[GUIDE] Convert any Moto G into a GPE with root and custom recovery
- Thread starter thelegendofzeth
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The first step (fastboot flash partition gpt.bin) gave me the error
"(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)"
Anyone know why?
"(bootloader) Preflash validation failed
FAILED (remote failure)"
Anyone know why?
^^ The bootloader validation error happens when you are trying to flash an older bootloader. Does your phone have the 41.18 bootloader?
No, it looks like 41.13(*). How do I go about updating it? I did a quick Google and couldn't find anything very promising.
Which phone are you using? Current ROM? Unlocked bootloader?
Yeah, I should have included that info; sorry. It's a US GSM 16gb - XT1034. ROM is stock 4.4.2 (KOT49H.M004). Bootloader is unlocked.
In the original post, it refers to the xt1033 and xt1032. I have no experience with the xt1034.
Perhaps the difference in model # is causing the error.
That would be unfortunate, especially since the thread title says "convert any Moto G..."
I could be wrong but many of the XT1032 phones only have 8 GB of RAM and yours has 16 which may be why the bootloader and gpt files cannot be flashed.
Hmm. If you're right, then that's unfortunate. I suppose I can try to re-lock the bootloader and accept OTAs to 4.4.4, then see what the bootloader version is.
OTA updates may work with an unlocked bootloader but probably need stock recovery, and no root.
I was able to OTA update my stock 4.4.4 to 5.02 with a locked bootloader.
I think I've got stock recovery, but I'm not sure, since when I try to go to recovery, the phone just shuts down. I've tried re-flashing the stock recovery from the zip in the OP, but I get a "hab check failed" message.
The stock recovery from the OP may not be for your phone.
You may be able to find your stock ROM here: http://www.filefactory.com/folder/c6cdedc45a775d27/?sort=filename&order=ASC&show=100&page=1
You may be able to find your stock ROM here: http://www.filefactory.com/folder/c6cdedc45a775d27/?sort=filename&order=ASC&show=100&page=1
You don't need to re-lock the bootloader in order to accept an OTA. As long as you aren't rooted and have the stock recovery you can get an OTA.
That's good to know. It seems the problem is my recovery is messed up. I'll try to sort that out with the link audit13 gave me.
I'm on my phone (XT1034, 16 gig like yours) right now so can't really get you the link, but you can search for the restore stock firmware thread and there will be a link to file factory where you can download the 4.4.4 US retail firmware (I assume you're is the unlocked retail version) and there are directions to flash via fastboot. I've done that a couple times with no problems to get a fresh phone. That will also give you the correct stock recovery.
Yeah, that's the link I was referring to, that audit13 gave me. It's downloading now, but at ~100 KB/s, so I'll continue with this later this afternoon. I wish this were as easy as Nexus phones/my N4 weren't dying.
Alright, I flashed everything from that factory image. The phone is on 4.4.4, with bootloader 41.13. Selecting "Recovery" in the bootloader and hitting power just results in the phone apparently turning back off. This doesn't seem normal, but I don't have experience with Motorola phones.
That's the same bootloader I have. If you are in the bootloader you have to use the down volume to move to the option you want. Then you use the up volume to select, not power. [emoji1]
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Ah, that does it. Ok, so now the question is can I convert my 4.4.4 XT1034 to GPE? By just following the instructions in the OP, or will I need any adjustments?