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Download removed, go ahead and thank user nimdae for pointing out the wrongness of my work. I am done with Eris dev work because of people like him.
nimdae <-- that user right there.
THIS IS NOT FOR LEAK USERS SO DON'T ASK
*start rant* THIS MEANS DON'T MESSAGE ME ASKING HOW TO USE IT ON 2.1LEAK, ITS NOT CURRENTLY POSSIBLE TO DOWNGRADE FROM LEAK. PLEASE STOP SENDING ME MESSAGES ASKING HOW.*end rant*
If it bricks your phone, not my fault (it shouldn't and I hope it doesn't).
Please read and follow the directions included in this thread.
unzipme.zip md5sum: 0ed3c91d7574367d65428b3bc230f217
This is fully working, I just did a full reflash to 1.5, including the kernel, the system software, the radio firmware, recovery image and the bootloader.
This must be done from a PC with Fastboot, which comes with windows. Linux/Mac users will have to find it and compile it. You will need to have Amon's recovery image installed to use this downgrade, at the end we will overwrite his image with the stock one.
Inside unzipme.zip are three files
downgrade.zip md5sum: c440c87f1e67f4b62e05da0d255e80e9
-Do not unzip/open/alter this file
--Contains your kernel, radio firmware, and system.
recovery.img md5sum: 71a4b633bdb32de9dcdd8953fef43cdc
--stock recovery image
hboot.nb0 md5sum: 38899da4e5e002e3be22900f5f4eb6f7
--Original bootloader
Step one:
Put hboot.nb0 and recovery.img in the tools dir of your sdk.
Put downgrade.zip on the sdcard of your phone
Step two:
Turn your phone off, then turn it back on holding the power button (red) and send button (green). Once in the boot loader press volume down, then volume up to get to Amon's recovery image. Go to wipe, wipe dalvik cache, and do a factory reset (aka wipe data). Then choose flash zip from sdcard, and flash downgrade.zip. The phone will flash the kernel, and system softare, then ask you to reboot. Let it reboot so it can flash the radio, it will restart back in the recovery image. You can power down your phone now.
Once the phone says "Formatting CACHE:" wait 30seconds and your done. This is an minor error in the update-config on my part, but it is not harmful and I won't be fixing it.
At this point if your just wanted 1.5 back, you are done.
If you want the original bootloader and recovery image, (ie 100% stock) continue on.
Step three:
Plug your phone into your PC. Power your phone on using the power button (red) and send button (green). Your phone should now be sitting back at the bootloader screen and say FASTBOOT USB. Now on your PC, go to the sdk tools dir in command line. Issue this command.
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Let it flash, when done wait a minute (just to make sure).
Then issue this command
Code:
fastboot flash hboot hboot.nb0
Once this is done, wait a minute then pull your battery and restart your phone.
You are now back at factory stock.
Thank you ivanmmj for showing me how to do this crud, and zifnab06 for telling me the right way to flash hboot.
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jcase
Risk of losing root permanently? I could be up to test, but I won't be home til after 5 pst. I'll hit you up on irc later to check if you're still looking for someone.
This is not the droid your looking for......
move along move along.
What are the risks / requirements?
Darn, if this was a 2.1leak to 1.5 test, I would so be your guinea pig, since I'm getting a new phone tomorrow anyway. lol
Ruh17 said:
Risk of losing root permanently? I could be up to test, but I won't be home til after 5 pst. I'll hit you up on irc later to check if you're still looking for someone.
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no you could just root again by loading the rooted 2.1 rom
Thanks jamezelle. Good job devs. Don't know how you find the time to work your magic every day.
I have 2 eris's here. Ones an extra. Let me know..
This kind of gets me excited being on 2.1 leak atm but I guess I should not bother to get hopes up doing things while rooted is a lot easier than when not so Im guessing I am going to be stuck.
OH DANG!!!!!
i am so excited!!! if you're like 90% seure it will work i volunteer!!!
i love 2.1 but i WANT to root SO BAD
Too bad its not for 2.1 leakers huh?
Has anyone tried this? I have an extra eris sitting around running the 2.1 root. If it has not been tried i will test it on the extra one (warranty have to send it back in a few days)
morbidpete said:
Has anyone tried this? I have an extra eris sitting around running the 2.1 root. If it has not been tried i will test it on the extra one (warranty have to send it back in a few days)
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Please try it! I want to have a sure downgrade after root.
no links :-/
Apparently I need to fix it, and i dont have time right now.
jcase said:
Apparently I need to fix it, and i dont have time right now.
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ohh ok. NP
where is the link to download
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bah never mind shouldhave read the last post.... =X
Now, if I root and go stock, the engineering bootloader stays correct? Would they notice that the engineering bootloader was there if I turned it in for warranty? What's the difference in appearance on the engineering bootloader?
I have updated this guide as I have a new replacement from t-mobile. This guide was based on my previous atrix which was running froyo (2.2.2) This time I have applied OTA 45.21.2.Mb860.T-mobile.en.gb and everything works perfect so if you have updated your phone to 2.3.4 then you can use this guide as well
I have decided to create this thread as I have seen many people confused about the difference between At&t phones and their UK ones. This thread will help you make the decision whether you want to hack your phone or not. I own T-mobile UK Atrix and whatever I have done worked perfectly for me. I’m not responsible for any bricks. You doing this on your own risk – good news is that no one (UK) had their mobile bricked. ALL CREDITS GOES TO DEVELOPERS AND OTHERS THAT CREATED SIMILAR THREATS – THANKS
ROOTING – If you running froyo (2.2.2) I have used gingerbreak method which is very easy:
Code:
1. Download Gingerbreak.exe from here: [url]http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&drKey=1359&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.xda-developers.com%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D1046626&v=1&libid=1311795059566&out=http%3A%2F%2Fbandbinnovations.com%2Fxda%2FGingerBreak.exe&ref=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.xda-developers.com%2Fforumdisplay.php%3Ff%3D997%26order%3Ddesc%26page%3D4&title=%5BHOWTO%5D%20Easy%20Root%201.5.7%20%26%201.83%20using%20GingerBreak%20-%20xda-developers&txt=http%3A%2F%2Fbandbinnovations.com%2Fxda%2FGingerBreak.exe[/url]
2. Make sure you have got debugging mode ON(settingsApplications Development) and you have installed drivers for your atrix
3. Run Gingerbreak.exe on your pc
4. In your phone you will find new app called gingerbreak – run it and select root. Mobile will reboot itself once is done.
5. Congratulation you are rooted.
NOTICE: You need to have External SD Card and also be aware that rooting this way will format your internal storage.
ROOTING – If you running gingerbread (2.3.4) use superoneclick (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682) and fallow the instructions on the original thread. Very easy way.
If you want to try ANY Custom ROM you need to Unlock your Bootloader:
Code:
1. You need to download and install RDS lite on your PC: [url]http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=634879&d=1308872277[/url]
2. Download and extract IHOP_Bell.rar: [url]http://diamantephoto.com/IHOP_Bell.rar[/url]
3. Download and extract Fastboot tools [url]http://gititbit.ch/FAST[/url]
4. Power down your Motorola Atrix
5. Take out your microSD card and SIM card for the flashing process
6. While turning the phone on, hold the Volume Up button until it acknowledges RSD
7. Your device will say “Starting RSD protocol support”
8. Run “RSD Lite” on your computer
9. Press the “. . .” button next to the box labeled “Filename”
10. Load up the SBF file – IHOP_Bell.sbf
11. Plug your device into your computer
12. RSD Lite should recognize your device and say “Model: NS Flash Olympus” and “Connected…”
13. Press the “Start” button
14. Be patient while the phone reboots. It will take a long time.
15. Open and extract the Fastboot package from above
16. Open a command prompt window
a. On Windows, press Start and type “cmd” then press the enter button
17. Type the following command. Your directory will be the folder where you extracted the Fastboot package.
(Example: cd C:\Users\Kenneth\Desktop\fastboot-package)
a. cd your directory here
18. Power down your Atrix device
19. Hold the power button and the downward volume button until you see “Fastboot”
20. Let go of the buttons and press the upward volume button once
21. You will now see “Starting Fastboot protocol support”
22. Plug your device into a USB port in the back slot of your computer
a. Front slots sometimes do not have enough power to stay connected to the device.
23. Type the following command:
a. fastboot oem unlock
24. You will now receive a warning along with a unique device ID
25. Type the following commands using your unique device ID in place of the ####:
a. fastboot oem unlock ####
b. fastboot reboot
26. Wait for your device to reboot. Congratulations! You now have an unlocked bootloader!
I recommend to install romracer's Recovery : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204500.
Instalation:
Code:
$ fastboot devices
TA20700KXH fastboot
$ fastboot erase recovery
erasing 'recovery'... OKAY [ 0.741s]
$ fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
sending 'recovery' (4780 KB)... OKAY [ 0.490s]
writing 'recovery'... OKAY [ 0.544s]
The reason I recommend this recovery is because the official clockwork recovery doesn't support external sdcard (bug?). If this doesn't bother you then you can download Rom manager from market and install official recovery.
Most of the roms have unified kernel which means you don't need to apply anything after installation. This includes roms like aura, the dark side, cyanogen mod.
However if you do have issues with memory then download kernel from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1156040
Thanks for this - thats my night sorted
Very useful and thorough guide. Thanks a lot Mr Foka. I left you a "thanks" btw.
thank you so much! just going to unlock my orange atrix
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Jibraldor said:
Very useful and thorough guide. Thanks a lot Mr Foka. I left you a "thanks" btw.
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That's very kind. Thanks
Hi there,
sorry, a quick question regards to the custom ROMS, you mentioned if I am going to apply the AT&T ROMs, I need to apply custom kernels,
Foka002 said:
You can now install ANY Custom ROM. However if you want to install ROM That is designed for AT&T you will have to apply FIXED Kernel for international (faux’s or eveal kernels working excellent for our devices - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169409 or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1156040)
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but in eval-'s thread, he mentioned:
I suspect these boot.img will 'fix' RAM for unlocked internationals on any Gingerbread 2.3.x build (only), but this as faux123 helpfully points out, your modules must match (important for wifi, vpn) ! So for now, these boot.img with quick & dirty RAM fix are only for this Orange FR 2.3.4 system.img!! (Unless you want to copy around dhd.ko and parts of /system/lib/hw between /systems...)
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So can I just apply his kernel on the AT&T firmware?
Cheers,
Well I tried eval kernel few times and long time ago. For every rom I had it I used faux kernel so it's safer to use it with recent roms.
Sent from Motorola Atrix
Hi thanks for the time and effort but I was hoping someone could help me.Trying to follow the guide but having trouble with two parts.Firstly when running pudding through rsd how long exactly do you leave it?It says to leave it at android lockscreen but rsd dhows as not finished like 38% rebooting at this time/Also when to connect or disconnect is confusing as I read a guide previously to yours am not sure if phone gets disconnected after rsd?Lastly and I think my most serious problem is that I cant get the fastboot command to work.It will either say unable to find the path specified or no command on internal or external etc.Any ideas?Thanks
Great guide! Thanks for putting this together.
So correct me if im wrong but I can follow this guide, and put on gingerbread on my orange ATRIX and it will work fine?!?!?!?
Also once the official update hits UK can I just install that?
Great work btw
Sent from my MB860 using XDA App
Just to ask / add
There is going to be an official Orange OTA update isnt there? I could do it this way but for a change want to try it the offical way
scotty7910 said:
Hi thanks for the time and effort but I was hoping someone could help me.Trying to follow the guide but having trouble with two parts.Firstly when running pudding through rsd how long exactly do you leave it?It says to leave it at android lockscreen but rsd dhows as not finished like 38% rebooting at this time/Also when to connect or disconnect is confusing as I read a guide previously to yours am not sure if phone gets disconnected after rsd?Lastly and I think my most serious problem is that I cant get the fastboot command to work.It will either say unable to find the path specified or no command on internal or external etc.Any ideas?Thanks
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In order to use fastboot you need to have motorola drivers installed. Im not sure about eds but if your device is recognised then it is fine. Im not sure about waiting time in rsd but if you did fallow this guide step by step you shouldn't have any problems.
Roberts56
Yes you will be able to flash gingerbread but you won't be able to use official OTA unless you downgrade to 2.2.2 using fruitcake method. The thing is if you want to play with custom roms then there is no point in waiting for official release because its not going to be any better than any rom we've got now. Just keep in mind once you unlock your bootloader you will lose warranty.
Uk OTA is coming for sure but I have no idea when. Rumours says in sep/oct
Boot screen
Hi
After flashing IHOP_BELL, everytime I reboot I get a menu instead of Motorola Logo at beginning. Is that normal?? When I leave it there it will boot Android and will show the Motorola Logo.
It looks like this:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dPOywn12xbg/Th6albF5xPI/AAAAAAAAAGw/BStIYOa7B_A/s1600/11.JPG
Thanks for your help
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Hi
After flashing IHOP_BELL, everytime I reboot I get a menu instead of Motorola Logo at beginning. Is that normal?? When I leave it there it will boot Android and will show the Motorola Logo.
It looks like this:
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dPOywn12xbg/Th6albF5xPI/AAAAAAAAAGw/BStIYOa7B_A/s1600/11.JPG
Thanks for your help
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Strange...I've never seen this before. Can anyone tell why is that ?
hmm it's not normal then?
Any idea if I could overwrite with IHOP_BELL again downloaded freshly from xda?
I downloaded it from here.
http://diamantephoto.com/IHOP_Bell.rar
thanks
R3wt3d said:
hmm it's not normal then?
Any idea if I could overwrite with IHOP_BELL again downloaded freshly from xda?
I downloaded it from here.
http://diamantephoto.com/IHOP_Bell.rar
thanks
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Notice of on your photo it says that your phone is unlocked! Is that right?
Did you flash a recovery? Romracer's I hear is good at the moment.
Then did you flash a rom? As says no OS DETECTED!
Can recommend http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169409
But you can use fruitcake s
Swyped from "Mount" Olympus
nitrox1 said:
Notice of on your photo it says that your phone is unlocked! Is that right?
Did you flash a recovery? Romracer's I hear is good at the moment.
Then did you flash a rom? As says no OS DETECTED!
Can recommend http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169409
But you can use fruitcake s
Swyped from "Mount" Olympus
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yeah it's unlocked. and after that menu I flashed ORFR boot system webtop
U guys never seen that menu? I got it right after flashing sbf...well during sbf flashing.
R3wt3d said:
yeah it's unlocked. and after that menu I flashed ORFR boot system webtop
U guys never seen that menu? I got it right after flashing sbf...well during sbf flashing.
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Did you flash the rom with it too, as webtop is a separate part?
Never seen that menu, but never tried to boot just after ihop either though, as has no rom as party of it, check out size of the file, and size of a normal sbf.
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I think this is soft brick...Is this UK atrix ??
Noob questions
Do I need to root before I flash this ROM? Because I don't have an SD card I'm a bit confused if I can do this or not. Once flashed to Orange France 2.3.4, if the OTA comes through what should I do? Accept? Decline? I'm very doubtful that Motocrap will update us to ICS, so can we update to ICS manually if I flash right now? Finally, if I do Brick, what can I do? I don't have insurance. Can I backup to a PC? I want something that no matter what happens I can restore to. Thanks for the answers ( if I get any )
Kartik
I have spent over a week trying to root my HTC Legend (running 2.2 froyo HBOOT 1.01).
Ive tried a dozen guides everywhere but I cant seem to get past the downgrade process :/
I tried this guide here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=894465) but i got "permission denied" when i tried to "adb reboot bootloader"
I get the cr--rw---- error when i try other guides.
Nothing seems to work.
Can anyone please write a simplified guide at one place for all this?
or tell me What really could be going wrong?
Use the "Hboot made easy guide" which is somewhere in this forum section. Very simple and I used the guide to root my legend after having fruitless tries with other guides.
Sent from my Legend using xda premium
The Legend just got added to the htc dev site so you should be able to unlock the bootloader now, might make things much easier for you.
Hi,
Did you find a solution ?
I'm in the same situation as you, my legend is froyo 2.2 and HBOOT 1.0.
If we use the htcdev, after that can we root the legend ?
makak06 said:
If we use the htcdev, after that can we root the legend ?
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Yes, with "HTC Super tool v3"
first of all download an application called visionary+
http://content.modaco.net/dropzone/c...ryplus.r13.apk
make sure that the usb debugging is turned on.
i hope you know how to create a gold card and that you have done it.
put the gold card in the phone.
then instead of running the crackin.bat file open it in word pad.
then temp root the phone using visionary+
type in each command one by one in the command prompt.
then when you reach the step where they show "adb shell" followed by commands.
then type
adb shell
then you will get a '$' symbol
then type su
then you will get a '#' symbol
then continue typing the commands without the 'adb shell'
after you type 'reboot' ignore the 'wait_for_device'
once the phone is back on temp root it again before you proceed.
finish the procedure this way.
Remember that you will get many error messages while you type each command. ignore the messages.
You wont get the full crwxrwxrwx. But what you get will be good enough.
now you can run the RUU
please reply if you have any doubts.
just try Unlock Bootloader http://htcdev.com/
yup... agree to the guy above..
unlock your boot loader than, flash CWM, after that. flash what ever rom you want as long as its for legend roms... ^^
hi guys,
i unlocked my device via htcdev its hboot version is now 1.02.000 and i flashed recovery_legend_5.0.2.8.img but i am not able to flash a new rom
after i booted in to recovery mode i chose flash zip from sd card option in the list it couldn't pass to next screen, options listed in the main menu goes off and i can see only cwm icon (a black hat over a yellow circle) i waited 2-3 minutes but nothing happened when i press power button it returns to main menu again.
Also other options listed in the cwm main menu not goes further, reboot system and power off, wipe data... either, same thing happens as described above.
i am waiting your suggestions
inside the cwm menu you have to make a selection by hitting the trackball (when you press the power-button, only the image you've descriped will appear)
mph_aut said:
inside the cwm menu you have to make a selection by hitting the trackball (when you press the power-button, only the image you've descriped will appear)
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damn it!.. what a silly mistake
i left left my phone at the office tomorrow i should give a try
and tbather
thanks, i use trackball to select menu options and installed custom rom fuse 2
Try the rc4b. A very good rom.
Also try zeubea's ICS alpha, just for giggles.
(read the op's post in there before trying it, it is alpha rom at this stage, getting better all the time).
zivilist said:
just try Unlock Bootloader htcdev
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Can I also get rid of the S-ON on my phone by using this ??
timonmulder said:
Can I also get rid of the S-ON on my phone by using this ??
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Yes you can, but be warned you can't go back (voids warranty)
Sent from my Legend using xda premium
Nice hmm now I have to find a simple guide for turning S-on to S-off, because my phone is already rooted
Sent from my Legend using XDA
Damn, I'm trying to get Hboot 1.02 on my phone, but it said my ROM isn't supported (yet).
timonmulder said:
Damn, I'm trying to get Hboot 1.02 on my phone, but it said my ROM isn't supported (yet).
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you can flash the bootloader with the method BlaY0 provided here, regardless which rom you're currently using
mph_aut said:
you can flash the bootloader with the method BlaY0 provided here, regardless which rom you're currently using
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Yeah I tried that one, and I got stuck everytime at step 7. He finds my LEGEIMG.zip, but when he wants to install that one he keeps saying:
Main version is older!
Update Fail!
Do you want to reboot device?
I flashed the Eclipse ROM via safestrap and then restored the Eclipse ROM onto the stock ROM slot. For some stupid reason, instead of restoring the stock ROM slot before resetting the phone back to stock, I opted to use RSD Lite 6.1.4 and tried to flash the JB firmware (yes, I got into fastboot). When I tried to do this, the phone reboots past the Motorola M insignia, to the droid startup screen (with the flashing red light/circle), but does not get past the startup screen (yes, I gave it 30+ minutes to no avail). I also tried to reflash the JB firmware, but no matter what, I ended up stuck at the bootup screen.
For this reason, I tried to flash the ICS firmware instead (per instructions on XDA and other websites, I removed the lines in the XML file that had the word var, getvar, and oem). This did work! However, after RSD flashed the firmware, rather than restarting into the OS, the phone reboots into a black screen w/ the phrase "Fastboot Reason: Sticky bit factory_fastboot" at the very bottom. Anytime I try to restart the phone, it automatically boots into this screen. If I hold the volume up and down buttons, together w/ the power button, I am able to get back to the option to start normally.
When I tried to do the OTA JB update, the phone downloads the necessary files, but when the phone tries to reboot to install the OS update, it goes back into that black screen and does not install the update. Also, when I finally do get back into the OS, the phone then constantly reboots as if it were trying to install the OTA JB update.
Does anyone know what "Fastboot Reason: Sticky bit factory_fastboot" means? Also, if anyone knows how to "fix" this issue, I'd greatly appreciate it. If the fix requires command line work (like in this thread), I'd greatly appreciate if someone could walk me through it step-by-step, as I am not familiar w/ the command line process.
Thanks!
Edit 1: The next step I will try is to get root back on my phone, install Safestrap, and see whether I can flash a backup that I previously had.
Edit 2: In some threads for other Moto phones, there is some discussion regarding using ADB to fastboot/flash the stock ROM. Anyone know how this is different from using RSD? Also, can anyone walk me through HOW to ADB? I have zero knowledge in this regard.
Have you tried holding the buttons down to enter fast boot again and reflash? Worth a shot if you haven't. You could also attempt a factory reset from the boot menu. Maybe the corrupt file would correct itself.
You should definitely take the time to learn some ADB; at least a working understanding. It helps down the road.
Here's a good tutorial on ADB commands. http://mobile.tutsplus.com/tutorials/android/android-adb-quick-guide/
And to install ADB without Android SDK (app production software) http://mobilecon.info/install-adb-in-windows.html
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
skippid said:
Have you tried holding the buttons down to enter fast boot again and reflash? Worth a shot if you haven't. You could also attempt a factory reset from the boot menu. Maybe the corrupt file would correct itself.
You should definitely take the time to learn some ADB; at least a working understanding. It helps down the road.
Here's a good tutorial on ADB commands. http://mobile.tutsplus.com/tutorials/android/android-adb-quick-guide/
And to install ADB without Android SDK (app production software) http://mobilecon.info/install-adb-in-windows.html
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda app-developers app
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Yes, I attempted to reflash on multiple occasions, both using the stock ICS and the stock JB roms. I must have reflashed close to 10x at this point. In any case, no matter how often I have reflahsed (including after doing a factory reset from within the OS as well as from within recovery), I still get the error. The good news is that I was successfully able to flash the JB ROM and have the phone OS actually start up, whereas, a few days ago, it would be stuck at the red circle/eye thing.
Furthermore, I attempted the command fastboot flash system [system.img], and I got the error:
(bootloader) Variable not supported!
target reported max download size of 31457280 bytes
error: cannot load '[system.img]': no error
I saved the system.img in both c:\android, as well as the internal SD card of the phone.
The other good news is that I am still able to use the phone if I get into the boot menu and ask the phone to boot normally. However, I am now unable to get root, and anytime I need to restart the phone, it gives me that error message.
I have also tried the command fastboot reboot bootloader but continue to get the same error message.
OK. Find a JB leak zip or current stock JB zip, access the screen where it asks for AP Fast boot and recovery, choose recovery, then volume up I believe when the phone shows the android with the red exclamation point.. Then choose update with zip. Search your SD card and install. It's worth a try in this manner in case you haven't already.
That's odd that your phone didn't respond well with RSD.
Sent from my XT907 using xda app-developers app
You need to use an updated fastboot binary for the new larger images in these devices.
http://db.tt/AveMC40y
skippid said:
OK. Find a JB leak zip or current stock JB zip, access the screen where it asks for AP Fast boot and recovery, choose recovery, then volume up I believe when the phone shows the android with the red exclamation point.. Then choose update with zip. Search your SD card and install. It's worth a try in this manner in case you haven't already.
That's odd that your phone didn't respond well with RSD.
Sent from my XT907 using xda app-developers app
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Skippid, thanks for the suggestions. I tried your method as well. Went into recovery, selected to update from external SD (or something to that effect), selected the JB zip file, and let it flash that way. Unfortunately, I still received the same error message regarding the sticky bit factory_fastboot.
cellzealot said:
You need to use an updated fastboot binary for the new larger images in these devices.
http://db.tt/AveMC40y
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cellzealot, thank you for the link. I've downloaded the file that you linked to. Could you be so kind as to now give me a step-by-step on how to re-attempt the flashing process?
Quick update - I was able to get root back, installed safestrap, and flashed the nandroid that I had made back when I first flashed Eclipse. However, I am still having the same issue:
Whenever I restart the phone, I get the sticky bit factory_fastboot error. If I use the command fastboot continue, the phone boots up as normal; however, it would be great to not have to do this each and every time I reboot the phone. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
More updates (still not fixed):
After getting root, I reflashed my nandroid, factory reset (both within the OS and in recovery), and then tried flashing both the ICS and JB stock ROMs. I tried flashing both using mfastboot, as well RSD Lite. The files flash successfully; however, whenever I restart the phone, I continue to get the stick bit factory_fastboot error.
Also, when I get into recovery, I try to flash via "update from external SD". When I do so, recovery simply restarts without flashing the stock ROM.
Here's my last update as to this issue:
After trying all of the methods that I could think of (RSD Lite, flashing via fastboot and mfastboot, flashing from external), the problem did not correct itself.
I brought my phone into a Verizon store, where they told me that they had never seen that problem before. They agreed to replace my phone pursuant to the one-year warranty (I received my phone in December), which I received today. I've again rooted my phone, but have opted to not screw around w/ safestrap and custom ROMs this time around, as I find the stock JB experience to actually be quite good.
Found the soultion!!!!!!
Ok guys so after serching a while I found out similar moto phones have the same issue. I found in a latin forum and in a Droid forum people ponting to the same issue. So the solution that worked for my Razr HD xt925 was:
1) Enter fastboot mode in your phone (very easy since every time you restart the phone you end there anyways)
2) Write this command on the computer: fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
there will be a dialogue with the time take and OK
You are done!
Thought someone might find it useful
Thank you!
cerafio said:
Ok guys so after serching a while I found out similar moto phones have the same issue. I found in a latin forum and in a Droid forum people ponting to the same issue. So the solution that worked for my Razr HD xt925 was:
1) Enter fastboot mode in your phone (very easy since every time you restart the phone you end there anyways)
2) Write this command on the computer: fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
there will be a dialogue with the time take and OK
You are done!
Thought someone might find it useful
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Thank you! This was the answer I needed after searching and searching trying all the different things for over 3 hours, this 2 second fix worked!
Namanati said:
Thank you! This was the answer I needed after searching and searching trying all the different things for over 3 hours, this 2 second fix worked!
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#8 > http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-razr-m/general/guide-faq-how-to-root-boot-unlock-t2869432
ATTACK said:
#8 > http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-razr-m/general/guide-faq-how-to-root-boot-unlock-t2869432
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Thanks, but that didn't come up when I googled AP Fastboot: flash failed, and since I didn't get it from rooting or unlocking my phone I didn't think to look for that.
cerafio said:
Ok guys so after serching a while I found out similar moto phones have the same issue. I found in a latin forum and in a Droid forum people ponting to the same issue. So the solution that worked for my Razr HD xt925 was:
1) Enter fastboot mode in your phone (very easy since every time you restart the phone you end there anyways)
2) Write this command on the computer: fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
there will be a dialogue with the time take and OK
You are done!
Thought someone might find it useful
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Oh my god dude thank you so much. That fixed my bootloader issue that was plaguing me for weeks
Thanks again!!!
cerafio said:
Ok guys so after serching a while I found out similar moto phones have the same issue. I found in a latin forum and in a Droid forum people ponting to the same issue. So the solution that worked for my Razr HD xt925 was:
1) Enter fastboot mode in your phone (very easy since every time you restart the phone you end there anyways)
2) Write this command on the computer: fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
there will be a dialogue with the time take and OK
You are done!
Thought someone might find it useful
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Thanks Man You really saved my razr.:good:
Edit : Sorry I asked stupid question!
Pierro29 said:
Edit : Sorry I asked stupid question!
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there are no stupid questions if you question its because you dont know something and would like to fulfill the empty space where a reasonable answer could go. and s thanks for the solution to this error.
Okay, I have a "stupid"/newbie question. I flashed an image and I am getting the sticky boot thing. How to a get to a window to type the lines in?
Thanks!
cerafio said:
Ok guys so after serching a while I found out similar moto phones have the same issue. I found in a latin forum and in a Droid forum people ponting to the same issue. So the solution that worked for my Razr HD xt925 was:
1) Enter fastboot mode in your phone (very easy since every time you restart the phone you end there anyways)
2) Write this command on the computer: fastboot oem fb_mode_clear
there will be a dialogue with the time take and OK
You are done!
Thought someone might find it useful
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Hey dude ! You save my life
Awesome trick
EDIT: Well after a few hours of bashing around at it I managed to get the bootloader unlocked. However I am having one wicked time trying to get twrp installed as my recovery, and to S-off my device.
When I got to run : fastboot flash recovery twrp.img I get the error "unable to load twrp.img" Now I know darn good and well it is prob some stupid error on my part, but this is driving me batty and help would be greatly appreciated.
Brad
OK..Maybe I'm dumb...but I'd rather post a question than screw around and brick my phone.
Admittedly it has been a couple years since I had an HTC device. (Just got a Bolt today) Been to HTC Dev unlock to try and unlock my bootloader however I am running into an issue when trying to run oem get_identifier_token. Getting 'fastboot' is not recognized as an internal or external command. operable program or batch file.
Been thru this a couple times before on older HTC Devices (last one was an M8-HK Edition) and not had issues.
I installed everything it said to on the HTC site. But I'm stalled out at step 5 on the HTC Dev site. and can't seem to get any further than that. (and yes phone is in DL mode)
Anyone kind enough to help an old dummy out?
PodCulture said:
EDIT: Well after a few hours of bashing around at it I managed to get the bootloader unlocked. However I am having one wicked time trying to get twrp installed as my recovery, and to S-off my device.
When I got to run : fastboot flash recovery twrp.img I get the error "unable to load twrp.img" Now I know darn good and well it is prob some stupid error on my part, but this is driving me batty and help would be greatly appreciated.
Brad
OK..Maybe I'm dumb...but I'd rather post a question than screw around and brick my phone.
Admittedly it has been a couple years since I had an HTC device. (Just got a Bolt today) Been to HTC Dev unlock to try and unlock my bootloader however I am running into an issue when trying to run oem get_identifier_token. Getting 'fastboot' is not recognized as an internal or external command. operable program or batch file.
Been thru this a couple times before on older HTC Devices (last one was an M8-HK Edition) and not had issues.
I installed everything it said to on the HTC site. But I'm stalled out at step 5 on the HTC Dev site. and can't seem to get any further than that. (and yes phone is in DL mode)
Anyone kind enough to help an old dummy out?
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1. make sure you're in download mode, not bootloader
2. make sure twrp.img is in your sdktools folder
maybe a bad download of twrp?
The saga continues...
Now Im stuck in this weird loop after S-off getting this screen:
It says "your phone is encrypted" enter your lock screen password. I did and it said correct, but your data is corrupted. You must do a factory reset. I try that process, the phone reboots, comes back up to that same "your phone is encrypted"
PodCulture said:
EDIT: Well after a few hours of bashing around at it I managed to get the bootloader unlocked. However I am having one wicked time trying to get twrp installed as my recovery, and to S-off my device.
When I got to run : fastboot flash recovery twrp.img I get the error "unable to load twrp.img" Now I know darn good and well it is prob some stupid error on my part, but this is driving me batty and help would be greatly appreciated.
Brad
OK..Maybe I'm dumb...but I'd rather post a question than screw around and brick my phone.
Admittedly it has been a couple years since I had an HTC device. (Just got a Bolt today) Been to HTC Dev unlock to try and unlock my bootloader however I am running into an issue when trying to run oem get_identifier_token. Getting 'fastboot' is not recognized as an internal or external command. operable program or batch file.
Been thru this a couple times before on older HTC Devices (last one was an M8-HK Edition) and not had issues.
I installed everything it said to on the HTC site. But I'm stalled out at step 5 on the HTC Dev site. and can't seem to get any further than that. (and yes phone is in DL mode)
Anyone kind enough to help an old dummy out?
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PodCulture said:
Now Im stuck in this weird loop after S-off getting this screen:
It says "your phone is encrypted" enter your lock screen password. I did and it said correct, but your data is corrupted. You must do a factory reset. I try that process, the phone reboots, comes back up to that same "your phone is encrypted"
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yes, after s-off u have to format data
OMJ said:
yes, after s-off u have to format data
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I've no problem doing that, but teh phone isn't letting me do it.
PodCulture said:
I've no problem doing that, but teh phone isn't letting me do it.
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How are you trying to format data?
Sent from my unknown using XDA Labs
Unlocked needs root and twrp
Honestly...I don't know where I screwed up. (in the various how-to's I read I didn't see a format data step) I took the phone to Sprint and they were kind enough to flash it for me...so I am back up and running. Booted into DL mode and verified that I'm still unlocked and S-off. But where to go from here I don't know. I'd love to flash twrp and SU, but paranoid about semi-bricking it again. I used to know how this crap worked but that was quite awhile ago. (a couple phones and a couple versions of Windows ago)
OMJ said:
How are you trying to format data?
Sent from my unknown using XDA Labs
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PodCulture said:
Honestly...I don't know where I screwed up. (in the various how-to's I read I didn't see a format data step) I took the phone to Sprint and they were kind enough to flash it for me...so I am back up and running. Booted into DL mode and verified that I'm still unlocked and S-off. But where to go from here I don't know. I'd love to flash twrp and SU, but paranoid about semi-bricking it again. I used to know how this crap worked but that was quite awhile ago. (a couple phones and a couple versions of Windows ago)
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flashing twrp & SU isn't difficult...since you unlocked bootloader, you should already have the fastboot tools needed.
1. download latest twrp (3.1.1-0 as of now) https://dl.twrp.me/pme/twrp-3.1.1-0-pme.img
2. copy that img to your sdktools/fastboot folder
3. reboot into download mode
4. flash twrp: fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.1-0-pme.img
5. reboot to bootloader, then reboot to recovery
6. create a backup if u want
7. flash/install SuperSU https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/supersu/download/zip/SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822.zip
Thanks! Got everything back up and running now. Nice to have a phone I can use the way I want to again. TONS of bloat though.
OMJ said:
flashing twrp & SU isn't difficult...since you unlocked bootloader, you should already have the fastboot tools needed.
1. download latest twrp (3.1.1-0 as of now) https://dl.twrp.me/pme/twrp-3.1.1-0-pme.img
2. copy that img to your sdktools/fastboot folder
3. reboot into download mode
4. flash twrp: fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.1.1-0-pme.img
5. reboot to bootloader, then reboot to recovery
6. create a backup if u want
7. flash/install SuperSU https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/supersu/download/zip/SuperSU-v2.82-201705271822.zip
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How did u get s off