yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] MrBr1ckfy:
Try flashing TWRP, and then install ErfanROM (7.1 - stable)
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] angourakis:
So, do you have the zip from the December update?

By the way, that's exactly what happened to mine. I was in November update, accepted the December one and boom, got a brick.

Let's recover your Z:

- Download RSD Lite 6.2.4: https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2637338

- Make sure to check at the Device Manager, when in bootloader mode, if the drivers are correctly installed

- Unzip the Z December update zip file and open flashfile.xml with a text editor

- Remove the lines with GPT, bootloader and fb_mode_oem_set. Make sure to remove all the line (if you are not sure, post the file here and I'll help)

- Open RSD Lite, make sure it recognizes the phone, point it to the flashfile.xml and click start to flash the phone. It should go till the end and reboot to Android right away.

Ah, don't forget to use it with an USB 2 port. USB 3 will not work.

Tell me how it goes =)
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Jonas_erik:
Already tried that, in fact When I try to flash any other partition, even using the RSD or fastboot, I get a message saying that the partition do not exist, any partition that I try says that.

Also I'dont have the zip file from December update, I only have the files from that link, no one there worked for me..

Thansk again for your help.
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] angourakis:
Try with the December update: https://rsdsecure-cloud.motorola.co...ubsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip

Does your phone still have warranty?
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Lif3mau5:
Same Problem here, we must wait for an Oreo Fastboot Image! The Oreo Soak Fastboot Test Image have an other partition table and destroy the partition for Nougat... I have Waranty but after unlock bootloader no waranty ... that's the rule of Motorola :rolleyes: When I flash Nogugat and receive OTA, the phone get a brick.

Also Motorola Repair Service will not repair my phone for money because I modified the phone and unlock the bootloader - bad Service ^^

I can only repair it by a local shop ... but I wait for Oreo Release and Fastboot Image. When Motorola don't release it, I will repair the phone by the shop :good:

UPDATE: I hear, you can repartitionized the partitions-table back to Nougat with JTAG Flex Methodic ... But must buy a flash box and open the device... Hard work xD :S
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Jonas_erik:
Thanks again for your help, I'll try this as soon as I arrive home today.

No Warranty, after bootloader unlock, I went to motorola repair shop at Tatuapé, and they told me that only a board replacement will get phone back, but always, they only do it for everything.

Thanks a lot for your help.
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] angourakis:
That's funny because I have unlocked my bootloader and still, Motorola have replaced the mainboard. Idk if the service centre overlooked it or they were nice...

Also, if you live in a country part of EU, they cannot deny you warranty because you have unlocked your bootloader...

Finally, if you flash the flashblank from Oreo, you will not be able to return to Nougat...

A friend had the same problem (the phone died with an OTA) and he flashed the blankflash, got to the bootloader and fixed the phone with December's update + RSD Lite.

Good Luck!
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Lif3mau5:
Thanks!

I think, the warranty expires everywhere, no matter in which country. Exceptions are developer devices. However, the repair service responsible for Motorola should accept the smartphone for money, but even they did't want that and even assured me that if I send it to the shop, it will not go back repaired. An impudence. I'm fed up with Motorola, the smartphone is being repaired by myself or by the shop and then I'll sell it. But Motorola is game over all time for me, with their way to support devices, the update policy and so on...
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] angourakis:
Take a look: https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1998801
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Lif3mau5:
And why say Motorola on phone to me: When you unlock your bootloader, your warranty is now void? I am confussed :confused:
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Jonas_erik:
Dude,

Thanks a bunch, with this zip you provided I just flash gpt.bin using fastboot, than the bootloader informations came back, after that, I' removed from the service.xml file the gpt, bootloader partition information, and flashed everything using the rds lite, and the phone came back to life.

I own you a beer, anytime you came here at São Paulo.

I don't know how you had access to this motorola server to download provide us thos firmware, but again, thanks a lot, my phone is alive again.

Thanks.
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] angourakis:
Because Motorola will always say you are the one to blame and it's not their responsibility. But, they must prove you screwed your phone unlocking the bootloader so you won't have warranty.

If you look for your rights, you will be able to get your phone repaired in warranty.

That makes me really happy!

I don't have access to any Motorola server =P that's just their standard and very known server. When you receive the January update, just take a look at the Build Number and replace the numbers on the link with the new ones. You will be able to download the new version =)

PS: I live in São Paulo, but I don't drink haha. Maybe a juice will be better =P

Just kidding. I'm really happy you have your phone back!
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] lazlow_og:
I didn't brick my phone or anything, but I'm having trouble and i believe this is the thread for people not being able to flash stock firmware, or seeing bad key in bootloader. So please read my problem

I flashed lineage os8.1 on my phone and my sim isn't getting any signals. Yep o tried to wait for more than 2 hours, yep i tried different locations, yep my sim is working on other devices, yep i tried to put a different sim but all that didn't work. Mind you my wifi, gps, Bluetooth etc all are working. I tried to flash modem 1 and 2 with fbos etc but that didn't work either. So decided to flash stock firmware. Mind you i was on December security patch 2017, meaning having bootloader version 91.08. But since indian firmware flash file is 6.0.1, it won't be compatible, as the bootloader version cant be downgraded. So to get stock firmware back and running i decided to flash RETUS retail version. That firmware did have bootloader v91.08. But unfortunately, I'm getting bootloader remote failure errors, and phone gets into a bootloop. Then i decided to flash RETCN firmware. That did work, my phone is up and running but then again that my sim isn't showing ant signals. I tried with different sims. and dont know what to do.

Please help me with this weird sim signal issue.
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] 4rtik:
Figerprint

I got my phone to work again using a blankflash and flashing mostly recent RETBR ROM that u posted RIFFIN_NPLS26.118-20-5-11_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip

Everything works just fine except for the biometric, which cannot be even configured in settings, as if it didn't exist.

Does anyone have any idea of what to do ? I'm thinking about flashing a custom ROM to see what happens, but I'm kinda afraid after the hard brick.
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] byhawk:
my phone using blank flash. Fastboot okey but no flash rsd lite or fastboot. Phone note hard brick but no flash:crying:
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] theblackz:
Trying all methods

Hai guys need help for my moto z, i've already tried all of your guidance here.

but no luck. my phone still dead.

my phone was RETAPAC and i don't see any firmware for this RETAPAC, can i use others than RETAPAC ? need advises.

before i was running on 7.1.1 with NPLS26.118-20-5-11 and Android Security Patch December 1, 2017.

this patch is making my battery phone draining like crazy.

and then i have a thought that i could downgrade, and the reality was dead phone.

what i have done is:

* Flashing XT1650-03_GRIFFIN_EMEA_APAC_MEA_India_MPL24.246-45_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-XT1650-03.xml.zip

with this i got crash to soft brick, still getting access to bootloader and recovery mode.

i've got an error for Downgrade as usual, i've read the entire posts.

* last thing i did was adb sideload Blur_Version.24.21.46.griffin.retail.en.US.zip

and boom my phone dead, not charging, not responding, totally blank.

for the search guide i;ve been looking is for blankflash, but still not working for me.

please very please to help me with my problem.

Thanks in advanced

----------------------------------------- EDIT -----------------------------------------

sorry i was missed the 91.08 blankflash.

this is working for me. thank you so much.

next step i've downloaded the RETUS version NPLS26.118-20-5-11 for 7.1.1

and it success as a brand new phone.

but the next problem is i cannot sign in on gmail or google account.

there is unknown error for this, but from my email i receive this statement from gmail.

Your new Motorola Moto Z doesn't have the latest Google apps.
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] alejandroalcs:
I'm having the same issue here. Did you manage to get it working again?:cyclops:
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Pulsa:
i have the problem too, on both stock and custom rom
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] lilloscar:
My phone revived thanks to your post man, I was executing the file blank-flash.bat as admin and didn't work, just executed normally and then my phone go back to the bootloader.

Thumbs
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] eriton carlos:
hardbrick solved but bootloader blocked

Hello, I had this harbrick problem on my xt1650-03, with the blankflash file it came back to the fastboot screen. the problem is that the bootloader is blocked and so I can not flash any rom, already tried via ADB and RSD. if anyone has a solution, please help me!
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] miguel-rocha-:
flash gpt.bin using fastboot

fastboot flash partition gpt.bin

flash the last rom of your moto using fastboot but without command fastboot flash partition gpt.bin and fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img

done, your moto comeback

PD: maybe you lost the fingerprint
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] reusdan:
somebody can help me? I flashed the gpt from this comentary

flash gpt.bin using fastboot

fastboot flash partition gpt.bin

flash the last rom of your moto using fastboot but without command fastboot flash partition gpt.bin and fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img

done, your moto comeback

PD: maybe you lost the fingerprint

Attached Files

File Type: zip	gpt.zip

so I lost my fingerprint so there any solution for resolve this problem ??? I still en Bootloader 91.08 sheridan, I think my bootloader it was griffin and only I can flash the firmware in GRIFFIN_RETCN_NCCS26.118-31-1-6_cid11_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml, in this moment I dont have signa, data etc
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Malfregador:
missing bootloader.img 91.08 BL

someone has the bootloader.img for 91.08? I flashed gpt.bin uploaded in this post and works, now i need bootloader for a correct system run. please help

XT1650-03

sorry for bad english
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] charlylennon:
Is there any fix for missing fingerprint?

thanks for bring back to life my moto z but i need fingerprint.

:(
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] charlylennon:
Fingerprint fixed

I found a fix for our fingerprint.

I just flash this rom: XT1650-03_GRIFFIN_RETLA_7.0_NPL25.86-15_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml

with:

mfastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img

mfastboot flash partition gpt.bin

mfastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin

mfastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn

mfastboot erase modemst1

mfastboot erase modemst2

mfastboot flash bluetooth BTFM.bin

mfastboot flash dsp adspso.bin

mfastboot flash logo logo.bin

mfastboot flash boot boot.img

mfastboot flash recovery recovery.img

mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0

mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1

mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2

mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3

mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4

mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5

mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6

mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7

mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8

mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.9

mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.10

mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.11

mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.12

mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.13

mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.14

mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.15

mfastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.16

mfastboot flash oem oem.img

mfastboot erase cache

mfastboot erase userdata

mfastboot erase customize

mfastboot erase clogo

mfastboot reboot

You need to configure your phone normaly then install the first update from OTA(320mb).

After this update, configure your fingerprint and flash twrp.

CAUTION: do not install the second OTA, hard bricked my phone again with second OTA.

Let me know or dm if you need more help.

This work for me, XT-1650-03 maybe not for other variant, let us know.

Regards :)
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] erfanoabdi:
new blankflash is here from NCLS26.118-23-13-6-5 (verizon)
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] camyoung1443:
Please Help!

So I cannot get my computer to recognize my Moto Z Force through any type of USB connection. I have tried 2 different computers and a chromebook.

MSI Apache Pro 72 6QE

Toshiba Tecra A50-D-BTO

I have tried USB-C to USB 3.0, USB 2.0 and USB-C. Using Factory chargers and USB cables as well as the cables from my Pixel 2.

Any ideas?

Please!!!
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Watkins:
Try to hold power button and volume down abaut 1 min, then plug in to PC

Wysłane z mojego Pixel 2 XL przy użyciu Tapatalka
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] vitotteng:
About Fingerprint, I have found the solution.

Since your bootloader BL91.08 was replaced by the blank flash, that caused the non-working fingerprint. You have to flash a newer firmware that contains newer bootloader for example BL92.02, either by OTA or fastboot flash.

So there are options,

1. Fastboot flash the LAST 7.11 RETCN firmware NCCS26.118-31-1-10 (without flash bootloader) then OTA to Oreo. ( It works for me since mine is 1650-05, but should work for other since I can flash 1650-03 too)

2. Fastboot flash any LAST 7.11 RETUS, RETEU, RETBR... etc... firmware (without flash bootloader) then wait for the OTA. ( Make sure OTA to a newer bootloader than BL91.08 otherwise it bricks again. I've tried that)

3. Wait for the official Oreo firmware come out then fastboot flash it. (flash everything including bootloader)

After this your bootloader will be upgraded to BL92.02 where fingerprint works.
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Rainer Vaz:
I need some help, my MOTO Z is dead. I already tried what you said but the blank-flashbat is not giving.

I had installed the Android 7.0 rom (Brazil) and when an update installed it died.

I was not able to relive with this blankflash.bat, what should I do?

By adb I can do something?
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Rainer Vaz:
With this will the fingerprint work?
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] DavidKalil10:
For me the solution was flash this firmware XT1650-03_GRIFFIN_RETLA_7.0_NPL25.86-15_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml , and after I did the first OTA update .

After my phone rebooted and installed the update it asked me to configure the fingerprint.

With this I changed the firmware for another one to get the updates until android 8.0 and still working fine.

The only problem that I got today is that my WIFI and BT stopped working and I think that doesnt exists yet on internet the 8.0 firmware to reflash the modens files :(
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Rainer Vaz:
Working

I made your steps to the gtp and installed the Verizon ROM by RSD, the reader did not work as expected. So now, at the moment, you have installed a security update and when you reboot asked to configure the fingerprint and everything is working correctly. Everything running smooth now.

I will wait for verizon to drop the 8. Here in Brazil they have already launched, but trying to return to the retbr happened this with me. Better to be patient.
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] DavidKalil10:
Great! :) I was afraid as well but I could solve it! Don't worry about the carrier retbr , I discover that doesn't matter the ROM I flash after I finish the first configuration the retbr appears.

To get your updates until Oreo follow my last solution flashing the retUS version in the 7.0 and flash after the 7.1.1 update using adb sideload.

To get Oreo flash one file by one that I updated on mega and voil
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] teamarmorer:
how to unbrick moto z x1650-01 verizon

help please,

After doing a screen replacement for a friend, my device went into soft brick then hard brick. I have read all the forms and tried everything but nothing work.

I now have the devices reading as 'Qualcoom HS_USB QDLoader 9008 (COM1)' but none of the blankflash.bat files work. what should I do?
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] DavidKalil10:
Do you know your bootloader version? Or the last version of your firmware?
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] teamarmorer:
no, the phone had a cracked screen for quite some time now.
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] DavidKalil10:
well, the secret is just that. I tried the 95 and 97 version of blancflash many and many times without success. Then I tried the 98 version and it worked (98 version -> Firmware 7.1.1).

Even while I was trying to use the 98 version, it took me about 20 min. I unstalled the Qualcomm driver so when I plug the moto z it appeared something like QCOM.

In WIN10 i had to restart on a special mod like describe in the original post, then I plugged the phone and with one hand I held the power button + volume - button and with the other one i clicked over the .bat. I repeat it many many times until It finally started to run correctly
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] teamarmorer:
I have already tried all three version with no response.

And when I uninstalled, it shows up as fastboot sheridan
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] DavidKalil10:
What is your windows version and what was the last firmware in your phone?
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] teamarmorer:
I'm using Windows 10 and I don't know what the firmware is .
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] DavidKalil10:
Humm.. Do you remember the last time you have updated via OTA? your phone is retail what!?( Retbr retUS?)
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] teamarmorer:
Unfortunately, no. It is not my phone. Tthe retailer is verzion.

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[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Rainer Vaz:
Do not give up. Try again. If it recognizes on the PC is a good sign ....

Did he even call the reboot screen? My after that rolled the blankflash I installed the RSD Lite and Motorola drivers to try to pass the Verizon ROM there. Insist on blankflash by pressing the buttons as DavidKalil10 said, I was already giving up when it worked ...
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] teamarmorer:
We're u using Windows 10
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] camyoung1443:
I have tried that as well.. I have tried a barrage of cable plus and power sources. It can charge the Moto mods when I have them attached to the phone but so far nothing else.
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] koenvds:
Hallo , Can anyone provide me the blankflash file for a RETEU XT 1650-03 . Bricked between 7.1.1 oct to nov patch
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] rogerioferrao:
Gpt.bim for BL 91.09 plz

Gpt for 91.09 plz

---------- Post added at 05:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:39 PM ----------

Gpt file plz
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] fehsc:
I need too, but to 92.3
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] RPatrocinio:
Moto Z Play brikado

Hello, fine guys

I have a problem, after doing root in moto z play and install a stock roon 7.0 my cell updated to 7.1 and brikou, this with black screen and white led flashing, already tried to run blankflash 3.40 and is accusing the following error:

[481.511] ERROR: do_package()->do_recipe()->do_configure()->buffer_read()->device_read()->IO error

[481.512] Check qboot_log.txt for more details

[481.512] Total time: 481.513s

FAILED: qb_flash_singleimage()->do_package()->do_recipe()->do_configure()->buffer_read()->device_read()->IO error

can anybody help me ?

I do not know how to write in English and I did it for google translate. forgiveness for mistakes.

---------- Post added at 11:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:54 PM ----------

Hello, fine guys

I have a problem, after doing root in moto z play and install a stock roon 7.0 my cell updated to 7.1 and brikou, this with black screen and white led flashing, already tried to run blankflash 3.40 and is accusing the following error:

[481.511] ERROR: do_package()->do_recipe()->do_configure()->buffer_read()->device_read()->IO error

[481.512] Check qboot_log.txt for more details

[481.512] Total time: 481.513s

FAILED: qb_flash_singleimage()->do_package()->do_recipe()->do_configure()->buffer_read()->device_read()->IO error

can anybody help me ?

I do not know how to write in English and I did it for google translate. forgiveness for mistakes.
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] teamarmorer:
is anyone willing to use a remote desktop program like join.me to help me unbrick my moto z
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] sam993pro:
ERROR

Motorola qboot utility version 3.40

[ -0.000] Opening device: \\.\COM3

[ 0.001] Detecting device

[ 0.003] ...cpu.id = 2418 (0x972)

[ 0.003] ...cpu.sn = 2410612 (0x24c874)

[ 0.003] Opening singleimage

[ 0.003] Loading package

[ 0.008] ...filename = singleimage.pkg.xml

[ 0.011] Loading programmer

[ 0.011] ...filename = programmer.mbn

[ 0.011] Sending programmer

[ 0.244] Handling things over to programmer

[ 0.244] Identifying CPU version

[ 0.248] Waiting for firehose to get ready

[ 60.317] Waiting for firehose to get ready

[120.386] ...MSM8952 unknown

[120.387] Determining target secure state

[120.390] Waiting for firehose to get ready

[180.468] ...secure = no

[180.486] Flashing GPT...

[180.486] Flashing partition:0 with gpt_main0.bin

[180.486] Initializing storage

[180.492] Waiting for firehose to get ready

[240.554] Configuring device...

[240.558] Waiting for firehose to get ready

[300.631] Waiting for firehose to get ready

[360.707] Waiting for firehose to get ready

[420.782] Waiting for firehose to get ready

[480.850] ERROR: do_package()->do_recipe()->do_flash()->gpt_flash()->get_storage

()->init_storage()->firehose_do_fmt()->do_recipe()->do_configure()->buffer_read(

)->device_read()->IO error

[480.853] Check qboot_log.txt for more details

[480.854] Total time: 480.854s

FAILED: qb_flash_singleimage()->do_package()->do_recipe()->do_flash()->gpt_flash

()->get_storage()->init_storage()->firehose_do_fmt()->do_recipe()->do_configure(

)->buffer_read()->device_read()->IO error
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Shareef17:
Same error for me also... Guys can anybody can help on this..
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] Nelsobrinho:
help me please

I'm in the same situation as you were able to flash the verizon blankflash, the Moto Z came back to life but my bootloader is not able to flash any rom. Have I looked and can not find could you send me the Zip file mentioned?
[Moto Z Guides, News, & Discussion] koenvds:
I would also like the working gpt.bin for Blank-flash 91.09 . Would be really appreciated :good: