[E 2015 Original Android Development] MotoJunkie01:
XT1526 MOTO E LTE

STOCK 6.0.1 BASEBAND RADIO

VERSION: M8916_2020632.44.03.21.54.01R

PORTED FROM XT1548 MOTO G (3rd Gen)​

SPECIFICATIONS:

This is a Stock Android 6.0.1 Baseband Radio (/modem & /fsg) for the Moto E LTE, xt1526 model only. It has been ported from the xt1548 Moto G (3rd Gen), modded for full compatibility with the xt1526, and optimized for roaming on the Verizon network. This Baseband was pulled from Stock Android 6.0.1, Build No. MCIS24.107-82-18, System Version 24.221.18.en.US.

This Baseband installer is for the Sprint, Boost Mobile & Virgin Mobile variants of the xt1526. It HAS NOT been tested on the US Cellular xt1526 variant. If using the Boost Mobile xt1526 variant, XDA Member [MENTION=7428782]anthonykb[/MENTION] has reported that the device must first be updated to a 6.0 Stock bootloader.img and partition index (gpt.bin) before this Baseband will function. Anybody with the Boost Mobile xt1526 can head over to [MENTION=7313305]Buzbee2[/MENTION]'s thread on ported stock 6.0 for the xt1526. You will simply need to flash the 6.0_Stock_Partition_Updater zip available in Buzbee's thread. https://xdaforums.com/moto-e-2015/cdma-development/stock-xt1521-gsm-xt1526-cdma-t3342789/page19. For members who use [MENTION=7313305]Buzbee2[/MENTION]'s thread and/or files, be sure and hit the thanks button on his thread.

This Baseband should work on all CM/LOS, AOSP, Stock, & Stock Based ROMS, on any Android Version from 5.0.2 Lollipop to 7.1.2 Nougat. You should notice a marked improvement in connectivity, signal strength, download/upload speeds, and domestic roaming. This Baseband has been optimized to force handover of data connectivity to the Verizon network in situations where (1) your signal on the Sprint towers has fallen below a 110dB signal; and (2) when your xt1526 cellular radio is unable to locate a viable Sprint signal. NOTE: The optimized roaming mod has only been tested on stock and stock based ROMs. This feature may or may not work on custom ROMs such as CyanogenMod or LineageOS.

NOTE: This Baseband performs best on Stock Android 5.0.2 or 5.1 factory firmware.

DISCLAIMER:

Flashing the partitions of your device or altering its stock factory configuration poses an inherent risk of bricking or rendering your device inoperable. By proceeding any further, you absolve me of any liability in the event your device is damaged in any way from installing this radio firmware.

Follow the instructions closely and things should go smoothly.

REQUIREMENTS:

For purposes of this guide, you must have an unlocked bootloader and TWRP custom recovery installed on your xt1526. If you do not have both of these requirements, search the XDA threads for tutorials on how to do so. While it is certainly possible -- and feasible -- to flash this installer using an on-device flashing application, like Flashfire, this thread is geared towards installation via TWRP custom recovery. (Preferably [MENTION=6485916]squid2[/MENTION]'s 3.1.1-r1 rebased build) Be sure and hit the thanks button on [MENTION=6485916]squid2[/MENTION]'s TWRP thread if you use his recoveries.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Download the Baseband Updater zip from the below link and save it either to internal storage or your external micro SD card;

2. Boot your xt1526 into TWRP recovery;

3. Select INSTALL, navigate to the storage location of the zip you downloaded in Step 1, select the file, and swipe to commence with installation.

4. When installation is complete, reboot system. Done. Your xt1526 Baseband Radio is now updated to M8916_2020632.44.03.21.54.01R.

DOWNLOAD LINK:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1Sfod4HWfk2cWFVeUdsU3JYQTg/view?usp=sharing