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[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] madbat99:
Are you sure you unlocked the bootloader? There are some instructions here

The links are dead but the instructions should be good. Just substitute the name of the recovery image with the one you're using.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Spielmops:
Why do I see this message in every boot-screen

"device unlocked" ....

Btw: no need for citation, if its clear, whom you answer, thats just wasting space.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] madbat99:
What? I always quote the post I'm answering. It references the member and the specific post. I've been here quite a while dude. I'm outta here. Good luck
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Spielmops:
[MENTION=5752019]madbat99[/MENTION]: You are easy to offend. That was not my intention. But because you always do something does not mean, that it is always right. (Hey officer, what do complain, I always drive to fast.) I wrote: " if its clear, whom you answer" ...
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] dandrumheller:
Ever hear the phrase "Don't look a gift horse in the mouth?"
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Spielmops:
I don' t want a "gifted horse" or a "horse as a gift". Please: "status_brain_switch: off" toggle switch ...
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Ergo Bibamus:
I bought exactly the same device and I can confirm:

TWRP can be flashed on this device!
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Spielmops:
Very interesting! You mean phone-variant XT1762 and the same way I have used? Or any other way?
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Ergo Bibamus:
You've to enabled USB debugging and OEM unlock on your device.

I used the same TWRP file.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] madbat99:
Yeah people lining up to help someone with that attitude.

And gift horse is a common english saying. It means don't criticise something given freely and with good intentions. It's rude. And once again, you always quote the post you are responding to. Maybe check the rest of the forum, and give the rules a glance too.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Spielmops:
[MENTION=9036068]Ergo Bibamus[/MENTION]:

I wrote that ...

And what is the answer to my question?
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Ergo Bibamus:
[MENTION=5752019]madbat99[/MENTION]

I don't think Spielmops wanted to cross you.

[MENTION=7925263]Spielmops[/MENTION]

- please restart your device in regular mode and connect to your desktop.

- start a terminal session and type:

adb reboot bootloader

(- wait for rebooting)

fastboot oem unlock

(- confirm)

fastboot reboot

- This should unlock your bootloader.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Spielmops:
Did you read my first post?
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Ergo Bibamus:
next steps (regular booted):

check if USB debugging and OEM unlock are still enabled.

adb reboot bootloader

(- wait for rebooting)

fastboot flash recovery twrp.img
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Spielmops:
And what was the outcome of this last command on your desktop?
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Ergo Bibamus:
Yes it's exactly the ALDI Süd device.

I guess there is a difference in booting into fastboot mode using the command line instead using the "Press and hold Power + Volume Down" method.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Spielmops:
I guess you are right. So I tried both methods, but the result is the same.

You can help me with another question: Tell me how you get into recovery mode with the "press and hold"-method. I get only to an android-robot with a warning sign an it and a text-line: "no command" below. If I wait long enough, the phone reboots into normal operating mode.

Sorry, if I was PITA asking several times for the phone-variant. I read yesterday for hours about rooting and where to get the right TWRP-image and found, that there are so many different versions you can not count them with your fingers only. Not to mention the two different chipsets Snapdragon - Mediatek ...
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Spielmops:
Translated the factory menu:

工厂模式 = factory mode

自动测试 = auto test

丰动测试 = fluctuation test

单项测试 = single test

测试报告 = testing report

调试测试项 = debugger

清除eMMC = clear eMMC

版本信息 = version information

重启丰机 = reboot

Spielmops
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] KevMetal:
Just use all in one toolkit automated process for noobish bros ..

https://www.stupdroid.com/2017/09/root-twrp-moto-e4-xt1762.html?m=1
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Spielmops:
Pleas do me a favour and give me the output of:

fastboot get_var all

Thanks
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Ergo Bibamus:
Hi Spielmops,

fastboot getvar all

shows:

(bootloader) max-download-size: 0x8000000
(bootloader) partition-size:flashinfo: 1000000
(bootloader) partition-type:flashinfo: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:otp: 2b00000
(bootloader) partition-type:otp: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:userdata: 32000000
(bootloader) partition-type:userdata: ext4
(bootloader) partition-size:cache: 19000000
(bootloader) partition-type:cache: ext4
(bootloader) partition-size:system: c0000000
(bootloader) partition-type:system: ext4
(bootloader) partition-size:oem: 10280000
(bootloader) partition-type:oem: ext4
(bootloader) partition-size:hw: 800000
(bootloader) partition-type:hw: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:metadata: 2000000
(bootloader) partition-type:metadata: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:nvdata: 2000000
(bootloader) partition-type:nvdata: ext4
(bootloader) partition-size:frp: 100000
(bootloader) partition-type:frp: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:utags: 80000
(bootloader) partition-type:utags: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:efuse: 80000
(bootloader) partition-type:efuse: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:persist: 3000000
(bootloader) partition-type:persist: ext4
(bootloader) partition-size:tee2: 500000
(bootloader) partition-type:tee2: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:tee1: 500000
(bootloader) partition-type:tee1: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:keystore: 800000
(bootloader) partition-type:keystore: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:secro: 600000
(bootloader) partition-type:secro: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:oemkeystore: 200000
(bootloader) partition-type:oemkeystore: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:seccfg: 80000
(bootloader) partition-type:seccfg: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:expdb: a00000
(bootloader) partition-type:expdb: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:logo: 800000
(bootloader) partition-type:logo: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:recovery: 1000000
(bootloader) partition-type:recovery: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:boot: 1000000
(bootloader) partition-type:boot: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:para: 80000
(bootloader) partition-type:para: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:lk: 200000
(bootloader) partition-type:lk: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:protect2: a00000
(bootloader) partition-type:protect2: ext4
(bootloader) partition-size:protect1: a00000
(bootloader) partition-type:protect1: ext4
(bootloader) partition-size:nvram: 500000
(bootloader) partition-type:nvram: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:proinfo: 300000
(bootloader) partition-type:proinfo: raw data
(bootloader) partition-size:preloader: 40000
(bootloader) partition-type:preloader: raw data
(bootloader) serialno: **********
(bootloader) off-mode-charge: 1
(bootloader) warranty: no
(bootloader) unlocked: yes
(bootloader) efuse: yes
(bootloader) secure: no
(bootloader) kernel: lk
(bootloader) product: WOODS
(bootloader) hwid: 30
(bootloader) version-preloader: 0.1.00
(bootloader) version: 0.5
all: Done!!
finished. total time: 0.312s

I hope this will help.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Spielmops:
Thanks a lot. I come back, if I know more.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Spielmops:
I wanted to make Photos of my smartphone while unlocking. That was the 4th time I made an unlock. This time my device was really unlocked. I got the lines

(bootloader) warranty: no
(bootloader) unlocked: yes

and could flash the TWRP as recovery. I tried to install SuperSU v. 2.82, but the install-process told me "failure". No root.
[MENTION=9036068]Ergo Bibamus[/MENTION] You have root? Which version of SuperSU did the work for you?
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] madbat99:
Phh superuser
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Ergo Bibamus:
Jap, I used Phh superuser.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Spielmops:
Log of installation superuser.zip with TWRP:

Installing zip file '/external_sd/superuser.zip'
Checking for Digest file...
Skipping Digest check: no Digest file found
I:Update binary zip
I:Zip does not contain SELinux file_contexts file in its root.
I:Legacy property environment not used in updater.
+ fd=25
+ '[' ! -L /proc/self/fd/25 ']'
+ zip=/external_sd/superuser.zip
+ ui_print 'Installing seSuperuser...'
+ >>/proc/self/fd/25
+ echo 'ui_print Installing seSuperuser...'
Installing seSuperuser...+ rm -Rf /tmp/superuser
+ mkdir -p /tmp/superuser
+ unzip -o /external_sd/superuser.zip -d /tmp/superuser/
I:[MTP] MtpServer::run fd: 22
E:[MTP] got unsupported command UNKNOWNE:[MTP] response write returned -1, errno: 19, exiting MtpServer::run loop
Archive: /external_sd/superuser.zip
creating: scripts/
inflating: scripts/bootimg.sh
inflating: scripts/.gitignore
inflating: scripts/kernel_subkey.vbprivk
creating: scripts/su/
inflating: scripts/su/changes.sh
inflating: scripts/su/su-communication.sh
inflating: scripts/su/rights.sh
inflating: scripts/README.md
inflating: scripts/kernel_data_key.vbprivk
inflating: scripts/kernel_data_key.vbpubk
inflating: scripts/gitversion
creating: scripts/keystore_tools/
inflating: scripts/keystore_tools/README
inflating: scripts/keystore_tools/make_key
inflating: scripts/keystore_tools/BootKeystoreSigner.jar
inflating: scripts/keystore_tools/BootSignature.jar
inflating: scripts/kernel_subkey.vbpubk
creating: scripts/bin/
inflating: scripts/bin/su-x86
inflating: scripts/bin/sepolicy-inject
inflating: scripts/bin/sepolicy-inject-v2
inflating: scripts/bin/futility-arm
inflating: scripts/bin/bootimg-repack
inflating: scripts/bin/su-arm
inflating: scripts/bin/strip-cpio
inflating: scripts/bin/bootimg-extract
inflating: config.txt
creating: META-INF/
creating: META-INF/com/
creating: META-INF/com/google/
creating: META-INF/com/google/android/
inflating: META-INF/com/google/android/updater-script
inflating: META-INF/com/google/android/update-binary
+ cat /tmp/superuser/config.txt
+ modes='eng verity crypt'
+ cd /tmp/superuser/scripts/su/
+ fstab=/etc/recovery.fstab
+ '[' ! -f /etc/recovery.fstab ']'
+ grep -E '\b/boot\b' /etc/recovery.fstab
+ grep -oE '/dev/[a-zA-Z0-9_./-]*'
+ bootimg=
Updater process ended with ERROR: 1
I:Install took 0 second(s).
Error installing zip file '/external_sd/superuser.zip'

[MENTION=9036068]Ergo Bibamus[/MENTION]: did you root it this way?
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] madbat99:
phh superuser thread

Also, did you swipe to allow twrp to modify system?
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Spielmops:
Swipe does not work without root. And what has "swipe" to do with superuser.zip failing to root?

Excerp from that thread:

Originally Posted by kurtn
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] madbat99:
It still works. Just not maintained. It's how everyone rooted this phone initially. Magisk will work too, but because of Moto's f2fs loopback bug you cannot use magisk modules. Many still use phh superuser. Nougat is perfectly compatible, so phh is fine.

You can try magisk. It will root, just no modules. There is a fix for that. F2fs loopback bug workaround module.

Did you format data and install the no verity opt encrypt zip? To unencrypt. You must do that for root.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Ergo Bibamus:
I didn't keep the logs but I know what I've done after flashing TWRP:

(You'll also need no-verity zip file)

- boot into bootloader (this time I used press & hold power + volume down button)

- press volume down until you see recovery mode

- press power button to boot into recovery mode

(- make a backup)

- wipe data

- click on Install, then select superuser zip file

- also install no-verity zip file

- reboot into Android and

- install phh superuser app (apk file)

That works for me.

You can verify root using the root checker app.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Spielmops:
First time I heard of that "verity opt encrypt zip". I have a brand new phone and did nothing with it. I did not encrypt anything.

Or is the boot-partition encrypted and I need verity to unencrypt it? Where can I read about that and where to download it.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] madbat99:
The phone's data partition is encrypted upon first boot. When you flash no verity opt encrypt it sets the flag in boot to opt encrypt instead of force encrypt. Formatting data after the flash removes encryption.

There are guides for recovering after brick, which include root procedure.

https://xdaforums.com/moto-e4/devel...t1762-build-nma26-42-75-t3688609/post74154048

The original root guide seems to be gone. There is also a link in that thread to their telegram chat with all files and procedures for this device.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] Spielmops:
Ok, thank you both. I have my phone rooted by Magisk without any further problem.
[Moto E4 Questions & Answers] madbat99:
Nice. Also, if you want to use magisk modules, you'll have to install the f2fs loopback bug workaround module. It needs to be installed in twrp.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] mikeprius:
This is a bit early but thought I'd just throw it out there. Are you planning on getting the Pixel 3 this year (or strongly considering) ?

It does not seem like the Pixel 2 really caught on as much. The Pixel 2XL seems to have been more popular than the smaller Pixel 2. Overall it's had it's hiccups, I am on my 4th Pixel 2. (#1/#2 RMA due to issues, #3 returned to get the promo). Given how this year's rollout happened, I likely will not get the new Pixel 3 unless there is something very compelling. Even if I do, I will not get it until at least several months after so that if there are problems they get sorted out in advance.

All things considered, I probably would have saved the $ and skipped the Pixel 2 this year as the Pixel 1 worked fine for me and I was pretty content with it and had a headphone jack.

I hope that the cutout notch up top isn't something that becomes mainstream. It looks utterly ridiculous.

In the past, you could always rely on things to be better in future models. Now it's becoming a compromise between useless features, and price spiking by mfg (Samsung/Apple) with questionable value at best.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] tkacer:
I usually upgrade every two years or two generation in SOC's - I believe I'll skip the Pixel3 and wait for this.......!

https://www.androidauthority.com/snapdragon-5g-capable-samsungs-7nm-839704/
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] dobbs3x:
How would I know, is there any specs out yet?
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] xFirefly93:
Not yet.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] PunishedSnake:
Most likely
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] b00ster23:
In theory the Pixel2 already supports the faster 1Gbps speeds with the X16 modem. It will be up to the carriers to have infrastructure to ensure they can handle it... and also ensure they don't throttle.

https://www.qualcomm.com/products/snapdragon-835-mobile-pc-platform

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixel_2

But to answer the question, I typically update only when there's a good deal/bootloader unlock/old phone under-performs.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] gee2012:
Pre-ordered and getting it tomorrow ;):p. First rumours and `leaks` probably round summer season.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] mrkhigh:
Considering I just got this one.... No?

Whatever is out in 2021 probably...
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] PuffDaddy_d:
Although there will not be a true technical reason to upgrade, I'll probably still consider it if they have a good trade in promotion.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] ShaqB:
Nope. I don't want to be a tech victim. The pixel 2 is a great experience for me. It's the same as the the Nexus 5x size and look and the speed of a flagship. That's what I wanted. I won't change until the end of the android support and maybe a AOSP after that (pretty sure that the custom ROMs support will be more than alright, we just need to be patient). After that I will be getting a Android One or android go device or maybe the next OnePlus device.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Matterhorn:
I hear you on that one. I traded in my Pixel and got my Pixel 2 for free after switching from Project Fi to T-Mobile. If I can get another new phone for free, I'll do it. The main feature that I would welcome is the introduction of smaller bezels to increase screen size while keeping the same footprint.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Naphtaline:
Pixel 2 for me is the best smartphone I had by far. I will probably skip the Pixel 3 for the Pixel 4 unless they release a game breaking update that we can't get on our Pixel 2.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] PuffDaddy_d:
That's the key, most features get introduced with the new pixel but get included with the old pixels in a software update. So there's less reason to upgrade since performance gains are so negligible these days.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Large Hadron:
I'll do what I always do: use it until either it breaks, is no longer able to do what I want, or something that offers a substantial advantage to me comes out. That last criterion seems the least likely to trigger an upgrade these days. So on past form I'll probably be weighing up the Pixel 5 or 6 (assuming that Google don't jump on the "phablet or GTFO" bandwagon by then).
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] caifaz:
I'm getting a divorce, and I have a good lawyer, so yes I might update my pixel 2 :D
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] mrkhigh:
I'm sorry to hear that man. (Or I guess woman)
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] daniel4653:
Im waiting for the pixel 9999999999
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] WibblyW:
For me, Pixel is all about standard Google experience, adequate performance, and Android upgrades. Will look to replace it maybe to get the 2nd Android release after it stops getting upgrades. May or may not get a Pixel device then. What drove me to Pixel this time, after defecting away from Nexus to a Moto product, was only that the Moto wasn't getting updated and its 2GB RAM was beginning to create multitasking issues.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] liqwidzero:
As far as upgrading is concerned, I don't see a reason for it. The Pixel 2 series will be updated through this and next year. The hardware is perfectly adequate. For a while now, it's become more of a software fight, rather than the hardware push that it has been for some time.

Honestly, if my OG Pixel didn't run into the microphone issue out of warranty, I would have never gone to the 2 XL.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Rukbat:
Me either. I upgraded from a Note 3 to the Pixel 2 for the fingerprint reader and to get a slightly smaller phone. (I had upgraded to the Note 3 due to incipient cataracts that have since been repaired.) I'll probably wait until about the Pixel 7 unless some hardware that I really want comes out before then. (If they came out with direct brain control of the phone as a hardware function, I'd definitely upgrade.)
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] bland.life:
There might be a notch!

Nope I won't be getting Pixel 3, need to use the expensive Pixel 2 more.

Anyway I don't think Pixel 3 will catch on with the custom ROMs as well.

If it continues to be more expensive then even more so.

Google is also somewhat pushing stock to me, with all those new annoyances set up recently.

If you want customization I feel its Oneplus.

Pixel 2 is the first phone I ever stayed stock (because theres no official ROMs I like and the new annoyances detract me so).
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] drew2d1:
All depends on the screen for me. If the 3 still has the bezels I'll probably stick with the 2. Not that i mind the bezels on the 2, but it will feel like a bigger upgrade.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Skeithh:
Yes if they fix all the bugs, and most importantly fix the portrait mode issues.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] PuffDaddy_d:
What bugs and portrait issues? No bugs here.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Skeithh:
They usually released a new os updates which comes with bugs, as the multi touch issues still affecting some pixel 2/2 xl users. Dongle detection issues too.

And portrait mode issues check my thread here https://xdaforums.com/pixel-2/how-to/pixel-2-taking-terrible-portrait-mode-t3771886#post76090847
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] PuffDaddy_d:
None of those bugs have affected me, so I can't comment on them. But your portrait issue, as described, is a user error. The software is not designed to work well in the scenarios that you cherry picked. Move closer to your subject (as recommended by Google) and the results will improve.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Skeithh:
I guess it's the limitation of single lens setup then. Though im kinda hopeful that those can be improved through software updates.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Proday:
I'll buy Pixel 3 if thay make thin bezels (something like galaxy s8/s9 but with flat screen and at least 3000mAh battery).

After using s8, note 8 and mate 10 pro, this pixel 2 seems like stucked in 2015 year :( ...but it woarks lightning fast, and becouse of it I love it.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Voloshvett:
I am pixel 2 user and honestly saying I love this device. But it has drawbacks and it's not perfect for me( And i am not speaking about design which I found quite OK for myself.

Despite it's clear Android and all good words from tech reviewers on YouTube it has a bunch of issues. And even some small bugs are exists. This is my first flagship phone and maybe my expectations were little overestimated. And if this phone isn't perfect what about Samsung or Huawei. Are they really much worse?
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] kemalcenk:
I love my pixel 2 (used s8, s7 edge, s7, LG G3, S5 ) best software experience and speed. But screen size and thick bazzels are out of date. XL is big for my size, I would really upgrade to pixel 3 if they make it with bigger screen with in same size. I would live with that at lease 2 years. I don't think stock Android will get slow like other brands. I definitely thinking of keeping with the stock Android from now. By the way pixel devices are not sold officially in my country Turkey I always bring it from outside. Which is not easy every time.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] PuffDaddy_d:
As long as it doesn't get any bigger, then yes. But if I can't reach the top of the screen with my thumb, then it's a deal breaker and I'll go back to the Sony compact series.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] bartolo5:
Will definitely upgrade if Pixel 3 has same form factor but a bigger screen, thus less bezels. iPhone X, that has a big amazing screen, is the exact same physical size as the Pixel 2.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] cobrajet7:
Yes
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] DuckRuckus:
Honestly, it depends on who actually manufacturers it. LG...no. Not at all impressed with the POLED screen. HTC...no. My P2 is a wonderful device, but FFS it's almost as big as my Moto X PE, with a smaller screen than my old S4. Lenovorola... not a chance in hell. But, Foxconn? Definitely maybe. Time will tell...
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Super-Veloce:
Thinking about Pixel 3 XL.. got a HTC 10 now.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] Axaion:
Maybe if it doesn't have curved glass like the s8/9,

And a non trash tier 2006 TN levels viewing angles screen
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] stevemw:
I skipped the OG Pixel but have the Pixel 2 XL. I most likely will upgrade to the Pixel 3 XL only if the appearance and aestheics at least match that of the Pixel 2 XL.
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] mikeprius:
Not keen on the notch if that's what the next in thing will be
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] cobrajet7:
Yep
[Google Pixel 2 Questions & Answers] dimmak:
Yes, my girlfriend gets my Pixel 2 and I'll upgrade on costs of my company to the Pixel 3.