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Endless bootloop. Can't get into recovery even with fastboot commands

Been stuck with this one for days. Endless searches gets me as far as loading the bootloader (button longpress method) and flashing the usual images with fastboot. I used both the preview and post preview developer images. After successfully flashing (indivisually and clicking flash-all), the phone reboots over and over- never into the system or recovery. Any insight is extremely appreciated. Warranty is recently expired too so that's not an option unfortunately.

kt006 said:
Been stuck with this one for days. Endless searches gets me as far as loading the bootloader (button longpress method) and flashing the usual images with fastboot. I used both the preview and post preview developer images. After successfully flashing (indivisually and clicking flash-all), the phone reboots over and over- never into the system or recovery. Any insight is extremely appreciated. Warranty is recently expired too so that's not an option unfortunately.
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Wait, so you can get into the fastboot menu, but you can't get into the recovery menu? What happens when you select the recovery menu from the fastboot menu?
As for the problem, the only thing I can think of that might be causing this is if you changed your data partition to f2fs for use with the Negalite custom rom. You'll need to change it back to ext4 either by using TWRP, formatting with the stock recovery menu or using the command fastboot erase userdata.

When trying to enter recovery mode, either with Fastboot command or button press, the phone just restarts and bootloops. I'll try your method later tonight.

TheSt33v said:
Wait, so you can get into the fastboot menu, but you can't get into the recovery menu? What happens when you select the recovery menu from the fastboot menu?
As for the problem, the only thing I can think of that might be causing this is if you changed your data partition to f2fs for use with the Negalite custom rom. You'll need to change it back to ext4 either by using TWRP, formatting with the stock recovery menu or using the command fastboot erase userdata.
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Tried the fastboot erase userdata and followed with flash-all.bat. What's frustrating is that all the fastboot commands finish with no reported errors. Until it tries to boot into recovery and starts bootlooping again. It's like the watch can't access the recovery. Tried flashing twrp and fastboot boot twrp.img- still bootlooped.

kt006 said:
Tried the fastboot erase userdata and followed with flash-all.bat. What's frustrating is that all the fastboot commands finish with no reported errors. Until it tries to boot into recovery and starts bootlooping again. It's like the watch can't access the recovery. Tried flashing twrp and fastboot boot twrp.img- still bootlooped.
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Very strange. Did you make any sort of modifications before this started happening? Custom rom, root, etc?

TheSt33v said:
Very strange. Did you make any sort of modifications before this started happening? Custom rom, root, etc?
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Only the bootloader was unlocked and the developer preview was flashed.
Edit* This is what I get when using getvar all. Anyone notice anything unusual that might be the cause?
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version:0.5
(bootloader) boardid:7N3BDH15BJ065725
(bootloader) macbt:2400BA712168
(bootloader) macwlan:2400BA712167
(bootloader) battery-soc-ok:yes
(bootloader) battery-voltage:4134mV
(bootloader) variant:
(bootloader) off-mode-charge:0
(bootloader) unlocked:yes
(bootloader) secure:yes
(bootloader) version-bootloader:STURGEONV3.8
(bootloader) version-baseband:N/A
(bootloader) display-panel:
(bootloader) charger-screen-enabled:0
(bootloader) max-download-size: 0x3d00000
(bootloader) partition-type:boot:emmc
(bootloader) partition-size:boot: 0x1400000
(bootloader) partition-type:recovery:emmc
(bootloader) partition-size:recovery: 0x1400000
(bootloader) partition-type : oem:ext4
(bootloader) partition-size: oem: 0x9678000
(bootloader) partition-type : cache:ext4
(bootloader) partition-size: cache: 0x20000000
(bootloader) partition-type : userdata:ext4
(bootloader) partition-size:userdata: 0x94ffbe00
(bootloader) partition-type:system:ext4
(bootloader) partition-size:system: 0x20000000
(bootloader) serialno:MQB*************
(bootloader) kernel:lk
(bootloader) product:sturgeon
all:
finished. total time: 0.078s

kt006 said:
Only the bootloader was unlocked and the developer preview was flashed.
Edit* This is what I get when using getvar all. Anyone notice anything unusual that might be the cause?
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version:0.5
(bootloader) boardid:7N3BDH15BJ065725
(bootloader) macbt:2400BA712168
(bootloader) macwlan:2400BA712167
(bootloader) battery-soc-ok:yes
(bootloader) battery-voltage:4134mV
(bootloader) variant:
(bootloader) off-mode-charge:0
(bootloader) unlocked:yes
(bootloader) secure:yes
(bootloader) version-bootloader:STURGEONV3.8
(bootloader) version-baseband:N/A
(bootloader) display-panel:
(bootloader) charger-screen-enabled:0
(bootloader) max-download-size: 0x3d00000
(bootloader) partition-type:boot:emmc
(bootloader) partition-size:boot: 0x1400000
(bootloader) partition-type:recovery:emmc
(bootloader) partition-size:recovery: 0x1400000
(bootloader) partition-type : oem:ext4
(bootloader) partition-size: oem: 0x9678000
(bootloader) partition-type : cache:ext4
(bootloader) partition-size: cache: 0x20000000
(bootloader) partition-type : userdata:ext4
(bootloader) partition-size:userdata: 0x94ffbe00
(bootloader) partition-type:system:ext4
(bootloader) partition-size:system: 0x20000000
(bootloader) serialno:MQB*************
(bootloader) kernel:lk
(bootloader) product:sturgeon
all:
finished. total time: 0.078s
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My readout looks exactly the same except in fields where one would expect it to be different (serial number, mac addresses). The only exception is that I'm on bootloader version 4.2. I'm currently running the most recent official firmware version (the post-preview version is an older version than the most recent. I took several OTAs after I flashed it when I decided I didn't like the wear 2.0 preview), but I don't see why that would matter or cause the problem you're having since your bootloader is unlocked and should therefore not be enforcing anything. When you flash the wear 2.0 preview, does your bootloader version change?

Yes, when flashing the preview it changes to 4.1. I'm looking into kernels. Hopefully it'll get me somewhere

kt006 said:
Yes, when flashing the preview it changes to 4.1. I'm looking into kernels. Hopefully it'll get me somewhere
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If the kernel was the problem, it would dump you into the fastboot menu instead of bootlooping. Or if it did bootloop, it would be at the bootanimation and not at the initial Huawei screen. The boot logo (not animation) is stored somewhere in the bootloader for many android devices (with some exceptions, but I've never heard of it being stored on /system or anything like that). Also, you flash the kernel at the same time as everything else when you double click on flash-all, so whatever kernel is there should match whatever you flashed. The fact that it isn't loading anything except fastboot and the boot logo makes me think that your bootloader is pretty pissed off. My theory is either it didn't get the memo when you unlocked it and it's still trying to enforce whatever version was on the phone when you did that, or it's totally borked and has lost the ability to understand that all the partitions have officially signed images on them.

TheSt33v said:
If the kernel was the problem, it would dump you into the fastboot menu instead of bootlooping. Or if it did bootloop, it would be at the bootanimation and not at the initial Huawei screen. The boot logo (not animation) is stored somewhere in the bootloader for many android devices (with some exceptions, but I've never heard of it being stored on /system or anything like that). Also, you flash the kernel at the same time as everything else when you double click on flash-all, so whatever kernel is there should match whatever you flashed. The fact that it isn't loading anything except fastboot and the boot logo makes me think that your bootloader is pretty pissed off. My theory is either it didn't get the memo when you unlocked it and it's still trying to enforce whatever version was on the phone when you did that, or it's totally borked and has lost the ability to understand that all the partitions have officially signed images on them.
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The strangest thing happened. I disconnected the internal battery overnight. When I reconnected it the watch booted into the system perfectly fine. Then after restarting the watch because of a pairing error, I'm back to square one again.

Download stock firmware with Lenovo Moto Smart Assistant

Hi all. Many people are asking for latest stock firmware for their devices. For those of you who don't know, there is a tool called Lenovo Moto Smart Assitant, which allows you to download and install latest stock firmware. I'm not sure if latest oreo firmwares are also available, but I have downloaded 137-93-14 stock firmware for my reteu XT1685. Other devices are also supported under Flash->Rescue option.
This tool has other simple utilities which may be helpful for less advanced users.
Regards.

Holy smokes this actually works! The time of waiting for leaked firmwares is finally over. Lemotonovo doing things right lately.
Besides the firmware part, this app has some useful tools too.

Does it format internal storage?
UPDATE: Actually, it does and before installation it informs you about the wipe. So it is a no go for me at the moment. However, as long as installing Oreo is possible through an official application, I guess that OTA update on reteu is on its way.

lm_1970 said:
Hi all. Many people are asking for latest stock firmware for their devices. For those of you who don't know, there is a tool called Lenovo Moto Smart Assitant, which allows you to download and install latest stock firmware.
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talking about this tool? https://support.lenovo.com/nl/nl/downloads/ds101291

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Jimisballjohn said:
Does it format internal storage?
UPDATE: Actually, it does and before installation it informs you about the wipe. So it is a no go for me at the moment. However, as long as installing Oreo is possible through an official application, I guess that OTA update on reteu is on its way.
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There are two features in this tool: one is rescue (which formats internal storage) and the other one is upgrade (which I haven't tested but I guess it doesn't format it). Both options are available in the flash menu.
As I understand, in order to be able to upgrade to Oreo with this tool and without losing information, you have to be in stock Nougat, and the upgrade OTA to Oreo should be available for your software channel (as of today it is not the case for most channels).
Regards.

Can i use this while currently on custom 8.1 rom?

ashu.mkb said:
Can i use this while currently on custom 8.1 rom?
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I believe you need to be on stock recovery.

rjherms said:
I believe you need to be on stock recovery.
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The "recover" option for a clean flash uses fastboot. That one should remain functional, and this might be the best/easiest way to go back to stock atm.

bazinga137 said:
The "recover" option for a clean flash uses fastboot. That one should remain functional, and this might be the best/easiest way to go back to stock atm.
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As long as the recover option chooses an Oreo firmware. If it chooses a nougat firmware, then most likely they'll end up with IMEI 0, as the persist fix would need to be applied separately.

Will using rescue return the phone back to stock with locked bootloader??

I had given this a try a few day's ago. It went through the process but the fastboot (boot loop) was still in effect. I doubt anyone offhand would know why it didn't take the rescue? I'm not at home w/ details but everything Ive tried gives me the "downgrade failure" upon flashing. My phone is Amazon XT1687 on 137-93-16 (which is the one the tool downloads and rescues with even the AMZ.137-93-16.img) but its still stuck in fastboot I will probably have to wait for the official 8.1 flashboot file or the 137-93-18 to get out of this jam? I have tried everything, phone has everything intact i.e. IMEI just wont take the flash even at same version so hopefully something 'higher' might work. I'm glad it worked for some of you who might have been waiting longer then me. I managed to bootloop two of these phones in a week ....If anyone thinks they can help I will deff have more details when I'm at my computer =)

oops Im on the .14 not the .16... Lenovo app gives me 137.93.16 but still wont take it. Im looking for anyone who can take a look below and maybe tell me why? I did flash the oreo w/ fastboot method which started all of this, but apparently that didnt take...just soft bricked me =(
thanks guys;
C:\adb>fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: moto-msm8953-C1.07
(bootloader) product: potter
(bootloader) board: potter
(bootloader) secure: yes
(bootloader) hwrev: P3B
(bootloader) radio: 1
(bootloader) storage-type: emmc
(bootloader) emmc: 64GB SAMSUNG RC14MB RV=08 PV=07 FV=0000000000000007
(bootloader) ram: 4GB SAMSUNG LP3 DIE=8Gb M5=01 M6=05 M7=00 M8=5F
(bootloader) cpu: MSM8953
(bootloader) serialno: ZY224TWP8T
(bootloader) cid: 0x0012
(bootloader) channelid: 0x93
(bootloader) uid: 63B7C3BD00000000000000000000
(bootloader) securestate: oem_locked
(bootloader) iswarrantyvoid: no
(bootloader) max-download-size: 536870912
(bootloader) reason: Fall-through from normal boot mode
(bootloader) imei: 351856047122180
(bootloader) meid:
(bootloader) date: 03-02-2018
(bootloader) sku: XT1687
(bootloader) battid: SNN5982A
(bootloader) iccid:
(bootloader) cust_md5:
(bootloader) max-sparse-size: 268435456
(bootloader) current-time: "Fri Jan 2 12:12:13 UTC 1970"
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[0]: motorola/potter_amz/potter:7.0/NPN
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[1]: S25.137-93-14/14:user/release-keys
(bootloader) poweroffalarm: 0
(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[0]: Blur_Version.25.341.14.potter_amz
(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[1]: .amz.en.US
(bootloader) ro.build.version.qcom: LA.UM.5.6.r1-01900-89xx.0
(bootloader) version-baseband: M8953_37.46.07.47.01R POTTER_NA_CUST
(bootloader) kernel.version[0]: Linux version 3.18.31-perf-gf055b2e-0010
(bootloader) kernel.version[1]: 7-gdc6d2c1 ([email protected]) (gcc ver
(bootloader) kernel.version[2]: sion 4.9 20150123 (prerelease) (GCC) ) #
(bootloader) kernel.version[3]: 1 SMP PREEMPT Wed May 30 14:17:37 CDT 20
(bootloader) kernel.version[4]: 18
(bootloader) sbl1.git: git=MBM-NG-VC1.07-0-g3b15bb0
(bootloader) rpm.git: git=MBM-NG-VC0.C0-1-g202d600
(bootloader) tz.git: git=283f623
(bootloader) devcfg.git: git=283f623
(bootloader) keymaster.git: git=283f623
(bootloader) cmnlib.git: git=283f623
(bootloader) cmnlib64.git: git=283f623
(bootloader) prov.git: git=283f623
(bootloader) aboot.git: git=MBM-NG-VC1.07-0-g9d7f987
(bootloader) qe: qe 0/0
(bootloader) frp-state: protected (77)
(bootloader) ro.carrier: amz
all: listed above
finished. total time: 0.062s

volcomguyaz said:
I had given this a try a few day's ago. It went through the process but the fastboot (boot loop) was still in effect. I doubt anyone offhand would know why it didn't take the rescue? I'm not at home w/ details but everything Ive tried gives me the "downgrade failure" upon flashing. My phone is Amazon XT1687 on 137-93-16 (which is the one the tool downloads and rescues with even the AMZ.137-93-16.img) but its still stuck in fastboot I will probably have to wait for the official 8.1 flashboot file or the 137-93-18 to get out of this jam? I have tried everything, phone has everything intact i.e. IMEI just wont take the flash even at same version so hopefully something 'higher' might work. I'm glad it worked for some of you who might have been waiting longer then me. I managed to bootloop two of these phones in a week ....If anyone thinks they can help I will deff have more details when I'm at my computer =)
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Sounds like you need to enter command
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
To get it to boot normally.

Deff appreciate you taking the time =) honestly I tried probably 99/100 things and I don't have the brain power to figure what the ONE combination is I haven't tried. Bought two of these this past week luckily off offerup- that are more then likely shot. I get complacent with and in between make\models too easily - each phone has its own specific process - my own fault! (the second one really sting's cause I mistakenly forgot to switch it off the cable and fast booted that bad boy like the first one) not something I like to admit from one senior member to another but hey let it be an example for anyone else- it can go sideways real quick with that FB.exe
Maybe if anyone else stops by, is it because they are the Amazon Prime (unlocking bootloader was never an option which means no TWRP which meansss I should have never attempted to flash these devices? ) Is there any hope with an official flash at some point that would bring them back?

It says unsupported device on mine. I'm using an XT1685 retapac, which got the OPS28.85-13 just a few days ago.

ansarips said:
It says unsupported device on mine. I'm using an XT1685 retapac, which got the OPS28.85-13 just a few days ago.
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Mine is also XT1685. It was supported by the tool while I was on Nougat (137-93-14). Since I upgraded to oreo (leaked OTA install) it is no longer supported. It seems that newer firmware versions are not supported until they are publicly available.
Regards.

Does this work on Rooted device?

goodjuju said:
Does this work on Rooted device?
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You will never be able to update a rooted device.
You have to be on full and untouched stock, bootloader state doesn't matter.
Sent from my Moto G5 Plus using XDA Labs

goodjuju said:
Does this work on Rooted device?
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Only if you have no other choices to go back to stock Nougat, and you haven't been playing with oreo non-stock firmwares, I would give a try to the rescue option. This option erases all user data.

I have retus x1787, also says unsupported device was on April security patch, said unsupported. Then I went to June and August security patch and still getting unsupported. I have unlocked bootloader but stock. I wanted to relocked to see if it can be supported, but I can't relock it. Because I can't find the whole stock rom for August which is 137-93-18. Did it work with unlocked bootloader?
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[Unlock / Relock] Bootloader

If you want to unlock bootloader, just follow the motorola guide.
For trouble shooting or more info about how to get your "cid" and see if it's unlockable , have a look here.
If you want to relock it:
Code:
fastboot oem lock
...
(bootloader) WARNING: This command erases all user data.
(bootloader) Please re-run this command to continue.
OKAY [ 0.080s]
finished. total time: 0.080s
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fastboot oem lock
...
(bootloader) warranty bit blown
(bootloader) Lock complete! Flash signed images after reboot if needed
OKAY [ 0.943s]
finished. total time: 0.944s

So, um, is it unlockable? (Given the article linked is generic across all Moto phones, and the list of unlockable phones does not actually list the Moto One Vision.) Apparently you can run
Code:
fastboot getvar all
with the phone in bootloader mode to get the cid, and if it is one of: 0x0000, 0x0003, 0x0007, 0x0009, 0x000B, 0x000C, 0x000D, 0x000E, 0x0014, 0x00DE or 0x0032; but no others, its bootloader can be unlocked.
Asking because there's an Amazon UK Prime Day deal on today and tomorrow for this phone where it's 25% off its regular price, and I'd rather only buy it if, once its warranty runs out as do the Android One security updates, there's a chance for me to unlock the bootloader and put on, say, Lineage OS. My LG G5 is on its last legs and I do need a new phone, and it'll be a long while before this phone regularly sells used for £199.99 here in the UK. Especially with Brexit, and therefore an impending Sterling devaluation, closing fast.
(I gather the "Amazon Prime phones" mentioned as non-unlockable in the article are US Amazon Prime exclusive phones such as the Moto G6 and X4 that were for a time offered only to Amazon Prime customers in the US.)

obs3rv said:
So, um, is it unlockable?
(I gather the "Amazon Prime phones" mentioned as non-unlockable in the article are US Amazon Prime exclusive phones such as the Moto G6 and X4 that were for a time offered only to Amazon Prime customers in the US.)
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Yes. Developer Mode has an option to unlock the bootloader.
£199 quid is a hell of a deal ; considering I shelled out £269 last month for mine.

Would you (or anyone with an EU version of this handset really) be kind enough to get the cid in bootloader mode using fastboot per my earlier post? I gather that the cid is the ultimate arbiter of whether the bootloader is unlockable, and that even permanently-locked bootloader handsets have similar firmware that has the Enable OEM unlock option in Developer Mode. (I'm happy to be corrected on this point.)

Answering my own question, the cid of a Motorola One Vision bought off Amazon Italy turned out to be 0x0032, indicating that its bootloader may be unlockable:
Code:
(bootloader) cid: 0x0032
You can boot into the bootloader from a powered-off, cable disconnected state by:
holding down the volume-down key
plugging in the USB cable whose other end is already connected to a computer with the Motorola Device Manager drivers installed
Then fastboot works.
(Why did I buy it from Amazon Italy rather than Amazon UK, taking advantage of the Prime Day deal? Despite the fact that Amazon UK showed the Prime Day deal was meant to run for 48 hours, at midnight, Amazon UK pulled its own merchant listing, leaving only third-party sellers, and so the Prime Day deal became unavailable. Amazon Italy had a lightning deal the following day on the phone for €249.99, which was a better price than I could find anywhere else. So I bought it, having missed out on the Prime Day deal the previous day. Thanks, Amazon. Thamazon.)
Almost full fastboot getvar all output for those who are curious (with serial number, IMEI and battery serial number redacted):
Code:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: MBM-2.2-kane_retail-523afc7-190605
(bootloader) product: kane
(bootloader) board: kane
(bootloader) secure: yes
(bootloader) hwrev: PVT
(bootloader) radio: 2
(bootloader) storage-type: ufs
(bootloader) ufs: 128GB SAMSUNG KLUDG4U1EA-B0C1 FV=0800
(bootloader) ram: 4GB SAMSUNG LP4x DIE=16Gb M5=01 M6=06 M7=01 M8=12
(bootloader) cpu: Exynos9609
(bootloader) serialno: [redacted]
(bootloader) cid: 0x0032
(bootloader) channelid: 0x00
(bootloader) uid: 000003D60F1C577A0000000000000000
(bootloader) securestate: locked
(bootloader) iswarrantyvoid: no
(bootloader) max-download-size: 535822336
(bootloader) reason: Reboot mode set to fastboot
(bootloader) imei: [redacted]
(bootloader) meid:
(bootloader) date: 05-20-2019
(bootloader) sku: XT1970-3
(bootloader) carrier_sku: XT1970-3
(bootloader) battid: [redacted]
(bootloader) iccid:
(bootloader) cust_md5:
(bootloader) max-sparse-size: 268435456
(bootloader) current-time: "Tue Jul 23 6:59: 8 UTC 2019"
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[0]: motorola/kane_reteu/kane_sprout:9/
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[1]: PSA29.137-17/6875e:user/release-ke
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[2]: ys
(bootloader) poweroffalarm: 0
(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[0]: Blur_Version.29.11.18.kane_reteu.
(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[1]: retail.en.US
(bootloader) ro.build.version.samsung: 20190510
(bootloader) version-baseband: S337AP_KANE_SGCS_QB2190425
(bootloader) kernel.version[0]: Linux version 4.14.56-g1007313 (hudsoncm
(bootloader) kernel.version[1]: @ilclbld66) (Android (4691093 based on r
(bootloader) kernel.version[2]: 316199) clang version 6.0.2 (https://and
(bootloader) kernel.version[3]: roid.googlesource.com/toolchain/clang 18
(bootloader) kernel.version[4]: 3abd29fc496f55536e7d904e0abae47888fc7f)
(bootloader) kernel.version[5]: (https://android.googlesource.com/toolch
(bootloader) kernel.version[6]: ain/llvm 34361f192e41ed6e4e8f9aca80a4ea7
(bootloader) kernel.version[7]: e9856f327) (based on LLVM 6.0.2svn)) #1
(bootloader) kernel.version[8]: SMP PREEMPT Wed Jun 5 08:01:45 CDT 2019
(bootloader) bootloader.git: MBM-2.2-kane_retail-523afc7-190605
(bootloader) frp-state: protected (210)
(bootloader) ro.carrier: reteu
(bootloader) current-slot: b
(bootloader) running-boot-lun: 0
(bootloader) running-slot: _b
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: _a,_b
(bootloader) slot-count: 2
(bootloader) slot-successful:_a: Yes
(bootloader) slot-successful:_b: Yes
(bootloader) slot-bootable:_a: Yes
(bootloader) slot-bootable:_b: Yes
(bootloader) slot-retry-count:_a: 7
(bootloader) slot-retry-count:_b: 6
all: listed above
finished. total time: 0.611s
FYI Amazon Spain seem to have had this handset at a decent price since Prime Day, and the price hasn't gone back up yet -- the price is down €40 from its usual €299.99 price to €259.99 since last week. Not quite as good as the €249.99 Lightning Deal on Amazon Italy from a week ago, and nowhere near as good as the £199.99 Amazon UK Prime Day deal, but still a good deal. (On Amazon Italy it's €269.99 starting today, but on the other Amazon Eurozone websites it's still €299.99, and in the UK the Amazon usual offer of £269.99 is back.)

obs3rv said:
Answering my own question, the cid of a Motorola One Vision bought off Amazon Italy turned out to be 0x0032, indicating that its bootloader may be unlockable:
Code:
(bootloader) cid: 0x0032
You can boot into the bootloader from a powered-off, cable disconnected state by:
holding down the volume-down key
plugging in the USB cable whose other end is already connected to a computer with the Motorola Device Manager drivers installed
Then fastboot works.
(Why did I buy it from Amazon Italy rather than Amazon UK, taking advantage of the Prime Day deal? Despite the fact that Amazon UK showed the Prime Day deal was meant to run for 48 hours, at midnight, Amazon UK pulled its own merchant listing, leaving only third-party sellers, and so the Prime Day deal became unavailable. Amazon Italy had a lightning deal the following day on the phone for €249.99, which was a better price than I could find anywhere else. So I bought it, having missed out on the Prime Day deal the previous day. Thanks, Amazon. Thamazon.)
Almost full fastboot getvar all output for those who are curious (with serial number, IMEI and battery serial number redacted):
Code:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: MBM-2.2-kane_retail-523afc7-190605
(bootloader) product: kane
(bootloader) board: kane
(bootloader) secure: yes
(bootloader) hwrev: PVT
(bootloader) radio: 2
(bootloader) storage-type: ufs
(bootloader) ufs: 128GB SAMSUNG KLUDG4U1EA-B0C1 FV=0800
(bootloader) ram: 4GB SAMSUNG LP4x DIE=16Gb M5=01 M6=06 M7=01 M8=12
(bootloader) cpu: Exynos9609
(bootloader) serialno: [redacted]
(bootloader) cid: 0x0032
(bootloader) channelid: 0x00
(bootloader) uid: 000003D60F1C577A0000000000000000
(bootloader) securestate: locked
(bootloader) iswarrantyvoid: no
(bootloader) max-download-size: 535822336
(bootloader) reason: Reboot mode set to fastboot
(bootloader) imei: [redacted]
(bootloader) meid:
(bootloader) date: 05-20-2019
(bootloader) sku: XT1970-3
(bootloader) carrier_sku: XT1970-3
(bootloader) battid: [redacted]
(bootloader) iccid:
(bootloader) cust_md5:
(bootloader) max-sparse-size: 268435456
(bootloader) current-time: "Tue Jul 23 6:59: 8 UTC 2019"
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[0]: motorola/kane_reteu/kane_sprout:9/
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[1]: PSA29.137-17/6875e:user/release-ke
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[2]: ys
(bootloader) poweroffalarm: 0
(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[0]: Blur_Version.29.11.18.kane_reteu.
(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[1]: retail.en.US
(bootloader) ro.build.version.samsung: 20190510
(bootloader) version-baseband: S337AP_KANE_SGCS_QB2190425
(bootloader) kernel.version[0]: Linux version 4.14.56-g1007313 (hudsoncm
(bootloader) kernel.version[1]: @ilclbld66) (Android (4691093 based on r
(bootloader) kernel.version[2]: 316199) clang version 6.0.2 (https://and
(bootloader) kernel.version[3]: roid.googlesource.com/toolchain/clang 18
(bootloader) kernel.version[4]: 3abd29fc496f55536e7d904e0abae47888fc7f)
(bootloader) kernel.version[5]: (https://android.googlesource.com/toolch
(bootloader) kernel.version[6]: ain/llvm 34361f192e41ed6e4e8f9aca80a4ea7
(bootloader) kernel.version[7]: e9856f327) (based on LLVM 6.0.2svn)) #1
(bootloader) kernel.version[8]: SMP PREEMPT Wed Jun 5 08:01:45 CDT 2019
(bootloader) bootloader.git: MBM-2.2-kane_retail-523afc7-190605
(bootloader) frp-state: protected (210)
(bootloader) ro.carrier: reteu
(bootloader) current-slot: b
(bootloader) running-boot-lun: 0
(bootloader) running-slot: _b
(bootloader) slot-suffixes: _a,_b
(bootloader) slot-count: 2
(bootloader) slot-successful:_a: Yes
(bootloader) slot-successful:_b: Yes
(bootloader) slot-bootable:_a: Yes
(bootloader) slot-bootable:_b: Yes
(bootloader) slot-retry-count:_a: 7
(bootloader) slot-retry-count:_b: 6
all: listed above
finished. total time: 0.611s
FYI Amazon Spain seem to have had this handset at a decent price since Prime Day, and the price hasn't gone back up yet -- the price is down €40 from its usual €299.99 price to €259.99 since last week. Not quite as good as the €249.99 Lightning Deal on Amazon Italy from a week ago, and nowhere near as good as the £199.99 Amazon UK Prime Day deal, but still a good deal. (On Amazon Italy it's €269.99 starting today, but on the other Amazon Eurozone websites it's still €299.99, and in the UK the Amazon usual offer of £269.99 is back.)
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Yea it's sold by amazon.it at 299 euro, I was near to gets an galaxy a70 but seems they have troubles to run gsi roms. I'll order Moto's phone pretty soon, but I'd like to compile his kernel first so if done well I'll get it.

My phone is a RETBR with cid: 0x0032. Motorola sent me an unlock code that seemingly works, however I'm unable to activate OEM unlock under developer options, as it's greyed out. Any ideas?

Activate internet, switch back and open developer again

Karanso said:
Activate internet, switch back and open developer again
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I've tried even factory resetting with LTE and WiFi during the setup process.
edit: something random happened and I've succeeded, lol.

Impossible to relock the bootloader
Good afternoon,
I am trying to Relock the bootloader again, but it does not work.
I have followed the instructions of the first post.
The command screen when I try to unlock it is as follows:
Then I turn on the smartphone and the following screen appears:
I'm going to "Settings / Developer options", and I can't activate "OEM unlocking", it's gray
I have followed the clarification of post # 8 and nothing changes..
I am doing something wrong? Is there any solution?
Regards

gonzo1963 said:
Good afternoon,
I am trying to Relock the bootloader again, but it does not work.
I have followed the instructions of the first post.
The command screen when I try to unlock it is as follows:
Then I turn on the smartphone and the following screen appears:
I'm going to "Settings / Developer options", and I can't activate "OEM unlocking", it's gray
I have followed the clarification of post # 8 and nothing changes..
I am doing something wrong? Is there any solution?
Regards
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Hi. I have relocked my bootloader twice but never seen anything like that.
A quick google suggests that a factory reset before relock should work. Other says that rooting with magisk made the oem toggle usable again so that they could relock. You'll have to reflash firmware before ofc, cause you don't wanna get it locked with non signed code flashed to it
Let me know if you get it solved.

tys0n said:
Hi. I have relocked my bootloader twice but never seen anything like that.
A quick google suggests that a factory reset before relock should work. Other says that rooting with magisk made the oem toggle usable again so that they could relock. You'll have to reflash firmware before ofc, cause you don't wanna get it locked with non signed code flashed to it
Let me know if you get it solved.
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Good Morning,
I don't know if I understood you well, I'm sorry, my English is not perfect.
First inform you, it is not essential to relock the bootloader. I just want to do it, to update via OTA.
If I can update it manually with the bootloader unlocked, I would not need to relock it.
Can I do it as you indicate in this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80903809&postcount=23?
I have not rooted the smartphone yet, I will do so soon as explained in this thread: TWRP 3.3.1 & Root for Moto 1 Vision
It occurs to me...
Do you think it would be fixed by reflashing the latest firmware again manually as you explain in this thread: [XT1970-X] Stock firmware share thread. [TOOL] fastboot flash / info
Regards

gonzo1963 said:
It occurs to me...
Do you think it would be fixed by reflashing the latest firmware again manually as you explain in this thread: [XT1970-X] Stock firmware share thread. [TOOL] fastboot flash / info
Regards
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Good again
I've tried it, but it's still the same.
The same problem, still locked.
Regards

gonzo1963 said:
Good again
I've tried it, but it's still the same.
The same problem, still locked.
Regards
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I really don't know as I don't have this problem.
View attachment 4907879
Have you tried full reflash with wipe, and then boot it and go through the setup so that it connects online?
Have you tried with root to see if the toggle gets enabled?

tys0n said:
I really don't know as I don't have this problem.
View attachment 4907879
Have you tried full reflash with wipe, and then boot it and go through the setup so that it connects online?
Have you tried with root to see if the toggle gets enabled?
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Good morning,
I've only done a "factory setting", I don't know how to do a wipe and everything you tell me.
I hope to root the smartphone in the next few days! Another challenge!, hehe.
I hope I don't keep a brick.
I'll tell you how it goes
Regards and thanks
Enviado desde mi unknown mediante Tapatalk

Good afternoon,
I don't know how to do it: "full reflash with wipe, and then boot it and go through the setup so that it connects online?", maybe I've done it without knowing it.
Anyway something strange is happening, it is updated via OTA (PSAS29.160-55-7-1) although it has the bootloader locked.
Rooting is delayed due to a doubt: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=81281003 until I solve it, I will not do it for fear of the brick.
Regards
Enviado desde mi unknown mediante Tapatalk

Good afternoon,
After rooting it, it seems that everything has been fixed.
Regards
Enviado desde mi unknown mediante Tapatalk

gonzo1963 said:
Good afternoon,
I am trying to Relock the bootloader again, but it does not work.
I have followed the instructions of the first post.
The command screen when I try to unlock it is as follows:
Then I turn on the smartphone and the following screen appears:
I'm going to "Settings / Developer options", and I can't activate "OEM unlocking", it's gray
I have followed the clarification of post # 8 and nothing changes..
I am doing something wrong? Is there any solution?
Regards
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Did anyone find the solution to this problem?
I've tried everything, completely reflashing retail rom, retbr rom, installed magisk on an encrypted phone, on an unencrypted phone, erased the phone data, unerased... Every f*CK*NG thing and the switch is still grayed out...
I want to relock my bootloader but I just can't.... I don't know what to do anymore...
Can anyone help me?
Thanks a lot

Preceptor said:
Did anyone find the solution to this problem?
I've tried everything, completely reflashing retail rom, retbr rom, installed magisk on an encrypted phone, on an unencrypted phone, erased the phone data, unerased... Every f*CK*NG thing and the switch is still grayed out...
I want to relock my bootloader but I just can't.... I don't know what to do anymore...
Can anyone help me?
Thanks a lot
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No idea why that is.
While rooted, I have no problems with the oem unlock toggle.
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Sent from my moto one vision.

tys0n said:
No idea why that is.
While rooted, I have no problems with the oem unlock toggle.View attachment 5047225
Sent from my moto one vision.
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Not only that, I've rooted using different methods. Encrypted phone, not encrypted, old magisk, new magisk, and the list goes on. The oem unlock Is always grey...

Help to know my original stock ROM - Not as easy as it looks

Hi everyone.
I know that when reading the title of my thread they can say "pfff just type the USSD code and look for the baseband in the configuration", but if it were that easy we will not be here.
I have this phone (Motorola Z2 Force) which at the time I changed the original ROM (do not ask why, please), at that time I installed a stock ROM that worked but has always generated the message "verity mode set to disable" at startup, that's because the ROM doesn't match the same version of ROM that was on the phone.
So now I want to go back to the original ROM, but I never wrote down what that firmware was, so I have no clue which ROM to look for. I tried installing several ROMs because I know the model of the phone and its variation, but even so there are many ROMs, some worked, some did not, some I did not even try because they are too many, but all that worked for me showed me the same message "verity mode set to disable".
I have tried to find out the exact ROM I had through data that is still true, such as the phone's serial number or IMEI code, but I can't find information on how to interpret those numbers, I can't find a "translator" to find out what Help me find out what my original stock ROM was.
Any ideas?

Loperaco said:
Hi everyone.
I know that when reading the title of my thread they can say "pfff just type the USSD code and look for the baseband in the configuration", but if it were that easy we will not be here.
I have this phone (Motorola Z2 Force) which at the time I changed the original ROM (do not ask why, please), at that time I installed a stock ROM that worked but has always generated the message "verity mode set to disable" at startup, that's because the ROM doesn't match the same version of ROM that was on the phone.
So now I want to go back to the original ROM, but I never wrote down what that firmware was, so I have no clue which ROM to look for. I tried installing several ROMs because I know the model of the phone and its variation, but even so there are many ROMs, some worked, some did not, some I did not even try because they are too many, but all that worked for me showed me the same message "verity mode set to disable".
I have tried to find out the exact ROM I had through data that is still true, such as the phone's serial number or IMEI code, but I can't find information on how to interpret those numbers, I can't find a "translator" to find out what Help me find out what my original stock ROM was.
Any ideas?
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Go to fastboot and use the command "fastboot getvar all" minus the quotations. Post the report here with your IMEI blacked out and we can help you
There are a few posts here to help you get fastboot setup if you don't have it

Starkiller2 said:
Go to fastboot and use the command "fastboot getvar all" minus the quotations. Post the report here with your IMEI blacked out and we can help you
There are a few posts here to help you get fastboot setup if you don't have it
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Hi Starkiller.
This what the command returns:
(bootloader) kernel: uefi
(bootloader) version-bootloader: MBM-3.0-nash_retail-43c7c77-190920
(bootloader) product: nash
(bootloader) board: nash
(bootloader) secure: yes
(bootloader) hwrev: PVT
(bootloader) radio: ROW
(bootloader) storage-type: UFS
(bootloader) emmc: N/A
(bootloader) ufs: 64GB SAMSUNG KLUCG4J1ED-B0C1 FV=0200
(bootloader) ram: 6GB SKHYNIX LP4x DIE=12Gb M5=06 M6=04 M7=00 M8=0D
(bootloader) cpu: MSM8998 2.1 (4)
(bootloader) serialno: ZY224WPP9T
(bootloader) cid: 0x0032
(bootloader) channelid: 0x1b
(bootloader) uid: 3E3684D8
(bootloader) securestate: flashing_unlocked
(bootloader) verity-state: disabled (0)
(bootloader) iswarrantyvoid: yes
(bootloader) max-download-size: 536870912
(bootloader) reason: Volume down key pressed
(bootloader) imei: XXXXXXXXXXXX
(bootloader) meid:
(bootloader) date: 03-26-2018
(bootloader) sku: XT1789-05
(bootloader) carrier_sku:
(bootloader) battid: SNN5987A
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 4346
(bootloader) iccid:
(bootloader) cust_md5:
(bootloader) max-sparse-size: 268435456
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[0]: motorola/nash/nash:9/PPX29.159-24/
(bootloader) ro.build.fingerprint[1]: e78f1:user/release-keys
(bootloader) poweroffalarm: 0
(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[0]: Blur_Version.29.11.24.nash.retail
(bootloader) ro.build.version.full[1]: .en.US
(bootloader) ro.build.version.qcom: LA.UM.7.2.r1-06500-sdm660.0
(bootloader) version-baseband: <not found>
(bootloader) kernel.version[0]: Linux version 4.4.153-perf-g1f14820 (hud
(bootloader) kernel.version[1]: [email protected]) (gcc version 4.9.x 201
(bootloader) kernel.version[2]: 50123 (prerelease) (GCC) ) #1 SMP PREEMP
(bootloader) kernel.version[3]: T Fri Sep 20 09:23:35 CDT 2019
(bootloader) git:abl: MBM-3.0-nash_retail-43c7c77-190920
(bootloader) git:xbl: MBM-3.0-nash_retail-4fc2afc-190920
(bootloader) gitmic: MBM-3.0-nash_retail-4fc2afc-190920
(bootloader) git:rpm: MBM-3.0-nash_retail-404f7ba-190920
(bootloader) git:tz: MBM-3.0-nash_retail-3537781-190920
(bootloader) git:hyp: MBM-3.0-nash_retail-3537781-190920
(bootloader) git:devcfg: MBM-3.0-nash_retail-3537781-190920
(bootloader) git:cmnlib: MBM-3.0-nash_retail-3537781-190920
(bootloader) git:cmnlib64: MBM-3.0-nash_retail-3537781-190920
(bootloader) git:keymaster: MBM-3.0-nash_retail-3537781-190920
(bootloader) git:storsec: MBM-3.0-nash_retail-3537781-190920
(bootloader) gitrov: MBM-3.0-nash_retail-3537781-190920
(bootloader) frp-state: no protection (0)
(bootloader) ro.carrier: retla
(bootloader) current-slot: b
(bootloader) running-bl-slot: _b/_b
(bootloader) running-boot-lun: 3
(bootloader) slot-count: 2
(bootloader) slot-successful:_a: yes
(bootloader) slot-successful:_b: yes
(bootloader) slot-unbootable:_a: no
(bootloader) slot-unbootable:_b: no
(bootloader) slot-retry-count:_a: 6
(bootloader) slot-retry-count:_b: 6

https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmwar...ubsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip - according to your getvar output - this is teh correct model (-05), and corresponds to the currently installed bootloader (159.y).
OR
If you mean you flashed a different firmware, you definitely have a -05 model, so it's:
1. https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/nash/official/RETLA/ - Latin America
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/nash/official/RETBR/ - Brazil
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/nash/official/RETAIL/ - Bought from Moto in US Unlocked
All should work, but only one is right for your region - what's your region/where was this bought?

npjohnson said:
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmwar...ubsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip - according to your getvar output - this is teh correct model (-05), and corresponds to the currently installed bootloader (159.y).
OR
If you mean you flashed a different firmware, you definitely have a -05 model, so it's:
1. https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/nash/official/RETLA/ - Latin America
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/nash/official/RETBR/ - Brazil
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/nash/official/RETAIL/ - Bought from Moto in US Unlocked
All should work, but only one is right for your region - what's your region/where was this bought?
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Hi npjohnson
I'm afraid you fell into the trap. Although you see that the firmware is correct, it really is not true. As I said before, I have a working ROM installed, and the "getvar" command shows exactly that, that is, what I have installed, so you are immersed in a loop. You see that I have a proper installation, but that is not the original ROM, and apparently it matches because I did indeed look for a firmware that matches my cell phone model, but I know that this is not exactly correct, because I keep getting the message " verity mode set to disable ".
Now, about the variations that you propose to me, I have this:
RETLA: There I found two versions, "XT1789-05_NASH_RETLA_SS" and "XT1789-05_NASH_RETLA_DS". With the first one the cell phone goes blank when it starts, with the second one it shows me the message that I have installed a different firmware.
RETBR: I never tried, because I bought the cell phone in Colombia at the time. Should I try this?
RETAIL: This is actually the one I currently have, but as I said, I have the message "verity mode set to disable".
This is why I need to know, through things that have not had modification such as the serial number or the IMEI, what ROM originally had.
I am very grateful for your help, so I will keep trying my best guys.

Loperaco said:
Hi npjohnson
I'm afraid you fell into the trap. Although you see that the firmware is correct, it really is not true. As I said before, I have a working ROM installed, and the "getvar" command shows exactly that, that is, what I have installed, so you are immersed in a loop. You see that I have a proper installation, but that is not the original ROM, and apparently it matches because I did indeed look for a firmware that matches my cell phone model, but I know that this is not exactly correct, because I keep getting the message " verity mode set to disable ".
Now, about the variations that you propose to me, I have this:
RETLA: There I found two versions, "XT1789-05_NASH_RETLA_SS" and "XT1789-05_NASH_RETLA_DS". With the first one the cell phone goes blank when it starts, with the second one it shows me the message that I have installed a different firmware.
RETBR: I never tried, because I bought the cell phone in Colombia at the time. Should I try this?
RETAIL: This is actually the one I currently have, but as I said, I have the message "verity mode set to disable".
This is why I need to know, through things that have not had modification such as the serial number or the IMEI, what ROM originally had.
I am very grateful for your help, so I will keep trying my best guys.
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You are confused, the verity mode set to disabled notice is not because you have a firmware for a different device... It's because verity is disabled.
If you relock the bootloader that may go away, but I wouldn't worry about it.
RETLA appears to be correct for your device.

npjohnson said:
You are confused, the verity mode set to disabled notice is not because you have a firmware for a different device... It's because verity is disabled.
If you relock the bootloader that may go away, but I wouldn't worry about it.
RETLA appears to be correct for your device.
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Ohhhhh I see, so I will not worry about this anymore and I am going to install the RETLA ROM.
I have one more question, what is the difference between RETLA SS and RETLA DS?

Loperaco said:
Ohhhhh I see, so I will not worry about this anymore and I am going to install the RETLA ROM.
I have one more question, what is the difference between RETLA SS and RETLA DS?
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Never heard of SS, use whichever boots for you.

Loperaco said:
Ohhhhh I see, so I will not worry about this anymore and I am going to install the RETLA ROM.
I have one more question, what is the difference between RETLA SS and RETLA DS?
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SS is "Single Sim" and DS is "Dual Sim".

Loperaco said:
Hi Starkiller.
This what the command returns:
...
(bootloader) ro.carrier: retla
(bootloader) current-slot: b
(bootloader) running-bl-slot: _b/_b
(bootloader) running-boot-lun: 3
(bootloader) slot-count: 2
(bootloader) slot-successful:_a: yes
(bootloader) slot-successful:_b: yes
(bootloader) slot-unbootable:_a: no
(bootloader) slot-unbootable:_b: no
(bootloader) slot-retry-count:_a: 6
(bootloader) slot-retry-count:_b: 6
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It's unusual for a Moto device to be running in slot b
But that shouldn't affect your issue.
If you have a Windows PC LMSA'S Flash rescue option works good for downloading and flashing stock firmware.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/general/general/update-moto-lenovo-moto-smart-assistant-t3951714
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Loperaco said:
Any ideas?
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You're not alone. I have a RETIN device that I flashed a stock RETIN firmware on. Ever since, it says my phone's loaded a different OS - I have tried Smart Assistant, flashing all known RETIN etc. Only thing I couldn't do is try flashing a stock RETIN firmware using RSDLite, coz I couldn't get the phone to be detected (yet).
I have since then flashed a modified logo.bin that I created to match the blue-yellow Moto logo, to cover all those warnings sorting boot - except for verity disabled

ph03n!x said:
You're not alone. I have a RETIN device that I flashed a stock RETIN firmware on. Ever since, it says my phone's loaded a different OS - I have tried Smart Assistant, flashing all known RETIN etc. Only thing I couldn't do is try flashing a stock RETIN firmware using RSDLite, coz I couldn't get the phone to be detected (yet).
I have since then flashed a modified logo.bin that I created to match the blue-yellow Moto logo, to cover all those warnings sorting boot - except for verity disabled
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You problem with RSD Lite is likely USB 3 ports, also most PC's that shipped with Windows 10, will not work with RSD Lite.
You need a PC that shipped with Windows 7 or XP, and USB 2 ports.
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ph03n!x said:
You're not alone. I have a RETIN device that I flashed a stock RETIN firmware on. Ever since, it says my phone's loaded a different OS - I have tried Smart Assistant, flashing all known RETIN etc. Only thing I couldn't do is try flashing a stock RETIN firmware using RSDLite, coz I couldn't get the phone to be detected (yet).
I have since then flashed a modified logo.bin that I created to match the blue-yellow Moto logo, to cover all those warnings sorting boot - except for verity disabled
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Hahahaha LOL
ok, clearly that could be an effective solution, unfortunately not the most suitable

sd_shadow said:
You problem with RSD Lite is likely USB 3 ports, also most PC's that shipped with Windows 10, will not work with RSD Lite.
You need a PC that shipped with Windows 7 or XP, and USB 2 ports.
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After realising that Moto has abandoned this device, I've abandoned Moto firmware too... Experimenting with Lineage now :laugh:
Loperaco said:
ok, clearly that could be an effective solution, unfortunately not the most suitable
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For me, it was more of an OCD to not see that ugly screen once in a while when I restart. I'm rooted with Magisk, have EdXposed too - while Safety Net passes (for now at least), I do not use banking or Google Pay apps on this device - have a stock, unlocked P30 Pro only for that. So no sweat :highfive:

XT1789-01 engineering bootloader
npjohnson said:
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmwar...ubsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip - according to your getvar output - this is teh correct model (-05), and corresponds to the currently installed bootloader (159.y).
OR
If you mean you flashed a different firmware, you definitely have a -05 model, so it's:
1. https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/nash/official/RETLA/ - Latin America
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/nash/official/RETBR/ - Brazil
https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/nash/official/RETAIL/ - Bought from Moto in US Unlocked
All should work, but only one is right for your region - what's your region/where was this bought?
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Dear I've a Z2 force with XT1789-01 model number which is Verizon but "ENGINEERING BOOTLOADER" so my phone doesn't flash any firmware and says failed to start bootloader mode.
What's compatible firmware for engineering bootloader?
If I flash by commands it shows hardware malfunction

AlahmadPR said:
Dear I've a Z2 force with XT1789-01 model number which is Verizon but "ENGINEERING BOOTLOADER" so my phone doesn't flash any firmware and says failed to start bootloader mode.
What's compatible firmware for engineering bootloader?
If I flash by commands it shows hardware malfunction
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You have a prototype device, return it to whomever you bought it from and get a new one.

I'm responsible for it
npjohnson said:
You have a prototype device, return it to whomever you bought it from and get a new one.
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Is there a way to recover? Because I was using it b4

Asus Zenfone 9 only boots to recovery

Hello,
I am deciding to buy an Asus Zenfone 9, but the description says it only boots to recovery mode - the seller tried to relock the bootloader and got the system corrupted.
Can somebody please confirm if I would be able to fix the phone? For example, if I reflash the stock ROM.
Thank you in advance!

don't buy. ask for the full output of 'fastboot getvar all'
if bootloader is locked, no way to flash stock ROM from fastboot.

aIecxs said:
don't buy. ask for the full output of 'fastboot getvar all'
if bootloader is locked, no way to flash stock ROM from fastboot.
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Thank you! I have now asked the seller for the output of that command and also for them to confirm if the bootloader now is locked.
Much appreciated!

The seller responded. The bootloader is locked.
This is the output of the above command:
Bash:
fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) parallel-download-flash:yes
(bootloader) hw-revision:10000
(bootloader) unlocked:no
(bootloader) off-mode-charge:1
(bootloader) charger-screen-enabled:1
(bootloader) battery-soc-ok:yes
(bootloader) battery-voltage:4037
(bootloader) version-baseband:
(bootloader) version-bootloader:0.0.029.0-WW-user
(bootloader) erase-block-size: 0x1000
(bootloader) logical-block-size: 0x1000
(bootloader) variant:SM_ UFS
......
(bootloader) current-slot:a
(bootloader) has-slot:boot:yes
(bootloader) slot-retry-count:b:6
(bootloader) slot-unbootable:b:yes
(bootloader) slot-successful:b:yes
(bootloader) slot-retry-count:a:7
(bootloader) slot-unbootable:a:yes
(bootloader) slot-successful:a:yes
(bootloader) slot-count:2
(bootloader) mask_unlocked:N
(bootloader) rt_unlocked:locked
(bootloader) rd_unlocked:locked
(bootloader) secure:yes
(bootloader) serialno:1111111111111111111
(bootloader) product:taro
(bootloader) cid:ASUS
(bootloader) cpuid:135
(bootloader) max-download-size:536870912
(bootloader) project:DAVINCI
(bootloader) snapshot-update-status:none
(bootloader) is-userspace:no
(bootloader) max-download-size:805306368
(bootloader) kernel:uefi
Is there hope or I won't able to flash the stock ROM as the bootloader is locked?

afaik there exist no official flash tool for Asus devices. there is unofficial Asus Flash Tool for fastboot. some people claim it works on locked bootloader, but I doubt.

aIecxs said:
afaik there exist no official flash tool for Asus devices. there is unofficial Asus Flash Tool for fastboot. some people claim it works on locked bootloader, but I doubt.
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Thank you! I will try to do some research as well about that tool. Do you reckon if the tool works I should be able to flash a ROM on the device and get it to boot to system again?

surprisingly there seems a working firehose programmer for this device. so, yes, assuming you find a method to boot into EDL mode it is possible to flash stock ROM.
ZenFone 9 (AI2202) Repair to bootloader package
Download: Link 🔗 Steps: 1. Only works on EDL mode. 2. Run script 0-8475_update_image_EDL_fh_loader.bat 3. Update Official OTA package in recovery or install UserRAW in bootloader Thanks ASUS Taiwan, @EdwardWu6688 , and don't use it for...
forum.xda-developers.com

aIecxs said:
surprisingly there seems a working firehose programmer for this device. so, yes, assuming you find a method to boot into EDL mode it is possible to flash stock ROM.
ZenFone 9 (AI2202) Repair to bootloader package
Download: Link 🔗 Steps: 1. Only works on EDL mode. 2. Run script 0-8475_update_image_EDL_fh_loader.bat 3. Update Official OTA package in recovery or install UserRAW in bootloader Thanks ASUS Taiwan, @EdwardWu6688 , and don't use it for...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Wow! Thank you a ton for sharing this resource with me!
I will research how easy it is to boot into EDL mode on that device and may risk it and buy the phone.

according to 4pda.to it should be possible to enter EDL mode via fastboot
Code:
fastboot oem enter-dload
in the thread linked they say deep flash cable will also work. last resort is open backcover and short-circuit test point, in case no other methods work.
for flashing I recommend linux
https://github.com/bkerler/edl
mention me when you have the phone I can maybe assist a little.