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[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] x000x:
is there a way to just disable to upgrade nag-ware screen? It has gotten even more annyoing. A few days ago I could just dismiss it.. now it is being more stubborn and refused to be dismissed until I set a reminder time.

For now I'd prefer to just disable the update thing... if possible.

edit: this worked for me
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] blahdc:
Did you ever find out any more about this? I am looking to do the same thing.
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] rczrider:
Not yet. I assume [MENTION=7098945]SoulDJ673[/MENTION] knows the answer, but they seem to have been absent from XDA for about a week now.
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] erfanoabdi:
I don't know why you are not simply install this firmware !!!

https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmwar...ubsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip

Use op installation guide or rsd

Don't flash bootloader and gpt for future exploits chances
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] rczrider:
Because it's not clear from the OP that doing so is the correct process. Every link but the RETMX is struck through. There's no explanation as to why, nor is there any indication that using the file you provided will do what I want. Why strike through links to files we should, in fact, be using?

I'm not saying you're wrong, I'm saying that the OP is unclear and I would like clarification since we VZW users don't have unlocked bootloaders and TWRP to fall back on if we make a mistake.

I appreciate your response, though I think I'll wait for feedback from a Verizon user who has already successfully done as you suggest before making the leap myself.
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] erfanoabdi:
Yes cause this thread goal is installing nougat in unlocked versions cause VZW guys are getting OTAs regularly

I have no idea why you didn't get OTA, anyway that's my fault I should write it more clear

Nougat for VZW :

1.Get Android 7 firmware from that link

2.use OP commands to install it ( maybe it has more chunks for system image, flash all of them)

-(make sure you're not flashing gpt and bootloader)

3.reboot

If you have any issue please tell me with more details cause I don't have Verizon Moto z

:fingers-crossed: good luck
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] elkriefy:
Will this work with motoz with

Version : PVT

SKU : XT1650-03

Build number: MPL24.246-45 ?

software channel : reteu
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] iron maiden:
Hello if I have moto z reteu and install as much ota by sideload as the firmware RETMX with rsd lite and I have the bootloaer blocked and the last update also by adb sideload thanks to the companion [MENTION=4429834]juliospinoza[/MENTION] who uploaded it yesterday.

Regards
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] benson1118:
is the Mexico 7.0 version better than the EU version?

my EU version can only have 3 hrs SOT per day....
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] rczrider:
Well, it says "all versions" so I was under the impression that the Verizon variant was included in that (and so expected special instructions given the locked bootloader).

Oh, I've been receiving the OTA nag since the day I got the phone a couple of weeks ago; I've just been skipping it until I better understood what the implications of updating would be.

And to that effect, thanks for the instructions! I'll give it a shot today or tomorrow and report back.

I only have one other question: wouldn't updating likely patch the Dirty Cow vulnerability? I assume the Nougat update includes the November 2016 security patches, including the kernel. I care because I think there's a greater chance of us VZW users getting root if we leave the vulnerability in place. Is there any way I can check to see which kernel the Nougat OTA has?
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] erfanoabdi:
With that method I gave you can downgrade any time you want

Yes in nuogat kernel (3.18.31) dirtycow is patched so if you install that OTA you lose your chances

But I think i found a way to get root on Verizon devices

Please give me more time I'm working on it maybe I can help you to get root

Please don't upgrade until next week

Thanks
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] rczrider:
First, thanks for the heads up.

Second, that sounds promising! Thank you for all of your hard work. Per your suggestion, I will refrain from updating for now. You would be a hero if you give us root :D

Let me know if you need someone to test! I have the Verizon Moto Z (XT1650-01). mThanks again!
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] papampi:
Again thanks for this ...

Is it possible install xposed, if so, How

Thanks

Edit: Didnt know its not available for nougat yet.
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] enetec:
This would be GREAT for development... :fingers-crossed:
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] tjk639:
Is there any downside to flashing the baseband from retmx to a retus model? I'm assuming the baseband is different for all regions.
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] enetec:
I don't think... supported bands are the same for all models except Verizons...

Why are you askin' for? Nougat basebands on upgraded MM?

Take a full TWRP backup anyway, just in case...
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] evilcat7:
i have one question, when will be possible to update to NPL25.86-17-3 with this method.
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] erfanoabdi:
You'll receive OTA and also you can install download OTA via side load but if you install it your bootloader updates and you will lose your downgrade chance

Please wait for 17-3 full firmware link and use op guide and install it
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] enetec:
Are you sure about it?

It seems to me to have read somewhere that second Nougat OTA doesn't touch bootloader anymore... :confused:
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] erfanoabdi:
I'm not sure, Please download it, if it doesn't contain gpt and bootloader it's safe to flash
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] hwcheng:
Just got the NPL25.86-17-3 OTA update. I'm from UK.
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] evilcat7:
im rooted, with custom recovery, i don't think its going to work :?
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] tjk639:
Can this process be done with a locked bootloader? I saw a guide where you can create a backup from CLI, but I'm not 100 if a locked bootloader can successfully run the commands.
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] xamindar:
I had twrp working, but after flashing all those sparsechunk commands, touchscreen no longer works in twrp so it is unusable. What's the deal?

EDIT: Well, it boots up fine into nougat now. Just twrp doesn't work anymore. I'll look in to it later i guess.

EDIT2: reflashed twrp and it's all working fine now.
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] erfanoabdi:
You can flash that in any phone with any ROM with any custom recovery
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] andregarcia_1:
Will it have frequencies of american Droid or EU? Thanks for your help!

Enviado de meu XT1650 usando Tapatalk
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] erfanoabdi:
That's patch (not kernel)

So it doesn't matter what you're flashing on ;)
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] Manish54:
Tried updating the NPL25.86-17-3 OTA, failed!

Then tried installing it via ADB Sideload.. fails at 97% and then the phone shows updated but freezes and reboots automatically. And this keeps happening.
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] wmerbe38:
The firmware provided here is RETMX, I have the XT1650-03 6.0.1 RETEU now, I guess I cannot use the RETMX firmware to upgrade my Moto Z?
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] iron maiden:
You can use the version of Mexico perfectly. I have RETEU and update to Nougat

Regards
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] enetec:
Not only you can, but you'll mantain reteu channel too! ;)
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] D13H4RD2L1V3:
I have to say, this thread is kinda like heaven to me.

After getting impatient over the rather long-wait for Moto to push an OTA out, I tried to sideload the update via ADB through recovery. That didn't work and only resulted in a bootloop. One factory image flash through RSDLite later and it's back to square one.

I came across this thread and realized the possible need to revert to MM in case things go wrong. With that, I flipped-off the Motorola warranty warning on the bootloader unlock page, unlocked it and began to flash this firmware on my RETAPAC Moto Z following the instructions exactly.

I must admit, it was nerve-wrecking during the first boot as it took quite a while, while the bootloader warning screen popped up a little ID saying "bad key" (which is apparently normal when flashing firmware that is not signed for a device with an unlocked bootloader) but after the setup screen loaded and it popped into the homescreen, it was running Nougat, all fine and dandy. Threw TWRP on top for extra icing. Best of all? Kept my old bootloader just in case I needed to downgrade.
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] enetec:
You are the welcome! ;)
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] Flowsche:
Hey, i've installed all like discribed on first page.

Now there is a new OTA file, but the update failes every time. Also the adb sideload brings an error because of versions - i tried the Blur_Version.25.11.14.griffin.retail.en.US.zip.

Isn't it possible to flash the newest OTA or do we have to wait for a special release? I have to say that I had lots of errors during last days with flashing and stuff, the moto seems to react very fast with boot loops because of security failures or something (I had a fully patched original android 7 telephone with ota updates, but needed the open boot loader -> bootloader firmware is the newest :/ ...)

Update... also tried to flash Blur_Version.25.31.3.griffin.retail.en.us.zip but it saied that my boot file has unexpected contents?

I found out that the enryption fix (-> changed boot.img) made this! But haven't a real solution, tried different install orders but then you got other errors.... is it somehow possible to flash otas after the fix of encryption???
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] wmerbe38:
This is also a question I have... I'm planning to update my XT1650-03 Moto Z to Nougat with the information and stock rom from this forum, but when I've done this and there is a new OTA update, will this come to my device and install file automaticaly, or do I have to do all the future (OTA) updates manually?

And does someone now if the Moto Mods will work again with this Nougat rom? I have the JBL Soundboost, the Hasselblad Camera and the Insta-Share Projector... They are working fine now with Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow ;)
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] enetec:
1) Yes, if you don't root or install TWRP...

2) Yes, they'll work obviously. ;)
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] 2015Ducatimulti:
wish I could download the nougat from the link, but everytime i try it fails at .3gb :rolleyes::rolleyes:
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] djsboy:
You have this file to share with us, I would like to test with this January patch.
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] wmerbe38:
I flashed this rom and followed the steps as mentioned exactly.

The phone boots fine, but after a few minutes it freezes and reboots :( and this keeps going like this....

Does anyone know what is wrong? Or does anyone recognize this behaviour?
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] erfanoabdi:
Reflash modem and fsg partitions
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] wmerbe38:
Do you mean these steps?

fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn

fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin

Already tried that, also tried a complete reflash of the rom, same result...
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] erfanoabdi:
yep, weird!

try turboz kernel
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] wmerbe38:
Flashed the Retail Europe stock Android 6.0.1 rom from this forum:

https://xdaforums.com/moto-z/development/moto-z-official-firmware-downloads-t3449837

After that again reboots and after a few minutes again a reboot and so on... :eek:
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] erfanoabdi:
This reboots because of wifi firmware, not sure how to fix it

But I suggest you to go back to MM

Use bootloader information and reflash your factory firmware
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] wmerbe38:
I already flashed back to the stock MM rom, the Retail Europe rom from this forum https://xdaforums.com/moto-z/development/moto-z-official-firmware-downloads-t3449837

It works but the same problems. What I found out now, is when I keep my screen on (display timeout on 30 minutes now), my phone is okay and I can do everything. When I turn my screen of (with side button or fingerprint) it restarts in a few minutes..... I think this behaviour was the same with the Nougat rom from this forum flashed. Display? Wireless? MicroSD? I don't know.... :(

When the phone starts for the first time, it prompts with a data/apps recovery option from for example your Google Drive, I also tried one time to pass that and to start from scratch but this problem keeps coming back.

What do you mean with "Use bootloader information"?
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] erfanoabdi:
Ah, wired, I've never seen this behavior before

Bootloader information I mean get fingerprint with this command :

fastboot getvar all

And install that firmware
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] josenilsantana:
Tem aqui
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] wmerbe38:
Problem solved :) ......and running on stock Nougat :o ;)

With the stock MM rom flashed the reboot problem was still there, when the phone display turns off, the phone is entering deep sleep mode and then it was rebooting. I checked the wireless and MicroSD, I didn't know what was causing this problem..... For a few days I got the WakeLock app to prevent deep sleep mode, but it was a real battery drain..

Past weekend I flash the stock MM rom again from scratch and the problem was still there... After that I got the OTA update message to update to the latest MM version, I started the update and it went fine, I was on the latest MM version and the reboot problem was gone :D

On the latest MM version I got the OTA update message to update to Nougat, days before this updates wasn't working, but now it was working and in half an hour I was running Nougat and the reboot problem was still gone. After this I finaly got two more OTA's and now I am running stock Nougat version NPL25.86-30

The phone is fast, stable and the battery time is much better!
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] rhayat21:
Verizon Wireless has already launched the Nougat update for its Moto Z users. The Unlocked units in the US will probably have Nougat update in the month of February. Check out the news below:

http://thedigitalevolution.net/unlocked-motorola-moto-z-will-get-nougat-update-us-next-month/
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] yilun:
Hey guys, after flashing this, my device won't boot to system anymore, just bootloader and recovery. I've tried reflashing several times, same thing.

Bootloader logs say: "Fastboot Reason: UTAG "boot mode" configured as fastboot".

Can anyone help me? Thanks :D
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] bert269:
Will this process work for the Unlocked US version, Moto Z?

I'm expected to get mine in a couple of days and are just trying to do my homework, beforehand.

Any link guides and known tips to get it rooted and on Nougat, - I appreciate the help?

(yes - I followed the threads - but not everyone is clear on what device they are on and I cannot seem to find rooting directions ONLY for the unlocked US device).

Thanks
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] stefanorickeets:
Yes, this method does work for the unlocked US version, even with locked bootloader.
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] D13H4RD2L1V3:
I've got a question.

What method did you use to downgrade? Did you use RSDLite or ADB? And if you used ADB, exactly what did you flash? Furthermore, what was your software channel for both your phone and firmware?

I asked because since ROM development for the Moto Z seems to be picking up, I was contemplating flashing the Nougat bootloader and firmware just to make sure it's fully compatible with the new ROMs, though I don't plan on doing so anytime soon. I don't know which is the best method, either downgrading to Marshmallow and accepting OTAs, flashing a new version of the Nougat firmware or just flashing the bootloader from the firmware provided in this thread. I still don't know which is the best and most importantly, safest method.
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] bert269:
Thanks for the answer.

Appreciated. I do not question your response, but I am just curious to know: Since this rom is based off Verizon, will this still work on Unlocked (US) model?

I thought that only AT&T and T-Mobile phones are compatible......or did Verizon move away (left Sprint) from CDMA and went GSM bands?

Thanks
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] stefanorickeets:
The new ROM in OP's post is for the RETMX (Mexico retail) model, not Verizon.
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] Steve331:
Do you have the full package of EU Version 7.0?
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] bert269:
Thanks!

I got my phone last night, I"ll start playing with it over the rest of this weekend (it's the US unlocked model -1650-03)
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] erfanoabdi:
updated OP to NPL25.86-30

and new TWRP
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] silvercat:
I'm sorry where can I find the new twrp link?
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] erfanoabdi:
here : https://moto.shreps.fr/?dir=Moto Z (griffin)/recovery
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] erfanoabdi:
New root guide for all Nougats :

https://xdaforums.com/moto-z/how-to/guide-how-to-root-moto-z-supersu-t3551113
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] Voha888:
Stock roms for moto Z https://firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/Moto Z/Stock/

Moto Z Droid https://firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/Moto Z Droid (XT1650-01)/Stock/
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] papampi:
Thanks

Whats the difference between NPL25.86-30 and NPL25.86-15 ?
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] erfanoabdi:
Guess it's just :

Improvements in notification tone volume.

Android security updates.

Stability improvements.
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] papampi:
Awesome,

Then going to flash it A.S.A.P

Is there going to be a TWRP flashable zip for this project in future ?
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] erfanoabdi:
No I don't think it's necessary, I'm not going to make flushable zip.

But I can tell you how to make flushable zip with Linux, and I'll be glad if someone make and upload it for us
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] papampi:
Sure, I'm an Ubuntu user for years

Would love to contribute this to project.
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] erfanoabdi:
Oh thanks a lot

All you have to do is download main firmware from OP

And Android kitchen from this URL :

https://xdaforums.com/chef-central/android/kitchen-superrs-kitchen-t3202296

Now you have to put firmware zip in kitchen, then follow everything as default, then build zip flushable

Now your zip will be ready soon, you can upload it if you like

In that kitchen you can modify rom too, if you like you can open new thread for your custom ROMs

Good luck bro ;)
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] papampi:
Awesome,

Just started downloading the firmware,

Will post the progress as soon as it finishes.
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] papampi:
OK ...

I think its done

Will start uploading now
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] papampi:
So ...

Just tried to install it on my device and it stuck on boot unlocked device notice

with

ID: bad key
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] erfanoabdi:
Remove dm-verify on boot partition

Use that patch on OP for disabling force encryption
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] papampi:
Thanks

Flashed UPDATE-AnyKernel2.zip from OP and fixed it.
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] silvercat:
That's great, can you please upload the file :)
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] erfanoabdi:
If you need boot.img for kitchen, use twrp to get backup of your working boot partition
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] papampi:
Thanks to [MENTION=6298645]erfanoabdi[/MENTION],

Add it to OP if needed

Here is the flash-able XT1650-03_GRIFFIN_TELUS_7.0_NPL25.86-30_cid50_subsidy-TELUS_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC-signed.zip

they should flash UPDATE-AnyKernel2.zip and superuser-r259.zip after

---------- Post added at 09:57 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:51 AM ----------

You mean I replace the boot.img from main link with the one on my phone ?
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] erfanoabdi:
To make standalone flushable zip

I mean to not say people's flash patch after installing your rom

Put patched boot.img on kitchen and build zip with that

Anyway, thanks for your amazing work ;)

If you like, make more customization and start new thread

Thanks
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] papampi:
Will cook a better one soon,

But for sure will need your help :)
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] papampi:
Thanks a lot [MENTION=6298645]erfanoabdi[/MENTION]

Just created a new thread for the rom ...
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] udblack:
Hi guys

I followed this method, flashed my XT1650-05 with RETMX firmware . When i choose reboot in TWRP, TWRP say no OS installed. Any idea?
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] lilloscar:
Testing today this stock rom, everything seems good rooted, how can I delete for example Chrome or other I don't know if call it bloatware apps without having errors like windows everytime.

Recommend any kernel? In another post I see that is possible install SuperSU, ¿it's possible this and keep working OK this rom?
[Moto Z ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Developm] udblack:
Done!!!!

Flawless!!

Thanks guys!!!:good::good::good::good::good: