On stock rom only Z4 rooted - .07p radio and .340
How can i get to the offical GB?
Also is there anything i can do to backup my apps and settings so i don't have to redownload and reset every app?
There are currently a ton of posts with these instructions. Search next time.
Anyways. Go to the following link and follow the 2 part instruction and it will work perfect and will still be rooted.
www.mydroidworld.com/forums/droid-x...-5-596-release-thread-something-everyone.html
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Is there a method for people that don't have custom ROM managers, like Clockwork recovery? All I ever did was root my phone so I could run Titanium backup. I never installed Clockwork or any other custom ROM's... however, the 2.3 update is failing for me.
I am having the same problem. I defrosted all the apps and unrooted the phone but the update is still failing. Help!!!
version 2.3.340
BP_C_01.09.07P
www.google.com
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First off, I am very familiar with Custom Roms and Never had this problem before.
I had to use the 2.3.13 SBF bc I was in a boot loop from a theme. I am rooted again using rageagainstthecage and can access the ClockworkMod recovery. I have tried multiple times to install 2.3.15 deodexed from the TBH app with no success. ClockworkMod says the install was successful but under system info it states it is 2.3.13. I know that it is 2.3.13 odexed bc Tranquility causes a boot loop. Backup and Restore work fine but not zip files. Does anyone know why it will not install?
I think I just experienced the same thing. Had to use the same sbf last night. This morning I tried to install zapx and seems like nothing happened and I was back at stock. Also I cant get back into clockwork recovery.
SysAdmNj said:
I think I just experienced the same thing. Had to use the same sbf last night. This morning I tried to install zapx and seems like nothing happened and I was back at stock. Also I cant get back into clockwork recovery.
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You probably need to bootstrap the system again using the koush's app, to get back into recovery.
I installed ZapX but I had network issues with the market. So i reverted using a backup.
I was able to get clockwork back and install a different rom and the rom took this time. Rubix .5 to be exact.
good news- full 2.2 sbf is available now. there are links in x development.
thanks but i think they removed the thread ?
SysAdmNj said:
thanks but i think they removed the thread ?
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Yeah- they did. there are other android forums with links still. Or search for...
VRZ_MB810_2.3.15_1FF_01.sbf
on megaupload or hot file or one of those sites.
Ok i just want to be Safe because last time i bricked my phone i was very new to flashing roms and had to wait a whole month before my Droid X came back from the factory (warranty)
iv since then learned about SBFing and such but i dont know about installing a new rom on my Droid X. I know theres a System SBF but if i want to install a completly different rom
For Examle:
Apex > Fission
Fission > GummyJAR
etc..
do i just Flash the System Sbf then factory reset then flash new rom? or can i not do roms yet sinces theres no Full sbf for 2.3.40
Sorry if this is posted again i just dont want to break my phone...Again.
Currently Running Apex 1.3
On 2.3.40 (2.2.1) like i said up there ^^^
With the GingerBread theme
You will want to get your phone up to .340 before flashing any ROMs based on that version. If you haven't gotten the OTA update yet, then you can follow the process I did:
Flash the .320 Full SBF
Flash the .340 System-Only SBF
Factory Reset
Root using z4root
Install Droid X Bootstrapper (I recommend the donate version on the Market because the app is just so damn useful)
Nandroid backup so you can easily go back to "stock + root" without another SBF
Start flashing ROMs using Clockwork Recovery (be sure to follow the steps outlined by each Chef). I recommend DarkSlide 4.1, it's awesomesauce on a phone, available Blurred or Blurless.
If you flash a ROM that you don't like, all you have to do is restore the Nandoid backup, and start over.
What if i didnt make a Nandroid before flashing a rom should i just SBF the System that TBH did then then back up then flash?
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What if i didnt make a Nandroid before flashing a rom should i just SBF the System that TBH did then then back up then flash?
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You do not have to Nandroid the original config + root. I did it only to speed up the process of changing ROMs since you will occasionally run into issues going from Chef A's ROM to Chef B's.
If you haven't gone too far, I would suggest starting over.
So im on apex now if I want to example switch to simply stunning I can just place it over apex?
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So im on apex now if I want to example switch to simply stunning I can just place it over apex?
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Generally speaking, yes. But you will need to read each ROM thread and follow their install instructions to make sure you can safely go to a different custom ROM.
Up until today I never did anything to my droid x as far as rooting and roms. I kept everything completely factory and android was at its latest version which is gingerbread 2.3.3 and system version 4.5.605.MB810.Verizon.en.US.
My goal today was to finally experiment this and install Liberty Rom. I completely failed because of all the version complications and plenty of other errors. Before I describe my final problem I should backtrack and let you know exactly what I did today so you can possibly get me out of this mess.
1. The very first thing I did was follow all of the steps at a forum on droid-life "How To: Get Rooted Gingerbread On DROID X" sorry it won't let me post the link.
After all of this I ended up with gingerbread again, but I guess a rooted version. No idea why this was the tutorial I followed when trying to install liberty. Throughout the tutorial I ended up buying "Droid X BootStrapper" because the tutorial had me use it.
Right after this tutorial I bought an app called Rom Toolbox for $5.00 downloaded Liberty through it and was trying to install through it. Every time it rebooted I would get a black screen. Never worked so many issues probably because I flashed the wrong sbf or something.
Here are the programs that I ended up buying today:
z4root (free), DroidXBootStrapper ($2.00), Rom Toolbox ($5.00).
That is everything I have done and all of the apps I own. Can someone please start fresh and give me short instructions to start from scratch on how to get the latest and greatest version of Liberty on my droidx from where I'm stuck at now. I want to completely start over and I am willing to do anything. I hope the apps I bought help and I also want to assume 2 of them probably do the same thing and I didn't need them.
Buying those tools will at least help support 2 members of the community (Koush & JRummy).
I'm pretty sure Z4Root does not work on the GB versions of DX firmware. That's probably why nothing is working. You aren't actually getting root.
you are on the .605 version of GB (when you see references to .602, .605, etc ...)
To get root, start here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1258599
You may also want to download the Droid2 recovery rather than the DX. The D2 version is a little newer and I think avoids a slight bug on later kernels when Debug is on. The D2 version works just fine on the DX. It can be downloaded free from here:
http://www.koushikdutta.com/2010/08/droid-x-recovery.html
Once you are rooted and have recover properly working, you should be able to use the Rom Toolbox to download and install Liberty. Just make sure you read carefully about the 'version' requirements on any ROM.
Oh ok so I was rooting it wrong.
I easily rooted the phone using Pete's Motorola Root Tools. I realized that Rom Toolbox Pro accesses clockwork recovery when the phone is rebooted instead of the phone just restarting fully. But, I still want to start fresh and do everything from the start again. Please let me know if you have any suggestions in the way or order I am doing things. My phone is currently up rooted at 4.5.596 and rooted by Pete's Motorola Root Tools but I want to start over from the beginning so here is what I am going to do:
Note: Before I do anything I am going to format my SD card for a fresh start.
1. Use RSD_Lite 4.9 to Flash my phone back to 2.3.340 using a file called VRZ_MB810_2.3.34_1FF_01.sbf. I always do this part with no problem.
2. Do a hold power+home then search and do a system wipe/restore. Then Activate service, sign into gmail etc.
3. Now that the OS is loaded (the old version with the grey bars 2.3.340) I am going to root my phone using Petes Root Tools. (I hope I can root it with this tool when the firmware is this version.)
4. Put the 3 zip files I have on my SD card to upgrade to GB 588. Also put my GB 596 file on here.
5. I will download 1 app. D2BootStrapper. Bootstrap recovery, reboot into recovery. Install all 3 zip files from SD card. Now I boot up in GB 588.
6. Now I go right back into D2BootStrapper. Bootstrap recovery, reboot into recovery. Install GB 596. Now I have GB 596 rooted and loaded.
7. After this, shouldn't I be able to download Rom Manager Premium and Rom Toolbox Pro and test as many roms as I want? always reverting back to my original backup.
I noticed after installing liberty I was getting all kind of force close popups. And the phone wouldn't connect to service. But then I just held power + home then hit the up/down arrows and did a wipe/restore and it loaded liberty and everything works. Is this normally what has to be done when installing roms?
If there is anything wrong with my process please let me know. Whew I can't believe all that I learned in 1 day.
You've got a lot of steps there that really aren't necessary. When you install a ROM like Liberty, it replaces EVERYTHING in /system. Thus, about all that is left from a .596, .588, .602, etc install is the kernel. The Kernel doesn't change very often in Motorola builds. The last change was on .602. Thus, for your purposes there is no difference between .602 and .605 (FYI, .605 was just a keyboard fix over .602).
So, if you search around, you should find an SBF or AIO flash file to get you to .602.
Or you can simply take the OTA update from VZW after SBF'ing to .340
Once you've flashed your Rom, be sure to clear data/factory reset. You should then start with a clean system.
Alright, if you don't mind can you please let me know what steps I can avoid.
I didn't think it was possible to have a rooted .605 but I guess I was wrong.
So my goal should be to get to .605, then root it. Then install roms from there?
On your first post you said you were on .605. I'm assuming that is still the case.
If so, then root it with pete's tool (I think you've already done that).
Install D2bootstrap, then ROM Toolbox and install your rom from there.
I have to be honest, in that I've not used Liberty in a while, nor have I used Rom Toolbox. It shouldn't be a problem, just make sure that the version of Liberty you are using is for the GB kernel. Some of the older versions of Liberty (Which I did use, and like) were for the Froyo kernel (in that case, stay on .340 and do your upgrades).
Make sure you wipe data in recovery after installing the ROM. Lots of 'Boot Loops' are due to not wiping data after flashing a new rom.
Yeah
Yeah I read up on all of that. I actually might not end up going with Liberty. Going to try others like ICX. But before I do any of this I need to get to .605.
No I am not at .605 I believe that's where my phone was before I started all of this.
Right now I am flashing back to 2.3.34
Once I am back up and running there. Can you please recommend the easiest way to get to .605 and that will be my final question.
.605 should update automatic. If not you can disable the updater using titanium backup by freezing system updater.
1. Use petes tools install cwm as well
A. Droid x bootstrap get this
B. Titanium backup. Backup your apps
2. Make a backup using cwm and backup apps with tb
3. Put the rom zip files on the sd card.
4. Reboot to recovery. Reformat system data etc
DO NOT REFORMAT THE SD CARD.
5. Wipe cache davik etc.
6 flash rom. And reboot.
7 run tb for your apps
Should be a smooth and clean install. The roms are already rooted so no need to worry about that. Hope this helps
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We aren't supposed to link to other forums, so expect this link to get removed.
http://rootzwiki.com/showthread.php?399-UPDATED-GUIDE-LINKS-DX-SBF-s
I would point you to a link here, but couldn't find a quick/easy link to what I wanted.
In this list is an SBF file for .602. Since you seem comfortable with doing SBF's, I would just SBF straight to .602 and root it from there.
Don't know much about ICX, but would encourage you to look at the CM7DXGB thread over at Rootzwiki as well.
ohh, well I just went to Settings > About Phone and its auto updating to .605
Am I not going to be able to root it after this update or should it be fine.
HunterT said:
ohh, well I just went to Settings > About Phone and its auto updating to .605
Am I not going to be able to root it after this update or should it be fine.
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Pete's Root tool should root .605 just fine.
One last thing
As far as Clockwork recovery goes.
Should I always be in the latest version 5.0.2.0 (the blue version)
Or the old version 2.something (the green version)
Why is there 2 version and why would I ever want to flash back to the old version 2.something?
Zaphod-Beeblebrox said:
Pete's Root tool should root .605 just fine.
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Pete's will work on .605 I did two the other day
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HunterT said:
As far as Clockwork recovery goes.
Should I always be in the latest version 5.0.2.0 (the blue version)
Or the old version 2.something (the green version)
Why is there 2 version and why would I ever want to flash back to the old version 2.something?
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Couple things most of the updates are to add support fix minor bugs etc.
I run the one from petes all the time I forget which version. I haven't had problems.
On my mt4g slide I had to flash a modified verson of clockwork due to my phone being newer and not as much support
With that said its not a difficult process to get a new recovery image. You would need terminal emulator and root explorer. Couple of great guides on here on how to do so. Also other methods as well.
All in all the ones that pete's give you should suffice. Unless your one of the extreame types of people who want the newest or like messing around.
Just remember backups can make the process and hassle of soft bricking your phone much easier to fix and takes a few mins to do.
Look around the forums lots of great information from the devs, experts, etc
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HunterT said:
As far as Clockwork recovery goes.
Should I always be in the latest version 5.0.2.0 (the blue version)
Or the old version 2.something (the green version)
Why is there 2 version and why would I ever want to flash back to the old version 2.something?
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The newer version changes the way backups are stored. The new format is smaller and quicker.
Among other issues/bug fixes as mentioned before, but the backup issue is important as the new version will not restore the old style backups.
I woke up this morning and my over the air update was ready to install. I clicked install, and it went to reboot. When it was loading the package my screen went to the Android guy and the caution symbol.
When I got to work I took the battery out and rebooted the phone. My phone is rooted and I have a recovery app installed so I chose to reboot with 2.2. Everything is working like normal again now.
I assume the update file did not download fully since my phone was just on 3G all night.
My Question is: Will the update automatically push to my phone again, since I already started downloading the file? Or will I have to do a manual update?
it didnt install cuz u are rooted
To be able to receive the OTA without manually installing it, your phone needs to be STOCK. Since you are rooted, you have the option to go back to stock via odin or you can install GB manually with root. Either way, once GB is installed you will lose root.. so be prepared to root again if you choose.
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To be able to receive the OTA without manually installing it, your phone needs to be STOCK. Since you are rooted, you have the option to go back to stock via odin or you can install GB manually with root. Either way, once GB is installed you will lose root.. so be prepared to root again if you choose.
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Not true u can receive the OTA if yor on a custom rom,
Im on bonsai 4.0.1 and i keep getting that damn pop up!!!
But dont bother with it cause u can't install it as im rooted, however u still will be prompted with it..
Thanks guys. Manually updating at work right now.
is there a link on here for a manual update
been reading these boards for a while and have seen a update (i think from qbking77) for gingerbread but...it seems that with this official upgrade there may be a different procedure
i am hearing two versions of how to update..one saying for a rooted phone and one stating it must be unrooted
any help? my phone is rooted running Drock clean kernal ec05 and baseband S7000.5ec05
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been reading these boards for a while and have seen a update (i think from qbking77) for gingerbread but...it seems that with this official upgrade there may be a different procedure
i am hearing two versions of how to update..one saying for a rooted phone and one stating it must be unrooted
any help? my phone is rooted running Drock clean kernal ec05 and baseband S7000.5ec05
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Nope. Always the same...must be completely stock to get the OTA or flash the update.zip. And as usual 10 minutes after OTA started there are prerooted GB ROMs you can flash if you don't want to go back to stock.
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marschmellau said:
To be able to receive the OTA without manually installing it, your phone needs to be STOCK. Since you are rooted, you have the option to go back to stock via odin or you can install GB manually with root. Either way, once GB is installed you will lose root.. so be prepared to root again if you choose.
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I have a stock Epic with stock ROM except that I used the one click (simple) rooting method to root it.
How can I Install the GB update now? I don't want to flash my phone and go back to ODIN (I haven't flashed a phone before, even though I have done so to the Nook color).
Is it possible to manually apply the update to my rooted phone? Will that work or will my phone be bricked?
I am ok with rooting the phone again after the update. I am hoping they have a simple rooting method for GB as they did with froyo. Thanks!
so i am running the same sfr 1.2 with genocide i believe and the update keeps showing up if i flash a gingerbread rom with this go away or is there a way to get the notification to go away?? actually my wifes phone and it is driving her nuts!! lol
Used the instructions found at CyanogenMod's Wiki to root my phone and install CM7 nightly build 113.
Now I am trying to go to Liberty 3, which I now understand runs using GB. At first I just downloaded the ROM and tried to install, but it wouldn't boot past my Motorola screen. So, I attempted to update to GB after recovering to a previous backup using CWM, however it tells me update failed each time.
So, now I am thinking that the problem is in the fact that either A) my phone is rooted before updating to GB or B) Bootstrap will not allow this.
Can someone help me figure this out?
Thanks!
Jimmy
Had a similar problem, not coming from CM7, but with the GB update. You can't be rooted when you upgrade. So flash to froyo so your not rooted, then update. Root using a droid 3 rooting program or another Motorola gingerbread rooting method. Then install Liberty 3.
Have fun with Liberty. I highly recommend it.
I don't have the global, but I used this to root. Pete's Motorola Root Tools
and I'm assuming you have the liberty, so I won't give you the link to that.