Downgrade Moto G Stylus 2021 From Android 11 to Android 10 (Rollback)

Motorola recently rolled the Android 11.0 update for the Moto G Stylus 2021 device globally which brings a new revamped UI, new notification style, privacy dashboard, and many more to the table. If you have installed Android 11 and want to downgrade back to Android 10, then this guide is for you.

In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to roll back from Android 11 to Android 10 on Moto G Stylus 2021 (minsk, model: XT2115-1, XT2115-3). This guide is easy to follow, all you need is a computer with a working USB cable to connect your device to the computer.

Downgrade Moto G Stylus 2021 From Android 11 to Android 10 (Rollback)

Downgrade Moto G Stylus 2021 from Android 11 to Android 10

First of all, download the appropriate firmware package for your device from the below link. Once that is done, proceed with the instructions steps that follow.

Important Notes Relating to Rollback

  • After the rollback, all of your data will be erased. Please make sure to backup before you proceed.
  • Rollback operation may probabilistic have unforeseeable impacts on your phone.
  • Rollback operation will modify some of the system functions, and prevent you from receiving the latest software push.
  • If you want to experience the Android 11 again after rollback, you have to manually download the full OTA package from here.

These were some of the points worth discussing. You may proceed with the requirements section and then the steps to downgrade the Moto G Stylus 2021 from Android 11 to 10.

Prerequisites

  • To begin with, create a backup of your entire device. This is because the rollback firmware will erase all the data from your device.
  • Also, make sure that the device is sufficiently charged so that it doesn’t turn off mid-way during the process. At least 50% is recommended.
  • Finally, the instructions and the attached files are only compatible with Moto G Stylus 2021.
  • You will require a PC or Laptop with a USB Data Cable.
  • Install Motorola USB Drivers and Rescue and Smart Assistant Tool on your PC
  • To flash, you must download the ADB and Fastboot tool

If you satisfy the above requirements, then get hold of the rollback package from the below section and then begin with the steps to downgrade the Moto G Stylus 2021 from Android 11 to 10.

Download Rollback Package

Flash File Name: RPCS31.Q2-109-16-2
Model: XT2115-3
Upgrade Package
Android Version: 11
Download
Flash File Name: QPBS30.188-58-5
Model: XT2115-3
Download Rollback Package
Android Version: 10
Download

Now that you have downloaded the rollback package from the above section, just create a complete device backup before proceeding with the below-mentioned steps. This is because the installation steps require a wipe of the data. Once you have done so, here are is everything you need to be aware of regarding the downgrade of Moto G Stylus 2021 from Android 11 to Android 10.

Now that you have downloaded the rollback package from the above section, just create a complete device backup before proceeding with the below-mentioned steps. This is because the installation steps require a wipe of the data. Once you have done so, here are is everything you need to be aware of regarding the downgrade of Moto G Stylus 2021 from Android 11 to Android 10.

Disclaimer:

GetDroidTips will not be held responsible for any kind of hardware or software damage to your device by following this guide. Proceed at your own risk

Firmware Installation Guide:

Check out the firmware flashing guide below for the Moto G Stylus 2021 XT2115-3. First, make sure to install or extract the adb and fastboot tool on your PC. Now enter the bootloader on your device.

bootloader mode

Step 1. Bootloader Mode

Enter bootloader mode on your phone. To boot first, turn your phone off. Once your device is turned off completely, press and hold the volume down, and turn it on. You should see the bootloader screen.

Step 2. Connect Your Device to PC:

After booting your Moto G Stylus 2021 into bootloader mode, now connect it to the PC using the USB Cable.

Step 3. Download Stock ROM/Firmware:

To get the full ROM, you can use the LMSA or Rescue and Smart Assistant Tool. Download the zip file and copy it to somewhere on your PC. LMSA tool will unzip the file and will remove the zip file you downloaded.

device rescue Motorola Rescue and Smart Assistant Tool

You can also download the full stock ROM from the above download flash file section on this guide.

Step 4. Flashing Guide:

  1. The next step is to open the command window and go to the adb folder Open Command Window here
  2. Enter the following command to flash the firmware
    fastboot oem fb_mode_set 
    
    fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
    
    fastboot flash bootloader bootloader.img
    
    fastboot flash vbmeta vbmeta.img
    
    fastboot flash radio radio.img
    
    fastboot flash bluetooth BTFM.bin
    
    fastboot flash dsp dspso.bin
    
    fastboot flash logo logo.bin
    
    fastboot flash boot boot.img
    
    fastboot flash dtbo dtbo.img
    
    fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
    
    fastboot flash super super.img_sparsechunk.0
    
    fastboot flash super super.img_sparsechunk.1
    
    fastboot flash super super.img_sparsechunk.2
    
    fastboot flash super super.img_sparsechunk.3
    
    fastboot flash super super.img_sparsechunk.4
    
    fastboot flash super super.img_sparsechunk.5
    
    fastboot flash super super.img_sparsechunk.6
    
    fastboot flash super super.img_sparsechunk.7
    
    fastboot flash super super.img_sparsechunk.8
    
    fastboot flash super super.img_sparsechunk.9
    
    fastboot flash super super.img_sparsechunk.10
    
    fastboot flash super super.img_sparsechunk.11
    
    fastboot flash super super.img_sparsechunk.12
    
    fastboot flash super super.img_sparsechunk.13
    
    fastboot flash super super.img_sparsechunk.14
    
    fastboot flash super super.img_sparsechunk.15
    
    fastboot flash super super.img_sparsechunk.16
  3. Toggle back to bootloader. Do the following:
    fastboot reboot bootloader 
    fastboot erase ddr 
    fastboot erase userdata (Optional except you want to wipe) 
    fastboot reboot
  4. Now your device will reboot into bootloader with the firmware you installed.

So this was all from this guide on how to downgrade or rollback from Android 11 to Android 10 stable build on your Moto G Stylus 2021 devices. The first boot after the rollback could up some time, this is completely normal. Since a device reset has been taken place as well, you might have to set it up from scratch. Rounding up, here are some iPhone Tips and TricksPC tips and tricks, and Android Tips and Tricks that deserve your attention too.

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