Well, I guess I finally complained about the data issue on my Bionic enough and they are sending me a Razr tomorrow. My question - I'm running Eclipse 3.0. I had to FDR a few weeks back when troubleshooting everything with big red, and that didn't erase anything. Based on my limited research, to go completely back to stock I have to find RSD lite and an FXZ file and reflash the phone with that? Is this necessary if just sending it back to them? Or will I be fine shipping it back as is?
Thanks in advance!
vdt1977 said:
Well, I guess I finally complained about the data issue on my Bionic enough and they are sending me a Razr tomorrow. My question - I'm running Eclipse 3.0. I had to FDR a few weeks back when troubleshooting everything with big red, and that didn't erase anything. Based on my limited research, to go completely back to stock I have to find RSD lite and an FXZ file and reflash the phone with that? Is this necessary if just sending it back to them? Or will I be fine shipping it back as is?
Thanks in advance!
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You should probably fxz it. There is at least a possibility that someone would pay attention and you would get nailed for full no contract retail for the razr and fxz is easy and takes about 15 mins.
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altspeed said:
You should probably fxz it. There is at least a possibility that someone would pay attention and you would get nailed for full no contract retail for the razr and fxz is easy and takes about 15 mins.
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Thanks for the reply!
I've found an all inclusive file that's supposed to include RSD and .902, is there a more up to date .905 somewhere?
vdt1977 said:
Thanks for the reply!
I've found an all inclusive file that's supposed to include RSD and .902, is there a more up to date .905 somewhere?
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Went ahead and went to 902, figure that's good enough for a warranty return. Thanks, it was alot easier than I thought! Now I guess I gotta go find some cool roms for the razr.
Man they sent you a Razr, that sucks, I would have hoped for the Razr Maxx.
I'd rather have the Bionic than the Razr.
Luke
vdt1977 said:
Went ahead and went to 902, figure that's good enough for a warranty return. Thanks, it was alot easier than I thought! Now I guess I gotta go find some cool roms for the razr.
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If you fxzed 902 all you have to do is go to settings/about phone/check for update and you'll ota to 905. I think leaving it at 902 might make someone wonder how you got off path.
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After the ICS update leak, does the bionic support GSM networks?
I highly doubt it. Typically, if a device has the capacity for using a type of cell network, it comes with that capability enabled.
Take a look at this thread, there's a hack to get it to work, but part of it must be done before installing the ics leak.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1297714
linuxgator said:
Take a look at this thread, there's a hack to get it to work, but part of it must be done before installing the ics leak.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1297714
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Thanks for the link to the superthread, it's a little long and I'm not sure how current the information is. Which pieces need to be done before going to ICS? Is everything compatible with gingerbread .905?
Also, I thought applying the ICS update would overwrite the radio code...
Thanks a lot
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Thanks for the link to the superthread, it's a little long and I'm not sure how current the information is. Which pieces need to be done before going to ICS? Is everything compatible with gingerbread .905?
Also, I thought applying the ICS update would overwrite the radio code...
Thanks a lot
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I haven't read it too thoroughly as I'm not doing it, but it was just within the last few days where someone posted something about the ICS update issue. My suggestion is to start at the end and work your way back.
It works I'm using it now, ics on att 3g
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It works I'm using it now, ics on att 3g
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Did you have to do the hack? Does data work also for you?
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How about European freq bands ie GSM900/1800 UMTS2100?
YES
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After the ICS update leak, does the bionic support GSM networks?
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Hi Dani.
Yes it does. Mine was operating very well before I bricked it. Go to "Droid on TMobile" and you will learn how to do it.
Good Luck
Regards
Yes there is a guide in the thread on how to do it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1297714&highlight=ics&page=70
Invite received for something. For what I don't know...
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haha me too
I did too. I am afraid to install official ICS Beta. Have the phone working so nicely right now. You know what, I'm not going to do it. For 3 reasons:
1) Am already running .232 already, no point in reverting it back to .905 just to install basically the same thing which isn't even the finished products.
2) They asked if I have rooted. If I answer yes, there goes my warranty for sure.
3) Hmm had one but forget what it was.
Either way, I will wait for official to come out and get peoples reviews. For all I know it will be crappier than .232 and I won't be able to go back to GB.
Same. Tingling with anticipation. Already defrosted my bloatware.
LOL well i was talking about a wedding invite. Wink wink. But y'all continue on.
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Are any of you that plan to install the soak currently/previously on the leaked beta? If so, which version?
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Are any of you that plan to install the soak currently/previously on the leaked beta? If so, which version?
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I was on .230 went back to .905...OMG I miss ICS already. I hope they send me my soak update/information soon!
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Are any of you that plan to install the soak currently/previously on the leaked beta? If so, which version?
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was on 232. Went back to .905 to get the soak..
Impressions/differences?
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Impressions/differences?
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Only emails to invite went out, soak hasn't actually stated yet.
And yes. Stock [currently] sucks...
Do you have to be running .905 to receive the invite? Or just to receive the soak...
I have gotten the invite / soak in the past, but I was never rooted / running a leak before. This time I'm on .232 leak.
Thoughts?
Need to be on .905 to participate.
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I got the invite!
I got the soak test invite last night. I am SO looking forward to a little ICS luv!:good:
Maybe its JB for Bionic!!!! Wishful thinking.
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Do you have to be running .905 to receive the invite? Or just to receive the soak...
I have gotten the invite / soak in the past, but I was never rooted / running a leak before. This time I'm on .232 leak.
Thoughts?
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Drunkula said:
Need to be on .905 to participate.
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To clarify you don't have to be on .905 for the invite, that is just emailed and you fill out a survey. You do have to be on .905 to get the OTA update (or to pull it once available).
Very but would be awesome
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Soak is pushing tomorrow AM......... About to FXZ back to .905.........
Just got the email myself. We'll see what we're dealing with pretty soon. Not loving these "this won't take us to JB" mutterings, but I'm an optimist.
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I've fxz back to 905 but am rooted...will Voodoo OTA Root allow the soak to flash?
Thanks,
NikkieL
SOAK for what? verizon just approved software version 6.7.246 to be official ics for bionic
refer to below:
http://news.verizonwireless.com/news/2012/10/droid-bionic-android-ice-cream-sandwich.html
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SOAK for what? verizon just approved software version 6.7.246 to be official ics for bionic
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http://news.verizonwireless.com/news/2012/10/droid-bionic-android-ice-cream-sandwich.html
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Ummmm..... I believe Motorola will still push the soak test out. It's possible Verizon pushes it shortly after, but who knows. I think Droid 4 went down that way. Verizon said, "It's here". Soak test next day. Push to end-users the following evening. I could be wrong though. Too many chiefs, not enough Indians.
Yes it's doing an ota today. It's already being pushed. I'm trying to get someone who's rooted to pull it and get me the md5 hash for it.
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I'll try my best to help you out sam
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That would be appreciated. Just need someone who's getting the update pushed to pull it from /cache before they allow it to install.
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I got the notice but I won't be able to help for another hour. Will hold off on installing until I get to the office and can root my 905 and md5 the zip.
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That'd be great. So far no one's been able to do it.
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I haven't got the notification yet. But i will definitely save the cache file np
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SamuriHL said:
That would be appreciated. Just need someone who's getting the update pushed to pull it from /cache before they allow it to install.
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when you've got the update.zip, just upload here
or maybe the link url
or maybe an FXZ for us
md5 for my "update.zip" is 2D2BAB2011E6E358A27DF46CFF951690
Yes I've confirmed that the build I hosted for the HoB is the same as being pushed ota. Thanks!
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Great, i'll skip the ota wait then and load up HoB
The OTA update was a bit of an ordeal. Phone was out of commission for an hour and change, but so worth it. Snappy even on the stock launcher, but now that I have Nova installed it's even better. We'll see how battery life works as we go, but initial impression is positive overall.
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2d2bab2011e6e358a27df46cff951690
Looks like we got the same indeed
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The OTA update was a bit of an ordeal. Phone was out of commission for an hour and change, but so worth it. Snappy even on the stock launcher, but now that I have Nova installed it's even better. We'll see how battery life works as we go, but initial impression is positive overall.
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Give it 3-4 days to settle down. Battery life is very good after that.
SCFirefighter said:
2d2bab2011e6e358a27df46cff951690
Looks like we got the same indeed
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which file? from today OTA?
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Give it 3-4 days to settle down. Battery life is very good after that.
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I figured as much. One minor annoyance is that in trying to go back and re-root after the update, I can't seem to get mass storage switched off, which iirc is a prereq for getting Pete's to work. Anyone have a workaround for this?
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which file? from today OTA?
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Yes. I've verified. What's pushing out is the same as the leak I posted with the House. MD5 is identical.
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Der_Wolfsandroide said:
I figured as much. One minor annoyance is that in trying to go back and re-root after the update, I can't seem to get mass storage switched off, which iirc is a prereq for getting Pete's to work. Anyone have a workaround for this?
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Um, Pete's root won't work on ICS unless he's updated it. Search for razr's edge. And you're looking for MTP mode in ICS.
Hey I am in Winston Salem, NC and have not received the OTA update to ICS yet...
Just curious as to what cities and states have gotten the update... Chime in please...
Hey im a little west of asheville and i got the ota update last night.
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Get the .246 leak its the same thing and flash t manually in stock recovery why wait? Or Google [house of bionic] very easy and works great.
Im in southern california and haven't gotten anything yet
Mt Pleasant ( Charleston ) SC. no ota yet
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I updated my wife's phone with house of bionic the other day no reason to wait same as the OTA.
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/4026-samurihls-house-of-bionic/
.246 is the official release and you will be on the upgrade path again.
I'm in New England - nothing here yet
I'm in CT....no OTA yet, so I decided to try HoB, just for the experience.
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I'm in CT....no OTA yet, so I decided to try HoB, just for the experience.
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Make sure to leave the update on your ext sdcard so if anything ever goes wrong you can use the reinstall option and save from boot loop or brick as LNG as you leave that update file there.
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Make sure to leave the update on your ext sdcard so if anything ever goes wrong you can use the reinstall option and save from boot loop or brick as LNG as you leave that update file there.
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I will do that, thanks. The HoB guy made it VERY clear to keep it....he scared me. LOL
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The process s actually very easy and explains it step by step. My only mistake was I had to extract the files from the fwz set up file. At first when I launched the .bat file said files were missing from there. I extracted the files and piece of cake from there.
I just made a folder on my homescreen and put everything in one folder. Also roots it for you as well.
Did you get the invitational emails for the soak? Did you check in on the moto forum? If you got the invites but not the system update you could have requested a re-push to your MEID. However the soak is now over. The general release will be within a few days. Either download the 246 soak or wait it out. Sorry you missed it.
South Carolina here. I got it early yesterday morning.
i am from India ,
still not received OTA.
Hello from Ukraine!!!
Still not received OTA....
Summerville, SC here. I'm still using 247 but a buddy of mine didn't get his update.
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Still no OTA, ics for bionic already release http://www.droid-life.com/2012/10/1...ich-update-finally-approved-as-build-6-7-246/
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arie_crent said:
Still no OTA, ics for bionic already release http://www.droid-life.com/2012/10/1...ich-update-finally-approved-as-build-6-7-246/
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Verizon just wrapped up the soak test. The general release of the OTA should happen in a few days.
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Verizon just wrapped up the soak test. The general release of the OTA should happen in a few days.
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Thx guys for ur info
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Thanks for all the input guys!!! Please let us know when you do receive the OTA...
Why wait the OTA is posted here! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949199
UPDATE: ROOT METHOD DISCONTINUED (CAUSES BRICKS, DON'T TRY)
Idea was brought to light in this forum:
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Have you guys tried Atrix 2 JB leak root method? They flash ics boot.img via fastboot first then root it with ics root tool. After that,flash it back with jb boot.img.
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Sold :
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Thanks to: huatz84 :good:
What are we waiting for Lets test it out!
If your willing to test it out for me, with the understanding that any damage is not my fault than pm or comment to me and we'll get you started!
Email me at: [email protected]
Exploit link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2093923
Cheers!
If we could flash bootloaders that might work, but I don't think we can with a locked bootloader.
popfan said:
If we could flash bootloaders that might work, but I don't think we can with a locked bootloader.
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Is there any way you could test it out for me?
Sorry, but not me. I am already rooted and cannot afford to brick my phone.
It just my idea,guys.. Do it carefully as you can brick your phone. If we have a full flash JB,I can try it for you. FYI,Atrix 2 is also locked bootloader.
Please someone try this!
we do!
i have the jb fx file bro, go ahead and try it for us please
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It just my idea,guys.. Do it carefully as you can brick your phone. If we have a full flash JB,I can try it for you. FYI,Atrix 2 is also locked bootloader.
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I have full insurance through best buy but would hate to lose my phone for a week due to it not working
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Took 3 weeks from best buy when I bricked my first one. And I had a RAZR for a loaner phone from them.. not the new cool RAZR either.
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geedos said:
i have the jb fx file bro, go ahead and try it for us please
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Nope..It's not working I guess. Someone has reported it. I need a full working stock JB full flash files. It will be safe to restore anything by RSD if this method can't boot my AHD.
thats what i have.
the full jb file from the dinara site.
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Nope..It's not working I guess. Someone has reported it. I need a full working stock JB full flash files. It will be safe to restore anything by RSD if this method can't boot my AHD.
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geedos said:
the full jb file from the dinara site.
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Method caused a brick
Geedos and I tried that. We cant go back because of the security increases that has been made to our JB ota
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I hope the possible exploit you guys found works out.
Anyone try the whole "use a rooted phone to root a phone" app?
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Anyone try the whole "use a rooted phone to root a phone" app?
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That only works if you have a script that works
Sent from my phone.
We are doomed no exploit yet and maybe never
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"edited by xXckkillerXx; 19th January 2013 at 09:16 AM.) Reason: Close to a possible root exploit, Im going to try it on my device first, I dont wanna be the guy to brick your phone"
I dont know if he meant that after his post on the same day? As in one method failed and another has come to mind. Or if that is just something old that needs to be edited...
Hopefully dude if u do find a exploit u r a beast
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