yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] gutguy:
any chance there has been the boost version xt1924-8 posted any time recently? I somehow messed up my phone trying to root it, thought I bricked it, then used these instructions for the 1924-1 rhannah version to get it to boot android, but now there is no wifi, bluetooth or camera.

Thanks for your time and all you have been doing.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
Ok so you have the Boost Moto E5 Plus? I'll look and see if the firmware is available.

Update: I'm not seeing the firmware for xt1924-8 on any of my sources. I would recommend posting in the Q&A thread of this forum and asking if anybody has a firmware dump for your variant that they would be willing to upload and provide.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] wihzard:
I had uploaded a twrp backup of my Boost XT1924-8 so it might help.

http://www.mediafire.com/folder/6862xg60zi8ai/Share
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] gutguy:
So after using twrp to restore with your backup it just goes to bootloader everytime. Can anyone help with that?
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] weakNPCdotCom:
[MENTION=7383447]MotoJunkie01[/MENTION] here you go

****** XT1921-3 ******

Build No. OCP27.91-51-4

Android Version: 8.0.0

M8920TMO_10.04.11.48R

MBM Version: B9.45

FSG Version: FSG-8953-17.64

System Version: 27.211.4.james_t.t.en.US

Model Number: moto e5 play

Baseband Version: M8920TMO_10.04.11.48R

Build Id: OCP27.91-51-4SW

Display Build ID: OCP27.91-51-2

Download Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pUb7W9I_LgEcsXDHiX3lyjklpRflM9r5/view?usp=sharing
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
Mucho gracias ....adding it to the OP now. Thanks again
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
The T-Mobile Moto E5 Play (xt1921-3) factory firmware has been added to the OP in our ever-growing collection of firmwares for the Moto E5 series smartphone variants. Guys, give thanks and credit to [MENTION=9374982]weakNPCdotCom[/MENTION] for his efforts and generosity in procuring, sharing and providing this hard to find package.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
For any members who need it, this is a no-verity stock kernel for the T-Mobile Moto E5 Play (xt1921-3), created from Android 8.0.0 -- Build No. OCP27.91-51-4.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/122nEtHJqkV3v1ungEQxvXIdDvNNgS9pa/view?usp=drivesdk
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] j256:
What is the fastboot command to flash this kernel? And would I need to format data afterwards?
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] loudmon:
Xt1924-7

Stuck in a boot after trying to root can someone help me please
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
This is a no-verity kernel, which is simply a stock boot image with dm(avb)-verity disabled. Use this command to flash it:

fastboot flash boot no-verity-xt1921-3.img

Formatting /userdata is required to disable force encryption. However, to disable force encryption you may need to modify /vendor/fstab in addition to flashing the no-verity kernel.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
After trying to root which model? Please specify the device you are using and what steps you took to try to attain root.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] j256:
Flashed the no-verity kernel and got stuck on the Motorola splash screen. I think I'm just not destined to root this phone lol.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] loudmon:
Moto e5 plus

Model xt1924-7 metropcs Moto e5 plus

Used the magisk method and it's stuck in the Moto splah screen

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Moto e5 plus metropcs version the magisk guide
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] weakNPCdotCom:
Nooo. I wanted this to work.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
Ok. Have you unlocked your bootloader? And which Magisk method did you use? Did you use Magisk Manager to patch the boot image and then fastboot to flash the patched boot image? I need the exact steps you have taken to be able to try and help. However, please note that this is a firmware restoration thread, not a rooting thread.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] j256:
In that case I hope I don't clutter the thread and will try to make it brief.

Bootloader's been unlocked since day 1. I installed Magisk through the .apk on my phone. My goal was to initially install it directly, but I had no option for it so I was thinking about flashing it in TWRP. TWRP was encrypted, I saw the no-verity kernel for the XT1921-3, flashed it and got stuck on the splash screen. Flashed the firmware again because I had places to be and no time to mess around with it. Here we are now.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] loudmon:
Bootloader is unlock .I didn't use that magisk manager ..... It said just to flash the magisk 16.zip through twrp .... Flash the patch boot image now stuck on boot logo .....

I came on this thread to see in u had the firmware for

my phone
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] tbirdguy:
So you flashed the newly posted no-verity kernel for the XT1921-3, and it loops?
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] weakNPCdotCom:
Strange thing, when I pulled the stock boot image into my tool, it said dm-verity was already disabled. [MENTION=7383447]MotoJunkie01[/MENTION]
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
I think this is due to source code specific to Android Oreo. I have also seen image kitchens falsely recognize kernels as being no-verity when in fact dm-verity is being enforced.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] j256:
Does staying on the splash screen count as a loop? If so, yeah.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
Restore the stock boot image from the firmware package and that should get your device booting again. Download the firmware package, extract boot.img to your adb/fastboot directory, put your device in fastboot mode and connect your PC and device. Use the command:

fastboot flash boot boot.img
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] j256:
It's functioning again. I previously posted that I got stuck on the splash screen when flashing the no-verity kernel so I flashed the firmware again and I'm using it now.

Don't know why it's getting me stuck though.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
Not sure either. You should install Magisk v17.1 with TWRP and see if that gets you rooted. Have you tried that as of yet?
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] j256:
Can't because TWRP encrypts every time regardless of using a passcode for the phone or not
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
Force encryption must be disabled via the /vendor/fstab file before TWRP will properly decrypt the /data partition. Have you used [MENTION=5337314]CodyF86[/MENTION]'s method?
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] j256:
The first step is to flash the no-verity kernel, and we know what happens when I try that.

adb shell mount -o,rw /dev/block/platform/soc/7824900.sdhci/by-name/vendor /vendor

adb push fstab.qcom /vendor/etc/fstab.qcom

^^^

I put these commands into the command prompt on my computer, right?

Afterwards, it asks me to format my data. Can I make a backup and restore after formatting or do I have to set up my phone again and all that?
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
I'm pretty certain you can make a backup and restore that backup after formatting /data. Of course, after the restore, your userdata would be decrypted.

Tomorrow morning I'm going to take the stock firmware for the xt1921-3 and use my Android Kitchen to cook up a stock ROM for the T--Mobile variant which can be installed via TWRP. I'm going to make an unmodified stock and a rooted build. Also, I'm going to try to implement something to decrypt the device during install.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] j256:
Wow I just noticed an interesting phenomenon. TWRP will stick for 1-2 boots but after that it will revert back to the stock recovery. I don't understand this haha.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
Install the TWRP.img with TWRP. In other words, store TWRP.img on your device storage. Boot your device into TWRP recovery mode, select Install, then select Install Image in the lower right of the screen, navigate to the saved location of the TWRP.img file, select it, then choose Recovery from the list of partitions. Swipe to commence install. This method will usually make TWRP stick in your /recovery partition, versus reverting back to stock recovery.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] j256:
Didn't work.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
This appears to be an issue specific to the xt1921-3. You are like the third person to report this phenomenon on the T-Mobile variant. I will analyze the stock firmware in the morning and see what I can figure out while I'm building a TWRP flashable stock ROM.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] j256:
Thank you
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
No problem. I don't own the xt1921-3 so I'll need testers. Maybe just pause everything for now, I'll look things over in the morning, and maybe I can find a resolution for the T--Mobile variant owners. I'll at least give it a try.

Also, I'll get a proper T-Mobile stock ROM thread started where we can move our device discussions.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
I'm about to have a TWRP flashable ROM finished for the xt1921-3. When I get it uploaded I'll post a link.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
I'm uploading a TWRP flashable stock ROM now for the xt1921-3, rooted with Magisk v17.1. In the meantime, for the members who were trying to root their devices, this no-verity kernel should now work: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LUYXAJZi7Z8JMk2NdFRtOT05W3-IpQkr/view?usp=drivesdk
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
This is the OCP27.91-51-4 ROM that can be installed with TWRP if anyone wants to give it a try. Note that I do not own the T-Mobile model, so this is a try-at-your-own-risk policy.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v7RURSJxrz_KfAbo-QOFeRXbId-5ONFI/view?usp=drivesdk
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] wihzard:
Any way to find an original stock rom for the Boost Mobile Moto E5 Plus XT1924-8? I have my twrp backup which works but I have one where the July security patch didn't work because I forgot to take it BEFORE unlocking bootloader and rooting.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
Many of the carrier specific firmwares have been difficult to procure -- including your xt1924-8 Boost Moto E5 Plus model. Having an unlocked bootloader will not prevent an OTA package from properly installing. However, the checksums performed by the OTA installer script will typically reject installation of the OTA in the event you are rooted (the checksums detect whether the /system, /vendor or /oem partitions have been mounted as r/w, and will reject installation upon such detection.) One option is using a UTF-8 encoded text editor to remove these checksums from the OTA updater-script, thus forcing installation even with root and custom recovery. Once firmware becomes available for your variant, I will do my very best to include it ASAP.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] wihzard:
Yeah I understand, I might try what you suggest. I am digging this phone though, it was a steal when I got it so I got another just to have. I also picked up 256GB microsd cards and they work flawless. I only wish the stock camera app had portrait mode.

Anyway thanks!
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
Have you tried any of the Google Camera apps & mods for portrait mode?
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] wihzard:
I tried a couple, some don't install. I think it's because of the stock rom or something, also probably which arm package I'm trying to install. I also tried a magisk module to add camera2 API, tried editing the build.prop, and used open camera.

Whatever, I'll figure it out if it's doable. This phone has the 12mp camera w/ laser autofocus. Nothing too impressive but with the right app I'm sure it'll be sweet.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Wannabee Jim:
Please i need a link to download moto E5 plus XT1924-7 Rom

please i need a link to download moto E5 plus XT1924-7, rom , buid number OCPS27.91-51-1-, T mobile version, cause my phone is bricked why trying to Root it
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
Unfortunately I have not been able to access any firmware for your variant.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] weakNPCdotCom:
have you tried the xt1921-3 boot image or any of that firmware just to see if you can get the phone working?
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
I agree with you [MENTION=9374982]weakNPCdotCom[/MENTION]. The boot image from the 1921-3 could very possibly work in getting his device booted up. Good idea. The xt1921-3 and the xt1924-7 have similar configurations and firmware builds.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Wannabee Jim:
yea i have tried other which is xt1924-6 and it is cricket version, does not work on T mobile

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I Will be so grateful if you can find any firmware for my phone or any backup of exact phone.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
I have not been able to find firmware for the xt1924-7 T-Mobile variant of the Moto E5 Plus.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
New firmwares for the Moto E4 Plus being added today.

XT1924-2 RHannah

XT1924-4 RHannah
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
[MENTION=7636588]Wannabee Jim[/MENTION], firmwares for the XT1924-2 & XT1924-4 have been added in the OP. You should be able to unbrick your device by flashing the boot image from the XT1924-4 retail firmware package. That boot image and the boot image for the XT1924-7 T-Mobile variant are virtually identical.

In fact, to save you the trouble of downloading the entire package for just one file, here's a direct download link to the stock xt1924-4 boot image.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/158Xz6TuQ5H0uV6XtFe8ulRdY2Vm62LZv/view?usp=drivesdk

You can install it via fastboot by:

fastboot flash boot xt1924-4_boot.img

Or, you can store the boot image to your device and install it via TWRP by selecting Install, choose the Install Image option in the lower right of the screen, navigate to the saved location, select the xt1924-4_boot.img, and check the boot partition once prompted. Swipe the action bar to install.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] artmorgart:
I've got a twrp backup I just made. Xt1924-7 build number OCPS27.91-51-3-3. MetroPCS. I got root, su, and magisk installed. Where can I upload this backup so people can use it.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
You may upload and link it here, or you can start a dedicated thread for the xt1924-7 and add it there. This is great news for T-Mobile/MetroPCS Moto E5 Plus owners. Nice work. Thank you for contributing.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] masoko182:
Is it safe to flash on a NORA_LATAM_CUST?

My phone has the baseband version M8917_06.10.05.43R NORA_LATAM_CUST, wonder if I can flash with the 27.11.63.nora_row.retail.en.US
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
Which model do you have? Is it xt1924-4, for example, or xt1921-2, etc. With the model number I can check compatibility better.

Ok. I see you have a Nora, so you must have a xt1944 series, but which one?
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] masoko182:
Sorry, my phone is XT1944-3 Moto E5 and I bought the phone in Argentina.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
Ok thanks. Yes, there should be no problems at all with you flashing the xt1944-3 Nora firmware package listed in this thread.

To clarify, you are correct that the 27.11.3 system version will work on your device.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] masoko182:
Thanks!

Will give it a go! thanx 4 yr work!
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
Let me know how it goes. Thanks
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] tomjoad70:
XT1920-15 EU Model

Is it possible to have the xt-1920-15 version? This maybe the Italian or better EU version. I've bricked my device trying to install the kernel for lineage...
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
I've had members ask before about that variant, and I have not been able to find firmware for it. Tell me a little about your device specs. Your chipset, mobile provider, etc. I'll see if I can find a compatible firmware. I have recently learned that many of these Moto E5 variants have intercompatible firmware builds.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
I've added xt1944-5 firmware to the thread.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] tomjoad70:
A very strange terminal, 1gb RAM, Low Res Display but something called "Android Go" version 8.1.0. Maybe tomorrow I can find more specs... I'm not able to access terminal

Tried do flash through fastboot version for E5 Play XT 1921-1 and gave errorr since the beginning, so I tried the version 4g/LTE (XT1944-3) and all the process was done without error, untill the end...

So I rebooted, but It doesn't turn on, only led flash sometimes blink. A let flash that was never used when terminal was with original firmware...very strange

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This is the terminal

Motorola Moto E5 Play Android Go Edition

Network	Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE

Launch	Announced	2018, July

Status	Available. Released 2018, August

Body	Dimensions	- Weight	-

SIM	Nano-SIM - Splash resistant

Display	Type	IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors

Size	5.84 inches, 88.0 cm2

Resolution	480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~184 ppi density)

Multitouch	Yes

Platform	OS	Android 8.0 Oreo (Go edition)

Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8917 Snapdragon 425

CPU	Quad-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53

GPU	Adreno 308

Memory	Card slot	microSD, up to 256 GB

Internal	16 GB, 1 GB RAM

Main Camera	Single	8 MP, f/2.0, 1.12 µm, AF

Features	LED flash, panorama, HDR

Video	1080p@30fps

Selfie camera	Single	5 MP

Features	LED flash

Video

Sound	Alert types	Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones

Loudspeaker	Yes

3.5mm jack	Yes

- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Comms	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth	4.2, A2DP, LE

GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS

Radio	FM radio

USB	microUSB 2.0

Features	Sensors	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

Messaging	SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM

Browser	HTML5

- MP3/eAAC+/WAV/Flac player

- DivX/WMV/MP4/H.264 player

- Photo/video editor

- Document viewer

Battery	Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery

Misc	Colors	Black, Dark lake, Flash gray

Price	About 110 EUR
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
Oh ok. You have the Android Go Edition Moto E5 Play. Now it makes sense why I was unable to find firmware using my usual sources. I may be able to find something for you using another source. I'll definitely research and see what I can turn over. Thank you for the detailed specs by the way. Makes things easier searching for firmware sources.

I did just confirm the "PettyL XT1920" package is a catch all firmware for retail variants. So it should work no matter the mobile carrier.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
Ok [MENTION=4406920]tomjoad70[/MENTION], I have located two packages for the Go Edition Moto E5 Play...one firmware is listed simply at XT1920 Android 8.1.0....the other is XT1920-18 Android 8.1.0. The first package listed as simply xt1920 could be a generic vanilla build -- a catch-all firmware for all xt1920 variants. The xt1920-18 must be another branded variant. Anyway I am uploading both packages now to my file host and will post links when done. Since you are bricked anyway, it won't hurt to try at least the xt1920 firmware package.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
I've added Android 8.1.0 firmware for the XT1920 Moto E5 Play (Android Go Edition) PettyL Retail
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] tomjoad70:
Thank you so much. Really.

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I get this error flashing bootloader.img

C:\ADB>fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img

target reported max download size of 245366784 bytes

sending 'bootloader' (7483 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.421s]

writing 'bootloader'...

(bootloader) Validating 'bootloader.default.xml'

(bootloader) Security version downgrade

(bootloader) Image aboot failed validation

(bootloader) Preflash validation failed

(bootloader) Cancelling 'bootloader.default.xml'

FAILED (remote failure)

finished. total time: 0.702s

____________________

All the other files were ok...but It won't boot

______________

Also this error (Image signed with key bad key)

fastboot flash boot boot.img

target reported max download size of 245366784 bytes

sending 'boot'... <16384 KB>...

OKAY [ 1.279s]

writing 'boot'...

<bootloader> Image signed with key bad key

OKAY [ 0.562s]

finished. total time: 1.841s
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
Both errors are 100% normal. Did the firmware load? Does it work? The bootloader.img error indicates that the bootloader version of your device is newer than that of the firmware. Accordingly, since the bootloader will not permit a downgrade via fastboot, the error was normal. The "bad key" error on boot.img occurs on all fastboot flashes to the /boot partition with the bootloader unlocked.

Did the firmware work on your device?
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] mahboijoe:
Batch-file Installable T-Mobile Zip File

For those who were wanting a simpler way to install the firmware over your modern firmware on your TMOBILE E5 PLAY, then PLEASE E-Mail me at john.spiva123@gmail.com, I will get you a link to the file!

Please, MAKE SURE TO READ MY NOTICE!

Also, ignore any errors if you see them, that is due to you are technically not supposed to reflash T-Mobile firmware. :rolleyes::rolleyes:

In the case of anything going wrong, PLEASE send a reply to the owner of this thread/me. I will for sure help you in every way I can!

P.S. - If you would like me to create a batch file for any other device, just get me the firmware and give 2-3 days and I will get back to you with a completed version!
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
I sure hope your services are free of charge. If so, XDA is a community of dedicated Android developers & enthusiasts, and I would encourage you to post your tools, utilities or services here on the dedicated device forum. If you charge a fee for your services, you're in the wrong place.

Regards,
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Luxhito:
Hello Do not have the rom for the XT1924-5 Retail OPP27.91-121 Make it CID50 Please and with the security patch August 1, 2018 would be very helpful thanks

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want to block bootloadear priiss
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] flameboy524:
Moto e5 Plus

Hi i need help with my XT1924-7 Moto E5 Plus MetroPcs, it been stuck on bootloop
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
I found a firmware package for the xt1924-5 and will add it to the OP soon as I can get it uploaded to my file host. It is Build No. OPP27.91-41_cid50.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
The boot image from the retail xt1924-4 package should get you out of boot loop.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
XT1924-5 Moto E5 Plus RHannah Retail firmware added to OP. [MENTION=9491487]Luxhito[/MENTION], you need only flash this package, then accept and install any pending OTAs to bring your device up to the current build.
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] Luxhito:
Help Is that I have an error when flashing everything says preflash and I do not know what to do help me please
[Moto E5 Guides, News, & Discussion] MotoJunkie01:
On bootloader.img and gpt.bin, it is very common to get preflash validation errors and failed installation. This is also normal. Also, on boot.img and recovery.img, it is normal to get a "bad key" error. Again normal. Just follow all instruction commands and your device should boot normally after the firmware is installed. Do not stop when you get the errors I mentioned. Just keep going.