[Oreo][Stock][Rom] TWRP Flashable Stock Builds

[PratyushJayachandran]

Refer to post #2 for the details of where the backup is stored, named, and how to restore them if necessary.

The issue you had may have been because you weren't using the erase EFS option. I don't know for sure. Or, you may already have an issue with your persist - refer to the FAQ " On soak test 2 or later, I have my IMEI but no signal. What can I do?" on the second post.

Thanks for the prompt reply. I will try this and post back the result/observations.

 

[Wolfcity]

Just want to add something in here, as there seems to be a little confusion.

Erasing the EFS (modemst1/2) is a standard part of the OTA process and the fastboot process if you use the same commands that are in the relevant XML file that comes with the fastboot zips. this is also what lenovo smart assistant will do.

The EFS is recreated each boot if it doesn't exist. The only time that it doesn't get recreated is if there is an unrecoverable problem with your persist, specifically the key file dhob.bin.

So, to be absolutely safe, use the backup option in the TWRP flashable builds, and save the backups into the cloud. Of course, there is no guarantee that you don't already have an issue with your persist, in which case the backups of your EFS backups should be safeguarded with the greatest of care.

refer to this thread for more information
https://forum.xda-developers.com/g5-plus/how-to/fix-persist-resolve-imei0-explanation-t3825147 t

Thanks for clarifying things a bit and correcting me. As I said I never used a TWRP flashable build so the only thing I knew for sure, thanks to your investigations in the Nougat days was have a backup of your persist (I had two, one TWRP backup and a dd one) and keep also a backup of efs in case your dhob bin or its permissions may be damaged by some custom ROM.
I should have mentioned that efs is recreated after a fastboot flash (if you don't omit the commands) or OTA update.

Sent from my Moto G5 Plus using XDA Labs

 

[PratyushJayachandran]

Thanks for clarifying things a bit and correcting me. As I said I never used a TWRP flashable build so the only thing I knew for sure, thanks to your investigations in the Nougat days was have a backup of your persist (I had two, one TWRP backup and a dd one) and keep also a backup of efs in case your dhob bin or its permissions may be damaged by some custom ROM.
I should have mentioned that efs is recreated after a fastboot flash (if you don't omit the commands) or OTA update.

Thanks for your input.
I now have clarity as to how to proceed.

 

[idumych]

Thanks for ignoring me everyone

 

[NZedPred]

Thanks for ignoring me everyone

For the record, I didn't ignore you, I just didn't have anything constructive to say.

Damn, just made an unconstructive post :cyclops:

 

[PratyushJayachandran]

Am I the only one around here who doesn't get a usable system after trying to flash this? I've tried several times now, with the latest TWRP. It boots up but then there are just crash loops for google play services I can't get past.

Are you wiping the device before installing this build?
Format data too.

 

[nvntKriz]

bruh.. can't download with AFH, the link is getting lost..
and no mirror in dropbox...please provide a new drpbx link......

 

[ST Dog]

bruh.. can't download with AFH, the link is getting lost..

Oreo works fine for me, the direct links and the folder.
https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=280762

Nougat folder works too

 

[roshuraut]

sir , saftynet check fail and device not certified problem. any solution ???

 

[NicoKlius]

hi! difference between this and Stock Debloated Oreo? thx!!!

 

[ashrafrahman]

I can't turn on my Moto g5 plus indian version directly without bootloader settings

When I try to restart or power off or on then my Moto g5 plus start in bootloader mode and then I have to select start to turn on the device, if anyone can help me with this I will be grateful

 

[abhinav871]

thanx a lot bro!! you are a gem

that persist zip saved my life bro,thanx a lot
you are doing good work bro
may god bless you
thanx a lot again buddy!!

 

[ST Dog]

In an effort to get VoLTE working (IMS registration wasn't working) I used this to go back to stock Oreo from AEX Pie.

I get no signal. Phone info page shows radio off. If I turn on, exit, and go back it's off again.

System I fo shows my IMEI amd phone number correctly, just no signal. Not 1xRTT, not EVDO, not LTE data, nothing.


Any thoughts on why the radio would be off or how to fix it?

 

[NZedPred]

In an effort to get VoLTE working (IMS registration wasn't working) I used this to go back to stock Oreo from AEX Pie.

I get no signal. Phone info page shows radio off. If I turn on, exit, and go back it's off again.

System I fo shows my IMEI amd phone number correctly, just no signal. Not 1xRTT, not EVDO, not LTE data, nothing.


Any thoughts on why the radio would be off or how to fix it?

Refer to the FAQ second post, IMEI but no signal on soak test 2 or later. See it that helps.

I should also add, if that works, do you have a backup of your persist from when things were working? You may need to restore it.

 

[ST Dog]

Refer to the FAQ second post, IMEI but no signal on soak test 2 or later. See it that helps.

I should also add, if that works, do you have a backup of your persist from when things were working? You may need to restore it.

I have the backup that the installed made plus full backups from TWRP before I started this, and back when I first installed AEX (over a year ago).

I may not have erased EFS when I installed (it wad getting late and don't remember for sure).

I'll get back to you. Glad to see you're still around. So many potter devs aren't.

 

[ST Dog]

Refer to the FAQ second post, IMEI but no signal on soak test 2 or later. See it that helps.

I should also add, if that works, do you have a backup of your persist from when things were working? You may need to restore it.

Ok, tried just erasing modemst1 and 2. No go.
Restored persist/EFS backup and radio works including VoLTE.

Tried a few 3rd part ROMs and non give VoLTE. Back to stock (made sure it erased EFS) and had to flash persist again.

Weird that that I had to flash persist again. Need to go back through all the persist threads and see if I can gain some insight.

I may end up using stock if I can't get VoLTE working on 9 or 10 based ROMs. Reall would like a newer ROM though.
I really need VoLTE as CDMA/1xRTT signal is very weak in the house. Not to mention the annoyance of no data during a call.

 

[Rutambh]

Can You tell me the install process?
I am currently on Stock 8.1 but no Volte, I tried as you said in your Post of "Fix Persist" but still I didn't get the Volte,
I also flashed Nougat stock but I didn't get it in that either!

Should I flash this 8.1 flashable Rom directly or I should flash nougat rom first and then 8.1?

 

[Bruno_Puzoni]

Hi everyone! Didn't know where to post this so I guess I'll make a comment here, if there's any problem let me know.
Today (November 26) I received an official update on my phone (really wasn't expecting it) and didn't find anyone talking about the update.
Update version OPS28.85-17-6-3, so just a small update over OPS28.85-17-6-2

The "changelog" included with the update says the following (translating from portuguese).
Stability improvements: includes alterations that fix errors and optimizes the stability of your device.
Screenshot of the update

Edit: oh, btw, there is nothing in the Motorola Support page, last Moto G5 Plus update was the OPS28.85-17-6-2 one, on 2019-03-07.

 

[david.gs.gm]

it came to me too ... I will only be able to update if a file is available to update via twrp ... block my bootloaeder and with our modifications to the original files, the error ?

 

[DP152]

Hey everyone!
Latest OTA (OPS28.85-17-6-3), as found under /cache

52.13 MB file on MEGA

mega.nz