[RECOVERY] Official TWRP 3.3.1 for Moto G7 Plus [lake]

[cherry314159]

I'm trying to install TWRP on a new unlocked G7+ (updated to Android 10 patch level August 1, 2020)
Unfortunately, the fastboot boot twrp.img hangs on my linux host. fastboot devices reports my device is ready.
I've tried various images: twrp-3.3.1-lake-Q-v1.img, and twrp-3.4.0-0-lake.img with the same results.

Edit: I've tried using an oder machine with a USB 2 port and the boot command downloaded and restarted
the phone and looks like it tried to go to recovery. However, after a few seconds it returned to the bootloader.

I must be missing something. Any ideas?

View attachment 5170697

(yes, I've cracked the glass)

Success at last!

I had to use the latest image twrp-3.5.0_9.-0-lake.img on a USB2 port.

 

[moslondon]

I just got this device. It came with Android 10 installed. I already unlocked the bootloader. Now I am at the point trying to boot this recovery but it hangs in "sending 'boot.img' (30084 KB)". Nothing happens, I already tried the other ports on my pc.

 

[moslondon]

I give up trying to boot/flash this or any recovery. I tried port 3 and 2 with same results.

 

[g422]

I give up trying to boot/flash this or any recovery. I tried port 3 and 2 with same results.

Do you have a usb adapter or hub you can use? When I have my phone plugged into pc it adb/fastboot dont work it just hangs. However i used my 2.0 3 in 1 usb adapter i use on fire tv and adb/fastboot work with using that.

 

[DaveImagery]

Okay I've successfully unlocked my bootloader, but when I tried to flash latest twrp installer (3.5.0_9-0-lake) I get an error "Updater process ended with Error 1, Error installing zip file above mentioned 3.5....lake zip" It seems to be flashed anyway, but I have to hit cancel on the Decrypt Data screen, and TWRP doesn't appear to be saving my settings, i.e. screent timeout duration etc. Greatly appreciate any help, thanks

 

[g422]

Okay I've successfully unlocked my bootloader, but when I tried to flash latest twrp installer (3.5.0_9-0-lake) I get an error "Updater process ended with Error 1, Error installing zip file above mentioned 3.5....lake zip" It seems to be flashed anyway, but I have to hit cancel on the Decrypt Data screen, and TWRP doesn't appear to be saving my settings, i.e. screent timeout duration etc. Greatly appreciate any help, thanks

The decrypt data is because you have a password on phone unlock. So put in phone unlock password.

 

[prescott66]

Hi guys. Can i flash official TWRP 3.5.0_9 if i plan to use Android 11? Or i must flash older TWRP?

 

[fankool]

Hi guys,

I kindly ask your help to understand what's happening.
I received 3 days ago my G7 Plus, and I tried (better, I've still been trying) to install recovery. I'm still spending time trying to unlock my phone. I enabled USB debugging and OEM unlock from developer option and rebooted in bootloader mode using last version of platform tools.
At this point, when send "fastboot oem get unlock_data" I just read:
< waiting for any device >
and nothing more. Recovery is working (I can still change the options pressing up/down), but I can't unlock phone or read the requested 4 lines code.
The phone shows:

AP fastboot flash mode (Secure)
BL: MBM-3.0-lake_retail-3853.....
Baseband: M636_21.71.02.66R LAKE_WEJPDSDS_CUST
Product/Variant: lake XT1965-3 64GB PVT
Seruial number: ZY........
CPU: SDM636 1.0 (1)
eMMC: 64GB ....
DRAM: 4GB MICRON ....
Console [NULL]: null
Tools Mode config: DISABLED
Power OK
oem_locked
Transfer mode: USB Connected

What's wrong? Do I have to set any option on the menu different from start?
Thank you

 

[EmuLegs]

Hi guys,

I kindly ask your help to understand what's happening.
I received 3 days ago my G7 Plus, and I tried (better, I've still been trying) to install recovery. I'm still spending time trying to unlock my phone. I enabled USB debugging and OEM unlock from developer option and rebooted in bootloader mode using last version of platform tools.
At this point, when send "fastboot oem get unlock_data" I just read:
< waiting for any device >
and nothing more. Recovery is working (I can still change the options pressing up/down), but I can't unlock phone or read the requested 4 lines code.
The phone shows:

AP fastboot flash mode (Secure)
BL: MBM-3.0-lake_retail-3853.....
Baseband: M636_21.71.02.66R LAKE_WEJPDSDS_CUST
Product/Variant: lake XT1965-3 64GB PVT
Seruial number: ZY........
CPU: SDM636 1.0 (1)
eMMC: 64GB ....
DRAM: 4GB MICRON ....
Console [NULL]: null
Tools Mode config: DISABLED
Power OK
oem_locked
Transfer mode: USB Connected

What's wrong? Do I have to set any option on the menu different from start?
Thank you

did you install the computer drivers (from moto)?
because my fastboot wouldn't talk to my pc untill i installed them

 

[fankool]

RIGHT! I discovered just some hours ago I needed to download drivers from https://support.motorola.com/us/en/drivers but it's not mentioned on all guides I've seen.
Anyway, thank you for your support.

 

[g422]

Hi guys,

I kindly ask your help to understand what's happening.
I received 3 days ago my G7 Plus, and I tried (better, I've still been trying) to install recovery. I'm still spending time trying to unlock my phone. I enabled USB debugging and OEM unlock from developer option and rebooted in bootloader mode using last version of platform tools.
At this point, when send "fastboot oem get unlock_data" I just read:
< waiting for any device >
and nothing more. Recovery is working (I can still change the options pressing up/down), but I can't unlock phone or read the requested 4 lines code.
The phone shows:

AP fastboot flash mode (Secure)
BL: MBM-3.0-lake_retail-3853.....
Baseband: M636_21.71.02.66R LAKE_WEJPDSDS_CUST
Product/Variant: lake XT1965-3 64GB PVT
Seruial number: ZY........
CPU: SDM636 1.0 (1)
eMMC: 64GB ....
DRAM: 4GB MICRON ....
Console [NULL]: null
Tools Mode config: DISABLED
Power OK
oem_locked
Transfer mode: USB Connected

What's wrong? Do I have to set any option on the menu different from start?
Thank you

I had same problem you either have to try different cord, different port preferably 2.0 usb port. Mine happened to be fixed by using a 3 port 2.0 usb adapter. Or try a different pc altogether

 

[alansworld2010@gmail]

Hey new OFFICIAL TWRP 3.5.1_9 was released.... Update info and channel log on teamwin website. https://twrp.me/site/update/2021/03/17/twrp-3.5.1-released.html

 

[fankool]

I hope you will be so kind to tolerate my questions, I moved from a samsung s5 mini, this g7 plus is very different.
I want to backup my phone (I want to have the possibility to restore in a while if there's any problem with my android), but on backup section I can see a lot of partitions. Where can I read some information about the contents of them? Only "boot" and "Data" are flagged by default, but there are also "DTBO", System", "System Image", "Vendor", "Vendor Image", "EFS", "persist", "Firmware", "FSG", "OEM", "DSP" and "Boot logo". I can imagine what's last option, but what could be useful to backup? What's their content?
Any suggestion is really appreciate.

 

[g422]

I hope you will be so kind to tolerate my questions, I moved from a samsung s5 mini, this g7 plus is very different.
I want to backup my phone (I want to have the possibility to restore in a while if there's any problem with my android), but on backup section I can see a lot of partitions. Where can I read some information about the contents of them? Only "boot" and "Data" are flagged by default, but there are also "DTBO", System", "System Image", "Vendor", "Vendor Image", "EFS", "persist", "Firmware", "FSG", "OEM", "DSP" and "Boot logo". I can imagine what's last option, but what could be useful to backup? What's their content?
Any suggestion is really appreciate.

I just go with standard boot data system.

 

[fankool]

Well g422,

I followed your suggestions. Using 3.5.1_9 version of TWRP I created a backup of my Android 11 EvolutionX 5.5, choosing to save boot, data (excl. storage) and system. After some troubles I decided t restore this backup but at almost the end of procedure I reached:
extractTarFork() process ended with ERROR: 255
I found something on the web, a lot of people reported the problem is related with parallel apps and suggested to cancel some 999 directories and user. Not for me, considering I haven't any folder 999 nor user 999 to remove.
Anyway, the rom installation has gone and I reinstalled all (not a big problem, fortunately I made few personalizations).
I still don't understand the reason and I'm worried to reinstall everything if restore is not working properly. As some one wrote on this forum I am (was?) a believer of TWRP and the convenience of backup/restore, but now my faith is becoming uncertain.
Someone reported another solution: https://forum.fairphone.com/t/solved-restoring-twrp-backup-fails-error-255/64071 but (hoping it works) it's necessary to manually copy /data/media/0 to pc or memory card

My question:
1) Did anyone encounter the same issue?
2) Is it possible to backup/compress, as made during backup, also /data/media/0 ?
3) Do I have to backup any other than boot, data (excl. storage) and system? Or better not to backup one of them?
4) Anyone tried orangefox? I didn't find any official or unofficial release for g7 plus...

 

[Grislu]

Hello, please help !! My moto g7 plus ran out of recovery when I tried to put twrp on it. If I restart or turn off first, it enters the fastboot option and I have to press star to continue turning on. I already put stock firmware several times and it remains the same. Please someone to explain to me how I do the flashing so that the recovery stock returns. Thank you

 

[Jorge Lucas]

Hello, please help !! My moto g7 plus ran out of recovery when I tried to put twrp on it. If I restart or turn off first, it enters the fastboot option and I have to press star to continue turning on. I already put stock firmware several times and it remains the same. Please someone to explain to me how I do the flashing so that the recovery stock returns. Thank you

still need help?

 

[stigmandroid]

The twrp-installer-3.5.2_9-0-lake version had some issues on my XT-1965 device:

1 - After entering recovery mode the screen freezes, it is not possible to enter the unlock password to decrypt the phone. It is necessary to restart the bootloader a few times and enter recovery mode for retrying.
2 - After making a backup of the partitions for future recovery, several applications present instability, cause constant crashes, making it necessary to turn the device off and on. It is impossible to use it in this way. My recommendation, don't.

After installing this version and backups, dalvik/art cache wipes were done. No results. Sorry for the bad English.

 

[jockovonred]

The twrp-installer-3.5.2_9-0-lake version had some issues on my XT-1965 device:

1 - After entering recovery mode the screen freezes, it is not possible to enter the unlock password to decrypt the phone. It is necessary to restart the bootloader a few times and enter recovery mode for retrying.
2 - After making a backup of the partitions for future recovery, several applications present instability, cause constant crashes, making it necessary to turn the device off and on. It is impossible to use it in this way. My recommendation, don't.

After installing this version and backups, dalvik/art cache wipes were done. No results. Sorry for the bad English.

What model: XT1965-x? What is x? 2, 3, T?

 

[stigmandroid]

What model: XT1965-x? What is x? 2, 3, T?

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