yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] lozada81:
Try this:

1) Connect the bricked phone to your PC and use this blankflash: http://cloud.vache-android.com/Moto/albus/blankflash/

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Try this:

1) Connect the bricked phone to your PC and use this blankflash: http://cloud.vache-android.com/Moto/albus/blankflash/
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] bilalou2406:
got a variable result but with the same error:

C:\Windows\system32>.\qboot.exe blank-flash

'.\qboot.exe' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.

C:\Windows\system32>pause

Press any key to continue . . .

changed computer and it worked like a charm
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] diegocarvalho:
Consegui entrar no modo fastboot com esse ultimo blankflash, Obrigado!! I'm Brazilian !! Xt1635-02 :Boa:
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Florentpraha:
Hey guys, I unbricked MZP and I have an access to bootloader at this moment. But anyway I cannot flash twrp. Have no idea why, I tried 2 version (chinese and Alberto in more versions, but not sucess. Phone still looping on screen "Your device has been unlocked ...... ...... ..... boot in 5 sec. Some help please?

EDIT: I have no access to stock recovery as well. vol up and power do anything. vol down and power to bootloader is ok.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] tag68:
Idea:

fastboot boot twrp

May help start TWRP?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Florentpraha:
Sorry, my fault - both of commands (fastboot boot x fastboot flash recovery) doesnt work for me. Sometimes i can see a Moto welcome screen after reboot , but twrp doesnt start... ;-( Phone goes back to bootloader.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] fredericoallansouza:
Como conseguiu entrar no modo fastboot? pode passar os procedimentos? estou apertando vol + e power pra ele "reiniciar" . ao reiniciar a porta com3 fica habilitada. executo .\qboot.exe blank-flash onde esta a pasta que baixei o blank flash, mas nao funciona.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] xantanion:
English on forums please.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Fargo_Zoidberg:
I seem to remember someone had been able to get the blankflash to boot up their phone to the bootloader, and then flashed certain files to make the OTA to 7.1.1 work correctly... but I can't seem to find that post anywhere in this thread. Did anyone succeed in unbricking their phone and getting stock 7.1.1 on their Z Play?

Everytime I've tried it just bricks again. Right now I was able to get it to stock 7.0, but I'm not seeing any OTA notifications or anything.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
Are you referring to this post? https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=73474192&postcount=249

Which build of the stock 7.0 are you flashing and on which variant of Moto Z Play?

If you're not having luck with the albus blankflash from here: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=73402033&postcount=181 then you may wish to look into trying the modified blankflash here: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=73411048&postcount=206 which appears to be able to update to 7.1.1 https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=73410736&postcount=201
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Fargo_Zoidberg:
Thanks. So far, so good... it took the May security update and now it's downloading the 995 MB 7.1.1 file. Hopefully it works.

One thing that's strange is that every time I reboot my phone, it goes directly to the bootloader. In order for the first security update to work I had to select 'Recovery Mode' in the bootloader (just rebooting the phone made the OTA fail).

Fingers crossed!

Update: it worked! Thanks for the nice summary
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] tpx00:
I used z2 play blankflash gotbti bootloafer mfastbooted 7.0 and accepted ota. Lmk if anyone needs my files. At this point can't root though
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Fargo_Zoidberg:
Is it just because TWPR or SuperSU/Magisk isn't working for 7.1.1 yet on the Z Play? Or is it more specific to those of us that were bricked when going from 6->7.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] tpx00:
I'm trying to figure that out. I'm wondering if whatever files stick around from the blankflash are preventing root? Maybe something isn't matching up?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] EspElement:
I have blank flashed from 7.1.1 brick and have no bootloader to flaah. Can I try a different blank flash to see if I can flash 7.0 bootloader? I can get to fastboot now though, so not sure how to use the other blank flash at this point. Should I just try flashing a full ROM without flashing bootloader and gpt.bin?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Alekyxander Almeida:
My device also when I reboot goes straight into bootloader, have you managed to solve this?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Fargo_Zoidberg:
No, my phone still does that. It's more of an inconvenience at this point, it really isn't causing any problems.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Alekyxander Almeida:
The only problem that causes, is not being able to update via OTA,
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Fargo_Zoidberg:
After you download the OTA, have you tried booting into Recovery mode rather than just restarting your device? That's how I got the two OTAs to install.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Alekyxander Almeida:
I downloaded the 7.1.1 update and updated manual by adb
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
If your device is rebooting to bootloader, try:

Whilst still in the bootloader, connect your device to your computer.

In ADB type 'fastboot oem fb_mode_clear' without the quotes and execute.

Reboot and test if that clears the issue.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Alekyxander Almeida:
Thanks friend, it worked, thank you now it's perfect
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] diegocarvalho:
Download the qualcomm drive first !

Firstly, you should install the Qualcomm driver on your computer, not only does the computer recognize you as a Qualcomm, you must install its driver, I found the driver on google if I am not mistaken. Then I went to the blankflash that I downloaded right here in the XDA-developers forum. My cell phone looked like this after downgrade from version 7.0 to 6.0. In version 6.0 I was updating via OTA and it bricked, appearing only the Qualcomm in the computer. I did this procedure
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] EspElement:
I do have them. I did the blank flash but now I am in fastboot and it won't let me flash gpt.bin because if I do, it will be a downgrade, so it says. I was wondering if this had anything to do with the G5 black flash I used to recover it or not.

I haven't tried flashing the bootloader.img because they said flash gpt.bin first. Think I should try this?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] EspElement:
To all,

I was bricked on 7.1.1 soak test. I tried this and I was able to get back to fastboot. I went to flash gpt.bin first, as stated in the forums and got an error saying this was a downgrade, and so I stopped. I waited for a few weeks and decided to try flashing the bootloader.img first, and BOOM it works. Actually, I never tried to flash the gpt.bin. So go ahead and follow the guide here, and you can get 7.1.1 official.

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=73474192&postcount=249

Thank you to all the work here! I think we should change the thread to say, it works!
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] lanyao1920:
Thank you guys, I just got my phone back to life from post #181 and #249 :)

Hope the author could update the title so more people would notice, it's working now!
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] vidal1999:
Good morning, excuse my English ... I'm translating for Google. I'm Brazilian I ended up having a problem installing the Android 7.0 update via ota. I downloaded a 6.0 ROM and stayed with it for a long time. Then I started updating via ota. I installed all the security updates and when I went to install 7.0 my phone did not call anymore. Can someone help me please.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] ZeroVirus:
can anyone tell me exact method or can u create post for that?please
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] CrashXXL:
Unbrick Moto Z Play MBM-NG-VC1.12 MOTO.Z.P (Vertex)

service https://xdaforums.com/general/paid-software/moto-x-droid-maxx-razr-m-hd-atrixhd-sim-t3360022
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] ROM_HUNTER:
Here is the new Blank Flash, try and let us know if this works for any one of you.

"https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8KAu-P4zHmHS0xOX1hMUUJnVkk"
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] iscjarquin:
My Moto Z play does not show anything. I think I hard-bricked it. If I plug it into the computer or to the charger, the notification light flashes, but it doesn't turn on or anything. Any thoughts?

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Hi, I managed to succesfully brick my moto. I cannot go into recovery, nor fastboot. Did it utterly die?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] mrvicttor:
XT1635-02 Hard Brick

Moto z play 1635-02 when they was are updating for 7.0 stops and wont turn on more...

bootloader is unlocked, and pc recongines the moto z play as "Qualcomm HS-USB QDLoader 9008(COM8)"

My cmd Screen...

G:\unbick\XT1635-02_ADDISON_6.0.1_MPN24.104-56_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml>.\qboot.exe blank-flash

< waiting for device >

opening device: \\.\COM8

OKAY [ 0.003s]

greeting device for command mode

OKAY [ 0.001s]

identifying device

...serial = 0x55CCD14C

...chip-id = 0x46

...chip-rev = 0x0

...sv-sbl = 0x0

OKAY [ 0.004s]

finding files

...programmer = programmer.mbn

...singleimage = singleimage.bin

OKAY [ 0.002s]

validating files

OKAY [ 0.003s]

switching to download mode

OKAY [ 0.001s]

greeting device for image downloading

OKAY [ 0.001s]

sending programmer

Unexpected packet: 4. Was expecting: 3

FAILED (blank-flash:sahara-transfer-image:send-image:unexpected packet)

And de Device Wont turn On, Anyone can Help-me?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
Did you try the blankflash I linked to you in your other posts? https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=73402033&postcount=181

Have a look at that post and the subsequent posts on also flashing 7.1.1. You likely will not be able to downgrade or if you do, do not accept OTA updates.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] pekenolucas:
I unbrick my moto z play xt1635-02 using posts #181 and #249, flashed ROM NPNS25.137-24-1-4 but cellular network don't work, I get IMEI 0 on sim1 and sim2! Any possible solution?

I'm downloading ROM NPNS25.137-24-1-9
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] mtanure:
Its Working

Worked like a charm, following posts #181 and #249 .
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] iron maiden:
Hello, what's wrong with me, there is no solution? Thank you

EDIT working perfect using comand fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] RoboticBuddy:
How do I use the blankflash? It is just stuck on "Waiting for device" after I plug in my bricked Moto Z Play (it is in bootloader mode).
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] DarkLey:
Shouldn't OP update the title and the first post? ArykTech's method is working and there are several messages inside this thread that points and testify those methods are working. I just did an unbrick using this thread (and later found out about ArykTech). If any help is needed to compile the information and files I'm glad to help out
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] TigerCourage:
If it helps, I managed to unbrick my device by using RSD Lite 6.2.4 and flashed the latest software from this post: https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74136754&postcount=19
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] RPC99:
Error in execute the blankflash

Guys, I read the post and I used the blankflash in post

[18], but it does not work. It occurs an error. What I have to do? What message must appear when it works well?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] SOLRAC73:
Hi, when i try to use the blankflash, it just got to the "Waiting for device", it doesn't do anything else, also, my phone is conected as QUSB_BULK, PLEASE HELP ME :(
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Ax1qwer:
Please help me :

I am using xt1635-02 europe version -dual sim, bricked after downgrade to MM and OTA update to N 7.0, bootloader unlocked.

I used this tutorial : https://xdaforums.com/moto-z-play/how-to/guide-unbrick-moto-z-play-t3618492/page19

Now i am in bootloader, but:

C:\Users\Ax1qwer\Desktop\addison>cd c:/Adb

c:\adb>fastboot flash partition gpt.bin

target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes

sending 'partition' (45 KB)...

OKAY [ -0.000s]

writing 'partition'...

(bootloader) Validating 'gpt.default.xml'

(bootloader) Security version downgrade

(bootloader) Image primary_gpt failed validation

(bootloader) Preflash validation failed

(bootloader) Cancelling 'gpt.default.xml'

FAILED (remote failure)

finished. total time: 0.109s

c:\adb>

please what files now should I flash ? thank you.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] nosiobadx:
You crapped your phone big time, you messed with the bootloader. DO NOT DOWNGRADE FROM N if you have April security patch or later and then receive the ota.

2 posts above yours you'll find one method maybe it works.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Ax1qwer:
nosiobadx: Thank you, my phone is working now again! :)-
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] aago1254:
you have to do each part manually . rsd wont work in some cases because the bootloader wont download. you have to fastboot every file one by one skip bootloader and another one and the phone will recovery i rsd lite my moto g5 plus and it worked. but then i upgraded it. and since the bootloader couldnt be downgraded i had to restore my phone one line at a time using fastboot flashing. hopefully this helps. i dont know the commands off the top of my head but this should at least tell you guys that is why the rsd lite isnt work. its because of the software trying to downgrade your bootloader
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] erick0023:
Is it true? or not?

http://www.aryk.tech/2017/07/moto-z-play-unbrick-solutions.html

:confused:
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] papusoft:
repair ok by blankflash but cant write any firmware some have this problem

C:\Android>fastboot getvar all

(bootloader) version: 0.5

(bootloader) version-bootloader: moto-msm8953-C0.C5

(bootloader) product: addison

(bootloader) board: addison

(bootloader) secure: yes

(bootloader) hwrev: P7

(bootloader) radio: 2

(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: MSM8953

(bootloader) serialno: ZY223K797D

(bootloader) cid: 0x00FF

(bootloader) channelid: 0x00

(bootloader) uid: ED37120A00000000000000000000

(bootloader) securestate: oem_locked

(bootloader) iswarrantyvoid: no

(bootloader) max-download-size: 536870912

(bootloader) reason: UTAG "bootmode" configured as fastboot

(bootloader) imei:

(bootloader) meid:

(bootloader) date: 09-09-2016

(bootloader) sku: XT1635-02

(bootloader) battid: SNN5975A

(bootloader) iccid:

(bootloader) cust_md5:

(bootloader) max-sparse-size: 268435456

(bootloader) current-time: "Thu Jan 1 0:16: 3 UTC 1970"

(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[0]: motorola/addison/addison:7.1.1/NPN

(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[1]: 26.118-22/21:user/release-keys

(bootloader) poweroffalarm: 0

(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[0]: Blur_Version.26.51.21.addison.ret

(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[1]: ail.en.US

(bootloader) ro.build.version.qcom: LA.UM.5.6.r1-03800-89xx.0

(bootloader) version-baseband[0]: M8953_10229.50.04.65R ADDISON_ROWDSDS_

(bootloader) version-baseband[1]: CUST

(bootloader) kernel.version[0]: Linux version 3.18.31-perf-g757c8d9 (hud

(bootloader) kernel.version[1]: soncm@ilclbld27) (gcc version 4.9 201501

(bootloader) kernel.version[2]: 23 (prerelease) (GCC) ) #1 SMP PREEMPT F

(bootloader) kernel.version[3]: ri Jul 7 08:23:08 CDT 2017

(bootloader) sbl1.git: git=MBM-NG-VC0.C5-0-g98be833

(bootloader) rpm.git: git=MBM-NG-VC0.C5-0-g5578f74

(bootloader) tz.git: git=MBM-NG-VC0.C5-0-g3d71f29

(bootloader) devcfg.git: git=MBM-NG-VC0.C5-0-g3d71f29

(bootloader) keymaster.git: git=MBM-NG-VC0.C5-0-g3d71f29

(bootloader) cmnlib.git: git=MBM-NG-VC0.C5-0-g3d71f29

(bootloader) cmnlib64.git: git=MBM-NG-VC0.C5-0-g3d71f29

(bootloader) prov.git: git=MBM-NG-VC0.C5-0-g3d71f29

(bootloader) aboot.git: git=MBM-NG-VC0.C5-0-g99aa1c1

(bootloader) qe:

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

(bootloader) ro.carrier: retla

all: listed above

finished. total time: 0.307s

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Executing ".\Windows\fastboot.exe -s ZY223K797D flash boot boot.img"

(bootloader) has-slot:boot: not found

target reported max download size of 536870912 bytes

sending 'boot' (16384 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.578s]

writing 'boot'...

(bootloader) Image boot failed validation

(bootloader) Preflash validation failed

FAILED (remote failure)

finished. total time: 0.784s

All devices are flashed

Presione una tecla para continuar . . .
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Hoodnj:
I tried to run the blankflash from post #181 but it fails with the following error:

FAILED: qb_flash_singleimage()->sahara_greet_device()->change_mode()->do_hello()->IO error

Anyone have any ideas how to fix this?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] adakaya1994:
The link is broken do you still have the files? can you upload?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Ax1qwer:
Hi,

yes. Uploading on mega.nz now.

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Hi, I had same problem, this helped me :

¨

Follow the below steps.
1. Keep your mobile connected using USB, obviously.
2. using one hand keep power button and volume down button pressed at same time and using other hand click blank-flash.bat file.
3. It might be possible that blank-flash.bat scritps get finished earlier, in that case, keep clicking .bat file continuously, you don't need to close previous cmd window. For me it took 5-6 run to get script detect/communicate with device. Here idea is that your mobile should get detected when you press power button+volume button while blank-flash.bat file is still executing.
4. keep trying step 3 unless you dont see below logs.

source: https://xdaforums.com/moto-g4-plus/help/solved-unbrick-hard-bricked-dead-t3585016
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] adakaya1994:
Thank you for quick reply but RSD lite cant detect the phone :( any idea?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Ax1qwer:
Are you in bootloader mode? If yes, maybe it is driver problem

Odesláno z mého XT1635-02 pomocí Tapatalk
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] adakaya1994:
Yes i am in bootloader mode ill try with my other pc now

Edit: Fastboot commands working but not the RSD Lite
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Ax1qwer:
Reuploaded -7.1.1 STOCK ROM XT1635-02 here : https://mega.nz/#!vpxR1SpC!Wghm4VlO9zWezgfCL9UFUu00FNdiECA63vM5eTwZyRk - 1 september security patch,

for october security patch click here : https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=74477433&postcount=55

adakaya1994: Which error message did you get from RSD lite ?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] adakaya1994:
No error just not detecting the z play
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Ax1qwer:
You can try fastboot commands.

Odesláno z mého XT1635-02 pomocí Tapatalk
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] adakaya1994:
I have unbricked my phone thanks to you. I have one more question: Is there any way to re-lock bootloader?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Ax1qwer:
You are welcome. Relock bootloader is not possible.

But unlocked bootloader is not any problem. OTA updates is working with unlocked bootloader as well.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] adakaya1994:
Cool! i'm only concerned about play store's "device certification status" which is uncertified.

Edit: Fixed with magisk.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] razorsbk:
Hello guys, i have a question: right now i'm running 7.1.1 latest update and i would like to downgrade to stock MM. I'm rooted and i have TWRP installed. If i create a nandroid backup (all partitions) adn then i install stock MM firmware from my computer (adb flash) are there any chances to brick my phone if i want to go back to 7.1.1 using TWRP nandroid restore ? As far as i know a device is bricked if the user installs OTA after downgrade.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] tag68:
Disclaimer: There are only assumptions so far, none will give you guarantee.

The trigger of the brick is assumed to be in the update of the bootloader. If you omit bootloader when flashing old version, OTA probably won't work but also should not cause a brick if done accidentally.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] razorsbk:
Okay, I'll have to try it myself. Not sure if I should count on my warranty since the bootloader is unlocked. Thanks for answer.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] erick0023:
It worked

I got it. uhuuullll

Thanks thanks thanks very much..:laugh:
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] vu45:
Is it possible to update from 6.0 to 7.0 and unbrick to 7.1.1 and get OTA in preparation for 8.0?
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] erick0023:
Usually the brick happens when we try to flash an old rom on top of a new one. Because there are files that once uploaded can not be downgraded. And 8.0 all files are news.

I updated my phone to 7.1.1 after the unbrick .. (October update) or so from now on there are only new roms. even before using LineageOs 8.0.

(Correct me if I'm wrong)

sorry my english
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] echo92:
You would only likely brick if you've downgraded your device firmware at some point (e.g. you previously had 7.1.1 stock firmware and downgraded to 6.0/7.0). The brick doesn't usually occur with the downgrade, rather it occurs with trying to update with OTA updates. The OTA updates appear to only check if your system is matching the expected patch and signatures, and does not check your bootloader version. Rather, it appears to assume your bootloader is of the same patch level, which if you downgraded is not the case, and thus could corrupt a newer bootloader with older bootloader updates, leading to a hard brick.

If you have downgraded your stock firmware, I would recommend flashing the 7.1.1 stock firmware for your device/region if possible. By flashing via fastboot, you reduce the chances of bricking. Furthermore, don't always depend on the blankflash - at the moment, it appears the Moto Z2 Play (albus) blankflash is working, but as Motorola issues updates to firmware, including the bootloader, the blankflash may cease to work. Be careful and try to not brick your device in the first place :)
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] kennedytruong:
I tried so many time this method, and finally it worked

1. Blank-flash (IMPORTANT - hold both Volume down + power key while run script at first)

2. Fastboot G5plusbootloader --> enter bootloader

3. RSD lite to flash stock
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] 8bitcode:
i can confirm that following post #181 (only the blankflashfile) and #249 works

my phone is a Moto Z Play XT 1635-02 and got bricked by a failure at upgrading from 6 to 7 via OTA, thank you so much guys.
[Moto Z Play Guides, News, & Discussion] Yousvel:
Just so I can be with no doubt: Can this fix hard brick too? I mean my phone is not able to go to fastboot at all. Can it still work for me? I wanna get my phone out of USA and fix it myself. The company doesn't want to help as my phone was not under warranty after one month.

I would be so happy if that works for me.