in the other day when i mess up my xt860, i guided to flash 'system.img file from rom.
in the pack i download
(p2b_solana_umts_solana_retail_la-user-2.3.6-5.5.1-112_SLU-56M-111106-release-keys-Latam-01.xml)
I saw 13 different files.
5 of tham are img files (boot, preinstall, recovery, radio & system) the others are bin, xml or no extension.
what are these files? and what are they used?
boazal said:
in the other day when i mess up my xt860, i guided to flash 'system.img file from rom.
in the pack i download
(p2b_solana_umts_solana_retail_la-user-2.3.6-5.5.1-112_SLU-56M-111106-release-keys-Latam-01.xml)
I saw 13 different files.
5 of tham are img files (boot, preinstall, recovery, radio & system) the others are bin, xml or no extension.
what are these files? and what are they used?
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Shalom from Canada!
Mah nishma?
What did you do to your phone? Those are used for motorola RSD Lite, but if you flash that you will lose H+ capabilities as currently there is no way of going back to Bell Stock firmware.
To help repair your phone, I can take an image of my bell XT860 /system folder for you, it's running stock 2.3.6 with SU and busybox. Let me know if that can help you. I can also give you instructions on how to get the system.img back onto your phone once you've received it.
Hi and shalom shalom
it's very kind of you but it's already too late, (i wish you pop up earlier) after 3 days without my phone .....
see all here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1482412
boazal said:
Hi and shalom shalom
it's very kind of you but it's already too late, (i wish you pop up earlier) after 3 days without my phone .....
see all here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1482412
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Actually since you only flashed system image its easy for you to get back on bell. That's why I had you only flash system.img
You can go danifunkers way, which would put you back to true bell stock. Or you can flash the deodexed bell system found in the dev forum
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I also had wondered what they all were. Some of them are obvious like radio.img is the radio firmware logo.bin is the boot logo(the moto dual core logo) I googled some of them and found this
http://and-developers.com/partitions:cdt
It doesn't have one for our particular phone but it gives you an idea. Google any terms you don't know to get better understanding
You can flash a different boot logo if you like, there's a thread in the themes and apps forum about it, if you follow the links you'll get to a bionic dub page that has flashable logos.
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The xml is for rsdlite. It has a list of commands for it so it knows what order and partition to flash. If you open it in a text editor you'll see what I mean. I actually used it to write a simple script for motofastboot to completely reflash my phone since rsdlite doesn't have a linux version
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Endoroid said:
Actually since you only flashed system image its easy for you to get back on bell. That's why I had you only flash system.img
.... you can flash the deodexed bell system found in the dev forum
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i have look around but didn't found "deodexed bell system"......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465153
Just as a note /system and rom are the same. When you flash a rom you replace /system.
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I'll take a system image of 2.3.6 for you and you can re-flash your original Bell image. I'm sure it will be easier for maintenance over the long run, as Bell updates things, it is nice not having to mess around with the phone to make it work. I'll follow up with a PM once I have the file uploaded.
La'traot
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Danifunker, boazal that might be a good idea, then you can install safestrap and mess around in safe mode and still take OTA updates however (and perhaps you can clarify this danifunker as im not sure) when the 2.3.4>2.3.6 update came out was that only /system that was updated or does it include radio/kernel/etc updates. Would having an old kernel and a new /system prevent updates going forward
Just want to make sure we get him fixed up good and proper
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Endoroid said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465153
Just as a note /system and rom are the same. When you flash a rom you replace /system.
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is "rapidshare.com" no free download option......
Endoroid said:
Danifunker, boazal that might be a good idea, then you can install safestrap and mess around in safe mode and still take OTA updates however (and perhaps you can clarify this danifunker as im not sure) when the 2.3.4>2.3.6 update came out was that only /system that was updated or does it include radio/kernel/etc updates. Would having an old kernel and a new /system prevent updates going forward
Just want to make sure we get him fixed up good and proper
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Endroid, good questions. AFAIK in all builds all components are updated, it probably has to do something with the signing keys. All android update releases are patches, not full file replacements including the boot partition. These patches run to the effect of doing a search and replace of bits of data at specified locations. If the original file doesn't match what the patch is expecting, you will end up with some really bad outcomes, which is why an android update will fail.
This is why I haven't done any safestrapping yet (I'm not sure which partitions are being touched by it) and haven't reinstalled CWM since getting my phone back from the shop (For the same reason as safestrapping).
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danifunker said:
Endroid, good questions. AFAIK in all builds all components are updated, it probably has to do something with the signing keys. All android update releases are patches, not full file replacements including the boot partition. These patches run to the effect of doing a search and replace of bits of data at specified locations. If the original file doesn't match what the patch is expecting, you will end up with some really bad outcomes, which is why an android update will fail.
This is why I haven't done any safestrapping yet (I'm not sure which partitions are being touched by it) and haven't reinstalled CWM since getrting my phone back from the shop (For the same reason as safestrapping).
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I believe safestrap will completely remove all components when you uninstall recovery although im not 100% on that. I know the original idea behind it was that you could still receive OTA updates because /system stays intact, although many of us use it to dualboot instead
So I guess its up to boazal if he wants to ensure he's on the update path or if he would rather mod his device
Sure would make it easy if we just had the bell fastboot files
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It's all about RTL + BIDI, so the most important is the rom that can have it.
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It's all about RTL + BIDI, so the most impotent is the rom that can have it.
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Forgive me im a little ignorant on other languages other than those in my home country(which are both left to right) but that would be arabic correct?
If so check out this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332333
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Endoroid said:
Forgive me im a little ignorant on other languages other than those in my home country(which are both left to right) but that would be arabic correct?
If so check out this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332333
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Considering they are in Israel, the language of choice for them is probably Hebrew. That is a right-to-left language.
Doesn't the XT860 allow for addition of left-to-right languages? My dad might be getting an Android phone as well and would probably want the same thing, if the option is available.
Endoroid said:
Forgive me im a little ignorant on other languages other than those in my home country(which are both left to right) but that would be arabic correct?
If so check out this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332333
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GOOD for U! but how you handle the RTL issue?
danifunker said:
Considering they are in Israel, the language of choice for them is probably Hebrew. That is a right-to-left language.
Doesn't the XT860 allow for addition of left-to-right languages? My dad might be getting an Android phone as well and would probably want the same thing, if the option is available.
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(in Israel English is not a limitation at all), the major issue is the RTL+BIDI in SMS messages and contacts.
try to figure it out, mom send you sms invitation to the 21/2.
you shuld be on the twelve, or in the twenty first???
I speak english and french which are both supported in the stock rom in canada. I know I've seen discussion on the very topic of numbers in RTL languages recently. Ask user willis111 about it.
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Related
ntroducing the new Android Froyo 2.2.2 software release for the Motorola Atrix. This update is now available and Bell strongly recommend clients to upgrade the software on their device.
Benefits of the Android Froyo 2.2.2 software update [Firmware v37.23] :
Improved device stability and performance.
Faster upload speeds now up to 5.76Mbps.
Improved email setup – for easier automatic email configuration.
Accented character support within Webtop application now available.
Greater touch screen and fingerprint sensitivity.
Addresses charging issues through USB from PC after battery is completely drained.
http://www.motorola.com/Support/CA-EN/sdcards/Atrix
Edit: Link = Fixed.
binary110 said:
ntroducing the new Android Froyo 2.2.2 software release for the Motorola Atrix. This update is now available and Bell strongly recommend clients to upgrade the software on their device.
Benefits of the Android Froyo 2.2.2 software update [Firmware v37.23] :
Improved device stability and performance.
Faster upload speeds now up to 5.76Mbps.
Improved email setup – for easier automatic email configuration.
Accented character support within Webtop application now available.
Greater touch screen and fingerprint sensitivity.
Addresses charging issues through USB from PC after battery is completely drained.
http://www.motorola.com/Support/US-EN/Atrix+Upgrade
Edit: Link was from a bell document, the Source says that its available OTA, as well as manually, but i can't seem to find the manual link working properly.
Sweet
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Shouldn't this be somewhere else? Not a dev not even link to stock room?
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Possibly, but i figured devs could use it.
http://www.motorola.com/Support/CA-EN/sdcards/Atrix
This is the proper link!
can i install this over greyblur?
and this would remove root priv? anyone tried rooting post install??
Not working
Just tried to update my atrix 3 times with no luck. Anyone else have issues updating a rooted, unlocked phone?
Now we need someone to pull the modem only from this.
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I've tried the update 3 times as well. No luck. It seems to hang about 20% through the unpacking.
I'm rooted, have the telstra modem and did the webtop via hdmi. Any ideas on how to move to the update?
zoverion said:
Just tried to update my atrix 3 times with no luck. Anyone else have issues updating a rooted, unlocked phone?
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Ya..I tried this update yesterday OTA and had the same issues (I'm rooted and unlocked with webtop hack)..after about 20% I get the exclamation mark in the triangle telling me its failed. I was hoping to log on this morning and find the sbf ready to upload
I have the french SBF installed and greyblur/root. - I havent tried it, I doubt it will work on the french SBF. I really didn't realize how screwed we bell guys are without a factory SBF to work with. I feel like we get shafted out of all countries that got the atrix.
I just got my battery life issues sorted out, So even if i were able to try it, I wouldn't want to, But maybe there are useful fixes in it for the developers. We are getting custom roms for the ATT phones. Hopefully bell and international are soon.
I saw a post on motorola's forums from a guy who has a bell atrix that wants them to post a factory sbf for us so that we are "on par" with other countries around the world. i agree.
Should we stay on 2.1.1 and wait to flash the modem only or is this version better than 2.1.1
I hAve a bell atrix..
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I am/was rooted and I was able to do the update. Just a bunch of fixes in it I guess. No major changes except for the faster upload. That's nice
You will have to re-root after installing it though. Gingerbreak works fine.
i installed the french sbf to get grey blur going so i'm guessing update won't work...
hburn said:
Should we stay on 2.1.1 and wait to flash the modem only or is this version better than 2.1.1
I hAve a bell atrix..
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I'd like to know this as well.
I'm thinking of at least flashing the new radio after work today though. People seem to say it's better than the one shipped with 2.1.1. I'll keep checking these threads though to wait for more comments.
Thanks for sharing your comments and experiences, guys. It's always very much appreciated.
I Didn't say it wont work for the french SBF, I just haven't tried.
I'm at work right now and can't have my phone go down at all, or i'll get fired. Which is why im not just jumping in and testing it.
Can someone confirm if it works or not with the Telstra SBF? I'm not on stock sbf, im greyblurred. If it does work, i'll re-sbf this thing to 2.1.1, and run the bell update.
I think my issue is that i'm rooted/greyblurred. So unless is flash sbf, and then try, i doubt it will work here.
I tried to run this over the French SBF, but was unable to.
binary110 said:
I Didn't say it wont work for the french SBF, I just haven't tried.
I'm at work right now and can't have my phone go down at all, or i'll get fired. Which is why im not just jumping in and testing it.
Can someone confirm if it works or not with the Telstra SBF? I'm not on stock sbf, im greyblurred. If it does work, i'll re-sbf this thing to 2.1.1, and run the bell update.
I think my issue is that i'm rooted/greyblurred. So unless is flash sbf, and then try, i doubt it will work here.
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Zero-K said:
I am/was rooted and I was able to do the update. Just a bunch of fixes in it I guess. No major changes except for the faster upload. That's nice
You will have to re-root after installing it though. Gingerbreak works fine.
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Did the rooting method work on this? Can you verify if the WebTop without Dock MOD works on this?
sservati said:
Did the rooting method work on this? Can you verify if the WebTop without Dock MOD works on this?
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I took the Bell 37.23 update this morning.
My root was gone (I had originally rooted using GladRoot 4.3) and there was no longer any /osh/sbin/frozenfish.
I re-rooted my 37.23 using Gingerbreak 1.20 and it worked perfectly.
EDIT: just ran Speedtest.net mobile in downtown Montreal (great reception quality) and got 5737 kbps down and 2335 kbps up
Can I run the update even if i have froze all the bloatware? And will I have to re-freeze them after the update? ¸
I am kinda new to android but have a good experience in modding other mobile os (webos, wm5).
Thank you
quick question
i have french sbf
can i restore stock bell sbf to get this update
if yes where can i get stock bell sbf
Fruit Cakes XDA Re-Releases.USAGE
Download and install the CWM zip for the factory ROM you wish for.What is this?
This ROMs are simple copies of the official Motorola SBF, but in CWM form. Installing a SBF is dangerous, it could hard brick your device. Using this CWM versions the worst you can get is a soft brick.RELEASES
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ATT 2.3.4 [4.5.91] Stock ROM (No Webtop)
ATT 2.3.4 [4.5.91] Webtop
Test Server Finds
ATT 2.3.5 Stock ROM (No Webtop)
ATT 2.3.5 Webtop (Still missing :[ )
ATT 2.3.6 Stock ROM [4.5.140] (No Webtop)
ATT 2.3.6 Webtop [4.5.140]
International ROMs
All missing, please contact me if you have any of them.
Zeljko1234 Back Up Links
Zeljko1234 Back Up Links Thread
Note: This releases do not include a release note as I did not create the ROMs. Motorola did, their release notes can be found on their website.
tutorial post coming soon
Thank you for this. Hopefully this will help those who downloaded and installed the OTA and don't want to hard brick.
Sam is this safe for those who haven't unlocked their BL?
jruweaver said:
Sam is this safe for those who haven't unlocked their BL?
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To use this you need tenfars CWM so you have to be unlocked.
go sam go!
OK I am a little confused if I flash this I can't use any future ota or do I have to flash the ota with this? I use rsd alot
Atrix - gingerbread 2.3.4 rooted with XDA premium application.
Xenocyde said:
OK I am a little confused if I flash this I can't use any future ota or do I have to flash the ota with this? I use rsd alot
Atrix - gingerbread 2.3.4 rooted with XDA premium application.
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you may or may not be able to use future OTA... but bottom line is RSD going forward can cause hard bricks so goal is to move toward flashing just through cwm or fastboot
abandon RSD, the only time you should ever RSD is when you UNlock your BL, after that never use it agin unless something requiewres it. if you ever want to go back to 183 or whatever, find the appropiate files here for CWM.
Xenocyde said:
OK I am a little confused if I flash this I can't use any future ota or do I have to flash the ota with this? I use rsd alot
Atrix - gingerbread 2.3.4 rooted with XDA premium application.
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I would like to point out that right now sbf flashing back hard brick proble is only with the OTA people, but im sure more than likely the Release OTA will have a new BL and will cause this same issues all around. So CWM is the alternative moving forward!
samcripp said:
I would like to point out that right now sbf flashing back hard brick proble is only with the OTA people, but im sure more than likely the Release OTA will have a new BL and will cause this same issues all around. So CWM is the alternative moving forward!
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is there any way to determine the BL has changed from the leaked build, i mean the partition sizes or something else?
Thanks Sam!
munchy_cool said:
is there any way to determine the BL has changed from the leaked build, i mean the partition sizes or something else?
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yes new bl is 8mgs old bl is 3
Samcripp,
Awesome idea! I was hoping someone would do this. I don't know why anyone would rsd back to any previous version once we finally have the bootloader unlocked. We can flash anything we want now without worrying about losing the unlock or a hard brick.
Thanks a lot!
Thanks sam, you have been very valuable to our community!
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how are we supposed to install with this?
Slade8525 said:
how are we supposed to install with this?
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using tenfars CWM
Fruit Cakes are the way of the future!
thanks i should have figured that out myself. no sleep in 70 hours spent most of today trying to get gingerbread on the atrix.
Nice job man. I was wondering why we are still bothering with RSD when we have Clockwork. I guess this signals the end of that crap. CW and Fruit Cakes FTW. Down with RSD!
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but can't find an answer.... is it doable? Also, what other mods can I do to it? I wish XDA had a section for each version of the tab, I have a huge headache from trying to find my answer.... thanks guys
bump..... Please guys, help me out. I tried rooting last night but failed, guess I tried the root from a different tab... so please help me out... I'm getting ready to smash this thing
Really, no one can help me out? ... maybe another forum has more courteous members.
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Do you think that bumping your post two hours after posting it is courteous?
I just got a Galaxy Tab WiFi myself, but I did my research *before* I bought it. No Gingerbread is available, that I know of. There are not many alternative ROMs for the WiFi only model.
What did you use in your rooting attempt? The only two ways I know are with a Windows app or with z4root, an Android app. I haven't tried either one, here is a link to z4root on this forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
I installed GB 2.3.3 using this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1083971
hope that helps
SuperOneClick should be able to help you root your Tab.
Here's the Noob Rooting Guide with links and downloads.
Always do your research. The Development forums will be one of your best resources for your Tab.
BUGBEAR_X said:
I installed GB 2.3.3 using this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1083971
hope that helps
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That's for the 1000 not 1010 which is the wifi only model, thank you though.
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brucemcl said:
Do you think that bumping your post two hours after posting it is courteous?
I just got a Galaxy Tab WiFi myself, but I did my research *before* I bought it. No Gingerbread is available, that I know of. There are not many alternative ROMs for the WiFi only model.
What did you use in your rooting attempt? The only two ways I know are with a Windows app or with z4root, an Android app. I haven't tried either one, here is a link to z4root on this forum.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
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No offense but if you're going to criticize you might as well not even comment to avoid any frustrations or arguments as a result. Thank you for the link, I was able to find z4 and lag fix yesterday.... applied both but i might roll back on the lag fix since I have no haptic feedback now unless anyone knows of a fix? I wasn't able to find anything on Google... wifi only tab and p1010 aren't too popular searches.
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*sigh* waiting for this too..
****ty Samsung , is it so hard to just make an official Gb for this little tab considering the workforce they have at their disposal.
At one point I had heard that the Sprint stock GB (2.3.4) update worked on the Wifi only tabs, but I don't have a wifi only to test with.
I haven't heard of any alternative roms for the wifi only version.
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Check with Kies, see if you have a firmware update. I only have a P1000, but maybe it's similar.
oh yeah, give time for people to reply your thread. Don't be a spoiled kid.
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EDIT: from other answers here the Sprint GB 2.3.4 ROM stock or rooted sounds the way to go, so it looks like this should work for you as it did for me on my Verizon CDMA tab.
It's hard to say for sure, experimentation is part of the fun, but killing the tab isn't. I didn't find any definitive answers on flashing a Sprint CDMA ROM on to a Verizon CDMA Galaxy Tab (for example), so I decided to try for myself:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255339
I suspect doing a FULL ROM flash would be a *very* bad idea (it seems doing that with a GSM ROM on other (non-GSM) tabs KILLS it). However, the technique I used was only to apply the kernel and filesystems, so I would *think* if you had a backup from before (always best to have a backup anyway, right?) you could always revert. You may want to look around and check to see if stock WIFI images are out there (I don't know for sure) but the Voodoo or CwM (ClockworkMod) recovery backups should be fine either way.
Then if you apply the filesystem and kernel files from 2.3.4 and they don't work you should be able to revert (I would assume, I can certainly flash back and forth on mine). I would *think* the kernel supports vanilla hardware + CDMA additionally (i.e. you don't need it, but it doesn't hurt), but may be fine.
But again, unless you're prepared to take the risk, I cannot say for sure, you can wait and see if anyone else chimes in, but that's my take.
pvtjoker42 said:
At one point I had heard that the Sprint stock GB (2.3.4) update worked on the Wifi only tabs, but I don't have a wifi only to test with.
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I don't feel like bricking mine to find out lol
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loserbaby said:
EDIT: from other answers here the Sprint GB 2.3.4 ROM stock or rooted sounds the way to go, so it looks like this should work for you as it did for me on my Verizon CDMA tab.
It's hard to say for sure, experimentation is part of the fun, but killing the tab isn't. I didn't find any definitive answers on flashing a Sprint CDMA ROM on to a Verizon CDMA Galaxy Tab (for example), so I decided to try for myself:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255339
I suspect doing a FULL ROM flash would be a *very* bad idea (it seems doing that with a GSM ROM on other (non-GSM) tabs KILLS it). However, the technique I used was only to apply the kernel and filesystems, so I would *think* if you had a backup from before (always best to have a backup anyway, right?) you could always revert. You may want to look around and check to see if stock WIFI images are out there (I don't know for sure) but the Voodoo or CwM (ClockworkMod) recovery backups should be fine either way.
Then if you apply the filesystem and kernel files from 2.3.4 and they don't work you should be able to revert (I would assume, I can certainly flash back and forth on mine). I would *think* the kernel supports vanilla hardware + CDMA additionally (i.e. you don't need it, but it doesn't hurt), but may be fine.
But again, unless you're prepared to take the risk, I cannot say for sure, you can wait and see if anyone else chimes in, but that's my take.
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Lol thanks... I guess if someone has the time and patience to try it and it works then please let the rest of us p1010 owners know
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I have the P1010 also and from what I've heard, the two models (P1010 and P1000) have different hardware which makes the latter model possible for the ginger update while ours likely will never get it.
Enjoy it for what it is. That's all I can say.
jstrayy said:
No offense but if you're going to criticize you might as well not even comment to avoid any frustrations or arguments as a result.
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No offence but you are the one who was rude by bumping your topic after 2 hours and also accusing people who didnt answer as not courteous, so obviously you are going to get criticism.
Your problem is that you cant be bothered to go read or search and expect people to jump on your topic and bring all the info to you. This is XDA-developers, not tech support, try and at least help yourself first before demanding answers.
If anyone tests the spring gingerbread method and it works, please say so. xD Im too much of a coward to risk my tab.
OmniLemur said:
If anyone tests the spring gingerbread method and it works, please say so. xD Im too much of a coward to risk my tab.
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You can save a flashable ROM in the sdcard. Then if the tab got bricked, you can insert the sdcard in and reflash again. But i don't recommend doing this because me myself never flashed my tab, only my nexus one.
Where do these fastboot files come from? Im new and trying to figure out how all this works. Thanks
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twizzles said:
Where do these fastboot files come from? Im new and trying to figure out how all this works. Thanks
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They come from Motorola. However, they are not files that would normally be released to the public, so we have to wait and see if someone is nice enough to leak them for us.
If? Oh my that just sux
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How long?
Dave Lister said:
They come from Motorola. However, they are not files that would normally be released to the public, so we have to wait and see if someone is nice enough to leak them for us.
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I've heard the equivalent experience with the Droid Razr fastboot restore file used around here and other fora as support for the idea that the D4 restore should be leaking soon. What I've never heard was how long it took from release of the phone to a leaked usable restore. I'm deferring taking my bricked Droid 4 back to the store and playing dumb to try to get a warranty exchange in hopes I can just unbrick my phone sometime in the coming days or maybe weeks.
gnoitall said:
I've heard the equivalent experience with the Droid Razr fastboot restore file used around here and other fora as support for the idea that the D4 restore should be leaking soon. What I've never heard was how long it took from release of the phone to a leaked usable restore. I'm deferring taking my bricked Droid 4 back to the store and playing dumb to try to get a warranty exchange in hopes I can just unbrick my phone sometime in the coming days or maybe weeks.
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I'll in the same boat. I soft-bricked my D4 earlier this week and I feel like trying to swap it would be wrong. I messed it up, so I should fix it. I just have to play the waiting game.
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I did a little google-fu and calendar math and came up with an answer to my earlier question about how long it took for the Droid Razr to have a leaked fastboot file.
That phone was released on 11 November 2011. Its fastboot recovery appeared here on 29 December the same year. That's 48 days.
48 days after the release of the Droid 4 (February 10th) was March 29th. That was 11 days ago.
So, the example of the Droid Razr leaked fastboot is interesting, but not necessarily insightful. It's already taken longer than it did for the Razr.
Sigh.
Here's a scarier thought. The Droid Bionic was released in September, and fastboot files didn't leak until February. Hopefully it won't take much longer! I'm very close to just using my spare upgrade to get a RAZR MAXX, or maybe the Droid Fighter that is supposed to come out soon.
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Not true, we had Bionic fastboot files for the stock release within a couple weeks.
This is actually very unusual that we have not seen them yet for this phone.
Ah, my bad. I should have looked into that further. The article I read about it made it seem like the ones that leaked in February were the first.
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I could really use this right about now. Can't seem to figure out why my OTA update is failing and I'd love to be able to revert to stock and then apply it, if only I had the fastboot file =(
SGMD1 said:
I could really use this right about now. Can't seem to figure out why my OTA update is failing and I'd love to be able to revert to stock and then apply it, if only I had the fastboot file =(
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Download the update (do a Google search for the link) and put it on your SD card. Boot into recovery and apply the update. It will tell you where it's failing. You'll probably need to get a stock system dump and copy over any files that are missing/altered, making sure to change the permissions and owner if necessary.
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Download the update (do a Google search for the link) and put it on your SD card. Boot into recovery and apply the update. It will tell you where it's failing. You'll probably need to get a stock system dump and copy over any files that are missing/altered, making sure to change the permissions and owner if necessary.
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Thanks...I would have done this but I don't have an external SD and for some reason the update won't apply if it's from internal storage.
EDIT: Got it working! Turns out my system/build.prop file was the culprit. I replaced it with a stock build.prop file, fixed the permissions, and then the update succeeded.
There is a link in the Eternity Project thread in the Dev section for fastboot files! I just downloaded it, but haven't tried using it yet. Someone with a bricked D4 wanna try these out?
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There is a link in the Eternity Project thread in the Dev section for fastboot files! I just downloaded it, but haven't tried using it yet. Someone with a bricked D4 wanna try these out?
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I will, later today. When I checked the link earlier, it was a 404 at the download site, but I have the page bookmarked at The Eternity Project and will give it a swing this evening (US Central time). My D4 is about as bootlooped as it gets, so I think I'm a prime candidate for this.
I really really really hope this works. My D4 has been bricked for weeks.
I was able to download the file so it looks like the link must be fixed. I look forward to hearing if it works for you! My D4 is running fine so I'm a little hesitant to try it out myself.
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I was able to download the file so it looks like the link must be fixed. I look forward to hearing if it works for you! My D4 is running fine so I'm a little hesitant to try it out myself.
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Me too, though I do believe these things have to be signed or they won't flash, so theoretically there shouldn't be much risk for us
This really has made my day. I remember back when I first got my OG Droid, I somehow managed to screw up EVERYTHING in the first week (CWM and ROM), so being able to bring the phone back to life via RSDLite was awesome.
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Me too, though I do believe these things have to be signed or they won't flash, so theoretically there shouldn't be much risk for us
This really has made my day. I remember back when I first got my OG Droid, I somehow managed to screw up EVERYTHING in the first week (CWM and ROM), so being able to bring the phone back to life via RSDLite was awesome.
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Made my day too. Saved my butt on my D2 more than once. Magic files that bring your phone back from the dead!
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Link to droidlife with installation directions, and the whole bit.bitterness )
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...roid-4-fastboot-image-file-now-available.html
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Link to droidlife with installation directions, and the whole bit.bitterness )
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...roid-4-fastboot-image-file-now-available.html
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IIRC, didn't you have a bricked D4? If so, has this brought it back to life?
Here is hoping you are back up and running, one way or another...
Well, I was definitely one of the bricked ones, but as you can tell from my signature, I'm not bricked anymore. The fastboot file worked flawlessly.
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Ok I need the radeo to the cdma droid 3 so I can go back so I can still use my droid 3 with verizon after I test this and info on how to flash back if I can get this working then we will not ever have to buy unlock codes for the droid 3 ever so links to MF will be a big help and im not 100% if this will work or not but im going to try my best guys!
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If this works I will also make a youtube video to show you
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Interesting, but didnt understand very well what you are trying to do
Here you have the radio from OTA 5.6.890 http://www.mediafire.com/?2t145ao0uvlpsc9
Thank you man if this works then you will be one of the 1st to get the guide on how to do this
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If you need testing or help, just ask.
Remember defy´s has a soft unlock solution, made by a russian team. It just replaces two files on /system, but need a specific cm7 build to work.
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If you need testing or help, just ask.
Remember defy´s has a soft unlock solution, made by a russian team. It just replaces two files on /system, but need a specific cm7 build to work.
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That will be a big help and also that was what I was going to do in a way but will like to take a look at it and see if I can get it working with out using the cm7 build
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Im going to have to get a better computer just to do this as i only have 3gb of ram and a intel celeron pro......
so in a mouth or 2 i will get a better computer and will also on top of this make a stock ICS rom and then also work on geting 100% working as will so there will be more to come from me soon guys so keep a eye out for the new stuff coming soon to the droid 3!!!