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Can someone post a Deoxed 2.2 OTA zip

I downloaded the OTA and rooted, but cant seem to download the files i need to Deoxed my phone. has anyone already done it? It would be much appreciated.

I tried the manual instructions to Deodex but it didnt work for me

The day the OTA came out birdman tweeted that he is working on it, just give him a little time

BTW, where the hell can I follow Birdmans blog?

I installed TBH 2.3.15(deodexed) over top of the 2.2 OTA. Everything has been fine for me.

PoopSex said:
BTW, where the hell can I follow Birdmans blog?
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http://twitter.com/_mrbirdman_

if you download the one that is in rom manager it is already deodexed and it is ota rooted. it works pretty good for me so far except it keeps trying to download a diff update and it always says that the download has failed. other than that works really well.

tdrake2406 said:
if you download the one that is in rom manager it is already deodexed and it is ota rooted. it works pretty good for me so far except it keeps trying to download a diff update and it always says that the download has failed. other than that works really well.
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That's because the "Stock" 2.2 on ROM Manager is actually the original 2.3.9 leak and not the actual OTA 2.3.15 released on Sept 22nd.
The 2.3.15 deodexed "leak" through TBH is just that, the "leaked" 2.3.15, not the official OTA.
Be a little patient and wait for the real deal deodexed 2.3.15 OTA that is absolutely coming very very soon.

riahon1959 said:
I installed TBH 2.3.15(deodexed) over top of the 2.2 OTA. Everything has been fine for me.
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+1. I used the TBH app and installed the deodexed R2D2 leak over the OTA 2.2, and it's working great!

Maybe I'm missing something...
What is this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=786541

Zaphod-Beeblebrox said:
Maybe I'm missing something...
What is this?
[link removed as I have not been moderator verified yet]
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That would be the pre-OTA leaked test build of 2.3.15 which has been deodexed and provided through TBH's app. There are reports that people are installing this over the official OTA without issue, but I'm personally waiting for a deodexed copy of the true OTA as I have found the OTA to be preferable to the leaked 2.3.15 I was running before going OTA (in every respect except for the stupid OTA forced screen lock BS).

JinxtPhoto said:
That would be the pre-OTA leaked test build of 2.3.15 which has been deodexed and provided through TBH's app. There are reports that people are installing this over the official OTA without issue, but I'm personally waiting for a deodexed copy of the true OTA as I have found the OTA to be preferable to the leaked 2.3.15 I was running before going OTA (in every respect except for the stupid OTA forced screen lock BS).
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Can you quantify other differences? I've seen a lot speculation (me included) about which one is better, but no hard data.
I've using the leaked .15 and have had zero problems.

Zaphod-Beeblebrox said:
Can you quantify other differences? I've seen a lot speculation (me included) about which one is better, but no hard data.
I've using the leaked .15 and have had zero problems.
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Truthfully I'm hard pressed to come up with any actual evidence in favor of one or the other. Based on my personal, subjective experience I've found the official OTA to be smoother, more responsive and more stable. When using the new universal rockplayer on all of the leaks there were typical formats (mainly xvid encodes) that wouldn't work correctly even though the older v7 rockplayer played them fine. With the OTA, the universal rockplayer no longer has these problems.
I've never really had any force close issues I can attribute to any of the updates (the only FC's I've run into throughout have been because of websites issues in Dolphin HD). I feel that many of the FC issues people experience may have more to do with the apps themselves than with the system.
I never had any market issues with any of the releases so I can't speak to that aspect (I've always used Beesley's build.prop mods including the current one for the OTA so I don't believe that to have an effect on anything).
My linpack and quadrant scores have been consistently higher with the OTA than with the 2.3.9, 2.3.13 or 2.3.15 leaks (though all that speaks to is a theoretical benchmark score and not much real value). That could be giving me a placebo effect, making me feel like it is more responsive just because there's some numbers evidence (even if the numbers are total BS, lol). I consistantly get mid 14's in linpack and mid 14's in quadrant where with the leaks I would really only hit high 13's in each (even with FlyX and Tranquility which I am currently not messing with until birdman tweets that things are set with the OTA and FlyX). I'm trying to stay safe since OTA updated the bootloader and has a different kernel than the leaks.
Has anyone else who have used both the leaks and official OTA actually kept track of anything they can speak about? I wish I would have kept notes throughout the process.

well i was able to create my own 2.2 ota deodexed update.zip.. but as i began to modify it at 3am my lack of sleep caused me to take short cuts and make an incredibly stupid mistake. I ended up attempting to reflash my phone to test out my update.zip without thinking.. i completely forgot that there was no 2.2 sbf file and i used the 2.1 sbf file. So now i have a hefty brick in my hands, but already have a new one being sent to my house with next day shipping. I will test it out on the new phone and then post it here. It will be deodexed/png optimized/zip alligned/with blackbar modded notification bar.
i was so pissed that i had everything done, and pulled an epic fail during testing.

dekend said:
well i was able to create my own 2.2 ota deodexed update.zip.. but as i began to modify it at 3am my lack of sleep caused me to take short cuts and make an incredibly stupid mistake. I ended up attempting to reflash my phone to test out my update.zip without thinking.. i completely forgot that there was no 2.2 sbf file and i used the 2.1 sbf file. So now i have a hefty brick in my hands, but already have a new one being sent to my house with next day shipping. I will test it out on the new phone and then post it here. It will be deodexed/png optimized/zip alligned/with blackbar modded notification bar.
i was so pissed that i had everything done, and pulled an epic fail during testing.
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That stinks. Sorry to hear it.

stupid questions...................
First, what is that "deodexed" thing? Can anyone explain it in plain English? I was pretty good addict flashing Roms on my Nexus 1, but am kinda afraid to do anything with my new Dx, for unknown (to me) reason.
Also, i have heard or read somewhere that if i wipe everything in recovery, before flashing new "zip", i will be stuck at M logo forever.....is that correct?? I would appreciate anyone who can explain these.............ty.

dekend said:
well i was able to create my own 2.2 ota deodexed update.zip.. but as i began to modify it at 3am my lack of sleep caused me to take short cuts and make an incredibly stupid mistake. I ended up attempting to reflash my phone to test out my update.zip without thinking.. i completely forgot that there was no 2.2 sbf file and i used the 2.1 sbf file. So now i have a hefty brick in my hands, but already have a new one being sent to my house with next day shipping. I will test it out on the new phone and then post it here. It will be deodexed/png optimized/zip alligned/with blackbar modded notification bar.
i was so pissed that i had everything done, and pulled an epic fail during testing.
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...Just FYI... there is a 2.2 SBF. It restores everything youm messed up within the system files.

MrDanger said:
...Just FYI... there is a 2.2 SBF. It restores everything youm messed up within the system files.
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where is this 2.2 sbf you speak of?

http://www.928droid.com/DroidX.htm
Download and install over stock or themed it will deodex for you
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So once this is done if u don't like the theme, which im not saying is the case, U can load another right on top of it and still be deodexed with the official ota update?

[POLL] Who is and isn't on an ICS (Android 4.0) leak?

So who here is on an Android 4.0.4 leak? (official ICS leak)
Who is still on stock gingerbread?
Who is running a custom rom?
Answer in the comments and in the poll.
Im interested to see what is being used!
--Sam

I'm on the 208 leak. Lost root cuz I went from 200 to 206 then 208 but its all good. Only bad thing is all the bloat but besides that its running pretty well so far.

Running ICS leak. 206, kept root from GB .219
I was tempted to keep updating with each new leak, but at the expense of losing root I think I'll wait for the official upgrade to be released.
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Stock rooted/debloated Gingerbread.
ICS shouldn't be that far off....waiting for the official release version. Since leaks are hitting every 12 to 13 days.....and you lose root going from one to the next.....might as well wait it out.

Running Eclipse ROM via SafeStrap. Sounds like the ICS leaks are running really well for most people. I'd just prefer to make sure I keep root and not have to worry about jumping through a bunch of hoops to update when the OTA finally drops, which can't be too far out.

Running stock. I really like AOKP, but the data issues were killing me, so I switched back. I figure once the OTA drops the ICS ROMs will work a lot better. I'm also hoping we get working 3rd party kernels.

I am running a stock ICS Leak

I am also running the stock .206 leak for the Moto Droid 4 and loving it. I haven't tried going to the new .208 leak as of yet.

I'm on .206, rooted. Very happy with it. I don't plan on upgrading again until Dan Rosenberg releases his ICS root method. As nice as ICS is...I'd rather be on GB with root than ICS without it.

wouldn't VooDoo OTA Root keeper work in all of this? I use it to maintain my root for OTA upgrades. But wouldn't it still work with a firmware push?

Just updated to 208 using Fastboot Upgrade and New ICS Root Method then recovered my files from Safe Strap for the data partition. :-D

gdeeble said:
Just updated to 208 using Fastboot Upgrade and New ICS Root Method then recovered my files from Safe Strap for the data partition. :-D
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Did you take a nandroid, then restore the data only partition of the nandroid after you did the upgrade? THat's a great idea. I might do the same if it is that easy! Otherwise, I'll wait for a newer leak.

buying Droid soon.
I am eagerly awaiting the official ICS rollouts for Verizon, but it may be a while. The goal is not to update myself. Is ICS really all that...and worth waiting for?

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I am eagerly awaiting the official ICS rollouts for Verizon, but it may be a while. The goal is not to update myself. Is ICS really all that...and worth waiting for?
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I was a big Motoblur guy (once you debloat it of course) and even preferred it over CM9. I just liked the theme. I think the Motoblur ICS is worth it, it's ICS with a nice familiar feel to it. Is it worth the wait? Maybe. I have faith we can get back on the official path once it comes out so I didn't take much convincing to flash a leak now.
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droidian1441 said:
So who here is on an Android 4.0.4 leak? (official ICS leak)
Who is still on stock gingerbread?
Who is running a custom rom?
Answer in the comments and in the poll.
Im interested to see what is being used!
--Sam
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Not me.
Me.
Not me.
It's a corporate-supplied device... I can't mess around with custom ROMs and deal with bugs that I don't have the time to troubleshoot.
Plus no ROM will improve this awful screen or only-slightly-better camera, right?
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I'm running .206. I tried .208 but I'm too much of a noob to even fallow noob proof instructions so I'm staying with .206 till I learn more, and till I can get back on the regular path (if its even possible).
So far I like it, the only thing that doesn't work for me is the facebook (my gallery) from the accounts. It crashes my gallery with an error saying that friendfeed has stopped working, so I just don't use that part of my gallery.
I'm satisfied!
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danifunker said:
Did you take a nandroid, then restore the data only partition of the nandroid after you did the upgrade? THat's a great idea. I might do the same if it is that easy! Otherwise, I'll wait for a newer leak.
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Yes I took a Nandroid before I started the crazy Fastboot recovery process, then once rooted and safe strap installed, I did another nandroid(heaven for bid I'd have to start over again) then flashed over data only.

gdeeble said:
Yes I took a Nandroid before I started the crazy Fastboot recovery process, then once rooted and safe strap installed, I did another nandroid(heaven for bid I'd have to start over again) then flashed over data only.
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Can't you just use recovery for flashing back data (I assume you are using the advanced restore?) or do you need to have safestrap installed?

I am running the .208 and was able to keep root thanks to Voodoo. I know some people have had issues with keeping root when going to .208 from .206 or .200. I went from GB to to .208 maybe thats why i was able to restore root? Anywho, ive been using the leak for over a week now and i am so glad i did.

Just went from .206 to .208 using the new kernel and following the instructions over at DroidForums. Also got root with the new method. Everything works peachy-keen.
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ICS Leak Flash Question

I posted these questions earlier in the Q+A section and figure this is a better place for them.....
So I've got my 4th Bionic en route due to pesky data connection issues and no GPS. I'm wondering if I should flash the .232 ICS build. A couple questions arise if I may:
- Is it easily rootable? Running .905 stock root presently on my old Bionic. New one I'm sure will have .905 obviously stock and unmessed with.
- Does installing a leaked version make it any more difficult to install the official version at its release? I'm thinking it would be a good opportunity to work bugs out of pertinent apps and familiarize myself with the new version.
- Should I root the .905 before flashing the ICS? Does that matter? I'm thinking it'd be lost anyways on the flash up. And the root of the external (not sdcard, sdcard-ext) SD I'm assuming is where I place the leaked ICS file?
I love these forums as they minimize the knowledge gap between people like me and experts!
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dmullen1373 said:
I posted these questions earlier in the Q+A section and figure this is a better place for them.....
So I've got my 4th Bionic en route due to pesky data connection issues and no GPS. I'm wondering if I should flash the .232 ICS build. A couple questions arise if I may:
- Is it easily rootable? Running .905 stock root presently on my old Bionic. New one I'm sure will have .905 obviously stock and unmessed with.
- Does installing a leaked version make it any more difficult to install the official version at its release? I'm thinking it would be a good opportunity to work bugs out of pertinent apps and familiarize myself with the new version.
- Should I root the .905 before flashing the ICS? Does that matter? I'm thinking it'd be lost anyways on the flash up. And the root of the external (not sdcard, sdcard-ext) SD I'm assuming is where I place the leaked ICS file?
I love these forums as they minimize the knowledge gap between people like me and experts!
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From everything I hear, .232 should fix your data connection. It is quite easy to update to it, you just have to put the proper update file onto your external sd card and boot into stock recovery and install it. It is also very easy to root, assuming you have access to a computer running windows. The utility to root it is called razrs_edge and is easy enough to find and download. You will lose root on the upgrade, so it's probably just as easy to wait until after the update to root it. There is also a utility available which will let you downgrade to .905 and apply the new update without losing your data when the time comes for the official update. That can be found here http://www.droidforums.net/forum/motorola-droid-bionic/214902-downgrade-902-no-app-data-loss.html Actually, that utility can probably used to upgrade and root the phone even if you're starting on .905. Also, .232 is probably your best bet right now, as .235 is built so you can't go back to anything before it properly.
Good luck!

What about the update to the official release? Would I just be able to OTA to that, providing I defrost any bloat apps Verizon so kindly includes?
And one more quick one. Can I do that flash to .232 right now on my stock, partially frozen and rooted .905 rom without losing any apps or data? Sounds way too good to be true to me!
Thanks for your time too, dude. Totally got it!
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dmullen1373 said:
What about the update to the official release? Would I just be able to OTA to that, providing I defrost any bloat apps Verizon so kindly includes?
Thanks for your time too, dude. Totally got it!
Sent from my DROID BIONIC using xda app-developers app
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You can't directly update to the OTA, but that's what the utility which I linked in my previous reply is for. It will let you temporarily downgrade to .905 and allow you to apply the OTA. The person who maintains it does a really good job and keeps it up to date with all the new files when they're released.

You're the man dude thanks!
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dmullen1373 said:
You're the man dude thanks!
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If you've got an account on droidforums, make sure to thank Samuri_HL, he's the one who makes things so easy to use.

OK so I've one more question. If I wanted to install it now on my bionic with the stock rooted .905, can I just download the ICS update and install while preserving apps+data?
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dmullen1373 said:
OK so I've one more question. If I wanted to install it now on my bionic with the stock rooted .905, can I just download the ICS update and install while preserving apps+data?
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As long as you're stock, the upgrade should work fine and shouldn't affect your apps+data. You will lose root (I believe) and need to re-root afterwards though.

One more question.....
OK, so I've managed to get .232 up and running. I haven't rooted it, and truly don't see the point at least at this point because I can just disable the VZ apps that I don't need (namely, all of them.) So, now that I'm on this build, let's say they release the final version tomorrow...what is going to need to happen to update to the final version? I've truly scoured through all of these forums and can't quite figure it out. Will it just be as simple as the .232 flash? I mean is it worth going to .235 on my en route Bionic and loading all of my apps and investing the hours required in getting it perfect? Or will it all just be one waste of time? I know that the final release will be an OTA, so I'm assuming that .905 will need to be in the mix at some point hence the confusion....
Kudos to all who care to help thee noobs around here!!!

dmullen1373 said:
OK, so I've managed to get .232 up and running. I haven't rooted it, and truly don't see the point at least at this point because I can just disable the VZ apps that I don't need (namely, all of them.) So, now that I'm on this build, let's say they release the final version tomorrow...what is going to need to happen to update to the final version? I've truly scoured through all of these forums and can't quite figure it out. Will it just be as simple as the .232 flash? I mean is it worth going to .235 on my en route Bionic and loading all of my apps and investing the hours required in getting it perfect? Or will it all just be one waste of time? I know that the final release will be an OTA, so I'm assuming that .905 will need to be in the mix at some point hence the confusion....
Kudos to all who care to help thee noobs around here!!!
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You will need to flash the .905 fxz file in order to receive the OTA. There are a couple ways of doing that. The most failsafe way would be to do it using RSD Lite, however that will wipe all of your data and basically return your phone to a like-new state. The other main way is to use SamuriHL's House of Bionic program/script. It uses a modified version of the fxz file that will not wipe your data. You can use it to return to .905 and install the OTA in the normal way, by checking for updates and letting it install once it is available. You can also use it if you download the OTA when it is released and basically do it the same way you updated to .232. When the OTA is released, I'm sure he'll put together a new version of HoB that includes it, so that the whole process is fairly well automated. There's no saying when exactly the OTA will be ready, but for now just enjoy your ice cream sandwich.
When I mention that it will not wipe your data, that means that all of your apps and whatnot will remain intact. In any case, I don't recommend updating to .235, I have it and can't tell much difference between that and the .232 leak, and the .232 leak has a safe route back to stock, whereas .235 doesn't, so it's definitely not worth the risk. If you're happy with it without rooting, then by all means keep it that way, rooting means it's just easier to mess things up.

.247 and Cheesecake for JB leaks?

now that the newest ICS leak that looks so close to OTA has JB upgrade support, will we be able to use cheesecake to find JB leaks?
that sounds likely to me..
With that we could have a new kernel to work with... (probably 3.0.31) and bootloader unlock research can continue.
Im wondering if Moto ever actually worked on a unlocked bootloader for bionic and an early build will still have it for development reasons.
Of course, I cant be sure that 247 will be the OTA, or if the build they go with for updates to JB will come later.
It sill might be a good idea to check the servers anyways, for those who are on 247 already.

Cheesecake no longer works on ics. They implemented new security that breaks it.
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Cheesecake no longer works on ics. They implemented new security that breaks it.
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Let me guess.. since .235
I guess this thread is worthless. How will we get our leaks now?

No, the security on the cdt.bin partition doesn't relate to the update framework security. Nonetheless, there are people that are keeping 905 phones so they can continue to cheesecake for us.

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No, the security on the cdt.bin partition doesn't relate to the update framework security. Nonetheless, there are people that are keeping 905 phones so they can continue to cheesecake for us.
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I might go between .232 and .905 in case I really want to use ICS, but I actually just got a bionic for this task. Although, I have only been able to download .246 once... Is it just me or have the servers been empty for bionic over the last few days?

247 is on qa1 still I believe. I can't remember. I have someone that checks every couple days. He got us 244, 246, and 247.

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No, the security on the cdt.bin partition doesn't relate to the update framework security. Nonetheless, there are people that are keeping 905 phones so they can continue to cheesecake for us.
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So cheesecake for jelly bean might be viable after all?
I hope youre still around when moto decides to lock us out from fxz back to ICS, I love your House of Bionic. <3

Cheesecake is viable for any bionic that remains on 905. And I know one or two that will be cause they bought them specifically for cheesecake. Remember it can be used to check for updates for more than just the Bionic. It can be used to check for any moto phone/version if you know what you're doing. It's rumored than an engineering 6.8.248 build (that would install on top of 247) is already being worked on. It won't install on a retail phone, but, it's a sign that JB is already being worked on even before ICS goes OTA.

Got soak test invite for JB!

Looks like we will be skipping the soak and going straight to General Availability (GA) status:
UPDATE - Friday, April 12: The DROID BIONIC by Motorola will soon be upgraded to Android 4.1, Jelly Bean. The software upgrade will be pushed to customers in phases starting April 15.
Source link in post 68: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40223168&postcount=68
" Thanks for joining the Motorola Feedback Network. We are inviting owners of the Droid Bionic on Verizon to participate in an early preview of the new Jelly Bean software release, and provide feedback. If you are not currently using a Droid Bionic, please excuse and ignore this email.
The registration window for this soak could be extremely small -- sorry about that. Please act now to take part."
-- Sent from my DROID BIONIC on the KEXEC() enabled latest Linux kernel compiled for Key Lime Pie, with backwards compatibility.

Really? It's not still April 1st is it?

It is true. See Droid Life. Can't wait for some JB goodness.

Drunkula said:
Really? It's not still April 1st is it?
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Lol. I wouldn't do that to the bionic community. We've been through enough lol
-- Sent from my DROID BIONIC on the KEXEC() enabled latest Linux kernel compiled for Key Lime Pie, with backwards compatibility.

Well now that I believe, I've already backed up and FXZ'd back to stock - in case I also get the invite.:good:
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Always cracks me up, though, because the invites always say "keep it confidential" - but people still talk about it!

Drunkula said:
Well now that I believe, I've already backed up and FXZ'd back to stock - in case I also get the invite.:good:
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Always cracks me up, though, because the invites always say "keep it confidential" - but people still talk about it!
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Like they can stop us!
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Groid said:
It is true. See Droid Life. Can't wait for some JB goodness.
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And you know if you read it on the internet it's true. I've read it on three sites now. Woohoo!

Let's see if we can keep this thread helpful. Does anyone have a current howto on going back to stock?
ETA: In other words, can I just rsdlite back to .246 like we used to? I've heard a lot of folks recommending against using rsdlite. Never quite understood why.

SCFirefighter said:
Let's see if we can keep this thread helpful. Does anyone have a current howto on going back to stock?
ETA: In other words, can I just rsdlite back to .246 like we used to? I've heard a lot of folks recommending against using rsdlite. Never quite understood why.
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You can fxz to GB update to official ICS from there.
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mikemikemikexxx said:
You can fxz to GB update to official ICS from there.
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What? No, this is horrible advice. Use 246 fxz if you'd like to revert to stock without bricking
Liquid Smooth Bionic

rocketsaucev2 said:
What? No, this is horrible advice. Use 246 fxz if you'd like to revert to stock without bricking
Liquid Smooth Bionic
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Yeah, I know you cannot downgrade back to GB. I hope nobody else will try that; it will be a rude awakening.
I will fxz back tonight. I can't wait for the soak!

rocketsaucev2 said:
What? No, this is horrible advice. Use 246 fxz if you'd like to revert to stock without bricking
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Meant to say go back to GB or fxz ICS before joining soak test.
Don't see much point either way since your rooted. Custom Roms will always be a better choice. Don't see that changing with official JB. They should have just went straight to KLM than ceased development for our phone. Now it will die with JB.
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Either way, gb is history for the bionic. No going back. I believe we'll see some klp action with kexec
Sent from my Nexus 10

Newb-ish question
So, i had the stock ICS (work phone, so no "major modding"), but I rooted it. I uninstalled some VZ junk, and ran some apps which required root -- specifically titanium backup -- I've backed up my apps from ICS
To get the JB soak test, do I need to simply unroot? Or do I need to restore to factory?
I "unrooted" using the option in SuperSU. Now, after reboot, my phone shows that it is no longer rooted (checked with one of the rootchecker apps).
Do I qualify for the JB soak when it's pushed? Or since I removed the VZ crapware, is the update for my phone not going to work?
If i need to revert to factory, I'm assuming from reading the sticky, that I need to "use the ics fxz method". I don't see instructions on that, just a thread with links to downloads... Do I download that to an SD, and then boot into recovery, to install it? Or am i missing something...
Sorry for the probably-too-basic-for-most-of-you questions...

You will need to fxz back, or restore every Vz app you removed, and unroot. The update is probably still going to fail for you. It is very particular about system files and Checks all of them before updating them. Try it, but just be aware you may have to fxz after all.
You can always reroot and restore TiB data after JB is done flashing. That's what my plan is.
You will need USB drivers, rsdlite, and the 246 fxz file. Read a generic fxz how to and you will see how it works.
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Let me rephrase. If you uninstalled the Vz crap using the normal app management interface, which you can do for some of them, you should be in the clear. You can also 'disable' apps in ICS. If you did that you should be ok as well. It's only if you used 'advanced' methods like TiB's freezing or simply uninstalling apk's from the /system partition you will fail the update.

I just finished fxz'ing back to 246. All I did was re-root it, and restore TiB application data. None of this should prevent me from accepting the OTA soak update. I'll keep you posted!

I think folks have the wrong idea of what a soak is. Your phone will get an over the air update when it's ready; a soak is not for the masses, you have to sign up for them. You don't go back to stock to get a soak.
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mikemikemikexxx said:
You can fxz to GB update to official ICS from there.
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I second the person who said don't do this.
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smokedkill said:
I second the person who said don't do this.
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Guess you have SRS (Selective Reading Syndrome). I posted right after with what I meant to say.
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rocketsaucev2 said:
I think folks have the wrong idea of what a soak is. Your phone will get an over the air update when it's ready; a soak is not for the masses, you have to sign up for them. You don't go back to stock to get a soak.
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I'm not sure you understand what a SOAK is....
You have to be almost 100% stock for a SOAK push out to install...just like you do for an OTA. A SOAK push out is the exact same file they will push out to everyone as the OTA if the SOAK goes well. Typically with Motorola, all most every SOAK has been "approved" as successful and pushed out as the OTA. If for some reason this SOAK is not approved....another SOAK goes out and if approved becomes the OTA. In that case they have to create two....one for phones still on the current official OS and one for phones that are on the earlier SOAK OS.
If you've made changes to your phone, from as simple as deleting bloatware from /system/app or installing safestrap, the SOAK install will fail. It's not a ROM being pushed/installed, it's a patch to the current ROM being pushed/installed. If you current ROM doesn't match what the SOAK is trying to patch it fails.
Things that usually don't affect OTA (or SOAK) installs are root and frozen apps/bloatware, the install will succeed and all your frozen apps will be unfrozen and root will be removed.
Things that always affect the OTA (SOAK) installs are alternate recoveries (Safestrap Recovery), deleted/renamed /system/app apks (removing bloatware, replacing system apps with other apps, merging app updates into /system/app and such....
If you've modified your phone, installed safestrap, etc.....going back to stock (via FXZ) is the BEST option to take if you want the SOAK and/or the OTA to install.