[Q]<< Solved!!>> Milestone stuck in bootloader screen, need help please - Motorola Droid and Milestone Q&A, Help & Troublesh

Dear all,
try to upgrade my milestone from 2.1 to 2.2 via the upgrade software from moto, the software finished without any error, but my milestone can load the system anymore, it stuck in the bootloader screen,
bootloader 90.73 battery ok, ok to program
it can detect the usb cable if I insert the usb cable, can I restore my milestone?

first do factory reset, cross fingers, and reboot
Crossing fingers is most important.
That actually happened to me when flashing telus froyo 2.2 update.
It flashed fine but stuck on M logo so did reset by doing left shift+alt+delete, held down X and factory reset option from recovery menu.
You may have to hold down camera instead of X

thanks for quick reply. Sorry, I never did rooting or flash rom, I don't know what is cross fingers, I trid factory reset by holding down the power button and camera button, but I still stuck in the bootloader screen.
Would you please point me to some useful tutorial, howto?

You can try to flash an sbf since you can get the bootloader.

First take the battery out.
then download rsdlite 4.6+
download motorola drivers
install them.
download a froyo sbf file from here---> //and-developers.com/sbf:milestone221 (put "http:" in front of the url)
put the battery in and go to the bootloder mode (in my phone bootloader 90.78 i need to hold the UP key on d-pad and the power botton together)
plug the phone to your computer.
turn on RSDlite and wait for it to show your phone as connected.
select "..." button and pick the sbf file you downloaded.
hit start and wait for it to say "pass" or something like that. DO NOT interrupt RSDlite once you have hit start.

Dear all, My bootloader version is 90.73, and I have some err code, but I'm manage to connect my phone with RSD lite, I read some forum mentioned bootloader version 90.78, would it be any different if I upgrade bootloader to 90.78, and how can I upgrade it by RSD?

I saw some forum talked about recovery mode, but I can't get into recovery mode by pressing camera and power button at the same time.

ROBINGAZI said:
First take the battery out.
then download rsdlite 4.6+
download motorola drivers
install them.
download a froyo sbf file from here---> //and-developers.com/sbf:milestone221 (put "http:" in front of the url)
put the battery in and go to the bootloder mode (in my phone bootloader 90.78 i need to hold the UP key on d-pad and the power botton together)
plug the phone to your computer.
turn on RSDlite and wait for it to show your phone as connected.
select "..." button and pick the sbf file you downloaded.
hit start and wait for it to say "pass" or something like that. DO NOT interrupt RSDlite once you have hit start.
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Just try the SBF from UK, same, my phone boot with the bootloader screen:
Bootloader
90.73
Err: A5,69,35,00,27
Battery OK
Ok to Program
Connect USB
Data Cable.
Any idea?

dreamer1212 said:
Just try the SBF from UK, same, my phone boot with the bootloader screen:
Bootloader
90.73
Err: A5,69,35,00,27
Battery OK
Ok to Program
Connect USB
Data Cable.
Any idea?
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in this state if you start the flashing with RSDlite does it flash?

the problem was solved after flash the bootloader to version 90.78, thanks everyone for reading and reply!!!

Boot loops can happen to anyone. It is always a good idea to have openrecovery working incase you need to restore your MM.
Sent from my Milestone using XDA App

Droid A855 bootloader 90.78
dreamer1212 said:
the problem was solved after flash the bootloader to version 90.78, thanks everyone for reading and reply!!!
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Hello, may be anyone still have bootloader 90.78 for Droid A855?
I spend whole day searching it but all links dead.
Thanks

I guess your best chance is this site: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=26

Erovia, Thanks friend! I really appreciate!:good::good::good:
I tried flash 2C7C.sbf bootloader file , flashed well but no success - bootloop on "M" logo.
9078 bootloader didn't want to flash (phone showed error), I think because this bootloader not for CDMA version (file name BL_9078_umts_sholes_HS_Consumer_replacer.sbf). Also I found the same file on German wiki server for their phones.
After multiple attempt to flash whole ROM like "VZW_A855_FRG83G_QSC6085BP_C_01.43.01P_SW_UPDATE.sbf" and FRG83D I started to think that probable phone has died NAND flash and better disassemble it for parts. RSD showed info from this phone
AP Die ID: 0390010d177d0304000000000400
BP Die ID: 0000000000000000000000000000
AP Public ID: ffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffff
BP Public ID: 0000000000000000000000000000000000000000
As far as I know ID there should be something but not ffffffffffffffffffff or 00000000000000.
I gave this phone last chance and flashed "MILER_X1_00.26.1_MILER_CDMA_BP_01.07.00R_GEN_1FF_sign.sbf" and miracle happens! In a few reboots it passed M logo and completely turned On. I guess it's not original Verizon firmware, on settings it says model A854 .
Now my question is can it be activated on Verizon? (I don't know will RPL Version (11111) work for them) Or I need to flash original A855 ROM ? Or left it as is and don't torture it more?..

I'd really like to help you, but I don't no much about the Droid, because I have a Milestone.
If I were you, I would torture it a bit more. It booted up, so the hardware is functional. With a little luck, it can be saved.

It was almost two months ago but whatever..
After multiple attempts to flash A855 rom I decided left it on A854 rom (MILER_X1_00.26.1_MILER_CDMA_BP_01.07.00R_GEN_1FF_sign)
All ROMs for A855 which I tried to flash
VZW_A855_FRG83D_QSC6085BP_C_01.43.01P_SW_UPDATE
VZW_A855_FRG83G_QSC6085BP_C_01.43.01P_SW_UPDATE_02
VZW_A855_FRK76_QSC6085BP_C_01.43.01P_SW_UPDATE_01
made phone non bootable.
A854 rom worked fine, only thing customer called after two day using it and said camera doesn't work. But as I never saw him again I have know idea is there was camera problem or it just doesn't work on A584 rom.

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I flashed GSM ROM over CDMA Lika RETARD! HELP!!!!

Did something extremely stupid......
I Flashed a GSM ROM (DUTTY's 5.2 ROM) onto a Sprint CDMA phone. STUPID! I wasnt paying attention and I dunno why I did that maybe cause i saw the features on XDA and normally I'm on PPCGEEKS but now I need Help. Is there anyways of getting a CDMA Rom back on the phone. I can still get into bootloader manually. But i Need to be able to transfer a CDMA ROM to the internal Memory. Is this possible without fully booting into Windows Mobile?
Thanks for ANY suggestions!
I'm not sure, but the difference between isn't in the OS rom, but in the radio rom.
But it should be possible to flash another rom directly from the operating system with the tool delivered with almost every rom. Enter boot loader and then connect via usb.
my comp is not recognising the internal drive
pretty sure you bricked your phone
I too did this when i first started flashing my phone because i did not know the diff between GSM and CDMA , so this is what i did to fix it
1.turn the phone on to bootloader mode(tri-colour screen) to do this power the phone on while holding the the volume down key.
then
2.plug your usb in and wait for it to say usb on the bottom of the screen,
3. now flash your phone with a stock rom
this is what i did and the phone was fixed good luck post back with your results
I did the same with my phone and I burned it. I sent it to service and they change the entire motherboard.
apaquette420 said:
I too did this when i first started flashing my phone because i did not know the diff between GSM and CDMA , so this is what i did to fix it
1.turn the phone on to bootloader mode(tri-colour screen) to do this power the phone on while holding the the volume down key.
then
2.plug your usb in and wait for it to say usb on the bottom of the screen,
3. now flash your phone with a stock rom
this is what i did and the phone was fixed good luck post back with your results
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Windows does not recognize anything when in bootloader mode. =( New phone on the way... if someone can gimme a fix for this I will pay pal them $$$...
WOOT fixed it!!!!
Using <--, vol-down, and power-button sequence:
First Bootloader will automatically try to flash DIAMIMG.rom which is still the ROM that messes up ur phone in the first place do to user error. I went ahead and let the WRONG Rom install about half way then pulled the battery. I then turned the phone back on and to bootloader screen says " Rom Upgrade Failed, Please try again..." I then plugged in USB cable and the phone detected the USB plugged in. Then went and ran rom upgrade utility via windows.... and presto! Phone fixed. Whew... I had all my contacts, pictures of kids and video all saved on internal storage. I hope this help someone as stupid as me.

[Q] weird problem with my milestone trying to root, booted like crazy

Greetings everyone!
I'm trying to root my Motorola Milestone, the current OS aparently is 2.1 and the carrier is movilnet from venezuela, and I tried to root it so I could have Wifi tethering.
I practically got stucked trying to root it, and in one of the firts steps (loading the ADBrecovery on to the SD card). when I loaded the files to the phone, I tried to load the exclamation point pressing holding camera and on button, it didn't open the exclamation point, so I tried it like 5 times trying to load it. since i couldn't, read some more, and saw that I had to press X and On button, and it worked. when I tried to load the file, it told me that it failed.. since it failed, I pressed the boot the phone and it turned off. then I turned on the phone and it repeatedly started to turn off.
I've got so confused and since the only thing that I changed was adding the files, I deleted them as fast as I could. and well, the phone is stable now. but I'm somewhat scared of damaging my phone.
can someone tell me how to root my phone or tell my why did it go crazy? what could i have done wrong? could a virus in my laptop affect my cellphone? (I somewhat doubt this since the phone works on linux, but, then what could have caused the crazy booting?)
thanks in advanced people
sorry for the shameless bump, but I'd love to get some help so i could finally tether the wifi.
Hi.
To put phone into recovery mode:
Turn phone off.
Press and hold X while pressing power button.
Release power button keeping pressed X.
Use pad to select update.zip.
To put phone into BootLoader mode:
Turn phone off.
Press UP on pad and hold until pressing power button.
Release power button and keep holding UP on pad until You see "Bootloader blah,blah" on screen.
That's about modes.
For problem You have, first of all, You must to find sbf file for Your bootloader version (try google for vulnerable_recovery_only_RAMDLD90_78.sbf ) and flash with rsd lite on windows or proper program for linux. Next, after flash sbf file, find update.zip (google for milestone_root.zip), save to pc and put phone into SD card mode when connecting to usb.
Copy update.zip from PC to / (root) of Your memory card, turn phone off and apply first thing I wrote above for recovery mode, then apply update.zip.
Note that for rooting, depend of Your bootloader version, You must to apply correct version of file. So if You have for example bl 90.78, You must to apply 90.78 sbf and so on.
If You still have problems with rooting, please post back.
PS, don't forget to CHECK BL VERSION!
Cheers
EDIT: DOH... phone is not going crazy. You was probably use wrong files.
Thanks a lot dude, I'll try this as soon as i can, I've been really busy with work lately
No problem.
Cheers
Sent from my Milestone using XDA App
By the way, any reason for not using the Universal Androot tool ?
What is universal androot tool?
See: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=747598
Supported Devices:
.....
Dell Streak (2.1)
Motorola Milestone (2.1)
Motorola XT701
.....

[Q] Boot loop stock

Hello, folks!
I have a Milestone with stock android (2.1 I guess, after an OTA update from the provider) that was in the drawer for ca. 2 years because the POWER/VOL/CAM flat cable was bad. I changed the cable, was able to boot normally one or twice.
Now the phone freezes with the white motorola symbol.
When I turn it on with PWR + D-pad UP, I get into the bootloader v. 90.73.
Werid thing is that when I try to boot into recovery (PWR + CAMERA), I still get into the bootloader, so I can't get into recovery to try installing another rom to circumbent the boot lock-up.
Ideas to solve this?
Thanks!
It seems like your bootloader is corrupted.
If i were you, i would upgrade it to the latest version (90.78) and try with it.
(Also you should consider using CM7 or even CM10.)
Thanks!
How can I upgrade the bootloader? Is there a zip or an img file somewhere to push?
I dont know exactly, i didnt have to do it before.
I'm pretty sure, you can brick your device with this if something goes wrong.
I think you will need the following:
-Drivers
-RSDLite
-proper SBF file from here
But i dont know if you need to boot into bootloader mode or something.
Please, be very-very careful, maybe you should wait if someone with more knowledge gives you any advice.
Erovia said:
-proper SBF file from here
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Thanks! I'll try to flash a newer bootloader.
Nope, Didn't work.
Still freezing on boot.
Sorry, but i'm out of ideas.
Maybe someone with more knowledge could help.
Good luck.
Erovia said:
Sorry, but i'm out of ideas.
Maybe someone with more knowledge could help.
Good luck.
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Well, thanks anyway.
Did you manage to get the Device manage to take the new boot loader via usb?
If it did load the SBL try loading the vulnerable recovery sbf then put open recovery on to your SD card. If you can get that fair then I'd imagine you could load a new OS on to it without much issue. Lots of guides out there.
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[Q] Rooted my LG p880, and now it won't start

Hi!
I just rooted my brand new LG optimus 4x HD, and when I was going to install cyanogenmod on it, the phone stopped working. I pressed to restart in recovery and installing the rom, but when it was about to restart, it only says something like: unrecoverable boot loader, and something with kernel. I don't know what this means, but I hope there is a way to fix this, because the phone is brand new, and now I can't even start it.
Some suggestions?
Taynor said:
Hi!
I just rooted my brand new LG optimus 4x HD, and when I was going to install cyanogenmod on it, the phone stopped working. I pressed to restart in recovery and installing the rom, but when it was about to restart, it only says something like: unrecoverable boot loader, and something with kernel. I don't know what this means, but I hope there is a way to fix this, because the phone is brand new, and now I can't even start it.
Some suggestions?
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Just flash original stock KDZ file with kdz flasher.
If you want to install CM, you do not need a rooted phone, but an unlocked bootloader.
Check the respective threads for details on how to unlock the phone and then flash CM.
Taynor said:
Hi!
I just rooted my brand new LG optimus 4x HD, and when I was going to install cyanogenmod on it, the phone stopped working. I pressed to restart in recovery and installing the rom, but when it was about to restart, it only says something like: unrecoverable boot loader, and something with kernel. I don't know what this means, but I hope there is a way to fix this, because the phone is brand new, and now I can't even start it.
Some suggestions?
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try flashing the stock rom again
to fix this problem
seems like something went wrong maybe
go in dev section to find how
Soul reaper said:
try flashing the stock rom again
to fix this problem
seems like something went wrong maybe
go in dev section to find how
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But how am I supposed to do anything when I can't even start my phone? :/
Taynor said:
But how am I supposed to do anything when I can't even start my phone? :/
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Enter software upgrade mode. Better yet http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069723
anGel_pLayer said:
Enter software upgrade mode. Better yet http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069723
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ok, i'll try that in a couple of hours when I get home, Thanks everyone! I'll be back if there is another problem
in the lg pc suite that comes with the phone there is an option in "Device" for "emergency firmware recovery" this should be a relatively easy way to restore your phone if it allows you to do it without booting up otherwise use the method posted earlier. to get into the correct mode on the phone turn phone off, then whilst holding vol- plug in the usb (don't press power button) this should enter software upgrade mode.
after this you will lose root and if you unlocked your bootloader will relock it.
i used this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2256392 all in one tool to root and this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40918727&postcount=108 to unlock bootloader, you can use the all in one tool (from rooting) to install cwm after you have unlocked bootloader.
I hope this helps
maff90 said:
in the lg pc suite that comes with the phone there is an option in "Device" for "emergency firmware recovery" this should be a relatively easy way to restore your phone if it allows you to do it without booting up otherwise use the method posted earlier. to get into the correct mode on the phone turn phone off, then whilst holding vol- plug in the usb (don't press power button) this should enter software upgrade mode.
after this you will lose root and if you unlocked your bootloader will relock it.
i used this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2256392 all in one tool to root and this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40918727&postcount=108 to unlock bootloader, you can use the all in one tool (from rooting) to install cwm after you have unlocked bootloader.
I hope this helps
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I tried to root via the all-in-one toolbox, but I don't get how I am supposed to do... And after trying to do some things and factory resets, I'm unable to start my phone again. This time i'm stuck on bootscreen. And I can't seem to get to the S/W Upgrade screen again, i don't know why...
Is there something i can do with ADB sideload?
Taynor said:
I tried to root via the all-in-one toolbox, but I don't get how I am supposed to do... And after trying to do some things and factory resets, I'm unable to start my phone again. This time i'm stuck on bootscreen. And I can't seem to get to the S/W Upgrade screen again, i don't know why...
Is there something i can do with ADB sideload?
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Open and reinsert your battery. It may help.
It helped me when couldn't get into s/w upgrade mode after flashing CyanogenMod RC2.
Subhajitdas298 said:
Open and reinsert your battery. It may help.
It helped me when couldn't get into s/w upgrade mode after flashing CyanogenMod RC2.
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I try to flash to RC2 too... But without success. How do I get into S/W Upgrade mode? nothing works, and holding down volume button doesn't make anything happen :/
Taynor said:
I try to flash to RC2 too... But without success. How do I get into S/W Upgrade mode? nothing works, and holding down volume button doesn't make anything happen :/
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to get into S/W upgrade mode, remove battery, insert battery, hold the vol-, and plug in a usb attached to a computer (keep holding vol-).
hope this helps. also try a different pc usb port or a different cable (just to eliminate any variables)
maff90 said:
to get into S/W upgrade mode, remove battery, insert battery, hold the vol-, and plug in a usb attached to a computer (keep holding vol-).
hope this helps. also try a different pc usb port or a different cable (just to eliminate any variables)
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For how long do I need to hold down the volume button?
Taynor said:
For how long do I need to hold down the volume button?
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it should only be about 15secs before the s/w update mode starts
just to make it clear i made a video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0Vw-ZTr3xY
maff90 said:
it should only be about 15secs before the s/w update mode starts
just to make it clear i made a video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0Vw-ZTr3xY
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Thank you so much for the video, it worked and now my phone is rooted and alive, now I just have to figure out how to flash a custom rom into it and the CMW recovery...
Good to see you ok. CWM needs unlocked bootloader not just root.
Taynor said:
Thank you so much for the video, it worked and now my phone is rooted and alive, now I just have to figure out how to flash a custom rom into it and the CMW recovery...
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I don't know why didn't you understand my words but glad that you are running well now. For CWM or a custom rom, you need unlocked the bootloader not root.
I've managed to fix it now, I don't know how, but it worked thanks everyone for the help, running cm10.1 now
Is there anyway i can dowbload lg+ tag and quick memo? It isnt included in the rom :/
No, but I did a factory reset and flashed the rom, and then the stock apps werent included
astr_x said:
If you want to install CM, you do not need a rooted phone, but an unlocked bootloader.
Check the respective threads for details on how to unlock the phone and then flash CM.
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Hi astr_x,
Do you have any example links for the respective threads you mention? I have tried adb and fastboot. I hold Volume down + plug into my computer and I get the Unrecoverable bootloader error that was mentioned above. In fact, I get this error even when I plug my phone to a normal plug (and not PC). Anyway, I connect my phone to my laptop (I always get the error mentioned) and when I type the relative adb+fastboot command in cmd (after installing all the relative drivers), I get "Error: Unknown device".
Any thoughts?

PLEASE HELP!!! phone freezes during boot animation and cant get into fastboot mode

ok firtst of all i realize im a dumbass....this is my second phone in the past 2 days, i bricked the first one and was lucky to get a second free of charge, ok heres what i did...after rooting i tried to install a cool boot animation from rom toolbox, after rebooting to check it out, it stops and wont get passed that screen, after a few seconds i cane here a sound but thats it..it will not do anything, i have the c with a locked bootloader..AGAIN I KNOW IM A DUMBASS SO PLEASE DONT BERAITE ME...is there a way to fix this? i dont care if i lose root, this phone is fine with out it:crying::crying::crying:
Okay...first off dont do anything to your phone if you dont know 100% that it will work or is compatible with it. But therr should be a way to fix it
First download flashtool and install it and when everything is installed download a ftf file (its a stock rom) you dont need to be rooted or have your bootloader unlocked. Load the ftf file in flashtool once its done downloading then when the little box comes up, put your phone into flash mode. To.put your phone into flash mode hold the volume down button for 2 seconds then plug your usb cable in while still holding your volume down button and hold it until the little box disappears and it starts to flash the when its done unplug your phone then voilĂ  brand new just like out of the box
Hope I helped you.
Sent from my C6603 using xda app-developers app
SmokeyBandit487 said:
Okay...first off dont do anything to your phone if you dont know 100% that it will work or is compatible with it. But therr should be a way to fix it
First download flashtool and install it and when everything is installed download a ftf file (its a stock rom) you dont need to be rooted or have your bootloader unlocked. Load the ftf file in flashtool once its done downloading then when the little box comes up, put your phone into flash mode. To.put your phone into flash mode hold the volume down button for 2 seconds then plug your usb cable in while still holding your volume down button and hold it until the little box disappears and it starts to flash the when its done unplug your phone then voilĂ  brand new just like out of the box
Hope I helped you.
Sent from my C6603 using xda app-developers app
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thanks , im going to try that, ..i have been trying to get into fastboot by the method you said a few times before i posted this and it does nothing..ill update as soon as i can
WOOOT!!!
SUCCESS!! that did the trick, seriously thanks man...im ususally not a complete noob when it comes to root things, ..however i am at sony phones and locked bootloaders (ones that cant be unlocked):
rivetrik said:
SUCCESS!! that did the trick, seriously thanks man...im ususally not a complete noob when it comes to root things, ..however i am at sony phones and locked bootloaders (ones that cant be unlocked):
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If you really want your phone to be rooted then follow the steps here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2583333&page=4
Its basically 4.3 JB with no bloatware and rooted you also follow the steps i showed you towards the end
You have to use custom recovery to flash the zip on the phone then turn off the phone and put it flash mode and flash the 20mb file (its just the boot files) and you'll have the newest firmware available and have been rooted.

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