yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] peppet:
I think you have to do a twrp backup and then restore it.it's strange but works

Inviato dal mio GT-N5120 utilizzando Tapatalk
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] junejo46726:
I blindly flashed the above mentioned pie rom on my moto z2 play xt1710-02 it flashed gpt and bootloader and failed the rest of the commands returned with errors

Now stuck at fastboot mode warning of startup failed [MENTION=8311421]JulioCeesarC[/MENTION]

Please help me get out of here

Bootloader is locked and i was at latest oreo update probably ods27.12-42-14

I also tried to flash above oreo image but it returns with error saying security downgrade
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] JulioCeesarC:
try to install 8.0 again and after that unlock bootloader and try to install 9.0 again with bootloader unlocked
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] JulioCeesarC:
I recomend bootloader unlocked for this process
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] kewlzter:
Before you unlock:

Try fastboot "Boot" TWRP, if you can, it might be possible to use one of the TWRP backups to fix your phone. There is another thread with TWRP backups of stock.

If successful boot, restore system partition last and separately.
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] kain83:
XT1710-09 bootloader unlocked, installed 9.0 without any issue! Everything ok with twrp-3.2.3-0-albus recovery, but got bootloop trying to root with Magisk 20.0. Any tip?
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] kewlzter:
did you try cleaning your cache? I used 19.3.
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] kain83:
I didn't indeed. I'm gonna give it a try, thanks

EDIT: it works!! So installed 19.3 version and wiped cache/dalvik, then reboot. So far so good, many thanks!!
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] hindraftv:
keeps saying waiting for device
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] kewlzter:
Phone is either not connected, or in the wrong mode.

Make sure the phone is in Boot Loader. Unplug and replug USB.
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] reallydan:
Yes, i tried both the US version and the Brazil version and the Brazil version works. I'm on Vodafone India and everything works perfectly fine on android pie.

However, after several trials and errors, I realized there are two commands that you shouldn't run when flashing pie on the Indian variant. They are:

1) flashboot erase userdata

2) flashboot erase carrier

Special Thanks to [MENTION=3813670]Junior Passos[/MENTION]
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] rayudu123:
Clean flash or dirty flash?
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] reallydan:
Clean flash
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] rayudu123:
Is it possible to flash indian pie version after release of pie in india??? Or do we face any problem in flashing??
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] NiklavsKr:
Everything works except dark theme. Any fix?
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] hindraftv:
It is connected.. I have Moto Z2 Play - Build Number OPSS27.76.12-42-13 (Baseband M8953P_50.59.07.96 ALBUS_NA_CUST_

are you able to provide step by step guide, if you don't mind
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] kewlzter:
Why sure...

Step 1: you get yourself a usb cable.

Step 2: you plug one end into your computer.

Step 3: plug the other end into your phone..

glad to help
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] Sherzaman Khan:
I also tried but fastboot saying can not load twrp [MENTION=8311421]JulioCeesarC[/MENTION]
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] JulioCeesarC:
TWRP 32bit its working perfectly to me (RETBR)

U tried 32 or 64 ??
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] JulioCeesarC:
Try to install usb driver for Motorola

Driver
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] Sherzaman Khan:
Available on internet 64 bit are u give me plz 32 bit twrp link?
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] Vinshu1815:
My bootloader is unlocked and twrp is installed on stock rom i have XT1710-10 indian variant can i install??? If yes how
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] JulioCeesarC:
U Will find on this thread
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] JulioCeesarC:
Probably will work you will find the tutorial in the first post of this thread
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] Vinshu1815:
Are you sure bro cause i don't like a brike z2 play:rolleyes: also can you provide me stock rom link for my indian variant ???

Thanks in advance:fingers-crossed:
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] Sherzaman Khan:
Saying same error "can not load twrp"

---------- Post added at 03:33 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:31 AM ----------

Saying same error "can not load twrp" [MENTION=8311421]JulioCeesarC[/MENTION]
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] JulioCeesarC:
Do u have bootloader unlocked ?:confused:
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] JulioCeesarC:
India version has not been released yet some users are reporting that the RETBR version is working perfectly on the Z2 Play from india

u can download RETBR HERE (Direct Download)

Do this process at your own risk, I am not responsible for any problems that may occur in the process
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] Vinshu1815:
Can you provide me stock oreo so that i will lock my bootloader and when will pie arrive to India i will ready to update XT1710-10 software channel retin i can't find so that's why I asking you

https://motostockrom.com/motorola-moto-z2-play-xt1710

Can you check and tell me will it work for me
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] Sherzaman Khan:
No Not unlocked bootloader becuase my variant is not unlockable its Verizon xt1710-02

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No Not unlocked bootloader becuase my variant is not unlockable its Verizon xt1710-02 [MENTION=8311421]JulioCeesarC[/MENTION]

---------- Post added at 08:38 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:37 AM ----------

No Not unlocked bootloader becuase my variant is not unlockable its Verizon xt1710-02 [MENTION=8311421]JulioCeesarC[/MENTION]
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] JulioCeesarC:
if bootloader is locked then it is impossible to install TWRP

Have you tried to check if it is possible to unlock on the Motorola website?
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] JulioCeesarC:
Here Stock Oreo RETIN < Direct Download
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] Vinshu1815:
Thanks bro ?

You rocks?
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] JulioCeesarC:
Its working for me
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] Sherzaman Khan:
Yes i tried many but not get bootloader unlock code [MENTION=5770331]Julioce[/MENTION]esar
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] kewlzter:
and you've tried to boot TWRP (not install it but boot, "fastboot boot" )?
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] Sherzaman Khan:
Yes try but saying "can not load twrp"
[MENTION=5742038]kewlzter[/MENTION]
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] kewlzter:
Well since your bootloader isn't unlocked, maybe you can call Motorola (omitting the whole part about what you've done)

I'd try fastboot or sideloading firmware versions a few times.

There's also a program (RSD), it will help you recover/install
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] Sherzaman Khan:
Yes i try rsd but failed at boot bootloader.img
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] kewlzter:
the Moto Z3 is on sale at Motorola's website for only $179.99 includes a free Mod!
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] JulioCeesarC:
I'm jealous that you can buy at this price, here is over a thousand
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] ghost.deathrider:
I tried to sideload the OTA but it's saying no device.

I update the ADB drivers but it's the error is same.

Any help here??
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] JulioCeesarC:
have you installed Motorola drivers?
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] ghost.deathrider:
yes. i've installed the latest version.
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] kewlzter:
And you can connect your phone for file transfers when fully booted?
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] ghost.deathrider:
Yea I can connect and I've done file transfer also.

For ADB sideload, phone needs to be rooted? Because mine is not rooted.
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] kewlzter:
No, when you put your phone in bootloader, do you see green text that says USB connected ***
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] ghost.deathrider:
Yes it's there.
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] kewlzter:
do you open your command prompt within the adb folder?

If you can't get connected, you'll not be able to unlock your bootloader, should you choose to.
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] ghost.deathrider:
yea, I opened the command prompt from the ADB folder only and I booted into bootloader by using ADB command only. But when I enter into recovery, sideload command doesn't work.
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] kewlzter:
Do you select "Apply update from ADB" , in the recovery menu?

On the bootloader screen, select ‘Recovery mode’.

When the ‘No command’ screen appears, hold the Power button and tap the Volume Up key once.
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] ghost.deathrider:
Thanks. I'm able to sideload but when I sideload the RETAIL package it's showing "footer wrong. Signature verification failed." why? (My software channel is RETIN)
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] kewlzter:
no clue.

First check to make sure your phone is updated to June 1st security patch.

if so, then maybe you have the wrong update file?

Sorry, I don't know.
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] ghost.deathrider:
My phone is updated to June 1st security patch. I've again downloaded the OTA file from this thread link and that is also failed with the same error, don't know why. will wait for the OTA rollout for my region. Thanks for all the help though.
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] luis0208angel:
Hello my friend, thanks for this wonderful ROM, I wanted to know how to install twrp, I already did it with version 3.2.2.0 but my phone is in bootloop, and my internal memory is divided
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] TpmKranz:
All of the lolinet links give me a 404 and the Pie firmware files don't show up in the directory listings either (e.g. https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/albus/official/RETAIL/). Was there a problem with these files? EDIT: Alpha Kane restored the files and they're available again.
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] kewlzter:
have you tried this: https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/downloads/ds101291
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] Sherzaman Khan:
Yes,i tried this way flashing complete in moto lenovo smart asisstant but fastboot saying "PIV boot.image error,oem.img same problem facing....have u any news when andriod 9.0 coming for verizon?@kewlzter
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] kewlzter:
No.

Have you tried fastboot flashing 8.0? When I messed up I used ADB fastboot 8.0 to recover.
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] Sherzaman Khan:
Yes,i try fastboot 8.0 but facing security vesion downgrade becuase i blindly install andriod 9.0 retail version then the bootloader.img and gpt partion instaled 9.0 version and it not downgrade now z2 play as a softbrick:confused:
[MENTION=5742038]kewlzter[/MENTION]
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] kewlzter:
Try Fastboot flshing each thing one at a time.

except the superchunks.

Then skip what you can't.
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] Viper25_8:
Z2 play not booting up

After trying to flash both stock 9.0 and 8.1 my phone doesn't boot up no matter what I do there are no good custom ROM available to try n settle. Please help
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] guilhermoaraujo:
Magisk problem

So I installed the ROM and it works perfectely, but when I flash the Magisk 20 zip file, I get stuck in a bootloop of the bootloader unlocking warning, then I have to reflash the boot.img so the phone can startup, what am I doing wrong when trying to install Magisk?
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] kewlzter:
Maybe install TWRP?
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] guilhermoaraujo:
yeah I'm flashing the magisk zip through the TWRP recovery
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] kewlzter:
try magisk 19.3
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] guilhermoaraujo:
that worked!!!! really don't know why magisk 20.0 wasn't
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] kewlzter:
You can update with the app.
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] luis0208angel:
brother how did you install twrp? on my phone cause bootloop version 3.2.3.0, could you explain to me?

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Help me, my friend, I want to have twrp on my z2 but when I installed it it does not pass the startup logo, I also could not create a backup copy of my system and it also does not read my internal memory ...
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] kewlzter:
if you're seeing a startup logo, your bootloader isn't unlocked, and you'll not be able to install TWRP until it is.

You might be able to fastboot boot TWRP to make a backup. I'm not sure if that requires bootloader unlock but I think it does. You should boot TWRP and make a complete backup before installing any modifications. This may save you pain in the future.
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] luis0208angel:
dear friend, I already have the bootloader unlocked, just install the latest version of twrp and it caused bootloop, after restoring the system again I could only temporarily start the twrp but not install it at all

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only twrp boot is possible anymore is not possible flash?
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] kewlzter:
You mean it bootloops after the "Bootloader is unlocked" screen?

Because you said earlier at startup logo. There isn't a startup logo on unlocked devices.
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] luis0208angel:
Excuse me for my bad English, I have bootloader unlocked, when I install twrp it causes me not to pass the warning screen, so I wanted to know if recovery can only be boot without flashing
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] kewlzter:
Well the answer is yes.

"Fastboot boot x?xTWRPxx.img"

will boot TWRP, and not install.

With unlocked BL, you should be able to install or boot.

Check to make sure you are using the correct (32bit) twrp.
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] zipolo:
This worked great for me. Thanks.
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] InfinitiGuy:
I installed this on my Z2 Play by first unlocking my bootloader with the code from Motorola.

Is it safe to re-lock my bootloader after completing the process?

Will I be able to unlock it again using the same code Moto provided me or will it need to generate a new code?

Thank you.
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] Viper25_8:
Z2 play not booting up

Please help me, I used 32bit twrp to flash magisk on stock ROM and it got messed up, so the stuck on bootloop. So I search xda found stock 9.0 fastboot file and I flashed it using fastboot commands. After flashing also the device is not booting up tried stock 8.1 oreo also didn't work. Please help me solve this
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] ghost.deathrider:
go to twrp, wipe all (system, internal storage and all) reboot to bootloader then flash this ROM through ADB
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] Klen2:
Hi,

After installing Magisk, bootanimation is delayed (waits for some time on the initial blue logo), when it shows system has apparently already booted because notification sounds are coming.

Also, startup sound always plays, regardless of settings.

Do you have the same problem with Magisk and boot? Can it be avoided?
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] leo_hacker82:
can i relock bootloader with this rom?
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] Klen2:
For most variants, you need signed boot and recovery from Motorola (which aren't available)
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] Incognito232:
I have unlocked bootloader, i installed oreo stock with twrp and magisk after to see this post i try to install this firmware and finally was successfully, also i installed twrp, i formated 2 time for a correct installation of recovery and then i installed a magisk 19.3... this lasted thing caused me a boot stuck on image of motorola. I fixed that using a magisk 20.1.... finally worked and now i have android pie with the last update for security, root and twrp :D

Thanks for the post :3
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] zipolo:
fastboot can no longer see device!

I had a moto z2 play running wonderfully with this rom.

The above rom SW Version: albus-user 9 PPS29.133-30 ab8b4 release-keysM8953P_52.61.07.98R

Then I tried to root it using magisk now it will no longer boot into the system or recovery partitions.

I can get it to stop at the bootloader where previously fastboot would see the device which is no longer the case!. Using fastboot I was able to get it into recovery mode from computer using "fastboot boot twrp-3.2.3.xx.img" In its present state I can no longer work with the phone. Any ideas on how to get fastboot to recognize the device again? Any help would be much appreciated!
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] kewlzter:
If you can Fastboot twrp, then Fastboot is working.

If you can boot twrp, use your backups.

Also magisk 19 is the compatible one for initial install (you can upgrade later)

You can also just adb (Fastboot) reinstall the system. As long as you can get into bootloader, you have options.
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] zipolo:
kewizter,

Thanks for trying to help and I don't mean to berate you because (there is too much of that goes on here), but you must not have read my post through.

I get the phone to stop at the bootloader, but fastboot won't see the device. I already made sure that it is not a permissions issue because fastboot doesn't see the phone as a regular user or the root user on linux. i have also tried multiple connectors to rule that out. I don't know how to get out of this dilemma.

This guy's root guide created the problem
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] kewlzter:
You cannot barate me, as I was smart enough to use information from XDA to root my phone, you..... not so much.

Have you tried reinstalling Motorola drivers on PC?

Does the phone say Connected in green text on the Bootloader screen?

You still haven't said what happens when you try to go to recovery mode.

Earlier you said:

"Using fastboot I was able to get it into recovery mode from computer using "fastboot boot twrp-3.2.3.xx.img""

That's the part that's causing my head to explode.
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] gigi81:
:o I didn't understand how I can lock the bootloader:rolleyes:
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] kendogg41:
Hey everybody. I've read thru most of this thread, and am having trouble keeping up. I have a Moto Z2 Play, bought unlocked directly from motorola, and use it on MetroPCS. Considering updating to Pie, hoping it fixes some of the software issues the phone has (the terrible factory set EQ, the camera problems, it freezes now during video playback, lack of batter life (anything below 20% now it just shuts off) etc).

From what little research I've done, I need TWRP. But I see now TWRP support for the Z2 Play specifically? I want a stable rom that just works, I don't have the time or patience to play with roms all day to make the phone work. Looking for a once and done solution. Can somebody help point me in the right direction to something that just simply works, and works the first time (so long as I can follow instructions, of course)? Thanks.
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] Agusti94:
Just working perfect!!!

i come from linage os, wiped system, dalvik and cache, followed the instructions in the first post and no problems at all
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] Agusti94:
VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!!!!!!

To install magisk flash first V19 from twrp, then update to V20.3 from the manager. otherwise the phone gets stucked in bootloop
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] dpomales:
I bricked my Moto Z2 Play with TWRP and Magisk. This ROM fixed it.

Thank you JulioCeeSarC ... ! :)

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You don't need TWRP or Magisk. Just run CeeSarC's FASTBOOT script a line at a time or as a batch file in a COMMAND window. Make sure the phone is connected with a USB cable and that it's in BOOTLOADER mode and your all set.

This xda guide will help with any questions... :)

https://xdaforums.com/nexus-5x/general/guides-how-to-guides-beginners-t3206930
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] 90115:
are there no official PIE releases for other channels?
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] euskalzabe:
Nothing yet. It's been available in Brazil and Retail for nearly 4 months. It's disgusting this hasn't been pushed out yet. I'm starting to be tempted to unlock the bootloader and attempt RETAIL install on my Albus C, but I'm about to go on a long trip and I don't want to risk bricking my phone. I can tell you for sure though, no more Moto phones for me after this one. This is a sham.
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] dpomales:
Do It Now! What are you waiting for?...

You don't need TWRP or Magisk for the initial installation. Just run CeeSarC's FASTBOOT script a line at a time or as a batch file in a COMMAND window. Make sure the phone is connected with a USB cable, the BOOTLOADER is unlocked, the phone is in BOOTLOADER mode and your all set. My phone was already bricked and this fixed it! :)

When you finally decide to load TWRP and Magisk start with Magisk V19.3 then upgrade to Magisk V20 or latest using Magisk Manager.

This works great and avoids boot looping from starting with the wrong version of Magisk.

Here's where to get Magisk:

https://github.com/topjohnwu/Magisk/releases :)

This xda guide will help with any questions...

https://xdaforums.com/nex...nners-t3206930
[Moto Z2 Play  Guides, News, & Discussion] euskalzabe:
Oh. My god. I've been so fed up and angry at Motorola for not releasing pie widely already, your message just convinced me to try. I thought, throw caution to the wind, and if I brick the phone, I can just buy a cheapo used one for a while.

I already had the Moto drivers and ADB saved on my PC. Well, I unlocked the bootloader and followed the directions in the beginning of this post as you suggested, entered commands manually, and in less than an hour in total, I'm now on Android 9. Everything working fine, including texts and calls. Good, freaking, grief. Thanks a bunch, bud.

Quick question: the only issue is that Google pay says the phone can't be trusted, so it won't let me use NFC payments. Can I / should I re-lock the bootloader now that I'm on 9? Or would that damage the device in any way? Should I just leave the bootlocker unlocked and forget NFC payments?