I've stumbled into a really big problem with my Motorola Milestone 2. Basically, it's stuck in a boot loop, it comes up with the Motorola M, then the purple animation behind it, then it vibrates and starts the animation again. It just loops this. I've looked on a number of other threads but none have helped yet.
I've tried:
Power + X and doing a factory reset (Didn't Work)
Power + X and wiping cache (Didn't Work)
RSD Lite + http://and-developers.com/sbf:milestone2 but the start button remains greyed out even when the phone's in bootloader mode.
Thanks in Advance,
Tristan
tjcooper17 said:
RSD Lite + http://and-developers.com/sbf:milestone2 but the start button remains greyed out even when the phone's in bootloader mode.
Thanks in Advance,
Tristan
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You might need to try flashing the SBF in linux. You don't have to install it on your computer you can just run a live cd and try it from a live session. or run it under windows and try it like that. (when you put in the live cd it will ask you if you want to try it).
You can follow my tutorial for the D2 just remember to replace the SBF in that tut to your SBF and the command will change aswell.
Here's the Tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=804088
You don't have to use the liveCD I customized you can use any ubuntu or linux live cd. you just have to have the sbf_flash file in the home directory and the phone specific SBF in the same location.
Ok, thanks. I'll download the Ubuntu LiveCD later and try it
When I run sudo ./sbf_flash xxx.sbf I get :
Segmentation fault (core dumped)
Why is this? Could it be because I'm running the LiveCD on USB?
Right, I just installed Ubuntu onto my system, alongside Windows 7. However when I follow the instructions on the thread you linked to I get a Segmentation Fault at "sudo ./sbf_flash xxxx.sbf" bit. It's a slightly different error to when I was running the LiveCD. What can I do to fix this?
There's something wrong with the Livecd because everyone who has tried it lately has been getting that I'm going to be making another upgraded one soon. Did you install my livecd to your computer or an official ubuntu livecd? If it was mine I would try a different one and see if that works. If not then the sbf_flash file is messed up which doesn't make sense because I've used that exact file on my ubuntu setup and have sucessfully flashed my phone.
I'm sorry this is a lot more of a headache then I had originally implied. Linux is usually a lot easier than windows but there is something I am overlooking that's causing the segfault.
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I used the Official Ubuntu LiveCD and the sbf_flash file you posted. I'm looking into getting a replacement because I think it is unfixable now because I tried another method of flashing, and now I get a white screen which goes to black instead of the Motorola Logo, however the bootloader still loads but the android recovery (Power + X) thing doesnt.
tjcooper17 said:
I used the Official Ubuntu LiveCD and the sbf_flash file you posted. I'm looking into getting a replacement because I think it is unfixable now because I tried another method of flashing, and now I get a white screen which goes to black instead of the Motorola Logo, however the bootloader still loads but the android recovery (Power + X) thing doesnt.
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After you flash you need to wipe data and cache in the stock recovery. That will fix a bootloop.
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If I would like to use sbf_fllash, which version of Ubuntu should I have? 64bit or 32bit?
cyaniris said:
If I would like to use sbf_fllash, which version of Ubuntu should I have? 64bit or 32bit?
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It shouldn't matter because a 32-bit sbf_flash file should work on 64-bit or 32-bit.
Related
I tried installing Live Android on a USB for my Acer Aspire netbook running Win 7 Starter but i can't figure out how to make it run from the USB drive?
Any help would be appreciated.
http://www.sizzledcore.com/2009/07/22/how-to-run-live-android-on-pc/
http://www.sizzledcore.com/2009/10/29/download-live-android-0-3/
http://www.sizzledcore.com/2009/07/22/create-a-liveusb-of-live-android/
To boot it, i'm guess you have to get to the BIOS screen. (i'm not too sure, err).
Try pressing F12, and then you should see a black screen, gray letters. (not sure how its setup on WIN7).
It should be an option to boot from the Flash Drive/Removable disk. Let me know how it works out.
Jincos said:
To boot it, i'm guess you have to get to the BIOS screen. (i'm not too sure, err).
Try pressing F12, and then you should see a black screen, gray letters. (not sure how its setup on WIN7).
It should be an option to boot from the Flash Drive/Removable disk. Let me know how it works out.
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I was going to do this but was afraid i couldn't go back to normal booting. How would i go back?
matrix2004 said:
I was going to do this but was afraid i couldn't go back to normal booting. How would i go back?
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I'm testing out the setup now. I know for linux, they do dual boots at the startup screen, asking you would you like to boot linux or windows.
I'm guessing when you install it, it might ask for a dual-boot or delete the windows partition and make android your OS. I'll test it out on my computer first. Then i'll report back to you.
I've done it just change the option to boot off external
It just boots from that and then when its unplugged it boots nornally
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matrix2004 said:
I was going to do this but was afraid i couldn't go back to normal booting. How would i go back?
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I booted it on a Virtual Machine but anyway, there's no option to install therefore once you restart your computer, it'll boot your normal OS. No worries.
bump...............
Did this on my desktop and also created a VM.
i'm stuck on live android splash screen..............acer aspire 1 w win 7 starter
For those who cant boot to usb due to bios constrictions I found a way around it with this boot manager that has a Run from CD with an ISO file and it works flawlessly.
I might also point to similar thread here although OPs is older there is a lot of other useful info that might be helpful as well.
Guys ... check this out. http://www.android-x86.org/
I'm tested. 80% of the devices is working, except WiFi.
** Tested on Dell Latitude 2100 **
I have bootloader 30.04 after using liberty 1.5 I wanted to try out Rubix Focused. Everything was going well till my I tried to flash the watermarkd theme. Went through all the steps rebooted using Koush bootstrapper rocovery and when it restarted stuck at splash screen. After searching around I found out I could get into bootloader menu and reflash. My phone said low batteery cannot program. After cutting a USB in half and jump starting my battery I was able to get it into bootloader and it said battery ok, okay to program. Connect data cable. Make a long story short RSD lite will not recognize my phone I was using 4.9 and was later recommended to use 4.8 as a lot of people had trouble with 4.9 Any advice on this and how I can bring my phone back to life? I can get into boostrap recovery on the Android Recovery system which we all know is kinda useless for the purpose. Am I going to have to SBF Flash my phone? What if it wont recognize the phone after using 4.8 What are my options?! I need to get my phone up and running asap and i've been working on this for like 3 days now. Can anyone give me detailed instructions that could help me restore my phone? I did make a nandroid backup too, I just cant get to the bootstrap recovery for some reason. Only bootloader or Android Recovery. Please Help!!
Make sure you have the latest drivers installed. What OS are you using? If using Windows 7 you have to run as administrator(by holding shift + right click then click run as administrator . Also I had to rename my sbf file to C:/abc.sbf my computer would only recognize the sbf on the root of my C drive.
Hi everyone. I have a Droid 2 that I flashed Liberty on. As of yesterday, I was just fine with it but then it began to do weirdo things like repeating key presses uncontrollably and sending calls to voicemail rather than answering them like normal. So, using ROM manager I went to find a free ROM to try and also upgraded Clockwork Mod at the same time. Now, I cannot boot into Clockwork Mod and the screen is stuck on the green Android icon. I can, however, use ADB to do things but am on a Mac so most of the threads of I've read are either PC or strictly Linux related.
What I have tried to accomplish: adb push command to put another update.zip file on the sd card but shell told me that I couldn't move it to a folder (found that kinda odd)... also tried to put a recovery.img in the root folder and reboot but nothing happened... booted into the standard recovery deleted data & cache and rebooted... nothing seems to work.
I don't have a landline so I'm really, really stuck. Can someone please either tell me what to do or point me where I can get Mac specific advice? Thank you!!!
Well first off since your on a icrap why dont you have a windows VM on your mac?
Aside from that the only thing i could recommend is using the SBF file and reflashing your phone since you are having issues with clockwork and then start over reinstalling clockwork and reinstalling Liberty on your D2
Hopefully this link helps even though its for PC
http://www.droid-life.com/2011/09/0...k-to-stock-2-2-to-receive-gingerbread-update/
Honestly, that's not very nice at all. It's a very stellar machine... the answer to you question is that I've maxed out my RAM at 3GB and to run ANY VM solution requires a buttload of memory resources.
I've seen a lot of posts about SBF files but how in the world do I get it on my phone? I've tried ADB PUSH command but I keep getting told that it won't upload because it's a "folder". It's the strangest **** I've ever seen. The folder is RW so I can't imagine what it's complaining about.
Thank you for the link, though. I will indeed check it out.
Winblows doesn't recognize the device while in bootloader
I get through #5 but am stuck because damned Winblows doesn't recognize the device while in bootloader!!! HELP!!!!!
*Make sure your battery is fully charged.
1. Download and install Motorola USB drivers that fit your Windows system. [Download]
2. Download and install RSD Lite 4.8. [Download]
3. Download the Droid2 SBF file from above to your PC.
4. Unzip that file to somewhere other than your desktop.
5. Open RSD Lite, tap the “…” button, find the 2.3.20 SBF file that you just unzipped and select it.
6. Plug your phone into your computer and turn it off.
7. Boot into bootloader by holding the Up Arrow and then holding Power until the screen flashes.
Should say “Battery OK – OK to Program – Transfer Mode: USB”
8. Click the start button and allow your phone to flash 2.2 (2.3.20 Blur).
9. When your phone gets to 100% and reboots, you are all done.
10. If your phone reboots and has a bunch of Force Closes, you need to factory reset.
11. Boot your phone into recovery using ADB and command “adb reboot recovery.”
12. Run a factory reset/wipe data. Reboot your phone and accept the update.
FINALLY after a solid 11 hours of monkeying around with the blasted thing...
I have my Droid 2 back... however, I'm posting my experiences here in the event that someone in my situation needs answers:
At the time of this writing, this is the software that's available and necessary to bring your phone back from the dead:
RSDLite5.5.msi - Downloadable from here: http://www.4shared.com/file/no12cF9K/RSDLite55.html
Motorola_End_User_Driver_Installation_5.2.0_32bit.msi - Downloadable from here: http://www.mediafire.com/?71c12qc4a1svqza
VM Ware 4!!!! (Especially if you're running Snow Leopard or Lion)
Windows 7 (my version is Ultimate but I don't believe it matters what version you have)
DO NOT USE the free, open source, Virtual Box! You will be spinning your wheels needlessly and driving yourself batty for HOURS if you try. After borrowing a copy of VMWare Fusion 4, my phone was back up and running in 30 minutes...
So, use the link that fatalfury suggested (http://www.droid-life.com/2011/09/0...k-to-stock-2-2-to-receive-gingerbread-update/) and substitute the software above... you'll be back in a flash... pun intended!
Well good to hear the link i provided worked with the exception of certain files.
The only reason why i mocked the mac is because there are a lot of things Mac's are unable to do when it comes to hacking certain programs or hardware and i always have to goes back to using windows to make it work. Thats the only reason why i said it.
Also which version of vbox did you use? i usually use it from the link below. never had problems before on Mac computers.
https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads
Completely Bricked Droid 2
I was in the process of flashing Cyanogenmod 7 onto my friend's Droid 2 and after being stuck at the boot up Motorola symbol my friend removed the battery and now it won't turn on at all. I've been searching for fixes all over the place and I can't find anything useful. I would prefer a good fix with a PC but a fix with a mac will work as well. Can anyone help me out please?
i flashed my defy and put CM 7.1, but without google aps, so i tryed to get again in recovery mod and my phone bricked, bootloader is on and i try with RSD lite but it says its unable to retrieve initialization values from INI files (0x7029)
anybody?
and my batery is dead now...
help please...
Have you seen forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Motorola_Defy:
"How to get rsdlite to recognise a phone that won't boot
You flashed, something happened, now screen is black, phone doesn't react, u are in a boot loop, rsdlite cant recognize the phone. you're right here.
To get RSDLIte to recognize your phone you have to enter boot loader mode. this means press VOL-UP + POWER If nothing helps, try pushing VOL UP before!' you put the battery in (RSDLIte should be running and awaiting a new connection at that time) If you are using Windows 7, try seting RSDLite to "compatibility mode: Windows XP SP3".
Fixing "Battery Low - Cannot program" on bootloader aka McGyver Hack
U ran out of battery during flashing or similar. In flash progress (boot loader mode) the phone isnt able to load the battery, u got stucked because u ran out of it. Indicators:
- just see white led,
- screen black,
- phone doesnt boot?
- never ever see a motorola logo
may try this:[1] some pics how this should look like: [2]"
RSD lite says its unable to retrieve initialization values from INI files (0x7029)
it read bootloader its 9.10 but dont want to start process
i still dont know what to do... i was internetless this week, tryed everything
i charched batery on variation of McGyver Hack, i used old nokia charger cut cable and used + for + and - for - its worked and i dont need to bye new cable xD
and i run rsd in compatibility mode like xp sp2 and xp sp3
every time have same problem
Hey , Why don't you try another PC with Win XP?
i try like different user but on same computer... maybe i can try from some live linux? i dont have place on hd to instal linux but if i try from live linux maybe it will work...
i hope it is not very difficult like this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1076138
nope.... i dont know to use linux way ((
iz0t0p said:
i flashed my defy and put CM 7.1, but without google aps, so i tryed to get again in recovery mod and my phone bricked, bootloader is on and i try with RSD lite but it says its unable to retrieve initialization values from INI files (0x7029)
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maybe you make the bootloader up when you flashed your defy. wait for BL = 6 ROM .
Try using RSD 5.3.1 just in case you are using 4.9, I sometimes had strange issues with 4.9. Also try using sbf flash for linux. It's very easy to use and works like a charm, I've never had a single issue with sbf_flash in linux.
download sbf_flash for linux here http://dl.opticaldelusion.org/sbf_flash?attredirects=0
Instructions:
1. I always like to rename the sbf to something easier to type such as 123.sbf or froyo.sbf or whatever you like. This is optional but makes it much easier than typing the true file name of the sbf
2. place sbf_flash AND whatever sbf you are trying to flash into your home directory
3. connect your phone via usb and in bootloader mode
4. open terminal (you should already be in your home directory) and type these two commands:
sudo chmod +x sbf_flash
sudo ./sbf_flash filename.sbf
(of course you would obviously replace filename.sbf with whatever you renamed the sbf)
defy is so hard to be bricked!!
After rooting and flashing a new customtom rom (cm-7.2.0), it was laggy so i decided to flash back to stock rom, whiped data,cache ect. and started flashing my stock rom backup i got stuck on Huawei logo, after that i tried to get in recovery mode but failed, so i`ve run out of options and decided to hard reset my phone bit it said install step 1/2 unpacking forever, after that i booted the pink screen connected usb to pc and the phone partition didint pop up.
Please help me fix this.
Go into pink screen and attach it to a Linux distro (like Ubuntu) see if it actually mounts. Linux doesnt need any drivers.
try downloading stock rom (link is somewhere in development section, i had a megaupload link... but... yea XD ), and put dload folder on sd card. then try installing this rom. if it doesnt help, try installing official 2.3 ^^
Tcm9669 said:
Go into pink screen and attach it to a Linux distro (like Ubuntu) see if it actually mounts. Linux doesnt need any drivers.
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you porpose which linux software?
I use Ubuntu, so I know for a fact that it mounts all partitions. No drivers, nothing
http://www.ubuntu.com/download
EDIT: If you don't want to install it on your PC, since you only need to test your phone quickly. Just burn it on a CD and run a Live CD, it should still mount all partitions.