ok so unlocked, WCX recovery running, Nand backup to Sd card, attempted to root using v2.1 of noob tool and it did not take, I do have superuser app installed after the attempted root but is there a step im missing? I am running the command while recovery is up. Any help would be appreciated.
You ought to post this in the thread for the Vivid AIO tool. I believe Hasoon has this fixed.
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Would have, but I dont have permissions.
I believe wild Childs comes with root. I didn't do anything to get root except flash his recovery, kernel, and ROM. I have root. Wcx should come with root.
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Post 3 in hasoon's thread says PermRoot may not work. But like megatron said, flashing a custom ROM will give you Root (provided the ROM is rooted, which 95-99% of custom ROMs are, for this device especially)
Root and ROM
That's just it, I don't want a custom ROM I just want root.
quepasakimosabe said:
That's just it, I don't want a custom ROM I just want root.
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WildChilds' rom is a stock rom without the bloat from ATT.
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What worked for me
quepasakimosabe said:
That's just it, I don't want a custom ROM I just want root.
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I had the same problem, look for the "PH39IMG" and "VIVID_CMW_ROOT_VER2.zip" on the super guide for HTC Vivid. After unlocking with the HTCdev's site, flashing CWM (PH39IMG) by placing it in the root directory of the SD card, take out the battery, wait 5 seconds, put battery back in and boot into HBOOT by holding the down volume button and power button, the update will flash itself after a few seconds, reboot phone.
Delete the PH39IMG file with any file manager then place the VIVID_CMW_ROOT_VER2.zip on the root directory of the SD card again, boot on recovery and flash it with the "install file from sdcard" then choose the file and hit power button to run. Verify root after rebooting with Titanium Back up.
It worked just fine for me, after many unsuccessful attempts with flashing roms that broke something every time I did, WIFI or DATA or Bluetooth.
Let me know how it goes.
quepasakimosabe said:
That's just it, I don't want a custom ROM I just want root.
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It is right here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416836
Follow this and don't flash a custom rom. You will have root
edit the SU.bat file in the data folder inside the toolkit folder, change all instances of xbin to bin so the path reads /system/bin/su
had the same issue, now it works
This thread was brought to my attention. Since I don't own the phone, I can't test out root. Here is an edited SU.bat (I used A Dead Man's revision.)Just unzip the file and place the SU.Bat that I uploaded in the Data folder and overwrite the old one.
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I recently attempted to root my N1 but after unlocking the bootloader and using superboot to gain root, everytime i boot up now i get an error that says "process system is not responding" I'm hoping this $600 paperweight can be turned back into a phone
You don't need to root if you unlocked the bootloader...
If there's a pulse, it probably ain't dead...
Download the ROM you wish to use, then use fastboot to flash a custom recovery, boot into recovery, wipe, then install the downloaded ROM.
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I tried that with CM7 and it errors out on installing update.zip
rockchalk2526 said:
I tried that with CM7 and it errors out on installing update.zip
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It's not an 'update.zip' if you are trying to flash a full ROM. Select 'Install ROM from SD' if you are rooted and using Rom Manager, otherwise reboot into your custom recovery and select 'flash .zip from SD'.
danger-rat said:
You don't need to root if you unlocked the bootloader...
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Ok, i think i'm getting this now. You're saying that you don't need Root to flash a custom ROM if the Bootloader is unlocked, but for anything that requires Root (i.e Titanium Backup), you still need that additional step? So really, unlocking the Bootloader is pointless at the moment as using a combination of SOC and Rom Manager gives you the best of all worlds.
You don't need this step, since all the custom ROMs come pre-rooted. If you unlock the bootloader to install custom recovery.
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You don't need this step, since all the custom ROMs come pre-rooted. If you unlock the bootloader to install custom recovery.
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Thanks, it's all useful info.
It's worth noting that not everbody wants to use a custom ROM, but they may still want Root and the advantages it brings, on their stock ROM. (Me for one!!)
Still, if you only want root access, why unlock the bootloader, since unlocking the bootloader only gives the ability to flash images (unless you want to flash a rooted stock image, in which case why root the rom you have)?
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You probably still have the stock recovery my friend. Cuz you won't find installing zip from sd card if you don't have a custom recovery. So flash ar or clock work to install a custom rom. Good luck.
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Tried SuperOneClick using both methods and it didn't work. Any suggestions?
I also would like to know this before I update.
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I couldn't get it to work either... had to revert back to 2.2 and root using Super One Click from there to restore back to my CM7 backup.
I would suggest waiting for superoneclick to be updated to support gingerbread.
Yep, that's what I was going to do but was hoping someone had a way beforehand so I could my backups going again
Install the Gingerbread update using a custom recovery, then install this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828 BEFORE rebooting.
Or if you want to root manually, follow the instructions for rageagainsthecage in my signature.
efrant said:
Install the Gingerbread update using a custom recovery, then install this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828 BEFORE rebooting.
Or if you want to root manually, follow the instructions for rageagainsthecage in my signature.
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Tried to root manually with your instructions w/ rageagainstthecage but its not cooperating... Once I run rageagainstthecage, it will exit out of shell, then USB bugging dissapears on the N1 notification bar, and can't get it back without rebooting the N1, also it won't show up in windows device manager until N1 is rebooted...
Did you use this method to root your phone with 2.3.3 or did you flash the update then flash the other update to get root?
Thanks,
How did you revert back to 2.2? What Passimg.zip did you use? Or are you unlocked?
quick_ said:
Tried to root manually with your instructions w/ rageagainstthecage but its not cooperating... Once I run rageagainstthecage, it will exit out of shell, then USB bugging dissapears on the N1 notification bar, and can't get it back without rebooting the N1, also it won't show up in windows device manager until N1 is rebooted...
Did you use this method to root your phone with 2.3.3 or did you flash the update then flash the other update to get root?
Thanks,
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I flashed the update then flashed then flashed the other file I linked to. If rageagainstthecage doesn't work, try the newer exploit (psneuter).
quick_ said:
Tried to root manually with your instructions w/ rageagainstthecage but its not cooperating... Once I run rageagainstthecage, it will exit out of shell, then USB bugging dissapears on the N1 notification bar, and can't get it back without rebooting the N1, also it won't show up in windows device manager until N1 is rebooted...
Did you use this method to root your phone with 2.3.3 or did you flash the update then flash the other update to get root?
Thanks,
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This is exactly what's happening for me as well. Manual rageagainstthecage worked perfectly with froyo.
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dnlsmy said:
How did you revert back to 2.2? What Passimg.zip did you use? Or are you unlocked?
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http://www.mediafire.com/?dxwh5l4b5ygh6nf
No need to unlock the bootloader. Just download the file, rename it to PASSIMG.zip, put it on the root of your SD card and boot into the bootloader. It will scan the file for a minute or so and then ask if you want to flash it. Just hit the up volume button to flash.
I've got what appears to be temp root with rage ($ changes to #), but I can't get the system to mount as rw, which is wierd...
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http://www.mediafire.com/?dxwh5l4b5ygh6nf
No need to unlock the bootloader. Just download the file, rename it to PASSIMG.zip, put it on the root of your SD card and boot into the bootloader. It will scan the file for a minute or so and then ask if you want to flash it. Just hit the up volume button to flash.
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It comes up with the message "Main Version is Older!" "Update Fail!"
My phone is not rooted and on official 2.3.3 flashed through stock recovery via update.zip
EDIT: Used first method, reflashed with passimg.zip (frg33) then updated one by one back to fgr83g, rooted (superoneclick) installed amon_ra, recovery via rom manager, put 2.3.3 gingerbread update on SD as update.zip, also put the su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip on SD.
Flashed 2.3.3 update via amon_ra recovery (had to turn off signature verification), once it reset (not rebooted) back to recovery picked to flash zip, picked su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip, (had to turn off signature verification again), rebooted, and now have root!! Now i can finally restore my apps
Worked great!! Thanks efrant!!!
uansari1 said:
http://www.mediafire.com/?dxwh5l4b5ygh6nf
No need to unlock the bootloader. Just download the file, rename it to PASSIMG.zip, put it on the root of your SD card and boot into the bootloader. It will scan the file for a minute or so and then ask if you want to flash it. Just hit the up volume button to flash.
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awesome... thanks for the info. this should become a sticky or something for people that are trying to go back and root the phone again. thanks.
uansari1 said:
http://www.mediafire.com/?dxwh5l4b5ygh6nf
No need to unlock the bootloader. Just download the file, rename it to PASSIMG.zip, put it on the root of your SD card and boot into the bootloader. It will scan the file for a minute or so and then ask if you want to flash it. Just hit the up volume button to flash.
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Will this wipe everything installed on the phone? Thanks.
colins said:
Will this wipe everything installed on the phone? Thanks.
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It will wipe out everything except your SD card. You will have to reinstall all your apps, settings etc... Backup your apps with titanium backup first, along with a nandroid backup if you want.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=11619356&postcount=67
I flashed the su.zip and still have root.
quick_ said:
EDIT: Used first method, reflashed with passimg.zip (frg33) then updated one by one back to fgr83g, rooted (superoneclick) installed amon_ra, recovery via rom manager, put 2.3.3 gingerbread update on SD as update.zip, also put the su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip on SD.
Flashed 2.3.3 update via amon_ra recovery (had to turn off signature verification), once it reset (not rebooted) back to recovery picked to flash zip, picked su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip, (had to turn off signature verification again), rebooted, and now have root!! Now i can finally restore my apps
Worked great!! Thanks efrant!!!
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How were you able to flash FRG33 on Gingerbread? My HBOOT is 0.35.0017 and I can't seem to flash it without a "Main Version is Older!" error.
dnlsmy said:
How were you able to flash FRG33 on Gingerbread? My HBOOT is 0.35.0017 and I can't seem to flash it without a "Main Version is Older!" error.
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Did u rename to passimg.Zip and let the bootloader flash it (power+volume down)? I had the new hboot too and it worked fine
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Ok, I'm a noob and I tried to root my phone. However, I messed it up and I'm not sure how.
I successfully unlocked the bootloader.
I then flashed the recovery with Amon_RA's image. All is still good.
I attempted to root installing from zip using this step "Use trackball -> "Flash zip from from sdcard" -> nexus-addon-0.1-signed.zip"
I then rebooted and now I'm stuck at X. It won't boot past that.
I can access the bootloader and all that other crap. I'm a noob so type slow and in small words to I can fix this. Until I see a reply, i'll play around with it to see if I can return the image to stock.
dieselfiend said:
Ok, I'm a noob and I tried to root my phone. However, I messed it up and I'm not sure how.
I successfully unlocked the bootloader.
I then flashed the recovery with Amon_RA's image. All is still good.
I attempted to root installing from zip using this step "Use trackball -> "Flash zip from from sdcard" -> nexus-addon-0.1-signed.zip"
I then rebooted and now I'm stuck at X. It won't boot past that.
I can access the bootloader and all that other crap. I'm a noob so type slow and in small words to I can fix this. Until I see a reply, i'll play around with it to see if I can return the image to stock.
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Where did you get that ROM from and did you check md5sum before flashing?
I got the ROM from the link at the top of this page.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=636795
It's nexus-addon-0.1-signed.zip is the file.
Also, how do I check md5sum before flashing?
dieselfiend said:
I got the ROM from the link at the top of this page.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=636795
It's nexus-addon-0.1-signed.zip is the file.
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oh that's not even a rom.
if you have successfully install Amon Ra, just put the ROM of your liking on the sd card and flash.
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All I'm trying to do is root the phone using these instructions
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=636795
I don't really want or need a new ROM. Stock is fine for me. Just want root access. Any clue how I get out of this mess?
Ok, I might have just found my problem. The instructions say to use that addon if I don't have superboot installed. I do have superboot installed. How do I reverse it?
Maybe passimage method back to stock than try again
I can only access bootloader and recovery at this point. How do I push a file to the sdcard so I can install from ZIP?
dieselfiend said:
I can only access bootloader and recovery at this point. How do I push a file to the sdcard so I can install from ZIP?
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just take the sd card out and use card reader or use custom recovery then mount sdcard
what file do I put on the sdcard?
dieselfiend said:
what file do I put on the sdcard?
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If you want to go back to stock search for passimg.zip or you can use any ROM you like.
my adb isn't recognizing my device. Fastboot is but not adb. This is why I can't push anything to the phone at the moment. This is getting frustrating.
take the sd card out and put the passimg.zip file on it
I did that and nothing happened. Is there something special I need to do in order for it to take?
It was working just fine until I installed the google addon zip described above from the sdcard. Is there any way to uninstall the addon from recovery?
The PASSIMG.zip method doesn't work for me. It briefly says it can't find image or something like that. It flashes on the screen very fast so I can't get the details. Any other suggestions for me to try? Like I said, I can boot to recovery just fine. I can even install from zip through recovery. I should have backed up that image before I started messing around with it. I'm learning as I go though.
Phew!!! Back in business with the passimg method. My mistake was adding another .zip when I renamed the file. so to the phone it looked like PASSIMG.zip.zip and wasn't recognizing it. Once I got that fixed it updated just fine. I'm booted now. I'll update then try and root once again.
Good to hear.
using the method in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1323946
i would like to install that faster rom everyone os raving about because my phone is dog slow. what rom comes with this method that i just did? can i install that gingervolt rom using this root or do i have to re-root using another method?
onlyoneromeo said:
using the method in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1323946
i would like to install that faster rom everyone os raving about because my phone is dog slow. what rom comes with this method that i just did? can i install that gingervolt rom using this root or do i have to re-root using another method?
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root is root. as long as you have root and CWM you can flash Gingervolt no problem.
onlyoneromeo said:
using the method in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1323946
i would like to install that faster rom everyone os raving about because my phone is dog slow. what rom comes with this method that i just did? can i install that gingervolt rom using this root or do i have to re-root using another method?
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If that is the root method you used, you do not have cwm recovery yet. You either need to run the newest version i posted earlier (yes it is ok to run the root.bat even if you already have root!), use RevoToolkit, or install manually. Then you can install the rom.
Ok I'm going to go do that now . I'm going to use the revotoolkit. So basically what that tool kit does is allow you to install custom roms? I hope that ginger volt can speed my phones processes up. I really don't want to ask for another htc device and my only two choices to swap for was the charge and this phone. Ugh I'm so frustrated...
ok so used revtoolkit and installed it and then downloaded the gingervlt zip file to my sd card. i rebooted the phone while pressing the power and vol down key an it came up w a screen asking if i wanted to erase everything. i watched a youtube vid that said to proceed with that and nothing would be erased and it did erase everything. how do i get into that screen to exract that zip file?
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ok so used revtoolkit and installed it and then downloaded the gingervlt zip file to my sd card. i rebooted the phone while pressing the power and vol down key an it came up w a screen asking if i wanted to erase everything. i watched a youtube vid that said to proceed with that and nothing would be erased and it did erase everything. how do i get into that screen to exract that zip file?
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The root method you used is out dated and does not remove the files to make clockwork stick. Reuse revotoolkit to reinstall cwm, after confirmed to have worked, while still in revotoolkit press menu and hit reboot recovery.
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ok i reinstalled the cwm and when i click on the reboot option the screen on the phone is on but blank. am i missing something?
so if i use the all in one package root and unroot method you posted in the other board i should be able to install the rom i want without all the problems im having now?
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so if i use the all in one package root and unroot method you posted in the other board i should be able to install the rom i want without all the problems im having now?
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Yep
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I've been struggling installing custom roms on my phone so I figured I'd document the process to help out anyone else starting out. I'd like to thank everyone for helping me figure this out and for the hard work of the community for making this possible.
Edit: My goal was to come up with a way to install CM9 while leaving the original system it came with and all my settings and apps. I understand how to do TitaniumBackup and how to save specific apps/files to but I wanted an exact backup of my original system alongside any custom rom so I just wrote down the steps I used to make it happen.
Root the system
1.First apply one click root using this tool
Further instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1319653
http://dl.xda-developers.com/attach.../7/6/DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su.zip
Droid 3 CWM (ClockWorkMod)
2. Install this apk onto the phone and click the first button then the second button
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=882933&d=1328117678
3. Boot into recovery and make a backup of your system
4.Apply Fastboot package for UMTS XT860 Iusacell Mexico using RSD Lite 5.5
Further instructions here:
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/4370-sbf...959-and-56890/page__view__findpost__p__100987
XT860 Iusacell: http://www.fileserve.com/file/cgdZ2..._SLU-57M-111107-release-keys-Latam-01.xml.zip
RSD Lite: http://www.multiupload.com/T6NOEBKKLO
5. Reroot using 2.3.6 Zerg tool
Basically after flashing with RSD Lite then re-root using this tool:
http://dl.xda-developers.com/attach.../7/6/DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su.zip
6.Re-install CWM (Droid 3 Bootstrapper from step 2) and then apply the Bell rar file as a nandroid restore.
Further instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21446640&postcount=112
https://rapidshare.com/files/1705579381/ClockworkMod_v.5.0.2.6_Bell_2.3.6.rar
7. Reboot into the system and let the OS load again then re-install cwm (no need to reroot) and reboot back into recovery.
the trick to booting into recovery the second time is to turn the phone off, hold the m key while pressing the power button, plug in the phone to usb, choose bp tools
source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21474818&postcount=120
restore your original backup from step 3 using advanced restore and restore the Data only and then wipe cache and dalvik cache
8. Remove CWM and install safestrap instead it involves using adb shell and removing certain files instructions found here:
http://www.droidforums.net/forum/dr...d-help-removing-clockworkmod.html#post1801072
9. Install SafeStrap once CWM is removed just install it, reboot and press the menu key while booting
http://dl.xda-developers.com/attach...5/7/9/2/5/Droid3_Safestrap_Tweaked_v1.08d.apk
10. ICS Install, at this point you have prepped your system so you can install CM9 otherwise it won't boot on the stock Bell 2.3.4
Instructions here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22254669&postcount=61 (start at step 8 or 9 in those instructions)
-Apply CM9 Alpha 6 Zip
http://www.hash-of-codes.com/files/cm9-droid3-20120130-1730.zip
-Apply XT860 Sub-Patch (by Rick#2) for ICS Zip
http://bit.ly/Ah5b6d
Further instructions here: http://hash-of-codes.blogspot.com/p/how-to-safestrap.html
Great tutorial
As a note, in step 6, you could flash any custom rom to /system. You might not be able to restore /data though. Can try and if no go do a data wipe. If you backup apps with titanium backup and call logs/sms/mms with mybackroot its not such a big deal. Just redownload those 2 apps and restore everything(honestly I rarely nandroid, only if im doing something im confident will end in a fastboot flash, I just use those 2 apps). Im running liberty in /systemorig and eclipse in /system
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Also zergrush should root anything I believe 2.2.x and up. You could save the hassle of getting one click. AFAIK anyways. When I first rooted I used the one click as well(way back when it first came out)but I know it roots 2.3.5 and 2.3.6 and works on other models as well. Originally for one of the Sony experia phone
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Endoroid said:
Also zergrush should root anything I believe 2.2.x and up. You could save the hassle of getting one click. AFAIK anyways. When I first rooted I used the one click as well(way back when it first came out)but I know it roots 2.3.5 and 2.3.6 and works on other models as well. Originally for one of the Sony experia phone
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Thanks for the tip I wouldn't have been able to get this far without your help Endoroid. I'll edit the How-To to use the same root twice, I wish mods would sticky more useful posts like zerg's root instead of pete's root and How-To such as this one.
Thanks for the detailed tutorial. I'm on Bell 2.3.6, rooted. Step 2 did not work for me. I could install the program (droid3 CW bootstrap) and click the first button (with "success" popup), but reboot into recovery would not work. It would simply boot up normally. If I held "m" down then I could get to the blackscreen menu, scroll down and select BP tools, but still, a normal bootup would follow.
I used root explorer to check for what the bootstrap program did. In /system/bin/ directory was the "hijack" file as well as a modified "logwrapper" and the original "logwrapper" which was renamed to "logwrapper.bin". Uninstalling the bootstrap did not remove these. To manually uninstall, I removed hijack, logwrapper and renamed logwrapper.bin to logwrapper.
I also tried Koush's Rom Manager from the Market and selected "Droid 3" as the device, but it also would not achieve a boot into CWM Recovery menu.
I tried the two programs separately and then together, but it made no difference.
My next step was to try Safestrap Recovery v1.08 from hash-of-codes. This installed and has allowed me to boot into the green recovery menu after powering down fully, holding "m" and pressing the power button. On the next black screen, scrolled down to "bp tools" with volume down button and then pressed volume up to select it. I went into "backup and restore" and created a nandroid backup of my current 2.3.6 Bell system. (volume up/down to scroll, power button to select).
Sorry if I'm being verbose with the button presses but thought it might help for future reference and maybe for others as well.
Question now is which step to go to now... do I try using RSDLite to flash the fastboot package for Iusacell Mexico file? If I understand correctly, this will change the radio and also there is no going back at this point to stock Bell.
I'm concerned about warranty service if something goes wrong and there's no still no Bell SBF to flash back to stock. Would it be that noticeable? If I restored my nandroid backup, would I still be on the upgrade path with Bell? If I restored the backup and deleted safestrap recovery, would it show?
ncho2233 said:
Thanks for the detailed tutorial. I'm on Bell 2.3.6, rooted. Step 2 did not work for me. I could install the program (droid3 CW bootstrap) and click the first button (with "success" popup), but reboot into recovery would not work. It would simply boot up normally. If I held "m" down then I could get to the blackscreen menu, scroll down and select BP tools, but still, a normal bootup would follow.
I used root explorer to check for what the bootstrap program did. In /system/bin/ directory was the "hijack" file as well as a modified "logwrapper" and the original "logwrapper" which was renamed to "logwrapper.bin". Uninstalling the bootstrap did not remove these. To manually uninstall, I removed hijack, logwrapper and renamed logwrapper.bin to logwrapper.
I also tried Koush's Rom Manager from the Market and selected "Droid 3" as the device, but it also would not achieve a boot into CWM Recovery menu.
I tried the two programs separately and then together, but it made no difference.
My next step was to try Safestrap Recovery v1.08 from hash-of-codes. This installed and has allowed me to boot into the green recovery menu after powering down fully, holding "m" and pressing the power button. On the next black screen, scrolled down to "bp tools" with volume down button and then pressed volume up to select it. I went into "backup and restore" and created a nandroid backup of my current 2.3.6 Bell system. (volume up/down to scroll, power button to select).
Sorry if I'm being verbose with the button presses but thought it might help for future reference and maybe for others as well.
Question now is which step to go to now... do I try using RSDLite to flash the fastboot package for Iusacell Mexico file? If I understand correctly, this will change the radio and also there is no going back at this point to stock Bell.
I'm concerned about warranty service if something goes wrong and there's no still no Bell SBF to flash back to stock. Would it be that noticeable? If I restored my nandroid backup, would I still be on the upgrade path with Bell? If I restored the backup and deleted safestrap recovery, would it show?
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First, you may wish to just go with safestrap and try flashing g rom in safe mode. If it bootloops no harm done because your bell /system is intact
If that fails you can try using motofastboot instead of rsdlite to just flash /system. You can restore your /system with your nandroid.
As far as I know roms should work with bell 2.3.6.
If you do end up flashing the whole fastboot package with rsdlite you can make your phone appear to be bell stock. You can restore your nandroid and then mod the build.prop so about phone shows bell info. The warranty guys would have to look deep to see its been changed.
Its up to you ultimately but as I said I don't think you would have to flash the fastboot. Safestrap should work as is on bell 2.3.6. As long as you don't mess with /systemorig (nonsafe mode) its easy to remove the evidence. Uninstall safestrap recovery and remove su/superuser
If I recall correctly dasilva had his issue due to being on 2.3.4 and unable to update.
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Thanks Endoroid. I went ahead and tried installing Rick#2's latest patched version of CM9 and to my great surprise it worked and the phone has booted up running ICS. I'm pretty happy since I didn't think this was possible without losing the ability to get back to Bell stock and right now, I think it's still possible since I didn't flash any other country's fastboot files. Is this right?
ncho2233 said:
Thanks Endoroid. I went ahead and tried installing Rick#2's latest patched version of CM9 and to my great surprise it worked and the phone has booted up running ICS. I'm pretty happy since I didn't think this was possible without losing the ability to get back to Bell stock and right now, I think it's still possible since I didn't flash any other country's fastboot files. Is this right?
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Correct
Safestrap was built with the idea of keeping your phone intact. You can still easily receive OTA updates and can return your phone to stock if you need to get warranty repair done
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dasilva333 said:
XT860 Iusacell: http://www.fileserve.com/file/cgdZ2..._SLU-57M-111107-release-keys-Latam-01.xml.zip
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This file is necessary, but alas fileserve is gone... All the links on the web point to just that one location.
Does someone have it? Can someone upload it?
白い熊 said:
This file is necessary, but alas fileserve is gone... All the links on the web point to just that one location.
Does someone have it? Can someone upload it?
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1of16 said:
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Personally, I like the Bell version the most, it has the least amount of Blur. You can find an entire SBF database here:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/
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danifunker said:
Personally, I like the Bell version the most, it has the least amount of Blur. You can find an entire SBF database here:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/
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Thanks, and I can use it on my XT862 too?
is it possible to install the latest OTA (5.7.906), which I want to use as stock rom?