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[E 2015 General] kaotd99:
can i downgrade my xt1521 6.0.1 to 5.1.1 ??
[E 2015 General] megh1982:
Why you want to downgrade...

6.0.1 is amazing rom

Root it and install adaway..

You can use twrp also....

stock 6.0.1 is best rom available...

Rooting this rom is only possible by SuperSU-v262-3-20151211162651.zip

https://www.dropbox.com/s/14m95lkfz4...62651.zip?dl=0

After this you can update SuperSu from Playstore

Adaway ver 3.1.1 works on this 6.0 Rom...

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24499762635999932

I am also using my 64gb SD Card as internal memory with feature of adaptive memory in this rom... That's amazing...
[E 2015 General] saikumar007:
Where's Condor Bro,.?
[E 2015 General] ENRIQUEMM:
http://xdaforums.com/moto-e
[E 2015 General] Sparksys:
Why I keep getting FAILED message at each thing I try to flash?
[E 2015 General] Gautamgzb2:
What's type fail message send log
[E 2015 General] Sparksys:
the usual fail messages..

Preflash validation failed,,remote failure etc..

I just want to downgrade to 5.0.2 from 5.1.1 but It's not working :(

Everything I flash comes with a failed message
[E 2015 General] ajay1602:
can someone help me i have downloaded stock firmware "XT1521_SURNIA_RETASIA_DS_6.0_MPI24.65-39_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml" but im not able to find motoboot.img in this zip. because of that im not able to flash my phone. can some one if possible upload motoboot.img file it will be really helpful.
[E 2015 General] Sher1234:
Its not motoboot.img its boot.img

As per my knowledge

Or you can wait for another person to confirm it
[E 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
I can confirm that the kernel from the firmware for xt1526 is indeed named boot.img, versus the "motoboot.img" that Motorola utilizes on other devices.

Sent via my xt1526
[E 2015 General] vishalgupta.vns:
plz upload android 5.0 to 6.0 roms flashable with twrp/cwm/cm recovery so that we can flash it without computer...
[E 2015 General] ivesdotkom:
hi. i have an at&t xt1527 go phone that i use in the us.. ive been reading everything but i cant find a clear answer. Which 6.0 firmware that is available now if any works with my phone. Im getting pre flash validation failed errors too. not sure if thats because of the firmwares i tried. If anyone can help itd be great.
[E 2015 General] :
Some xt1527's are unlockable.

Isn't the at&t xt1527 non bootloader unlockable? Can anyone confirm?
[E 2015 General] xtermmin:
AT&T/GoPhone/Cricket branded XT1527 cannot be bootloader unlocked, so you cannot flash 6.0 from another region.
[E 2015 General] :
I just want to add that someone does disagree with both of us and is trying to have an argument with me in PM and on Google plus that the branded XT1527 can be modded to flash 6.0.

IT CANT

The branded XT1527 cannot be bootloader unlocked, but other variants can......

Remember also the XT1527 available direct from Motorola is eligible for boot loader unlocking.

My friend does not appreciate that are over a dozen different moto e 2015 variants, mostly Continent specific.

So the moto e I have is mostly a different device to the moto e available in say USA.

There is a list here on XDA of all the moto e 2015 variants and one needs to refers to that.

The reason I personally am able to run 6.0 is I have an XT1524 which is the European retail variant, and it has an unlockable boot loader.

The XT1527 in question is pre locked by the carrier so once one tries to put their details in the motorola unlocking site, that device is pre locked from the unlocking programme.

I know of no current mods or hacks that allow devices with carrier locked boot loaders to be unlocked or flash 6.0.
[E 2015 General] Jordyperez1550:
modelo moto e2 xt1528 verizon

quisiera saber si el moto e2 xt1528 verizon se va actualizar a 6.0 algún día o nunca o si se puede o instalar otra rom.: Eek::confuso:

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quisiera saber si el moto e2 xt1528 verizon se va actualizar a 6.0 algún día o nunca o si se puede o instalar otra rom.: Eek::confuso:
[E 2015 General] MechaC:
Moto e2 at&t

Does someone know wich one I must use to flash my bricked at&t moto E 2nd gen?
[E 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
If you are using the AT&T branded xt1527, you can flash this package: http://www.filefactory.com/file/4hg...LPIS23.29-18.9-2_cid1_subsidy-ATT_CFC.xml.zip

It sounded as though you were referring to the xt1527.

However, please exercise great caution in knowing your device's precise model. I am only assuming yours is the AT&T branded variant, e.g. the xt1527. Example: it is possible to use AT&T on a variant of the xt1526, the xt1528, the xt1529, and some of the international variants too.
[E 2015 General] MechaC:
Moto at&t

Hi, thanks for the reply, I attempt to flash that rom but the system returned a message telling cannot downgrade, I've already replace my logic board is a sprint one
[E 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
OK so you are actually demonstrating my point exactly. I hate to be the barer of bad news, but you now have some serious compatibility issues. And technically, you now have an xt1526, not the xt1527. Your main board is the final indicator on what model you have. The Sprint/Virgin/Boost logic board --while technically GSM and CDMA capable -- cannot be used on any domestic GSM carriers, due to the fact that there is no known method to achieve DSU. Furthermore, in terms of functionality, you will now need to flash the zt1526 Boost firmware package.

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Out of morbid curiosity, why did you replace an xt1527 logic board with a xt1526 board?
[E 2015 General] MechaC:
Moto at&t

Hi, well is interesting the question I actually have three logic board of this phone all are sprint, they were unlocked already, it's working on gsm networks but just in 3G, I just replaced because theres not another quick way to fix it
[E 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
I understand now.
[E 2015 General] bofis:
Hi, so I'm sorry if this has been asked, but if I have two 2nd Gen LTE Moto Es that were bought as pre-paid Verizon phones, but I want to use them on TMobile now, which 6.0 firmware should I be flashing? And also how can I easily figure out exactly which models they are, be it XT1524 or XT1527 or XT1528, etc?
[E 2015 General] MechaC:
Maybe you can just put the SIM card and choose the GSM network inthe menu pressing on the telephone application *#*#4636#*#*, that should work
[E 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
Take off the band that conceals the micro SD card slot and the UICC (SIM) card. On the opposite side of the device you will see a pull out service tag embedded in a slot very similar to a SIM slot. Pull out that tag and it will have your model number on it
[E 2015 General] Jerin Christopher:
I'm using xt1506. I want indian version stock rom. I'm now using EU version. I could not get range in my moto e2 3g. please help
[E 2015 General] vivekanand149:
Hi Jerin,

Download the zip files from the link I'm sending.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7NREddp_KH-RkFuRzRscWpUVGM/view?usp=drivesdk

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Fastboot tool link:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7NREddp_KH-alhMdExLdDRGTTg/view?usp=drivesdk
[E 2015 General] Jerin Christopher:
Thanks for your advise. one more doubt. What is RETLA, RETUS, RETEU in moto otus stock rom. my country is India. what I select for my mobile? please help me......
[E 2015 General] vivekanand149:
RET is For Retail, bro. Followed by country. As RETUS is retail US and so on.

Anyway, did you flashed ROM i send,it worked?

Ping me if more doubt any, i suffered same when i owned Moto e2 1yr back. Fixed it myself, learnt a lot, now own Moto x play.

Thank you.
[E 2015 General] dzidexx:
Find by model:

https://firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/Moto E (2nd gen-2015)/Stock/

Locked bootloader? You can flash only the newest firmware.(the same you have or upper).
[E 2015 General] Jerin Christopher:
Thanks friend. I got range in my mobile Thanks a lot.
[E 2015 General] Master ST:
hi bro,

nice thread. but i wanted to know which firmware file must i download for

Moto E 2nd gen 4g XT1521 Indians version.

from this link https://firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/Moto E (2nd gen-2015)/Stock/XT1521/

help me bro
[E 2015 General] Sher1234:
Marshmallow 6.0 firmware for XT1521

https://mega.nz/#!PoUxyIQS!L0rjldQQxLAowfR2Y7T84NJ46TA6mPzItVbVyzGPre0
[E 2015 General] Master ST:
actually i flashed stock rom of other country rom and lost my imei number. so now if i flash it will i be able to get my imei number back?
[E 2015 General] Sher1234:
Can't say that because it never happened to me or never heard about it

But you can try it might help

Anything happens then please reprt back as it will be helpful for others
[E 2015 General] Gilmar Mess:
i want Drowngrade my XT1523 to 5.0.2

But i'm on android 6.1 (i'm get Hard Brick or its ok ? )
[E 2015 General] castillo92:
I upgrade the firmware of my XT1524 to Android 6.0

Trying it!
[E 2015 General] msandroid121:
any stock 6.1 firmware instead of 6.0
[E 2015 General] beast99:
Which xt1521 marshmallow version is latest? The afh one or the file in mega? There is size difference between the two files.
[E 2015 General] Sher1234:
As per mu knowledge XT1521 only got 1 marshmallow update that's of 6.0
[E 2015 General] beast99:
But there are two files in mega and afh,and they have size difference.
[E 2015 General] Sher1234:
Can you share both of the links

Afh & mega
[E 2015 General] beast99:
Both r in the 1st post
[E 2015 General] Sher1234:
I'm unable to find marshmallow firmware on AFH

Here's the mega link that i used on my xt1521 earlier

https://mega.nz/#!PoUxyIQS!L0rjldQQxLAowfR2Y7T84NJ46TA6mPzItVbVyzGPre0
[E 2015 General] beast99:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24459283995298722
[E 2015 General] Sher1234:
Bro i have tried the mega one & it worked perfectly fine

& I think both are same but afh one is more compressed or missing a file

& The name of files indicates both are of same so you can try any one of them

But I'll recommend the mega version of file as it has been tested by most of my friends having surnia
[E 2015 General] beast99:
Okay bro
[E 2015 General] tvishwa1994:
I have moto e surnia version (XT1521). downloaded the 6.0 firmware and gapps for 6.0. When trying to flash the ROM(zip file from firmware.center), I am getting an error in twrp saying - "couldnt find meta-inf/com/google/android/update-binary in the zip file". So I unzipped the file to see any folders in it, but there are only files - boot.img, recovery.img, bootloader.img etc

Tried googling but couldnt find any solution. What am I missing here??
[E 2015 General] Deejaydark:
so where can i find sprint xt1526 surnia stock firmware?
[E 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
Use the Boost firmware from this link. The Sprint/Boost/Virgin stock ROMs are all identical.

https://firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/Moto E (2nd gen-2015)/Stock/XT1526/
[E 2015 General] hamxa266:
Thanks for stock firmwares devs but please can you give mirror or any other link for( XT1526_SURNIA_BOOST_5.1_LPI23.29-18-S.12_cid9_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip) this frimware because i can not find it anywhere else and Filefactory is giving too slow speed for me..
[E 2015 General] MechaC:
Did you try with the sprint one? I think are similar, you need to have the bootloader unlocked
[E 2015 General] hamxa266:
yes sprint one and they are not similar lpi23.29-18-s.12 was updated from OTA and if i flash lower version like lip23.29-18-s.11 then i will face higher risk of hard brick. and i can not unlock bootloader because of FRP lock . that is why i am going to try flashing firmware ...
[E 2015 General] MechaC:
I´ve send you a private message with some links you can use , maybe there you can find your phone firmware.

Good luck
[E 2015 General] hamxa266:
Thanks buddy!!
[E 2015 General] xpmule:
You don't install it with TWRP.

You flash it with fastboot or mfastboot etc.

Read the tutorials on how to flash your phone carefully ;)

Also people there is a new wave of updates rolled out.. and no updated Firmware packages so keep your eyes peeled to snag them and SHARE :)
[E 2015 General] dxp420:
This is the update package captured (Surnia XT1524 - Vodafone EU): Blur_Version.24.51.39.surnia_vfeu.vfeuall.en.EU.zip

And here the link: (between "//mega.nz/#!KUwkXYBR!KHFzQq8HBNLjRa7yOI8RJKz2IIv2ZklAoi6fq3b" and "0ZXU" there is a whitespace because i can't post link):

//mega.nz/#!KUwkXYBR!KHFzQq8HBNLjRa7yOI8RJKz2IIv2ZklAoi6fq3b0ZXU

How can i install this update? With twrp fails.

Someone knows how to install this through fastboot?

Thanks.
[E 2015 General] Sher1234:
Don't install updates to stock ROM using TWRP it can brick the device
[E 2015 General] xpmule:
Well it won't install anyway even of he tries.. the signature check will fail and the update will be denied.

BLUR OTA updates always check for a valid security signature.. before installing.

Once you hack the phone you can not install OTA updates.

Your phone gets flagged as dirty and all updates will fail during reboot / install.

That build number he mentioned earlier is not new either.

What he should do is look for a matching version of the full stock firmware (or newer) and install that.

There is no signature check on the full firmware packages we share and use here.

The larger the build number the newer it is ;)

That guy needs one of the ones on the bottom of this page probably..

https://firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/Moto E (2nd gen-2015)/Stock/XT1524/

file

XT1524_SURNIA_VFEU-ITALY_5.0.2_LXI22.50-62.2_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip

2016-04-09 10:59	756489 KB

file

XT1524_SURNIA_VFEU-VFGB_6.0_MPI24.65-39_cid7_subsidy-VFGB_CFC.xml.zip

2016-11-17 08:04	723507 KB

file

XT1524_SURNIA_VFEU_5.0.2_LXI22.50-62_cid7_subsidy-VFGB_CFC.xml.zip

2016-04-09 11:08	756516 KB

file

XT1524_SURNIA_VFEU_6.0_MPI24.65-39_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip

2016-04-09 11:02	723507 KB
[E 2015 General] dxp420:
Thanks guys, when i have more time i'll try flashing full stock firmware.

Yes, build number isn't new but changelog reports that it contains december security patches (it is a strange circumstance).
[E 2015 General] xpmule:
So where is the magical Firmware Fairy ?

I have asked before and never got a straight answer.. the OP gave me the run around.

I find it odd to say the least all of this revolves around mysterious download packages we use that have no signature checking going on and no one knows who or how they are made in the slightest.

And what blows me away is i have never seen another person ask about it even once.

I even tried to get us to share at least MD5 hashes so we can at least verify these things and no one was havin' it.

Someone is making these firmware packages and it's not Motorola.

No one will ever come forward and admit they made one.

No one seems to have any idea how they are made.

Every time my phone gets connected i get yet another prompt to update.

So what i will have to keep clicking 6 times to close it for the rest of my life ? LOL

Either i update it or i have to disable my radio / modem.. or go full stock.

I don't think many care because only of a few of us got Marshmallow officially and even fewer got updates.

But you all should care because those rare firmware packages are the most valuable.

So either the OP here has no clue at all what is going on and is simply re-posting links he found or..

Or he is being tight lipped on purpose.

Can i get some help over here getting to the bottom of this ?

It would be nice for us to fix the update problems.

We all have been through this countless times before with previous updates on this phone.. and nothing changes.
[E 2015 General] sayanmitra753:
Please sir provide me indian version stock firmware...old 5.0.2 version is also ok

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Moto E2 xt1506
[E 2015 General] Master ST:
Hi bro...... I think u r a great developer and want to ask something . I lost my imei by flashing this threads ROM and now I don't know wtf has to be done... Plzzz help my imei is 0
[E 2015 General] aamszia:
Xt1528 10-2016 firmware needed
[E 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
I've done both system dumps and full partition dumps on out-of-the-box Moto devices, for comparison to the firmware packages offered on this thread. I've never found the slightest difference. I've compared the OS (/system) itself, the radio firmware, bootloaders, kernel/ramdisk, and stock recoveries. I've found absolutely no difference.
[E 2015 General] xpmule:
How ?

I have too been doing it to everything you can imagine since 2000 roughly

and i use Beyond Compare / hex compare mode to check firmware.

1 single byte matters ;)
[E 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
Right on. I agree. I haven't used Beyond Compare. Is it freeware or open source?
[E 2015 General] xpmule:
Well to be honest i am using a pirated version of the trial software right now.

I was gonna buy it before but i forgot LOL

It's one of the few programs i would easily say is worth buying.

I believe they have a linux version too.
[E 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
Cool. Thanks for the info. I'll check the torrent sires for a working pre-licensed copy. Also, excellent work on your flashable boot logos for Moto devices. Always looking forward to updates from you on those.
[E 2015 General] xpmule:
Thank you and watch out for anti-piracy stuff here.. the staff will be all over you about it.

I had planned to use Bitcoin to pay the dev but forgot about it then spent my BTC.

I will get around to it eventually.. Beyond Compare is a great program for comparing in files or folder full of them with different view modes & filters.

When i compare firmware packages with it i usually open up filters then uncheck the box for timestamps.

That is after you use the context menu to select one extracted folder and then another.

Thanks for the Bootlogo comment too.

What i was most proud of on that was the Bootloader screen changes.

My new buttons on them made it easier to use i think.

It's easy for users to get Motobootlogomaker then just change my main Background and save it.

I also still have not seen the updated Marshmallow firmware packages anywhere. :(
[E 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
Yes. Anti-piracy is much stricter everywhere these days. I meant that I was going to get a copy and buy a license (wink wink). Thank you for the reminder. Out of curiosity, what is your theory on the origin of these firmware packages? They seem to be purely Motorola/Lenovo compiled packages, except for your observance regarding no digital signatures. Very odd indeed
[E 2015 General] moto e2 3g:
Can anyone plz provide link of stock firmware for moto e 2ng gen 2015 3g dual sim Indian variant Otus xt1506.

Android version 5.1
[E 2015 General] xpmule:
Go to the first topic and read..

You have the links there and your phone model.

I don't know why so many people ask for links when the entire point here is to get them from the first post.

Not trying to be a jerk but if you guys can't figure out that basic concept do you really think you should be flashing phones ?
[E 2015 General] dandrumheller:
You know the rule right? If you want to hide something somewhere where no one will ever find it put a labeled link to it in the OP of an XDA thread.
[E 2015 General] Tmobilefan906:
firmware flash

can we flash backwards from 5.1 to 5.0? i know that on samsung phones that this is feasible. i was thinking that kingroot might be able to root this puppy on 5.0. not working too well on 5.1

thanks
[E 2015 General] dandrumheller:
Not sure. Which model do you have?
[E 2015 General] Tmobilefan906:
xt 1528. verizon moto e prepaid.
[E 2015 General] dandrumheller:
I think there was a way to go back to 5.0 iirc, the VZW guys were doing that to keep an older modem version or something, I think. Don't really know where to point you for more information though - digging through older threads is your best bet. I've been mostly just skimming this community for a while now. Too busy with other stuff, and my xt1526 is a backup to a backup now.
[E 2015 General] Tmobilefan906:
Is the xt1528 firmware reversible? Form 5.1 to 5.0? Thanks.
[E 2015 General] cyberon:
Hi guys, need some help.

My mother's phone is a Moto E 4G XT1524 surnia_retes_retesall.en.EU oraes, running 5.0.2 and I would like to flash stock 6.0.

Can I do it without loosing the data?

What firmware version should I flash?

Thanks in advance.
[E 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
You will find the xt1524 stock Android 6.0 firmware you need here. Use the retes package - Build No. MPI24.65-39. Yes you can upgrade to Android 6.0 without losing userdata. Simply avoid a fastboot erase userdata command when flashing the package.

https://firmware.center/firmware/
[E 2015 General] dxp420:
XT1524 models are officially updated to android 6, so you can check for update in Settings->About Phone->Software Updates.

You can download file starting with "XT1524_SURNIA_RETEU_6.0" and install manually the update. Flashing a new firmware is always a risk for losing data and installed apps.

I recommend doing a back-up.
[E 2015 General] cyberon:
Already tried it but no OTA is available unfortunately.

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Thanks for your help but now I'm not sure if I should download RETES or RETEU... :eek:
[E 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
Use the RETES firmware. As long as you are not executing a command to the /userdata partition, there is absolutely no chance of losing any data. Simply not possible. That would be like me saying you could corrupt your bootloader from flashing the /modem partition. You can't affect what you don't touch. Take that from somebody who works for Motorola Mobility LLC. But a backup should always be standard operating procedure. Never leave home without it.

Also, just so you know, not sure the route you're wanting to go, but I can hook you up with a TWRP flashable stock Android 6.0 ROM for the xt1524. Of course, you would need to unlock your bootloader first (which does wipe your data due to a forced factory data reset)) and install TWRP custom recovery. Let me know.
[E 2015 General] cyberon:
I can flash it manually through adb, no need to use TWRP. :good:
[E 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
I'm not talking about firmware. I am speaking of a TWRP flashable stock Android 6.0 ROM for the xt1524 which can only be installed using TWRP custom recovery. Different from the firmware for which I sent you a link. This ROM is rooted with SuperSU and has been moderately debloated.

By the way, did the stock 6.0 firmware package for RETES work for you?
[E 2015 General] cyberon:
I prefer stock, but thanks for the help. :good:
[E 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
I understand. Did the stock RETES 6.0 firmware package work for you?
[E 2015 General] cyberon:
Will try it on the next weekend.
[E 2015 General] MotoJunkie01:
Cool. Let me know if you run into any snags or need any assistance.
[E 2015 General] tonyjaimy:
Moto E2 Lte XT1521 updated to this file version - 'DS_6.0_MPI24.65-39-4' ,so please provide
[E 2015 General] Elfoale:
please upload firmware OTUS_RETUAWS_XT1511_5.1_LPCS23.13-56-5_cid9_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
[E 2015 General] tyoyous:
Hello Sir. Thanks for your work on Moto E2.

Please I imported my moto E2 3G (XT1511) from the US to my country in Africa but unfortunately its stuck on 2G because of band support (we use 2100mhz for 3G here). I've flashed the retail EU and brazil firmwares in your post but they're for dual sim phones. Mine is one sim.

Can you link me to a firmware that will give me 3G on 2100mhz and single sim?
[E 2015 General] Joeljoel12345:
Hi, I would like to know, is there any stock firmware flashable with twrp available?
[E 2015 General] Viva La Android R.I.P.:
Which model Surnia, Condor or Otus do you have? I may have a TWRP flashable stock ROM for your device.
[E 2015 General] Joeljoel12345:
I have surnia xt1526.