Moto (XT2205-3-SS) TESLA_REWORK_OK2SHIP_04_F.15-VZW.xml Engineering_Rom
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Of course. This filename contains a **critical and highly specific detail** that defines its entire purpose.
Let's break down `Moto (XT2205-3-SS) TESLA_REWORK_OK2SHIP_04_F.15-VZW.xml Engineering_Rom`.
### Detailed Breakdown
1. **Moto (XT2205-3-SS)**
* **XT2205:** The model number for the **Motorola Moto G 5G Plus / Motorola Edge (2021)**, codenamed "tesla".
* **-3-SS:** This indicates yet another variant. The **-3-** specifically often denotes a version for the **North American market**.
2. **TESLA_REWORK_OK2SHIP_04_F.15-VZW.xml**
* **TESLA_REWORK_OK2SHIP:** A **release candidate** build.
* **_04:** The branch identifier.
* **_F.15:** The build number, newer than the previous F.14.
* **-VZW:** **This is the most important part.** This is an abbreviation for **Verizon Wireless**. This firmware was built specifically for devices locked to or sold by the Verizon network in the United States.
### Summary: What Does This Mean?
This is a **Verizon-specific release candidate firmware** for the **Motorola Moto G 5G Plus / Edge (2021), model XT2205-3-SS**.
This build contains all the special configurations, bloatware, and network settings required for the device to operate optimally on Verizon's CDMA and LTE networks.
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### **⚠️ CRITICAL Warnings - Carrier Specificity**
The risks associated with this file are **extremely high** due to its carrier-specific nature.
1. **Carrier Lock & Compatibility:** Flashing this **-VZW** firmware onto a device intended for a different carrier (e.g., T-Mobile, AT&T, or an unlocked model) will likely cause **permanent network connectivity issues**. The device may not be able to register on any network, or it could become permanently locked to Verizon's network.
2. **Variant Mismatch:** Even flashing it onto a different *SS (Single-SIM) variant of the same device (e.g., XT2205-1-SS) can corrupt the modem.
3. **Bloatware and Lock-ins:** Carrier firmware often includes applications that cannot be easily removed and may have restrictions not present on unlocked firmware.
4. **Obsolete Software:** This is an old pre-release build. The official final software is far superior.
### What Should You Do?
* **For End Users:** **UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU FLASH THIS unless your device is specifically a Verizon-locked XT2205-3-SS.** Even then, you should use the official update tool instead of this pre-release engineering build.
* **For Users on Other Carriers:** Flashing this will likely **ruin your phone's ability to connect to your carrier's network**. It is one of the fastest ways to "soft-brick" a device's cellular functionality.
### Comparison with Other TESLA Files
This file highlights how Motorola manages firmware for different markets and carriers.
| Feature | XT2205-1-SS / XT2205-2-SS (Generic) | **XT2205-3-SS-VZW (Verizon)** |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Intended Carrier** | Unlocked / Other carriers | **Verizon Wireless (USA)** |
| **Network Config** | Standard GSM/LTE | **Verizon-specific CDMA/LTE** |
| **Bloatware** | Minimal or none | **Verizon applications** |
| **Compatibility** | **Not interchangeable** | **Not interchangeable** |
**Conclusion:** The `-VZW` suffix definitively marks this as **Verizon-specific firmware**. This is the most dangerous type of variant-specific firmware to flash incorrectly, as it almost guarantees network connectivity loss on incompatible devices. **This firmware should only be used on a Verizon-locked XT2205-3-SS device, and even then, the official final software is the better choice.** For all other devices, it is strictly off-limits.