Moto G (2nd Gen) gets port for MIUI V5 Titan Alpha ROM: How to install

Senior XDA member JBCDroid has successfully ported the alpha version of MIUI firmware into Motorola's second generation Moto G smartphone.

Based on the older Android KitKat version 4.4.4, the MIUI v5 Titan for Moto G is a freshly baked ROM, with a few functional features. Since this is a port, you will not get all the features working properly. The developer has flagged a few services such as RIL, GPS and HDR hangs Camera app which do not work properly.

Working features

• RIL (Calls, SMS, Data) works for XT1064 and probably works in all single SIM devices
• Boots
• Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth
• Video Playback
• Camera (Videos and Photos)
• Audio (Record and Playback)
• Sensors
• Flash
• Led

Issues

• RIL (Calls, SMS, Data) It does not work in dual SIM devices
• GPS (device only) requires a signal lock from stock to function correctly or this
• HDR hangs Camera app (You can use Google Camera to work around this issue)

In case you still want to try out MIUI v5 alpha ROM on your Moto G 2nd Gen, check out the installation guide below.

Key notes

• As the tutorial is likely to wipe out all data, create a backup of all important data of the phone using custom recovery.
• The phone should have above 80% battery charge.
• Bootloader of the device should be unlocked.
• The phone should be rooted with the latest version of CWM or TWRP recovery installed.
• Since this is a port, all features might not function properly in this custom build. So install the custom ROM at your risk.
• The MIUI v5 ROM works only with 2<sup>nd generation Moto G. Using this on any other device could damage it. Therefore, verify model number of your device before proceeding.
• After the installation of Android Lollipop ROM, it is recommended to give 10 minutes to the device for better user experience.
• IBTimes UK will not be held liable for any damage to the device.

How to install MIUI v5 Titan ROM (Android 4.4.4) on Moto G 2014

Step-1: Download MIUI v5 Titan Alpha3 on your PC

Step-2: Download Gapps package

Step-3: Connect the phone to the computer via USB cable. Then move the downloaded files to the internal storage of the phone and remember the location

Step-4: Unplug the USB cable from the phone and switch it off

Step-5: Put the Moto G into recovery mode. Press Volume Down + Power buttons for a few seconds then release both the buttons. Now select Recovery. A warning screen will appear. Press Volume Up for five seconds, press the Power button simultaneously. The phone should be in recovery mode

Step-6: In recovery mode perform a full data wipe. Select wipe data/factory reset

Step-7: Also perform Wipe cache partition and wipe dalvik cache

Step-8: After the process is completed, return to main recovery menu and select install zip from sdcard>> choose zip from sdcard, then browse to the location where you have saved the MIUI ROM. Select it and confirm installation

Step-9: When the ROM is installed, follow the similar step to install Gapps package on Moto G

Step-10: Once the installation is completed, reboot the phone

Your Moto G 2nd Gen should be updated with the latest alpha version of MIUI firmware.

[Source: XDA]