yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto G 2015 General] lost101:
You assume branding is stored in the firmware image and not in a unique partition on the phone. Branding will not necessarily change with a different firmware.

See FAQ. Downgrading requires unlocked Bootloader, and even then cannot be guaranteed.
[Moto G 2015 General] Converted007:
I screwed up... Im on mm and wanted to downgrade and forgot to unlock the bootloader. And started flashin, now it keeps gettin me the bootloader screen... And where it says baseband it says unknown.... I typed in the commands till spaceshunk 1

Plz can someone help?
[Moto G 2015 General] lost101:
[MENTION=5714352]Converted007[/MENTION] - Try all of the commands mentioned.
[Moto G 2015 General] Converted007:
I did. Keep getting bootloader errors... And now its stuck at the bootloader screen and says that there isnt a baseband...
[Moto G 2015 General] mireste:
To do this we need the 6.0 factory image (not yet aviable)???
[Moto G 2015 General] Mimisf:
Android 6 factory images are here.look in the main post

http://xdaforums.com/2015-moto-g/general/index-moto-g-factory-firmware-images-t3169639

We must have an unlocked bootloader to go back to android 5.1.1

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Reflash mm image. I think it will work.Keep us posted ;)
[Moto G 2015 General] mireste:
Sorry... but I mean factory image 6.0 for 2GB.

To come back to 5.1.1 is not so sure (correct??), I'll wait for the correct image 6.0.
[Moto G 2015 General] Converted007:
I think so too. But so far the mm factory image for the 2 gb eu retail xt1541 hasnt been uploaded yet:(
[Moto G 2015 General] Mimisf:
I know.i see it now.Maybe request it or something? I don't know...
[Moto G 2015 General] Stefano 99:
Hi,

What these commands do?

" fastboot oem fb_mode_set

fastboot erase customize

fastboot erase clogo

fastboot oem fb_mode_clear "

What appens if I don't run these commands ?

Because I want to flash only modem, system and boot of MM for xt1541 on my 2GB model, not bootloader or partition or logo.

Thanks
[Moto G 2015 General] Dhafar:
Downgrade moto G3 XT1541 back to lollipop

Hi there,

has anyone tried downgrading moto g3 after the Marshmallow update? The battery is draining so fast.

regards,

Dhafar
[Moto G 2015 General] lost101:
I answered this not long ago. Please read through the thread.

You have to flash an MM firmware image. Factory reset in Stock Recovery.
[Moto G 2015 General] Converted007:
I know. But have u an idea if the retail

Eu 2gb image is available yet?
[Moto G 2015 General] maniraptora:
I'll really love to know the answer of this, and which are the commands that should not be used when flashing the 5.1.1.

This 6.0 in Moto G 2015 works as bad as 5.0.2 on my old Moto G 2013...

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[Moto G 2015 General] lost101:
It will be added to the Firmware Index thread when it's available. For now use the Retail EU 1GB 6.0 Firmware Image.
[Moto G 2015 General] Converted007:
Cool. That wont harm my device? And first i have to reset through stock recovery?
[Moto G 2015 General] lost101:
It should be fine. Yes, first reset in stock recovery.
[Moto G 2015 General] Converted007:
Worked:) thanks so much! But in the bootloader it still says baseband not found. Everything works. Do i just have to ignore it?

Now another question. When using google now and the ok google search word. I have not the option to train my voice or activate it from any screen! Does that only work with the 2 gb ret eu version and not with the 1gb version? Can anyone confirm with a 1gb version.
[Moto G 2015 General] lost101:
[MENTION=5714352]Converted007[/MENTION] - Did you do all of the fastboot commands?
[Moto G 2015 General] Converted007:
Yep i did. I started from scratch. The phone, no problem. Still the baseband says not found
[Moto G 2015 General] coolizard:
Mine says unknown too in bootloader, but in "About phone" is OK. Never flashed firmware, but I have unlocked bootloader, had custom Rom custom kernel, etc.

I think it means nothing.
[Moto G 2015 General] Dhafar:
Hi there,

I didn't want to wait, so I took the risk and downgraded my moto g3 XT1541 and it worked ;)

Just for the record I tried flashing "Retail Europe (1GB) - XT1541_OSPREY_RETEU_5.1.1_LPI23.72-66_cid7 (Newer Build)" before to my moto g3 after the Marshmellow update, but it failed after flashing the system.img_sparsechunks because the bootloader is locked. So I ended up flashing the factory firmware android 6.0 "Retail Europe (1GB) - XT1541_OSPREY_RETEU_6.0_MPI24.65-33.1_cid7" back.

so here is what I did after that for the downgrade:

1) unlock the bootloader. here you can find out how to unlock the

bootloader. Note: you dont need Anroid SDK.

Its important to know that u'll lose the waranty if u unlock the bootloader and u'll get a warning logo whenever u start your phone which says "the bootloader is unlocked". It doesn't really bother me.

2) download the factory firmware provided by xda here. I used"Retail Europe (1GB) - XT1541_OSPREY_RETEU_5.1.1_LPI23.72-66_cid7 (Newer Build)". It's really important that u choose the right firmware for your phone model. Mein is XT1541.

3) follow the instructions provided in the tutorial here. But, as "lost101" mentioned before, don't flash gpt.bin and bootloader.bin that is:

DON'T EXECUTE those commands "fastboot flash partition gpt.bin" and "fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img"

Note: system.img_sparsechunk.6 may not be included, u have to check it out.

4) That's pretty much it....after you reboot you may get a notification "Complete Unistall this will revert motorola sensor services firmware to previous version " ... uninstall it worked fine for me.

let me know if you need help :)

Regards,

Dhafar
[Moto G 2015 General] maniraptora:
Thank you!! I'll try and see what happens :)

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[Moto G 2015 General] mireste:
The risk is only in the downgrade fase not when you try to replace with Retail Europe (1GB) - XT1541_OSPREY_RETEU_5.1.1_LPI23.72-66_cid7 (Newer Build), right???

Have you also the 2GB version?

With unlocked bootloader, to replace the Retail Europe (1GB) - XT1541_OSPREY_RETEU_5.1.1_LPI23.72-66_cid7 (Newer Build) the fastboot commands are exactly the same like the first post? Thanks
[Moto G 2015 General] Dhafar:
- I am not really sure but I think upgrading shouldn't be a problem. If your bootloader is locked only singed images will be accepted.

- My phone comes with 1GB of RAM, so I didn't use the 2GB image.

- I recently replaced "Retail Europe (1GB) - XT1541...-66_cid7" with the "-22_cid7" because it was the original rom when i bought the phone. After that I got one system update before the Marshmellow update.

This time I flashed all the files. When flashing "gpt.bin" I got a failed status in the windows command window, but It was only a warning "gpt downgraded for boot" so i proceeded with the rest. You can read the log messages while flashing directly from the bootloader menu: use the volume key to change to "bootloader log".
[Moto G 2015 General] andrezito:
restarting

after updated the xt1543 by ota, the device caught in the Motorola logo and restarts, already installed several rom and not back to normal what should I do now?
[Moto G 2015 General] lost101:
Have you done a 'Factory Reset' in Stock Recovery, as described in OP? Have you erased userdata?
[Moto G 2015 General] andrezito:
only that this recovery mode the same way it appears the android doll and restart
[Moto G 2015 General] lost101:
Do a Factory Reset exactly as described by following link in first post. Reflash recovery.img. Use the command: fastboot erase userdata.

It would also help to see a log of the flashing process. Copy and paste command prompt screen. Take screenshots if necessary.
[Moto G 2015 General] lost101:
[MENTION=7290338]andrezito[/MENTION] - It's essential you perform a factory reset in Stock Recovery. Try: fastboot boot recovery.img
[Moto G 2015 General] alexandrehdk:
[MENTION=7290338]andrezito[/MENTION] - if you can flash/boot into TWRP recovery, try to erase the file /cache/Blur... from filesystem if it exists.

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[Moto G 2015 General] andrezito:
C:\Users\andre\Downloads\adb-fastboot-latest_win_linux>fastboot boot recovery.img

downloading 'boot.img'...

OKAY [ 0.540s]

booting...

FAILED (remote failure)

finished. total time: 0.556s

C:\Users\andre\Downloads\adb-fastboot-latest_win_linux>

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C:\Users\andre\Downloads\adb-fastboot-latest_win_linux>fastboot boot recovery.img

downloading 'boot.img'...

OKAY [ 0.540s]

booting...

FAILED (remote failure)

finished. total time: 0.556s

C:\Users\andre\Downloads\adb-fastboot-latest_win_linux>

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more my xt1543 this with a locked bootloader, and there's no way I install TWRP recovery, and the recovery mode so when I put it keeps resetting too.
[Moto G 2015 General] lost101:
Then you have to return your phone to retailer.
[Moto G 2015 General] andrezito:
I did not understand that means I have to take the xt1543 in technical assistance to solve this problem, has nothing else I can do?
[Moto G 2015 General] lost101:
Yes. You are under warranty.
[Moto G 2015 General] andrezito:
no, no guarantee and no, because I bought xt1543 used without invoice
[Moto G 2015 General] bobby0724:
If you get it used without the ticket why you didnt unlock the bootloadet the first time you get it
[Moto G 2015 General] Dark Cricket:
Try this https://getmovil.com/motorola/moto-g-2015-android-5-1-1-lollipop/

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[Moto G 2015 General] andrezito:
anything tried by RSD lite and installed more normal rom keeps restarting on the logo.:(:(
[Moto G 2015 General] joaobarroso:
Just a question, its the first time i flash MOTO G3. I have done all the procedure but my question is, on moto g2 i see all the work on the screen of the phone, in this, i se nothing, only the result on the cmd console on windows. Its normal? when i type the last command, the reboot, it really reboots the phone. Have i really flashed the phone?
[Moto G 2015 General] coolizard:
In bootloader, with the volume keys select log, then all the informations appears on the screen too.
[Moto G 2015 General] ParsaRt:
So i flashed the XT1541 M to my phone and it was flashed very well but i still get stucked in the boot loop ! Anyone having any idea how to fix that?
[Moto G 2015 General] lost101:
Did you do a Factory Reset as described in first post?
[Moto G 2015 General] zedaale:
Having my phone rooted and with twrp, I just have to flash (as explained in OP) the xt1451 2 gb retail MM after factory reset in twrp, right? The phone will be stock MM, right??? The europe retail firmware has less files than the ones mentioned in instructions to flash. Is that normal?

Thanks
[Moto G 2015 General] lost101:
Yes to everything.
[Moto G 2015 General] alh.parsa:
Hi,

I tried to install the image on my moto g3 but I get this error on my phone when my phone reboots. please help.

its a XT1540 and I downloaded the firmware for bell which is where i got the phone from

Start up failed:
Your device didnt start up successfully.
Use the software repair assistance on computer to repair your device.
Connect your device to your computer to get the software repair assistance.

AP Fastboot Flash Mode (secure)
Failed to valudate system image
Error: Failed to pass validation, backup t fastboot.
Fastboot Reason: Fall-through from normal boot mode
USB connected
[Moto G 2015 General] mireste:
Sorry guys, but just to be sure...

now I am on CM13 and unlocked bootloader, if I use the procedure to flash the factory firmware images with the XT1541 - Retail Europe (2GB) - XT1541_OSPREY_RETEU_2GB_6.0_MPI24.65-33_cid7. Should be no problem, right??
[Moto G 2015 General] lost101:
Simply follow the instructions. If anything else was required - it would say.
[Moto G 2015 General] mireste:
If I do not want install the "original" bootloader may I skip the command : fastboot flash boot boot.img?
[Moto G 2015 General] lost101:
Marshmallow Bootloader may be required if running Marshmallow. To not flash the included Bootloader, skip the following command:

fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img​
[Moto G 2015 General] rwxr-xr-xis:
Flashed the Recovery from the latest firmware of the 1gb XT1543, but still can't update

as the recovery gives me an error
[Moto G 2015 General] lost101:
Please follow the instructions in first post exactly.
[Moto G 2015 General] BillyMorgan:
I'm on 5.1.1, XT1541 2GB, Bootloader unlocked, dual recovery, rooted.

If I flash the 6.0 version after factory reset as described in OP will this overwrite bootloader, erase TWRP and unroot the phone?

If so - will I be able to unlock, root and install custom recovery again?

Thanks
[Moto G 2015 General] coolizard:
Flashed the new XT1541 firmware. All fine here, thanks!
[Moto G 2015 General] lost101:
Yes to all. Once unlocked, Bootloader is forever unlocked - even if you upgrade to a newer version.
[Moto G 2015 General] BillyMorgan:
Thanks

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[Moto G 2015 General] Gravemind2015:
I am having a problem with this phone,no matter which rom i flash now,the phone reboots just after lockscreen.if i remove 2nd sim,it does not reboot anymore *but* enabling airplane mode leads to reboot again.Which parts can i flash to fix the problem:as this is not a rom issue,i think *maybe* my firmware (radio) part is corrupted.I have xt 1550

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[Moto G 2015 General] lost101:
Do a factory reset in Android or Stock Recovery prior to anything else.Then flash the latest firmware image for your model, include all commands mentioned in OP.
[Moto G 2015 General] Gravemind2015:
Thanks for replying.Just one question though, i really like the bootloader unlocked warning message,so can i skip the 'flash logo.bin' command?Thanks in advance.

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[Moto G 2015 General] lost101:
Yes. However I believe even if you do not skip that step, the message will remain.
[Moto G 2015 General] ParsaRt:
so how can i factory reset phone after flashing the stock rom XT1541 ?
[Moto G 2015 General] kiekeboeboe:
Settings - backup and reset - Factory reset
[Moto G 2015 General] shumon89:
What do u means lost 101????:confused:
[Moto G 2015 General] Gravemind2015:
Check OP, lost101 is who started this thread lol.He was referring to him.I can understand the confusion. And btw [MENTION=1006674]lost101[/MENTION],thanks for helping me too.I sorted out my problem now.[emoji108]

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[Moto G 2015 General] ParsaRt:
My phone is stock at bootloop ! : )
[Moto G 2015 General] lost101:
Try in Stock Recovery: (Scroll down to the 'External Reset' section)

https://motorola-global-portal.cust...prod_answer_detail/a_id/105537/p/30,6720,9390​
[Moto G 2015 General] ParsaRt:
phone is not booting into recovery ! it just goes to boot normaly thou i choosed Recovery Mode !
[Moto G 2015 General] DJBhardwaj:
[MENTION=1006674]lost101[/MENTION] Thanks for the firmware links. http://www.droidorigin.com/restore-stock-firmware-on-moto-devices/
[Moto G 2015 General] Snappiestjack:
do these install stock recovery or will I still have twrp, or should I install stock recovery myself first?
[Moto G 2015 General] zedaale:
No. Just flash it in fastboot. Everything will be stock
[Moto G 2015 General] goodnamesarehard124:
THANKS!!

You helped me fix my phone by telling me there's no difference between bootloader and motoboot.

I know, i am a noob :p :highfive: :svetius:
[Moto G 2015 General] ramonrlc:
i have the same problem as you, u find any solution?
[Moto G 2015 General] iammohdali:
i tried everything but didn't work
[Moto G 2015 General] maniraptora:
Did it! working on XT1542. Only the Moto Sensor Services message still there (not uninstalled yet)

Thank you!!!!
[Moto G 2015 General] JaRobot:
Hello,

I need old version of Factory Firmware (before MPI24.65.33) because my phone is locked via google accout verification and on build MPI24.63 or higher bypass not working.
[Moto G 2015 General] Mimisf:
[MENTION=1006674]lost101[/MENTION] are you gonna upload the 6.0.1 factory images when they are out?
[Moto G 2015 General] lost101:
It's likely.
[Moto G 2015 General] RBDoMGaM:
noob question: My current ROM is not available for download, can i use a ROM from another country?

What should I use for this model: XT1550 | 5.1.1 | 23.46.5.osprey (16GB Internal Storage)

More info in ss
[Moto G 2015 General] fedez:
Hey [MENTION=7284345]Dhafar[/MENTION], [MENTION=3872725]maniraptora[/MENTION]

4g bands from Argentina are working on your phones?

Sorry for the offtopic

Thanks
[Moto G 2015 General] maniraptora:
Yes. Before and after the downgrade. I originally had to contact the carrier to activate 4G since it was my first phone with 4G
[Moto G 2015 General] fedez:
Thanks bro what model do you have?

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[Moto G 2015 General] maniraptora:
XT1542, 8Gb, 1Gb Ram, Retail and currently under Claro, and with Lollipop 5.1.1 (the last version of the Lollipop firmwares here available)
[Moto G 2015 General] srinuchry:
Unfortunately i got 6.0 mobile from factory...i want flash 5.1.1 on my device...my device is unrooted and locked bootloader...does downgrading voids it warranty??
[Moto G 2015 General] boma23:
wow, just had to reset a company unit from a staff member that left, and thought may as well put latest factory 6 on there... Never used fastboot before... how easy is that?!

thanks to the OP!
[Moto G 2015 General] monterrey4ever:
XT1543 User reporting in. Went from crDroid 6.0.1 to Stock Marshmallow using this guide and everything is working fine so far. Thanks.
[Moto G 2015 General] prayner:
Looking for help

My daughter's phone got damaged. It still worked but the screen was badly cracked. I lent her another phone which she put her SIM card in, meanwhile promised to fix it. Ordered screen, got it and installed it (have not glued screen finally in place yet). Powered up phone which got stuck in the boot loop. I found this helpful thread and followed the instructions. I apparently successfully flashed a new stock image XT1540 Bell Canada 1GB, but phone just goes back into the boot loop. The one part of the instructions I was not able to complete (probably the most important) is to perform a factory data reset. I don't have access to the android menus so can't go through settings. When I go through the external reset process, I get to the Bootloader and can select recovery mode using volume buttons, but when I press power to restart into recovery mode I just go back into my boot loop again.

I've tried running through the process with and without an SD card inserted. I confirm that the correct number of sparsechunk files are used. All commands return OKAY. I see no error messages either in the command line window or in the Bootloader Logs (on the phone). Is it significant that I don't have a SIM card in the phone? Is there another way to achieve a factory data reset?

Grateful for any help.

Update:

I ran Motorola Device Manager with my phone connected to my PC. It tells me

There are no updates for your device at this time.

Current version:

24.11.25.osprey_retca.retca.en.ca

The version number I thought I was flashing was XT1540_OSPREY_RETCA-BELL_6.0_MPI24.65-25.1_cid14

Does that mean I was unsuccessful in flashing?
[Moto G 2015 General] alexandrehdk:
Try to enter recovery mode using "fastboot boot recovery.img"

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[Moto G 2015 General] prayner:
That is an excellent suggestion. Unfortunately I could not stop fiddling with the screen connector and I think I either broke it or the one it plugs into. Phone won't respond at all now.
[Moto G 2015 General] ssrinivas123:
hey just flashed the 6.0 version of the indian xt1550 version and the phone booted up fine but my touch screend doesn't work :'( any advice. should i try downgrading?

thanks in advance

EDIT:

flashed the lollipop rom, phone works again :D, so downgrading doesnt brick your phone
[Moto G 2015 General] ssrinivas123:
Any clue why my touch isnt working on marshmallow?
[Moto G 2015 General] lost101:
Did you do a factory reset as instructed in OP?
[Moto G 2015 General] Pollie81:
Thanks alot!! Used this guide to update/clean install my gf's new phone to MM. OTA is so freaking slow!

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[Moto G 2015 General] ssrinivas123:
ya i did. will try again
[Moto G 2015 General] Vhugo98:
I'm using a custom ROM, can use this method to back for stock ROM ?
[Moto G 2015 General] Stefano 99:
Have you flashed the bootloader and the partition files? Or just system, boot and modem?

Yeah! You only need to flash boot and system sparsechunks ;) but if you want, you can flash all the files ;)

Stefano 99

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[Moto G 2015 General] ssrinivas123:
flashed all the files
[Moto G 2015 General] Stefano 99:
Thanks :)

And you have unlocked your bootloader?

Stefano99

Inviato dal mio Moto G 2015 (ROM OrionOS)
[Moto G 2015 General] ssrinivas123:
ya
[Moto G 2015 General] Stefano 99:
Great! I'll try to downgrade as soon as I have time :)

Thanks a lot,

Stefano 99

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[Moto G 2015 General] Vhugo98:
I'm using a custom ROM, can use this method to back for stock ROM ?

If I go back to the ROM stock , I'll be able to update via OTA ?
[Moto G 2015 General] lost101:
Yes, to both questions.
[Moto G 2015 General] ujwal9241:
does flashing in locked bootloader device void warrenty?

and can i futher use OTA updates provided by motorola?

and there would be no problem like unlocked bootloader warning message during booting?
[Moto G 2015 General] lost101:
No. Yes. That message will only appear if you unlock Bootloader, and not for any other reason.
[Moto G 2015 General] ujwal9241:
thanks for immediate help

!
[Moto G 2015 General] bromoxitos:
question

Moderator Edit: unnecessary quote of the entire OP deleted...

ok i download my firmware for 1541 model i extract the zip file and it have this files.

so what happen if missing files from my version zip like

fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6

OR

fastboot oem fb_mode_set

OR

erase clogo

i just skip them and i flash by tern (i see it in youtube too) only what i see in to my file??? :confused::confused:

i just want to go from 6.0MM to 5.1.1LP to check if is better form touch issues etc...

MOTO G 3rd gen xt1541 Lockbootloader stock firmware 2GB RAM

system version 24.41.33osprey_reteu_2gb.reteu.en.EUretgb

Build number: MPI24.65-33
[Moto G 2015 General] lost101:
Follow the instructions exactly. All commands should be performed.
[Moto G 2015 General] DanGeorges:
Hello -

I'm coming from HTC rooting and tried to root my son's Moto G 1540 (US 1 GB) version using the guide here:

http://xdaforums.com/2015-moto-g/general/guide-install-twrp-root-xposed-t3294588

Now the phone starts to boot, but it is stuck at the booting logo (Big M with stitches going around it).

I need to fix this - I feel terrible about bricking/soft-bricking my son's phone and want to restore it for him.

Can I just run this command: "fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img" to get rid of root, or do I need to run all the commands?

With HTC, I could revert to factory by using the Rom Update Utility (RUU) from HTC or doing a factory reset.

I don't see an RUU option for Motorola, and doing a factory reset with the phone doesn't seem to help. I think rooting it changes the boot image.

Thank you for your help!

Dan
[Moto G 2015 General] kaushiknadig:
I want to update my phone from 6.0 to 6.0.1 XT1550 retasia. I have the firmware now. Can i flash it without wiping user data?
[Moto G 2015 General] sagar27691:
6.0.1 update is already roll out wia OTA... if u r not rooted have stock you can Update through OTA
[Moto G 2015 General] kaushiknadig:
I'm rooted. With a modified system partition and with TWRP