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[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Zeitkind:
Help revive bricked G4..

Device history: unknown

Status: doesn't boot, stops in bootloader with "failed to validate recoveery image"; ERROR: Failed to pass validaton, backup to fastboot

C:\Users\user\Desktop\Motorola Moto G4 Plus\NPJS25_93_14_13_Dec2017_GPT_boot
loader>fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: moto-msm8952-B1.07(*)
(bootloader) product: athene_16mp
(bootloader) board: athene_16mp
(bootloader) secure: yes
(bootloader) hwrev: P2A
(bootloader) radio: 3
(bootloader) storage-type: emmc
(bootloader) emmc: 16GB MICRON Q3J96R RV=08 PV=10 FV=0000000000000054
(bootloader) ram: 2GB MICRON LP3 DIE=8Gb M5=FF M6=01 M7=00 M8=1F
(bootloader) cpu: MSM8952
(bootloader) serialno: xxx
(bootloader) cid: 0xDEAD
(bootloader) channelid: 0x00
(bootloader) uid: EA8AAB0200000000000000000000
(bootloader) securestate: oem_locked
(bootloader) iswarrantyvoid: n/a
(bootloader) max-download-size: 536870912
(bootloader) reason: Last time flashing failed
(bootloader) imei: 000000000000000
(bootloader) meid:
(bootloader) date: 01-01-1970
(bootloader) sku: 000000000000000
(bootloader) battid:
(bootloader) iccid:
(bootloader) cust_md5:
(bootloader) max-sparse-size: 268435456
(bootloader) current-time:
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint:
(bootloader) ro.build.version.full:
(bootloader) ro.build.version.qcom:
(bootloader) version-baseband:
(bootloader) kernel.version:
(bootloader) sbl1.git: sbl1.git
(bootloader) rpm.git: rpm.git
(bootloader) tz.git: tz.git
(bootloader) hyp.git: hyp.git
(bootloader) keymaster.git: keymaster.git
(bootloader) cmnlib.git: cmnlib.git
(bootloader) aboot.git: git=MBM-NG-VB1.07-0-gf9b89ba
(bootloader) qe:
(bootloader) frp-state: no protection (err)
(bootloader) ro.carrier:

I tried several stock ROM variants and bootloader I found here. GPT and BL from June 2017, Sept 2017 and December 2017 fail, stock firmware from ATHENE_NPJS25.93-14-18_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip fail:

C:\Users\user\Desktop\Motorola Moto G4 Plus\NPJS25_93_14_13_Dec2017_GPT_boot
loader>fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'partition' (32 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.016s]
writing 'partition'...
(bootloader) Security version downgrade

(bootloader) Image primary_gpt failed validation

(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.109s

C:\Users\user\Desktop\Motorola Moto G4 Plus\Stock Firmware>fastboot flash pa
rtition gpt.bin
target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes
sending 'partition' (32 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.016s]
writing 'partition'...
(bootloader) Flashing primary GPT image...
(bootloader) Failed to write primary GPT.

(bootloader) Failed to program partition table
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.125s

Any hints? Ideas? Tipps?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Zeitkind:
Resolved, seems a failed upgrade with a bad SD card or similar let the device get stuck. After a lot of try & error and reboots, the device starts up again.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] harshal2234:
I can transfer files to pen drive via otg but can't transfer to pc via USB, after connecting device gets charged but doesn't show option to transfer media, can someone tell me what is the problem and how can I solved it?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] IronTechmonkey:
This will depend on the Android version and variant that you are using but may be as simple as telling the phone to switch to MTP mode for transferring files. In older Android versions this setting was remembered but now we have to do it each time we connect to USB.

- Open notification shade.

- Tap the notification that says "USB charging this device".

- Select " Transfer Files".
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] harshal2234:
I don't get that notification
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] IronTechmonkey:
As mentioned "This will depend on the Android version and variant that you are using". Without knowing the expectations it's hard to tell what might be wrong - In one version of Android that might be normal but in another it might not be - and others people could not guess what you are using if you don’t provide details. ;)
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] harshal2234:
I'm on twrp flashable stock 7.0 rom, magisk rooted loony kernel and no other system modifications, the option of USB is set to MTP in developers option even after that pc doesn't recognize the device.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] IronTechmonkey:
Not speaking to specifications of the ROM variant but; since it is Android 7 the setting in developer options is not saved as default but it should work for the existing connection. For instance when I connect device to computer via USB, and ignore the notification, and go through developer options to switch from charging mode to MTP mode, then I can access the drives on the device from the computer until the device is disconnect and reconnected at which time I would do the same thing again.

It sounds as if there may be a problem with the drivers on the computer or a hardware issue, although the fact that your device does charge may be an indication that the hardware is OK (although it's always good to test with different USB cable and at different USB port if possible).

Have you ever installed drivers for the device on the computer? Have you ever successfully connected to this device from this computer in the past? If the answer to either of those questions is no you might want to research and go through the process of installing the proper drivers. You might also want to check with the developers of your ROM to find out why the notification does not appear.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] harshal2234:
I'll see into it tell u how it goes
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] ksamm97:
I received an update Oreo, when I tried to install it failed and displayed a message "Error" and restarted. Help me to update my mobile to latest version. I cleared cache partition, still no luck.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] ksamm97:
[Getting Error while installing OTA]

I received an update Oreo, when I tried to install it failed and displayed a message "Error" and restarted. Help me to update my mobile to latest version. I cleared cache partition, still no luck.

I have unlocked bootloader and on latest stock ROM.

Screenshot attached !!!
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Not rooted or custom recovery?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] wridip:
Is there anyway to record video or let my camera work properly on the new aosp 9.0 rom for moto g4 plus....i would be kind if u guys can help me ❣️
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] strongst:
He already opened a new thread cause he can't wait https://xdaforums.com/moto-g4-plus/help/getting-error-installing-ota-t3903370

---------- Post added at 07:48 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:45 AM ----------

Please search for camera withing the rom thread https://xdaforums.com/moto-g4-plus/development/rom-aospextended-rom-v6-1-moto-g4-g4-t3882129
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] tarsomagno:
My Win10 powershell isn't accepting "adb devices" command line

I have enabled USB debugging and file tranfer mode already

i have update 108 on G4+ and am trying to flash final build

EDIT: Had to add ADB path to windows "known folders source"

Now i see my device listed

EDIT2: DO i need to create a new folder named "fastboot" and unzip the build there, under the "platform-tools" one?

This is my path: C:\adb\platform-tools
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] strongst:
Windows 10 power shell is working the same way as cmd line, see an example attached and look at the commands.

The adb tools must be inside the unzipped fastboot rom so you can execute the fastboot.exe from within the same folder where the rom files are. Look at my example picture :good:
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] tarsomagno:
Excuse my ignorance in advance!

i have merged the adb files into the same folder i have unziped the rom files, when i open PS, it is only responding to the adb devices command, fastboot devices returns nothing, just goes to the next line.

My device is turned ON, do i need to put it in some boot mode?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] echo92:
Your device needs to be in fastboot/bootloader mode for you to flash the stock ROM firmware - if your device is in recovery or booted, you're likely in ADB mode.

To boot into bootloader mode, power off your device, then hold the power and volume down button until it boots. You should see a green opened Android and some details about your device - this is bootloader/fastboot mode. Connect your device to your computer and it should recognise (and hopefully install the correct drivers). Then, you should be able to use 'fastboot devices' (without quotes) to detect your device. You may have to install the Motorola USB drivers as well: https://support.motorola.com/us/en/drivers
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] tarsomagno:
Big thank you for your patience echo92 and strongst!!!

In fact the Motorola Drivers was what I was missing, after installing it my phone got recognized by "fastboot devices" and i could install the ROM

BTW my device is a XT1640 retbr from Brasil, i still have IMEI and all stuff in place, hopefully i was already set up and made a backup, (didn't noticed there was a command for erasing userdata until i got there on the command list XD)
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] toppits:
Does anyone know about a working alternative to MotoDisplay Handwave for Oreo?

Mainly I want the "handwave over sensor -> device shows moto display"-feature. I don't use the rest anyways.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Akash Akare:
I installed the pixel Experience rom in my moto g4 plus.This rom works very smooth when we start to using phone but after some time it become too hot and lag too much I can't able to use my phone after the heating and lag plz give the solution...can it is the problem of krenal or other plz help me.....?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] echo92:
What are you doing with the device that causes it to heat up? Are you charging whilst using the device? Does the lag continue after letting the device cool?

If you're not gaming, you could try rooting with magisk and download a kernel manager. That may let you tune/underclock the CPU and GPU frequencies, try to keep your device cooler for longer. If you're gaming, then not much we can do: the SD617 is a hot running chip. Try to not charge and use the device at the same time, or only for light tasks like replying to messages.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] 140.85:
SOLVED
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] praful:
I have a problem with my almost 3 year old G4 + now. For the last couple of months I have been having issues charging the phone, it has been a struggle to get it to charge. Its definitely not an issue with the cable or the charger, as the same work for my other devices quite well. Even the white LED does not blink when I put the charger in. I have tried cleaning the microUSB socket and charger, but that has not helped.

Its definitely not a s/w issue as I am running stock everything on this phone from the start.

It looks like the charging socket OR the battery is screwed. Any pointers on how to solve this? If I was to look at ordering replacement parts, any recommended sites for this?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] vijayveluri:
Any stable ROM ?

I had tried both resurrection remix and Arrow OS. Both seem the have some crashes ( while it plays notification sounds ). So i had to keep my phone muted all the time.

I want to know if there is any stable ROM for android P.

If not, how can i install Moto g4 plus stock OS ( which motorola released a while back ).

Thanks in advance for helping me out.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] HYdradummy:
hi guys, so...

i got my xt1626 an update to oreo via OTA :crying:

now my bootloader is at ver. 1.09 and does not boot well on any OS.

any ideas on how to fix it?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] echo92:
What do you mean by 'does not boot well on any OS'? Are you referring to custom ROMs?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] HYdradummy:
Hi again

Well, when the cellphone boot it up, goes to the "NO COMAND" Screen.

The only way to work is going to bootloader ther slect the start option. This is for stock 8.0 and custons.

I wish i never had upgraded my phone, curiosity kills...
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] echo92:
Right, so your device is for some reason booting straight to stock recovery? Did you use or try to use a stock OTA update before this happened?

If you can flash or boot TWRP, try this (it's for TWRP but the symptoms are similar) https://xdaforums.com/moto-g4/help/troubleshooting-twrp-boot-loop-ota-t3714325
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] ALPH000:
Is your phone rooted? Is bootloader unlocked? Have you installed any custom ROM previously?

Have you attempted an OTA update or you flashed firmware via fastboot?

Please share details.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] wasteoflife:
My MOTO G4+ blinks when connected to PC, but it doesn't show up on Device Manager, does this mean that my phone is completely dead? :confused:
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] echo92:
1) Are you using the original Motorola USB cable or a high quality data cable to connect (not a charging only cable)?

2)Do you have the Motorola drivers installed on your computer? Did your device previously connect successfully?

3)How did your device get to be blinking?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] wasteoflife:
I'm using the original cable, I do have those drivers installed but I've never connected my phone to the PC before.

My phone didn't seem to be charging at all, it was on 40% charge and wouldn't go up. I powered the phone off, opened it and saw two problems:

1) The flashlight flex cable appeared to be damaged(it's not teared, it has some sort of bump).

2) The battery connector was not in place correctly(it wasn't completely off, it was lightly raised).

I checked every other connector and everything was ok. I pushed the battery connector in place with a plastic tool and left the flash flex cable untouched. I reassembled the phone and that's when the blinking started. I'm not quite sure what happened, but I think I killed it lol.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] echo92:
I'm guessing you were using the charger before? I'm guessing you tried another charger before disassembling your device?

It's odd how the flex cable and the battery connector weren't properly in their place - did your device get dropped at any point? I'd recheck the connectors, make sure they're all in place. Also, try force rebooting by holding down power and volume up keys together - maybe that'll force your device to boot.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Velken_Iakov:
Moto G4 Plus all speaker sounds stop working randomly, a reboot ALWAYS fixes it, but after few minutes it stops. It started after yesterday, only thing I did was update Magisk and install Team Viewer. Headphone audio works normally.

EDIT: now not even with headphones is working
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] wasteoflife:
I've had some drops but never had any problems with the phone, and yes, I tried a lot of different chargers. I tried rebooting it, the phone didn't turn on but the vibrator spun, I thought it was going to start but it didn't. Then I tried rebooting again and now the vibrator won't spin anymore. :(

What could be wrong? What can I do?

Edit: I forgot to mention that the phone isn't new, I bought it from a friend, it was in very good conditions, no scratches at all, I've had it for 5 months now, it's been a week since it started blinking.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] SebaS-DG:
Hi, my problem is I cant connect my g4 plus to my pc, and see the folders or archives.

I installed and reboot: MotorolaDeviceManager_2.5.4

It just charge my phone.

I dont have the original usb cable, but I tried 3 diferent USB cables, all of them work for many phones of my family and friends just fine.

I dont know what happend, maybe is my pc?

Many ppl come to my home to unlock bootloaders and get root or roms.

It doenst show anything when I try to connect it to unlock the bootloader, always just charging.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
In Settings/System/Advanced/Dev Options

is there a

Networking/ Default USB configuration ?

If so

Tap on Default USB configuration

try selecting

File transfer
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] dope26:
Volte option not show in 1th April 2018 patch plz help how to get volte option plz help :crying:
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] ajsanthosh:
My Moto g4 bricked after blankflash(HELP)

C:\Users\inanjud\Desktop\MotoG4 revive\Moto_G4_Plus_XT1643_ATHENE_MPJ24.139-63>f

astboot getvar all

(bootloader) slot-count: not found

(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found

(bootloader) slot-suffixes: not found

(bootloader) version: 0.5

(bootloader) version-bootloader: moto-msm8952-B1.06(*)

(bootloader) product: athene_16mp

(bootloader) board: athene_16mp

(bootloader) secure: yes

(bootloader) hwrev: P2A

(bootloader) radio: 4

(bootloader) storage-type: emmc

(bootloader) emmc: 32GB SAMSUNG RX1BMB RV=08 PV=07 FV=0000000000000007

(bootloader) ram: 3GB SAMSUNG LP3 DIE=6Gb M5=01 M6=05 M7=00 M8=7B

(bootloader) cpu: MSM8952

(bootloader) serialno: ********(edited serial number)

(bootloader) cid: 0x0032

(bootloader) channelid: 0xc0

(bootloader) uid: 3FF6A90000000000000000000000

(bootloader) securestate: oem_locked

(bootloader) iswarrantyvoid: yes

(bootloader) max-download-size: 536870912

(bootloader) reason: Failed to initialize partition table

(bootloader) imei: 000000000000000

(bootloader) meid:

(bootloader) date: 01-01-1970

(bootloader) sku: 000000000000000

(bootloader) battid:

(bootloader) iccid:

(bootloader) cust_md5:

(bootloader) max-sparse-size: 268435456

(bootloader) current-time:

(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint:

(bootloader) ro.build.version.full:

(bootloader) ro.build.version.qcom:

(bootloader) version-baseband:

(bootloader) kernel.version:

(bootloader) sbl1.git: sbl1.git

(bootloader) rpm.git: rpm.git

(bootloader) tz.git: tz.git

(bootloader) hyp.git: hyp.git

(bootloader) keymaster.git: keymaster.git

(bootloader) cmnlib.git: cmnlib.git

(bootloader) aboot.git: git=MBM-NG-VB1.06-0-g0edfb0d

(bootloader) qe:

(bootloader) frp-state: no protection (err)

(bootloader) ro.carrier:

all: listed above

finished. total time: 0.177s
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] echo92:
Have you tried to flash newer firmware to your device? MPJ24.139-63 is really old (Marshmallow) and as such won't flash over your newer bootloader (B1:06 is at least June 2017, Nougat firmware level).

I would suggest flashing at least the Nougat firmware: https://xdaforums.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/stock-rom-npjs25-93-14-4-march-1-t3608138
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] jasonmerc:
So I picked up a Moto g4 yesterday and so far I'm loving it. Got AOSiP installed and it's running great. My only issue is I seem to have screen burn in, which doesn't make sense to me because this is an LCD screen, not AMOLED. If I need to replace the screen I will, but if there's something else I can do to fix it id rather do that first.

Any advice on how to get rid of this here? I saw online that this is a common problem for both the G4 and G4 Plus (I've got a standard G4 myself). I saw somewhere that someone said adding a red tint to the screen makes it go away but that doesn't seem to be working for me so far. If I do need to replace the screen though, what parts do I need? Just a digitizer, or a digitizer and a new LCD? Any help would be appreciated, because other than this ridiculous issue the phone is awesome.

EDIT: After a reboot it looks like a slight red tint got rid of about 90% of it. Still, any other advice you guys have would be greatly appreciated
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] strongst:
Within the moto g4 plus forum you'll find a lot of information about screen burn like this https://xdaforums.com/moto-g4-plus/how-to/identifying-lcd-panel-ghost-screen-burn-t3470472 or several apps to lower the RGB values to prevent this type screen burn in.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] jasonmerc:
With a solution this simple I can't believe Motorola hasn't fixed it yet. Thank you for that, this appears to have worked

For anyone else reading with the same issue, I got kernel adiutor and lowered my RGB values down to 207 for everything. I think the saturation was also at 32, I took mine down to 31. After rebooting and checking for burn in on a burn in app this appears to have fixed the problem entirely. Save yourself from buying an LCD panel and taking apart the phone, try this first!
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] strongst:
Yeah, that's the best workaround for screen burn in effects other than the than ghost touch which cannot be fixed that easily :)
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] iBreakStuffThenComeHere:
Can modem firmware from Android 7.0 be used with Oreo 8.1?

Good day,

After searching for a few months for a solution to a current issue i am having with no luck. I had a thought and i wanted to ask about it.

I was stock until the 8.1 OTA update. After the update, i started experiencing network connectivity issues. At times, the phone will find and connect to the carriers 4g service, and at times its stuck on "Emergency Calls Only".

I tried to go back to Android 7, and Hard Bricked. With the help of this website i was able to get my phone back up. I tried Android 6 and 7 versions but had the same issue. However, of all three, i think Android 7 gave me the best connection. Which made me wonder. Can i use the NON-HLOS.bin file from Nougat, with the Oreo OS?

Thanks for any advice. Just wanted to know if things like that have been attempted before and what kinda results i might be faced with

EDIT: So i flashed the modem file from Nougat and there was not much change. It finds the network and seems to stay "connected" for longer periods, however calls and mobile data usage is still unstable. I intend to try flashing the original NON-HLOS.bin file from the stock Marshmellow ROM and see how that goes. Will update.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Aswindeepak003:
My phone haven't received Oreo. While everyone else's has. Why so?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] echo92:
What stock firmware build are you running (under Settings>About Phone)? What's your software channel and also do you have a SIM active in your device?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] iBreakStuffThenComeHere:
Maybe they stopped pushing it out when they realize it was/is very buggy
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Aswindeepak003:
Build Number: NPJS25.93-14-18

Software Channel: Retin

And I have a active SIM in this phone.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] flroots:
Can someone tell me how to launch the Oreo 8.1 launcher on my XT1644. I just upgraded from Nougat and the icons are too small. I'm willing to have 4 across instead of 5.

Update: I think I found the launcher, but no option to change home screen grid. Am I missing something or do I need a new launcher? thanks.
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] iBreakStuffThenComeHere:
Have you tried display in settings? I used it to adjust font
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] Ritindra:
Moto G4 Plus as desktop

Hi, I want to connect my moto with a dockingstation (DisplayLink?) and use it on a monitor for use as a desktop like (duh). Connect keyboard, mouse, ext ssd and ext powercharging. There are OTG cables which could support what I want. Anyone else tried? Any suggestions?
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] IronTechmonkey:
That may be in part dependent on Android version and OS variant as well as the specifications of the peripheral device, but for what this is worth: On Athene running Lineage OS 14.1, Android 7.x, with a generic OTG adapter: the device has reasonable OTG capability such as, some keyboards, mice, game controllers and hard drives. That being said, some devices which require more advanced power management (such as a SATA platter based hard drive in a USB enclosure) might not work or might require some extra fiddling. It will be interesting to see if anyone can verify this works, and it would be cool if it does.