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Bypass bootloader to recovery:)

Hi, I found this accidentally. I'm on 2.3.4 stock rooted with locked bootloader.
1. You must have root.
2. Install Rom Manager from Market
3. Open Rom Manager and flash ClockworkMod Recovery
4. Turn off you phone and connect to the wall outlet charger and its going to bypass bootloader and open recovery
That's all I found it by accident
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This isn't news, clockworkmod is on most people's phones here, from a few different sources. Did you know you can install themes, radios, fonts, bootanimations, all kinds of things from recovery? Check out the development forum.

Yes but you don't need to unlock the bootloader to install rom's.
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Incorrect.

If you try flashing a ROM right now you will brick your phone. We could get into a bootstrap recovery before the bootloader was unlocked, but if you installed a different system the phone would catch that upon next boot and won't start up. I believe it's at least something like that... You need an unlocked bootloader, basically!

If I install a different rom its not going to boot in to the rom? Why not?
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Because your bootloader isn't unlocked lol, that's the whole point of the locked bootloader.
Why don't you just unlock it so that you CAN install custom ROMs?

samomamo said:
If I install a different rom its not going to boot in to the rom? Why not?
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ROM Manager installs recovery over the stock recovery, which is in the fastboot menu prior to loading the boot image. You can get into stock recovery prior to booting, but it basically does nothing. The ROM Manager recovery is semi-functional but doesn't wipe anything, which fails with installing. Romracer's recovery appears to be fully functional. After anything is installed in recovery, you will need to reboot system to initiate the bootloader. The bootloader has to load the kernel as well as the system/ROM for you to get into the environment. The bootloader checks that the signatures of the kernel and ROM match what it is expecting to see or you will get a brick. Unlocking the bootloader still loads the bootloader, but avoids the checking of signatures of kernel or ROM, if I understand correctly.

Ok but its going to let me install a rom, isn't the bootloader spouse to stop it from installing?
I just made a backup and it let me.
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samomamo said:
Ok but its going to let me install a rom, isn't the bootloader spouse to stop it from installing?
I just made a backup and it let me.
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That's not good.

OSNPA said:
That's not good.
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Since you say you are locked, and you installed a ROM from ROM Manager, hope that you can get into RSD since you seem insistent on booting this up.

Sorry whats RSD? And why I need that?
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Search before do a stupid thing. Because if you brick yoyr device, and you will.....you will start blaim xda forum and devs
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Why im going to blame ? Nobody. Told me to do anything.
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samomamo said:
Sorry whats RSD? And why I need that?
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RSD Lite is Moto software, not for public use but leaked, that is needed for loading stock boot files (SBF). Check the development forum for all details about what you are doing/about to do/have done.

Thanx
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samomamo said:
Sorry whats RSD? And why I need that?
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STOP doing ANYTHING to your phone RIGHT NOW. take some time to read several of the threads on the development forum and verse yourself in what RSD, SBF, fast boot, recovery, boot loaders and pudding are. there are LOTS of guides for beginners on how to change ROMs on the phone. what you're doing is NOT one of them.
if you do anything else with your phone right now without reading up and knowing what you're doing, you WILL **** up your phone.

This seems to be a troll attempt or an attempt to look really stupid, either way, the user doesn't seem to want to hear out anyone telling him to stop what he's doing, so I say just let him figure it out the hard way.

OSNPA said:
That's not good.
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+ 1 uh ohhhh
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Sergent00stupid did you see me not agreeing with anyone?
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Clockworkmod for RAZR M

Do we have access to Clockworkmod? I found a couple of websites that say we do, but I'm skeptical. I've used Safestrap for my moto devices, and Clockworkmod for the first time with my N7 and love it. One Android site posted an article that the HDs had it. Here's another article.
http://redigua.com/clockworkmod-recovery-on-motorola-droid-razr-m.html#.UP54SZwo7ng
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I believe you can access TWRP and CWM, but its only for the developer edition.
Retail can get into Safestrap without a problem.
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Leraeniesh said:
I believe you can access TWRP and CWM, but its only for the developer edition.
Retail can get into Safestrap without a problem.
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I currently use Safestrap on my M. I've grown to like CWM more now. I'm using the retail version too. I would love to jump over to CWM though.
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does anyone know when we may be able to use CWM

johnny567 said:
does anyone know when we may be able to use CWM
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For that, the developers need to create an exploit to unlock retail version bootloaders, if not that cant be done.

Roms and what not...

I'm coming from the RAZR(xt912) and the droid 4 (xt894) I used safe strap 3.11 pretty simple I could flash whatever with out worry... Well both phones are now pretty much dead so I have to get a new one and I have chosen the M... So been doing a little reading on here.. I see how to root.. It seems as this has an unlockable boot loader I did not know that... I see that you have to unlock the BL and install a recovery then you can flash... Is this like safe strap can I flash ROMs and not worry about brick?Can I have multiple ROMs flashed and be able to alternate between them? I've only ever used the the RAZR and D4... Both with SS... I thank you kindly for your time...
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I believe that there is an exploit to unlock the RAZR M's boot loader now. Allowing you to install a recovery without the need of safe strap. I never had to use safe strap as I had a dev edition which can be unlocked from the moto website.
As for ROM's, I am running Carbon ROM coming from PacMan ROM, and I've never had a brick.
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right - unlocking the bootloader (which takes all of 15 seconds, but be sure to read up on it though) allows XT907 users to install a custom recovery (CWM or TWRP). within these custom recoveries, you can make a nandroid of whichever ROM you want, and switch back and forth between them.
the key benefit of TWRP/CWM over SS is that you don't have to create a ROM slot, thus saving you tons of space.

jco23 said:
right - unlocking the bootloader (which takes all of 15 seconds, but be sure to read up on it though) allows XT907 users to install a custom recovery (CWM or TWRP). within these custom recoveries, you can make a nandroid of whichever ROM you want, and switch back and forth between them.
the key benefit of TWRP/CWM over SS is that you don't have to create a ROM slot, thus saving you tons of space.
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Thank you kindly... I have read up on and understand the process of unlocking and installing the recovery... When you flash a ROM with this method do you still have the stock ROM on the device?
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dbreezy187 said:
Thank you kindly... I have read up on and understand the process of unlocking and installing the recovery... When you flash a ROM with this method do you still have the stock ROM on the device?
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No, the stock ROM will be overwritten.
However, overwriting the section of the phone with Fastboot is nigh impossible, and as long as you can get back into that, you can restore to stock through Matt's 1.20 tool or RSD. I know, I've had to do it
There is also a file of 4.1.2 Stock that you can flash in the Development forum. Going back and forth from backups takes no time at all and I do it all the time. To jump from one to the other takes me maybe 10 minutes. I just keep a backup of any ROMs I want to play with.

Thanks guys.... I haven't saw any bricks posted has it happened to anyone yet...
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i have gotten stuck in boot loops but thats about it and that was a real simple fix

Just got it in bout to get started with it all... Thanks guys...
Wow no captivate keys nor a menu button... I won't know how to function with out it
Or HDMI out bummer
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Backup Stock ROM
I strongly recommend making a backup of your stock Rom before you make any changes. This will allow you to easily flip back to stock if needed.

PantherVT said:
I strongly recommend making a backup of your stock Rom before you make any changes. This will allow you to easily flip back to stock if needed.
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Whole heartedly agree on this.
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I have yet to flash a ROM... does any of the current options allow you to modify the soft keys? Rearrange, change color, customize functions use gestures to hide/show and what not? Thank you kindly for your time....
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dbreezy187 said:
I have yet to flash a ROM... does any of the current options allow you to modify the soft keys? Rearrange, change color, customize functions use gestures to hide/show and what not? Thank you kindly for your time....
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The AOSP based ROMs will allow you to do most of these things. I am running Slim Bean with soft keys disabled and pie control enabled.
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RikRong said:
The AOSP based ROMs will allow you to do most of these things. I am running Slim Bean with soft keys disabled and pie control enabled.
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those only work with unlocked bootloaders

pbanj said:
those only work with unlocked bootloaders
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Yes...and? Everyone should unlock their bootloader. Safestrap is the easy way out.
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RikRong said:
Yes...and? Everyone should unlock their bootloader. Safestrap is the easy way out.
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oh i know, but some people seem to not want to unlock their bootloaders. im not sure why

pbanj said:
oh i know, but some people seem to not want to unlock their bootloaders. im not sure why
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Yeah, true.
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pbanj said:
oh i know, but some people seem to not want to unlock their bootloaders. im not sure why
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Because Moo won't honor the warranty any more after that point. Lame, but will keep some people from doing it.

Coronado is dead said:
Because Moo won't honor the warranty any more after that point. Lame, but will keep some people from doing it.
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Technically, rooting it and modifying it will void the warranty. If you want to modify, then the warranty should be last thing on your mind. It's like modding a car. You know it's going to void the warranty, but you do it anyway. Well. I do it anyway.
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Coronado is dead said:
Because Moo won't honor the warranty any more after that point. Lame, but will keep some people from doing it.
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Yeah that's what made me wait for a moment...(and the wife busted me) just in case... I have bad luck with phones... went through 5 droid 4's on warranty replacement due to bad ear piece speakers... haven't really read about defects in the device yet I'm thinking I'm good to go ... have noticed the screen flicker tho a few forums suggests its the kernel so I'm guessing it'll be gone in a flash... probably gonna give it a full week continue to educate my self on the device more
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dbreezy187 said:
Yeah that's what made me wait for a moment...(and the wife busted me) just in case... I have bad luck with phones... went through 5 droid 4's on warranty replacement due to bad ear piece speakers... haven't really read about defects in the device yet I'm thinking I'm good to go ... have noticed the screen flicker tho a few forums suggests its the kernel so I'm guessing it'll be gone in a flash... probably gonna give it a full week continue to educate my self on the device more
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I think the warranty void issue only applies to software related stuff. if there is something wrong with the hardware, then they'll still honor that.

UPDATED! 10/15 [Announcement] Safestrap released by Hashcode

In case you missed it Hashcode released the alpha of Safestrap over here...
[RECOVERY LOCKED] Safestrap Recovery v3.6x
...I am just sharing the news. You need to check the original thread for details and instructions. Please read carefully as there are a few caveats at this time. Like...
CURRENTLY THERE IS A KNOWN ISSUE WHERE IF YOU HAVE ENCRYPTION ENABLED AND INSTALL SS IT BOOTLOOPS. IF YOU FIT THIS DESCRIPTION PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM SAFESTRAP FOR NOW.
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KNOWN ISSUES (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY):
For locked users: there is a process that happens when you click "Reboot Recovery" from the APK or use the "Recovery" button during the splash screen. Safestrap checks the device for write_protect and if it's enabled will automatically reboot the device to recovery (write_protect disabled) mode. You will see this as a screen with ORANGE text reading: "PLEASE WAIT THE DEVICE IS REBOOTING TO RECOVERY". Followed by the bootloader screen again. You may also see the splashscreen for Safestrap. If you see the splashscreen hit "Recovery" again. It's supposed to automatically take you to into recovery, but it doesn't work correctly yet.
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And there are other things you need to read as well. So head over there and check out the OP and enjoy.
10/15 UPDATE BELOW
Hashcode said:
NEW Safestrap in the OP Link: v3.63
ATTENTION: IF UPGRADING FROM v3.62 or EARLIER USE "REMOVE RECOVERY" IN THE APK BEFORE INSTALLING THE NEW VERSION. I CHANGED THE HIJACK IN v3.63 -- DIFFERENT FILES ARE BEING CHANGED NOW.
CHANGES:
[3.63] I re-wrote the hijack to work at a MUCH better point during the boot. This cleans up most of the "jankyness" we were previously seeing with BT/Wifi and adb serial # on the stock rom. ** Note when upgrading to v3.63: Make sure to use the "Remove Recovery" in the previous version BEFORE installing the new APK. **
[3.63] The 2nd-init hijack was updated to work w/ Android 4.3 (for when that's pushed)
[3.62] Better handling for the virtual partitions
[3.62] Some bugfixes for /mnt handling
[3.62] Customizable sizes for partitions (you can use the defaults if unsure). Use the "+" or "-" buttons on the rom-slot creation screen to add / remove 100mb per click.
Enjoy
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Is the at&t encrypted?
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mj0528 said:
Is the at&t encrypted?
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You cannot use it with encryption.

So as long as we don't have it enabled in security, were fine?
At&t version?
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mj0528 said:
So as long as we don't have it enabled in security, were fine?
At&t version?
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I just saw the tweet and thought I would share it. You'll have to double check the original thread. But it looks like (to me and I could be completely wrong) that as long as you haven't enabled encryption then you should be good.

tried it.. it wont boot into bootstrap on the at&t version great to see progress thou
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kornklown69 said:
tried it.. it wont boot into bootstrap on the at&t version great to see progress thou
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Yeah, me too. Bummer. I had a heck of a time getting it back to receiving a radio signal.
Sent from non rooted motoX :'(

Which build are you guys trying it on?

touchpro247 said:
Which build are you guys trying it on?
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I tried it on the newest update..... That I did this am! Dammit! Does it work with the original build?

im on original build still notta
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That makes me feel a little bit better that you got screwed too j/k @kornklown69
Sent from non rooted motoX :'(

matt99017d said:
That makes me feel a little bit better that you got screwed too j/k @kornklown69
Sent from non rooted motoX :'(
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lol naa itll work out hashcode is a master... im probably going to sell this phone for the next nexus
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hashcode twitter says he's fixing tonight
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kornklown69 said:
hashcode twitter says he's fixing tonight
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Sweet!
Sent from non rooted motoX :'(

Its been updated...

touchpro247 said:
Its been updated...
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Updated and fully functional so far

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This is great! Hopefully we will see development really take off for this device now! Thanks hashcode!
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Works great!!
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I took the latest ATT ota... am I screwed?
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custom recovery question

Have tried to find it. Can someone post a link to a download of CWM Thanks

elevatorguy said:
Have tried to find it. Can someone post a link to a download of CWM Thanks
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See my button. Plain cwmr is passé. Phil'z is there.
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Overwhelmed? Just use as you would cwmr with keys only

Thanks I will try it out when I get home. Trying to root a friends M I did my HTC M8 and used TWRP on it. Would you know of a good stock looking debloated ROM. Thanks
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Would the same recovery I used for mine work for a Razr M or are they device specific?
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They are device specific. Is your friend's M unlocked?

Not yet just getting everything together program wise so I can do it all in one shot. Going to root it unlock the bootloader do a recovery and nandroid backup. Thanks for the help
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Just a heads up, if he's on the latest build you won't be able to unlock his BL.

The build number says 9.8.1Q-94. If the bootloader can't be unlocked can the above still be done minus the bootloader part. Sorry if these are dumb still new to all this
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You can't unlock on the last 2 updates, .94 being the latest. You won't be able to use a true custom recovery, but you can root with Safe Root. Then, you can use Safe Strap to make backups and load some ROMs.

Ok will have to look up the other program and do some more research. I really appreciate the information and guidance thanks again
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elevatorguy said:
Ok will have to look up the other program and do some more research. I really appreciate the information and guidance thanks again
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Yep, no problem, let us know how things go.
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