yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] TechBurner:
Yes bro, stock recovery will still be there.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] vache:
Yes.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] shikhar rana:
What about the battery life of this ota update??

Coz previous soak test test rom has a really bad battery backup as compared to mm stck rom.

So wht abt this updat??
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] BeanUzumaki:
Let us know about the battery life? Is it better than MM and the previous soak test...bcoz the previous had a worst battery backup
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Iqbal Ansari:
I have a locked bootloader and im on soak build NPJ25.75-2.

Do I need to unlock the bootloader to flash this new soak build. Or can I downgrade to MM without unlocking bootloader.

I dont understand that if I'm flashing official files then why do I need to unlock the bootloader.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] ssmcrak:
Huh finally!! Done and dusted with the latest update!! Follow the guide by this guy TechBurner to downgrade to MM 6.0 latest version ie. (MPJ24.139-63) but YEAH you need unlocked bootloader and had to do that and it voided my warranty now! But after I was back to MM , just side loaded this new OTA and now m running the latest build. Just one question, since my recovery is stock , in future will I be getting all latest updates?? And can I download and install them normally??
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] BeanUzumaki:
Can't u relock the bootloader.since ur in nougat again
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] ssmcrak:
Don't know bro didn't try that! Although relocking the bootloader isn't that easy as it is to unlock it:D
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] BeanUzumaki:
Hahaha...if U can just give a try bro..so that we will be pleased with that
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Augu007:
Did anyone flashed this rom? Is it working properly?

What about devices other than xt1643?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] EvilHowl:
You don't need to relock bootloader.

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For me not, I prefer stock Nougat ROM.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] BeanUzumaki:
After unlocking bootloader I will be void of warranty right.....I need a rating on the battery life of this new zip...
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] EvilHowl:
No, it's unlocked.

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Yes, you will void warranty. Battery life seems to be like older soak test, which is as good as stock. I get 6h SOT.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] BeanUzumaki:
If the battery is same as the old soak..then what's the use of updating to the new
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] rickk182440:
installation aborted

I tried installing for this version, which by checking the screen and the version you need, but it is not Indian, it is from europe, but gave installation aborted, could anyone know what the problem?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] ksamm97:
can i flash it on NPJ25.75-2
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] SoNic67:
It doesn't matter if you relock it, Moto already has your serial in their database that you unlocked it and accepted their conditions when you requested the unlock code.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] ksamm97:
same question!!!!
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Kaushikradhey:
Confirmed working with xt1643

Yeah it's working in XT1643 2/16GB Model.:cowboy:

Downgraded to MM from CM 14.1 (without flashing boot-loader and GPT) using given link and then in MM recovery, update rom by updating from sd card.

New hello moto boot-animation is looking good as it was once teased over official twitter account of Motorola.

Thanks for sharing link. Specially run.bat file save my time.:good::good:
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Hpsgill:
Can anyone confirm LED now works in this latest official OTA?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] cool_sid:
No bro... U need to downgrade if u want to install this ota....

However if someone officially on soak captures the ota n posts... Maybe it works on NPJ.....-2

But not this one....
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] pranjal24:
hi mate,

i m too on cm14.1 and pls suggest me how to downgrade to MM

pls what files did you flash
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] bullfinch110:
Working with moto G4 xt1622 (2/16 gb)! Thanks for capturing and guiding.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Kaushikradhey:
please use below link, do whatever is mentioned there. also you can use video posted in op since I used that video and it's easy to understand.

http://xdaforums.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/guide-downgrade-to-marshmallow-nougat-t3515961

to download ROM go to this link.

https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24727334850396285

use steps in video or op.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] EvilHowl:
It fixes some bugs, I think it works better and it has the new bootanimation and bootsound.

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Good :D
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] BeanUzumaki:
Use the new one and say about the battery life later bro. After using atleast for a day
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] EvilHowl:
Don't worry, I'm testing this now.

Tomorrow you will know.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] franekkimono:
[MENTION=6736060]bullfinch110[/MENTION]

G4 whether G4 Plus?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] msb.devil:
Dude wen did u get the update ? 2day? Wru located in India?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jeash:
Got the prompt 3 days ago. But since I was Rooted, had to wait till I could go back to stock MM.

BTW, I live in BLR.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] curly_hero:
will it work on xt1643?????
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] msb.devil:
I guess only people from Bangalore are getting the update first(one of my frnd from BLR as well goylt it too , I'll attach the screenshot he sent me when he got).. bangalorean rocks..Ã°Å¸â€˜ÂÃ°Å¸â€˜ÂÃ°Å¸â€˜Â grt job dude..thx I'm downloading now.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] PocketGorgon:
Does anyone know if this will work on the XT1641 Canadian Variant? Running MPJ24.139-23.2
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] msb.devil:
a little help bro

i started upgrading using the zip file but after verifying it's showing one warning i.e. " No file_contextSource: motorola/athene/athene:6.0.1/MPJ24.139-63/64:user:/release-keys"

is this a problem that means I won't be able to upgrade using this file or something like that? or is this fine?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] SoNic67:
It was already stated (several times) that you need to be on -64 (MM) version to install this.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] PocketGorgon:
How would I get that version if it was never released for mine?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] SoNic67:
If you don't know how (being that it is described in this tread and others), this is not for you. Wait for the official.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] lapocha5:
Have someone with a xt1644 tried this?, I have one but dont want to break my iPhone. Thanks
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] SoNic67:
Well, it won't flash anyway on an iPhone :D
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] lapocha5:
LOL i meant my g4 plus.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] msb.devil:
Successfully flashed nougat in India with the captured ota..thnx [MENTION=5721582]jeash[/MENTION]
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] djraje:
Chk screen burn issue is present??
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] msb.devil:
I never had that issue..it was present only with some faulty lg displays
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] djraje:
Any changes improvement??
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] msb.devil:
Very early to comment..but I'm looking it.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] sabithmk:
Thank you so much brother! <3 Just updated. Love from Kerala <3
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] pv979:
I had the same warning on my XT1642 - but upgrade continued and everything was ok after the upgrade ;)
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] msb.devil:
Ya same here..???
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] douglasroos:
On my XT1644 the error is the same as with the soak version, Whenever I try to install it says

"E3002: Package expects build thumbprint of 7.0/NP25.93-11/12:user/release_keys or 6.0.1/MPJ24.139-63/64:user/release_keys; this device has 6.0.1/MPJ24.139-64/65:user/release_keys."

So for now it will not work for anyone who has the 64/65 version.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] msb.devil:
Then it's not gonna work with ur version of the phone
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] douglasroos:
As I already said
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] msb.devil:
Too bad u'l hav to wait again for a build compatible with ur device
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] ==vj==:
Thanks a lot Vache for your TWRP BACKUP of the latest Nougat Stock Rom. I have managed to easily move from rooted soak to official with your backup images.

Retail XT1643 Dual sim India.

EDIT : I am unable to root offical nougat unlike it did on soak. Actually after remounting system partition and flashing phhsupersu successfully, the phone doesn't boot. Upon restoring original boot.img it boots fine.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Iqbal Ansari:
Guys can I flash 93.11 build over 75.2 soak build.

Did anyone tried it yet.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] MameTozhio:
You have to be on the same marshmallow build that was needed to update to 75.2 to flash 93.11.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] magdeoz:
Some mirror plz
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] bullfinch110:
deleted

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G4
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] SoNic67:
Vache posted his TWRP backup files (and modems) - you can go that route if you must.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] MameTozhio:
Uploading to MEGA right now.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] SoNic67:
You have still the old MM modem, TWRP doesn't update that. Vache posted his modem files too, but I am not sure if they will work for you.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] wisewords:
Guys! Google drive link isn't working. Could anyone provide me with a mirror link please?

[MENTION=3938342]SoNic67[/MENTION] I've moto G4 plus Indian version. Build no. is mpj24.139-63 will it work?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] MameTozhio:
It will work with that build number. MEGA upload is almost done.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] wisewords:
Thanks a lot buddy.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] MameTozhio:
Here's a mirror.

[MENTION=5748162]wisewords[/MENTION] [MENTION=5771333]magdeoz[/MENTION]
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jmiller3342:
Hey! You got telegram?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] robsonsop:
do someone have the recovery of this update? i need it so much!
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] MameTozhio:
It works with XT1641 Canadian but only if you upgrade to MPJ24.139-63, which requires bootloader unlock to install for XT1641 Canadian.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] PocketGorgon:
If I'm stuck in bootloader mode is it still possible to unlock my bootloader?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] MameTozhio:
How are you stuck in bootloader mode?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] PocketGorgon:
My XT1641 won't boot into system, recovery or anything and defaults to bootloader mode
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] halifage:
EDIT : I am unable to root offical nougat unlike it did on soak. Actually after remounting system partition and flashing phhsupersu successfully, the phone doesn't boot. Upon restoring original boot.img it boots fine.[/QUOTE]

Hey.

Did you manage to root?

All my attempts have failed so far.

Using SR5 SuperSu zip file.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] MameTozhio:
I would suggest trying system supersu.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jmiller3342:
What is that?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] MameTozhio:
Flash SuperSU as system and not systemless.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jmiller3342:
Have you tried this? and what file exactly are you referring to?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] MameTozhio:
I haven't tried it and I'm not using stock nougat. Check the SuperSU forum for the system install zip for SuperSU. It doesn't modify the kernel.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jmiller3342:
No luck
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] BeanUzumaki:
Guys..comment about the battery life of new soak test build 93-11...is it better than the previous soak test?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jmiller3342:
Pretty good. Not sure about the soak test but it's official so who cares!!
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] BeanUzumaki:
May I see the SS battery usage of urs? Post a pic bro
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] BeanUzumaki:
Tq bro..
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jmiller3342:
What?

Moto G4 Plus Nougat
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] sabithmk:
Some bugs around the corner

1. Camera application lags and stops functioning when HDR selfie is taken.'

2. There is no 2G mode in network settings. :eek:

Does anyone else experiencing the same? Please suggest me a fix. :)
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] rahulm492:
check if substratum theme engine is working or not with mono/art theme please :)
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Smart Sujoy:
Bug

I'm not able to enable 'Android system WebView'.

Please suggest me a fix.:confused:
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] Smart Sujoy:
yeah there is no 2G option in network setting
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] anish.mvj:
Not able to flash

Hello,

I am facing this issue from once I downgraded from N Soak to MM. I am getting following error when I try to flash this zip from recovery.

Mount Count = 5
Last Mount Path = /system
Last Mount time = 1480312820 -> Mon Nov 28 6:00:20 2016
Device Was Remounted R/W 5 times
Last remount happened on Mon Nov 28 06:00:20 2016
E1004 : System Partition fails to recover
E: Unknown command [log]
E: unknown command [log]
E:Error in /sideload/package.zip
(Status 7)

Please help me on this
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] MameTozhio:
in 7.0+, chrome stable is the default webview provider on market phones.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] sabithmk:
It's the problem with the system partition. Flash the MM firmware :

Then try updating using OTA. I had the same problem. :fingers-crossed::good:
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] halifage:
Root

Has anyone managed to root this OTA?

If so, which method did you use?

I tried these two threads:

1. http://xdaforums.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/guide-how-root-nougat-moto-g4-plus-t3484672

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

In both cases, I get a dark screen for almost 10min (that's the longest I have waited).

Thanks.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jeash:
I have not been able to Root as well. Tried both SuperSu and Phh's Super User. Same result like yours. Black screen. Had to reflash again to get the phone working.

Guess we need to wait longer for a working Root.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] anish.mvj:
Thanks buddy,

Its working now.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] pranjal24:
so i revereted bacck to stock MM from CM14.1. Is there any way to relock the bootloader ?? i got confused becuz there are lots of people telling different things.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jeash:
If you are on Stock MM ROM, you should be able to Flash this OTA. No need to lock the Bootloader. I still have the unlocked bootloader
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] pranjal24:
ok successfully reverted from CM14.1 == MM== N.

initial impression its buttery smooth then previous N. Also the great part is the boot animation and sound. I LOVE IT

QUESTION== can i relock the bootloader now???

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ok ty but how to remove the bootloader message??? its annoying
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] curly_hero:
bro. send mega link. unable to download file :(
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] ZeroVirus:
how to root this ota?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] pranjal24:
HERE : https://mega.nz/#!JgMGUDaT!s8Ae-w-D7AtdhudsMQnGGcQzoVh9fp0ICz8QOmvV7jQ
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] ____Mdd:
See this post http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=70041022&postcount=116
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] curly_hero:
thank you. :) for mega link ?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] pblasi:
Same here. I need root... :crying:
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jeash:
Try this:

http://xdaforums.com/moto-g4-plus/themes/customized-logo-t3451349
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] SoNic67:
So this Nougat it is not rootable?

That's a show-stopper for me, I'll stay with MM then...
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] halifage:
same here. went back to stock MM + xposed
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] joumd:
http://xdaforums.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/guide-how-root-nougat-moto-g4-plus-t3484672
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] guessingagain:
Did anyone try magisk and phh root module. That has always worked for me. Have not tried with this though.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] SoNic67:
People say that even that doesn't work anymore.

Maybe [MENTION=1829889]vache[/MENTION] can say something about it.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] EvilHowl:
6h 10min screen on time, as good as stock and previous soak :D
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jeash:
I have tried Phh.. it didn't work. Device just didn't turn in after rooting. Though I could get to Fastboot.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] guessingagain:
Go to the magisk thread. Flash magisk use the phh module from that. It's different from just flashing phh superuser.

http://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445

The instructions there are pretty clear.

Make sure you remove signs of earlier rooting tries to be safe from bootloops though.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jmiller3342:
Can you confirm this works?

Moto G4 Plus Nougat
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] guessingagain:
It worked in earlier soak test. And in every other custom ROM I've tried. But no I haven't flashed this update yet. So can't confirm.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jeash:
Going to try this now. Creating a TWRP backup so that I can reflash if things go down the drain ;)
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] nand.96:
Just a question!

I have installed this ota,it works flawlessly on xt1643 (indian),I just want to know,when Official OTA comes ,will i have to downgrade to marshmallow??
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] msb.devil:
Don't worry it is the official firmware that people are gonna receive
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jeash:
Unfortunately, result is the same as SuperSu and Phh. Black screen with the phone refusing to turn on.

Glad I did the TWRP backup. I could reflash and be up and running in under 10 minutes.

Now, wait for the working Root continues.:crying:
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] nand.96:
[MENTION=6754934]msb.devil[/MENTION] So,if another build number of nougat comes i can install it from my current 7.0 version?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] msb.devil:
Ya exactly if and when it comes u can upgrade
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] bullfinch110:
[MENTION=5721582]jeash[/MENTION]: which twrp version did you flash? 3.0.2-r4 by shreps or the one provided by twrp homepage?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] guessingagain:
Well that's odd and bad. I guess we'll have to figure out another way then.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] curly_hero:
My system should be official ?? When I am updating to Nougat???

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How much time it will take to update. Mine not yet finished. It's still in installation process. ðŸ˜¢
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] SoNic67:
The fact that Lenovo locked up the rooting of the device is a pisser. I have bought this phone because they promised to unlock the bootloader. Well what good does it make an unlocked bootloader if they lock the rooting? Zero in my view.

Sure, you might hope for a CM based firmware, but then they don't provide all the needed blobs for that.

I had 6 Moto phones by now in my household, 3 in service now... But I will switch to Samsung or even Apple if they keep looking the phones like that.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] doomed151:
What made you think that Lenovo locked it up? It might just be a change in how the kernel is packaged or something. Also, once they release the sources, custom kernels will make rooting possible.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] SoNic67:
Because the first soak didn't work with SuperSU but it did work with PHH Superuser. Now it doesn't work with either.

Doesn't that seem that they are working the "kinks" out?

Google made changes in Nougat to enhance the security too... It's like Windows won't allow admin accounts on their OS - stupid. I might as well go to Apple.
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] jeash:
The one from the TWRP Site. What's the difference with the Sherps one?
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] bullfinch110:
http://xdaforums.com/moto-g4-plus/development/recovery-twrp-3-0-2-r3-moto-g4-g4-plus-t3494337
[Moto G4 Plus Guides, News, & Discussion] rgshah3:
My g4 plus hasn't had any update since the July security patch. Always tells me no new update available
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] xboxremote:
Hello all,

I'm going to be selling my 8525 because it has the white screen problem, and I'm fed up with it. I want to get the T-Mobile Shadow (any opinions on this phone are welcome). Anyway, should I get my 8525 fixed first at a cell phone repair shop and then sell it, or should I just sell it "as is"? Has anyone had their 8525 repaired for the white screen problem? How much does it cost? Thanks!

-- Nick
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam General] kareeem:
Try a hard reset or reflashing the rom to see if it helps.
[XDA Assist] doulc:
Hello everyone,

The reason why I wish it to be edited and repack is because I want to change the boot logo(not boot animation) without rooting.

After few hours searching here and there, I found Samsung's boot logo located at BL_[texts].tar.md5

Open it with 7-Zip and open Param.bin, if you like to see it yourself here is a sample:

https://mega.nz/#!bV1XAQ6a!O53nC4V0HNMt3i7Qj6SCN4bxZGtkDqxPQYxSdnh_vm8

I know there's tool to edit and pack the system file but not sure how to do it with BL_[texts].tar.md5 thought

What is the tool available to replace the logo.jpg? Or is it possible to be edited using linux?

Please share what you know, and please don't discourage if you don't know.
[XDA Assist] :
Greetings and welcome to assist. I think it may be possible with linux, you can unpack and repack the tar file easy enough and then create a md5 file. I have never done it myself but do know of someone who did this on a verizon device with a locked bootloader

Good Luck

Sawdoctor
[XDA Assist] doulc:
I'm not using any linux OS so I don't know much

1. How to compress tar files and set specific permission to file while compress using linux?

2. Is there any GUI or need to use everything using console?

3. In windows is there any tool available to compress tar file as well?