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[Q] question on thread "official 5.6.890 (download) not leak"

I am being denied posting abilities on that thread because I don't have 10 posts yet, soo....
Question on the file that was uploaded, when i unrar it to its .zip format, the file is titled "Blur_Version.5.5.959.XT862.Verizon.en.US.zip" not "5.6.890" - how is this the real official OTA then?
And, it is also larger than the leaked 5.6.890 from earlier this month. Is it really legit, and if so, why is the .zip file titled wrong? Sounds fishy IMO.
EDIT: I was wrong, it's the same size as the previous leak. I'm still confused on the naming tho.

It's named after the system it updates.
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Noob question
How do I apply the "official 5.6.890 (download link)" update to my phone? I can get into CWM recovery but when I choose to apply update the only options are /sdcard/update.zip or no. I assume I have to rename but want confirmation that I'm doing this the right way before proceeding.

MadderThanMad said:
How do I apply the "official 5.6.890 (download link)" update to my phone? I can get into CWM recovery but when I choose to apply update the only options are /sdcard/update.zip or no. I assume I have to rename but want confirmation that I'm doing this the right way before proceeding.
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http://www.droid-life.com/2011/09/27/how-to-manually-update-droid3-to-build-5-6-890/
have the ota file and instruction how to install

adding this, is this update for XT862 only or it can be also for XT860, i own 862 but you shall be clear
also can anyone post md5 so we can be 100% sure?

I seen someone on the official post in development forums that it is the same MD5
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update does work
Thanks for the replies. I couldn't wait for VZW to decide when my time has come so I downloaded and installed the leaked "official OTA" last night anyway. I didn't have any bloatware frozen or removed. I just root access. The update works great so far.
after the update:
Root access was removed. GTalk with video is now enabled and battery statistics actually make sense now (shows Android OS as the highest usage, along with others i was used to seeing on my D1).
I never noticed any "Blue" hue in my photos prior to updating so i don't have any feedback on that.
My physical keyboard hasn't had any "stickykeys" at all so far. Prior to the update, it was happening almost every time i used it. So to those who blame it on a hardware issue... not sure if you're all correct on that.

[Q] Rooted and installed the ICS Rom. Can I go back to Stock if necessary?

Hello. First off, I want to thank everyone for their hard work here. I have followed many tutorials and have seen many great conversations to keep noobs like me from making mistakes when trying to delve into the world of ROMs and rooting. However, I did encounter some troubles while installing the ICS rom onto my bionic (running on .902). I think I may have accidentally overwritten the stock rom backup that I made with safe strap or whatever that app is (I'm sorry, like I said, I am a complete noob). Is there a way to restore the phone to stock, as in before I even touched it, even if the backup I made during the process is gone by my mistake?
I'm sure this has been asked a million times, and if so, I apologize, but as I noob, I have no idea how to even begin to search for clues. Walkthroughs would be nice, but links are fine too, since I'm sure there are plenty of the same questions out there.
Thanks!!!

Pete's motorola tools check it out you will find what you need there just google Pete's tool bionic
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Also I believe if you disable safe mode it will boot up rooted stock from don't quote me on that I am not for sure. Also I believe there is a unroot method in development not sure if it is for 902 or not though..
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Thanks for the info!

No problem here to help
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R3l3as3DRoot and for3v3r root will take you back to 886
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Thanks! Can that be used after the .902 update? Is it possible to do a dual-boot type deal between stock and the ICS version I have installed? I've seen mentions of dual-boot around here, but I can't get a clear grasp on whether it is possible or not, or if so, how to do it. Thank you very much!

Lonepalm said:
Thanks! Can that be used after the .902 update? Is it possible to do a dual-boot type deal between stock and the ICS version I have installed? I've seen mentions of dual-boot around here, but I can't get a clear grasp on whether it is possible or not, or if so, how to do it. Thank you very much!
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Yeah I'm sure you can.
Get on stock .902(here).
Install SafeStrap.
Backup Stock Rom by Toggling "SafeMode"
Boot up ICS.
When you want to go to Stock .902 undo "SafeMode" and the Stock Rom should boot up on Reboot

Thanks for the answer! Hopefully I can give this a shot soon!

Lonepalm said:
Thanks for the answer! Hopefully I can give this a shot soon!
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Yeah those instructions above are correct. I just came back from the AOKP ICS Rom to stock. 902. Worked fine. I have all my apps and stuff too.
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Don't know what I'm doing wrong here, but when I plug my phone in to my PC, the phone realizes it, but doesn't seem like the PC does. Also, when I open RSD Lite and try to load the file, it doesn't do anything after clicking "Start". Please help me try to diagnose what I may be doing wrong if you can! Thank you!

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Don't know what I'm doing wrong here, but when I plug my phone in to my PC, the phone realizes it, but doesn't seem like the PC does. Also, when I open RSD Lite and try to load the file, it doesn't do anything after clicking "Start". Please help me try to diagnose what I may be doing wrong if you can! Thank you!
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Enable Usb Debugging and Unknown Sources. Download Motohelper drivers
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I'm sorry I probably should be a little more specific. I have both of those enabled and I do have the Motohelper drivers installed. I am following the steps here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22758211#post22758211
On step 8, I do not see a file named FXZ or a file with that extension, but I figured it was the file with the name that the zip file had. I chose that file after clicking "..." and hit Start, but it doesn't do anything.
I am running the ICS version cyanogen mod 9.0.0-rc0-droid_bionic-kang build number alpha_2012_02_10
I already have SafeStrap installed (used that to get this rom on). So, looks like I'm stuck on or around step 8 from the other steps posted. Once I can get past that, I can continue with the steps posted in this thread!
Thanks!!!

Lonepalm said:
I'm sorry I probably should be a little more specific. I have both of those enabled and I do have the Motohelper drivers installed. I am following the steps here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22758211#post22758211
On step 8, I do not see a file named FXZ or a file with that extension, but I figured it was the file with the name that the zip file had. I chose that file after clicking "..." and hit Start, but it doesn't do anything.
I am running the ICS version cyanogen mod 9.0.0-rc0-droid_bionic-kang build number alpha_2012_02_10
I already have SafeStrap installed (used that to get this rom on). So, looks like I'm stuck on or around step 8 from the other steps posted. Once I can get past that, I can continue with the steps posted in this thread!
Thanks!!!
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SafeStrap disables ADB(that Im sure of) which will not let RSD run(im pretty sure) you have to select the xml file
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Yes, the XML file is the one I select. However, it will not do anything in RSD. Is there anything I can do to enable ADB in order to let RSD run?

Update: I found a way to do it. I think things are going okay so far. Looks like it is installing. If it does install successfully, I would like to do everything perfectly right going forward.
So, after this is installed, I will want to:
1. Get root access again using Motofail? I assume doing this return to stock will remove root access.
2. Install SafeStrap. Once that is done, I toggle Safemode to enabled, which will backup my stock rom and protect it from being overwritten?
3. Then, flash ICS from the zip files on my sdcard?

Lonepalm said:
Update: I found a way to do it. I think things are going okay so far. Looks like it is installing. If it does install successfully, I would like to do everything perfectly right going forward.
So, after this is installed, I will want to:
1. Get root access again using Motofail? I assume doing this return to stock will remove root access.
2. Install SafeStrap. Once that is done, I toggle Safemode to enabled, which will backup my stock rom and protect it from being overwritten?
3. Then, flash ICS from the zip files on my sdcard?
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Yes sir.
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[FXZ] Flash 5.9.902 to Stock / Unbrick

Got this From Our Friends Over At Droidmodderx
First Post.
1. Download .902 FXZ zip and extract to desktop here
2. Install the Motorola Mobile Drivers here
3. Install RSD Lite 5.6. here.
4. Make sure your Motorola Droid Bionic is powered on and backed up.
5. Plug your Motorola Droid Bionic into a back USB port on your computer.
6. Open the zip and copy EVERYTHING inside to the desktop(inside the zip there is a folder, you can either put the folder on the desktop it Everything inside it your choice)
7. Run “RSD Lite” on your computer
8. Press the “. . .” button next to the box labeled “Filename”
9. Browse and open the FXZ file
10. Wait for the program to read the file, then choose “Uncompress And Start Flashing”
11. Now, the device will slowly flash the FXZ file.
12. When flashing completes, the device will reboot into recovery and install the two radio images.
13. Congratulations! You’ve restored your Motorola Droid Bionic.
downside..... wipes INTERNAL Sdcard
So save the stuff you want to keep on your PC

Did you not realize that this was released here by daywalker04 first and that everyone else got it here? Just saying...give credit where due and understand how and where valuable files like the full xml.zips come from.

cellzealot said:
Did you not realize that this was released here by daywalker04 first and that everyone else got it here? Just saying...give credit where due and understand how and where valuable files like the full xml.zips come from.
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Well...(sarcastically) as you can see I don't have a problem giving due credit. I assumed that the people at Droidmodderx released this first. If I knew daywalker04 released this first I would have initially gave him credit.
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iNsAnEmOd said:
Well...(sarcastically) as you can see I don't have a problem giving due credit. I assumed that the people at Droidmodderx released this first. If I knew daywalker04 released this first I would have initially gave him credit.
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Not to mention, the search function shows devices that are not even close... Great post, thank you for the refresh
SMILE It's Not Illegal Yet

get to .902 stock from what?
is this from anything?
I am at 901 rooted. with Ecliplse 2.1. (nice!)
If as and when I want to get to 902 stock, unrooted, I use this FXZ, right?
theoretically, wherever you are, rooted, unrooted, from 886 all the way up, this FXZ process will bring you to stock 902?
thanks

Very nice, thanks.

idivorceyou said:
is this from anything?
I am at 901 rooted. with Ecliplse 2.1. (nice!)
If as and when I want to get to 902 stock, unrooted, I use this FXZ, right?
theoretically, wherever you are, rooted, unrooted, from 886 all the way up, this FXZ process will bring you to stock 902?
thanks
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good question i'll try it out
Yep i just went to stock 5.8.886 and then used this FXZ and now I'm on .902.!!! Super Easy!! No CDT Failure or any thing. I didnt even have to flash those updates!!

Very nice I will try this now, I am currently on Eclipse V2.0 and looking to update to either 2.1 or ICS so this will be a good start.

Failed. I have never been able to get fxz to work for me. did a fresh driver install and everything. I actually thought it was going to work too. it failed at 5/12 that seems to be the spot all of them fail for me. Oh well guess i will have to try something else. Thanks for the file though

likwidsoul said:
Failed. I have never been able to get fxz to work for me. did a fresh driver install and everything. I actually thought it was going to work too. it failed at 5/12 that seems to be the spot all of them fail for me. Oh well guess i will have to try something else. Thanks for the file though
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Did you extract the zip?
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i let rsd uncompress and flash. i will try uncompressing and flashing the xml

likwidsoul said:
i let rsd uncompress and flash. i will try uncompressing and flashing the xml
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You have to open the zip and place that folder to the desktop
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got stuck in boot loop afterwards. it said it 'PASS'ed but it didn't.. idk i've never had problems with FXZ'ing my Bionic until now
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RSD Lite would not recognize anything in the unzipped folder, it recognized my original download file and when flashing that file it makes it all the way through the steps and says PASS, but then a bootloop
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it finally worked, and booted up fine, but it is saying that I am on 5.5.886, while the file that I flashed is the one that I downloaded from this thread...im going to re-download it and try again, maybe something went wrong in my system. do you have an md5 i can get please?
this is the md5 i have: 96e10ae9b00b696e8efed0e076632a53

Question
Alright, I must be missing something really obvious, because this has not been discussed:
I have installed Moto Drivers, installed RSD Lite 5.6, downloaded the .902 filed mentioned in the OP. Phone is on, working just fine, has USB debugging on, etc. I plug the phone in, and start-up RSD. When I try to find the FXZ file, I cannot find anything with FXZ, I have no idea what I am looking for.
Once I have downloaded the .902 file- I have tried to install with just the file, and then tried to find this "FXZ" file after extracting it with WINRAR.
I reviewed the video instructions by Droidmodderx that was listed in the OP. But the video just makes it seem like I am finding one file called "FXZ". I can never find any right file like that when I am running RSD. When when I try to use the un-extracted file in RSD, it does not give me the option of uncompressing and install, it only allows me to uncompress.
I cannot find the right file.
I know I am missing something very obvious, but I just can't find it.
Thanks for your help

Dukeuni said:
Alright, I must be missing something really obvious, because this has not been discussed:
I have installed Moto Drivers, installed RSD Lite 5.6, downloaded the .902 filed mentioned in the OP. Phone is on, working just fine, has USB debugging on, etc. I plug the phone in, and start-up RSD. When I try to find the FXZ file, I cannot find anything with FXZ, I have no idea what I am looking for.
Once I have downloaded the .902 file- I have tried to install with just the file, and then tried to find this "FXZ" file after extracting it with WINRAR.
I reviewed the video instructions by Droidmodderx that was listed in the OP. But the video just makes it seem like I am finding one file called "FXZ". I can never find any right file like that when I am running RSD. When when I try to use the un-extracted file in RSD, it does not give me the option of uncompressing and install, it only allows me to uncompress.
I cannot find the right file.
I know I am missing something very obvious, but I just can't find it.
Thanks for your help
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xml file is what your looking for...
put phone on Ap Fastboot

FXZ is a made up abbreviation of Full XML Zip that started on XDA when the Droid 3 was released and we first saw this new file format come into use with fastboot bootloader support for the dual core Motorolas.
People still often wrongly refer to them as SBF files because that was the common firmware file format for prior generations of Motorola devices.
The XML.zip format and fastboot is a far more versatile, flexible and safer flash interface so it is an important distinction to make to understand how these files work and what they are.
These files are a set of signed partition images with an XML file that runs them in sequence in RSD Lite.
They can also be flashed with the fastboot.exe in command line as individual files, giving a much more finite control over the flashing process and the ability to selectively fix or change only what is needed rather than completely flash the entire device.
The XML files themselves are scripts that can be modified to perform certain operations like wiping user data or not.
They are very powerful tools and the ability to use them effectively to restore your phone is critical if you want to be able to have fun and mod your device safely.

Ugh
Well, looks like this will be a great learning experience- I not have a "bricked" phone.
I finally was able to get RSD to recognize the phone- I did not have the phone set to "PC Mode", it was only set to "Mass Storage". Once RSD saw the phone I started the process as described in the video- clicked the .tar file, clicked on uncompres and install, and let it go. The uncompress took some time, but once it was done it start the install process-
Bam- fail. Does not seem like it installed a single thing, just automatic fail. The status bar reads:
"Failed flashing process. Failed flashing process. 1/15 flash cdt.bin "cdt.bin" -> Phone returned FAIL.; phone connected"
I disconnect my phone, turn it off, and then try to turn it back on. I am forced to do the fastboot (Power button and volume down). I try it again, same result. I uncompress the file myself with WINRAR, and then select just the XML File- "default_flash_targe"- same result.
Well, what do I do now? my phone is dead, but I am excited to finally learn some more about this phone and how to deal with this type of stuff.
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Not sure if it makes a difference, but I am not sure which version I was on prior to attempting to do the fxz. I am looking at downloading the .893 stock and going from there. See if that will work at all.

Well I figured out why everyone using this thread is having difficulty.
THE OP HAS THE WRONG XML.zip LINKED!!! PLEASE EDIT THIS POST IMMEDIATELY WITH THE CORRECT LINK!

cellzealot said:
Well I figured out why everyone using this thread is having difficulty.
THE OP HAS THE WRONG XML.zip LINKED!!! PLEASE EDIT THIS POST IMMEDIATELY WITH THE CORRECT LINK!
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THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG..... NONE OF YOU GUYS ARE EXTRACTING THE ZIP.(or Tar). INSIDE THE TAR, THERE IS ANOTHER ONE. EXTRACT THAT TOO. INSIDE THAT THERE IS A FOLDER LABELED "p2d_targa_cdma_targa-user-2.3.4-5.5.1_84_DBN-55-110814-release-keys-Verizon-US". PUT EVERYTHING INSIDE THAT FOLDER ON THE DESKTOP AND RUN RSD.

That is the wrong file. That is the original stock release xml.zip
That is why everyone is hosing their using this file. You can't flash back to the original firmware with the original cdt.bin anymore.
Look at the error in Dukeuni's post above!
What is wrong is that you are posting the wrong files and people with even less experience than yourself are unaware and getting stuck.

Jellybean rom leak - Step by step guide for updating (AT&T Only)

Edit: There seems to have been a utility created to automate most of this process. I have not tried, check it out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1985031
Hey guys, took me quite a bit of time perusing the cheesecake thread to figure this out, so I figured I would do my best to put all the info in one post.
First, you want to flash back to stock ICS. I had apps frozen etc. and was getting errors installing jellybean, so do this first.
Step 1: Download & install Motorola drivers - https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481/~/drivers
Edit: Steps 2-8 might be able to be shipped if you are on stock ICS, but if you get an error flashing Jellybean, try to reflash.
Step 2: Download & install RSD lite 6.14(Users noting newer versions not working) http://www.mediafire.com/?yw9dh89jtqii71e
Step 3: Download Latest stock ICS: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/dinara/7.7.1Q-144_MB886_MR1-22_SIGNED_CFC.xml.zip (Thanks Huatz84)
Step 4: Download Edited XML file:https://www.box.com/s/oo8vcdv7lkyf6n51el6i (Thanks Huatz84)
Step 5: Extract .zip file, and overwrite the XML file with the one downloaded above.
Step 6: Launch RSD lite and select the modified XML file located within the folder you extracted
Step 7: Turn off phone, and boot into bootloader mode by holding power button + volume down
Step 8: Start flashing ICS through RSD lite
Step 9: Reobtain root using motofail2go (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=1940594)
Step 10: Retain root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33323701&postcount=65 (Thanks Marykzz)
while on ics, 1. root, 2. use ota to backup, 3.temp unroot, 4. restore root
1.) Update the superuser app in the play store.
2.) Update the binaries in the super user app itself..
Edit: Neroga's post about retaining root is easier to follow.
Root on ICS, UPDATE superuser and replace the apk in /system/app with the one in /data/app then reboot. Go into superuser and update the binary. Then use voodoo to back up root, temp unroot, then restore root and temp unroot, again. THEN flash the jellybean update, reinstall voodoo, and restore root. Worked on the first try for me.
If you did any modifications like google now or the 4.2 keyboard and camera, or removed any bloatware, then edit the modified xml and add back the line for wiping system when going back to stock ICS or you'll get errors when applying the jellybean update. Thanks Neroga!
Step 11: Download JellyBean 4.1 leak and save to SD card - http://www.sendspace.com/file/etujfp (Thanks Huatz84)
Step 12: Boot phone into recovery by holding power + volume up. Once you see the dead android guy, click both volume buttons at the same time.
Step 13: Apply update from SD card, select the Blur_Version.77.12.22.MB886.ATT.en.US.zip which is 4.1 leak, and apply the update.
Step 14: Restore root
If I am missing anything, please let me know in comments, and I will modify my original post. This is the best I could do to get everything in one place for those looking to make the jump. I had to factory reset a few times after installing 4.1 due to a setup error, and my screen turning off during phone calls, and lost root. A lot of people were able to keep it though.
Jellybean is working great for me, everything is much more fluid, and I really like the quick settings when you scroll left from the home screen.
Good luck, and happy flashing! Reference cheesecake thread for anything I missed or ask in comments, there is a lot of reading in cheesecake thread.

Haven't had a chance to check out the modified xml. But if it's the same one on the thread for official firmware you might wanna add the line for wiping system back in for those of use that did the nexus camera / keyboard or google now mod. Had all sorts of problems trying to do the jellybean update until I saw that the modified xml doesn't wipe system. Worked just fine afterwards.
Sent from my Jellybeaned Motorola Atrix HD MAXX

Thank you for consolidating this in a single how to post. We need more of this in this device section.

This thread will help a lot for those who want full guide flashing JB leak. Should be made as sticky thread.
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I was hoping my video guide also helps little bit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tz8hHpKWm8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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L7iharsha said:
I was hoping my video guide also helps little bit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tz8hHpKWm8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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thanks gzrecoil & harsha :good:
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gzrecoil said:
Hey guys, took me quite a bit of time perusing the cheesecake thread to figure this out, so I figured I would do my best to put all the info in one post.
First, you want to flash back to stock ICS. I had apps frozen etc. and was getting errors installing jellybean, so do this first.
Step 1: Download & install Motorola drivers - https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481/~/drivers
Step 2: Download & install RSD lite 6.14(Users noting newer versions not working) http://www.mediafire.com/?yw9dh89jtqii71e
Step 3: Download Latest stock ICS: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/dinara/7.7.1Q-144_MB886_MR1-22_SIGNED_CFC.xml.zip (Thanks Huatz84)
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do i need to perform step 3 if i am already on stock ics 4.0.4 ?

AnkurBedi said:
thanks gzrecoil & harsha :good:
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do i need to perform step 3 if i am already on stock ics 4.0.4 ?
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You might be able to skip, if you go straight to upgrade and don't get an error you will be fine. If you get an error(forget what it says), then go and reflash stock.

Just to add - if you get USB errors with RSD uninstall the motorola drivers and reinstall them.

my god.... the learning curve on rsd and motorola devices is steep for a guy coming from two years of htc devices...
after a week of owning my aHD, im finally rooting and updating to JB... took me 10 minutes to figure out how to put the phone in fastboot mode... just noone tells you how to do this stuff.

No Jelly bean love for bell atrix hd??

Junior-J said:
No Jelly bean love for bell atrix hd??
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No leak for it yet man

Youngunn2008 said:
No leak for it yet man
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Hello, I just managed to do the upgrade, but unfortunately I have lost root access in the process... funny enough root checker says I'm rooted but titanium backup won't let me do anything because it says I m not rooted.. how can I get rooted again?

marcusxv3 said:
Hello, I just managed to do the upgrade, but unfortunately I have lost root access in the process... funny enough root checker says I'm rooted but titanium backup won't let me do anything because it says I m not rooted.. how can I get rooted again?
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See below post

gzrecoil said:
You will have to go back to ICS and try again. Check the cheesecake thread or ask there, I also had trouble keeping root as I lost the backup files from voodoo after a factory reset. I guess it goes like this, install ICS, root, backup root in voodoo, ota root survival in superuser, temp unroot, upgrade to JB, restore root in Voodoo. The problem is, if you have to do any factory resets you lose the voodoo files.
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Root on ICS, UPDATE superuser and replace the apk in /system/app with the one in /data/app then reboot. Go into superuser and update the binary. Then use voodoo to back up root, temp unroot, then restore root and temp unroot, again. THEN flash the jellybean update, reinstall voodoo, and restore root. Worked on the first try for me.
If you did any modifications like google now or the 4.2 keyboard and camera, or removed any bloatware, then edit the modified xml and add back the line for wiping system when going back to stock ICS or you'll get errors when applying the jellybean update.
Sent from my Jellybeaned Motorola Atrix HD MAXX

Can this be done without rooting? The reason I am asking is I attempted to root with motofail2go but I kept getting errors I was unable to gain root access. However I am still interested in the JB leak. If it is possible to do this without rooting would I be able to root in the future?

jp6060 said:
Can this be done without rooting? The reason I am asking is I attempted to root with motofail2go but I kept getting errors I was unable to gain root access. However I am still interested in the JB leak. If it is possible to do this without rooting would I be able to root in the future?
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Yes you can upgrade without root, but I highly advise figuring out root first and following instructions to move it over.

Neroga said:
Root on ICS, UPDATE superuser and replace the apk in /system/app with the one in /data/app then reboot. Go into superuser and update the binary. Then use voodoo to back up root, temp unroot, then restore root and temp unroot, again. THEN flash the jellybean update, reinstall voodoo, and restore root. Worked on the first try for me.
If you did any modifications like google now or the 4.2 keyboard and camera, or removed any bloatware, then edit the modified xml and add back the line for wiping system when going back to stock ICS or you'll get errors when applying the jellybean update.
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I followed these instructions exactly and they worked perfectly . Thanks!

when it gets to step 10 on the flashing process it fails. says no noho something.

Jelly beaned with root intact :victory:

There's a utility that Sir Hoover ported over from The RZR HD in our DEV forum that fully automates the process. Go over and check it out!
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[Q] Cant update to JB

Bought my bionic a while back and rooted it and used safestrap to use a JB rom.
Now that JB is out for the bionic ive been trying everything i can think of to update it. I've tried unrooting, uninstalling safestrap via the app itself and multiple factory resets. I try to update and it will get to about 25% after rebooting then of course the lil droid will die and i get a software update failed message.
Is there something i missed?

Gabraham said:
Bought my bionic a while back and rooted it and used safestrap to use a JB rom.
Now that JB is out for the bionic ive been trying everything i can think of to update it. I've tried unrooting, uninstalling safestrap via the app itself and multiple factory resets. I try to update and it will get to about 25% after rebooting then of course the lil droid will die and i get a software update failed message.
Is there something i missed?
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Follow this thread: "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2242075"
"mc_akiong" has the solution in the third post. Go and thank him for it.

pmrmx774 said:
Follow this thread: "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2242075"
"mc_akiong" has the solution in the third post. Go and thank him for it.
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i cant seem to locate the file he is referring to. What general area of the phones files should it be in?

Gabraham said:
i cant seem to locate the file he is referring to. What general area of the phones files should it be in?
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You need the FXZ file from Verizon. You unzip it and open the file suggested. edit out the two entries in notepad and save. Then, run RSD to apply to your phone. this hould be a US based phone.
You can get the file cdma_targa_9.8.2O-72_VZW-22_cfc.xml.zip at "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2240725"

Been having trouble getting rsd lite to recognize my phone . could these issues be related ?
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downloaded the cdma, properly booted my phone into fastboot with RSD lite, flashed the modified cdma zip ( sans step operation lines) worked like a charm, if not a bit overly complex. thanks much