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Here is the Droid Razr HD software update. I have not tested it as I use CM 10.1 and have no interest in going back to stock. I found it on www.droidrzr.com in a forum post then shared it on my dropbox account.
I posted it on my Dropbox account so not sure how long it will last until the link is gone:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/d2x9vutel4vnqmm/Blur_Version.9.16.6.XT926.Verizon.en.US.zip
It does "fix" the bootloader unlock exploit though
http://www.droid-life.com/2013/07/1...the-kernel-exploit-for-unlocking-bootloaders/
scoobaspeaz said:
Here is the Droid Razr HD software update. I have not tested it as I use CM 10.1 and have no interest in going back to stock. I found it on www.droidrzr.com in a forum post then shared it on my dropbox account.
I posted it on my Dropbox account so not sure how long it will last until the link is gone:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/d2x9vutel4vnqmm/Blur_Version.9.16.6.XT926.Verizon.en.US.zip
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So, stock recovery to install this?
I would assume you would need to be 100% stock, including the recovery, to install this.
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I would assume you would need to be 100% stock, including the recovery, to install this.
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hmm put it on my internal storage and its not found, I think stock recovery wants to see it on a sdcard.
If your boot loader is unlocked before the update, it should stay unlocked. You just will not be able to unlock with methods out there now.
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I received the OTA today on my Max HD. It was build 9.18.79.
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A few questions I haven't been able to find answers to (many threads have been started on this new update topic and I haven't found the answers I'm looking for yet):
1) I've heard that there are two versions of this update, 9.20.xx and 9.18.xx... Anyone know the differences yet? Is one version for phones that have been unlocked and the other for phones that are still locked? Is one version for XT925 and the other for XT926? I received the 9.18 version, I am rooted, unlocked, and have a XT926 phone.
2) Anyone with an already unlocked bootloader try and take the update? Do you remember which version of the update you took? Did it install correctly? Are you still unlocked?
3) Anyone that is rooted and unlocked try to take the update? Did it install correctly? Are you still rooted and unlocked after the update? Did you have to protect the root with either SuperSU or Voodoo OTA Root Keeper? If so, do you mind posting step-by-step instructions for protecting the root so the phone is still rooted after the update?
Thanks to all who can shed light on these questions!
LifeAsADroid said:
A few questions I haven't been able to find answers to (many threads have been started on this new update topic and I haven't found the answers I'm looking for yet):
1) I've heard that there are two versions of this update, 9.20.xx and 9.18.xx... Anyone know the differences yet? Is one version for phones that have been unlocked and the other for phones that are still locked? Is one version for XT925 and the other for XT926? I received the 9.18 version, I am rooted, unlocked, and have a XT926 phone.
2) Anyone with an already unlocked bootloader try and take the update? Do you remember which version of the update you took? Did it install correctly? Are you still unlocked?
3) Anyone that is rooted and unlocked try to take the update? Did it install correctly? Are you still rooted and unlocked after the update? Did you have to protect the root with either SuperSU or Voodoo OTA Root Keeper? If so, do you mind posting step-by-step instructions for protecting the root so the phone is still rooted after the update?
Thanks to all who can shed light on these questions!
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There are 2 different versions, depends on what System version you have of 4.1.2 on the XT926 only. The 9.18.79 version would indicate that your Systems version is 9.16.6 if this is not correct DO NOT FLASH. I am Rooted/Unlocked, if you take the plunge you must OTA Rootkeeper/SuperSU backup SU, as the update breaks Root> IF there is no backup of SU with the latest binaries. If you lose Root, there are a couple of ways to Downgrade. A common problem for those of us Root/Unlocked the Update FAILs at the end. Most of the Update goes through, however the new Radio does not go through, as of right now if you Update and your Baseband is VANQUISH_BP_100730.081.64.09P then you have the OLD radio, the new Radio is VANQUISH_BP_100730.160.64.15P.
Between the 2 OTA's these should match-up as either 9.16.6 = 9.18.79 or 9.16.9 = 9.20.1
Thanks for the reply! A few more questions if you don't mind (would hate to do something wrong... like I did last time... luckily I was able to revert back to an original version and fix the install... sigh...):
4) With protecting root, I need the SuperSU Pro version, yes? To be able to use the survival mode, yes? Will Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper do the same thing? Is it possible to use both "to be sure"?
5) I have everything backed up with Titanium Backup. Should I bother getting the pro version and backing everything up using the cloud backup and hypershell? Or won't this matter since if root doesn't keep I won't be able to use Titanium Backup?
6) I also have performed the VZW Wireless Hotspot hack using SQLite. Am I going to have to undo the hack in order for the OTA update to work?
Thanks again for all your help!
Update - I decided to attempt the update and hope for the best. System update 9.18.79.xx updating from 9.16.6.xx.
I purchased the SuperSU Pro from the Play Store, and used the survival mode in SuperSU. I also used the Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and protected root. I figured if one didn't work the other might... Voodoo worked to protect and re-install root access (not sure about SuperSU as I tried Voodoo first to restore root after the install).
I am unsure if the bootloader is still unlocked, but from what people have said there doesn't seem to be a reason to believe it is re-locked. I haven't tested it out to know for sure though.
It appears that the entire update installed correctly. No errors, and the baseband version was updated to the new radio (xxx.15P).
I did not undo the VZW Wireless Hotspot hack prior to installing the update.
Hopefully this post helps others out there.
My final question... what does updating the radio/baseband do exactly?
i need help! i tried installing the update but i forgot i had TWRP.. so the update did not got installed, i rebooted the phone, but the OS tried to install the update again and inmediatly reboot the phone in recovery again .. then from recovery i flashed liquid smooth rom but i got stuck in the boot animation... my big issue is that my power button is broken! now i cant reset the phone to enter in fastboot mode.. i cant do anything... now my battery is totally drained and i cant turn on the phone (my power button does not work).. i can plug the usb cable and the led turns green. but i dont see any more options
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i need help! i tried installing the update but i forgot i had TWRP.. so the update did not got installed, i rebooted the phone, but the OS tried to install the update again and inmediatly reboot the phone in recovery again .. then from recovery i flashed liquid smooth rom but i got stuck in the boot animation... my big issue is that my power button is broken! now i cant reset the phone to enter in fastboot mode.. i cant do anything... now my battery is totally drained and i cant turn on the phone (my power button does not work).. i can plug the usb cable and the led turns green. but i dont see any more options
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My suggestion, let your phone charge a bit.
Once charged up, turn it on and get it into Fastboot. From there you can use the DROID RAZR HD UTILITY 1.21 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307439). In that utility option 1 will bring you back to complete stock ROM, option 2 will bring you back to a stock recovery. This will completely erase your phone.
This should at least give you a fresh functioning phone. If you want to try to keep your data or personal files, I'm not sure what you could load via fastboot to get yourself a functioning phone again (maybe just a kernel?).
As a side note, I used TWRP to load the update and my phone updated except the radios it seems. It sounds like the same thing happens with the stock recovery.
Lenny
KachowPow said:
There are 2 different versions, depends on what System version you have of 4.1.2 on the XT926 only. The 9.18.79 version would indicate that your Systems version is 9.16.6 if this is not correct DO NOT FLASH. I am Rooted/Unlocked, if you take the plunge you must OTA Rootkeeper/SuperSU backup SU, as the update breaks Root> IF there is no backup of SU with the latest binaries. If you lose Root, there are a couple of ways to Downgrade. A common problem for those of us Root/Unlocked the Update FAILs at the end. Most of the Update goes through, however the new Radio does not go through, as of right now if you Update and your Baseband is VANQUISH_BP_100730.081.64.09P then you have the OLD radio, the new Radio is VANQUISH_BP_100730.160.64.15P.
Between the 2 OTA's these should match-up as either 9.16.6 = 9.18.79 or 9.16.9 = 9.20.1
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So any idea how one might fix this?
LifeAsADroid said:
A few questions I haven't been able to find answers to (many threads have been started on this new update topic and I haven't found the answers I'm looking for yet):
1) I've heard that there are two versions of this update, 9.20.xx and 9.18.xx... Anyone know the differences yet? Is one version for phones that have been unlocked and the other for phones that are still locked? Is one version for XT925 and the other for XT926? I received the 9.18 version, I am rooted, unlocked, and have a XT926 phone.
2) Anyone with an already unlocked bootloader try and take the update? Do you remember which version of the update you took? Did it install correctly? Are you still unlocked?
3) Anyone that is rooted and unlocked try to take the update? Did it install correctly? Are you still rooted and unlocked after the update? Did you have to protect the root with either SuperSU or Voodoo OTA Root Keeper? If so, do you mind posting step-by-step instructions for protecting the root so the phone is still rooted after the update?
Thanks to all who can shed light on these questions!
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I tried to take the 9.18.79 update I protected the root (I'm not unlocked) before I did so I also temporarily un-rooted (I've always been told to do this before and update) Now I an no longer rooted and it can't find any SU binary codes. Gonna have to flash back to 9.6.16 and try it again I guess or stay on 9.6.16 in order to maintain root for now. If you find a solution please share.
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My suggestion, let your phone charge a bit.
Once charged up, turn it on and get it into Fastboot. From there you can use the DROID RAZR HD UTILITY 1.21 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307439). In that utility option 1 will bring you back to complete stock ROM, option 2 will bring you back to a stock recovery. This will completely erase your phone.
This should at least give you a fresh functioning phone. If you want to try to keep your data or personal files, I'm not sure what you could load via fastboot to get yourself a functioning phone again (maybe just a kernel?).
As a side note, I used TWRP to load the update and my phone updated except the radios it seems. It sounds like the same thing happens with the stock recovery.
Lenny
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I agree with Lenny. This same thing happened to me when I tried to take the liquid smooth ROM. Follow his instructions above. You'll lose all your pics, vids, files, etc. But at least you'll have a working phone again.
Went smoothly here
All my devices except this one are rooted and some are rom'd. I thought long and hard about whether to void this warranty but decided one day it would be out of updates from VZW and I would want to flash something. I have been denying the OTA for the last day so I figured now or never.
Here are the simple steps:
Download and install Moto device manager (for the USB drivers) here
Enable USB debugging in developer options on the phone
run motochopper here
run motoapocolypse here
install voodooOTA root keeper from Play and backup root
apply OTA
It went error free. The phone has the 15P radio update, unlocked BL and root.
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It went error free. The phone has the 15P radio update, unlocked BL and root.
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I want to confirm something, you unlocked the bootloader and then took the OTA and the bootloader remain unlocked (and stayed rooted due to root keeper)?
So the benefit to all this would be to get the new radio update?
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I want to confirm something, you unlocked the bootloader and then took the OTA and the bootloader remain unlocked (and stayed rooted due to root keeper)?
So the benefit to all this would be to get the new radio update?
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Yes, the bootloader won't get locked again after it is unlocked. Moto would be shooting themselves having to reinstate warranties if they did that. Yes I wanted the option of flashing later becuase the ota will install sooner or later. I also want to stay on the upgrade path for now to have current radios.
I still have an Eris lying around that is long out of support but i have gb on it.
IDroidThere4Iam said:
My suggestion, let your phone charge a bit.
Once charged up, turn it on and get it into Fastboot. From there you can use the DROID RAZR HD UTILITY 1.21 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307439). In that utility option 1 will bring you back to complete stock ROM, option 2 will bring you back to a stock recovery. This will completely erase your phone.
This should at least give you a fresh functioning phone. If you want to try to keep your data or personal files, I'm not sure what you could load via fastboot to get yourself a functioning phone again (maybe just a kernel?).
As a side note, I used TWRP to load the update and my phone updated except the radios it seems. It sounds like the same thing happens with the stock recovery.
Lenny
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that's what i want to do, but i cant because my power button is broken! so i cant enter to fastboot mode without the power button.. i will have to open my phone and try to fix the power button myself.
Just to make a point and to clear up any confusion, this Update will not lock the Bootloader. If you have an Unlocked Bootloader then you will have an Unlocked Bootloader after the update, regardless if it fully works or not, and even if you lose Root, the Bootloader will still be Unlocked. If Root is lost with an Unlocked Bootloader, I suggest downgrading through an FXZ of either 9.16.6 or 9.16.9 and restore Root.
Just got a RAZR M and finally was able to unlock the boot loader and root the phone with Motopocalypse and Droid RAZR M Util 1.20. Recently I heard that the next RAZR M factory update will have an impenetrable boot loader and be unrootable. I am now being pestered to install an update which I assume is this impenetrable one. If I accept this update will I lose root and be unable to reestablish access or will my root access be unaffected? If it will destroy my root capabilities, how do I stop the update pushes? Thanks to anyone in advance who can help with this.
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Once the bootloader is unlocked its a done deal so that is safe. Download Voodoo rootkeeper from the market, use it to protect root, take the OTA and then restore root. You should be golden after that. there is a thread where this is being discussed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2353460&page=11
I am creating this thread because I feel that people are unaware that you can still root the Droid RAZR HD with the latest software.
It's actually very simple.
Step 1 - Download the Droid RAZR HD Utility - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307439
Step 2 - Boot into AP Fastboot (Power off phone, then hold the power button and volume up & down buttons - all 3 buttons simultaneously - scroll down to AP Fastboot then press the volume up key when AP Fastboot is highlighted to select it and boot into AP Fastboot)
Step 3 - Follow the instructions for the Droid RAZR HD Utility. Chose option 1. Your phone will be restored to 4.1.2 with the exploitable motochopper root.
Step 4 - Root with motochopper. I personally used the .zip not included with the Droid RAZR HD Utility - once you're on the exploitable version of 4.1.2 using the separate .zip or the Droid RAZR HD Utility to root shouldn't make a difference. Make sure you have the latest Motorola drivers and that you have USB debugging enabled before attempting to root.
Step 5- Download Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper from the Android Market. Use the protect root and then the temporarily unroot options.
Step 6 - Install the OTA update
Step 7 - Open Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and restore root. You should now be successfully rooted with the latest software.
***This worked flawlessly for me, however on the Droid RAZR HD Utility thread it says not to use it with the latest OTA update. I used it with the latest OTA update and ran into no problems. Use at your own risk.***
If you feel that I have left anything out or care to share your experience please reply.
I am new to the boards but I thought this thread would be very helpful.
Six_Three said:
I am creating this thread because I feel that people are unaware that you can still root the Droid RAZR HD with the latest software.
It's actually very simple.
Step 1 - Download the Droid RAZR HD Utility - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307439
Step 2 - Boot into AP Fastboot (Power off phone, then hold the power button and volume up & down buttons - all 3 buttons simultaneously - scroll down to AP Fastboot then press the volume up key when AP Fastboot is highlighted to select it and boot into AP Fastboot)
Step 3 - Follow the instructions for the Droid RAZR HD Utility. Chose option 1. Your phone will be restored to 4.1.2 with the exploitable motochopper root.
Step 4 - Root with motochopper. I personally used the .zip not included with the Droid RAZR HD Utility - once you're on the exploitable version of 4.1.2 using the separate .zip or the Droid RAZR HD Utility to root shouldn't make a difference. Make sure you have the latest Motorola drivers and that you have USB debugging enabled before attempting to root.
Step 5- Download Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper from the Android Market. Use the protect root and then the temporarily unroot options.
Step 6 - Install the OTA update
Step 7 - Open Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and restore root. You should now be successfully rooted with the latest software.
***This worked flawlessly for me, however on the Droid RAZR HD Utility thread it says not to use it with the latest OTA update. I used it with the latest OTA update and ran into no problems. Use at your own risk.***
If you feel that I have left anything out or care to share your experience please reply.
I am new to the boards but I thought this thread would be very helpful.
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Maybe I am asking a dumb question, but does this method allow you to unlock the bootloader?
I am on version 9.18.79.XT926 and was wondering if this method would work for me. Were you on the same version or a different one?
Rooting and unlocking are two separate processes. If you're on 9.18.79, you currently can't unlock. Temporarily downgrading the software version doesn't change that. Sorry.
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Rooting and unlocking are two separate processes. If you're on 9.18.79, you currently can't unlock. Temporarily downgrading the software version doesn't change that. Sorry.
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Yeeeeeea..... I found out about this the hard way :-/
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Yeeeeeea..... I found out about this the hard way :-/
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So though I could root and the bootloader is lock, am I able to flash cm rom?
enigmaco said:
So though I could root and the bootloader is lock, am I able to flash cm rom?
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bweN diorD said:
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That's what I thought really regretting getting this phone now. This 4.1.2 versions of JB is horrendous.
enigmaco said:
That's what I thought really regretting getting this phone now. This 4.1.2 versions of JB is horrendous.
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the razr maxx hd on 9.20.1 is rootable via the the motochopper; however, a "factory-reset" prior to the rooting will be necessary. that necessarily means, back-up first as all will be wiped out.
beefytr said:
the razr maxx hd on 9.20.1 is rootable via the the motochopper; however, a "factory-reset" prior to the rooting will be necessary. that necessarily means, back-up first as all will be wiped out.
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I have the droid razr hd not the maxx though, and its not the developer edition just the regular one through verizon oh well. Thank you for the assistance.
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So though I could root and the bootloader is lock, am I able to flash cm rom?
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For real? I've been doing a lot of reading a missing around trying to figure out if it's possible for me to install roms. This is the first place in actually found where it is no.
So at the end of the day if you're on the latest ota and I've got root going but I can't get a recovery installed. Is that the limitation or what's considered normal?
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For real? I've been doing a lot of reading a missing around trying to figure out if it's possible for me to install roms. This is the first place in actually found where it is no.
So at the end of the day if you're on the latest ota and I've got root going but I can't get a recovery installed. Is that the limitation or what's considered normal?
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You can use SafeStrap to flash SafeStrap compatible ROMs and make backups. SafeStrap is based off of TWRP but it doesn't actually replace your stock recovery (since you have a locked bootloader).
Sounds like good news.
It looks like I have the phone itself actually rooted using motochopper however I'm not able to get safe strap 100% working. Installs and then it says that installed the recovery however when you try to reboot into recovery it doesn't prompt you with the menu.
What's interesting to me is that I can use other programs that require root access far as I can tell with no issue, root checker shows root is available as well. Trying to reboot into recovery though does not give me the safety strap splash screen to choose any kind of recovery option. Just rolls into DROID...
Running OTA update at 9.18.79.
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grnsl2 said:
Sounds like good news.
It looks like I have the phone itself actually rooted using motochopper however I'm not able to get safe strap 100% working. Installs and then it says that installed the recovery however when you try to reboot into recovery it doesn't prompt you with the menu.
What's interesting to me is that I can use other programs that require root access far as I can tell with no issue, root checker shows root is available as well. Trying to reboot into recovery though does not give me the safety strap splash screen to choose any kind of recovery option. Just rolls into DROID...
Running OTA update at 9.18.79.
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To get into SS, you just need to boot normally. SS doesn't replace the stock recovery, so if you try to boot into recovery, you'll just get the stock menu. If you boot normally, then you should get the options to go into recovery or boot normally. If you don't get the two buttons at the bottom of the screen, then I would try removing and re-installing SS.
Thanks
Thanks for this thread, all. The guidance in this thread helped me find my way to root on my 9.20.1 XT926 phone.
Stuck on "writing system"
Six_Three said:
I am creating this thread because I feel that people are unaware that you can still root the Droid RAZR HD with the latest software.
It's actually very simple.
Step 1 - Download the Droid RAZR HD Utility - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2307439
Step 2 - Boot into AP Fastboot (Power off phone, then hold the power button and volume up & down buttons - all 3 buttons simultaneously - scroll down to AP Fastboot then press the volume up key when AP Fastboot is highlighted to select it and boot into AP Fastboot)
Step 3 - Follow the instructions for the Droid RAZR HD Utility. Chose option 1. Your phone will be restored to 4.1.2 with the exploitable motochopper root.
Step 4 - Root with motochopper. I personally used the .zip not included with the Droid RAZR HD Utility - once you're on the exploitable version of 4.1.2 using the separate .zip or the Droid RAZR HD Utility to root shouldn't make a difference. Make sure you have the latest Motorola drivers and that you have USB debugging enabled before attempting to root.
Step 5- Download Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper from the Android Market. Use the protect root and then the temporarily unroot options.
Step 6 - Install the OTA update
Step 7 - Open Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper and restore root. You should now be successfully rooted with the latest software.
***This worked flawlessly for me, however on the Droid RAZR HD Utility thread it says not to use it with the latest OTA update. I used it with the latest OTA update and ran into no problems. Use at your own risk.***
If you feel that I have left anything out or care to share your experience please reply.
I am new to the boards but I thought this thread would be very helpful.
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I am in the first step of restoring my phone, but when I'm in the process of going through the first option in the utility, it is stuck on
"writing 'system'" a ways down the page, it started out working fine, but now is hanging on this and has been for about 20 mins, is this normal?
That's not normal, there is an updated utility in the development forum version 1.3+ there are also links to the new root method in that post if your bootloader is locked.
If your bootloader is not locked the utility and root in this thread should be working.
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Great, your guide was helpful. Thanks.
Brilliant i just got a MAXX HD imported from the US ran the update yesterday and now i'm just finding out that as a result of the update i can no longer unlock the bootloader which puts a stop to my plans of being on android 4.3. Is there really no other way ? Maybe theres a chance my bootloader was already unlocked - how would i check ?
There is no way to unlock anymore. If you were planning on going custom why even take the other? This is why people have to check before getting willy nilly with random ota's that don't do anything other then lock your phone generally. To check bootloader status boot into fastboot it'll either say locked or unlocked.
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deeje00 said:
There is no way to unlock anymore. If you were planning on going custom why even take the other? This is why people have to check before getting willy nilly with random ota's that don't do anything other then lock your phone generally. To check bootloader status boot into fastboot it'll either say locked or unlocked.
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It says locked so i'm definately stuck with it unfortunately.
I installed the update thinking it would be a better comparison for when i did go custom but never in a million years imagined it would lock anything. They really should include a disclaimer with these updates. I've been using android devices for years and have never encountered anything like this update - they've always been irreversible from my experience.
I've seen miracles performed on android though so this cant be the end. It just cant be !
I have a Motorola droid razr m model XT907. It's rooted and GSM unlocked. I'm using it on Straight Talk currently. Verizon is pushing this 98.18.78 update which I hear unroots the phone. I want to know which of the verizon apps I need to freeze or remove to prevent this update.
Thanks in advance
Blufx1 said:
I have a Motorola droid razr m model XT907. It's rooted and GSM unlocked. I'm using it on Straight Talk currently. Verizon is pushing this 98.18.78 update which I hear unroots the phone. I want to know which of the verizon apps I need to freeze or remove to prevent this update.
Thanks in advance
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Just a heads up, you posted in the Razr HD forum, but no big deal the procedure will be the same for both. When I was running stock ROMs, I would freeze the updater.apk in TiBU to prevent OTAs. However, the new update is rootable with Motochopper 1.3, but you can't unlock the bootloader. If I was in your situation, I would unlock the bootloader now, take the update (for the improvements it offers), re-root it, and unlock it for GSM again. Once your BL is unlocked and you have a custom recovery installed, all you have to do is flash SU in recovery to regain root.
I thank you for the answer. You make it sound so easy,. However, I needed step by step instructions to get where I am now. Can you point me to some to do this? I've unlocked the GSM a couple of times using CellZealot's post. That's no problem. I have titanium backup to freeze the updater.apk, but what is TiBU? I'll get Motochopper in the meantime.
Duhhhh, I just figured out what TiBU is.
Blufx1 said:
Duhhhh, I just figured out what TiBU is.
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If you don't want to unlock the bootloader and want to take the OTA, then root afterwards, you can find Motochopper 1.3 here:
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/t...oot-razr-m-xt907-for-locked-devices-on-91878/
If you want to unlock the bootloader, look for Motopocalypse here (you'll need root access for this, so unlock prior to updating. The OTA does block the ability to unlock the BL, but does not block the ability to root):
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Template:Motopocalypse
Once you unlock the bootloader, look for the TWRP thread in the Development section, there should be instructions, along with the file you need to install the recovery. Once TWRP is installed, get the updater SuperSU .zip and flash it in recovery and you will re-gain root. If you want to update after unlocking, you can take one of the several stock ROMs running around here and flash in recovery.
SuperSU: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
Long story short:
- You can stay as is, by just freezing the updater.apk
- You can OTA and re-root with Motochopper 1.3
- You can unlock bootloader and re-root afterwards.
Thanks again. I'll work on this tomorrow and post back.
Blufx1 said:
Thanks again. I'll work on this tomorrow and post back.
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No probem, let us know how it turns out.
RikRong said:
If you don't want to unlock the bootloader and want to take the OTA, then root afterwards, you can find Motochopper 1.3 here:
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/t...oot-razr-m-xt907-for-locked-devices-on-91878/
If you want to unlock the bootloader, look for Motopocalypse here (you'll need root access for this, so unlock prior to updating. The OTA does block the ability to unlock the BL, but does not block the ability to root):
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Template:Motopocalypse
Once you unlock the bootloader, look for the TWRP thread in the Development section, there should be instructions, along with the file you need to install the recovery. Once TWRP is installed, get the updater SuperSU .zip and flash it in recovery and you will re-gain root. If you want to update after unlocking, you can take one of the several stock ROMs running around here and flash in recovery.
SuperSU: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
Long story short:
- You can stay as is, by just freezing the updater.apk
- You can OTA and re-root with Motochopper 1.3
- You can unlock bootloader and re-root afterwards.
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To add to this, if you unlock, you will permanently be able to root...
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Ok. I have the bootloader unlocked. I downloaded a rom from here. It's been cleaned up of bloatware and stuff. I have SuperSU and updater SuperSU, but I dont know what to do with it. I also installed TWRP manager. I need just a little more guidance.
Blufx1 said:
Ok. I have the bootloader unlocked. I downloaded a rom from here. It's been cleaned up of bloatware and stuff. I have SuperSU and updater SuperSU, but I dont know what to do with it. I also installed TWRP manager. I need just a little more guidance.
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Ok, so first, you need to disable the install-recovery script. I built an app to do this (YOU GET TO BE THE FIRST TESTER YAY!)
Install this app: ftp://kd8rho.net/RecoveryFlasherDisabler-public-test.apk
Choose "disable install-recovery"
That will (theoretically - can't test cause my phone's rooted and ROMMed) allow you to install a custom recovery without any hassle.
Once that's done, follow the installation instructions in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2226729, starting with this line:
Next, choose your recovery. There are 2 options, TWRP (Touch Win Recovery Project) and CWM (ClockworkMod)
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You won't have to boot directly into recovery because that app *should* fix that for you. You can boot the phone normally after installing and run something like "adb reboot recovery"
I downloaded and installed your app. When I ran it, it said the installer was found, but disabled. moving on to step two now. Thanks
Hello. This is way off base but does the update fix the screen glitch? Are there any roms that will fix the glitch?
Thanks in advance!
Xt907 JESUS IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIGHT! *BE BLESSED*
The screen glitch isn't fixed from the update. It might be better. I have a hunch the new radio isn't good for customers with unlimited data in areas with 4G coverage. My phone seems more eager to switch to 3g after the update. Besides that, I can't tell this update foes anything positive. It would be nice to use fastcharge while powered off but for some reason my device will not turn off while it's plugged in. It used to turn off and charge, then one day it quit working. If my battery is low enough and I turn the phone off the green light glows solid for s few minutes then the xt907 turns itself on. Can I downgrade to the previous radio or am I stuck with the new 3g friendly radio that presumably serves Verizon's purposes and not mine?
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The screen glitch isn't fixed from the update. It might be better. I have a hunch the new radio isn't good for customers with unlimited data in areas with 4G coverage. My phone seems more eager to switch to 3g after the update. Besides that, I can't tell this update foes anything positive. It would be nice to use fastcharge while powered off but for some reason my device will not turn off while it's plugged in. It used to turn off and charge, then one day it quit working. If my battery is low enough and I turn the phone off the green light glows solid for s few minutes then the xt907 turns itself on. Can I downgrade to the previous radio or am I stuck with the new 3g friendly radio that presumably serves Verizon's purposes and not mine?
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Yea...all I did was flash the radio and it feels like I'm being throttled now that I have the new radio...still on the.3/.78 just with the new radio... I'll try and flash the old radio here in a min ... Are you on an unlocked bootloader?
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zombolt said:
The screen glitch isn't fixed from the update. It might be better. I have a hunch the new radio isn't good for customers with unlimited data in areas with 4G coverage. My phone seems more eager to switch to 3g after the update. Besides that, I can't tell this update foes anything positive. It would be nice to use fastcharge while powered off but for some reason my device will not turn off while it's plugged in. It used to turn off and charge, then one day it quit working. If my battery is low enough and I turn the phone off the green light glows solid for s few minutes then the xt907 turns itself on. Can I downgrade to the previous radio or am I stuck with the new 3g friendly radio that presumably serves Verizon's purposes and not mine?
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Unfortunately I am locked. Bought the phone *right* after the may update. I migrated from the droid incredible, which has an open bootloader I believe. So it's been pretty rough after having that phone!
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What "screen glitch" are you talking about?
Oh, I forgot to post back. I managed to screw it up royally. But I have it straightened out now after a flash.
The screen will occasionally glitch on the left side, pushing the screen right and changing the color for about 1-2 seconds
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I would really like some clarification on unlocking the bootloader and downgrading to JB to make sure that I don't mess anything up as this phone is pretty much my only way of accessing the internet and most people.
I want to downgrade for several reasons, the first one being that I was using FoxFi for the wifi hotspot mode so my family could get online and surf the web, then one day my phone decided that it wanted to be on KitKat and I couldn't stop it. Once that happened I noticed I could no longer use Wifi Hotspot mode, which was a bummer, but I just started placing my unlimited data sim card into the SCH-LC11 Jetpack we no longer used and I was back in business with the hotspot when I needed it even with the hassle of switching out the sim card. Eventually my sim card kinda got worn out and stopped working so I had to get it replaced, now if I place the new sim card in the Jetpack it no longer works and I have no idea why it doesn't since it works fine in my phone.
So now I want to downgrade to have the wifi hotspot mode back, and because my phone seems to be slower and just all around sluggish with this KitKat update.
I'm not sure where to begin though, what do I need to do to unlock the bootloader? Will unlocking it erase everything on the phone? How do I downgrade to JB in the easiest, noob friendly way possible? Can I get rid of the OTA pop up that constantly tries to update to KitKat after I downgrade? I just don't want any surprises before attempting something that might make my phone a brick.
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First you'll need to root using towelroot just download install and run the app on your device (and by the way you can enable WiFi tether on KitKat I use stock kk following that guide with unlimited data using the stock mobile hotspot app... )Any who then unlock your boot loader just download install and run the app directly on your device... Then the downgrade... There is another method of downgrading here but I believe the first way would be better for you... As far as if it will wipe your data the unlock and root won't as far as the downgrade I don't really know ask/read that XDA downgrade how to... Hope this helps...
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Down grading WILL erase everything on your INTERNAL memory. So if you haven't done so already, get an external micro sd card and move important files onto it. To keep call and text logs I use a free app from the play store called My Backup Root. It will back up apps and pictures too. But again,... Make sure you save it all too the external sd card (external 1) . you can also save things into your computer (if you have one) or goggle drive app.
Now your ready for the downgrade.
The only way that I am familiar with, is using and running a free program from a PC, it's called RSD Lite.
Then you will need to download onto the PC the Droid RAZR M XT907 Jelly Bean Firmware from the droid developers SBF website. The file is known as an FXZ File or SBF FILE.
Next, and probably the most important step,.. You might have to edit the FXZ file if your getting getvar errors. I would provide a link but I don't have the link handy, sorry. You can find the steps required to perform the edit on Google, I did.
Finally with your phone on 100% battery (trust me on this) place your phone into AP Fastboot mode, connect it to your PC (with latest Motorola device drivers already installed), and run your edited FXZ file through RSD Lite.
It is best to use your original factory USB cable that came with the phone if you still have it.
Do NOT disconnect the phone or turn off the PC while it's running the downgrade. It will brick the device.
Everything I just described can be found in easy step by step video or written instruction by doing a Google search.
I hope this helped. Good luck. I was able to down grade all the way back to the original ICS 4.0.4 Motorola firmware one of my RAZR Ms.
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First you'll need to root using towelroot just download install and run the app on your device (and by the way you can enable WiFi tether on KitKat I use stock kk following that guide with unlimited data using the stock mobile hotspot app... )Any who then unlock your boot loader just download install and run the app directly on your device... Then the downgrade... There is another method of downgrading here but I believe the first way would be better for you... As far as if it will wipe your data the unlock and root won't as far as the downgrade I don't really know ask/read that XDA downgrade how to... Hope this helps...
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I forgot to mention that my phone is rooted, and that I already tried to do the enable wifi tether on KitKat. It softbricked my phone and it wouldn't boot further than the Motorola M logo. I booted into AP Fastboot and ended up installing the KitKat update with RSD lite to get it back working. I don't know why enabling wifi tether didn't work, but I'm a little afraid of trying it again lol
Thank you both for your replies. Is that OTA pop up going to continue to appear every few hours or will it be gone?
If it does there's an apk/s you can freeze or rename to .bak... It may be discussed in the downgrade thread... Or search for the name of them on here or Google... That's odd you soft bricked using that method there's also a xposed module to... But that's neither here nor there as your wanting to downgrade...
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I remember looking for ways to stop the OTA pop up back when I was on JB, but most of it didn't seem to work and it updated anyway. However, I think I ended up losing root so my options were limited and I still had a locked bootloader of course, so maybe this time it will be different.
Again, thanks for all your replies and help.
Update: I got it unlocked, and downgraded. No hiccups or any troubles. I just need to figure out how to get root again lol thanks for all your help!!
Try the towelroot... I had it work on the .3 jb version.. Or fastboot twrp and flash SuperSU zip
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