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I did a search and couldn't find much help.
I recently dropped my phone and the screen got a slight crack, so the insurance company sent me a new one.
I figured I'd use ROM manager to backup my old phone, and restore it on my new phone.
New phone restores, reboots, and gets stuck at the black Vibrant screen.
I can get back into recovery mode fine, but nothing seems to work.
I let it sit at the Vibrant screen for about an hour before I try again.
Its attempt 3 when I decided to come on this site for some help.
Specs:
Stock
Rooted
Launcher pro
Nothing too much to be confusing and brick, so wtf?
Oh and I understand I could use odin to reflash my phone, please please please don't suggest odin, because I don't own a PC, I own a mac. Please don't tell me to go out and buy a PC or to download a program that costs $50 to use PC programs on a mac. I could have told myself that kind of information.
HELP, my brand new phone is destroyed wahhhh
From the sound of it you still have your old phone. If so, rather than restore using nandroid, try downloading a copy of titanium backup to backup/restore your apps. I have found that sms restore does a good job restoring texts. For me those two apps get the job done restoring my info. Also, if you haven't, sync your contacts to google and they will auto sync upon load. Of course this all assumes you still have your old phone in working order. ..
Also, there are stock roms flashable via clockwork that basically do the same as odin. Check the ' bible' sticky for links.
Hope this helps
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a400meter said:
From the sound of it you still have your old phone. If so, rather than restore using nandroid, try downloading a copy of titanium backup to backup/restore your apps. I have found that sms restore does a good job restoring texts. For me those two apps get the job done restoring my info. Also, if you haven't, sync your contacts to google and they will auto sync upon load. Of course this all assumes you still have your old phone in working order. ..
Also, there are stock roms flashable via clockwork that basically do the same as odin. Check the ' bible' sticky for links.
Hope this helps
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I still have my old phone in working order, but that doesn't help the fact that my new phone is stuck on bootup, and can only enter recovery mode...
yelowbottlecaps said:
I still have my old phone in working order, but that doesn't help the fact that my new phone is stuck on bootup, and can only enter recovery mode...
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The only way I can think of that a nandroid restore would soft brick you, is because you have restored a version of android with a different kernel.
If the original phone had the original firmware (JFD), and the replacement had the most recent (JI6), this is what would be expected to happen.
Since you seem unable and unwilling to use Odin, your going to have to tell us more details (i.e. which versions of the firmware as related above were actually in play) before we can begin to help. If you don't know, well....
You can also simply take it back to a local T-Mobile store and do another swap, or you can find a friend with a Windows PC and Odin (or Samsung's Mini KIES with JI6). These are your only real options...
both phones had JI6
Thank you for the quick responses.
I'm not unwilling to use odin, but unless anyone knows of a free software to use PC programs on a mac, I'm SOL.
so, you got the new phone, rooted, got rom manager and then got clockwork recovery right?
You did a nandroid backup right (on the new phone), before flashing anything right?
Why not just download Fusion and flash that to get the phone up and running?
yelowbottlecaps said:
both phones had JI6
Thank you for the quick responses.
I'm not unwilling to use odin, but unless anyone knows of a free software to use PC programs on a mac, I'm SOL.
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Well hmm....so much for guessing on my part. Crossing different build kernels is one sure fire way to brick...
Well, there is a solution for Mac and Linux for reloading firmware on a Samsung phone from Download Mode, an open project called Heimdall. It does everything Odin does, but without a GUI, so it depends on how comfortable you are with commandline/shell.
I'll pass you the relevant links so you can see for yourself what's going on.
[PROGRAM] Heimdall - Cross-Platform Open-Source Flashing Software (1.0.0 Available)
Heimdall's Website, with downloads...
XDA Dev Thread with JI6 Odin .tar file....
Best of luck!
s15274n said:
so, you got the new phone, rooted, got rom manager and then got clockwork recovery right?
You did a nandroid backup right (on the new phone), before flashing anything right?
Why not just download Fusion and flash that to get the phone up and running?
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True that...Why didn't I think of that obvious ploy. If he can get into Recovery, and bounce over to clockwork...Well now's a good a time as any to try Bionix or Bionix Fusion...or a few other of the CW Recovery installable builds...Definitely easier than Heimdall or working out Odin on a mac....and definitely preferable to staring at a Vibrant logo...
{{facepalm}}
masterotaku said:
Well hmm....so much for guessing on my part. Crossing different build kernels is one sure fire way to brick...
Well, there is a solution for Mac and Linux for reloading firmware on a Samsung phone from Download Mode, an open project called Heimdall. It does everything Odin does, but without a GUI, so it depends on how comfortable you are with commandline/shell.
I'll pass you the relevant links so you can see for yourself what's going on.
Best of luck!
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If there was a step by step walkthrough, I have no problem trying this out.
But I downloaded it and have no idea what I'm doing. Therefore, still SOL
^ are you? You didn't answer my questions.
I'm gonna guess and say you also dl'd the oclf from the market to root too... so now you can't get back into CwR... right?
If you can get adb to recognize your phone then your not SOL. Im not sure what the exact command lines would be but you could delete the update.zip and replace it with another ROM. GL
I just tried using Odin on my roommates PC. An error happened and now the phone is showing a picture of a phone, a couple dots, an exclamation mark, a couple dots, and a computer.
Nothing I can do is taking it out of this screen. Unplugged from computer, took out battery, took out sd card, put it back in... nothing
Am I bricked for good now?
This is a terrible day.
edit: i managed to be able to get the phone into download mode.
No you are not completely bricked! Honestly that is almost impossible on this phone. The only way you'll lose this phone is if YOU give up.
Just keep trying and take a few deep breathes. Take a break actually. Just redo the process from step one.
Edit: you're half way there. Just flash Eugene's froyo that doesn't brixk, reboot, flash JFD or JI6, reboot... then you'll be right back to out of the box status.
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I'm gonna guess and say you also dl'd the oclf from the market to root too... so now you can't get back into CwR... right?
If you can get adb to recognize your phone then your not SOL. Im not sure what the exact command lines would be but you could delete the update.zip and replace it with another ROM. GL
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If someone can back this up with some instructions that would be amazing.
All~G1 said:
No you are not completely bricked! Honestly that is almost impossible on this phone. The only way you'll lose this phone is if YOU give up.
Just keep trying and take a few deep breathes. Take a break actually. Just redo the process from step one.
Edit: you're half way there. Just flash Eugene's froyo that doesn't brixk, reboot, flash JFD or JI6, reboot... then you'll be right back to out of the box status.
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Thank you for the motivation!
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Thank you for the motivation!
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No worries, we've all been there. It took me 6 hours lol. Best part is after you go through this once it will only take you 5-10 mins the next time. The hard part is just getting everything setup in the mist of anger, frustration, fear & panic.
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No worries, we've all been there. It took me 6 hours lol. Best part is after you go through this once it will only take you 5-10 mins the next time. The hard part is just getting everything setup in the mist of anger, frustration, fear & panic.
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and in the midst of a roommate that needs his pc back.
I still need a fix that would work for macs... if not, I'd have to wait for my roommate to let me bum his pc again
Do my posts not show up or something? wtf.
s15274n said:
Do my posts not show up or something? wtf.
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/me pats s15274n on the back....don't get mad...get even! =P
Honestly, sounds like yelow's focusing on getting all the help s/he needs from All~G1. I wouldn't worry about it.
~SB
I have to return my Vibrant to T-Mo and need to unroot. But I don't think I'm really rooted in the first place. I downloaded the RyanZas lagfix app. I clicked on root phone. I went into recovery and reinstalled packages. My phone says it's rooted, but there is no update.zip file anywhere. I can't even find a "download" file in Astro. I have the Superuser icon in my apps, but can't delete that either. I just want to get this phone to where I can send it back to T-Mo without voiding my warranty. Also in the lagfix app, it says I am rooted. I don't even have the option to root, only to unroot. When I try that, it just reboots my phone, but never "unroots".
Another thing...when I look at my free space, I have 1754 mb out of 1917 mb available. If I was rooted, would I have less space available?
I'm sure it's VERY obvious that I'm a newbie to all this, so if you have any ideas for me, please talk to me like I'm a 1st grader ;-)
Well if you unroot.. the superuser icon will disappear
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I have to return my Vibrant to T-Mo and need to unroot. But I don't think I'm really rooted in the first place. I downloaded the RyanZas lagfix app. I clicked on root phone. I went into recovery and reinstalled packages. My phone says it's rooted, but there is no update.zip file anywhere. I can't even find a "download" file in Astro. I have the Superuser icon in my apps, but can't delete that either. I just want to get this phone to where I can send it back to T-Mo without voiding my warranty. Also in the lagfix app, it says I am rooted. I don't even have the option to root, only to unroot. When I try that, it just reboots my phone, but never "unroots".
Another thing...when I look at my free space, I have 1754 mb out of 1917 mb available. If I was rooted, would I have less space available?
I'm sure it's VERY obvious that I'm a newbie to all this, so if you have any ideas for me, please talk to me like I'm a 1st grader ;-)
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if it bothers you that much why dont you use odin and go back to stock jfd?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734475
Seems a bit extreme but that will do it for you, its easy also
Well, like I said, I'm totally new to this and that thread is like trying to read Chinese for me. It doesn't bother me to be rooted. I just need to unroot because I have to send it in to T-Mo for my warranty replacement.
I never flashed any ROMs. I only rooted and applied the lag fix. But now the update.zip file is gone and my phone still says it's rooted.
When I go into the terminal on the phone and try to remove Superuser.apk it tells me it can't because it's a read-only file.
Again, I don't mind that these things are there, I just don't want to have to pay for my phone...again.
hospo said:
Well, like I said, I'm totally new to this and that thread is like trying to read Chinese for me. It doesn't bother me to be rooted. I just need to unroot because I have to send it in to T-Mo for my warranty replacement.
I never flashed any ROMs. I only rooted and applied the lag fix. But now the update.zip file is gone and my phone still says it's rooted.
When I go into the terminal on the phone and try to remove Superuser.apk it tells me it can't because it's a read-only file.
Again, I don't mind that these things are there, I just don't want to have to pay for my phone...again.
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I sent in a phone with bionix final on it rooted and they didn't charge me for it I was having problems with other people not being able to hear me but once I sent it in and got my new one I was not charged any additional fees I'm not even sure they really check the phone they probably just reprogram everything back to stock hell they might not even be looking at the screen you never know, but this is my third vibrant and ive had something on all of the ones I've sent back never heard anything about it you could always try to claim it was refurbished and there was something wrong with it already best of luck anyway
Times never wasted when your getting waisted
seriously, using odin is really very simple, i used odin 1.7 ( no it dont have a virus before anyone says it) only a couple of nights ago after flashing one of eugenes kernels, long story short i was stuck at the boot animation, hadnt backed up like a noob and was stuck, i followed that thread and the hardest part for me was download mode on the phone and thats really simple, seriously if you need it back to total stock have a go at odin
I'd love to have a go at odin, except seriously, when I say I have no idea what I'm doing...I REALLY mean it! Someone has given me all the steps to use odin, but quite frankly, I still don't know where to start. Do I download part on my computer, then move it onto the phone? Where do I put it on the phone? How do I get in download mode? See...NO CLUE. I really shouldn't have ever rooted for the mere fact that I have no idea what I'm doing, lol.
I think I may just go back to factory reset (again) and roll the dice hoping they don't charge me.
hospo said:
Well, like I said, I'm totally new to this and that thread is like trying to read Chinese for me. It doesn't bother me to be rooted. I just need to unroot because I have to send it in to T-Mo for my warranty replacement.
I never flashed any ROMs. I only rooted and applied the lag fix. But now the update.zip file is gone and my phone still says it's rooted.
When I go into the terminal on the phone and try to remove Superuser.apk it tells me it can't because it's a read-only file.
Again, I don't mind that these things are there, I just don't want to have to pay for my phone...again.
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Can't you root it again and then unroot it...
The thread that has the Odin instructions is only 6 steps...well 5 steps since the last says "wait for it to complete". It's not as daunting as it seems...
I'd love to have a go at odin, except seriously, when I say I have no idea what I'm doing...I REALLY mean it! Someone has given me all the steps to use odin, but quite frankly, I still don't know where to start. Do I download part on my computer, then move it onto the phone? Where do I put it on the phone? How do I get in download mode? See...NO CLUE. I really shouldn't have ever rooted for the mere fact that I have no idea what I'm doing, lol.
I think I may just go back to factory reset (again) and roll the dice hoping they don't charge me.
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You download Odin to your computer with the .pit & the .tar file then run it from there. There's a video tutorial in the Vibrant Bible sticky in the Dev forum.
~SB
You don't understand because you aren't TRYING to understand. Odin is as simple as a few mouse clicks. Seriously.
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video how to odin...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=810130
video how to download mode
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqxearzXrVY
okay, I sucked it up, got over my fear, got everything downloaded. Phone was in download mode, then went black. Now all I can get on it is a picture of a cell phone, then an exclamation point, then a pic of a computer.
I really am trying to understand. I did get the files needed and the phone in download mode. Opened odin, put the files in while my phone was in download mode and plugged in. Then the above happened.
OMG!!!!!! I think it is finally working!!!! Thank you for your help!!!
Even after all this, I'm sure I won't stop tinkering, lol.
Who knows, maybe I won't have to trade in my phone after doing this? I was really worried about getting the refurb. I'm supposed to get it today, but I'm going to mess around with mine to see if it truly is back to its old beautiful self!
Thanks again everyone!!
That is SUPPOSED to happen. Now click "Start."
Edit: I see you got it now. Congrats.
hospo said:
OMG!!!!!! I think it is finally working!!!! Thank you for your help!!!
Even after all this, I'm sure I won't stop tinkering, lol.
Who knows, maybe I won't have to trade in my phone after doing this? I was really worried about getting the refurb. I'm supposed to get it today, but I'm going to mess around with mine to see if it truly is back to its old beautiful self!
Thanks again everyone!!
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it worried me using odin at first, but when you actually use it, its really very simple, now im hooked on flashing roms lol and using odin to go back when i stuff something up lol
kangxi said:
You don't understand because you aren't TRYING to understand. Odin is as simple as a few mouse clicks. Seriously.
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yeah exactly, i was a totally new to odin and thought it was some hard thing to use, it was so simple, i couldnt believe it, get your pantys out of a wad and actually look it up
Hey guys,
wahoo! new droid-x user here! Picked up a used on craigslist and so far everything seems to check out. ESN is clean and so far functioning pretty well.
One thing is that the previous user still has a lot of his stuff on there, his email, some stock and bank stuff are still on there. I want to clean up and start from a factory reset so I can start clean and I don't mess with his stuff.
I did a search and it looks like there are 2 methods, but the thing that I'm worried about is that one of the threads, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=740285, it mentions that if some apps are removed beforehand DO NO do a reset or it will brick it.
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Also if you've removed or renamed Back-Up Assistant and do a reset, you'll end up with a semi-bricked phone.
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NO. DO NOT WIPE IF YOU REMOVED ANY BLOAT APPS.
If you do this you can kiss your phone goodbye.
Read this thread to tell you how to put back the apps the RIGHT way before you wipe, otherwise, you will be without a phone.http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/dr...otlooping.html
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My first question, how do I verify that it is okay to do a factory reset?
My second queestion is which method should I use?
Thanks in adv!
Here are the two methods I've found, which is the correct one?
Method 1:
To do a proper factory reset follow these: 1.Go to Settings 2.Scroll to Privacy 3.Click Factory Data Reset 4. Confirm action by clicking Reset Phone.
Method 2:
1)Turn off the phone
2)Hold the Power Button and the Home Button. The Moto logo will pop up followed by a triangle with the Android symbol next to it.
3)Press the Search button to display the menu.
4)4 options will pop up, use the Volume Rocker to move the selection up or down.
5)Select “Wipe Data to Factory Default.” Select the option by using the Camera hard key.
6)Confirm choice by using the camera key.
7)It will take you back to the original menu, select "Reboot Device"
You will have to re-program your phone with OTA updates.
hamachiaddict said:
Hey guys,
wahoo! new droid-x user here! Picked up a used on craigslist and so far everything seems to check out. ESN is clean and so far functioning pretty well.
One thing is that the previous user still has a lot of his stuff on there, his email, some stock and bank stuff are still on there. I want to clean up and start from a factory reset so I can start clean and I don't mess with his stuff.
I did a search and it looks like there are 2 methods, but the thing that I'm worried about is that one of the threads, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=740285, it mentions that if some apps are removed beforehand DO NO do a reset or it will brick it.
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Also if you've removed or renamed Back-Up Assistant and do a reset, you'll end up with a semi-bricked phone.
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NO. DO NOT WIPE IF YOU REMOVED ANY BLOAT APPS.
If you do this you can kiss your phone goodbye.
Read this thread to tell you how to put back the apps the RIGHT way before you wipe, otherwise, you will be without a phone.http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/dr...otlooping.html
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My first question, how do I verify that it is okay to do a factory reset?
My second queestion is which method should I use?
Thanks in adv!
Here are the two methods I've found, which is the correct one?
Method 1:
To do a proper factory reset follow these: 1.Go to Settings 2.Scroll to Privacy 3.Click Factory Data Reset 4. Confirm action by clicking Reset Phone.
Method 2:
1)Turn off the phone
2)Hold the Power Button and the Home Button. The Moto logo will pop up followed by a triangle with the Android symbol next to it.
3)Press the Search button to display the menu.
4)4 options will pop up, use the Volume Rocker to move the selection up or down.
5)Select “Wipe Data to Factory Default.” Select the option by using the Camera hard key.
6)Confirm choice by using the camera key.
7)It will take you back to the original menu, select "Reboot Device"
You will have to re-program your phone with OTA updates.
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Both methods will work actuqlly. If you truly want to go to a fresh state... I would recommend an sbf. Go to settings-->about phone. What does it say for android version?
I can point you to the correct files depending on what version you are on.
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Thanks SysAdmin ... it says Android version 2.2.1
What is a sbf?
hamachiaddict said:
Thanks SysAdmin ... it says Android version 2.2.1
What is a sbf?
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Sbf is a file that motorola uses to reflash a phone to out of the box state. Just to double check, power off your phone, then hold volume down + camera button while holding the power button (this is known as bootloader). If it says 30.04 for the bootloader version, then you are definitely on the most recent update.
Try this link if you are confident with technical details:
http://www.droid-life.com/2010/12/09/droid-x-2-3-340-system-sbf-released-for-2-3-320-leak-users/
If you prefer to flash files through bootstrap, then use this link:
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-x-rooted-help/112152-maderstcok-ota-2-3-340-update-zip.html
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Thanks! I'll do some reading to see which one to use.
One more question, which one of these usb drivers should I download?
http://www.motorola.com/Support/US-...tware_and_Drivers/USB-and-PC-Charging-Drivers
PC Driver 1 (W370, W375, W376g, W377)
PC Driver 2 (W216, W230, W230x, W23x, W259, W270, W270x, W27x, W388, W396, W397, W397v)
PC driver 1 or driver 2?
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Also do you have link to RSD lite? I found a link for 4.9 but their password is not working
hamachiaddict said:
Thanks! I'll do some reading to see which one to use.
One more question, which one of these usb drivers should I download?
http://www.motorola.com/Support/US-...tware_and_Drivers/USB-and-PC-Charging-Drivers
PC Driver 1 (W370, W375, W376g, W377)
PC Driver 2 (W216, W230, W230x, W23x, W259, W270, W270x, W27x, W388, W396, W397, W397v)
PC driver 1 or driver 2?
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Also do you have link to RSD lite? I found a link for 4.9 but their password is not working
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Personally, I would use the link titled Motorola 4.8.0 Driver with MotoConnect. It keeps your driver's up to date and automatically identifies just about any Motorola device. I always use it for my gf's OG Droid and my DX.
If you can't get RSD Lite 4.9 to work, I still use 4.8. You can download the zip here.
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Personally, I would use the link titled Motorola 4.8.0 Driver with MotoConnect. It keeps your driver's up to date and automatically identifies just about any Motorola device. I always use it for my gf's OG Droid and my DX.
If you can't get RSD Lite 4.9 to work, I still use 4.8. You can download the zip here.
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Thanks, I'll install the Motorola 4.8.0 Driver.
I got RSD Lite 4.9 to install, wahoo!
I noticed there was a disclaimer on there that says once you upgrade to 2.3.340, you cannot downgrade.
Is this an issue, and what is the main reason to upgrade to 2.3.340?
And how is this different from doing a:
menu > privacy> factory reset
Thanks in adv!
hamachiaddict said:
Thanks, I'll install the Motorola 4.8.0 Driver.
I got RSD Lite 4.9 to install, wahoo!
I noticed there was a disclaimer on there that says once you upgrade to 2.3.340, you cannot downgrade.
Is this an issue, and what is the main reason to upgrade to 2.3.340?
And how is this different from doing a:
menu > privacy> factory reset
Thanks in adv!
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Well, this is no real "issue" but more of a disclaimer because once you upgrade to newer software version, you can not go back to previous hardware versions because of the files it flashes to your phone. I don't know how much of this is true seeing that your can do a full SBF to .320
I'm sure people can go plenty in depth about this but it's irrelevant either way.
340 is just the newest software version. Newer software fixes bugs, updates files and other components of your phone.
If you go to settings, about phone, and it already said Android Version 2.2.1, Baseband version BP_C_01.09.07P and Kernel version 2.6.32.9-g55626e1, then you are already up to date. Just go to Privacy and factory data reset the phone.
Doing a SBF with RSD Lite is in extreme cases that you soft brick your phone when it’s a must just to get it back to stock. It’s optional in your case.
Reset and you should be all good
Ben's said:
Well, this is no real "issue" but more of a disclaimer because once you upgrade to newer software version, you can not go back to previous hardware versions because of the files it flashes to your phone. I don't know how much of this is true seeing that your can do a full SBF to .320
I'm sure people can go plenty in depth about this but it's irrelevant either way.
340 is just the newest software version. Newer software fixes bugs, updates files and other components of your phone.
If you go to settings, about phone, and it already said Android Version 2.2.1, Baseband version BP_C_01.09.07P and Kernel version 2.6.32.9-g55626e1, then you are already up to date. Just go to Privacy and factory data reset the phone.
Doing a SBF with RSD Lite is in extreme cases that you soft brick your phone when it’s a must just to get it back to stock. It’s optional in your case.
Reset and you should be all good
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ah, thanks ben, the only reason I'm hesitant of doing the reset is because on the thread listed in OP, people mentioned that doing a reset can brick your phone and since I don't know what was removed from this phone, I didn't want to risk bricking it.
hamachiaddict said:
ah, thanks ben, the only reason I'm hesitant of doing the reset is because on the thread listed in OP, people mentioned that doing a reset can brick your phone and since I don't know what was removed from this phone, I didn't want to risk bricking it.
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Well, is your phone rooted? Did the person tell you if they removed apps and all that? More then likely no unless they specified. The OP is correct in stating that if you go to update or factory reset with missing apps, root and all that jazz...you will end up with a bootloop and have to SBF with RSD Lite.
The previous owner might have deleted apps here and there but without root, he could not have removed the apps that would make your phone brick. I think paranoia is getting the best of you lol.
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Well, is your phone rooted? Did the person tell you if they removed apps and all that? More then likely no unless they specified. The OP is correct in stating that if you go to update or factory reset with missing apps, root and all that jazz...you will end up with a bootloop and have to SBF with RSD Lite.
The previous owner might have deleted apps here and there but without root, he could not have removed the apps that would make your phone brick. I think paranoia is getting the best of you lol.
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How do I tell whether it's rooted or not?
I asked and he said no, but I just want to err on the safe side ... and yes I think you're right, I'm getting super paranoid about this.
hamachiaddict said:
How do I tell whether it's rooted or not?
I asked and he said no, but I just want to err on the safe side ... and yes I think you're right, I'm getting super paranoid about this.
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Look for an app called SuperUser. If it's not on the device, you're not rooted.
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hamachiaddict said:
How do I tell whether it's rooted or not?
I asked and he said no, but I just want to err on the safe side ... and yes I think you're right, I'm getting super paranoid about this.
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Download wireless tether for.root on the market and try to run it... If it works you are rooted, if you arent, then it will let you know the app does not.have superuser permissions
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SysAdmin-X said:
Download wireless tether for.root on the market and try to run it... If it works you are rooted, if you arent, then it will let you know the app does not.have superuser permissions
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Thanks, that's what I tried and nope it's not rooted. Did the factory reset and it's all good now.
I thought all the old apps would get wiped out too but it didn't.
Thanks guys! now to decide whether to root or not
hamachiaddict said:
Thanks, that's what I tried and nope it's not rooted. Did the factory reset and it's all good now.
I thought all the old apps would get wiped out too but it didn't.
Thanks guys! now to decide whether to root or not
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Glad to hear you got things working. I would recommend if you are technically competent, and able to follow directions to a 'T' you should root your phone...it opens lots of possibilities on the X. If you are nervous about any mods (not trying to be mean...but it sounds like you're nervous) then I would recommend reading up on threads and guides before rooting and modifying your phone. A $600 paperweight for a phone never did anyone ever good.
Here is a guide I have put together and am adding to as I can. It should be a good place to start reading and get you covered for basics.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=940986
Enjoy and good luck!
SysAdmin-X said:
Glad to hear you got things working. I would recommend if you are technically competent, and able to follow directions to a 'T' you should root your phone...it opens lots of possibilities on the X. If you are nervous about any mods (not trying to be mean...but it sounds like you're nervous) then I would recommend reading up on threads and guides before rooting and modifying your phone. A $600 paperweight for a phone never did anyone ever good.
Here is a guide I have put together and am adding to as I can. It should be a good place to start reading and get you covered for basics.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=940986
Enjoy and good luck!
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Awesome, thanks, I definitely give that a read.
yeah, I was prob. on the nervous side cause I just got it yesterday, but I'm pretty ok technically, rooted the nook color a few weeks ago
glad I'm able to get so much help here
hamachiaddict said:
Awesome, thanks, I definitely give that a read.
yeah, I was prob. on the nervous side cause I just got it yesterday, but I'm pretty ok technically, rooted the nook color a few weeks ago
glad I'm able to get so much help here
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No problem, most people on here are more than happy to help! If you have any more questions, feel free to post in my thread, I'll be more than happy to help you out... and then prob throw that tid-bit into my guide =)
So I rooted my device, and tried to get TWRP after not being able to get CWM, not knowing about the whole locked bootloader issue, and ended up getting back into my device. So then I tried doing a factory reset from there, and ended up not being able to get into Android. What do I do from here?
Conmore said:
So I rooted my device, and tried to get TWRP after not being able to get CWM, not knowing about the whole locked bootloader issue, and ended up getting back into my device. So then I tried doing a factory reset from there, and ended up not being able to get into Android. What do I do from here?
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I guess you are on MF3 firmware (you didn't say)? I suggest you do some reading. It would have saved you a lot of trouble to start with, but it's never too late to learn from your mistakes. Start by reading the "pinned" threads in the General and Q & A sections and the read any thread that has MF3 in the title or search perimeters. There is a lot of information you need to know (should have already known) that you will learn along the way to figuring out how to get your phone back...but I will give you a hint, search for SMART or Best buys.
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I guess you are on MF3 firmware (you didn't say)? I suggest you do some reading. It would have saved you a lot of trouble to start with, but it's never too late to learn from your mistakes. Start by reading the "pinned" threads in the General and Q & A sections and the read any thread that has MF3 in the title or search perimeters. There is a lot of information you need to know (should have already known) that you will learn along the way to figuring out how to get your phone back...but I will give you a hint, search for SMART or Best buys.
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OK, so I managed to get a pit file that lets me go into Android, but there's still no recovery mode. :/ I don't really have the option to go to Best Buy, but I don't know what smart is. Is there a way to get my default recovery back? I am running on MF3. I will start looking into SMART, though.
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OK, so I managed to get a pit file that lets me go into Android, but there's still no recovery mode. :/ I don't really have the option to go to Best Buy, but I don't know what smart is. Is there a way to get my default recovery back? I am running on MF3. I will start looking into SMART, though.
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2 options...
1. Go to bestbuy, let them re-flash your phone using SMART. (You mentioned this is not an option for you, but this is the best option...)
2. Try to upgrade to 4.3 (MJ6 leak) that was posted in the General section. You will need to read the entire thread to see how to do it. If successful, you will be on the 4.3 leak with no way to go back to MF3 or MDL. Again, you will need to read to see which way to do this.
Good luck.
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2 options...
1. Go to bestbuy, let them re-flash your phone using SMART. (You mentioned this is not an option for you, but this is the best option...)
2. Try to upgrade to 4.3 (MJ6 leak) that was posted in the General section. You will need to read the entire thread to see how to do it. If successful, you will be on the 4.3 leak with no way to go back to MF3 or MDL. Again, you will need to read to see which way to do this.
Good luck.
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Do you think it's possible that I could use Safestrap? Will flashing to 4.3 get my actual recovery menu back?
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Do you think it's possible that I could use Safestrap? Will flashing to 4.3 get my actual recovery menu back?
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I think you need to go read about this stuff. Safestrap has a couple of threads with available information. If you successfully flash 4.3 (through ODIN) you will have the factory recovery back, but you will be on the 4.3 leak (no root yet) and you can't go back. Again, you need to read and learn about your options so please don't ask anything else until you check to see if it has already been asked and answered.
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So I rooted my device, and tried to get TWRP after not being able to get CWM, not knowing about the whole locked bootloader issue, and ended up getting back into my device. So then I tried doing a factory reset from there, and ended up not being able to get into Android. What do I do from here?
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I viewed your profile and have only one question. Did you read at all about your model S4 before doing anything. I looked on this forum before buying my phone and after buying my phone it took me two weeks of reading before I even rooted it.i have had my fair share of uneducated questions in my short time with XDA .Please do yourself a favor and READ,
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I have this shinny new powerful phone and I have no idea what to do with it. I've never got too deep into cell phones. But I want to get the most out of this phone. I pay a lot to be able to use it and I want to get the most enjoyment out of it. I've had it a while now and I haven't really done much to it.
I want to get rid of programs that is just taking up space. I want to get the best apps, learn about the phone. Customize it in cool ways.
Should I root it? Am I too much of a noob and or have too good of a phone to even need to worry about it?
Will you guys hold my hand and walk me through this phone or link me to some "lg g2 starter guide" threads to really have fun with this phone?
Thanks
Aye! First of all, welcome to the G2 community!
It's 4 in the morning for me right now, can we 'go for a walk' after I get my sleep?
Just wanted to reply so you won't feel lost and lonely, been there, done that.
In the meantime, enjoy your G2 first for what it is right now.
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I feel the exact same way! Except I've had the phone for one month now.
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Thanks. I bought my phone about two weeks ago. Switched from sprint to verizon after 7 years with sprint
honestly the phone is fast enough by itself with amazing battery, but if you like to get into flashing things first off
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449670 this will teach you how to install TWRP. after that just download a rom of your choosing, more than likely the developer already root the rom for you so you dont need to do it. enjoy from there. make sure you know how to enter TWRP the hard button way... for tmobile is hold down and power button, once LG logo flash quickly let go and press the two button again. thats tmobile though.
I'm a bit of noob to the whole custom ROMS thing as well. I was just wondering what is a good program to make a back up before rooting and installing new ROMS?
TWRP (Team Win Recovery Project) and CWM (Clockwork Mod) both have backup utilities baked in. The stock full system backup will be quite large. Aside from being a best practice, it's too large to archive on the device, in my opinion. I would recommend offloading it to your PC and learn how to put it back using ADB (Android Debug Bridge) and the TWRP sideload feature in the event of a soft brick condition. Recommend you also backup and save your EFS/IMEI.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2451390
First step, ioroot.
Read and re-read on how to root and flash if you've never rooted or flash ROMS before to reduce to risk of bricking.
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G1_enthusiast said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2449670 this will teach you how to install TWRP. after that just download a rom of your choosing.
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Hi. As someone who has very little understanding about this stuff, I'm struggling to get any use out of that guide. Is anyone else finding this?
For example:
"Ok, so if you look in the download page for your device and you are getting a zip file, this is a flashable zip, but it cannot be treated the same as an IMG file in this guide. You need to flash an older one that is a .img file, and then use that to flash the newer zip."
I have no idea how to do what it says in that last sentence, or what it even means.
Then where it starts describing option one, I don't understand what it's telling me to do. What does it mean to "push" the loki patch and the img? Where am I supposed to type that stuff in the code box?
I figured I'd just get my g2 rooted and back it up, then start reading about the stuff I didn't understand. But just getting started seems really complicated, and I'm struggling find the info I need to understand that guide. Is there a more detailed, baby step guide for idiots out there? Or can someone just quickly explain the things I mentioned about that guide?
Thanks for replies.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45692679. If you need root, try this guide.
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