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Froze blur.res 2.3.6

I froze this app because I decided I would try freezing some apps and was going by the thread on here that has a big list. When I froze this app my phones email and calendar stopped working. I tried unfreezing it and instead of it going back to the app list it just seemed to disappear, it was no longer in the frozen list or the app list. So I just tried a factory reset and now I can't do anything as the phone I keep getting force closes on Accounts, is there anything I can do?

If you REALLY want to stay blurred, go with a fruitcake:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163009
Otherwise, improve your phone by going with one of the many nice ROMs in the Dev section. Neutrino/Joker's CM9 are my favorites.
And in case you aren't all ROMtastic yet, unlock your bootloader (MAKE SURE THIS IS OK FOR YOUR BLURRED SELF FIRST. I HAVE NOT BEEN KEEPING UP WITH 2.3.6 ISSUES AS I LEFT BLUR A LONG TIME AGO), flash Romracer's most recent recovery, and then flash the CWM zip for whatever ROM you go for.
If you end up bricking yourself, this may or may not be useful:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22583493&postcount=139

well it isn't an issue of a new rom or anything I want, my phone is unusable right now because I froze the blur.res 2.3.6, and with the factory reset I can't do anything because the second it comes on I get force closes on 'Accounts'

And my suggestion is flash a new ROM. If you are concerned about keeping your data, try an adb pull of whatever you want to hang on to.
Oh, and try adb install (ing) the specific apk you froze (grab it from the /system/app under the fruitcake for your ROM).

ohhh haha sorry I misunderstood, but I guess I'll give it a try if it's really all I can do. I'll try to find the apk from the fruitcake rom first though and see if I can do that first, is there any link for how to do an adb install? Thanks!

I just read that people who OTA'd to 2.36 without unlocking earlier have lost the ability to do so. Just regurgitating, again I unlocked forever ago and don't worry about ATT's ball and chain anymore.
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Flaresaint said:
ohhh haha sorry I misunderstood, but I guess I'll give it a try if it's really all I can do. I'll try to find the apk from the fruitcake rom first though and see if I can do that first, is there any link for how to do an adb install? Thanks!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=532719

Crap, so best option right now would be to unlock the bootloader and load up a custom rom?

Flaresaint said:
Crap, so best option right now would be to unlock the bootloader and load up a custom rom?
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No what I read says people on your version (2.36) can't unlock. You should verify this by reading around.
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Just a quote... Don't hold ME accountable.
Dark9781 said:
The only way currently to root a phone on 4.5.141 is to use the fastboot method. The procedure and files can be found here:
http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root
As for unlocking, I've been told that the old method for 4.5.91 works on 4.5.141. It can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871&highlight=unlock
Romracer's recovery can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204500
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In this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871 people say it worked for them hopefully it will for me too, thank you for all the help

Flaresaint said:
In this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871 people say it worked for them hopefully it will for me too, thank you for all the help
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No problem, man. Let the community know how it goes, and for future reference, use the Thanks button (I don't care too much haha). Welcome by the way. A well-asked first post, though it should have been in Q+A

Haha and I will post again with results probably tomorrow

Okay i'm back and very pleased, I unlocked the bootloader with the automatic script tool linked earlier and then used the script for Tenfars recovery in it as well. After that, since I couldn't actually get on the phone to update CWM I just went ahead and tried flashing a ROM. I used Gingermod, I wanted to try Neutrino ROM but I couldn't get to the download links for some reason, anyway Gingermod is now installed (after trying the tegrapart 1100 kernel, I didn't know which one I have so I tried that one after looking at some forums saying most ATT Atrix's are 1100). I had everything backed up with Titanium Backup previously so restoring all my apps was simple, and everything seems good so far thanks again to omni_angel7!

Flaresaint said:
Okay i'm back and very pleased, I unlocked the bootloader with the automatic script tool linked earlier and then used the script for Tenfars recovery in it as well. After that, since I couldn't actually get on the phone to update CWM I just went ahead and tried flashing a ROM. I used Gingermod, I wanted to try Neutrino ROM but I couldn't get to the download links for some reason, anyway Gingermod is now installed (after trying the tegrapart 1100 kernel, I didn't know which one I have so I tried that one after looking at some forums saying most ATT Atrix's are 1100). I had everything backed up with Titanium Backup previously so restoring all my apps was simple, and everything seems good so far thanks again to omni_angel7!
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No problem, man. Glad it worked out for you. I'd give neutrino a chance when the links work for you again. Welcome to ROMaholics anonymous! Oh, and to prevent any future error, make sure to get ROMRACER's recovery (recommended) or the most recent CWM. Tenfar's is outdated AFAIK.

Yeah, I heard that as well so I updated CWM with ROM manager. And I found a download for Neutrino so I have it saved on my computer currently, I'm going to wait a few days though and just see how Gingermod goes (since it's smooth and the battery seems good so far)

[Q] So, I think I completely broke my phone

I hate to use the term "brick" because people here sometimes get their panties in a twist when that term is used, but that's kind of how it seems to me. Currently all I can get to is fastboot. It says the device is locked and then says:
Downgraded security version
update gpt_main version failed
failed to hab check for gpt_backup: 0x35
failed to load gpt
CID read failure
Invalid CID status 0x69
I've tried holding vol up, vol down and power, then releasing power while holding vol up and vol down. It got me right back to where I am.
If it helps, I got here by messing with some settings on the phone and somehow disabling all voice functionality on my phone. Data still worked, but not voice. I figured since I had messed it up, I would factory reset. This fixed that problem. Then I went into TB and restored my system data and apps. The phone then got stuck at the boot screen. I figured I'd go into recovery, wipe again and restore just the apps this time. When I did that, the phone got stuck in it's current status. I fired up the Razr M utility that's out there (w/the Batman logo) and tried to re-flash stock recovery and the stock rom. Both failed claiming my partition is bad. I'm not sure where to go here or I've permanently broken the device. The bootloader is unlocked if that helps at all.

try this? or House of Moto utility at droidrzr.com
A. Nonymous said:
I hate to use the term "brick" because people here sometimes get their panties in a twist when that term is used, but that's kind of how it seems to me. Currently all I can get to is fastboot. It says the device is locked and then says:
Downgraded security version
update gpt_main version failed
failed to hab check for gpt_backup: 0x35
failed to load gpt
CID read failure
Invalid CID status 0x69
I've tried holding vol up, vol down and power, then releasing power while holding vol up and vol down. It got me right back to where I am.
If it helps, I got here by messing with some settings on the phone and somehow disabling all voice functionality on my phone. Data still worked, but not voice. I figured since I had messed it up, I would factory reset. This fixed that problem. Then I went into TB and restored my system data and apps. The phone then got stuck at the boot screen. I figured I'd go into recovery, wipe again and restore just the apps this time. When I did that, the phone got stuck in it's current status. I fired up the Razr M utility that's out there (w/the Batman logo) and tried to re-flash stock recovery and the stock rom. Both failed claiming my partition is bad. I'm not sure where to go here or I've permanently broken the device. The bootloader is unlocked if that helps at all.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2526311 same as this?

jimyv said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2526311 same as this?
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Same thing. Getting the "failed no such partition" errors as well.

try
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Same thing. Getting the "failed no such partition" errors as well.
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grab this VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-94-1_CFC.xml at http://sbf.droid-developers.org/ exract it. grab this http://www.mediafire.com/download/tq09cpqupvo4fdq/HouseOfMoto-xt907.zip . extract all. grab this only FULL_xt907..out of/ rsd_scripts / folder drop in ur extracted sbf file open RSD lit v 6.1.5 . navigate to the script u dropped inside ur extracted sbf file add select the FULL_xt907 script udropped and run..fixed mine not my work just made a luck guess combination that worked for me...thank House of Moto guy for script over at droidrzr.com

jimyv said:
grab this VRZ_XT907_9.8.1Q-94-1_CFC.xml at http://sbf.droid-developers.org/ exract it. grab this http://www.mediafire.com/download/tq09cpqupvo4fdq/HouseOfMoto-xt907.zip . extract all. grab this only FULL_xt907..out of/ rsd_scripts / folder drop in ur extracted sbf file open RSD lit v 6.1.5 . navigate to the script u dropped inside ur extracted sbf file add select the FULL_xt907 script udropped and run..fixed mine not my work just made a luck guess combination that worked for me...thank House of Moto guy for script over at droidrzr.com
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I'm at work and don't have adb setup on my computer here so I'll do that when I get home. I'll let you know if it works. I've been rocking my original DInc (which has some sort of usb bug that I need to fix in it) all day and having just 3g is kind of killing me. Not gonna lie.

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I'm at work and don't have adb setup on my computer here so I'll do that when I get home. I'll let you know if it works. I've been rocking my original DInc (which has some sort of usb bug that I need to fix in it) all day and having just 3g is kind of killing me. Not gonna lie.
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I used the RSD lite that is in the Houseof Moto http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/28162-house-of-moto/ All thanks it his WORK/ extract it all and go to HouseOfMoto_1.4/HouseOfMoto/rsd/SDL/ run that one I don't know if theres goodies in threr that help or what but it worked for me that way only...of course have drivers installed / I didn't need adb setup just make sure ur run as administrater

Many thanks. That totally worked. Was easier than I thought it would be too. Had a hard time finding the gui for rsd and couldn't find a way to point the cli at the right file, but that was probably user error. Once I found the GUI, it worked just fine. Kudos to you. I'm impressed.

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Many thanks. That totally worked. Was easier than I thought it would be too. Had a hard time finding the gui for rsd and couldn't find a way to point the cli at the right file, but that was probably user error. Once I found the GUI, it worked just fine. Kudos to you. I'm impressed.
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No problem glad it worked for u also.. I just got lucky after few days sweating the battery count down before I had to buy adapter it was stuck in ap boot only stating locked device pus same errors as urs no recovery no nothing no flashy nothing even my phone guy gave up after 3 hrs. five xt912s later and one blue wifey razr M you would think I would have one but sadly no. I moved on to sch1545 ver. s4 and rusty at the moto work ,but I refuse to ins.claim on an oops I fd up . I was bout to send her phone shopping went something worked . did a lil dance and handed her phone back ..with 4 present battery.she perfered it that way cuz new moto products ,,,GOOGLE [products] don't support sd cards anymore so was going ti Sammy it up ..but she loves her freaking blue razr. thanks for the thanks happy to assist u with my dumb luck lol...like I said I hit right combo of someone elses work..SamuriHL over at droidrzr.com thank him over there.. for work on HouseOfMoto.
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jimyv said:
No problem glad it worked for u also.. I just got lucky after few days sweating the battery count down before I had to buy adapter it was stuck in ap boot only stating locked device pus same errors as urs no recovery no nothing no flashy nothing even my phone guy gave up after 3 hrs. five xt912s later and one blue wifey razr M you would think I would have one but sadly no. I moved on to sch1545 ver. s4 and rusty at the moto work ,but I refuse to ins.claim on an oops I fd up . I was bout to send her phone shopping went something worked . did a lil dance and handed her phone back ..with 4 present battery.she perfered it that way cuz new moto products ,,,GOOGLE [products] don't support sd cards anymore so was going ti Sammy it up ..but she loves her freaking blue razr. thanks for the thanks happy to assist u with my dumb luck lol...like I said I hit right combo of someone elses work..SamuriHL over at droidrzr.com thank him over there.. for work on HouseOfMoto.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2526311 should help him aslo

Only problem I've got now is that I lost root in the process and got upgraded to 4.1.2 so the Motochopper root exploit doesn't seem to work. The bootloader is still unlocked so I'm guessing I might be able to flash something. I tried flashing the stock recovery and stock image from the Razr M utility, but that didn't seem to allow me to root. Any ideas?

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Only problem I've got now is that I lost root in the process and got upgraded to 4.1.2 so the Motochopper root exploit doesn't seem to work. The bootloader is still unlocked so I'm guessing I might be able to flash something. I tried flashing the stock recovery and stock image from the Razr M utility, but that didn't seem to allow me to root. Any ideas?
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just use matts 1.20 .root it and ota on up to current useing voodoo ota root keeper each step and restoring root and rebooting each step worked for me
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2249773

That's what I've been using. The text based app w/the batman logo. I tried the motochopper exploit (option 5). It failed. I tried option 2, then option 1. It bricked the phone. Had to boot into the recovery partition to fix it and let stock recovery run which gave me a phone I couldn't root. I'll try it again though.

Never mind. Second try worked.

jimyv said:
just use matts 1.20 .root it and ota on up to current useing voodoo ota root keeper each step and restoring root and rebooting each step worked for me
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I can verify this, it does work.
Matts 1.20 utility works 100%!
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Semi-bricked Droid 2. Can't find EZSBF.

Hey guys, I'm trying to fix my droid 2 that currently says:
MEM_MAP BLANK
Service Req'd
Battery OK
OK To program
Connect USB
Data cable
I'm sure this has been seen before, 'cause there was an iso a while ago that was named ezsbf, I believe. I can't find this for the life of me, anymore, as it seems the original downloads were taken down, and I can't find a proper mirror. Does anyone still have this, and would they mind providing it?
Or, if you have another idea on how to fix this, that'd be awesome. :s

Links in my list
If 2.3.4 was on phone only 2.3.4 will work
sd_shadow's [Collection] of Links for:
Droid 2 (a955)
Sent from my XT862 using Tapatalk

To be honest it's been so damn long since I've used it I don't know what was on it, so I'll try 2.3.4 first, thanks boss.

if you haven't looked at my list yet
link to my files and instructions
ezSBF & Root 2.3.4/ 4.5.621 & 622

Yeah, I tried the: Droid2_D2G_DX_DX2-RootCD-2012.iso
Because I misread and just now realized that was root only. I'm trying to download:
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/motorola-droid-2-development/161849-tool-ezsbf.html
That, I suppose is what I need, but the link is dead, which is what lead me to originally post here.

download Droid2_621_SBF-and-RootCD.iso from http://d-h.st/7lM

Ah there's the fun little bugger that I was lookin' for. Thanks.
That seemed to work, now I just gotta figure out how to get past the activation screen, heh.

How to bypass activation screen on the Droid 2

Yaeh, I tried that about 20 times last night, but I couldn't get that to work. Most unfortunate, because it seems like that was the easiest way to do it.

AKARaccoon said:
Yaeh, I tried that about 20 times last night, but I couldn't get that to work. Most unfortunate, because it seems like that was the easiest way to do it.
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it's the only way...
try wiping data or reflash sbf
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do you have a phone currently active on verizon? if so you can temp activate the d2, and that will stick until you wipe data again.

Hm, if it's the only way, I'm not sure what's going wrong and why that method isn't working...
I'll try wiping here in a minute, and I suppose I could activate it if need be.
Edit: Yeah, tried wiping didn't work. Might have to activate it on Verizon for a moment.

since the ota update and scripts were updated the only way to sbf is by using rsdlite with the 2.3.4 sbf file. if it fails try reinstall the drivers or update the ones you have. i spent literally all day not too long ago trying to sbf back to stock and finally found the 2.3.4 sbf file and at first it failed but then i unistalled the old drivers and reinstalled them and it worked flawlessly.

[Q] DROID 2 will not boot... really have tried everything...

Hello, all. I am new and am here for one reason today.
Recently, my dad got a new phone and said that I could mess around with his old Droid 2. I decided to root and try and install CM9 on it to get Android 4. That failed, and I was stuck with a bricked phone.
Basically, I was able to successfully root it, but when it came to install CM and its package of Google apps, the phone would not boot past the "M" logo. Here is the site I used mainly to guide me... (website prevents me from posting this link but I will soon update)
Maybe this site is what led me wrong. The downloads of CM9, the Recovery Bootstrap thingy, and the Google apps came from separate sites each... I think maybe they may've been incompatible with each other.
I did what was logical. I removed the battery, tried to power it on again, maybe even somehow boot into ClockworkMod recovery and not have to start over. Sadly this did not work.
Then, I decided to do a bit of research... I then tried to wipe the phone and reboot. Fail.
I finally came across this video which I resorted to... (website prevents me from posting this link but I will soon update)
I would have to unbrick it... a long tedious process, then start from square one... with not guarantee that it'll even work again.
Through this video, I ran into my final problem... it seems my phone won't even load the Bootloader! Every single time I try, it says "Battery Low...Cannot program". It seems there may be a problem with the battery, SINCE I'VE BEEN CHARGING IT FOR 12 HOURS! My theory about this is that it is trying to load CM from my previous attempt, but drains so much battery trying to do so that the battery itself has very little charge. Another note: whenever I plug it in, the phone goes to the "M" logo and freezes. There's no way to completely turn off the thing, except to unplug it and take out the battery. So, I can't even get the bootloader to work in order to unbrick it! That's about as worse it can get.
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My question to you guys is... what would you do in my place? I am still intent on getting CM on this device, but I can't even fix my current state!
1) how to fix my current problem?
2) experienced rooters and rom-flashers: how to get CM9 (Android 4) on this device without bricking it again?
--- Note that I am a noob and this is my first time doing such a thing. I need ALL details!
Thank you guys sooo much for your time!

does label under battery say a955 or a956?

sd_shadow said:
does label under battery say a955 or a956?
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A955, sir. Is there any other info I can help provide to further assist you? I'd really like this fixed...
Thanks!

HuiDoge said:
A955, sir. Is there any other info I can help provide to further assist you? I'd really like this fixed...
Thanks!
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you can try a factory reset in Stock recovery
but most likely need to flash stock firmware 2 options RSD Lite or ezSBF
links in my list
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Droid 2 (a955)
Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk

sd_shadow said:
you can try a factory reset in Stock recovery
but most likely need to flash stock firmware 2 options RSD Lite or ezSBF
links in my list
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Like I said, I know I can use RSD for a reset, but the thing is the bootloader won't work. The battery is bad, I think, so it ends up saying, "Battery low, Cannot program". Even if I plug it into the computer nothing happens.

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Like I said, I know I can use RSD for a reset, but the thing is the bootloader won't work. The battery is bad, I think, so it ends up saying, "Battery low, Cannot program". Even if I plug it into the computer nothing happens.
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see low battery options in my list
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see low battery options in my list
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Ok. I will see what I can do. I briefly went over that option in your list.. it seems risky. I am not a person that wants to mess with wires and risk explosions. If I buy another battery, will that do the trick? That'd be safer. I'd rather pay that risk that other stuff. Could you provide me a link to a good battery? I know it sounds dumb but I don't want to get the wrong model.
Thanks for all of your help. I think I'll use your guide to root and get CM9 on that phone.
When I do get the battery and am ready to root and flash, do you think you could chat here step by step with me? I don't want to mess this up again, and you seem like the experienced type of person. Online guides don't really have the best step by step guidance, and even videos sometimes don't do the trick. Though, if you are busy but happen to have a link to a good video, could you send it to me? Thanks!

HuiDoge said:
Ok. I will see what I can do. I briefly went over that option in your list.. it seems risky. I am not a person that wants to mess with wires and risk explosions. If I buy another battery, will that do the trick? That'd be safer. I'd rather pay that risk that other stuff. Could you provide me a link to a good battery? I know it sounds dumb but I don't want to get the wrong model.
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Sorry if that was not clear, I haven't updated that for a while.
Low battery options There are 3 options the first is a warning and not recommended MacGyver Method, 2. is Factory Programming / Fastboot Cable, 3rd is a spare battery charger (with link), and 4th would be borrow a charged battery. A new battery may not be charged enough to flash.
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sd_shadow said:
Sorry if that was not clear, I haven't updated that for a while.
Low battery options There are 3 options the first is a warning and not recommended MacGyver Method, 2. is Factory Programming / Fastboot Cable, 3rd is a spare battery charger (with link), and 4th would be borrow a charged battery. A new battery may not be charged enough to flash.
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[VIDEOS] How to root, Nandroid, Flash, & Restore
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I see, I see. So from what I see here, I should buy the Black Hat thing and the charger and try those options to reset my phone.
I have see a YouTube vid where a guy from RootJunky shows you how to do this, so I will be using that as a guide, unless you recommend another way.
Once I have reset my phone, could you help me root and get ICS on my Droid? I still am intent on getting Android 4 on this phone, now more out of trying to solve the mess I've gotten myself into that actually enjoying the final result. Not that I don't want ICS, but I want to learn how to do this the right way. If there is a good YouTube video about how to get CM9 on the Droid 2 or something similar, could you direct me there? Or, do you just recommend the guide you have?
Thanks again.

Once I have reset my phone, could you help me root and get ICS on my Droid? I still am intent on getting Android 4 on this phone, now more out of trying to solve the mess I've gotten myself into that actually enjoying the final result. Not that I don't want ICS, but I want to learn how to do this the right way.
Thanks again.
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Android 4.0 = Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) = CM9
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HuiDoge said:
I see, I see. So from what I see here, I should buy the Black Hat thing and the charger and try those options to reset my phone.
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Either or, shouldn't need both.
If there is a good YouTube video about how to get CM9 on the Droid 2 or something similar, could you direct me there? Or, do you just recommend the guide you have?
I have see a YouTube vid where a guy from RootJunky shows you how to do this, so I will be using that as a guide, unless you recommend another way.
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[VIDEOS] How to root, Nandroid, Flash, & Restore is from same Guy.
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basic Rom install steps
root with framaroot
install a bootstrap app
use bootstrap app install CWM recovery
install Rom in cwm
see installing and using 2/x/3 bootstrap
in my list
sd_shadow's [Collection] of Links for:
Droid 2 (a955)

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Android 4.0 = Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) = CM9
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Either or, shouldn't need both.
[VIDEOS] How to root, Nandroid, Flash, & Restore is from same Guy.
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basic Rom install steps
root with framaroot
install a bootstrap app
use bootstrap app install CWM recovery
install Rom in cwm
see installing and using 2/x/3 bootstrap
in my list
sd_shadow's [Collection] of Links for:
Droid 2 (a955)
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Ok. I have successfully rooted my device and have done a nandroid backup.
I am obviously moving on to actually getting a rom on my phone. Before I start, I have a few questions.
- Is there anything I need to do right now? My current state includes a root and a nandroid backup. What other tweaks do I need to make as of right now>?
- I cannot find a good link to CM9 for Droid 2. Either the site is a virus website or my computer thinks it is. Can you give me a direct link here? In addition, could you provide me with a link to a Gapps link as well? I saw a few links in the guide and heard from RootJunky that Gapps should be installed with any ICS build, but I can never find a page where both are listed and are confirmed to be compatible. Last time, I had gotten both from different sites, and I think they were not compatible.
So, here is what I have in mind. Correct me or add to me if I miss something.
1) download the CM9 build from some site onto PC
2) download the Gapps from some site onto PC
3) attach phone to PC and copy both to a folder on the storage
4) boot into ClockworkMod Recovery and wipe all data
5) in Clockwork also wipe the cache
6) in Clockwork there is some option to "install from SD card". Select that
7) find the CM9 and select that
8) after selecting CM9, also select the Gapps
9) let it run installation process and reboot.
NOTE: the above is almost exactly what I did last time, except I didn't wipe cache and I didn't do a nandroid backup
From the above, do you think I will be successful?

HuiDoge said:
Ok. I have successfully rooted my device and have done a nandroid backup.
I am obviously moving on to actually getting a rom on my phone. Before I start, I have a few questions.
- Is there anything I need to do right now? My current state includes a root and a nandroid backup. What other tweaks do I need to make as of right now>?
- I cannot find a good link to CM9 for Droid 2. Either the site is a virus website or my computer thinks it is. Can you give me a direct link here? In addition, could you provide me with a link to a Gapps link as well? I saw a few links in the guide and heard from RootJunky that Gapps should be installed with any ICS build, but I can never find a page where both are listed and are confirmed to be compatible. Last time, I had gotten both from different sites, and I think they were not compatible.
So, here is what I have in mind. Correct me or add to me if I miss something.
1) download the CM9 build from some site onto PC
2) download the Gapps from some site onto PC
3) attach phone to PC and copy both to a folder on the storage
4) boot into ClockworkMod Recovery and wipe all data
5) in Clockwork also wipe the cache
6) in Clockwork there is some option to "install from SD card". Select that
7) find the CM9 and select that
8) after selecting CM9, also select the Gapps
9) let it run installation process and reboot.
NOTE: the above is almost exactly what I did last time, except I didn't wipe cache and I didn't do a nandroid backup
From the above, do you think I will be successful?
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I will reupload CM9-D2-01032013.zip to a different site, the advertisements on DevHost are the problem.
If you still have your copy of CM9-D2-01032013.zip verify MD5 Sum: e0aa070f9032f6ff458c997275e66ffb
Links to GApps in my sd_shadow's List of GApps gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip should be good just verify md5
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95887005526789875

sd_shadow said:
I will reupload CM9-D2-01032013.zip to a different site, the advertisements on DevHost are the problem.
If you still have your copy of CM9-D2-01032013.zip verify MD5 Sum: e0aa070f9032f6ff458c997275e66ffb
Links to GApps in my sd_shadow's List of GApps gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip should be good just verify md5
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95887005526789875
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Ok. Downloaded both. My thought process before was good, right?

HuiDoge said:
Ok. Downloaded both. My thought process before was good, right?
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Just follow Install a rom in ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM)

sd_shadow said:
Just follow Install a rom in ClockworkMod Recovery (CWM)
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I DID IT! It works now!
Thank you so much! Is there some "like" button I can click to thank you? I was really happy when someone came to my rescue because I thought no one would have any info on an old phone like this one!
Thanks a ton! I hope this thread might help others as well, but if it needs to be deleted that will be okay, too.

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S7 G930A Root Install Instructions?

If anybody can put up a step-by-step guide, or a video that shows how to properly install it all, I'm sure myself, and much of the community would appreciate it.
Recently, my laptop that I had ADB, and every tool imaginable for Androids, and specifically the Galaxy Series, took a huge dump on me and I lost it all. I installed it so long ago, that embarrassingly I've forgotten how I did it all. If someone could post how they rooted their GS7 (non-edge variant), I would be very appreciative. And I'm sure much of the community would be too. I'm embarrassed to even have to ask as someone who used to formerly develop mods on phones. But it is what it is. It's been so long since I've set it all up, and I've had to do so much since that time that I've simply forgotten how I did it/how to do it. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated. Thank you ahead of time...
I've tried following the instructions in the sticky above. I ran the 930X ROOT.TAR in the special version of ODIN. And every ran OK. It said "Success" and then rebooted. All seemed well, then it froze on the AT&T Boot Logo. What can I do from here? I know from history that this is one of the points that people panic and claimed "brick" (though I've never seen a real brick from rooting). Any help would be greatly appreciated

There's a great guide in the Verizon forum. Root was universal based on FW. Just make sure you flash the correct 930 or 935 with the modded odin. I recommend you follow the steps to "unroot" for the sake of doing an extremely in depth factory reset. Also make sure you get chain fires latest supersu built for the s7qc.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk

twizt3d said:
There's a great guide in the Verizon forum. Root was universal based on FW. Just make sure you flash the correct 930 or 935 with the modded odin. I recommend you follow the steps to "unroot" for the sake of doing an extremely in depth factory reset. Also make sure you get chain fires latest supersu built for the s7qc.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk
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thank you for that. I'll check it out. Hopefully it'll get me past this bootscreen issue
yup. Great instructions. All set rooted now. Now time to play with xposed and V4A and the like. Yay

OK. Followed the instructions on the Verizon page and used the PrinceComsy version. Stuck at the AT&T logo. How did you go past this step? Should I have used the standard version? thanks

thanirs said:
OK. Followed the instructions on the Verizon page and used the PrinceComsy version. Stuck at the AT&T logo. How did you go past this step? Should I have used the standard version? thanks
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(keep in mind this is only my personal experience...)
but the PrinceComsy version of ODIN was the only one to work for me. How far exactly have you gotten in the process before you got stuck at the logo? You do have ADB installed correctly installed on your PC and turned on on your phone right? and cd-ed the specific "super" folder for the SU adb install, right? FYI: It's not a simple root process, like 1-click roots on previous devices. This is more similar to the in-depth root methods like on the N1 and D1 before super nice devs went out of their way to make it simple. So if you're not familiar with ADB shell and the likes, it'll be difficult for you. But, no matter how high and mighty or condescending people act, we've all had to start somewhere. I'll help you get through the process as much as I can

Thanks for your reply. BTW I am fairly experienced in this stuff. This is what I did to get it to work. ADB and drivers all work fine.
Flashed the boot image using the PrinceComsy version. Got stuck at AT&T logo
Attempted to flash with the other version of Odin. When I open Odin, a window would pop-up with some ini issue and Odin would close immediately.
So I moved the ini file from PrinceComsy version to the other version. At this point, Odin would open and detect the phone at the correct COM port
Tried flashing it with this Odin but I got a SHA256 error
SO..
I went back to stock (which deletes all data, no big deal - everything was backed up)
Boot was successful
Re-flashed with the boot image and viola!
52brandon said:
(keep in mind this is only my personal experience...)
but the PrinceComsy version of ODIN was the only one to work for me. How far exactly have you gotten in the process before you got stuck at the logo? You do have ADB installed correctly installed on your PC and turned on on your phone right? and cd-ed the specific "super" folder for the SU adb install, right? FYI: It's not a simple root process, like 1-click roots on previous devices. This is more similar to the in-depth root methods like on the N1 and D1 before super nice devs went out of their way to make it simple. So if you're not familiar with ADB shell and the likes, it'll be difficult for you. But, no matter how high and mighty or condescending people act, we've all had to start somewhere. I'll help you get through the process as much as I can
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OK. Proceeding with the recommended steps in the install guide, I ran into this one nagging pop-up:
Security notice: Unauthorized actions have been detected. Restart your phone to undo any unauthorized changes.
Its a rather annoying notice that keeps popping up. What is the fix for this? Quick 'google' suggested some people uninstalling Knox altogether and it seemed fairly drastic. Suggestions?
thanirs said:
Thanks for your reply. BTW I am fairly experienced in this stuff. This is what I did to get it to work. ADB and drivers all work fine.
Flashed the boot image using the PrinceComsy version. Got stuck at AT&T logo
Attempted to flash with the other version of Odin. When I open Odin, a window would pop-up with some ini issue and Odin would close immediately.
So I moved the ini file from PrinceComsy version to the other version. At this point, Odin would open and detect the phone at the correct COM port
Tried flashing it with this Odin but I got a SHA256 error
SO..
I went back to stock (which deletes all data, no big deal - everything was backed up)
Boot was successful
Re-flashed with the boot image and viola!
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OK never mind please and sorry. Found the answer in the Fix/debloat script.

thanirs said:
Thanks for your reply. BTW I am fairly experienced in this stuff. This is what I did to get it to work. ADB and drivers all work fine.
Flashed the boot image using the PrinceComsy version. Got stuck at AT&T logo
Attempted to flash with the other version of Odin. When I open Odin, a window would pop-up with some ini issue and Odin would close immediately.
So I moved the ini file from PrinceComsy version to the other version. At this point, Odin would open and detect the phone at the correct COM port
Tried flashing it with this Odin but I got a SHA256 error
SO..
I went back to stock (which deletes all data, no big deal - everything was backed up)
Boot was successful
Re-flashed with the boot image and viola!
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OK. Proceeding with the recommended steps in the install guide, I ran into this one nagging pop-up:
Security notice: Unauthorized actions have been detected. Restart your phone to undo any unauthorized changes.
Its a rather annoying notice that keeps popping up. What is the fix for this? Quick 'google' suggested some people uninstalling Knox altogether and it seemed fairly drastic. Suggestions?
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OK never mind please and sorry. Found the answer in the Fix/debloat script.
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so you got it all figured out and running great now right? No other issues right?

Just to add to this, I have verified that this still works using PG1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67970468&postcount=33

twizt3d said:
Just to add to this, I have verified that this still works using PG1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=67970468&postcount=33
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Can you please try restoring to af2?

Thanks for the ping. I think so. One thing I ran into which I don't know if its related to rooting. When I am in a phone conversation, audio on the other end goes in and out after a few minutes into the call. This happens with bluetooth or not. Still figuring out this issue.
52brandon said:
so you got it all figured out and running great now right? No other issues right?
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Seeing battery drain. So went back to stock /unroot for now.

I was not trying to root my phone but reflash to an earlier version. I tried the Prince version of Odin and it did not work. The version that ended up working is in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/firmware-g930a-edge-variant-afp-stock-t3415344
http://click.xda-developers.com/api...ww.mediafire.com/download/2t...din_3.12.3.rar