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[Q] DX Stuck on M/Clockworkmod Recovery after theme install.

Hi guys. I am having a bit of an issue here.
I just got my DX a couple days ago. I have a buddy that has been into modding with his D1 for a while, and he recently got a Fascinate. He convinced me to try doing some stuff with my phone...
I rooted my phone successfully. I then wanted to install the DX Invertnito theme. It said I needed to Deadex my phone. I got the xultimate 2.2.2 deodex pack and successfully deodexed my phone. I then downloaded the zip file for the Invertnito theme. I put the zip file on my phones sd card as stated in the instructions. I then downloaded Koush's DX Bootstrapper from the market and Clockwork Rom manager. Installing the theme automatically through the rom manager didnt work, but the phone did boot normally nonetheless. I then decided to go directly through the Bootstrapper app [clicked the recovery mode right on the menu out of two options]. The phone instantly shut down, then booted into the clockworkmod recovery menu. I followed the instructions given to install the Invertnito from the .zip file on the zd card. I clicked install on that file. Everything seemed to work fine to this point. Installation successful.
Unfortunately, now the phone will not boot at all.... It loads the Motorola M logo and stays there. I've tried waiting for 30 min on the logo and it just doesn't move. If I remove/replace the battery, the phone will then load the clockworkmod recovery menu again just like it did after it shutdown from running the first time. I've tried clearing cache, restarting the phone, replacing the battery 20 times. Always stuck on boot M screen. Sometimes it will go the the Motorola bootloader screen, but when i click reboot system, it just gets stuck on the M logo.
Any help would be appreciated here. I'm hoping I haven't bricked my phone somehow. I didn't expect this as I can't find anyone else who installed this same theme have the same problem. Is there something I can do to get it back to normal? Is it possible to somehow get my OS back to clean stock and go from there?
Thanks

Did you do a nandroid backup before loading the theme?

Unfortunately, no. I just read of someone having a similar issue though. Said he used RSD Lite 4.8 and an SBF and he was able to get back into his phone. Not sure how to dgo about any of that though.

Retriraver said:
Unfortunately, no. I just read of someone having a similar issue though. Said he used RSD Lite 4.8 and an SBF and he was able to get back into his phone. Not sure how to dgo about any of that though.
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go over to mydroidworld and look in the droid x mods section. It has rdslite and sbf for froyo

rcerulli said:
go over to mydroidworld and look in the droid x mods section. It has rdslite and sbf for froyo
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Thanks, I will go check that out and see if I can get this fixed.

be carefull i am in the same situation like you and flash the sbf file from THB team i now i think my phone is reall ****ed up bricke nooooooo
trying the 2.1 sbf file i hope its works
well first time failed and then was stuck in bootloader saying code corrupt damn i was so mad... so i tried again the 2.1 sbf adn voila droid x alive again ufffff
i will keep the ota version **** the custom rom relly i dont need it hehehehehe

Also, how can i run the RSDlite and connect it to my phone while my phone is stuck on the M screen?

Retriraver said:
Also, how can i run the RSDlite and connect it to my phone while my phone is stuck on the M screen?
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hold volume down and camera button while you press power button it will then say ready to program.
if you did the OTA 2.2 DO NOT USE THE 2.1 SBF!!!!
if your on the leaked 2.2 and you try the 2.2 sbf but get errors due the 2.1, if you get a boot loop after that you need to go into the stock recovery and factory reset, hold home button and

ive been there as well. pull out an adapter for ur memory card or get another phone and pop ur memorycard in it and dl the file inside this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=794007
scroll down to option "2"
2. Update.zip - File
1.Wipe and reboot.
the "File" will be clickable and will send u to a link to dl. place it on the root of memory card(doesnt really matter where as long as its on the memory card) and click
install update.zip(if its in root and named update.zip) or u can go click choose .zip file or whatever and go look for it. hope it works for u. let us know. ill be waiting to hear ur respnse.

djtoonjr said:
ive been there as well. pull out an adapter for ur memory card or get another phone and pop ur memorycard in it and dl the file inside this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=794007
scroll down to option "2"
2. Update.zip - File
1.Wipe and reboot.
the "File" will be clickable and will send u to a link to dl. place it on the root of memory card(doesnt really matter where as long as its on the memory card) and click
install update.zip(if its in root and named update.zip) or u can go click choose .zip file or whatever and go look for it. hope it works for u. let us know. ill be waiting to hear ur respnse.
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This worked for me...thanks mate!!!!

[Q] Need Help-Can'tRemove Clockwork mod after factory reset

Can't remove clockwork mod after factory reset complete with .340 back. I have tried everything. I have read that I could remove 2 files in root exployer but am lost as to how to complete. Phone never been flashed. Just rooted with clockword Mod and rooted with Z4root. Please Help

Not too sure why you want to remove it. If you want to get rid of root and clockwork then use the SBF.
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I still have a hard time understanding how people really think that doing a factory reset magically flashes the stock OS back. All it does it erase user data and apps. Use the root explorer method or sbf.

I have unrooted and have factory .340 but can't get rid of boot to clockwork mod. I have read sbf will not remove it, so I havent done it. i never flashed a rom, was just curious and wanted to learn. Just need help getting rid of clockwork mod at boot. I thought this was a place for help not downgrading people

mikeyt114 said:
I have unrooted and have factory .340 but can't get rid of boot to clockwork mod. I have read sbf will not remove it, so I havent done it. i never flashed a rom, was just curious and wanted to learn. Just need help getting rid of clockwork mod at boot. I thought this was a place for help not downgrading people
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This is the place for learning however there is a little doing on your part.
You want to learn but yet you wish to delete a primary tool to flash a Rom.
Your statements are contradictory in meaning.
Now with that said.
check out this site also for flashing info and Rom's
http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/droid-x-discussion/
You are heading in the correct direction don't get discouraged there's a lot to learn.

kdkinc said:
This is the place for learning however there is a little doing on your part.
You want to learn but yet you wish to delete a primary tool to flash a Rom.
Your statements are contradictory in meaning.
Now with that said.
check out this site also for flashing info and Rom's
http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/droid-x-discussion/
You are heading in the correct direction don't get discouraged there's a lot to learn.
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so I am banned from xda? I made a statment that is the way I felt and I dont know who you are but you must be a boss of somesort, don really know the chain of command, and I get a message from you I guess because I said he was degrading. In your read this first, your statmemt is to help noob's and be kind. If you will show me a kind word in his reply I will appoligize to him at once. So I guess I just need to know if you have banned me or what for just trying to get help.

After you SBF, do a factory reset using Motorola's recovery. When the phone boots back up, you will be unrooted and without Clockwork.
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Thank you, could I be stupid as to ask for a link on how to do the SBF you are talking about. Sorry, I am just so comfused right now. I would really appreceiate as i have been make to look like a total idoit already. Thanks if you want to. no problem if not. Mike

There are no stupid questions.
Here is the guide I followed to SBF my phone. http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-x-hacks/68222-unbricking-your-droid-x.html. Depending on which OTA version your phone is on, you may need to track down the 2.3.15 Full SBF, or if on a newer version, you will need to get the 2.13.32 Full SBF and the 2.13.40 System-Only SBF. 2.13.40 is the latest OTA from Verizon.
After you follow the steps outlined about, your phone will have a mish-mash of Official OTA and whatever custom ROM you may have had. Power the phone off, and then hold the Home key while powering it back on. Release Power, but keep holding Home until you see a screen with a folder icon with a "!". Release Home, press Search, and then select Factory Reset. Once it completes, reboot the phone. The first boot will take 5-7 minutes of staring at the animated Motorola splash, and you will have a complete, non-rooted, stock ROM without Clockwork.
Hope this helps.

NotATreoFan said:
There are no stupid questions.
Here is the guide I followed to SBF my phone. http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-x-hacks/68222-unbricking-your-droid-x.html. Depending on which OTA version your phone is on, you may need to track down the 2.3.15 Full SBF, or if on a newer version, you will need to get the 2.13.32 Full SBF and the 2.13.40 System-Only SBF. 2.13.40 is the latest OTA from Verizon.
After you follow the steps outlined about, your phone will have a mish-mash of Official OTA and whatever custom ROM you may have had. Power the phone off, and then hold the Home key while powering it back on. Release Power, but keep holding Home until you see a screen with a folder icon with a "!". Release Home, press Search, and then select Factory Reset. Once it completes, reboot the phone. The first boot will take 5-7 minutes of staring at the animated Motorola splash, and you will have a complete, non-rooted, stock ROM without Clockwork.
Hope this helps.
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the problem he is having is that he DID the sbf completely and thats all and EVERY time he reboots it first boots into clockworkmod recovery without installing clockworkmod recovery

Well....you're in a pickle...wish I had the 2.3.340 sbf...I'll take 5 copies when it's out
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Funnyface19 said:
the problem he is having is that he DID the sbf completely and thats all and EVERY time he reboots it first boots into clockworkmod recovery without installing clockworkmod recovery
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If the SBF completes successfully, a factory reset from the Motorola recovery menu (can only be accessed using the key combo I mentioned earlier) will completely remove Clockwork. If Clockwork still boots, the restore was not done correctly.
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I did it today its fine
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For anyone who might want to remove the bootstrap recovery, outside of having to reload an SBF, the instructions below are what I used to remove Clockwork from my DX. (I was tired of it always booting into Clockwork when I powered my device off and on. I found this in another forum, which references a couple of other forums below.
Removing Bootstrap Recovery:
Removal from an Androidforums post:
UNINSTALL the Recovery APK (Droid X Bootstrapper) in Settings, Applications
Reboot
Run "adb shell"
Run "su"
Run "mount -o remount,rw /dev/block/mmcblk1p21 /system"
Run "cp /system/bin/logwrapper.bin /system/bin/logwrapper"
Reboot
or
1. Reroot
2. Get root explorer in the market
3. Uninstall the bootstrap app
4. Go into root explorer to system/bin
5. In top right corner tap r/w
6. Delete the file called hijack
7. Delete logwrapper
8. Rename logwrapper.bin to just logwrapper
9. Reboot and it should be gone.
(thanks to Droidforums member Hostility6)
The commands can be used with terminal emulator do all the commands except for the first command. (Run adb shell)

are you turning your phone on while holding volume down ...if so that is why its booting into clockwork mod...but in all fairness you were contradicting yourself.... and I am a noob as well and having issues with the clockwork 3.0 but I have given up because i cant downgrade without errors and there are no answers on these forums about its solution so i will wait it out... uninstall clockwork will also not get you stock and I cant understand why the phone is booting into clockwork recovery and not the OS.. or did I misread and misunderstand your original question...

[Q] Getting to Clockworkmod Recovery the hard way

I have a rooted X stuck at the M logo(I can get to the stock recovery) and I want to know if there's a way to get to Clockworkmod.
I have Koush's bootstrap and Clockworkmod installed, so all I need is something that will trigger the bootstrap.
The backstory is that I was uninstalling Blur applications from ApeX and got a little overzealous, and now it won't boot(probably waiting for an application that's never going to start).

Ive heard that if you hold the down volume button when powering on, it will send you to bootstrap.
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IWHBYD said:
I have a rooted X stuck at the M logo(I can get to the stock recovery) and I want to know if there's a way to get to Clockworkmod.
I have Koush's bootstrap and Clockworkmod installed, so all I need is something that will trigger the bootstrap.
The backstory is that I was uninstalling Blur applications from ApeX and got a little overzealous, and now it won't boot(probably waiting for an application that's never going to start).
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Try plugging in a usb cable and pull the battery and put it back in, turn it on with the usb still in.
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I think you're in for an SBF Flash. I had a similar problem the other day (tried to install a new rom...foolishly didn't make sure the battery was charged.) I tried all the above and then wound up doing a flash. Once I was back to stock the then gained root (another story) I quickly loaded Bootstrapper & restored my primary ROM (Darkslide 4.1) and am now a happy camper again.

I eventually gave up and SBF'd to stock, rooted, and then reinstalled ApeX. I was able to keep /data through the whole process, so I didn't lose too much. Is there any way to set up clockworkmod that it will always load in place of the default recovery system?

IWHBYD said:
I eventually gave up and SBF'd to stock, rooted, and then reinstalled ApeX. I was able to keep /data through the whole process, so I didn't lose too much. Is there any way to set up clockworkmod that it will always load in place of the default recovery system?
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Install Koushs bootstrap recovery.
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bigshotrob22 said:
Install Koushs bootstrap recovery.
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I've had it installed the entire time. By default it only bootstraps/loads clockworkmod if you tell it to(specifically you need to be able to write to /data/.recovery_mode) so you can't just boot into it when your phone is off.
What I want is a way to essentially replace the stock recovery app.

IWHBYD said:
I've had it installed the entire time. By default it only bootstraps/loads clockworkmod if you tell it to(specifically you need to be able to write to /data/.recovery_mode) so you can't just boot into it when your phone is off.
What I want is a way to essentially replace the stock recovery app.
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So does Koush and the rest of the Droid X owners...

Rubix has this feature sorta. If u install rubix drod implemented a beta fix that should boot into recovery if the battery is left out for x mins typically 3-5. From what I understand as long as the /system isn't formatted after installing rubix even if u use a different Ron this fix will still work. Might be worth installing rubix just to get this feature... and chances are if u haven't tried it before u might not want to leave rubix

Unless someone cracks the bootloader there is no easy to overwrite the stock recovery on droid x
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Coming from an Unrevoked Forever Incredible, I've been searching for the same thing. Found this on another forum:
Getting Into Clockwork In a Pinch for Droid X
I saw a write up on this in another thread and I thought we needed it here too. I use this trick a lot and took it for granted that everyone knew it. Say you can't get into your phone to reboot into recovery through the Bootstrap App. Here are the Steps to get into Clockwork and Restore a Backup.
1) Make Sure your Phone is Plugged into the Charger.
2) Battery Pull.
3) With the Phone still Plugged into the Charger replace the Battery.
4) Wait until your Phone enters the Charging State. ( The Battery Icon Charging)
5) Hit your phone's power button, it should Boot into Clockwork Recovery. It works like a Charm for me everytime.

I figured that^ out on accident. If your stuck in the M you obviously have to battery pull but this will also work if you just reboot with a wall charger plugged in.

If you install the liberty rom, there is a feature that allows you to go into CWM every time you turn on the phone in the settings menu

[Q] I messed up my boss's Droid X. Please help.

Okay, so I messed up my boss's phone today. I tried to do the flash player mod to watch Hulu found here: http://androidforums.com/droid-x-all-things-root/219288-modified-flash-hulu-droid-x.html (which I did SUCCESSFULLY on my phone). Anyway, I didn't realize that he had NOT made a backup of his Stock ROM (he just rooted his phone 2 days ago). When I did the Flashplayer mod not only did Hulu not work, but any time he opened his browser to the google hompepage it would kick him out of the browser. We tried pulling the battery, clearing cache (on the browser), force stop (on the browser), and nothing worked. I swear I did EXACTLY the same method that I did with my own and mine works fine. It's odd bc the google homepage shouldn't have anything to do with flashplayer. Btw, every other page I've seen seems to work okay with his browser. Anyway, do you guys know what might have happened?

Never really messed with the hulu hack myself... worst case scenario he will need to backup his apparently and data using titanium backup. Then I would make a nandroid backup of the current state as a place to get back to as a worst case scenario. Then sbf the phone and create a clean nandroid right away... then mess with the hulu hack in the event that it doesnt work again.
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Try this
Try installing Dolphin Browser HD off of the market, and choose "on Demand" when starting the first time for flash plugin. See if it works then

lulz.......

You can't reinstall flash player from the market by uninstalling updates then reinstalling?

Everyone keeps saying to do a sfb (which I wanna do for myself) and I've asked in 2 other threads how to do that and asked exactgly what it does. No one has respinded. What is it and how do I do it?
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It returns the phone robots original out of the box state.
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There are instructions online.. i think everyone needs to know how to sbf if they flash new roms, etc
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Can you provide me with a direct link? And wouldn't a simple factory data reset work instead?
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mj23kb08 said:
Can you provide me with a direct link? And wouldn't a simple factory data reset work instead?
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No, a factory reset only affects /data and /cache portion of the phone OS I believe. An sbf can be found here:
http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/droid-x-discussion/5633-droid-x-2-3-32-full-sbf.html
This is the 2.3.32 full sbf that you will need to flash first. Next you will need the 2.3.34 system only sbf:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OXK9Q1ZG
Make sure after you do each sbf to do a battery pull, then boot into Moto recovery (hold down home button while pressing power, then when the droid comes up, press search button), then do a factory reset. This will help to ensure a clean sbf process without issues.
Good luck, and post back if you have questions.
PS make sure to use at least RSDlite 4.8 for flashing these files.

SysAdmin-X said:
No, a factory reset only affects /data and /cache portion of the phone OS I believe. An sbf can be found here:
http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/droid-x-discussion/5633-droid-x-2-3-32-full-sbf.html
This is the 2.3.32 full sbf that you will need to flash first. Next you will need the 2.3.34 system only sbf:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=OXK9Q1ZG
Make sure after you do each sbf to do a battery pull, then boot into Moto recovery (hold down home button while pressing power, then when the droid comes up, press search button), then do a factory reset. This will help to ensure a clean sbf process without issues.
Good luck, and post back if you have questions.
PS make sure to use at least RSDlite 4.8 for flashing these files.
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Thank you for the links. However, I'm not familiar with RSD Lite, so I don't know how to use it or how to flash these sbf files. I clicked on the first link and the instructions seemed vague and geared more towards people who already know what they are doing. I've only tried flashing 1 custom ROM (Fission) and I've flashed various states of the stock ROM several times. So, when it comes to this sbf stuff I'm very much a noob. I'm scared to death of bricking my phone or my boss's phone for that matter, so would you mind giving me step by step instructions on how to flash these two sbf's? Or at least send a link to a site with "noob" instructions? Thanks in advance.

mj23kb08 said:
Thank you for the links. However, I'm not familiar with RSD Lite, so I don't know how to use it or how to flash these sbf files. I clicked on the first link and the instructions seemed vague and geared more towards people who already know what they are doing. I've only tried flashing 1 custom ROM (Fission) and I've flashed various states of the stock ROM several times. So, when it comes to this sbf stuff I'm very much a noob. I'm scared to death of bricking my phone or my boss's phone for that matter, so would you mind giving me step by step instructions on how to flash these two sbf's? Or at least send a link to a site with "noob" instructions? Thanks in advance.
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RSD Lite was originally used for old Motorola dumbphones like the Razr and some early smartphones. I have an Evo now but I remember how to use it from back when I had a Razr. Just select the SBF file and after it sees the phone hit Flash. Make sure to get a second opinion from an actual Droid X user first since I'm not sure if there's anything extra that needs to be done.

mj23kb08 said:
Thank you for the links. However, I'm not familiar with RSD Lite, so I don't know how to use it or how to flash these sbf files. I clicked on the first link and the instructions seemed vague and geared more towards people who already know what they are doing. I've only tried flashing 1 custom ROM (Fission) and I've flashed various states of the stock ROM several times. So, when it comes to this sbf stuff I'm very much a noob. I'm scared to death of bricking my phone or my boss's phone for that matter, so would you mind giving me step by step instructions on how to flash these two sbf's? Or at least send a link to a site with "noob" instructions? Thanks in advance.
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Here is the link to download RSDlite 4.8.
http://www.multiupload.com/HL0ZAL9GK8
You will want to download this, and then install it on a windows machine. Then in order to use the SFB files (use 2.3.32 first, then 2.3.34), plug in your phone to your computer. I'm pretty sure you need the Android SDK installed, and the correct moto drivers installed as well (not sure.. i've had this set up on my computer forever...). Next, turn off your phone and press and hold "volume down + camera button + power button" and this will boot your phone into bootloader. It will say 30.03 (if you are on 2.3.15 OTA update) or 30.04 (if you are on 2.3.32 or 2.3.34 releases).
Then open up RSDlite on your computer which you installed it. With the phone plugged in, choose the "..." button in RSD lite and browse to the SBF file that you downloaded (remember 2.3.32 first) and then it should show your phone as a device listed below in RSDlite. If it recognizes your phone, you can click the start button in RSDlite. It will then start doing its thing.
My recommendation is to make a nandroid backup before doing this as a last resort if something goes wrong. The first time that you run the SBF file, it may get to like 98 or 99% and then say fail (something about passing BP baseband or something similar, and your phone will reboot). Don't worry, this has happened to me a couple times when I first started using the SBF files and scared me to death. After the phone reboots, pull out the battery and replace it back in. Then hold down the "home" button while pressing the power button. Then when the picture of the little green android dude shows up, press the search button (this is the motorola recovery screen). Then go to "factory reset/wipe data" (or something similarly titled). You can navigate the menus by using the volume up/down buttons. You will make your selections by pressing the camera button.
If you dont get the little android guy to show up, then turn the phone off and try again. After you have wiped data/factory reset, you may need to activate your phone. If it doesn't automatically prompt you to do this, from the dialer app, type *228 and then call. Then choose the option to program your phone, and you will be back in business.
After an SBF, your phone is completely wiped clean, so you will need to re-root, and install bootstrap/any other mods you need.
Hope this helps. Let us know if you have more questions.

Here is a great how to guide. Great forum with lots a smart helpful people.
http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/droid-x-rs-guides/12015-complete-droid-x-sbf-flashing-guide.html
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Using 2.3.340 update.zip from TBH app

So I downloaded the Gb leak from THB and just to be on the safe side it said to download the sbf 2.3.340 below. I downloaded the file but then noticed it was in an update zip. How can I use that file to restore my Droid X with RSD?
EDIT: Can this be moved to the general section accidently posted it in the development section. Sry

Is it just a zipped version of the sbf file? Have you looked inside

i dont have the TBH app, but it sounds like it is like any other update.zip (dont need rsd for it, pretty convenient).
To use it, place update.zip file on your directly in your sdcard, not in any folder in the sdcard. Turn the phone off and boot into recovery by holding the power button and home button when you turn the phone back on. Should bring you to a screen with a triangle. Press the search button (volume up+ volume down if you're on the gingerbread leak i heard), and select 'apply update.zip'.
the file will handle everything from there. depending on if you're coming from an older version or using it to get rid of the gingerleak you'll probably have to wipe data or you might bootloop.
you can try it without wiping, and if you do bootloop, boot back into recovery the same way and just wipe data then.
alright. hope it helps.

orion11 said:
i dont have the TBH app, but it sounds like it is like any other update.zip (dont need rsd for it, pretty convenient).
To use it, place update.zip file on your directly in your sdcard, not in any folder in the sdcard. Turn the phone off and boot into recovery by holding the power button and home button when you turn the phone back on. Should bring you to a screen with a triangle. Press the search button (volume up+ volume down if you're on the gingerbread leak i heard), and select 'apply update.zip'.
the file will handle everything from there. depending on if you're coming from an older version or using it to get rid of the gingerleak you'll probably have to wipe data or you might bootloop.
you can try it without wiping, and if you do bootloop, boot back into recovery the same way and just wipe data then.
alright. hope it helps.
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Really thats all there is to it?

orion11 said:
i dont have the TBH app, but it sounds like it is like any other update.zip (dont need rsd for it, pretty convenient).
To use it, place update.zip file on your directly in your sdcard, not in any folder in the sdcard. Turn the phone off and boot into recovery by holding the power button and home button when you turn the phone back on. Should bring you to a screen with a triangle. Press the search button (volume up+ volume down if you're on the gingerbread leak i heard), and select 'apply update.zip'.
the file will handle everything from there. depending on if you're coming from an older version or using it to get rid of the gingerleak you'll probably have to wipe data or you might bootloop.
you can try it without wiping, and if you do bootloop, boot back into recovery the same way and just wipe data then.
alright. hope it helps.
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If im not mistaken, the sbf from the tbh app only works through cw which will require root to use. If it was that simple I assume he would have just recommended that from the start. I could be wrong though. I haven't read to much into this alternative if it in fact is an easier option. Tempted to try but I don't have access to my rsd lite till I get off work. Anyone else gone this route??? Im really curious now!!
Access to my rsd lite in case I brick I mean hahaha!!!
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I tried this, doesn't work. All the instillation instructions I have found require bootstrap recovery which requires a root...how do you download this without having a root? It won't work just by using the Android system recovery...

to flash back to 2.3.340, you need to .sbf.
Per the instructions, you need RSDlite (4.9 is newest version, get it here: http://www.mediafire.com/?ufxs9lft9q2xwnu , unrar and install)
Then, put your phone into bootloader mode, holding volume down + camera button when you turn it on, then connecting to your computer via USB.
navigate to the .sbf in RSDlite, click start, and bingo.
The bootstrap stuff is what you do AFTER you're back on 2.3.340, prepping for getting root on GB. you have to .sbf first, then you'll use z4root to gain access on froyo.
make sense?

Actually you have to root before installing

wtivey said:
Actually you have to root before installing
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That's what the guy above you said. You root on FroYo, before installing the pre-rooted GB. In fact, there's no way to install pre-rooted GB unless you root because you have to use CWM.

OK. Thats what I thought. It just sounded like it could be done using the update.zip from the description in the TBH app

How do I get CWM again without having a root? I had to wipe data to install GB and CWM never loaded back after the wipe and now I can't get it unless my phone is rooted...I'm lost.

Since gingerbread is now rooted can I get back from rooted gingerbread to stock froyo by using full sbf 2.3.340 update.zip then using a froyo backup to get back to what I had before.
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wtivey said:
How do I get CWM again without having a root? I had to wipe data to install GB and CWM never loaded back after the wipe and now I can't get it unless my phone is rooted...I'm lost.
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You cant you have to have root for CWM.

torikorocks said:
Since gingerbread is now rooted can I get back from rooted gingerbread to stock froyo by using full sbf 2.3.340 update.zip then using a froyo backup to get back to what I had before.
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Yes sir, or just flash your nandroid via Droid2bootstrapper, must be on rooted version though if not on rooted you will have to sbf and go from there
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