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Moto E5 Play (RJames) Single SIM Retail

Android Version: 8.0.0 Oreo

Build No. OPP27.98

Kernel Version: 3.18.71-perf

Radio Version: M8917_03.04.05.38R

System Version: 27.1.50.rjames.retail.en.US

Security Patch Level: February 1, 2018

SPECIFICATIONS:

This is an unmodified stock Android Oreo ROM for the XT1921-1 retail variant of the Moto E5 Play. This ROM was structured from factory firmware and encompasses no modifications such as root, BusyBox, etc. Force encryption and dm-verity are fully intact. As such, so long as the /userdata partition is properly formatted, this ROM should install on an encrypted device. It is also noteworthy that this ROM appears to be compatible with some other variants of the Moto E5 Play. I can confirm full compatibility with the XT1921-5 variant. This ROM installer flashes only your /boot and /system partitions and does not install the radio firmware (baseband). See my Moto E5 firmware thread for the full firmware package for the XT1921-1. https://xdaforums.com/moto-e5/how-to/firmware-moto-e5-xt1944-4-dual-sim-t3820901/page6

KERNEL SOURCE CODE:

Moto E5 Play (James, RJames)

MSM8920 Kernel Source Code: https://github.com/MotorolaMobilityLLC/kernel-msm/releases/tag/MMI-OCP27.91-23

DISCLAIMER & WARNING:

By proceeding further, you are taking sole responsibility for the functionality and integrity of your device. Although I have fully tested this ROM on my own device, I will not be held liable or otherwise responsible in the event you brick your device or render your device otherwise inoperable. Follow the simple instructions and things should go smoothly.

REQUIREMENTS:

First and foremost, your device bootloader must be unlocked and TWRP custom recovery is required. If you have not yet performed these prerequisites, see [MENTION=5337314]CodyF86[/MENTION]'s comprehensive guide on rooting and installing TWRP on the XT1921-5 variant. His tutorial is confirmed to work on the XT1921-1 as well. https://xdaforums.com/moto-e5/development/recovery-twrp-moto-e-5-play-james-t3796323/page25 Be sure you hit the Thanks button if you use CodyF86's tutorial.

INSTRUCTIONS:

• 1. Download the ROM zip from the below link and save it to your device's external storage (because the /userdata partition needs to be formatted for best results, it would be futile to save the ROM to internal storage);

• 2. Boot your device into TWRP recovery mode;

• 3. Select Wipe and choose System, Cache & Dalvik. Swipe the action bar to initiate the wipe. Now select Wipe again and choose the Format Data option in the lower right of the screen. Swipe to commence formatting;

• 4. Reboot Recovery (often necessary for proper mounting of /userdata after formatting);

• 5. Select Install and navigate to the location you saved the ROM zip, select the file and swipe the action bar to begin installation. The process takes just over a minute;

• 6. Reboot System. Finished...

If you want to root the stock ROM, simply flash Magisk v16.7 beta -- after Step 5 -- from the following link: https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/beta-magisk-v13-0-0980cb6-t3618589, and be sure and thank [MENTION=4470081]topjohnwu[/MENTION] if you use his Magisk Universal Systemless Interface.

Download Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ra-uOsMnaZBRc8g31bRH6W4Wtb9XPdoi/view?usp=drivesdk