[Moto G5 Questions & Answers] matmutant:
FAQ​

this a work in progress, this FAQ will be updated based on your questions and needs.

[SIZE=+1]Q1: What device(s) does this FAQ cover?[/SIZE]

This FAQ covers the Moto G5​

[SIZE=+1]Q2: How to access bootloader / fastboot mode[/SIZE]

- Via ADB :

adb reboot bootloader

- The hard(ware) way :

With the phone powered off, press the VOL DOWN KEY for 2-3 seconds then POWER key then release.

The device will display different BOOT OPTIONS

Use the VOL DOWN Key to SCROLL to Recovery and VOL UP Key to select

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[SIZE=+1]Q3: How to unlock Bootloader[/SIZE]

Boot to fastboot and follow the guide in the post below or Motorola guide on lenovo/motorla's website​

[SIZE=+1]Q4: How do i get adb and fastboot drivers ?[/SIZE]

For windows, follow this guide or this one

although, it seems Motorola Device Manager works ok for win7x86-32 (but not for win7x64-64?) i cannot answer this i'm under linux

other USB drivers if first method failed, source

For Linux, get fastboot files here also, adb and fastboot can be installed using repos for ubuntu-based distros packages needed are : android-tools-adb and android-tools-fastboot (android-tools-fsutils may be useful too)

eg:

sudo apt-get install android-tools-fastboot

[SIZE=+1]Q5: How to root my device?[/SIZE]

Follow [MENTION=4728903]TheFixItMan[/MENTION]'s guide​

[SIZE=+1]Q6: How to access recovery?[/SIZE]

using terminal, if the device is already rooted

su
reboot recovery

via adb

adb reboot recovery

via bootloader

boot to bootloader (see Q11) and select recovery (use Use the VOL DOWN Key to SCROLL to Recovery and VOL UP Key to select)

via external app

[SIZE=+1]Q7: How to force reboot my frozen device?[/SIZE]

Press and hold the Power button for 10 - 20 seconds, the device will restart and go through the boot-up sequence [source]

(VOL DOWN hold + a quick tap on POWER should force reboot when in bootloader) [source]

[SIZE=+1]Q8: How to charge my device and extend battery life?[/SIZE]

Follow Motorola tips:

How do I properly charge my device?

How can I extend my battery life?

[SIZE=+1]Q9: What to do if my battery is fully discharged and not re-charging?[/SIZE]

lenovo's tip​

[SIZE=+1]Q10: Does rooting/unlocking your phone invalidate its warranty? (In EU)[/SIZE]

In short: No. Just the fact that you modified or changed the software of your device, is not a sufficient reason to void your statutory warranty. As long as you have bought the device as a consumer in the European Union.

[source]​

[SIZE=+1]Q11: Which Firmware should I flash?[/SIZE]

After a quick search, here is what shows up: you may or may not flash any MotoG5 variant (Stock, Amazon, XT1677) firmware as long as you choose the right one. here is a comparison of firmware I could get for 25.135.33.

If you have information that proves the above wrong, please provide ASAP.​

[SIZE=+1]Q12: I broke my (stock) ROM, what should I do?[/SIZE]

Restore your NAND (TWRP) backup as is

Restore a specific part of your NAND backup in case the full restore is also broken

Flash system dump available for you specific device (if any)

Install custom ROM

[SIZE=+1]Q35: How do I get my old sms back to my new device?[/SIZE]

Here is a method using no third part app (but needs root and adb; at the bottom of that post is linked another interesting method)​

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