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[Xiaomi Mi 5s Guides, News, & Discussion] AsadP2013:
I use the Xiaomi.EU rom on my Mi5S Plus 128GB in the UK, I get a lot of SOT with heavy usage.

I am a bit bummed by the older camera sensors but all in all, it's excellent for taking pictures with nontheless. I want to do a full review on it soon.

The stereo camera feature is a bit wierd but helps me in lowlight at times or in pictures that need a lot more black/white to show up, but there barely is much of a noticeable difference (but it can help).

It's a really underrated flagship atm and a lot of people have to see the potential it has.
[Xiaomi Mi 5s Guides, News, & Discussion] flipp0:
I just compared the camera on the 5S Plus to the much cheaper Meizu M5 Note and I find the photo quality to be as good or sometimes better on the Meizu. The camera on 5S Plus is still ok but cheaper phones such as Leeco Cool1 is vastly superior in low light IMO. On the Cool1 you get much better pictures in low light when using dual cameras. Aside from the disappointing camera 5S Plus is really a great phone. It is really snappy, and the battery life and screen is simply great. Also, I really like the look of the gold version, it looks much better in real life compared to the photos.
[Xiaomi Mi 5s Guides, News, & Discussion] EMJI79:
Nobody wants to post a bokeh effect photo?
[Xiaomi Mi 5s Guides, News, & Discussion] flipp0:
I would if I could, however, bokef effect does not seem to be present on the lastet xiaomi.eu rom.

Image comparison 5S Plus vs Meizu M5 Note (all shots were taken on AUTO-mode without hdr and flash).

http://imgur.com/a/v8xLk
[Xiaomi Mi 5s Guides, News, & Discussion] EMJI79:
Except for the tunnel one I prefer Xiaomi photos.

I read somewhere that for something like a month bokeh effect was available?
[Xiaomi Mi 5s Guides, News, & Discussion] nesquix:
Bokeh available on dev ROM since 13 December.

Photo are also in better quality.
[Xiaomi Mi 5s Guides, News, & Discussion] EMJI79:
There you see.
[Xiaomi Mi 5s Guides, News, & Discussion] flipp0:
Not able to test. The dual camera function is broken in version 7.1.20. It is possible to capture photos with the dual camera but when you press the round icon to adjust the photo afterwards the app crashes. You can also use a function called "tilt-shift" for bokeh-like effects but that functions only use the primary camera sensor.
[Xiaomi Mi 5s Guides, News, & Discussion] EMJI79:
I have the tilt shift on my Mi Note Pro. It is interesting but less than a dual camera bokeh.
[Xiaomi Mi 5s Guides, News, & Discussion] flipp0:
Thats true. I will try dual camera bokeh when the next update arrives (probably on friday).
[Xiaomi Mi 5s Guides, News, & Discussion] flipp0:
Just updated to 7.2.9. Dual camera now works.

A sample photo with bokeh effect:
[Xiaomi Mi 5s Guides, News, & Discussion] flipp0:
I can't se any significant benefit of the dual camera on Mi 5S Plus. Sure, it is possible to make photos taken at night brighter after shooting with the dual camera mode, but these brighter pictures look terrible with lots of noise. Mabe the b&w sensor would bring a significant improvment? Don't think so, I have taken several shots in B&W mode and compared them to regaular stills taken with the color sensor (desaturated them afterwards), the resulting picture is almost identical to the photo taken with the B&W sensor. It seems like the dual camera on 5S Plus is a gimmick.
[General Questions and Answers] cynthiaku:
I have a Galaxy S7 Edge and my child has an Iphone6 or 6s. How can I put a locator on that phone so I know his location. I saw that there was a way to do it through gmail but can't figure that out. I also saw that I can do it through Verizon. Anybody have any experience in this that can provide me direction?

Any help would be appreciated.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Q&A] pargas:
(SOLVED) Hi folks. I swapped my Nexus with my sons due to him having a broken usb , wireless charging is ok but I am stuck with 4.4.4.

I have root but need a TWRP to be able to get Nougat running so obviously i need an unlocked bootloader. Is there anyway to unlock it through wifi or something like that or is a new USB connector the only option?

Thanks in advance.

EDIT : used boot unlocker from PLAY to unlock and then TWRP manager to install recovery. Everything seems fine.
[Nokia X] weltrem:
I installed cm11 by weritos on my XL and forgot to wipr data.

my device is stuck to bootloop and is not rebooting in recovery.

what can i do now.

HElp me please
[Nokia X] satya_mehta:
Dont worry it is easy to recover...Reboot to fastboot and flash nokia xl stock img files or you can just flash recovery using fastboot.....you can also use nokia x flasher to flash
[Nokia X] weltrem:
How to reboot in fastboot

how to do it:confused::confused::confused:
[Nokia X] satya_mehta:
Switch of your phone and press power and volume down key together you will see a nokia logo..
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] muazzamm:
Hi,

I shifted from galaxy S5 G900f to Galaxy A510 FD exynos version. The gaming performance on A5 is very poor as compared with galaxy S5. Even basic games like 8 ball pool and wcc2 not run smoothly. Suggestions ate required from you guys to improve the gaming performance. Thanks
[Galaxy A3, A5, A7, A8, A9 Q&A, Help & Troubleshoot] muazzamm:
Still waiting for your tricky suggestions guys..
[Zooper Widget General] Vinnybobs:
so i have read tonnes of tutorials on creating zooper unread message/ email, counters. i also i know how to turn sms/email text (and specify subject, sender, content) to speech or flash in Tasker.

so i feel like i should be able to make sms or email notifications appear on zooper widget, but can't figure it out. i dobt just want a plus 1 variable for a counfer, i want the text from the message.

does any one know how to do this.?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] pastorbob62:
I used this procedure a couple of days ago and it worked flawlessly. When I rebooted after flashing all of the stock files, my OTA update notification was there waiting for me to select "Install". I did and it installed without issues.

What is surprising to me is how many people try it with the wrong firmware and then are surprised when they screw up their phones.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] foxdog66:
I was so close!!! lol, didn't realize they checked /logo for modifications. Was about to completely wipe everything to get the update to apply. Glad I checked xda before doing so as all I was missing was flashing stock logo.img (restoring system, recovery and boot I had already tried). Thanks Bender1987 for the easy guide.

I have the 64GIG 4G plus (XT-1644)
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] pblasi:
Hi [MENTION=6051220]Bender1987[/MENTION],

Thank you for your guides, they are very helpful. I've already unlocked, rooted without flashing twrp, uninstalled some system apps and flashed xposed using Flashfire on my xt1642, and eveything is running fine so far. So, when an OTA update is available (hopefully nougat!) will I receive the notification? Or does the rooting stop even OTA notifications? Thanks!
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Bender1987:
[MENTION=4260564]pblasi[/MENTION]

You already received the OTA-Update with SP 1.July? If yes, i think the next OTA-Update should be Android 7.0.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] pblasi:
I just got my xt1642 a week ago. It already came with build number: MPJ24.139-48 which I think is the latest, so I haven't received any OTA update yet.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Bender1987:
[MENTION=4260564]pblasi[/MENTION]

the current build-no is MPJ24.139-63 with Security Patch 1.July.

I add "TWRP backup" which is very important for the next OTA-Update, maybe Android 7.0.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] pblasi:
Well, I spent 2 days without touching the phone before unlocking/rooting and didn't receive this ota-update. Maybe it is not available for my version (32gb, 3gb ram, xt1642)...

If I didn't flash twrp, I guess I won't need to restore it, right? Anyway, I made the full backup following your instructions. In which partition is stock twrp included? Boot? Thanks.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Bender1987:
Backup with TWRP only cover system, boot, cache and data partition, that means I have to add some steps to get a backup from logo and recovery -_-

Maybe tomorrow.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] pblasi:
Let me know if I understood it right. I made a TWRP backup of untouched boot, system and data, rooted and installed xposed without flashing TWRP and without changing logo.bin. Then I should be able to install next OTA update if I previously restore my copies of boot and system in TWRP. Right? No need to flash stock images in this case? Thanks!
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Bender1987:
[MENTION=4260564]pblasi[/MENTION] jep you are right :)
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] mason2smart:
Xt1644 not play nice with adb nor does it go into recovery it just reboots when I hold the buttons...or it stays on no command
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Bender1987:
All devices have stock recovery on it. I tried it again, when you see the dead Android -> HOLD POWER and then HOLD VOLUME UP for 2-3 sec. -> release VOLUME UP and still HOLD POWER

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuOrl7Q4JY8

at 1:58.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] SoNic67:
When I flash the files, for the boot and recovery I get a warning that the "image not signed or corrupt". Eventually it is written... but is that normal?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Bender1987:
[MENTION=3938342]SoNic67[/MENTION]

Maybe it is not the correct stock rom?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] SoNic67:
Hmm, it was DL from the usual place, but true, I am not 100% sure about it. However, it "works" but I don't get the OTA.

I am DL now the newer full FW.

LE: That latest full FW worked. I had to reinstall all my apps from backup but...
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] ThaHaloMilitia:
Weird thing is that before my imei disappeared I was getting the ota updates
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Amit_timA:
[MENTION=6051220]Bender1987[/MENTION] I have a TWRP backup of unmodified Stock ROM XT1643, so now to install OTA do I just have to flash the nandroid backup & then flash stock recovery to get ota updates? If so then how can I go about flashing stock recovery. Thanks in advance mate
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Bender1987:
[MENTION=5321160]Amit_timA[/MENTION]

TWRP only backup /system and /boot, to restore recovery you must flash it from a stock rom image. If all partitions are stock after restoring you can get the OTA-Update.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Amit_timA:
Will try
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] kevin dsouza:
I'm on a CM Build How Do I Get To Stock? Won't matter if I lose data.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Bender1987:
Flash Stock Rom?^^

There are other threads with flash instructions.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] nate1604:
What about security patches? I've got a Moto g4 rooted with TWRP and SuperSU. It currently has build number MPJ24.139-48. The phone keeps asking me to install a security patch called "Blur_Version.24.31.48.athene.retail.en.US" Is there a similar procedure to properly install this patch, without having to re-lock my bootloader and so forth?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Bender1987:
[MENTION=7811906]nate1604[/MENTION]

It's the same guide, the important part it the right stock rom for your phone.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] nate1604:
Okay cool. BTW, I'm having trouble accessing my external SD card from the ADB shell. In the TWRP File Manager, it appears in the root directory as "/sdcard1". But when I run adb as root it doesn't show up. Do I have to issue a Mount command to make it show up?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] mikerowes69:
Using motorola/athene_f/athene_f:6.0.1/MPJ24.139-64_ Stock Rooted

I have to no /data/data/com.motorola.ccc.ota/app_download for the XT1644 USA Athena. Any other file, did a search? What is blur.service.update.ota, the partial URL, no location for found, in ota_prefs.xml?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Bender1987:
[MENTION=7811906]nate1604[/MENTION]

I don't know, maybe the TWRP folder has no permission, so you can't open it. Maybe try it with a card reader on the PC.

[MENTION=4152251]mikerowes69[/MENTION]

I have no clue what do you want ?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Mercvtio:
Did you find a solution ? I'm having the same message, and no matter what I do, it seems I can't flash update zip files while in stock recovery. I have to sideload them via adb, and even then it fails, telling me I have an unexpected os version.

Any idea, anyone ?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Gw4nM4n:
After some search for the Factory Tom for the xt1641 . I found it here
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] francesthemute586:
Failed to flash stock ROM

Hey Bender, thanks for the guide. I'm trying it out on my XT1644 with unlocked bootloader, TWRP recovery, and Xposed. It also previously had CM13 on it but I had to revert to the backup I made after first installing TWRP because I couldn't get CM to recognize the SIM. When I try to flash the stock logo I get the error message:

(bootloader) has-slot:logo: not found

error: cannot load 'logo.bin'

Any thoughts? And if I can't get this to work in the end is there any way to disable the update notification popups. I've tried using Xposed module AppSettings to remove all permissions from Motorola Update and that didn't work.

Thanks!
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Bender1987:
[MENTION=7818690]francesthemute586[/MENTION]

Are you sure your logo.bin file is in the same folder as your fastboot?

You use the right command?

fastboot flash logo logo.bin

To disable the OTA notification you can use this tool and disable the com.motorola.ccc.ota app.

http://xdaforums.com/android/software/debloater-remove-carrier-bloat-t2998294
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] francesthemute586:
It is in the same location, and I also tried the command using the full location of the file. Using a similar protocol I was previously able to flash TWRP to the phone.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] foxdog66:
So I totally forgot to backup MPJ24.139-64 before messing with it and sense there is no stock zip of MPJ24.139-64 (just an OTA with patches)... how would I go about getting a clean, unmodified system partition for the next OTA?

Would it be possible to follow the OP tut to downgrade to whatever was prior to MPJ24.139-64, then apply the MPJ24.139-64 OTA?

edit: just reread the OP, looks like its been edited/added to sense I was last here. Anyway, so it should be possible to downgrade to MPJ24.139-48 (which was what my phone was prior to the OTA) then apply the MPJ24.139-64 OTA and then be able to apply the next update... correct?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Bender1987:
[MENTION=2786487]foxdog66[/MENTION]

When you want to downgrade from the July patch, it's better to go and flash full stock rom and delete all userdata and take the OTA-Update to July patch. After that you can save/backup your /boot, /system, /recovery and /logo partition and be prepared for the next OTA-Update.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jeevan_cool:
i'm currently on stock android N(sideload ota) with locked bootloader . if i unlock bootloader and flash twrp and backup /system partition can use it later after installing SU if a OTA comes? for example :-

1)unlock bl and flash twrp.

2) backup /system

3) install supersu

4) if update comes restore /system and flash that update?

If no.. can anyone tell me the procedure to do that?

thanks in advance
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Bender1987:
I don't believe you get a OTA-Update on N.

But you have to backup stock /recovery, if you flash TWRP, you have no backup.

Also you must backup /boot before rooting.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] king200:
Yesterday I bought my Moto 4G. I didn't realize there was an update before I installed TWRP and rooted. This guide got me the update without problem.

There is another choice to be able to get updates if you know beforehand.

Unlock Bootloader

fastboot boot twrp.img

Twrp - Wipe data

Twrp - backup system, data, cache

BackupName -Anyname.OOBE

The restore of that Anyname.00BE should be able to get system updated.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] davidkoby:
Ok so if I'm using a U.S. Moto XT1644, which of the ROMs do I use from

http://www.filefactory.com/folder/c6cdedc45a775d27/?sort=created&order=DESC&show=100

Also are there any other U.S. ROMS that will work for this device? Where are they?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Bender1987:
[MENTION=4118148]davidkoby[/MENTION]

The ROM with your bulid-no. in the filename.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] davidkoby:
where is that located? What website can I get it from?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Bender1987:
[MENTION=4118148]davidkoby[/MENTION]

On the FileFactory Folder, just use CTRL+F on the site to search through. search after xt1644 and look at the fiolename if its contains your build-no.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jorge_culv:
Koby, on the FilePlanet site you provided, Control-F to search that page (that has the list of all Moto ROMs). in the search box, type in XT1644 (which is the model you have), and you'll get 4 hits that match to 3 ROMs. You need to download the ROM that has the version number you need. If you need to know which version you need, on your phone go to Settings > About Phone, and see what's listed for Build Number. This build number is in the name of the ROM you need.

Just giving a little more detail to Bender's tips, not trying to be belittling...That help?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] roundaway:
On the Motorola website, where you unlocked your bootloader, there are "bootloader recovery-images." I downloaded the XT1625 (MPJ24.139-64) for my XT1644 and flashed the partitions in step 4. I did not relock the bootloader nor wipe userdate or cache.

I'd like to say thank you to Bender for the great thread. It helped me achieve what I needed.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] foxdog66:
That doesn't seem safe flashing XT1625 on a XT1644 device.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jorge_culv:
Bender, maybe change OP to have logo.bin instead of logo.img? Thanks for a great guide, going through it now... I'm stuck all the way back on build48 so missed the last couple of OTA updates.

Update: worked flawlessly, followed your detailed instructions, now have build 64, restored root, and have necessary backups to undo all this for the Nougat OTA update (whenever that comes...). All thanks to Bender, appreciate all your help in this community!
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] davidkoby:
Ok so I can't get TWRP flashed to my device. I keep getting an error saying it's corrupt or unsigned.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] lollyjay:
Did you try fastboot reboot recovery to see if it is installed?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] davidkoby:
that doesn't do anything
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] lollyjay:
Assuming that your recovery image is named recovery.img, try fastboot boot recovery.img

If the recovery.img is OK then you should be in recovery.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] markbnj:
dumb-question? MADB&FB directory?

Much of the first post deleted for brevity, except for my question. bender1987 said...
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Bender1987:
Look at the requirements: Minimal ADB and Fastboot -> MADB&FB.

Well, maybe I should change it, maybe.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Uzair009:
No folder like app_download

/data/data/com.motorola.ccc.ota/app_download

and copy the OTA-Update "Blur_Version.2....." file to your SD-Card.

Go to 2. ↓

Dude I'm getting notification from last few weeks and I always choose "May Be Later" option. Now when i read this post and go through this path which u have given I cannot find any Folder named "app_download" I've rooted my phone and Also Installed Stock rom. And the link which U have given it does not contain stock rom for XT1643 model Help me buddy please
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Bender1987:
[MENTION=5250829]Uzair009[/MENTION]

Have you downloaded the OTA? Or you just hit "Maybe Download Later" all the Time?

Maybe try a different Root-Browser.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Uzair009:
Updated Successfully :D

I do have download it. But after some attempts I come to know that Stock recovery which I have flashed was not for XT1643 it was for XT1641 That's why I was creating problems. I flashed stock rom for XT1643 and update into 7.0 Now its working just fine Thanks Man thanks For the help :good:
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] abhi212b:
Reserved! Just one question i had! I already downgraded from soak 25-75-2 to 24-139-63.... from the guide by Techburner.. the file used is this http://xdaforums.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/moto-g4-plus-xt1643-updated-signed-t3460695

It seems the file is legit but it did say while flashing in fastboot that the file isn't signed or corrupt.. i just wanted to check with if that's good enough, or should i keep the lowest out of the box build just in case? :D
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] abhi212b:
Is there any other... source for files??? i am not able to access filefactory.. :/
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] JCS1712:
Friends I have a problem after flash Ota zip, it happens that the notifications sound very low (only the notifications) any solution? Xt1621
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] TechBurner:
This Post is Dope!
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] abhi212b:
It has been since MM build 63 update...the out of the box was quite loud...
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] JCS1712:
realy???:(
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] eta82:
Rom which exactly will fit my model

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Wysłane z mojego Moto G (4) przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] tarbis:
Success! thanks
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] hamidkhatri:
Hey Bender1987, thanks for your guides.

I have a question please bear with me.

I have Moto g4 plus xt1642, a few days ago I rooted my phone by this method guided by you "Systemless Rooting with SuperSU 2.78

https://xdaforums.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/root-systemless-rooting-supersu-2-74-2-t3405772

Now the nougat update is here and i downloaded the update via OTA, but it is not being installed, coz of the reason you already have mentioned in your thread.

Now i want to install the nougat update, but I don't seem to find the stock rom in ur mentioned download link.

I have a question, can i restore the backed up partitions (boot , cache, data and system) and install OTA update? I had backed up stock partitions as described by you in rooting guide, the size of the backup is 1.99gb, and have few files with different names like

boot.emmc.win

boot.emmnc.win.md5

cache.ext4.win

etc etc

I am new to this thing that's why I am confused as to what should I do now. And yes I don't want to take further risks that's why asking you directly.

Kindly tag me in your reply

Thanks in advance
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] toppits:
[MENTION=6132305]hamidkhatri[/MENTION]

for me that didn't work. What worked (and without losing any data) was:

- download full ROM package - since I didn't find one for the 1642 I used this one here from the 1643

- flash boot.img, logo.bin, recovery.img, system.img_sparsechunk.0 till 7 like it is described in the thread here

- reboot

- install OTA

- afterwards I rooted like it is described here
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] hamidkhatri:
[MENTION=4643647]toppits[/MENTION] well my recent build is same i.e MPJ24.139-63.

Did u install nougat after this successfully? Wasnt there any hiccups? Like the thread says if u install other stock rom, imei may be gone.

Thanks