Moto G: All About Development (XT1033)

I recently bought Motorola Moto G from FlipKart (16 GB) and rooted it within 5 minutes after it came. I tried many experiements and I know how to unbrick it, downgrade it and do anything about it. I will show you some questions that you want to know and no one is telling.
I have Motorola Moto G XT1033 so all aswers will be for this device only. If you have any other variant of Moto G then also you can see, but it is exclusively for Moto G XT1033.
first I will start questions and answers related to the OTA!

I have unlocked Moto G XT1033 Bootloader, and it has CWM Recovery. Can I flash the OTA now?

No! You can't! You need to have stock recovery to flash OTA because the stock recovery has the partition layout..

I have unlocked Moto G XT1033 Bootloader, and with stock recovery. Can I flash the OTA?

No! I tried it! I unlocked my bootloader and flashed stock recovery. Then I tried updating it with OTA, but I failed! It shows "error" in the stock recovery and is again in the JB version.

I have stock recovery and I locked my bootloader after unlocking it. Can I flash OTA now?

Yes, I tried this only! It works.

I have XT1033, and I heard people saying that the SIM is not working in the Kit Kat ROM, is that true?

NO! It is only for US users and others. I am an Asian I didn't face any bug like Airplane mode, NO network loss, no nothing!

I have Moto G, and I flashed the OTA! I want to downgrade Moto G XT1033 to 4.3. Can I do it?

Yes, you can downgrade Moto G after flashing 4.4 Kit Kat OS (OTA). I have made a script for this. You can also make one for you! Just remove lines with "Primary GPT" erorrs in the flashall.bat/flashall etc. I have made a guide to downgrade Moto G to Android 4.3 and have uploaded all the files too. Learn it from --> here.

I am getting version downgraded for primary-gpt error while downgrading my Moto G

Yes, this is a common error. Just flash the GPT file and flash other files. Then reboot it. It will work. Make sure to wipe the userdata.

I don't want to upgrade my Moto G to Android 4.4.2 Kit Kat but the notification is downloading it! I even tried to Force Close it, but it opens again! 

Hmm. Use Titanium Backup PRO application and freeze Moto G OTA application!

Where is OTA being downloaded?

In the /cache partition.

Now let's talk about the Kit Kat update

I have upgraded to Android 4.4.2 Kit Kat update. I want to know where is the option to mount OTG cable?

Go to the Storage option from the main menu of Settings.

In Kit Kat, there are more applications than the Android 4.3 AND ALSO IT LAGS IN KIT KAT!

Yep, I faced some lags on the stock UI of KK. I disabled those applications which uses more RAM.

Why there is no Developer options in Kit Kat? I want to use the ART!

There is a Developer option menu, but disabled. Just tap 7 times on Build Number to get it.

Now let's go the Bootloader

If I unlock my bootloader, will it void my warranty?

Yes, sure. When you unlock the bootloader, you enter a code in the Motorola's website. And when you press the button, there's your warranty gone. Also there is a QFuse in the device which burns itself while unlocking the bootloader and making it un-burn is physically impossible.

I have locked my bootloader and flashed the stock firmware, still my splash screen comes with Remove the 'device unlocked' warning screen. What should I do?

#This will work on both Locked bootloaders and unlocked bootloaders devices!
1. Download the modified logo.bin with no warning screen from here.
2. Reboot your device to bootloader.
3. Open a folder in which there is Fastboot tool.
4. Copy/Paste logo.bin to that folder too.
4. Right click on the folder with Shift Key pressed and select Open command prompt here option.
5. Type fastboot flash logo logo.bin.
6. fastboot reboot.
You have removed that device unlocked warning screen at start up.

Can I lock my device's bootloader again?

Yes you can. I tried it 2-3 times.
Type fastboot oem lock begin
now flash the stock images (system, userdata, logo etc.) and then type
fastboot oem lock
It will lock your Moto G.

Can I get my warranty back after I unlocked Moto G's bootloader?

In Europe, Motorola accepts the devices with unlocked bootloader and fixes the issue until they prove that the issue was caused due to the unlocking of Bootloader. In America, issues are solved even after unlocking the bootloader.

I tried selecting options in the recovery with the power buttons, but it fails to do so. Why?

Because you need to press the volume UP button to select any option! Power button will make it boot normal.

After locking my device's bootloader, can I root it or can I root my device in locked bootoader (Moto g)?

No. None of the tools will work with this device. You need to flash CWM or a Custom Recovery to root it, but for clockworkmod or TWRP, you need to unlock the bootloader!

Now let's talk about the Custom ROMs.,the Stock ROM and Custom Kernels

Can anyone give me fast downloadable means with IDM and resume support stock ROM for Moto G XT1033 Asian Retail? (4.3)

Yes, Download the Stock Moto G XT1033 ROM from Google Drive: Click HERE.

I have Moto G XT1033 (Asian version). Can I flash CyanogenMod 11 ROM and get the network working?

Nah! I tried flashing the ROM, but failed. I even tried flashing Kit Kat modem file through Bootloader.

I have Moto G XT1033 (Asian Version), and can I flash the Paranoid ROM in it and get the network working?

NO. Again, the upper case.

HOW the hell to get network work in the CyanogenMod ROM or Paranoid!!!?

Flash American firmware (with single sim) and then flash the CM11 ROM. Also flash the Modem file. It will work now.

Will CyanogenMod ever add Moto G XT1033 support in CyanogenMod ROM?

Yes. CyanogenMod's team said that they will soon make CM11 ROM for Moto G XT1033.

Is there any ROM which works with Moto G XT1033?

Yes. Custom ROMs made by users should work with this device. Make sure you try only ROMs of Moto G XT1033.

I hope these questions are enough and you are satisfied with them? If no then you can comment below to ask more questions about the Moto G XT1033 (or any other variant of it!)

From where to get Stock ROM of My Moto G? I can't find it anywhere!

You can get the Stock Firmware of Moto G from here: Click HERE and for more firmwares, go HERE.

Is Faux Kernel working on Moto G XT1033? Whatabout features and AnTuTu?

Nope, you can't run Faux in your Moto G XT1033. I don't know why, but in stock ROM it doesn't run. You need to flash a single SIM ROM over this device and then the kernel will work fine. I was getting Phone application Force Close and even the network bars was not showing the stats of signal.

Now lets go to Misc:

Can I install Xposed Framework?

Yes, it works quite good with Moto G. I am running it.

Does Gravity Box runs in KitKat? Any issue?

Yes, it runs in KitKat. Only one issue. And that is when you enable full screen call, it doesn't work until you press "End" button. In short it is of no use (Full Screen Option.)

What about Greenify? It also works with Moto G (Xposed?)

Hmm. Greenify is working without any error and is optimizing my applications!