I'm running my Droid X on Tranquility 3.0, and would like to update to the latest release. Unfortunately I didn't make a backup before a installed the ROM and removed blur. I've read about the SBF, since I'm a mac user, RSD lite wont work.
Also, all my friends have macs...any ideas?
I realized that I can get a free Windows trial off some virtual machine program, so I can use RSD now. Except I can't find the 2.3.15 SBF, does anyone know where I could find the file?
Check rootzwiki
I'm pretty sure the SBF there is only for 2.1
EDTI: I found the 2.2 SBF, does it matter which system version it is for? Really I just want to know if this will work.
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So my phone originally had the 2.2OTA, however my phone got stuck on the M logo when theming so i SBF'd it.
However now my version number says: 2.3.9. My assumption is that the SBF i used wasn't truly the OTA 2.2, and actually just the leaked 2.3.9 version
So from what i can see I'm looking at a few options to get back to the latest OTA version.
Either do this: http://www.droid-life.com/2010/09/21/how-to-return-droid-x-back-to-android-2-1/
and return to 2.1. Then get the 2.2OTA, and from there wait for the latest OTA 2.2.1
or
Flash this 2.3.15 leak. And from there manually flash the latest 2.2.1
http://androidforums.com/droid-x-all-things-root/179646-new-froyo-2-3-15-a.html
or
Flashing this 2.3.15 SBF
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8630797&postcount=17
So which is gonna be the safest route for me to go? Also will bootloader versions come into play at all? I've seen stuff saying downgrading back to 2.1 from the OTA 2.2 is not possible. So I'm wondering if i'm going to have problems because i was originally OTA 2.2 and now I'm 2.3.9 leaked.
My bootloader version says 30.03
Since you seem comfortable with SBF files, get the real 2.3.15 SBF (Android 2.2) and flash it. From there you should be able to OTA (wait or get the update.zip) your way to 2.3.340 (Android 2.2.1). That is the safest and easiest route.
alright thanks. That's the route i was looking to go.
I'm gonna install rsdlite 4.8, however do you know if i need to replace the .ini file like version 4.7? Or can i just install it and run as is?
rsdlite 4.8 is good to go out of the box, no updates like 4.7 needed. Just make sure you're also on the latest Motorola drivers. I'm at work, but off the top of my head they are 4.7.1 I think.
cool, thanks for the quick reply.
this will be my project tonight. Hopefully i don't lose everything when i SBF. I was quite pleased when i originally SBF'd and the only thing i had to do was re-root and re-theme
If I were you I would make Titanium Backups of everything you want to save! I've gotten stuck in bootloops before when doing SBFs, and then had to wipe data/cache to get out of it. Always backup important things before stuff like this!
oh most definitely. I got more backups than you can shake a stick at.
I had actually managed to restore a clockwork backup after i originally SBF'd. I'm kinda surprised i didn't run into any problems considering it was a backup of ver 2.3.15 with my theme.
Yeah, luckily enough there aren't enough changes to the kernel and how the system interacts with it to really mess up things when you restore a 2.3.15 nandroid on a 2.3.320/340 kernel. Still a bad idea, but at least it isn't catastrophic.
so out of curiosity i decided to try 928droid's "back to stock 2.3.15 odxed" and guess what.....it changed my version #
So i guess the SBF file i flashed wasn't the problem (double checked the file name and did it does indeed say 2.3.15) turns out the theme i had installed changed the version number.
It was either incognito....or more likely was this theme i put over the top of incognito: http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-x-hacks/99795-theme-black-juice-v3-stock-2-2-ota.html
Sorry guys I searched and searched but the keywords are too common and giving results not suited for my situation.
I'm new at this so help is appreciated.
My Droid X is running 2.3.15MB810 Android 2.2 (came like this when I bought it)
I did 1 Click root (doroot)
I removed some bloatware, and froze some with Titanium Backup.
I've since unfrozen the bloatwares, and reinstall what else I could remember.
Now I can't do OTA update.
Now...which route should I take from here? What's the cleanest route to take taking future upgrades in mind without having to do multiple patches?
I have the the_gift.zip (Android 2.1?) Should I flash that sbf first?
Or...
Should I flash the 2.3.320 sbf, then update?
Flash the 2.3.15 sbf and then do the OTA.
the_gift.zip that I downloaded is 2.3.13 I believe. Where can I get 2.3.15?
thanks again
It's called the the_gift2.zip
Head here
http://rootzwiki.com/index.php/Main-Page/Droid-X-Full-2.2-SBF.html
Or you can go here
http://www.928droid.com/DroidX.htm
Download the "Droid X Official OTA 2.2 Froyo 2.3.15 "Back to Stock"" file (be sure to select the odexed version)
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thanks debaucher,
The first link gave the full SBF, but the 2nd link is only a 'patch' only I believe..just FYI for others.
Much!!!! appreciated. I try not to modify too much to avoid hassles like this since my original Droid. But even freezing bloatware causes problems. Sigh...
Is it possible/safe to go BACK from 2.3.320 leak to stock 2.3.15 if I use RSDLite to sbf?
I had to ask because according to this:
mydroidworld.com/forums/droid-x-discussion/5633-droid-x-2-3-32
there is NO way to go back to 2.3.15. But what if now that I have the 2.3.15 full SBF?
Nope there is no way to go back. Once you are on 2.3.32 or 2.3.340 you can only go forward. However the sbf for 2.3.32 works on 2.3.340
thanks...making progress..thanks everyone.
Now I just SFBed I'm on 2.3.320..trying to patch to the 2.3.340 but the RSDLite application is telling me 'failed'
What to do? Rebooted and tried several times.
UPDATE:
Ok Windows 7 giving me too many problems. Moved to Windows XP and 2.3.340 SBF with RSDlite worked.
But now..why am i getting a 'roaming' indicator? Is there any separate baseband I need to load. I'm on BP_C_01.09.07P
Ok..finall update:
Had to reactivate the phone with *228..
All is good now..thanks for the file links guys.
Glad you got it all sorted out.
In your original post you did not mention being on 2.3.320 so I did not think to mention the warning (about going back to 2.3.15).
Also, there are a LOT of downloads on the 2nd link I gave you and the one I told you to download will put your phone (if not already at 2.3.320) back to 2.3.15 "stock" and odexed so you can get the ota update.
(I prefer the sbf method... but some have problems which is why I gave the 2nd link)
D.
I recently installed the gbread update then today i found out i can root it now only thing is I cant figure out the whole sbf thing. i downloaded the sbf for .340 and the moto drivers and rds lite but rdslite wont find my phone. is there anything i can do like just boot my phone into clockworkmod somehow because i dl'd an sbf .340 in an update.zip from teamblackhat and i could just flash it and get back to normal. ergh i reget this decision. I just want my froyo and darkslide back
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I recently installed the gbread update then today i found out i can root it now only thing is I cant figure out the whole sbf thing. i downloaded the sbf for .340 and the moto drivers and rds lite but rdslite wont find my phone. is there anything i can do like just boot my phone into clockworkmod somehow because i dl'd an sbf .340 in an update.zip from teamblackhat and i could just flash it and get back to normal. ergh i reget this decision. I just want my froyo and darkslide back
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im not how to answer and im not trying to get in trouble pointing to another forum site but the site that released it would be a good place to ask. the guy who leaked it said thats the best place to get questions answered about it
Just to clarify for several out there new to leaks. Correct me if I'm wrong anyone:
Going from "unrooted" GB leak:
1. unstall RSD Lite and Drivers, Run RSD Lite
2. Hold volume down+camera+power until screen flickers and release and you should have the white lettered bootloader screen.
3. plug phone in and RSD will see it and run the full .340 sbf
4. Phone will reboot when done into old .340 stock
5. Run z4root and then bootstrap in to install new rom.
Going from "rooted/deodexed" GB:
1. Use droid 2 bootstrap (or dx bootstrap with usb debugging disabled) to boot into clockwork.
2. For good measure clear data/cache, dalvik cache, battery stats.
3. flash maderstock or monster 340.zip
4. Immediately reboot only as to not brick
5. Run z4root and then dx bootstrap in to install new rom
**No you can not install a .340 rom directly from GB rooted or otherwise. You must flash back to .340 first**
Thats what I understand is that RSD was only used for the unrooted GB leak due to the fact we couldn't access clockwork. Hope this is correct and helps out.
Hm. It seems that it is easier to get back from deodexed GB than I thought. Yesterday I did it via RSD Lite – it was a REAL PAIN.
Sorry for noob question, my camera doesn't work and I can't play any MP3 file
anybody could help me, please
why wont it show up in rsd lite
my phone isnt being detected in rsd lite any suggestions. i have every possible driver i can think of installed no errors just not working.
please need help asap. trying to fix a friends phones before he goes out of town.
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Sorry for noob question, my camera doesn't work and I can't play any MP3 file
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You need to update your system. Sbf to the correct bootloader version and the get an OTA update
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still no luck in getting the phone to be detected by rsd lite and ive tried everything i can find through searching google. any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks.
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Hm. It seems that it is easier to get back from deodexed GB than I thought. Yesterday I did it via RSD Lite – it was a REAL PAIN.
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How did you rsd yours back to .340. I cant get mine to be detected by rsd. all appropiate drivers have been installed and have recieved no errors of any sort phone just not being detected by rsd.
Not sure if I answered this in the other thread or my browser didnt update. To get my rsd lite to see phone in bootloader go config >device id>first come first serve.
Make sure you have all the needed Motorola Drivers. rsdLite would not see mine untill i installed all the latest drivers...then a piece of cake
I have the Motorola Pro, original firmware 2.2.2, and I have found that most SBF files dont seem to work on it. I can flash back to the stock 2.2.2 sbf I downloaded with no problem, but if I try any other sbf I get an error as it tries to reboot, then I get a Code Corrupt error on bootloader :/
I am able to still flash roms, so I have CM7, but my installs are always buggy, not starting on the recommended firmwares.
I was just wondering if anyone had a similar issue/fix for this that I am just missing, done tons of searching and had way too many near brick experiences for my liking xD