastboot oem lock begin`, otherwise end with `fastboot oem fb_mode_clear`)
fastboot reboot
See https://forum.xda-developers.com/mo...de-return-to-stock-relock-bootloader-t3489110 for detailed instructions
Downloads
Original source: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=889964283620765304
Google Drive mirror: [removed]

@acejavelin: Since you have been one of the guru's on this phone, can this file be flashed in fastboot directly if I am on stock MM android December update rooted with Magisk and TWRP installed? I just want to make sure that when I am ready to take the plunge, I can take the minimal work procedure since I factory wipe after all major updates anyway.

Does this mean people who haven't received 7.0 OTA can flash this ROM and get Nougat without any complications such as corrupted bootloader and stuff? Also read multiple times that downgrading to 6.0 and again upgrading to 7.0 via OTA corrupts the bootloader leading to hard brick (which is now solver using external SD), will flashing this would solve this too?

Yes... This is the pure stock factory image for Nougat, it can be flashed, used to lock the bootloader, fix the "preflash validation" issues, etc. like any factory image.
There should be no issue applying it over a downgraded version, as long as you flash the entire image.

acejavelin said:
Yes... This is the pure stock factory image for Nougat, it can be flashed, used to lock the bootloader, fix the "preflash validation" issues, etc. like any factory image.
There should be no issue applying it over a downgraded version, as long as you flash the entire image.
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Great! I plan on holding on to this phone for about another 6 months or so and might as well get the update. Will probably go over to stock nougat in December. Custom ROMs just always seem to have at best some minor issue(s) that prevents me from sticking with them.

Dude Ace you are the f-ing man. Thanks for the find.

I flashed it manually while on Hashbangs LOS rom. I was stuck on 6.0 modem and tried to just flash the modem, which made me lose sim service. I then flashed the entire imagine manually and booted just fine.
Now I'm back to LOS with 7.0 modem and so far so good. Hashbang is doing a great job, he's already cleaned multiple bugs just today.

i am already on 7.0 but putting this away for the future. Can you flash the zipped XML or do you need to unzip and flash each piece individually? Thanks.

schneid said:
i am already on 7.0 but putting this away for the future. Can you flash the zipped XML or do you need to unzip and flash each piece individually? Thanks.
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It's a factory image... Have to flash each piece manually with fastboot, this is not a flashable TWRP or other recovery image

So no difference between flashing this and a possible future OTA update one? I downgraded from custom 7.1 to stock 6 and now been weeks waiting for this 7 OTA update which probably wont even see the 2017.

andromobilogy said:
So no difference between flashing this and a possible future OTA update one? I downgraded from custom 7.1 to stock 6 and now been weeks waiting for this 7 OTA update which probably wont even see the 2017.
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We don't know that for sure... NPH25.200-22 is what has been rolling out to Sprint, T-Mobile, and AT&T devices, but it seems that Verizon users are getting NPH25.200-23 according to one verified (via screen shot) report on Lenovo's official forum.
The issue is we know the Moto OTA server keeps track of what device get's what version, if you flash this it won't know you have it so if a future OTA update comes out, you might be offered it via push and will have to wait until it's available by pull.

andromobilogy said:
So no difference between flashing this and a possible future OTA update one? I downgraded from custom 7.1 to stock 6 and now been weeks waiting for this 7 OTA update which probably wont even see the 2017.
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Yes. There's a huge difference. With this you wont brick your phone.

Can we Re-lock bootloader with this version?
AND...
If you flash this version NPH25.200-23, will you still be able to install a SIM from another carrier, say Sprint, T-Mobile, or AT&T, and not be pigeon holed into a specific wireless Plan from VZW with their own Propietary APPs like VZW Cloud?

CLETjB said:
Can we Re-lock bootloader with this version?
AND...
If you flash this version NPH25.200-23, will you still be able to install a SIM from another carrier, say Sprint, T-Mobile, or AT&T, and not be pigeon holed into a specific wireless Plan from VZW with their own Propietary APPs like VZW Cloud?
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Yes, you can relock... unless you have already applied NPH25.200-23, otherwise you should be able to relock from ANY version out there currently.
We don't know what's up with NPH25.200-23 for sure though... recently Moto has been doing "different" versions for Verizon users that don't seem to get to anyone else, we also see it in the Moto G5+, and we don't know the differences either. Most likely it's just a minor VZW specific change and can be ignored. If the update does get pushed later, you should have no issues taking the OTA update when on this firmware, it is the official factory image.

@ acejavelin
I know that I'm a bit OT, but I think that this thread is the most suitable for my request: do you know if there is a nougat factory image available also for the xt1572?
Thanks in advance,
Gaetano.
Inviato dal mio XT1572 utilizzando Tapatalk

ghitus said:
@ acejavelin
I know that I'm a bit OT, but I think that this thread is the most suitable for my request: do you know if there is a nougat factory image available also for the xt1572?
Thanks in advance,
Gaetano.
Inviato dal mio XT1572 utilizzando Tapatalk
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As I stated in the first post... no, I have idea or information about any other images for other variants and I suggest following MotoFirmware123 on Twitter as that is the best place to find leaked firmware. Motonovo has gotten very tight on letting firmware get out, but if it becomes available this is likely where it will come from, IF it ever gets leaked.

Just curious. I recently moved on to a Note 8 and want to give my son my Moto X Pure. Does this file put default recovery on the phone as well? I tried to factory reset it last night (had it rooted with TWRP installed) and now it will only boot into TWRP. I just want it all stock for him.
Thanks

Oaklands said:
Just curious. I recently moved on to a Note 8 and want to give my son my Moto X Pure. Does this file put default recovery on the phone as well? I tried to factory reset it last night (had it rooted with TWRP installed) and now it will only boot into TWRP. I just want it all stock for him.
Thanks
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Yes, it is an official stock firmware image... if properly flashed with fastboot it will restore the device to 100% factory conditions, including recovery.

acejavelin said:
Yes, it is an official stock firmware image... if properly flashed with fastboot it will restore the device to 100% factory conditions, including recovery.
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Thank you. His phone is now ready.

Finally !Thanks, man!
Now I just flash via fastboot and avoid all the OTA updates process.
you are the man!