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How compareable is flashing roms on the Droid 3 compared to the HTC Eris. I'm tired of the lag and bloat and wish to try some new ROMs. I just don't want brick my phone. Rooting looked simple but I don't understand bootstrap/safestrap. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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jwanny10 said:
How compareable is flashing roms on the Droid 3 compared to the HTC Eris. I'm tired of the lag and bloat and wish to try some new ROMs. I just don't want brick my phone. Rooting looked simple but I don't understand bootstrap/safestrap. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
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Get bootstrap/safestrap from the internet -- install the app.
Run the app, install recovery.
Turn phone off.
Press m + power.
Scroll to BP Tools -- select it.
You're in custom recovery.
Which is better, bootstrap or safestrap?
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jwanny10 said:
Which is better, bootstrap or safestrap?
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Safestrap by far, the rom will install to another partition /preinstall rather that /system. This keeps the VZW rom intact to prevent bricking and still get OTAs easily. It's practically impossible to brick it using Safestrap.
Thanks, I'll be giving this a try!
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So root (obviously), install safestrap, then I just boot into recovery via safestrap and flash Liberty 2.0? Just being anal, the more I read the less confident I get. Once I burst my cherry, I should feel better. Lol. Thanks for all the help everyone!
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if ur stock 5.6.890, root, install otarootkeeper, install safestrap, open the app, install recovery, boot into recovery (during boot you will hit menu), backup data, toggle safe mode, install ROM, wipe data/cache, reboot
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check http://hash-of-codes.blogspot.com/p/android-downloads.html for safestrap and CM7 downloads. also if you are on 5.7.894 you will need to use his patch to run any roms.
Did you mean wipe data/cache THEN install ROM?
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jwanny10 said:
Did you mean wipe data/cache THEN install ROM?
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most roms either way will work
Rooted, install ota rootkeeper, installed and ran safestrap, rebooted into recovery, tried to turn on safe mode and got error. rebooted and tried to make a back up, got error.
Error occured when attempting to make backup image of /data
Happened both times. Am I royally screwed?
Phone works still but I don't dare flashing a ROM until I get safe mode. Hints?
If im not mistaken, rootkeeper doesnt need to be used unless you are going to install 5.7.894, as it messes with your roms ability to access SU
Droid 1 Rooted (ChevyNo1 0.9MV Kernel, LGB2.6)
Droid 3 Rooted (Stock Kernel, Custom lite De-bloat)
My phone had trouble mounting as R/W when i got a SU update via the superuser app off the market, i unprotected and updated my binary again and it worked fine. Keep OTA Rootkeeper installed, activate it before upgrading to an update that has no root method yet, then after you reinstall SU, and reestablish the symlink in your new update, remove the protection and verify you still have root. Its not necessary for CWM recovery tasks though
Droid 1 Rooted (ChevyNo1 0.9MV Kernel, LGB2.6)
Droid 3 Rooted (Stock Kernel, Custom lite De-bloat)
So if I lose ota rootkeeper, I can create a backup? My problem is I can't create a data backup or switch to safe mode. It gives me an error message that says unable to create backup image of /data. Am I corrupted? My phone still works as far as I know.
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So if I lose ota rootkeeper, I can create a backup? My problem is I can't create a data backup or switch to safe mode. It gives me an error message that says unable to create backup image of /data. Am I corrupted? My phone still works as far as I know.
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Safestrap and bootstrap(I believe) have issues creating a backup of a file that cannot be changed. So yes if you remove it, then you be able to use safestrap correctly.
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Removed ota rootkeeper changes still get "Error occurs in creating backup image of /data"
Any other ideas.
Running Verizon 5.6.890 stock blur. Used psouza one click root. Ran debloat script, but I don't think I did it right.
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I tried to run the debloat restore and then make a backup, but still the same error. I noticed in the thread pertaining the debloat script that someone also gets it to run until myverizon.apk messes it.
Making backups and flashing new ROMs was so easy with the Eris. I apologized because I'm such a noob when it comes to Moto Droids and scripting.
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I am unable to create a backup using safestrap or switch to safe mode. I keep getting an "Error in creating a backup image of /data."
I have a Verizon Droid 3, running rooted stock 5.6.890. I rooted using psouza one click, installed ota rootkeeper, ran that. Installed safestrap, ran that. Rebooted into recovery, tried to enable safe mode, failed. Tried to backup, failed.
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Try turning off safe mode. If you can get to recovery you should be fine.
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Lemme clarify. Sbf is only if your phone is stuck on the Dual Core screen. ?
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I am unable to create a backup using safestrap or switch to safe mode. I keep getting an "Error in creating a backup image of /data."
I have a Verizon Droid 3, running rooted stock 5.6.890. I rooted using psouza one click, installed ota rootkeeper, ran that. Installed safestrap, ran that. Rebooted into recovery, tried to enable safe mode, failed. Tried to backup, failed.
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Remove ota rootkeeper. That's what's ruining the backup.
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R an into same problem a few days ago but with tweaked D3 bootstrap, and it took me forever to work around (much weeping and gnashing of teeth.) Are you sure OTA Rootkeeper is the culprit? I can surely live without it if it is that pernicious,
Ota rootkeeper places an unmodifiable backup on your phone, and the app is only useful if you plan on installing updates through the stock recovery. CWM recovery has issues with things it has no control over, especially your SU binary
Droid 1 Rooted (ChevyNo1 0.9MV Kernel, LGB2.6)
Droid 3 Rooted (Stock Kernel, Custom lite De-bloat)
I removed the ota rootkeeper app and still can't get the backup. Did I miss something?
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Did you unprotect root before you uninstalled? It doesnt remove it unless you open the app and hit the unprotect button
Droid 1 Rooted (ChevyNo1 0.9MV Kernel, LGB2.6)
Droid 3 Rooted (Stock Kernel, Custom lite De-bloat)
Yes, I removed protection before installing. Still getting same error.
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So I haven't bricked it, should I uninstall safestrap, do factory reset, and try to redo root? I just want to use safestrap so I can try some new ROMs and still have my original ROM tucked away.
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should I uninstall safestrap, do factory reset, and try to redo root?
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This should work as long as you haven't removed/froze any of the system apps and its %100 stock in tact. If you have titanium backup just make a backup of your user apps so it'll be easier to restore.
Should, meaning its worth a try and easier/faster than flashing the fastboot files.
I ran psouza debloat script but it's reversible. Right?
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You also meant doing a factory restore, right?
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How do you remove the file ota rootkeeper puts on. I turned off the protection, then uninstalled. Still can't get /data to backup. Or turn on safe mode.
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Can someone post a step-by-step method on how to update to. 902 and keep root. The more detail the better. I only ask this because this is my second bionic and I dont want to brick it.
Thanks in advance!
I'm in the same boat haven't bricked but never rooted a locked boot loader device before but I just want me some taste of ics..
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Can you tell us which version your on? That will be helpful in letting us help you if we know.
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netslum said:
Can someone post a step-by-step method on how to update to. 902 and keep root. The more detail the better. I only ask this because this is my second bionic and I dont want to brick it.
Thanks in advance!
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This is what i did
I flashed stock rom using rsd lite
RSD LITE 5.6: http://db.tt/y23vQ3Td
Using this zip: http://db.tt/hBFdk3qv
ROOTED AND 4EVER ROOTED MAKE SURE YOU DO THIS IF YOU WANT ROOT[I always root stock instead of .893 fnr(for no reason)]
BOOT INTO STOCK RECOVERY
FIRST FLASH .893: http://db.tt/vfNEdVdf
THEN .902: http://db.tt/g0gm69Hq
REBOOT
enjoi
If your already on .893 just flash .902 in STOCK RECOVERY NOT CWM
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Flashing to stock
Extract the flashme.zip to the desktop
Open RSD Lite and click on the ... symbol
In the box, go to desktop and choose "default_flash_targa"
Put your phone in Fastboot Mode
Click Start
If anyone used this method...
dont be afraid of the thanks button lol
iNsAnEmOd said:
This is what i did
I flashed stock rom using rsd lite
RSD LITE 5.6: http://db.tt/y23vQ3Td
Using this zip: http://db.tt/hBFdk3qv
ROOTED AND 4EVER ROOTED MAKE SURE YOU DO THIS IF YOU WANT ROOT[I always root stock instead of .893 fnr(for no reason)]
BOOT INTO STOCK RECOVERY
FIRST FLASH .893: http://db.tt/vfNEdVdf
THEN .902: http://db.tt/g0gm69Hq
REBOOT
enjoi
FOR SUPER NOOBS
Flashing to stock
Extract the flashme.zip to the desktop
Open RSD Lite and click on the ... symbol
In the box, go to desktop and choose "default_flash_targa"
Make sure you've checked the "unknown sources" and "debugging
If anyone used this method..
dont be afraid of the thanks button lol
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I did unr3l3as3droot and forever root first. Then I did the path saver. Then I flashed 896 and 901. After that, I downloaded the 902 ota but didn't install it. Moved it from /cache to the external SD card. Then I turned the phone off. To turn it back on, I hit both volume up and down as I powered it back on. That took me to a different menu that I can't currently think of the name but that is where you will flash 902 at. Remember that the 902 update has 901 in its file name when flashing. If you come across a triangle thing, hit volume up and down and the update will flash.
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smokedkill said:
I did unr3l3as3droot and forever root first. Then I did the path saver. Then I flashed 896 and 901. After that, I downloaded the 902 ota but didn't install it. Moved it from /cache to the external SD card. Then I turned the phone off. To turn it back on, I hit both volume up and down as I powered it back on. That took me to a different menu that I can't currently think of the name but that is where you will flash 902 at. Remember that the 902 update has 901 in its file name when flashing. If you come across a triangle thing, hit volume up and down and the update will flash.
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eh.. it works but im not the one who needs it
Im on. 893
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I'm on 902 100 percent stock never rooted this phone yet want to bit need to make sure I don't brick
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Easier root method...
There is an easier way then this now...
1. Install update
2. Use the Droid 4 exploit found at vulnfactory.org/blog/2012/02/11/rooting-the-droid-4-a-failed-bounty-experiment/ and yes it works for the Bionic on 5.9.902 (i just got done using it)
3. Look at your phone.... its now rooted.
And everyone who uses it should donate to djrbliss and prove that the Android community can support such a valuable asset!
netslum said:
Can someone post a step-by-step method on how to update to. 902 and keep root. The more detail the better. I only ask this because this is my second bionic and I dont want to brick it.
Thanks in advance!
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I just did the OTA over wireless and did the update and I kept ROOT.
I did un-froze all the apps I had frozen with titanium backup before applying the update.
Still have root...
In my case, the update wouldn't install. I had to go all the way back before I could go forward.
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netslum said:
Im on. 893
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You should be able to just flash .902 in stock recovery
if all else fails try YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw2GJ3wCi4A&feature=player_embedded#!
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Xluthienx said:
There is an easier way then this now...
1. Install update
2. Use the Droid 4 exploit found at vulnfactory.org/blog/2012/02/11/rooting-the-droid-4-a-failed-bounty-experiment/ and yes it works for the Bionic on 5.9.902 (i just got done using it)
3. Look at your phone.... its now rooted.
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so being 100 percent stock .902 this works i am not rooted never have been i also want to be alble to flash the ics rom how do i go about doing this... and how easily reversable is this method meaning going back to 100 percent stock i want to be able to get the official ics when it comes out or return phone to vzw if needed.. thanks in advance..
If you lose root during the update, see here to get it back.
Pushing now.
Seriously.
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yeppers, was browsing the moto bionic forums and noticed all the chatter over it, checked on mine for updates and its d/l now.
Just did a check for update and there it was, downloading as we speak. Sweet.
One step closer to ICS .
Whelp, after installing lost all data connectivity! LOL!!
Rebooted into stock recovery, cleared cache, reboot - got 3g would not switch to 4g
Cleared all app cache via TiPro, reboot - 4g back and all seems fine. We'll see.
FWIW: Was rooted and had applied "forever root", verified kept root after update. Also had some bloat frozen.
OTA Fails
I've tried twice to update my Bionic with the OTA and it has failed. Has anyone been successful updating their Bionic OTA rooted? If not do I need to un-root and then do the update?
exdox77 said:
I've tried twice to update my Bionic with the OTA and it has failed. Has anyone been successful updating their Bionic OTA rooted? If not do I need to un-root and then do the update?
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You need to get VooDoo app to backup root then temp. unroot. If you have any stock apps that you have frozen through TB then you need to restore them back to OG state. Your Bionic needs to be on complete Stock 902 in order for update to apply. Also if you have any trouble still uninstall Bootstrap recovery or SafeStrap recovery which ever one you use. Now if you have deleted any of the Stock apps then you will have to FXZ back to complete Stock 902 which I am sure you can find the links in the treads on how to get that done.
.905 sucked for me! I was stuck on no data oe 3G for 24 hrs/ no thnks
already back on .902 and happy
exdox77 said:
I've tried twice to update my Bionic with the OTA and it has failed. Has anyone been successful updating their Bionic OTA rooted? If not do I need to un-root and then do the update?
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If you removed or froze bloatware, the OTA will fail.
Verify that forever root will keep root on update to .905?
Can anyone else verify that they have successfully kept root with forever root from .902 to .905?
As of midday yesterday, I did not see the OTA.
Today I switched to unsafe and found the OTA message. It was installed painlessly. I had problems but finally got back root, and installed Safestrap. Should I see how well .905 works, try to restore Eclipse 2.2 and see how it works, or download and try Eclipse 3.x?
Is this the same file as the previously released 905 files?
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Has anyone made a zip pf this so we can just flash it like an update?
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Even if you don't keep root through the update, just run the motofail exploit again. Confirmed working on .905
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elreydotcom said:
Even if you don't keep root through the update, just run the motofail exploit again. Confirmed working on .905
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I can confirm that works after having lost root
Updated, forever root kept root just fine.
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nobe1976 said:
You need to get VooDoo app to backup root then temp. unroot. If you have any stock apps that you have frozen through TB then you need to restore them back to OG state. Your Bionic needs to be on complete Stock 902 in order for update to apply. Also if you have any trouble still uninstall Bootstrap recovery or SafeStrap recovery which ever one you use. Now if you have deleted any of the Stock apps then you will have to FXZ back to complete Stock 902 which I am sure you can find the links in the treads on how to get that done.
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Does anyone have a good link to .902 FXZ ? All I"m finding is links to download via Google Docs and it takes like an hour to download.......
Updated even with quite a bit frozen and it worked fine.... kept root. Honestly I forgot to thaw out stuff first, but it worked anyways.
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I have stock 902 installed with root...only thing I have modified was I used Rom Toolbox to install a lockscreen theme. Been trying to do the OTA update and keep getting Assert failed, I have tried factory resetting...Have not frozen or removed any bloatware.
I am thinking I should just revert back to complete stock without root but I would like to know if thats even neccesary before I go that route.
G+ has now appeared
I may have to root now.
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I downloaded the official ICS OTA the other day but when I try to run the install it starts but then flashes a yellow exclamation point in a triangle and then just reboots like normal. Any clues?
Droid Bionic (rooted)
Wifi Hotspot hack
5.9.905.XT875
2.3.4
CDMA_N_04.07.02R LTEDC_U_07.1F.00
BUILD 5.5.1_84_DBN-74
Any suggestions?
thanks
If you removed any pre-installed apps, then that's your problem. You'll probably need to reflash the official 905 again then reapply the update.
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dshel61 said:
I downloaded the official ICS OTA the other day but when I try to run the install it starts but then flashes a yellow exclamation point in a triangle and then just reboots like normal. Any clues?
Droid Bionic (rooted)
Wifi Hotspot hack
5.9.905.XT875
2.3.4
CDMA_N_04.07.02R LTEDC_U_07.1F.00
BUILD 5.5.1_84_DBN-74
Any suggestions?
thanks
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You need to unroot your bionic. If it is not 100% stock. The OTA will not install.
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Obsidian_soul said:
You need to unroot your bionic. If it is not 100% stock. The OTA will not install.
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and if you have safestrap, remove that, too. And recovery
I could not unroot my phone to succesfully install the update either. Try House of Bionic. It worked for me with a caveat. In the final step, my phone would not complete the install in reboot recovery and would not boot. I had the ota update file on my sd card from a manual install attempt. In reboot recovery mode I was able to install the ota update from the sd card and everything seems to be fine. Rerooted with motofail ics. I should mention that I did not do 905 fxz to stock rom as I was trying to keep my data.
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Things that will make the OTA fail when installing
1. Bootstrap or safestrap is installed
2. Have some bloatware froze or uninstalled
3. Have a mod installed
4. Your still rooted. OTA Rootkeeper will allow you to quickly and easily unroot and reroot. It can be found on Google Play.
These seem to be the most common reasons people have trouble installing an update. I'm sure there are other reasons also, but these seem to be the most common problems.
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