The short story:
A long time ago I rooted a friends x. He no longer wants it rooted.
The process:
I went to remove root (after searching how) using files from:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QZtlBNvzefJXL1QAM5FJWJWlXHmy4skwmya-XaTM5QE/mobilebasic
And following this video:
http://youtu.be/ZQBfsYWMuhQ
Phone is running:
2.3.4
SBF file used:
Android 2.3.4 System Version 4.5.621 (1FF-p3a_shadow_cdma_shadow-user-2.3.4-4.5.1_57_DX8-51-120111-test-keys-signed-Verizon-US.sbf.zip)
The Problem:
RSDl lite goes through the whole process. Phone reboots it says manually reboot phone. I manually reboot. Then rsd passes it. But nothing has happened to the phone. All apps, texts, passwords, security swipe pattern, and the kicker........ Superuser.... Are still there.
I know I'm missing something stupid. But I can't figure it out.
All help is appreciated. Sorry I posted on my phone.. Tried to make it as detailed as possible...
Many thanks to SD_Shadow for the video, and the files provided
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sbfing does not wipe user data, if you need that wiped, need to do a data wipe/factory reset
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flashing sbf does unroot
if you want to wipe data, turn off phone, hold x, and power
when you see android andy triangle & !, press both volume buttons
select wipe data, scroll with volume select with power
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So.. If I factory reset.. Superuser and root is gone.. Obviously after doing the sbf process I have already done?
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normally superuser is installed as a system app and is removed with sbf.
if it is still there either it is not an system app of sbf failed
if it is a user app you can just remove it in menu/settings/apps
did flashing take 15-25 mins?
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sd_shadow said:
normally superuser is installed as a system app and is removed with sbf.
if it is still there either it is not an system app of sbf failed
if it is a user app you can just remove it in menu/settings/apps
did flashing take 15-25 mins?
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Yes even showed pass at the end of it...
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either try using an app like root checker, or try updating superuser in superuser options
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also could try unrooting app in my list
[URL="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Goawxdx_UBF4Y8lqzHYWf8Ha3yUcRK4faq0UWIlXLWA/edit']sd_shadow's list of links for Droid FAQs, SBF, Rooting, ROMs.... [/URL]
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Hello all. I recieved a Droid 2 from a friend of mine, to find out that the power button does not work, whenever I put the battery in it immediatlly goes to M screen, and that when I boot into bootloader from UP arrow, there is only a black screen instead of bootloader info. Does anyone else have this issue?
Have you tried powering up holding X to get into stock recovery? You can do a reset from there.
I have tried that multiple times to wipe data and cache, with no other luck.
Should also note that I am on. 621, so the only way I could root is to get into the bootloader mode for RSD Lite.
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can rsd lite see phone?
that's really all that matters
that and charged battery
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sd_shadow said:
can rsd lite see phone?
that's really all that matters
that and charged battery
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RSD Lite can see the phone when it is powered on and ADB is enabled.
It will ask me to go into flash mode, I hit OK, the phone reboots to the black screen mode, and about a minute later reboots back into normal mode and RSD Lite tells me that it could not boot into flash mode.
pull battery, replace battery
press and hold the up button on keyboard, connect to charger
phone should boot to bootloader mode
http://droid.koumakan.jp/wiki/Welcome
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sd_shadow said:
pull battery, replace battery
press and hold the up button on keyboard, connect to charger
phone should boot to bootloader mode
http://droid.koumakan.jp/wiki/Welcome
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Same results if I dont have the battery and just hold UP and connect to charger
UPDATE: After about 5th time trying, the bootloader info showed for about half a second, then the phone powered off.
Seems you need to get the battery charged.
Alright I was able to get into bootloader and root .621
Now for a noob question, I installed RomManager and installed CWM from there, but when I hit Reboot into CWM, it just reboots like normal. Is there any other way to get into CWM?
you need droid 2 bootstrap
then update cwm with rom manager
select droid x 2 int
see proper use of bootstrap
and updating cwm
will add links...
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Proper Use Droid 2/X Bootstrapp
Droid 2 Bootstrap Recovery CWM 2.0.0.x to 5.0.0.x
Where are the links? How do I install CVM from RSD? There are no SBF working on my phone now. I just want CM 10.
sd_shadow's list of links for Droid FAQs, SBF, Rooting, ROMs.... https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Goawxdx_UBF4Y8lqzHYWf8Ha3yUcRK4faq0UWIlXLWA/edit
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read how to use d2 bootstrap
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douglasrac said:
Where are the links?
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see my list
How do I install CVM from RSD?
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cvm? you mean cwm (clockworkmod recovery)
you don't
use d2 bootstrap
There are no SBF working on my phone now.
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what?
I just want CM 10.
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there is no cm10 for D2, that I'm aware of
which system version is on phone?
menu>system settings>about phone>system version
should be like 4.5.621 or 4.5.629
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I see you have also been posting in milestone 2 forum, do you have D2 (a955), or M2 (a953)?
Ok I have the same problem with my d2g I ignore the black screen dpad up and power wait a little then plug in and all goes well?
don't be scared it's only a phone
ogd x d2g x2 gs3
old ladies ^
is battery charged?
pull battery, wait a few seconds, replace, connect to charger
does charging screen start? if yes try wipe cache, if not
pull battery, wait a few seconds, press up button or both volume buttons, replace battery, continue to press up or both volume buttons, press power if it did not start to boot yet
does it boot to bootloader? if yes and battery screen did not work, I would flash sbf, if phone didn't go to bootloader
you need may need to replace battery or maybe lcd is bad
Thank you for the attention and for the guide.
My problem was that I installed Android 2.3.6 version Personal, that cannot be downgraded and in theory cannot be rooted. But I managed to root it and now I'm using Android 4.1.2 on my Milestone 2, which is CyanogenMod 10.
I'm not sure this is the right place for this, sorry as i am new. Yesterday i finally decided to root my D2 and i love it. Iv'e read around that the best thing to add next is a custom rom for overclocking and stuff. Now iv'e been looking on youtube on google and xda to find out how to do it. To keep it brief i need help and a step by step on what todo.Can anybody help a fellow d2 user out? I was scared just rooting it even more now figuring out how to add custom rom. I'm on stock kernel and rooted. Thank you to anybody that may be able to help me.
[HOW TO] Install/Use Droid 2 Bootstrap
Thank you very much, instructions were clear and now i know how to. Thank you again sir :highfive:
which system version is on phone
menu/system settings/about phone/
4.5.601, 4.5.621 or.....
sd_shadow said:
which system version is on phone
menu/system settings/about phone/
4.5.601, 4.5.621 or.....
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System version: 4.5.621
you may want to try
cm7 it may be the most stable
go to http://forum.cyanogenmod.org/topic/50469-installing-cm-from-234/#entry335479
and down load link posted by supercutetom
it's the newest for 621
also several good roms @ rootzwiki forum
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Thank you for the tip for rootzwiki forum,
It seems the file Supercutetom linked has been deleted or moved sadly.
Is there another link to the one he posted? The comments i've read about his link seems it worked nicely.
ive got a copy, i may have even uploaded it already
just need to check
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uploading now, will post link later
sd_shadow said:
ive got a copy, i may have even uploaded it already
just need to check
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If you happen to find it please let me know
I really appreciate the help you are giving me threw this process.
CM7 for D2 with 601 kernel check removed
droid2-cm7-gb-20120611-spitemare-.621.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/?x1p0x45o55sms10
100mb md5: F483935C9F493B26BB2008EA9223D108
sd_shadow said:
CM7 for D2 with 601 kernel check removed
droid2-cm7-gb-20120611-spitemare-.621.zip
http://www.mediafire.com/?x1p0x45o55sms10
100mb md5: F483935C9F493B26BB2008EA9223D108
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I have a question on rom manger by your guide you say to select DROID X (2nd-init) does it also work for droid 2?
I see the droid 2 recovery under the one you specified, but if yours is the correct one would like to know
yes in rom manager select droid x 2nd init
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it works for d2, d2g, & dx
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sd_shadow said:
yes in rom manager select droid x 2nd init
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it works for d2, d2g, & dx
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If i made the nandroid backup do i still have to use titanium backup to backup everything not sure how all that works or am i good with just the nandroid?
I'm also confused at this step you mentioned :
Select wipe data/ factory reset confirm Yes-- delete all user data
select wipe cache partition confirm Yes- Wipe Cache
Also does installing a rom take about the same time as making a nandroid?
I ask because my battery isnt really good. It was fully charged when i started the nandroid backup and after it's completion it was 50%.
Wouldn't factory reset delete all data even from sd card making the backup disappear?
Apologies for the nooby questions i'm just trying to do everything correct and learning at the same time. Scared abit lol.
Omar5000 said:
If i made the nandroid backup do i still have to use titanium backup to backup everything not sure how all that works or am i good with just the nandroid?
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you should be able to restore apps with titanium from nandroid, I've always just backed up directly with titanium
I'm also confused at this step you mentioned :
Select wipe data/ factory reset confirm Yes-- delete all user data
select wipe cache partition confirm Yes- Wipe Cache
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it's required, or you will bootloop, that's why you need to backup everything you want to keep, to sd card
Also does installing a rom take about the same time as making a nandroid?
I ask because my battery isnt really good. It was fully charged when i started the nandroid backup and after it's completion it was 50%.
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yes, recharge battery
Wouldn't factory reset delete all data even from sd card making the backup disappear?
Apologies for the nooby questions i'm just trying to do everything correct and learning at the same time. Scared abit lol.
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no wiping data, does not touch sd card
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you should be able to restore apps with titanium from nandroid, I've always just backed up directly with titanium
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So should i save the nandroid to computer and just backup everything with titanium?
I only made the nandroid because of the step on your guide and also been reading its always good to make one.
Titaniium + Nandroid = Basically same thing?
no they are not the same,
a nandroid create a snapshot image of the phones system, restoring it, will restore every system file and user file
normally you only restore a nandroid after trying another rom, and decided to go back
titanium backups apps and app data
also can backup other data if selected
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sd_shadow said:
no they are not the same,
a nandroid create a snapshot image of the phones system, restoring it, will restore every system file and user file
normally you only restore a nandroid after trying another rom, and decided to go back
titanium backups apps and app data
also can backup other data if selected
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Ah i see. So if i ever decide to take off rom and go back to how things were before i would use nandroid backup as the source to do that?
In the mean time it is fine if i save the nandroid backup on my computer or is it something that i have to keep on sd card?
yes you if you don't like a rom, just boot to cwm, and wipe data/cache and restore nandroid, will reboot like nothing ever happened
if you are trying to save space moving nandroid to pc is fine, alot easier to have on sd card
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sd_shadow said:
yes you if you don't like a rom, just boot to cwm, and wipe data/cache and restore nandroid, will reboot like nothing ever happened
if you are trying to save space moving nandroid to pc is fine, alot easier to have on sd card
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The rom is beautiful. Took only a few minutes.
I'm having a few problems. I cant find google play, and it keeps telling me to activate phone. It's a wifi only phone not in service i know how to bypass activation screen but still shows up and no google play help please on that.
Also doesnt ask me to sign into my google. Did i do something wrong?
Like all of my google apps are gone.
I was able to install the Google apps now everything is fine. However after I used titanium backup to install my apps n data. Everytime I try to access Google play it just force closes me. Any ideas on why this happens?
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im s-off and rooted, the thing is i tried to flash from adb and i get the
downlading image, etc. but then booting ...then failed not allowed...
i manage to flash_image from terminal to 5.0 cwm, then cwm doesnt do anything when i click any option just get blank screen i have to remove the battery to restart.
tried to install twrp, get the same error when trying to flash from adb
i tried to root again with Gfree and visionary but im already rooted it says..
hboot 86.0000
anyone know what can i do?
Can you still get into your phone like the stock ROM?
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yes, im on 2.2.1 atm, using the guide i had to downgrade so, yes
Alright bro your saved Lol.
Go to the play store and download 4EXT
Install the app
And you can set up your recovery within the app.
Try it out
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Oops i forgot you had to pay.
You can get a free version from 4ext website. Just Google it, it will take you there.
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i had to factory reset to use the store.. that app 4ext.. i have to buy it o_o or im missing something here?
Reynaldo2333 said:
i had to factory reset to use the store.. that app 4ext.. i have to buy it o_o or im missing something here?
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Do you have adb or USB debugging enabled ?
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Download this
http://www.4ext.net/get.php?apk
Put it in your platform tools folder
Plug in your phone and make sure USB debugging is enabled
Open adb and say
Adb install 4EXTRecoveryUpdater.apk
Then open the app on your phone
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i used playstore to get rom manager, also installed 4ext as you told, 4ext told me that i need to get busybox but i cant install it from playstore, do you know where i can get it as an apk?
Lol wow. I'll find a link in a while. Wait like 1/2 hour I gotta do something lol
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well, i got visionary and the supersu but now the problem is that 4ext fails at retrieving files to install recovery :l.. is there any way that i can manually download those? on their site i dont see any place where i can download manually
edit: got it done bro, all good thanks for quick responses, 4ext recovery seems really friendly and did the work.
Solved
Well I'm glad I helped!
This is the issue I am not rooted not installed any big files memory available is more than 6 gb pleaae help me what shall I do now
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sasuams said:
This is the issue I am not rooted not installed any big files memory available is more than 6 gb pleaae help me what shall I do now
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Mine too since I restarted this morning
Any solution for this?
sasuams said:
This is the issue I am not rooted not installed any big files memory available is more than 6 gb pleaae help me what shall I do now
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Try wiping data.
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MasterLinuxer said:
Try wiping data.
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How to do that ?
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trying this now ........
sasuams said:
This is the issue I am not rooted not installed any big files memory available is more than 6 gb pleaae help me what shall I do now
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Try this tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015469 . It does everything (Rooting, flashing recoveries, roms, unbricking...) love this one
Not sure if you got my pm.
It did not work . What you mean by sending it to play store?
Tried so many things like try to flash it unroot it but the USB debugging mode is not enabled.
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sasuams said:
This is the issue I am not rooted not installed any big files memory available is more than 6 gb pleaae help me what shall I do now
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Not sure if you got my pm.
It did not work . What you mean by sending it to play store?
Tried so many things like try to flash it unroot it but the USB debugging mode is not enabled.
You don't need udb debugging in fastboot mode. Flash the full factory image.
Nothing worked so far
studacris said:
You don't need udb debugging in fastboot mode. Flash the full factory image.
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Managed to flash full factory image.
When I flashed 4.3, its stucked at "Android is upgrading.... Starting Apps" screen.
When I flashed 4.2 its managed to boot successfully but I don't get the network coverage.
When i try to search network its "Error in searching network".
The baseband version is stated as unknown.
Reflash 4.3 and wait for the installation to finish. If it gets stuck on "Android is upgrading" just restart the phone. This time use THIS toolkit. it has always worked for me.
Me too did try flashing 4.3 again and again twice but still stuck up with x screen.
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Me too did try flashing 4.3 again and again twice but still stuck up with x screen.
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Any luck with 4.2?
Any updates me still stuck up in X screen
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BalaSingam said:
Managed to flash full factory image.
When I flashed 4.3, its stucked at "Android is upgrading.... Starting Apps" screen.
When I flashed 4.2 its managed to boot successfully but I don't get the network coverage.
When i try to search network its "Error in searching network".
The baseband version is stated as unknown.
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I too had this problem with my Nexus 4. I flashed the factory image (I tried with Android 4.2 and 4.3) with fastboot and I got exactly the same errors as you. I finally sent back my device to Google, the new one should arrive next week. I have no idea what can cause this problem :/
This thread is old, but if you have a problem with booting, you don't have to go unlocking bootloader and flashing anything if it can be fixed by just going into stock recovery and wiping cache or factory reset (you will lose apps data, but not data in your phone storage.)
Hold Power + Volume Down when the phone is off to go into "fastboot mode". Then use the Volume keys to navigate to Recovery. In there, press some combination of buttons of Volume and Power to bring up the menu (I forgot what the combination is, just fiddle around), then you can wipe cache or factory reset.
If even factory reseting doesn't help, you might need to unlock bootloader and flash factory firmware, but if you unlock the bootloader it will wipe the phone entirely and you will lose all your data. You can try to boot the phone and connect it to your PC, even if it doesn't boot fully there might be a chance MTP is loaded so you can copy files off.
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Any updates me still stuck up in X screen
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You should do a factory reset in recovery before flashing. Follow the instruction here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312, and make sure you use the correct firmware image when flashing it.
hi,
i have an att s4 that randomly switched my boot image to an unlocked padlock with the word custom under it. once that happened, it stopped being able to reboot.
the phone now has to be completely ereased (internal memory) and wipe system, cache, dalvik cache and date then install the rom plus gapps to turn on.
i did nothing to th phone other than switch roms once and i belive i went from cm 10.2 to a slimbean to test it out or something. now it will not restart and i am running omni 4.4.1 because thats the last thing i found on my sd.
hep!!!!!
Sounds like you did a full data wipe instead of a factory reset when changing ROMs... That is always a no no. I am not sure how to fix it short of using Odin to go completely back to stock and starting over.
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Already tried that and the phone won't let it book the first time. It says that system is. It supported by Att or something. A yellow triangle thing comes up.
You have to read the OP of triangle away. That is part of the process on the S4.
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Follow these steps.
http://www.androidrootz.com/2013/06...y-s4-gt-i505-m919-i337-international.html?m=1
Don't worry about unlocked bootloader.
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