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[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
I'm not planning on adding every Rom or Mod,

but if you have a suggestion for other links

Please post them here.

Mediatek MT6737 Models

XT1763 Dual-Sim (MediaTek), (Brazil)

XT1766 (Europe); Singe-Sim

Qualcomm Snapdragon 427

XT1767

Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 425

XT1768

Specs

https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_e4-8721.php

https://www.phonearena.com/phones/Motorola-Moto-E4_id10485/fullspecs

FAQs

Unbricking

https://xdaforums.com/moto-e4/how-to/e4-sprint-xt1766-unbrick-easy-sdcard-t3833408

UnLocking the Bootloader

ReLocking the Bootloader

[Fixing] Baseband <not found> / IMEI=0 / No Network After Flash / Issues

Fixing your Moto stuck in Qualcomm QHSUSB_Bulk or qloader mode

https://xdaforums.com/moto-e4/moto-...blankflash-motorola-moto-e4-qualcomm-t3830983

Using Lenovo's MOTO Smart Assistant to Update/Repair/Backup

Custom Roms/Recovery/Root/

Firmware

https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto

[Index]Motorola Flashing Utilities, Firmware, and more
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] andMego:
I'm not a noob but I need help rooting my phone
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
no root method yet, that I know of
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] andMego:
So how did mer2017 root his? I have the unlocked US version and I already unlocked the bootloader, but SuperSU and all the other root things I tried don't work, I wrote in the root question thread all the things I tried.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] turjyasaha:
Use Moto E³'s TWRP Recovery 3.1.0-0.

Download the twrp XDA forum or bit.ly/motoE3p
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] jnorth159:
If the Amazon ads version bootloader can't be unlocked, will there ever be a way to root it? I know people have had success with the Blu R1 HD and Moto G4 play prime variants.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Rooting is Unlikely with a locked bootloader
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] andMego:
Why aren't we able to run a script from the phone to boot twrp since we can't get it flashed? Why do I need a PC every time if we have root?
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] xtermmin:
Because a version of TWRP built for the E4 hasn't been created yet. The version of TWRP for the G5+ just happens to be compatible enough to boot and root.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] andMego:
I know that, what I'm asking is, if I can normally use an app (kernel adiutor for example) to boot to twrp and flash something automatically, why can't I use another app to reboot to the bootloader and run fastboot boot twrp.img? When you update your phone it reboots to the bootloader and flashes the update...
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] chi321:
Friends, moto e4 locked on Verizon has fcc id IHDT56WC1 and I'm totally noob. Can someone aware on how to find if this phone has GSM support could do so please? So we may close further to unlock it like moto e, e2 or rest Verizon models. Thanks.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] zoofie666:
What functions of the G5 TWRP fully work on the E4? Does backup and restore work fully? Are there any TWRP stock resources available? By stock resources I mean system backup, etc. I ask cause I'm waiting for stock firmware files to download and I can't yet test this for myself.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] vettejock99:
So I've been good and rooted for weeks and then I went to flash TWRP and re-root using Magisk. Magisk keeps failing now so I was going to start over from scratch but I don't want to pull the wrong firmware. My E4 is a XT1768 I got from Republic Wireless. Shows its a NA Retail version running NPQ26.69-41. Anyone know which file to pull? I'm guessing the CID 50 version vs. the AMZ CID 18 version, but I've had to flash the AMZ versions before to fix other non-Amazon Motos. Any help appreciated.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] andMego:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195915160
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] vettejock99:
Thanks! That one worked great! Now to start over...
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] andMego:
It takes me about two hours (I had to do it many times since I got this phone, since the original E4 I got had ghost touch issues so customer service made me factory reset it multiple times). I'm now on my second E4 but I'm thinking of getting a third, since the fingerprint sensor is quitting on me sometimes (completely ignoring touches, not just saying fingerprint not recognized, and the one touch navbar thing also not working).
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] KyleBryant:
I've actually been hearing about this quite a bit, kind of makes me glad mine doesn't have a finger print scanner.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] andMego:
Restarting fixed this, no clue why.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] whtmgcwmn:
I don't see any threads that apply to the XT1765 (Metro PCS), searching finds no results, is there a way to root this phone?
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] iMaterial:
So this $49.99 deal from Boost is unlockable and such? If so it's a really good deal. :D

https://www.boostmobile.com/phones/moto-e4.html
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] madbat99:
The bootloader is unlockable. Carrier unlock is a different story. I have no experience with that. Others do though, and will likely chime in on that.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] DB126:
Might consider the US Cellular variant mentioned a few posts back for another $20 if the plan/coverage work for you. Device is a XT1768 which is bootloader unlockable and will work on any CDMA/GSM carrier.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] iMaterial:
I don't live in the US, but I'm getting the US version because the European version has the dreadful Mediatek cr*p SoC. Also I like some of the other things that Moto has.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] DB126:
Which means you've given up on the Boost XT1766. Smart choice. :)
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] shogunreaper:
how do i delete the OTA update? I kept getting pestered to do the update but i found out I can't install it because i have twrp. Now my phone just boots directly into twrp and i have to go into the bootloader first then start that way to get back to the OS.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Wipe cache
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] shogunreaper:
from inside twrp?

what data is lost doing that?
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] DB126:
No data loss. To prevent future OTA nags disable/freeze Motorola Update Services. You'll need to use a 3rd party to perform this action (SD Maid, My Android Tools, etc). No side effects other than not being notified of OTA updates; fully reversible.

edit: If your device continues to boot directly into recovery you made need to reflash TWRP and/or take other steps to correct the behavior. Read through the following thread for options. FWIW not a big fan of flashing TWRP (although I usually end up doing it) as creates headaches for those wanting to roll back and/or take OTA updates. Better to boot a custom recovery from fastboot which retains the original stock recovery. Less convenient; more flexibility. Choose your poison.

https://xdaforums.com/moto-e4/moto-...velopment/twrp-twrp-moto-g4-qualcomm-t3655160
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] shogunreaper:
eh tried wiping cache still boots into it :s
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] madbat99:
This will help with your recovery boot problem. Well, it did for me. It seems that when wiping data in twrp, sometimes it doesn't wipe something properly. That link will help you wipe that and allow you to boot to system normally. It won't wipe your data or anything.

The cache wipe suggested previously was to get rid of the downloaded ota and the nagging update notification. Not your recovery problem. But the post I linked should solve your issue of booting to recovery every time.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] shogunreaper:
here's what it output in twrp console:

writing '/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/misc'" no space left on device

2+0 records in

1+0 records out

1048576 bytes (1.0MB) copied, 0.004192 seconds, 238.5MB

Seems to have worked, but it said no space left on device (which is weird as there's barely anything on the device atm)
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] DB126:
Yep - was trying to get the poster to read through the TWRP thread which has a link to the post you reference as it contains other relevant information. But yeah, if one wants to blindly fix the boot to recovery issue then the link you provided offers a potential solution. At least for 3 out of 5 who tried (4 of 6 counting your experience).

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Message refers to a partition that you normally don't have access to. Has nothing to do with the amount of personal 'stuff' on your device.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] shogunreaper:
alright thanks for helping guys it fixed my problem.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] madbat99:
Yeah I could already tell he wasn't going to read the whole thread, since all he did after the help offered was "wiped cache, still boots to it". Lol. Just cut to the chase.

Blindly fix? Seriously? If I was suggesting that, I would have posted the code and said "type this in twrp terminal. I linked the post with the explanation and fix.

Thanks for the jab.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] ewokmojo:
My phone, the MetroPcs variant, is eligible for a system updatd. Does anyone know what this will do to the phone? Will it slow the phone? Will it add security aka spyware? will it take long? how many megabytes is it?
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] DB126:
Most likely just a security update with no new feature/functionality. Don't take it if you have rooted, installed TWRP or made any other 'system' modifications to your phone. Most likely end up in a bootloop or worse. Update should complete in <10 min.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] iMaterial:
No it doesn't, it means I am considering the Boost and other US unlockable mobiles. :p;)
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] DB126:
Ah. Take note of the SOC in each variant (the nature of my quip); might make a difference in your deliberations.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] shogunreaper:
i used this when rooting my phone and flashed no-verify/superuser, can i install magisk without any problems?
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] madbat99:
Dude, you linked a random post in the us Cellular thread. You mean you used phh superuser? Then you probably need to flash the stock firmware again first. Or at least a clean system image and boot.img. did you flash twrp first and make a full backup before you rooted like you're supposed to? If yes, Then you can just restore the system and boot from that backup. Then flash magisk.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] shogunreaper:
No i linked to the thread. The first post is what i followed.

i thought i made a backup first, turns out it was just of apps so that's useless.

i'm downloading my stock image, can i just reflash boot.img?
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] aadvandersteeg:
Has the ROM development on the moto E4 mediatek branch been halted?
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] DB126:
There's not an executive committee that makes such sweeping decisions. Bringing custom ROMs to the E4 Mediatek branch is solely dependent in the interest and availability of individuals willing to work with this device. Old names may move on; new ones may emerge. Simple as that.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] aadvandersteeg:
I got yet another question: am I the only one having trouble with installing magisk modules? Is this device related or something? Can anyone help me?
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] DB126:
A bit of reading (here or the Magisk forum) would have answered your question. Short version: data partition on most moto devices (including the E4) have faulty f2fs implementation. You have three choices:

- reformat the data partition to ext4

- install a custom kernel

- install the f2fs loopback bug workaround (what I did; simple and effective)

Most Magisk questions can be quickly answered by reading this guide or asking questions in this thread.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] whodisname:
Yes. XT1765. For absolute certain.

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Im using Dot OS. Superb. Wondering if someone is working on a kernel/ overclock for this.

Also is there any version of Xposed that doesn't make it reboot shortly after boot?
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] shogunreaper:
i'm using XT1768.

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i tried flashing the stock boot.img and now it just gets stuck on the "bad key" screen.

i reflashed a backup boot.img i made and it works again...

but i want to flash back to stock so i can install magisk, how do i do it?
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] whodisname:
Got to flash a no-verity .zip for your variant if I'm not mistaken.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] shogunreaper:
i already had it flashed, do you mean after i flash the stock boot.img?
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] whodisname:
No. If you flashed it once you good. Shod just be able to flash in recovery.

You have a stock ROM.zip, or a backup.Img of it?
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] shogunreaper:
i downloaded both the retail and USC rom from https://firmware.center/firmware/Motorola/Moto E4/Stock/ but i used the usc boot.img because that's what my phone is.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] madbat99:
If he reflashed the boot.img, then you need to flash no verity opt encrypt again. It gets rid of dmverity in the boot.img.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] shogunreaper:
so i should flash the stock boot.img, then flash no-verity-opt-encrypt.zip and i won't get stuck at the bad key screen?
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Nekuake:
Hi all!

Honestly, I don't know how to start. I just want to flash TWRP (mediatek MT6735, SKU XT1761). I have read some very confusing things and the mess with the versions of the phone have completely confused me. Where should I start? Thanks!
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
I'm not seeing anything for your model.

Lenovo went a little crazy with the E4, there are like a dozen different versions.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] madbat99:
Pretty sure tons of phones have many versions. Sammy remames them with a different number.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Nekuake:
But I would be able to flash XT1760 TWRP, for example? Is the MT6735 vs. MT6737 a big thing? Thanks
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] DB126:
MT6737 is irrelevant. Focus on the XT variant, not what's under the covers. No one is going to tell you whether what you are proposing will work or not unless they have personal experience with your model (XT1761) or are trying to pass off speculation for fact. Follow the threads that relate to 'Woods' to see what has worked for others.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Nekuake:
Sorry for bothering. I have tried and it worked! My XT variant is compatible with the TWRP. Thanks!
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] madbat99:
For future reference, in most of the woods threads, there is a link to the telegram group for that device. They have all info and relevant files. And are willing to help.

https://xdaforums.com/moto-e4/how-to/fix-broken-nvram-moto-e4-mediatek-t3722437/post75114701
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] whodisname:
OK,so I'm probably going to get laughed offline for this but I see that the Qualcomm snapdragon ships from the factory as an octa core, 3gb ram device.

I'm going to go ahead and assume that those cores are built in and not removable. I know I'm missing something, can someone please tell me where I'm an idiot? Lmao!
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] madbat99:
What are you asking? The Qualcomm version of the e4 is a quad core with 2Gb of RAM.

There are many Qualcomm snapdragon processors. To which are you referring?

Moto e4 has Qualcomm snapdragon 425. 4 core cortex A-53. 2GB ram. 1.4 ghz.

https://www.gsmarena.com/motorola_moto_e4_(usa)-8665.php
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] whodisname:
That's pretty much what I was asking, actually. Thanks. I was on a mission to unleash the lost cores or some such. Lol
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] iMaterial:
Some of them has a Snapdragon 427, right?

Does this phone have a compass btw?:confused:
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] madbat99:
Looks like. And yes I tested, it does.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] whodisname:
I just don't see how I get the info I get from cpu-z with the MSM8937 board but there are only 4 cores on it?
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] DB126:
Huh? 4 cores on a MSM8937 equipped e4. If cpu-z is showing something it is specific to your device. Correct/expected info shows for me on XT1768.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] whodisname:
I have a scrrenshot.

https://www.mediafire.com/view/9mvdccf7hs426ir

Won't let me post it here at all for whatever. Edit: adblocker.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] madbat99:
Msm8937 is snapdragon 430. E4 is supposed to be a 425 or 427

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Qualcomm_Snapdragon_systems-on-chip
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] whodisname:
I'm not playing a joke. I thought it was odd too. Maybe cpuz giving Mr the wrong info.

https://www.mediafire.com/folder/wdg89kdov4v2vk1,ebwyy94y2683gx3,9mvdccf7hs426ir,b9a93g6p12n483d

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Maybe I got 4 cores chilling.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] madbat99:
Yeah, cpu-z is borking out bro. Device says same, but check CPU, 4x arm cortex
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] madbat99:
Dang it, wrong one again.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] madbat99:
This too, same as yours. 4x arm cortex a53. Only 4.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] DB126:
Me thinks the e4 kernel may be misidentifying components at the 'system' level. A different tool (DevCheck) shows MSM8917 under 'hardware' but MSM8937 under system. Yet another tool (ADA64) shows the SoC to be MSM8917 but makes the same MSM8937 misidentification under system.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] madbat99:
Think you nailed it.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] whodisname:
Got the same that ng as you

MSM8937 under "system"

And MSM8917 under SoC

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Darn. Kernel auditor pro says I got the 425 too. I thought I was on to something!
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] iMaterial:
I dion't really trust Gsmarena 100%, because I've seen a lot of errors there over time. But it is funny that the E4 has compass when the Moto G5(non-s) doesn't.:silly: :eek: :rolleyes:
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] frederickrl:
Can I use Moto e4(xt1766) with custom ROM on a T-Mobile network? I bought the device at boost mobile
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] happymedium22026:
Have a. Moto e4 magisk is not active safety net fail i went to download wont install anything on there says its not active
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] DB126:
Insufficient information to offer any meaningful guidance. Magisk works fine provided bootloader had been unlocked. Read through the rooting and unlocking threads to further your knowledge of this device. Note you do not have to install a custom recovery (TWRP) although most folks recommend it. Downside of flashing TWRP is it complicates taking future OTA updates. Simply booting TWRP is a better choice but requires a tether. Pick your poison.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] happymedium22026:
I got moto e4 magisk rooted can i install Netflix. There seems to be an issue
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] DB126:
Sideload from APKMirror.

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/netflix-inc/
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] happymedium22026:
How do I do a factory reset with magisk manger moto e4
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Naldo1995:
I did an ota update while rooted and twrp installed and ever since it boots right to recovery unless I go to the qcomm selection in the bootloader
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] DB126:
There's an easy solution to this problem; believe you need to reflash TWRP and then immediately reboot into recovery (TWRP) vs booting into whatever ROM is installed. From that point forward it should go directly to system when the device is restarted.

Also be aware the OTA update did NOT install (can't when rooted and/or missing stock recovery).
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Naldo1995:
I'm running unofficial lineage 14.1 because I thought that would solve the problem. I also seem to be losing root privileges every once in awhile and then I have to reinstall magisk. Thank you for the information by the way. If I reflash twrp will I lose any data? Oh and are there any roms you would recommend that are better/more stable while still retaining aosp feel? I have the Qualcomm variant. Model xt1768
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] happymedium22026:
I was messing with stock rom moto e4 must have hit something wrong no sound please send me a copy of all information in that file to check with my file to see where it is to correct
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Naldo1995:
Update: I reflashed twrp and rebooted into it. Then I hit reboot system and I still reboots to recovery
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] DB126:
You may have to start over as the OTA installation attempt may have broken the boot sequence. I never experienced this in my XT1768 wanderings so have have no first-hand knowledge of the workaround.

[MENTION=5752019]madbat99[/MENTION] - do you recall the solution to this situation (read down a few posts for background)? I may have got my wires crossed (read: old brains work slower).

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You have a few things going on here which may have different root causes. FWIW - I run rooted stock Nougat with Xposed framework and a few refined but powerful modules (eg: Edge, GravityBox). Performance, responsiveness, stability and battery life are all excellent. I have yet to experience a hang running the same core config for several months. Everything just works which is not always the case with custom ROMs. One of the reasons I go for Moto devices: stock ROMs are very close to AOSP with minimal (essentially no) bloat.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Naldo1995:
I'm not sure what to do then. Because installing a different room didn't fix the issue before so how would I go about returning back to stock?
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] DB126:
That's not the way it works. You are responsible for making appropriate backups prior to "messing" with your device.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] happymedium22026:
Can i do a factory reset
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] DB126:
You can try. If the device wasn't rooted it should work fine. All bets are off if rooted and you messed with the system partition.

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What - no backup? Bad game plan.

At present there are no TWRP flashable stock images for your device and you probably don't want to attempt a restoration via fastboot or RSD Lite if you are asking the question. At least not without some additional reading. Suggest waiting for additional replies on the boot issue. Might be a quick fix. As for custom ROMs, you'll need to do some reading to decide which compromise works best for your interests. What some view as a liability may be of no concern to you. Good luck.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] madbat99:
Yep. I'll grab the link.

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Try this.

https://xdaforums.com/moto-e4-plus/development/twrp-twrp-moto-e4-plus-qualcomm-t3697154/post74805028

Hope I'm not too late. Been working 12 hr days, 7 days per week. Not enough hours in the day.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] DB126:
Nice snag!! As for pulling 72 hour weeks you serve as a role model for those who wilt under half the load (often less). :)
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Naldo1995:
You're good man! The fastboot command didn't work but the terminal command did. Awesome that you found that
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] madbat99:
Yeah, I only tried the terminal command (in twrp) and it worked for me.

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And somehow I got my wage report today (week is Tues to Mon) and only got 67.75 hrs. Frickin crooks. Lol

Air conditioning service. Getting hot in New Orleans.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] happymedium22026:
I need a to compare mixer paths xml go my phones i fid something now i don't hear sound but Bluetooth sound iv got moto e4 magisk manager root