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[Moto G8 Plus Questions & Answers] cameralibre:
I did something dumb, and I think that I've hardbricked my 2-day-old g8 Plus...

I'm just looking for confirmation whether the phone is definitely dead, and also wanting to understand what I did wrong, so I don't make the same mistake in the future!

TLDR: Phone doesn't turn on, Power + Volume Down doesn't boot to recovery, adb devices doesn't find anything. ⚰️ Seems quite bricky to me :(

What happened:

The first thing I did when I turned on my phone for the first time was install an update - I had hoped that it was an update to Android 10 but nope, I was on the retapac channel, it was an old security update from 2019. I started the rooting process after that. (Was this the right thing to do?)

I'm not very experienced so I did some reading and then followed Doctor Android's How to Root Moto G8 Plus (Pie) video, and got everything working nicely, bootloader unlocked, TWRP installed, Magisk installed, adblocker installed using systemless root 🎉️

Within a day I got another System Update notification, and looked for a way to install it. I followed How to Install OTA Updates on Rooted Android Devices using Magisk but Step 3: Install the OTA Update on your Rooted Android Device didn't work - the update failed to install. So then I had to re-install Magisk and reboot and I would be back to the previous situation, no update for now but that's ok, no biggie.

I did not follow Step 4 [Optional]: Retain TWRP Recovery after OTA Installation - maybe I should have.

But I think my big screw-up was in Step 5: Preserve Magisk Root after OTA Installation. I chose 'Install to Inactive Slot (After OTA)' because I had tried to install an OTA update, but now I think that I shouldn't have done that because the OTA update wasn't actually applied. Everything seemed to install successfully, and the phone powered down.

I imagine that if I had chosen the direct install option, I would still have a phone, right..?
[Moto G8 Plus Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
If you have a Window PC

Open Device Manager, connect phone, see if it's listed. It may show as Qualcomm device
[Moto G8 Plus Questions & Answers] cameralibre:
Thanks for the response - I don't have windows but I got nothing from System Report > USB when plugged in to a Mac, and nothing from lsusb or dmesg on Linux... not a great sign...😬
[Moto G8 Plus Questions & Answers] w4rh4ck3r:
My "G8 Plus XT2019-2 retbr" can't start (only fastboot mode), does not boot/recovery mode.

I don't know what else to try... could you help me, please ?

https://xdaforums.com/t/moto-g8-plus-xt2019-2-retbr-cant-start-only-fastboot-mode.4208715/
[Moto G8 Plus Questions & Answers] ShadowHobbie:
Thanks in advance.

I am aware that the G8 Plus is not going to get an update to 11, but there are still Vids on YouTube saying that Motorola has changed their mind and added it for inclusion for Android 11. Anyone else heard this or believe?

Dave
[Moto G8 Plus Questions & Answers] 69PerTTu69:
Did u fixed it at the end? Just curious :D
[Moto G8 Plus Questions & Answers] mortadelax:
Hi. Is there a forum branch for the moto g8 power? I can't find it. Thanks!
[Moto G8 Plus Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
XT2041?

The development name is called: Sofiar ( XT2041-1/3)

the development name for the US is: Sofia ( xt2041-4 )

Moto G Power

The Moto G Power is a 6.4" phone with a 1080x2300p resolution display. The Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 chipset is paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. The main camera is 16+8+8+2MP and the selfie camera is 16MP. The battery has a 5000mAh capacity.

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[Moto G8 Plus Questions & Answers] mortadelax:
Thanks. It's the XT2041-1. So, I must check the threads title to include SOFIAR. Am I right? I see a lots of threads with SOFIA*. Don't know if "*" means all versions, as used in a bash command... Plz I need that to be confirmed. Cheers.

EDIT. I add another question. I have the Android 11 ota waiting for install. I'm gonna do it some day. I believe I can take ota only if BL is untouched. Is that correct? If I take the ota, will I be able to unlock BL and then root later on android 11?
[Moto G8 Plus Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Yes, the codename for XT2041-1 is Sofiar, Some Sofia Custom roms/kernels... may be compatible, you just have to read the replies.

Unlocking the bootloader itself doesn't mean the update will fail, but you don't want to install an OTA update if rooted.

LMSA update works well because it's the full firmware, not just an incremental update.

Rescue and Smart Assistant (LMSA)(Motorola/Lenovo Only)

Rescue and Smart Assistant LMSA: Lenovo's Motorola Smart Assistant (PC) For Lenovo and Motorola Devices Only Rescue and Smart Assistant (LMSA) is an official tool installs on PC. Can help to manage smart device (include all Lenovo android phone...

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Updates should not affect the bootloader unlock, or root.

Updates break root, so you have to re-root after updates.
[Moto G8 Plus Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Sorry meant should not affect updates, see edit.
[Moto G8 Plus Questions & Answers] mortadelax:
Ok. Let me guess. Flashing Android 11 with LSMA is quite similar to take OTA and then do a factory reset. Is that correct? I'm not in a hurry to get the OTA, but I want to make sure to have the rom in case I want to apply the upgrade. I've lost an OTA for my previous moto device...

EDIT: I've checked the moto firmare mirror and it says they'll keep firmwares for about 5 years. That's a lot. I feel fool for my concern of missing ota.
[Moto G8 Plus Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
If you use the update option, you shouldn't need to factory reset,

but my experience is the device will work better if you factory reset.

If you use the rescue option, a factory reset is done as part of the flashing by LMSA.
[Moto G8 Plus Questions & Answers] mortadelax:
Hi again :). I need additional help for a better understanding.

I'm still on android 10 stock everything. Let's say I take the OTA 11. After that I unlock BL and root. I know I will say goodbye to future security patches OTAs; that's ok. But will I be able to return to android 10 stock rom, test cyano, miui or whatever roms using LSMA or something similar? I remember using flashtool and CWM recovery with my old xperia. Tested a lot of roms even downgrading versions.

If the answer is yes, which is the flashtool equivalent for motorola sofiar? Thanks a lot. EDIT: maybe the solution is TWRP, but I'll be waiting for reply.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 ROM Development] EyeOfTheInsane:
I dont no wwhats wrong, my screen makes funny things :(:(

Ive upped a photo, please help me.
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 ROM Development] DANDANA:
You should be ****ing banned...rapid points hunter
[MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 ROM Development] jakubd:
Images should be posted on flickr or sth like this. It this is anything else: just ignore it. Not because it might be just BS like this one, but because SMB wants to waste you time instead of getting help.
[Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Questions & Answers] john.doe.37:
Hello everybody,

I have rooted A8 2018 A530W with stock firmware 9.0 and unsuccessfuly trying to put wlan0 into monitor mode (airmon-ng). Does anyone have an experience or ideas how to do that? May be custom ROM? Which one?

Thank you guys.
[Huawei Mate 20 Pro Questions & Answers] kearneybobs:
Anyone else know how to fix this issue that causes videos on the twitter app to always stop playing, buffer then load again every 10 seconds or so while connected to ANY wifi connection.

Never happens on mobile data.

A quick google show it seems to be pretty endemic on Huawei devices but haven't seen a solution.

Actually, the only solution is disconnect from wifi and it work immediately.

Been going this since I got the phone and has happened across multiple updates.
[Huawei Mate 20 Pro Questions & Answers] crterclan:
I have found this problem on all Huawei, Honor phones I have tried (4 in this household alone) and not only on WIFI, mobile data as well.

Whilst not a total solution I have found Twitter Lite to be the perfect solution.

I can't find too many differences between the Lite and the full Twitter app, seems to be fully functional just looks a little different with no video buffering.
[Huawei Mate 20 Pro Questions & Answers] Bettz:
I've the exact same problem on my Mate 20 pro videos on twitter etc constantly buffer until you switch wifi off they play fine on data
[Huawei Mate 20 Pro Questions & Answers] yqqwe:
if you like those videos you can download them with a twitter downloader
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Questions & Answe] AxelZX:
i had to flash global rom again because it wasnt booting after root. today i received ota update and now it displays the message the system has been destroyed.

bootloader is locked after flash. my computer still recognizes my phone and i can unlock after 83 hours.

my question is is it possible to flash rom after unlocking bootloader or not? or do i need to i need to follow another method?
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Questions & Answe] AxelZX:
i managed to fix my phone using the mi unlock tool and unlocking the bootloader.

one problem that im having is installing magisk. i managed to install twrp but everytime i try to install magisk 2.0.1 i get bootlooped to twrp. i cant boot to android. any help?
[Redmi K20 Pro / Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro Questions & Answe] GouravBaghel:
Either u can clean install whole system or use magisk manager for recovery to delete all the modules u had(I haven't tried tho ) or clean flash boot.img from latest fastboot rom.
[Realme X2 Pro Questions & Answers] danvalang:
Has anyone actually been able to flash CN version to any other ROM (EU, GLOBAL included)?
[Realme X2 Pro Questions & Answers] Faridmasood:
CN to EU

Hello there, i am also looking to flash my annoying CN Rom to EU Rom. Any help would be appreciated.
[Moto G8 Play Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
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[Moto G8 Play Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
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

ReLocking the Bootloader

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

Fixing your Moto stuck in Qualcomm QHSUSB_Bulk or qloader mode

Unfortunately LMSA doesn't work with G8 Play -14 April 2020

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

Custom Roms/Recovery/Root/

Firmware

Firmware should be avalible here

https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/

Specs
[Moto G8 Play Questions & Answers] strako777:
Help Please !

Hi to everyone, i've seen all the guides you post but i cant find the correct frimware for my moto g8 play, i have tried a few lima pmds 99.70-81-5 but anything seems to work :c, also i havent unlocked OEM so i need to install the same firmware version to unbrick it :c, can anyone help me to find the correct one? Thanks for all your guides !

version: 0.5

version-bootloader: MBM-2.1-lima_32_retail-210600d2e-200306

product: lima

board: lima

secure: yes

hwrev: PVT

radio: 2

storage-type: eMMC

emmc: 32GB SAMSUNG 4X6KMB RV=08 PV=00 FV=0000000000000003

ram: 2GB SAMSUNG LP4x DIE=16Gb M5=01 M6=07 M7=00 M8=12

cpu: MT6771V/WL

serialno: ZY2274B5F3

cid: 0x0032

channelid: 0x0a

uid: 64D5498EF4027FFC000000000000

securestate: oem_locked

factory-modes: disabled

iswarrantyvoid: no

max-download-size: 268435456

reason: No bootable A/B slot

imei: 359100103691791

imei2:

meid:

date: 12-07-2019

sku: XT2015-2

carrier_sku: XT2015-2

battid: SB18C51711

iccid:

max-sparse-size: 268435456

current-time: "Tue Jan 1 1: 4:28 UTC 2019"

ro.build.fingerprint[0]: motorola/lima_32/lima:9/PMDS29.70-

ro.build.fingerprint[1]: 81-5/1fa4a:user/release-keys

poweroffalarm: 0

ro.build.version.full[0]: Blur_Version.29.201.7.lima_32.ret

ro.build.version.full[1]: ail.en.US

ro.build.version.mtk: alps-mp-p0.mp1.tc2sp-V1.47

version-baseband: <not found>

kernel.version[0]: Linux version 4.4.146+ (hudsoncm@ilclbld

kernel.version[1]: 159) (gcc version 4.9.x 20150123 (prerel

kernel.version[2]: ease) (GCC) ) #1 SMP PREEMPT Thu Jun 25

kernel.version[3]: 08:09:39 CDT 2020

frp-state: protected (144)

ro.carrier: tefmx

current-slot: a

running-boot-lun: 0

running-slot: _a

slot-successful:_a: no

slot-successful:_b: no

slot-bootable:_a: no

slot-bootable:_b: no

slot-retry-count:_a: 0

slot-retry-count:_b: 0

slot-suffixes: _a,_b

slot-count: 2

pcb-part-no: SB28C70228

all: listed above
[Moto G8 Play Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
I believe you should be using lima_32

https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/lima_32/official/TIMBR/

Flashing firmware with an locked bootloader is tricky sometimes

https://xdaforums.com/general/rooting-roms/guide-flashing-motorola-firmware-t4042039

But I recommend trying LMSA's Flash Rescue option

https://xdaforums.com/general/general/update-moto-lenovo-moto-smart-assistant-t3951714
[Moto G8 Play Questions & Answers] strako777:
dont know what to do :C

I alredy tried a few variants of Lima_32 (Tefmx because of the rio.carrier, retail, retla, openmx,timbr) and all of this was on the PMDS 29.70-81-5, didnt know what to, i read somewhere that i need to install the same factory firmware to avoid the"Startup Failed" Error or rather the lastest firmware, you think that if i wait to a new firmware update cold be able to install it? why i cant boot with any firmware ?
[Moto G8 Play Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Rescue and Smart Assistant (LMSA)(Motorola/Lenovo Only)

Rescue and Smart Assistant LMSA: Lenovo's Motorola Smart Assistant (PC) For Lenovo and Motorola Devices Only Rescue and Smart Assistant (LMSA) is an official tool installs on PC. Can help to manage smart device (include all Lenovo android phone...

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[Moto G8 Play Questions & Answers] FrxncLpz:
Hi, my motorola is locked on the other ROM so if it searhes the unique ROM that its "available" for my phone is the replacement for the new ROM where its stucked and if y try to use de ROM with CMD doesn´t work. I´m realy stucked on this for a mond. :C
[Mogul, XV6800 General] greymatter:
I searched and cannot find the answer I am looking for... Hope I am posting in the right forum for this particular topic.

Anyway - I recently flashed my ROM to DCD's 3.1.2. I missed a step in the process and ended up with a Sprint phone for a day or two before I had time to switch back.

One thing I REALLY liked about the Sprint version was that when I had the phone set to vibrate and I got a text message or email, it gave two or three quick little vibrations... Now, after flashing properly, my vibration notifications are what they were with Verizon's stock ROM - an extremely long and loud vibration that draws more attention in a meeting than if I had the sound on!!

Any ideas on how to change the vibration back to what the Mogul has? I really like the quick and quiet vibrations.

Thanks!
[Mogul, XV6800 General] greymatter:
Nobody? Should I have posted this in the Upgrading forum instead?

Just in case I didn't post clearly: When in vibrate mode and receiving a text, email, phone call, etc., on my Verizon xv6800 with DCD's 3.1.6 rom, I am getting one long buzz that is quite embarrassing while sitting in a meeting.

What I am looking for is to have it give two or three quick buzzes. I don't want a program to do this - I want to know if anybody has a registry hack or even a CAB file they have developed for this???

Like I said originally - when I accidentally flashed with Sprint's customizations, I got the three quick buzzes...

Anybody know the registry difference between Sprint's customizations and DCD's or Verizon's that causes this long buzz???

Thanks!
[Mogul, XV6800 General] BK111968:
Ok - that's weird that you get a long buzz on a vibrating text notification. I'm using an XV-6800 with the stock ROM and get three short vibrations when I get a text message or e-mail notification.
[Mogul, XV6800 General] shapiror06:
this has been covered before. First, you need a registry editor, as one does not come on our phones. I use PHM Regedit. Navigate here from within the regeditor:

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\OEM\VIB]

Edit the following:

"STRENGTH_LOW"=dword:00000000 (click on the name and change the "value data:" to 0)

wait 10 seconds or so, soft reset, and problem solved!

btw, PHM regedit can be found here if you need it: http://www.phm.lu/downloads/download.aspx?{940B734A-C437-41C7-ADED-2A4418802FD3}

i highly recommend you use the desktop installer to ensure you get the correct version on your phone.

-Randy
[Mogul, XV6800 General] brookssw:
Hey All,

I've been having this problem with inordinately long vibrations as well. (Sprint Mogul, running 20270)

I went to make the change mentioned in the previous post, and it's already set to 0. Does anyone else have any other ideas?

Note this is the vibrate that occurs when sound is *on* not off... I want to be able to get a vibration in addition to the sound for when I'm in a loud location.

Any help is greatly appreciated :)
[Mogul, XV6800 General] del4:
I agree. I hate the extremely long/loud vibrate notification and would love to know how to change it?!
[Mogul, XV6800 General] firefurby:
Solutuion

I can confirm this fix working on the VZW XV6800.
[Mogul, XV6800 General] Booya:
works

yes, it shortens it...however, its still 3 short bursts....I wish it could be 1 quick bzzz...
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Borneaz:
Hi friends,

I read lots of your posts and thought that you are so professional and can help me. :/

Firstly, I have a HTC One M8. (M8_UL PVT SHIP S-ON). And its HBOOT is 3.19.0.0000

The phone had android 6 before and i was using so normal. But the previous week, it has worked so slow suddenly. Very very slowly. Think that you want to write a mesagge to a friend, every letter takes 10 seconds after push. :( I wanted to turn it first settings with factory reset again and again, but it didn't work. After this I wanted to try rooting it.

And yes it was my first experience and that's why I think I made a few mistakes.

As I read all of your posts about Rooting, I turned its bootloader mode to UNLOCKED and install TWRP. And root with TWRP to lineageOS 17, lineage 16, lineage15. But nothing changed, my phone was slow again. And I tried somethings again and again for 3 days. And I don't know what to do as different but I had flashed lineage16 lastly and was trying another ways, it worked normally. It was very fast again like I bought it first. I was so happy.

On the same day, I wanted to give it to technical service to change its broken camera which was broke in the before months. I wanted to use full OK phone again with happines. But the man changed its camera and give it to me, the camera was working good but the phone was working so slow again. :((

Now it's still working slow. I've tried many things for 2 days again. Reset factory, flashing Lineage16 again but nothing change.

And I realize it after flashing lineage16 before, I won't turn to android 6 again. I searched unroot issues and tried a few of them but I take fail or error messages again and again.

I wanted to use my phone normal and get rid of from that slowing. The versions of androids is not important. It can be lineage or another ROMs. Or we can make UNROOT with it. How will I solve this slowing issue I don't know. This is the only problem that I want to solve.

I think it can be about with its part of CPU as mechanically (that i want to thing it lastly) or its boot files (cause i deleted system data too with TWRP again again). I can't think any other thing.

Could you help me please?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Borneaz:
Yes, I unrooted it lastly. :laugh:

With the helps of [MENTION=830797]ckpv5[/MENTION] via this old share https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6

My phone's version-main number is now : 6.12.401.4 It turned to the its first state.

So, my main problem continues too, it behaves so slow like a turtle again... :crying:
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] fumrasmussen:
So I have an app or process called "-5" that uses up a lot of battery. What is it?
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] mat317:
Same issue anyone know? Uses 5% battery
[OnePlus 7 Pro Questions & Answers] mat317:
Ok answered my own question apparently it's the mobile hotspot process hope that helps others
[Moto E6 Play Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
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[Moto E6 Play Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
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

ReLocking the Bootloader

[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

Custom Roms/Recovery/Root/

Firmware

Firmware should be able at

https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/

Specs
[Moto E6 Play Questions & Answers] Markqirous:
I don't get the notifications

I have tried looking on Youtube and Motorola forums but it did not work. The problem is that notifications do not arrive on time, I always have to open the application for notifications to appear, that is stressful. Applies to messaging and social media applications (usually third-party applications) What do I have to do?

I see the thread is about my moto e6 play, so I post it here, Thanks
[Moto E6 Play Questions & Answers] RubenGreg:
is it possible to unlock e6 play? I cannot see anyone unlocking MTK-motorola? Does fastboot unlock (with motorola website work)?