Flash Stock ROM [Firmware] & Lock Bootloader On Moto G 2nd Gen XT1068

This Tutorial is for Moto G [XT1068] that loves Stock ROM, 

want to unroot & lock bootloader has Custom ROM & want to revert,

 is in Bootloop :-P

Even though the steps are really easy but still i am not responsible for any damages [won't be there if you follow properly] :-P

Don't Expect to get your warranty back after this tutorial :-P

Things You will need [Click On the links] :-

• Moto G [ with root or without root, with any ROM or with bootloop :-P]
• Download Stock ROM [Dual Sim] from here.[Note this is only for XT1068 DUAL SIM]
• Device drivers are here.
• Download 'Install ROM.zip' File from here.
• Download 'Install ROM file + Lock.zip' file from here.
• Download mfasboot.zip from here.
• Note:- 
  1. 'Install ROM' file is just to flash Stock ROM & it won't lock or unlock Bootloader. [those who haven't unlocked the bootloader, use this file].
  2. 'Install ROM + Lock' file will flash Stock ROM and will also Lock the bootloader [those who have unlocked the bootloader & wish to lock use this file, if you wish to keep it unlocked use the above file].
  3. Download Either of the files, don't download both !

Steps to install Stock ROM :-

• Extract the mfastboot.zip into a folder
• Copy & Extract the Stock ROM file, then extract 'Install ROM' or 'Install ROM + Lock' file, into the folder where you have extracted mfastboot.zip.
• Now switch off your device [ignore if you are in bootloop :-P], press Power Button + Volume Down for 10 Sec & you will enter into Fastboot mode.
• Now connect the device to your PC. [hope you have motorola drivers installed].
• Open the mfastboot folder & click Left shift + right mouse button & click on Open Command Window here.
• Type 'mfastboot devices' & see if the device is connected [if not search on google & install the drivers].
• When device is connected, drag the 'Install ROM.bat' file into Command window OR those who have downloaded 'Install ROM + Lock' drag this file to CMD & press Enter.
• Flashing will Start and as per your wish the Stock ROM will be flashed & users who used Lock file the Bootloader will be locked.
• When you see 'Press any Key' press it and you will be rebooted to Official Stock ROM!
• Booting may take few minutes & sim detection may even take a little time don't panic it will work ! 
• Congrats you have successfully Flashed Stock ROM on your Moto G & kept your bootloader locked / unlocked.
• Now connect to WiFi and go to software update and update you phone to Latest Android 5.0. [OTA update]
Note this method works on Locked Bootloader because the ROM is officially Signed by Motorola !


New 4.4.4 Software Update Is Available if you want to stick to 4.4.4 [Build KXB21.85.23]

Steps to update:-

• Download The Firmware Package: here.
• Copy this file into the root of directory of Internal SD (i.e Internal SD itself, no subfolders)
• Reboot to Stock Recovery using Holding down VolumeDown+Power button to go to Bootloader, Then VolumeDown then VolumeUp to recovery.
• Apply update from SD and choose the downloaded package.
• You now have the latest 4.4.4 version on Moto G and that too Stock Firmware :)

This tutorial is for Moto G - XT1068 & if you have any problem please comment !
Enjoy the Stock ROM & the OTA [Android L-5.0] if you want.



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