customer said they tried to take the .233 update.
now the phone is stuck on bootloader
(flash failure)
i tried to use rsd 5.7 and the .902 fxz but it fails on step 1.
anyone know if there is a way to save this phone?
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Yes there is a way. "house of bionic" saved my phone!
search google for it!
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I just got my bionic today and I was browsing through the forums and couldn't find any sbf files. If I were to root my phone and get rid of all bloat, how could I get it back to stock in case of a warranty exchange? I've been a DROID X user for a very long time and there was always an sbf method of getting back to stock and have it like you just bought it. I don't want to root my phone unless there's a way to get back to stock.
Thanks
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There are a few ways to root/unroot your device. To get it back to stock I would recommend using this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1262540
Using the Fastboot Images ZIP (system.img, boot.img) is the safest way imo. This will restore the phone to factory default (pre .893)
Cheers,
Java
Thank you my friend. Wow, shocked that Motorola is no longer using sbf files. This will work. I'm on 893 that's what my phone came preinstalled with.
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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
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"
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.
Hey guys I haven't updated my.phone to 902 yet because of fact I accidentally deleted my stock 901 backup meaning I'll have to flash to update...my problem is last time I tried flashing, it alway it always failed, but it always got to different percentages everytime
Is there a total noob fail proof way of flashing so I don't brick?
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Notorious93 said:
Hey guys I haven't updated my.phone to 902 yet because of fact I accidentally deleted my stock 901 backup meaning I'll have to flash to update...my problem is last time I tried flashing, it alway it always failed, but it always got to different percentages everytime
Is there a total noob fail proof way of flashing so I don't brick?
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Flashing through CWR or RSDlite? I did it with RSDlite (this wipes everything) and it failed until I got RSDlite 5.6, then it worked great.
RSDlite but mines v5.5
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Notorious93 said:
RSDlite but mines v5.5
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Go grab 5.6 bro. And make sure you're using the right FXZ.
And there's definitely no failsafe to flashing. All I can say is plug the usb into a back usb port as front ones aren't as reliable. If it gets disconnected even for a second during the flash, you could have a very expensive paperweight... permanently
R3l3as3DRoot and For3v3r root can take you back to stock 886.
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I have a bionic that i system updated to 5.9.902 a couple days after i got it. Then i made the mistake of coming here and messing up my phone because i have no idea what I'm doing
I installed safestrap and did the whole noob step by step guide. Installed eclipse and a couple other roms. For some reason i wiped my internal and external storage. I have no backups of anything.
I've tried releasedroot, petes, rds lite with the 902 xml. I got stuck all the time with what seemed to be a driver issue.
I just want to return this thing to stock and stop messing with it
As of now when I press power i go straight to ap fast boot flash failure screen. I press power to power off and hold vol up and down to boot into recovery but just pick the normal boot option. Phone then boots into what seems to be my stock 902. I dont know if im rooted anymore.
If i could rid my phone of this flash failure and safestrap, i would be stupid happy
Anyone out there willing to help a total noob? If any more info is needed I'd be happy to provide
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What error did you receive using rsdlite?
When you go into your phone settings..can you verify your on 902?
I'm at work now but it was some sort of usb failure. It got stuck on 1/22 mbm something.
Yes as of right now im on 902.
Is there a tutorial on how to completely remove usb drivers? Even though rsdlite says I'm connected, I don't see my phone drivers in device manager. That's where I think I'm going wrong but not really sure.
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Cool. I'm at work too. When would you be available?
About 5pm est ... thanks alot dude
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Send me a PM when your available.
I tried to pm you but xda force closed. I replied to, i believe, your hotmail
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So i rooted my phone and found out i can't turn my 4G on and my phone book keeps closing. Help ? i used moto fail to root my phone and have tried flashing several stock roms to try and fix this but RSD 5.7 keeps saying that the xml file isn't right. So i really need some help!!!!
Use this 902 fxz.. http://rombot.droidhive.com/ROMs/targa/moto/VRZ_XT875_5.9.902.XT875.Verizon.en.US_CFC_01.xml.zip
Thanks that helped!
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