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Anyone with luck flashing a Milestone X w/ a custom ROM?
Running Rooted 2.3.5 w/bloatware removed (but backed up) along w/ DROID X Bootstrapper.
Have made my first full system backup using this tool.
If complete ROMS could not be used, what components would I need to modify, replace, ... exchange to get it to work on C-Spire (say, Verizon).
I've heard that there are some ROMS that don't mess with the baseband and other communications settings, files, frequencies, protocol, etc... What are these type called if they exist? Where can I find them? Are these a safer alternative to full ROMS?
Will DX Bootstrapper get the job done? Reports ClockworkMod REcovery v2.5.0.6.
I would recommend staying off custom roms for the Milestone X until a working sbf for us makes an appearance. Myself and ngholson both had issues where we got stuck in a bootloop and the sbf just output more errors until a replacement device was needed.
Rocheforte said:
I would recommend staying off custom roms for the Milestone X until a working sbf for us makes an appearance. Myself and ngholson both had issues where we got stuck in a bootloop and the sbf just output more errors until a replacement device was needed.
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agreed. [10chars...............
another thing to consider, since we cannot sbf at this time, is that the bootstrapper will break your ability to install any future ota updates. it modifies the logwrapper and makes a copy called logwrapper.bin, however, uninstalling the bootstrapper and restoring the logwrapper file does not correct the problem. best i can tell the only answer that i can find when this happens is to sbf back to stock... well you see where this is going.... currently we cannot do this, so unless you never want the ota upgrades i do not recommend installing the bootstrapper on cspire's milestone x.
oh well nevermind went back and re-read your post, you already have the bootstrapper installed. (at least you did it after ota)
here is a link to the post that has the sbf that is reported to work with cell south (cspire) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117885
maybe someone else can try it again and report back.
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SBF flash for MB809 - Milestone X Generic North America
SHADO_X6_3.1.39_SHADOW_BP_C_02.06.00R_AP_BP_Flex_1E_signed_secure_dist_1ff_P3_USERBLD.sbf.gz
http://www.filesonic.com/file/11766...x_1E_signed_secure_dist_1ff_P3_USERBLD.sbf.gz
Compression MD5 - BF942D55992C774446F24B56116649A1
SBF MD5 - 2EAEBD1540D563114523BEB09539A8AF
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Well I can confirm it works on Cellular South.
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I can confirm that the old sbf it does not work after ota update. I had to get a new phone. I have rooted, but I am not installing a bootstrapper until a working sbf is available. Hopefully that will happen soon.
I am on C spire out of Byram, MS and can in fact confirm that "Droid X Bootstrapper" from the market indeed works like a charm on the Milestone X with stock versions 2.2.2 and 2.3.5.
I use "Super One Click" to root, then the same prog to "Allow non market apps" then buy "Droid X Bootstrapper" from market, run it. Reboot while holding camera button and power button,,,,voila
Confirmed roms that I have and currently run or ran: CM 7 nightlies, Liberty 1.5, and Fission 2.5.7 DroidX
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A little trick I figured out to sbf back to stock,,,,download the latest ota from Cspire "Blur_Version.3.2.6.MB809.ACG-CellSouth.en.US" blah blah,,,,,rename it to "update.zip",,,,not "update.zip.zip"put it on the root of your sd card and boot into stock recovery or clockwork mod and run update.......BLAM! Simple as that...
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A little trick I figured out to sbf back to stock,,,,download the latest ota from Cspire "Blur_Version.3.2.6.MB809.ACG-CellSouth.en.US" blah blah,,,,,rename it to "update.zip",,,,not "update.zip.zip"put it on the root of your sd card and boot into stock recovery or clockwork mod and run update.......BLAM! Simple as that...
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i tried that too it didn't work for me.
I dunno,,,, it worked for me twice. I tried to update cwm from the app using the flash for droid x and it messed up my recovery. So i updated to the latest ota from Cspire via the stock android recovery by naming the ota file to update.zip and running it like that.
I'm running CM7 nightlies for the droid x on the Milestone x....you might have to remove the line of code in the update file that asked for Kernel assert,,,,I can't remember, but seems like it kept giving me an error that says, "assert failed: run_program("/tmp/check_kernel") but after that all was fine.
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I dunno,,,, it worked for me twice. I tried to update cwm from the app using the flash for droid x and it messed up my recovery. So i updated to the latest ota from Cspire via the stock android recovery by naming the ota file to update.zip and running it like that.
I'm running CM7 nightlies for the droid x on the Milestone x....you might have to remove the line of code in the update file that asked for Kernel assert,,,,I can't remember, but seems like it kept giving me an error that says, "assert failed: run_program("/tmp/check_kernel") but after that all was fine.
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is there a reason that your not using the new liberty rom and used 1.5?
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is there a reason that your not using the new liberty rom and used 1.5?
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Nah, it's a cool rom .....I'm just a flash whore. I like cm7 nightlies the best though.
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Nah, it's a cool rom .....I'm just a flash whore. I like cm7 nightlies the best though.
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what has been the best in your opinion? i just upgraded from the hero and was running aosp and loved it.
i actually like some of the blur apps, hard to believe that i like a custom ui on android lol.
i have been reading on the droid x vs milestone x and i am weary of flashing update that also includes the radio/baseband.
what version of cm7 nightfiles are you on? any complaints?
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I dunno,,,, it worked for me twice. I tried to update cwm from the app using the flash for droid x and it messed up my recovery. So i updated to the latest ota from Cspire via the stock android recovery by naming the ota file to update.zip and running it like that.
I'm running CM7 nightlies for the droid x on the Milestone x....you might have to remove the line of code in the update file that asked for Kernel assert,,,,I can't remember, but seems like it kept giving me an error that says, "assert failed: run_program("/tmp/check_kernel") but after that all was fine.
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I am getting the exact same error. Where do I need to go to eliminate this line of code. I have setup everything else up until this point and it works perfectly with recovery and everything. A bit of help please.
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I am getting the exact same error. Where do I need to go to eliminate this line of code. I have setup everything else up until this point and it works perfectly with recovery and everything. A bit of help please.
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Open the ROM zip and go: META-INF/com/google/android/ and in the updater-script, remove the code that asked for Kernel assert.
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what has been the best in your opinion? i just upgraded from the hero and was running aosp and loved it.
i actually like some of the blur apps, hard to believe that i like a custom ui on android lol.
i have been reading on the droid x vs milestone x and i am weary of flashing update that also includes the radio/baseband.
what version of cm7 nightfiles are you on? any complaints?
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I too just upgraded from the Hero....and I still love that phone! My hero has had every rom known on it,,,and some that weren't even made for it....It's unbrickable! LOL
Yea, the Milestone is a little more finicky than the Hero, and with Motorola's locked bootloaders, one could get in a fix..
I've ran the past 3 nightlies and currently on cm_shadow_full-154.zip.
I tell ya, they all have some kind of bug somewhere. It all depends on what you want to put up with. Me, personally, I like the stock ota 2.3.5 from Cspire. It works. Plain and simple. Now, I would like some of the CM7 options and spare parts.
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Open the ROM zip and go: META-INF/com/google/android/ and in the updater-script, remove the code that asked for Kernel assert.
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Open the updater-script with notepad (new to this) and found no mention of kernel assert. Almost there...a bit more help would get me in.
It should be the top 3 lines, if I remember correctly.... I checked it out on my phone to make sure but,,,, duh, I already removed it (face palm).
It's in there somewhere.
Run install again and right down all the errors... Then try to find them in the script file.
I'm new to this also (as far as motorola stuff) too. And I take risks that most people wouldn't..... Hell, if I mess something up bad enough , just sbf back.
I'll try to help you more when I get off work... Maybe send you my roms that have already been fixed.
Make sure to turn off script and signature asserts off in cwm... Sometimes that helps.
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Brickster said:
It should be the top 3 lines, if I remember correctly.... I checked it out on my phone to make sure but,,,, duh, I already removed it (face palm).
It's in there somewhere.
Run install again and right down all the errors... Then try to find them in the script file.
I'm new to this also (as far as motorola stuff) too. And I take risks that most people wouldn't..... Hell, if I mess something up bad enough , just sbf back.
I'll try to help you more when I get off work... Maybe send you my roms that have already been fixed.
Make sure to turn off script and signature asserts off in cwm... Sometimes that helps.
Sent from my Milestone X using XDA App
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Thank you sir! I'm gonna try that.
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I too just upgraded from the Hero....and I still love that phone! My hero has had every rom known on it,,,and some that weren't even made for it....It's unbrickable! LOL
Yea, the Milestone is a little more finicky than the Hero, and with Motorola's locked bootloaders, one could get in a fix..
I've ran the past 3 nightlies and currently on cm_shadow_full-154.zip.
I tell ya, they all have some kind of bug somewhere. It all depends on what you want to put up with. Me, personally, I like the stock ota 2.3.5 from Cspire. It works. Plain and simple. Now, I would like some of the CM7 options and spare parts.
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I despised that phone lol, wait i take that back, i guess i had "phone" envy lol Mine was a rom whore as well, it was rooted almost immediately after i got it with the ole gold card method.
the ota 2.3.5 is actually a good CLEAN rom, i do like the fact that it is so clean, just need a few tweaks as you said from the cm7 build, status bar tweaks ect..
may build up one.
built a rom for a tablet we are selling here, BIG learning curve but the locked boot-loader throws a real curve ball
now, have you gotten it to overclock?
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. Hell, if I mess something up bad enough , just sbf back.
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that still amazes me. i haven't tried it on 2.3.5, but when i did it from stock 2.2.2 it was a no go.... maybe it will only work if you are already on 2.3? hell i dunno... motorola has me chasing my tail.... like everyone else, i came from the hero too, that was one awesome little phone. i read somewhere that the motorola bootloader had been cracked by someone on here but..... not sure what ever happened there.....
Hey guys! I'm new to this site but I know a little bit about stuff like this. I just rooted my Razr M and for some reason I can't flash clockworkmod recovery. Does anyone know when it's coming out? Thanks!
audix321 said:
Hey guys! I'm new to this site but I know a little bit about stuff like this. I just rooted my Razr M and for some reason I can't flash clockworkmod recovery. Does anyone know when it's coming out? Thanks!
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Honestly with a locked bootloader progress will be very slow. It's the one thing keeping me from trading in my s3 for one, I love the smaller size.
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Looks like Hashcode may be working on CWM for the Razr HD and possible Razr M at some point. From his Twitter @Hashcode0f yesterday:
"sent me over everything I need to start working on a Safestrap for the RAZR-HD. I can probably do a build for RAZR-M as well."
If you don't know Hashcode he is an amazing dev that has Safetrap (which is a method to install CWM/TWRP on Motorolas with locked bootloaders) working on the Droid 3, 4, Bionic and OG Razr. Along with some help from others he has also got kexec working on these devices which allows you to bypass the locked bootloader and load a custom kernel.
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Looks like Hashcode may be working on CWM for the Razr HD and possible Razr M at some point. From his Twitter @Hashcode0f yesterday:
"sent me over everything I need to start working on a Safestrap for the RAZR-HD. I can probably do a build for RAZR-M as well."
If you don't know Hashcode he is an amazing dev that has Safetrap (which is a method to install CWM/TWRP on Motorolas with locked bootloaders) working on the Droid 3, 4, Bionic and OG Razr. Along with some help from others he has also got kexec working on these devices which allows you to bypass the locked bootloader and load a custom kernel.
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Thanks this is promising! Thanks for the update. I don't know much about the Motorola devs so this is cool!
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Looks like Hashcode may be working on CWM for the Razr HD and possible Razr M at some point. From his Twitter @Hashcode0f yesterday:
"sent me over everything I need to start working on a Safestrap for the RAZR-HD. I can probably do a build for RAZR-M as well."
If you don't know Hashcode he is an amazing dev that has Safetrap (which is a method to install CWM/TWRP on Motorolas with locked bootloaders) working on the Droid 3, 4, Bionic and OG Razr. Along with some help from others he has also got kexec working on these devices which allows you to bypass the locked bootloader and load a custom kernel.
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I really hope he does....sounds awesome
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I also started following him on twitter. Luckily the Razr HD will have a good following and thus means the M too. Someone looks to have the dev phone for M so we'll see how far we get.
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I also started following him on twitter. Luckily the Razr HD will have a good following and thus means the M too. Someone looks to have the dev phone for M so we'll see how far we get.
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The M is a great phone. I haven't used the HD yet but I hear a lot of good stuff about it. I just like the look of the M and the screen size. I can't wait until some new ROMs come out for it.
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I also started following him on twitter. Luckily the Razr HD will have a good following and thus means the M too. Someone looks to have the dev phone for M so we'll see how far we get.
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Are they like 99%similar
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Dyelon said:
Are they like 99%similar
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They are like completely identical besides screen size and the maxx option.
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spunker88 said:
Looks like Hashcode may be working on CWM for the Razr HD and possible Razr M at some point. From his Twitter @Hashcode0f yesterday:
"sent me over everything I need to start working on a Safestrap for the RAZR-HD. I can probably do a build for RAZR-M as well."
If you don't know Hashcode he is an amazing dev that has Safetrap (which is a method to install CWM/TWRP on Motorolas with locked bootloaders) working on the Droid 3, 4, Bionic and OG Razr. Along with some help from others he has also got kexec working on these devices which allows you to bypass the locked bootloader and load a custom kernel.
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Not to come off as impatient but any new updates on this?
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jarzy00 said:
Not to come off as impatient but any new updates on this?
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Follow Hashcode0f on Twitter for updates. On the 24th he when someone asked his about safe strap for the Razr M he said: "Yes. Working on some bugs with the new splashscreen supporting softkeys." He recently switched to TWRP instead of CWM for Safestrap so it sounds like he is working on that for the Razr M and I imagine the HD eventually. Hashcodes working on a bunch of devices, Kindle Fire, Droid 3, Bionic, Razr, Droid 4, and sounds like he's starting on more. Droid 3 users were left on GB with a locked bootloader and he has been able to, with the help of others, use a kexec bootloader bypass to give us a 3.x custom kernel and CM9/CM10.
I've been watching the Razr M forums, because I'm thinking it will be my next phone. I can't stand all of these large phones, I want something pocketable, but with decent specs and build quality. I've been impressed with the build quality and radios on Motorola hardware, not so impressed with the lack of software updates, but I think with new management that is going to change. The Razr M is the only phone I've seen in a while on Verizon that fits my requirements.
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Follow Hashcode0f on Twitter for updates. On the 24th he when someone asked his about safe strap for the Razr M he said: "Yes. Working on some bugs with the new splashscreen supporting softkeys." He recently switched to TWRP instead of CWM for Safestrap so it sounds like he is working on that for the Razr M and I imagine the HD eventually. Hashcodes working on a bunch of devices, Kindle Fire, Droid 3, Bionic, Razr, Droid 4, and sounds like he's starting on more. Droid 3 users were left on GB with a locked bootloader and he has been able to, with the help of others, use a kexec bootloader bypass to give us a 3.x custom kernel and CM9/CM10.
I've been watching the Razr M forums, because I'm thinking it will be my next phone. I can't stand all of these large phones, I want something pocketable, but with decent specs and build quality. I've been impressed with the build quality and radios on Motorola hardware, not so impressed with the lack of software updates, but I think with new management that is going to change. The Razr M is the only phone I've seen in a while on Verizon that fits my requirements.
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Aussie M user here (GSM not CDMA) but I can tell you that you won't be sorry its the best phone I"ve ever owned (and I had a N1! lol)
You can also follow dhacker29 on Twitter. He is another Motorola dev that has recently begun working with the Razr M. He has a developer edition with a custom kernel booted as seen here:
http://via.me/-6cs9kag
He mentioned making his work available on the locked Ms someday. If they can get the kexec bootloader bypass working with safestrap then the locked Razr Ms will become a lot more dev friendly.
clockwork recovery
I have Droid razr m 4.1.1 (Rooted)
am looking for clockwork recovery mode
So that I may...
1. backup and save current rom.
2. Install and use other rom's.
It's a headache searching endless forms for proper link that gives download.
If anyone can help and post a reply. It would be p.I.m.p
celticpayne said:
I have Droid razr m 4.1.1 (Rooted)
am looking for clockwork recovery mode
So that I may...
1. backup and save current rom.
2. Install and use other rom's.
It's a headache searching endless forms for proper link that gives download.
If anyone can help and post a reply. It would be p.I.m.p
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safestrap does that for you. it allows you to backup your current system with various ROM slots.
I try to share with you a new user droid razr hd stuck in the locked bootloader. Here I am using rom correct work on droid razr hd locked. some of the ROMs I've tested running well. (There may be a need to add here please, very grateful if any).
NOTE: I am using safestrap 3.12 install rom
example:
1. Droid Nexesque Rom HERE
2. BlurryHD Rom HERE
3. Eclips Rom HERE
4. FlayingJelly Rom HERE or HERE
5. White Window HD Rom HERE
6. PARAGON MAXXIMUS Rom HERE or HERE
7. RageHD Rom HERE
8. 86ed Rom HERE or HERE
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I try to share with you a new user droid razr hd stuck in the locked bootloader. Here I am using rom correct work on droid razr hd locked. some of the ROMs I've tested running well. (There may be a need to add here please, very grateful if any).
example:
1. Droid Nexesque Rom
2. wWindow Rom
3. BlurryHD Rom
4. Eclips Rom
5. FlayingJelly Rom
6. White Window HD Rom
7. PARAGON MAXXIMUS Rom
8. RageHD Rom
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What the Hell are the words you are saying? Are you trying to say that these roms are compatible with safestrap? If so, where are the links for these roms? I understand if English is not your first language, but this post is not coherent enough.
Thank you for idea and list of roms but links will be really useful
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Thank you for idea and list of roms but links will be really useful
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Whats up, my brother gave me his razr maxx hd xt926 yesterday and he wants me to switch it to GSM so he can use ST. I promised him ill do more than that with your phone! well when I got on my computer I was seeing that you cant unlock or get root because he had the latest update, this is what h its running 9.30.1 XT926 4.1.2 build 9.8.1q-94-1 . luckily I got root using saferoot that's one problem down. now I would be glad if anybody could point me in the right direction for the next step I should take to be able to get roms and that cool stuff. the switching to GSM looks like no problems. I know I need a recovery to. should I install a recovery first or do the GSM thing first witch one is best to do first? I already have root and phone is still locked.
Search for safestrap 3.12
It's great and simple to use.
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Never mind the top post, that was a post I did in another thread awhile ago just copied and pasted it here. ok I finished all the steps, now all I need to know is what are good roms that I can install using safestrap recovery that wont mess with the at&t service I'm about to use. Thanks getting the hang of this
Only 3 are current:
There are 2 in the dev section (1) & (8) from the op's list.
Then this guy @Q9Nap aka mhous33 has one just as he did for the 907 here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45541392&postcount=1
Rom/guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45541404&postcount=2
His link will let you access his 926 builds too.
Use my rom/guide op as a tutorial.
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Only 3 are current:
There are 2 in the dev section (1) & (8) from the op's list.
Then this guy @Q9Nap aka mhous33 has one just as he did for the 907 here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45541392&postcount=1
Rom/guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45541404&postcount=2
His link will let you access his 926 builds too.
Use my rom/guide op as a tutorial.
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Thanks, helped me a lot.
His server is down. Go to his moto x dev thread to get new link
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What the Hell are the words you are saying? Are you trying to say that these roms are compatible with safestrap? If so, where are the links for these roms? I understand if English is not your first language, but this post is not coherent enough.
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Since the beginning I stuck with a locked boot loader, and this is some of the sample rom compatible test safestrap with me went very well. Sorry my English is bad
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Thank you for idea and list of roms but links will be really useful
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Thank you for the ideas, I will update with a link
Thank you! Which rom are you currently using?
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thank you! Which rom are you currently using?
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paragon maxximus
help?
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Whats up, my brother gave me his razr maxx hd xt926 yesterday and he wants me to switch it to GSM so he can use ST. I promised him ill do more than that with your phone! well when I got on my computer I was seeing that you cant unlock or get root because he had the latest update, this is what h its running 9.30.1 XT926 4.1.2 build 9.8.1q-94-1 . luckily I got root using saferoot that's one problem down. now I would be glad if anybody could point me in the right direction for the next step I should take to be able to get roms and that cool stuff. the switching to GSM looks like no problems. I know I need a recovery to. should I install a recovery first or do the GSM thing first witch one is best to do first? I already have root and phone is still locked.
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i saw that you are having the same problems that i am having, did you figure out what to do??? please help if you can... im trying to get 4.4 in my phone (droid razr hd) and i am running 4.1.2 jelly bean...please point me in the right direction orSOMETHING? lol im dying here
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i saw that you are having the same problems that i am having, did you figure out what to do??? please help if you can... im trying to get 4.4 in my phone (droid razr hd) and i am running 4.1.2 jelly bean...please point me in the right direction orSOMETHING? lol im dying here
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while there has not been ported to 4.4 for us to enjoy the locked bootloader. update patient there may be a bright spot for us to be unlocked and enjoy. be patient and enjoy the current rom.
Yes Prabu is right, we have to wait untill there is a bootloader unlock for latest build 9.30.1, after that we can have custom roms,
Hi all, can any one please help here, i flashed the Rage HD 2.6 rom with safestrap, later on i went back to stock, there is rage hd startup screen every time fone boots up, i flashed the fone with razr HD utility, 1.34, even still it shows up the rage hd boot screen, how to have motorola logo back, please, any help would be appriciated.
Do you mean bootanimation? If yes, just replace /system/media/bootanimation.zip with original one.
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No not boot animation, i've done that, copied stock boot animation zip in system/media, but that didnt work. Its rage hd splash screen with lightening and blue color, immediately after power on, earlier it was moto M sign in red color.
Are sure that you don't have unlocked bootloader?
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Are sure that you don't have unlocked bootloader?
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Yes unfortunately, im on the build 9.30.1, so the bl is locked,
Found out that the latest KitKat soak (and the upcoming OTA) breaks the SqlLite hack that allowed tethering.
Fear not, I have found a hack used for the Droid Ultra.
Go here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578410
Follow the instructions except, when you click on the link to download the APK,. it's actually name with a .ZIP extension. When you download it to your phone, just rename it with an .apk extension instead and follow the instructions to the letter. Read them carefully and reread them.
I can verify it works.
iBolski said:
Found out that the latest KitKat soak (and the upcoming OTA) breaks the SqlLite hack that allowed tethering.
Fear not, I have found a hack used for the Droid Ultra.
Go here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578410
Follow the instructions except, when you click on the link to download the APK,. it's actually name with a .ZIP extension. When you download it to your phone, just rename it with an .apk extension instead and follow the instructions to the letter. Read them carefully and reread them.
I can verify it works.
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Hot damm, thanks for the heads up on this. This is the Verizon app "Wireless Hotspot" hack that they've fixed, correct? Good to know there is another hack out there prior to losing the wireless tethering capability when I upgrade to KK. The new exploit/hack allows use of the same Verizon app, yes?
LifeAsADroid said:
Hot damm, thanks for the heads up on this. This is the Verizon app "Wireless Hotspot" hack that they've fixed, correct? Good to know there is another hack out there prior to losing the wireless tethering capability when I upgrade to KK. The new exploit/hack allows use of the same Verizon app, yes?
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The exploit/hack was the SqlLite where you went and modified the "Entitlement Check" to 0. This no longer works under the new KK OTA update.
Instead, the "hack" uses a modified version of the VzwEntitlementService.apk file. It's not as easy as the SqlLite hack, but it works none-the-less.
Apparently, the Droid Ultra had the same issue and this hack was made for the Droid Ultra, but it works for the RAZR HD as I have applied it.
You must be rooted in order to make this work since you have to use Root Explorer to go into the /system directory and make modifications there.
iBolski said:
The exploit/hack was the SqlLite where you went and modified the "Entitlement Check" to 0. This no longer works under the new KK OTA update.
Instead, the "hack" uses a modified version of the VzwEntitlementService.apk file. It's not as easy as the SqlLite hack, but it works none-the-less.
Apparently, the Droid Ultra had the same issue and this hack was made for the Droid Ultra, but it works for the RAZR HD as I have applied it.
You must be rooted in order to make this work since you have to use Root Explorer to go into the /system directory and make modifications there.
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Similar to installing a cracked .dll file for hacked software (um, not that I do that ever...)
Question for you, regarding the procedure for installing the OTA. I am bootloader unlocked like you are, just wanted to get firsthand knowledge on the topic. Let me know if I have this right:
- Download OTA (whenever it gets here - I'm always the last to receive it)
- Unroot
- Take OTA (pending I haven't deleted any system files I shouldn't have)
- Flash the CWM recovery that is built for our phones on KK.
- Reinstall SuperSU via recovery
- Profit
LifeAsADroid said:
Similar to installing a cracked .dll file for hacked software (um, not that I do that ever...)
Question for you, regarding the procedure for installing the OTA. I am bootloader unlocked like you are, just wanted to get firsthand knowledge on the topic. Let me know if I have this right:
- Download OTA (whenever it gets here - I'm always the last to receive it)
- Unroot
- Take OTA (pending I haven't deleted any system files I shouldn't have)
- Flash the CWM recovery that is built for our phones on KK.
- Reinstall SuperSU via recovery
- Profit
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Yes. That's pretty much it. The official OTA should be coming out in the next week or so.
If you go to this thread that I started (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2749157), it explains what to do when you are ready to take the OTA, although it was done from my perspective. It probably worked for me using 9.30.1 because I was part of the soak test and so my phone was registered for it. Others had issues who weren't part of the soak test and they would get "key not valid" errors when trying to install it. That's why I would probably hold off until the official OTA comes out.
The big part is when it reboots after the initial install and you have to go back into the recovery again and start the 2nd part of the install. I didn't know that and for days, I was at a loss in getting this to work. I was then trying to downgrade to 9.16 so I could then take two more OTAs to upgrade to 9.18 when all along, it was that I didn't know about the new recovery that had to be installed in order to make this. Of course, Motorola/Verizon didn't tell us that when it was time for the soak test.
How do i take backup of root and restore after upgrading to 4.4 on Droid Razr HD xt926.
I m currently on stock Rom , Rooted.
Keshav_is said:
How do i take backup of root and restore after upgrading to 4.4 on Droid Razr HD xt926.
I m currently on stock Rom , Rooted.
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If your bootloader is NOT unlocked, you can't preserve root from JB to KK. There is no known way of getting root back after upgrading to KK unless you have an unlocked bootloader.
As for unlocking the bootloader, don't ask. Once the exploit was fixed months ago, there has never been a way to do it again without Motorola's help. So, please do not ask me or others on how to unlock it as it's too late for those that applied the OTA months ago that fixed the exploit to unlock the bootloader.
Basically, you have to either wait and see if someone eventually comes up with a way to achieve root on locked bootloaders, or else, stay on JB if you wish to preserve root.
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what about people on a kk custom rom? i know ill just wait for the devs to port the kernel and features to the roms but say if there is someone adventurous and wants to try the official rom (incase they are sick of the bugs or something)?
iBolski said:
Found out that the latest KitKat soak (and the upcoming OTA) breaks the SqlLite hack that allowed tethering.
Fear not, I have found a hack used for the Droid Ultra.
Go here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578410
Follow the instructions except, when you click on the link to download the APK,. it's actually name with a .ZIP extension. When you download it to your phone, just rename it with an .apk extension instead and follow the instructions to the letter. Read them carefully and reread them.
I can verify it works.
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I have working tether on KK based on this... As soon as the official FXZ is out I will finish up and release my ROM inclusive of this
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If it helps until another solution is found, PDAnet app works with USB tether, if you're just tethering to a PC. There is an option to share wifi from the PC with PDAnet as well.
Working for me with locked BL and kitkat.
If you're rooted you can load xposed and use the moto tethering module patch; advantage over the apk replacement above is the ease of install/uninstall and the lack of the checking status popup.
Works on 183.46.10.XT926
Rooted Unlocked 4.4.2 with tether running. Thanks Topsnake!
It's been a good couple days, jumped from JB to KK, restored root and unlocked then enabled wifi tether. Incredawsume!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578410
embeem said:
If you're rooted you can load xposed and use the moto tethering module patch; advantage over the apk replacement above is the ease of install/uninstall and the lack of the checking status popup.
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the new exploit I released specifically for this phone does not require the apk replacement and doesn't pop up checking subscription
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Rooted Unlocked 4.4.2 with tether running. Thanks Topsnake!
It's been a good couple days, jumped from JB to KK, restored root and unlocked then enabled wifi tether. Incredawsume!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578410
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glad its working for you!
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Topsnake said:
the new exploit I released specifically for this phone does not require the apk replacement and doesn't pop up checking subscription
glad its working for you!
Droid Maxx "Developer Edition"
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Awesome. Thanks for the hard work you do for everyone. We all appreciate it!
BTW, is the new exploit in the original thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787763) or somewhere else? I couldn't find it in the original thread as that appears to be the old apk replacement.
Thanks!
iBolski said:
Awesome. Thanks for the hard work you do for everyone. We all appreciate it!
BTW, is the new exploit in the original thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787763) or somewhere else? I couldn't find it in the original thread as that appears to be the old apk replacement.
Thanks!
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its in original development in this subforum.
Just got another email from Motorola to sign up for a preview of a new software release. Probably fixes issues that were discovered after the KK upgrade.
CAUTION FOR THOSE WITH LOCKED DEVICES: Considering you just got a new root method, I would steer clear from this if you want to keep root. I have a feeling Towelroot will not work after this since it only works for kernels dated before June 3, 2014. Also, this might break the current tethering hack as well for 4.4.2.
It would be nice if this were a 4.4.3 update, but I don't know at this time. Since I'm unlocked, I'm going to go ahead and sign up for it and see what happens.
Just wanted to get the word out to anyone with locked bootloaders to probably stay away from this unless you don't care about root and the tethering hack.
The bad news about this means the "can I unroot my KitKat phone" won't go away once the OTA comes out.
Pretty obvious that locked users should be careful with the new OTA, same as before, don't rush ahead of yourself and install every OTA that Moto pushes out. Also today is a great day, we've got a root and apparently locked users can unlock their bootloader while being on 183.46.10 update. So I'd rather recommend people to take root and unlock and do whatever the hell they want after that, considering rooting and unlocking is as simple as just installing and running 2 apks.
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Pretty obvious that locked users should be careful with the new OTA, same as before, don't rush ahead of yourself and install every OTA that Moto pushes out. Also today is a great day, we've got a root and apparently locked users can unlock their bootloader while being on 183.46.10 update. So I'd rather recommend people to take root and unlock and do whatever the hell they want after that, considering rooting and unlocking is as simple as just installing and running 2 apks.
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What? Locked users can unlock the bootloader? How? I didn't see that. Motopocolypse, from what I understand, doesn't work with anything after 9.16 OTA. I got lucky and was able to unlock mine about a year ago (didn't have 9.18 OTA applied from the factory). Still, if people can unlock their bootloaders with the KK, that's great, but again, I have not heard nor seen anything that states this. I only knew about Towelroot and that's it.
As for it being obvious, didn't matter after this past KK upgrade. People did it anyways and we got an unflux of "how do I root this sucker?" over and over again.
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What? Locked users can unlock the bootloader? How? I didn't see that. Motopocolypse, from what I understand, doesn't work with anything after 9.16 OTA. I got lucky and was able to unlock mine about a year ago (didn't have 9.18 OTA applied from the factory). Still, if people can unlock their bootloaders with the KK, that's great, but again, I have not heard nor seen anything that states this. I only knew about Towelroot and that's it.
As for it being obvious, didn't matter after this past KK upgrade. People did it anyways and we got an unflux of "how do I root this sucker?" over and over again.
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I guess I'll be late and you've found that after upgrading to KK and rooting it, you can unlock bootloader with Motopocalypse ^^. Also idk why wouldn't anyone want to unlock BL, considering the phone is on its end of life cycle and won't get anymore android updates (e.g 4.5+) it seems rather wise to unlock and have all the goodies now and in the future.
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Also, this might break the current tethering hack as well for 4.4.2.
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I see you guys have been using the tether mod I posted for the ultra. no problem, I developed a new mod for 4.4.2 and 4.4.3 so if it does break tether and can make one for the HD.
I used to have an HD so I'll help you guys out.
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Topsnake said:
I see you guys have been using the tether mod I posted for the ultra. no problem, I developed a new mod for 4.4.2 and 4.4.3 so if it does break tether and can make one for the HD.
I used to have an HD so I'll help you guys out.
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Awesome. Thanks a bunch for that. I'll definitely want to try it out once I the new OTA comes in. Since I have an unlocked bootloader, I'm not too frightened to do the OTAs, but to know that we can get another tether mod if it does indeed break with the next OTA, that's a relief.
tether seems broken..
Topsnake said:
I see you guys have been using the tether mod I posted for the ultra. no problem, I developed a new mod for 4.4.2 and 4.4.3 so if it does break tether and can make one for the HD.
Droid Maxx "Developer Edition"
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I used to have an HD so I'll help you guys out.
Just to confirm, from what I can tell yes the tether hack seems to have broken, I am rooted, unlocked and all that good stuff so I can always flash back, but as a warning I tried to get it working again with no success.
Now I am not ruling out the possibility that I am a dope and screwed up the procedure somewhere, in which case I pray someone can confirm it works and maybe teach a fool to fish .
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I used to have an HD so I'll help you guys out.
Just to confirm, from what I can tell yes the tether hack seems to have broken, I am rooted, unlocked and all that good stuff so I can always flash back, but as a warning I tried to get it working again with no success.
Now I am not ruling out the possibility that I am a dope and screwed up the procedure somewhere, in which case I pray someone can confirm it works and maybe teach a fool to fish .
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Uh. the tethering hack still works. Go here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/dro...d-native-tether-exploit-build-183-46-t2872547