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tried to update my Galaxy Tab (original i987 model) and now ive got this error screen. i know absolutely NOTHING in regards to how to re-flash/install new roms/etc. my knowledge begins and ends with 'you need the program Odin'
can someone give me a step by step to bringing my tablet back to life?
sbeast86 said:
tried to update my Galaxy Tab (original i987 model) and now ive got this error screen. i know absolutely NOTHING in regards to how to re-flash/install new roms/etc. my knowledge begins and ends with 'you need the program Odin'
can someone give me a step by step to bringing my tablet back to life?
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Can you get the tab into download mode? i.e. switch off completely; then power on whilst holding the volume down button.
If you can then you can use Odin and the instructions in the Overcome ROM Install Guide to flash the tab back to stock
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One other thing I forgot to put in my previous post was a link to this thread about unbricking...
the one-click unbrick managed to get it back to the download screen, but i think i still need to reinstall the firmware, and i cant seem to find the i987 firmware anywhere, just the p1000. nevermind the fact i dont know how to use Odin to reinstall anyway
you just need to download odin and get a stock rom to flash and you'll get out of this problem
where can i find a stock rom? all the links ive found so far are down. do i need a pit file (actually...what is a pit file vs the tar file?)
sorry to ask so many n00b questions.
Read read read man! 6hrs b4 I even attempted a flash and still bricked it 6 times!
You are not in a bad spot yet. Just don't put something one the device if it wasn't made for it.
words to live by
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Desperation combined with panic will hard brick a device. Calm questions (rational thinking ) and organization on your part will get it to the point of ur desire
sbeast86 said:
where can i find a stock rom? all the links ive found so far are down. do i need a pit file (actually...what is a pit file vs the tar file?)
sorry to ask so many n00b questions.
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In my previous post (#2) I provided the Overcome link. Use it. Read the guide. Download the stock files. Flash.
Simple.
phlooke said:
In my previous post (#2) I provided the Overcome link. Use it. Read the guide. Download the stock files. Flash.
Simple.
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i had to re-read that site a few times to figure out just what it was telling me to do, also the lack of photos really sucks, im a visual learner, lol. anyway, i do beleive this WORKED, i have to play with it a bit to ensure all is well, but it at least loads up, for which i cant thank you enough
sbeast86 said:
i had to re-read that site a few times to figure out just what it was telling me to do, also the lack of photos really sucks, im a visual learner, lol. anyway, i do beleive this WORKED, i have to play with it a bit to ensure all is well, but it at least loads up, for which i cant thank you enough
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Hehe...glad it worked for you dood. Simply hit the Thanks button
I got a Droid Razr M for an upgrade, Worked great so i rooted it, Still worked great all that day, then i went to sleep and when i woke and the WiFi would not work!
The toggle switch turned a darker gray, When i tap it it turns on then in a split second turns back off.
I have done a Factory Data Reset and then i did a hard reset and then i wiped the hole thing out and re flashed it to its original state. Still would not work!
So as a last resort contact Motorola for support and they tell me that i had rooted my device and there is nothing they can do. I didn't say anything about rooting it so they must be logging all users data. (Invasion of Privacy?)
So i am back here again, Not being able to use WiFi, On a 2GB/M plan. f%$king peace of $#!+.
Nothing else is bad! Its just the wifi!?
SaturnsVoid said:
I got a Droid Razr M for an upgrade, Worked great so i rooted it, Still worked great all that day, then i went to sleep and when i woke and the WiFi would not work!
The toggle switch turned a darker gray, When i tap it it turns on then in a split second turns back off.
I have done a Factory Data Reset and then i did a hard reset and then i wiped the hole thing out and re flashed it to its original state. Still would not work!
So as a last resort contact Motorola for support and they tell me that i had rooted my device and there is nothing they can do. I didn't say anything about rooting it so they must be logging all users data. (Invasion of Privacy?)
So i am back here again, Not being able to use WiFi, On a 2GB/M plan. f%$king peace of $#!+.
Nothing else is bad! Its just the wifi!?
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It is probably your fault. A broken radio is your burden why do you think they do not want you rooting? The radio partition can get borked very easily. You need to renew it.
Do my restore. See my signature
aviwdoowks said:
It is probably your fault. A broken radio is your burden why do you think they do not want you rooting? The radio partition can get borked very easily. You need to renew it.
Do my restore. See my signature
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your hole thread is too big for me, Could you PM me the steps i need to take? I can't figure out you what i need to do in the thread
SaturnsVoid said:
your hole thread is too big for me, Could you PM me the steps i need to take? I can't figure out you what i need to do in the thread
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Are you unlocked? (Bootloader?)
the auzess
aviwdoowks said:
Are you unlocked? (Bootloader?)
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Yes, Its Unlocked. I need to get it fixed.
SaturnsVoid said:
Yes, Its Unlocked. I need to get it fixed.
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There is a lot of verbal running on there but few steps. Read the rsd tutorial & get rsd to see the phone while you have the phone in bootloader - fastboot. Then stop & check in here again....
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Also DL the full version xml.
aviwdoowks said:
There is a lot of verbal running on there but few steps. Read the rsd tutorial & get rsd to see the phone while you have the phone in bootloader - fastboot. Then stop & check in here again....
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Also DL the full version xml.
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Well i have the phone in Fastboot, I don't know where to get the full version XML file
SaturnsVoid said:
Yes, Its Unlocked. I need to get it fixed.
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SaturnsVoid said:
Well i have the phone in Fastboot, I don't know where to get the full version XML file
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You must read my OP!
The link is the last thing there.
aviwdoowks said:
You must read my OP!
The link is the last thing there.
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Well i downloaded the last link (VZW_XT907-4.1.2-9.8.1Q-66_1FF.XML.ZIP) and had RSD try and Flash it while it was in Fastboot mode... It failed saying "6/19 flash tz "tz.mbn" -> Phone returned FAIL."
Did i do something wrong?
SaturnsVoid said:
Well i downloaded the last link (VZW_XT907-4.1.2-9.8.1Q-66_1FF.XML.ZIP) and had RSD try and Flash it while it was in Fastboot mode... It failed saying "6/19 flash tz "tz.mbn" -> Phone returned FAIL."
Did i do something wrong?
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That is the err you would get if your boot was locked.
Edit FOLLOW the OP!!
You downloaded THE WRONG XML!!!#$#&
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You need VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml.zip
& then paste the mod into it!!!
OR
THE FULL ver.
aviwdoowks said:
That is the err you would get if your boot was locked.
Edit FOLLOW the OP!!
You downloaded THE WRONG XML!!!#$#&
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You need VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.xml.zip
& then paste the mod into it!!!
OR
THE FULL ver.
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Well i am download that, But my phone is LOCKED... I can get root still but i dont know about unlocking... You know anything?
SaturnsVoid said:
Well i am download that, But my phone is LOCKED... I can get root still but i dont know about unlocking... You know anything?
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Gen. Forum: root method work around.... look for my op.
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I think you can follow the prev rzr method but it is a method similar to mine but for locked BL @ 600 + mb . Not just the new motochopper.
aviwdoowks said:
Gen. Forum: root method work around.... look for my op.
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I think you can follow the prev rzr method but it is a method similar to mine but for locked BL @ 600 + mb . Not just the new motochopper.
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Well i did that all, Still does not work... I don't understand!?
SaturnsVoid said:
Well i did that all, Still does not work... I don't understand!?
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You did the rzr forum method? Get help there, I do not support locked phones.
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Basically can you just do a rsd restore then use the new motochopper? Can someone chime in to confirm?
For a locked phone?
I just realized you never went to my restore thread. That explains your confusion. It's link is in the middle of my goodies page. I put it in my signature now.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2391641
Ok, SaturnsVoid... so, first, sorry to hear about the problem. Motorola/VZ is giving you BS... rooting won't break your WiFi unless you did something or installed something that would...
What's your current system version?
Have you taken any OTAs since you had it? If not, you may still be able to unlock.
Also, may want to try using WiFi Connection Fixer on the Play Store (requires root...)
If those don't work, try PMing me... I can help you work it out...
Hi everyone, this is my first post here (I think) so please go easy on me.
I've been trying all night to root my Droid Razr M to no avail.
The phone is a Japanese Softbank model of the developer edition that I in my infinite stupidity updated to 4.1.2
I tried motofail2go to root my phone but I had no success. One of the steps using this method is to press volume up and power button together to trigger a bug report, as the author of this exploit said. However, upon pressing these buttons, no such thing happens. I manually selected the 'bug report' option in developer options and went ahead with the process anyway.
Upon rebooting, superuser does not appear to be working (Binaries not installed).
I tried a different method using CWRecovery to install root zip files, but that didn't work either.
Can someone please help me out here? If you want to know more details I'd be glad to answer questions.
HBogard said:
Hi everyone, this is my first post here (I think) so please go easy on me.
I've been trying all night to root my Droid Razr M to no avail.
The phone is a Japanese Softbank model of the developer edition that I in my infinite stupidity updated to 4.1.2
I tried motofail2go to root my phone but I had no success. One of the steps using this method is to press volume up and power button together to trigger a bug report, as the author of this exploit said. However, upon pressing these buttons, no such thing happens. I manually selected the 'bug report' option in developer options and went ahead with the process anyway.
Upon rebooting, superuser does not appear to be working (Binaries not installed).
I tried a different method using CWRecovery to install root zip files, but that didn't work either.
Can someone please help me out here? If you want to know more details I'd be glad to answer questions.
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Need sw info . Are you on...78 vzw?
aviwdoowks said:
Need sw info . Are you on...78 vzw?
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System version
9.3.102.201M.SBM.en.JP
Model No
201M
Android version
4.1.2
Baseband
SM_T_BP_1539.000.35.03P
Kernel Version
3.0.42-g721d60d
Build Number
9.8.2Q-34_SMJ-102
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2379833
Is the new locked ver. May work for unlocked.
Do you have the xml for your sw ver?
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Too many locked 201's have complained that the ...112 motofail would not work.
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If you do have the xml I have an easy root.
aviwdoowks said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2379833
Is the new locked ver. May work for unlocked.
Do you have the xml for your sw ver?
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Too many locked 201's have complained that the ...112 motofail would not work.
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If you do have the xml I have an easy root.
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I just tried that one and now my wifi wont turn on... Great.
Edit: Someone please help. Without wifi this phone is useless for me and I have to use it for work purposes.
There are not many 901s for us to support.
I would try a security > factory data reset.
BUT first do you have access to the ota or xml restore xml?
How did you take the update?
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HBogard said:
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I qouted you see previous post
Need!!
HBogard said:
Hi everyone, this is my first post here (I think) so please go easy on me.
I've been trying all night to root my Droid Razr M to no avail.
The phone is a Japanese Softbank model of the developer edition that I in my infinite stupidity updated to 4.1.2
I tried motofail2go to root my phone but I had no success. One of the steps using this method is to press volume up and power button together to trigger a bug report, as the author of this exploit said. However, upon pressing these buttons, no such thing happens. I manually selected the 'bug report' option in developer options and went ahead with the process anyway.
Upon rebooting, superuser does not appear to be working (Binaries not installed).
I tried a different method using CWRecovery to install root zip files, but that didn't work either.
Can someone please help me out here? If you want to know more details I'd be glad to answer questions.
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you may cho me Path OS 4.1.2 201M softbank
Hey guys so i fallowed the root method "Motofail" from a thread that said it unlocked the bootloader... well it didnt so when i used safestrap to flash cm11 it rebooted into fastboot and i have no unlocked bootloader... is it possible to get out of this? even if reverting to stock? please Get back to me fast if you can since this is not my phone and would like to fix it rather quickly P.S i found a new method for unlocking my bootloader called "Motocolapse" so if my phone is operationable i can do it now... its just a matter of i tried flashing cm11 and when i did a system reboot it only goes to fastboot please respond any way to fix! THANKS IN ADVANCE ALOT!!! much love
iPwnAndroid said:
Hey guys so i fallowed the root method "Motofail" from a thread that said it unlocked the bootloader... well it didnt so when i used safestrap to flash cm11 it rebooted into fastboot and i have no unlocked bootloader... is it possible to get out of this? even if reverting to stock? please Get back to me fast if you can since this is not my phone and would like to fix it rather quickly P.S i found a new method for unlocking my bootloader called "Motocolapse" so if my phone is operationable i can do it now... its just a matter of i tried flashing cm11 and when i did a system reboot it only goes to fastboot please respond any way to fix! THANKS IN ADVANCE ALOT!!! much love
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what did it say for your sw build or any numbers in the about phone screen?
The last link below I wrote just for YOU.
aviwdoowks said:
what did it say for your sw build or any numbers in the about phone screen?
The last link below I wrote just for YOU.
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i cant really tell since my phone is stuck in fastboot :/
You could Go to that link & try matts util to do a full restore.
But wait.
You were on SS cause your boot is locked?
How old is the phone?
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Post what you see in the screen.
aviwdoowks said:
You could Go to that link & try matts util to do a full restore.
But wait.
You were on SS cause your boot is locked?
How old is the phone?
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Post what you see in the screen.
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AP Fastboot Flash Mode (S)
10.9B(*) (sha-le9f557, 2013-05-24 14:49:34)
eMMC Info: Size 8GB
Device is LOCKED. Status Code: 0
Battery OK
Connect USB
Data Cable
Failed to hab check for recovery: 0x56
Fastboot Reason: Boot Failure
iPwnAndroid said:
AP Fastboot Flash Mode (S)
10.9B(*) (sha-le9f557, 2013-05-24 14:49:34)
eMMC Info: Size 8GB
Device is LOCKED. Status Code: 0
Battery OK
Connect USB
Data Cable
Failed to hab check for recovery: 0x56
Fastboot Reason: Boot Failure
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Hab check!!!
Pm cellzealot!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=767282
aviwdoowks said:
Hab check!!!
Pm cellzealot!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2566065
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Well its changed now since i tried Droid razr m utility 1.20 now it says
No valid PIV block in SP for system
piv validation failed (system)
Fastboot Reason: Boot Failure
usb connected
iPwnAndroid said:
Hey guys so i fallowed the root method "Motofail" from a thread that said it unlocked the bootloader... well it didnt so when i used safestrap to flash cm11 it rebooted into fastboot and i have no unlocked bootloader... is it possible to get out of this? even if reverting to stock? please Get back to me fast if you can since this is not my phone and would like to fix it rather quickly P.S i found a new method for unlocking my bootloader called "Motocolapse" so if my phone is operationable i can do it now... its just a matter of i tried flashing cm11 and when i did a system reboot it only goes to fastboot please respond any way to fix! THANKS IN ADVANCE ALOT!!! much love
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Well, it looks like Android is pawning you.
Motofail was the root exploit for the 4.1.1 version and it didn't unlock the bootloader. Motopocalypse was the only method to unlock the BL and, according the date you posted from your fastboot screen, you're on the May OTA that blocks the BL unlock. You really need to stop using random tools and start reading before you do something. Also, you can't flash CM11 with SS. Utility 1.20 is the correct utility to use for your system version. Are you sure you're using the 1.20 Utility? That's the only reason I can see that you're getting the fail. Did you try to flash the newer OTA at any point?
RikRong said:
Well, it looks like Android is pawning you.
Motofail was the root exploit for the 4.1.1 version and it didn't unlock the bootloader. Motopocalypse was the only method to unlock the BL and, according the date you posted from your fastboot screen, you're on the May OTA that blocks the BL unlock. You really need to stop using random tools and start reading before you do something. Also, you can't flash CM11 with SS. Utility 1.20 is the correct utility to use for your system version. Are you sure you're using the 1.20 Utility? That's the only reason I can see that you're getting the fail. Did you try to flash the newer OTA at any point?
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hahaha... very funny little entrance there look im sorry i make mistakes as a human being all i can do is try to fix them okay? yes i used the 1.20 utility and ive succesfully flashed cm11 using SS on the droid razr so i didnt see why it wouldnt work on the M
iPwnAndroid said:
hahaha... very funny little entrance there look im sorry i make mistakes as a human being all i can do is try to fix them okay? yes i used the 1.20 utility and ive succesfully flashed cm11 using SS on the droid razr so i didnt see why it wouldnt work on the M
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Don't take it personally, it's just a little bit of sarcasm. I know it can get lost through the internet.
With that being said. I reread thread and saw that date again. Utility 1.20 was for the OTA prior to that, so that's why you're probably running into issues. Sorry, you can slap me because I told you wrong in the post after yours where you talked about using 1.20. Matt never updated a utility to reflect the newest OTA. As for CM11, it specifically states on the CM website that you need an unlocked bootloader:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Xt907_Info
CM was designed for SS on the Razr because the Razr never had an unlockable BL:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Spyder_Info
iPwnAndroid said:
Well its changed now since i tried Droid razr m utility 1.20 now it says
No valid PIV block in SP for system
piv validation failed (system)
Fastboot Reason: Boot Failure
usb connected
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I think messed up something bad!
Pm cellzealot!
I had his link wrong. This is correct.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=767282
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Just pm him with the link to your thread. & use the crying smily.
aviwdoowks said:
I think messed up something bad!
Pm cellzealot!
I had his link wrong. This is correct.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=767282
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Just pm him with the link to your thread. & use the crying smily.
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Problem was using utility 1.20. It was designed for the OTA in April. His FB screen says he took the OTA in May. Do you have the FXZ for .78 or .1 somewhere? I'm not on my home computer, otherwise I would look. I think he needs to RSD to save this.
iPwnAndroid said:
hahaha... very funny little entrance there look im sorry i make mistakes as a human being all i can do is try to fix them okay? yes i used the 1.20 utility and ive succesfully flashed cm11 using SS on the droid razr so i didnt see why it wouldnt work on the M
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RikRong said:
Problem was using utility 1.20. It was designed for the OTA in April. His FB screen says he took the OTA in May. Do you have the FXZ for .78 or .1 somewhere? I'm not on my home computer, otherwise I would look. I think he needs to RSD to save this.
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The ...78 is let me see mega is slow....
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iPwnAndroid said:
hahaha... very funny little entrance there look im sorry i make mistakes as a human being all i can do is try to fix them okay? yes i used the 1.20 utility and ive succesfully flashed cm11 using SS on the droid razr so i didnt see why it wouldnt work on the M
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48295502&postcount=47
Join this user in his drama! Right up your alley! Same Same.
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That is if your phone is not hosed.
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Un modded Xml will be up soon here on your thread.
My restore link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2391641
Read for now while Mega up loads.
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On the way....
iPwnAndroid said:
.^.
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VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.orig.xml.zip
Posted it in the General forum. Good Luck!
aviwdoowks said:
VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-78-1_1FF.orig.xml.zip
Posted it in the General forum. Good Luck!
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Hey man i see you bricked your phone no worries i'll help you out i've done it myself.
so you're going to need
motorola drivers
RSD lite lastest version
4.1.2 xml file for razr m ( just google search it)
and patience
ok so
I guess you know how to put your razr m in fastboot mood if not you power your device off and hold the power , vol - and sorta click it multple times. until it brings you to the screen. then you should be able to run rsd lite and flash the 4.1.2 xml file would could be found with a single google search. so flashing firmware is pretty easy.. it should be a breeze. after that just leave your phone as it is. motorola will be releasing the 4.4 update swoon hopefully so i would just wait.
hope this was semi helpful
iPwnAndroid said:
Well its changed now since i tried Droid razr m utility 1.20 now it says
No valid PIV block in SP for system
piv validation failed (system)
Fastboot Reason: Boot Failure
usb connected
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Someone quoted me but for you.
A friend of mine gave me an S8 phone. Its reset and wiped clean. I was trying to set it up but it requires his old gmail account and password to get in to. The problem is, it won't take his password. He emailed google about it and he's waiting to see if they will recover his account on it. He won't be using the phone anymore as he has a new one. I'd like to use it as I have an S7 and this one has double the storage space that mine has.
If they can't recover his account, I want to flash the memory and start over. I've been a computer tech for 20 years so I know all about flashing the BIOS and how that can brick it. My question is, since I can't get into the system of the phone and see what the version of the firmware is, how confident can I rely on the back of the phone where it says SM-G950U? I've read that even though its branded that way on the back, it doesn't necessarily follow that it will show that in the system. I've downloaded the newest firmware I can find for it, SM-G950U_201910251442240_c0osvhilm6_fac from Updato and will use Odin to flash it with.
This was used on Straight Talk and has Tracfone branding on the startup.
FRP bypass for your device.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/method-sm-g892u-frp-bypass-bootloader-t3969869
Rmark1086 said:
FRP bypass for your device.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/method-sm-g892u-frp-bypass-bootloader-t3969869
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Am I missing something. You say this is for his device. You linked s8 active stuff to a user that has a. 950u. This is not for his device. Luckily Odin don't allow flashing of wrong firmwares. You just bricked a guy's phone.
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txgeek53 said:
A friend of mine gave me an S8 phone. Its reset and wiped clean. I was trying to set it up but it requires his old gmail account and password to get in to. The problem is, it won't take his password. He emailed google about it and he's waiting to see if they will recover his account on it. He won't be using the phone anymore as he has a new one. I'd like to use it as I have an S7 and this one has double the storage space that mine has.
If they can't recover his account, I want to flash the memory and start over. I've been a computer tech for 20 years so I know all about flashing the BIOS and how that can brick it. My question is, since I can't get into the system of the phone and see what the version of the firmware is, how confident can I rely on the back of the phone where it says SM-G950U? I've read that even though its branded that way on the back, it doesn't necessarily follow that it will show that in the system. I've downloaded the newest firmware I can find for it, SM-G950U_201910251442240_c0osvhilm6_fac from Updato and will use Odin to flash it with.
This was used on Straight Talk and has Tracfone branding on the startup.
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For you look for the revision 7 combination firmware. AMD your latest rev 7 stock firmware. Flash the combo factory reset within the combo system. Reboot download mode. And flash rev 7 firmware
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/g950u-snapdragon-bit-7-combination-t4025085
TheMadScientist said:
Am I missing something. You say this is for his device. You linked s8 active stuff to a user that has a. 950u. This is not for his device. Luckily Odin don't allow flashing of wrong firmwares. You just bricked a guy's phone.
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For you look for the revision 7 combination firmware. AMD your latest rev 7 stock firmware. Flash the combo factory reset within the combo system. Reboot download mode. And flash rev 7 firmware
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/g950u-snapdragon-bit-7-combination-t4025085
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My mistake, I knew what phone he had I mean it's clearly written in the description. It looks like I posted the wrong link ACCIDENTLY. Nobody's phone was bricked. Well mistake made and valuable lesson learned. As far as the way you came at me questioning me if this is for guys device is pathetic to say the least. How you gonna ask that when it clearly says that. If this is what XDA is all about you know just read your response to my mistake, I won't be part of it. I'm about helping people and not smashing them when they make a mistake. Clearly you feel it's necessary to talk to people like that. What's that say about you?
Rmark1086 said:
My mistake, I knew what phone he had I mean it's clearly written in the description. It looks like I posted the wrong link ACCIDENTLY. Nobody's phone was bricked. Well mistake made and valuable lesson learned. As far as the way you came at me questioning me if this is for guys device is pathetic to say the least. How you gonna ask that when it clearly says that. If this is what XDA is all about you know just read your response to my mistake, I won't be part of it. I'm about helping people and not smashing them when they make a mistake. Clearly you feel it's necessary to talk to people like that. What's that say about you?
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I wouldn't sweat it dude. Most everybody on the Samsung forums are as critical as can be. Ask the wrong question or give a different point of advice and they'll burn you faster than gasoline on paper. Most the complainers in here are the ones with the North American device, brick this brick that blah blah blah
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TheMadScientist said:
Am I missing something. You say this is for his device. You linked s8 active stuff to a user that has a. 950u. This is not for his device. Luckily Odin don't allow flashing of wrong firmwares. You just bricked a guy's phone.
You just come off as being a ****. Cool the Jets tuff guy
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Rmark1086 said:
My mistake, I knew what phone he had I mean it's clearly written in the description. It looks like I posted the wrong link ACCIDENTLY. Nobody's phone was bricked. Well mistake made and valuable lesson learned. As far as the way you came at me questioning me if this is for guys device is pathetic to say the least. How you gonna ask that when it clearly says that. If this is what XDA is all about you know just read your response to my mistake, I won't be part of it. I'm about helping people and not smashing them when they make a mistake. Clearly you feel it's necessary to talk to people like that. What's that say about you?
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thatsupnow said:
I wouldn't sweat it dude. Most everybody on the Samsung forums are as critical as can be. Ask the wrong question or give a different point of advice and they'll burn you faster than gasoline on paper. Most the complainers in here are the ones with the North American device, brick this brick that blah blah blah
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Yea. I'm sorry. Back in the day we had guys come on in lg intentionally giving wrong info bricking guys for laughs. I do I get critical when I see stuff wrong.
Y'all most def right. I don't mean to and I take fault for being dickish. Again sorry man.
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Most of the complainers in here are the ones with the North American device, brick this brick that
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You know I've been sitting here thinking about this. And it's TRUE 100% most of the bricks and bricking does happen on the locked us devices. Me myself even have a semi bricked one just sitting here to no avail of fixing hours and hours spent. They are a lot more finicky it seems than a unlocked bootloader ???
I'm sorry but I'm still having trouble getting this to work. I've tried the combo file and putting the extracted file in the AP section, and while that works, the phone just goes into a loop from the Factory Binary to that Settings screen and once its rebooted, it all starts again. What am I doing wrong? I've reset it to factory data several times.
Phone is an S8 64GB SM-G950U used on Straight Talk. Has Tracfone branding on screen when booted.
txgeek53 said:
I'm sorry but I'm still having trouble getting this to work. I've tried the combo file and putting the extracted file in the AP section, and while that works, the phone just goes into a loop from the Factory Binary to that Settings screen and once its rebooted, it all starts again. What am I doing wrong? I've reset it to factory data several times.
Phone is an S8 64GB SM-G950U used on Straight Talk. Has Tracfone branding on screen when booted.
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You have to power off the device hold the vil down Bixby and power and flash the stock firmware in odin now.
TheMadScientist said:
You have to power off the device hold the vil down Bixby and power and flash the stock firmware in odin now.
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Do you know which stock firmware is the correct version for this phone? Please post a link to where I can find it. Thanks.
txgeek53 said:
Do you know which stock firmware is the correct version for this phone? Please post a link to where I can find it. Thanks.
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Which carrier will you be using it on? If its unlocked we can install any firmware us wise. If not we have to do u1 firmware or the original straight talk
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txgeek53 said:
Do you know which stock firmware is the correct version for this phone? Please post a link to where I can find it. Thanks.
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https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950U1/XAA/download/G950U1UES7DSL2/308046/
This is one of the latest bit 7 firmware. It is u1 unlocked carrier bloat free. This is what I use in mine. Sam mobile is slow. You can try internet download manager to speed it up a bit. But if your over seas or wanting non branded this is the way to go.
TheMadScientist said:
Which carrier will you be using it on? If its unlocked we can install any firmware us wise. If not we have to do u1 firmware or the original straight talk
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https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950U1/XAA/download/G950U1UES7DSL2/308046/
This is one of the latest bit 7 firmware. It is u1 unlocked carrier bloat free. This is what I use in mine. Sam mobile is slow. You can try internet download manager to speed it up a bit. But if your over seas or wanting non branded this is the way to go.
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Thanks. I'm in the US.
txgeek53 said:
Thanks. I'm in the US.
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Just tried that one and it failed.
txgeek53 said:
Just tried that one and it failed.
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Odin 3.13 modded
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4899843&d=1576128761
TheMadScientist said:
Odin 3.13 modded
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4899843&d=1576128761
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Thank you so much!!! Using the modded Odin did the trick!
txgeek53 said:
Thank you so much!!! Using the modded Odin did the trick!
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You should be good to go
TheMadScientist said:
Yea. I'm sorry. Back in the day we had guys come on in lg intentionally giving wrong info bricking guys for laughs. I do I get critical when I see stuff wrong.
Y'all most def right. I don't mean to and I take fault for being dickish. Again sorry man.
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It's all good man. I couldn't believe I effed up like that. Thank God that didn't turn out bad. That day I had so many tabs open and was trying to finish it up before rushing off to work never checking the link I posted.
My apologies for the wrong link and coming at you the way I did. Water under the bridge.