yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gyarados025:
Let me answer your questions numberwise

1. To remove the Bootloader unlock warning just flash a modified logo.bin file which can be found plenty on this device forum.

2. Rooting and Un-locking the bootloader are two different things. Root occurs when you flash SuperSU or Magisk or Addonsu through custom recovery such as TWRP. You can run the Un-Rooted phone while your Bootloader is Unlocked

Similarly Un-Rooting and Relocking are different things.

I dont recommend to relock the bootloader once its unlocked , let it be unlocked it won't interfere in anything such as rooting.

3. Some apps don't work on rooted phone bcoz of Safteynet check fails (nothing to do with unlocked bootloader)

You can run the stock firmware on un-locked device or can run Roms such as LineageOS14.1 , both would pass the Safteynet status and Device Certification in Play store

4. I think you dont get it right for flashing stock firmware.

There is a thread which has TWRP flashable Stock Rom collection (by lost101): Dont flash this bcoz SafteyNet would fail on this due to different build number

The other is for Stock Factory Images (Fastboot Firmware) also by lost101 you have to flash this using fastboot commands.

Follow the Guide in the thread to flash the Stock Firmware.

(How to flash Section)

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

Additionally,

A)Replace the logo.bin with the different one (Step 1)

B)its your choice to lock Bootloader 'fastboot oem lock'

But status code will be :2 not 0 i.e it would not change anything so you can skip this too.

C) while on stock firmware dont install OTAs for saftey purpose
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jugal28:
I am using osprey XT1550 variant. I need to change my phones battery. So can anyone help me out by letting me know the cost for its replacement and for replacement of charging port and SIM card tray.! Thanks in advance.?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gyarados025:
This totally depends on your region and market.

I live in New Delhi,IN and the rate of spare parts here of the following parts are:

Battrey : ₹350 (not genuine)

Sim tray : ₹10

Charging port : ₹10 (only socket)
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jugal28:
Any idea for cost for repair in service center?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The9464guy:
In Hyderabad, India the Motorola service center charges around 1800 rupees for the battery, 250 for the USB port assembly, Sim tray would cost 300 (inclusive of taxes). The cost depends solely on your location.

Happy to help.

The9464guy.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jugal28:
Thanks for the information brother!
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shreeram02:
Hey is there any way to enable camera2api on our device
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shreeram02:
I'm charging my phone with charger rated 5v and 1.55A is it okey?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shreeram02:
This one
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acejavelin:
Yes, it will work fine.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shreeram02:
It is working fine But will it damage my phones battery?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acejavelin:
No it will not.

Phones PULL current, it isn't pushed... It will draw what it needs. You could use a 2, 5, 10, or even a 100 amp charger and it wouldn't harm your device as long as the voltage and pinouts are correct.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shreeram02:
Ohh Thanks

what are pinouts?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gravemind2015:
Pinouts are the metal 'pin' or small metal rods that plug into the socket, you know, like 3-pin plug or a 2 pin one. So as lomg as you plug the charger correctly, there is no risk of damage to the device.

Broadcasted from Zeta Reticuli
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gyarados025:
Im using SPN5929A Turbo Charger with following Outputs:

Turbo output 1 : 9V - 1.6A

Turbo output 2 : 12V - 1.2A

and yet it charges my device rapidly without any damage till now (Moto G3-TE) even if i left it overnight

Your charger is a Standard Charger (Not a Fast Charger) so theres no point it can damage your device
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shreeram02:
Okey thanks
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Shreeram02:
I'm playing pubg mobile on my osprey it runs smooth in low settings

But as it heats up after some 10 mins it starts lagging Soo i think the game is in 720p so how do i decrease it to 480p (I'm on unofficial lineage os 15.1)
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deltamind:
camera.google.android/can't connect to camera error?

I own a Moto G3 and I think have been facing this problem for around a week or so, why does it happen to most of the motorola devices? Any permanent fix for it?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] taiyoko:
Every time I flash an updated LineageOS nightly, my Virgin Mobile APN and IMEI disappear. And of course, I update just infrequently enough that while I have listed in a private document what the settings *should* be, I can never remember how to get either to let me a) edit them and b) have the edits stick. For this time around, it's been since April that I last updated, and I'm reverting to my full backup for now because I'm tired of trying to figure it out (again).

So yeah, why does my APN and IMEI keep disappearing when I flash?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nandakis4:
Hi a nieghbour of brought a Moto g 2015, 2-16 version, its getting bootlooped when i connect a phone charger to it.

as we dont have official charger, how to stop the bootlooping ?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Shouldn't need a official charger, but not all chargers are equal.

Try booting to bootloader

Power button and volume down.

Select power off

Reconnect charger
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PeTeAQ:
Black screen after Lineage OS 14.1 installation on Motorola Moto G3 (2015; Osprey)

Hi,

recently I've installed Lineage OS 14.1 nigthly build with Gapps Nano via TWRP 3.2.3.0.

Everything went well; without any problems I've flashed the recovery, pushed images to device and install system with Google apps through TWRP.

Problems started after installation. Because I haven't much time for configuration of new system, I've shutted down my device directly from TWRP.

Later, I tried to turn it on, but screen remained black (without any backlight) and device started to vibrate once for every 45 seconds. Nothing more happened.

My device is soft bricked now. I can't boot it into bootloader or recovery (because screen remains black and phone vibrates in intervals).

I've tried to manipulate the device with fastboot and ADB after plugging it in with USB to my computer - fastboot is "seeing" phone ("fastboot devices" command prints its ID), but I don't know what else I can do with fastboot. ADB does'nt "see" my phone ("adb devices" command returns empty list).

Does anyone know how can I get my phone back to usable state?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schloop:
last post was in 2018 but i lost my GS8 so i'm stuck with this for a bit. I have a question about storage. what format of SD card does the phone support? i'm using RR Rom and i can't access or use the SD card. thanks.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
The hardware should be compatible with many formatting, but RR will only be compatible with certain but most formatting.

I suspect that if you reformat the card in another device/pc, it would work fine again.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] schloop:
thanks!
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dantas.:
hello good night, I have a g3 motorcycle (XT1544) I am having trouble unblocking the bootloader but even with UNIQUE KEY I could not, because my boot screen shows the status engeneering and when I perform the precedence in cmd access failure by remote access. Can someone help me ?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acejavelin:
An "engineering" bootloader cannot be corrected by the user... Google will show you tons of results, but basically only Motorola can fix it. It does not have a retail firmware, but it's an engineering firmware for testing and diagnostics. No one can reflash it except Moto.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dantas.:
Thanks ! I would die trying. Near my house is a motorola shop with service technicians.

thanks!

---------- Post added at 02:51 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:50 AM ----------

Thanks ! I would die trying. Near my house is a motorola shop with service technicians. thanks!
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
My phone started bootlooping after I turned it on near low battery then it shut itself off while it was on. (It reached the home screen)

Any idea how I could fix this? Please help. I'm desperate and worried, there's crucial 2fa codes I need there.

Is it possible to boot/emulate it on PC? I was thinking I could use the backup and put it on PC.

For reference, my phone is running Lineage 14.1.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Try forcing boot to bootloader

Hold Power button and volume down

If you get to bootloader

Select power off

Then connect to wall charger
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Alright, apparently I'm an idiot with my wording. It isn't BOOTLOOPING, but more so when I get to the lineage logo (bootloader?) it just loads infinitely. I can access my recovery and the power + volume down menu.

I heard of a solution being that I could back up what I have currently with TWRP, then just flash a new rom and use Titanium backup to restore my apps. That being said, does this work, and does it keep "saves"? (wanna make sure when I restore authy, it actually has the codes)
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
What's the battery level in TWRP?

I would backup in Twrp and transfer backup to a PC or something.

I wouldn't count on titanium backup to restore apk data from twrp backup.

Is this a new twrp version, there is a issue with some newer twrps and Moto devices.

Never mind it was a WiFi issue.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
85%, just charged it

I've got the backup, not sure what to do with it at the moment actually

it's 3.2.3-0
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
If I try what I mentioned earlier, will the backup be fine to use later on? (Data staying the same wise) (It seems pretty much an obvious yes, but I wanted to make sure first)
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Really depends on what caused the boot loop, but yes yes should be able to restore the data if you update lineage os
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Turns out aside from pro Titanium backup, I can't find any apps to do what i'm looking for

Any other options? I feel like I can still restore the app data, but not sure how.

I do not know what caused the boot loop, though I think it might be related to the shutdown I mentioned earlier. This same issue has happened multiple times in the past with Lineage, quite annoying! It's especially important for me this time considering the 2fa codes, I should've known better.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
When I said mentioned earlier, I meant Titanium backup restoring apps from a nand backup.*

Would phone emulation on a PC work, and how would I go about it? Are there any commands I could run on my phone that fixes or repairs the boot process?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Looks like I my 2fa stuff back, using this guide https://eduncan911.com/technology/hardware/google-authenticator-databases-move-copy-fix.html

Wonder if there's a way to restore back the rest of my apps too. Wonder which OS I should use
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Sorry for doing this annoying 4 message update spree, I wanted to ask if there was any way to restore my apps from a TWRP backup (free)? Apparently it was possible and there were like 5 apps for it, but they've all mysteriously been taken off the store and discontinued. Titanium backup still has this option, but it's pro only.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
blankflash flash for osprey

https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261654609
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] :
Hey, I'm back. My phone has started looping again (gets to the lineage logo, and spins infinitely)

Same cause: plugged it in while low battery and it shut off instantly. Won't boot.

What should I do with the blankflash? Any thing I could try to recover my data/apps? I can access TWRP.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
A Blankflash is use if your device is stuck in EDL

It would be seen as a Qualcomm device in Windows device manager.

You can backup user data in TWRP
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markgunner:
Hello

My friend run into some problems with his Moto G3 XT1541 2015. First of all the device isint rooted and I cant root it at this moment becasuse of this:

"(bootloader) Check 'Allow OEM Unlock' in Developer Options.

FAILED (remote failure)

finished. total time: 0.010s"

There is only fastboot mode available, recovery dont work (failed to validate boot/recovery image). Can I get it somehow to stock firmware to enable "Allow OEM Unlock"?

Current firmware - M8916_2020632.44.03.21.54R OSPREY_EMEA_CUST

Thanks guys for any tips.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
run

fastboot getvar all

Product = codename

securestate = bootloader locked or unlocked

carrier_sku = Model #

ro.carrier = Software Channel

Please post it here after you remove the IMEI line
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markgunner:
product: osprey

securestate: locked

sku: XT1541

ro.carrier: reteu
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Check is memory 1gb or 2gb

Firmware can be found in

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

Or you can try rescue mode in

https://xdaforums.com/general/general/update-moto-lenovo-moto-smart-assistant-t3951714
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markgunner:
1gig version.

I tried lenovo software with no luck. It cannot find my device.

Retail Europe (1GB) - XT1541_OSPREY_RETEU_6.0.1_MPIS24.107-55-2-5_cid7 (Newer Build)

Should be good to go?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Yes that should be good.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Are you using RSD lite or fastboot.exe ?

If fastboot, it would be a good idea to compare the flash_file.xml with the flashing commands you are using
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
The flashing commands should look like this

But maybe +/- system chunks

fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7
fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
fastboot reboot

You can try skipping the

Erase userdata line

But if it doesn't boot or you get some errors

Try the erase userdata line by itself
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markgunner:
Im planning to use adb-fastboot-latest_win_linux.zip

If you recommend I can you RSD Lite.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
I prefer RSD lite, but it hasn't been updated in along time and isn't compatible with most computers that came with Windows 10.

So that's fine.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markgunner:
Im on windows 10 actually. Alright, going manual way with fastboot.

One more question about this:

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=66521508&postcount=590

Do I need first to flash recovery file from my image folder and do the steps from link above? Or this isnt necessary in my case?

Sorry for noob questions but last time I was doing android flash/root was like 5 years ago :)

Edit:

After running first command:

fastboot oem fb_mode_set

...

FAILED (remote failure)

finished. total time: 0.011s

How about that? :(
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Yes try the recovery.img
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markgunner:
Same after flashing recovery. Any ideas what to do, or its over?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Did you wipe data in recovery?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markgunner:
The problem is that I cannot access recovery. Check my PM please.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Did you try fastboot erase userdata ?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Try just flashing system chunks
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markgunner:
Tried both. No errors but nothing changes really.

I think we are wasting time with this crap. What else could we check/do?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Did try rebooting?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
Reboot the phone I meant
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
You also could try mfastboot.exe

It was created for Motorola devices
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markgunner:
Of course that I did. Looks like nothing was really written to memory. All Im getting is 1 sec motorola logo, and it roll back to fastboot. About 3 hours wasted on this so far...
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
https://xdaforums.com/general/rooting-roms/using-mfastboot-exe-to-unbrick-motorola-t3203518
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markgunner:
Will try that in a minute but where to find .img version of needed stock rom?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
You mean system.img ?

That's for older devices

It's system chunks now.

I haven't updated that thread in like 4 years

Commands are the same as reg fastboot

Just out a m in front fastboot
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markgunner:
Same thing as before. Cant even get past:

mfastboot oem fb_mode_set

...

FAILED (remote failure)

finished. total time: 0.012s

Maybe its hardware failure or something.

RSD lite:

Edit:

https://xdaforums.com/2015-moto-g/help/soft-brick-fixes-t3296786/page2

Same issue here.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markgunner:
The main question now is, why flashing partition gpt.bin isint working?

For example flashing recovery.bin or system chunks works. Any idea?

Im planning to check all the firmwares out there. Is it worth my time?

6.0.1

XT1541_OSPREY_RETEU_6.0.1_MPI24.107-55-2_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml

XT1541_OSPREY_RETEU_6.0.1_MPIS24.107-55-2-5_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.xml

Stops at Failed to write EFI backup GPT header.

6.0 wont work at all.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] markgunner:
Found out a little bit more. There are two compatilible firmware version with this device:

XT1541_OSPREY_RETEU_6.0.1_MPI24.107-55-2_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC

XT1541_OSPREY_RETEU_6.0.1_MPIS24.107-55-2-5_cid7_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC

When I tried to skip first flash command this error appears:

On fastboot screen there is one thing I didnt mention before:

Software status: modified

For example when I try to use Lenovo Moto Smart Assistant rescue option It says that device is not supported. It looks like the main problem is this custom firwmare on this device. But how did someone flash it on locked device?

Is there anything I could try?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] IronTechmonkey:
As to performance: On my 1GB Osprey, LOS 14 performed better than LOS 17. On 2GB device the difference may not be as noticeable.

It should be noted that even in LOS14, 1GB Osprey devices had issues with apps getting killed (especially when using the LOS camera). This does not occur on other even older 1GB Moto Devices. I reported on this and one of the devs checked it out but no luck with a solution. IMO LOS 17 seems a bit more sluggish than dids LOS 14, and I've not even loaded it with apps. This just happens to be the device on which I'm testing LOS17 but is not my daily.

IMO If you can find LOS 14 Osprey builds with current security patches that might be better for 1GB device. If no patched LOS 14 or if you have a 2GB device it might be worth going for LOS 17 on Osprey.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thirdeyechai:
I'm trying to find a suitable custom rom for my Moto G3 Turbo (Merlin) XT1556. Does anyone have a good suggestion for me? I don't loads of features, just looking for a smooth experience to mostly use the phone as a GPS navigator with Google Maps. Thanks
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
creepy?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AniketDhoke:
I am waiting Multirom for moto g3

But there is no thread for this
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] akshay rohida:
Creepy in d sense did he installed something which disallowed to flash to twrp?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] akshay rohida:
Hey guyz m done restored to factory firmware... Den twrpp... Done.. Installed beta superuser.... Done alll working goo:good::)

Thank you guyz appreciate :)
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xDantehh:
Hello,

My home and right button suddenly don't work anymore. My notifications don't appear anymore and I can't adjust settings anymore from the drag-down menu. I have flashed BuglessBeast and stock to my device about two weeks ago. Yesterday these functions still worked. For anyone that has a solution: please tell me how to get these buttons working again without adb (on vacation right now, so can't mess with adb on my PC.)

Thanks in advance,

Henk Schurink
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] funnypharmacist:
Hi! I need help in bringing my Moto G 2015 DS back to stock.

I have unlocked the bootloader, installed a TWRP and Installed CM13.

I have downloaded the required Firmware and adb-fastboot zip too.

I am having trouble with instructions mentioned here --> http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=66521508&postcount=590

any help will be appreciated.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] acejavelin:
What isnt working? The only think that isn't spelled out is the specific command used to install the stock recovery image, but that is in the list of commands to flash the stock image... I will explain the linked instructions in greater detail

Factory data reset via Stock Recovery:

(1) Flash via fastboot stock recovery.img (found in firmware image zip)

- This means to turn off the phone and start the bootloader (steps #2 & #3), then in the same directory as fastboot and the unzipped stock image, enter "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" and press enter, once it completes, continue with step #2

(2) Turn your phone off. (self-explanatory)

(3) Press and hold Volume DOWN + POWER. (self-explanatory)

(4) In bootloader menu press Volume down twice.

(5) Press power. You will see a dead android with a red exclamation mark.

(6) Press and hold Power and tap Volume UP once.

(7) Go to Wipe data / Factory reset using the Vol buttons and press power button.

(8) Scroll to Yes - delete all user data and press power.

And yes, this step is important, but it will only save time... forgetting it won't hard brick the device or anything, but it won't boot on the first flash... if you skip this step everything will flash and respond OK, but it won't boot. You then have to do a Factory Reset like is listed above (except step #1, because you did that as part of the flash), and flash the whole image again step by step. I tried doing it without it, wiping in the ROM and TWRP first, but it still failed and I had to do the factory reset in stock recovery, reflash, then it booted.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] funnypharmacist:
This is where I was stuck. Got it now.
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sd_shadow:
never mind...