yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] jhford:
I appreciate that, but I'm accustomed to flashing nandroid backups on my previous phone, a Samsung Galaxy Note 4, between ROM updates and upgrades for security. I was hoping to do that on my Moto G Power 2020 XT2041-4 also. Any suggestions?

Thanks
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] safezonesick:
Hi! I have been using this ROM the past month. It's great. I'm really liking it. It's the ROM that best fits my needs, so thanks for bringing it to the g(8) and g(8)power (I have both, but only unlocked the power for now). Will you perhaps work on the android 11 version too?

I found no bug. it's really stable, but I miss the FM Radio. Does FM radio not work on custom ROMs? I think other ROMs don't have it either
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] tcaudill01:
I miss the FM capability too. The problem with FM isn't the phone or the ROM, but the kernel. Until someone figures out how to add the FM drivers in a kernel, it will never work.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] LietRell:
Thanks for the build @Beetle84

I updated to the official motorola android 11 build, now if i install this or any other custom rom it bootloops, i suspect this has to do with motorola updated vendor partition?. I thing if i go back to official android 10 it should boot but i just want to report that it doesn't boot with android 11 from moto

Another thing @Beetle84, do you know if it's possible to delete the "b slot" to recover some storage space, thanks for the builds this and the other ones, have a nice day
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Quantumstate:
I'm running 11 and the fingerprint sensor has gone whack. A few other anomalies. I see why Beetle is waiting for the next release.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] jhford:
I have a brand new Chevy Bolt EV which has Android Auto built-in connected to 2 USB A outlets. I have 2 phones: a 2020 Moto G Power XT2041-4, which uses USB-C, and runs this ROM, and an ancient Samsung Galaxy Note 4, which uses Micro USB and runs Havoc 3.12, coincidentally. However, the Moto cannot connect to Android Auto but the Note 4 can. The error message displayed on the car's infotainment screen is always "Connect a supported device by USB to use this feature." I have tried 3 USB A to USB-C cables and none work although they all charge the phone.

So, the big question. Do I have to uninstall Havoc and take the Moto back to stock to be able to run Android Auto, which I don't want to do, or is there a fix/workaround?

Thanks
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Quantumstate:
If you know how to put it in Developer Mode check two settings:

- USB Debugging

- Default USB Config
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] jhford:
@Quantumstate - nice user name. 👍 If this post was in reply to my post #186 about Android Auto, thanks, but USB Debugging is already ON and Default USB Config is set to File transfer (MTP) in System > Developer Options. Any other suggestions?
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Quantumstate:
What Default USB Config is the ancient Samsung Galaxy Note 4 set to?

If File transfer, I'm out of ideas.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] jhford:
Good guess. Yep, it's set to File Transfer. 2 other questions.

I see pages of scrolling raw data when I boot this Sofia Rom until it boots. Is that normal or indicative that something is wrong with the installation?

I can access TWRP 3.5.0_10-0 on this Rom by first booting bootloader mode (Vol Dn + Pwr) and using Vol keys + Pwr to select Recovery. Then the TWRP Mount page is displayed asking for my Password. It accepts the 4 digit code I always use - I haven't tried a fake password as a test, yet. Clicking the checkmark decrypts the data partition, and the standard TWRP appears. As an aside, I have tried making a Nandroid backup but it always fails. I don't remember how TWRP got installed, but some members of this forum have not only stated that TWRP should not be installed, but also that I should not use it for any purpose, whatsoever. Do you agree? So, how can I make a Nandroid backup?

So, is it possible that the cause of my Android Auto connectivity problem is that this Rom was improperly installed? If so, how do I properly reinstall it?

Thanks for your help
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Quantumstate:
You should -not- see rows of raw data scrolling as it boots. It should just be a few animations after the two boot screens.

I'm one of those saying that TWRP should -not- be used in association with this firmware. It won't do any harm though as long as you don't use it since it's in its own partition.

Use the instructions on the first page of this thread to install Havoc.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] jhford:
Is it OK to reflash this Rom on top of what I've already flashed - aka dirty flash? How can I install TWRP, do a Nandroid backup, and install other other things like Franco kernel and Magisk afterwards? Did you solve your Wi-Fi calling problem? It works on my XT2041-4 Sofia even though I have a bad Havoc install.

Thanks
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Quantumstate:
I've done a dirty flash over the same version before and it was fine, but it's risky and you should never do this with different versions.

Setup of my phone takes over a day since the desktop manager (Shadow?) has no provision for backing up the setup. I am probably going back to Nova because of this, even though it's older. And I'm one of those not using anything G**gle except the OS, and that is prevented from getting out with AFWall+. (F-Droid)

TWRP is just not advisable with this firmware. I do backups with my phone mounted on my backups server (sshdroid) and rsync, after I've used the backups functions of the apps that have it. For calendar and contacts sync to my home server I use Davx5... excellent. I run Linux exclusively (MicroOS) and Thunderbird contacts/calendar is always up to date. My phone keeps contact with home through a Wireguard tunnel.

With Magisk you copy the boot.img to the phone (you can adb push/pull but I use sshdroid to mount wifi), then use Magisk to modify the boot file, copy it back to the laptop, and fastboot flash boot {filename} like normal. Rooted.

I'm currently running the experimental Havoc 4.1, and it has some problems. Beetle is waiting for the next release to make Havoc 4.2. I'm dreading the changeover but it's needed and hopefully the new version will be stable for a long time.

I don't know how you know if wifi calling is working. Once I believe I had a symbol in the top bar but not since. Often I get the VoLTE symbol but that's not the same thing. I don't think wifi calling is yet working for me. (TMobile, US)
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] jhford:
I have already improperly installed version 3.12 and would like to flash the new 22-12-20 Build with Gapps on my Moto G Power 2020 XT2041-4 and flash it right this time. But I can't even get started. Here's my process, so far.

USB debugging is on and the Default USB Configuration is set to File Transfer (MTP).

ADB Devices outputs the device's serial number.

ADB: fastboot reboot fastboot hangs <waiting for device>

ADB > Shell: fastboot reboot fastboot return "inaccessible or not found"

Any help will be appreciated. Thanks
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Beetle84:
4.1 will be the last update from me, sorry guys, im still going to be here, but sticking with ArrowOS from now on (new thread up later tonight).
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] jhford:
I use T- Mobile and this Rom and Wi-Fi calling works, but I think my 3.12 installation is botched for which I haven't received any fix suggestions. See posts 186-194.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Quantumstate:
jhford I'm very busy real estate developer and I'm helping you as/when I can.

Huh? ADB has nothing to do with fastboot. You must shut off the phone, then hold VolDown and Power until the bootloader comes up. (Android with open door) Now the phone is in fastboot mode. But this is not amenable to flashing Havoc -- now connect your laptop usb and on the phone it should acknowledge the connection. On the laptop '# fastboot devices' should show the device. NOW is the time to enter # fastboot reboot fastboot . The phone should go blank and shortly come up in a completely different screen that you haven't seen before. This is the fastboot daemon running now, which you use to flash Havoc.

And, I'm not yet finding ArrowOS but will seriously look at it, particularly whether the desktop manager supports backup. Last time I tried the venerable Lineage on the Power, unfortunately it was a trainwreck.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] jhford:
@Quantumstate. Thanks again for your help, but you missed the step of using ADB to issue the command "# fastboot reboot fastboot," which i did several times, if you re-read my post, but fastbootd did not launch. Perhaps I need to take the phone back to stock, which I'm not sure how to do, and reflash Havoc 3.12, 4.1, ArrowOS, or something else.

Btw I used to be in the real estate development business, also. See attached pic.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] tcaudill01:
ArrowOS is on the Telegram group. https://t.me/MotoG8FamilyNews/106
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Beetle84:
I'll share the april update later today, just have to change over trees from nairo to sofiar/rav and rebuild it
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Quantumstate:
No, I did not miss that step because it is not a step. Again, you do not use adb to boot fastbootd. Please read the OP and my above post carefully. I was very precise in what I said.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Beetle84:
So you are switched off and in fastboot mode when typing fastboot reboot fastboot?
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] fulalas:
After using this ROM (22-12-20 Build) for a few weeks, I can say it's pretty decent and I'm glad with the overall result. :)

I had one random reboot when I opened to many 'tabs' on the default browser -- maybe the system ran out of RAM, although this shouldn't happen anyway.

My only complain is that the life span of the apps is still too aggressive, even though it's better than the original ROM. For instance, every time I wake up from 8ish hours sleep most of my main apps are closed/killed. This shouldn't happen. If system needs RAM, it's fair to kill the least used app/process, but what's actually happening here is that the system is killing apps after a given amount of idle time, not by demand.

Thanks!
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] mdc211:
Been having a great experience so far except I can not get android auto to work. I installed the GAPPS version of the ROM. After downloading Android Auto and Google Maps the option to start android auto does not appear on my car.

My cars states "device is not responding"

Upon googling this I have not found a solution that has worked. I tried enabling USB Debugging. I also tried turning on File sharing mode but the phone instantly changes it back to charging only.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] tcaudill01:
If you are still interested, I found a custom ROM that has FM radio support built in.

Check out DotOS on the telegram group. It is very stable, no bugs (so far) and Android 11.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] safezonesick:
Thanks. I heard about DotOs. it looks like a nice rom. I will check it out.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] jhford:
Is this what fastbootd is supposed to look like? The photo washed it out, but the TWRP Up/Down Arrow and the word Fastboot appears at the top left corner mostly under the camera hole.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Professional Human:
yea... that's not fastbootd

go to the bootloader

flash the attached file, it's the stock rocovery

put this into a command prompt: fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

select the go to recovery

I pulled the photo off google, but the screen looks identical to this

press and hold down the power button

count to three

while holding down the power button, press the volume up then release both

screen should look like this

select enter fastboot

and uhhhh, it'll say fastbootd in large, red text at the top of the next screen
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] jhford:
@Professional Human. Thanks a lot. Just what I need; a professional human. 👍👍

I finally got fastbootd to open after several attempts, but only by pressing and holding Vol Up and Pwr simultaneously for 5-6 seconds while in fastboot; your method didn't work. But, perhaps you can help me a bit more. Weeks ago, I thought that I flashed @Beetle84's Havoc 3.11 correctly, but I suspect not, because although the phone seems to work perfectly, including WiFi calling, I'm concerned about the following.

1. Using 3.11, each time I boot I see pages of raw computer data until booted. Other XDA members have commented that the raw data pages are emblematic of an install error. Can I just reflash Havoc or should I take it back to stock first. If either is correct I would appreciate a brief explanation how to correct this.

2. Also, Vol Dn + Pwr opens bootloader mode where I can select Recovery Mode and launch TWRP 3.5.1_10.0. Again, some members have commented that TWRP should neither be installed or used on this Rom for any purpose, whatsoever. However, I, as an old XDA guy, I depend on TWRP to install Gapps when not built into the Rom I'm flashing, Magisk for root, etc., and Migrate, which I enthusiastically recommend and use instead of Titanium Backup to backup and restore all my apps when changing Roms. So, can I still use TWRP with this Rom? If so, how to I flash it?

3. So now that I have fastbootd working what should I flash? Are you running @Beetle84's Havoc 3.11, also? Should I just leave my faulty 3.11 is place and wait for Havoc 4.X or a differenct Rom? And would I have to install 4.X with Telegram which I haven't figured out yet - I NEED A TELEGRAM TUTORIAL!!

Thanks for everything
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Professional Human:
I got no clue what to do about your first issue. What I believe is normal is: this bootloader is unlocker is unlocked, software integrity can be... something like that, Motorola logo, then the ROM boot animation

As for your second addendum, just install the stock recovery, copy/paste the commands to flash your ROM, then reboot to bootloader in footbootd rather than system, and flash TWRP to do the usual.

I feel like that should work just because it sounds logical, but I'm rather inexperienced to this stuff. No clue if it will will though. Personally, I typically install Gapps versions and use the debloat the magisk debloat module to remove what I don't need.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] jhford:
Are you also using @Beetle84's Havoc 3.11, and which version of TWRP did you install?
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Professional Human:
TWRP 3.5.0, might have been either ArrowOS or DotOS. Not exactly sure sure as I tried out a couple ROMs since the Havoc port is being discontinued
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] jhford:
@Professional Human. I've finally mastered fastbootd. The trick is that one must use the latest version of Platform Tools. I also flashed TWRP. 3.5.0_10-0, Magisk and Migrate from bootloader. I haven't tested Nandroid backup and restore yet. But I still need a Telegram tutorial. If this Rom won't be supported what will will be your next Rom?
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] jhford:
Our device (Sofia) does not appear to be supported on Telegram. https://is.gd/T2knk

But I'm a complete Telegram novice.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] tcaudill01:
Our device (Sofia) does not appear to be supported on Telegram. https://is.gd/T2knk

But I'm a complete Telegram novice.

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[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] danny8:
Thank you for this!

I did not know the knock code to enter fastbootd. Previously I had only been able to get to fastbootd while attached to my PC using an ADB command.

I replaced TWRP recovery with the stock recovery as you explained. I used the recovery.img from my stock firmware, not the attachment to your post.

I'm perusing this entire thread before I plunge into installing HavocOS. It goes to show one never knows what tidbits he will stumble across.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] danny8:
I've not checked this entire thread, so please forgive if this question is resolved or determined.

It seems people with Sprint, Visible or Verizon had trouble using this ROM. They also mentioned problems using ROMs other than Havoc.

Does this ROM work for people using CDMA carriers? I haven't installed it yet. Moreover, the carriers I'm using run on T-Mobile and AT&T networks. In other words, I'm merely curious.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Quantumstate:
I think most of us here are GSM.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] jhford:
@mdc211. I'm having exactly the same problem with Android Auto not working. Did you ever find a solution?
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] jhford:
@mdc211. I'm having the same Android Auto problem. Did DotOS solve it for you?
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Beetle84:
Honestly, i dont think android auto is working on any ROM here. Check the omnirom website and try the latest omni, if its not working there, it wont be working anywhere.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] jhford:
@Beetle84. Does that mean that we have to revert to the stock Rom in order for Android Auto to work?
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Quantumstate:
That sure looks like the case.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] jhford:
Thanks, but do you think that simply unrooting the phone, using the Magisk tool in TWRP recovery, might solve the problem? And before I try either of these two possible solutions, can I make a Nandroid backup of this ROM which I've never done on this device? Steps?

Thanks again
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] danny8:
Me, too. I also wonder about making a Nandroid backup using TWRP.

To me, it seems TWRP has been relegated to very specific (helpful, but not essential) tasks. I remember when it was the go-to tool for almost every task. Also seems like many of the TWRPs out there are not even official. So, yeah

I also wonder if one could use fastbootD to make or restore a complete phone backup. Or even a partial backup, like data-only.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] jhford:
@danny8. I hope you learn.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] jhford:
I just updated Magisk and Magisk Manager and the phone rebooted to standard bootloader mode and I can't get it to reboot to this ROM. I can't use my phone. Please help

Thanks

[Edit] Disregard. I fixed it.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Quantumstate:
Well, I was disappointed with Lineage, and CRDroid 7.5 just boot-looped back to fastboot mode.

So I'm back on Havoc 3.12 and happy again. I doubt I'll have firmware envy anymore for the life of this phone.

It takes me a day to set up my phone, so this time I'm running Nova instead of the default Shadow as Nova is just better, and lets you back up its settings for all the desktop layouts to save tons of time.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] jhford:
@Quantumstate. My setup exactly. My only problem is that I can't get Android Auto to connect to my phone.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] danny8:
If I ever I find out, I'll try to post on this thread.

I also like this ROM, but wonder whether I might like another ROM better. Too bad about Android Auto. I don't have even an old car, let alone a new model supporting AA. 😭

On the subject of complaining, I'm not really able to wrap my little brain around telegram. Where the hep young cats post their ROMs. Seems like a janky way to communicate or even graze. I find myself doing a ton of backward scrolling.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] jhford:
I can't figure Telegram out.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Quantumstate:
Telegram is not secure and Discord sux like a cartoon for children.

JoinMastodon and Signal are advanced and secure.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] TaZeR369:
Does FM Radio works on this ROM, or it doesnt work for all non motorolla roms?
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] jhford:
Is this what you mean? https://joinmastodon.org/communities/tech. How do I find the Moto community?
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Quantumstate:
WiFi Calling HowTo

Finally figured it out.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] jhford:
I'm running Havoc 3.12 and like it a lot, but I need to update and hide Magisk so I can watch TV on the phone using the Spectrum TV App. But I forgot how to boot TWRP. Can someone help? This time I'll make a Google Keep note. Thanks
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Beetle84:
You forgot the command?

fastboot boot twrp.img

In a CMD or PowerShell window
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] jhford:
Thanks, I already figured it out, used Magisk to hide Magisk, and can watch live TV from anywhere using the Spectrum TV App. 👍👍
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Beetle84:
23-6-21 Build - HavocOS 4.6!!!

Fixed screen recorder, fixed screen cast/mirroring (gapps build/vanilla with gapps installed), added Moto Camera 2 and Moto clock widgets, kernel upstreamed to .236 with kcal patches added, color control app added to tweak colour/saturation, June security patch. GAPPS and Vanilla builds, TWRP zips and Fastboot D images.

Link is up at Post #3
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Quantumstate:
NO-THING beats Havoc.

Thank you Beetle84!
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] dugpaneeee:
trying to install it, everything goes fine but... error with fastboot -w commnd, i have sofiar, try to install with base android 11 last stock and ith android 10 too, have error code

Erasing 'userdata' OKAY [ 0.031s]

Erase successful, but not automatically formatting.

File system type raw not supported.

Erasing 'metadata' OKAY [ 0.013s]

Erase successful, but not automatically formatting.

File system type raw not supported.

Finished. Total time: 0.050s

after that, i try to turn on my device but just loading screen for hours, hat i have to do?
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] dugpaneeee:
fix it, after send all commands, i dont send fastboot -w, i just enter recovery and format/wipe data. then power off and power on again, it works!
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] dugpaneeee:
Have a way to make moto gametime and moto fullscreen option tô work? (Screenshot of oficial config)
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Beetle84:
My thoughts exactly 🤣
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] rocinante1984:
Gmail used to have an icon for Microsoft Exchange which isn't there anymore. Under add an account on the top right I see Microsoft/outlook or Yahoo or Google, no exchange. Not sure if this is because of the rom or gapps? My old os had it.
[Moto G Power ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Other De] Quantumstate:
I thought Exchange went out years ago. Then again, I haven't run Windows since 1997.