Like the title says. I accidentally wiped the CWR recovery file. I still have the stock recovery backup though.
I was in the same boat with mine, hardware fault and running CWM / CM10. Thought abut trying to wind it back close to stock, but couldn't be bothered. Didn't present a problem with a warranty service, I was nervous enough but figured if they wanted to charge me they could keep it, I only paid 200 for mine, so no great loss.
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I was in the same boat with mine, hardware fault and running CWM / CM10. Thought abut trying to wind it back close to stock, but couldn't be bothered. Didn't present a problem with a warranty service, I was nervous enough but figured if they wanted to charge me they could keep it, I only paid 200 for mine, so no great loss.
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I'm not sending it back to Lenovo, I'm sending it back to the store I bought it from, and they're really picky about **** like that.
Someone please share a backup. I tried the ROW one here on XDA, caused bootloop whatever I do. EU (sweden) 3G model.
All ROW models have the same recovery? Cause i have a ROW tablet and bought it here in the EU.
You can try it if you want.
I'd love to try if you could upload a backup. Köszi!
EDIT: Also, the ROW backup here on XDA is WIFI only, not 3g. Which I assume causes an issue.
Original recovery from my ROW tablet.
Hope it helps.
Thanks, but I was thinking more along the lines of a complete backup. I have the original recovery, what I don't have is the rom itself.
give me an email address and i will send it to you.
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I swapped out my Vibrant for a new one and forgot to delete the file for root. Is this a problem or will T-Mobile not even notice the file and just wipe the internal mem? I unrooted it before I sent it in but I forgot to delete the file.
Authorities have been notified..... probably on their way to your house now......
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I swapped out my Vibrant for a new one and forgot to delete the file for root. Is this a problem or will T-Mobile not even notice the file and just wipe the internal mem? I unrooted it before I sent it in but I forgot to delete the file.
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Pack your bags, get on the first flight out of town.
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Hahaha nice jokes.
Don't worry they don't check every phone infact they putthe phones on racks and a computer auto turns them to stock erasing everything
No worries
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I bricked mine and sent it back to them with a custom rom and a i9000 kernel on it....no problem once its in good physical condition they wont give you any trouble
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I swapped out my Vibrant for a new one and forgot to delete the file for root. Is this a problem or will T-Mobile not even notice the file and just wipe the internal mem? I unrooted it before I sent it in but I forgot to delete the file.
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Vibrant + Nero + OCLF
I hope you don't get charge cuz if they find out you will. Trust me I got a couple of friends working for Tmo.
I did the same thing OP, no big deal... I didn't get charged..
When I got mine I asked the sales person about rooting the phone. Keep in mind this is a salesperson and not T-Mobile corporate, but she really knew her stuff. She was the one everyone else in the store went to for help when they were not sure of the answer to a customer's question.
She said, if you have to return it just get it back to looking stock. Have the stock ROM on the phone and remove any obvious root or root required apps if they are still installed after you put the stock ROM on there. She said if it made me more comfortable I could remove busybox and su, but that nobody was going to go digging into the file system to see if the phone was rooted.
Basically they know, even if they don't officially acknowledge, that rooting the phone does not break it. If the phone is running stock firmware and it is still having issues then it is highly likely that the issue is hardware. Also, the preliminary acceptance or denial of the claim is done in store. If it makes it back to the factory it is pretty much accepted unless something really fishy pops up, like it is obvious you have been dissembling the device. They might kick it back if they find a FFC or soldering at the GPS antenna, but they are not looking for the su executive at that point.
They don't check the phones out that they get back they just restore them or whatever
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I hope you don't get charge cuz if they find out you will. Trust me I got a couple of friends working for Tmo.
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Vibrant + Nero + OCLF
Yeah. Everyone is right. No worries. I ducked up a captivate on a30 day test drive with ATT, I took it back with stock ROM and even left superuser icon on there just hid it with launcher pro. Shouldn't have any problems. I didnt and believe they didn't wanna take that phone back on day 29.
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I've sent mine to samsung after i bricked it messing with roms, it was sent in with absolutely nothing original software wise.
didnt even get a warning. they flashed and sent it back A-ok
I was updating my buddy's DX to GB using the same method I used on my phone. Only difference was i used the rooted and deodexed version for his phone and just rooted on mine. I installed the zip update went to reboot and it won't move past the M screen. I called up tech support just to see what they would say and they said send it back and they'll send a new one. I made sure to be clear that the phone was rooted and they still said that they would replace it. I was shocked but happy. I have a feeling my friend won't let me try again on the new phone
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"YOU CAN ONLY USE THIS FILE IF YOU HAVE ALREADY UPGRADED TO GINGERBREAD"
any chance you missed that step?
I'm sure you could SBF it to 2.3.340,
Root
Install DX Bootstrap
Wipe Data/Cache
Install Rooted GB vie Clockwork
Install D2 Bootstrap
Install Deodexed Rooted GB via Clockwork
I have exactly same problem as you days ago.
and I spent overnight and finally solved the problem myself, I was so upset and felt sad that my Droid X maybe turn to a brick. but lucky It's now alive.
How I recoverd was:
1. Turn off your Droid X
2. Press Camera + Volume Down + Power buttons simultaneously and wait until to USB mode
3. Use RSD Lite 4.8 to flash to official 2.3.340
Yeah I was doing it on little sleep and just grabbed the first gb file I found. Oh well he is getting a new phone
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Yeah I was doing it on little sleep and just grabbed the first gb file I found. Oh well he is getting a new phone
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Well it will be the same process for the new phone, minus the SBF part. Be sure to install rooted GB first, then Deodexed after.
this s*** is getting old ppl, read directions, brick my a$$ reasons like this are why we keep getting locked bootloaders and increased insurance claims. it you dont know how to f'n do something find out how before you do anything or DONT do it
exactly!!!!!! ever hour another thread is posted stating the same thing. is it really that difficult? I understand the process is complex for a noon, but at least reading the op's directions in full and comprehending them before continuing isn't.
You can SBF yourself out of almost any non hardware issue. All it takes is research, patience, and a little bit of thought.
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You can SBF yourself out of almost any non hardware issue. All it takes is research, patience, and a little bit of thought.
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dont make fun. some ppl cant read
Your an idiot and the reason they lock phones down. All you have to do is sbf back to stock. Thanks for sharing so now we can all make fun of you.
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It is nearly impossible to brick your phone.. bet he feels smart now.. read directions! !!!
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Your an idiot and the reason they lock phones down. All you have to do is sbf back to stock. Thanks for sharing so now we can all make fun of you.
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SBF back and tell VZW to cancel the new phone. If you had read the directions the first time this wouldn't have been an issue. Instead you f-ed it up, called VZW to get a warranty replacement, and VZW locks down new phones even more.
SBF back and don't f it up for the rest of us who can follow directions!
unfortunately this is why verizon and other carriers are starting to track root users. People that root and violate the TOS, warranty, etc then lie and send their phones back are stealing and committing fraud. If you dont know what exactly is happening when you do something, and dont know how to fix it if you **** up (if it violates TOS), then dont do it.
I did not lie to them. I did call tech support, but I made it clear that the phone was rooted and I was attempting to install an unofficial update. They told me that I could still do a warranty return so I took them up on it because it is cheaper than insurance deductible which I was planning on using and was the reason I purchased insurance. I don't believe that is fraud. If I told them its never been rooted and it just crashed that would be another story.
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Rooting voids your warranty. So, if you manage to get a warranty replacement on a rooted device, its technically fraud, irrelevant to the fact that VZW tech support let you return it.
Is talking the cable guy into giving you extra channels for free fraud?
Need to take my phone back to att for a faculty gps and after reading around here i found out it might hard brick it.
Well i didn't hard brick, but i am stuck on boot loop.
Any help?
It goes to the att boot animation, then goes back to the Motorola logo one...
I used a File called 2.3.4_pudding_preroot or something like that.
I had a similar problem once and re flashing fixed it, which ill try when i get home from errands, but i wanted to post and ask for suggestions i til I get back to try it.
Im gonna stop at an att store and see if they can give me a replenished one, but i doubt that...
There is probably a thread related to this somewhere too, but im posting from Tapatalk so its hard to look around. Lol
Thanks in advance!
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At&t will refer you to Motorola ...I had the same problem with my ATRIX gps too and actually hard bricked it in the processes if returning to stock just tell them when updating the rom your phone died ...they will overall send you a new one
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At&t will refer you to Motorola ...I had the same problem with my ATRIX gps too and actually hard bricked it in the processes if returning to stock just tell them when updating the rom your phone died ...they will overall send you a new one
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Is there a number for motorola warranty you have? How do I start the process?
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Just left the att store. There is apparently a DSC (device support center) about 10 miles from here and they'll just replace the phone on the spot. Hopefully they won't say anything about the 'unlocked' text.
Let you know what happens
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In recovery mode wipe the cache then factory reset. Don't restart the system. Pull the battery out and place it back without touching the power button, it might happen when putting the battery cover back on.
Reflash the desire. sbf file as you normally do with the latest version of MotoHelper and RsdLite program that you can find. Make sure your battery have enough charge for next flash attempt.
The above instructions are what I would do in your circumstances. Please make sure the. sbf is exactly same version as what is on your handset. If the flashing .sbf has higher version then it will be safe.
Good Luck!
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In recovery mode wipe the cache then factory reset. Don't restart the system. Pull the battery out and place it back without touching the power button, it might happen when putting the battery cover back on.
Reflash the desire. sbf file as you normally do with the latest version of MotoHelper and RsdLite program that you can find. Make sure your battery have enough charge for next flash attempt.
The above instructions are what I would do in your circumstances. Please make sure the. sbf is exactly same version as what is on your handset. If the flashing .sbf has higher version then it will be safe.
Good Luck!
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Ok got it running at the att store and was able to download GPS status and i compared the performance to the xoom's GPS status. He saw how the GPS just couldn't lock on so he said hell swap it out for me. Waiting on the replacement now
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Got a new phone. GPS works. Gonna have to sbf again for Unlock and pre root now. Hopefully this one will work out. Lol...
Is there a way to Unlock and root without sbf??
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Ok got it running at the att store and was able to download GPS status and i compared the performance to the xoom's GPS status. He saw how the GPS just couldn't lock on so he said hell swap it out for me. Waiting on the replacement now
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Good to hear that. Please make sure you will read the following thread once you got your new Atrix. I get GPS lock in the UK within seconds. I even managed to get GPS lock indoors. A must for every handset really.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239713
In my time lurking, I've seen multiple people say they sent back rooted phones to T-Mo and it went unnoticed. This made me wonder if they actually checked or not so I just wanted to know your opinions. I'm starting to think that you could probably get away with it if you just flashed a stock Gingerbread rom. I'm starting to find it quite amusing.
hope
I hope not, that way I will be screwed if something happens to the phone, i dont think I even have warranty to begin with.
If Tmobile are clever they most likely to do check it
I had a friend who bricked their G2 using some sort of visionary root and they were able to get a new one via warranty.
I have sent back several rooted phones to various different companies under warranty and got new replacement phones without any hassle every time... touch wood hope that continues...
unroot if you have the time.
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I've send mine back a while ago because the screen became black and wouldn't come up again. Was running Virtuous Unity at that moment but still they repaired the problem and didn't touch my custom ROM.
Maybe if it is a software problem the repair company investigates further what happened to it?
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I've send mine back a while ago because the screen became black and wouldn't come up again. Was running Virtuous Unity at that moment but still they repaired the problem and didn't touch my custom ROM.
Maybe if it is a software problem the repair company investigates further what happened to it?
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Possibly, but I figured they would at least check. It's like all bark and no bite really.
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Story: My mom hates stock touchwiz so I went ahead and installed Cm10.1 on it. She loves it. I own an S2 myself, so its not exactly my phone.(Waiting for the new Nexus or Moto X). Today I realized that the Vibration wasn't working... Thinking it was a software problem, I quickly flashed stock firmware on it to see if that would solve the problem. I was thinking it may have been a broken kernel feature or something. This didnt solve the problem. Now I was getting worried. There may have been a possibility that the kernel could have fried the motor.
This is a $650 dollar phone. She just got it a few weeks ago. I tried different roms, kernels, everything.
I ran into an idea. I once fixed my friends stuck power button my banging it against my table. (funny I know)
Fix: Bang the phone on your knuckles or wrist. Yep. Solved the problem. Figured it was a stuck motor. HOWEVER this did not fully solve the problem. The motor would seize again after a while; Applied same process to fix it. This would only fix it for a while so, In my case, it wasn't a true fix. It may come in handy for those where it was only a stuck motor. Seems like either my vibrate motor is dislodged from the leads or the motor is Semi-DOA.
Anyways, This is a $650 phone. Really? This is Chinese knockoff quality control. There are loads of people having problems with this phone from sound issues to crazy ghosting on the screen. There isn't an excuse. Seems like imma have to set up an RMA or something.
Since your phone is rooted i would suggest to bring it to 2nd hand cellphone shops or repair shop to fix it.... maybe they can fix your problem....
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Since your phone is rooted i would suggest to bring it to 2nd hand cellphone shops or repair shop to fix it.... maybe they can fix your problem....
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I could do that. Couldnt I use stock firmware and use triangle away?
1. Restore to stock
2. Root
3. Use triangle away
4. Restore to stock again.
?? I should look like I never messed with it?
I would use my warranty while I still have it.
I think you could do that...
1. Backup current rom... use cwm....
2. Download stock rom for your phone
3. Use via odin to install...
4. After install check if your still rooted by using root checker download free from Google play...
5. If your not rooted anymore then your good to go...
* using odin is a complete wipe also root... incase you get stuck on boot loop use your backup to restore... and try reflashing it...
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