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[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phonebaron:
Problem loading flashed rom

I've tried flashing the stock XT1034 4.4 US version using both CWM and TWRP but when it loads it gets past the motorola boot sequence and then immediately gives an error at the welcome screen which states "Unfortunately, LocationServices has stopped." I select OK and the error screen immediately pops up again, and it is impossible to do anything else except select OK here repeatedly or adjust the volume.

I'm not sure what has gone wrong. The phone was bought yesterday (new) and then SIM unlocked, and then bootloader unlocked, and then CWM was installed. I made backups and tried to install CM11 which hangs at the boot logo, and then the system backups stopped working giving a data error. At this point the phone is not usable, and I'm not sure what to do. I can boot into recovery but flashing either the Retail US 4.4.4 Stock ROM or CM11 does not result in a usable phone, and the factory backup no longer works.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
Did you do a 'factory reset' in Custom Recovery as described in OP?

Another consideration is that 'Radio / Modem' is not included in the ROM zip. This is an essential aspect of the software environment on the phone and could be the cause of your issues. Check this thread for the XT1034 Retail US 4.4.4 radio: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2649763

It's almost certain you still have a 4.4.2 Radio, possibly even the 4.3 Radio that Moto G originally shipped with.

In addition to the above; you may need to update your Bootloader, please state your current version if you still have problems.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phonebaron:
I have right now TWRP v2.6.3.0 installed. I've also used two different version of CWM with no difference. I installed the radio zip and did another factory reset but it makes no difference.

When I do a factory reset, it says it's successful, but the output is absolutlely filled with errors of E:error: No such file or directory. There are also several similar errors after "sucessfully" installing a zip.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
Don't use outdated versions of CWM and TWRP. Research for latest builds.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=57672469

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50121389
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phonebaron:
Ok, I installed TWRP 2.8.2.0 from the link with fastboot, but unfortunately it doens't make a difference.

When I zip install, or wihpe cache, or complete any operation really, there are several errors after "updating partition details..." shown in red:

E: Unable to stat '/data/data/com.google.android.deskclock/databases'

E: Unable to stat '/data/data/com.google.android.documentsui/cache/com.android.opengl.shaders_cache'

E: Unable to stat '/data/data/com.google.android.documentsui/databases'

E: Unable to stat '/data/data/com.google.android. '/data/dalvik-cache'

... done

The it says at the bottom "Successful"
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] John1of1:
Boost Moto G working on PagePlus but every restart asks to be Activated

I am still a newbie to unlocking, rooting and flashing so forgive if my question seems simple. I have a Boost MOTO G that I activated on PagePlus using this guide here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2681166

Next I rooted the phone and installed TWRP recovery. Then I used TWRP to flash a Optimized Debloated Boost Verizon ROM (XT1031_Boost_CDMA_444_Stock_Optimized_v1.1.zip) found here http://xdaforums.com/moto-g/development/rom-stock-motorola-rom-collection-t2854688

The ROM flashed successfully but upon the first restart I came to the Activation screen...NOT know what to do I just hit the skip button which it let me do. Then I did a test call (it worked), did a text message (it worked) and I had 3G data so I thought SUCCESS...but not so fast.

Now every time I power up my phone it keeps trying to activate the phone every time!! I called *228 and programmed the phone successfully and restarted..did nothing..phone still tries to activate??? I realize this is a Boost Verizon ROM..so is the phone still thinking it wants to be activated on Boost network??

Also odd, when I go to Settings>About Phone>Status under "Network" it says Motorola. I am thinking this should be saying "Verizon" right?

So can anyone help me stop the phone from asking to Activate every time I power it up??
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
I suggest you do the following:

(1) Download the 4.4.4 firmware image for your phone model: http://www.filefactory.com/folder/c6cdedc45a775d27/?sort=created&order=DESC&show=25

(2) Boot into fastboot and run all the commands: (Guide)

mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin

mfastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img

mfastboot flash logo logo.bin

mfastboot flash boot boot.img

mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk1

mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk2

mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk3

mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin

mfastboot erase modemst1

mfastboot erase modemst2

mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn

mfastboot erase cache

mfastboot erase userdata

mfastboot reboot​

NB: This will wipe your phone almost entirely, but you will still have TWRP installed.

(3) Boot once into android, and download the ROM.zip again or enable ADB-Debugging and use the command: adb push ROM.zip /sdcard/

I will try to identify if a specific apk can be removed to stop this happening.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] John1of1:
When I was at the screen where it was trying to do the activation, I took a chance and clicked on Activate button. It then launch a program called DSS (Device Self Service) which it then said Unable to activate. Please call 611 from your phone. In the upper right menu I clicked and selected "About DSS" it stated,

On-device self service application will help you activate and see your usage Client Version: SZ_5.1.00

Not sure if any of this helps?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phonebaron:
Okay, I started doing the mfastboot steps as directed. Everything was going fine until I got to mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk1

The command line then spit out the following:

target max-sparse-size: 256MB

error: cannot load 'system.img_sparsechunk1': No error

This doesn't appear to be right. I notice that the extracted file has system.img_sparsechunk.0 up to .3 (four sparsechunk files), but I don't know if that has anything to do with anything.

What should I do from here? Thank you so much for the continued help.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
Replace 'system.img_sparsechunk1' with the files you actually have on your computer. Flash in order, starting with: system.img_sparsechunk.0

mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0

mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1

mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2

mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3​
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phonebaron:
Awesome, thank you so much for your time and patience. Now I've got the phone working once again, booted in stock 4.4. My wife is dancing behind me right now and has a cell phone once again.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] VegetaSSJ5:
Can I flash the GPE 4.4.4 Optimized version and then do the update to Lollipop on Settings -> Info?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
It has not been tested, but you can do that yes.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phonebaron:
I have one more question...

The stock rom that I installed on the phone appears to be the same one that I originally tried to use from your thread, AWS 4.4 (non flashable zip obviously), and my wife has been using it extensively today and is happy enough that she would prefer to keep it and remove TWRP because she doesn't see herself using it in the future. Can I just "mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img" now to replace it and leave it at that, or will it have unintended consequences at this point in time? Thanks again
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
Yes, that will return the phone to the same state it was in when bought.

I think it's worth mentioning that even people who have never modified their phone still encounter trouble (worst case scenerio, phone no longer boots) when upgrading via OTA Update - but it's probably a very small percentage of Moto G owners.

In such an event, you can repeat the steps already done; this time with a Lollipop Firmware Image.

You could eliminate the potential for problems by disabling OTA Updates, but that requires root. Personally that's what I would do.

EDIT: Looks like there are ways to disable OTA Updates without rooting: http://androidforums.com/threads/howto-stop-ota-updates-block-firmware-upgrades-without-root.685392/
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] batfastad:
Hi everyone

Got an XT1032 running CM11 that I'm considering returning to stock.

I have the original carrier-specific stock rom... "O2-GB-SL_FALCON_KLB20.9-1.10-1.24-1.1_cid7_CFC_1FF_SVC.xml.zip"

Could I use the "Retail EU 4.4.4 Stock ROM" instead?

Or do I need to use the carrier-specific rom if the device was originally shipped with that?

I'd prefer to get any future updates OTA directly from Motorola rather than via the carrier if possible.

Cheers, B
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
You flash these ROMS via Custom Recovery, nothing more is required.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] batfastad:
Excellent. Device bootloader and SIM lock already removed as part of flashing Cyanogenmod. Assuming GApps is already integrated in these and it's not something done by the carrier?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
Please read the OP.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
First of all, it's possible simply flashing XT1032 Retail US will work as your radio partition is not touched. That would save a lot of messing around with apks.

However, having compared the XT1031 ROM with XT1032 - there is indeed a DSS.apk in /system/priv-app, which can be frozen or deleted. Other files unique to XT1031: (all are located in priv-app)

HiddenMenu.apk

slate.apk

SprintCBS.apk

SprintDataService.apk

SprintEntitlement.apk

SprintExtensionService.apk

SprintID.apk

SprintInstaller.apk

SprintOMADM2.apk

SprintOverlayProvider.apk

SprintPhoneDataService.apk

SprintRoaming.apk

SprintSettings.apk

SprintSystemDataService.apk

VVM.apk​

I would systematically disable these apks, starting with DSS.apk. Report back how things go.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] John1of1:
Again I a newbie question but in Titanium I can either "Freeze" or "Uninstall" so when you say..."disable these apks.." my best guess was to Freeze these apks and from just one day of use it appears to fix the issue..:fingers-crossed: Is it advisable after lets say a week of use with no issues to go back in Titanium and uninstall or is there a more preferred method to uninstall them??..or is that method your first suggestion of Flashing XT1032 Retail US??

Last question when you say..." there is indeed a DSS.apk in /system/priv-app". I don't even know what program to use to access the /system/priv-app folder? Can you elaborate or maybe you know of an existing forum post in XDA that provides a newbie guide on navigating these folders?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
Some system apps can be disabled in: Settings > Apps. It's probably wisest to disable / freeze rather than remove an apk entirely - you will need them if you want to apply an OTA Update from Motorola at some point in the future.

If you have root access, you can delete system apps with any of the numerous 'file explorers' available in the Play Store.

I don't know if the XT1032 Retail US ROM will work for you or is missing some essential system component(s) required for CDMA connectivity - but so far it is looking possible. You could do a Custom Recovery Backup (System, Boot (Kernel)) - and then restore if you have major issues.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hacnav:
how to restore to stock ?

I'm sorry to ask this question on this thread but since i'm a noob i need some help.

i downloaded xt1033 untouched zip. i have twrp 2.8.0.1 installed in my gpe converted moto g xt1033. i want to restore to stock 4.4.4 so i can update to 5.0.2 via ota. i'll be pleased if i can get the steps for how to restore to stock via custom recovery using stock rom's flashable zip.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
http://lifehacker.com/how-to-flash-a-rom-to-your-android-phone-30885281​

Since you already have TWRP installed, skip to 'Step Three.'

I don't recommend upgrading to Lollipop via OTA Update because you will not be able to return to KitKat. Your Bootloader will also be updated and this breaks compatibility with KitKat. Many people regret the decision to upgrade.

You can flash this ROM and still have the option of going back to KitKat if you want:

http://xdaforums.com/moto-g/development/rom-asian-5-0-2-flashable-zip-t3002334​
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nasim1234567:
England xt1032

can you post a england retail for the xt1032
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
Other than name, there is zero difference between it and EU Retail.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nasim1234567:
but before i was able to get a 4.4.4 update and with this i cant
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
I'm not sure if I follow you, but the ROMs in this collection are already 4.4.4.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RaeonSlaze:
Hey,

can I use the GPE version on a XT1032 I bought from Amazon Germany? Any disadvantages? I'm new to this.

I would like to use this one: XT1032_GPE_444_Optimized_v1.1.zip

Cheers
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidead:
Im not getting ota to L .. Any help?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
Yes you can. Some consider the lack of Motorola software a disadvantage, especially the intuitive camera.

Which ROM are you using? Have you flashed the FOTA_Disabler.zip? It disables OTA Updates.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidead:
Currently I'm using Asian ROM downloaded from file store link .

In past: while waiting for ota in India, I decided to use Brazil ota so I converted to Brazil KitKat then upgrade to L.

Later when soak zip was out I downgraded to KitKat Asian version(from brazil L version) and flashed Indian soak test version.. After using soak test for couple of weeks,

Now I'm back to KitKat Asian , hoping to receive stable ota. But can't
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
OTA Updates can brick your phone. It's totally unnecessary since there are now flash-able zips that are much safer.

Retail Asia 5.0.2 ROM: http://xdaforums.com/moto-g/development/rom-retail-brazil-lollipop-soak-test-t2998793
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidead:
This soak test is much slower than KitKat.. Sim selection before calling takes time in 5.0.2
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
That 'Soak Test' ROM is the final version of 5.0.2 released by Motorola. Some things are slower in Lollipop.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidead:
Can u help me with better ROM that I can use for moto g?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
I think you should stay with KitKat until Lollipop improves.

Optimized KitKat ROMs here: http://xdaforums.com/moto-g/development/rom-stock-motorola-rom-collection-t2854688
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tiagp:
I flashed Retail EU 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Untouched) and says that the baseband is "RETUSA_GLB_CUST", how I can change it to Retail EU?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
4.4.4 Retail EU radio here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=50355724
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tiagp:
I tried that, and I'm still in US baseband...
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
What model is your phone? Some custom recoveries are buggy, the flashing process may have failed - try Philz Touch Recovery v6.55.0
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tiagp:
I have XT1032 Retail EU and I'm with TWRP 2.8.3.0, thanks for the answer
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidead:
Im receiving OTA update of lollipop.. Should i flash it?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
There are safer ways to transition to Lollipop. Flash FOTA_Disabler.zip in custom recovery to stop the OTA Update notifications.

If you want Lollipop, here are some ROMs that don't touch your Bootloader:

http://xdaforums.com/moto-g/development/rom-stock-motorola-lollipop-rom-t3017510​
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidead:
Thanks a bunch for your help.. But actually i want to know, if i update via ota, is it safe?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
You are taking an unnecessary risk by doing it. It might work, it might not. Even if it does work, the OTA Upgrade process can create bugs and problems with existing apps.

Having said all that; many people have upgraded via the OTA Update and are very happy. Others regretted upgrading, tried to go back to KitKat and got themselves into serious trouble.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidead:
Pls See the pic i have attached. Is this same version as soak test? I have read the link you shared. The optimized version , how exactly its difference in performance from ota?

I got flickering issue ,and once i turn off screen its gone.. Can i solve that issue by staying on kitkat?because i know by updating to L,the issue will be gone.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
There is a feature-list of what the Optimized version is. Flashing that version, as a clean install (factory reset in custom recovery) will give you the best performance. The Soak Test is based on a dump of an OTA-Updated system, and the Optimized version was created from the official Firmware image. This is all explained in the Lollipop Collection thread FAQ in post #2.

The flashing will stop if you flash the Lollipop Bootloader (v41.18) - It's a 2mb file. You don't need to apply the OTA Update. However, if you flash the Lollipop Bootloader, you will then have screen flickering in KitKat. The alternative is to wait for a custom Stock Kernel. Then you can flash KitKat or Lollipop and not see screen flicker in either.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidead:
Thanks for the info man.. :):):thumbup:
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shuvo.5354:
How to get Lollipop flashable zips for Moto G (XT 1033)

Though I've flashed FOTA_disabler.zip after flashing the Optimized version of 4.4.4 ROM, I'm getting lollipop OTA update notification. I'm skipping the steps for now after going through our thread replies that it may brick the device.

I'm using rooted version with unlocked bootloader with "Retail Brazil 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.1" ROM.

Please let me know is there any way to get STOCK flashable zip for 5.0 which I can flash from CWM (Touch) Recovery ?

I'm not comfortable with flashing ROMs through command lines.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
It's odd that you are still getting the OTA Update notification. What version of Philz Touch Recovery are you using?

Custom Recovery flashable Lollipop ROMs: http://xdaforums.com/moto-g/development/rom-stock-motorola-lollipop-rom-t3017510
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shuvo.5354:
CWM 6.0.4.7 is the recovery version.

I've just gone through link, just let me know if by any chance I brick the device then is there ay way to get back to 4.4.4 ( as I've heard the bootloader gets modified & kernel version is also gets changed if upgraded to 5.0.

Also screenshots doesn't show No. of SIM working. let me know if both the sims working. :confused:

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Just to add that I've flashed the FOTA_disabler.zip later (After installing necessary apps from sideload & this also updated google based apps & motorola services). That too 3 days back. I got the OTA updates notifications since today morning (IST). :confused:
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
None of my ROMs change the Bootloader.

I suggest you try Philz Touch Recovery v6.55.0 as I do not believe your current recovery can successfully flash the FOTA_Disabler.zip.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shuvo.5354:
How to get Lollipop flashable zips for Moto G (XT 1033)

I've flashed the Lollipop ROM (optimized). But the screen is flickering too much & I was not comfortable to use this ROM so I decided to get back to my previous ROM which I took back up from my CWM 6.0.4.7 recovery. Unfortunately the new Philz Touch 6.55.0 could not find this recovery. Let me know what should I do now !!!! :confused::(:confused::(
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidead:
I have flashed the optimised v of lolipop. But im getting that exclamation mark next to wifi signal.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shuvo.5354:
if u could help with CWM 6.0.4.7 in zip file so that I can flash in recovery. Any idea why it's not able to find the existing older custom recovry files?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
To fix the screen flicker, turn the screen off once. There is nothing that can be done about it until custom stock kernels are developed.

I'm not sure if I follow you, but you can download Philz Touch Recovery v6.55.0 from here: https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/falcon/

It's a feature of Lollipop.

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=lollipop+network+exclamation​
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidead:
What is best ROM for moto g?

---------- Post added at 07:15 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:07 AM ----------

http://www.modaco.com/topic/299479-howto-performing-a-nandroid-restore-manually-using-adb/
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shuvo.5354:
I'm using the optimized version of Lollipop image. Just a quick question, can I use Xposed framework in lollipop? I was using it in KK & it worked like a charm !!
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
Xposed Framework does not support ART - and therefore does not work with Lollipop. It will probably be developed for Lollipop soon enough.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shuvo_123:
Can't connect to an existing wi-fi network !!! I've flashed the lollipop optimized version for asia

---------- Post added at 09:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:34 PM ----------

After flashing Lollipop 5.0 , I've flashed a zip ( contains all my apps which I've used earlier, I took a backup of apk files through "zip me". After rebooting from CWM , It gone to Bootloop.

I can't access CWM now. what to do, please suggest. !!:(:( :( :confused:
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
In my experience, 'Zip me' doesn't support Lollipop. Although I have not had it cause a bootloop. Hold power button and vol down to access fastboot mode, then enter CWM. Are you using Philz Touch CWM?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leo_kazapi:
I have a xt1033. How I can downgrade from stock lollipop to Kk without flickering screen?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
If you have the Lollipop Bootloader [v41.18] - then it's impossible at this time.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidead:
Can i flash it without unlocking boot loader?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
No. A custom recovery is required. And for that you need an unlocked Bootloader.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidead:
But my friend flashed soak version via custom recovery.. Same cant be done with same optimized version?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
If you have a custom recovery, there is not problem flashing these ROMs.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidead:
Very sorry for my poor mistake.. I actually wanted to say, my friend flashed soak version via "stock" recovery nt custom recovery, can't same be done for this optimized version?
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
I'm going to assume your friend flashed the OTA Update zip via stock recovery, not a custom ROM like those in this collection.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidead:
So for ota its possible if we assume he flashed ota version not full rom....but full rom cant be flashed via stock recovery
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lost101:
I haven't actually tried flashing a custom ROM with stock recovery, but again I'd assume only certain commands work; preventing a ROM from being flashed properly.
[Moto G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] droidead:
Okay Sir..very much appreciate your patience with me, in answering all my questions..