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[Q] Downgrade to 4.3 from 4.4.2 out of box XT1033

Before i begin, i am aware there are mutliple other threads about downgrading from KitKat 4.4.2 to JB 4.3 and also have come across the procedure of downgrading. But my query is still different from other ones.
Here is my query, I own a XT1033 dual sim asia with 4.4.2 OUT OF THE BOX. Now, can i manually flash a 4.3 dual sim asia firmware with this status...?
Reason bcz my factory version is 4.4.2 and i was willing to try 4.3 because 4.4.2 has numerous problems with Signal drops, Huge fluctuation in signal, Auto switching to aeroplane mode and back. I came across users of 4.3 out of box and have heard that 4.3 JB had been great in signal quality. Please assist.

==vj== said:
Before i begin, i am aware there are mutliple other threads about downgrading from KitKat 4.4.2 to JB 4.3 and also have come across the procedure of downgrading. But my query is still different from other ones.
Here is my query, I own a XT1033 dual sim asia with 4.4.2 OUT OF THE BOX. Now, can i manually flash a 4.3 dual sim asia firmware with this status...?
Reason bcz my factory version is 4.4.2 and i was willing to try 4.3 because 4.4.2 has numerous problems with Signal drops, Huge fluctuation in signal, Auto switching to aeroplane mode and back. I came across users of 4.3 out of box and have heard that 4.3 JB had been great in signal quality. Please assist.
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Are you willing to unlock bootloader? or you want to stick with a locked bootloader?

deej_roamer said:
Are you willing to unlock bootloader? or you want to stick with a locked bootloader?
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I already have an unlocked bootloader and on CM11 since long time. But signal fluctuation issues seems to be in core of 4.4.2 release. I tried Stock Radios of XT1033 Asia, Brazil and India and also flashed stock rom via fastboot commands but none fixed this bug. I gathered feedback from 4.3 users that signal strength was great and there were no crashes in signal (Suddenly aeroplane mode and back normal during ongoing call or during idle status). So, was planning to give a try for 4.3. But i have 4.4.2 out of the box (factory version)
So i was puzzled whether its possible or not possible to try 4.3 with this status
Are there any side effects of downgrading alike breakage of OTA?
Breakage of Bootloader?
Sorry about the essay
Edit : Signal issues only on WCDMA only mode on KK.

==vj== said:
I already have an unlocked bootloader and on CM11 since long time. But signal fluctuation issues seems to be in core of 4.4.2 release. I tried Stock Radios of XT1033 Asia, Brazil and India and also flashed stock rom via fastboot commands but none fixed this bug. I gathered feedback from 4.3 users that signal strength was great and there were no crashes in signal (Suddenly aeroplane mode and back normal during ongoing call or during idle status). So, was planning to give a try for 4.3. But i have 4.4.2 out of the box (factory version)
So i was puzzled whether its possible or not possible to try 4.3 with this status
Are there any side effects of downgrading alike breakage of OTA?
Breakage of Bootloader?
Sorry about the essay
Edit : Signal issues only on WCDMA only mode on KK.
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Ideally, There are not side effects but
there are increased chances of something to go wrong!
Well, Here is the firmware!

==vj== said:
I already have an unlocked bootloader and on CM11 since long time. But signal fluctuation issues seems to be in core of 4.4.2 release. I tried Stock Radios of XT1033 Asia, Brazil and India and also flashed stock rom via fastboot commands but none fixed this bug. I gathered feedback from 4.3 users that signal strength was great and there were no crashes in signal (Suddenly aeroplane mode and back normal during ongoing call or during idle status). So, was planning to give a try for 4.3. But i have 4.4.2 out of the box (factory version)
So i was puzzled whether its possible or not possible to try 4.3 with this status
Are there any side effects of downgrading alike breakage of OTA?
Breakage of Bootloader?
Sorry about the essay
Edit : Signal issues only on WCDMA only mode on KK.
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If you are not using second sim, better flash single sim global retail.. and update it to 176.4.1.. I'm not facing any issues like signal drop, flight mode and all...
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Thank you bros for giving your view and ideas.
I undertook risk and tried straight way downgraded yesterday.
Conclusion: 4.4.2 Out of Box (factory version) phones are also downgrade able to 4.3 JB
I downloaded firmware version "Blur_Version.14.85.4.falcon_umtsds.AsiaRetail.en.03" from HERE and also downloaded mfastbootV2 tools. Extracted ROM and Mfastboot tools in same folder.
Saved following commands in notepad and saved it as StockJB.bat and placed in same folder. Executed the bat file and successfully downgraded to 4.3 within a minute.
Code:
mfastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot flash system system.img
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot erase userdata
pause
mfastboot reboot

==vj== said:
Thank you bros for giving your view and ideas.
I undertook risk and tried straight way downgraded yesterday.
Conclusion: 4.4.2 Out of Box (factory version) phones are also downgrade able to 4.3 JB
I downloaded firmware version "Blur_Version.14.85.4.falcon_umtsds.AsiaRetail.en.03" from HERE and also downloaded mfastbootV2 tools. Extracted ROM and Mfastboot tools in same folder.
Saved following commands in notepad and saved it as StockJB.bat and placed in same folder. Executed the bat file and successfully downgraded to 4.3 within a minute.
Code:
mfastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot flash system system.img
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot erase userdata
pause
mfastboot reboot
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hello i have motto g dual sim indian version..kitktat out of the box...now as mentioned m also facing signle drop issue in 2nd sim sometimes.......now question is if flashed moto g with cwm then warranty will be void ? and after then can i receive OTA update ? or say..if comes to any hw prob...can i flash with stock android and go to service center in warranty time ? warrant is main concern..thats y m asking this silly question,,,,

ankitsuthar said:
hello i have motto g dual sim indian version..kitktat out of the box...now as mentioned m also facing signle drop issue in 2nd sim sometimes.......now question is if flashed moto g with cwm then warranty will be void ? and after then can i receive OTA update ? or say..if comes to any hw prob...can i flash with stock android and go to service center in warranty time ? warrant is main concern..thats y m asking this silly question,,,,
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Warranty :The answer lies within your question mate. Before installing CWM you need to unlock Bootloader (Primary step without fail). And unlocking bootloader itself permanently voids your warranty bcz you will be submitting the oem code and requesting motorola for unlock key. Therefore, they void your warranty there and email you the unlock key.
Another case, if your factory version is 4.4.2 and you downgrade to 4.3 may also void your warranty (Not very Sure). Bcz you are flashing a non-factory version.
OTA Update : Yes, OTA will be working as confirmed by @Sk.D downgrading to 4.3. And upon upgrading back to 4.4.2 also OTA works as confirmed by me.
Signal : The signal crash (Auto switch to Aeroplane and back normal) bug is not available in 4.3. But the signal drop upon covering bottom half of your phone in a moderate 3g coverage area is same on 4.3 as well 4.4.2

==vj== said:
Warranty :The answer lies within your question mate. Before installing CWM you need to unlock Bootloader (Primary step without fail). And unlocking bootloader itself permanently voids your warranty bcz you will be submitting the oem code and requesting motorola for unlock key. Therefore, they void your warranty there and email you the unlock key.
Another case, if your factory version is 4.4.2 and you downgrade to 4.3 may also void your warranty (Not very Sure). Bcz you are flashing a non-factory version.
OTA Update : Yes, OTA will be working as confirmed by @Sk.D downgrading to 4.3. And upon upgrading back to 4.4.2 also OTA works as confirmed by me.
Signal : The signal crash (Auto switch to Aeroplane and back normal) bug is not available in 4.3. But the signal drop upon covering bottom half of your phone in a moderate 3g coverage area is same on 4.3 as well 4.4.2
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Thank you mate....for this much clear ans.....its better to keep with stock until 1 year....

stuck up in bootloop
==vj== said:
Thank you bros for giving your view and ideas.
I undertook risk and tried straight way downgraded yesterday.
Conclusion: 4.4.2 Out of Box (factory version) phones are also downgrade able to 4.3 JB
I downloaded firmware version "Blur_Version.14.85.4.falcon_umtsds.AsiaRetail.en.03" from HERE and also downloaded mfastbootV2 tools. Extracted ROM and Mfastboot tools in same folder.
Saved following commands in notepad and saved it as StockJB.bat and placed in same folder. Executed the bat file and successfully downgraded to 4.3 within a minute.
Code:
mfastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot flash system system.img
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot erase userdata
pause
mfastboot reboot
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followed all the process religiously but the phone stucks in bootloop where as when i flash it with the 4.4.2 it boots normal....i wipe cache and data before all this....what can be the reason please guide...bootloader is unlocked

syedihtisham said:
followed all the process religiously but the phone stucks in bootloop where as when i flash it with the 4.4.2 it boots normal....i wipe cache and data before all this....what can be the reason please guide...bootloader is unlocked
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Easier way would be to Grab the OTA package of 4.4.4 and update it via stock recovery. Provided you need to on 4.4.2 unrooted and unaltered status.
I haven't tried downgrading from 4.4.4 nor have tried flashing 4.4.4 via fastboot yet. Maybe you made some typo in your command lines.

mfastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot flash system system.img
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot erase userdata
pause
mfastboot reboot
THIS IS WHAT I PASTED IN NOTEPAD AND SAVED AS .BAT FILE.....any corrections plz.....i tried doing ur stuff while i was running 4.4.2 rooted.....what can be causing this tuck on bootloop
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==vj== said:
Easier way would be to Grab the OTA package of 4.4.4 and update it via stock recovery. Provided you need to on 4.4.2 unrooted and unaltered status.
I haven't tried downgrading from 4.4.4 nor have tried flashing 4.4.4 via fastboot yet. Maybe you made some typo in your command lines.
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mfastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot flash system system.img
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot erase userdata
pause
mfastboot reboot
THIS IS WHAT I PASTED IN NOTEPAD AND SAVED AS .BAT FILE.....any corrections plz.....i tried doing ur stuff while i was running 4.4.2 rooted.....what can be causing this tuck on bootloop........two problems that i feel can be causing this are there are a few folders other than the main folder in the firmware which are not extracted by me into the root folder may be that is causing this or may be i need to unroot before doing all this....any help..... very grateful for ur response

[Q] how to downgrade moto g to jelly bean?

Hi friends, i currently have a Moto G XT1033 India version.. i just once unlocked its bootloader and updated it to 4.4.2 KitKat, but after the update i m facing so many problems like signal loss, apps just stops working and others..
KitKat is a joke and i want jelly bean back.
so can anyone give me the link or downgrade file for Jelly Bean 4.3 for Moto G XT1033 Dual SIM Indian/Asian Version?
i searched all over the internet but i didn't succeed ... so plz help me.
BTW, plz gave me the file which has .xml.zip extension cuz i tried to flash the .tar.gz (that 4.4.2 file) but it gave me a error "Preflash Validation Failed"
so plz help me if you can, will be thankful to you

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Flashing the motoboot.bin file may give you that error if you are trying to downgrade the bootloader.

*I'm new in this*
Well, when I ran "flashall.bat" , it first said preflash validation failed for gpt.bin, then I searched over the internet and deleted a command from flashall.bat using notepad, when I again ran flashall command then it came to motoboot.bin PVF...
Sent from my XT1033 using XDA Free mobile app

You can't get around the flash error for the motoboot.bin as far as I know because you are trying to flash an older bootloader.
You should try flashing the individual files in fastboot.
I don't know if the JB and KK partition layout is the same. If they aren't the same, you may have to find a way to flash the gpt.bin file before flashing JB.

It's not possible because the 4.4.2 Update you applied also updated your Bootloader. The Bootloader included with 4.4.2 is not compatible with 'Jelly Bean,' and cannot boot the 'Jelly Bean' kernel. There is a serious 'battery sensor issue' with any version of Android less than 4.4.3 that makes the phone randomly power off - your Moto G is more reliable with 4.4.4 or newer.

Since it's a .tar.gz file, I don't know how to flash files individually and which codes to flash, can you help me to let me know which codes to flash? Will be so much thankful to you

Can't believe, when I bought my phone it has 4.3 JB, & was working fine, after the update, too many problems came up. After updating it to KitKat, I've seen that phone is kinda not compatible with KitKat (my one) (since new phone in market having KitKat). There are even videos on YouTube for downgrading, I tried it but got some errors, searched all over the internet but found nothing, so I came here.

In a lot of places you might have seen the link to Droid-developers, but that link is dead. But there's an alternative:
1. Get hold of the Droid-developers link and copy it.
2. Paste it into the Internet Archive Wayback Machine.
3. Click on the link that says Retail Taiwan (this is actually the Asia-Retail link) and it'll start downloading.
(I didn't paste any links because of this: To prevent spam on the XDA forums, ALL new users prevented from posting outside links in their messages. After approximately 10 posts, you will be able to post outside links. Thank you for understanding!)
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By the way, you have to flash with mfastboot
Here's the code:
Code:
mfastboot flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
OR
mfastboot flash system system.img
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot erase userdata

How to fix XT1032 Boot loop after factory reset

Hi,
after an apparently failed attempt to install the 5.0 OTA update my XT1032 now will boot to a droid lying on its back.
I went to the recovery from there (by pressing VolUp+Power) and did the "factory reset/wipe data" and rebooted.
Same result.
I did "wipe chache". Same result: Droid lying on its back, saying "Kein Befehl" (I guess that means "no command")
I can get into recovery mode (CWM was installed before all this*) so I could try to flash stuff from outside.
But what should I try to flash? I tried flashing a (supposedly) stock system but as soon as I start with "fastboot flash boot boot.img" the phone starts booting again. So I am not really sure what to do now.
Something is seriously wrong with this phone and I would like to restore it to stock settings. I bought it on amazon.DE - so if any one of you guys knows where I could find a truly original stock image for this phone and what to do with it, please let me know.
PS: Right now I can't even get into recovery anymore. The thing just keeps booting and booting. Can't even turn it off.
* meaning: before I flashed the supposed stock recovery that apparently, in combination with the OTA update, got me into this mess

I now followed this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47820707#post47820707
I used option 3b with a 4.4.4 rom ( RETAIL-DE_4.4.4_KXB21.14-L1.40_36_cid7_CFC_1FF )
I excuted all these commands. However, upon flashing the boot.img the phone immediately boots (and gets stuck).
So I re-entered fastboot again to finish the job. Everything else went fine.
But the problem persists: When booting, the phone now displays the "Warning: Bootloader unlocked" message for a long time, with a kind of water ripple effect from bottom to top, repeating.
When I switch it off, it switches back on automatically, trying to boot and getting stuck at this screen. Sometimes I get to the droid lying on its back with a red !-Triangle on top. Poor little bugger. Soft bricked.
What can I do to fix this?
I can still enter fastboot.
I assume that yet again I grabbed the wrong ROM.
Is this supposed to be dead? http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=14

I think you might be on lollipop bootloader as you are having a screen flickering issue & downgrading the boatloader might be dangerous.
I'm don't know whether it will solve your problem but try flashing a lollipop firmware.
I'm not allowed to post links. Google for XT 1032 lollipop firmware. I saw one in groupandroid website.
Download the firmware from the site & execute the given commands.

legolas06 said:
I think you might be on lollipop bootloader as you are having a screen flickering issue & downgrading the boatloader might be dangerous.
I'm don't know whether it will solve your problem but try flashing a lollipop firmware.
I'm not allowed to post links. Google for XT 1032 lollipop firmware. I saw one in groupandroid website.
Download the firmware from the site & execute the given commands.
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Thank you. I got that file.
"adb devices" won't find my phone, though.
"Fastboot devices" does. So I can't use "adb push ..." to move the ROM to the phone.
Also, whatever option I chose from the Fastboot Flash Mode, the phone starts to boot. So I can not "enter" Recovery.
Should I just use "fastboot update rom.zip"? I don't wan't to miss my last chance to revive this phone.

ADB commands will not work in with the phone fastboot mode.
Since fastboot commands do work, you can manually flash each partition from the stock ROM. Entering recovery isn't required to do this.

fertchen said:
Thank you. I got that file.
"adb devices" won't find my phone, though.
"Fastboot devices" does. So I can't use "adb push ..." to move the ROM to the phone.
Also, whatever option I chose from the Fastboot Flash Mode, the phone starts to boot. So I can not "enter" Recovery.
Should I just use "fastboot update rom.zip"? I don't wan't to miss my last chance to revive this phone.
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I had similar problems & this method worked for me everytime. Sorry I'm a new user & I cannot post the links.
You can search the forum & find the links.
I found a thread in "xda -> moto g general->[FIRMWARE][XT1032-XT1033] Firmware Lollipop Retail Brasil & Asia 5.0.2" by cristiand391. Download the firmware for your device. It will be in BRASIL_XT1032_5.0.2_LXB22.46-28_cid12_CFC.xml.zip. Extract the contents to the fastboot.exe folder where you use regularly. Run the commands in fastbootmode. Please be careful with the commands.
mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot erase userdata
Reboot.

audit13 said:
ADB commands will not work in with the phone fastboot mode.
Since fastboot commands do work, you can manually flash each partition from the stock ROM. Entering recovery isn't required to do this.
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The problem here is that the phone will boot as soon as I flash the boot.img and the whole thing fails.
Do you see a way out of this situation?
Any way to do this with a .zip ROM?

Have you tried flashing different firmware such as the GPE for your phone?
Does boot.img flash properly? If it does, you could try installing TWRP, boot into TWRP, mount the data partition, and use your computer to copy a custom ROM to the phone fpr flashing.

@Fretchen
That might be because you are on lollipop bootloader & you are trying to flash kitkat bootloader?But I may be wrong. Previously you told that you tried restoring to kitkat & that boot.img is kitkat bootloader. Try with this lollipop firmware.

audit13 said:
Have you tried flashing different firmware such as the GPE for your phone?
Does boot.img flash properly? If it does, you could try installing TWRP, boot into TWRP, mount the data partition, and use your computer to copy a custom ROM to the phone fpr flashing.
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I now did exactly what legolas06 wrote, using "MoeMoe_BRASIL_XT1032_5.0.2_LXB22.46-28_cid12_CFC.xml"
There were "hab check fails" for recovery and boot but at least the device did not reboot upon flashing the boot.img.
I rebooted it and it is going further than ever before, all the Motorola animations were played but in the end the phone got stuck at the circular blue pool (water) with the bit Motorola 'M' plus the concentric water ripple effect.
I switched it off and on again and then it played through the animations, then updated the apps (total number: 9) and then started the system. Apparently it is working.
Thank you very much, I really appreciate your support.
Allow me thse final questions:
Can I from now on just apply OTA updates?
If not, what can I change to make this possible?
Is it advisable to install a EU Rom soon for whatever reason?

fertchen said:
I now did exactly what legolas06 wrote, using "MoeMoe_BRASIL_XT1032_5.0.2_LXB22.46-28_cid12_CFC.xml"
There were "hab check fails" for recovery and boot but at least the device did not reboot upon flashing the boot.img.
I rebooted it and it is going further than ever before, all the Motorola animations were played but in the end the phone got stuck at the circular blue pool (water) with the bit Motorola 'M' plus the concentric water ripple effect.
I switched it off and on again and then it played through the animations, then updated the apps (total number: 9) and then started the system. Apparently it is working.
Thank you very much, I really appreciate your support.
Allow me thse final questions:
Can I from now on just apply OTA updates?
If not, what can I change to make this possible?
Is it advisable to install a EU Rom soon for whatever reason?
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Happy that I could help.
You flashed the stock firmware so everything should work again. OTA updates if available would work.

fertchen said:
Allow me thse final questions:
Can I from now on just apply OTA updates?
If not, what can I change to make this possible?
Is it advisable to install a EU Rom soon for whatever reason?
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I don't know if you can apply OTA updates. Before the OTA update will work, you may need to update all Motorol apps via Play store.
You could wait until a fulkl stock lollipop pop is released for your phone and flash it using fastboot.
You can try different ROMs but stick to the ROMs made for your model. I have an xt1032 and I have installed US Retail, stock Telus, and GPE.

worked for me too, thank you soo much. give this solution a try
legolas06 said:
I had similar problems & this method worked for me everytime. Sorry I'm a new user & I cannot post the links.
You can search the forum & find the links.
I found a thread in "xda -> moto g general->[FIRMWARE][XT1032-XT1033] Firmware Lollipop Retail Brasil & Asia 5.0.2" by cristiand391. Download the firmware for your device. It will be in BRASIL_XT1032_5.0.2_LXB22.46-28_cid12_CFC.xml.zip. Extract the contents to the fastboot.exe folder where you use regularly. Run the commands in fastbootmode. Please be careful with the commands.
mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin
mfastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
mfastboot flash logo logo.bin
mfastboot flash boot boot.img
mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
mfastboot erase modemst1
mfastboot erase modemst2
mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
mfastboot erase cache
mfastboot erase userdata
Reboot.
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these steps look soo similar that the ones you can find in other blogs/discussions, but for me, in my case the main difference was the firmware, I tried with a loot of them, but the one that is mentioned in this post, installed smoothly, and with no issues, thank you so much, to post your experience and this solution.
My Best Regards,
Esteban

A Noob's Guide to upgrade Moto X Play to Marshmallow ;)

Before i begin, i would like to state that none of the files belong to me, they have been uploaded or provided by someone or other over the internet and i have given credit wherever it is due. If i forget somewhere and please lemme know, I'll fix it.
Note: This is tested only on Moto X Play XT1562 Indian version only. Others use this guide at their own risk. Currently Calls/Data do not work in X1562 as you loose the modem files on upgrade and flashing them back has no effect
First, Lets download the stuff we need at hand:
1) Stock Brasilian Firmware drive.google.com/open?id=0Bx1aljTBgTbATE9ISmNYZ3h2UGs From Yuri Martins @ androidpit.com
2) The Marshmallow update. https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-MLCAZmmekxb2hOa3ppWTBFRjQ from estanenmi @ XDA
Steps:
1)Now Reboot in fastboot mode by turning off phone and turning it on by holding volume down and power button. Connect to PC, open the command prompt in ADM folder by using shift+right click on ADB folder and selecting open command prompt option.
2)Copy past all the line below as it is in the command prompt. Sit back and relax. It will take around 5 minutes.
Code:
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 erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot reboot
3) Restart the phone, it will have Brasilian firmware. Go through the initial set up and connect to PC to copy the marshmallow update file in phone directory.
4) Again restart the bootloader of phone by turning it off and turning on by holding the volume down and power button. Here select the recovery option. It will show a dead android pic, press power button and quickly tap volume up. You will be in the stock recovery. There select the install update from SD card option. Select the update file and install. Beware it will take a lot of time and it would appear stuck at patching or verifying files (can't remember which one ) but dont worry, its normal. Once it is done, restart the phone and enjoy the yummy marshmallow.
P.S: Sorry if i missed any instructions, i know the community here will help out others. I was in a bit of hurry, getting very late for bed, will add more instructions and pics tomorrow.
Adios

Mods, please edit the title to : A Noob's to upgrade Moto X Play to Marshmallow

antisocialbratt said:
Mods, please edit the title to : A Noob's to upgrade Moto X Play to Marshmallow
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Plz upload TWRP backup if possible

Will do that once i have a stable build running. Having trouble with getting sim card detected. I think i need to get the correct modem files for Indian version. Trying to find out correct files for the Dual Sim.

antisocialbratt said:
Will do that once i have a stable build running. Having trouble with getting sim card detected. I think i need to get the correct modem files for Indian version. Trying to find out correct files for the Dual Sim.
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Yes you have to flash indian modem files... Just flash modem files of retail india firmware

Dont have them and cant find them. Can anyone share the files or upload them to their google drive. They are hardly 40mb, dont wanna download whole indian firmware of 1.2 gb for that :/

antisocialbratt said:
Dont have them and cant find them. Can anyone share the files or upload them to their google drive. They are hardly 40mb, dont wanna download whole indian firmware of 1.2 gb for that :/
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Here you go

droider007 said:
Plz upload TWRP backup if possible
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pls upload twrp backup please

Please upload twrp backup by any indian for indian version ... Thnks in advance

Is it multilingual?
Envoyé de mon XT1562 en utilisant Tapatalk

Has anyone tested this procedure on a Canadian xt1563?

I managed to save the modems upto brasilian rom upgrade. Lets see if i can manage to get them all the way through the end till marshmallow.

Hii
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Hey I am using moto x play Indian Version. Can it upgraded to 6.0? What about warranty?

flash original brazilian firmware with rsd lite then update via stock recovery to marshmallow.
you doesnt need unlocked bootloader

Unable to get the sim to work in Marshmallow for Indian Moto X Play. Here are my findings. Could be useful for the tinkerers .
1) Install Indian ROM>Brasil ROM(no Sim)> Marshmallow (No Sim.)>Flash Indian modem = No Sim
2) Install Indian ROM> Brasil ROM without Brasil Modems (Sim works)> Marshmallow (No Sim)> Flash Indian modem = No Sim
3) Install Indian ROM>Brasil ROM> Flash Indian modem = No Sim

OK, so from everything I have read, this does NOT work correctly with the XT1562, in that modems do not work with this method, and thus no data or calls/sms. Should this not be given a big massive warning in the first post?
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TheBishopOfSoho said:
OK, so from everything I have read, this does NOT work correctly with the XT1562, in that modems do not work with this method, and thus no data or calls/sms. Should this not be given a big massive warning in the first post?
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Done that. Thanks for pointing it out. Actually when i created the thread, I did not put my sim card in the phone thus had no idea about it. Its a shame though that everything else works flawlessly.

antisocialbratt said:
Unable to get the sim to work in Marshmallow for Indian Moto X Play. Here are my findings. Could be useful for the tinkerers .
1) Install Indian ROM>Brasil ROM(no Sim)> Marshmallow (No Sim.)>Flash Indian modem = No Sim
2) Install Indian ROM> Brasil ROM without Brasil Modems (Sim works)> Marshmallow (No Sim)> Flash Indian modem = No Sim
3) Install Indian ROM>Brasil ROM> Flash Indian modem = No Sim
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Did you used the method with four steps to change the modem?
Like:
Code:
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
Anyway think twice before upgrading with this method because usually on motorola phones you can't simply downgrade the firmware, many users in other forum sections faced some soft or even hard bricks trying to downgrade ( mainly bootloader and/or gpt )

Great, thanks. Ive been burned before a few times and left with expensive paperweights for phones from not reading all the comments and blindly updating. I make sure I know what Im heading into before flashing!

So... is anybody able to use his/her sim in europe (germany etc.) with this (brazilian) firmware with or without flashing the modem ?

AUSTRALIAN XT1572 guide to restore stock to get offical OTA 6.0 update

DISCLAIMER - if you have never rooted or flashed a phone in the past, please stop reading now. Don't even try this, you will probably brick your phone. This process complete replaces all OS components on your phone which can be hard to reverse if you don't know what you are doing. Proceed at your own risk! Backup and have a few roms handy to flash in case you mess up if the guide does not work for you. Make sure you have plenty of battery life before beginning.
This is a guide to restore to stock a Retail Asia (Australian Vodafone) Moto X Style XT1572 single sim phone.
I rooted and then flashed the EU single sim version rom of 6.0 a while ago, but now I wanted to go back to stock. Here is guide how. You will need your bootloader unlocked and developer mode on for USB debugging.
I believe the original Stock OS for the Retail Asia single sim Moto X style was 'X_Style_XT1572_CLARK_RETASIA_5.1.1_LPH23.116-18.1'. That is version 23.116-18.1. Retail Asia, NOT dual sim. The only reason to do this is you have an Australia/ Retail Asia handset and you flashed another rom on to it and want to go back to the Retail Asia single sim OTA update (Australian vodafone). If you have not messed with your phone you should not need to do this. But you could download the OS image as a future backup in case you ever want to back original stock rom the phone shipped with.
Google drive link - 'X_Style_XT1572_CLARK_RETASIA_5.1.1_LPH23.116-18.1 (1.4gb)
Once you have downloaded the zip, decompress it to a folder. Then using Command prompt or Terminal navigate to the folder. Make sure you have fastboot or mfastboot running properly (not sure why you need to use mfastboot but some do), boot in to the bootloader and beginning flashing the individual components of the zip file.
Code:
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 reboot
Once you reboot the phone you should be running the completely stock rom the phone come with. It will remove root and any custom recovery you might have installed. It will not relock the bootloader.
To get the OTA you need to be on the stock rom and NOT rooted. Once you reboot within seconds you should get an update notification to download the new 24.11.20 Android M 6.0 update. It is about 640mb.
I hope this helps.

Thanks
Was wondering when they would release the official update for retasia
Have reverted back to stock to download the OTA and also captured the OTA for single sim retasia. The version number on this is slightly newer than the Europe and US versions I have been using
edit: Link to retasia MM
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4G7mEPBaNoHckxCWWxnY0dzaVU/view?usp=sharing

Awesome! Thank you @Sensation_NZ. I tried to capture the OTA but for some reason my adb would flash but not rewrite anything from the device back. I have grabbed a copy for future use.

wondering if all Australian X Style handsets are Asian? or EU?

Thanks for the post... Just wondering if you could help me, where could I find the modem for the Australian version? Thank you

swifteagle said:
Thanks for the post... Just wondering if you could help me, where could I find the modem for the Australian version? Thank you
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Never mind, it is included. "fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin" . Thank you very much for this post, life saver!

How did you capture the OTA?

Will this work for dual sim??

Great .. My 1st BootLoop ..
I followed this to the T .. And now it doesn't boot ...
Anyone know how to fix this so it works again, like back to Stock that works.?

I think you flashed Lolipop.
The same way as here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x-style/general/guide-flashing-stock-firmware-t3637235
Don't copy&paste; read, think & retype, download newest 6.x.x for your model, check how many sparsechunks it has(9,10,12?). @Lethal_1