yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
My Soak Test ROM is also now based on Retail Asia 5.0.2. It's debloated, that's why it's a smaller download. You can dirty flash if you want, but factory reset is best.
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
GPE will likely be getting 5.0.2 soon, I'd prefer to wait until then before building a ROM for GPE. For now, The 5.0.2 'Soak Test' ROM is fairly light and close to GPE.

http://xdaforums.com/moto-g/development/rom-retail-brazil-lollipop-soak-test-t2998793​

None of my ROMs include Bootloader, Recovery or Radio - those things are not touched.
[Moto G Android Development] josip-k:
Yeah but single sim cant use the rom because of sms bug, so GPe ROM would be a good solution till offical one gets released..
[Moto G Android Development] askarme:
Thanks man, I'll drop my feedback once i download and tested. Cheers!
[Moto G Android Development] unmesh59:
Cross flashing

I've been looking at the various postings but haven't found an answer to my question; hopefully someone here can help.

Can I cross-flash my Moto G 1st gen 4.4.4 XT1034 (aka US model) to become a stock XT1032 (aka Global model) or are the radios different? I don't use the AWS band but could use the 2100MHz band for a forthcoming international trip.

Thanks.
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
I believe the hardware is different, and I don't recall XT1034 users mentioning this can work.
[Moto G Android Development] newellj79:
Do these flashables include the stock recovery (hoping so)?
[Moto G Android Development] Rocketval:
No, it has been asked 3 posts ago.
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
[MENTION=3431590]newellj79[/MENTION], Stock Recoveries are available here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2649763

Like most custom ROMs, all that is included in the zip is Kernel and Android system files (ROM.)
[Moto G Android Development] Dizzyrul3z:
quick question. I have still 4.4.2 rom with bootloader 41.05 and I want to install Retail XT1032 EU 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.1. Should I after install use FOTA_Disabler.zip or install rom only?
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
All ROMs, Untouched and Optimized will get OTA Update notification - if you don't want this - flash the FOTA_Disabler.zip to remove that part from the ROM you have installed.

You can flash FOTA_Disabler.zip immediately after flashing the ROM, or at any time afterwards.
[Moto G Android Development] sayash5:
by ota update notification, does this mean the android lollipop ota?

im using optimized rom right now
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
Yes, you will not get the Lollipop OTA Update. I advise against it anyway. If you can, wait for the new ROMs based on the Stock Lollipop Firmware Images.

For people that can't wait, try one of the following:

Single-SIM: Indentity Crisis ROM: http://xdaforums.com/moto-g/development/rom-titan-rom-single-sim-t3004757

Dual-SIM: Retail Asia Lollipop: http://xdaforums.com/moto-g/development/rom-retail-brazil-lollipop-soak-test-t2998793
[Moto G Android Development] sayash5:
any particular reason why are you against it ? thanks for the links btw
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
Trying to apply the Lollipop OTA Update to a rooted ROM will probably brick the phone.

Even people who have never modified or unlocked their phones ended up with a brick because of the OTA Update.

There are custom recovery flash-able zips now - it's insane taking the risk.
[Moto G Android Development] sayash5:
thanks again for the information
[Moto G Android Development] rokban:
OK so as I understand if I install the optimized version ( right now am on it) at any cost I shouldn't update to official lollipop through OTA , but in case I install the pure stock version ( which will also flash custom recovery I think and root will be lost?) and then update lollipop OTA you say its risky also??
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
'Untouched' Stock ROMs do not include recovery. You will still have a custom recovery after flashing - but you will no longer be rooted.

The point about OTA Updates is that they include a new Bootloader - that's why they are dangerous. There are a group of people who have dead Moto Gs and have been waiting weeks for the full firmware images to come. And it could be a few weeks more (hopefully not) before they can fix their Moto G.

The choice is yours. But It's not necessary to take the risk. If you only flash these ROMs or the Lollipop ROMs I have made, you will not get into any serious trouble.
[Moto G Android Development] rokban:
Yes I understand, basically KitKat with gravity box is running perfect:)

Waiting for your optimized version of LP!!

Thanks
[Moto G Android Development] Dizzyrul3z:
Here they are ;)

http://xdaforums.com/moto-g/general/firmware-firmware-lollipop-retail-t3017383
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
Unfortunately these are still not the files that are needed.
[Moto G Android Development] Brutal_Master:
what exactly does this mean, "WARNING: Upgrading these ROMs via OTA Update will also change your Bootloader"? Can i use this ROM load to simply update my 4.4.3 via TWRP ?
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
OTA Updates from Motorola change the phone in ways these ROMs do not.

These ROMs are safe, and cause no permanent changes.

Updating the Bootloader on your phone with the new one from Motorola can cause problems if you still want to use KitKat. The reason for this is that Motorola does not want you to change back, once you are in Lollipop.
[Moto G Android Development] giugiura:
i try to flash the EU retail optimized version, but it doesen't load in recovery. and now i have a bootloop. can somebody help me?
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
Use TWRP or Philz Touch Recovery.
[Moto G Android Development] ReOmbra:
error posting (sorry)
[Moto G Android Development] Matt_G.01:
Hello can the gpe optimized xt1032 will be compatible with xt1032 us version thanks in advance :D
[Moto G Android Development] alex_is_the_1:
But say if someone wanted to update boot loader by taking the update will it result in any damage to device during update? And thanks to pointing this thread out, I completely forgot about it.

Sent from my XT1023
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
This has been covered in the last few posts:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=58482233&postcount=605

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=58532620&postcount=608
[Moto G Android Development] BBobby:
Any chance getting a flashable zip for the xt 1032 aio/cricket? Us retail version works fine. Just asking if it were possible
[Moto G Android Development] eddydc1:
Can't install lollipop with eu retail (untouched and flashes stock recovery). I got notification about lollipop, then downloaded, then it starts installing it and about after 30s-60s it just reboots and fails update
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
I can only suggest if you are desperate: fastboot flash the Retail EU 4.4.4 stock firmware image. I personally would not recommend flashing any OTA Update because of the risk it can fail. Flashing a Lollipop ROM is far safer, and if you want the new Bootloader / Radio firmware - flash those separately.
[Moto G Android Development] Dariovsky:
Hi, I'm in GPe 5.0.1.

Am I going to get a bootlop if I flash "Retail EU 4.4.4 Stock ROM" over it?

I want to get Retail EU 5.0.2, that's why I want to make the change from GPe to stock.

Am I going to get a hard-brick or I will get KitKat functionally and then (with the OTA) Lollipop?

Please help with this nooby question.

Thanks in advance.
[Moto G Android Development] likurik:
Hi [MENTION=1006674]lost101[/MENTION],one question!It's possible to flash kitkat on lollipop bootloader? i don't want to downgrade my phone,just to flash zip 4.4.4.i have xt1032 with lollipop stock EU and philztouch recovery.Thank you!
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
Read the FAQ in OP, there is a section about GPe and F2FS filesystem.

Everytime you do anything with the Bootloader there is a chance you will completely destroy your phone. Do not flash motoboot.img unless you know what you are doing. You cannot downgrade your bootloader now that you are v41.18, however you can still flash KitKat.
[Moto G Android Development] likurik:
simple question :) i can flash this zip https://mega.co.nz/#!vIJmBbBS!B6BxJs2kXY3qBZeuVHBRxehQWufTrcaFGtPQZKCBIxo on my xt1032 E.U version 5.0.2 stock ?(5.0.2 bootloder)
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
I believe so. Report back what happens.
[Moto G Android Development] likurik:
Thank you, bro!
[Moto G Android Development] rcunningham:
Thanks!

This is awesome! I am working on a ROM for the Droid X that is just like the stock Motorola Droid phones. It will be 4.4.4 kitkat. I got really happy when I found this post! Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
[Moto G Android Development] tzzeri:
This isn't droid, it's moto g
[Moto G Android Development] dinjo_jo:
Never installs the XT1033 Asia Optimized i was on Lollipop CM 5.0.2 it just stays at installing update
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
Reboot recovery and try flashing again, or change recovery. Make sure to do a factory reset in recovery.
[Moto G Android Development] dinjo_jo:
I'm on CWM now will try installing TWRP and then installing ROM

---------- Post added at 07:48 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:41 PM ----------

Tried with factory reset and TWRP as well not working

---------- Post added at 08:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:48 PM ----------

Finally worked installed latest version of CWM and it installed the ROM
[Moto G Android Development] abhiark:
Thanx a lot for sharing optimized 5.0.2 rom. Now m enjoying xposed modules. Its more better thn stock.:thumbup:;)
[Moto G Android Development] Michiiman:
Help! I can't install the "Retail EU 4.4.4" Roms on my XT1032.

I tried Philz, CWM and TWRP Recovery, but nobody can flash the Rom. It stops at "Installing Update..." and nothing happens! Of course I did a factory reset before flashing..

How can I flash the Rom?? Thanks for help!
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
It sounds like the contents of /data is causing you to have this issue.

Wipe /data in custom recovery or use fastboot.

Fastboot erase userdata​

Note: Wiping /data will wipe everything on internal storage.
[Moto G Android Development] Michiiman:
Thanks, it worked!
[Moto G Android Development] UberMeow:
Is there a way I can use the built in OTA to put lollipop on my phone?

So far I have tried flashing a stock recovery (Using this) but it didn't work.

It would be nice if I could use the inbuilt OTA to upgrade my phone because personally I think it is more complicated to do it other ways.

If this is not possible, is there a flashable OTA update I can use for 5.0?
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
Flashing a 5.0.2 Firmware Image would be the wise choice. What Model Moto G do you have?
[Moto G Android Development] UberMeow:
XT1032 - Would that work though? I have had difficulty flashing lollipop on this in the past...
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
XT1032 Retail EU Firmware Image: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=60274329&postcount=630

Mirror: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=60282630&postcount=634

Mirror: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=60390335&postcount=643

Fastboot Firmware Flashing Tutorial: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2542219

TIP: Only use the fastboot commands mentioned in the above tutorial. Fastboot can destroy your phone if misused.

TIP #2: The following command will completely erase all photos and media on your phone, but it is recommended: mfastboot erase userdata
[Moto G Android Development] emkorial:
Is there an optimized 4.4.4 ROM for the moto g 4G LTE (XT1045)? Can I flash the XT1032 ROM and use that?
[Moto G Android Development] alfick3:
Nope. The XT1032 won't play well with your phone's hardware
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
I'm thinking about doing Optimized ROMs for 4G / LTE - but I have a backlog of stuff to get through and I am out of town most of next week. I will post a test ROM asap.
[Moto G Android Development] marcusmarcus:
Looking forward to this. My wife's 1045 could use it. My 1034 has been running great with your work!
[Moto G Android Development] jazzh:
Did anyone make 5.0.2 flashable optimizied zip? Is it even possible, because of the bootloader?
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
Bootloader upgrading not required.

http://xdaforums.com/moto-g/development/rom-stock-motorola-lollipop-rom-t3017510​
[Moto G Android Development] saiftheboss7:
Hey, [MENTION=1006674]lost101[/MENTION]

Using the optimized 4.4.4 US with Fota disabler. Still the lollipop notification is coming to screen from time to time. Any way to stop it?
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
I've updated the FOTA Disabler: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23991606952608931

Let me know if that fixes it.
[Moto G Android Development] saiftheboss7:
Still getting the notification screen from time to time. With the new fota disabler.
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
Can you check if /system/priv-app/3c_notification.apk has been removed on your phone?
[Moto G Android Development] saiftheboss7:
I haven't the 3c_notifications.apk. So it's removed. But still seeing that notification screen. [MENTION=1006674]lost101[/MENTION]
[Moto G Android Development] leo_kazapi:
Me too. Same thing happen... No 3c_notifications.apk in systempriv
[Moto G Android Development] saiftheboss7:
Any fix [MENTION=1006674]lost101[/MENTION]
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
Try deleting the following:

/system/priv-app/3c_checkin.apk

/system/priv-app/3c_checkin.odex
​
[Moto G Android Development] pradeeppk:
Can I flash this KK ROM over 5.02 ota xt 1033 with lollipop bootloader.
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
Yes. The only negative is that your screen will flicker until you turn display off once.
[Moto G Android Development] ManBearrrPig:
since i had many issues with lollipop i downgraded to kitkat. everything works as it should, dialer app is lightning fast and my data also works now.

it is really funny how people perceive an update. if i would give a random person a moto g with lollipop and i would say it is running kitkat and the person would use it for 1 month. than i would install kitkat and i would say that i updated it to the lastest and greatest lollipop update. i am sure the person would say yeah this is an update. finally they fixed the reaaaaaallly slow dialer app and the system is more responsive. :D

NEVERMIND the update notification is back..

maybe for kitkat motorola spent 300 000€ and 5months to make it and for lollipop they did not care since by then there was moto g2 threy did not care about the old model they spend only 50 000€ and 1 month to develope it (numbers are fictional, i just wanted to show how and older version of android can be better since they put a lot more effort to make it run best on this device), but yeah people will say lollipop is newer and because of that it is better.

thank you :highfive:
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
[MENTION=4425089]ManBearrrPig[/MENTION] - I've asked for help resolving the issue regarding notifications if you look back a few posts. Please report if doing the following stops the notifications.

Try deleting the following:

/system/priv-app/3c_checkin.apk

/system/priv-app/3c_checkin.odex​
[Moto G Android Development] ManBearrrPig:
oh yeah sorry i forgot to tell that i already have done that, before i posted. i always read few pages back.

it did not help. this is my only issue with the kitkat rom. otherwise its super fast and debloated thanks to you.
[Moto G Android Development] enban:
Hi all,

just a simple question: is Retail EU 4.4.4 based the last available KK version for XT1032?

Thank you.

edit: I mean, the version just before LP.

E.
[Moto G Android Development] ManBearrrPig:
[MENTION=1006674]lost101[/MENTION] i saw this battery saving tips on xda: http://xdaforums.com/android/general/guide-extreme-battery-life-t3095884

best tips ever!

while optimizing battery drain i had to download "my android tools" app from play store.

besides disabling things to improve battery life i also disabled "ota service" in "motorola update services" and i didnt get a update notification past 2 days. even if i press search for update it just sais that the system is up to date.

so how to do this:

- download "my android tools" from play store

- press service

- under third party find motorola update services

- disable "OtaService"

-done
[Moto G Android Development] ManBearrrPig:
i have an issue. when i reboot the phone the camera works normaly, but after 1hour when i try to take a picture, the picture i take gets stuck on the screen and the only thing that i can do is exit the app. if i look in gallery the picture is not there. i tryed several photo apps and the same thing happens. if i reboot, than i can take pictures again normally for about 1 hour and than same thing happens.

any solutions?
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
Are you using a custom Kernel?
[Moto G Android Development] ManBearrrPig:
latest faux kernel.
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
Certain Kernel settings break Camera. Search the Faux Kernel thread for more information.
[Moto G Android Development] Tjsdj:
I have flashed optimized but I can't find radio fm
[Moto G Android Development] yonasz:
Can i use optimized or (normal) flashable zip to downgrade 5.1.1 custom rom (i have lollipop bootloader) ?? If yes can i use TWRP and just wipe system , dlavik ,cache , data and then flash this rom ?? I want to test it because i have gps issues with lollipop .
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
Download it from Google Play.

Yes. Screen may flicker - turn screen off once to fix.
[Moto G Android Development] yonasz:
Thank You. Working perfect :D
[Moto G Android Development] javierutxo:
you have saved my ass

thank you
[Moto G Android Development] acimmarusti:
Had to downgrade to this ROM so I could have a reliable phone: upgrade to lollipop broke multimedia message capabilities (everytime I would try to attach a picture it would fail...) and bluetooth audio using maps navigation and music at same time (maps navigation STOPS music playback through bluetooth).

Downgrading to Kitkat solved the above two issues, but introduced very bad ones: Unfortunately after a few days, I realized the ALL my mobile data had been used up by "Google Services". I do NOT get the OTA upgrade request pop up, but it keeps trying to download OVER AND OVER the Lollipop upgrade! and consumed all my mobile data....

I do not know how to stop it. All I did was "restrict background data" while on mobile networks from "Google services". Unfortunately the process continues once it connects to wifi... zapping battery merrily

Is there really no way to kill this entirely? (see: https://www.reddit.com/r/nexus4/comments/1lf2dq/psa_why_google_services_is_using_up_your_data/)

Also I flashed the optimized version as indicated and the SuperSU app says there is NO su binary present. As a result my phone has lost root :(

I have a XT1032 GPE. Can anyone help?

These files are not present in /system/:

/system/priv-app/3c_checkin.apk

/system/priv-app/3c_checkin.odex

nor 3c_notification
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
[MENTION=3589673]acimmarusti[/MENTION] - It may be that your Custom Recovery is not flashing ROMs properly - to have all those issues. Use latest TWRP from here: http://xdaforums.com/moto-g/development/recovery-twrp-2-8-2-0-touch-recovery-t2980621

Factory Reset and Formatting /data in TWRP may be a necessary step for some users to make Android function correctly.

EDIT: Please try attached FOTA_Disabler.
[Moto G Android Development] acimmarusti:
I flashed the newest recovery (I had 2.8.6.0, one version behind).

I did NOT go this route though. I didn't want to go through the pain of setting up my phone again. What I did instead to RE-gain root, was to flash supersu directly from recovery and this worked well

I just flashed this (after upgrading the recovery) and when I go to "Settings > About phone > System update" It says it could NOT download the update. This is promising. I will continue to monitor.

Andrés
[Moto G Android Development] cyborgmanu:
Guys I flashed the Asia version of the KitKat 4.4.4 ROM on my Moto G, I also flashed Super SU and FOTA Disabler, everything seemed to work fine. But then I decided to go back to CM12.1, so I flashed CM12.1 and it went into a boot loop, so I decided to restore my original TWRP backup which was on Android 5.0.2, but when I try to restore it I get the error - "Cannot restore System - mounted read only". Someone please help me with this, the only ROM that boots is the Stock Asia 4.4.4. I always wipe - System, Dalvik, Data and Cache partitions before flashing or restoring..

Help needed ASAP!

Thanks in Advanced.
[Moto G Android Development] acimmarusti:
While it seems the heavy usage is much lower, after the last changes, "Google Play Services" has used nearly 6.00 GB through WiFI and 211 Mb in mobile data! That just seems unacceptable to me for just a couple of days!

I don't know what could be happening. It doesn't seem to be the same problem as before.

Should I wipe everything out and try again.... :(

Andrés
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
Based on what you have said so far, I would definitely recommend a factory reset AND format /data in TWRP.

To re-add a rom zip so you can flash, use: adb push ROM.zip
[Moto G Android Development] acimmarusti:
I tried as you suggested:

1. Boot to recovery (TWRP 2.8.7.0)

2. Factory reset and format /data (I checked all the possible boxes that could be wiped)

3. Loaded ROM and FOTA_disabler using ADB PUSH

4. Flashed ROM and then Flashed FOTA_Disabler_KK-LP_v2.zip

5. Reboot and setup

Result: OTA STILL downloads continuously without stopping....

I thank you for your work and prompt feedback. I was really hoping to stick to this ROM for the forseable future, but it appears to have a major problem on my phone (XT1032 GPe). I will give Cyanogenmod a try.
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
It will probably never be possible to patch the Stagefright issue with these KitKat ROMs. I've been using GPE 5.1 Optimized ROM for months and it performs just as well, if not better, than KitKat. You really should move on to Lollipop.
[Moto G Android Development] acimmarusti:
Yes I'm trying that now. CM11 was a dead-end because of an encryption issue....

I'll report any problems in the 5.1 stock rom thread.

Thanks
[Moto G Android Development] ImPrath:
I'm in lollipop currently will flashing this KitKat rom via recovery cause any issues? Thanks. :)
[Moto G Android Development] saiftheboss7:
hey [MENTION=1006674]lost101[/MENTION] I flashed the latest stock kitkat and seems having problem with it. I have tried both untouched and optimized version and in both cases my wifi is terribly poor. It gets disconnected and saying "Avoiding Poor Wifi Connection"

Now that's not the case because I have used the same Wifi in your Identity Crisis ROM and Stock Lollipop ROM. Both ran this WIFI just fine. & I didn't face any Poor Wifi dialogue. I also tried CM11 based ROM and it worked too. Don't know what's the issue with this particular STOCK KITKAT. I had to untick Avoid Poor Connection to atleast connect to the WiFi. Speed is terribly slow and unbearable. If you need logcat or anything to report back to you, let me know.

and any tips to fix this wifi issue?

[Found this guy having same issue!]
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
Formatting /data in TWRP is first port of call for all issues. If problem persists, it could be due to a newer Radio Firmware and / or Bootloader.

At this time, it does not look like Stock Motorola KitKat will ever get the 'Stagefright' patch - consider if it's worth persisting with these ROMs.
[Moto G Android Development] choosymoron:
There is no FM Radio for XT1033 Dual Sim Retail Asia 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.1 (313mb)??? Rest everything is working perfect.
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
It's in the Google Play Store.
[Moto G Android Development] saiftheboss7:
Any probable fix for the Wi-Fi issue? Totally stuck here! Don't wanna use lollipop and there's no good kitkat stable build! :( tried couple of cm build, all has some kind of bugs.
[Moto G Android Development] lost101:
Did you do what I suggested above?