Moto G4 Plus US Variant XT1644
Build# MPJ24.139-64 Android 6.0.1
Stock Unmodified TWRP Backup
Stock Recovery.img & Logo.bin​
Description:
I could not find ANY stock images for the US XT1644 variant so I made my own for others that have modified their system partition and wish to restore to a factory state and take the 7.0 update. Backup created on a factory reset unmodified stock build (not previously rooted/xposed/modified in any way) via fastboot booting TWRP w/system write disabled. Stock recovery and logo extracted via DD from stock rooted rom after TWRP backup was made. I pulled the recovery and logo images as these are the most commonly modified partitions (other than the system). This backup will work if you stayed on 6.0.1 and rooted/exposed/changed boot logo/etc. If you played with the 7.0 updates made for other variants, I honestly don't know if this will work for you to take the OTA as the bootloader/modem were likely modified - Test and let us know.
Directions:
-Have ADB working on your PC (google it, not getting into that here)
-Download TWRP backup here: https://mega.nz/#F!vBgU3QJB!R5J5RgZkvUiWHwmIfN6BkA
-Move backup to your proper TWRP backup location on your sd or external sd
-Restore backup via TWRP and reboot
-Download stock recovery & logo images here: https://mega.nz/#F!eBpB3Z5C!J6hoLKdfcObSLavWCsLnyw
-Power off device/plug into pc/hold volume down for 5 seconds/press and hold power & volume down until fastboot appears
-Move files to adb location (Windows) or open terminal where you downloaded the files (Linux) on your pc
-Verify connection
Code:
fastboot devices
-Restore stock recovery:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
-Restore stock logo (if you changed it previously to get rid of warning):
Code:
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
-Reboot and enjoy stock 6.0.1 and be able to take OTA
You are the mvp here!
I have the exact model, and it worked out great
When I was setting up as a new device, it showed some errors like SystemUI stopped working, and File Manager, theres a way to fix that?
Will it show any problems in the future? Of those same ones?
My Compilation Number is "MPJ24.139-48", should be ...64
In stock recovery says i'm at MPJ24.139-64/65
Edit* I had to flash a XT1625-XT1644 MPJ24.139-64 Firmware, then I wiped the OS with TWRP, then I restored your backup and worked like a charm, now running 6.0.1 MPJ24.139-64 with no problems :laugh::good:
panchoarcia said:
You are the mvp here!
I have the exact model, and it worked out great
When I was setting up as a new device, it showed some errors like SystemUI stopped working, and File Manager, theres a way to fix that?
Will it show any problems in the future? Of those same ones?
My Compilation Number is "MPJ24.139-48", should be ...64
In stock recovery says i'm at MPJ24.139-64/65
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You must have been on the release prior to the one I was on when I got the phone this December. Something is not matching up. You likely have a different bootloader, and modem. When I get a chance I'll extract as many partitions that I can get access too for fastboot flashing. I'll try to do it later on this evening. It really sucks Moto won't give us full firmware for this phone.
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annoyingduck said:
You must have been on the release prior to the one I was on when I got the phone this December. Something is not matching up. You likely have a different bootloader, and modem. When I get a chance I'll extract as many partitions that I can get access too for fastboot flashing. I'll try to do it later on this evening. It really sucks Moto won't give us full firmware for this phone.
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I Will flash stock xt1644 firmware 64, then i restore your backup
Does XT1644 have an OTA available now? I didn't think it was pushed yet.
pupamonkey said:
Does XT1644 have an OTA available now? I didn't think it was pushed yet.
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It's not available, we're still waiting for it, that's why we flashing stock firmware again
Thanks for doing this! It's essentially what I did to get the marshmallow update (restore stock system & boot via TWRP, then recovery & logo via fastboot).
Please let us know when you see moto/Lenovo push out the nougat update via OTA!
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you are the champ!! i have exact same model but i am yet to update to 64 release as i just got the phone today. Just doing some research before i grease my hands! thanks man!
Sigh... Sitting here in California with an XT1644. I restored the last official stock firmware (Marshmallow Build #: MPJ24.139-64), and the OTA update simply check says my "Software is up to date!". With India variants having received Nougat back in December, I'm wondering WTF is taking so long?
I'm mostly interested in getting the updated baseband, as I'm now running @Silesh.Nair's unofficial LinageOS Nougat with few issues. I guess I'll keep waiting for the official modem update for this device in this country.
Hmmph.
bmeek said:
Sigh... Sitting here in California with an XT1644. I restored the last official stock firmware (Marshmallow Build #: MPJ24.139-64), and the OTA update simply check says my "Software is up to date!". With India variants having received Nougat back in December, I'm wondering WTF is taking so long?
I'm mostly interested in getting the updated baseband, as I'm now running @Silesh.Nair's unofficial LinageOS Nougat with few issues. I guess I'll keep waiting for the official modem update for this device in this country.
Hmmph.
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Yeah, the US variant xt1644 still has not gotten the 7.0 update. So friggen annoying!! That's basically what I'm doing too, waiting for is the official OTA just for the radio. I'd rather have the 7.0 baseband/firmware before I start flashing any custom roms.
where to check?
i have the us variant from best buy as well , but i twicked it a lot .
How can i know when a nougat release is available? where can i check .
panchoarcia said:
You are the mvp here!
I have the exact model, and it worked out great
When I was setting up as a new device, it showed some errors like SystemUI stopped working, and File Manager, theres a way to fix that?
Will it show any problems in the future? Of those same ones?
My Compilation Number is "MPJ24.139-48", should be ...64
In stock recovery says i'm at MPJ24.139-64/65
Edit* I had to flash a XT1625-XT1644 MPJ24.139-64 Firmware, then I wiped the OS with TWRP, then I restored your backup and worked like a charm, now running 6.0.1 MPJ24.139-64 with no problems :laugh::good:
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Where did you find file XT1625-XT1644 MPJ24.139-64 Firmware?
Did you flash it in TWRP as a zip file or fastboot?
Did you still have to fastboot stock recovery & logo images?
I'm on a unlocked bootloader/TWRP installed/rooted on MPJ24.139-48. Trying to get back to STOCK.
Hymizzle said:
Where did you find file XT1625-XT1644 MPJ24.139-64 Firmware?
Did you flash it in TWRP as a zip file or fastboot?
Did you still have to fastboot stock recovery & logo images?
I'm on a unlocked bootloader/TWRP installed/rooted on MPJ24.139-48. Trying to get back to STOCK.
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If you flash a XT1625-XT1644 firmware and you use it "normally" on a XT1644, at some point you will have ghost touch even with low brightness, but...
For upgrading, I'll recommend flashing XT1625-XT1644, (cause there's no
...139-64 XT1644 firmware, just a firmware for both)
Flash it via fastboot, boot it up, flash TWRP recovery, wipe the full system with it, download the TWRP backup that was posted here, restore it, then via fastboot flash the stock recovery (for removing TWRP) and stock logo, then you will have MPJ24.139-64 with no problems, just waiting for nougat OTA for retus version.
Here's the link for retus firmwares: https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/athene/official/RETUS/
didn't work from be coming back from flashing nougat firmware, didnt expect it to just pointing it out
TheDude1998 said:
didn't work from be coming back from flashing nougat firmware, didnt expect it to just pointing it out
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Yeah I wouldn't think so, but thanks for letting us know.
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getting the Nougat OTA
annoyingduck said:
Yeah, the US variant xt1644 still has not gotten the 7.0 update. So friggen annoying!! That's basically what I'm doing too, waiting for is the official OTA just for the radio. I'd rather have the 7.0 baseband/firmware before I start flashing any custom roms.
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So now that an update to Nougat is getting pushed to xt1644 devices in the 'States, I'm having some challenges successfully applying the update with my unlocked bootloader.
I believe I've got the correct system, boot, logo & recovery images; I'm able to boot up, download the OTA, and initiate the update. Unfortunately, the update process eventually displays the green android character on its back with the red error symbol.
I was hoping to get the update, with the proper local and updated baseband, without going all the way back to stock with the locked bootloader, etc.
I know i had taken the October Marshmallow security update OTA with an unlocked bootloader... Can anyone share the minimum requirements for the current Nougat OTA?
Edit: I went ahead and returned my US xt1644 to the latest stock Marshmallow firmware (MPJ24.139-64) via fastboot and the script commands listed in this post by @yeshwanthvshenoy. Though I left the bootloader unlocked, the phone booted up and went through the OTA Nougat update process without any issue.
I stayed on the new/updated stock Nougat ROM just long enough to confirm that it's working well I'm on my network (Verizon LTE/CDMA), then I flashed @Shreps' build of TWRP 3.1 and backed up every partition before restoring @Silesh.Nair's LineageOS-based InvictaOS. At last I have an up-to-date baseband (M8952_70030.25.03.62R) and appear to have no issues on custom Nougat ROMs - fingerprint registration works fine, for example.
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bmeek said:
So now that an update to Nougat is getting pushed to xt1644 devices in the 'States, I'm having some challenges successfully applying the update with my unlocked bootloader.
I believe I've got the correct system, boot, logo & recovery images; I'm able to boot up, download the OTA, and initiate the update. Unfortunately, the update process eventually displays the green android character on its back with the red error symbol.
I was hoping to get the update, with the proper local and updated baseband, without going all the way back to stock with the locked bootloader, etc.
I know i had taken the October Marshmallow security update OTA with an unlocked bootloader... Can anyone share the minimum requirements for the current Nougat OTA?
Edit: I went ahead and returned my US xt1644 to the latest stock Marshmallow firmware (MPJ24.139-64) via fastboot and the script commands listed in this post by @yeshwanthvshenoy. Though I left the bootloader unlocked, the phone booted up and went through the OTA Nougat update process without any issue.
I stayed on the new/updated stock Nougat ROM just long enough to confirm that it's working well I'm on my network (Verizon LTE/CDMA), then I flashed @Shreps' build of TWRP 3.1 and backed up every partition before restoring @Silesh.Nair's LineageOS-based InvictaOS. At last I have an up-to-date baseband (M8952_70030.25.03.62R) and appear to have no issues on custom Nougat ROMs - fingerprint registration works fine, for example.
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If i fash stock mm via adb will my bootloader still unlock? and if upgrade via ota, bootloader still unlock too?
dedik46 said:
If i fash stock mm via adb will my bootloader still unlock? and if upgrade via ota, bootloader still unlock too?
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Yes your bootloader will still be unlocked unless you specifically enter the oem lock command. Read the tutorials, they all explain how to keep your bootloader unlocked.
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bmeek said:
So now that an update to Nougat is getting pushed to xt1644 devices in the 'States, I'm having some challenges successfully applying the update with my unlocked bootloader.
I believe I've got the correct system, boot, logo & recovery images; I'm able to boot up, download the OTA, and initiate the update. Unfortunately, the update process eventually displays the green android character on its back with the red error symbol.
I was hoping to get the update, with the proper local and updated baseband, without going all the way back to stock with the locked bootloader, etc.
I know i had taken the October Marshmallow security update OTA with an unlocked bootloader... Can anyone share the minimum requirements for the current Nougat OTA?
Edit: I went ahead and returned my US xt1644 to the latest stock Marshmallow firmware (MPJ24.139-64) via fastboot and the script commands listed in this post by @yeshwanthvshenoy. Though I left the bootloader unlocked, the phone booted up and went through the OTA Nougat update process without any issue.
I stayed on the new/updated stock Nougat ROM just long enough to confirm that it's working well I'm on my network (Verizon LTE/CDMA), then I flashed @Shreps' build of TWRP 3.1 and backed up every partition before restoring @Silesh.Nair's LineageOS-based InvictaOS. At last I have an up-to-date baseband (M8952_70030.25.03.62R) and appear to have no issues on custom Nougat ROMs - fingerprint registration works fine, for example.
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I had the exact same issue, and your solution worked perfectly. It's unfortunate how difficult Motorola has made it to find the stock firmware for the XT1644.
vishnureddy17 said:
I had the exact same issue, and your solution worked perfectly. It's unfortunate how difficult Motorola has made it to find the stock firmware for the XT1644.
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Which of these 5 download? .
Hello, I currently have a G920T that had been working alright for quite some time. The problem is that yesterday while using it normally, it suddenly froze. Thought it was the app, but saw it was the phone itself. Thus, I decide to turn it on again. When I do that, the phone does not continue after the logo and has the LED light white, while blinking on an off. When I manage to enter the Android Recovery menu it gives me the error shown in the title. The phone's rooted and was unlocked, so I could use it with AT&T.
I attempted doing a full reset, upgraded it to Nougat, and I am still stuck. Any help's appreciated in advanced.
Would like to say, when I installed the official Nougat Upgrade for my phone, upon starting, it began installing some things and then preceded to start Deleting. Afterwards, it just froze again. Did I do something wrong?
To get past this issue you have to Root with SuperSU, this will patch the Kernel to disable DM-Verity and will allow you to boot normally.
If you don't want to get rooted then reflash stock firmware via odin. never do OTA updates as i have always say the come "Dirty"
EDIT: Sorry didn't read you were rooted, just re-root again with SuperSU (To get your Kernel patched again) for DM-Verity
Starnel said:
To get past this issue you have to Root with SuperSU, this will patch the Kernel to disable DM-Verity and will allow you to boot normally.
If you don't want to get rooted then reflash stock firmware via odin. never do OTA updates as i have always say the come "Dirty"
EDIT: Sorry didn't read you were rooted, just re-root again with SuperSU (To get your Kernel patched again) for DM-Verity
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So I use (what I previously used) cf-autoroot again? I ask this, since it seems their website have the recovery for marshmallow version and not for nougat (if I am not able to downgrade to 6).
Junito72 said:
So I use (what I previously used) cf-autoroot again? I ask this, since it seems their website have the recovery for marshmallow version and not for nougat (if I am not able to downgrade to 6).
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Root with TWRP and superSU zip, i don't recommend CF-AutoRoot
Before flashing the Zip do the following on a Terminal in TWRP
Mount o- bind /dev/urandom /dev/random
Junito72 said:
So I use (what I previously used) cf-autoroot again? I ask this, since it seems their website have the recovery for marshmallow version and not for nougat (if I am not able to downgrade to 6).
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You can use CF-AutoRoot for 6.0.1 and 7.0.
forumber2 said:
You can use CF-AutoRoot for 6.0.1 and 7.0.
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When I use CF-Autoroot and attempt to boot it into recovery I get the following message, "recovery is not seandroid enforcing".
So I'd take I try installing a custom ROM first before attempting to start it in recovery?
Junito72 said:
When I use CF-Autoroot and attempt to boot it into recovery I get the following message, "recovery is not seandroid enforcing".
So I'd take I try installing a custom ROM first before attempting to start it in recovery?
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Oh, that means CF-AutoRoot has not updated to work on 6.0 & 7.0 bootloader for G920T (It is updated and working on 6.0.1 & 7.0 for G920F)
Flash the stock ROM again. After that, flash TWRP and than flash latest SuperSU zip via TWRP.
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Oh, that means CF-AutoRoot has not updated to work on 6.0 & 7.0 bootloader for G920T (It is updated and working on 6.0.1 & 7.0 for G920F)
Flash the stock ROM again. After that, flash TWRP and than flash latest SuperSU zip via TWRP.
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I tried doing that, but wouldn't get past the main ROM's screen. I tried a custom ROM then (I think nemesis or such) and lasted longer, but again froze and loops with the white LED light on.
Any suggestions?
Hello comunity! I'm not getting this thing clear so i wanted to ask some questions.
I followed the steps from this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/guide-how-to-install-twrp-root-galaxy-t3752492
I decided to install Magisk then when i booted into System i could see that the device was succesfully rooted, but here comes the problem...
I rebooted the device and then after that, the boot screen appears with the message "Only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed"
I flashed an official Nougat ROM with Odin and then i could boot to system again (I was really worried about having the device as a brick haha), now i waited for the 7 days to have the OEM unlock setting, but i also updated again to Oreo with the official OTA's.
Now my main question is: What i have to do in order to root the device and be able to reboot whenever i want without having this trouble?, I saw that there was a RMM State Bypass that i need to flash after doing all the rooting process but after doing that, will i be able to reboot and not get the message "Only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed" anymore? I saw that you need to edit de build.prop file also, but i dont know when.
Thanks in advance!
Stock in boot
I got the same problem today, with the ROM G950FXXS3CRG1 ZTO, I tried so many times but I can't do root in TWRP mode. I need help too.
same problem in A320F
petrucioSneto72 said:
I got the same problem today, with the ROM G950FXXS3CRG1 ZTO, I tried so many times but I can't do root in TWRP mode. I need help too.
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Same exact problem on my S9.
Hi all
Currently on Batman V2.0.0 Oreo - S8+ SM-G955F
Reason for change is due to poor battery life and intermittent fingerprint scanner.
I have downloaded stock Nougat 7.0 - G955FXXU1AQF7_G955FOXM1AQF7_BTU, flashed this via Odin and everything booted up fine. The next step was to root and device and install twrp.
1. Downloaded TWRP and installed
2. Installed dm-verity and force encryption disabler
3. flashed Magisk.zip
had full access to twrp and had root.
Now i am trying to flash batman V1.50 via twrp. The installation goes fine, when rebooted it stays on the Samsung screen. it will not let me load a OS. The system states no OS installed. i have tried with 2 other Nougat roms and still no joy, i even flashed the correct bootloader and modem and still hangs on logo. is there something i am missing here? all your help would be appreciated. Oreo update is not for me.
Restored a twrp backup to go back to my working version of batman oero again, stuck with this until a solution
just a update, managed to sort it out, all working with Nougat and it is stable
luv2vexx said:
just a update, managed to sort it out, all working with Nougat and it is stable
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hello, can you share how you solve the problem? thanks
luv2vexx said:
just a update, managed to sort it out, all working with Nougat and it is stable
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How ?
I installed Superman Oreo rom and want to go back to the Nougat version, I wiped the phone and flashed Nougat but it just got stuck in a boot loop.It seems the bootloader was updated to version 3 and nougat uses version 2.Does anyone know how I can fix this? I tried flashing the bootloader and modem through Odin but it gives an error.
I want to do the same. Superman 3.10 oreo to nougat 2.90
Have I to downgrade the bootloader?
Thanks for answer
Namoux said:
I want to do the same. Superman 3.10 oreo to nougat 2.90
Have I to downgrade the bootloader?
Thanks for answer
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I tried everything i could find and nothing worked i just stuck with 3.10
Try flash first Stock ROM Nougat than Superman 2.90 ;]
I had Oreo Stock and back to Nougat Stock without problems.
Superman 2.90 could need Nougat Stock ROM
Same here.
Was using SuperMan 3.1.0 but was disappointed with Oreo.
installed stock Nougat ROM via odin 3.13, then TWRP and root, nxt SuperMan 2.9.0.
need time and patience.
Make sure your battery is fully charged. and you have stock latest NOUGAT ROM with adequate AP,BL,CP,CSC.
If you have FAIL at 1st attempt, do it again.
I had 2 FAILs before it PASSED.
Tip:
When your Odin process will FAIL, but process isnt finished yet, disconnect phone from laptop and turn off holding power button, Phone will restart into DL mode with big triangle on it saying to use SmartSwitch for PC to recover the OS.
turn it of again and when screen is off but before the vibra, press and hold PWR+Vol DWN+Home, phone will go into normal DLmode, connect then into laptop and press Vol UP to confirm Odin Mode in Download Mode.
Then using Odin, install OEM Nougat OS.
This is the method that worked for me and had successfully installed Nougat.
After that, boot the system, unlock the Dev options in setting and turn on OEM unlock before you go for TWRP and root.
hope it will help.
Goodluck.
MikeRWK said:
I installed Superman Oreo rom and want to go back to the Nougat version, I wiped the phone and flashed Nougat but it just got stuck in a boot loop.It seems the bootloader was updated to version 3 and nougat uses version 2.Does anyone know how I can fix this? I tried flashing the bootloader and modem through Odin but it gives an error.
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Hope this helps:
Go back to Oreo or whatever ROM you can use
Goto settings > developer options
Enable OEM unlock
Now try flashing nougat if you stuck on bootloop then install a custom ROM that is nougat, then try to flash stock nougat. If it still doesn't work there is nothing I can do use a custom nougat ROM. I recommend ultimate nougat
MikeRWK said:
I installed Superman Oreo rom and want to go back to the Nougat version, I wiped the phone and flashed Nougat but it just got stuck in a boot loop.It seems the bootloader was updated to version 3 and nougat uses version 2.Does anyone know how I can fix this? I tried flashing the bootloader and modem through Odin but it gives an error.
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So is there any method to downgrade the ****ing bootloader?
Mine is ver.3 and need to flash ver.2.
I realy not want to stuck on Oreo. Oreo realy have no Benefits.
There is no way to downgrade the bootloader. Samsung blocked bootloader downgrades starting with the S3.
But why cant we just install the nougat bootloader and modem as .zip from twrp if we are on an Oreo rom?
Is this not possible?