yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto G General] jujuc:
Apparently KiKat is on it's way for Uk, France, Spain with this version number KLB20.9-1.10-1.9.

http://motorola-global-en-uk.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/97708/action/auth

The german version is here and ready to download :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=49206176#post49206176

The french version is here and ready to download :

https://mega.co.nz/#!cNgTwC4J!Zz4kVX36vRCyM8jSyhCk7hUgzfNOuKyUoc7MyPKGUGo

or

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B231JBdGQiqaSWtpdUZqUUdtZkk/edit

Original post (in French): http://forum.frandroid.com/topic/179203-tuto-installer-la-maj-kitkat-442-174449enfr/

Thanks to Ichi Go to let us know

The kitkat "Tesco" UK version is finally there:

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B90QPCzLW8lNMXpkZUlrbzdnbFU/edit

or

https://mega.co.nz/#!QNEgRZpI!TBSt-GTgriWVX-UAzGbLCF34sCxrWFcbqKt2ltKXgBA

Thanks to bobcat913 and Teminal 7

Please click on the thanks button if I helped...
[Moto G General] mjjferreira:
And Germany?
[Moto G General] FlySick47:
Any differences from KXB20.9-1.8-1.4 (US Global) ?

EDIT: [MENTION=382524]mjjferreira[/MENTION] I think so, look at this: https://motorola-global-portal-de.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/97702/action/auth
[Moto G General] Beegee7730:
If anyone gets this, don't forget to pull the OTA update file if you can.
[Moto G General] kieranc:
I'm taking credit for this. I got tired of waiting last night and flashed the US version. I knew the OTA would appear as soon as I did...

You're all welcome :)
[Moto G General] chrisund123:
:D

If I get it I'll pull it.
[Moto G General] smayor:
Question: With an unlock bootloader and root access, I'll be able to update via OTA or not? I have uk firmware
[Moto G General] gee2012:
It looks like KitKat should be available for German Moto G`s https://motorola-global-portal-de.c...r_detail/a_id/97702/p/30,6720,9050/reg/574932. Don`t get a update notification atm and there is no update available through the Device Manager. It should come within the next few days i guess and Motorola is preparing it now :fingers-crossed:

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Yes, as long as the rom, recovery and kernel are stock you can install the OTA. You will have to reroot though.
[Moto G General] matiasrey:
The same version number appears on Moto's website for the latin american update (KLB20.9-1.10-1.9), maybe we'll be getting it here by the same time.
[Moto G General] nonplusultra:
I'm currently in the waiting line of Motorolas support chat. Maybe they can give some information when the update will be available. If this is the case i'll let you know.
[Moto G General] chrisund123:
Nothing available for my phone yet in the UK.
[Moto G General] DoobyDroid:
Been debating weather to flash US 4.4.2 myself reading some of the issues I think are hold out for the UK OTA hopefully not to long now thanks for heads up :D
[Moto G General] michalurban:
Nothing here - Moto G XT1032 purchased in UK, used in Czech Republic - not that is should matter ...

PS: Can anyone post a link here when the update file is saved and uploaded somewhere?
[Moto G General] shure2:
I guess those with a carrier version such as Tesco mobile will have to wait forever though unless we unlock and flash stock?
[Moto G General] ruphert:
No, kit kat is for everyone :D

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[Moto G General] markdavey:
No need to unlock boot loader to flash retail rom.
[Moto G General] shure2:
(Not to get too off topic) I read that people flashing the US 4.4.2 rom have to unlock the bootloader
[Moto G General] gee2012:
Yup, this is correct though i don`t know for sure if that applies for all firmwares or only for the native (original) one that came with the G. :)
[Moto G General] danger2u:
nothing here

moto g german firmware
[Moto G General] markdavey:
I flashed standard retail over my tesco rom without unlocking boot loader no problem at all (thats the last off-topic post I'll make on the subject :) )
[Moto G General] ape96:
Hi all guys,

Do you think that is it possible that my G haven't received 14.91, but will be updated directly to KK?

I'm on 14.81falcon_umts.EURetail.en.EU ^^
[Moto G General] RealAlbion:
Moto G german retail 8GB KitKat 4.4.2 languages
[Moto G General] miklosbard:
14.91 wasn't released for the .EU rom afaik, so the answer is YES
[Moto G General] bobcat913:
Now in UK

CNET UK: Motorola Moto G Android 4.4.2 KitKat UK update official http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/motorola-moto-g-android-4-4-2-kitkat-uk-update-official-50013176/
[Moto G General] gee2012:
This is what we want :victory: Just sideloaded the German KK zip and all`s running well.
[Moto G General] ichi go:
Fr 4.4.2 ota

Hello guys,

for those who need it, here is the French 4.4.2 OTA :

https://mega.co.nz/#!cNgTwC4J!Zz4kVX36vRCyM8jSyhCk7hUgzfNOuKyUoc7MyPKGUGo

EDIT : is it possible to add this link to OP to find it easily?
[Moto G General] miklosbard:
Just as fake as the previous ones. Points to the same page as OP
[Moto G General] debaj:
These sites just quoting each other and pointing their fingers to the same Motorola page which was published more than a week ago. The editors maybe just got back from their holidays so they just picking up the events of the last two-three weeks. Please people don't post any more articles which just recite this Motorola page as it were breaking news. :)
[Moto G General] 2hipso:
hey Gee

have you tried the G.E.L. launcher? It looks great check it: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2529594
[Moto G General] ruphert:
Can I simple put german OTA to my UK Moto G? Are there any disadventage for doing this? My language is in both roms.
[Moto G General] michalurban:
I dont want to hurt anybody but I hope the UK OTA wont arrive today as Ive just flashed US 4.4 ... :D
[Moto G General] 2hipso:
no you can't

No you can't. I think it's because different country = different version of update, so your phone will be ignoring every other versions ov the update.
[Moto G General] gee2012:
Thanks for the tip and tried it out but the icons are waaaaaaay to big for me so i`ll stick with Nova Prime and a custom icon pack bro :D
[Moto G General] tintamarre:
I tried to download it and place it on the SDCard but it didn't work for me. Thx anyway!
[Moto G General] gee2012:
Sideload it with adb bro.
[Moto G General] Shadow_2k:
Thank you very much, I was able to upgrade using your file. :)

Edit for SD Card method: Renaming the file to Blur_Version.174.44.9.falcon_umts.Retail.en.FR.zip did the trick for me.
[Moto G General] miklosbard:
You can, but you have to sideload 4.3 German version first(read in the restore stock firmware topic) then you can install the ota by putting it to the sdcard folder and rebooting

Sent from my phone
[Moto G General] tintamarre:
Thx ! I did the trick ! (installing right now)
[Moto G General] pfoenix:
Exactly what I did and now I have a kitkat:D
[Moto G General] gee2012:
Doing a data factory reset after flashing the OTA makes the device much snappier than running KK with no reset imho.
[Moto G General] ManuelBlock:
Do you know anything about the OTA for Spain? I have an spanish moto g and i want to update it!
[Moto G General] gee2012:
No idea really. It's going fast at the moment across Europe. It will not take long anymore bro. I sideload the German zip myself.

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[Moto G General] ManuelBlock:
Can I flash it with a custom recovery as normally?
[Moto G General] rymate1234:
Can't wait until it hits the UK :D
[Moto G General] michalurban:
Well, I dont want to scare anybody but can the people who already have the KitKat update tell me their opinion on the speed of the ROM? I find US 4.4.2 a bit slower then UK 4.3. And (even more suprising) when using ART, I find the interface sluggish. Weird ...
[Moto G General] -=bhf=-:
No, you can not. You need stock recovery and kernel. Your bootloader may be opened and even root doesn't matter.
[Moto G General] 2hipso:
not at all

my ROM is as it was before. Also I haven't noticed that ART is sluggish (both same for me).

Also I made test of battery on DALVIK and ART - I was connected 1 hour and 20 minutes to HSDPA + screen was on for 40 minutes.

results: while using ART, battery went from 100% to 78%

while using Dalvik, battery went from 77% to 63% I also played a game for 5-10 minutes on Dalvik
[Moto G General] jonny68:
No KK update here in Ireland just purchased a UK Tesco 8GB Moto G, will probably get it by the weekend.
[Moto G General] BurningKoala:
Just flashed the 4.3 de and updated to 4.4.2...it takes 5 min!
[Moto G General] michalurban:
So DALVIK actually needs less battery? 14% to 22%?
[Moto G General] 2hipso:
i think so

maybe not, try it yourself then
[Moto G General] michalurban:
I was just checking I understood it right. :)
[Moto G General] gee2012:
I think Dalvik is easier on the battery too, remember Art is work in progress and is mainly meant or developers atm.
[Moto G General] gemini-h:
Those percentages are not comparable. You'd need to start from the same level of charge, and do some sort of controlled test each time.

I have a Moto G bought online from the UK. I live in Finland. I got fed up waiting for the OTA, so I followed the advice to flash the retail DE 4.3 firmware with fastboot and then upgrade from there to retail DE 4.4 KitKat with adb sideload. The flashing was easy and quick and I just booted into KitKat for the first time. Let's see how it works.

The only problem I've had so far is that the Motorola recovery modes seem to be pretty buggy. The recovery in my retail UK 4.3 Jelly Bean firmware had a off-by-one bug in the menu, i.e. it would select the option below the highlighted one when you press the button. I was unable to get into the KitKat recovery at all on my first attempt. The phone just hung. It does boot into KitKat itself, though.
[Moto G General] Sn0opy:
Isn't this the case for every reset one does?
[Moto G General] JoukeHijlkema:
upgrade error

I tried this and the upgrade starts but half way it gives an error. Is there a way to find out what went wrong ?

---------- Post added at 10:24 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:16 AM ----------

That's what I did but I'll try to reflash the stock. Thanks for the answer.

Jouke
[Moto G General] gee2012:
This zip will only install on a French rom, if you don`t have that one flash it first.
[Moto G General] JoukeHijlkema:
I reverted to french stock but I can't get it to upgrade. How do I use the adb sideload method ?
[Moto G General] gee2012:
First i would redownload a copy of the update zip.

Then copy that zip to the folder where fastboot and adb.exe are located (platform-tools)

Enable usb debugging on the phone and connect the phone to the pc

Reboot into recovery and choose install from adb

Open cmd as administrator and type: adb sideload name of the zip

Thats it basicaly.
[Moto G General] coursemyhorse:
Why is this? Surely this is ridiculous to perform a factory reset every time an OTA update is received on one's phone?
[Moto G General] gee2012:
I personaly always do this after an upgrade and reinstall my apps and data with Helium, you don`t have to do this if you don`t want to. But imo performance is better after doing a reset :)
[Moto G General] miklosbard:
UK info:

Daniel: Hi, my name is Daniel. How may I help you?

Miklós Bárd: Hello Dainel, can you please provide me the information when the 4.4.2update of UK Moto G is scheduled to roll out?

Miklós Bárd: And if you allow me I would like to share your answer with the major tech sites(Engadget, Cnet UK) as they are reporting it is being rolled out already (and drive people crazy) with mentioning the support page of the update as source, which was released like 2 weeks ago and has nothing to do with the starting time

Daniel: It will be rolled this months. But we do not have a specific date as of know. I am sorry.

Miklós Bárd: So it definately not started yet, right?

Daniel: Just for selected customers as a test.

I also posted this on Engadget and Cnet as comment, so hopefully less false information will spread...
[Moto G General] Sn0opy:
Well, it's like buying a new phone. It feels super fast and ofc it is! But after a while it starts to become slower and somehow unresponsive. I think everyone who had more than 3 (smart)phones in their life knows that. You install apps, apps produce data and consume memory. I have several apps working in the backgroun. I never see, what they do, but they push down the performance of the phone. This sums up and the phone becomes slower. By doing a hard reset, you delete everything and the phone is back at the moment you bought it.

I had a Nexus S which was always like a new phone, when I flashed a new rom and reset it.

On topic: I flashed the DE retail firmware on my amazon.de Moto G. Just pushed the file to the sd card, rebooted the phone and the popup appeared several seconds later. Installation was quick and successfull.
[Moto G General] JoukeHijlkema:
That gives some extra info :

/system/etc/install-recovery.sh has unexpected contents.

Installation aborted
[Moto G General] gee2012:
Maybe a corrupt/damaged zip? Why don`t you flash the German Retail rom from here http://sbf.droid-developers.org/download.php?device=14&file=134 and after that the KK update zip from here http://ul.to/m12jm49l (post 127).
[Moto G General] techguyone:
I don't get this.

Ok I have a phone with 50 apps on, I get an OTA update, so I run the update, then like a good little soldier, I factory reset it, so far so good. Then I reinstall my 50 apps again, and .... what's the difference/benefit?

I had 50 apps, I have 50 apps again, why would anything be different because of the factory reset.
[Moto G General] JoukeHijlkema:
Nope, I found it. I used the r2-motog-superboot that modifies the install-recovery.sh and install-recovery.cfg files. Got rid of those and all went smooth. Thanks for your help

Jouke

PS. How ever I can no longer boot into recovery, I think I revert to stock and wait for the official update
[Moto G General] Sn0opy:
Cache and junk data? Did you never experience this when you reinstalled everything? how would you explain it? Everybody knows, back in the days of Windwos XP, it was the best idea to reinstall the machine every 6 months, since all the junk in the background isn't there anymore after the reinstall.
[Moto G General] drakon091:
installing with adb sideload

I actually have the system version 14.91.11.falcon_umts.Retail.en.FR and I tried to upgrade the system copying the file "Blur_Version.14.91.11.falcon_umts.Retail.en.FR.zip" in sd folder of my Moto G, but the system didn't find the upgrade after the shot down.

I tried to install it with adb sideload too, but I didn't understand how can i choose "install from adb" from the stock recovery, adb is correctly setted.

Can you explain me? thank you
[Moto G General] gee2012:
Well, reboot to recovery, the easiest way is to connect to the pc and type in cmd: adb reboot recovery. In recovery press the third option `apply update from adb` and type in cmd: adb sideload nameof the zip (mine is: Blur_Version.174.44.9.falcon_umts.Retail.en.DE.zip) and the unpacking and installation will begin. Place the update first in the platform-tools folder where adb.exe is located too.
[Moto G General] zpmarcos:
any news on UK version?
[Moto G General] miklosbard:
actually it is like 10 posts above yours...

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=49237608&postcount=223

Sent from my phone
[Moto G General] drakon091:
Thank you very much =)
[Moto G General] ManuelBlock:
hello, is there any new about the spanish version? I want to update my moto g as soon as posibleeeee.
[Moto G General] gee2012:
You`re welcome mate.
[Moto G General] death__machine:
Right now it's really really tempting to just root and get kitkat. Getting impatient. :P

Maybe my limit is two more days xD.
[Moto G General] theoneofgod:
You don't need root. I simply flashed stock retail DE ROM and then used the OTA 4.4.2 update for DE. Worked a charm, didn't need to wipe either.

Bought my locked bootloader Moto G from Tesco, 16GB.
[Moto G General] lukas033:
Hello guys,

I have just received OTA update 4.4.2 for my Moto 8gb UK Tesco :)
[Moto G General] freshmike:
Screenshot pls
[Moto G General] baeckman:
Speaking of root. Do we have root on 4.4.2?
[Moto G General] Krisshp:
I have NOT got it

I a, not suggesting your lying but

Please screenshot !

Cheer s
[Moto G General] lukas033:
Here you go screenshot
[Moto G General] Krisshp:
I see no screenshot please re upload

I clicked system update and nothing find

Tesco 8gb motog g. All I did is unlock sim from ebay

Edit I see the screenshot

Can I ask where do you live or where are u. In UK
[Moto G General] theoneofgod:
Does the GB 4.4.2 have a 2G setting in Mobile Networks?
[Moto G General] lukas033:
I don't know. I haven't updated yet. Maybe later at night....
[Moto G General] Krisshp:
I see the screenshot

Can I ask where do you live or

where are you in the UK?

Thanks
[Moto G General] eemgee:
I see no mention tesco, did flash the standard uk 4.3 before you got update?
[Moto G General] grabster:
Telekom SK..... slovak for tesco ?

Hmmm....
[Moto G General] Krisshp:
I thinkk he bought from Tesco but is in Slovakia, I could be wrong.
[Moto G General] 2hipso:
krajan :D

you are third one from slovakia in here who have Moto G. Where you ordered yours? Do you still live here?
[Moto G General] eemgee:
But it would still have tesco in the version number?
[Moto G General] King p1n:
Seems to have flashed it with unbranded uk firmware.
[Moto G General] 2hipso:
yes

yes... he just not using tesco sim card
[Moto G General] lukas033:
My friend has brought me phone from UK (bought in Tesco). I have unlocked phone for slovak network (through ebay). I have got original stock Tesco UK. I didn't flash other ROM, didn't make root, bootloader either.
[Moto G General] eemgee:
That's what I needed to know, I'll leave the tesco rom on now :)
[Moto G General] theoneofgod:
You can flash DE, FR roms without unlocking the bootloader. I went from Tesco to UK retail to DE retail (4.4.2) with a locked bootloader. I'll go back to GB once it's released here.
[Moto G General] eemgee:
I don't mind waiting another few days, but nothing after weekend that's what I'll do.
[Moto G General] smudgelab:
TESCO UK here on my wife's 8GB version, sim unlocked but stock otherwise and no update available here.
[Moto G General] Krisshp:
Exact same! Still waiting..... Tick tock Tick Tock
[Moto G General] paolofromtheblock:
Hello! What is the serial code of the germany's stock version 4.3? I have an italian Moto G and I don't understand how I can do to put Kit Kat into my phone by flashing the firmware DE.. Sorry.
[Moto G General] lollerblade:
Guys, updates do not come in the same exact moment for all the devices in the same country. It's perfectly normal that one UK device gets the update while another UK device still doesn't, even after a couple of days.

So we are aware that rollout started in UK, there's no need to point out if you haven't received the update yet, your time will come as well, be patient :D
[Moto G General] MrKaon:
Remember guys first thing you need to do after getting 4.4.2 is going to developer options (if can't see it's hidden tap few times on build number to make it visible) and choose ART under Runtime option instead of Dalvik. Phone will be restarted and updates all your apps, the speed after that is insane. :eek:
[Moto G General] zele75:
I also just got 4.4 upgrade for Tesco Moto G 8GB. And also not living in UK :p
[Moto G General] ka4o_pi4a:
Cooool. Where do you live?
[Moto G General] 2hipso:
why?

why? I like dalvik more. I see no better performance in ART. ART is using more battery I think.
[Moto G General] MrKaon:
Really, for me is opposed at least on HTC One, everything is running much faster and definitely battery life is improved, that is a whole point of ART, eventually will replace Dalvik in Android future versions.
[Moto G General] Krisshp:
Lol,

Where do you live! and Congrats! Have you installed it? !

I find it quite strange, the UK TESCO is not here in the UK.....lol, but you can get it in other counties

Guess we have to wait!
[Moto G General] lukas033:
So I have just updated my Moto 8GB TESCO UK to KitKat 4.4.2. I wanted to choose ART instead of Dalvik, but in settings is not Developer settings anymore. So I was browsing on the net and I have found solutions how to get Developer settings back to menu.

1. Touch Settings

2. Touch About phone

3. Touch the Build number field 7 times

You will begin seeing a message (shown above) as you approach the 7 touches. Touch the back arrow once complete, and Developer options will now appear under Settings.
[Moto G General] glava34:
You, my friend, are a genius :D this has only been known for about 1,5 years :D
[Moto G General] cra1g321:
I tried changing to ART there but after rebooting I went into settings and it was still set to dalvik,

I have a UK moto g with KitKat US rooted
[Moto G General] crimble65:
I get the same thing expect I went from UK tesco 4.3 > DE 4.3 > DE 4.4.2 rooted
[Moto G General] gavin19:
I went Tesco > 4.3 Retail GB > 4.3 Retail DE (the newest one) > 4.4.2 DE and ART works fine. I just rebooted, it took a few minutes to optimize apps and that was that. The phone is network unlocked, unlocked bootloader, r1-superboot was installed (and rooted). It's only been 24 hours but it's working fine.
[Moto G General] ThomasVanhoutte:
Waiting on the update here in Belgium...
[Moto G General] Spleeny97:
Thank you ichi go now I have KK
[Moto G General] bozzykid:
I think encouraging people to switch to ART without telling them of the down falls is very irresponsible. ART is not stable and is no where near ready to be deployed on any stable version of Android. This is why Google is making it available in developer options now so that they can start testing it in the wild by developers. But many people may have issues that they can't diagnose because of switching to ART and they end up blaming it on app developers.
[Moto G General] Kameo:
Plus with switching to ART you can no longer use Xposed framework and the great Gravitybox module which almost give us all CM features to our stock rom...

Envoyé de mon XT1032 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Moto G General] ichi go:
I can assure you it's the KK OTA.

I don't know for other brands but Motorola always name the update with the version you must have on the device to apply it.
[Moto G General] drfr:
Also, our version of dalvik is a Qualcomm-optimized one (/system/vendor/lib/libqc-opt.so).
[Moto G General] Ja_som:
Do you use Xposed Framework? If yes, you need to uninstall it before you change to ART, because Xposed Framework is not working on ART.
[Moto G General] ThomasVanhoutte:
But I need EURetail.en.EU
[Moto G General] gee2012:
Not available yet atm afaik, either flash a German or French 4.3 rom and update with the KK OTA zip or wait for the OTA to arrive on your phone.
[Moto G General] cra1g321:
Yes I just installed it yesterday, I'll stick with dalvik then
[Moto G General] JoukeHijlkema:
Must be cursed

Hi all,

I sideloaded kitkat on a french moto g and couldn't boot into recovery anymore. So I reverted to stock and got recovery back.

Last niht I received the official (SFR) update, installation went smooth but again recovery won't boot. Am I the onlyone who suffers from this and would it be an option to flash the 4.3 bootloader ?

Thanks,

jouke
[Moto G General] Upo_hu:
Please someone pull the OTA zip from /cache with adb after download AND befor update and upload to eg. Google Drive!
[Moto G General] drfr:
When you try to start stock recovery, you get android with red triangle and "no command" line, right? Now push and hold both volume buttons and power for about 2 seconds, release and and the recovery menu pops up.
[Moto G General] AndreT94:
Hy guys i am italian and have the Moto G 16 GB whe update to KitKat the versione eu.GB ? The my software version?
[Moto G General] scrols:
Did someone receive already an update on GB 4.3?
[Moto G General] miklosbard:
only Tesco reports yet

Sent from my phone