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[ROM][PEREGRINE][4.4.4][STOCK][FLASHABLE ZIP] Stock Motorola 4G KitKat ROM Collection

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Disclaimer: I am not responsible for anything that happens as a result of flashing these files. Your destiny is your own.​


Stock Motorola 4G KitKat ROM Collection​


The goal here is to offer easily flashable versions of Stock Motorola KitKat ROMs. All ROMs are based on Stock Firmware Images.
Each zip contains ROM and Kernel only. Bootloader will not be changed.​

First boot can take a while, don't panic.​

Untouched Version:
Nothing removed, nothing added. Pure Stock.​

Optimized Version:
Stock Kernel | Debloated | Zipaligned | Rooted | Busybox | init.d Script Support
OTA Updates Disabled | Non-essential Motorola Services removed | More RAM available
'Cast Screen' Enabled | Post-install zipaligning (Darky / Fly-On Mod™)
MultiROM Compatible | Improved Battery Life | Lock-screen rotation​

How to flash:
1) Boot into latest TWRP and Format Data (Wipe > Format DATA > Yes) - This step is essential, and will wipe Internal Storage (Downloads, Music, Photos etc, **backup important files**)
2) Transfer ROM to Internal Storage. This may be done in Windows via MTP, or using adb sideload or adb push ROM.zip /sdcard/
3) TWRP > Wipe > Factory reset and flash ROM.
4) Reboot.​


XT1039
Retail EU 4.4.4 ROM (Untouched) (473mb) [Download]
Retail EU 4.4.4 ROM (Optimized) v1.0 (340mb) [Download]​

XT1040
Retail Brazil 4.4.4 ROM (Untouched) (468mb) [Download]
Retail Brazil 4.4.4 ROM (Optimized) v1.0 (331mb) [Download] [Mirror]​


XT1042
US Cellular 4.4.4 ROM (Untouched) (459mb) [Download]
US Cellular 4.4.4 ROM (Optimized) v1.0 (332mb) [Download]​


XT1045
Retail US 4.4.4 ROM (Untouched) (462mb) [Download]
Retail US 4.4.4 ROM (Optimized) v1.0 (331mb) [Download]​



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Stock Motorola 4G KitKat ROM Collection, ROM for the Moto G

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ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
Based On: Stock Motorola 4G KitKat Firmware Images

Version Information
Status: Testing

Created 2015-07-18
Last Updated 2016-06-14
 

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ROM Release Log:
12/08/15 - Added XT1042 US Cellular 4.4.4 (Optimized) v1.0
12/08/15 - Added XT1040 Retail Brazil 4.4.4 (Optimized) v1.0
12/08/15 - Added XT1039 Retail EU 4.4.4 (Optimized) v1.0
12/08/15 - Added XT1045 Retail US 4.4.4 (Optimized) v1.0
19/07/15 - Added XT1045 Retail US 4.4.4 (Untouched)
19/07/15 - Added XT1042 US Cellular 4.4.4 (Untouched)
19/07/15 - Added XT1040 Retail Brazil 4.4.4 (Untouched)
19/07/15 - Added XT1039 Retail EU 4.4.4 (Untouched)

Recommended Settings:
All Animations speed: 0.5x (Changed via Developer options)
Wi-Fi Sleep policy: Never. (Changed via Settings > Wi-Fi > Advanced) - Check Battery stats occasionally | some Apps will force Wi-Fi to be always on​

Bugs:
When flashing, I get the following: "E:Error executing updater binary in zip"
This is a custom recovery bug. Try restarting recovery and flashing again. Alternatively you may need to format /data (userdata) in Custom Recovery. Note: this will delete anything on internal storage - photos, music, videos etc.​

Frequently Asked Questions:
What is this Collection?
All of these ROMs are created from the Motorola 4G Factory Firmware images. A pure source, unlike a dump of an OTA Updated system; the upgrading process patches, moves or deletes system files. The result is possibly bugs being introduced, and files being left over. These ROMs are completely clean, and any bugs you find are genuine Android issues.

How to turn off Lock-screen rotation?
This setting is a built.prop edit. Use a text editor with root access to open: /system/build.prop - remove the last line, or change to 'false':
lockscreen.rot_override=true​

What is 'Zipaligining' | Post-install zipaligning?
Zipaligining
It makes app use less RAM. Longer answer.

Post-install zipaligning
Newly installed apps are zip-aligned after reboot. This process occurs only once per app, as a database exists in /system/usr. When an app is updated, the new apk will also be zip-aligned and added to the database.​
 
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This will probably make some xda members happy, so thank you even if i won't use KK roms :good:

You don't talk about the bootloader, i've always thought that getting back to 4.4 after updating (through OTA) the bootloader to LP would brick the device, am i wrong ?
If i'm not, you may add a warning (and a big one lol) because xda flashing junkies unhappy with LP will flash these without thinking about bootloader :silly:
 
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J0kker said:
This will probably make some xda members happy, so thank you even if i won't use KK roms :good:

You don't talk about the bootloader, i've always thought that getting back to 4.4 after updating (through OTA) the bootloader to LP would brick the device, am i wrong ?
If i'm not, you may add a warning (and a big one lol) because xda flashing junkies unhappy with LP will flash these without thinking about bootloader :silly:
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These ROMs don't touch the Bootloader - there is zero risk.
 
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Hello!

I decided to test out the ROMs. My Moto G 4G (XT1045) has the latest bootloader, 41.1A.

I downloaded both the untouched and optimized Retail ROMs. The untouched version works fine, but the optimized version does not work at all. Once I finish setting up my Wifi and gmail, a text box pops up mentioning that the setup crashed. It is then stuck and I can no longer progress forward with the optimized ROM.

Hope this was some help.
 
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artylx said:
Hello!

I decided to test out the ROMs. My Moto G 4G (XT1045) has the latest bootloader, 41.1A.

I downloaded both the untouched and optimized Retail ROMs. The untouched version works fine, but the optimized version does not work at all. Once I finish setting up my Wifi and gmail, a text box pops up mentioning that the setup crashed. It is then stuck and I can no longer progress forward with the optimized ROM.

Hope this was some help.
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Can you rotate screen at that point and go back or skip? It's most likely a Google Play Services issue. Maybe try skipping all WiFi and Account setup. I will upload a new Optimized ROM asap.
 
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lost101 said:
Can you rotate screen at that point and go back or skip? It's most likely a Google Play Services issue. Maybe try skipping all WiFi and Account setup. I will upload a new Optimized ROM asap.
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I forgot to mention in my post of what you just mentioned: I tried to skip the Wifi Setup, but the same problem occurred. I also tried skipping the Account Setup, but that didn't work too. I pressed the back button, but it did nothing at all. I can not rotate the screen at all, and is stuck at portrait. I gave safe mode a shot, and it was the same result haha.
 
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Travisholt92 said:
Will using the 5.1 recovery affect my 4.4.4 to 5.1 OTA?
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For that you need the 4.4.4 Recovery. Attached.

However, if you want my opinion; use fastboot to flash the XT1045 5.1 Factory Firmware Image. You will have less bugs and better performance. For the best experience possible, flash one of a Stock Optimized ROMs. XT1045 Optimized available soon.

Factory Firmware Images:
 

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If I went with your suggested option I would not receive the boot loader upgrade, I'm doing this method for that reason only. Thank you for providing me with the recovery file and stock 4.4.4.

I will only be using stock long enough to receive the OTA, then going back to custom ROMs.
(I will be performing a full backup through fastboot before and after OTA)

Sent from my XT1045 running SaberMod build 21 using XDA Free mobile app
 
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lost101 said:
XT1045 Retail US 4.4.4 (Optimized) v1.0a is now available.

Changelog:
Restored: Original 4.4.4 Launcher​
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Alright, I downloaded and tested the new version out. I was able to get to the home screen this time. Now the problem I have is that I'm not able to sign in with my gmail account. I attempted to do it during the setup, and I tried to do it after skipping the setup. Both does not work, and a text box pops up saying that the "Google Account Manager" has crashed.
 
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