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[Q] Reverting to stock ROM issue

Just bought new Atrix phone and unlocked/rooted flashed CM7.
Before flashing CM i backed up stock ROm which came with phone since i kinda liked it so i can use it later on maybe.
I tried to restore it now and in ClockworkRecovery it started to restore it but somewhere in the process it got stuck saying "cannot restore /system" and leave me no choice but to use custom ROM.
What can be the problem and how to solve it?
thanks

There's no way to answer this question accurately without knowing more information about your setup. Like for example what version of cwm are you using, what version of android were you using....
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purpler said:
Just bought new Atrix phone and unlocked/rooted flashed CM7.
Before flashing CM i backed up stock ROm which came with phone since i kinda liked it so i can use it later on maybe.
I tried to restore it now and in ClockworkRecovery it started to restore it but somewhere in the process it got stuck saying "cannot restore /system" and leave me no choice but to use custom ROM.
What can be the problem and how to solve it?
thanks
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You can use a Fruit Cake to get stock back.

Phalanx7621 said:
There's no way to answer this question accurately without knowing more information about your setup. Like for example what version of cwm are you using, what version of android were you using....
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Currently i run latest CM7 (2.3.7) for Atrix and latest romracer's CW 5, all latest software.

about about loading a blur type rom? like alien? its essentially the same as stock with some upgrades and changes... maybe look into that as well?

nah, i'd stick with stock for a while..
Can anyone point me to stock flashable SBF for International/Europe devices?

found it, exactly for my wire:
update - - - - - Gingerbread SBF for ATRIX MB860 Vodafone Germany
Android 2.3.4 ---- Blur_Version.45.31.0.MB860.Vodafone.en.EU
1FF-olympus_emara-user-2.3.4-4.5.2A-74_OLE-31-release-keys-signed-Vodafone-EU.sbf.gz
http://www.filesonic.com/file/37304...OLE-31-release-keys-signed-Vodafone-EU.sbf.gz
Compression MD5 - D9C8B96A9853453DC5A303673FAF56B2
SBF MD5 - BE1204585422871071AC8CAD84FB39A8
Original thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-1125944.html

[Q] Incompatible ROMs?

Hi everyone,
For a reason unknown to me some of the newer roms don't work properly on my u8800 smartphone. I can install and run them but the rom doesn't show battery percentage / level. Can somebody tell me what my phone is missing or what's outdated on it?
Also a recommendation for a CWM version would be highly appreciated (there's a lot to chose from).
Kind Regards,
Jasper

Did you install official 2.3.5 before you tried them? If not, there is your reason. Install beta 1 or 2, so your bootloader will stay unlocked. Both recoveries for .35 kernel are good. 5.0.2.7 and 5.5.0.4.

First of all; thank you for your quick response!
Yes I upgraded to the official 2.3.5 (and everything was working just fine); but after doing so (following the guide and installing the newest version of CWM) I got errors trying to install ROMs. I can't remember the specific error; something with incompatibility ~ I couldn't install any custom rom said CWM.
Could you perhaps provide me a few links so I can try it again? :]

Other thing is can think is that you install u8800pro rom. Or you have pro and you installed u8800 rom. Might sound stupid but armeijan cant think anything else. If figure something else, i'll post here.
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[Q]What is the most stable and safest official gingerbread rom for Ideos X5?

First of all sorry for the noob question, because I'm really a newbie in this kind of mod.
Ok let's get to the problem. My Ideos X5 is running on Froyo,and wanna upgrade it to official GB stock roms.
After reading and searching in this web, I knew that some users found trouble after flashed it with the stock(can't go to pink screen, can't root, can't instal CWM, and the worst is it bricked their phone etc).
the reason why i'm gonna ugrade to official GB instead of straight to instal custom rom is some rom requirements need my phone to be upgraded into official GB. But then I've found many kinds of stock roms in the web such as B526, B138, B528, B16. since this situatian has turned my will to upgrade my phone, I just wanna know what is the most stable and safest official gingerbread rom for Ideos X5 out there, that won't brick my phone of course.​thanks for the responds/advices
best regard
iikbgsdw​

It is very difficult to brick your phone, I have to tell you, if it's possible.
I installed dozens of ROMs, some very good, some others plain bad, and my phone still works perfectly.
Today I am using Dzo's excellent ICS Aurora 2.11a which makes my friends envy my phone and has none of the GB bugs.
So, my advice is try some ROMS and find for your self which suits you best.

Thanks a lot lateris....
so what should i do first? instal the official rom first or straight to the custom rom (miui/cyanogenmod etc) cus some recent custom roms require my phone to be upgraded into official.

At the moment, you could try EZET's cyanogen custom rom if still on Froyo. It is cm7.2 based which is gingerbread 2.3.7 and it is very good. Runs fast and is very smooth. AFAIK everything works now, even tethering.
Otherwise you should upgrade to official gingerbread first if you want to get the ICS based roms that are here (like Aurora) or are in the works. I would use b526 as it is the last version to be able to root easily using superoneclick root and then install custom recovery and custom roms.
Most of the phone brickings with the official update happened because of custom partitions being installed and updating using the beta gingerbread release, you should be fine to update safely if your phone is still on official froyo.

that means a lot Mr. Paul....thanks 4 ur advice

PaulMilbank said:
At the moment, you could try EZET's cyanogen custom rom if still on Froyo. It is cm7.2 based which is gingerbread 2.3.7 and it is very good. Runs fast and is very smooth. AFAIK everything works now, even tethering.
Otherwise you should upgrade to official gingerbread first if you want to get the ICS based roms that are here (like Aurora) or are in the works. I would use b526 as it is the last version to be able to root easily using superoneclick root and then install custom recovery and custom roms.
Most of the phone brickings with the official update happened because of custom partitions being installed and updating using the beta gingerbread release, you should be fine to update safely if your phone is still on official froyo.
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How about B528? is it better than b526 or it's the lattest GB stock rom?

iikbgsdw said:
How about B528? is it better than b526 or it's the lattest GB stock rom?
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No official roms is stable at 100%

asm19 said:
No official roms is stable at 100%
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I agree 100% on that, all phone companies makes unstable roms, and custom roms ALWAYS BETTER.
The most stable and battery friendly ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1527745

iikbgsdw said:
How about B528? is it better than b526 or it's the lattest GB stock rom?
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I believe it is difficult to root B528. Of the two, I suggest you use B526

Najnesoog said:
I believe it is difficult to root B528. Of the two, I suggest you use B526
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It's very easy to root B528. You need B528_root.rar from somewhere in forums. Try search general section.
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thanks a lot 4 ur help guys

Do you need Gingerbread specifically? The Aurora ICS ROM is already stable and there are no major bugs - sometimes the mobile internet connection does not work until the next restart, but this problem already existed on Gingerbread too. Device encryption does not work either.
The ICS ROM one of the fastest ROMs for this device, I see no reason to install an older version on purpose.
Once again the process:
1) Install a official huawei gingerbread ROM, this is done to update the kernel. You need this for the newer ROMs. This is done by putting a update file onto your sd-card (into the dload folder), instructions are provided by huawei.
The first step simply is done to update the kernel, this happens automatically. Be careful though, you want to use a specific file and not the newest version from huawei as this complicates things. If you do not know which file to use I am happy to provide you with a link.
2) Start the phone when the update is finished. Follow the setup, do not configure a wireless connection, google account or anything else. When you are at the homescreen, attach the device to your computer and remove the dload folder, the update is already done. This step is important.
3) Now you install a recovery program that manages your ROMs (make backups, delete ROM, install new ROM etc.). You use this here, instructions are included and should be easy to follow: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377390
4) Try to start the recovery mode and see if you can move up and down with the volume buttons (at the menu). Now you have the updated kernel and a working recovery program, that is all you need.
5) Download the zip-file of the ROM you want to use (I suggested ICS earlier) and copy it onto the sd-card. Within recovery mode you can now select the zip-file (do not extract it!) to install the new ROM. Before you do that, you select to wipe data, cache and under advanced the dalvik cache. This is important.
Now you have to wait quite a while when the phone starts for the first time with the new ROM. Just wait a few minutes and do not interrupt this. You will be greeted with the setup screen of your new ROM and can now configure wireless, google account etc.
XphX

XphX, and how about rooting? Don't you need to root your phone first? (I'm a leek)

You do not need to do that, the ICS Aurora comes pre-rooted and the other custom ROMs come prerooted too - just read their description.
XphX

XphX
1) Install a official huawei gingerbread ROM, this is done to update the kernel. You need this for the newer ROMs. This is done by putting a update file onto your sd-card (into the dload folder), instructions are provided by huawei.
The first step simply is done to update the kernel, this happens automatically. Be careful though, you want to use a specific file and not the newest version from huawei as this complicates things. If you do not know which file to use I am happy to provide you with a link.
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and yes I do not know which file (official GB Rom) to use, and sure I really need that link...thanks
best regard

How to flash CM 7.2 RC3 from 2.2.2?

i bought cheap milestone 2 and wanted to try CM on it
rooted, installed CWM
tried to flash CM 7.2 RC3 and it fails after "checking kernel version..."
so i guess my 2.2.2 is too old
went back to wiki, tried to flash their downgrade rom VRZ_A955_2.3.20_1FF_01.sbf hoping that it will get me to the right spot
no joy here as it fails (running as admin etc.) with "Phone is not compatible with multi-interface super-file."
any suggestions what to do now, as this is where i start worrying that i might do\flash something stupid and brick it

Hello!
Sorry if I'm wrong but, wouldn't be needed do update to 2.3.6 first?
Yet, this could help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1310641
It says that you can update from Froyo.

actually it was just me being dumb as i tried to install
update-cm-7.2.0-RC3-droid2-signed
instead of
update-cm-7.2.0-RC3-droid2we-signed
as WE in filename means that this is rom for global, gsm version (that i have)
it updated ok, but all i get now is motorola logo and then black screen, i can't even get CWM to start...

Hi, first you may know, there are two different phones Droid 2 and Milestone 2 (A953), maybe you are trying to flash wrong sbf to your phone.

pepe55 said:
Hi, first you may know, there are two different phones Droid 2 and Milestone 2 (A953), maybe you are trying to flash wrong sbf to your phone.
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yup, just figured it out, had to flash back to 2.2.2 with
MILS2_U6_2.4.24_SIGNED_UCAMILESTONE2B1B80E100E.0R_UCXMILE20RTGB_P040_A013_HWp2a_Service1FF.sbf
and is working now...
for some reason i thought that droid 2 global = milestone 2
what should i look for if im interested in most stable rom for milestone?

Indeed, be sure of the sbf version.
Try going back to stock and do it again, cleaning data, cache and dalvik before and after update.
*didn't see that it worked hehe
Most stable roms, IMO are MIUI 2.5.25 and CM7
Now i'm trying CM9 (20120602) and i'm enjoying, still checking. Seems like it's worth the try.
Still some issues to solve, like recording, etc... but looks like good for daily use.
People say that MIUI tends to give some compatibility issues sometimes. And Cm7 fails to run some apps... like ShadowGun (well, in my Miles it fails hehe).

I'm very happy with MIUI from Will5, check it. It has very good battery life, the rom is smooth and stable and very addictive =D. I got small amount of forbidden crashes. I'm trying other roms as well but always come back to MIUI until better rom comes out, if it happen sometime. It has froyo kernel and i dont have any strange touchscreen bug, but the touch responsive is a little less then newer kernel, thats no problem for me.

trying it now, installation hints states "Flash UPDATE_2.5.25.zip from cwm 4.x.x.x or greater"
how to get cwm 4x?
all i found is 2.something in cm wiki and 3.1 in bootmenu
anyway i installed it with 3.1.0.0 and it seems to be ok

I installed it as you without any problems, I think it can be flashed from recovery from droid2bootstrap. If you dont like MIUI you can try another ROMS maybe original 2.3.4 sbf, in developer section is manual to get out the blur (and bloat) from stock roms. I test it someday but Im happy with MIUI.

pepe55 said:
I installed it as you without any problems, I think it can be flashed from recovery from droid2bootstrap. If you dont like MIUI you can try another ROMS maybe original 2.3.4 sbf, in developer section is manual to get out the blur (and bloat) from stock roms. I test it someday but Im happy with MIUI.
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miui installed fine, it looks great, but after some basic configuration launcher start FC, as i dont have time to experiment just now i flashed latest CM7 i found (cm7-120221-1901-NIGHTLY-Milestone2.zip) and it is working perfectly, just as good as on my LG P990

[Q] using the latest official 2.3.5 (beta)

Hi, so my question is, all the tutorials of installing cwm etc (like u8800 ultimate guide) are done and meant for the official overseas version, is the latest version good to be used with the tutorials meant for overses, or will i run into problems? i understand that these versions are like the same just with a few fixes
thank you.
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You want to flash beta v1? It's like all the other official roms

i m using latest official gb .i didn't faced many issues except sd card problem.it will not recognise sd sometimes then we we have to reinsert
it again to work.