yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] echo92:
If you fully flash the September 2017 stock Nougat ROM, provided you did not update to the stock December 2017 security patch, you should be okay to update via OTA.

The warning about OTA bricking your device only should apply if you downgrade your device firmware. E.g by downgrading from stock Nougat to stock marshmallow. In that case, you have a Nougat bootloader but marshmallow system. OTA updates only appear to check if your system is the correct patch level, they do not appear to check if your bootloader is the expected patch level. As you cannot downgrade bootloaders, that means the OTA for your marshmallow ROM could corrupt your newer bootloader, leading to a hard brick. It also appears that Motorola has hardened the bootloaders past march 2017, so be exceptionally careful if your bootloader is version B1:05 or newer, especially B1:06 and newer. The safest way to update would be a full stock ROM flash.

As long as you only flash stock firmware of the same patch level or newer than what is present in your device (custom ROMs do not matter in this regard), you should be okay. Flashing older (as in older than the stock firmware on your device) stock ROMs requires diligence to not brick your device with OTA updates.

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Hmm, I've not used xposed, though I have read that xposed for Nougat does appear to work.

Please read the last few pages of this thread: https://xdaforums.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/xposed-framework-moto-g4-plus-t3398332/page7

Also, please use the search boxes above, they'll take you to the xposed page for the latest official xposed for Nougat by rovo89

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3034811

Ensure that you have a back up before flashing and also be aware that having xposed active appears to trigger and fail Google's Safety net checks, their anti tampering detection, regardless of if you have magisk hide active. Therefore, for apps dependent on safety net working (e.g. some banking apps), you may have to disable xposed. More information as always on the xposed pages.

Double-check that the modules you want to use also are compatible or updated to work.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] flroots:
I have the Moto G4 Plus (x1644) running build NPJ25.93-14.7 rooted. I was starting to run out of storage space and it appears my camera was saving photos somewhere else since I can no longer find them with ES File Explorer. The do show up in Google Photos so I know they exist. My backup app, Titanium Media Sync can't find them in the designated location so they are not getting backed up to PC. I have since solved the storage issue, but still can't locate the photos. Can anyone offer advice on how to find them. Once find I will copy them to ExtSDcard/DCIM/Camera which is where they are supposed to be saved. Thanks
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] strongst:
Thy to find your photos with this tool https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.diskusage it's good for finding large files or folders
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] flroots:
I may have solved the issues. The pics that showed up in Photos were backed up in the cloud. I used the option 'save to device' to bring them back and all was well.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] ajab_sharma:
Hey guys I was wondering if silesh is back in business with athene development? Since his account doesn't show disabled now! Sorry, I know its little off topic but I really miss his works for us athene users!:(
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] strongst:
I don't think so since his statement.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] r1rony:
Can anyone give qcn file of athene xt1643 plz:crying::crying: how to extract qcn tutorial is here

http://www.androidbrick.com/ultimat...agon-xiaomi-mi5-imei-and-baseband-repair-fix/ if anyone of u kind people help me to get baseband and Imei back and it would help others who lost their baseband and original Imei if someone give me qcn file I will make a thread to recover baseband and original Imei of athene it is only way that I could revive my athene xt1643 now I tried almost all of the method to recover it like pushing hw partition and flashing
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] ____Mdd:
Post your questions only once, (read XDA rules)

Answered here: https://xdaforums.com/moto-g4-plus/help/recovery-baseband-original-imei-qcn-t3730274

That thread is closed, so keep discussion to one thread: here: https://xdaforums.com/moto-g4-plus/help/moto-g4-pluss-model-changed-to-g4-lost-t3496912
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Smit01:
hello,

need quick help.

I received software update today and downloaded it, pressed the install button and then I remembered that I have custom recovery, So it booted into custom recovery and now It isnt restarting system from any option, turning on the phone only leads to recovery, tried from recovery, tried from normal power off state , tried from bootloader. Everything leads to custom recovery only. Any way out of this rather than factory reset? Im not completely sure that factory reset will help me.

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update : While searching I found that you can start the phone by selecting "start" from the bootloader but this is not the solution, It opens recovery everytime you try to restart phone.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] ____Mdd:
Get adb/fastboot setup, reboot into bootloader.

Use this commands,

- fastboot oem fb_mode_set

- fastboot oem fb_mode_clear

Now start it to system, dont reboot to recovery or power off.

When it gets started, try rebooting, it should now start to system.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Adge40:
Hi all,I've had a search,can't find what I'm looking for although I do have poor eyesight, can twrp 3.2.1.0. Flash Oreo?? And what are these 64 bit Oreo roms and can they be flashed in the normal way??thx in advance
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] strongst:
The mentioned twrp version can flash Oreo(32bit roms) the 64bit ROMs need 64bit enabled twrp and arm64 gapps(look at the op of the rom threads and in roms section) and the flashing process is the same as usual.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Smit01:
Tried commands and then started the system, then turned off then phone and tried to reboot but it booted into recovery again. :( I have ElementalX kernel and rooted phone, just informing.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] EuroZim77:
This bit. Thank you. I'll stay on Stock MM until Stock N gets to my phone. Then I'll go for RR (probably).

It's already annoying me though - so many settings simply not available. I'll try to be patient :)
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] strongst:
There's no need to toggle all settings and RR is far better then stock MM. it's not aosp! RR is based on CM which has many customization options already.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Saahil Shaikh:
After Nougat update still the device is gets too much hot at heavy gamings???
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] strongst:
Yeah few people reported this already
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] nitinvaid:
Best way to unlock bootloader??
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] strongst:
You need fastboot and the unlock code from the website. There's no other way AFAIK.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] vinkho:
hello.

I'm new to all this, i hope I'm asking in the right place, if not, please bear with me.

1. I would like to install ElementalX by flar, in order to alleviate screen burn issue on my lgd panel. Am I right?

2. The elemental thread says there are no prerequisites to install it... so i just copy the zip to my phone and update from recovery? please correct me or link me the proper procedure if possible.

3. Root would be great! do i need to unlock my bootloader and does elementalx kernal give root?

I am on stock android 7 build NPJ25.93-11 on XT1643 (India). Any help would be greatly appreciated as this is the first time I am doing something like this. Sorry if I'm asking something obvious to you, thanks.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] flar2:
1. ElementalX will not alleviate screen burn in, nothing will.

2. The prerequisites are an unlocked bootloader and TWRP recovery

3. ElementalX does not give root. You do not need root to unlock your bootloader or to install ElementalX

The procedure is:

-unlock bootloader (this will factory reset your phone)

-install latest TWRP recovery

-backup stock kernel with recovery (optional, but a good idea)

-install ElementalX in recovery and reboot

-flash latest SuperSU SR3 in recovery and reboot (optional, only if you want root)
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] echo92:
In addition to flar's post, be aware unlocking your bootloader will void any existing warranty you'll have with Motorola. If you're having screen burn in at the moment, might be worth looking into getting a service repair.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] vinkho:
Thank you both for your replies. Installing elemental x will be my weekend project this week :)

I have in fact had my screen replaced. It worked great for a few weeks before the same issue cropped up again. I found these boards and read it's something to do with badly calibrated screens? Yes mine is an lgd panel. On that thread someone said they installed elementalx and changed rgb values which seemed to help them, which is why I'd like to try the same.

Aside from this I have no issues with this phone and am happy with it. Once again, thank you for your replies
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] SabbathXDA:
Hi, what is the best method to root the phone (XT1622) with an already unlocked bootloader? Also rooting the phone will break SELinux functionalities? Thank you
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Harshan01:
Hey guys! I use resurrection remix custom ROM nougat 7.1.1 in my Moto G4 plus. Its great to have Google assistant inbuilt in RR. But the OK Google command is not working. Is it something to do with my phone? How to make it to work? Thanks in advance!
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] ksamm97:
fingerprint not enrolling in cm13

what to do now?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Kickass1415:
volte stopped all of a sudden

I've been using lineage os for about 2 weeks everything was going fine when suddenly my phone decided to stop the volte service. No idea what happened... Last time something like this happened I had to revert back to stock and then install the custom ROM again inorder to access volte.. Any suggestions or solutions on what went wrong..?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] satyasannihith08:
I installed unofficial update of noughat now iam facing so many bugs how should I overcome that bugs????
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] :
We would absolutely love to help you, but we don't know what your bugs are, nor which ROM you are on. Could you give us that information?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] satyasannihith08:
Over heating hanging while recording video the video stops recording for some time if we switch on the hotspot it takes so much time to connect wifi after turning off
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] strongst:
Did you wiped everything or just updated by sideloading nougat update? Which device XT... ?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] echo92:
Hey, how do you mean it's not working, is it responding to your voice, have you trained OK Google?

Have you installed openGApps on your installation too? OpenGApps 7.1 arm is what works with RR, up to you how many features you want. Screenshot below is from the Google ap > Settings > Voice > OK Google detection.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] satyasannihith08:
I installed blur version
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] strongst:
Please try to reboot to bootloader( hold down power and volume down key). From there try to start normal.

If it doesn't work try to reflash the twrp recovery.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] ____Mdd:
I just tried taking OTA with TWRP and happened same, but those commands did work for me..

If you want to take OTA for December's patch, then you will need stock Kernel, stock recovery and unmodified system..

Better if you flash fastboot stock ROM to avoid this kind of errors and other errors too... (Tack backup of internal memory and go for it.)
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Smit01:
Yes my phone starts this way but I want to fix this problem, booting into recovery every time I turn on the phone.

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I am fine without the OTA but tried to install them instinctively , I will try those commands once more, isnt there any other way to fix this without reflashing stock rom?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Smit01:
update : Tried those commands multiple times and still doesnt work, Is it possible that something went wrong with my twrp recovery?

I have a twrp backup of the time when I had clear rom without root and without Modified kernel.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] strongst:
Did you tried reinstall twrp recovery as I suggested?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Smit01:
I will try now, what should I do after flashing twrp again? boot into system by reboot command or boot into recovery and then system?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] strongst:
I booted directly to system. But it doesn't matter. In your case you can try to boot to recovery first and then system.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] ____Mdd:
This happens because of bootloader data is messed up and "fb_mode_clear" commands erases bootloader data, but not in your case.

May be flashing bootloader alone can work,

What is current version of firmware ?

September's update or what ?

Do you have fastboot firmware zip of (your device's) current version ? Get bootloader.img file from it. (Otherwise tell us to upload bootloader file)

Then flash with those commands,

- fastboot oem fb_mode_set

- fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img

- fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Smit01:
C:\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot devices

ZY223GBSRG fastboot

C:\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

(bootloader) slot-count: not found

(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found

(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found

(bootloader) has-slot:recovery: not found

target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes

sending 'recovery' (12530 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.402s]

writing 'recovery'...

(bootloader) Image not signed or corrupt

OKAY [ 0.123s]

finished. total time: 0.529s

Tried and booted into recovery, then into system but it booted into recovery again.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] strongst:
The recovery was flashed successfull,, but it it's not working please provide us the information what __Mdd said.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Smit01:
build number in settings says NPJS25.93-14-10

So I will try flashing bootloader tonight from this firmware

https://xdaforums.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/moto-g4-plus-xt1640-43-athene-npj25-93-t3549369

correct me if I am wrong.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] ____Mdd:
Not that, it's old firmware, wait..

I will upload bootloader.img and update link to this post.

Update: check attachment.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Adge40:
Anyone know what this is??,I was doing a backup on newly installed official twrp 3.2.1.0.,is this a dead backup and would I be able to use it??,how do I fix it?? Thx in advance
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] flroots:
Thanks. While I did solve my problem I just tried out that app and it looks like it will be useful going forward.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Smit01:
This is weird but it still boots into recovery when I try to turn on the phone after flashing the bootloader. :(

Seems like the bootloader isnt the cause of this problem.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] strongst:
Ok, maybe a complete flash of stock rom(September or December security patch) is another option you can try.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Smit01:
Thank you for your support, I will try to flash December patch sooner or later, Will there be any change in the process of installing ElementalX and root files after flashing this December patch?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] ____Mdd:
It's same as previous, first take backup of internal memory it will get erased while flashing.

Then flash rom > flash TWRP > ElementalX Kernel > root zip. Done.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] saurabh8263:
how to get back to the stock rom?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] strongst:
Here you'll find the latest stock rom along with detailed instructions https://xdaforums.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/stock-rom-npjs25-93-14-4-march-1-t3608138 but don't lock the bootloader.

The other way is if you made a twrp backup of your stock rom, just restore it.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Smit01:
Hello ! Iflashed December patch firmware and at the end of flashing , I saw dead android logo as phone booted, I got scared that it still boots into recovery. But the opened stock recovery, started system from there once and now phone properly reboots the system!

update : I have noticed that I can no longer enter into recovery mode by pressing volume up and power key, It always loops me into logo if I keep buttons pressed, need to enter through bootloader and this was the same when didnt flash december firmware too.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] lmacmil:
Has the December patch been officially released via OTA update? I have not seen it yet for my G4 (not plus). I didn't get the September patch until November.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] strongst:
Yes it's been released via ota(see forum) since some countries get it that way.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Dalja:
Sometimes when I try send a Screenshot, image for Messenger I got a error and can´t send the image, and it's not my connection or the app
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] echo92:
What device do you have, which ROM have you installed?

What version of the app is installed, is it the latest from the Play Store or other trusted sources?

Does this behaviour happen on other ROMs (if you've flashed other ROMs)?

Does this also happen over Wi-Fi?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Dalja:
I have Moto G4 Normal (XT1621), I have installed Lineage Os 14.1

Yes, it's the latest from Play Store

No, I have not flashed other roms yet

This happen over wifi and mobile data

sorry for my english

Edit: The app doesn't crash just the image dont upload
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] austa0:
Does LineageOS 14.1(08-01-18) build brings January security patches?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] ____Mdd:
No, it does not, still December's..

For changelogs for Lineage14.1 : https://www.cmxlog.com/14.1/athene/
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] night0crawler:
Good day everyone. Is there a way to change the default download location for browsers like Chrome & Firefox? I want to set it to external sd card. Is it possible?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] davidintheusa:
WIFI Calling Feature - USA

I hope I have not missed the answer to my question on this or another thread - apologies if I have.

Question: Is the WIFI Calling feature available on the Moto G4 Plus in the USA?

Phone: Moto G4 Plus XT1641 Dual SIM 2GB/32GB

OS: Android 7.0 (patch level September 2017)

IMEI: 355672081638493

Provider: MINTSIM (T-Mobile MVNO)

MINTSIM sells itself on WIFI talk and text service

I bought this phone believing the advanced calling features would be included.

The area I live in has extremely poor and spotty cell service at best.

Am I dead in the water with regard to the WIFI calling feature on this model? :mad:
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] davidintheusa:
WIFI Calling Feature - USA

I installed the ACIVITY LAUNCHER app from Google Play Store. I found the WFI Calling feature and turned it on.

It will however not stay on/active.

Is there a solution to this?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Icesmash:
Custom Rom Signal Bar Strength

<Device Info>

Moto G4 Plus XT1644

athene_f

Bootloader 0xB106

Build NPJ25.93-14

Android Nougat (7.0) with December 1, 2016 Security Patch

Bootloader Unlocked

Carrier: T-Mobile

When flashing all roms on my device signal strength seems much worse than stock & is usually buggy when it comes to using LTE. It seems to be just me experiencing the issue. I have done an extensive google search to come up with no exposed modules, or settings that would improve this feature to match that of stock.

Another Issue I have when flashing custom roms is that the battery/notification led lights up randomly and is very annoying especially when your trying to sleep. Is there no way to physically damage the led permanently or a Magisk module?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] strongst:
For battery led I answered you here https://xdaforums.com/moto-g4-plus/development/kernel-elementalx-g4-0-01-t3424836/post75145118

For the signal strength problem I don't have those problems when using LTE... But i have no clue why it should have something to do with custom roms in your case.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Icesmash:
Perhaps it has something to do with my modem settings or carrier.

Anyways I managed to hard brick my device by performing an OTA update -_-

Thanks for the tip about the battery led!
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] ____Mdd:
(i have modifications in my RR-N setup, it can be OT.) Laser focus sensor is emitting laser at every ~2 seconds, (while camera is force closed too)!!

Can someone with none/less modification confirm ?

To check, if you have another device, start camera on it and place straight to laser sensor, it's like blinking light...

Update: searched a little about laser,

in our device class I type laser is used, whose output is very less, which consumes very less battery as well as not harmful, so there may be no difference at all, but still it's ODD!!
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Dhanush-raj:
I am in stock ROM and no modifications

When I switch on data, notifications come and my phone gets switch off.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] strongst:
Did you tried to wipe cache in recovery?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] manojkumar navodaya:
continous rebooting

I have motog4plus xt1643 device. Previously it was rooted and had resurrection remix OS. It was working flawlessly for more than 1 year except few automatic restarts. Recently i opened camera and it began restarting. Now it is in continuous restarting state.

I flashed stock Rom and locked bootloader, even now it is restarting. I tried Rsd-lite method and mfastboot method as shown in this post.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=59139800

Recovery mode is not opening. It just leads to rebooting once again.

And power button is not stuck.

its similar as shown in this video

[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTndBzW_QRM[/YOUTUBE]

please help me in this regard..Any help is appreciated.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] ____Mdd:
How you flashed stock ROM ?

Are you able to keep bootloader on? Doesn't it reboot from there ?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] manojkumar navodaya:
I flashed stock rom using mfastboot. flashing by RSD-lite method also works fine. yeah i'm able to keep bootloader on. It doesnt reboot from there. It can be switched off only from there. If i connect usb cable for charging or connect it to the laptop, it starts rebooting.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] echo92:
Did you mean the power button is stuck or not stuck in your other post? I'm slightly confused about only being able to power off whilst in the bootloader.

Do you experience this rebooting with any other USB cables, and does this rebooting happen on battery power or whilst charging?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] ____Mdd:
I'm too confused,

Did you mean if phone is completely turned off, then plugging charger/USB directly boots your device without pressing power or volume key ?

In first post, you said that it happened when you opened camera, did you open camera by pressing power key two times ?

From above lines, may be internal part of power key or something is triggering power key function.. But, not in bootloader mode as your device is not rebooting there, mysterious...

I felt different reboot issue in my device when i formatted cache/data/system partitions in different file system type, have you made such changes in your phone ?