Remove Amazon Ads & Bloatware On Moto G4 Lock Screen

Instructions to remove Amazon ads & bloatware from Moto G4 lock screen. Reading this post will assist you removing ads and bloatware installed by Amazon from Moto G4.

In order to showing their ads, Amazon decided to be seller of the Moto G4 which is the latest iteration of the G series. We are offered with very tempting discount if buying the fourth generation of Moto G on Amazon, in total we only need to have $40 to bring the 5.5 inches smartphone.

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But of course as I mentioned above, Amazon needs compensations for their own benefits by placing ads on lock screen. This is the consequence that you -- as buyers -- must bear. But that's fine considering the very cheap price compared with the phone's price if you buy it somewhere else.

Not only ads, Amazon also added bloatware to make things more hilarious for users to finally think their device's hijacked and forced them using things they not need.

So some people get irritated with ads existence, a developer too, that's why an XDA recognized contributor namely Tomsgt, released an xml based file to help us removing the ads along with bloatware from our Moto G4.

If you feel sorrow with the ads and bloatware you can remove them once and for all, fortunately Amazon has made the process easy.

For those who haven't bought this phone, and read this post, then decide to get rid the intention to buy Moto G4 then don't be because you still can buy the phone from other place, but of course with higher prices.

However this offer only for US. therefore if you live outside the country, then you are not going to find this generous offer. So no worry.

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How to remove Amazon ads and bloatware on Moto G4 lock screen?

Preconditions.

• Only apply the tutorials written on this post if your device is Moto G4 -- and the method has been tested and proven work on X71625 and XT1644.
• Make sure that your computer has already Moto G drivers installed.
• Motorola program RSDlite 6.2.4 or just utilize the RSD-Flash Script for both Mac or Linux (Extract the file).
• Now grab this file remove-amazon-bloat.xml.
• Enable Android USB debugging mode on your Moto G4.

Instructions to remove Amazon ads and bloatware on Moto G4.

For non-rooted Moto G4.

1. You need to boot your Moto G4 to fastboot mode now, do so by using Volume Down + Power.
2. Now boot your Moto G4 into fastboot mode (Volume Down + Power).
3. Now launch the RSDlite 6.2.4 and then choose remove-amazon-bloat.xml.
4. You can press Start to begin the removing action.
5. Done now the ads and bloatware will be gone for good.

For non-rooted Moto G4.

1. If your Moto G4 is rooted, then what you need is simply flashing the image using the following command line.
   

   fastboot flash oem oem.img

2. Hit enter to begin the process.
3. Once done, you need to reboot your device.

You did it my friend, now there are no more either ads or bloatware from Amazon will messing your Moto G4, congratulations.

Install TWRP Recovery On Moto E LTE (2015) With Encryption Support

You can now install TWRP recovery on your Moto E LTE (2015) which is the newest version, with Encryption Support. This is a good chance if you are thinking to tweak and optimize your device's internal system.

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TWRP recovery is one of the two most used custom recoveries beside CWM, it comes with a better interface compared with CWM and has the same abilities with CWM too.

Installing TWRP recovery will give number of benefits -- since it's delivering an ability to play with your Android internal system -- then you can install root method to gain root access, flashing great non-official ROMs for your device, make a Nandroid backup, installing zip files directly from your phone, you can also double-speed your device with overclocking its CPU. All those goodies can be achieved if your phone has the custom recovery installed such as TWRP.

Those abilities are absent on the stock recovery image, you will only be given with limited freedom like updating to stock firmware, perform a factory reset, reboot your phone, etc.

If you are interested to give this great custom recovery a try, then you are invited to follow the full guides written on this post. Make sure you know the process is a bit complicate for you need to execute ADB command to bring it your phone. Are you read? Then let's firstly read the following preconditions.

Preconditions.

• Be wise! Before performing any non-official procedures like flashing a custom recovery like this, you should firstly perform backups!
• Remember your device's bootloader should already been unlocked, then learn to unlock any Motorola devices bootloader.
• Remember that it's needed to firstly enable Moto E LTE USB debugging mode first.
• Flashing TWRP recovery will void your device's warranty, so prepare your money to pay Motorola in case of services needed if your device's bricked / damaged in the future.
• We will use computer to execute the ADB command while your phone is connected to it, therefore enable your Moto E LTE's USB debugging mode.
• A computer and a USB cable of yours should be ready to use.
• Your computer should already has Android SDK and Fasboot installed.
• Be sure to temporarily deactivate your computer's antivirus as this kind of security software usually interrupt the operation.
• Your phone's battery percentage should be at least %60 at minimum.
• Follow the entire steps, do not skip anything, remember that.
• Perform the instructions written here and you know that all the risks are yours.

How to install TWRP recovery with Encryption Support on 2015 Moto E LTE

Files you need to download.

• Download TWRP recovery image (14.24MB). Put the file on the Desktop of your computer.

Remember your computer has already has Android SDK, Fastboot and its booloader is already unlocked.

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Instructions to install TWRP recovery on Moto E LTE (2015).

1. Now power off your Moto E LTE, then boot it into fastboot mode.
2. You need to connect your Android phone to your PC using the available USB cable.
3. When they are connected, then go to the place where you put the TWRP image recovery file.
4. In that, you need to launch a command prompt (cmd) box (By pressing and holding the Shift key on keyboard, then right-click anywhere).
5. When the cmd is opened, then type this command; fastboot flash recovery recovery.img.
   
   
6. Then wait now, as the process is meant to install the TWRP image recovery to your Moto E LTE.
7. When it's finish. Execute the command here; fastboot reboot.
   
   

Done! Your Moto E LTE (2015) is now having one of the best custom recoveries, TWRP with Encryption Support, that means you can now play and optimize your device with any available great ROMs, custom KERNELs, perform a full backup (Nandroid), overclocking your device's CPU, and many other activities you think the best to double your device's performance.

Unlock Verizon SIM Card Of Moto E (2015)

Unlock Verizon SIM Card of Moto E (2015). Here is a good news for all Verizon Motorola Moto E 2015, because now you can unlock your SIM card and the process is quite easy. Anyone even a beginner can do it. You should grab this change especially if you are about to go to somewhere else where you know has a weak Verizon signal.

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The Verizon SIM unlocking process doesn't require you to firstly root your Android device, thus any Moto E 2015 whether it's rooted or not, are eligible to unlock it. And it's free. And we will use an app developed by XDA developers, you should thank them for all they've done in delivering this wonderful app.

And you don't even need a computer to help you in the undergoing the unlocking procedures above.

Once you've completed all the installation processes and your SIM card is unlocked, you can further using any SIM network from other operators of your choice, no restrictions anymore. You are given with a free choice. Surely Verizon doesn't approve this activity, but that doesn't mean it's not safe, because it's safe to unlock your Moto E SIM card.

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Moto E 2015 was released with bootloader unlocked by default, Motorola knows their users love that condition. Now we can even enjoy more fun with unlocking its SIM card. Do you want to do it? Just read the following preconditions first.

How to unlock bootloader on any Motorola devices.

Preconditions.

• Albeit the procedure will not wipe out your device's data, still it's wise to firstly make backups over your data. You can feel better if knowing all your precious data protected before performing anything to your device.
• Be sure you have a sufficient battery power, I suggest you have at least %60 minimum battery power, as during the installations your phone shuts down, your phone will get brick.
• Make sure your phone is Motorola Moto E (2015). Do not install the app if your device is not that model.

Hope you've fully understood all the points recommended on the preconditions.

How to unlock Verizon SIM Card on Moto E 2015

1. Now remove the Verizon SIM card from your device.
2. Then insert another SIM card of your choice, then turn on your phone again.
3. You will then see the instructions on screen, just follow it to continue setting up your phone.
4. You need to also sign-in to Google Account (Recommended to use Wi-Fi connection).
5. Now head to Google Play Store, then search an app namely Philipp Mangelow Network. Or I make it easy for you, here is the app link (Google Play Store).
6. Install the app then run / open it.
7. On the app's UI you need to rename the radio mode from CDMA/LTE PRL to be GSM/LTE Auto.
8. You need to also go to System Settings -> Mobile Networks -> choose the Preferred Network Mode to be 4G LTE.
9. Don't forget to edit the APNs with the APN settings of your new carrier.
10. Done! You are now using non-Verizon SIM Card on your Verizon Motorola Mote E (2015). Enjoy it guys.

One more thing, after the above procedures applied and your existing Moto E using another SIM card, then you will see SIM Card is not from Verizon Wireless notification. That shouldn't be bothering as you still be able to use another SIM card. So just ignore the notification and just enjoy it.

Update Motorola X (1st Gen) To Android Lollipop (5.1.1) With Dirty Unicorns ROM

You can update your Moto X 1st Generation to Android 5.1.1 Lollipop now by flashing the unofficial software released by senior member of XDA namely Megatron007. The software I am talking about is Dirty Unicorns ROM that's currently available to be flashed on the Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset powered smartphone.

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Preconditions.

• Be sure you have installed either CWM or TWRP recovery.
• Your Moto X bootloader should already be unlocked (see the how to unlock bootloader of any Motorola devices).
• Make sure you firstly backup your existing data because you will need to perform a factory reset as the part of the instructions.
• Remember to perform the instructions only you are sure your device is Moto X (1st Gen) not any other models.
• You need to also enable Moto X USB Debugging mode.
• Follow the instructions here by your own choice, none should be held responsible if you end up bricking or damaging your phone, all the risks are yours.
• Have a sufficient battery power before proceeding to the flashing instructions.

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Install CM 12 Android 5.0 ROM On Motorola X (1st Gen)

Files needed.

• Download Dirty Unicorns Android 5.1.1 Lollipop ROM here (Basket Build site).
• Download Gapps here (Dirty Unicorns site).

Instructions.

1. When you've done downloading all the files above now it's time to connect your phone to your PC with the help of a USB cable.
2. Transfer all the zip files to your phone internal storage (Recommended on Root directory).
3. Now disconnect your Moto X from computer after the zip files successfully transferred to your phone's internal storage.
4. Power off your Moto X then boot to recovery mode by utilizing these buttons; Power + Volume Down + Home buttons for about 3 or 4 seconds then release them and boot menu will show up.
5. Inside the recovery, perform a factory reset by selecting the Wipe Data/Factory Reset.
   
   
6. Head to the the main menu then perform another cleaning like Wipe Cache Partition and then to Advanced menu to choose Wipe Dalvik Cache. Afterward you need to also clean data partitions and system.
   
   
   
   
   
7. Then go back to main recovery menu to further selecting Install Zip From SD Card and then Choose Zip From SD Card to get the Dirty Unicorns zip file inside your phone's internal storage. Flashing process will begin !
   
   
   
   
   
8. To flash the Gapps just repeat the above process.
9. Now you can *****Go Back***** to reboot your phone by selecting Reboot System Now option.
   
   

Awesome now your Moto X (1st Gen.) is powered with Dirty Unicorns based Android 5.1.1 Lollipop ROM.