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[Q] Which stock firmware should I install?

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.

oversleeper said:
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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pfufle said:
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..

oversleeper said:
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...

pfufle said:
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...

No Lollipop for India (XT1033)?

If you look at the software update news page of Motorola, and scroll down to where you purchased the device, the dual-sim Indian version of Moto G isn't listed.
We're probably not going to get an early update for our XT1033 devices.

[email protected] said:
If you look at the software update news page of Motorola, and scroll down to where you purchased the device, the dual-sim Indian version of Moto G isn't listed.
We're probably not going to get an early update for our XT1033 devices.
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don't worry. when you have a look at the other providers like t-mobile or verizon etc, the xt1032 (single sim) doesn't appear either. it is probably the case, that motorola just haven't added the devices in the provider list, but i am sure that everybody can still enjoy android lollipop when it gets released

its confirmed already dude you must go to country option in site and select india you can find the info . check out this link https://motorola-mobility-en-in.custhelp.com/app/software-upgrade-news/g_id/2014#gs=eyJndWlkZUlEIjoyMDE0LCJxdWVzdGlvbklEIjoxLCJyZXNwb25zZUlEIjoxOSwiZ3VpZGVTZXNzaW9uIjoiSHprV3R0NW0iLCJzZXNzaW9uSUQiOiJIemtXdHQ1bSJ9

pico hackr said:
its confirmed already dude you must go to country option in site and select india you can find the info . check out this link https://motorola-mobility-en-in.custhelp.com/app/software-upgrade-news/g_id/2014#gs=eyJndWlkZUlEIjoyMDE0LCJxdWVzdGlvbklEIjoxLCJyZXNwb25zZUlEIjoxOSwiZ3VpZGVTZXNzaW9uIjoiSHprV3R0NW0iLCJzZXNzaW9uSUQiOiJIemtXdHQ1bSJ9
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ooopss...my bad.

[email protected] said:
ooopss...my bad.
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when you select Retail from the dropdown menu,
you will get this message
"This device will be upgraded to the Android 5 Lollipop release of Android, pending partner support."

Soak tests for xt1033 have already started and we will get the update by the end of november or December first week.

sorry if this is a stupid question, but if i've already unlocked the bootloader, and installed root and recovery but i didnt change/modify the original ROM 4.4.4 from my moto G, to get the lolipop update, i just need to install the original "stock" recovery or i will need to flash everything (firmware/radio/originalrom, etc) again? thanks

rickastillo said:
sorry if this is a stupid question, but if i've already unlocked the bootloader, and installed root and recovery but i didnt change/modify the original ROM 4.4.4 from my moto G, to get the lolipop update, i just need to install the original "stock" recovery or i will need to flash everything (firmware/radio/originalrom, etc) again? thanks
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If you're rooted, you changed your system.
Sent from my Moto G using XDA Free mobile app

Official Lollipop 5.0 Now Available in uk

guys lollipop is out in the uk check it out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uDQIUwLHCo

madscientistdam said:
guys lollipop is out in the uk check it out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uDQIUwLHCo
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nice just got a notification on my phone that an update is available.
I wonder if a rooted and custom kernel (experience) would interfere with a smooth upgrade?
- would I lose root?
- custom kernel problematic?
thanks merlin

hey guys i have an uk retail moto g. but when i update it, it always get "Software Update Unsuccessful" and "Sorry there was a problem updating your Moto G. No changes were made". can u help me solve it?

uzumakiarnold said:
hey guys i have an uk retail moto g. but when i update it, it always get "Software Update Unsuccessful" and "Sorry there was a problem updating your Moto G. No changes were made". can u help me solve it?
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Have you got stock recovery?

eemgee said:
Have you got stock recovery?
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yes i have flashed it to recovery. but at last i reflash the stock rom then updating. advice for anyone who fail try copy the update file and update it with adb sideload

[Q] xt1032 Retail EU 5.0.2 Flashable zip?

Hi everyone, I've been searching for a flashable zip of xt1032 Retail EU stock 5.0.2, because I don't wanna OTA and lose the possibility to downgrade. Is there any?
Thanks in advance.

droidx8 said:
Hi everyone, I've been searching for a flashable zip of xt1032 Retail EU stock 5.0.2, because I don't wanna OTA and lose the possibility to downgrade. Is there any?
Thanks in advance.
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It's not available yet, use the Brazilian version, I'd recommend the optimized version.

eemgee said:
It's not available yet, use the Brazilian version, I'd recommend the optimized version.
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Thanks for the info, I already knew about the brazilian one, tried it out too, but I was hoping that there's something for my region out there. Well, seems like I gotta wait a bit

Moto X Style Android 7.0 Nougat update, build NPH25.200-15 (Brazil) (Download Link)

Motorola is finally pushing out the long overdue Nougat update to the 2015’s Moto X Style. The update seems to be rolling out only in Brazil currently. But it should hit other markets very soon now that the process has begun.
Arriving with the build NPH25.200-15, the update installs the Android 7.0 Nougat on Moto X Style alongside the May Android security patch. Besides, the update also installs the Google Duo video calling app on the smartphone.
On top of that, you’ll also get some stability and performance improvements with the new update. Since it’s a big update, expect it to weigh high in terms of memory. So, ensure you are hooked to a stable Wi-Fi network to avoid additional data charges.
Also, try to maintain at least 60% of battery life on your phone before installing the update.
With the update installed, users get access to all the Nougat features which include enhanced Doze mode, revamped notification shade and Quick Settings menu, and of course, the multi-window split-screen mode among other features.
Download Moto X Style/Moto X pure edition official Android 7.0 Nougat NPH25.200-15 update:
Google Drive:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7Z3E22j7xZ7eTF5YUg1RVNFak0/view
Mega:
https://mega.nz/#!BV9GhKRD!jCxtG3f-oZnm7FyuNvhBDcwzpKdHv6dByO7whnTh44o
Instructions:
Move the Downloaded Moto X Style official Nougat Update to The internal storage of your device and install the update from stock recovery
you are done now you have android nougat
Note: this is only for Brazil variant do not install in any other variants it will damage your device

Can i flash with RSD Lite or fastboot???

Sorry
pahenko14kXDA said:
Can i flash with RSD Lite or fastboot???
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Sorry,I don't know
I don't have this phone
I am just sharing it

pahenko14kXDA said:
Can i flash with RSD Lite or fastboot???
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If you have Brasil variant with newest stock MM just download, copy to phone and update from stock recovery or from settings.
Better idea - wait for your own ota file.

pahenko14kXDA said:
Can i flash with RSD Lite or fastboot???
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good question tho. maybe.. but safe method is via stock adb sideload..
search my boy search..

pahenko14kXDA said:
Can i flash with RSD Lite or fastboot???
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No... This is an OTA zip file, not a factory image. To flash this you must be on a stock RETLA device, on the latest RETLA marshmallow firmware, and use adb sideload in recovery or apply update from sd card to flash.
This is not a generic or universal update, it is very specific to a certain device AND software version, everything must match to apply (boot/system/radios)

pahenko14kXDA said:
Can i flash with RSD Lite or fastboot???
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No idea about it. May be this will help you
http://www.technobuzz.net/android-7-0-nougat-update-on-moto-x-style/

Link full firmware for XT1572 RETLA single SIM Chile or Firmware MM + OTA Nougat ?
Fastboot method

Necrodaemon said:
Link full firmware for XT1572 RETLA single SIM Chile or Firmware MM + OTA Nougat ?
Fastboot method
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Can't... we don't have it yet.
We do not have full Nougat firmware images for any MXPE or Style, and don't anticipate seeing those for months.
Currently only TWO variants have Nougat OTA, the Retail Latin America (Brazil) Dual Sim model and Retail European Union Single SIM that was on 6.0.1 firmware previously.
That is it, no other variants have the Nougat update *yet* (as of this posting).
You can try to mess with the various TWRP backups that are floating around here (no, I cannot point you to them) or wait until your variant gets it as an OTA.

can we flash brazil OTA on a x style xt1572 EU with MM 6.0 MPHS 24 49.18.16 .if yes it required unlocked bootloader ?

On the Moto G4 / G4 Plus, the Nougat update file was identical for all models of phones. The radio and identification of the phones where updated accordingly with each phone capabilities.
I would not recommend this on a phone with locked bootloader, just because you can't make backups before.
Note that upgrading to Nougat upgrades the bootloader and most likely you can't go back to MM bootloader and also the rooting of Nougat requires a custom Kernel. So be careful what you wish for.

Can someone with this Nougat version try GPS test or Androits GPS test and see if the gps is fixing position Ok?
In the European Version of Moto x force and Moto x Style it is not working ok. I wanna know how widespreed is this problem.
Thanks!

Thakisgr said:
can we flash brazil OTA on a x style xt1572 EU with MM 6.0 MPHS 24 49.18.16 .if yes it required unlocked bootloader ?
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Moto X Style Brazil is Dual SIM, Moto X Style EU is Single SIM
https://www.google.cl/amp/s/forum.x...moto-x-style-android-7-0-nougat-t3630248/amp/

NahuelMS said:
Can someone with this Nougat version try GPS test or Androits GPS test and see if the gps is fixing position Ok?
In the European Version of Moto x force and Moto x Style it is not working ok. I wanna know how widespreed is this problem.
Thanks!
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I also had this problem, maybe fixed with the netherlands ota with reteu fr ?

robuser007 said:
I also had this problem, maybe fixed with the netherlands ota with reteu fr ?
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Mmmm i doubt motorola will fix anything. If your channel is EU en and you flash Eu fr it may have some problems but really don't know much about it.

NahuelMS said:
Can someone with this Nougat version try GPS test or Androits GPS test and see if the gps is fixing position Ok?
In the European Version of Moto x force and Moto x Style it is not working ok. I wanna know how widespreed is this problem.
Thanks!
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NOT FIXED for me @ official NOUGAT.
I had the same issues as always, sometimes I lose gps reception (it comes back after a while)

Does anyone know if this file works on all Moto X pure edition phones or just the Brazil model?

Captain_wade_ said:
Does anyone know if this file works on all Moto X pure edition phones or just the Brazil model?
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I was using it on the XT1575 with T-Mobile but once I switched to Sprint I could not get data working.

Nick N said:
I was using it on the XT1575 with T-Mobile but once I switched to Sprint I could not get data working.
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So the XT1575 works but it seems only on GSM? That doesn't sound like a super bad deal, though for the CDMA network it might just need a refresh from the company or a new SIM possibly. Thanks for the info!

Captain_wade_ said:
So the XT1575 works but it seems only on GSM? That doesn't sound like a super bad deal, though for the CDMA network it might just need a refresh from the company or a new SIM possibly. Thanks for the info!
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I was going to switch to the EU single SIM version but decided to go back to US 6.0 with stock recovery to wait for OTA.