[OFFICIAL] LineageOS for Moto G6 Plus

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Graeme.NZ

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Since installing the latest LOS20 this morning my phone won't boot. This was installed over the version from 2 weeks ago (or was it 3 weeks ago .. 2 I think). I can get to the fastboot screen, but nothing else.
I've tried connecting via USB and using adb/fastboot to flash it, but so far no success. Also oddly, on the fastboot screen, under "Power OK", is says "flashing_locked" ... which might be why I haven't been able to flash boot.img onto it.

graeme@slim-jim:~/Downloads/phone/MotoG6plus$ fastboot devices
ZY322QNTHC fastboot

graeme@slim-jim:~/Downloads/phone/MotoG6plus$ fastboot flash boot boot.img
(bootloader) is-logical:boot: not found
(bootloader) is-logical:boot: not found
Warning: skip copying boot image avb footer (boot partition size: 0, boot image size: 28099880).
Sending 'boot' (27441 KB) OKAY [ 1.164s]
Writing 'boot' (bootloader) Invalid partition name boot
FAILED (remote: '')
fastboot: error: Command failed
graeme@slim-jim:~/Downloads/phone/MotoG6plus$

Any suggestions?

BTW., my work Windows laptop doesn't seem to like the Lenovo RSA and I'm not sure how "open" it is to use adb/fastboot properly. I also have a Linux laptop that I have root access to and that I used over a year ago to put LOS19 onto this phone.
 
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spinx77

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Guys, I'm still a bit lost here. I installed the correct drivers now and the device is showing when I execute "fastboot devices"

How do I enter the fastboot mode? Is it the one in the screenshot? If so, I organized myself a Windows system and the device manager shows that the device is not recognized. Do I need some drivers for this?

I also need to find out what file I specifically need for RETEU. The SS or the DS file.


I downloaded the XT1926-3_EVERT_RETEU_DS_9.0_PPW29.116-20-28_subsidy-DEFAULT_regulatory-DEFAULT_CFC.xml file. I think this is the correct file?

The command "fastboot devices" shows no devices.

Now the next problem: The command just doesn't terminate.

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I had exactly the same - I tried to update from build September 5th to September 12th and this "bricked" my phone.
Then I came as far as you did. But using another USB port of my laptop enabled me to flash first the gpt.bin and then the boot.img as described.

I used fastboot of "platform-tools_r34.0.3-windows"
After that whole procedure the phone still reports as September 5th. Guess I will not retry the September 12 one ;)
 
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the_15th

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From what I understand it is necessary to use a USB 2.0 port. With USB 3 ports there may be issues. I once solved this connecting a multiport USB hub to a 3.0 USB port.
 

Macdraku

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Hello
I installed lineage-20.0-20230912-nightly-evert-signed last night, the rom is working perfectly and even i'm amazed for the quality of the optimization, runs very smooth and fast.

edit:
I had a little issue but it got fixed a while ago. Thanks everyone for keep this project alive.
 
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sdp_OF

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Thanks to the LineageOS Team,

new version lineage-20.0-20230919-nightly-evert-signed.zip works really fine with the Updater app.
 

spinx77

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Do you mean the "normal" in Settings/System/Updater or another dedicated app?
From which version did you update to 20230919?

For me updating from 20230905 to 20230919 fails as described in some previous posts :(
 
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sdp_OF

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Yes, the normal built in Updater APP. Updated from clean installed 20230912 to 20230919 without any problems.
 
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    Could anyone please elaborate on this? I am a bit of a non-hacker (literally). What are the precise instructions with ADB for example? What files do I need?
    My temporarly solution for moto g6 plus evert

    Download latest stock rom for moto g6 plus via Lenovo / Motorola Rescue and Smart Assistant and extract file gpt.bin

    flash gpt.bin to device: fastboot flash partition gpt.bin

    Download boot.img for moto g6 plus from 20230922 lineage OS 20 evert build

    flash boot.img to device: fastboot flash boot boot.img

    Reboot and ... i was able to smile :)

    Good luck
    3
    Hello all,

    After today's update (5 september) and rebooting my phone I got greeted with the following error msg:
    "Failed to boot LInux, falling back to fastboot.
    Fastboot reason: fall-through from normal boot mode"

    I have several options on my phone using the volume buttons but none of them seem to do anything. I still cannot get into my phone.
    What steps could I take to solve this?

    Same here. Any help appreciated...

    ....aaaaaand same error here.
    One of the maintainers here, so sorry!

    A change broke this device, we have reverted it and are rebuilding images tonight!

    We pulled the broken builds off the site.

    Please flash the newest boot image image dated September 5th or 6th depending on how soon the builds finish, then flash the new zip from that recovery.

    Thanks

    PS - Use Lenovo Smart Recovery tool to get back up and running.
    2
    Could anyone please elaborate on this? I am a bit of a non-hacker (literally). What are the precise instructions with ADB for example? What files do I need?
    Yes, these are the steps

    1 - Dowload the official firmware from here https://mirrors-obs-2.lolinet.com/firmware/motorola/2018/evert/official/

    Please check from your country, in my case Argentina

    2 - Extract zip and get only the file gpt.bin

    3 - Plug your phone to the computer and boot in fastboot mode, if your phone the screen stay blank check with this command

    fastboot devices -l

    If your phone is listed go to step 4

    4 - Exec the command

    fastboot flash partition gpt.bin

    5 - Exec the command

    fastboot reboot

    Done

    After that my phone boot correctly with the firmware from date 2023-08-29

    Best regards
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    Can I simply follow the procedure on the wiki page (as to install LOS for the first time)?
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    Is there any way I can bring my device back to life. Otherwise I tend to close the chapter "Custom ROMs" for me. Do you, @jeferson1979 or @npjohnson, have any idea?
    I described it above very clearly?
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    I kindly ask for you guys to use Lenovo rescue smart assistant to get device up again. We are investigating what's the reason for this inconvenience. We apologize with you all
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    LineageOS is a free, community built, aftermarket firmware distribution of Android 12 (R), which is designed to increase performance and reliability over stock Android for your device.

    LineageOS is based on the Android Open Source Project with extra contributions from many people within the Android community. It can be used without any need to have any Google application installed. You will need to provide your own Google Applications package (gapps). LineageOS does still include various hardware-specific code, which is also slowly being open-sourced anyway.

    Base source code is available in the LineageOS Github repo. And if you would like to contribute to the project, please visit our Gerrit Code Review.

    GPL compliance:
    yG18r6g.png
    Working:
    • Camera (and flashlight)
    • WiFi
    • Bluetooth
    • Telephony (Calls and Data)
    • Audio (Record and Playback)
    • Video Playback
    • Sensors
    • GPS
    • Crypto

    Broken:
    • Nothing (?)


    Downloads:

    Notice:
    • No custom kernels are supported in this thread. Only stock kernel and official builds will be supported. No bug reports if that's not the case.

    Installation:
    Important notes:
    • * Required * Patience.
    • The only supported GApps package at the moment is MindTheGapps, linked on our Wiki page about gapps.
    • Formatting data (all user data is wiped, including internal storage) when comming from other roms.

    Credits & collaborations:
    All LineageOS team would like to thank everyone involved in helping with testing, coding, debugging & documenting! Enjoy!​

    Device wiki:

    LineageOS ROM for the Moto G6 Plus

    Contributors
    jro1979oliver
    ROM OS Version: Android 12.1
    ROM Kernel: Linux 4.4.x
    ROM Firmware Required: latest stock

    Version Information
    Status:
    Official

    Created 2022-04-25
    Last Updated 2023
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    I'm proud to announce that soon we have a thread for lineage 20 with android 13. Wait for it on next week
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    Could anyone please elaborate on this? I am a bit of a non-hacker (literally). What are the precise instructions with ADB for example? What files do I need?
    My temporarly solution for moto g6 plus evert

    Download latest stock rom for moto g6 plus via Lenovo / Motorola Rescue and Smart Assistant and extract file gpt.bin

    flash gpt.bin to device: fastboot flash partition gpt.bin

    Download boot.img for moto g6 plus from 20230922 lineage OS 20 evert build

    flash boot.img to device: fastboot flash boot boot.img

    Reboot and ... i was able to smile :)

    Good luck
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    Hello all,

    After today's update (5 september) and rebooting my phone I got greeted with the following error msg:
    "Failed to boot LInux, falling back to fastboot.
    Fastboot reason: fall-through from normal boot mode"

    I have several options on my phone using the volume buttons but none of them seem to do anything. I still cannot get into my phone.
    What steps could I take to solve this?

    Same here. Any help appreciated...

    ....aaaaaand same error here.
    One of the maintainers here, so sorry!

    A change broke this device, we have reverted it and are rebuilding images tonight!

    We pulled the broken builds off the site.

    Please flash the newest boot image image dated September 5th or 6th depending on how soon the builds finish, then flash the new zip from that recovery.

    Thanks

    PS - Use Lenovo Smart Recovery tool to get back up and running.
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    Will there be a LineageOS 20.0 thread for this device?