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How to restore Moto G 2014 [XT1068] back to Stock 4.4.4 Kitkat

Many users installs Custom roms , Updates manually without knowing the bugs ,having bootloops , bricked device . This guide will teach , How to restore your previous Official Android 4.4.4 Kitkat version on Moto G 2014 . 




This guide will work on Moto G 2014 XT1068 dual sim  Only . 
This guide will also help the ones who have upgraded to Lollipop and want to downgrade it to Kitkat .

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 How to restore your previous Official Android 4.4.4 Kitkat version on Moto G 2014 -

Step 1. Enable USB debugging and RSA Key should be allowed .

Step 2. Download the Android 4.4.4 Kitkat package from below .

Step 3. Extract the zip to your Laptop / PC .

Step 4. Plug your Moto G 2014 via USB cable to your PC .

Step 5. Run the Auto Restore Script ( You will get the file in the downloaded zip below ) .




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Kitkat firmwares -

1. KXB21.85.27 (latest version) - Download Here

2. KXB21.85.23 - GB Region (UK) - Download Here

How to Install Official TWRP ( touch recovery ) on Moto G 2014 [ Lollipop compatible ]

Custom recovery is must for Installing other custom roms like Cyanogenmod , PAC , or any flashable zip , mods etc . So here is the best custom recovery for Motorola Moto G 2014 ( 2nd Generation ) . 



Twrp recovery is the touch based custom recovery . Thanks to luca020400 ( Xda developer ) for Officially making it for Moto G 2nd Generation .  

Also read -  Cyanogenmod 12 [ Android 5.0.2 ] For Motorola Moto G 2014 XT1068

Screenshot of TWRP recovery for Motorola Moto G2 -








There are no bugs in the recovery , so you can flash it easily by following below steps -





Step 1.Download TWRP recovery from below .

Step 2. Flash it using any other recovery .

Or 

Step 1. Step 1.Download TWRP recovery from below .


Step 2. Go into bootloader mode (power off and hold power+vol down and release)

Step 3.Connect the phone to your PC

Step 4.Install Adb and Fastboot into your PC (if don't install yet) (Windows, Mac)

Step 5.From CMD or Terminal go into your the download folder and execute:

Quote:


fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

( rename the recovery image name to recovery.img)



Source - XDA

Download - 

Twrp official recovery moto G 2014

Cyanogenmod 12 [ Android 5.0.2 ] For Motorola Moto G 2014 XT1068




Update - New Build with many bug fixes - [5-1-2015] Cyanogenmod 12 [ Android 5.0.2 ] For Motorola Moto G 2014 XT1068


And finally Moto G 2nd generation users can Install Cyanogenmod 12 Android 5.0.2 on their Smartphone . A great Thanks to k2wlxda ( senior xda member ) who made Cm12 possible for Moto G 2nd Generation .



Hence Android 5.0 Lollipop is officially announced for Moto G 2nd Generation but Cyanogenmod os seems to be best among all the official builds !  

Also see - Android 5.0 Lollipop Now Available For Moto G 2014 [XT1068] ( Flashable Zip )


The official Lollipop update will be soon launching in other countries but cm lovers are waiting for Cyanogenmod 12 apart from waiting for Official update . 

Here is a video review of Cyanogenmod 12 on Moto G 2nd Gen -

Here are some ScreenShots of Cyanogenmod 12 for Moto G2 XT1068 -






How to Install Cyanogenmod 12 on Moto G 2nd Gen XT1068 -


Step 1.Install custom recovery -

Use this guide - How To Install Official TWRP ( Touch Recovery ) On Moto G 2014 [ Lollipop Compatible ]

Step 2.Copy the rom to your external sd

Step 3.Boot into recovery mode 

Step 4.wipe davlik cache,data 

Step 5.Select Install zip from Sdcard and select cm12 zip

Step 6.Install gapps



Also see Installation video -




Source - XDA

Downloads -


[ Build 2 ] Lollicop Rom for Samsung Galaxy Core duos I8262

Finally Ported TransK rom for Grand quattro and its like Android Lollipop 5.0 themed perfectly and its working smoothly and flawlessly on Samsung Galaxy core , Also Samsung Galaxy core got its first Multi window rom . I named it Lollicop rom and its new builds will be available whenever i got time :) . 




All credits Goes to Me and renzorampas .  , and you all for your support . 

Also See - 





Features Of LolliCop Rom for Galaxy core duos  -



→ Pre-Rooted SuperSU-v3.1.3 (46)
→ Deodexed
→ Debloated
→ Signal Tweaks
→ 3G Tweaks
→ Battery Tweaks
→ GUI Tweaks
→ Smooth Scrolling
→ ADB Notification Icon Disabled
→ Better Call Voice Quality
→ Dalvik Tweaks
→ Media Tweaks
→ Camera Tweaks
→ Wireless Speed Increase Tweak
→ Better Internet Speed Tweak
→ Better Video Streaming
→ Pure Performance X
→ init.d Support
→ TeslaLED Included for Flashlight


MOD THEME:
→ Semi Trident Transparent Status Bar.
→ White LolliPop Icons in Status Bar
→ No AM/PM in Status Bar and Pulldown.
→ Remove Factory Reset in Settings
→ K-Pop Style Statusbar Pulldown
→ Non-Transparent ROM
→ White MMS
→ White Settings
→ S.Planner added
→ Zawgyi FlipFonts added
→ Redesign Phone, Contacts, Calculator...
→ Multi Window
→ KITKAT Launcher
→ KITKAT Camera
→ KITKAT Maps and Street
→ KITKAT Wallpaper
→ KITKAT Calendar
→ KITKAT Email
→ LolliPop Bootanimation
→ KITKAT Default Icons


CHANGE LOGS:

→ Fixed System UI Force closed 
→ New Gallery 
→ New System UI with 5 tabs
→ New Framework
→ Fast , Smooth 
→ Touchwiz as default launcher 




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Video Review of Lollicop rom -






How To Install 


Download The Rom and Place it in root of your Storage


Go Into recovery cwm mode


Wipe data


Wipe cache


Wipe dalvik cache

Install zip from sd card


Choose LolliCop Rom


Most important part Enjoy !




Downloads -



LolliCop Rom - Download Here



Gangster Vegas now available for Free on Play store : Download It now


Gangster Vegas the ultimate Action game for Android Smartphones are free now . You can say its the Mobile version of Grand theft auto , but it is made by Gameloft . 

Since its free for now ,  so you can Download it now from  - Play store . The offer is because of Christmas and will remain forever . 



The game is of 2.1 Gb so Make sure you are connected to 3g or Wifi . So Go ahead and Download it !