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[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] maybeme2:
In my moto G7 with Nova prime, there is a 'Time and Weather' widget. But I can find no app associated with it. Where does it come from?

I ask because I would like to see if I can modify its colors or transparency, etc. Is that possible?
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] skuppej:
Not sure about that one but try Chronus instead
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] riggerman0421:
I believe that is the stock Motorola time and weather widget. It's one of the system apps. Go to Apps-All Apps, hit the menu button and select Show System. You should see it there.
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] maybeme2:
You are correct. Not very customizable.
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] skuppej:
Ah yes. Chronus is a much better alternative. One of essential apps.
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] Brilon:
Hello, my Moto G7 rear camera work when I factory reset but then I installs some app and doesn't work anymore, any ideas? Suggestion? I tried what's on Google. English is no may main language. Thanks in advance.
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] maybeme2:
Play store problems.

Ever since I got my moto G7 I've had trouble with the Google playstore either connecting or downloading apps and updates. I am using the same wlan I've used with my previous phones so this is new behavior. This an intermittent problem sometimes solved by rebooting but that's a nuisance.

Before purchasing the G7 I recall reading reviews that mentioned some problems with the phone's wifi reception. Without placing blame anywhere I'm trying to find out if this a common problem others have had with this phone or more likely because of some vpn or firewall I'm using.

Suggestions gratefully accepted.
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] millede74:
Same thing here
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] maybeme2:
It sure is a major nuisance.

In researching the topic I came across an old thread that suggested that switching "smart network switch' off solves the problem for good. Smart network switch apparently checks to see if the connection is stable. But I can't find the setting for it in the G7.
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] zenful:
There are a few advanced options in Network>WiFi which I'm sure you found, but don't forget the Scanning Options which I can only access when I have WiFi turned off because I'm too derp to look for it elsewhere.
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] maybeme2:
Problem solved.

In my case it was the mere 'presence' of my firewall vpn. I use Netguard, a firewall via vpn. Even though I did *not* have Netguard block anything in Playstore or Playstore services, Google apparently noticed there was an intermediary between the playstore and the internet. Keeping them out of Netguard by unchecking -see screenshot- made playstore (and Yalp) work well again.

(It could also be something in the host file implemented within Netguard).

In case this.helps.someone else.
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] Smash3333:
Hello!

I like the display wake up feature at this phone but when i drive with my car and put it in my phone holder it wakes up all the time. Is there any feature or some other solution that the phone won't wake up? It connects automatically with bluetooth of my car, maybe i can say, "when it is connected with that car, don't wake up"...

Would be great if somebody have such a solution. :)

Thanks in advance!
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] TI Maniac:
Good evening, team! I'm rather old at XDA community but I'm not an advanced developer... Today I've bought a Moto G7 and I'm pretty sure that it has way more potential than Lenovo/Motorola think... I'm almost fluent in English and know a little of programming, if I could help this thread on original system img or something like that, it would be a pleasure to support anyone. :)
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] blitz535:
Hi bro. There's a telegram group of G7 if you want to help people or other things
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] maybeme2:
I hope he stays on XDA.
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] Velvis:
I recently got the Amazon version of the G7 activated on Sprint. I have been unable to get the tethering to turn on. I brought it to Sprint and the guy said everything is fine on the account (tethering worked on my old phone.)

He played around with the phone and got the tethering to turn on but he said "I have no idea how I got it on."

It stayed on about 2-3 days then shut off and now it wont turn back on.

So my questions are:

1) Is there a fix for this?

2) Anyone have any idea what the Sprint guy may have done to get it to turn on?

3) Can this phone (Amazon version) be rooted?

4) If it is rooted can the tethering be forced on another way than the normal settings?

Thanks.
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
The best option would be to unlock the bootloader, and flash a different firmware version, Sprint version if there is one.

That may be impossible.

You sure can try the bootloader unlock.

https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/standalone/bootloader/unlock-your-device-a

There are some tricks that can be tried.

Toggle airplane mode on/off, and toggle tethering on before it reconnects.

Toggle airplane mode on, remove sim card, reboot, reinsert sim card, toggle tethering on.

Or try some variation of these steps.
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] Velvis:
Thank you, the toggling trick worked! Would still like a real fix.
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
see

https://xdaforums.com/moto-g7/help/bootloader-amazon-moto-g7-alexa-hands-t3907897

Should not be any drawbacks, other than the steps may be more complicated than are interested in doing.

The new firmware would be closer to plain stock android.
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] TI Maniac:
I'm testing rooting, EdXposed, Magisk and then, Viper4Android... I'll soon let you my impressions about these installations and how to do them. ;)
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] Dead_Dude:
Has anyone tried switching the build type to userdebug?

I am desperately trying to get hdcp content to mirror with a dock.

Or maybe magisk and a module?
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] maybeme2:
How did things go?
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] .czarodziej:
Comparing G7 to G6+. Is battery and camera better or worse?
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] TI Maniac:
Everything doing amazingly well... Ty for all the effort, waiting for new surprises for this good device! ?
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] TI Maniac:
Have you tried to look for it at Developer Options? I thought I saw it there. ?
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] maybeme2:
Not there.
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] Druadach:
Network switch would be under connections with the wifi if anything. I'm no longer on a stock rom for my g7 to look. I am going to try to reflash to stock from my GSI rom later tonight to reset and reflash another GSI.
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] DufinitelyJue:
FYI

XFINITY Mobile here.

Working great. Stuck loaded XM sim card in unlocked Best buy g7 and powered on. Success.

Good deal braheme
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] TI Maniac:
Everything working fine since my first unlocking of my Moto G7 River variant... Magisk, TWRP, EdXposed, Viper4Android... My best unlocked phone till the date! Aaahh, and with adapted Gcam installed on it and working really well and receiving OTA's normally! ???
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] skuppej:
Thanks for the update homie. Need to try EdXposed again since theyve had some updates since I've tried

Question- I am having this thing where V4A stops processing after some time, and it needs to be toggled on/off for it to work again. Also, it is always showing in my notification dropdown (disabling notifications on it causes it not to work)

Have you experienced any of this?
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] maybeme2:
I agree with best unlocked phone to date, but what do you mean 'receiving OTA's normally'? I too am Moto G7 River, unlocked, TWRP, Magisk rooted (no EdXposed) but I cannot receive OTA's. Are you rooted?

If yes what am I doing wrong?
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] TI Maniac:
None of what you related happened to me... Have you tried to install Viper4Android version that comes in Magisk modules?
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] skuppej:
Yeah thats the one I'm using. I also am running Ainur Sauron but that shouldn't do nothin..

You dont have a persistent notification?
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Just added a bunch of links to

Post #2

I'm not planning on adding every Rom or Mod,

but if you have a suggestion for other links

Please post them here.

FAQs

UnLocking the Bootloader

[GUIDE] unlock your G7 bootloader by mingkee

ReLocking the Bootloader

Back to Stock & ReLock Boot Loader (Google Fi) by vbrtrmn

[Fixing] Baseband <not found> / IMEI=0 / No Network After Flash / Issues

Fixing your Moto stuck in Qualcomm QHSUSB_Bulk or qloader mode

Using Lenovo's MOTO Smart Assistant to Update/Repair/Backup

How to fix MOTO G7 / xt1962-1 stuck in Bootloader (stuck in fastboot) unable to boot by sd86

Custom Roms/Recovery/Root/

Root your G7 with Magisk

[ROM][UNOFFICIAL]Lineage OS 16.0

TWRP for Moto G7 (river)
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] TI Maniac:
No, don't use Viper4Android and Ainur Sauron at the same time! Maybe that's the problem, both are audio customizations and they're conflicting one with another on the system... Try only one of them.
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] obiwanbartek:
Hello all,

Can Moto G7 Power utilize 9V or 12V charging from Quick Charge 2.0/3.0 chargers? Or only 5V witch uprated amperage?
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] HueyT:
Both.

Also, Can I flash RETUS stock latest on AMZ XT1962-1 without bricking? Will it get rid of the 5 Amazon bloat apps?
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Sould be fine if bootloader is unlocked.

Yes
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] HueyT:
Confirmed as above that you can flash RETUS on AMZ variant of XT1962-1 without problems and rid of AMZ bloatware :) :good: Now rooted with Magisk 20 :good:

---------- Post added at 12:52 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:08 PM ----------

Steps I did to convert my AMZ variant to RETUS = 1) fastboot flash latest RETUS image of XT1962-1 from Lolinet mirror site using "flashall" script or bat file in bootloader mode and command prompt in adb folder of Windows10 --after downloading it and unzipping all the files into my adb folder before hand. 2) Boot into rom and do basic setup to get through into home screen and enter settings to enable developer mode, USB debugging, allowing this PC to access phone via USB debugging. Also pay attention to the PIN as it's how you'll decrypt TWRP data later. 3) "adb reboot bootloader" to get back into bootloader mode of phone. 3.5) You may elect to flash vendor on to B-slot if you want to play with custom/GSI roms at this step. 4) "fastboot boot twrp.img" --renamed twrpxxxxxxx.img file into twrp.img and then moving this file into adb folder of Win10 before hand (to enter TWRP recovery temporarily). 5) Install "copypartitionsab.zip" to install basic partitions to both A and B slots. 6. Install "TWRPxxxxxxxxxx.zip" to put TWRP on both slots (permanent TWRP recovery). 7. Reboot back into TWRP by "rebooting to recovery" while in TWRP using its on screen button. 8. Install Magisk20.zip in TWRP. 9. Reboot "system" to go back into now-rooted latest stock RETUS rom.
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] HueyT:
After trying Havoc custom rom, Havoc GSI--just to say I could, I've come back to debloated, rooted stock with TWRP. It's simply the best rom for moto G7 with everything working, best cell reception, most secure, and fastest with good battery life using LKT magisk module
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] TI Maniac:
Yes, I'm rooted and with Magisk 19.4 (for me, the best version of Canary's builds to my model to date), and OTA's warnings are coming with no problem at all; when this happens, I just uninstall Magisk (installing original boot files) and install OTA normally; after that, do the same steps as I was installing Magisk for the first time (download updated stock ROM, push boot.img from it, patch it with Magisk and get the app working again; no need to uninstall it completely. :D

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Great selection, mate... It will be easier now to anyone find information for our good device. :)
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] obiwanbartek:
I did tried that on the phone and unfortunately it CANNOT use 9V or 12V :mad: ONLY the 5V with max 2A (10W). Tried many QC2.0/QC3.0/QC4.0 chargers.
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] HueyT:
I can only tell that my phone screen says "fast charging" so I assume it's compatible with all fast chargers. I don't have a usb volt meter to tell 9v vs 7.5v vs 5v X whatever amperage charging is at

Also folks, don't use Zach's Universal Verity and Force Encryption Disabler 8/18/19 as it breaks cellular reception--used to avoid encryption on phone to speed up phone. Encryption prevention also avoid entering a 4 digit code very time you enter TWRP. It works for that purpose but breaks cellular reception on Verizon
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] obiwanbartek:
Yes, is was written the same on my phone, but for ASUS, everything above 5W (1A at 5V) is considered "fast charging", despite it is NOT any of the well known fast charging standards we know (Quick Charge 1.0/2.0/3.0/4.0 for example). The phone supports ONLY 5V, at max 2A (which gives 10W). So the phone charges from 0% to 100% at about 3:15h - 3:30h.
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] maybeme2:
In the past, I've had my Moto G7 (river) put out of commission for days because of something I did wrong (in rooting, etc.) or by following outdated instructions that I'm now double checking things to avoiding being there again.

Start point:

Moto G7 from Best Buy with unofficial twrp installed long ago. Rooted with Magisk.

End point desired:

latest android pie version, twrp, rooted with Magisk.

.......

1. I downloaded the official twrp-installer-3.3.11.zip from https://twrp.me/motorola/motorolamotog7.html

and installed the zip from within the existing unofficial (Alberto97) twrp recovery ui.

2. Rebooted.

Booted.correction but root lost and access to twrp.

Why????

3. Downloaded latest Moto android version (PPOS29.114.134-4_did50_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC.XML-1.zip

from

https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/river/official/RETAIL/

.......

Questions before proceding further:

A. having been burnt before, is this the correct download for my phone that currently has

PPO29.114-16-7 ?

B. What's the easiest way to install this new android version? The fastboot commands I have below seem complicated. Is there a simpler way?

Instructions I have for installing android say:

You can use your fastboot commands below to flash ROM

Seems complicated and error prone. Is there a simpler way, like via twrp?

C. How do I regain root which I need (titanium backup, etc.)

Thank you.
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
There's no easy TWRP method unless you created a backup and TWRP is working.

There's 2 basic things you need to look for when looking for correct Motorola firmware.

Model number, and Software channel.

You likely have

XT1962-1 Single-sim ..... Canada, USA

on the Retail US Channel (RETUS)

XT1962-1_RIVER_RETUS_9.0_PPOS29.114-134-2_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip

is newer than PPO29.114-16-7 which is from May or so.

Unzip the file

Look for flashfile.xml

Open with Notepad or another text program

This is a Text file that contains the required commands to flash the complete firmware.

You will see it has a lot of extra code because it's in a format to be used with RSD Lite.

You can compare the commands you posted to this file, but it looked good to me.

Make sure you have the current version of ADB.exe and Fastboot.exe

[Index] Setting up and Using ADB/Fastboot

Run a test command before flashing.

fastboot devices

You should get Serial # ....... Device/Mode

Often you can skip

fastboot erase userdata
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Another thing to avoid

If you flash an older Firmware than the current version on the phone.

The bootloader needs to be unlocked.

Do not install OTA Updates, they will likely brick the device.

Do not install OTA Updates if

The device is rooted;

A Custom recovery is installed

Firmware was downgrated
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] maybeme2:
Thank you so much for replying. I can't tell you how grateful I am. My nerves are all frazelled.

I do have backups made by the unofficial (Alberto) TWRP. Not sure how well they will restore.

My bootloader is unlocked but I lost root when I installed the latest official twrp.

Where do I find it? It does not seem to be on lolinet?

I found that webpage. Do these contain the necessary latest Moto drivers?

Thank you again.

---------- Post added at 09:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:48 AM ----------

a final question:

I found and downloaded XT1962-1_RIVER_RETUS_9.0_PPOS29.114-134-2_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip

Do I place it in the Windows adb folder I created?

Do I unzip it there or leave it unzipped?

Thank you.

---------- Post added at 09:44 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:32 AM ----------

A few missing instructions for the non-experts:

The downloaded XT1962-1_RIVER_RETUS_9.0_PPOS29.114-134-2_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip file needs to not only be moved into the adb folder, but it actually needs to be unzipped into the folder for the update commands to work. Then all works great!

Now how do I regain root?

Also, in this new setup I also lost twrp.

**And I got an announcement that an android update is now available. Is it safe to accept this update now that I am apparently no longer rooted?

Thanks.
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] maybeme2:
Screenshot promised above.
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] maybeme2:
Error
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] maybeme2:
OK, now I have a real problem.

As mentioned, Moto informed me a system update was available. Because the phone now had lost root and no longer had twrp installed, I decided to accept the ota system update. It installed successfully.

But since then, the wifi has been acting crazy. It connects to my home wlan for a few seconds then abruptly disconnects and kind find any network and then back, etc.

When the wifi disconnects, I see the 3rd screenshot below saying "turning off wifi".

My wife has the identical phone (Moto G7) but never rooted and this behavior does not happen on her phone. So I am guessing something is wrong after the latest update. But what and how do I fix it?

I really need help. The phone is unusable this way.
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Factory reset

http://motorola-global-en-roe.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/136642/~/reset-the-moto-g7-power

Edit

https://support.motorola.com/us/en/products/cell-phones/moto-g-family/moto-g7/documents/MS135844
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] maybeme2:
It's a G7, not a G7 power.

Reset just reboots into twrp which is unresponsive. (It was not fully installed, just the temp version).

I then installed official twrp 3.1.1 and tried to restore a backup which had been done by the unofficial twrp. Restore went through partially and then failed and stopped.

When I connected the phone to my windows laptop.

I can see all the files but they are encrypted in Windows Explorer.

I did

fastboot boot twrp-3.3.1-1-river.img

and got into twrp's filemanager.

The files are all there but encrypted.

If I can get the files decrypted all would be well.

How do I do that?

I will try to re-install the "unofficial" twrp I had (if I can find it) in case that encryptes things differently and try a restore again. Should I?
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] SmilingPerson:
Mobile Data indicator off

This is a silly question, but would anyone with a G7 please let me know if your mobile data indicator goes off and reports No Internet when you are connected to WiFi? I realize that Android prefers WiFi to save data, but this looks weird, especially since I have Mobile Data Always Active enabled in Dev settings.

Told you that it was a silly question...:fingers-crossed:
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] maybeme2:
You are not alone.

And it is not a silly question.
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] SmilingPerson:
Thanks mate. It just seemed weird, especially with that Dev Mode option. It immediately turns to LTE if WiFi is disabled.

Cheers.
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] reasoOne:
unlock orm
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] dlfuller:
Motorola Update Service

I previously rooted my Moto G4 XT-1962-1 river retail and updated it to PPO29.114-134 using the steps from Moto G7 xt1962-1 river retail PPO29.114-134 … | Moto G7 and Moto G7 xt1962-1 RIVER_RETAIL_9.0_PPOS29.114… | Moto G7

It's been working like a charm. But now Motorola Software Update started to continually make software update installation attempts. What is the best way to stop these?

Or is it better to flash a newer version somehow with steps similar to those I used before?
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
There are a few options

Use titanium backup pro to freeze the update app

Change the update.apk to update.bak (not sure what the real app name is)

Or

Download the new full firmware

And do a dirty fastboot flash (skip/remove wipe data command)

You will need to reroot
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] maybeme2:
Dual Sim vs single sim G7.

What are the pros and cons?

—can the dual Sim work with t-mobile subscription in the US?

—Does the dual Sim model also have space for an external sdcard like the single sim model?

—are they both gsm?

—any other differences?

**I ask because there's a major price difference:

US single Sim G7 $299 at Amazon, Best Buy, etc.

Dual Sim G7 $165 at ebay, etc.

Both 64 GB.

There must be more difference than a 1yr US warranty for the difference in price.

Thanks.
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] SimonSaysWin:
I unlocked the bootloader and installed TWRP but would like to stay current with the OTAs. Is this possible?

Is there a repository with the OTA images that I could flash (not seeing anything from the Motorola Firmware Team)? Is uninstalling TWRP straightforward?

Update: I found the PPOS29.114-134-4 file on lolinet. Can I safely flash this from TWRP? Is there any difference between the XT1962-1 and XT1962-6 that I should worry about?
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
if you install TWRP and/or root you cannot install the OTA updates.

You need to flash the full firmware, generally you can skip the wipe user data step.

You want to flash the firmware for the same software channel that's on the device.

see settings/about phone retus,reteu....
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] SimonSaysWin:
I have an XT1962-1 (RETUS) currently on stock firmware (TWRP excepted) and it wants to update to the PPOS29.114-134-4 (October 1) update, but I only see that image available for the XT1962-6 (Retail) on lolinet. What am I missing here?

I guess the safest path is going to be to flash the "XT1962-1_RIVER_RETUS_9.0_PPOS29.114-134-2" image, then take the OTA to 134-4, reflash TWRP, install Magisk.

Thanks for the help.
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
That's probably the best option.

Moto Firmware is not official available, but

some that have access to moto servers make copies of the firmware and share.

So it can take some time before the new version are available.
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] KyBoi1128:
[MENTION=5067792]sh_[/MENTION]shadow I have searched and searched man for either a way to flash Resurrection Remix to my Moto G7 and still haven't found anything other than the one for the Moto G7 Power which is identical in specs to my G7...this here in link "XT1962-1 Single-sim ..... Canada, USA." is mine except i do have a dual sim slot, mine is the G7 river...So I guess my question(s) are 1: will this custom rom work on my G7(river) if not can I flash a firmware of that device to mine(2) can i edit my firmware in any way to make this work....Thank you my friend:good::good::good:
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] KyBoi1128:
I have the dual sim Moto G7 with sdcard, they go in @ top right of phone..

My specs are in screen shots...
[Moto G7 Questions & Answers] maybeme2:
They look pretty much the same.

Thanks.