yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] Starkiller2:
Nah you're fine. Mine died as soon as I flashed it. It was a while ago. I'm sure I made it worse trying to fix it not knowing what I was doing. Lol
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] jeffhutch.412:
Version 90-beta3 through magisk ?
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] jeffhutch.412:
Just wondering about the hotspot.

I added the prop line when my 15 gigs of hotspot was at 50%. The number counting the data went up and stopped at 15/15 gb, but under the bar still says 50% haha.

It's still seems to be working....

Is this how it's worked for anybody else?
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] Starkiller2:
That one didn't work on Mine, but I'm boost. On those you just edit the apns
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] jeffhutch.412:
Really?! I've never heard of an apn having any effect like that. What do you do with the apn?
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] Starkiller2:
On boost, I'm not sure about others, your hotspot gets routed to a different apn. Basically the hotspot looks for the apn with the type listed as dun. Which on boost is the Pam apn. Boost.pamsn. but regular internet goes through the internet apn, x.boost.ispsn. with the type as default. You just edit the Pam apn to x.boost.ispsn instead of boost.pamsn. when hotspot looks for dun, it finds it, but routes it with your regular data traffic. I've been using it for a year. Boost has unlimited data so....

Although boost and Sprint lock their apns (they'll be greyed out in settings) there are always ways. I use an sqlite editor.
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] sgnphone2:
Is the OP still accurate? I simply want to install magisk to root my xt1921-1. Some people say don't flash Verity since magisk will do this for you.

Just want to confirm that I'm going to unlock bootloader, flash TWRP and then run magisk manager from stock ROM?

Updated step by step plz. Xt1921-1 is Canadian bought from Chatr
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] LinuxPusher:
Same question here. :confused:

---------- Post added at 09:54 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:44 AM ----------

The OP was last updated Aug 2018

So no changes at all ?
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] bubba1601:
The op is incorrect if you have a certain version of the E5.

These instructions DO NOT work on the E5 play (PETTYL) and have to be done differently, with magisk.

Unfortunately there's lots of stuff posted here for the E5 and due to a lack of interest and users, it's been established by trial and error PETTYL is alot different to the other E5 versions.

Most of the stuff posted here on xda for the E5 is not compatible or doesn't work on the E5 Play, just something E5 play users should be aware off as there's also a big lack of information for E5 play users
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] MetalGearWolf:
Has anyone tried rooting e5 Cruise Cricket yet?
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] GrandMstrBud:
It doesn't work for Cricket, you need the OEM unlock code
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] gooberdude:
E5 Play issues with files to flash

Alright... I have done just about every method to flash and operate as rooted and with data without encryption.

Problem is Twrp makes moto and leveno tools not detect the device, and system updates fail to install.

My solution is to unlock the boot loader, and install a 128gb SD card with the necessary zip files to install, run Twrp from SD card, backup recovery, system and boot loader, then install magisk 18.0 zip or super su zip. Wipe cache and reboot.

Nothing damaged in the process outside of tripping the bad data fuse. Installed the latest factory firmware July 2019 for my device and ran the moto update to flash Sept 2019 update.
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] gooberdude:
Ach! That doesn't work very well. I patched my own kernel with the universal disabler zip file used on another thread. Though magisk takes care of the option when it is installed, you can use the manager to turn on or off the features.

IMO unlock the boot loader, and don't bother with flashing your good system, just run Twrp without flashing it, and install magisk, or flash a GSI, package... Loading twrp when doing so, and install magisk. Really simple and you don't hose your recovery and boot image.

I don't know why peeps disable encryption. I disabled just to see if there was any benefit. Obviously none... makes your phone easy to hack actually. Just put in a huge SD card and be happy.
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] gooberdude:
[PC]

Copy magisk v19 zip to phone SD card via mtp connection

Copy twrp james recovery.img and James boot logo.bin into your adb tools folder in windows

Rename the Twrp james file recovery.img

Rename james boot logo.bin logo.bin

Open a command window and change directory to your adb tools folder

Type the following command...

fastboot boot recovery.img

[Phone]

TWRP full backup to SD

Install magisk 19.0

Boot to bootloader

PC

fastboot flash logo logo.bin

fastboot reboot

Phone

Install magisk manager after boot and setup

You will need a file explorer that will detect root. I use Solid Explorer, Ti Backup can freeze system files in the vendor folder, but cannot remove them. You can use Twrp file explorer to delete vendor files, and what you don't need installed in the system apps folder. I only use Twrp when initial setup is done.

Be careful about deleting ota files, else you will kill security updates, mainly October which is going to be released this month. They are all incremental, so be sure to flash the latest firmware, as my original was almost a year old, and had many updates to complete. I flashed the newest and only had one or two updates, being Sept the last for now.

If you flash Twrp, that will never happen, as it breaks the security patch installation. That is why I stated to launch Twrp, not to flash it.
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] deanec64:
I think I messed up royally

I tried Fastboot flash boot boot-e5-noverity.img

and now its Error: failed to load kernel.

I'd appreciate any and all help to get this booting. IT DOES get into Recovery for some odd reason.

never mind figured it out
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] amees1991:
Hi I am having a problem I have a Moto e5 play and I unlocked the bootloader but can not install twrp I'm getting image not signed or corrupt I have tried lots of different thing
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] JOHNBON2010:
I have sprint e5 can i root with this and the phone will be unlocked??? I am unlock the bootloader and installed twrp.
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] LinuxPusher:
CodyF86, Is the Original Post number 1 Up To Date ?

[MENTION=5337314]CodyF86[/MENTION],

Hi, Thank You Very Much for your time and experience, making it possible to own my cell.

Question: Is the Original Post updated ?

Thank you

LP
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] MobWolf:
I have a Moto e5 cruise cricket phone

My e5 cruise cricket phone is still stock I'm sure it would have what you need in it but I don't have a computer. If there is any of sending the files you need directly from my phone I would be happy to help
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] LockSwitchAccess:
Have we found the creator?

I'm new so bear with me...

Anyone know who created the original James version?

I am looking for the creator of this version.

I have the original IMEI of the phones it was created on.

This device has been offline for quite some time. Originally on METRO PCS network before it was sold to T-Mobile.

Is it possible to find the original user who accidentally created this version?

Thanks for any input. I am new. Just a curious busy bee.
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] joe7dust:
[MENTION=5337314]CodyF86[/MENTION] Uh... its been WAY longer than 2 weeks dude. Motorola is still saying I'm uneligible for unlocking. Is it my phone or their phone? I could have sworn I paid for it in full with no contract...
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] skullkid383:
That's not what makes it unlockable first off where did u buy it and what carrier
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] bubba1601:
He's explained in another thread it's a cricket device, locked to cricket so it's not bootloader unlockable.

No device purchased from cricket has the ability to be bootloader unlocked as they are locked at the point of manufacture at Crickets request.

Cricket also block these devices from being given a bootloader unlock code on the Motorola bootloader unlock code website.

That's not a new thing, as cricket have been doing it for over 5 years, and it's explained in just about every Motorola device thread here on XDA, but all cricket devices (not just Motorola) suffer this same fate and remain bootloader locked with no possibility for a workaround.
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] 7407010700:
I font understand the first line. flash it to where?
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] ghettozo:
can someone help me please im trying to fix my phone its soft bricked i believe. moto e5play xt1921-1 opps27.91-121-19 i have no wifi no imie number just a broken phone if anybody can help thank you in advance
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] ghettozo:
can i please get a version for dummies on this i would very much appreciate it. im not sure what to do. xt1921-1 opps27.91-121-19
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] Kd2309:
Hello 2 who reads this... I've been trying my best 2 root my fones starting with the Moto e5 Plus. It's been going on a week now and I have downloaded almost every single file that has been posted 4 my fone and nothing. I only have gotten as far as unlocking the bootloader. Nomatter wut i do the fone won't take the commands. I've been using powershell 4rm with n the file like instructed and all I've been able 2 do wuz lock myself on the bootloader recovery screen. I can't even load the stock rom 2 get the fone back 2 normal. I've tried factory reset 4rm the recovery and it says badkey 4rm wen I tried 2 use a flashtool program that wuz n side 1 of the files I downloaded 4rm here. Now, I'm stuck on the screen with the little driod laying on his back. I kno I'm not slow but this is my very 1st tyme trying 2 root my fones, so I truly, truly need ANYBODIES help that can actually walk me thru these steps so I can put a custom rom an upgrade my os n the fones that I want 2 root. I'm starting with the moto e5 plus, but I also have a galaxy s10e and a lg xpower that I wud like 2 do the same if i cud only 1st root the moto.Can sum1 any 1 that has successfully rooted ur fone without having 2 continue 2 re-do it over and over, please oh please aid and assist me on the right steps so i can have my fones rooted. Please sumbody HELP ME!!!!
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] connectingthedots:
Using mFastboot To Flash Recovery Image On Motorola Devices

Many people experince that Motorola devices recovery image cannot be flashed directly using Fastboot. Often this is reflected in the phone fastboot screen showing messages that the footer of the attempted flash file overwrite/transfer is incorrect or that the signature of the data eing recieved y the Moto phone is "invalid." It is beinng discover that an image can be flashed using a modified version of SDK tools Fasboot called "mFastboot" - the "m" standing for Motorola. At this time it is unknown if mFastboot assists ultimately in unlocking the Cricket MOTO E5 Play bootloader.

Requirements

Motorola drivers.

Unlocked Bootloader.(If not, click here)

ADB drivers.

mFastboot (Download Link).

Recovery Image.

USB Cable.

Windows PC/Laptop.

Motorola device.

Steps to flash recovery image on Motorola devices using mFastboot

Warning:- This can potentially brick your device. So follow the instructions carefully. Neither I or anyone except you is responsible for your device. This will also void your warranty.

Download and install Motorola drivers and ADB drivers.

Download mFastboot and extract it anywhere on your computer.

Download and copy the recovery image you wanted to flash in that folder.

Put your device in bootloader mode – Turn off your device and turn it on while pressing volume down key.

Connect your device to the computer.

Open extracted folder. Press and hold the shift key and right click on empty space in that folder.

Click open command window here.

Type mfastboot flash recovery recoveryimagename.img

Replace “recoveryimagename” with the name of your recovery image file and hit enter.

You have successfully flashed recovery image on your device.
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] connectingthedots:
Using mFastboot To Flash Recovery Image On Motorola Devices

Many people experience that Motorola device recovery images cannot be flashed directly using SDK Fastboot. Often this is reflected in the phone fastboot screen showing messages that the footer of the attempted flash file overwrite/transfer is "incorrect" or that the signature of the data being received by the Motorola phone is "invalid." It is being discovered that an image can be flashed to a Moto phone using a modified version of SDK tools Fastboot called "mFastboot" - the "m" standing for Motorola. At this time it is unknown if mFastboot assists ultimately in unlocking the Cricket MOTO E5 Play bootloader.

Requirements

Motorola drivers.

Unlocked Bootloader. (If not, click here)(but not if Cricket Android 8.0 (James))**

ADB drivers.

mFastboot (Download Link).

Recovery Image.

USB Cable.

Windows PC/Laptop.

Motorola device.

Steps to flash recovery image on Motorola devices using mFastboot

Warning:- This can potentially brick your device. So follow the instructions carefully. Neither I or anyone except you is responsible for your device. This will also void your warranty.

Download and install Motorola drivers and ADB drivers.

Download mFastboot and extract it anywhere on your computer.

Download and copy the recovery image you wanted to flash in that folder.

Put your device in bootloader mode – (turn off your device and turn it on while pressing volume down key).

Connect your device to the computer.

Open extracted folder. Press and hold the shift key and right click on empty space in that folder.

Click open command window here.

Type mfastboot flash recovery recoveryimagename.img

Replace “recoveryimagename” with the name of your recovery image file and hit enter.

You have successfully flashed recovery image on your device.

NOTE: If your Moto is Cricket then you need to do the "Error 7" OEM unlock described in my post above and proceed to interrupt the system reboot after the error 7 code and successful OEM unlock from fastboot menu. If you can interrupt and get to Recovery Tools/ADB Sideload Menu then you can flash TWRP/Magisk at that point. (ONLY A THEORY AT THIS POINT. SORRY. But at least its a workable theory.).
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] CaptainWinsEmAll:
does anyone have the img this link is too when clicked it says the file dont exsist thanks a ton everyone involved with this devices development hey also nice to kno the guy we can all thank for this groundbreaking modification @CodyF86 your handle name resonates with me big time as my name is Cody as well also the F in the Name connects with me as well for i was in a hippie group home for wayward ravers a ragtag bunch of lot kids an warehouse candy kid dnb loving ravers ca;;ed The FAULKERS and the numerical 86 is nothing less than the year i was born so i feel we are soul brothers or in some weird rick an morty like way your or im your doppelganger
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] sd_shadow:
The link worked for me.

I also attached it to this post.
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] CaptainWinsEmAll:
much appreciated ill leave a screen snippet of what i see when i click this link it happens to me anytime i try an download a new device i wanna tinker with recovery boot img frp solution its almost like someone that speaks google api is administering what i can and cant download its very frustrating
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] Kun Benji:
my storage is still encrypted i cant install any rom on my device, help unencrypt it please
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] Ex novo:
On TWRP Format data instead of wipe.
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] Kun Benji:
no change still the same
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] drongo8881:
Please help! How to unlock Moto E5 Total Wireless Tracefone? Device is new!

P.S. I have already downloaded the firmware that is currently installed separately on the PC.
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] Starkiller2:
Ok so I did this way back when it was first posted. A few days later, fastboot loop. I can get into recovery and fastboot. But nothing seems to work from there every occasionally a boot image flash will boot once. I'm lost. Any ideas? It looks like my whole system is gone. Tried stock ROM from twrp and nothing will stick. I followed instructions but I guess I'm not as proficient as I thought
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] CodyF86:
It can take the kernel a good 30 seconds at least sometimes to boot once you've flashed magisk + even longer once you start using magisk modules because it's systemless.

But, it sounds like you just need to blow up the /data partition and let it bootup from scratch. Do the entire OP again from the first step, then once you've done that format /data in TWRP and let it boot.

I doubt you've blown up /system, but there is a full debloated /system rom posted and we have backups if it gets to that point, but I doubt it is.

You can also try:

fastboot erase userdata

fastboot erase cache

fastboot erase DDR

...from fastboot.
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] Starkiller2:
I'm on it. Thanks so much.
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] Starkiller2:
Ah...I see what you did there...
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] folwanmojo:
I unlocked the bootloader and flashed boot-e5-noverity.img on my Moto E5 Plus but then I get an error when I boot into the recovery. At first it's black and says "bad key" which is probably normal but then it says "No command" with a red triangle and I have to reboot. I also tried flashing it, restarting the bootloader, and entering recovery without restarting the phone and I get "Start up Failed. Your device didn't start up successfully..." in red. I also tried to fastboot boot the img and my phone got stuck in a loop showing the Moto logo. Do you know what might be going on or how I can check the device tree binary for you? Thank you.
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] Gualo17:
Hi guys

Sorry, I had been a little busy these days.

You managed to start the TWRP on the e5 plus motorcycle?

I have not had my PC at hand, to try to install a box / dongle and get the stock rom.

I'll let you know if I get it.

Greetings.

---------- Post added at 04:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:22 PM ----------

Hi guys

Did you manage to start the TWRP?

If it appears without commands, it is because the recovery was not installed.

For now I do not have a PC to try the procedure, but did you follow the steps indicated?

Regards!!
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] CodyF86:
Upload the stock kernel for the device and I will make a version / kernel and recovery that works. Should only take a few minutes. :)
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] Gualo17:
Good day, with what box / dongle can the system backup be done in order to send you the kernel?

Greetings and thanks.
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] CodyF86:
Download the recovery in my OP and from fastboot run fastboot boot twrp-e5-repack.img (or whatever I named it) and it should boot that recovery image with the device tree binary from the stock kernel. Then you can take a backup like normal.

but yeah fastboot boot <image> name should let you boot recovery until I can hexedit and repack it with the e5 plus DTBs.

edit: whoops didn't see you tried to fastboot boot the image. Try and download TWRP for the Moto E4 and fastboot boot that image and let me know what happens.
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] nonnymoose:
Are you actually able to unlock the bootloader on a carrier moto e5 play?
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] brandonzarifone:
Will this work on the E5 Cruise? It's also called James. Same phone different name for Cricket.
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] CodyF86:
It should.

Also there is a security patch OTA update this morning. Haven't had a chance to try and flash it yet.
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] CodyF86:
Did anyone happen to take a backup of the stock recovery before flashing TWRP the first time. Was about to update to the OTA and re hexedit the new kernel, but...I never backed up the stock recovery... :( haha
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] CodyF86:
Blur_Version.27.11.26.james_sprint.sprint.en.US.zip

Can anyone confabulate this into a normal flashable zip?
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] nonnymoose:
What do you mean by "normal"? As far as I can tell this zip should be flashable. (I'm no expert though)
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] CodyF86:
It's an OTA update you need the stock recovery and a stock system.
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] nonnymoose:
:facepalm: oh yeah, duh

I will try to convert it to a TWRP flashable zip. If I am successful, I will update this post.

Edit: the updater-script uses a poorly documented command block_image_update, which expects a "transfer list" file format that I'm not familiar with. Sorry I won't be able to help.
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] CodyF86:
If anyone still has their stock recovery on their phone please fastboot boot twrp-repack.img or whatever and pull the stock recovery for me.
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] yacopsae:
I'm getting this error.

PS C:\adb> fastboot flash boot boot-e5-noverity.img

target reported max download size of 535822336 bytes

sending 'boot' (16384 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.517s]

writing 'boot'...

(bootloader) Image boot failed validation

(bootloader) Preflash validation failed

FAILED (remote failure)

finished. total time: 0.681s

I have the Cricket Moto e5 and for some reason the motorola website wont let me unlock my bootloader, even though I have the OEM Unlock option. am I just screwed?
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] gentlemann:
i will try tomorrow or monday
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] CodyF86:
It's because the bootloader is locked. It took Motorola a few weeks before they allowed the Boost E5 to be unlocked so depending on how long the phone has been out, they may have not got around to it yet.
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] yacopsae:
So then there is hope that I will be able to eventually unlock this bootloader? I was thinking about getting a different phone now, which sucks because I kind of really like this phone.
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] CodyF86:
Yeah it should be unlockable within a week or two; that's how it went for the boost version anyway. Just keep trying on their website.
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] yacopsae:
alright, thanks man. I'll keep trying, i'll post back if anything changes so other people can know.
[Moto E5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other Develop] dlinderaz:
My bootloader is unlocked using the key but I got the same message.