Reverting Android 11 to Android 10 (Moto G Stylus) (XT2043-4)

[sd_shadow]

Where it says " We recommend not to use the 15 seconds Adb installer on new devices". Like, is my phone considered a newer device lol? I don't really know. Should I go ahead and use the latest version anyway?

I would just download the platform tools direct from google

 

[Subarashii-Nah]

I would just download the platform tools direct from google

Ok. I downloaded it. What's next

 

[Subarashii-Nah]

Have you unlocked the bootloader?

And does the platform tools thing come with a boot loader or should I download the fastboot thing. I'll be honest. I really really hate to ask, but it wouldn't be too much trouble for you to guide me over the phone, would it? Doing all this doesn't seem like that hard of a process if someone knowledgeable can help. I don't want to burden u with anything extra, I just really really need some help with this. I know this is probably something that you don't normally do. U could call me off a burner number if it makes you more comfortable, and I already have one that you could call me on. I got my computer right here and everything else, I just need help from someone who knows what they're doing, that's all. It doesn't have to be today, it can be a day where you're available. You seem very knowledgeable, so I'm sure u could walk me through it in no time. I just really need your help. Unless you guys have like a tech support number or something lol. Like I said before, I really don't wanna burden you, but I'd really appreciate your help if you could offer it in this form.

 

[sd_shadow]

And does the platform tools thing come with a boot loader

No, you need to unlock the bootloader, not replace it.

or should I download the fastboot thing. I'll be honest. I really really hate to ask, but it wouldn't be too much trouble for you to guide me over the phone, would it? Doing all this doesn't seem like that hard of a process if someone knowledgeable can help. I don't want to burden u with anything extra, I just really really need some help with this. I know this is probably something that you don't normally do. U could call me off a burner number if it makes you more comfortable, and I already have one that you could call me on. I got my computer right here and everything else, I just need help from someone who knows what they're doing, that's all. It doesn't have to be today, it can be a day where you're available. You seem very knowledgeable, so I'm sure u could walk me through it in no time. I just really need your help. Unless you guys have like a tech support number or something lol. Like I said before, I really don't wanna burden you, but I'd really appreciate your help if you could offer it in this form.

You are making this way harder than it is.

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Rootjunky made this video like 8 years ago, it's basically the same still.
Use the newer platform tools from google
just follow the first 11 mins, you don't want the custom recovery that is at the end.

 

[Subarashii-Nah]

No, you need to unlock the bootloader, not replace it.

You are making this way harder than it is.

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Rootjunky made this video like 8 years ago, it's basically the same still.
Use the newer platform tools from google
just follow the first 11 mins, you don't want the custom recovery that is at the end.

You're right, I am making it harder than it probably is. Got a lot of busyness and personal problems goin on, on top of my phone being screwed up suddenly by Android 11 which makes everything even more annoying. But I'll check the vid out and try to focus and ask questions as needed. Thanks.

 

[sd_shadow]

... my phone being screwed up suddenly by Android 11 ...

It's possible that Android 11 didn't install correctly, it happens more often than you likely think.
You can use LMSA rescue to reflash, and that may fix the issues you are having.
You don't need to unlock the bootloader or install adb and drivers if using LMSA to reflash the current version.

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[Subarashii-Nah]

It's possible that Android 11 didn't install correctly, it happens more often than you likely think.
You can use LMSA rescue to reflash, and that may fix the issues you are having.
You don't need to unlock the bootloader or install adb and drivers if using LMSA to reflash the current version.

Rescue and Smart Assistant (LMSA)(Motorola/Lenovo Only)

Rescue and Smart Assistant LMSA: Lenovo's Motorola Smart Assistant (PC) For Lenovo and Motorola Devices Only Rescue and Smart Assistant (LMSA) is an official tool installs on PC. Can help to manage smart device (include all Lenovo android phone...

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Could be that it didn't install correctly. So this LMSA is basically like a refresh that'll put everything back in order, kinda sorta? I'll give it a try.

 

[Subarashii-Nah]

It's possible that Android 11 didn't install correctly, it happens more often than you likely think.
You can use LMSA rescue to reflash, and that may fix the issues you are having.
You don't need to unlock the bootloader or install adb and drivers if using LMSA to reflash the current version.

Rescue and Smart Assistant (LMSA)(Motorola/Lenovo Only)

Rescue and Smart Assistant LMSA: Lenovo's Motorola Smart Assistant (PC) For Lenovo and Motorola Devices Only Rescue and Smart Assistant (LMSA) is an official tool installs on PC. Can help to manage smart device (include all Lenovo android phone...

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Gonna install it on my pc and see what I can do

 

[Subarashii-Nah]

It's possible that Android 11 didn't install correctly, it happens more often than you likely think.
You can use LMSA rescue to reflash, and that may fix the issues you are having.
You don't need to unlock the bootloader or install adb and drivers if using LMSA to reflash the current version.

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[QUOTE="Subarashii-Nah, post: 8496...rget firmware that was already there or what?

 

[Subarashii-Nah]

http://Got it up and running. What'...rget firmware that was already there or what?

 

[sd_shadow]

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Click download

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Click download, it's blue

 

[sd_shadow]

 

[Subarashii-Nah]

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Gotcha. And sorry, my message came to you all scrambled. And should I toggle the OEM bootloader to "on" for this process or leave it off? Just wanna make sure before I proceed

 

[Subarashii-Nah]

Gotcha. And sorry, my message came to you all scrambled. And should I toggle the OEM bootloader to "on" for this process or leave it off? Just wanna make sure before I proceed

Sorry, not OEM bootloader, but OEM unlocking.

 

[sd_shadow]

Sorry, not OEM bootloader, but OEM unlocking.

As long as you are not downgrading firmware you do not need OEM unlocking.

 

[Subarashii-Nah]

As long as you are not downgrading firmware you do not need OEM unlocking.

Ok, cool. Well, I downloaded it. Now I see an option for Change and Open. What should I do? or do u have another guide that I should use

 

[Subarashii-Nah]

As long as you are not downgrading firmware you do not need OEM unlocking.

 

[sd_shadow]

Ok, cool. Well, I downloaded it. Now I see an option for Change and Open. What should I do? or do u have another guide that I should use

No, click on rescue now

 

[sd_shadow]

 

[Subarashii-Nah]

No, click on rescue now

OK. Setting everything up now after the hard reset.