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As you may have heard, US carriers did not receive a 5.1.1 Lollipop OTA update. They are not going to receive any Marshmallow 6.0 or Nougat (7.x) updates either. There are CM12.1 (Lollipop) , CM13 (Marshmallow) & CM14.1 (Nougat) customs roms available though. If you are a lucky owner of an XT1526/28/29 Moto E 2nd Gen 4G (Surnia) with an unlocked bootloader you can now also enjoy a stable stock rom intended for the Asian markets:
Current update options:
Android version 5.1.1
Android version 6.0
Carriers supported:
Sprint
Boost Mobile
FreedomPop
RingPlus
Ting
Virgin Mobile
TextNow
Verizon (XT1528 when an unlocked bootloader is available)
Open Mobile
LTE in Rural America (LRA) Partners
If you have a GSM carrier this may also work. Change the Preferred network type from LTE to Global.
In progress:
1. The 4G icon is the default rather than LTE icon. This was by design for this Asian rom. Looking into a better alternative than just replacing the 4G icons with the LTE icons located n SystemUI.apk.
2. Adding carrier specific apps. As I am a FreedomPop user, I only need to know which carrier specific apps are required for the following carriers: Sprint, Boost Mobile, RingPlus, Ting, Virgin Mobile, TextNow and where they can be located (Play Store, a different rom, etc.). If not downloaded from the Play Store, you must test them out first on the rom you are testing (5.1.1 or 6.0) before reporting back.
3.. Workaround for the menus for Activate/System Update no longer existing. (You can still update PRL by dialing # #72786# (# #SCRTN#).)
4. In About Phone->Status->Sim Status: it displays the network as your MVNO carrier when on 1XRTT or eHRPD 3G. Sprint is displayed when on LTE Band 25/26 or TD-LTE Band 41. ( The lock screen also does the same thing) . 1XRTT or eHRPD 3G is being retrieved from the data/eri.xml. Not sure where "Sprint" is being retrieved from but I think it has to do with Sprint's MCC MNC of 311 490 for LTE bands 25, 26, 41.
5. Locating the picture file displayed under Settings->About phone-> Regulatory information so it can be replaced with one for the XT1526/28/29.
6. Adding support for other CDMA variants (XT1528, XT1529, XT838L) if their boot loaders can be unlocked. I heard Verizon XT1528 is permanently locked. Not sure about Open Mobile XT1529. The XT838L is listed with the same hardware as the XT1528 & XT1529 but have no idea what country it is being sold in.
7. APN changes if necessary.
8. Safe way to make sure a newbie doesn't flash their bootloader to a previous version and possibly hard bricking their XT1526.
Let me know which carrier you have and Android version tested. Please test all of the following:
1x
3G
4G
Send MMS on 3g & 4g
Receive MMS on 3g & 4g
Send SMS on 3g & 4g
Receive SMS on 3g & 4g
Outgoing Calls on 3g & 4g
Incoming Calls on 3g & 4g
USB Tether
Wi-Fi Tether
Your experience with issues 2 & 4 above.
Anything else you feel is relevant.
No flashable zip yet but follow the instructions below . Flashable zips are in post#2
Link: Instructions.htm
Thanks go out to deega for his Flashable LTE fix.
XDA:DevDB Information
[ROM][WIP] Stock Moto E (2nd Gen) 5.1.1 & 6.0 for Surnia CDMA, ROM for the Moto E 2015
Contributors
Buzbee2
ROM OS Version: 6.0.x Marshmallow
ROM Firmware Required: Unlocked bootloader and TWRP
Based On: Stock
Version Information
Status: Stable
Created 2016-03-22
Last Updated 2016-05-01
Newbie Guide
If you do not want to update the bootloader, then basically, you go into custom recovery and flash the Surnia_Moto_E_2015_xxx_Stock_Partition_Updater.zip (xxx=5.1.1 or 6.0) first and then the stock rom of your choice.
The Surnia_Moto_E_2015_xxx_Stock_Partition_Updater.zip is necessary ONLY ONCE and ONLY if you have an EARLIER version of the gpt.bin installed. For example, if you upgraded to 6.0 and installed Surnia_Moto_E_2015_6.0_Stock_Partition_Updater.zip already and want to downgrade to 5.1..1 then don't run Surnia_Moto_E_2015_5.1.1_Stock_Partition_Updater.zip before the stock rom. You also don't need to use it if your reinstalling 6.0 or any earlier version either. If you downgrade, please DO NOT ACCEPT any OTAs as this may lead to a hard brick.
1. Backup the entire data on your Moto E 2nd Gen 4G before proceeding. http://guidebeats.com/2015/09/09/backup-data-android-smartphones
2. Sufficiently charge the Moto E 2nd Gen 4G battery before proceeding. At minimum 60%.
3. You will need an unlocked bootloader. https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a
4. Install the Motorola USB drivers to connect your Moto E 2nd Gen 4G to your PC. https://support.motorola.com/us/en/Solution/MS100797
5. Enable USB Debugging Mode on your Moto E 2nd Gen 4G, from Settings -> Developer options. http://guidebeats.com/2016/02/19/en...y-android-smartphone-running-at-kitkat-higher
6.Download, and then install the Minimal ADB and Fastboot tools on your PC. http://guidebeats.com/2015/10/12/guide-to-install-minimal-adb-fastboot-flash-tool-on-windows
7. Download the appropriate Surnia_Moto_E_2015_xxx_Stock_Partition_Updater.zip below.
8. Extract the gpt.bin and the bootloader.img to your Minimal ADB and Fastboot tools directory (along with a custom recovery if you do not have one installed yet - link below).
9. Boot into bootloader mode via [Press and hold the two buttons Vol. Down+ Home at the same time, Release all buttons when the Moto E 2nd Gen 4G vibrates and displays the logo on the screen.
10. Connect your Moto E 2nd Gen 4G to PC while it’s in bootloader mode.
11. Skip this step if you are downgrading or reinstalling the same version. Otherwise, double click the MAF32.exe in the Minimal ADB and Fastboot tools directory and type in the following commands:
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash recovery <name of custom recovery image if you don't already have one, e.g. "twrp-surnia-3.0.2-r1.img">
12. Copy the proper stock rom below to your internal storage.
13. Tap the Vol Up/Vol Down buttons and choose recovery mode. Go to Wipe-->Advanced Wipe. Check Davlik /Art Cache, System, Data, & Cache. Swipe to wipe. Go Back and choose Install.
14. Select your stock rom and tap Install image.
15. After it completes, reboot phone and wait at least 12 minutes to get to the Welcome screen. I suggest waiting until you see a 3G or LTE icon before setting up Wi-Fi during setup.
16. Congratulations, you just updated to stock 5.1.1 or 6.0!
Squid's TWRP Surnia Custom Recoveries:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e-2015/development/twrp-squid-twrp-recovery-moto-e-lte-t3137649
Surnia_Moto_E_2015_5.1.1_Stock_Partition_Updater.zip
XT1526_Surnia_5_1_1_Lollipop_v1.zip<-For Sprint, Sprint MVNO, and Sprint subsidiaries on XT1526 or XT1529.
XT1526_Surnia_5_1_1_Lollipop_v2.zip<-For Sprint, Sprint MVNO, and Sprint subsidiaries on XT1526 or XT1529. *LATEST*
XT1528_Surnia_5_1_1_Lollipop_v1.zip <-Useless right now for XT1528 owners until a way is found to unlock the bootloader! You may use this version if your on Verizon using an unlocked XT1526 or XT1529.
XT1529_Surnia_5_1_1_Lollipop_v1.zip <-For Open Mobile /LRA partners on XT1529 or XT1526.
Surnia_Moto_E_2015_6.0_Stock_Partition_Updater.zip
XT1526_Surnia_6_0_Marshmallow_v1.zip<-For Sprint, Sprint MVNO, and Sprint subsidiaries on XT1526 or XT1529.
XT1526_Surnia_6_0_Marshmallow_v2.zip<-For Sprint, Sprint MVNO, and Sprint subsidiaries on XT1526 or XT1529. *LATEST*
XT1528_Surnia_6_0_Marshmallow_v1.zip <-Useless right now for XT1528 owners until a way is found to unlock the bootloader! You may use this version if your on Verizon using an unlocked XT1526 or XT1529.
XT1529_Surnia_6_0_Marshmallow_v1.zip <-For Open Mobile /LRA partners on XT1529 or XT1526.
Known Issues:
1. Cosmetic
- (6.0 only) In About Phone->Status->Sim Status the Cellular network type displays as 4G rather than LTE.
- (XT1526 only) In About Phone->Status->Sim Status the Network shows as Sprint even if your using a Sprint MVNO or Sprint subsidiary. (The lock screen also does the same thing)
- The picture file displayed under Settings->About phone-> Regulatory information displays the SAR information for India's XT1521.
2. The menus for Activate Device (Self Service)/System Update no longer exist under System in the settings menu so you cannot access Update PRL, Update Profile, or UICC Unlock. Update Motorola software has been moved to System updates under Settings->About phone. XT1526 users can NO LONGER update PRL by dialing # #72786# (# #SCRTN#) either. You will need to make a backup, install another stock rom, update prl and profile, then reinstall backup.
Uploaded V2 for XT1526
Links for V2 are now in the Newbie guide in the post above.
I am now using the Christmas Nightly 2016 Cyanogenmod 7.1.1 rom. I will no longer be providing support in this forum for these roms.
Changes:
1. APN Changes
2. New Default wallpaper
3. The picture file displayed under Settings->About phone-> Regulatory information no longer displays the SAR information for India's XT1521.
Known Issues:
1. Cosmetic
- (6.0 only) In About Phone->Status->Sim Status the Cellular network type displays as 4G rather than LTE.
- (XT1526 only) In About Phone->Status->Sim Status the Network shows as Sprint even if your using a Sprint MVNO or Sprint subsidiary. (The lock screen also does the same thing)
2. The menus for Activate Device (Self Service)/System Update no longer exist under System in the settings menu so you cannot access Update PRL, Update Profile, or UICC Unlock. Update Motorola software has been moved to System updates under Settings->About phone. XT1526 users can NO LONGER update PRL by dialing # #72786# (# #SCRTN#) either. You will need to make a backup, install another stock rom, update prl and profile, then reinstall backup.
Optional:
For Sprint CDMA variants:
Reboot into Bootloader Mode, connect your device to PC and from PC terminal type:
fastboot oem config fsg-id boost if you are a Boost Mobile user
fastboot oem config fsg-id frdm if you are a FreedomPop user
fastboot oem config fsg-id rngplus if you are a RingPlus user
fastboot oem config fsg-id virgin if you are a Virgin Mobile user
fastboot oem config fsg-id sprint if you are a Sprint user or not listed
fastboot oem config fsg-id usc if you are a U.S. Cellular user
This was implemented by Cyanogenmod and I was going to use this to fix the remaining cosmetic issue in the Known Issues. I have lost interest in these roms so I am leaving that cosmetic issue unfinished.
I like this guide. I also own an xt1526 on sprint and successfully flashed the marshmallow rom using the instructions. Great Job!
Thank you for the instruction!
Is it still possible to root on the Marshmallow firmware?
lentm said:
Thank you for the instruction!
Is it still possible to root on the Marshmallow firmware?
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Follow the optional step 15 of installing SuperSU if you want root.
Thanks for setting up this support thread Buzbee - I'm moving over here from the original one.
I'm still getting no joy sending MMS via LTE on Boost. I put in APN settings manually on Cypher's rom and that could send in 3G but as soon as I switch to Squid's CM13/Asian 6.0 OTA on LTE it fails with stock/Hangouts/8sms/etc. It fails immediately too - it doesn't even seem to be trying
An old thread on the Moto G forums suggested that Boost requires authentication for MMS on LTE but not on 3G. That probably means it's a big hassle to get it working but I'll keep digging and see what I can turn up. Thanks again for all your work on this, for everyone on all networks - it's very much appreciated.
davidxd said:
Thanks for setting up this support thread Buzbee - I'm moving over here from the original one.
I'm still getting no joy sending MMS via LTE on Boost. I put in APN settings manually on Cypher's rom and that could send in 3G but as soon as I switch to Squid's CM13/Asian 6.0 OTA on LTE it fails with stock/Hangouts/8sms/etc. It fails immediately too - it doesn't even seem to be trying
An old thread on the Moto G forums suggested that Boost requires authentication for MMS on LTE but not on 3G. That probably means it's a big hassle to get it working but I'll keep digging and see what I can turn up. Thanks again for all your work on this, for everyone on all networks - it's very much appreciated.
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Go back to gsm mode. Use the "Change APN" program and click on the plus symbol with a circle around it. Put the following and leave everything alone. Then switch back to cdma.
Name: Boost
APN: Boost_Mobile
Proxy:
Port:
Username: Boost_Mobile
Password:
Server:
MMSC: http://mm.myboostmobile.com
MMS Proxy: 68.28.31.7
MMS Port: 80
MCC: 310
MNC: 00
Authentication Type:
APN Type: default,admin,fota,mms,supl,hipri
APN Protocol: IPv4/IPv6
APN Roaming Protocol: IPv4/IPv6
Buzbee2 said:
Go back to gsm mode. Use the "Change APN" program and click on the plus symbol with a circle around it. Put the following and leave everything alone. Then switch back to cdma.
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Thanks for getting back to me. Settings does not want to play nice! I've added the APN but it only shows up if I'm in airplane mode. As soon as I reconnect (whatever my Preferred network type setting) it disappears and the original Sprint and Boost APNs come back. Switch to airplane and they disappear and the one I entered manually is there. Screenshots attached.
I've been playing around with various things and testing them with Debdude (who opened a thread about getting APNs to stick under Troubleshooting) but these errors and disappearing settings are weird. That's not the expected behavior, is it? It seems to affect most roms at the moment, at least on Boost (I've been flicking between the Asian MM OTA, Squid2's CM13 and Cypher).
They like to disappear when the MNC is zeros. Try Changing it to 120. If that don't work try changing APN to n.boost.ispsn like the other one.
davidxd said:
Thanks for getting back to me. Settings does not want to play nice! I've added the APN but it only shows up if I'm in airplane mode. As soon as I reconnect (whatever my Preferred network type setting) it disappears and the original Sprint and Boost APNs come back. Switch to airplane and they disappear and the one I entered manually is there. Screenshots attached.
I've been playing around with various things and testing them with Debdude (who opened a thread about getting APNs to stick under Troubleshooting) but these errors and disappearing settings are weird. That's not the expected behavior, is it? It seems to affect most roms at the moment, at least on Boost (I've been flicking between the Asian MM OTA, Squid2's CM13 and Cypher).
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Make sure to add 120 for the MNC or the APN wont appear in the list after you save it.
Thanks again.
I followed your advice with both the Boost_Mobile APN and installing Hangouts. Still nothing...until I tried again after a few hours and MMS worked, both on Hangouts and stock messaging app. Great, I thought, and uninstalled Hangouts. And then it failed again. Re-installed Hangouts, gave it a couple of hours, and MMS was back.
I know Hangouts uses its own APN settings which I believe it grabs when first sending an SMS, so maybe that's the key, although I was amazed that stock worked as well. I feel a bit like an impatient ---hole as it seems that giving Hangouts time will sort problems with the system. Either that or a combination of it and the extra APN, even if it doesn't show up under the APN settings. So thanks again for all your help.
If any Boost users are having similar problems I suggest installing Hangouts and then being patient...
The installation batch files are down. Are they just fastboot installers with some adb commands sprinkled throughout? I might be able to manage without them, but would much prefer the bat file.
If I wanted to upgrade straight from 5.0.x to 6.0, I wouldn't need to download the 5.1.1 ROM right? Just everything except that.
Hung0702 said:
The installation batch files are down. Are they just fastboot installers with some adb commands sprinkled throughout? I might be able to manage without them, but would much prefer the bat file.
If I wanted to upgrade straight from 5.0.x to 6.0, I wouldn't need to download the 5.1.1 ROM right? Just everything except that.
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Yes you can go from 5.0 to skipping 5.1.1. One of the batch files was missing. It's back up now.
I use my phone wifi only and dont have servise on the sim. When I got to the part about conecting to the carrier after setting up the phone it wouldn't conec since I dont have service on my phone so I added my wifi (even tho it told me not to) now I'm in a boot loop what can I do to fix this and get back to 5.1
treypop said:
I use my phone wifi only and dont have servise on the sim. When I got to the part about conecting to the carrier after setting up the phone it wouldn't conec since I dont have service on my phone so I added my wifi (even tho it told me not to) now I'm in a boot loop what can I do to fix this and get back to 5.1
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What was the phone's previous carrier? Sprint, Boost mobile, Virgin mobile, or FreedomPop, etc.? Is it a XT1526? If so, go here and download one of the roms (official or deodexed). Don't use any other zips on the site(partition updater, hotspot fox, etc.)
http://androidforums.com/threads/boost-moto-e-2015-lte-stock-5-1-2-unmodified-deodexed.962555/
Buzbee2 said:
What was the phone's previous carrier? Sprint, Boost mobile, Virgin mobile, or FreedomPop, etc.? Is it a XT1526? If so, go here and download one of the roms (official or deodexed). Don't use any other zips on the site(partition updater, hotspot fox, etc.)
http://androidforums.com/threads/boost-moto-e-2015-lte-stock-5-1-2-unmodified-deodexed.962555/
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its sprint and its XT1256
treypop said:
its sprint and its XT1256
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The roms on that site will get you back to 5.1.
I got a US Cellular XT1526. I don't plan on using it on CDMA, only GSM networks like AT&T/TMO. Will this method work with GSM & how about flashing EU XT1524 6.0.1 OTA instead of XT1521?
inspiron2 said:
I got a US Cellular XT1526. I don't plan on using it on CDMA, only GSM networks like AT&T/TMO. Will this method work with GSM & how about flashing EU XT1524 6.0.1 OTA instead of XT1521?
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I have never used the EU XT1524. The retail asia rom is all in English with nothing but Google and Moto apps. It has an extra google keyboard and language packs but they are not even noticeable unless you go into language and input. You could easily just install the XT1521 rom just don't apply the Buzbee_R3.zip. It shouldn't be needed. Don't accept any OTA's either.
Hey guys.... I'm using pro 7 in an unsupported county and I was able through guides to enable all the missing features expect the 5g...can anyone help me?
So do i, looking forward for this. Sim provider support 5g but Google not provide it. Any tips will be appreciated
Same here. I had found a temporary fix on pixel 6 that worked for people but not for me. Let's see if a wizard here can help
You can activate the 5G in the supported countries with magisk
I have follow the guides here....I successfully enable call screening, wifi calling etc.....but 0 luck with 5g....I don't understand what I'm missing
G_Vasi said:
I have follow the guides here....I successfully enable call screening, wifi calling etc.....but 0 luck with 5g....I don't understand what I'm missing
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Any luck with vowifi or direct my call?
Yeah I have manage to enable all the features expect 5g
G_Vasi said:
Yeah I have manage to enable all the features expect 5g
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I read about volte zip magisk modul need to flash,did you flash it?
As I said....I have manage to enable all the features such us volte etc.... everything work except 5g...and yes I have 5g in my area
Have you gone into the Phone Information screen and enabled NR?
*#*#4636#*#*, choose Phone Information. Under preferred network type, change it to NR/LTE.
If that doesn't work, your carrier could be blocking it or it could need a special network configuration that the Pixel doesn't have being an unsupported device. Either way, you may be out of luck.
EtherealRemnant said:
Have you gone into the Phone Information screen and enabled NR?
*#*#4636#*#*, choose Phone Information. Under preferred network type, change it to NR/LTE.
If that doesn't work, your carrier could be blocking it or it could need a special network configuration that the Pixel doesn't have being an unsupported device. Either way, you may be out of luck.
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I can't get into phone information with that code . I got messageroblem with network or unsupported MMi code.
I'm not rooted yet and didn't unlocked bootloader. Anyone successfully get 5G in unsupported country?
My network provider support 5G
Josh said:
I can't get into phone information with that code . I got messageroblem with network or unsupported MMi code.
I'm not rooted yet and didn't unlocked bootloader. Anyone successfully get 5G in unsupported country?
My network provider support 5G
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Sounds like your SIM is disabling the menu.
Download this app and it will bypass that.
Force LTE Only (4G/5G) - Apps on Google Play
This app will help You change network to 5G/4G/3G/2G and stay in chosen network
play.google.com
Set up the app and use Method 2 to get that menu pulled up.
I was able to use that app to force my OnePlus 9 to use 5G when I flashed the Chinese firmware that didn't actually support US carriers and also blocked dialer access to the menu so it's worth a shot.
EtherealRemnant said:
Sounds like your SIM is disabling the menu.
Download this app and it will bypass that.
Force LTE Only (4G/5G) - Apps on Google Play
This app will help You change network to 5G/4G/3G/2G and stay in chosen network
play.google.com
Set up the app and use Method 2 to get that menu pulled up.
I was able to use that app to force my OnePlus 9 to use 5G when I flashed the Chinese firmware that didn't actually support US carriers and also blocked dialer access to the menu so it's worth a shot.
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No luck, only just unlock bootloader and root with Magisk and flash modul VOLTE to force 5G but only what makes me bad is that data must be wiped and must again activated bank app and that is procedure. Any solution to avoid vipe data when I unlock bootloader? I think that there is not
Josh said:
No luck, only just unlock bootloader and root with Magisk and flash modul VOLTE to force 5G but only what makes me bad is that data must be wiped and must again activated bank app and that is procedure. Any solution to avoid vipe data when I unlock bootloader? I think that there is not
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Yeah with you being stuck on EDGE, I don't have high hopes that you're able to fix this without root (and even then, you may not).
There is no way to unlock the bootloader and preserve data as the wipe is a security precaution.
G_Vasi said:
Hey guys.... I'm using pro 7 in an unsupported county and I was able through guides to enable all the missing features expect the 5g...can anyone help me?
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Which carrier?
Vodafone GR
If you are rooted, did u try the network signal guru method?