[Guide] [Video] Flash Android 5.1 Lollipop GPe on Moto G [XT1033 & XT1032] NO ROOT

gargsamanyou · Apr 3, 2015

[Guide] [Video] Flash Android 5.1 Lollipop GPe on Moto G [XT1033 & XT1032] NO ROOT

Here's a complete step-by-step guide to Install the NEW Android 5.1 Lollipop on Motorola Moto G 1st Gen XT1033 and XT1032 Variants.

Backup your phone before following the procedure as you'll loose all your data.

Prerequisites for your Moto G :-
1. Unlocked Bootloader

Prerequisites for your PC (Doesn't work on MAC) :-
1. Motorola Device Manager (Motorola Drivers)
2. Universal ADB Driver

Downloads :-
1. Stock Android to GPe.rar
Mega Link :- http://goo.gl/pl1FHT
Torrent :- http://goo.gl/S1BRqH
2. Android 5.1.rar :- http://goo.gl/wntRZu
3. Motorola Device Manager (Motorola Drivers) :- http://goo.gl/7GLlMo
4. Universal ADB Driver - http://download.clockworkmod.com/test/UniversalAdbDriverSetup6.msi
5. Network Fix Only - http://www24.zippyshare.com/v/IsBlxpni/file.html

Youtube Video :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPwsdN66spM

Complete Guide (In case, you didn't Understand something in the Video)

1. First download and extract the two files a)Stock Android to GPe.rar and b)Android 5.1.rar
2. Power Off! your phone and boot to bootloader mode by pressing Volume Down Key and Power button simultaneously and connect it to your PC.
3. In the Stock Android to GPe folder (that you extracted) run the Android 5.x TO 4.4.4 GPE.bat file if you are on any Android Lollipop version or ANY KK FIRMWARE TO 4.4.4 GPE.bat if you are on Kitkat.
4. After the flashing is complete and Moto G boots into the Android 4.4.4 Welcome screen , just POWER OFF the device.
5. Again boot into Bootloader and then Press the Volume Down Button followed by Volume UP button to select Recovery.
When you see the Android logo with Exclamation mark, HOLD the Volume UP button and then press the Power button (1-2 times) to boot into Stock Recovery.
Now press Volume Down Button followed by Power button to select "Install Update from ADB".
6. Now connect your phone to PC.In the Stock Android to GPe folder (that you extracted) run the SIDELOAD LOLLIPOP.bat file to sideload Android 5.0.1 GPe.
7. After it is complete and you see "Install from ADB Complete" on your phone select Reboot System by pressing the Power Button.
8. After the flashing is complete and Moto G boots into the Android 5.0.1 Welcome screen , FOLLOW STEPS 4-5 AGAIN.TO GET INTO RECOVERY THIS TIME, PRESS THE POWER BUTTON AND THEN THE VOLUME UP BUTTON INSTEAD OF HOLDING VOLUME UP AND THEN PRESSING THE POWER BUTTON.
9. Now connect your phone to PC.In the Android 5.1 folder (that you extracted) run the Install OTA.bat file to sideload Android 5.1 GPe.
10. After it is complete and you see "Install from ADB Complete" on your phone select Reboot System by pressing the Power Button.
You have successfully Installed ANDROID 5.1 on your MOTO G.

NETWORK FIX (ONLY FOR XT1033 USERS) :-
1. After the flashing is complete and Moto G boots into the Android 5.1 Welcome screen , just POWER OFF the device.
2. Boot into Bootloader and Run the NETWORK FIX.bat from XT1033 folder in Stock Android to GPe folder.
3. Reboot

That's it..
Enjoy your smooth and fast new LOLLIPOP....

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :-

1. Why is the Stock Android to GPe.rar 800 MB in size?
Ans - It has both Android 4.4.4 GPe and Android 5.0.1 GPe firmware zip files.So,it is 800MB in size.

2. Why do I need to flash Android 5.1 when I already have Android 5.0.2 Lollipop?
Ans - .As you know , we all are fed up with the stock Android Lollipop 5.0.2 since it has so many bugs.Android 5.1 GPe provides True Lollipop experience.It is 100% Smooth and Bugless.

3. Will both the sims work for the Moto G XT1033?
Ans - No, only single sim will work.Android 5.1 GPe doesn't support Dual Sim.

modifan14 · Apr 4, 2015

Thanks a lot man....
Very helpful guide..I have been looking for this for the last 2 days..
Great Step-by-Step Explanation!!

nworoid · Apr 4, 2015

working method and all links

@gargsamanyou thanks a lot dear...complete guide... :good:

modifan14 · Apr 4, 2015

nworoid said:
@gargsamanyou thanks a lot dear...complete guide... :good:

Yup, worked for me...Just flashed it..

Aneek95 · Apr 4, 2015

I am already on GPE 5.0.1 on my XT1033....i flashed it in december itself...Now when i try to sideload 5.1 on my device it shows an Error 7 status and the installation aborts...what to do?

gargsamanyou · Apr 4, 2015

Aneek95 said:
I am already on GPE 5.0.1 on my XT1033....i flashed it in december itself...Now when i try to sideload 5.1 on my device it shows an Error 7 status and the installation aborts...what to do?

That's because of the mismatching of the modems.
Follow my guide.When you have successfully updated to Android 5.1 then flash the network fix for XT1033 from the files given above.

gargsamanyou · Apr 4, 2015

nworoid said:
@gargsamanyou thanks a lot dear...complete guide... :good:

Glad I could help.

GuestK00405 · Apr 4, 2015

Hey could you please upload only XT1033 folder for network issue? I don't wanna download the entire gpe folder, as i already have it
And those who are unable to enter stock recovery after 5.0.1. Press power button for few seconds and then volume up button. Combo is changed in lollipop.

Thank you

yonasz · Apr 4, 2015

Is it possible to go back to stock rom from 5.1 GPE ??

oddie95 · Apr 4, 2015

soo i have convert my XT1033 and now its on GPE Lollipop 5.0.1 and rooted, i tried flash the 5.1 and it doesn't work even i have unrooted it again. any idea how i done it ?

yonasz · Apr 4, 2015

I had same problem (with rooted 5.0.1 gpe) i go back to stock 5.02. Back to 4.4.4 GPE ->4.4.4stock-5.0.2stock .When i downgrade to 4.4.4 gpe i was trying to upgrade to 5.0.1 gpe but i had error 7 (modem) so i go back to stock.

varunvijay89 · Apr 4, 2015

Cannot download the files from the link

please provide alternate link to download, i cant download anything from mega.co.nz

please help.

---------- Post added at 12:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:32 PM ----------

i am using xt1033, so if we flash 4.4.4 gpe directly will it leads to any issues like bricking, and lastly if we do a network fix, what about the future updates. will i continuously recieve updates, and if i install any updates in future will it leads to any issues, since we have already fix the network drivers..

please clarify..

krv5vignesh · Apr 4, 2015

How can i revert back to stock ROM in future. or can i directly flash CM12 for Xt1033 and other XT1033 ROMs.

If i can't directly flash can i use these guides to get back to stock ROM

http://xdaforums.com/moto-g/general/guide-moto-g-xt1033-brazilian-lollipop-t3001535

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2700502

gargsamanyou · Apr 4, 2015

krv5vignesh said:
How can i revert back to stock ROM in future. or can i directly flash CM12 for Xt1033 and other XT1033 ROMs.

If i can't directly flash can i use these guides to get back to stock ROM

http://xdaforums.com/moto-g/general/guide-moto-g-xt1033-brazilian-lollipop-t3001535

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2700502

Yes, you can use the 1st method to revert back.

gargsamanyou · Apr 4, 2015

varunvijay89 said:
please provide alternate link to download, i cant download anything from mega.co.nz

please help.

---------- Post added at 12:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:32 PM ----------

i am using xt1033, so if we flash 4.4.4 gpe directly will it leads to any issues like bricking, and lastly if we do a network fix, what about the future updates. will i continuously recieve updates, and if i install any updates in future will it leads to any issues, since we have already fix the network drivers..

please clarify..

You won't brick ur phone if u follow the guide step-by-step. Whenever new update is released (which won't be released since Android 5.1 is the last update for Moto G) you can flash back stock Android 4.4.4 and then update it using the usual method easily.

gargsamanyou · Apr 4, 2015

yonasz said:
I had same problem (with rooted 5.0.1 gpe) i go back to stock 5.02. Back to 4.4.4 GPE ->4.4.4stock-5.0.2stock .When i downgrade to 4.4.4 gpe i was trying to upgrade to 5.0.1 gpe but i had error 7 (modem) so i go back to stock.

That error if due to incompatible network modems.If you follow the guide step-by-step, you will not get that error.

gargsamanyou · Apr 4, 2015

oddie95 said:
soo i have convert my XT1033 and now its on GPE Lollipop 5.0.1 and rooted, i tried flash the 5.1 and it doesn't work even i have unrooted it again. any idea how i done it ?

Your XT1033 with Android 5.0.1 GPe has XT1033 network modems installed which will not allow you to update to Android 5.1.
So, just flash 4.4.4 GPe >> 5.0.1 GPe >> Sideload 5.1 and then flash the network fix for XT1033 as given in the Guide.

gargsamanyou · Apr 4, 2015

yonasz said:
Is it possible to go back to stock rom from 5.1 GPE ??

Yes, follow this guide :-
http://xdaforums.com/moto-g/general/guide-moto-g-xt1033-brazilian-lollipop-t3001535

varunvijay89 · Apr 4, 2015

gargsamanyou said:
You won't brick ur phone if u follow the guide step-by-step. Whenever new update is released (which won't be released since Android 5.1 is the last update for Moto G) you can flash back stock Android 4.4.4 and then update it using the usual method easily.

please provide an alternate link

gargsamanyou · Apr 4, 2015

himanshu_941 said:
Hey could you please upload only XT1033 folder for network issue? I don't wanna download the entire gpe folder, as i already have it
And those who are unable to enter stock recovery after 5.0.1. Press power button for few seconds and then volume up button. Combo is changed in lollipop.
Thank you

Added the link for Network Fix to the OP.
Sorry forgot to mention the new combo in the guide although it's mentioned in the video.

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