yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drmdsadiq:
Did u try the cwm recovery from the CM11 official download page? Download the file and push it using moto tool.. Then boot into fastboot and enter recovery from there..

Don't just say Thanks.. just hit the button!!
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ManBearrrPig:
i have a question. i have faux kernel installed and i was wondering if i change kernel parameters with fauxclock or trickster or any other app and than uninstall the app, do the changes stick? so when i delet for example fauxclock do all the things i have changed in fauxclock go back to default?

and is there any point in using fauxsound?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Soul reaper:
I dont think the parameters will stick because the app has a "set on boot" options which sets it up when phone boots,so maybe when we reboot the parameters go back to default ones......as of fauxsound ,it does really matter because it somehow amplifies the values and therefore provide a superior sound :)
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dasla22:
Moto G cannot install Recovery (mismatched partition size)

Hi. This is my first go at Android and rooting/flashing etc

Am trying to root this Moto G to install CyanogenMod 11 on this beast

I have managed to Unlock Bootloader using Motorola guide.

I have got drivers working, and have managed to boot into bootloader (adb reboot bootloader) but when I try install any sort of Recovery (fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.8.0.0-xt1032.img) I always get the message "mismatched partition size (recovery)

I've been at this for about 4 hours now and getting nowhere - need help please

Moto G (UK Version), Android 4.4.4

System version = 210.12.40.falcon_umts.Retail.en.GB

PC = Windows 8.1 x64

Any advice appreciated

Thanks in advance
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tlwhitec:
Hi, this shouldn't matter. I suppose everyone gets this message. The custom recovery is very likely just smaller and that's it. Just try to boot into the recovery and if it works, you don't need to worry.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smalakar:
greenify queries

Hi guys this is Sudip here, and I am using moto g xt1033 dual sim variant, kitkat 4.4.4, I have rooted it and now I have some queries regarding the greenify, If I install the greenify and then install the donation pack, do I still have to install xposed installer? the question may appear to be stupid but I dont have very deep idea about the tweaks, Or somebody can please guide me how to use greenfy in the phone with system app disable capability?:D
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matmutant:
greenify has 3 working ways (can be found in experimental options) :

no-root : the most basic way for unrooted phones, works but is not the best way to do

root : made for rooted devices, works much better than non-root mode

Boost (using Xposed) : the best way to greenify with deeper system integration thanks to the framework.

Theses 3 modes have nothing to do with donation or free versions of the app : donation allows to get more experimental features and system app greenifying :)

So Yes, even if you install the donation package, you'll still need Xposed framework and install the related module to get the best experience (note that greenify will work without, but not at its best capabilities)
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smalakar:
Thank you

Thanks, got it :D
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dasla22:
Unfortunately when I select Recovery from the bootloader menu, it just boots the phone normally, so I can only assume that the CWM / TWRP Recovery is not installed.

Is there a special way to boot into Recovery other than using bootloader?

This bootloader is definitely unlocked, usb drivers installed correctly, adb and fastboot working correctly.

Goal is to get CyanogenMod in this Moto G

Any advice appreciated - thanks

Update:

I still getting "mismatched partition size" (recovery) when flashing with any Recovery file (have tried about 10 different ones)

ADB CONSOLE:

>>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes

sending 'recovery' (8706 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.318s]

writing 'recovery'...

OKAY [ 0.284s]

finished. total time: 0.621s

BOOTLOADER CONSOLE:

Fastboot reason:Reboot mode set to fastboot

USB connected

cmd:getvar:partition-type:recovery

cmd:getvar:max-download-size

cmd: download: 00880800

cmd: flash:recovery

Mismatched partition size (recovery)
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lols21.10:
Need meta-inf molder from stock ROM anyone PLease upload it aspa!!!!
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matmutant:
What does this do when your device is ON and USB debuggin enabled?

adb reboot recovery
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dasla22:
Was just getting a "dead Android robot" on his back with the text "No Command" underneith

Although after some more digging, I managed to find some instructions to a MotoTool that kinda helped me get through installing this Recovery thing:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2635706

Used the MotoTool to successfully install TWRP Recovery, root the phone (although still entirely sure how I did it), install CM11, and install Google Apps.

After first reboot had quite big problem as was faced with looping error about "com.android.systemui has stopped" and couldn't use the phone for anything. Read somewhere to reboot into TWRP and do Factory Reset which seemed to help, as not had that come up again.

CM11 looking good so far

Questions:

1) If I wanted, how would I ever get the phone back to Factory image as supplied from Motorola? Is that what's known as a Stock ROM?

2) Is there Android L version of CyanogenMod for Moto G?

3) Is there any way to customise the Settings menus so that they do NOT have a boring black background? That's so 2007!

4) Where to find CM11 themes?

Thanks
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matmutant:
1) If I wanted, how would I ever get the phone back to Factory image as supplied from Motorola? Is that what's known as a Stock ROM?

that's written somewhere in FAQ :) Stock ROM = Stock Firmware = FActory image

2) Is there Android L version of CyanogenMod for Moto G?

Since Android L isn't released yet, there is no Android L based CM

3) Is there any way to customise the Settings menus so that they do NOT have a boring black background? That's so 2007!

yes, using themes ;)

4) Where to find CM11 themes?

here are free CM11 themes for "new theme engine" and paid ones
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] smalakar:
Greenify

Hi guys, this is Sudip here and I have a moto g xt1033 dual sim variant, I have installed the greenify donation pack and I want to greenify some system services, I have greenified all the system apps that I do not use like calender, radio ect.. but I see there are a lot of system services running, I greenified the "moto care" one and the sound stopped working. that is the reason I am here for a guidence that what are the system services that I can greenify without effecting he device's normal functionality. thank you :D
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LeithJones:
I had the same trouble earlier tonight. The problem is that when you highlight recovery with vol-down, you need to hit vol-up to load recovery, hitting power just reboots the phone. I think this will fix your problem.

I have a problem of my own. I'm using a Moto G from Virgin Mobile XT1032 it's running a Bell Mobility badged firmware as all unmodified Virgin Mobile Falcons do.

I've followed the instructions outlined in this thread. Here's what I've tried including variations.

Unlock bootloader.

Install recovery*

backup Stock FW

Factory reset

wipe system

Install CM**

Install GAPPS***

reboot

*I've tried CWM touch, CWM swipe and TWRP 2.7.1.1

**I've tried the latest nightly and the latest snapshot

*** I've tried the full 4.4.4 Gapps, the minimal 4.4.4 gapps and no GAPPS

Every time I go through any variation on the above process, once I tell recovery to reboot after everything's been installed the system hangs at the CM boot animation and doesn't move past it until I reboot the phone. I've let it sit 30+ minutes.

I've tried starting from the shipped rom and I've tried from the latest OTA.

Restoring my OTA backup (and stock before I installed OTA) brings the phone back to a working state.

I haven't tried restoring stock since I've installed the OTA

Any help would be appreciated.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dasla22:
LeithJones - thank you for the advice - that's precisely what helped get me through to the next step. It now appears that you and I are in exactly the same dilemma - CM11 BOOT LOOP on XT1032

I did manage to get into CM11 earlier in the day and all seemed ok, but then I got repeated "com.android.systemui stopped" message on screen once it booted which prevented me from using phone. Tried reflashing CM11, and now stuck in the endless boot loop of the CyanogenMod animation. Left my phone looping all night until battery went flat. Just powered it on now for first time - no change - still boot loop.

I do not have any backup to revert back to!

CM11 M4, M5, and M6 for falcon were on the internal storage, so tried flashing each of those, (doing all sorts of wipes, factory resets, clear dalvik cache etc) but same result for all - still boot loop

With no idea how to get stock image back on, and no way out of the boot loop, I fear I may have a shiny black brick :(

Help...
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LeithJones:
I ended up getting mine working by (I think) installing philz's advanced CWM with fastboot. I hope it helps you.

In a worst case scenario you can find the stock rom on the forums and install it with fastboot.

I ended up running the GPE transformer and then installing philz's advanced CWM.

so I'm leaning towards the recovery being the deciding factor.

The recovery I used:

https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/falcon_gpe/philz_touch_6.13.9-falcon_gpe.zip

The GPE tranformation steps I used are here, but again I don't think this really made any difference.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2726041

I also used the nightly from Sep/14/2014.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drmdsadiq:
[MENTION=6029615]dasla22[/MENTION] I'm guessing you've just started using CM11.. Once you come across the ram bug and other nags n lags.. Revert to stock using your twrp backup file and install xposed + gravity box.. Its got the stability of stock and customization of cm11.. :):thumbup:

Don't forget to press Thanks if I helped!

Sent from my XT-1032
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shooting Star Max:
Hi everyone. I think I have stumbled upon a different variant of Falcon. I had some troubles installing recovery (nor TWRP nor CWM worked, they showed random glitchy lines), and I finally installed Philz. Now I flashed SlimROM's latest stable, and the same happens, only a black screen with lines. Sometimes the screen turns on, but it is unresponsive to touch.

It says it is XT1032, but it came with Android 4.4.4 installed. Any help?

Thanks!
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wrbl:
Anybody had the same issue as me, with EU roms as me ?

When I have an EU rom or even the original rom the phone reboots mainly randomly. On the other side when I was doing some observation I saw that when using some heavy apps or many apps when the Ram was out it was also rebooting. But maybe it's me. The US rom works without any problem. Any clue what can be the problem ?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 20111161:
Wifi cannot turn on

I have issue on wifi, cannot turn it on after flash CMW or other non-stock rom. How can I fix this? please help!
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matmutant:
a few more informations would help us to answer ...
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 20111161:
Here is the screen record video http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=J-LnaXULmOo
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MikeyStonebridge:
I want to root my Moto G the 2013 edition is there guaranteed method to root this while it is on KK 4.3?

If android 5.0 does come to the old Moto G, and I rooted my phone at 4.3, can I still update it to 5.0
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Drift0r:
Does Option 1 method of Rooting still work for the latest android version of Moto G (2013)
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
New FAQ entry proposal:

Q: '(bootloader) Preflash validation failed' error message when flashing Firmware Image.

A: The user has updated to Android 4.4.4 via firmware image or OTA update. They would now also have the latest version of the Bootloader. The user will encounter 'Preflash validation failed' when attempting to flash a 4.4.2 firmware image. If the error still occurs, even with a 4.4.4 firmware image, then unlocking bootloader will be necessary.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wrbl:
Hey

Guys is there any way to get the APP drawer a transparent background ?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matmutant:
I'll add an entry about that ASAP :)
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matmutant:
FAQ Updated 20140929

[SIZE=+1]Q30: i encounter '(bootloader) Preflash validation failed' error message when flashing Firmware Image[/SIZE]

You may have updated to Android 4.4.4 via firmware image or OTA update. In this case you now also have the latest version of the Bootloader. That is why you get the above output when attempting to flash a 4.4.2 firmware image. ==> simply flash 4.4.4 images instead.

If the error still occurs, even with a 4.4.4 firmware image, then unlocking bootloader will be necessary.​
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mobilephone01:
I can not get fastboot oem get_unlock_data.

I got this message.

(bootloader) This command is not needed to unlock. Run fastboot oem

(bootloader) unlock directly.

I can not to do anything.

Device is GPE Android 4.4.4 updated
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matmutant:
Real GPe device ? then try "fastboot oem unlock" directly (without code) :silly:

edit : nobody had reported this working before, that's why it is not in FAQ yet
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mobilephone01:
Yes. Real GPE.

Just type "fastboot oem unlock" is ok?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matmutant:
Try, the worst thing that could happen is and error output in the terminal.

Don't worry there might be some screen flickering and artifacts ..
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mobilephone01:
I could unlock. I did not need unlock code. Thank you.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matmutant:
Well, this will be an addendum to Unlock Guide :)
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mobilephone01:
It was very strange and it was very easy. Please add this to your FAQ
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deeck:
For XT1008 support the rom of XT1032 or some other?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fajarlazuarding:
I fixed this error with flashing CM11 first, then flash 4.4.2. Works like charm.

Sent from my Nexus 5
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mobilephone02:
It's very good. Thank you. I changed my user name from mobilephone01 because I could not login.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sQuAshPL:
If I'd relock my bootloader I'll have my warranty, right?

Wysłane z mojego XT1032 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vlt96:
No.

It has:

Status 0 for locked

Status 1 for unlocked

Status 2 when relocked... It's a hardware fuse you burn when unlocking, you lose the warranty when you do it, no matter what happens after.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tlwhitec:
Warranty void doesn't apply for EU citizens (if you bought the phone in EU), so you should be fine, considering you're from Poland. ;)
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
[MENTION=3816475]matmutant[/MENTION] - how about adding a list of all question titles in OP, so people can quickly scan and find a topic of interest?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Korikisulda:
Also worth noting that on some GNU/Linux systems, fastboot can be installed through the repositories provided (android-tools-fastboot on Ubuntu).
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] senk1gsc:
It plays video, so it should play music
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drfr:
Yep. Fastboot from AUR is another example. But then again, linux people will know.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matmutant:
Not every linux guy is a geek ;) we were all noobs on linux (and i still... i am, i think :silly: ) [ok, google answers anything anybody could need, again]

_________________

FAQ Q8 has been updated :)
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Korikisulda:
I've been running GNU/Linux on most of my computers for around a year now. I'm still a noob, and I seem to have a talent for breaking it in obscure ways...

Google is indeed almighty, but still, I think it's good to compile as much information as possible here ;)
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Silencer96:
Am I the only one whose Motorola G has a loose power button? It's not that big of a deal, but it makes a hollow noise if I shake the phone slightly. The volume buttons are fine though.

Am I just being paranoid?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Korikisulda:
No, you're not at all, the power button is loose in that way. On my Motorola G, however, so are the volume buttons.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Silencer96:
I just noticed that the volume buttons are loose too. Well, at least I'm not the only one. Thanks for the quick reply!
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
Any chance of a FAQ entry regarding Charging, considering the Moto G only comes with a USB lead. There are already a few posts regarding this.

I noticed on my Windows XP system I had to install the drivers (Motorola Device Manager) before the phone would charge. I also found that the official lead works with PC or wall-charger, but another lead I have only works with a wall-charger.

On an Ubuntu laptop, I didn't need to install anything for charging to work.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matmutant:
ok, i don't have much time to work on making an entry, but

On linux, android device don't any "driver" to do anything :p

The wall charger needs to be 5V +/- 5% and at least capable to provide 450mA [USB2.0] (in France Motorola provides a 550mA wall charger but no USB lead...) a higher current (not voltage) may charge the device faster (eg: 950mA)

Any standard USB 2.0 cable should work (if it does have D+ and D- wires in it in addition to Vbus and Ground)

if you could compile the questions and answers related to charging i would be happy to add them to FAQ :)
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drfr:
OK, moto just arrived, as I promised, first thing to do is to pull the build.prop. Here it goes. It's a german retail version.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matmutant:
As expected, retail DE and FR are nearly the same :)

Thanks for sharing !
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drfr:
Unfortunately, I am short of time at the moment, so I will put off the unlocking and rooting till tomorrow. What I can say now at least is that my German retail v. came with a USB cable AND a 1000mA wall charger. After pluging in, Android boots right away (this has been said on the forum, only confirming) and there´s no problem with charging either on the wall charger or on the desktop (linux here).

Oh, and I´ve got a standard SIM and we need a micro one. I know there´s a way to make a custom "haircut" - there´s plenty of how-tos on the web but I´m a little bit afraid of screwing it up. Has anybody any experience with that?

(I know I can ask my carrier for replacement but I suspect them to charge me a fair amount of money for that and then leave me waiting for a couple of days)
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Korikisulda:
I believe you can get tools designed for cutting sims, which should make it easier. I don't think all sims can be cut in this way, however.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] senk1gsc:
In my experience the micro sim card is ready right away at the store, you just have to wait up to 24h to get it activated by the operator, when i was getting mine it was activated in 20 min with no charge (i'm from croatia but i think this is the standard prosidure in the EU) best to go to your local operator store and ask :good:
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] N00BY0815:
Whats your provider? My sister got a s4 mini and also needed a new i think microSIM. I simply went into a tmobile store and all they asked for was the PIN and an autograph ;) given it is a contract SIM abd not a prepaid one...
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
Q: Missing Menu Button on Navigation Bar?

Some options are inaccessible on the Moto G running Android 4.3.

For example:

Settings > Wifi > Advanced:

Settings > Wireless & networks Mobile network settings > Access Point Names:

Some of the 'hidden' system options can be accessed

without rooting

via a shortcut utility such as QuickShortcutMaker or Power Toggles. In the case of the Wifi Advanced options, the activity is called "IP Settings."

Alternatively, root and install GMD Auto Hide Soft Keys to get the menu button to appear on the Navigation Bar.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shaftenberg:
Thats completely BS... See attachment, you can click the right lower button to access advanced Wifi.

To access APN names, click on them, then the menu button is top right.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
Well, it's the reality for me and I assume anyone else running System version: 14.71.8.falcon_umts.Retail.en.GB
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shaftenberg:
Are you using some sort of alternative framework as there is no carrier in status bar and the battery is modded?

The language files don't have any influence of the layout files of your settings.apk so I think this depends on your mod.

otherwise I have to apologize for my rudeness, sorry :)
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matmutant:
Why not, but Ctrl+F works fine too ;)

And i don't really know how to add that list without cluttering OP...
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lmf:
There's no ota update for my x1034 the gsm aio version with a bootloader that can't be unlocked via the code on Motorola's website. It really sucks without root but ill live with it since i got this phone cheap. It's running 4.4.2 which is so far so good. I can't update the rom through ota or through the moto built in software. can i use fastboot / adb to update stock roms?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] matmutant:
Yes you can, but make sure you flash a genuine Motorola firmware...

Where does the unlock code method fail?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TechBurner:
Maybe This has been asked before but i cant search it, So..

What does converting to gpe do? except changing the file system. I mean i am having the dual sim varient xt1033 , and i am ok if i can only use one sim but are there any bugs or drawbacks if i convert to gpe?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bourbon21:
I'm a newcomer here. I just want to know if anyone else face the same reboot problem after screen off awhile? It happens in stock 4.4.4. It occurs when i install android device manager and found out that my gmail account being used by someone in us (with t-mobile carrier) using note 2 and last online dated 6 october, i dont know even though i live in indonesia :confused:. After that i ring and request lock and erase that device,and that reboot problem occur, just once. And for a days or two, that problem happened when the screen are off, and then the device restart itself. It dont reboot when the device been chargered. Anyone can help?

Sorry for my bad english
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vlt96:
If you think your gmail account is hacked and you don't want to give up on it, enable two factor authentication, with SMS, it should stop the paranoia, but I don't know what could cause reboots.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bourbon21:
Thanks for two factor authentication. And when i try to flash stock flashable 4.4.4 rom with cwm, i had an issue with flashable zip, said that installation was aborted. Googling and find that the problem resolved by changing cwm to twrp. Is it solve the problem or the file just corrupt? Want to know if flashing the stock rom would solve the reboot problem. Thanks!

Sorry for my bad english