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[Moto G General] motogmoko:
Backup xposed with titanium backup. Uninstall xposed. (Closed only. No need to uninstall modules)

Apply update via twrp.

Reboot.

Restore xposed via titanium.

No problem.

No sure but I can't find the use volume rocker to turn on screen. It was enabled before.
[Moto G General] aayush_neov:
I have tried it myself .
[Moto G General] aayush_neov:
Read the post properly.
[Moto G General] aayush_neov:
don't paste these two lines
[Moto G General] aayush_neov:
You dont need to enter the last few zeroes ( or a line with zeroes ). There is fixed length of unlock code. It did same mistake. try again :good:
[Moto G General] aayush_neov:
Don't paste the last line of Zeroes. i also made the same mistake first time !!
[Moto G General] aayush_neov:
Xposed doesn't works on ART and there is no difference in 4.4.2 or 4.4.3 or 4.4.4 !!

Its error in your recovery or root or rom
[Moto G General] mac4rfree:
Has Anyone tried this? I want to go back to 4.4.2 due to Battery Issues.. :(
[Moto G General] tohema:
Give it few charging cycles and see..
[Moto G General] aayush_neov:
This method is NOT for reverting to stock. Once your bootloader gets updated to 4.4.4 , this method will not work !!
[Moto G General] aspico:
the problem is not in the string, i tried allready like you said, i am allways getting the same unique key from motorola, when i input the unique key i get the error...
[Moto G General] specially_foru:
i had unrooted and tried it. but was saying your system is upto date.

Then removed the space in the file name at .....en .03.zip to .....en.03.zip

and then it catched the file.

Thanks.
[Moto G General] vkk178:
If any one has noticed wiping cache from 4.4.4 recovery, causes it to hang . It however works from within android's menu.

ART seems slightly snappier on this update . Other wise no big change. Network data drop outs , are not fully resolved . It seems little better but still drop outs happen . Switch from 2g to 3g and vice versa is still not the fastest.
[Moto G General] jbanti:
Change file name to Blur_Version.210.12.40.falcon_umtsds.AsiaRetail.en.03.zip than Move to sdcard. Do not put in a folder. Go to System Update And Check now. It will detect the Update
[Moto G General] kiss.utama:
jeez man, I hope you write the post properly!

you wrote DON'T PAST THESE TWO LINES

I assume past as pass which I read "DON'T SKIP THESE TWO LINES"

but now of course you have edited your post.
[Moto G General] robinhood1808:
Renaming the file to the name as suggested above worked. :good:

---------- Post added at 07:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:07 PM ----------

All the users having Moto G with locked bootloader & facing problem in getting the update file detected by the device, try renaming the file to "Blur_Version.210.12.40.falcon_umtsds.AsiaRetail.en .03.zip" as suggested by Jbanti few posts above.

The renamed file will be detected by the device & it would be updated to 4.4.4! ;)
[Moto G General] rgsharma745:
IS this update official ?
[Moto G General] jbanti:
Its Fully official.. Thank you aayush_neov for. 4.4.4 :)

Sent from my XT1033
[Moto G General] zxng1997:
thanks for the ota update . By the way , how to root in this android 4.4.4 ? by using the same method as 4.4.2?
[Moto G General] jbanti:
Change file name to Blur_Version.210.12.40.falcon_umtsds.AsiaRetail.en.03.zip than Move to sdcard. Do not put in a folder. Go to System Update And Check now. It will detect the Update

Sent from my XT1033
[Moto G General] madman:
I do noticed the wipe data issue from stock recovery.. It hangs on 'Erasing'.

Also , If you want to switch between 2G to 3G faster I can tell you a way to do so.

As you know there is no option in out Moto G for '3G Only' which is natively supported in Android.

What you can do is that you can download 'Network' application and when you want to use 3G just select WCDMA Only option. It will switch instantly :laugh::D:cool:
[Moto G General] vlt96:
3G only is easier and much more customisable with *#*#4636#*#*
[Moto G General] madman:
Please check out this app as it essentially creates shortcut of the menu from *#*#4636#*#* on homescreen via widget which is very helpful
[Moto G General] futaha7:
Can i install this update (4.4.4) on asia retail 4.4.2 (Malaysia)?.Stock rom and unroot.Tq
[Moto G General] navjotjsingh:
There is a mistake in this. File needs to be renamed to Blur_Version.210.12.40.falcon_umtsds.AsiaRetail.en .03.zip. Took me a while to figure out since I didn't read the following posts. The version mentioned above is the same as 4.4.2 one and won't work.
[Moto G General] Kenks:
i think yes you can. if your phone about says asia retail, you can install it.
[Moto G General] HarshJayara:
Is it safe ?

Hi Guys,

Is it safe to install KK 4.4.4 on Moto-G this way? My concern is... If i update it using the blur version will my phone able to identify and accept the future OTA updates by Motorola ? I own a Moto-G (brought through Flipkart) and have never rooted or done anything to it. It's just the way i got it from Flipkart.

Regards,

Harsh
[Moto G General] aayush_neov:
This is the file downloaded from Motorola server as it is.

You should thank the person, who suggested that change. I dont want people to THANK me for what is not my solution. :D:D

Its always recommended on XDA to read the thread thoroughly.
[Moto G General] navjotjsingh:
Fair point. I get it. Though you can always mention the person's name who suggested in your post.
[Moto G General] madman:
As you can read , this OTA file is official zip from Motorola which they will be rolling out in phases throughout the country.

It's perfectly safe to update via this zip.
[Moto G General] saintckk:
Yes, I have installed the update to Asia Retail 4.4.2 ( Malaysia)! unrooted complete original!
[Moto G General] HarshJayara:
Thanks for the confirmation :)
[Moto G General] kalpak11:
I m having stock room on my moto g but it's boot loader is unlocked and I have not installed any custom recovery so how can I install the update.
[Moto G General] evilhny:
Fixed

No redness in 4.4.4 (even in low light with flash on):fingers-crossed:

---------- Post added at 12:33 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:27 AM ----------

Device info:

Bootloader: unlocked

Root status: full unroot (using super-su app settings)

Rom: stock 4.4.2 (cwm backup)

Recovery: philz recovery

The file did not get recognized so I flashed this file through my philz recovery and voila! I'm on 4.4.4

---------- Post added at 12:40 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:33 AM ----------

Device info:

Bootloader: unlocked

Root status: full unroot (using super-su app settings)

Rom: stock 4.4.2 (cwm backup)

Recovery: philz recovery

The file did not get recognized so I flashed this file through my philz recovery and voila! I'm on 4.4.4
[Moto G General] sandyisgood:
Root Directory

Sorry for a Noob question, but I am not able to see any root directory in the SD Card. I have Moto G XT1033.
[Moto G General] madman:
Paste it just into sdcard.. not in any of the folders.

Technically /sdcard/
[Moto G General] tohema:
Connect phone to computer, open Internal SD card and paste the file there.. not in any folder, directly in the SD card.
[Moto G General] aayush_neov:
Try the first method, which works on stock rom. You might have to rename the file, read the fort 3-4 pages for possible solutions.

No starting of update , does not mean error.

If you get any type of error ( like status 7 etc. ) or your update gets aborted in between installation, then you have to follow the third procedure to revert to stock without losing data.

First instruction for you is to read the thread in its entirety, so that you will have answers to any of your questions. and possible situations that can arise during installation.
[Moto G General] aayush_neov:
Here in XDA , it is recommended to read the thread in its entirety. and reading will give you answers to all your questions in the future.

I refrain from asking things personally myself because of the wealth of information available on XDA, you never have to ask anybody anything, if you just Read. :good::good:
[Moto G General] ethan_maskie:
Will this prevent it from getting future ota updates?

i want to use this method to update my moto g to android 4.4.4 but will doing this prevent my phone from future ota updates?
[Moto G General] poison spyder:
Nope.....this is the official ota update from motorola so no worries?
[Moto G General] macagdger:
can you explain about "renamed 210 version and the space" because im having same problem! :)
[Moto G General] BaghiXDA:
Scroll down to post #7 on page #1 and read it. Please note there's an space before .03 (it's a vBulletin problem I reckon), remove the space while renaming the file and then attempt to flash the firmware.
[Moto G General] Mayuresh5233:
it did copy pasted the zip file but its not recognize the file plz help

i unrooted the phone no changes in stock rom
[Moto G General] ethan_maskie:
any chances of bricking of my phone?

If i perform a wrong step by any chance will it brick my device?
[Moto G General] poison spyder:
I dont think so but there is no chance of doing something wrong as it has does not have any complicated steps at all....just rename the file,place it in your sd card,select software update,and let the phone do the rest
[Moto G General] vineet2424:
None of the links are working

HI,

I tried all the links and all of them are showing that the file has been deleted.. . :/ :rolleyes:
[Moto G General] poison spyder:
Links are absolutely fine bro....try a different browser????
[Moto G General] saintckk:
Did you rename the file correctly?
[Moto G General] ethan_maskie:
taking too long to detect the update!

I renamed the file and pasted in on my storage but the phone is taking too long to detect the update
[Moto G General] vineet2424:
Yupppiiee

Bro.. i guess My Company's Network didn't allow me to.. tried from home and Bingooo ;)
[Moto G General] vineet2424:
Bro.. i am not able to copy the file into the root folder .. when i try to paste it it says could not write file :(
[Moto G General] sandyisgood:
Thanks guys, now its running 4.4.4, Can someone tell, what are the features of this updat?
[Moto G General] OldYellowBricks:
security fixes and a new dialer/phone app. try it out. Appart from that, nothing. No visual changes at all.
[Moto G General] caronaakk:
Finally got update from OTA in India

Downloading right now...
[Moto G General] aj7400:
seems fake

I updated my moto g wd 4.4.4 with the file given ...

After using it for some days it feels as if its fake like i could seee some glitches in playstore and other apps even after factory reset

Can some one confirm me , that is it the same update? ... If i have waited for the official OTA???
[Moto G General] vNa5h:
Gosh people ^ in XDA these days ?

Tap-a-talked from the MOTOG
[Moto G General] bhavin192:
My friend got it today on XT1033 :) ;)
[Moto G General] Christian72D:
I´m NOT able to update my phone.

I downloadad alle three ZIPs, did a compare and all are the same, so no download error.

I removed the space in the filename, placed it at the root of my phone but no update was found.

Then i renamed it to update.zip and i get a message that the update is aborted.

View attachment 2859435

My phone is not rooted, the bootloader is still locked.

Any idea what i can do?
[Moto G General] ginandtonic123:
Does this update work only on indian dual sim? what about european single sim moto G?

Thanks for your feedback,:good:
[Moto G General] nirmalbalaji:
This update is specifically for Moto G Dual SIM XT1033 Asian model. European Moto G's model is XT1032 and the 4.4.4 update for it was rolling out in phases now.
[Moto G General] usertag:
For those who have updated to 4.4.4 , can some one try this for me.

>Enter stock recovery

>Wipe cache partition

Does the phone auto reboot or does it say wipe complete and display reboot option ?
[Moto G General] vkk178:
Wipe cache from recovery doesn't work for some reason. Wipe from android menu works
[Moto G General] usertag:
Yes . Does your phone auto reboot too after wipe from recovery ?

By android menu do you mean wipe from storage menu under settings?
[Moto G General] nirmalbalaji:
Its auto rebooting after wiping the cache partition from recovery. That is how its supposed to be working in Moto G.

Here is the official guide to wipe cache partition from Motorola - https://motorola-mobility-en-in.custhelp.com/app/answers/prod_answer_detail/a_id/97470/p/30,6720,9050/
[Moto G General] usertag:
Yes but is it actually erasing the cache ? I distinctly remember it did not auto reboot prior 4.4.4 (correct me if I'm wrong)..
[Moto G General] drag00n619:
Can't believe I missed this thread because I would have download it immediately back then. Anyhow, got the official OTA update to 4.4.4 (XT1033).

The dialler looks nice now and thank God, the SIM 2 icon is now gone. Looks great now :)
[Moto G General] nirmalbalaji:
Its auto rebooted on 4.4.2 too and erasing the cache on 4.4.4.
[Moto G General] myhtconeV:
Query

I have a stock rooted and ulocked bootloader moto g 1033 phone. I have TWRP recovery. I have received the update but I am a bit apprehensive. I have removed xposed modules and framework from the phone and have not done any modifications with the rom. I have flashed Faux Kernel. Can I directly upgrade the phone using OTA?
[Moto G General] shiro_278:
Hi All,

I'm using Moto G XT1033 rooted + CWM +XPosed + Faux Kernel and I'm able to receive OTA.

Is it ok if I update to 4.4.4 using the steps below:

1) Remove xPosed

2) Remove root

3) CWM remain

4) Faux kernel still remain

5) Update through OTA

Can I update using this method?

Thanks!
[Moto G General] vkk178:
No it just hangs there in recovery; doing nothing . Have to long press power button to force a reboot.

Yes it is the option under storage
[Moto G General] ashwaqar:
unexpected contents during installation of 4.4.4

I am getting "system/app/soundRecorder.apk has unexpected contents" error message during the update of my moto G from 4.4.2 to 4.4.4. can anyone please help me out with it. I have attached the image for reference. "

Device- Moto G 16gb (unlooked bootloader, rooted with stock rom)
[Moto G General] Ishaan Gupta:
Good but...

4.4.4 works great on my phone. But battery has taken a hit. Earlier I used to get about 19-20 hours with about 3 hours screen on time. But now I get about 12 hours with the sane usage. I updated about 2 weeks ago. Still me battery has not improved. I even did a factory reset but its still the same.
[Moto G General] sanads:
Look at the process

http://xdaforums.com/moto-g/general/ota-file-indian-dual-sim-4-4-4-t2810166/post54035289
[Moto G General] motupa:
What is comm server started notificaion, after installing ota update ?

I downloaded , the ota file from here :

www(dot)androidpure.com/install-official-moto-g-xt-1033-dual-sim-android-4-4-4-kitkat-update/

the link to the file : www (dot)d-h.st/x7g

and applied update through recovery, which installed fine, my moto g dual sim is completely stock no root or anything.

After rebooting there was a notification which had a white box icon with a reddish/orange android inside it and it said something like " comm server has started ", when i opened it there were 3 i think large buttons with something written in them , and two radio buttons at the bottom with something written next to each i cant remember.

Is this something dangerous or what ? I didnt see this on the other moto g i updated normally through settings menu, thats why curious, i hope theres nothing running in the background sniffing and secretly uploading my data or anything.
[Moto G General] ==vj==:
I didn't had it either, from West India here. Guess it practically began rolling today beginning from North India carriers. I had no patience so grabbed this immediately and updated via Stock recovery :angel: it was keen updating , no errors nothing just smooth process :victory:

Rooted it now with TWRP recovery. Interactive with CFQ are default in this update.
[Moto G General] simple_mind:
I was rooted on stock 4.4.2. Flashed the zip file via TWRP recovery. This works just fine. Running on 4.4.4 now! :D
[Moto G General] jonnug:
Confirmed working on XT1033 (Dual SIM) 4.4.2 stock rooted with TWRP 2.7.0.0 after unrooting and renaming the file, many thanks.

TWRP survives the update but you need to then flash SuperSU to restore root.
[Moto G General] TechBurner:
Does the camera still take reddish photos with flash ?

Can someone please upload the stock recovery? I dont have a backup of the stock recovery!
[Moto G General] akku1:
stock recovery

www.mediafire.com/download/t1pdrkgc4136kmi/StockKitKatrecovery.img
[Moto G General] Semseddin:
All OEMs including Motorola seed the phones with OTA updates wave by wave. OP is a lucky guy who got the OTA in the first wave. Everyone will get the OTA eventually, say it between 2 weeks. :laugh:
[Moto G General] Nikorasu:
Works fine on HK ver. XT1033 asia retail if anyone needs to know. I think it's exactly the same as India's ver.

Camera still the same.

I like that they remove 2nd unused Sim icon from status bar.
[Moto G General] mchauhan:
Thank You so much..

I have heavily customized stock rom so I guess your OTA zip was the only solution for me to get 4.4.4.

However I need to remove 2 mods, need to reinstall 5 system apps and remove root+xposed to update my phone.
[Moto G General] usertag:
Do I need to rename the file for this to work ?
[Moto G General] muthukumararjun:
Succesfully upgraded

Thank you aayush_neov for the link. Upgraded my Moto G to 4.4.4 using your file... My phone is rooted and has TWRP Recovery installed yet the upgrade worked smoothly...:good:
[Moto G General] jomegu:
Thanks for the OTA file! Not 100% sure, but it seems like this bug is now fixed.

I didn't. Just placed the file on the root of sdcard, rebooted into stock recovery and updated.

To get into recovery and update:

1 - Power off the phone

2 - Press vol down and power buttons at the same time for a little time

3 - Use vol down button to scroll to recovery and then vol up to enter it

4 - After a little time a "dead" android should appear, press vol up and power at the same time for the recovery options to appear

5 - Choose apply update from sdcard and then select the OTA zip file and confirm you want to update (The "enter button" is the power button)

6 - After it finishes choose reboot system now, and after the "Android is upgrading" message you should be done
[Moto G General] usertag:
Thanks , installed the update!
[Moto G General] sohamray:
Anyone with CWM recovery managed to install it ?

EDIT :

Flashed stock recovery and tried to apply update, didn't work. Flashed CWM recovery and installed zip, updated successfully. Hope this helps.
[Moto G General] KDB223:
Will I need to re-enable (defrost) all my disabled (frozen) system apps?

Note that they weren't done through Titanium Backup or any other root-only app.

Rather I used good ol' App Info in Settings.

-sent from my little moto beast
[Moto G General] palani2103:
Hi i m in 4.4.2 stock rom in rooted. how to flash it 4.4.4 any one tel me
[Moto G General] Sandy||Striker:
can anybody mirror it somewhere else.. it is not showing the file there in the Google drive due to high traffic.

thanks
[Moto G General] rchile:
thnx man updates mine succesfully just rename file with the name posted on 2nd page and check for system supdates ite will detect that zip file
[Moto G General] sooferboi:
My device is rooted and unlocked bootloader. Renamed the file and installed it via cwm. system update was not able to detect the zip file so I had to install it via cwm which is currently my recovery.
[Moto G General] aayush_neov:
The link is working.
[Moto G General] aayush_neov:
Camera looks good for now. But extensive testing needs to be done
[Moto G General] fl4m3y:
No, i got the same notice of being blocked due to high traffic.... someone could mirror it somewhere else?
[Moto G General] pico hackr:
sems download link is not available for 24 hours
[Moto G General] soumik shah:
Something is wrong for me. Whenever I receive call when phone is locked, it is shown properly. But when i am using any apps and i receive call than i am not able to see any option to receive calls. My phone rings and phone option is shown in status bar. But no option to pickup call. I didn't unroot while updating. And currently i am on 4.4.4. Can anyone check if this is happening with you too or just me?
[Moto G General] aayush_neov:
I renamed the file. Does it help ?
[Moto G General] Anantkumar:
Should I unroot the phone before following these processes? I have tried it my rooted and stock recovery and always aborting the updates :(
[Moto G General] aayush_neov:
Unroot is must.
[Moto G General] Sandy||Striker:
this is the error. and i just now tried it
[Moto G General] Anantkumar:
Can I unroot the phone without loosing any data? link please...
[Moto G General] aayush_neov:
I added the second link . Please try
[Moto G General] pico hackr:
tats good link is up for download guys enjoy it , but i am already on 4.4.4 using brazilian firmware still downloading it for a backup.

good work [MENTION=4639200]aayush_neov[/MENTION]
[Moto G General] aayush_neov:
added two more links :D :D
[Moto G General] aayush_neov:
Three links are now active
[Moto G General] TechBurner:
The red camera tint with flash on is still there ! I dont know when this is gonna get fixed
[Moto G General] dysoct:
Great job OP. Made my day! I successfully installed mine after the file rename & without unroot. :D
[Moto G General] kurwamalay:
There's somehow a space between "...en." and "03.zip" while copying.

Blur_Version.210.12.40.falcon_umtsds.AsiaRetail.en.03.zip mind it while renaming
[Moto G General] sohamray:
I suppose you are using SuperSU, if yes , got to SuperSU settings an click on "full unroot". Reboot and you're done.
[Moto G General] admax99:
Anyone from Mumbai got it... Where must the downloaded file be placed
[Moto G General] Anantkumar:
There are some users (unrooted phones) also facing this (Installation aborted) issue :(
[Moto G General] BaghiXDA:
Rename the file to Blur_Version.210.12.40.falcon_umtsds.AsiaRetail.en.03.zip and put it in root directory of your sdcard.
[Moto G General] sohamray:
Are you on CWM ? If yes, flash the OTA zip via CWM recovery. I was having the same error on stock recovery, but CWM worked.
[Moto G General] admax99:
where do iplace it .. in the normal card where i can c other folders... am new 2 all f this ..

will a reboot do it or do i have 2 go to stock recovery
[Moto G General] aayush_neov:
Put in Sd card ( first thing you encounter when you open the phone memory in PC )

Then go to settings > about phone > check for updates and the process will start
[Moto G General] BaghiXDA:
[MENTION=4639200]aayush_neov[/MENTION]

Mega mirror.

MD5: F917A3DCE8B3B2A7F16870818802A945
[Moto G General] admax99:
i tried to via ES file explorer.. does not give me rights .. how else can i move it
[Moto G General] BaghiXDA:
When I said root directory I meant to say the home folder of your phone, where Movies, Music etc folders are located. Just transfer the file through USB cable (if you've) or if it's in the phone already Cut and Paste the file from Download folder to aforementioned location.
[Moto G General] Ayaz ansari:
Any one please guide how to update on unlock bootloader and cwm installed rooted or non rooted thnx
[Moto G General] admax99:
I did that and also went n recovery.. Wen I press up arrow n recovery the moto logo came n it restarted. Did nt ask me for option to install update
[Moto G General] 726f62696e:
Many people including me with unlocked bootloader and root have updated by flashing the zip file from whatever custom recovery they had (TWRP/CWM). No need to unroot. However if you modified system files you MAY have to restore them. I had Xposed installed. I uninstalled it before flashing update. As for root, CWM asked if I wanted to 'fix root' (as it usually does) and I just pressed yes. Hope this helps.

BTW maybe OP can add a section in first post on how to update for rooted/non-rooted/unlocked bootloader/custom or stock recovery so that people wont keep asking the same questions.
[Moto G General] admax99:
Am downloading it again.. Do I HV to rename d file name or try to update it directly