I just picked up this phone on eBay from a seller in Puerto Rico. The phone has Marshmallow, which I didn't think much of it until I came here and saw people complaining about not getting updates on the phone. Got me wondering if my phone has an official update or if the previous owner flashed an "unofficial" ROM. Any way to tell?
Everything on the phone works great - this thing is a beast.
fungo45 said:
I just picked up this phone on eBay from a seller in Puerto Rico. The phone has Marshmallow, which I didn't think much of it until I came here and saw people complaining about not getting updates on the phone. Got me wondering if my phone has an official update or if the previous owner flashed an "unofficial" ROM. Any way to tell?
Everything on the phone works great - this thing is a beast.
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Yeah, fantastic phone! I own three -- two from Puerto Rico and one from Mexico.
They either installed the Marshmallow soak test beta or one of the Marshmallow custom ROMs.
We have three Marshmallow custom ROMS. CM 13, Resurrection Remix and Mokee.
Plus the forever soak test that won't end. But Motorola has not released an official retail/finished Marshmallow ROM. But thanks to XDA devs, we got Marshmallow custom ROMs a couple of months ago.
When you go to Settings/About Phone, what does it say?
Attached is a screen shot
I am sure you will find the bootloader is unlocked as the firmware you have the is Brazil soak test #1.
Same thing many of us are running, it works quite well. The phone will never update from that on its own though, you'll probably want to flash it manually once the final version is released.
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So as some of you may know the S4 had it's exploit fixed and since then we haven't been able to get away from Touchwiz based roms.
Before I go get the G3 I just wanted to be 100% clear that even the latest firmware hasn't fixed Bump, and I will be able to do other AOSP roms. From my quick research it seems like it's fine, but I only have 20 minutes left to get it friday instead of monday, so I figured I would just ask to be safe.
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So as some of you may know the S4 had it's exploit fixed and since then we haven't been able to get away from Touchwiz based roms.
Before I go get the G3 I just wanted to be 100% clear that even the latest firmware hasn't fixed Bump, and I will be able to do other AOSP roms. From my quick research it seems like it's fine, but I only have 20 minutes left to get it friday instead of monday, so I figured I would just ask to be safe.
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AT&T released firmware Build number: KVT49L.D85010f to patch root exploit. Read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g3/general/d850-software-update-t2937550
When Android Lollipop rolls out to G3 in the near future, rooting will be harder to accomplish. Same for other brands.
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AT&T released firmware Build number: KVT49L.D85010f to patch root exploit. Read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-lg-g3/general/d850-software-update-t2937550
When Android Lollipop rolls out to G3 in the near future, rooting will be harder to accomplish. Same for other brands.
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But that is recent enough that a phone bought today will not come with it out of the box, so I'm not worried about that.
And in theory I can just flash a bumped lollipop build later anyway right?
I just want to make sure it's not in the same current state as the S4 where you have to have touchwiz and match roms to bootloader version and what not.
I know there isn't too many roms yet with bump being fairly new, but as long as I stay on the current build I should be fine going forward no?
And I guess on that note, the stock rom isn't nearly as bad touchwiz is it?
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But that is recent enough that a phone bought today will not come with it out of the box, so I'm not worried about that.
And in theory I can just flash a bumped lollipop build later anyway right?
I just want to make sure it's not in the same current state as the S4 where you have to have touchwiz and match roms to bootloader version and what not.
I know there isn't too many roms yet with bump being fairly new, but as long as I stay on the current build I should be fine going forward no?
And I guess on that note, the stock rom isn't nearly as bad touchwiz is it?
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Yes, yes and Lg is better than TW imo.
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Yes, yes and Lg is better than TW imo.
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Cool, I went for it, thanks for the quick clarifications. I can read all about everything now while I impatiently wait for UPS friday.
with LG phones you can always downgrade the software to a version where you can root.
I am sure there will be a way to get official lollipop while keeping custom recovery and root.
Once again, LG locked the door but forgot to close it before locking like what they did on the G2. So we were still able to upgrade while keeping custom recovery and root by mixing and matching partitions from upgrade and previous versions.
Hello all, so lollipop is finally released from the atnt website
is it possible for someone to catch it and make it available for a manual update like the previous 20c - 20y update. Most people use other sim cards on the device.
Thanks
kenennaoyeka said:
Hello all, so lollipop is finally released from the atnt website
is it possible for someone to catch it and make it available for a manual update like the previous 20c - 20y update. Most people use other sim cards on the device.
Thanks
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That would be great, I also use the D800 without an At&t sim card. I believe last time I used a TOT file and flashed it using LG FLash tool
yeah, but the tot file is definately not out
Yep, I just saw it today on the AT&T website and was about to come here and post the Lollipop news, but you beat me. Here's a link:
http://www.att.com/esupport/softwareUpdateArticle.jsp?sid=KB423381&cv=820
It would be super great if someone could extract the kernel from this official AT&T Lollipop. That way, T-Mobile users like me can flash the official T-Mobile Lollipop, then flash the AT&T Lollipop kernel, and lastly reboot. Hopefully, that will result in a D800 running official Lollipop with WiFi calling!
wtang said:
Yep, I just saw it today on the AT&T website and was about to come here and post the Lollipop news, but you beat me. Here's a link:
http://www.att.com/esupport/softwareUpdateArticle.jsp?sid=KB423381&cv=820
It would be super great if someone could extract the kernel from this official AT&T Lollipop. That way, T-Mobile users like me can flash the official T-Mobile Lollipop, then flash the AT&T Lollipop kernel, and lastly reboot. Hopefully, that will result in a D800 running official Lollipop with WiFi calling!
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i messed up a previous D805 i really dont wanna mess with kernels and such. it would be nice to just instsll the lollipop ota like the 20y ota that required root.
kenennaoyeka said:
Hello all, so lollipop is finally released from the atnt website
is it possible for someone to catch it and make it available for a manual update like the previous 20c - 20y update. Most people use other sim cards on the device.
Thanks
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-g2/general/links-manually-forcing-ota-20c-to-20u-t2828874/page5
The link is on post #43
Question. Both my wife and I have LG G2s. Never rooted. I got the update to lollipop notification and updated. She didn't It doesn't even show up when she checks for updates. What gives?
Has anyone been working on Marshmallow? Or are we waiting on the official OTA if it does come out?
.......if CM has released 6.0 then the CM being made for the T-Mobile/Metro variant is 6.0 other then that we are waiting fir the OTA/KDZ preferably a KDZ cause then a Custom Rom can be made from it so people can keep root...
Hopefully for 6.0 ?
Ota's were announced for tmobile with an undetermined date but supposedly toward the end of November or the beginning of December
I know it's an older thread but I was wondering the same thing and came across this. http://www.vcpost.com/articles/97041/20151007/android-6-0-marshmallow-update-confirmed-coming-lg-g-stylo.htm
Looks like those of us not on a ROM should get an OTA by the end of the year. Since I'm on the Katana ROM I will be patiently waiting for something custom or for an official release of a kdz
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I know it's an older thread but I was wondering the same thing and came across this. http://www.vcpost.com/articles/97041/20151007/android-6-0-marshmallow-update-confirmed-coming-lg-g-stylo.htm
Looks like those of us not on a ROM should get an OTA by the end of the year. Since I'm on the Katana ROM I will be patiently waiting for something custom or for an official release of a kdz
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there are no official KDZ...apparently it's just some works that leak the stock firmware...when they can, hence why not every carrier get's the love of KDZ
Does 6.0 will come to LG g stylo on boots mobile?
Hey guys, do you know anything about the marshmallow update for Virgin mobile Moto G's?
(xt1548)
Nothing so far for me yet, wearing out the system update button
Me too?
Apparently, the Virgin Mobile Varient of the Moto G 2015 ota is now being rolled out in Canada. This means soon for us US peeps! Source: http://mobilesyrup.com/2016/01/16/moto-g-3rd-gen-update-to-marshmallow-now-available-in-canada/
yugioh1412 said:
Apparently, the Virgin Mobile Varient of the Moto G 2015 ota is now being rolled out in Canada. This means soon for us US peeps! Source: http://mobilesyrup.com/2016/01/16/moto-g-3rd-gen-update-to-marshmallow-now-available-in-canada/
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Unfortunately, no it doesn't. Virgin Canada is not associated with Virgin Mobile USA in any way. Virgin Canada is a completely different company and actually uses gsm phones, not the cdma phones used on VM USA. For what it's worth, VM USA is not known for rolling out updates, timely or otherwise.
It seems the only way to update the software to Marshmallow is to buy an unlocked version of the device (as I have seen 6.0 on the unlocked device at a Best Buy demo) , or unlock the Virgin Mobile one you already have. Otherwise, I think Virgin is never going to release an OTA for the update.
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It seems the only way to update the software to Marshmallow is to buy an unlocked version of the device (as I have seen 6.0 on the unlocked device at a Best Buy demo) , or unlock the Virgin Mobile one you already have. Otherwise, I think Virgin is never going to release an OTA for the update.
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I thought the Virgin Mobile version was not eligible for bootloader unlocking on Moto's site? There is no other known way to bootloader unlock the device. And an unlocked version (ie. full retail version) would not be CDMA since Moto did not sell those directly or through a 3rd party like Amazon, only carriers, so it wouldn't work on VM anyway. Not to call you a liar but I don't think you were looking at a Virgin Mobile device...
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I thought the Virgin Mobile version was not eligible for bootloader unlocking on Moto's site? There is no other known way to bootloader unlock the device. And an unlocked version (ie. full retail version) would not be CDMA since Moto did not sell those directly or through a 3rd party like Amazon, only carriers, so it wouldn't work on VM anyway. Not to call you a liar but I don't think you were looking at a Virgin Mobile device...
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No you're right - What I meant to say is that the version of the phone I saw with 6.0 was an unlocked one - not one from VM. I do not think (as hopeful as I am, still) that VM is ever going to release an update to 6.0 - They usually just release phones with the OS it comes with and that's all you get.
So is there anyway to get Marshmallow or not?9
Soak test underway begun end of April so hopefully in next few weeks
Source?
I'm on virgin mobile, with my moto g3.
I got my boot loader unlocked and TWRP along with xposed. All that works great. But everytime I go and try a custom rom I have to revert to the TWRP backup. And that works fantastic. Just takes it time.
I'd really like a mm rom for this guy. This stock rom sucks the big one.
420blazeitfaget said:
I'm on virgin mobile, with my moto g3.
I got my boot loader unlocked and TWRP along with xposed. All that works great. But everytime I go and try a custom rom I have to revert to the TWRP backup. And that works fantastic. Just takes it time.
I'd really like a mm rom for this guy. This stock rom sucks the big one.
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I have the CM13 nightly flashed to mine. What do you mean you have to revert to the TWRP back up? What isn't working? The only major issue I had was the APN settings which is easily fixed.
Wipe
Flash ROM
Flash Gapps
Reboot
Flash LTE fix.
Marshmallow is out for the Virgin Mobile, Moto G3 today. Have fun, everyone!
help
lightykd said:
Marshmallow is out for the Virgin Mobile, Moto G3 today. Have fun, everyone!
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im rooted and have a unlocked bootloader
how would i safely go about updating to 6.0 without bricking my phone
420blazeitfaget said:
im rooted and have a unlocked bootloader
how would i safely go about updating to 6.0 without bricking my phone
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Do you have a nandroid backup from before root? What rom/version are you on now
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Do you have a nandroid backup from before root? What rom/version are you on now
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I have a TWRP backup should I make a nandorid? And I'm using the virgin mobile 5.1.1 xt1548 Motorola Moto G 3rd generation. Stock rom custom kernel.
It is here and it is NOT working for me. After re-flashing original recovery and riding of TWRP it loads maybe 15% and hits me with an error. No error code just the animation for a split second and it reboots.
I'm not sure if anyone has any info. The virgin mobile moto g was just it's updated to marshmallow. I'm
wondering if there's any root yet?
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I'm not sure if anyone has any info. The virgin mobile moto g was just it's updated to marshmallow. I'm
wondering if there's any root yet?
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Standard systemless root with current SuperSU works fine, just like it does with all stock Moto Marshmallow devices.
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Some owners here keep crying that they want Nougat.
I have a warning for you. Nougat soak on various devices has a history of problems. People that have sideloaded Nougat soak keep asking how to come back to MM (that can't do it fully, bootloader will remain on N). Now the official Nexus 6P started to have bootloops after upgrading to N: https://www.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p-users-experiencing-random-bootloops/
Maybe is related to Google's desire to "lock" down Android even more, maybe is just a plain design failure (bite more than they could chew) like in the case of Windows Me or Windows Vista, not sure. But be warned, if you rely on your phone for important day-to-day things, think twice before updating. Let others to be the guinea pigs.
PS: CM is not safer either, especially now after their announcement and when the future direction is not clear. Secondly, it is still based on Google's "N" code.
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Some owners here keep crying that they want Nougat.
I have a warning for you. Nougat soak on various devices has a history of problems. People that have sideloaded Nougat soak keep asking how to come back to MM (that can't do it fully, bootloader will remain on N). Now the official Nexus 6P started to have bootloops after upgrading to N: https://www.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p-users-experiencing-random-bootloops/
Maybe is related to Google's desire to "lock" down Android even more, maybe is just a plain design failure (bite more than they could chew) like in the case of Windows Me or Windows Vista, not sure. But be warned, if you rely on your phone for important day-to-day things, think twice before updating. Let others to be the guinea pigs.
PS: CM is not safer either, especially now after their announcement and when the future direction is not clear. Secondly, it is still based on Google's "N" code.
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And your suggestion is now everybody should stay on marshmallow and don't upgrade to nougat based roms?
bro this is problem with users who dont know properly about roms and rooting etc .
i have been using lots of different roms including stock one but i have never met any iss ie boot loops ., bugs etc
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a free advice is that dont do things that you dont know about .
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That's a fair warning. those who want to be at the bleeding edge will go for it anyway.
cheers!
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Right ??
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and this is an open source plateform .so this is common .
if you you want bug free os then use ios and forget about root and customization .
it is like two sides of coin .
if you want open source plateform then you will have to face these problems
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if you you want bug free os then use ios and forget about root and customization .
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IOS is bug free? Haha, best joke ever
You should read again what a soak test is. This may be not stable and/or have bug(s). That's why it should not be share here. Ppl who flashed it just want to have that last software without knowing if it works well or if it's ready for daily use.
About bootloop, this is not something new while jumping to a new major version. I'm pretty sure flashing clean works a way better
Edit: took time to read the article, its clearly said that's a hardware issue. Maybe you should read it too....
And for CM, last news are clear enough. Say welcome to LineageOS. All ROMs are based on Google sources, since it's the only one....
Thanks for the advice, but this is your POV.
I know what a soak test is. The problem is that a LOT (all of them?) of those treads claim "this is an official Moto" or just not say anything about being a soak test... Only one poster changed the OP title after I pointed out that he shouldn't claim that it is an "official" release.
Hence my warning - it is not for people that know what they are doing (more power to you) but for the casual drive-by posters that are lured into a false sense of "security". How many threads we saw here about that?
Also, we see more and more that even the devices that had an official Nougat, are not trouble free. Hardware issue? Why it did happened only after update to Nougat? The Nexus 6P is not a new device... more than a year old.
Maybe my title is not the best choice, but I wanted to attract attention of those casual posters.
As for LineageOS... I am skeptic. That's all I will say for now, since it was more of a parallel.
lol moto user for past 3 years , and i do know what is soak test is happy to flash it , face the risk with smile not by crying . There is always a workaround for anything
soak test is meant to detect bugs and other issues . so the are official one but not the final one . they can make minor Changes to the os to make it error free .
so they are not officially realized but are official .
and i have also rested it . and i found it bug free all the time . so i dont thing there was need to make major changes and you can also get updates after it .
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sorry for typing error s??
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It's funny how you say that soak has bugs and you can't downgrade, while soak it's lots better than mm and actually you can downgrade the bootloader too (why I'm so sure? Because I'm in the last soak and I have downgradeded 3 times without issues)
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It's funny how you say that soak has bugs and you can't downgrade, while soak it's lots better than mm and actually you can downgrade the bootloader too (why I'm so sure? Because I'm in the last soak and I have downgradeded 3 times without issues)
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You've downgraded your bootloader?
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You've downgraded your bootloader?
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https://youtu.be/T9NG5fIDccI
Take a look at this
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https://youtu.be/T9NG5fIDccI
Take a look at this
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Thank you for the noob friendly windows guide.
Can you post your bootloader version?
What a silly post
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I went from a Custom MM ROM to a Custom N ROM on my XT-1644 and haven't had any issue on N Custom ROMs. Some of the Custom ROMs are now requiring you come from Official Lenovo Moto G4 N ROM required, but i believe it's only for the finger security scanner, which i dont...
Now because i went from custom ROM MM to N, i wonder if i can just restore my original firmware backup in TWRP? hmmmmm....
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Take a look at this
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So basically you took the instructions found here and made video. Big deal... especially when you didn't actually downgraded a locked bootloader. Some users don't know that they will have to lose warranty if they side-load Nougat and want to go "back".
Anyway, the situation is that our devices don't have "official" Nougat and people that claim that are just misleading.
I'm going to sell my phone and running latest RR.
After reverting back to mm with relocking boot loader is safe or removing BL unlock warning is enough to sell my phone ?.
I'm aware about reverting to mm because last month i downgraded to mm for installation of latest soak without flashing got and BL, but then again installed custom ROM.
Current BL is 25.03.60r
I agree with OP. It is all very based on user experience but if you take a look through forums on this site you will see numerous complaints of bugs and issues in the nougat based Roms, soak test or otherwise. To anyone who says MM is bad is just not an Android person. It's something we as a community wanted for years and you be whining about not having the next version, which is my opinion isnt an upgrade, is really annoying. End rant.
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I went from a Custom MM ROM to a Custom N ROM on my XT-1644 and haven't had any issue on N Custom ROMs. Some of the Custom ROMs are now requiring you come from Official Lenovo Moto G4 N ROM required, but i believe it's only for the finger security scanner, which i dont...
Now because i went from custom ROM MM to N, i wonder if i can just restore my original firmware backup in TWRP? hmmmmm....
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I flashed a rooted stock backup from TWRP after being on an N rom back before the VOLTE bug was fixed with no issues. Never flashed soak test.