Fastboot failure on ATRIX HD - Motorola Atrix HD

Hello, when y try to perform the point 7 of the following process:
Get RSD Lite 6.14 (recommended version) for Windows only.
Get the stock firmware file, make sure you pick the latest ICS firmware file here (7.7.1Q-144_MB886_MR1-22_SIGNED_CFC.xml.zip) for AT&T.
After successfully downloaded, extract the zip file. And edit the 7.7.1Q-144_MB886_MR1-22_SIGNED_CFC.xml file using notepad, and then remove 2 lines with getvar.step operation=”getvar” var=”max-download-size”
Open RSD Lite, open the XML file that you have edited before.
Turn off your phone, and then enter the Boot Mode Selection Menu by press and hold the following keys together (Volume Up+Volume Down+Power). Using vol down, scroll to AP Fastboot menu, and then vol up to select it.
Connect Atrix HD to PC via USB, your phone will be recognized by RSD Lite as MB886.
Now it’s time to hit the Start button, and please wait for about 10-25 minutes.
Once the flash process done, your device will reboot. Your Motorola Atrix HD (MB886) should restore to stock and unroot now.
I disconnected the cable, and now I receive the following message:
RSDLite: Failed flashing process. 1/23 flash partion \\gpt_main0.bin – Phone returned FAIL.
ATRIX HD: downgraded security version
update gpt_main version failed
preflash validation failed for GPT.
Each time that I turn on the equipment, I need to go to Fastboot menu and select normal boot.
Can you help me?
Regards

You made the same error I did. I tried to flash back to ics which it will not allow. From here you can either deal with the having to turn your phone off and volume up, down and power at the same time to booty your phone, or you can run the latest file that has been uploaded by the firmware team to get rid of it. Unfortunately this will put your phone to unrooted jelly bean with no real possibility of root at the moment.
The file name is MB886_att-user-4.1.1-9.8.0Q-97_MB886_FFW-20-27-release-keys-ATT-US_BuildA.xml.zip .
Good luck.

timistim said:
You made the same error I did. I tried to flash back to ics which it will not allow. From here you can either deal with the having to turn your phone off and volume up, down and power at the same time to booty your phone, or you can run the latest file that has been uploaded by the firmware team to get rid of it. Unfortunately this will put your phone to unrooted jelly bean with no real possibility of root at the moment.
The file name is MB886_att-user-4.1.1-9.8.0Q-97_MB886_FFW-20-27-release-keys-ATT-US_BuildA.xml.zip .
Good luck.
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I did the exact same thing, but rsd general wont flash even the latest it still fails

ThaDSman said:
I did the exact same thing, but rsd general wont flash even the latest it still fails
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If you get the file listed above from here http://sbf.droid-developers.org/dinara/list.php it will work. All the other files will not though.

It won't work it says unknown command
Flash failed .fix this or remove
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caucasion said:
It won't work it says unknown command
Flash failed .fix this or remove
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I forgot you need to edit the xml file and remove a couple lines. I don't have the file on this computer or else I would tell you exactly what they are. When you try to flash though it will say it fails on something like getvar just remove the lines that have getvar in it, there should only be two or three lines that need to be removed.

Plz tell me so I can fix my phone I'm on the leak and rooted but there's more to jellybean than the leak
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I had the same problem , power off your phone. and hold power+ vol up+ down buttons and than choose factory .
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use this is edited xml file and replace
https://www.dropbox.com/s/h77aef77o...B886_FFW-20-27-release-keys-ATT-US_BuildA.xml
download this zip file and flash it by RDS dont forget to replace XML file .

i hope you guys figured it out. i did. if you need help send me a PM

Last I heard, if you're on an att phone, do not flash the JB xml with RSD because of the locked bootloader. There's a thread in General under "Leaked 4.1.1 FXZ" where sometime tried flashing this and bricked his phone beyond repair.
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It worked for me five tymes I've wiped it out five tymes and still running perfect so if u want to go back to jb stock all clear
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So this will fix the Atrix HD that starts into bootloader everytime? I just got a replacement through Asurion 3 days ago and I messed up and updated to Jelly Bean before I rooted it. Then the nightmare began. Couldn't figure out the AHD Utility that was supposed to fix this also.
It was suggested I call Asurion insurance in a couple weeks and tell them I lost the phone before I could send it back and switch motherboards from the broken LCD phone with Rooted Jelly Bean. But I think they'd be able to track the IMEI and punish me for keeping it.
Please help!!! I'm freaking out and I'm sick of this black blob in the center of my screen. Thankyou in advance.
Can't seem to get this too work either? It requires a password to unzip.

caucasion said:
It worked for me five tymes I've wiped it out five tymes and still running perfect so if u want to go back to jb stock all clear
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And you have AT&T version of the phone? Locked bootloader? Just wanting to double check because I want stock right now as I'm not taking advantage of root and don't want to brick. Someone tried this and bricked their phone because it was intended for Bell unlocked bootloader phones.
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All clear just replace XML file given then wipe phone
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caucasion said:
All clear just replace XML file given then wipe phone
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How did you get past the password on the .zip file to get the XML file?

Phone is OK
DasUberKraut said:
How did you get past the password on the .zip file to get the XML file?
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Hello, I replace the .xml file, flash the phone, and now all its ok

winiwini said:
Hello, I replace the .xml file, flash the phone, and now all its ok
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You cannot replace the XML file unless you have a password to unlock the ZIP file to access the XML file.
Where did you download your stock rom file at?

ZIp file pass
DasUberKraut said:
You cannot replace the XML file unless you have a password to unlock the ZIP file to access the XML file.
Where did you download your stock rom file at?
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I downloaded for sbf.droid-developers.org/dinara/list.php . i didn´t need the pass.

winiwini said:
I downloaded for sbf.droid-developers.org/dinara/list.php . i didn´t need the pass.
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I tried all of em for AT&T and not of them will work. The release for the fix is the one that keeps requesting a password when I try to unzip the file.

Is it possible to downgrade the AT&T Atrix HD back to ICS to root? I can't find any solid facts, some places say yes, some say no, some say look around to see anyone else's issues. I don't know where to look. I can't find solid facts and would like an answer.
ReverseZero seems to be saying no, Winiwini seems to be saying no, I don't know what to do. I have the RSD and ICS .xml, but I don't want to risk a brick or anything.

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[Q] [Help]Can't Get into Open Recovery screen after using 2.2.1 Brasil-Retail

Hi, I'm having a lot of trouble getting open recovery to work on my milestone after flashing the brasil 2.2.1 retail rom.
The bootloader is the same 90.78.
Here's what I did.
I flashed a brasil 2.1 retail rom on my milestone and then used the motorola update tool to get it to 2.2.1.
After a few problems with the retail 2.2 (mostly the screen gets blank for a long time if a call is not anwsered.) i decided to go back to the shadowmod rom which I'm used to.
So, I downgraded back to the 2.1 retail rom, and then flashed the openrecovery found here code.google.com/p/shadowmodbr/downloads/list (MILESTONE_BASE_2.2.1.zip)
Used the open recovery listed there (used to work fine), placed the OR folder and update.zip on the SD card... and after everything was ready, I went to the recovery screen (holding "x" and the camera button) when I got to the Triangle+exclamation mark screen, I pressed VOL UP + Camera Button and NOTHING HAPPENED!
I tried the whole process again with the same result.
I found other VRs here on xda dev foruns, downloaded one specific for the 90.78 bootloader, about 3mb in size (the one on Shadowmod's site is 18mb big) but I can't flash it. RSD lite greyed out the start button once I select this file.
So I'm stuck, I can't get OR working, can't flash any custom roms, and I'm stuck with this problematic official rom =/
Anyone have any Idea about what can I do to get or working?
Do you get any errors in bootloader mode? If no, try flashing GOT 2.2.1 sbf file. Its got vulnerable recovery injected.
If rsdlite doesn't highlight the start button, try renaming the sbf file to something smaller.
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flash a stock 2.0/2.1 rom? sbf file
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sileshn said:
Do you get any errors in bootloader mode? If no, try flashing GOT 2.2.1 sbf file. Its got vulnerable recovery injected.
If rsdlite doesn't highlight the start button, try renaming the sbf file to something smaller.
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This is the thread that sileshn sent me when I had trouble with RSD Lite not starting: http://androidforums.com/droid-all-...hing-process-0x7100-rsd-lite.html#post1274587
sileshn said:
Do you get any errors in bootloader mode? If no, try flashing GOT 2.2.1 sbf file. Its got vulnerable recovery injected.
If rsdlite doesn't highlight the start button, try renaming the sbf file to something smaller.
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No, no, absolutely no error flashing..
As I said, before migrating to the oficial retail 2.2.1, the process I wrote about worked flawlessly.
Can you please provide a link to this GOT 2.2.1 rom you mentioned?
Thanks in advance.
blackomegatm said:
No, no, absolutely no error flashing..
As I said, before migrating to the oficial retail 2.2.1, the process I wrote about worked flawlessly.
Can you please provide a link to this GOT 2.2.1 rom you mentioned?
Thanks in advance.
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Dude, flash this sbf using rsd lite. http://www.droid-developers.org/files/uploads//BL_9078_umts_sholes_GC_HS_Consumer_replacer.zip
I'm pretty sure after this you be able to access the OR
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blackomegatm said:
Can you please provide a link to this GOT 2.2.1 rom you mentioned?
Thanks in advance.
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http://groupoften.wordpress.com/2010/10/16/g-o-t-2-2-1-released/
Select anyone. Then flash CM or whatever you want over it using AOR. Don't forget to wipe all.
And if you need to flash only the VR in future, only use this.
You guys might think I'm joking, but I tried flashing every one of the GOT roms (flash went OK, no errors), the vulnerable recovery sleshn posted (RAMDLD90_78.zip, no errors flashing too), and I'm still not having any success getting into the OR.
I sent my milestone to motorola two weeks ago, could it be that they modified something on it to block this exploit?
The bootloader still says version 90.78, but I can't get into the recovery screen at all, isn't there another command besides Vol Up + camera btn to acess the OR?
I'm about to give up =[
I think Joe aka Zeppelinrox has created a script to get you into OR menu automatically. You can pm him. I will post the link here if i find it. I think it is in a thread called handy dandy fixes.
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sileshn said:
I think Joe aka Zeppelinrox has created a script to get you into OR menu automatically. You can pm him. I will post the link here if i find it. I think it is in a thread called handy dandy fixes.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1001350
There's the link for Handy Dandy Fixes.
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It is in the androidiani OR thread. This is the post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12608504
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Wow, thanks for the tip, this thread has some useful information.
I'll try that later, as I need to rest a bit, I've been writing my final paper for graduation at my universit for 5 hours straight now...
I'll post the results once I try it.
YAY ! IT WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, I so relieved now, let me hack this phone apart now.
THANK YOU GUYS !
Of course it works
I mean, I'm glad it worked for you lol
Glad it works
So what are you planning on doing to "hack this phone"?
actually, i dissembled the whole thing today, after I found out that motorola shiped it back with the camera button mounted backwards.. When I pressed it, is started the camera but wasn't really working.. after placing the button in place like it should be, now the open recovery works again by pressing the vol up camera and the camera button, as it should have...
I lost my warranty, but a was about to lose it this month anyway... I'm just glad everything works as it shoud now.
Motorola mis-mounted their own camera button? Sounds like some awesome support haha.
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I'm having the same problem but unfortunately it appears the fix requires android to be functioning on the device....Is there any other way? I'm sitting at the triangle with exclamation mark and OR just doesn't want to open! My bootloader is .74 so it should be the CAM+VOL but it doesn't work!
Thanks
--Phil

bricked my phone

its stuck on dual core technology moto sign
dco717 said:
its stuck on dual core technology moto sign
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What did you do and who is your cell provider? (Check development thread, there are many fixes there)
i was changfing fonts with jrummys app and i went to system/fonts and deleted the ones from 9/16/2011 then i rebooted to see if the font would change to stock and bam its stuck on moto/dual core technology what can i do i tried to sbf and it wont work in fastboot doesnt even detect device and in sbf flash it detects but wont switch to ap fastboot error and fails?/ any ideas ive been reding every fastboot/sbf thread and still no ideas
which jrummy app did you use? bc I know 1 is just for the d2 so you might have hard bricked it
the fonts one in the market
Did you make a cwm recovery?
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changing fonts shouldnt hard brick...
try flashing everything manually using fastboot rather than using rsdlite
using rsd and it wont do anything in fastboot only gets connected in sbf flash
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255198 try psouzas script on this page and flash just the partitions you want. It doesn't use rsd. Rsd didnt like my phone either. Unzip the files from psouzas script and use the partitions from the sbf. Put them in the files folder from the psouza script.
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how would i do that i need steps to follow
dco717 said:
how would i do that i need steps to follow
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You tried http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1236465 ? Basically to step 7, you should probably be able to use adb to push the fonts back onto your phone from that point.
how do you use adb??/
Listen and trust me on this one, go to cricketusers.com and go to the droid 3 part of the forum I have attached the files and posted my method which WILL fix your phone for sure... you do use rsd lite and it will connect to your phone in fastboot mode contrary to some of these posts.
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wont work its the same as in these forums and i need moto fastboot that will flash big files i have it i just dont know how it work if you know helpp please
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Reload Stock rom?

Hello, Is there a way to reload the stock rom? I deleted some stock apps but i want the phone back to its original state. Any idea how?
Lito88 said:
Hello, Is there a way to reload the stock rom? I deleted some stock apps but i want the phone back to its original state. Any idea how?
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Rsd Lite, download it. Download original firmware which is on a thread here. Put phone in fastboot, hook up to a computer, flash the software.
Lito88 said:
Hello, Is there a way to reload the stock rom? I deleted some stock apps but i want the phone back to its original state. Any idea how?
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make sure phone is at least 50% battery (or 100% just to be sure).
Be sure rdlite and fxz (stock firmaware) reside both within your hard drive (i used to pull those both from an external HDD) if by any chance the flash process is interrupted in the middle of a specific action, you might be exposed to brick your phone.
Tried this several times...get unknown fastboot error. Any ideas? I made sure I had the correct firmware.
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Could be several things. First thing I'd try is s different computer. Idk why but I have heard of people fixing this issue that way. Also make sure you are flashing to what shipped on this phone. Not what you are on now
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helldogg75 said:
Tried this several times...get unknown fastboot error. Any ideas? I made sure I had the correct firmware.
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Use the firmware from the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1853522
and use the edited xml file from this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33050269&postcount=14
That should do the trick.
Aftet replacing xml file it says no files. Don't know what I am doing wrong. I'll keep at it. Thanks for your help.
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Did you make sure to unzip the xml file? Also, which firmware are you trying to flash? The xml is from the last update (77.12.22 on AT&T). If you are trying to flash an older firmware or are on Bell I can edit the correct xml file and upload after I get off work today.
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Tried to flash the one in the post that was put up in your response to me. I did unzip the xml file. When I replace the xml file and try to flash in rsd lite is when I get the error. If I open the file...the whole thing is empty.
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I'll reupload the xml file when I get home. You said you used the firmware in the post. When you click the link in the post it should list 3 firmwares. 1 is for Bell and the other 2 AT&T. The AT&T ones are 7.7.1Q-115 and 7.7.1Q-144. The 115 is the original firmware the phone was shipped with and 144 is the recent update. The xml file is from the update. Which one did you use?
If you are still having problems flashing send me a pm with the apks you deleted. I'll send you the ones you need and you can push them to the proper directories manually.
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The-144 is the one I used
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helldogg75 said:
The-144 is the one I used
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Here is another copy of the xml file. Also, make sure you have the lastest version of rsd lite (version 5.6). Here is a link to that:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1348587
Dark9781 said:
Here is another copy of the xml file. Also, make sure you have the lastest version of rsd lite (version 5.6). Here is a link to that:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1348587
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I was finally able to get it to flash...however, it starts, then my phone screen flashes then goes to sticky fastboot and continues. When it is done, it says pass but no files from original firmware are present. I am currently redownloading the files and am going to try again. Thank you for all of your time.
helldogg75 said:
I was finally able to get it to flash...however, it starts, then my phone screen flashes then goes to sticky fastboot and continues. When it is done, it says pass but no files from original firmware are present. I am currently redownloading the files and am going to try again. Thank you for all of your time.
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No problem. Someone else got stuck in sticky bit fastboot too, but I'm not sure how to correct that. If the files are still missing just shoot me a pm with a list of the missing files. I can pull them from my Atrix and send it over. You may be able to push them manually as long as your rooted.
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Hi there!
I'm having the exactly same issue. I've tried flashing both firmwares (115 and 144) and always get error in RDS. Right now every time I turn off and turn on the phone again, it goes straight to the fastboot screen. It says:
Fasboot Reason: Sticky bit factory_fastboot
Anyway I'm still able to reboot the phone with the volume up+down combo, then I have to select Normal powerup in order the phone actually starts. All works fine once it's started but it don't get back to the stock rom. Making a factory reset or wipe data from stock recovery neither seems to work. Actually It even have installed some personal apps such Google Chrome or it still have root that I earlier applied.
If I want to try flashing the 115 firmware first, which line I need to edit on the XML file to avoid RDS errors?
Any help would be great!
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centipedes said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32942445&postcount=16
is this how you're supposed to edit the xml?
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I really don't know. I tried this but when attemp to edit the xml from the 115 firmware it doesn't have such line of code.
worked
had to flash with rsd lite 6.1.4 instead of 5.6
Those who have problem in flashing latest ICS stock ROM via RSD,try replacing 7.7.1Q-144_MB886_MR1-22_SIGNED_CFC.xml inside folder to THIS. Just open the zip and replacing it.

Need to flash stock Jellybean ... is this possible despite locked bootloader?

Hey guys,
Long story short, I am currently on the JB Leak'sOTA update. Problem: My phone is a little slow and the Root Checker app says my system is running slow, I think my kernel or something is damaged from how I kept root through the OTA. I can't go back to ICS or the JB leak from where I am so my only option for a fresh start would be to flash stock Jellybean. Is this possibly yet? I know the bootloader is locked but are the Fastboot files available? I had already pmed a couple devs about this a while back.
I am getting my HTC One X+ this weekend soI can test any untested Fastboot files that have risk of bricking of Atrix HD. It isn't vital, I would just like to get it back to full speed if it's possible!
I'd use rsd lite and flash the sbf for jb.
Need stock JB
Youngunn2008 said:
I'd use rsd lite and flash the sbf for jb.
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I have sort of the same problem. Bought the phone with stock JB installed. Rooted with new exploit yesterday, left my brain in another room, and started uninstalling things left and right in Titanium Backup - of course without making a backup.
Of course now the phone is starting to act up - hardware wise - and I need to get it back to stock before sending it in to Moto. So would the sbf for jb be the solution, and where could it be downloaded? Also - would it delete that nasty "qe 1/1" message in stock recovery - you know, the one ratting out that you've been naughty?
Thanks!
Flash using RSD (remember to edit the xml the same way)
You won't have issues, however you'll have to root again
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BreakShadow said:
Flash using RSD (remember to edit the xml the same way)
You won't have issues, however you'll have to root again
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"remember to edit the xml the same way" - I don't understand that part. What file am I to edit, and what am I adding/replacing?
You have a zip file right? If you don't, the FXZs are in zip/rar format.
You need to extract it. It contains the stock data and an xml file.
When flashing using RSD you have to point to the xml file.
Open up the xml using notepad, ctrl+f and search for 'getvar', there'll be two lines containing it, remove those lines and save the file. Continue.
It'll work without issues
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Youngunn2008 said:
I'd use rsd lite and flash the sbf for jb.
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Do you mind linking me to the downloads?? Just want to make sure I get the right stuff. Just the standard US ATT version of the phone.
BreakShadow said:
You have a zip file right? If you don't, the FXZs are in zip/rar format.
You need to extract it. It contains the stock data and an xml file.
When flashing using RSD you have to point to the xml file.
Open up the xml using notepad, ctrl+f and search for 'getvar', there'll be two lines containing it, remove those lines and save the file. Continue.
It'll work without issues
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Well that didn't work out too well...I was on stock JB. Rooted with new exploit. Installed bootstrap and custom ROM. Wanted to get back to stock, so I uninstalled bootstrap, and flashed MB886_att-user-4.1.1-9.8.0Q-97_MB886_FFW-20-27-release-keys-ATT-US_BuildA.xml.zip.
RSD failed with 'getvar' and 'oem'. I then edited the xml, removed 'getvar' and 'oem', and retried the flash. RSD failed at system.img.
I then booted the phone into fastboot and did the whole thing manually thru fastboot and terminal. This time everything went through okay. I rebooted the phone into stock recovery and erased cache. But now the phone is stuck in bootloop on the red m logo.
What am I missing?
Use RSD again, use 6.1.4
I remember mine failed at least 2 times, I kept retrying and it worked. Mine was stuck at the system.img too, just retried and it went througj
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It´s time to unify those informations in a single thread..
Root ICS, Root JB, Install SS, back to stock ICS, back to stock JB and maybe a ROM index (only joker and batakang for now, I know, but other ROMs are probably comming)

[Q] Need help. Missing files from /preinstall folder. Will donate to you :)

Would anybody mind uploading a zip file of their "/preinstall" system folder from their Droid 4? I'm missing some files from in there. Specifically the video files for the "Guided Tours" stock app. I must have deleted them a while back, and now I can't install the Jelly Bean OTA update.
I went back to stock, removed Safestrap and unrooted the phone to do the update. And when I go to do it, it gives me an error because those files weren't found. They don't seem to be in the Droid 4 Dump, so I guess I'm S.O.L. unless I can get them from somebody.
If I deleted those, I probably deleted something else from in there, so could you please send me the whole directory? I'd be happy to throw you a donation. Ten bones sound fair? Many thanks in advance.
Airman1947 said:
Would anybody mind uploading a zip file of their "/preinstall" system folder from their Droid 4? I'm missing some files from in there. Specifically the video files for the "Guided Tours" stock app. I must have deleted them a while back, and now I can't install the Jelly Bean OTA update.
I went back to stock, removed Safestrap and unrooted the phone to do the update. And when I go to do it, it gives me an error because those files weren't found. They don't seem to be in the Droid 4 Dump, so I guess I'm S.O.L. unless I can get them from somebody.
If I deleted those, I probably deleted something else from in there, so could you please send me the whole directory? I'd be happy to throw you a donation. Ten bones sound fair? Many thanks in advance.
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Fast boot the ICS file with rsdlite or ICS utility. You'll be golden
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Thanks!
rruleford said:
Fast boot the ICS file with rsdlite or ICS utility. You'll be golden
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Thanks so much for the fast reply!
Yeah, I think I did read something about those utilities in another post. I'm kind of iffy about going that route, because I've never used them before, and don't wanna like seriously mess up my phone. Was hoping to avoid it, but I guess it is what it is.
Alright, so is this the ICS Utility that I'm after?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1779810
I just follow the instructions? And do you know if this will allow me to re-root afterwards? Thanks in advance.
Airman1947 said:
Thanks so much for the fast reply!
Yeah, I think I did read something about those utilities in another post. I'm kind of iffy about going that route, because I've never used them before, and don't wanna like seriously mess up my phone. Was hoping to avoid it, but I guess it is what it is.
Alright, so is this the ICS Utility that I'm after?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1779810
I just follow the instructions? And do you know if this will allow me to re-root afterwards? Thanks in advance.
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Yes and yes. Just DL the utility and fast boot ICS file. Unzip ICS file and move files to the files directory of utility. Make sure latest drivers are installed and battery is full connect phone run utility select boot into fast boot then option 11. Choosing to save files still won't let u install the update. Let it do its thing.
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rruleford said:
Fast boot the ICS file with rsdlite or ICS utility. You'll be golden
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rruleford said:
Yes and yes. Just DL the utility and fast boot ICS file. Unzip ICS file and move files to the files directory of utility. Make sure latest drivers are installed and battery is full connect phone run utility select boot into fast boot then option 11. Choosing to save files still won't let u install the update. Let it do its thing.
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You're awesome! Thanks. One more question (sorry). Should I unroot before I run this? Or does it not matter? Thanks again
phone will not be rooted after flashing xml recovery file, so does not matter
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phone will not be rooted after flashing xml recovery file, so does not matter
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Rock on. Thank you so much. I'll try it in a bit.
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Yes and yes. Just DL the utility and fast boot ICS file. Unzip ICS file and move files to the files directory of utility. Make sure latest drivers are installed and battery is full connect phone run utility select boot into fast boot then option 11. Choosing to save files still won't let u install the update. Let it do its thing.
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Went ahead and did it last night, and it worked! After using this to reset my ICS stock ROM, the OTA Jelly Bean Update installed just fine. Thanks a ton. I gotta say, this online community rocks! I love how helpful and supportive everybody is of each other.
One minor note, I had to do this on my roommate's Windows 7 computer to get it to work. I couldn't get it to work on either my laptop or desktop, both of which have Windows 8. The phone drivers wouldn't install. Strange; I downloaded the USB drivers from Motorola, and they appeared to install, but when I plugged my phone into the computer, and went to use the Utility, it kept giving me a "Device not found" error. And also, when I checked in "Device Manager," it showed my phone with an exclaimation point and said that the drivers weren't installed.
When I followed the same process on a Windows 7 computer, the drivers installed as soon as I plugged the phone in. Weird; Motorola's website said that the drivers were for Windows 7 and 8. I tried disabling "Signature Verification" on Windows 8, but that didn't work either. Anybody know if Motorola hasn't released Windows 8 drivers for Droid 4 yet? Just wanna know for future reference. Thanks a bunch.

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