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Motorola Milestone Update !! 2.2 Froyo Issues

Hey guys, so ive been getting used to my milestone, and ive figured out how to put the update.zip folder in my SD card and ican get to the boot screen, but when i try to update it always, gives me the same error E:/Verification Failed or soemtihng and it says Installation Aborted!
is there any way around this? would prefer official moto 2.2 froyo instead of using a custom rom since im not experianced with flashing and what not any help??

ed116 said:
Hey guys, so ive been getting used to my milestone, and ive figured out how to put the update.zip folder in my SD card and ican get to the boot screen, but when i try to update it always, gives me the same error E:/Verification Failed or soemtihng and it says Installation Aborted!
is there any way around this? would prefer official moto 2.2 froyo instead of using a custom rom since im not experianced with flashing and what not any help??
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You have to flash the vulnerable recovery in order to be able to apply the update.zip
here it is:
http://www.mediafire.com/?jzzjmmrvwkz

Hey guys got some questions down the same line of thought. I have a milestone and a hero. On the hero I installed rom manager from the market and downloaded a few roms and then transfered them to the sd card and loaded them with the rom manager. And it works. But when I tried that with the milestone I get the same error. I can not figure out what I am doing wrong!!! I am on cellular south network and wonder if that is the problem but I dont think so. Can you load roms through the rom manager on the milestone? Thanks in advance I am still learning.!

Well, CDMA Milestone is a tricky question. It should be exactly same as Droid except the name, the question is if you rooted the phone ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7902606&postcount=4
You simply have to work as if you have a Droid, not Milestone - as your phone is equal to Droid and very different to Milestone sold in other countries.

hey the milestone is from telus canada unlocked to use it for GSM fido, but the other issue is that its not the same as Droid because for i.e droid you need 2 press "x"a nd power button to go into recovery meny, for milestone you need to press camera key and power button to go into that recovery... also how would i go about flashing the vulnerable recovery??

ed116 said:
hey the milestone is from telus canada unlocked to use it for GSM fido, but the other issue is that its not the same as Droid because for i.e droid you need 2 press "x"a nd power button to go into recovery meny, for milestone you need to press camera key and power button to go into that recovery... also how would i go about flashing the vulnerable recovery??
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1. Install your motorolla drivers
2. Install rsd lite
3. Get the vuln recovery from the link I posted above and extract it
4. Turn off your phone
5. Boot into the bootloader (Power Button + Dpad Up)
6. Connect your phone to computer via usb
7. Start Rsd Lite
8. Flash the vulnerable recovery sbf file

ed116 said:
hey the milestone is from telus canada unlocked to use it for GSM fido
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Yeah, i was answering to "J W". Even if you both have Motorola Milestone, J W's Milestone is a Droid with different name, your Milestone is a true Milestone. That's why i redirected J W to the Droid way .

hey thanks for the step by step i flashed it and im still gettin gthe same error message :S
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted
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my file is named update.zip (not .zip.zip but just .zip) and its not working!! really frustrating

Follow this guide exactly (make sure you download the correct NON-service vulnerability SBF for your region): http://android.modaco.com/content/m...m/308422/milestone-2-1-update-and-root-guide/
The instructions are pretty much the same as what Vlad has been saying, but they are a lot more detailed and outline some of the same problems that many of us international Milestone users have experienced with rooting.

Hey guys i did this and all this managed to do is reset my phone to factory settings.. i still cant update to 2.2 i flashed it and everything im getting same errors!!!

Once you root it, and make sure that you root it correctly like here: http://android.modaco.com/content/m...m/308422/milestone-2-1-update-and-root-guide/
Use the ADB recovery method to flash the image. Don't just update, but do a recovery of your custom ROM.

dude i dont know how to flash it i dont know how to make nandroid its so complex

Follow the guide above. Once that is accomplished, watch this video:
http://theunlockr.com/2010/03/29/how-to-load-a-custom-rom-on-the-motorola-milestone-using-nandroid/
Make sure that you actually have root access first before trying to load a custom ROM. Check if you have root access by downloading Titanium from the Market.
It took me several hours - had to repeat the initial root about 4 times to get it right - but it works for sure.

dude wow worked : D but my question is now, i only could upgrade to 2.2.1 GOT one. Is it because Telus Milestone is locked bootloader or something and wont let me flash, i tried to flash to motofrenzy but it would install and get stuck on boot at teh Droid and the eye thing :S
Also is milestone capable on running on WIND 3G, what if i installed European SBF??
btw thanks so much, does this forum have a "rep" system?

You can't flash the radio frequencies because the hardware just isn't there. I have an international 900/2100 version, so do you want to trade?
All of the Milestone ROMs on here work, even the Moto Frenzy one, but you have to do a recovery instead of a clean flash like the GOT version. Personally, I'm loving the GOT ROM. It seems to give better battery life than the others that I've tried and is pretty fast.

i tried to flash it like the links you gave me and it just gets stuck on start up (usually the Android thing, but MotoFrenzy gets stuck on the droid Eye, and dont get me wrong i liek the GOT but i dont know how to apply the fixes )

Applying the fixes is easy. Just install the ROM again. This time, reboot the phone again after it auto-reboots when the installation finishes.
Now, upon 2nd reboot, you should get the "Welcome to Milestone" screen. Reboot into recovery and go into the GOT update and apply the root, then the fixes.
My Moto Frenzy installation only worked after I rebooted the phone several times. It can take a few minutes to get past the Droid eye logo.

applebook said:
Now, upon 2nd reboot, you should get the "Welcome to Milestone" screen. Reboot into recovery and go into the GOT update and apply the root, then the fixes.
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Which GOT Update?? i only downloaded the SBF thing off that website, there was no "fixes" but i was reading about them..
applebook said:
My Moto Frenzy installation only worked after I rebooted the phone several times. It can take a few minutes to get past the Droid eye logo.
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I tried it and i left the phone on nothing happned just stuck in boot loop, treid to manually reset it and nothing worked, updated to GOT 2.2.1, and rooted with Universal Androot

In Korea, Motorola Korea says XT720 (MOTOROI) will be updated next month to Froyo 2.2.1

huhuhuh... when is official Froyo reaching Milestone!!..
XT720? I tot moto just annouce it won't get Froyo?...

[Q] Rooting Moto Milestone. Is it like climbing MT. Everest?

HI people. First of XDA Forum and Dev as you guy's are doing a great job.
Secondly i have this Motorola Milestone GSM version. I am stuck on Android 2.1, as every one how fast Motorola release Android updates for their smartphones. I have gone through lot of Rooting guides but i haven't tried one yet.
As there are lot of Rooting guides and ROM for Motorola milestone on XDA as well, i am kind confuse how to do rooting and how to use a ultimate ROM on Milestone.
If you guy's can look at my Moto version as given below and can suggest me some step by step guide and Some Good ROMS as well i will be very thankful to you guys'
I know there are lot of other users who have asked same question but i want it kind simple and crisp.
Model Number
Milestone
Firmware Version
2.1-update1
Firmware Configuration Versio n
GAS_EMEA_USASHLS00RTINT_P016
Baseband Version
3GSMEPU91A_U_91.07.56I
Kernel Version
2.6.29-omap1
Build Number
SHOLS_U2_02.36.0
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Most one-click-rooters work fine with the Milestone and it doesn't get any easier then running an app .
That's how I did my at least.

I have used universal root, but that doesn't allow APP2SD and using custom ROMS. So i want complete rooting so that i can load custom roms.

gaggid said:
I have used universal root, but that doesn't allow APP2SD and using custom ROMS. So i want complete rooting so that i can load custom roms.
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Yes it does...
The problem is that:
-for APP2SD you must have ext2 partition which you probably didnt create and for Custom ROMS you have to load the vulnerable recovery...which you probably didnt do...as well
Just my supposing...Corect me if I'm wrong!

First, ( I think) you have to flash vulnerable recovery, then root. There is also a beta 2.2.1 beta sbf available. after achieving root, you can google GOT TEAM ANDROID and click the first link which should lead to their blog - http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&sourc...BQ82GR7pNmLJSfPpg&sig2=Jd4iM6Nov5eYhJa2yrZLGg and there should be further instructions there. Good luck ( remember I think these are true, not 100% sure)

mohitrocks said:
First, ( I think) you have to flash vulnerable recovery, then root. There is also a beta 2.2.1 beta sbf available. after achieving root, you can google GOT TEAM ANDROID and click the first link which should lead to their blog - and there should be further instructions there. Good luck ( remember I think these are true, not 100% sure)
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Can you guide me through on how to do
Flash Vulnerable Reovery.
How to root Milestone
What is SBF and how to use it.
What GOT TEAM ANDROID and why i need them?

If your milestone is anything like mine (I use the milestone available from telus, in canada), then your service provider may have added an un-root and return-to-factory-bootloader check on every boot.
in which case, you would need to install the OpenRecovery backup tool onto your sd card (it's an update.zip file + OpenRecovery directory), then flash a vulnerable bootloader using spf. reboot the phone (as is necessary when doing this flash), and as the system is coming up, start up into recovery (by pressing+holding the camera button, waiting for the yellow triangle w/"!", then pressing vol+ and the camera button), then execute update.zip
drop to terminal, and depending on your model, the .sh file that's un-rooting your phone may be in a different location, and simply rename the file, delete it, or make it non-executable.
Good luck!

Mystik said:
If your milestone is anything like mine (I use the milestone available from telus, in canada), then your service provider may have added an un-root and return-to-factory-bootloader check on every boot.
drop to terminal, and depending on your model, the .sh file that's un-rooting your phone may be in a different location, and simply rename the file, delete it, or make it non-executable.
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I just bought the telus milestone a few days ago and am looking to bypass the update.zip when I go into recovery by permanently replacing the stock recovery with a custom recovery, would disabling this .sh file aid me in this respect?
Where could I find it?

I think i found complete guide for doing this.
Hope it will work.
Which ROM is best for Milestone ?
I am not talking about jazzy ROMs, i want a ROM with all cool features + stable functionality

i always have a hard time rooting Milestones :/

Still not able to get any strong good references on Hacking Milestone.

[Q] Identifying which Milestone I have

Ok so I want to root my Milestone but I am unsure which ROM to use. The thread here says to choose your "vulnerable recovery pre-installed". Well I have a Milestone sold in the US by Viaero Wireless. I guess I'm not sure which ROM I sould use or how to go about rooting it.
Thanks

[Q] ACS Milestone ROM issues

EDIT: No data
I'm using a milestone on ACS Alaska.
I was able to root by sideloading Z4root through Sideload Wonder Machine. Root went just fine, downloaded CWM, flashed an alternate recovery, and then tried to flash CM7.
The error I ran into:
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
(No such file or directory)
E:Can't mount /sdcard
I made a nandroid backup before hand, but now I obviously can't restore it...
Any ideas?? I really need this thing to work. Did I go about flashing Cm7 the wrong way? Thanks in advance.

I'll keep updating this thread. Even if nobody helps, maybe it'll help someone else in the long run if I discover something.
So after the last fiasco with the SD card not able to mount, a reboot just restored everything to default, meaning that the OS itself wasn't actually wiped (as it should have been). I lost all my apps, but I still had root. I reinstalled Rom Manager, flashed the newest recovery (rather than the alternate) and attempted to install CM7 again.
This time, I have a "status 7" during the flash. The SD card mounted just fine, but because of that error, the installation completely aborts.
Other info:
I am not able to flash an SBF using RSD lite because I get an error 1337 510B every single time. (this is on multiple computers, multiple USB cables etc). Gave it a solid 4 attempts, one of those attempts being on another person's milestone, just to make sure I didn't have a lemon. Is there a different SBF file I should use? I was using "vulnerable_recovery_only)RAMDLD90_78.sbf"
I am also not able to update to 2.2. I have used the motorola updater on 2 separate computers, and both say that my current device is up to date.
Model number: A854
Firmware version: 2.1-update 1
Baseband version: C_01.07.00R
Kernel version: 2.6.29-omap1 ([email protected] #1)
Build number: MILER_X1_00.26.1

First, the vulnerable recovery is for the milestone which is A853, not the A854, which is basically the droid1. So VR aint going to work on your phone.
You have to use ROM Manager to install your CM7. If you have the premium version, RM will basically do everything for you, download cwm recovery, download the latest cm7 and google apps, ask you if you want to wipe data and install the rom for you.
There is no stock 2.2 update for Milestone A854 AFAIK.
Btw, raise the bounty to 50.
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I've done everything in CWM / RM so that won't be a problem.
So are you saying I essentially have a droid? (as far as rom / sbf compatibility?) it was definitely branded as a milestone by the ACS carrier. Which sbf should I try?
And yeah. Depending on how frustrated I get it might go up hahaha...
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Maroon Mushroom said:
I've done everything in CWM / RM so that won't be a problem.
So are you saying I essentially have a droid? (as far as rom / sbf compatibility?) it was definitely branded as a milestone by the ACS carrier. Which sbf should I try?
And yeah. Depending on how frustrated I get it might go up hahaha...
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Yes. Your phone is basically a droid. The milestone A854 is a droid. You are using a CDMA network, not GSM if i am correct.
This might help regarding your doubt of your phone being a droid.

Regarding sbf, try this link.
A word of caution. The sbf mentioned in the link above is a generic sbf, meaning you will lose your radio files and probably 3g. So back up your radio files first before flashing. They should be available in your /system/etc/motorola/bp_nvm_default folder.
People who owned Alltel milestones and flashed the above got their phone to work, but could not get 3G working.

Edited, silesh is already helping you out, you are in good hands.

Researched And Still Unsure Alltel/CDMA

Hi all, I've researched the hell out of this and have heard many contradicting answers and would like specific help if you would to solve my problem.
I have the following:
Carrier" Alltel Wireless
Phone: Motorola Milestone
Model: A854
Firmware Version: 2.1-update1
Baseband Version: C_01.07.00R
Kernel Version:
2.6.29-omap1
dcn637 at zch45lnxdroid24#1
Build Number:MILER_X1_00.26.1
Phone Number: 440-218-****
MIN: 440344****
PRL Version: 31010
MEID: A000002247****
Network: Unknown
Mobile Network Type: CDMA -EvDo rev.A
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I have rooted my phone using 'Universal Androot'
I want to flash CM6 or 7 (whichever is more stable)
I know I have to install rom manager and clockworks mod and such but here is my issue.
What CM rom will work with Alltel/CDMA and how do I not flash the baseband?
I know I can use 'APN Backup and Restore' for MMS/DATA which I of course will be using.. I cannot brick or lose service although I understand the risks.
I will be making a full backup..
Am I missing anything here? I do NOT want to flash for example a droid rom and get a non-booting phone..
Some people say I can run a droid rom others say it'll stop my phone from booting... due to a locked down boot loader/signing of the firmware.

For one Rom Manager Does NOT work on Milestones, and any of the custom roms under the Milestone Development section will work. This site http://android.doshaska.net/cm7 Has the signed Milestone CM builds. Check the Milestone Android Development section for more custom roms. And your going to want to get Open Recovery 3.3 which can be found here. http://code.google.com/p/androidiani-openrecovery/downloads/list
Also I'm sure this guide will help you. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=983516

TaintedCross said:
For one Rom Manager Does NOT work on Milestones, and any of the custom roms under the Milestone Development section will work. This site http://android.doshaska.net/cm7 Has the signed Milestone CM builds. Check the Milestone Android Development section for more custom roms. And your going to want to get Open Recovery 3.3 which can be found here. http://code.google.com/p/androidiani-openrecovery/downloads/list
Also I'm sure this guide will help you. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=983516
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His phone is not a milestone, its a Droid. Backup your radio files before you flash any other rom, else you will never get 3g to work. Nandroid first.
You can flash droid1 roms. They would work.
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Woops your right, I didn't see that :S

Thanks guys,
I actually did it last night, got a little impatient.
1) you can backup specifically the baseband?
2) I went ahead and installed rom-manager pro and installed the cw mod and downloaded/installed the CM6.1.2 rom from Rom manager and it installed just fine and I'm up fully and running...
I have a question though, Rom manager is informing me of the newer CM7 build as an update, if I update does it just well, update?
or is it a full re-flash of the device?
If it is just an update and does not remove anything currently on the phone can I update to the stable cm7? Right now its telling me to update to the nightly build.
Thanks again for all your help..
Quote From Cyanogenmod forum: There are actually two models of the Milestone available. The A853 Milestone is a GSM phone with a locked bootloader, and a stock CyanogenMod ROM will NOT work....ever. The A854 Milestone is a CDMA phone, without a locked bootloader, and is identical in every way to the Motorola Droid. The only difference being the Droid comes with a 16GB SD card, while the A854 Milestone comes with an 8GMB SD card. CyangenMod will load perfectly on it.
So yeh, as you mentioned the CDMA version of the phone is a Droid1 and the bootloader is NOT locked.
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I did make sure to backup eveything I could
Titamium backup
Rom manager backup
SMS Backup
APN Backup (sucked, but manually fixed it)
and I copied them to the computer for safe keeping

CM7 is a full reflash.
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sileshn said:
CM7 is a full reflash.
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I've been looking into it and alot of people are saying I can update, just dont tell it to remove my data and it should work..
I'll try and post my results, I have a backup of my CM6.1.2 and my Stock 2.1 so I'm not too concerned
EDIT
Semi-Bricked it with Rom-manager so I went in an re-flashed via recovery and its all good...