As title states just making sure I am back to full stock to get any updates.... just need like a screenshot of what my abt phone screen supposed to look like. Much appreciated
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davzava said:
As title states just making sure I am back to full stock to get any updates.... just need like a screenshot of what my abt phone screen supposed to look like. Much appreciated
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You can only change the kernel and baseband on these phones with a OTA update from Motorola. Our bootloader is locked.
You can return the phone to stock software with one of the FXR apps that are available. But the baseband and kernel will remain unchanged. I used this one successfully last weekend: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/5484-r3l3as3droot-and-43v3r-root-for-the-bionic-v21/
Will the method mentioned on the RootWiki site also remove the bootstrap/CWM if installed?
Yes it will
So basically I can load bootstrap and cwm from koush and something like liberty and then go back to the way it was when unboxed with no sign of any changes? The reason I ask is I am still in my 14 day return window.
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thanks for the info and link!
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So basically I can load bootstrap and cwm from koush and something like liberty and then go back to the way it was when unboxed with no sign of any changes? The reason I ask is I am still in my 14 day return window.
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After installing CWM make a virgin backup before making ANY changes.
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I just got a rooted Atrix 4G which is running 2.2.2 but I can't tell if its stock or not and I want to upgrade to Gingerbread somehow. I don't know what to do exactly in order to have it. So if some who has had the same question about this was able to upgrade to Gingerbread and could help me out that would be great. Also If i need to uproot in order to get it please help me out with that to I looked into aRoot and that seemed a little bit skeptical so just let me know via PM or the thread.
.......really? :|
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I was waiting for a response like that just close the thread and thanks for the help...NOT!
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for starters, go to menu>settings>about phone and see if anything there gives away the state of your rom. also, is your BL unlocked (does it show unlocked on motorola boot animation)?
If your phone has all the blur content and has certain things locked down and such then chances are its stock.
another thing to check is whether or not your system is deodexed as most custom roms are.
I don't know a foolproof way of checking myself.
Alright well I don't think my phone has a custom rom on it but here is what I have just to make sure im right. I do know my phone does not have an unlocked b.l
System Version: 4.1.83MB860.ATT.en.US
Model:MB860
Baseband: N_01.77.15P
Webtop: oshwt_u1_4.257.30
Build number: OLYFR_U4_1.8.3
Let me know if I need anything else. I would take a screenshot but the app doesn't work for some reason.
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seems like stock. at any rate, the OTA image will fail to update during the version check if it's not. follow motorola's update instructions here: http://www.motorola.com/Support/US-EN/Android_Products/ATRIX-4G_Software_Update_Page
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I was waiting for a response like that just close the thread and thanks for the help...NOT!
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So you think the dev section is the proper place for this question?
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Do you think your cool for asking me that question? Im sure in a few days it will be moved it was my mistake for posting here I meant to post it in the q and a section.
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so if I try to update it to gingerbread while my phone is rooted nothing will happen? Or should I unroot it and then update it?
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I just saw this! Follow @P3Droid on twitter for any updates! My guess by Friday Clockwork will be up!
Good afternoon everyone. According to a reliable source we have just been informed that the Motorola Droid 3 now has a fully functioning recovery. This is great news for those that want to have the flexibility that CWR brings to the Android line of devices. Currently we don't have the specifics regarding the method of installation but according to P3 more information will follow soon..
I know there are a lot of excited D3 owners and Devs out there hearing this. I also hope this means we'll see the X2 and the Bionic to Follow. Let the Backups and Flashing begin.
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For real? That'd be epic and amazing!
Wow that's humongous!
does that mean people who update the leaked OTA on to their phone could potentially flash back to original stock?
Yummy.
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If this is for real, it is a fantastic notice!
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does that mean people who update the leaked OTA on to their phone could potentially flash back to original stock?
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Why would you want to downgrade
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does that mean people who update the leaked OTA on to their phone could potentially flash back to original stock?
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Yes but more importantly the magic unicorn is hear to pour rainbows, and new seasons of Firefly. Our possibilities are now endless!
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Yes but more importantly the magic unicorn is hear to pour rainbows, and new seasons of Firefly. Our possibilities are now endless!
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cant tell if youre being serious or sarcastic. As im still farily new here. but um..are you serious though? that we would be able to go back to pure stock non ota?
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Why would you want to downgrade
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I actually dont like some things the OTA has done and would rather have a bit of a blue tint than some other stuff.
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I actually dont like some things the OTA has done and would rather have a bit of a blue tint than some other stuff.
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Roms will be based off of .890
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Androidsims said:
Roms will be based off of .890
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Not really caring about roms. My main concern, right now, is if someone backs a backup of the bone stock pre OTA phone, with clockwork recovery, will i be able to install it on to my phone?
I think the best part of this so far is that nandroid is working (ie: backups can be made & flashed w/o the hassles of using RSDLite and waiting for SBFs). Great news! One step closer to Cyanogen.
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Not really caring about roms. My main concern, right now, is if someone backs a backup of the bone stock pre OTA phone, with clockwork recovery, will i be able to install it on to my phone?
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I believe its possible, but not practicle or easy. You have to change a bunch of stuff to the backup and then I'm pretty sure you have issues with the esn and stuff, but I could be wrong. I remember it being discussed once, but that was many months ago.
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Great news! One step closer to Cyanogen.
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Hopefully..
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well im not a wiz at this but i figured if i created a backup of my phone bone stock, if i upgraded i could recover and/or flash back. thought it worked like that
Bootloader
Still have efuse bootloader folks
tacosrdelicioso said:
Still have efuse bootloader folks
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There are still ways to get CM7 running on the Blur kernel. And overclock it with modular overclocking.
I hope to see this phone at 1.5 ghz someday. But what I really want is a stock themed debloated rom. Recovery means we're about have roms, so I can't wait!
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cant tell if youre being serious or sarcastic. As im still farily new here. but um..are you serious though? that we would be able to go back to pure stock non ota?
I actually dont like some things the OTA has done and would rather have a bit of a blue tint than some other stuff.
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Basically what it means is that you can install any rom made for the droid 3. Different "cooks/chefs" (people who cook or make roms) will make roms ranging from stock 2.3.4 (sans blur) to modified "improved" 2.3.4 stock droid rom to new versions that have leaked like the upcoming Ice-cream os and maybe even Jelly Bean.
Truly unicorns here. I remember when I had the D1 the battery life was barely better than what we have now. Liquid cooked up a rom that gave me a 2 day battery life with heavy use.
Not to mention hotstpotting and other cool things. I doubt getting past or fooling the Efuse is too difficult after the unlocked bootloader.
Look at how far development has come on the Milestone despite its locked bootloader; granted, it's been almost 2 years since that phone came out but it certainly is possible to squeeze way more performance out of these bad boys than is possible with their stock representation!
Can't wait to see what happens in the next few months!
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No. Rules#1 of Nandroid is no sharing Nandroids.
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I decided to start using my old revolution as a backup phone. It is basically a brand new refurbished replacement they sent me a while back that I've never used. When I go to update it to gingerbread it says that there isn't an update available. I'm just wondering if Verizon pulled the update when they ended its life and is there any way I can still root it and and install a gingerbread rom on it without first updating to gingerbread? Any help would be appreciated.
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I decided to start using my old revolution as a backup phone. It is basically a brand new refurbished replacement they sent me a while back that I've never used. When I go to update it to gingerbread it says that there isn't an update available. I'm just wondering if Verizon pulled the update when they ended its life and is there any way I can still root it and and install a gingerbread rom on it without first updating to gingerbread? Any help would be appreciated.
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Just go into about phone and make sure. It may have come updated from the shop. Then check this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337386
smokedkill said:
is there any way I can still root it and and install a gingerbread rom on it without first updating to gingerbread?
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You need to be on gingerbread to install a gingerbread ROM or you'll brick your phone, it's a complete pain in the ass to fix so I wouldn't try it. There are instructions to manually update to gb in the dev section if you have access to a pc...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21865912
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Thank you. I figure since I still have it, I may as well as play with it some. I'm interested to see how it's improved since it.got gingerbread.
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I received the SGH-i957 for work and they told us not to add any weird apps. What I want to do is remove some the crappy AT&T apps to use less resources. I have rooted an EVO 4g and a HTC Arrive Windows Phone as well as my old HTC Touch Diamond. I have been reading the different threads and I am just curious what you guys think the best method is?
It really doesn't use more resources
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It really doesn't use more resources
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I appreciate your response but I would still like to root it.
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If your work said to not mess with apps then I wouldn't really root it.
If you don't care about that, then just follow the rooting thread. I personally like the kernel root method
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If your work said to not mess with apps then I wouldn't really root it.
If you don't care about that, then just follow the rooting thread. I personally like the kernel root method
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I will go into more detail I guess. I want to backup how they gave it to me and run it custom, be it remove apps or a new rom. I am worried about some kind of privacy issues. With my HTC Evo 4g I could backup the original rom completely and then uninstall programs or install a new rom.
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Flash twrp and make a nandroid backup then do your root process.
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Yeah, I am definitely rooting it. It is ungodly slow with only a few programs on it and it keeps using at&t data even though I have removed all widgets and have very few apps installed. I know that know one wants to hear me say this but every time I use Android I dislike it more and more. I am sorry if I offend anyone.
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Ok, I got permission from the boss to root and either clean up the stock rom, remove crap, or load a custom rom. So should I just follow the guide in this and if I have to run a custom rom use the on in this thread. Do I have to use the twrp and nandroid backup to make a backup? Or can I restore the stock rom buy using Method 2 after I follow the Method 1 in the root guide?
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Ok, I got permission from the boss to root and either clean up the stock rom, remove crap, or load a custom rom. So should I just follow the guide in this and if I have to run a custom rom use the on in this thread. Do I have to use the twrp and nandroid backup to make a backup? Or can I restore the stock rom buy using Method 2 after I follow the Method 1 in the root guide?
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I'm pretty tired right now but I will detail it out for you tomorrow. I need to make some edits to that thread. Mainly to include new links and to include twrp.
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orlandoxpolice said:
I'm pretty tired right now but I will detail it out for you tomorrow. I need to make some edits to that thread. Mainly to include new links and to include twrp.
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Thanks for your help man. I want you to know you are not just helping me.
Disclaimer: Flash this ROM at your own risk. I am not responsible for what you do on your device. I left this stock to provide a base for anybody that wants to use it. Mod this rom how you want. Just please remember to give credit where credit is due.
This is a pure stock rooted rom. It has items like busybox, init.d support and so forth. No apps were added or removed. Both Odexed and Deodexed versions below.
This is using stock unmodified kernel from HTC. Kernel source can be grabbed from HTCDev
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There are few zip's. Could you please advise me which one should I flash? Thanks.
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There are few zip's. Could you please advise me which one should I flash? Thanks.
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1.05 is what shipped with the device. 1.08 is after recent OTA.
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Thank you for reply. Downloading it now. Then I'll do SIM unlock.
P.S. I hope we will see some custom ROM's (even kernels, huh) soon. I've got my HTC First for $190 on eBay and it's real bargain. Best 4.3" phone for that price on market.
just won a first in a contest hopefully we can get some dev work here
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Will have my htc first tomorrow cant wait to flash your deodexed rom man
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BTW I had no success with deodexed version. My phone was trying to boot then it went to recovery (bootloop?). Odex works just fine.
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BTW I had no success with deodexed version. My phone was trying to boot then it went to recovery (bootloop?). Odex works just fine.
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Works fine here
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seems with the deo rom if u uninstall a few system apps such ass some of the play apps it reappears after reboot hmm
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kornklown69 said:
seems with the deo rom if u uninstall a few system apps such ass some of the play apps it reappears after reboot hmm
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Yes that's due to system protection in the kernel. Can't fix it till HTC releases kernel source. If you want to remove something you have to do it in recovery
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jmz said:
Yes that's due to system protection in the kernel. Can't fix it till HTC releases kernel source. If you want to remove something you have to do it in recovery
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sounds good im just learning, this is my first htc device always been with Samsung so some of this stuff is new
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Huh. Lost root somehow. I'm running the odexed rom, since I wanted to install over the stock rom that shipped with it. Flashing SuperSU from recovery's not working to get root back. Ideas?
chrisliphart said:
Huh. Lost root somehow. I'm running the odexed rom, since I wanted to install over the stock rom that shipped with it. Flashing SuperSU from recovery's not working to get root back. Ideas?
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I flashed the deo over the stock rom no problems... I even uninstalled supersu so i could flash superuser since in my opinion its a better superuser of the 2... updated binaries and was good to go
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kornklown69 said:
I flashed the deo over the stock rom no problems... I even uninstalled supersu so i could flash superuser since in my opinion its a better superuser of the 2... updated binaries and was good to go
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Well, I had root no problem after flashing the odexed rom until today. Bizarre. Maybe I'll just reflash the rom over and see if that fixes it.
Can't fix it till HTC releases kernel source
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Looks like HTC First is discontinued. No idea if they have any plans to release kernel or Android updates. Do you have any information about?
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Looks like HTC First is discontinued. No idea if they have any plans to release kernel or Android updates. Do you have any information about?
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Nah. I'm bugging my sources but I'm not getting anywhere
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jmz said:
Nah. I'm bugging my sources but I'm not getting anywhere
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lol twist there arms a little tighter
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Has anyone that flashed 1.08 either manually or via actual OTA lost LED function? Like doesn't show for charging or notifications?
EDIT: nvm. They put an option to turn it on and off in display settings
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Has anyone that flashed 1.08 either manually or via actual OTA lost LED function? Like doesn't show for charging or notifications?
EDIT: nvm. They put an option to turn it on and off in display settings
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That option was there before too, but it reset it to "off" after updating. It's off by default in the shipped rom too, for some odd reason.
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That option was there before too, but it reset it to "off" after updating. It's off by default in the shipped rom too, for some odd reason.
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Yeah it was kinda annoying me. I just happened to come across it. Lol
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