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RAZR i Root 2 (Jellybean 4.1.2)

Since the ICS root files fail to work on Jellybean, needed to work with new files to make it work. This is based off the open-source ChainsDD Superuser 3.2 (RC) x86 version, with an update-binary from the RAZR i to make sure it flashes.
On top of this, I added a live to remove /system/etc/install-recovery.sh. This is because whenever the phone booted, it removed CWM, and thats definitely not something we wanted it to do! So all is well. This file (RAZRiRoot2.zip) is included in the new Jellybean Vodafone (FR) Homemade fastboot of mine also. Its less automated for rooting since the boot.img method is weird with Windows drivers...
Anyway, here we go.
Requirement(s):
Unlocked Bootloader on Jellybean
Download:
http://batakang.com/ftp/RAZRi/RootUtility/RAZRiRoot2.zip
Instructions:
Flash this in CWM to root any Jellybean RAZR i firmware.

nice Bro.
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I have stock recovery. How can i put CWM in my phone? The flasher tool doesnt seem to work now...

tatazeuz said:
I have stock recovery. How can i put CWM in my phone? The flasher tool doesnt seem to work now...
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Same here for me
Edit - I was able after some trial and error to boot into CWM using ADB and flash this. The problem is that CWM is lost and wont work after I reboot to bootloader/normal powerup. If I want to ever boot into CWM 'on-the-go' it is now impossible. Each time i wish to use CWM i have to plug in and re-flash using ADB. Flippin' weird if you ask me.

What adb commands did you use?
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tatazeuz said:
I have stock recovery. How can i put CWM in my phone? The flasher tool doesnt seem to work now...
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The flash tool required root. Fastboot it yourself
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After fastboot flash recovery cwm.img, how do we boot it? For me it flashes without error then boots to stock recovery.
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batwingnz said:
After fastboot flash recovery cwm.img, how do we boot it? For me it flashes without error then boots to stock recovery.
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You choose Recovery from fastboot, then flash the RAZRiRoot2.zip.
If you boot normally then it will wipe CWM, since the root zip never ran to remove the install-recovery.sh

flash CWM + reroot
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What adb commands did you use?
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I have used:
from windows cmd, with USB debugging on
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot.exe flash recovery recovery-razri-tryAtouch.img
fastboot.exe reboot-bootloader
selected recovery and installed the RAZRiRoot2.zip from external storage card.
now rebooted and my Jelly Bean is rooted and CWM remained the recovery

is there any way to get supersu working instead of superuser app? some apps are only working with supersu somehow... e.g. light manager.. light manager needs root to work with some apps, but the superuser app does never recognize light manager attempts.... any idea?

fattymcdirty said:
is there any way to get supersu working instead of superuser app? some apps are only working with supersu somehow... e.g. light manager.. light manager needs root to work with some apps, but the superuser app does never recognize light manager attempts.... any idea?
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There is no SuperSu x86 binary.

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batwingnz said:
After fastboot flash recovery cwm.img, how do we boot it? For me it flashes without error then boots to stock recovery.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37518364
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37518364
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HSD-Pilot, thanks for the response. I should've come back and edited post to advised solved using fastboot, have since moved from VFR jellybean to EU Retail jellybean and been able to get root back easily using fastboot boot cwm.img, then flashing razriroot2.zip in cwm.
Only issue so far was force closing contacts app - cleared data for that app alone and it's solved.

I will buy a Razr i and I wanna know if I can first update for Jelly Bean via OTA and after this finally unlock the bootloader and so root this... If it´s possible, it´s better unlock de bootloader before or after JB update?

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WendelSchelhan said:
I will buy a Razr i and I wanna know if I can first update for Jelly Bean via OTA and after this finally unlock the bootloader and so root this... If it´s possible, it´s better unlock de bootloader before or after JB update?
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Yes you can update via OTA first. It doesn't matter if you unlock before or after it. But root after OTA with RAZR I Root 2 through cwm.
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Good! If I want to unlock the BL on JB, should I use the zip file of this thread or the zip file of the "Unlock the bootloader"? Is someone working in a locked bootloader rooting tool? Because I saw on a brazillian topic a way to root wihout unlock the BL, but only Ice Cream Sandwich..
Thanks!

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WendelSchelhan said:
Good! If I want to unlock the BL on JB, should I use the zip file of this thread or the zip file of the "Unlock the bootloader"? Is someone working in a locked bootloader rooting tool? Because I saw on a brazillian topic a way to root wihout unlock the BL, but only Ice Cream Sandwich..
Thanks!
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The zip file of this thread is only for rooting. To unlock you need adb and fastboot software/driver on your PC. I think you can download this from the unlock thread.
Yes root without unlocked bootloader only work with the old ICS version ( 31002)
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cupioscire said:
The zip file of this thread is only for rooting. To unlock you need adb and fastboot software/driver on your PC. I think you can download this from the unlock thread.
Yes root without unlocked bootloader only work with the old ICS version ( 31002)
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Probably I will update to Jelly via OTA, wait a little more time (to see if the phone came working well and wait for a rooting tool wihout bootloader unlocked). When you talk about CWM, it´s just install this apllication after unlock boot? So I go to an option like LOAD ROM or something and select the zip file?

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Originally Posted by cupioscire<br />
The zip file of this thread is only for rooting. To unlock you need adb and fastboot software/driver on your PC. I think you can download this from the unlock thread. <br />
Yes root without unlocked bootloader only work with the old ICS version ( 31002)<br />
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Probably I will update to Jelly via OTA, wait a little more time (to see if the phone came working well and wait for a rooting tool wihout bootloader unlocked). When you talk about CWM, it´s just install this apllication after unlock boot? So I go to an option like LOAD ROM or something and select the zip file?
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No I mean clockworkmod recovery, a custom recovery which allows you to backup your ROM and install custom ROMs and stuff like this. To install cwm on RAZR I you have to flash a cwm.img via fastboot.
I don't know if rom-manager app support RAZR i, but i don't think so.
And I don't think that there will be a rooting tool for unlocked bootloaders for jelly bean.
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cupioscire said:
No I mean clockworkmod recovery, a custom recovery which allows you to backup your ROM and install custom ROMs and stuff like this. To install cwm on RAZR I you have to flash a cwm.img via fastboot.
I don't know if rom-manager app support RAZR i, but i don't think so.
And I don't think that there will be a rooting tool for unlocked bootloaders for jelly bean.
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Thanks! My phone actually is a Optimus L7, wich LG haven´t unlocked the bootloader, so I heard about recovery, custom recovery, Clockworkmod and other stuffs, but I have no clever idea of what are these tings (xda video was right, i´m a noob.. haha). Just a few more questions:
1- Fastboot is what we got after pressing the power button with Volume- button, right? It´s like a normal PC bios. How can I use this menu? Look like they are too small to touch, so something like Volume+ to Enter and Volume- to navigate in the options.
2- I need CWM to root, or can I use Fastboot?
3- To flash CWM (or root, if possible) in Fastboot I need to use the computer or I can flash the files in the SD card only using the cell phone?

The BEST Method to Keep Root When A New Update Comes Around

I would like to thank Hashcode and xlightwaverx for their work on making this type of update method possible. Without Hashcode, Motorola devices wouldn't be nearly as fun to play with as they are today.
We will need to definite a few terms, because this is not going to be the most user-friendly way of upgrading your Motorola Android device.
OMAP - The brand of the manufacturer Texas Instruments for a select set of processors. This is used in the older generation of Motorola devices referred to in this guide and includes: DROID Bionic XT875, DROID 3, DROID 4 XT894, DROID RAZR XT912, and DROID Xyboard (aka XOOM 2).
Snapdragon- The brand of the manufacturer Qualcomm for a select set of processors. I will be referring to this for these devices: Photon Q 4G LTE, Atrix HD MB886, DROID RAZR HD XT926, DROID RAZR M XT907, RAZR HD XT925, and RAZR M XT905/201M.
Safestrap - A custom recovery for rooted, but locked bootloader devices by Hashcode. You can download it from here. It has variants for both OMAP and Snapdragon devices. This is used to 'flash' custom ROMs and other 'flashable' zip files.
Flash - A generic term for installing something to the device. You will see this used like so: "Flash ____ ROM using Safestrap" which just means to install the ROM's zip file to the device, using Safestrap by Hashcode.
Fastboot - A 'mode' for Motorola Android devices (and some other Android devices) for 'flashing' firmware files. Getting into this mode will vary by device, but generally you must select it from the Boot Menu. To get to the Boot Menu, the phone must be completely turned off. Then:
Hold down both Volume keys and the Power key until the Boot Menu comes up on the screen.
Use the Volume Down key to scroll down the list, and select the 'AP Fastboot' or 'Fastboot' mode from the list, the name varies by device.
To leave Fastboot, hold down the power button for a second or two. At any time your device is stuck or forzen in any mode and you cannot perform a Battery Pull, you can use the button combination of Power + Volume Down keys for 8-10 seconds and the device will power off.
Moto-Fastboot - For OMAP devices, you must use the Motorola version of Fastboot called 'Moto-fastboot'. I have renamed it for this guide's sake to 'fastboot'. The only difference between this and regular 'Fastboot' is the executable will flash large files in parts rather than in one time. This is required for OMAP based Motorola devices.
Firmware - Sometimes called 'SBF' files because of the format used prior to Motorola Android devices with a 4G LTE radio in them, these are generally .XML.ZIP files which contain the software of your device. The "Firmware Team" finds these files and uploads them to a website maintained by Skrilax_CZ. Having this firmware in the hands of normal users lets us repair devices and return them to complete factory settings, or even upgrade them completely in some cases.
Path - This is a computer term relating to what your Command Line or Terminal application will see when you type in a command. I will not be assisting with setting up your Path mainly because its Operating System specific.
You can find a Windows guide for setting up the Path here, by tucstwo of DroidRzr.com.
Now that these are defined, lets move to some required Downloads.
Fastboot - for OMAP
Fastboot - for Snapdragon
It should be obvious, but you only need the download for your device type. See the definitions if you don't know your device type.
The goal of this guide is to show you how to upgrade your rooted Motorola Android device to the latest update without breaking your ability to downgrade, and without breaking your root. Hopefully it won't be too difficult.
Some things must be true for this to work on your device:
Your device is rooted and has Safestrap installed.
Your device's new OTA Update has Firmware availiable for that new update.
If these are both the case, then you are in luck. This same process should work similarly for both OMAP and Snapdragon based Motorola Android devices.
Download the new firmware. Every time a new firmware is released, it goes on the Droid-Developers SBF website.
Extract the firmware .xml.zip to a folder, we can call this the folder whatever we like. You need two things from this folder:
boot.img
radio.img OR NON-HLOS.bin
Once you have those, you will then need to find a Stock ROM, or any ROM based off of the new OTA Update version. A Stock ROM is a .zip usually created by someone like Hashcode using a System Pull from a device and turning it into a flashable .zip for people to use as a backup.
With the Stock ROM, the boot.img, and the radio.img (or NON-HLOS.bin) collected, put the Stock ROM .zip onto your external storage. If you don't have external storage, internal should be fine too. Move the boot.img and radio.img (or NON-HLOS.bin) to the folder where your fastboot is located. These will then be in your Path if fastboot already is.
I had previously mentioned you need to be rooted and to have Safestrap installed, if you haven't done them you MUST do them now or the rest of this process will not work.
Boot your phone into Fastboot mode. I explained how in the definitions.
Using your computer's Command Line or Terminal application with the proper Path setup for fastboot.
Enter the following commands for OMAP devices:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash radio radio.img
Enter the following commands for Snapdragon devices:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
Now reboot your device, and enter Safestrap. Depending on which version of Safestrap these instructions may be a little different but the outcome will be the same.
Flash the Stock ROM from your external or internal storage, from where-ever you have placed it from the previous steps. Note that you may need to enable another ROM SLOT for being able to flash any .zip files.
Once the Stock ROM is flashed, reboot into your brand new OTA Updated phone which is rooted (assuming the Stock ROM was, 99% of the time they are) and you have retained the ability to flash back to an earlier firmware. Congrats!

So this mean 4.2 is coming soon lol
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sickkside13 said:
So this mean 4.2 is coming soon lol
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I have no idea, you'd have to check Motorola update tables.

sickkside13 said:
So this mean 4.2 is coming soon lol
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How did you even come to that conclusion?
Thanks for the guide Matt

Is it possible to change the xml and system image to use a already rooted 4.1.2 system instead and flash with rsd? just curious if it would work.
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xrxregenxrx said:
Is it possible to change the xml and system image to use a already rooted 4.1.2 system instead and flash with rsd? just curious if it would work.
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Nope cause of the signature check I'm assuming
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EcHoFiiVe said:
Nope cause of the signature check I'm assuming
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[Q] Sorry, but i need help!! :(

Ok, i was looking for flashing a kernel on an Lg Optimus black (i do not own the device), but i really can't fins anything... Can someone be gentle with me and explain how to plug the device in fastboot mode and flash the kernel.... I work with the Xperia devices and there the life is easier xD. So the questions are:
1)Where can i find the drivers USB?
2)How to plug the device in fastboot mode??
3)How to unlock bootloader
and i think that when i achived those passages i know how to go on... maybe like this:
1- Enter in the folder with fastboot's files inside
2- press shift + right-click and then select open command prompt here
3- Type: fastboot flash boot boot.img
am i wrong?? Please tell all the things that can be helpfull, but only for me, maybe for others noobs like me that dosen't know anything about this device this post i think the can be very helpfull for lots of people. :laugh:
Thank you guys and for your time
p.s.: Sorry, for bad english

Enri1196 said:
Ok, i was looking for flashing a kernel on an Lg Optimus black (i do not own the device), but i really can't fins anything... Can someone be gentle with me and explain how to plug the device in fastboot mode and flash the kernel.... I work with the Xperia devices and there the life is easier xD. So the questions are:
1)Where can i find the drivers USB?
2)How to plug the device in fastboot mode??
3)How to unlock bootloader
and i think that when i achived those passages i know how to go on... maybe like this:
1- Enter in the folder with fastboot's files inside
2- press shift + right-click and then select open command prompt here
3- Type: fastboot flash boot boot.img
am i wrong?? Please tell all the things that can be helpfull, but only for me, maybe for others noobs like me that dosen't know anything about this device this post i think the can be very helpfull for lots of people. :laugh:
Thank you guys and for your time
p.s.: Sorry, for bad english
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You can google these questions too..
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NC4777 said:
You can google these questions too..
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but i can't find it out!!! plz if someone else have to answer like this plz stay away... Man please if it was a joke this wasn't funny i really don't know how to flash a new f*****g kernel, to flash cm10.1 nightly

The Optimus Black doesn't use fastboot. Everything is done through recovery.
Download Clockwork Mod from the Play store, use that app to flash a custom recovery.
Enter recovery by repeatedly pressing volume down at power up or use a reboot to recovery app.
To flash roms/kernels, copy to your sd card, boot into recovery, select install zip.
The bootloader is not locked, unless you have flashed the offical LG ICS rom with the smartflash tool. If you have and want to unlock it, just flash any froyo/gingerbread offical LG rom with smartflash, that will unlock.

1. Make sure you are rooted, if not, read Nooby's how-to on how to do it. It's a sticky in LGP970 section on xda.
2. Once rooted, you can install ROM Manager and flash cwm/twrp recovery from there. Give it root permissions when asked for.
3. Boot into recovery using ROM Manager or any other third-party app. Flash the .zip for the kernel you want. Make sure it is compatible with the ROM you are using.
4. Once kernel flashed, boot into the system.
Bootloader is generally unlocked unless you are running official ICS on your OB. If that is the case, don't do any of the above mentioned steps as you will end in a boot loop.
If on official ICS, use Smart Flash Tool to flash unlocked bootloader. You can follow instructions here on jockjoint's thread
Once bootloader is unlocked and you have flashed su.zip as per instructions in the previouslsy mentioned thread, boot into recovery (it's already there in the unlocked bootloader flash).
Once in there, flash a compatible kernel and ROM as per your needs/liking.

[GUIDE][VIDEO] Droid MAXX/Ultra/Mini - Return to stock (RSD Lite OR manual flash)

NOTE, YES, THIS IS A LONG DRAWN OUT VERSION OF WHAT IS ACTUALLY VERY VERY QUICK PROCESS. This is for reference only. I know there are a few people out there just like me who probably had a few small hickups getting back to stock with the firmware. This is to help "spoon-feed" the instructions to you.
FYI NOTE - I originally did this for the Moto X back when I still had it. Video below was on a VZW Moto X back in September. I also did the EXACT same process when I received my MAXX two days ago. Exact same hardware, same process.
Two Methods-
Method 1 - RSD Lite
Method 2 - Manual Flash
If you cannot get RSD Lite to recognize your device, try Method 2, it works like a charm!
Downloads:
I assume you already have adb drivers if you're even here.....otherwise get them from the latest sdk here: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
Moto Drivers (Motorola Device Manager): https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481
RSD Lite (I used version 6.1.5): https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/42057363/RSDLite_v6.1.x.zip - Extract and use 6.1.5
Stock Firmware: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/ thanks to Skrilax_CZ and Firmware Team
Moto Fastboot exe: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0dUKGxGylgNTk43eU0xc3VLekE/edit?usp=sharing - NOTE - YOU MUST UNZIP AND USE THIS WHERE MANUAL FLASH SAYS "mfastboot"
My Setup: Windows 8 machine <--obvious driver issues as usual
My Devices: VZW Moto X AND Droid MAXX
METHOD 1 - RSD LITE
Step One - Download and install RSD Lite. At the moment, I can't find where I got mine from, so anyone who wants to add a proper link to it would be appreciated. I used version 6.1.5 and it worked fine.
Step Two - proper driver installation. If you're like me, you probably at one point got drivers quasi-working but here's what I did that worked - download and install "Motorola Device Manager" and it *should* give you the proper drivers. This was necessary (maybe) because I could get adb to recognize my device, as well as fastboot, however RSD refused to see it. This install fixed that.
Step Three - download and install the proper firmware for your device. NOTE: You MUST MUST MUST choose the right firmware for your device or you will FUBAR your phone.....not my responsibility.
Step Four - Unzip your firmware zip file, open it up through the layers and find the file "VZW_XT1060_4.2.2-13.9.0Q2.X-116-MX-17-53_CFC_1FF" or whatever version/carrier/build number file yours is, its the XML Document file. Right click -> Open with.. -> Notepad/word editor/XML Editor/wordpad and find the line:
<step operation="getvar" var="max-download-size" />
^^^You need to select this entire line and just delete it out of the file. This is the line that gives fastboot flash error. Select it, delete it, then resave the file an exit out of it. Done.
NOTE: This is required or the firmware flash will immediately fail giving a "failed flashing process. Unknown fastboot command. (getvar)"
-For the sake of security, and not messing with important files, I'd actually recommend zipping the file back up after this and keeping as your final version (once you've confirmed yours works correctly)
Step Five - Plug in phone, enable USB debugging, then "adb reboot bootloader" - this will boot you into fastboot mode so RSD will recognize your phone
Step Six - Run RSD Lite - note that some people have had trouble and have to right-click run as administrator. In RSD Lite, make sure phone shows up in slot 1 - mine shows up, under Model, just says fastboot, USB port type, info N/A, important part is that it shows as Connected in status. Select the three-dot browse file button, then you can go down into the unzipped file you created of the XML folder, and select the XML file that we just edited earlier (or select the rezipped package). Select open and flash. (or decompress and flash)
Step Eight - Profit
METHOD 2 - MANUAL FLASHING
Much easier AND don't have to deal with getting RSD Lite to work....
Note - this was done on VZW variant, and based on XML file of that particular firmware. Get these instructions from your firmware package XML file.
Note 2 - VERY IMPORTANT!!! - You MUST use mfastboot (Moto fastboot) for the system.img flash as its too large for standard Android fastboot to handle, your flash WILL fail if you use standard fastboot. Hence why it says "mfastboot" this is not a typo.
First simply boot into fastboot mode - manually OR adb reboot bootloader
Code:
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
fastboot flash partition gpt.bin
fastboot flash motoboot motoboot.img
fastboot flash logo logo.bin
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
mfastboot flash system system.img
fastboot flash modem NON-HLOS.bin
fastboot erase modemst1
fastboot erase modemst2
fastboot flash fsg fsg.mbn
fastboot erase cache
fastboot erase userdata
fastboot erase customize
fastboot erase clogo
fastboot oem config carrier vzw
fastboot oem fb_mode_clear

Excellent guide, I'm not bricked but I'm pretty sure it will be useful for someone else!, thanks for your time and effort
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Nice guide. Used rsdlite and flashed stock. Just upgraded 4.4. Very satisfied with new version along with nova pro
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Question: will this method work if I flashed a custom radio? In other words, does this completely overwrite all pre-existing mods (custom bootloader, custom radio, system file mods)? Thanks!

allquixotic said:
Question: will this method work if I flashed a custom radio? In other words, does this completely overwrite all pre-existing mods (custom bootloader, custom radio, system file mods)? Thanks!
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Yes it does, I'm using a custom radio too, I'm waiting for the kit Kat sbf
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allquixotic said:
Question: will this method work if I flashed a custom radio? In other words, does this completely overwrite all pre-existing mods (custom bootloader, custom radio, system file mods)? Thanks!
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What kind of custom radio? Thought you couldn't flash that kind of stuff without an s off device?
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YoungSkeezy said:
What kind of custom radio? Thought you couldn't flash that kind of stuff without an s off device?
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Just the radio that leaked that everyone thought was a test of AWS. The radio worked, but I didn't notice any higher speeds.
No, you don't need S-OFF to flash a custom radio.

will it work if i want to downgrade from 4.4 to 4.2 ?

No

YOU SIR...ARE THE MAN!!!!! worked flawlessly..i thought i had permanently bricked my replacement phone.. but thanks to you and another fellow who directed me to the FXZ files.. the new phone is up and running..and I can send the old one back!!!

Worked great. Not difficult at all.
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First of all, a lot of Thanks for this useful thread sir...
I am using DroidMAXX with Unlocked BL, rooted and customRecovery flashed... I can see the lines to flash boot image and recovery image. So on flashing this my phone's BL will be relocked and stock recovery will be flashed, isn't it. Later I can again unlock using the code, right? And I can use this method to receive OTA (for 4.4.2) right?

kanagadeepan said:
First of all, a lot of Thanks for this useful thread sir...
I am using DroidMAXX with Unlocked BL, rooted and customRecovery flashed... I can see the lines to flash boot image and recovery image. So on flashing this my phone's BL will be relocked and stock recovery will be flashed, isn't it. Later I can again unlock using the code, right? And I can use this method to receive OTA (for 4.4.2) right?
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No, this will NOT re-lock your bootloader. It does flash the stock recovery and unroot you so you can receive an OTA.

OH... Thanks ji for the clarificaiton... So I can flash it and reroot by flashing twrp recovery? Why I am asking is I have messed with the active notifications and other Moto apps using Titanium Backup.. Now I want my root + Active Notifications back...
Thanks again, my friend...

kanagadeepan said:
OH... Thanks ji for the clarificaiton... So I can flash it and reroot by flashing twrp recovery? Why I am asking is I have messed with the active notifications and other Moto apps using Titanium Backup.. Now I want my root + Active Notifications back...
Thanks again, my friend...
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yes, just flash twrp and reroot

I know that this won't work for downgrading from 4.4 to 4.2.2, but I'm wondering why not? What is making it so that this doesn't work? I'm thinking it has something to do with the new recovery that was flashed with the update, but I'm not sure.

Jay_P11 said:
I know that this won't work for downgrading from 4.4 to 4.2.2, but I'm wondering why not? What is making it so that this doesn't work? I'm thinking it has something to do with the new recovery that was flashed with the update, but I'm not sure.
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Bootloader

akellar said:
Bootloader
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Alright thanks for clarifying. My battery life is absolutely horrid, about 8 hours MAX per day before I need a charge, and it was never like this on 4.2.2 :/ 4.4's "Battery Saver" feature in WiFi settings never works anymore either, it just turns itself off the second I turn it on. Definitely some major bugs in this build, and I'm hoping they get fixed in the next update. If they don't, then I'm just going to pony up $300 for early termination and get an LG G2.

One more thing, this should work for restoring back to factory 4.4 on 4.4 then right? Maybe my update is broken and it just needs a clean install for the battery saver to work?

TechSavvy2 said:
First simply boot into fastboot mode - manually OR adb reboot bootloader
Code:
fastboot oem fb_mode_set
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So I just send up sitting at "waiting for device" after executing that line. RSD won't recognize my phone either--tried different cables.
Thoughts?

Flash Custom Recovery & Root

I saw so many videos and tutorials and guides that i'm getting stupid.
But i didn't understand much for this device owned by GF.
I'm using my Nexus 6 as daily use and mod it is so simple that is like drink a water glass. But it was the same for my old S3, my Moto G, Moto X+1, HTC One mini, and Asus Zenfone 2. For this Xperia Z i don't understand many things like:
1) Unlock the Bootloader: ok i found the code con Sony Mobile and i know how to use it with cmd prompt terminal (more or less same way as my Nexus 6)
2) Flash TWRP: HOW CAN I FLASH IT?? There are more or less 5/6 guides, all different from the others. Anyone that can EXPLAIN the RIGHT way to flash the last version of TWRP? Can't i just use the cmd after the unlocking process like "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" as all the other smartphone i ever had in my life?
3) It is so necessary have the root before the custom recovery? Because i just want to flash a custom ROM and like i did with my N6 after flash the recovery i neither rebooted the phone.
4) Flashtool is really important to do things? Can't i just use the cmd?
Why these Xperia Z thread are so confusing?
Anyone with really clear ideas to help me,
thanks

Forgot to mention that she is all stock with Android 5.1.1 build 10.7.A.0.228. IDK if it is helpful

Root
try this method root 1st
http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z/general/guide-how-to-root-xperia-z-android-5-0-t3151618
after fone alrdy root install Rashr Flashtool in playstore / apk
and open Rashr... u have 3 choice recovery twrp philz cwm... for me i prefer twrp 3.0.2.0.img
download & flash it ( automatic after complete download img )
and just reboot to recovery...
if u fail to root using link that i give download KingoRoot
Im using this method to root & install recovery