[ROM][4.4.4][STOCK][FLASHABLE ZIP] Stock Motorola KitKat ROM Collection

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lost101

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My ISP has reduced my monthly bandwidth allowance by a third. If you guys want a ROM mirrored, state clearly which ROM. I will try to create a mirror, but it could be some days before I have access to another internet connection.
 

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Messaging app not opening in moto g gpe optimized rom after flashing the messaging app it displays messaging app unfortunately closed
Pls help me out
 

lost101

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Messaging app not opening in moto g gpe optimized rom after flashing the messaging app it displays messaging app unfortunately closed.
I did not test it personally, and hoped it would work. Obviously not. It's not there in the Untouched ROM, Hangouts is the default messaging app and I guess you will have to use that; or alternatively you could try a modified stock messaging app such as Sliding SMS:
 

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Thanks for ur quick response

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Will optimized roms get ota updates or not and mine is the moto g gpe ...

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Will optimized roms get ota updates or not and mine is the moto g gpe ...
Yes, it should. I will be releasing an updated ROM when that time comes anyway.

One other thing about the Messaging app. I have noticed that when adding an app after installing a ROM; the app might force-close first time, but will work if re-opened. I will rebuild GPE Optimized v1 soon, with either stock messaging app working or Hangouts included.
 
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karthik432

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No it always force closes but i installed the alternate message app
Thanks any way....

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Thanks for these. Tried about 5 different ROMs and all performed the basics in both feel and benchmarks less well than stock. Glad to have got that back!
 

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Battery backup too?
Are you using stock kernel?

Just plain stock, unlocked and rooted. :) Performs everything I want better than all the CM/PA based ROMs I tried. On each of those my Quadrant slipped form about 9000 to about 4500 and Antutu from 17500 to just under 17000 or I couldn't get WiFi or my UI crashed. Also on all the CM based ROMs swipe transitions on the home screen were less smooth using Nova. Stock is not as customisable, but works best for what I want.

Not sure why you mean my 'battery backup' - but battery life is excellent.
 
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Just plain stock, unlocked and rooted. :) Performs everything I want better than all the CM/PA based ROMs I tried. On each of those my Quadrant slipped form about 9000 to about 4500 and Antutu from 17500 to just under 17000 or I couldn't get WiFi or my UI crashed. Also on all the CM based ROMs swipe transitions on the home screen were less smooth using Nova. Stock is not as customisable, but works best for what I want.


Agreed, I am also on stock (xt1028), unlocked, rooted Moto G with Xposed and Gravity Box installed and loving it! After trying MANY Roms, got tired of all the flashing nightlies and dealing with various rom bugs. Stock much better for me. BTW, my Antutu Benchmark is 18181 (Quadrant is 8875) Never got anywhere near that on ANY Moto G rom!
 
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Agreed, I am also on stock (xt1028), unlocked, rooted Moto G with Xposed and Gravity Box installed and loving it! After trying MANY Roms, got tired of all the flashing nightlies and dealing with various rom bugs. Stock much better for me. BTW, my Antutu Benchmark is 18181 (Quadrant is 8875) Never got anywhere near that on ANY Moto G rom!

Thanks for the heads up on gravity box! Gives you some useful tweaks.
 

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    Disclaimer: I am not responsible for anything that happens as a result of flashing these files. Your destiny is your own.

    Credits: Big thanks to TheStrix and Al936 for making this project possible.

    WARNING: Upgrading these ROMs via OTA Update will also change your Bootloader. Avoid headaches by flashing FOTA_Disabler_KK-LP.zip in Custom Recovery.

    Stock Motorola KitKat ROM Collection

    The goal here is to offer easily flashable versions of Stock Motorola ROMs. They should work with any Custom Recovery.

    The collection will ONLY consist of Android 4.4.4 (or newer) KitKat ROMs due to the "Battery Loss Bug" present in older versions. Additionally, 4.4.4 includes the Heartbleed security fix.

    If you would like to further optimize these ROMs, check out my Debloat Scripts.

    First boot can take a while, don't panic.​

    Untouched Version:
    Nothing removed, nothing added. Pure Stock.​

    Optimized Version:
    Stock Kernel
    Debloated [Removed Files] (Motorola apps still available in Play Store)
    Zipaligned
    Rooted
    Busybox
    ART | MultiROM compatible​

    How to flash:
    1) Boot into latest TWRP and Format Data (Wipe > Format DATA > Yes) - This step is essential, and will wipe Internal Storage (Downloads, Music, Photos etc, **backup important files**)
    2) Transfer ROM to Internal Storage. This may be done in Windows via MTP, or using adb sideload or adb push ROM.zip /sdcard/
    3) TWRP > Wipe > Factory reset and flash ROM.
    4) Reboot.

    NB #1: If you experience 'Settings' force-close; flash a 4.4.4 Radio from here.
    NB #2: Gapps isn't necessary as Google Play Store is still present - Login and download your apps.
    NB #3: If you get an 'encryption' message with GPe ROMs - Flash a 4.4.4 Stock Kernel or custom Stock-compatible Kernel (Faux, Phantom or XPerience)​

    Miscellaneous: -= Flash via TWRP =-
    Latest SuperSU - Flash via Custom Recovery
    Modified Stock Messaging app (for GPe ROMs)​

    XT1028 (CDMA)
    Verizon 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Untouched) (564mb) [Download]
    Verizon 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.1 (323mb) [Download]

    XT1031 (CDMA)
    Boost US 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Untouched) (581mb) [Download]
    Boost US 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.1 (317mb) [Download]

    XT1032
    Retail US 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Untouched) (454mb) [Download]
    Retail US 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.1 (310mb) [Download]
    Retail EU 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Untouched) (457mb) [Download]
    Retail EU 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.1 (309mb) [Download] [Mirror]
    GPe 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Untouched) (430mb) [Download] [Mirror]
    GPe 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.1 (295mb) [Download] [Mirror #1] [Mirror #2]

    Available Languages: http://imgur.com/a/oAGJk#0 (5 Screenshots)​

    XT1033 (Dual-SIM)
    Retail Asia 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Untouched) (460mb) [Download] [Mirror]
    Retail Asia 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.1 (313mb) [Download] [Mirror]
    Retail Brazil 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Untouched) (456mb) [Download]
    Retail Brazil 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.1 (310mb) [Download] [Mirror]

    Available Languages: Same as Retail EU 4.4.4, with the exception of Retail Brazil ROM - which includes Brazilian Portuguese.​

    XT1034 (AWS)
    Retail US 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Untouched) (454mb) [Download]
    Retail US 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.1 (310mb) [Download]
    Retail Canada 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Untouched) (461mb) [Download]
    Retail Canada 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.1 (312mb) [Download]

    Changelog:
    17/11/14 - Added XT1032 Retail EU Stock ROM (Untouched) (FIX: Previous version included root)
    10/11/14 - Added XT1032 Retail US Stock ROM (Untouched)
    10/11/14 - Added XT1032 Retail US Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.1
    10/11/14 - Added XT1034 Retail US Stock ROM (Untouched)
    10/11/14 - Added XT1034 Retail US Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.1
    25/10/14 - Added mirror for XT1032 GPe Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.1
    25/10/14 - Added mirror for XT1033 Retail Asia Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.1
    25/10/14 - Added mirror for XT1033 Retail Brazil Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.1
    05/10/14 - Added mirror for XT1032 Retail EU 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.1
    02/10/14 - Removed 'Building a Stock-based ROM' section (To avoid confusion)
    30/09/14 - Added XT1034 Retail Canada Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.1
    30/09/14 - Added XT1033 Retail Brazil Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.1
    30/09/14 - Added XT1033 Retail Asia Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.1
    30/09/14 - Added XT1032 Retail EU 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.1
    30/09/14 - Added XT1028 Verizon 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.1
    29/09/14 - Added XT1032 GPe 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.1 (Xposed removed, Hangouts added)
    29/09/14 - Added XT1031 Boost US 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.1
    29/09/14 - Added XT1031 Boost US 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Untouched)
    13/09/14 - Added 'Miscellaneous' section
    12/09/14 - Added 'Building a Stock-based ROM' section
    06/09/14 - Added XT1028 Verizon 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.0
    05/09/14 - Added XT1034 Retail Canada 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.0
    05/09/14 - Added XT1033 Retail Brazil 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.0
    04/09/14 - Added Mirrors for XT1033 Asian ROM (Optimized) v1.0 - Thanks pakmaonagogo and doomwithdon.
    04/09/14 - Added XT1032 GPe 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.0
    04/09/14 - Added XT1033 Retail Asia Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.0
    03/09/14 - Added XT1032 Retail EU 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.0 - Now rooted / See above feature list
    31/08/14 - Added XT1028 Verizon 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Untouched)
    28/08/14 - Added XT1034 Retail Canada 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Untouched)
    28/08/14 - Added Mirrors for XT1033 Asian ROMs - Thanks doomwithdon.
    27/08/14 - Updated XT1033 Retail Asia 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Optimized) - Now fully Deodexed; fixed FM Radio / Boot-animation.
    27/08/14 - Updated XT1032 Retail EU 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Optimized) - Now fully Deodexed; fixed FM Radio / Boot-animation.
    24/08/14 - Added XT1033 - Retail Brazil 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Untouched)
    24/08/14 - Added Mirrors for XT1033 - Retail Asia 4.4.4 Stock ROM (Optimized) - Thanks dab_penyo and Harbir.
    Frequently Asked Questions:
    What is this Collection?
    All of these ROMs are created from the Motorola Factory Firmware images. A pure source, unlike a dump of an OTA Updated system; the upgrading process patches, moves or deletes system files. The result is possibly bugs being introduced, and files being left over. These ROMs are completely clean, and any bugs you find are genuine Android issues.

    Why is 'Battery Saver Mode' missing in Optimized ROM?
    This feature is part of MotoCare which is removed during the 'debloating' process. There are many Battery Saver apps available; try DS Battery Saver.

    Why is the 'clear all' button missing in 'Recents'?
    This is also a feature of MotoCare. One solution is to install Xposed Framework and the GravityBox module. Setting is under 'Miscellaneous Tweaks.'

    Tell me about Google Play Edition (GPe) and F2FS filesystem?
    F2FS was created at Samsung in 2013 for use on Linux-based operating systems. As its name implies, Flash-Friendly File System is a file system designed specifically to cater to the specific characteristics of NAND-based storage devices.​

    GPe uses EXT4 filesystem for the 'userdata' partition. All other models of Moto G use F2FS.

    If you have converted your Moto G to GPe using one of the available tutorials, you probably have formatted your 'userdata' partition to 'EXT4.'

    Not only does this make the phone incompatible with Stock Motorola ROMs and custom ROMs / Kernels - some people also believe it affects performance. TWRP custom recovery has an option to reformat your device back to F2FS:

    WARNING: This will erase 'internal storage' including photos, music, videos. (Backup ROM zip and important files to external storage via USB OTG cable)
    Wipe > Advanced Wipe > Repair or Change File System > (select 'Data') > Change File System > (choose F2FS)​
    It is possible to use GPe ROMs with a F2FS formatted 'userdata' partition. See note under 'How to Flash' above.​
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    Was it a successful test?
    A ROM based on the Retail Brazil 'Soak Test' would not boot with my Bootloader (v41.13) - however the TWRP backup will boot on my phone. I haven't investigated why, but will try again when a final OTA Update rolls out.

    There are numerous issues that may be due to this being a 'Soak Test' (unlikely) or due to not having the Lollipop Bootloader (v41.18) (more likely) - as I say, it's better to wait for a final version.
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    hi, i really love your rom... im using it since september and its the best rom for moto G, good battery life fast and stable
    do you will develop an android 5.0 rom ? i will love it
    When the OTA Update arrives, I will make a ROM zip - if someone provides a nandroid backup of an updated system. It's really only to help people that get into problems with Android 5.0, since it's very possible none of the KitKat firmware images will work after they upgrade their Bootloader.

    In other words; assuming a factory reset doesn't work - fixing serious problems with Lollipop could be impossible until Motorola firmware images are available. But hopefully a ROM based on an updated system would be a temporary solution.

    As Motorola Lollipop firmware images become available, I will make ROMs based on them.
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    ADDED: XT1032 Retail US Stock ROM (Untouched)
    ADDED: XT1032 Retail US Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.1
    ADDED: XT1034 Retail US Stock ROM (Untouched)
    ADDED: XT1034 Retail US Stock ROM (Optimized) v1.1​
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    Please could you confirm me that flashing this zip will allow to update next version lollipop with ota? Other thing I hope this action don't reactive the boot loader ?
    There is now available an OTA zip for Retail Brazil. I will test this weekend.

    @lost101 Do you have any plans on doing a flashable zip of lollipop?

    P.S.: it's just a question :)
    I plan to build a Stock Motorola Lollipop ROM this weekend for Retail Brazil.