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[Q] Use ClockworkMod Recovery to get back to stock and out of boot loop??

I have a HKT75D xoom that I was trying to re-lock and unroot. Something along the way obviously went wrong. I think I may have used the wrong stock files to return it to stock and then locked it, but I am unsure. I do know that I am stuck in a boot loop now. If I turn the Xoom off...it just turns itself back on and sits and the M. I can get to fastboot, clockworkmod recovery, and rdp? (i forget the name, but its the other option under Android Recovery at startup.)
Is there any way I can use clockworkmod recovery or another method to restore my xoom to stock or have I bricked it? I have a 3G/Wifi xoom that is currently nothing more than an expensive paperweight so any help would be appreciated!

Its really really really hard to brick these things. With motorola devices, you just need to get RSD Lite running (a PC program), get into RSD mode on the device and then connect to the computer. You can then flash a stock sbf file and that will bring you back to stock firmware.
I can't provide links right now but if you look around/wait for someone, you'll be just fine. The fact that you can get into CWM, fastboot and **** is a good sign. The key is to not panic and do plenty of reading on how to troubleshoot this.

Thanks for the reply. I have done a ton of reading and became a bit overwhelmed so I knew posting would be the good thing to do. I just need some guidance here. I went and snagged RSDLite 5.6 from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1348587
I believe that is the latest version. My question is where do I find a stock sbf file for my 3G/WiFi motorola xoom?
Edit: I got my xoom connected to RSD Lite and get the following in device properties if it helps any:
IMEI/ESN/MEID: N / A
Technology: N / A
Software Version: N / A
Flex Version: N / A
Bootloader Version: v0x001050
DRM Version: N / A
Phone Type: Engineering (0288504140C00557000000000000)
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What region is your device from?

My Xoom is US.

Ok, in order to have your xoom seen in RSD you need to be in RSD mode on the Xoom. In order to get there, turn it off. Then hold power and volume up and it'll get you into rsd mode. Once it says something like "starting RSD support protocol" you can plug it in and RSD lite should recognize it.
Now you need the sbf file. I'll have a look around but I swear the file was posted on these boards somewhere before.
Edit: Found a thread with a ton of different SBF files for various regions. There is a VZW 3.2.2 sbf file toward the bottom of the OP. Make sure to charge up before you flash and as per usual, I am not responsible for anything that happens from flashing. Best of luck to you!

Thanks again for the help...unfortunately the filesharing sites linked no longer allow downloads.
I will keep an eye out for the file but if anyone knows a place then please let me know !

oh damn
I'm sorry
I found this. I don't know about legitimacy but perhaps its worth testing.

Hacktually said:
I have a HKT75D xoom that I was trying to re-lock and unroot. Something along the way obviously went wrong. I think I may have used the wrong stock files to return it to stock and then locked it, but I am unsure. I do know that I am stuck in a boot loop now. If I turn the Xoom off...it just turns itself back on and sits and the M. I can get to fastboot, clockworkmod recovery, and rdp? (i forget the name, but its the other option under Android Recovery at startup.)
Is there any way I can use clockworkmod recovery or another method to restore my xoom to stock or have I bricked it? I have a 3G/Wifi xoom that is currently nothing more than an expensive paperweight so any help would be appreciated!
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Are you locked or not? I don't know if your stock restoration project was successful since you say you can boot into CWM recovery (stock would overwrite the recovery). Just make sure that you have a flashable rom zip file on your sdcard and then boot into CWM recovery and flash it. You're rooted so you know how to do that. FYI, you should probably do a complete data wipe/factory reset, cache wipe and dalvik cache wipe.
Why did you want to revert to stock/re-lock? Are you selling your Xoom or sending it to be fixed? If you wanted to upgrade to ICS, there a CWM flashable stock ICS rom available in the Development section.

I figured out that I was using the wrong stock img's from motorola dev. Used the right ones and now running Ice Cream!!!!!
ty for all the answers and help

[Q] Q> How to install Argen2Stone?

ive tried to install the Argen2Stone 2.7RE on my milestone 2 UK retail running on stock GB 2.3.4!
the funny thing is it always end up on black screen after i restore the argen2stone nandroid and applying the FixedSBF before rebooting my MS2.. i cant access the recovery because after the red motorola logo its already black screen.
Did i do something wrong about it? in the thread of Argen2Stone it say its for any ROM so assuming it should work on UK GB stock!.. Hope anyone can help thanks!
Edit: Got it working using the fixed SBF provided by endless7 CM7.. the thing is the FixedSBF.zip provided in argen2stone is not compatible with UK GB 2.3.4 so after i installed the argen2stone 2.7RE, reboot and gone on a black screen then flashed the fixedSBF using RSD lite then recovery, factory reset..

try entering motorola recovery by holding x when powering on. If it will let you get that far, do factory reset from there an see how that goes. Also make sure you are trying to flash the right sbf, because even group users have to flash a fixed sbf. So you didn't recesarily flash the right one just cause you flashed one
I cant be screwed to find the direct link now as I‘m on my tablet, so please refer to my guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1464507
Around halfway down you will find a section titled install instructions (gingerbread users). There I have the correct link for the fixed sbf you need (this one needs to be flashed with rsd lite btw)
Edit: now that I think about it, your mistake was flashing the fixed sbf. All it does is chanew your kernel, and you were already on the one you needed. So flashing the sbf changed it to a kernel no longer compatible with your phone since you updated to 2.3.6 (non downgradable).
Flashing the sbf I'm referring to earlier should fix you up

DreadPirateDan said:
try entering motorola recovery by holding x when powering on. If it will let you get that far, do factory reset from there an see how that goes. Also make sure you are trying to flash the right sbf, because even group users have to flash a fixed sbf. So you didn't recesarily flash the right one just cause you flashed one
I cant be screwed to find the direct link now as I‘m on my tablet, so please refer to my guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1464507
Around halfway down you will find a section titled install instructions (gingerbread users). There I have the correct link for the fixed sbf you need (this one needs to be flashed with rsd lite btw)
Edit: now that I think about it, your mistake was flashing the fixed sbf. All it does is chanew your kernel, and you were already on the one you needed. So flashing the sbf changed it to a kernel no longer compatible with your phone since you updated to 2.3.6 (non downgradable).
Flashing the sbf I'm referring to earlier should fix you up
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thanks for the reply.. well even the stock recovery is not accessible the option i did was reflash all over again.. thankfully i got it working using fixedSBF from endless7 CM7.
Edit: revert back to stock GB rom.. this rom eats up too much RAM >.<...
in stock rom i can manage a 220mb free ram on standby but this rom when on standby for too long manage 175-185mb free rom.. maybe ill try CM9 next!

hi guys, someone could use the FMRadio??

americogiovani said:
hi guys, someone could use the FMRadio??
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Unfortunately, it's not possible to use the FM radio in our Milestone 2, no matter with which app and rom.

[Q] Please help! No booting after flashing a SBF with RSD lite (SOLVED)

Hello,
I know there are some similar threads, but the solutions given don't seem to work for me.. I really hope somebody could help me here.
History:
It's a green lens defy, that first came with Eclair. I had to send it in once and it came back with Froyo, which was slow and annoying from the start.
I wanted to get quarx CM10 (Android 4.1) on it. To do this, I followed the video guides by "locslikes" on youtube (can't post links). First I rooted the phone, then on the video "MOTOROLA DEFY UnBrick Restore to Default SBF" we have been following the xda thread "Is your DEFY / DEFY+ bricked??". It links to a list of sbf-files, and I wasn't really sure which one to take. So I just took one that seemed appropriate. Later I tried some others, so I'm not really sure which one is flashed right now. I tried those marked "retail Germany" or "(provider name) Germany". RSD lite 4.9 does the flashing without any problems and gives me a "PASS" in the end. I tried the SBFs called "JRDNEM_U3_2.21.0", "JRDNEM_U3_2.34.1", "JRDNEM_U3_2.51.1".
Now the problem is that the defy doesn't boot at all. I can't get into the bootloader or anything, there is just no reaction from the power button. When I plug it on my computer, the white LED goes on and RSD lite sees my phone. I can flash other SBFs and while the flashing is happening, the defy screen works and gives me the message "updating...". However, when it is done, again no booting is possible. I do not get a Motorola logo or anything, nothing happens.
How can I go back (or go forward to CM10)?
Please help me, I would appreciate it so much.
Regards
Philipp

it seems like you have to send your phone to repair service again, this issue seems to be with the bootloader has been corrupted and you wont be able to solve it yourself, it needs some very high skills and riffbox hardware flasher with jtag which is really difficult

I was able to boot it up again... this SBF-file did the job for me:
JRDNEM_U3_3.4.2_177-003_BLUR_SIGN_SIGNED_UCAJRDNEMARAB1B80AA03A.0R_PDS03C_USAJRDNFRYOO2DE_P021_A010_HWp3_Service1FF.sbf
I just kept trying lots of different SBFs and that was the solution....
Sorry for bothering you

Please provide the link for that file ...
Hey i been searching for a good SBF file for my Motorola defy MB525 ... every SBF i been trying to flash did not work/ boot but only one i came across which is not stable i.e. JORDN_U3_97.21.51.rar well .. i'll b much obliged if u provide me the link (with spaces) n help me out buddy. you can send the link to this address > [email protected]
Feomatar said:
I was able to boot it up again... this SBF-file did the job for me:
JRDNEM_U3_3.4.2_177-003_BLUR_SIGN_SIGNED_UCAJRDNEMARAB1B80AA03A.0R_PDS03C_USAJRDNFRYOO2DE_P021_A010_HWp3_Service1FF.sbf
I just kept trying lots of different SBFs and that was the solution....
Sorry for bothering you
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[Q] [DEFYMB525] Help my old "friend" please :)

Hi!
I know that that I am mentioning now very old device as Motorola Defy MB525 green lense.
I wanted to flash Cyanogenmod 10.1 again in my Defy. I did full wipe and removed some folders on SD card reffering to old apps.
And it seems I messed up with Clockworkmod Recovery folder on SD and I left myself without it. And I tried to reinstall it using official guide found here: wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_jordan[/url]
But I did not unpack all the files, so the installation was not fulfilled and I got like empty Android boot menu 0.6.1 without possibility to boot an operating system or to do anything (got errors whatever I choose: E:Error in /system/bootmenu/script/recovery.sh)
I have read tons of online materials and forums, and I could only restore stock Defy ROM 2.3.4 using RSD lite.
And I didn't find solution how to reinstall the boot menu :crying: So that is why I am asking you for help.
I can run only Download Mode and this useless Android Boot Menu.
How to reinstall Android boot menu/install custom recovery back?
I like my Defy and I do not want to put it in the drawer yet
Thank you in advance!
Vixificent

The bootmenu is housed in the partition system.
All you have to do is flash the stock firmware, root with Framaroot (app) and install the bootmenu and recovery with 2nd init (app). After this simply download the rom and gapps, you do wipe cache, data, dalvik cache and flash it (first rom, then gapps).

cristiand391 said:
The bootmenu is housed in the partition system.
All you have to do is flash the stock firmware, root with Framaroot (app) and install the bootmenu and recovery with 2nd init (app). After this simply download the rom and gapps, you do wipe cache, data, dalvik cache and flash it (first rom, then gapps).
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Thank you for your reply and suggestion! But the thing is that I cannot boot the device, so usage of any apk is not possible. When I run my Defy it goes directly to Android Boot menu 0.6.1, which is not installed properly (source files missing, eg. ".sh" files).
Should I try to root it via computer? Then, how to do it with only Download Mode available?
Any help would be appreciated!

Vixificent said:
Thank you for your reply and suggestion! But the thing is that I cannot boot the device, so usage of any apk is not possible
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YOu can recover your device using an appropriate .sdf file and a program called RSD Lite. There are many how-tos on this - the first one I found was http://www.locslikes.com/motorola-defy/unbrick-and-restore-to-default-sbf/. You'll also find a number of tutorials on these forums.

robbak said:
YOu can recover your device using an appropriate .sdf file and a program called RSD Lite. There are many how-tos on this - the first one I found was http://www.locslikes.com/motorola-defy/unbrick-and-restore-to-default-sbf/. You'll also find a number of tutorials on these forums.
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Quite a late answer, but the solution offered by robbak worked perfectly! Thank you!

Vixificent said:
Quite a late answer, but the solution offered by robbak worked perfectly! Thank you!
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I have a similar issue. How did you do the fix you used? The SBF files don't seem to be on the site you were referred to anymore.
Years ago, my unmodified (not rooted) Defy (running Android 2.2.1) started to boot loop, so I eventually did a factory reset. That worked for a while, although certain apps were suddenly no longer compatible) and then suddenly the defy froze on the Moto logo (not even cycling to the Blur screen) and I could no longer get to the reset screen.
However I could still get to the bootloader, so I tried to use RDS lite.
I got one sbf to say it passed, but the phone did not reboot. (I could only find 2 SBF's for the US and only got one to work). Now RDS will detect whether the phone is on or off (and if on I'll get a white LED) and I can flash the sbf still, but otherwise the phone is completely bricked - can't get to reset OR bootloader screen.
When I plug the phone into the USB the white LED comes on, but I can't raise ANYTHING on the screen (reset screen or bootloader screen, holding down the volume up or down w/ the power button). However pressing the power button alone does cause the computer to recognize hardware is plugged in, or alternately disconnected. RSD tells me a device is connected, but the only info given is the bootloader version and AP ID info (whatever that is). However, when I load the SBF, the phone lights up and says SW update in progress...
RSD tells me the phone is being rebooted and has passed, but screen goes dark and all I see i the white LED again.
I tried these two SBFs:
T-Mobile_MB525_6.19.0_1FF.sbf
JORDN_U3_6_36_0_SIGNED_USAJRDNTMOB1B4B5DE1028_0R_J ORDANTMO_P022_HWp3_Service1FF.sbf
Only the 1st one works.
I am not that tech savy regarding Android, so i am looking for some help.
Thanks!

Hi DefyVictim,
I understand your concerns - the restore process is a little bit complicated, but still not impossible. There is a strange procedure how to get your phone connected in such a way that RSD lite sees it. In the link given by robbak there is a video which is an exactly described tutorial. Did you follow it carefully?
It goes like - you need to FIRST get the bootloader and then connect it to the PC. If I understood it right, you tried to get the bootloader after you got the phone connected - which did not work.
I had a similar issue but finally figured it out. Oh, and there was just another thing - the battery was too low, so I had to do quite risky McGyver method to charge the battery somehow (no charging when your phone is bricked!), but be careful, this is potentially dangerous. Nothing happend for me, because I charged my phone for a minimum of time (like half an hour) to get it working.
Check this thread if you face battery low warning:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=892026
I know now it is a pain to get a SBF file, but not sure if the T-mobile should be working unless your phone wasn't coming from T-mobile (?)

Motorola logo loop?

Hey, I know this forum isn't too active but I really need help.
I wiped CyanogenMod from TWRP, and I believe that I also wiped CWM in doing so. If I turn my phone on, the Motorola Logo shows up. I can access Bootloader and the stock recovery though.
Can anyone help me?

You do not provide enough information to assist you.
I'm just a newby but posted this a few moments ago:- https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73404265&postcount=9
If you know/can figure out what stock you were on originally, and also what you have since flashed, then you can possibly recover your defy. (may need to create a fixed sbf file, ie minus CG 31 and CG 39).
Take a gander at above linked post, it may give you a few clues.
EDIT: Suggest first try Hard Factory reset, and wipe cache via Motorola system Recovery.
(as done in above link, I just recovered from boot loop whilst writing that post)