Android Nougat on Moto Z (All Unlocked Versions)

[Thesnable]

Is this for unlocked phones only? if not i can test the EU.

 

[GuestK00465]

Is this for unlocked phones only? if not i can test the EU.

Rn we need an EU tester, see the OP

 

[Turbojugend]

The first link is dead, anybody have these files elsewhere?

 

[Thesnable]

I am not exactly sure what to do with the patch files from the google drive for eu.

 

[GuestK00465]

The first link is dead, anybody have these files elsewhere?

I just tested all the links and they all work, would you mind being more specific on which link you're referring to?

 

[GuestK00465]

I am not exactly sure what to do with the patch files from the google drive for eu.

Download them in Google Drive (select them all then click download so it does it as a zip) then flash that zip in twrp. Remember to follow the instructions before they though.

If you try downloading it from your phone, it won't work as Google Drive mobile... Limited. You'll need a computer to download it.

 

[Thesnable]

thanks

i can use twrp with an locked phone when i fastboot load it right?

 

[GuestK00465]

thanks

i can use twrp with an locked phone when i fastboot load it right?

Carrier locked? Yes, all my phones I've ever done this kind of stuff with have been carrier locked.

Bootloader locked? Nope.

 

[reiteravi]

won't work for unlocked eu
verizon failes to flash boot + recovery (unsigned error)
it boots to verizon 6.0.1
then fials to flash the ota7
same errors unsigned or corrupt error
guess unless we have a way to revert to real stock
we cannot proceed
pity moto wont let us d/l stock like in x series
might come later though

 

[Turbojugend]

I just tested all the links and they all work, would you mind being more specific on which link you're referring to?

Download and extract Main Verizon Firmware : here - this link does not work.

 

[GuestK00465]

Download and extract Main Verizon Firmware : here - this link does not work.

Weird, it works for me. I'll reupload it for you, I'll put the link in the OP when it's done.

 

[Turbojugend]

Weird, it works for me. I'll reupload it for you, I'll put the link in the OP when it's done.

Thank you, I appreciate it.

 

[GuestK00465]

Downloads:
Verizon Stock Unzipped: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0ByioJuadKHC6c3BkMnVydDRzQlk
EU Unzipped (WIP) by @erfanoabdi (See Post #17): https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B3HUyyOqyhD1N3FfQ2YyREhvdDA
Main Verizon Firmware Lolinet: https://mirrors.lolinet.com/firmware/moto/griffin/official/VZW/XT1650_GRIFFIN_VERIZON_6.0.1_MCLS24.246-36-3_cid2_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml.zip
Main Verizon Firmware Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0ByioJuadKHC6MjJDXzhJSXlBaDA

Installation Guide:​

Download and extract Main Verizon Firmware : here or here

Thank you, I appreciate it.

I've added a new link for the firmware in the OP where I quoted.

 

[GuestK00465]

won't work for unlocked eu
verizon failes to flash boot + recovery (unsigned error)
it boots to verizon 6.0.1
then fials to flash the ota7
same errors unsigned or corrupt error
guess unless we have a way to revert to real stock
we cannot proceed
pity moto wont let us d/l stock like in x series
might come later though

Hm, I'll look at it but I'm still kinda new to porting. @erfanoabdi hopefully can look at this

 

[erfanoabdi]

won't work for unlocked eu
verizon failes to flash boot + recovery (unsigned error)
it boots to verizon 6.0.1
then fials to flash the ota7
same errors unsigned or corrupt error
guess unless we have a way to revert to real stock
we cannot proceed
pity moto wont let us d/l stock like in x series
might come later though

"Unsigned image" isn't error at fastboot
And about ota7, are you sure you have downloaded META-INF folder?

 

[GuestK00465]

"Unsigned image" isn't error at fastboot

Good catch, I didn't even think about that

 

[Thesnable]

Carrier locked? Yes, all my phones I've ever done this kind of stuff with have been carrier locked.

Bootloader locked? Nope.

bootloader locked

 

[GuestK00465]

Flashing Unsigned Zips without Unlocked Bootloader

bootloader locked

Oh, yeah no that won't work. You'll need to unlock it on the Motorola website. Unless, what you have is a Verizon Moto, which in that case you can just sideload my original ota.zip in recovery. (I just remembered that you have the EU model, so you can't just sideload, you'll need to unlock)

Remember though, unlocking your bootloader will erase all your personal data. Make sure to do an ADB backup for your apps, and put all your personal files, pics, etc on an sd card or something.

ADB Backup
Refer to post #3 for intructions on obtaining the adb binary for Windows, Mac, and Linux

Cd to the directory of the binary (Command Prompt for Windows, Terminal for Mac and Linux) (Linux users, it's already in your path if you installed it via a package manager, no need to cd). Windows users, type "adb backup -f motozbackup.ab -all". Mac users, type "./adb backup -f motozbackup.ab -all". For you two, it'll save to whatever directory the binary is in (your current directory). Linux users, type "adb backup -f motozbackup.ab -all" and this will save it to your home directory if you're in it (otherwise it'll save to whatever directory you're in).

This should back up all of your apps and their data (unless the app is specifically marked to be unbackupable). This won't backup your pictures and stuff though, you'll have to do that yourself via an sd card or a usb connection to a pc.​

 

[erfanoabdi]

flash this ZIP (Download this folder as Zip with Google Drive)

Download folder as ZIP like this :

 

[Turbojugend]

I've added a new link for the firmware in the OP where I quoted.

Thanks, just backed up my device to try this out.

I get to the setup screen, and once I get to the second or third set up page, it freezes and reboots.

EDIT - Three reboots and I was able to set it up!