Requirements

1. PC
2. Platform Tools: Download here
3. Moto USB Drivers: Download here
4. USB Cable
5. Brain

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Downloading Platform Tools

1. Download Platform Tools:

   • Go to the Platform Tools download page.
   • Download the ZIP file for your operating system.

2. Install Moto USB Drivers:

   • Download the drivers from this link.
   • Install the USB drivers on your PC.

3. Extract the ZIP File:

   • Extract the contents of the Platform Tools ZIP file to a convenient location on your PC.

4. Open Platform Tools Folder:

   • Navigate to the folder where you extracted the Platform Tools.

5. Open Command Prompt in Platform Tools Folder:

   • Click the URL bar
   • Type CMD
   • Press enter

   

Unlocking Bootloader

Turn on oem unlocking from settings>developer options

Website Link

1. Sign-In on moto website: Follow the link provided and sign in using your Google account or any other account.

2. Reboot into Bootloader Mode:

   • Hold the volume down and power buttons simultaneously.
   • Alternatively, use the command: adb reboot bootloader.

3. Connect to PC:

   • Ensure your phone is connected to your PC via USB.

4. Retrieve Unlock Data:

   • Open a command prompt/terminal on your PC.
   • Type: fastboot oem get_unlock_data.

5. Copy Unlock Data:

   • You will see output similar to this:

     (bootloader) 0A40040192024205#4C4D3556313230
     (bootloader) 30373731363031303332323239#BD00
     (bootloader) 8A672BA4746C2CE02328A2AC0C39F95
     (bootloader) 1A3E5#1F53280002000000000000000
     (bootloader) 0000000
     

   • Combine these lines into one continuous string without "bootloader" or spaces. For example:

     0A40040192024205#4C4D355631323030373731363031303332323239#BD008A672BA4746C2CE02328A2AC0C39F951A3E5#1F532800020000000000000000000000
     

6. Submit Unlock Data:

   • Paste the combined string on the site you logged in to earlier.
   • Click "Can my device be unlocked?" and agree to the terms.
   • You will receive an unlock key via email.

7. Unlock Bootloader:

   • In the command prompt/terminal, type: fastboot oem unlock <key>.
   • Replace <key> with the unlock code from the email.
   • Confirm the unlock on your phone using the power buttons.

8. Bootloader Unlocked:

   • Your bootloader is now unlocked.

   Flashing Recovery

9. Download Recovery:

   • Obtain the latest recovery image from the appropriate source.

10. Flash Recovery:

    • In the command prompt/terminal, type: fastboot flash vendor_boot recovery.img.

11. Reboot to Recovery:

    • Type: fastboot reboot recovery.

Flashing ROM

1. Download ROM:

   • Get the ROM you want to install. Verify the MD5 checksum to avoid hardbrick.

2. Apply Update in Recovery:

   • Boot into recovery mode.
   • Select "Apply update".

3. Choose Update Source:

   • Select either pendrive, SD card, or ADB sideload.
   • If using a PC, type: adb sideload <rom.zip>.
   • Replace <rom.zip> with the filename or filepath of the ROM.

4. Flash ROM:

   • The process will proceed to 47% and then ask if you want to reboot to flash additional packages. Select "Yes" or "No". It doesn't matter what you choose.

5. Format Data:

   • Format data as required by the new ROM.

6. Reboot to System:

   • Reboot your phone to the system.

7. Enjoy New ROM:

   • Your new ROM is now installed and ready to use.

Hardbrick fix guide HERE

fastboot flashing method guide HERE

Fix empty slot guide HERE