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Motorola Moto G7 Play

Codename: CHANNEL

Boost Mobile Variant

Model No. XT1952-4

OBSOLETE THREAD​

IMPORTANT NOTE:

At the time this thread was created, Motorola Mobility had not yet released the official stock Android 10 update for this variant of the CHANNEL. Because this variant has long since received the official Android 10 update, this thread is beneficial only for experimental or educational purposes. While you may certainly install RETAIL Android 10 firmware on the Sprint compatible xt1952-4, it is recommended always to install the latest official Android 10 firmware package released exclusively for this variant. Official Motorola stock firmware packages are available for the Boost Mobile/Sprint variant here https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/motorola/channel/official/Sprint/

COMPATIBILITY:

Although this guide specifies the Boost Mobile (xt1952-4) variant of the CHANNEL, device owners have tested and confirmed that this Android 10 firmware is compatible with other variants/models. Namely, the MetroPCS xt1952-6 and the T-Mobile xt1952-T are confirmed. It is safe to assume that, because this is a RETAIL based official firmware build, compatibility should be universal for all region based retail models.

DISCLAIMER:

By proceeding further, you are assuming full responsibility for the operability and integrity of your device. Although this is an official firmware package, installation of firmware has an inherent risk of damaging your device or otherwise rendering it inoperable if the instructions are not followed carefully. Follow this detailed guide carefully and concisely and the installation should go smoothly. However, I am absolved of any liability in the event you break something. If you do mess something up, either myself or one of the many knowledgeable members herein will try to assist you.

OFFICIAL ANDROID 10:

For owners of the Moto G7 Play, it's no secret that the official Android 10 OTA update has already began rolling out to device owners in Brazil. As such, it probably will not be long before device owners in the US begin seeing a notification for the Android 10 update. In the meantime, for owners of the Boost Mobile variant (xt1952-4) who want to manually update to Android 10 by flashing the official Android 10 retail firmware package, I have put this simple guide together to assist you. In essence, to update manually, you will need to install the Android 10 firmware package via fastboot or RSD-Lite. This guide is premised upon the fastboot mode method. This Android 10 firmware is stable and may be used for your daily driver ROM. Look to the end of this guide for reported bugs.

BUILD INFO:

Android Version: Android 10

Build Region: RETAIL

Build No. QPY30.52-22

Kernel Version: 4.9.206-perf+

Radio Version: M632_41.178.01.156R

FSG Version: FSG-8953-25.163

Bootloader Version:2.1-channel_retail-315bc626c6-200423

System Version: 30.1.24.channel.retail.en.US

Build Date: April 13, 2020

Security Patch Level: April 1, 2020

ANDROID 10 UPDATE FEATURES:

• Optimized Fast Charging

• Bug Fixes for Battery Drain Issues

• Power Optimizations

• System-Wide Dark Theme

• Gesture-Based Navigation

• Privacy & Location Controls

• Sound Effects -- Stock Equalizer & Amplifier

• Smart Reply w/Messaging Apps

• Incognito Mode w/Google Maps

• Focus Mode

• Live Caption

• New Parental Controls

• New Moto Actions

INSTALLATION:

For those members who are not familiar with installing official firmware via fastboot mode, I will outline the exact steps below, including links to the files you'll need for the job. This guide requires a Windows PC or laptop, running Windows 7, 8.1 or 10 (32 or 64-bit). While fastboot can be used with other operating systems, this guide is outlined for Windows based systems only:

1. First, on your Windows PC or laptop, you will need to download and install the latest version of Motorola Device Manager, to ensure installation of up-to-date USB device drivers. Motorola Device Manager can be downloaded here: https://support.motorola.com/us/en/solution/MS88481

2. Next, download and install the latest fastboot and ADB utilities for flashing the firmware to your device. We will be using the Minimal ADB & Fastboot tools, version 1.4.3. On your PC or laptop, visit this link https://mega.nz/file/dVR3xCJL#GjcIXtNcCoB7R9DJtyqJ3dfOmeuGuPUvx6FKgp23yrc

3. Now download the official Android 10 retail firmware package from the Downloads section below;

4. Extract the contents of the firmware package zip you just downloaded to your Minimal ADB & Fastboot directory;

5. Boot your Moto G7 Play into AP Fastboot mode. With the device powered off, hold the power button along with the volume down button for around 8 seconds or until AP Fastboot mode appears on your device display;

6. Connect your device to your PC or laptop using the OEM supplied -- or quality equivalent -- USB to USB type C charging/syncing cable;

7. Open a command prompt in the path of your Minimal ADB & Fastboot directory. Execute the following command: fastboot devices

If your PC/laptop & device are properly synced, the command window will return an alphanumeric string synonymous with your device serial number. If you are not properly synced, try another USB syncing cable, change USB ports on your computer, or try reinstalling the USB device drivers.

**NOTES: by following these installation instructions, you will wipe your device of all userdata. Before proceeding further, make a backup of any important files and media.

Once you have confirmed proper syncing between your device and PC/laptop, execute the following fastboot commands, preferably in this order:

fastboot oem fb_mode_set

fastboot flash partition gpt.bin

fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img

fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin

fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn

fastboot erase modemst1

fastboot erase modemst2

fastboot flash dsp adspso.bin

fastboot flash boot boot.img

fastboot flash logo logo.bin

fastboot flash dtbo dtbo.img

fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.0

fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.1

fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.2

fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.3

fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.4

fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.5

fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.6

fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.7

fastboot flash system system.img_sparsechunk.8

fastboot flash system_b system_b.img_sparsechunk.0

fastboot flash system_b system_b.img_sparsechunk.1

fastboot flash system_b system_b.img_sparsechunk.2

fastboot flash vendor vendor.img_sparsechunk.0

fastboot flash vendor vendor.img_sparsechunk.1

fastboot flash oem oem.img

fastboot flash oem_b oem_other.img

fb oem config fsg-id boost

fb oem config carrier boost

fastboot erase DDR

fastboot erase cache

fastboot erase userdata

fastboot oem fb_mode_clear

fastboot reboot

Upon reboot, your Boost Mobile Moto G7 Play will be running stock Android 10. During setup, select the "Use Mobile Data" option instead of using WiFi. This will allow your device to establish its initial 4G/LTE data connection on the Boost Mobile network. Once setup is complete, your cellular data, voice and messaging services should be functioning normally. Make a test phone call and send a test text message to confirm.

DOWNLOADS:

Android 10 Retail Firmware:

•Build No. QPY30.52-22 (April 1 SPL): https://mega.nz/file/YIZnwAAZ#17HH-vbEsbxQVPNLjvgNqdTHFI4Ow2ah6SNC4Nnw9ec

•Build No. QPYS30.52-22-2 (June 1 SPL): https://mega.nz/file/lB5gkaqK#BD-r7dSTw8dgZAfI90pJq7LB_XJvqcvSVshXbLo-yic

Android 9 Pie Stock Firmware:

• Official Firmware Builds: https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/channel/official/Sprint/

BUGS:

• PRL/Domestic Roaming:

When roaming outside of the home network, the device may give a mobile IP registration response error (MIP Error 67-- Mobile Node Failed Authentication), and the cellular signal may become unstable. This is most likely due to the lack of an integrated PRL (Preferred Roaming List) provisioning service within the retail firmware. I am looking for a workaround: possibly implementing the Boost Mobile radio firmware from Android 9, or including the SprintDM mobile provisioning service as an add-on;

• Gesture/Navigation Features:

As XDA Member @JohnSmith8786 has pointed out, some of the native Gesture Navigation features in the RETAIL Android 10 firmware are somewhat unstable and buggy at times. This bug has been reported to Motorola Mobility via official bug report. Since this issue does not appear to be specific to a particular variant/model, and has been reported on various different models, this issue is likely unique to the RETAIL Android 10 firmware builds, and will likely be resolved by stability improvements/bug fixes in a future OTA(s).

Please report any bugs or instabilities in comments below. Also, please provide confirmation regarding compatibility of this Android 10 firmware on specific Moto G7 Play models. In theory, this firmware should work on any model with an unlocked bootloader. As all Android enthusiasts, modders and devs know, confirmation is always better than theory.