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[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] bubba1601:
If you have a Moto E5 plus that you want to unlock and root, logic would dictate you goto the Moto e5 plus thread for unlocking and root.

https://xdaforums.com/moto-e5/development/moto-e5-plus-rhannah-backup-magisk-root-t3822702

If you don't know what thread to goto when your own device has its own rooting and unlocking thread and you are confused about which one to use, I would give up right now and not even attempt to go any further.

I'm not being mean, but too many people are currently messing this process up completely for no other reason than not reading anything properly or they are not able to follow a few simple instructions or worse, they are ignoring those instructions completely and doing other strange things and getting into all-sorts of problems.

I don't want to see anyone else having issues, so take a long read of everything about 100 times before you attempt anything, have a coffee and then read it again as it might avoid running into unnecessary issues ?

If you are REALLY not sure and still confused after reading that thread, then my advice would be to give up and steer well clear of this process, as unfortunately it's very complicated.
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] Wooferbtm:
Hi, how run animation/dynamic/ parallax wallpaper on Moto e5 Play go edition(xt1920-16)?

Thx for answer :)

(Im rooted and I have latest magisk)
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] bubba1601:
Iirc you can't on an E5 play as those wallpapers are not supported on the stock rom, even if you are rooted, they still won't work.

Your only option is to flash an android 9.0 generic system IMG (GSI) that removes the android go restrictions - android 9 GSIs for the E5 are not android go versions, you can use the normal Google app and live wallpapers.

You should flash lineage OS 15.1 over stock before flashing any android 9 GSi, just bear in mind lineage for our device is also the android go version that has all the android go restrictions.

I can tell you the process is not easy, fraught with problems and android 9 is super buggy on the E5 (believe me here, I've tried on my E5 play XT920-15 and the results are not worth all the effort and problems)

What you do is up to you but I personally don't think it's worth all the hassle just to run a snazzy wallpaper, and like you, I'm really disappointed android go has all those stupid live wallpaper and notification restrictions.
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] Wooferbtm:
Yeah, I know...oreo go edition its most crazy idea google... I know how many problems are on root And flash. That's all becouse pettyl version is not popular... I Hope if stable version twrp and custom room get in new year...
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] skullkid383:
any way to reopen my closed thread cause i wanted closed due to surgery and being unable to build twrp but now im back and got a working build so i figured id post it thread is in roms section for e5 [MENTION=4267571]sd_shadow[/MENTION]
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Yes, just click the report post button, and ask that it be reopened

https://xdaforums.com/report.php?p=78336039
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] skullkid383:
i cant find that option anywhere even on pc version of the sight
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
I see you got it opened, but here is a thread about

How to report posts
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] skullkid383:
yea i found it after i posted that
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] Wooferbtm:
Delete IT please my mistake
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] Wooferbtm:
Hi l. I have 6 questions.

1. I have Moto E5 Play go edition pettyl (xt1920-16), and today Im rooted and install magisk. Somebody tell me if I do it correct? (See my screen)

2. I be Happy when somebody create list app And mods "must have" for root

3. I need install kernel, exposed etc?

4. Can I Install pie gapps?

5. Somebody can tell what magisk module be good for my device?

6. I Think about install custom rom And what choise be best : install resurrection remix or or i only lineage? Mayby better stay on Stock rom?

Edit:

7. What system app and process I can delete from system that if be safe?

Thx for all answers
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] bubba1601:
I have PETTYL as well (XT1920-15 UK version)

1. You are rooted correctly.

2. Xposed can cause some severe device issues, especially on our PETTYL as it's only 1gb ram, I personally don't recommend you use it.

Substratum is a definite module to add theming to your device, enjoy.

3.thats up to you, I see no performance benefits to flashing a kernel and I really don't recommend flashing xposed, not on this device.

4. You can't install pie gapps whilst on stock, you have to stay on android go gapps.

If you decide to flash android 9, then yes you can flash android 9 gapps, but it will be normal Google apps, not Google go versions.

5. I only use lawnstep, nothing else.

6. GSi (custom ROMs) are very tricky to flash on PETTYL and I couldn't get resurrection remix to even boot (work)

To flash android 9, you have to flash lineage is 15.1 first then flash the android 9 ROM, and they are very very buggy, have many issues and can't be used as daily drivers, plus you get device certification errors from Google play.

The only GSIs that work on PETTYL are:

Lineage OS 15.1 (android 8.1 Phhusson version - it's still android go and the nav bar is broken so it's terribly difficult to use)

Descendants (android 9)

Pixel experience P doesn't boot

Resurrection remix doesn't boot

No one else has tested these on PETTYL

If you really don't know what to do I suggest you leaving it as rooted stock as rooted stock is way better than a buggy android 9 ROM you can't really use.

7. Dont touch the system, because android go is much better optimised than other androids versions or GSIs.

Edit

Please bear in mind when reading other E5 users experience that all the other E5 are much more powerful devices than PETTYL and have 2 or 3GB of ram.

There hasn't been hardly any PETTYL users to test GSIs and other modifications so until we have a proper device maintainer for PETTYL I don't recommend flashing any GSIs or making any system modifications.

What works on the other E5s doesn't necessarily work on PETTYL or the performance on PETTYL is much worse than the more powerful versions.

Obviously this is my personal experience and opinions - I'm not telling you what to do but only give friendly and honest advice.
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] lanyxlucifer1934:
I need stock firmware

I need Moto E5 plus stock firmware for the Indian Variant
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] plscotland:
Here the 2 modules u definitely need for magisek to easily fix a boot loop from modules as long as u have flashed twrp ( magisek manager for recovery mode (mm) and init.d injector ) as to custom ROMs I'm in progress of testing some custom ROMs already got Resurrection remix and lineage running normally ( thought you need to add this line ( qemu.hw.mainkeys=0 ) to build.prop to enable navbar in lineage) here are the links to RR and lineage with go apps https://xdaforums.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development/lineage-phh-treble-t3767690

/

https://xdaforums.com/project-trebl...opment/resurrection-remix-phh-treble-t3767688

Just download Image for ARM32 A-only device with Android Go gapps flash it and you done when u do the uncertfied device think it can take about 20-30min for it to work just reboot until it works

Xposed doesn't want to work with pettyl and viper audio mod droid only works on rooted stock and systemles apps seems to boot loop the device on custom ROMs

Pm if u need more details
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] foszuled:
I'm having issues with Bluetooth working on treble ROMs it worked fine on stock i was using RR ROM now I'm on xenon HD neither one my Bluetooth is working it says it is I can connect devices but no audio come out? Anyone else have this problem?
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] JeffyLindy83:
Need Help Please Moto E5 Plus XT1924-7

I think i may have messed my phone up. Im stuck on the blue motorola logo. I tried to to root it and now Im screwed. I need help just getting the phone to work. Im new to all this stuff.

The thing i was trying to do is unlock and root so i can wipe all the metropcs stuff. also i want to use this phone on another carrier. im begging for anyone to help.
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Root how?

You may need to reflash stock firmware.
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] JeffyLindy83:
i tried flashing patched_boot.img for another page. i messed my phone up pretty. i cant use it now.

how do i flash the stock firmware and where can i get that? i may need step by step guide. i have no clue what im doing.
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Do you know which model # it is?

https://xdaforums.com/moto-e5/how-to/firmware-moto-e5-xt1944-4-dual-sim-t3820901
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] JeffyLindy83:
Model. XT1924-7 TYPE:M382D

This is whats on the back of the phone. MetroPCS

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[MENTION=4267571]sd_shadow[/MENTION] i think this is what i need. but i have no clue what to do.

https://xdaforums.com/moto-e5/how-to/firmware-how-to-restore-hannah-metropcs-t3885384
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
That could be fine.

You should learn about using Fastboot.exe and RSD Lite, see

https://xdaforums.com/general/rooting-roms/motorola-usb-drivers-rsd-lite-firmware-t3042687

Some Firmware can be found

https://androidfilehost.com/?a=show&w=files&flid=279603
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] teamevil:
I have a XT1921-3 variant of the Moto E5. Can this be variant's bootloader be unlocked?
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] bubba1601:
Go-to bootloader and type fastboot get-unlockdata

Enter the returned string into the bootloader unlocking page on Motorola's website.

It will tell you if your bootloader is eligible for unlocking or not.

Unfortunately some device variants on some carriers are not.

There is an easy to follow tutorial here on XDA with more information for you to follow.

https://xdaforums.com/moto-e5/development/beginners-guide-to-moto-e5-play-e5-devs-t3889369
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] mikemtnbikes:
Simple question (I think): I have a CC branded XT1924-6 Moto E5 plus and am interested in installing Magisk via the Magisk Manager as described below

from https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445

Do I need to unlock the bootloader to do this?
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] ajfdroid5219:
I have a Moto E5 Supra on cricket net do I need to hook to my PC in order to root or is there a simpler method T I A
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] chucksaysblah:
hey everyone can someone point me to the "correct" thread for the e5 plus boost xt1924-8 variant root/recovery/rom please. No need for anyone to be jerky here I just need a link.
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] konceptz720:
Can someone give me info about what program to use, my new computer is chrome OS and I only know how to root with windows.

I appreciate the help thank you
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] andienchancer:
I can't certificate my google play services, I used this method but the last apk doesn't want to be installed lol please help :(
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] skullkid383:
Try this wipe dalvik in twrp after setting it up

https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/module-magiskhide-props-config-t3789228/post76494810
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] jonolmstead38:
I'm having trouble installing TWRP on my Moto e5 play James version XT1921-3 does anybody know the step by step method. I'm sure I'm just missing a small detail or something
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
What sort of trouble?
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] skullkid383:
He most likely isn't decrypted and having trouble getting it to stay
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] jonolmstead38:
I can't get the device to cooperate at all when it comes to this stuff I feel like the steps aren't clear enough for me. I guess I'm a little slow. Not normally but with this I must be
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] AeonFlux1603:
These newer Moto devices -- especially those running on Oreo -- are entirely different from past devices, due primarily perhaps to the new force encryption scheme being located not in the boot image, but instead in verdor/etc/fstab.qcom. Definitely makes decrypting the /userdata partition a bit harder it seems when installing TWRP and systemless root.
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] jonolmstead38:
Ok so I got code to unlock bootloader. I did the procedure to unlock bootloader. I'm almost 100% positive I did the procedure correctly. It reset my phone but said it finished with error 7. That's what it said in the terminal on my PC. I re-did the procedure 2 more times, same exact outcome.

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I have both the disable dm-verity and fstab files to use but after doing the method to unlock bootloader it apparently didn't unlock bootloader it only reset my phone. According to the steps I was reading I have to unlock bootloader first(obviously) so I didn't even make it far enough to use the disable dm- verity and fstab files
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] mrtinymikey:
Hello. I have a Moto e5 through straight talk

Model #XT1920DL

I'm trying to unlock the bootloader for root access.

Stuck on trying to get a code

I run

Fastboot get_unlock_data

And I only get 4 lines of codes returned.

The site says I need 5 lines. What am I doing wrong???
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] teamevil:
Does james variant have Camera2 Api support? I have manually put persist.camera.HAL3.enabled=1 in the build.prop and rebooted. I have installed a camera2 probe app to check and it still have legacy checked. Just wondering if I messed up or something.

Also how can I update to new security patch? I get notified that a new security patch is out and I do OTA. It boots to TWRP and I don't know what to do after that. I just reboot to system and after all that I get notified that the update was unsuccessful.
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] Pbsipher1:
Hey guys I have the metro Hannah variant. I've tried to flash RR pie both fastboot and TWRP and each time I've had to flash on top of RR Oreo for it to at least boot. The builds I have tried are both a gsi 20190214 and the one prior. I cannot get storage to work. Is there something I'm doing wrong. Or could it be with all pie roms. Descendents is the only one I've been able to fully work. Please let me know
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] AlexT92:
I have a Moto e5 plus (hannah). I am trying to get it going with custom ROMs but it seems I have not yet dealt with the storage encryption. People have told me I need to look for the right "no-verity" and "fstab" files.

I tried some stuff yesterday but to no success. So I will just ask directly in here as a noob question.

Could someone please help me/pass me a guide on how to get your Moto e5 plus decrypted and stop it from encrypting itself? (I understand it's a feature of android 8.0+). I'm still a first timer on this matter and it would greatly help to get me starter on flashing using some ROMs.

Thank you for your time in advance.
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] Nonanza:
I need help finding what custom ROM's are available for e5 play James variant. I have seen a few lineageOS 15.1 from Moto junkie but last updates don't seem to be fully functioning, I need to be able to use it as a daily driver, any help is appreciated.
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] Rodrigo Sousa:
Friend, look The forums of motorola E5 some custom ROMs work in variants
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] lugnut2099:
Anybody know about flashing the T-Mobile firmware to the MetroPCS version? Have someone who wants to use a MPCS version on TMO, but sim lock is preventing... as some of you probably know, many MPCS Samsungs can simply be flashed with the TMO firmware to allow this. (It won't fully SIM-unlock the phone, mind you, but it will let a locked MetroPCS phone work on plain T-Mobile and all the other TMO-based MVNOs).

Anyway, I've tried it already with the James and the TMO firmware does flash without error... but on boot up, I'm still greeted with MetroPCS logos (and simlock) as though nothing had ever been flashed to start with. Any idea why or a possible workaround? I've tried flashing both with RSDLite and manually, but same result.
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] jewsofhazard666@gmail.com:
Hxstuucvo
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] :
What I found out talking to a couple people that do sim unlocking is, Moto devices have to be USB remote unlocked. Remote app unlock won't work. I tried a few sites. Flashing a ROM won't work afaik. Apparently Moto is really good at locking their devices to a carrier.

I paid $20 to have mine unlocked via remote USB, after trying several sites for app unlock. The two sites that were honest about how this device can be unlocked and reasonably priced were

letsunlockphone.com

attunlockcode.com

There's someone on XDA that'll do it for free if you can find the post and your device is rooted.
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] jjl121176@gmail.com:
Hey guys..hope I'm not imposing..but sounds like u got a little exp under your belt..so lemme shoot you a quick question..Moto e5 play (James) prepay Verizon xt1921-6..this device is not on the oem bootloader unlock eligible list..I've contacted Motorola on numerous occasions pleaing for an oem unlock key but they won't budge...any pointers or tips on getting around this hitch?..any info would be greatly appreciated..or do I need to give up and get a different device?..not wanting to do anything extravagant..just twrp,root and maybe check out a few roms..but can't do anything with bootloader locked..thanks in advance..
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] bubba1601:
It's explained in the unlocking and root for E5 thread that Verizon prepay branded units are bootloader locked by Verizon - not by Lenovo/Motorola.

Motorola cannot and won't give you a bootloader unlock code - they didn't block band C - Verizon did.

Verizon doesn't just lock Motorola devices - they add this restriction to Samsung/Nokia and all the other OEMs they sell.

This action blocks band C on the device which then blacklists them from Motorola's and the other oems bootloader unlocking services.

FYI

I don't have a Verizon device as I'm in the UK using Moto E5 Play which is open to any network.

Unfortunately I can assure you there's enough information here on xda for me to see and tell you that you cannot unlock the bootloader on any Verizon prepay branded device, and I know of no hack/workaround.

I did read though that thousands of users raillied against Verizon in 2017 and filed a formal complaint against Verizon's bootloader locking practice with the FCC, which Verizon simply dismissed.

Here's more information about why Verizon does this.

https://www.extremetech.com/computi...tloader-and-why-does-verizon-want-them-locked
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] Edubyah:
I'd like to know what model I have.

The number says XT1920DL

The baseband and terminal both say Nora

Anyone had any experience with this model yet?
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] bubba1601:
According to this link

http://phonedb.net/index.php?m=devi...a_james&d=detailed_specs#datasheet_item_id487

The XT1920 DL is the JAMES device, unless it's the 4G/LTE version, then it's not the XT1920DL it's something else.

I have a XT1920-15 but that's a single sim E5 play with Android Go
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] Edubyah:
This is what the build says:

Model: moto e5 (XT1920DL)

Manufacturer: motorola

Board: msm8937

Device: nora

Product: nora_trac

CPU Cores: 4

CPU Bit: 32-Bit

CPU Model: Qualcomm Technologies, Inc MSM8920

Memory: Total 1.79 GB, Avail 558.95 MB

Storage: Total 10.81 GB, Avail 1.67 GB

Resolution: 720 * 1440 px / 360 dp

Screen Size: 2.6" * 5.1" / 5.7 Inches

I guess I'll just deodex the stock 8.1 and go from there.
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] faheyd:
XT 1921-2 T-Mobile/SimpleMobile Unlocked

I just got this Moto E5 Play (XT 1921-2) from BestBuy. I was able to bootloader unlock and then install twrp-james and then magisk. Now see the N/A prior to booting (no problem, found out that's normal).

My question is, What ROMs do I use? I can't seem to figure it out. I guess in the past the -2 was a SPRINT variant. I don't know what 'code word' to use for this phone, so that I know for sure what ROM will work. I'm primary looking for GSM, and not CDMA.

NOTE: M8920_21.11.11.58R JAMES_NA_ATT_CUST .

I appreciate any and all help.

THANK YOU !

Dylan
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] bubba1601:
You have a "James" variant, and the dash number after XT1921 is a local specific code for that model - it's doesn't denote the network for example Sprint/Verizon/Cricket ect.

You can remove the N/A from the boot logo, there's a thread here on XDA with a replacement boot logo.

https://xdaforums.com/moto-e5/how-to/boot-logo-moto-e5-stock-bad-key-removed-t3869259/page2

There is not actually any E5 specific ROMs but there are ROMs available that are unofficial and optimized for the E5.

All roms are cross device compatible due to project treble - so ROMs for the four E5 variants, Nora, Hanna, James and Pettyl - all work on the other E5 devices.

I personally have the E5 play XT1920-15 pettyl and have flashed several ROMs.

So, Have a look here on XDA - but in my own experience the following android 9.0 pie ROMs are the only ones I could successfully boot and use.

Pixel experience -

.https://xdaforums.com/moto-e5/development/9-0-pixelexperience-p-unofficial-t3843506

Descendants -

https://xdaforums.com/project-trebl...escendant-android-pie-custom-rom-ver-t3840578

I'm told by a fellow E5 user that

AOSP pie by Phhusson

https://xdaforums.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development/aosp-9-0-phh-treble-t3831915

Will boot and work on an E5 but I admit to not personally trying that rom.

Now the bad news.

I'm not trying to put you off, but the E5 is a complicated piece of crap to work with and flash ROMs to put it mildly.

The process is not very easy and is not made any easier by conflicting and sometimes confusing flashing instructions that seem to vary in difficulty depending on what device variant you have.

Just make sure you follow all the instructions carefully, most ROMs require you to flash lineage first as you can't flash pie directly over stock.

Also, far too many users have gone off and done their own thing when it comes to flashing or not even read the instructions properly - and then came back here crying for help or complaining about the ROM they didn't flash correctly being terrible!

I have given up flashing ROMs on my own E5 and use a magisk patched rooted android go oreo 8.1 stock rom.

My reason is the Pettyl has only 1gb ram and 1gb ram is just no good for a pie rom and performance can only be described as "pathetic"
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] faheyd:
I want to thank you for the informative reply (fixed N/A logo). I just wanted a plain working ROM like Lineage, but that doesn't exist for the E5 play model at this point. I don't need fancy stuff, just de-bloated will work for me with current security patches. Thanks again ! Dylan
[Moto E5 Questions & Answers] bubba1601:
I used Phhussons lineage 15.1 as a starting ROM for pie as you cannot flash most Gsis over the E5 stock ROM.

That ROM work on pretty much all treble compatible devices.

https://xdaforums.com/project-trebl...development/lineage-phh-treble-t3767690/page1

It Worked fine on my E5 play (but the nav bar has to be manually enabled)