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[Q] NEED HELP. DROID X Bootstrapper. Sending a phone back to VERIZON. Desperate

First i'm going to say sorry as i know this isn't the first and probably won't be the last thread posted about removing droid X bootstrapper. With that said thank you in advance for helping me.
Before i go on i'll preface by saying i am no expert but with proper instruction i can learn very easily. I rooted my DX using z4root and used droid x bootstrapper to create a nandroid and flashed the Fission Rom. I am new to the DX, came from the DINC, and the only reason i rooted was because my phone was rebooting randomly and i thought maybe that would fix it but it didn't so i was able to get a refurb DX which is working better already and so now i have to send my old back to Verizon. Problem is i unrooted it and restored to defaults and Bootstrapper, Terminal Emulator, and SU were all still there. so i researched the boards since this community has made me excited to be an android user, and tried both methods of Root explorer and Terminal emulator, and even flashed maderstcock340.zip but again upon restoring to defaults, all 3 apps showed up again.
I need help, i didn't want to ask for help because i dont want to bother anyone but i need the help. Even a link to something else that i should try would be a great help.
I mean even if anyone is willing to skype with me and help me out that way i'll buy you a 6 pack.
EDIT: Will using the .340 system only sbf work to remove it? and if not will using TBH's 2.3.32 fix it??!?!

Have you tried unrooting with z4, you can uninstall the other two in the market. If z4 fails to unroot, you might have to flash a sbf. Its easy find " how to's" in the forums.
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thecontrolm7cl said:
First i'm going to say sorry as i know this isn't the first and probably won't be the last thread posted about removing droid X bootstrapper. With that said thank you in advance for helping me.
Before i go on i'll preface by saying i am no expert but with proper instruction i can learn very easily. I rooted my DX using z4root and used droid x bootstrapper to create a nandroid and flashed the Fission Rom. I am new to the DX, came from the DINC, and the only reason i rooted was because my phone was rebooting randomly and i thought maybe that would fix it but it didn't so i was able to get a refurb DX which is working better already and so now i have to send my old back to Verizon. Problem is i unrooted it and restored to defaults and Bootstrapper, Terminal Emulator, and SU were all still there. so i researched the boards since this community has made me excited to be an android user, and tried both methods of Root explorer and Terminal emulator, and even flashed maderstcock340.zip but again upon restoring to defaults, all 3 apps showed up again.
I need help, i didn't want to ask for help because i dont want to bother anyone but i need the help. Even a link to something else that i should try would be a great help.
I mean even if anyone is willing to skype with me and help me out that way i'll buy you a 6 pack.
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Have you tried sbf'ing?
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bigshotrob22 said:
Have you tried sbf'ing?
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Well i thought that is what maderstcoks340.zip was supposed to be. A flashable sbf? can you direct me to a link where i can download the .340 SBF and the right version of RSD Lite

I'm currently at work and on my phone...so you'll have to find the links yourself...
But flashing the .340 won't get you completely back to stock. You'll need to find a link to the .320 sbf...I think there is one on droid-life.com
Apply the 320 and then the 340.
340 sbfs are easy to find...but you'll obviously need that too.

Jubakuba said:
I'm currently at work and on my phone...so you'll have to find the links yourself...
But flashing the .340 won't get you completely back to stock. You'll need to find a link to the .320 sbf...I think there is one on droid-life.com
Apply the 320 and then the 340.
340 sbfs are easy to find...but you'll obviously need that too.
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got it all taken care of! Really pretty fearless now that i sat down and learned to SBF the problem is i run mac so i'll need to use a friends PC if i ever need to SBF again. Anyway thanks for the help!

Go go www.drewgaren.com and click on the sbf and root tab..i used his instructions to sbf...
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Possibly bricked Droid x

My father inlaw balled up his Droid x and went and bought a new one. Looking at the supposedly bricked phone I can try to manually boot it says
Bootloader
30.04
battery ok
OK to program
Connect USB
Data Cable
Is the phone savable. Please help ! Current phone is HTC incredible running incredibly re-engineered z
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Yes, if you are at the screen you see, you can sbf (system boot file)to factory original software.
There are is a Windows way and an Ubuntu way to sbf. I prefer the Ubuntu way personally, and I have never used any Linux b4 that.
Search these forums 'SBF Droid X'
I have also found some independant electronic stores willing to do the process.
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i have droid x on ntelos i rooted but didnt change bootstrap flashed a rom and ofcourse bootlooped so i flashed sbf VRZ_MB810_2.3.34_1FF_01.sbf and now it comes up as verizon any ideas how to get back to ntelos..i have searched xda droidlife google and i cant find any kind of answer..the phone was purchased thru ntleos

Personally, I have royally screwed up my Droid X in the past. At one point, RSD Lite could not bring my phone back to life. However, Ubuntu saved my buttocks. Highly recommend using Ubuntu if you need to SBF your phone. Just speaking from experience.

nygbaby91 said:
i have droid x on ntelos i rooted but didnt change bootstrap flashed a rom and ofcourse bootlooped so i flashed sbf VRZ_MB810_2.3.34_1FF_01.sbf and now it comes up as verizon any ideas how to get back to ntelos..i have searched xda droidlife google and i cant find any kind of answer..the phone was purchased thru ntleos
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I'm pretty sure you're outta luck until someone leaks ntelos SBF file, or.. take it into ntelos and see if they can help you They might.

Super User Help

Done some searching but couldn't find anything (maybe i'm retarded, if so plz just point me in the right direction). Started with an Alltel Milestone X (Droid X), 2.2.2 Froyo. Rooted phone, had no issues. Woke up to a forced OS update after Alltel switched to Verizon one day (did automatically over night), 2.3.5 Gingerbread. Lost my root, but Super User is still on the phone. It also removed clockwork, boot strapper, etc. Along with all backups I had made....
Issue I'm having is I can't root, because Super User is already installed.... Can't access Super User because there's no root.... Can't delete with out Super User access.... WTF phone....
Was going to look for an SBF file, but not sure if I can use one, or which one to use??? Since it was an Alltel phone, now updated to Verizon.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Sbf

Ok, now what SBF file should I use? Because of the carrier switch, it's confusing to me. Some info on my phone:
System Version: 4.5.604.MB809.ACG.en.US
Model Number: Milestone X
Android Version: 2.3.5
Baseband Version: BP_V_02.1200R
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9-geadffa3
[email protected]#1
Build Number: 4.5.1_57_MX2-34
ERI Version: 5
PRL Version: 40085

I would use Milestone X .604, as that one can still easily be rooted. Once you do use titanium backup or similar app to freeze the system app "updater" so this doesn't happen again. The new. 621 ota can't be SBF and is a ***** to root, so you don't want your phone automatically updating that one.
Clear cache after freezing the app too to be safe, in case your phone downloaded the update before you froze it.
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You might be able to fix this without an SBF. I had a similar problem coming from .596 and fixed it using Petes Motorola Root Tool. The utility runs from your PC, not an app on the phone. I used the tool to UNROOT first, then used it again to re-root. No SBF needed. Here is a link that might help you.

DaggerDave said:
You might be able to fix this without an SBF. I had a similar problem coming from .596 and fixed it using Petes Motorola Root Tool. The utility runs from your PC, not an app on the phone. I used the tool to UNROOT first, then used it again to re-root. No SBF needed. Here is a link that might help you.
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Pete's unroot failed:
ADB could not be granted root access.
Pete's root faild:
ADB could not be granted root access via local.prop method

And now my phone is completely f'd lol. I have no service, and it won't activate either, just reboots...
So, got a link to the Milestone X .604 SBF??

Found a .604 sbf and flashed through linux. Phone works again, but same problem, super user is still there.... Should I have lost all my apps, etc when I SBF'd?? Cause I didn't loose anything, gained a few apps I didn't have...
Only thing that changed in my "about phone"
System version is now:
4.5.604.MB809.ACG-nTelos.en.US

Try sbf from Verizon. I have a feeling the altell wont work, if you are now on Verizon, i would think your basrband would be as well
Try the 4.5.605...verizon.en sbf ... I mean its borked anyways.
Once you sbf , see where you are at.
I f you still have su but no root, I would use pete's to root again. Then try unroot.
The good news is you can pick up a dx. For around 100-150$ on ebay.
The reason I recommend the 605, is because when that updated my phone I lost root, so maybe you will luck out.
Gl ....and let us know how it goes.
Ps remember to tick usb debug, and it may be a good idea to use an older rsd as well like rsd lite.
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Oh and im on the 605, I never got the latest update(.621) because I have blocked most of verizons bs. And yes I used pete's to root, works great.
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Sorry for all the mega posting but try pm'ing, some of the bigger devs, like chainsdd on the market, maybe he or another dev like him will better help ya..
Ok im done
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Not sure if I can use the Verizon SBF. The Droid X uses Baseband BP_C_01.09.15P while the Milestone X uses Baseband BP_C_02.12.00P

bizkit2002 said:
Not sure if I can use the Verizon SBF. The Droid X uses Baseband BP_C_01.09.15P while the Milestone X uses Baseband BP_C_02.12.00P
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After u SBF'd, did u factory reset?

Retired droid x

I just recently upgraded to the razr maxx. I got a lot of good use out of my x. Just wondering what i could use it for now. Or if i should just sell it. Any current values on the droid x? Thanks
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abrfan777 said:
I just recently upgraded to the razr maxx. I got a lot of good use out of my x. Just wondering what i could use it for now. Or if i should just sell it. Any current values on the droid x? Thanks
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If you have no desire to step on the wild side and free up you X you can keep it as a backup or sell it. but if you want to take a ride on the wild side i would root it and enjoy some of the open source benefits that android has to offer like more customization, Roms. ( essentially a unlocked modded version of android software) even look up threads for getting the latest android os (jelly bean which i have on my droid 1) that's beyond what Verizon and Motorola has labeled suitable to run on that phone. there's tons more stuff you can do

I have thought about rooting it and putting a rom on it then selling. I took the .621 ota. Since its harder to root em i seen they sell better. Im just a noob to the whole thing. I bricked it awhile ago flashing it to milestone overwrote the radio. Made the mistake of trying to flash it to .605 (bad mistake). I have thought about just using my dx to practice with.
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abrfan777 said:
I have thought about rooting it and putting a rom on it then selling. I took the .621 ota. Since its harder to root em i seen they sell better. Im just a noob to the whole thing. I bricked it awhile ago flashing it to milestone overwrote the radio. Made the mistake of trying to flash it to .605 (bad mistake). I have thought about just using my dx to practice with.
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I run a rooted and rom'd DX on the .621 as my daily driver and there is in fact a root method that doesn't require the .604 method, but some people are reporting issues with things like custom recovery working properly.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1823112
This is the thread to the root method I use anytime I have to SBF my phone because I screwed something up. It's really really easy and only takes 5-10 minutes.

[HELP] How do root? \: .621?

Hi I'm new to the Droid X community, and I saw somewhere that .621 was not rootable but then I saw somewhere else someone found a loophole?
I don't know how updated/accurate those statements are, therefore I am asking a question to you guys.
How do I root this phone? Is there the Superoneclick? Or is there a long root process or what?
I have a droid x 4.5.621.MB810.Verizon.en.US.
Thank you so much for helping.
EDIT: http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/d...41454-guide-how-root-your-phone-zergrush.html
I found this site, but I'm not sure if it's reliable because it is a year old....

two options
root with magic md5
magic md5 root for d2, d2g, dx, & dx2
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-Oj1a1wNZKhZMPUqU_6KzzYzQJ2RKzvvumTx-41f3h4/edit
or use ezSBF milestone 604
and root with zergrush
http://www.DroidXForums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23638
ezSBF for DX: Linux solution to your Windows/RSD lite problems
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i used this root method today as a last resort (i dont like using methods that take different software to work) and i lost my 3g. im fairly seasoned at root but this is the first time ive come across this problem. im on baseband BP_C_01.09.15P and ive reset my phone, called the *228 and battery pulled a few times and still no results. can anyone help?

well don't remember anyone losing 3g before, and no reason magic md5 root would cause
this
I would try flashing 621 SBF
(i dont like using methods that take different software to work
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not sure which root methods, you would have used that, doesn't use software
if you don't like it, flash milestone 604 with sbf_flash, and root with zergrush
just don't flash 604 with rsd lite, it will change the radio

Is there video on how to do this method, I have a Droid x and i want it rooted, but Im no good on written instructions, I do better with video.

I have same version...did u get it rooted?
iamjerry123 said:
Hi I'm new to the Droid X community, and I saw somewhere that .621 was not rootable but then I saw somewhere else someone found a loophole?
I don't know how updated/accurate those statements are, therefore I am asking a question to you guys.
How do I root this phone? Is there the Superoneclick? Or is there a long root process or what?
I have a droid x 4.5.621.MB810.Verizon.en.US.
Thank you so much for helping.
EDIT: http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/d...41454-guide-how-root-your-phone-zergrush.html
I found this site, but I'm not sure if it's reliable because it is a year old....
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I have the same exact version u have and I got my phone flashed to cricket. I would like to flash the rom and customize my phone. Please direct me in the right place. Thanks.