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motorola droid 2 bricked need help

i have Motorola droid 2 on 2.2 rooted with bootstrap recovery, everything was workin fine till i decided to install custom rom, which was unleashed epic 2.5 (by mat) and now everytime i turn on my phone it goes into a loop reboots and never turns on all the way.
i have tried using sbf RSDlite to restore it, tried using linux ubuntu(newk8600 method ty btw) method as well to restore it, none seems to work i keep getting errors whenever i try to do it.
however before i installed the custom rom i did full backup using bootstrap recovery but the only way (that i know) to get in recovery is using bootstrap app, so is there a way i can manually get into bootstrap recovery so i can restore from backup?
please let me know, or if you have different method i'll appreciate your help. thanks in advance.

Which version of the software did you have before you installed epic unleashed, and which SBF did you use?
From what I have heard, Epic Unleashed will "brick" your phone if you try to install it on the 2.3.20 build. Since your phone did get bricked, it's likely that you are running 2.3.20 and not 2.2. You might want to make sure you are using the 2.3.20 SBF to flash your phone, and not the 2.2 SBF (which won't work because the kernel changed between the two)...

What type of errors do you get?

i always have luck getting into clockwork recovery by having my phone plugged in and within the first few seconds taking out my battery forcing it to take along time booting after the M logo and hence putting it into clockwork. I hope this helps

after you get passed the M pull the battery then boot back up it should come up in to recovery

thank you all for your help, however i tried all of these steps already, but i found another way to get it workin, here is the solution to whom got the same problem as mine.
its not letting me post the link for some reason, anyway just search for (Droid 2 Global SBF File (2.4.29) Full and RSDLite ).
just got relased today , big thanks to team Black Hat and MyDroidWorld
hope that helps.

Glad you got it fixed. Let me ask you something though. Before you installed the custom rom, did you wipe data and cache? Not doing so could result in a bootloop.
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orkillakilla said:
Glad you got it fixed. Let me ask you something though. Before you installed the custom rom, did you wipe data and cache? Not doing so could result in a bootloop.
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Sounds like the OP was trying to install a ROM for the original Droid 2 on the Droid 2 Global. It wouldn't have worked, no matter what install steps were used.

Phoible said:
Sounds like the OP was trying to install a ROM for the original Droid 2 on the Droid 2 Global. It wouldn't have worked, no matter what install steps were used.
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Ah op didn't mention it was a global. Should have realized when he said he used the global sbf though... brain fart
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orkillakilla said:
Ah op didn't mention it was a global. Should have realized when he said he used the global sbf though... brain fart
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It's all good people need to read where they are posting this is in the D2 General section not the D2 Global general section. That's half his problem, he's been looking at ROMs for the original D2 not the device that he currently uses.

[Q]

I know you have to .sbf to go to get ginger bread
i had Liberty running on my phone
and decided i wanted blur so went and flashed
one of squidlies rom
and the rom says
System Version
2.3.20.A995.Verizon.en.US
Android Version
2.2
and i did it with out .sbfing
everything is normal and working
is that normal?
and couldnt i just flash
GB with this rom???
TIA

That would be blur version 2.3.whatever, the android version of that is froyo (2.2), gingerbread is 2.3...so you are still on froyo.
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JeezyMT3G said:
I know you have to .sbf to go to get ginger bread
i had Liberty running on my phone
and decided i wanted blur so went and flashed
one of squidlies rom
and the rom says
System Version
2.3.20.A995.Verizon.en.US
Android Version
2.2
and i did it with out .sbfing
everything is normal and working
is that normal?
and couldnt i just flash
GB with this rom???
TIA
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Yes thats normal. You don't really have to sbf as long as you wipe data and cache when changing ROMs.
Yes you can flash GB from where you are. As long as you are on a 2.3.20 ROM (which you are) your able to flash it without sbfing. Just be sure to wipe data and cache just in case.

orkillakilla said:
Yes thats normal. You don't really have to sbf as long as you wipe data and cache when changing ROMs.
Yes you can flash GB from where you are. As long as you are on a 2.3.20 ROM (which you are) your able to flash it without sbfing. Just be sure to wipe data and cache just in case.
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Thank you!!
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Ok I flashed everything is working amazing!!
Only thing is since I was on the cricket network I lost my apn settings
But a quick activation by dialing *22804 (for cricket ) got it back up
So I have talk n txt but no data ..
But its all good I can go to retailer and fix it
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something weird, no roms would work, need help!

Hi everyone, I been reading on this forum for a quiet some time now but never felt the need to create an account to post any questions. because i always find informative threads that help me solved my problems but not this time.
i been helping my friend to tried to install a custom rom on his D2, i wouldnt say im very experienced, but i have done it to couple other phones including a droid x so im kind of familiar with what to do.
so i rooted it, bootstrapped, using rom manager to install cwm, then bootstrapped to cwm recovery, from there wipe data / cache, then install zip from sd.
i tried with cyanogen mod first, but it didnt work, it would get stuck on the m logo after rom is installed, so i sbfed it and repeat the whole process and installed the liberty this time but same thing happened again, so i repeated the whole process again and i tried liquid smooth just now, and it still didnt work.
is there something im missing?

You need to make sure the phone is on gb. Also wipe data/cache/dalvik once before you flash and twice after.
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so it has to be 2.3 and above? the system say its 2.2 right now, but the sbf file i used its "vbz a955 2.3.20_1ff" so i assumed it was on gb. is there specific version of gb i need to upgrade to?
thanks for the suggestion

To flash cm7 or any gingerbread rom you have to first be on the ota 2.3.3
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ooohh thanks! whats the best way to update to 2.3.3? do you have a link? all the links i see is for 2.3.0
thanks alot hope if works

The best was to update is to sbf to stock 2.2 then accept the ota update. Then once you update you can root, bootstrap then install cm7.
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hmm im using doroot , and i can root it after the update, is it normal?

Just follow this tutorial. http://www.droid-life.com/2011/09/0...roidx2-droidx-and-droid3-running-gingerbread/
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thanks, everythings fixed!

Defy+ users in India?

Defy+ users from India here?
could you tell me which version of GB your phone came with and are there any updates?
Mine came with 2.3.4 and I've rooted it so i dunno if there are updates...help.

BreakShadow said:
Defy+ users from India here?
could you tell me which version of GB your phone came with and are there any updates?
Mine came with 2.3.4 and I've rooted it so i dunno if there are updates...help.
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Hi,
My phone came with the same version. It has DFP-189 SBF. You can update it to 2.3.6 by a full SBF flash. If you r phone is fully stock(no root etc.) then you can do that by simply choosing the correct SBF(MB526.AsiaRetail.**.DFP-1321) and flashing it and you will be updated to 2.3.6. There is one another updated SBF (MB526.AsiaRetail.**.DFP231) which I currently have and has different lockscreen and caller UI. You can find all the SBF here . Try by just flashing the SBF and you will be updated and your data will be still there. However should you face any prob you will need to do a data wipe from stockrecovery
But before doing any of that you should know:
1.) The SBF with DFP-1321 has BL6(bootloader version) and thus you won't be able to use any CM made for Defy,will have to use CM builds for Defy+.
2.) The SBF with DFP-231 has BL7 and thus cannot be downgraded to any of the SBFs!! And most imp: You can't root it! Why am I using it? Because phone was in service center and they flashed this SBF!!! :'(

need sbf
anyone can provide me with DFP-891 asia retail sbf
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why do you need the 891 version?
Install 1321
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1386942

its my stock version,so need it before i start trying custom rom
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jackajay said:
its my stock version,so need it before i start trying custom rom
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You can without any harm flash DFP-1321 as well!! Since that also is an official release and can be used to go back to stock

I dont want go for 2.3.6 since i heard it wont support cm7,MIUI. Is there any possibility of finding DFP-891 asian retail SBF.

I have been using cm7 and not sure about miui but I think miui 4 beta 2 works
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jackajay said:
I dont want go for 2.3.6 since i heard it wont support cm7,MIUI. Is there any possibility of finding DFP-891 asian retail SBF.
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pranks and i use the same ROM,kernel etc...
CM 7.2 Nightlies for DEFY+ work just fine...you can't use any builds exclusive to 2.2 red lens kernel ever...but Defy+ builds.YES

thanx for the info,but i read in motorola forums that 2.3.6 has lot of issues. so reluctant to upgrade to 2.3.4 to 2.3.6. is it not possible to get DFP-891 Asian retail sbf?
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jackajay said:
thanx for the info,but i read in motorola forums that 2.3.6 has lot of issues. so reluctant to upgrade to 2.3.4 to 2.3.6. is it not possible to get DFP-891 Asian retail sbf?
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Keep searching. You may turn lucky... but there are many users here who has the 1321sbf! .. For me: no issues so far. Moreover there is a Chinese froyo with bl6! So should you feel like checking out defy builds for cm u can flash that too...
Warning: Chinese sbf may burn you're flash
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i am googling for couple of days but as u said i am only seeing 1321 build and no 891 build version.if u come across one pls let me know.
thanx a lot for ur info.
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jackajay said:
i am googling for couple of days but as u said i am only seeing 1321 build and no 891 build version.if u come across one pls let me know.
thanx a lot for ur info.
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Well I never came across any! That's the reason I myself flashed the 1321 version back then..!
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may anybody over here may help me with an SBF of dfp-231 asia retail...

antarix said:
may anybody over here may help me with an SBF of dfp-231 asia retail...
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You'll find it here.

Hi, the link for DFP-1321 SBF given in the official thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1386942) seems to be broken. This puts me in a spot since I'm made to believe it's not wise to flash a custom ROM without having at least one stock SBF I can fall back on, in case I mess up my phone somehow. I was really looking forward to flashing a custom ROM, and now this problem...
Could someone suggest any alternative link/SBF/method or better still, reupload the DFP-1321 SBF and post the link on the relevant thread? Thanks in advance...

ChronicArachnophobic said:
Hi, the link for DFP-1321 SBF given in the official thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1386942) seems to be broken. This puts me in a spot since I'm made to believe it's not wise to flash a custom ROM without having at least one stock SBF I can fall back on, in case I mess up my phone somehow. I was really looking forward to flashing a custom ROM, and now this problem...
Could someone suggest any alternative link/SBF/method or better still, reupload the DFP-1321 SBF and post the link on the relevant thread? Thanks in advance...
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Make a nandroid backup before you flash anything..
If something goes wrong, just restore your backup..
However,there might be a scenario when you cannot access your recovery (highly unlikely if you follow instructions),then you shall need your stock SBF to fall back to.
As for the link being down,
walter79 said:
rom is down have to reupload it. check my mirrors.
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neo.ank said:
Make a nandroid backup before you flash anything..
If something goes wrong, just restore your backup..
However,there might be a scenario when you cannot access your recovery (highly unlikely if you follow instructions),then you shall need your stock SBF to fall back to.
As for the link being down,
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I see, thanks for your response! I wasn't sure whether just restoring a nandroid backup would let get me back to my Stock GB after I flashed a CM10 ROM (It is enough, right? Could you please confim? My Stock configuration right now is super stable and quite fast, I want to ensure I can get back to it at some point if I don't like CM10).

ChronicArachnophobic said:
I see, thanks for your response! I wasn't sure whether just restoring a nandroid backup would let get me back to my Stock GB after I flashed a CM10 ROM (It is enough, right? Could you please confim? My Stock configuration right now is super stable and quite fast, I want to ensure I can get back to it at some point if I don't like CM10).
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Yes it will..
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neo.ank said:
Yes it will..
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Thanks again. By the way, I had checked his mirrors before for the SBF, but only found a nandroid backup of it, not the actual SBF.

[Q] Rollback from CM9 to CM7.2?

Would this cause the same problem as rolling back from Gingerbread to Froyo? I bricked and had to sbf when I tried to go from 2.3 to 2.2.
(cm9 is so awesome and getting better so I prolly won't go back, but I'm just curious).
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I've done it a couple times in the past weeks with new releases of each and haven't had a problem. Current using the 6/16 cm9 and really liking it. Only problem I've had is Google Chrome Beta doesn't work.

Just Wipe Data and Factory Reset in the CWM Recovery in between roms of different flashes and you'll be fine.

skeevy420 said:
Just Wipe Data and Factory Reset in the CWM Recovery in between roms of different flashes and you'll be fine.
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Okey dokey then. Thanks to both!
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CM9
Dr. Orange said:
Would this cause the same problem as rolling back from Gingerbread to Froyo? I bricked and had to sbf when I tried to go from 2.3 to 2.2.
(cm9 is so awesome and getting better so I prolly won't go back, but I'm just curious).
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Ok if CM9 is so awesome, can you tell me why i have no gsm. i have tried multiple things to try to get it to work.

CountYoungWorm said:
Ok if CM9 is so awesome, can you tell me why i have no gsm. i have tried multiple things to try to get it to work.
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Did you switch the baseband?
Current ROM: Skeevy420's ParanoidAndroid 2.5.3