yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[E 2015 General] Oremusnix:
Hello, first poster here.

As some of the links are dead or did not work for me I though I might post what worked for me :

My setup : windows 7, 64 bit. phone : XT1524, bootloader unlocked. I downloaded the Image files from the Mega links. Use the one with the code "RETEU" -> Retail EU as it was my situation.

Motorola Drivers on the official site : httpsNOT://support.motorola.com/us/en/solution/MS88481 . However with those, the phone could not be seen anymore if I activated the "Debug bridge" in the phone developper option. I had to install the ADB universal driver : httpNOT://adbdriver.com/ . Windows complained that a unsigned driver was used but you can override it.

The Minimal "ADB and Fastboot" worked for me. However when I used the mfastboot executable provided in the attachement of the main post it complained about some DLL missing. I googled a fastboot and adb zip file with those included (sorry cannot remember the URL). Simply copy them in the same folder than mfastbootor install the Android SDK in full to find them.

I did get an error on step "mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin" : with the message "(bootloader) Preflash validation failed". I continued nonetheless and had no problem as a result.

I had to boot twice, the first one got stuck somehow. No problem after that everything worked, wifi, LTE etc. I even got the upgrade pop up from motorola to get the latest patches. The stock "recovery" part was still gone and I had to install TWRP, no problem there either.

Thank you for the great work !

PS : Sorry for the "NOT" in the url but the system would not let me display them.
[E 2015 General] nicodemouse:
only these last commands fail! How can I solve?
[E 2015 General] ENRIQUEMM:
Firmware 5.1

Now you can download the 5.1 firmware retail us :fingers-crossed::D

http://motofirmware.center/files/file/149-surnia_retus_51_lpi2329-15_cid9_subsidy-default_cfcxmlzip/

Edit: xt1527 retail US 4gLTE

BUILD REQUEST INFO:

SW Version: surnia_retus-user 5.1 LPI23.29-15 19 release-keysM8916_20236.23.03.21.01R

MBM Version: 80.0F

Modem Version: M8916_20236.23.03.21.01R

FSG Version: FSG-8916-02.47

Build Fingerprint: motorola/surnia_retus/surnia_umts:5.1/LPI23.29-15/19:user/release-keys

VERSION INFO FOUND UNDER 'ABOUT PHONE' SCREEN:

System Version: 23.11.15.surnia_retus.retus.en.US

Model number: Moto E

Android Version: 5.1

Baseband Version: M8916_20236.23.03.21.01R

Build Number: LPI23.29-15

Build Date: Tue Apr 28 21:37:13 CDT 2015

OTHER MISC VERSION INFO:

Subsidy Lock Config: slcf_rev_b_default_v1.0.nvm

Blur Version: Blur_Version.23.11.15.surnia_retus.retus.en.US

Version when read from CPV: surnia_retus-user 5.1 LPI23.29-15 19 release-keys
[E 2015 General] Poke_N_PDA:
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[E 2015 General] Poke_N_PDA:
well crap. It looks like I've at least soft bricked my brand new cricket moto e. I thought any moto rom would work with the bootloader locked and tried to flash the unlocked stock 5.1. Problem is, some of the images successfully flashed but not others. Now, I'm getting validation failed messages when I try to flash the stock cricket rom. I have no idea what to do now. Suggestions?

unfortunately, I'm feeling I may be boned until the Cricket 5.1 update drops and we get the rom. If that EVER happens. :P
[E 2015 General] fix-this!:
i fastboot flashed the 5.1 and it works great but now everytime i reboot my device it boots to twrp. the only way to boot into the rom is from the bootloader?
[E 2015 General] :
I tried this but it didnt helped as it is for 4g model instead of 3g model. Also, i lost root permissions somewhere and was stuck to install anything. But, Luckily i get chance to restore from backup taken in TWRP recovery.
[E 2015 General] AGLtech:
I am having a problem getting my Boost Mobile Moto E 2nd Gen back to its original state. I cannot find the proper firmware and after restoring a Boost Mobile backup through twrp it still says "No Baseband" in the bootloader screen. My bootloader is unlocked and I can get to my TWRP recovery but cannot boot to Android. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
[E 2015 General] EB20XY:
Is there any page to see where the rollout of 5.1 for Moto E2 has started already ?

I requested on my phone this morning in Germany and it says "Already on news Software for this device".

:confused:
[E 2015 General] jeffreylec:
This works really well! I am also using TWRP recovery and SuperSU. Using this firmware is so much faster than CM12.1 right now. Love this phone :)

I also used this:

mfastboot oem config carrier tmo

for T-Mobile when reformatting everything :D

[IMG="About Phone"]http://i.imgur.com/Lf6804K.png[/IMG]
[E 2015 General] Poke_N_PDA:
Can anyone offer any help? the original moto e has a guide to rescue from brick. I can't fine one for the 2015 variant. Any suggestions?
[E 2015 General] ENRIQUEMM:
If you have access to the bootloader , you could try to stick his firmware:

http://www.filefactory.com/file/29m...I22.50-13.4_cid16_subsidy-CRICKET_CFC.xml.zip

Good luck!
[E 2015 General] brotherswing:
I did the same thing to my XT1528 (Verizon version.) Tried to manually update to 5.1 using RETUS image, failed after flashing the new recovery and boot img, so now I have different versions of the system, kernel, and recovery. Can't downgrade, can't upgrade, and can't boot. I'm still in the return exchange period, so I'll just return this phone. At $70, I thought this would be a good deal, but like any other deal, if it seems to be too good to be true, it is.
[E 2015 General] Poke_N_PDA:
I'm not sure as I'm not at home to compare, but that looks like a link to the same firmware I've already tried to return to. It's failing.

My problem seems to be that some of the parts successfully flashed when I tried to flash to a different rom. I'm pretty sure the bootloader was one of those. Now, when I try to flash back to stock many of the parts are disallowed. It's not letting me downgrade the bootloader which might be the big one.

When I get home I'll check out the bootloader screen and see what is says for version info to provide here.

Also, the result of all this is every time I try to start up (even from the bootloader) it just goes straight to the bootloader.
[E 2015 General] jokkir:
You need to unlock the bootloader to downgrade successfully. The locked bootloader doesn't allow for flashes that go from a newer version to an older one. I had the same issue but finally just unlocked my bootloader to fix it.
[E 2015 General] RoCk AaShISh:
SIm Not working

Nice job!! its really worked for me but my both the sims are not working,any solution....
[E 2015 General] lohanbarth:
hello,

here's to 5.1 Surnia retus XT1527 >>>>XT1527_SURNIA_RETUS_5.1_LPI23.29-15_cid9_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip<<<<
[E 2015 General] Poke_N_PDA:
Yeah, I tried that. Unfortunately, my cricket branded Moto E is being blocked from bootloader unlocking (should be illegal, it's my phone). So the phone allowed enough to flash to eff me up and dissallow returning to stock. :P.

Anyone know when/if a carrier like cricket will release their updates? I'm hopeful I'll be able to flash that.
[E 2015 General] picanha06:
hi,

Any issue if I flash the US 5.1 rom in mine European moto E ? Does it work also under GSM or just CDMA ?

thanks in advance.

If you unlock your bootloader i think you can downgrade but you will void your warranty though, or maybe you can just return that one, ask for a new one and wait for the official update. $70 for that phone is a bargain.
[E 2015 General] brotherswing:
Mine is not eligible for boot loader unlocking, otherwise I'd have just flashed CM12 on it and been done! ;) Unfortunately the Cricket and Verizon branded models can't be unlocked. We must wait for a workaround to be discovered. That was my trade off for getting this phone at basically half price. Next time I'll spend the extra money and buy the phone straight from Motorola!
[E 2015 General] Poke_N_PDA:
so a question to those who know. I think screwed up my first cricket Moto E 2015 because I tried to go straight to the 5.1 rom of the unlocked version. Am I correct in thinking it should work if I flash the original 5.0.2 like the cricket version has? I'm considering buying another and I want to be sure before I brick another phone. Has anyone else successfully flashed a carrier variant to the unlocked variant without an unlocked bootloader?
[E 2015 General] brotherswing:
I'm not certain, but I saw the Boost version going for $69 at Walmart. That one CAN be unlocked, and if it can be used with a T-Mobile Sim like the Verizon variant... Now I'm REALLY thinking about this...
[E 2015 General] JuanAG:
I think i bricked my phone, i hope this will help me to restore it, thanks
[E 2015 General] NfamousDroid:
I did this to my first gen cricket e and no matter what I've done I never got it back ... Just boots into boot loader just as you said. Now I have the 2015 2nd gen cricket e and feel that it doesn't run as good as kit Kat on the first gen e. Was considering trying to upgrade some how but after seeing your post I'll wait. Thanks!
[E 2015 General] rster:
Has anyone restored using the stock 5.1 Surnia retus XT1527 stock firmware with success?
[E 2015 General] crazynapkinman:
I'd this guide safe to use on moto e 2015 lte CDMA boost mobile variant? Unlocked bootloader?

Sent from my Moto E 2015 LTE
[E 2015 General] Poke_N_PDA:
We really need a disclaimer in this thread to all flashers to NOT install the 5.1 update to a locked bootloader phone (other than the one it's an update to) when running 5.0.2. Both myself and several on here seem to have bricked their phones with it and I've yet to see a solution posted. Flashing back to stock once the problem has occurred won't work because the bootloader get's updated and can't get downgraded.

If you need me to be more specific, let me know.
[E 2015 General] ENRIQUEMM:
deleted:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=61244783&postcount=48
[E 2015 General] Poke_N_PDA:
I'm not sure if this is an auto correct issue or language barrier, but none of that made sense to me. Can you please edit it. Thanks.
[E 2015 General] ENRIQUEMM:
Edit:

to flash version most always in the same area and region do not need to unlock the bootloader.

but version loss is impossible with the locked bootloader, so recommend their release to downgrade.

Sorry my bad english

Enviado desde mi MotoE2(4G-LTE) mediante Tapatalk
[E 2015 General] crazynapkinman:
Please do because this doesn't make sense. Why would you need an unlock bootloader to flash 5.1 update?

Are you saying don't flash an update for xt1527 on an xt1526? Because that makes sense... But your post is very confusing and does not really clarify much. Thanks!
[E 2015 General] Poke_N_PDA:
I tried to flash the sim unlocked version's 5.1 (full rom) to my bootloader locked xt1527 cricket version. It mostly failed. However, it partially succeed. When I tried to flash back to stock it wouldn't do it because some parts would have to have been downgraded (version wise). Consequently, I was bricked.

I still have not gotten a straight answer on if I can flash the sim unlocked version's 5.0.2 rom to my bootloader locked xt1527 cricket 5.0.2. Either way, I think those who try either don't mess the phone up or can still restore back to stock.

If there is any other information I didn't provide, let me know.
[E 2015 General] Code Of Conduct123:
i have a rooted xt1526 and unlocked moto e 2gen lte will this work for this? i have pac-man rom install on it now and switching to cm 12.1 if it does not.
[E 2015 General] SpiralX15:
Will this one change a custom recovery image to a stock recovery?
[E 2015 General] puertagustavo99:
For those who want to flash 5.1:

Unless your phone is a retail US, you should unlock the bootloader if you want to flash. If your phone can't be unlocked, you can't flash it. When locked, the phone doesn't allow any updates that are not specifically for the firmware of your phone (this goes beyond model, if your phone is carrier branded, or European, or has different cell signals), nor doesn't it allow the firmware to be downgraded. If you try to flash, without the bootloader unlock, you'll meet the same fate I had: successfully flashing a couple of files, and having the rest blocked by the phone itself, and in a limbo in the which you can't flash the rest of the files, nor downgrade. If you are in this position, you only have 2 options: a) if you had the option Enable OEM Unlock in developer options checked, you can unlock the bootloader (if your phone is eligible -sorry Cricket users) and flash the rest of the files of the 5.1 firmware (skip NON HLOS.bin, as it is the one that'll change the networks to US ones and you'd lose signal olif your phone is not in CID 9, If you are, flash it), or go back to your stock firmware. b) wait until your phone's firmware is updated and flash the OTA (if it is even released and someone captures it). If neither option works for you, your phone is bricked (it happened to me).

If your phone is Verizon branded and you're in the limbo, GOOD NEWS! Verizon recently updated the phone to 5.1, so once the OTA is available to download online. You'll be able to flash it and save the phone.
[E 2015 General] ken_e1407:
can i use this thread to apply for moto 3 E verizon (model XT1528 ) i currently on 5.1 but i want to downgrade to 5.0 or 5.02 please advise. I am new with moto forum.

Thank You
[E 2015 General] puertagustavo99:
No, you can't. Verizon doesn't let you unlock the bootloader. So you can't downgrade.
[E 2015 General] king kronos:
yes hi um when i put (Start -> cmd.exe in Win7) it says denied plz help my phone is stuck on bootloader warning sign and wont turn on

---------- Post added at 03:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:48 PM ----------

if so can you provide it?
[E 2015 General] skybronco:
Hello,

I have an XT1527, running 5.1, baseband says **SURNIA_TMO_CUST, system version says **surnia_retus.retus.en.US.retus.

I'm a T-Moble customer, and trying to go back to 5.0.2

I've tried this rom: XT1527_SURNIA_CC_TMO_5.0.2_LXI22.50-32_ cid9_ subsidy-CCAWS_CFC.xml.zip ------ T - mobile, and this one: XT1527_SURNIA_RETUS_5.0.2_LXI22.50-24.1_cid9_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip.

I get to the point where I try to flash the partition and it fails. I've also continued and tried to do the next command which is mfastboot bootloader bootoader.img and that fails too.

Any guesses what I'm doing wrong? Or should I just continue down the lines of commands and keep trying?

TIA
[E 2015 General] skybronco:
Hi All,

big thanks to the OP for this guide, and to TK on XDA for making this video https://youtu.be/R4c0fO8Kr_Q

I was on 5.1, stock motorola. I needed to first unlock the bootloader. I followed his video above and was able to get the unlock code from motorola, then I followed the guide on this thread and was able to return to stock 5.0.2 and now I get band 12 again!

Two of the commands failed during this process but I just kept going. The ones that failed for me were the partition, and bootloader.

Thanks again guys/gals, really appreciate the knowledge.
[E 2015 General] puertagustavo99:
Why are you trying to downgrade to 5.1? Don't you have signal? You're trying to flash an incorrect firmware, I guess, as you have a T-mobile branded phone, and you're trying to flash a retail firmware. First thing, your bootloader has to be unlocked in order to a) downgrade your phone to a previous firmware. b) flash a different firmware than one specific to your model, carrier, and region that's superior to yours.

Sadly, and according to what I've read in the Motorola webpage, your phone isn't eligible for bootloader unlocking, so you can't downgrade nor change region. If you updated your phone via system update and it isn't working, you should get official support.
[E 2015 General] skybronco:
I was trying to downgrade FROM 5.1 to 5.0.2. Why? Because the 5.1 update removes Band 12 LTE.

I was trying to flash the correct firmware, but thanks. I do not have a T-Mobile branded phone, I have a retail us. I don't even think there ever was an actual T-Mobile branded phone, which is probably why Motorola decided to take away band 12 with the 5.1 update.

I was able to unlock the bootloader no problem after I watched the video I cited above, but again thanks.

My phone is working correctly now on 5.0.2 and receiving band 12, as it should.
[E 2015 General] puertagustavo99:
Why stick to the horrible 5.0.2 firmware? You can have 5.1 AND band 12. Just download both firmwares, the 5.1 and the 5.0.2, extract them, create a new folder (the one that'll have the final firmware), make a copy of the 5.1 contents in it and take the file called 5 "NON-HLOS.bin" from the 5.0.2 firmware and use it to replace the 5.1 one. That way, when you flash it, you'll have 5.1 firmware (lucky you, having a retail US phone) with CID 12.
[E 2015 General] skybronco:
I'll try and report back
[E 2015 General] skybronco:
it doesn't work. Band 12 gone with 5.1 and the NON-HLOS.bin file from 5.0.2

as far as the 5.0.2 firmware being horrible, it may be, but this phone was purchased to get band 12, without that it's a paperweight
[E 2015 General] puertagustavo99:
Strange, I've read people saying it worked for them, well, you'll have to keep 5.0.2 until Motorola does something.
[E 2015 General] skybronco:
Where have you read that? I've read the opposite, can you link to what you're referring to?
[E 2015 General] puertagustavo99:
I've read it in htcmania, a Spanish forum. I found this thread and it seems really promising. It's basically a stock rom, no baseband involved. I think you should try it, and as it is a rom, you can backup in TWRP, try, and if it doesn't work you can restore the backup. That's what I'm going to try.
[E 2015 General] skybronco:
I just read the thread that you linked to, nobody on there said they successfully flashed the 5.1 firmware with the radios from 5.0.2

AND

have band 12.

I did do it, you can have the radio from 5.0.2 on the 5.1 rom but I did not receive band 12 anymore,

If you can figure out how to do it and receive band 12 please us know, it's entirely possible I'm doing something wrong.

Thanks,
[E 2015 General] puertagustavo99:
Well, I live in Colombia, and my phone is a XT1527 with baseband (or CID, or radio, however you call it) 12. I'll try flashing the fastboot through TWRP, and I'll tell you.
[E 2015 General] Jerimson:
Moto e2 xt1506

Any new link for moto e2 3g xt1506 stock rom.??? Thanxx in advance
[E 2015 General] TimelesslyPrecise:
Thank you for this too :)
[E 2015 General] ketulyaar94:
in india network connectivity not working.....

kjhkjhkh
[E 2015 General] ruaman:
Hi there,

How to I flash it to my device? I tried following these steps, but doesn't seem to be working.

http://xdaforums.com/moto-e-2015/general/guide-restore-moto-e-2015-stock-firmware-t3044936

Thank you.
[E 2015 General] ENRIQUEMM:
I followed the method of this thread of a Spanish forum, but is equal to xda http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=985706

note enable oem unlock , unlock the bootloader , if you rewind s version . I worked my to perfection
[E 2015 General] MameTozhio:
Okay I have an XT1527 and I want to flash RETUS from RETCA TELUS/Koodo/(Anything else owned by TELUS). For the config carrier, would I just omit vzw or would I put telus or something else entirely?

Edit - Nevermind, I followed the flashfile.xml in the zip.
[E 2015 General] crazynapkinman:
After flashing all commands, I had one fail. I am now in a bootloop at the "Warning, bootloader unlocked" screen.

The command that failed is: "fastboot erase customize"

Command Log:

"C:\adb>fastboot erase customize

erasing 'customize'...

(bootloader) Invalid partition name customize

FAILED (remote failure)

finished. total time: 0.000s"

I am flashing boost mobile 5.1.1 stock firmware.

I have previously updated the partitions. After the partition update, is this partition named something else now? Could this be the reason I am stuck on bootloop?
[E 2015 General] crazynapkinman:
Anyone?
[E 2015 General] rosariotech:
XT1514 - Camera Busy - Not Working

Hey guys. I did all the process to restore stock rom. It worked very well. Everything is running without problems, except by the camera. It doesn't load in any way. I even tried to install another camera app, but it didn't work.

I look in google and another sites, and they recommend to do a Factory Reset. I did this too, and the error persists. I was wondering if is something that is missing when I flashed the system.

Any help is welcome.
[E 2015 General] dreckgos:
I am in thes ame boat, couldnt find a fix. I went back to 5.0.2
[E 2015 General] chuckdez:
This tutorial didn't work correctly with the cricket firmware. At first i disected the flashfile.xml to get the proper steps but then later discovered flashing could be done a lot easier with RSD Lite a windows tool built for reflashing moto phones.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=60545342#post60545342
[E 2015 General] DanHutchins:
What does stick firmware mean not everyone knows all the lingo
[E 2015 General] Stanley55555:
Stock firmware for the XT1521 please ?

I flashed the squid kernel and now my camera won't work

Help please !
[E 2015 General] _ck_:
Thread is woefully missing any/all sprint xt1562 - Has sprint done a 5.1 release yet?
[E 2015 General] tvishwa1994:
have u flashed the right one?? i flashed r5 n everything works fine :)

follow link below for stock firmware

http://xdaforums.com/moto-e-2015/help/download-xt1521-asian-indian-version-t3135494
[E 2015 General] _ck_:
If this helps anyone, since I couldn't find a sprint firmware, I tried the Boost 5.1 firmware for xt1526 and it worked.

It sees my phone number and has LTE signal. This is probably because Boost is a Sprint MVNO

Just make sure not to overwrite your recovery (take out that line in the instructions) if you want to maintain TWRP

To my disappointment the dialer codes don't work in the stock firmware, at least not 675

##72786# works but it only offers to reset the MSL and such back to factory default.

edit - flashed CM12.1 over the boost and it kept my number and lte access!

this is great because it was lost from the stock 5.0 firmware
[E 2015 General] dirtfarmer7:
I have XT1511 GSM

The last two steps look like they're for a verizon/CDMA phone I found this on here, XT1511_502_LatamCid12_JoseCy.rar\ME2 and it contains all to the bin/img/mbn files listed in the OP step by step instructions. Anyone know if the last two steps are for gsm phones too, or should I skip those steps, Thanks!

Here's the two steps I'm referring to:

mfastboot oem config carrier vzw

mfastboot oem fb_mode_clear

Here's the thread with the non-official xt1511 firm ware: http://xdaforums.com/moto-e-2015/help/req-modem-backup-xt1511-mexico-t3134521
[E 2015 General] Stanley55555:
Yep. The squid kernel doesn't do well on the XT1521. Will resolve stuff on the 1524,27 models

Rooting this phone was a bad idea. Moto has done an excellent job as is.

Back onto stock firmware. The phone seems slightly slower than what it was right out of the box
[E 2015 General] ssingh1:
Is the moto display working???
[E 2015 General] Stanley55555:
Yes it is
[E 2015 General] Romik80:
With this instruction you can brick your xt1528!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the firmware xt1528 have 6 files system.img_sparsechunk, and in the instruction -5, thats why phone cant start.....

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

mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4

mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5

mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6-!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please add this in instruction!
[E 2015 General] dethrat:
does anyone have the stock rom for xt1524 uk moto e2? ive tried downloading from filefactory but it times out after 2-3 hours
[E 2015 General] _ck_:
I'm about to open a new xt1526 - what is the cleanest way to backup the stock rom?

Obviously I would have to at least temp root it - can I do a full image backup from a temp root or do I need to unlock the bootloader and replace recovery to get an image that can be flashed with mfastboot?