[TWRP][surnia] Squid TWRP Recovery for Moto E LTE

[squid2]

This is my version of TWRP built for the 2015 Moto E LTE. It should work fine, but using it is a try at your own risk procedure. Your bootloader must be unlocked to use this recovery. Fastboot mode is used to flash or boot this recovery. To enter fastboot mode, turn off your device, hold PWR and VolDn for 3 seconds, then let go.

Differences between upstream TWRP and my fork:

• My original green theme
• No SuperSU
• No TWRP app
• No HTC Dumlock cruft
• Updated pigz compressor (slightly faster and more tolerant of corruption)

To temporarily boot this recovery:

fastboot boot twrp.img

To permanently flash it:

fastboot flash recovery twrp.img

The download is up on the downloads tab.

XDA:DevDB Information
Squid TWRP for Styx LTE, Tool/Utility for the Moto E 2015

Contributors
squid2, cybojenix
Source Code: https://github.com/sultanqasim/android_device_motorola_surnia/tree/twrp


Version Information
Status: Stable
Current Stable Version: 3.2.3-r1
Stable Release Date: 2018-08-16

Created 2015-06-18
Last Updated 2018-08-16

 

[jahrule]

first

EDIT: "Squid TWRP for Styx LTE" ?

 

[crazynapkinman]

Add download link?

 

[squid2]

Add download link?

It's on the downloads tab, but I've now added a link to the downloads tab in the first post so that people don't miss it.
@jahrule Styx LTE and surnia are both codenames for the 2015 Moto E LTE

 

[jahrule]

@jahrule Styx LTE and surnia are both codenames for the 2015 Moto E LTE

Ah, did not know about Styx

 

[squid2]

New TWRP 2.8.7.0 build

I've posted a new build featuring TWRP 2.8.7.0 and an updated version of my kernel. Downloads are up on the downloads tab.

 

[cbc0201]

Ah, did not know about Styx

Wow!

 

[JaviLerma]

Hi! Can i flash recovery without your kernel? I like stock kernel.
Thanks
Sorry my english

Enviado desde mi MotoE2(4G-LTE) mediante Tapatalk

 

[squid2]

Hi! Can i flash recovery without your kernel? I like stock kernel.
Thanks
Sorry my english

Enviado desde mi MotoE2(4G-LTE) mediante Tapatalk

Yes, the recovery does not depend on your kernel or ROM.

 

[JaviLerma]

Ok, thankz. Backup and restore works fine? I will test Port Walkman from Z3....

Enviado desde mi MotoE2(4G-LTE) mediante Tapatalk

 

[dwane3]

squid2,sorry but where link to download new version of you kernel?

 

[squid2]

squid2,sorry but where link to download new version of you kernel?

I've been working on a new Squid Kernel version for Android 5.1, but I haven't released it yet as a standalone kernel. PM me if you want to try a beta.

 

[dullian]

About camera on stock kernel

Hello there! I just ordered this phone and plan on rooting it, but with the camera breaking after rooting it and all guess I'll try one of your kernels, which version would you recommend?

Also, installing a stock kernel would fix the camera?

 

[squid2]

Hello there! I just ordered this phone and plan on rooting it, but with the camera breaking after rooting it and all guess I'll try one of your kernels, which version would you recommend?

Also, installing a stock kernel would fix the camera?

At this point, I'd say your best option is to install the 5.1 stock ROM and root that. The rooted camera issue only happens on 5.0, and not on 5.1. The 5.1 stock ROM is much smoother and more stable than the stock 5.0 ROM anyways.

 

[dullian]

At this point, I'd say your best option is to install the 5.1 stock ROM and root that. The rooted camera issue only happens on 5.0, and not on 5.1. The 5.1 stock ROM is much smoother and more stable than the stock 5.0 ROM anyways.

Thanks for your reply. So in that case first I'd have to update the phone to Android 5.1 normally, right? Directly through the phone? After rooting in 5.1 would any custom kernels be necessary, to fix anything, or is it running all right with just 5.1 + root?

 

[squid2]

Thanks for your reply. So in that case first I'd have to update the phone to Android 5.1 normally, right? Directly through the phone? After rooting in 5.1 would any custom kernels be necessary, to fix anything, or is it running all right with just 5.1 + root?

Yes, no custom kernels are required for things to work properly on 5.1. The easiest way to update is to flash the @Q9Nap 5.1 stock ROM zip with TWRP.

 

[dullian]

Yes, no custom kernels are required for things to work properly on 5.1. The easiest way to update is to flash the @Q9Nap 5.1 stock ROM zip with TWRP.

Yes, no custom kernels are required for things to work properly on 5.1. The easiest way to update is to flash the @Q9Nap 5.1 stock ROM zip with TWRP.

I see, I was worried I wouldn't be able to update this phone since I'm outside the U.S. and it seems the updates are restricted by the carriers. You said that I should update to 5.1 and root that, but to install the stock rom by @Q9Nap you mention wouldn't I have to root first?

Also, could you provide a link to the mentioned stock rom? or is this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e-2015/development/fxz-moto-e-lte-xt1527-recovery-t3135210

Thanks again.

 

[squid2]

I see, I was worried I wouldn't be able to update this phone since I'm outside the U.S. and it seems the updates are restricted by the carriers. You said that I should update to 5.1 and root that, but to install the stock rom by @Q9Nap you mention wouldn't I have to root first?

Also, could you provide a link to the mentioned stock rom? or is this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-e-2015/development/fxz-moto-e-lte-xt1527-recovery-t3135210

Thanks again.

After unlocking the bootloader, you can flash whatever you want regardless of your carrier. The Q9Nap zip you linked is the correct one, provided your model is an XT1527 or XT1524 (other models won't work with his zip). You don't need to be rooted to upgrade, you just need TWRP installed to flash the zip.

 

[ZeroAlphawolf]

I'm currently trying to get twrp onto my brothers Moto E, it's the xt1511 variant, i did get it unlocked, but every attempt to flash this recovery gives me back a image size exceed partition and it fails. Do i need to use mfastboot? I'm running the 2nd gen X and this moto E is a odd little bastard.

Edit: Got same "Image Size exceeds partition" error when attempting with Mfastboot.

 

[squid2]

I'm currently trying to get twrp onto my brothers Moto E, it's the xt1511 variant, i did get it unlocked, but every attempt to flash this recovery gives me back a image size exceed partition and it fails. Do i need to use mfastboot? I'm running the 2nd gen X and this moto E is a odd little bastard.

Edit: Got same "Image Size exceeds partition" error when attempting with Mfastboot.

XT1511 is otus, not surnia. Use my other recovery.