Custom Rom Flashing Guide for Moto G73 5G (devonf) (Updated)

Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have the following:

* Firmware: Android 14 (U1TNS34.82-12-7 or newer).

* Backup: Back up all your data. This process will wipe everything.

* Battery: At least 50% charged.

* PC: With proper drivers and a quality USB cable.

Initial Setup

* Unlock Bootloader: This is mandatory.

* Enable USB Debugging:

* Go to Settings > About phone.

* Tap Build number 7 times.

* Go to Settings > System > Developer options and enable USB debugging.

Note: If you have used a blankflash or flashed stock ROM using Software Fix, you must have installed at least one OTA update to avoid bricking your device.

Flash Custom Recovery

1. Enter Fastboot Mode: Power off your device, then hold Volume Down + Power until the fastboot screen appears.

2. Connect your phone to your PC.

3. Flash Image:

Open a command prompt and run: fastboot flash vendor_boot <path_to_vendor_boot_image>

4. Reboot to Recovery

Sideload Custom ROM

1. Boot to Recovery: Ensure your device is in recovery mode.

2. Wipe/Format Data: Mandatory for the first-time flash.

3. Initiate Sideload: In recovery, go to Apply update and either select Apply from ADB or from External SD-Card.

* Sideload via ADB:

* On your PC, open a command prompt in the folder with your custom ROM .zip file.

* Run: adb sideload <rom_filename>.zip

4. Reboot: After sideloading is complete, select Reboot system now.

Note: The first boot may take several minutes.