yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
The TWRP and root method for the XT1921-5 is confirmed to work on the XT1921-1. A member here just confirmed it. https://xdaforums.com/moto-e5/how-to/help-xt1921-1-root-t3831779

The member also confirmed that my TWRP flashable stock ROM for the XT1921-5 works on the XT1921-1.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] allenjthomsen:
i have managed to download and move the latest update zip if i upload that would it be possible to make it a twrp flashable zip
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
Yes. I will need an untouched system image and a boot partition (backup system image and boot in TWRP). Upload those two files for me and I'll compile a TWRP flashable stock ROM.

The boot partition can be patched so long as the system image has not been modified.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] allenjthomsen:
i literally have a stock update.zip that my phone wont install at all i just need it to be flashable that will flash so i can update my system to most current i have a stock boot.img and my backup for my phone is rooted i didnt manage to get a stock backup but i may be able to if i check my google drive
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
If you use fastboot to restore your device back to full stock condition, you'll be able to install any pending update.zips (OTAs).
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] allenjthomsen:
the problem i have is im unable to relock the bootloader because it wants me to flash a stock boot.img and system.img and oem.img and you dont have the firmware for the xt1924-8 sprint variant

and yes ive tried the cricket varient files just for boot, system, and oem they wont flash to the sprint variant
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] skullkid383:
ok ill get that in a build and send files ur way
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] LenovoTech:
Sounds good my friend. Thank you.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] remarkablecow913:
I'm not sure what I have but I made my purchase through metro and was able to go to the Motorola site and bootloader unlock immediately. Also my device has a slot for another sim or an expandable storage card. I am fairly certain that it's a flashed device of some sort. That and even now on stock rom my phone registers as uncertified. But all apps work well so I guess it was whitelisted at some point. I'd love to figure it out at some point but life has been a bit chaotic and I haven't freed time to investigate more
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] c_u_t_w:
Hello, good day to you, this will be my first post on XDA and i was just wondering if i had basically screwed myself by updating my device (Moto e5 Plus) from ODPS227.91-121-2 to version > ODPS227.91-121-4, which is the new security patch for my device that rolled out on the 16th, i believe. I wouldn't be able to use the method you provided right? Thank you for any feedback, and for providing the info. in the 1st place.

The > •XT1921-6 Moto E5 Play Verizon (RJames) matches my device, just not sure about trying it after that latest update.. TY.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] bubba1601:
No you are not "screwed"

Like all other E5 variants, if you have updated recently but then for whatever reason have to reflash your stock firmware, your device will be reflashed with an older firmware or security patch than you orginally had before you reset it.

It would automatically go through one or two OTA updates to the latest version / security patch AFTER you have flashed the firmware from here and gone through the setting up process.

I can confirm such happened on my UK E5 play XT1920-15 (PETTYL)

I had to reflash stock several weeks ago and the version posted in this thread is an older version than the one my device had.

After flashing the firmware and going through the device set up process, I then had three OTA updates within 30 minutes of setting up that took my device back to the version it had before resetting it.

I can also confirm after reading several other comments here that is what's happening to other E5 variants.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] F_M_G:
Hi, i just bricked my phone trying to install a rom.

When i start the phone it shows bad key and then shuts down..

I tried this guide and everything works except flashing gpt.bin:

writing 'partition'...

(bootloader) Validating 'gpt.default.xml'

(bootloader) Security version downgrade

(bootloader) Image primary_gpt failed validation

(bootloader) Preflash validation failed

(bootloader) Cancelling 'gpt.default.xml'

FAILED (remote failure)

What can I do?..
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] F_M_G:
Hi, i just bricked my phone trying to install a rom.

When i start the phone it shows bad key and then shuts down..

I tried this guide and everything works except flashing gpt.bin:

writing 'partition'...

(bootloader) Validating 'gpt.default.xml'

(bootloader) Security version downgrade

(bootloader) Image primary_gpt failed validation

(bootloader) Preflash validation failed

(bootloader) Cancelling 'gpt.default.xml'

FAILED (remote failure)

What can I do?..

Edit: Also when booting twrp it shows 0MB at internal storage
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] bubba1601:
Boot to fastboot and type fastboot -w and press enter.

Now reflash stock
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] evasarolta:
HELP Please :/ wrong kernel installed on NORA XT1944-2

I installed the wrong one from E5 Play DM-Verity Disabled Kernel

Error : failed to load kernel

What can i do now

Can someone give me the original kernel please ( i need this as .img file )
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] LenovoTech:
Here is an unmodified stock boot image for the xt1944-2 Dual SIM Moto E5 Nora. This boot image is from the OPP27.91-25 firmware build.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1THVey9a9lIw3C9_dKX53Cs6oTHvCcMWT/view?usp=drivesdk
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] evasarolta:
Thank you !!
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] GripKrieger:
Stiil waiting for xt1944 (nora) firmwares for download...
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] evasarolta:
Here is it

Download your's

https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/nora/official/
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] GripKrieger:
oh thanks i appreciate it
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] mikemtnbikes:
Thanks for all of your work on this. I was especially pleased to see a CC version of the ROM. My only suggestion is to update the first page with the current link to the at

mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] kerchak00:
hello? is there any hope to have firmware stock for xt 1944-6? thanks
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] AeonFlux1603:
Which xt1944-6 you have? Is you have the single SIM retail, dual SIM retail, etc?
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] kerchak00:
I have dual sim retail.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] AeonFlux1603:
I cannot yet post link so I send you PM with link
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] djouaka:
Good day to all.

Please i need some help, concerning the Motorola XT1921-2 e5 cruise cricket, I try to unlock the phone using Sigma Box by selecting moto e5 sprint it unlocked the phone bed no network, I have flash it with the stock firmware downloaded it from here still the same, I have the security backup of the phone how can i write it to the phone so that it goes back to the lock screen.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] cidxtc:
Well sprint network is different from cricket. I doubt it will work no matter what you do. It is like trying to get FM signals on an am radio.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] virol:
Help wanted,

can not download my firmware package (https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmwar...bsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-XT1944-2_CFC.xml.zip)

onto a moto e5 XT 1944-2 with adb sideload <filename>

gives me E:footer is wrong, E: signature verification failed E: error 21

into the /cache/recovery/log files i also read something of W:failed to read uncrypt status: No such file or directory

What to do ? (and also how to uncrypt my device?)

regards
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] AeonFlux1603:
Why are you trying to adb sideload the package? These firmwares aren't for adb sideload installation. You'll need to install using either RSD Lite or Fastboot.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] bubba1601:
Read the installation instructions properly and fully

You install via fastboot, not ADB :eek:
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] virol:
@ AeonFlux1603 and Bubba1601 a big thank you for those quick answers, it becomes clear to me what to do now……..

It look that the RSD Lite tool can do the restoration
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] AeonFlux1603:
RSD Lite will typically restore any Moto smartphone that isn't hard bricked or isn't corrupted within the partition index. So will Fastboot and mFastboot, but RSD Lite is much simpler and has an intuitive user interface. However, should you run into any problems, let us know. If need be, I can provide you with the files and instructions for a Fastboot restoration. Good luck.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] papitico86:
Help !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i need ODP27.91-121-4 rev firmware. Somebody have a link for downloading...
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jjlarosad:
hi i want to upgrade my moto e5 but i cant find the right model number, in my phone under SKU it says xt1601, in about phone it says amxla and is has a latam_cust baseband, i think is a xt1944-3 but i cant be sure. is there any way to find it?
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] GripKrieger:
Enter fastboot mode and there should appear the full model and codename
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jjlarosad:
it says product/variant: nora xt1601 16gb p4.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] GripKrieger:
Xt1601 it's Moto g4 play
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jjlarosad:
yeah i know that but i have a moto e5 16gb 2gb. if i try to flash xt1944-3 firmware could happen something wrong or just wouldnt flash?

---------- Post added at 09:12 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:08 PM ----------

i just found something looking for nora xt1601

https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/MOTORO...tloader-Unlock-Problems/td-p/3222809/page/519

it seems like there a sku and a carrier_sku.

(bootloader) sku: XT1601

(bootloader) carrier_sku: XT1944-3
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] GripKrieger:
Then it's xt1944-3 yes you can install xt1944-3 firmware
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] bullracing:
thanks too much, succesfully upgraded my XT1921-2 from Cricket. Cheers!
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] kaspaz:
Help please I do not want to brick

When in the proper mode i try this flash i try the gpt.bin it says no such file so i try the adspso and get the same
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] bubba1601:
You haven't got the CMD window opened in the folder where your firmware is located.

Have you extracted the firmware first?
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] kaspaz:
i believe so if I did it correctly can you step by step me through that to make sure
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] bubba1601:
The step by step instructions are in the first post post, so I'm not repeating them.

As long as you follow them precisely and do not miss anything, and follow any additional device variant steps, it should work.

I've done it twice with no issues on xt1920-15 (E5 play UK version)
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] alctlv:
I flashed a XT1944-3 and after that display distorted

Hello i flashed a XT1944-3 with this firmware 'XT1944-3_NORA_AMXLA_8.0.0_OPP27.91-176_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml' and after the flash finished without any error th phone restart and the display appears distorted, any idea to solve this please, before flashing the phone only go to the logo and restart.

Thanks
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] riconsentino:
****** XT1944-4 ******

Please!

I need this urgent firmware!

My email: riconsentino@gmail.com

****** XT1944-4 ******

Moto E5 LTE Dual SIM Retail (Nora)

Android Version: 8.0.0 Oreo

Build No. OPP27.91-25

Kernel Version: 3.18.71

Radio Version: M8917_06.10.05.43R

System Version: 27.11.27.nora_row.retail.en.US

Security Patch Level: March 1, 2018

Package Size: 1.3 GB

Download Link: old link broken. new link coming soon.

Thank you very much!
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Alijosekt:
Moto e5 xt1920DL tracfone

Where can I download? firmware stock android 8.1
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] maxmotos:
I noticed the following thing when flashing a Carrier branded device and flashing retail non-branded.

when I flash with fastboot flash oem oem.img (THIS makes device have a branded power up)

when I remove the flash oem.img (The device no longer boots up branded)
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] weakNPCdotCom:
I have updated the documentation to use the lolinet firmware repository as a source. The original documentation can be found at the bottom of the OP.

I provided new documentation for working with the firmware packages which explains how to flash back to a factory state or flash as an update.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] trollcraft1002:
HELP moto e5 play

I got this problem pls help

writing 'partition'...

(bootloader) Validating 'gpt.default.xml'

(bootloader) Security version downgrade

(bootloader) Image primary_gpt failed validation

(bootloader) Preflash validation failed

(bootloader) Cancelling 'gpt.default.xml'

FAILED (remote failure)

finished. total time: 0.076s

how can i get that fixed here's getvar all

(bootloader) version: 0.5

(bootloader) version-bootloader: moto-msm8917-BE.4F

(bootloader) product: pettyl

(bootloader) board: pettyl

(bootloader) secure: yes

(bootloader) hwrev: P3

(bootloader) radio: 7

(bootloader) storage-type: emmc

(bootloader) emmc: 16GB SAMSUNG FE62MB RV=08 PV=03 FV=0000000000000003

(bootloader) ram: 1GB SAMSUNG LP3 DIE=8Gb M5=01 M6=06 M7=00 M8=1F

(bootloader) cpu: MSM8917

(bootloader) cid: 0x0032

(bootloader) channelid: 0x00

(bootloader) uid: 00CA8FC900000000000000000000

(bootloader) securestate: flashing_unlocked

(bootloader) iswarrantyvoid: yes

(bootloader) max-download-size: 245366784

(bootloader) date: 08-22-2018

(bootloader) sku: XT1920-16

(bootloader) carrier_sku: XT1920-16

(bootloader) battid:

(bootloader) iccid:

(bootloader) cust_md5:

(bootloader) max-sparse-size: 268435456

(bootloader) current-time: "Fri Feb 22 19:50:51 UTC 2019"

(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[0]: motorola/pettyl/pettyl:8.1.0/OPGS2

(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[1]: 8.54-53-2/254dd:user/release-keys

(bootloader) poweroffalarm: 0

(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[0]: Blur_Version.28.291.2.pettyl.reta

(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[1]: il.en.US

(bootloader) ro.build.version.qcom: LA.UM.6.6.r1-08600-89xx.0

(bootloader) version-baseband: M8917_26.30.05.75R PETTYL_EMEADSDS_CUST

(bootloader) kernel.version[0]: Linux version 3.18.71-perf-g7e74af0-0411

(bootloader) kernel.version[1]: 9-g7a5a452 (hudsoncm@ilclbld35) (gcc ver

(bootloader) kernel.version[2]: sion 4.8 (GCC) ) #1 SMP PREEMPT Thu Jan

(bootloader) kernel.version[3]: 10 16:18:00 CST 2019

(bootloader) sbl1.git: git=MBM-NG-VBE.4F-0-g8ffb6ee

(bootloader) rpm.git: git=02a0726-dirty

(bootloader) tz.git: git=MBM-NG-VBE.4F-0-ge76ade4-dirty

(bootloader) devcfg.git: git=MBM-NG-VBE.4F-0-ge76ade4-dirty

(bootloader) keymaster.git: git=MBM-NG-VBE.4F-0-ge76ade4

(bootloader) cmnlib.git: git=MBM-NG-VBE.4F-0-ge76ade4

(bootloader) cmnlib64.git: git=MBM-NG-VBE.4F-0-ge76ade4

(bootloader) prov.git: git=MBM-NG-VBE.4F-0-ge76ade4-dirty

(bootloader) aboot.git: git=MBM-NG-VBE.4F-0-g4e3d3ac

(bootloader) frp-state: no protection (277)

(bootloader) ro.carrier: reteu

(bootloader) current-slot:

(bootloader) slot-suffixes: _a

(bootloader) slot-count: 1

(bootloader) slot-successful:_a: INVALID

(bootloader) slot-successful:_b: INVALID

(bootloader) slot-bootable:_a: INVALID

(bootloader) slot-bootable:_b: INVALID

(bootloader) slot-retry-count:_a: unknown

(bootloader) slot-retry-count:_b: unknown

PLS HELP
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] maxmotos:
sounds like the firmware you are flashing is older try flashing with a newer firmware.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] zakk87:
Hi, i try back to stock, flashed XT1924-1_RHANNAH_DTEU_8.0.0_OPP27.91-179_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml

but phone hangs on bootlogo. I can only flash OPP27.91.122-4. Every other build issue the boot screen only.

After I boot OPP27.91.122-4 I can't install OTA 179 and I have no sound at all. Any help?
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] trollcraft1002:
Where can I find the last
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] zbra:
Thanks a lot ! work with my Rjames
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] lafronz:
None of the lolinet links are working.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] weakNPCdotCom:
what's the issue? I'm able to access the James firmware links just fine
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] lafronz:
I found a workaround. I'm not sure why, but I was getting an HTTP 503 error. I had to open the cached page from a google search and then follow the breadcrumbs backward. Seems to be working fine, now.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] AeonFlux1603:
The Lolinet firmware repo has been experiencing huge volumes of traffic, so if any members are having difficulty accessing the site, use a VPN with an IP from the North America region, which will allow priority.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] LgPWN'd:
Has anyone thought of or tried crossflashing

Firmware on this device?

I have the cricket version and want to try the tmobile firmware to see if I can then unlock bootloader....
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] cidxtc:
Do you think a device would allow such a thing? Not trying to be rude but that would be a massive design flaw. All devices have multiple checks in place to make sure you are flashing the correct software/firmware. When the bootloader is locked there is more checks because flashing the wrong stuff would damage your device or leave is unusable. Once the bootloader is unlocked most of these checks are disabled which is why you see disclaimers about it.

Now there are ways to flash it when it is locked that bypasses all the checks and would allow you to flash TMobile firmware. The thing is it is a manufacturer tool and not available to the average user.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] LgPWN'd:
While what u say is mostly true.

Most of us at xda are not "the average user"

I've crossflashed LG devices without unlocking a bootloader.

I've done the same with Samsung devices....

And the hardware on this device is the exact same as its sister devices....

So I shall re arrange my question again.

Has anyone any info on crossflashing moto devices?

Is there actually a motorola tool?

And if the firmware is signed officially by moto

Why not try to flash it to the device?

Please don't reply with how its a bad idea....

Do not come say it won't work... Unless u try it yourself.

And please just post useful information.

Thanks
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] cidxtc:
Ok. It won't work with normal tools and yes I have tried.

Yes there is a Moto tool that will but you have to find it. Even above average xda users will have some difficulty find it and using it.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] bubba1601:
Yes with the Moto E3 and E3 power it's possible to cross flash and I did it.

Only problem with that is some of our Indian friends who own Moto E3 power versions claimed here on xda such a thing wasn't possible and anyone flashing the European Moto E3 with the Indian Moto E3 Power firmware was crazy, and liar and stupid.

The European Moto E3 has a 5 inch screen 8gb storage and 1gb ram

The Asian Moto E3 power is a 5.5 incher with a bigger processor, 2gb ram, 16 GB storage and a better camera.

I flashed every custom ROM there is for the Moto E3 Power onto my Moto E3 and every single one worked flawlessly.

All it did was rename my Motorola E3 XT1700 to a Motorola E3 Power XT1706 in the device settings, but even though it was sim unlocked, after flashing no O2 sim cards or simcards that piggy back the O2 network would work.

Problem nowadays is I'm pretty sure it's been mentioned with the advent of project treble, what was once an easy process is now complex, difficult and fraught with issues, and I'm talking as someone who's been flashing devices for years.

If you read the comments by Lenovotec on page 37 of this thread, he has gone to great lengths to explain it's been built into the device somewhere not to allow cross device firmware flashing, and that's explained by a Motorola/Lenovo employee, so he must know what he's taking about, do you agree?
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] LgPWN'd:
Thanks for that bit of useful info.

If u can elaborate on tools u used and such it may be helpful.

And did u have to unlock bootloader first?

It seems to me... If we flash official motorola firmware we should be able to do so with bootlocked ....

Can u confirm that?

Again thanks for being helpful instead of being

Another senior member who really don't know krap

And just wants to troll someone's ideas ;)

So many of us rom cooks developers and android hack/modders have turned away from xda simply because of all these self entitled know it all

Jerks who either hassle devs for roms

Or troll the hackers and modders who actually do come up with root exploits.

Fine folks like [MENTION=7383447]MotoJunkie01[/MENTION] and team_astr4y4l and many more of my friends have just ditched xda

And we use telegram discord and Google groups to collaborate now days.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] bubba1601:
I can confirm in my case it only worked after unlocking the bootloader, but was a very easy process.

Just flashing the E3 power firmware in fastboot, then flashing twrp and magisk and bingo, done.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] LgPWN'd:
Thanks for that.

I need to find a way to either flash it on a bootloader locked device... Or find a way to exploit the bootloader and blow the q-fuse associated lock / unlock status.

I'm looking for a trustzone exploit.

Or a kernel exploit or some way to root this p.o.s

I will Never buy another cricket branded phone.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] cidxtc:
What you mean pompous idiots on xda? That could never be. Xda only has rude and impatient teens looking to do stuff they should not. Really just a cesspool of bad users.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] LgPWN'd:
I completely agree

I completely agree with your assessment.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] bubba1601:
I would agree with everything you said apart from everyone being impatient teens. I'm probably old enough to be your grandad and my kids are probably old enough to be your parents.......
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Pbsipher1:
Just curious has anyone come out with a way to make stock firmware for Moto E5 Plus XT1924-7 flashable through TWRP. Alot of times I find myself with a messed up phone at work and no access to a computer.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] brokenlocked22:
moto e5 plus brick help needed

im not sure what the heck im doing
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] bubba1601:
If you are not sure then stop.

Don't go any further.

There's been far too many users getting into all sorts of problems (usually because they not followed the instructions correctly) and the Moto E5 is not an easy device to work with - infact it's just too complicated.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] brokenlocked22:
my phone is useless and its broke as is I have it bricked. now it wont boot even after a clean flash. what have I possibly done wrong? I cant afford another phone and I'm basically screwed right?? or is there a fix?

should I put my broke phone in one of those recycle phone machines for 10 bucks and start using a payphone? :D:crying: yes or no lol
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] bubba1601:
Try fastboot (boot to fastboot) then type -w and see if that does anything.

You will have to reflash your stock ROM after doing this - had the same happen on my XT1920 - 15 (UK E5 Play)

Some information about how this happened or what you think caused it may help us to help you.