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[Xperia Play Android Development] julianpaul:
I'm stuck on the turbo boot screen.

I was earlier using doom's advanced stock kernel and an ics rom. not sure if i was already using the R800i_4.0.2.A.0.62_phoenixvendor.ftf.

I flashed the .62 ftf, then the 3.1.1 kernel, booted into slot 1 and installed miui 3.8.16. Everything was fine.

Then I remembered i needed to get some data from my old rom installation so I flashed the old advanced stock kernel and restored the cwm backup. After getting my stuff I again flashed the .62 ftf followed by the 3.1.1 kernel but now it's just stuck on the boot logo and wont go into recovery with vol-. Tried flashing various ftfs and stock ftfs, they all work fine, just 3.1.1 that wont boot or enter recovery.

Anyone know what's going on?
[Xperia Play Android Development] Bakisha:
Erase system and data from fastboot after flashing 3.1.1 kernel (need .62 or above firmware to be flashed before that at least once)

Or:

flash .62+ firmware, flash again advanced stock kernel, format data and system form it's recovery, power off, flash 3.1.1 kernel
[Xperia Play Android Development] julianpaul:
I already tried flashing the advanced stock kernel, then entered cwm 5.0.2.7, wiped everything, but it still doesn't work.

Will try using fastboot to erase system and data.

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Ok here's something funny. Flashed the .62_phoenixvendor. Then thought I'd flash it again just to be sure.

This is what flashtool reports:

26/033/2014 01:33:02 - INFO - Current device : R800i - CB5A1DVGBV - 1247-8563_R13D - 1245-8821_4.0.2.A.0.79 - VFE-1-8_4.0.2.A.0.79

Is flashtool not overwriting the previous ftf?

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So I flashed .62 twice from flashtool, then fastboot flashed 3.1.1.

Then did a fastboot erase system. Fastboot erase data said 'partition not found or permission denied' so i did a fastboot erase userdata.

Still stuck on turbo boot logo.
[Xperia Play Android Development] Bakisha:
It should boot after all that what you did. Maybe to erase TWRP folder from sdcard? (make sure you backup all files from it -if any- to PC)
[Xperia Play Android Development] julianpaul:
Hmm, I did make a twrp backup of miui in slot 1 before i went back to my old kernel and rom. I will try deleting the twrp folder. Should I also delete the turbo folder?

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Ok, I just ejected the sd card and it loaded the recovery !

Thank you so much for the help!
[Xperia Play Android Development] Bakisha:
Try to delete only turbo folder. If that doesn't work, delete also twrp folder. Make backup of both before deleting, just in case...
[Xperia Play Android Development] julianpaul:
Confirmed that it was the turbo folder, and not the twrp one. Looking into the folder, slot2 and slot2mode.prop files are both empty.

Maybe that's why recovery wouldn't load.
[Xperia Play Android Development] DocMAX:
any option to boot DIRECTLY to slot 2, 3 or 4 without going into recovery?
[Xperia Play Android Development] twistedumbrella:
Change the default slot in the settings.
[Xperia Play Android Development] saqibkhan:
[MENTION=4630891]itazchu[/MENTION] could you also make a different partition layout Kernel.. maybe like Bakisha did.. 220/700 Partition.. ?? as all the ROMS I use.. have system apps that get updated and to go Internal anyways.. and Most of the newer Google Applications from playstore are not getting installed in System.. so System space is getting wasted.. for me atleast .

maybe [MENTION=4053663]Bakisha[/MENTION] could help here :)
[Sony Xperia C] yazax:
How to OC our device:)
[Sony Xperia C] theonecallednick:
you can do so by using an cpu app made for xperia c. i am not allowed to post link so inbox me for tht..
[Moto X Q&A] flashallthetime:
Deleted all info as there are few people who just complaining , sorry folks but there's a few bad apples that are disrespectful to us helpful xda members

Sent on my Gummy running Lenoto X
[Moto X Q&A] dray_jr:
i posted this at the top of my guide but this is more indepth i am going to add it to it great work
[Moto X Q&A] flashallthetime:
I have answered this question 15 times already so I thought its time for another thread, I must be a :banghead:

Sent on my Gummy running Lenoto X
[Moto X Q&A] dray_jr:
no i agree im wondering if there is away that when you sticky a thread that it shows up at the top in all the moto x sub-forums
[Moto X Q&A] Devans32:
I'm trying to figure out where my problem is. I wiped and flashed the stock 4.4 firmware, flashed stock recovery, made sure I did a full unroot and I'm getting an error while flashing the new OTA. Some type of roboto-font error. I'm going to get a screen shot in just a minute. Just wondering if you fine folks had any ideas
[Moto X Q&A] vikramkhalsa:
I was hoping someone would make something like this. I'm already through the process now but thanks, I'm sure it will help a lot of people :)
[Moto X Q&A] flashallthetime:
Really , what I would suggest is download the ota again, probably a quirk in the original download, you can also wait for the sbf firmware and flash it manually

Sent on my Gummy running Lenoto X
[Moto X Q&A] Devans32:


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I redownloaded and I get the same. Guess I'm just going to wait on the sbf files
[Moto X Q&A] flashallthetime:
Wait man,it ain't worth screwing up your phone for a small update, one thing I want you to check is what bootloader version do you have. You can find this out by going to the fastboot screen

Sent on my Gummy running Lenoto X
[Moto X Q&A] Devans32:
Yea I'm definitely not going to push my luck haha

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Bootloader is 30.B2
[Moto X Q&A] flashallthetime:
Ok so it just started to update, your boot loader is the 4.4 boot loader which is a good thing as you will not suffer from a hard brick flashing the new boot loader. You're ok to flash the complete sbf firmware

Sent on my Gummy running Lenoto X
[Moto X Q&A] Devans32:
Man I wish the sbf files were out already. I got excited for nothing lol
[Moto X Q&A] flashallthetime:
Which carrier?

Sent on my Lenoto A2109 tablet :) :)
[Moto X Q&A] Devans32:
T-Mobile
[Moto X Q&A] flashallthetime:
Well in my opinion people are royally screwing up there phones but what you can do is replace the fonts folder with one from here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2638090

Or I can upload the fonts folder for you but no guarantee it will work

Sent on my Lenoto A2109 tablet :) :)
[Moto X Q&A] Devans32:
I appreciate it man. I'm just going to wait. If I bork my phone I don't want it to be because I'm too impatient
[Moto X Q&A] flashallthetime:
Good, by tomorrow the crap will hit the fan again, every time there's a new ota people hard brick there phones. hopefully I'm wrong but I doubt it

Sent on my Lenoto A2109 tablet :) :)
[Moto X Q&A] Devans32:
Haha no it'll definitely happen. I'm just going to do my best not to be one of the hard bricks. Thanks man
[Moto X Q&A] flashallthetime:
No problem:D:thumbup:

Sent on my Lenoto A2109 tablet :) :)
[Moto X Q&A] jjl468:
I have a couple of newbie questions, so please excuse my inexperience.

I have an XT1053 T-Mobile version with an unlocked bootloader, TWRP, 4.4, and Xposed.

First of all, will I lose system/app data at any point while trying to get my phone to accept the OTA safely?

Secondly, what would be the best method to revert my recovery back to stock?

Thirdly, how would I fully remove xposed to accept the OTA? In the thread for Xposed, there is an attached file called "Xposed-Disabler-Recovery.zip", but the only thing in the .zip is a file called "update-binary". What am I supposed to do with this file, and do I do this before or after uninstalling the framework via the app?

Once again, sorry if the answers to these questions seem obvious, but I haven't been able to find an answer by skimming some related threads and this seems like the right place to ask.
[Moto X Q&A] KidJoe:
There are two Developer Edition Moto X's that I'm aware of (at least when looking at Moto's site from the USA). GSM and Verizon/CDMA. The Verizon (XT1060) Dev Edition uses the same rom as the Verizon retail XT1060, and has the typical VZW bloat.

The GSM Dev Edition and T-Mobile USA are the same phone, XT1053, and use the same ROM. GSM DEV/T-Mobile ROM has no carrier bloat.

You can request the ROM directly from Motorola here -> https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/recovery-images But they only have the VZW 4.4, and GSM Dev 4.4 and 4.2.2. No 4.4.2 images yet.

Oh, and in one of your posts you mentioned about flashing the ATT rom? The ATT X is a XT1058. Its not recommended to flash the rom of one model X (XT1058) onto another model X (XT1053).
[Moto X Q&A] mastarifla:
If that was the only thing that was changed in the system files then yes you are good to go with your plan, just make sure you have all the apks installed.
[Moto X Q&A] maledjo:
Sorry for the late reply.

Yes, i removed all the apps that require root. I did try with fastboot, it worked too.
[Moto X Q&A] snobrdr2324:
I have a question sort of related to this. I accepted the OTA on my Tmobile US xt1053 before unlocking my bootloader and flashing twrp. So I am on the newer bootloader and stock 4.4.2 but I am rooted using TWRP. All I want to do is return to stock, so stock recovery and software. Can I use the rogers 4.4.2 recovery and then factory reset? Also can I use fastboot oem lock after I do this to re lock my bootloader?
[Moto X Q&A] flashallthetime:
Locking your bootloader won't make a difference as moto has your imei recorded, I'm not quite sure on how to do it but I do believe you need your specific carriers sbf firmware. The Rogers recovery should be OK to use but I would wait just in case for the T-Mobile 4.4.2 firmware

Sent on my Gummy running Lenoto X
[Moto X Q&A] snobrdr2324:
Thank you for the quick reply, I am returning it to moto for a refund and just wanted to factory reset. Ive read on here they don't care that an unlock code has been generated for returns I just wanted to make it as non obvious as I could beforehand. I didn't want to wait for the sbf files just incase they come outside my 14 day return window is why I am asking since who knows how long that will be.
[Moto X Q&A] :
Returning it? You crazy! Lol

Sent from my Moto X cellular telephone...
[Moto X Q&A] snobrdr2324:
It's a great phone and if I were rolling in cash I'd definitely keep it, but as a broke college student I dont need 3 phones and this is the only one I can recoup all my money from so it makes the most sense to get rid of.
[Moto X Q&A] mastarifla:
The recovery didn't change from 4.4 anyways, unroot via supersu/superuser, flash the stock recovery in TWRP and factory reset, then adb and do "fastboot OEM lock" and you should be good to go, unless that command doesn't work on moto...
[Moto X Q&A] Cozume:
It works

Relock Your Moto X Bootloader
[Moto X Q&A] flashallthetime:
Good questions

First thing is yes you lose all your data, it puts your phone back in factory state, so save all your important stuff

Second: the stock recovery IMG can be found in all sbf firmware files, I'm going to upload a copy to my other thread in the general section soon. You need to flash it with mfastboot (mfastboot flash recovery recovery. IMG)

Third , yes you need to flash that zip, xposed has left a backup copy in the bin folder of the file that was altered by xposed, also root must be removed, any system files no matter how small must be put back in there original state.

Your other option which in my opinion is the better root of upgrading to a new firmware pack is to flash the sbf firmware either manually or my preferred method , with rsdlite. The advantage is one, you have safeties and two you do not need to put your system back to OEM factory state

Sent on my Gummy running Lenoto X
[Moto X Q&A] jjl468:
I'd prefer to do the way you suggested as it seems much simpler and I can keep my app data. How would I go about doing this?
[Moto X Q&A] flashallthetime:
You can attempt to keep your data by deleting a line in the XML file erase user data but it caused me issues when I tried, my feeling is always do a data wipe after an upgrade.

The last choice is kangakat is based on the stock rom, it will be update to 4.4.2 soon and you can flash that and for go the ota all together, it will work with the 4.4 bootloader

Here's a great thread with all the info on rsdlite, manual flashing and more

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2603358

Sent on my Gummy running Lenoto X
[Moto X Q&A] jjl468:
I think that there's some miscommunication here. I'd just like to get stock 4.4.2 and preferably without wiping my data. I'm not really interested in custom ROM's and I'd like to keep things simple as well.

I skimmed through the forum post you linked and I couldn't find any instructions for rsdlite in the thread you posted, could you please link the specific post?

Also, I've read that I can just sideload 4.4.2, would that be an option for me?

Once again, sorry if I'm missing something obvious.
[Moto X Q&A] flashallthetime:
Here's rsdlite thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2446515

As for side loading the ota yes you can but you still need the stock recovery and a untouched system. The easiest root is rsdlite the sbf firmware or manually flashing it with mfastboot, this way you avoid the step of putting your system back to factory stock .

Kangakat is not a custom ROM , it the stock ROM with all moto goodies but is deodex and has some minor upgrades

Sent on my Lenoto A2109 tablet :) :)
[Moto X Q&A] varxx:
Does this restriction (needing to have stock recovery) apply to receiving an online update to 4.4.2 via Settings / About phone / System updates? Or does this restriction apply only to manually flashing the ota file.

Sorry if this is already answered. I've searched, but didn't find this made explicit, at least not for my less-than-sharp brain.
[Moto X Q&A] flashallthetime:
Any ota , you need stock recovery, otherwise it will not flash. Even if you download it with moto device manager and copy it to your phone , stock recovery is still needed

Sent on my Lenoto A2109 tablet :) :)
[Moto X Q&A] varxx:
Thank you for the clarification. I think you mentioned somewhere that your were going to post the stock recovery image. I'm currently running 4.4 on a DevEd GSM (TMob). The only custom thing I've got now is TWRP, which I like, but which I'm willing to forgo for now in order to get this OTA.
[Moto X Q&A] flashallthetime:
Yes should be done soon, took it from the Rogers firmware

Sent on my Gummy running Lenoto X
[Moto X Q&A] jjl468:
I think I'll just update using rsdlite. When can I expect the sbf firmware to be released?

Thanks for all of your help. I really appreciate it :)
[Moto X Q&A] flashallthetime:
No problem

Sent on my Lenoto A2109 tablet :) :)
[Moto X Q&A] mastarifla:
Ok after reading numerous threads... I am still a bit worried. I'm not a noob when it comes to flashing things, I understand the implications of not being able to downgrade. Then again, would I even want to downgrade if my bootloader is unlocked?

Anyways, I have a completely stock T-Mobile 4.4 XT1053 with no root and no changes to any system files, am I completely safe in sideloading the OTA? Or would it be better to wait for the sbf and flash via the tool? Perhaps I could flash the OTA using mfastboot commands?

I would like to not screw up my device if at all possible :P
[Moto X Q&A] flashallthetime:
Recovery image in op,I assume the recovery image I took from the Rogers sbf firmware is the same for all motos

Sent on my Gummy running Lenoto X
[Moto X Q&A] varxx:
Thank you very much.
[Moto X Q&A] flashallthetime:
So you have a unlocked boot loader? If your system files are unmodified , no root app , all you need is to flash the stock recovery and you are ready for the ota

Sent on my Gummy running Lenoto X
[Moto X Q&A] mastarifla:
Yup I have an unlocked bootloader.

My device is still completely stock, so I have the original stock 4.4 recovery on there already. I guess it would be safer to just wait until they send me the update? I didn't bother tinkering with the inner workings of the phone yet (well besides for the bootloader).
[Moto X Q&A] flashallthetime:
All good to accept the ota, should be sooner than later, it will not relock your bootloader, that remains as is.

Sent on my Gummy running Lenoto X
[Moto X Q&A] Schaweet:
Quick question.

Can I just flash stock system and recovery and be good to take the OTA? I'd rather not mess with manually getting things back to stock.

Currently unlocked, TWRP, xposed installed.

If I have to do more than that, don't worry about explaining it all, I will just wait for the 4.4.2 sbf file and use rsdlite.

Sent from my Dev Edition Moto X
[Moto X Q&A] varxx:
FWIW, the checksum for the stock recovery image in TMobile's 4.4 firmware is different from the Rogers image. I actually tried the Rogers first, though, and it didn't brick my device.

(Dummy confession: After flashing the Rogers stock recovery image, when I first tried to enter recovery mode from the bootloader screen, I panicked when I saw the Android robot with the exclamation point in a red triangle. I couldn't remember how to enter stock recovery mode when you see the red triangle Droid robot (Volume UP + Power, not Volume DOWN + Power), so I didn't get to really try it out. I thought I had semi-bricked my phone, which is why I went looking for the TMo stock recovery image. Though the checksums are different, they may be functionally equivalent. Since my provider is TMo I went with the TMo stock recovery image even though my DevEd GSM phone probably would have been happy with either.)
[Moto X Q&A] flashallthetime:
Thanks for the info, I'll put a little note so people are aware

Sent on my Gummy running Lenoto X
[Moto X Q&A] YankInDaSouth:
Thanks for this guide OP! Once Verizon gets off their arse and pushes 4.4.2 I'll know how to handle it

Tapatalked via my moto x
[Moto X Q&A] Devans32:
Well I figured out my problem. I used the moto x toolkit to revert back up stock and the ota wouldn't work. But when I used rsd lite to flash the 4.4 sbf files the ota worked perfectly. Newest member of the 4.4.2 club
[Moto X Q&A] ragingd:
Where would I be able to find the stock recovery image for the Verizon Dev. Edition Moto X?
[Moto X Q&A] reno55:
I assume Xposed modifies system files so i have to use the tool to completley remove Xposed?

How do I flash a stock recoverey?

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Great post but a few questions as I am still foggy on a few things:

I have the Moto X Dev Edition bootloader unlocked, rooted

Currently on 4.4 and would like to go to 4.4.2

I know I have to go back completley to stock correct? What is the easiest way to get there?

Once I get back to stock and accept the OTA what would the process be to go back to rooted with xposed?

I guess if someone can give me an easy method to get this update that would be groovy
[Moto X Q&A] Devans32:
Use rsd lite to go back to completely stock. You may or may not have to flash the stock recovery. I had to flash the stock recovery in fastboot. Then while in stock recovery flash the OTA you downloaded.

To get root back you can flash TWRP recovery and it will ask you if you want to root.
[Moto X Q&A] varxx:
Look here:

http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=0

Download the file that corresponds to your version of Android, then unzip that file. There you should find recovery.img.
[Moto X Q&A] Kenichi:
Any chance of reflashing the 4.4.2 OTA on my device already running 4.4.2 OTA update? I need to stop a force close of settings so that I can enter the permission section of my phone, beause I can't enable read/write for SMS Backup+.

Kenichi

EDIT: Stupid question, 4.4.2 has disabled accessibility to the section of the app, therefore, I will have no ability to change this settings.
[Moto X Q&A] Babylon Mister:
I rooted and installed TWRP this weekend and one of the first things I did was uninstall some stock apps. I know now I should have just disabled them but impatience got the better of me. I also replaced the bootlocker unlocked warning image with another logo.bin. Is it possible to find the stock apps and logo, install them and be good to go then? I understand I have to unroot and go back to stock recovery. Mine is a verizon de so I have plenty of time to prepare for the update.
[Moto X Q&A] piccit:
It's easier to just download the fastboot files and flash system.

I can't find the link right now on my phone, but moto has the official files available for download
[Moto X Q&A] bongostl:
Hi all. Am I correct that as of now there is NO WAY to take the 4.4.2 update (locked bootloader) and still be able to disable write protection ?
[Moto X Q&A] flashallthetime:
No root hack as of yet and may never be, so hold off taking the ota for now. You'll hear if anything chances

Sent on my Gummy running Lenoto X
[Moto X Q&A] densets:
dumb question but can i flash the xposed Disabler zip on the stock recovery and take the OTA? since my bootloader is still locked.
[Moto X Q&A] flashallthetime:
I don't think it will work as that xposed Disabler is meant for cwm recovery or twrp or 4 ext touch recovery, sounds like your rooted with slapmybutt:D

Which mods an app I believe, so I would have to say not likely to work, sorry

Sent on my Gummy running Lenoto X
[Moto X Q&A] jjl468:
Okay, so I downloaded the OTA via system updates and have it sitting on my SD card. I still have Xposed installed and I'm still using TWRP. Could somebody give me step-by-step instructions on how to get the sbf file from the OTA and how to flash it onto my phone, either using rsdlite or manually flashing?
[Moto X Q&A] densets:
Doesn't flash it just reboots :(
[Moto X Q&A] mrvirginia:
[MENTION=4661942]flashallthetime[/MENTION] can you tell me why you must have the stock Recovery and why this can't be flashed with CWM/TWRP? looking through the updater-script, it doesn't do a recovery check. i only see it deleting current Recovery and installing new one. have you taken a look at an OTA?
[Moto X Q&A] cianshortt:
Ok, so I was clumsy and accepted the download on the wrong device.

I have 2 XT-1053 Developer Editions. One is completely stock, and the other has an Unlocked Bootloader, TWRP, Xposed, and Root.

By mistake, I accepted the OTA on the one that has been modified and now everyime I turn it on, it boots into Android and after 10 seconds it reboots to recovery but then of course the OTA fails.

What are my options for:

Preventing the Automatic Reboot?

Recovering Data if a hard reset is the only option?

I can't it to list ADB devices in recovery either. Any help or links in the right direction would be appreciated. I can't find anything while searching.
[Moto X Q&A] mrvirginia:
my team member said he wiped cache/dalvik-cache to keep it from doing the automatic reboot.

what do you mean by recover data? i would copy the sd card over to pc and just restore app data via google account.

edit: it sounds like your computer may not be recognizing your device while in recovery. check hardware manager to make sure it's showing up in there. you might need drivers.
[Moto X Q&A] cianshortt:
Ok, I'll try wiping the cache and hopefully that works.

Yeah since posting, I just remembered that I did a clean install of Windows and so lost the original drivers, so I need to download them manually. That was why I was having problems recovering data - I had no ADB in recovery, and the phone kept on rebooting when in Android so not enough time to transfer everything.

Thanks for your reply, I'll report back with how wiping the cache went.

EDIT: Wiping Cache and Dalvik Cache has prevented the reboot. Thanks very much for that, never thought to try it.
[Moto X Q&A] zewone:
Is it possible for someone to post a flashable zip for TWRP/CWM?