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[Q] Can't load custom Rom

I can't get this bootstrap program to work on my Droid 2...it will not give me all the options when I reboot into recovery in order to load a custom rom...I am rooted...Pls help..

are you using Droid 3 bootstrap?
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/4792-release-cwm-recoverybootstrap-for-the-droid-3-by-hashcode/

Nope, we purchased Droid 2 Bootscrap Recovery..we installed the gummy rom and now nothing works...do we need to re-root, if so, what steps do I need to take?
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Why buy it? I downloaded the d2 app from 4shared and it works like a dream. Search it on there and install it. Also, click the bootstrap button before the boot into recovery button. (Duh, but it doesn't hurt make sure haha)
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Jesushaxyou said:
Why buy it? I downloaded the d2 app from 4shared and it works like a dream. Search it on there and install it. Also, click the bootstrap button before the boot into recovery button. (Duh, but it doesn't hurt make sure haha)
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Hey, don't ever suggest stealing/pirating on this website again.
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Sorry. Thought it was kosher considering the purpose of this forum. Ok, disregard the first half and read the second half.
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return to stock
how do i return to stock if i cant get to my bootstrap?
Verzion Droid 2 (Rooted - Zroot)
system ver-2.3.20.A955.
android ver-2.2
baseband - BP_C_01.09.07P
kernel ver-2.6.32.9-g462500f
build#:squildly 2.3.20.2
eri:5 prl:52363

Have you tried to SBF?

Jesushaxyou said:
Have you tried to SBF?
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What is that?
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How are you getting to recovery?
What does the screen look like in recovery?
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Jesushaxyou said:
Have you tried to SBF?
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http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Motorola_Droid_2:_Full_Update_Guide

sd_shadow said:
How are you getting to recovery?
What does the screen look like in recovery?
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I am pressing the Power + X down, then the Search button to get to the recovery menu...
The only option I have is:
Reboot system now
apply sdcard:update.zip
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
At the bottom of screen, I am getting
error: E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
We have the Bootscrap recovery for droid 2 loaded and it doesn't work.
Another thing I just found out is my daughter tried to accept an ota system update...This is when the problem started..
Pls help..
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Verzion Droid 2 (Rooted - Zroot)
system ver-2.3.20.A955.
android ver-2.2
baseband - BP_C_01.09.07P
kernel ver-2.6.32.9-g462500f
build#:squildly 2.3.20.2
eri:5 prl:52363
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ok you can try to get to Clockwork Recovery
phone off
press and hold camera button plug in charger
How to flash sbf-file (standard binary file/ return to stock rom)
- Download and install Motorola driver
- Download and install RSD Lite 4.9
- Open RSD Lite
- Enter Bootloader Mode on you phone (Power+both volume buttons)
- Connect phone to your PC (USB)
- Open RSD - Lite
- Flash new SBF

JDunc said:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Motorola_Droid_2:_Full_Update_Guide
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This is the easiest method to sbf_flash.
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XT557D pushing an APK with locked boot loader.

My boot loader is locked, but I have the original APK and need to copy it to the /system/app parition on my phone. Is this even possible? I've trying running it as an update, Phone.zip, but it claims the signature is not verified and restarts again.
I'm not able to do anything with ADB, since the phone seems to be "soft bricked."
Anyhelp would be awesome!
Thanks,
--tj

You need root. Then use root explorer to copy it to system/app and set correct permissions.
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oSandmaNo said:
You need root. Then use root explorer to copy it to system/app and set correct permissions.
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Ok, so I have root, but boot loader is locked, and it seems my only option is the stock recovery. It seems my phone is "soft bricked" until I'm able to obtain a signed and verified update? This is a Republic Wireless phone that was rooted, but then "soft bricked" by copy an invalid Phone.apk to the /systam/app paritition.
Thanks in advance for any help.
--tj

You cant flash files via stock recovery. Best option to save your phone is to flash SBF
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oSandmaNo said:
You cant flash files via stock recovery. Best option to save your phone is to flash SBF
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Okay, since this is a Republic Wireless XT557D, I'm guess my phone is staying "soft bricked" until something is released? I'm willing to try anything with this phone, since a replacement is going to set me back $250.
--tj

You can get a SBF file which is the stock firmware of your phone and flash it with RSDLite. Then your phone will be back to normal. (thats how it works for the defy)
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oSandmaNo said:
You can get a SBF file which is the stock firmware of your phone and flash it with RSDLite. Then your phone will be back to normal. (thats how it works for the defy)
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Well... There isn't an XT557D available, since Republic Wireless has created it. If there is an SBF that will work on this phone, please let me know.

is there an sbf for the Republic XT557D anywhere? Please Help...

techjohnny said:
I'm willing to try anything
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Anything? As oSandmaNo has stated, once you have exhausted all chances of getting ADB or poking around in terminal than it seems like, from what everyone here and on the Defy/Defy+ thread, you'll have to flash a SBF. Trying a SBF from a phone which uses the same chipset could get your phone booting - though never again working with RW.
Finding which SBFs work with your XT557D could help other 'trial and error' people too - known working 2nd-init scripts or bootloader workarounds compatible with the image you get shoe-horned in may be adaptable with minimal fuss to the XT557D as well.

Hi, I was wondering if anybody has had any progress flashing an SBF to the XT557D.. i've been stuck in a boot loop for months

[Q] Can't install safestrap

Trying to flash my first rom (eclipes)
Installed safestrap but when I press the install button it doesn't install?
I downloaded that toolbox app, didn't do anything
100% positive I have root
suggestions?

beatngu said:
Trying to flash my first rom (eclipes)
Installed safestrap but when I press the install button it doesn't install?
I downloaded that toolbox app, didn't do anything
100% positive I have root
suggestions?
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The same thing is happening to me. I have a rooted Razr M on Verizon and have copied the Safe Strap 3.12 apk file to my phone, used ROM Manager to install it..but it won't install. I therefore cannot boot into recovery...when I try...all I get is the Android robot with the "warning triangle". It will stay on the screen like that for about 2 or 3 minutes, then it'll boot up normally.

Try This
Try not using any kind of app to install safestrap. When I installed it on my phone, I added the apk to my external sd card and then used a file browser (default will work) to find and click the apk. Once this is done, it will ask if you want to install safestrap. Click yes and then click open and then activate safe system. Back out of the app and reboot your phone. I have seen a lot of posts talking about using rom manager and other apps to assist, but it seems like they cause more problems. Try this method and see if it works!

bgregs514 said:
Try not using any kind of app to install safestrap. When I installed it on my phone, I added the apk to my external sd card and then used a file browser (default will work) to find and click the apk. Once this is done, it will ask if you want to install safestrap. Click yes and then click open and then activate safe system. Back out of the app and reboot your phone. I have seen a lot of posts talking about using rom manager and other apps to assist, but it seems like they cause more problems. Try this method and see if it works!
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I have tried this and my Maxx won't even open the zip. All I get is that "operation failed". What do I need to do?
Thanks!

tntlassiter said:
I have tried this and my Maxx won't even open the zip. All I get is that "operation failed". What do I need to do?
Thanks!
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wrong forum. this is for the Razr M (XT907), not the Maxx

jco23 said:
wrong forum. this is for the Razr M (XT907), not the Maxx
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Send the link of latest version safestrap recovery for Motorola Droid Razr M (XT907) . .
Thanks in advance

arslanazizsoomro said:
Send the link of latest version safestrap recovery for Motorola Droid Razr M (XT907) . .
Thanks in advance
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sorry, I don't have this anymore, so not sure where it would be.

Droid Razr M xt907 Kitkat Update Failed

I'm using a droid razr m xt907 by verizon. Yesterday an update was released for 4.4.2 kitkat, my phone is still rooted and i can't find the safest way to unroot it so i can get the update. Does anyone know the best way to unroot and make sure everything's normal again so that the 4.4 update will work this time? It stops at around 25% into the update. Thanks for any help.
Edit: I've tried a factory restore, i unrooted completely. My kernell is normal, my stock recovery is normal. The update just isn't working, and i don't know the best way to fix it. My bootloader is locked, so there was never any custom recovery or ROM's installed.

I'm having the same problem. I unrooted before the update but still not working. The update get's to about 25% of install then fails. I've tried about 4 or 5 times today. Factory rest and uninstalling root didn't help either

mikegt11 said:
I'm having the same problem. I unrooted before the update but still not working. The update get's to about 25% of install then fails. I've tried about 4 or 5 times today. Factory rest and uninstalling root didn't help either
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Exactly, i can't figure out what i'm supposed to do. Ive tried about that many times, and i've tried factory restoring, i've wiped the cache, etc.

Factory reset.
RSD to stock 4.1.2 in case some system app is missing.
Skip setup.
Try the update again.
Or just RSD to the new version.
Those would be my next steps.
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Coronado is dead said:
Factory reset.
RSD to stock 4.1.2 in case some system app is missing.
Skip setup.
Try the update again.
Or just RSD to the new version.
Those would be my next steps.
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I'll try this tomorrow when i have a chance, thank you for responding.

Coronado is dead said:
Factory reset.
RSD to stock 4.1.2 in case some system app is missing.
Skip setup.
Try the update again.
Or just RSD to the new version.
Those would be my next steps.
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do you know any good tutorials for how to use rsd for this? cuz i want to just rsd to the new version if you can help me find the files to do that, i have rsd lite already.

help
shadowwolfsl said:
do you know any good tutorials for how to use rsd for this? cuz i want to just rsd to the new version if you can help me find the files to do that, i have rsd lite already.
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i got same problem. after download 446 mb update. try to instal. work about for 30 percent then suddenly restart and says that update failed
my device is rooted. then i remove root from the SU menu and keep failed to update
what should i do?

supercahyo said:
i got same problem. after download 446 mb update. try to instal. work about for 30 percent then suddenly restart and says that update failed
my device is rooted. then i remove root from the SU menu and keep failed to update
what should i do?
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Personally i just modified the .xml file and loaded it via RSDLite.

shromy said:
Personally i just modified the .xml file and loaded it via RSDLite.
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same thing that i did

Im mid process but heres the only answer ive found....
THERE IS HOPE HERE LOLZ
If ya all do let me know how the full strip and downgrade went....
If u find another way pls share info w me as well...
Lj-
Sorry all being a new user they would not let me post a link so I cut it up.......Still would not le5 me send it but u can email me directly and I'll gladly send u a direct copy or look on andromods the answer is there
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supercahyo said:
i got same problem. after download 446 mb update. try to instal. work about for 30 percent then suddenly restart and says that update failed
my device is rooted. then i remove root from the SU menu and keep failed to update
what should i do?
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Step by step on andromods...and how to reroot there as well
Lj-
Sorry won't let me post links yet....

droid razr M kitkat update fail
I would like to know a solution, I'm tired of trying and do not get even with rsd lite.
this is my mail: [email protected]

galestz said:
I would like to know a solution, I'm tired of trying and do not get even with rsd lite.
this is my mail: [email protected]
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because you have not modified the xml file after decompressing the entire zip.

It just won't work !
shadowwolfsl said:
I'm using a droid razr m xt907 by verizon. Yesterday an update was released for 4.4.2 kitkat, my phone is still rooted and i can't find the safest way to unroot it so i can get the update. Does anyone know the best way to unroot and make sure everything's normal again so that the 4.4 update will work this time? It stops at around 25% into the update. Thanks for any help.
Edit: I've tried a factory restore, i unrooted completely. My kernell is normal, my stock recovery is normal. The update just isn't working, and i don't know the best way to fix it. My bootloader is locked, so there was never any custom recovery or ROM's installed.
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I also had a Razr M. i unroot it by SuperSU, but it won't update properly, same like others, 25%, then fail.

Steve977 said:
I also had a Razr M. i unroot it by SuperSU, but it won't update properly, same like others, 25%, then fail.
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i got it functioning after rsd lite back to stock after a factory restore

shromy said:
because you have not modified the xml file after decompressing the entire zip.
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I have found the solution, you have to edit the XML file that is in the ROM. and delete the lines containing the words ("oem" and "var"). then you put the phone in fastboot mode and use the rom with the modified file will have only about 18 steps then when the last file billboards will ask you turn on the phone manually and status, restart your phone and enter mode fastboot again and finished well. NOTE: remember to put the usb debugging before starting everything. everything you do will be at your own risk, but so what I Realize, and it worked and I have my razr m with kitkat and before I could not for the same reason of the root. thank you all

shadowwolfsl said:
I'm using a droid razr m xt907 by verizon. Yesterday an update was released for 4.4.2 kitkat, my phone is still rooted and i can't find the safest way to unroot it so i can get the update. Does anyone know the best way to unroot and make sure everything's normal again so that the 4.4 update will work this time? It stops at around 25% into the update. Thanks for any help.
Edit: I've tried a factory restore, i unrooted completely. My kernell is normal, my stock recovery is normal. The update just isn't working, and i don't know the best way to fix it. My bootloader is locked, so there was never any custom recovery or ROM's installed.
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:victory::victory::victory::victory::victory:
I can resolve if u want reply me

Does it work while it is Rooted ?
galestz said:
I have found the solution, you have to edit the XML file that is in the ROM. and delete the lines containing the words ("oem" and "var"). then you put the phone in fastboot mode and use the rom with the modified file will have only about 18 steps then when the last file billboards will ask you turn on the phone manually and status, restart your phone and enter mode fastboot again and finished well. NOTE: remember to put the usb debugging before starting everything. everything you do will be at your own risk, but so what I Realize, and it worked and I have my razr m with kitkat and before I could not for the same reason of the root. thank you all
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I'm sorry, but dows it work while my phone is rooted ? before i noticed your solution, i had to delete all root apps and SuperSU (along with the root) to update it. And Failed.

galestz said:
I have found the solution, you have to edit the XML file that is in the ROM. and delete the lines containing the words ("oem" and "var"). then you put the phone in fastboot mode and use the rom with the modified file will have only about 18 steps then when the last file billboards will ask you turn on the phone manually and status, restart your phone and enter mode fastboot again and finished well. NOTE: remember to put the usb debugging before starting everything. everything you do will be at your own risk, but so what I Realize, and it worked and I have my razr m with kitkat and before I could not for the same reason of the root. thank you all
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im getting phone returned fail y

solution
Adriantech said:
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I can resolve if u want reply me
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plz help me iwant your help

djdrews4357 said:
im getting phone returned fail y
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plz help me iwant your help
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We can't help either of you, if you don't give us details.
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Droid Razr M Messed Up

So i wanted to go back to 4.1.2 on my droid razr m that was currently on 4.4.2, Personal Issues and lags were the problem.
I followed instructions on this site and now my phone turns on and everything now the touch is unresponsive it used to work before this stupid procedure. The link to the forum is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2786016. Please help me when i did the steps it said flash failed on Ap Fastboot Mode. I would say that the Software got corrupted so Please reply back asap. With help.
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Your boot loader is unlocked correct?... I would say rsd back to official 4.4.2... Then try the downgrade again if touch returns...
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No i didnt unlock the phone and my touch hasent work since i tried to downgrade i know the digitizer isnt loose. any solutions. Please help me and how do i use RSD

Download 4.4.2 and rsd 6.1.6 just boot your phone to fastboot menu then on your PC open rsd plug your phone into the PC with in rsd select the 4.4.2 zip and flash it... Then root using towelroot and unlock your boot loader... Then downgrade if you want..... Hopefully the fresh install of 4.4.2 will return touch if not then you may have a hardware issue... But idk this guy (I believe) tried a root method that if i remember correctly pretty much downgrades you(which you can't do on a locked boot loader) so you can root an older root method and is in the same boat
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Droidddd
ok i will try that soon.
ezknives said:
Download 4.4.2 and rsd 6.1.6 just boot your phone to fastboot menu then on your PC open rsd plug your phone into the PC with in rsd select the 4.4.2 zip and flash it... Then root using towelroot and unlock your boot loader... Then downgrade if you want..... Hopefully the fresh install of 4.4.2 will return touch if not then you may have a hardware issue... But idk this guy (I believe) tried a root method that if i remember correctly pretty much downgrades you(which you can't do on a locked boot loader) so you can root an older root method and is in the same boat
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am i supposed to be extracting the software files because i think that is what i did wrong.
ezknives said:
Download 4.4.2 and rsd 6.1.6 just boot your phone to fastboot menu then on your PC open rsd plug your phone into the PC with in rsd select the 4.4.2 zip and flash it... Then root using towelroot and unlock your boot loader... Then downgrade if you want..... Hopefully the fresh install of 4.4.2 will return touch if not then you may have a hardware issue... But idk this guy (I believe) tried a root method that if i remember correctly pretty much downgrades you(which you can't do on a locked boot loader) so you can root an older root method and is in the same boat
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Open rsd and choose the extract and install or which ever option is very similar to that I don't remember what the option is... What you did wrong was try to downgrade with a locked boot loader
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It worked thank you
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No problem happy you got it working... Now go ahead make sure you unlock the boot loader...
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ezknives said:
No problem happy you got it working... Now go ahead make sure you unlock the boot loader...
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Lmao no it is hardbricked follow the new methods that are getting released soon.
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