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[Q] Bell XT860 stock recovery

I would have posted this question in response to these instructions, however I'm still a noob on these forums, and haven't met my 10 post quota yet.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1255198
My question is will this recovery method work for Bell Canada users, or will it only function for Verizon users?
I've installed AOKP a few months back, and while I enjoy it, I've lost support for some key features; namely HDMI, which is disappointing. When I tried recovering to the stock rom to hold me over until some new features and revisions show up on the mod scene, I found out my system backup was corrupt.
I have found a few downloads to system images, however every one I have found link to files that are now taken down. Can someone upload a current system dump?

I can set you up when I get home later
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try here http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umts_solana/list.php

What would happen if I flashed the Bell firmware to a Verizon Droid3?
Will it change the radio.img
Will I have to unlock it again?
Will everything still work?
I am using 5.7.906.xt852

jazz53 said:
What would happen if I flashed the Bell firmware to a Verizon Droid3?
Will it change the radio.img
Will I have to unlock it again?
Will everything still work?
I am using 5.7.906.xt852
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Quite honestly no one knows. Wanna be the first?
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I'm really eager to find out. Worst case, you could always just flash the bell XT860 radio afterwards and see what happens!

I am way too new at this to try experimenting with untried solutions
I just barely figured out how to root my ph. Still working on how to flash.
Is it the same as installing a ROM?

jazz53 said:
I am way too new at this to try experimenting with untried solutions
I just barely figured out how to root my ph. Still working on how to flash.
Is it the same as installing a ROM?
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No, you have to completely reflash your device and will have to re-root it. I think you should give it a go though
You'll need to download RSD Lite and download the XT860 Bell SBF files (they are about 500mb to download). Also make sure you FULLY CHARGE your phone, just in case you run into any issues. I think you can find an SBF how-to doc in the development forums. Please keep us posted.
Are you on Verizon? Because if you and this works, you probably won't be able to use it with them anymore.

Nope, I am on PCMobile without a data plan, use wifi.
I think maybe I'll try a Rom first.

Downgrade Atrix HD to ICS using RSD

Here i have finally found the way after a long search in forums to downgrade Atrix HD using RSD.
It is simple.
Download your required firmware from here : Fastboot files
or
Mirror
Download rsd lite from here : RSD lite 5.4.4
now extract the firmware zip file and open the .xml file with notepad. here you need to do 2 things.
1) remove the two lines containing "getvar.step operation=”getvar” var=”max-download-size”
2) remove the line "<step operation="flash" partition="partition" filename="gpt_main0.bin" MD5="5EE7E4CB385C3487F97E7B0431F6B297" />"
now save the .xml file, zip it again and flash with RSD lite.:victory:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283788
Really..
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I posted a way in the general forum while back plus the Myth tools do this really easily as well. I don't think you searched the forums enough.

Neither of y'all looked around the forums.. I posted your link.
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To be fair, in an age where people are looking for a one-click type solution to handle things I wanted to learn the longer way of doing something and just shared my result. Like all things computer-related, there is more than one way to skin a cat. Next someone will do a "one-click" where every process of rooting and unlocking the bootloader is automated, right down to installing the ROM and all you have to do is press Enter once the device has hit the specific state. Myth still requires you to back out and return to the menu.
Not saying one-clicks aren't handy. They are. Not saying I couldn't have searched the forums more. I could have, but I took a longer way of doing something and learned in the process. Good for me, I'll get myself a cookie.

wamsille said:
To be fair, in an age where people are looking for a one-click type solution to handle things I wanted to learn the longer way of doing something and just shared my result. Like all things computer-related, there is more than one way to skin a cat. Next someone will do a "one-click" where every process of rooting and unlocking the bootloader is automated, right down to installing the ROM and all you have to do is press Enter once the device has hit the specific state. Myth still requires you to back out and return to the menu.
Not saying one-clicks aren't handy. They are. Not saying I couldn't have searched the forums more. I could have, but I took a longer way of doing something and learned in the process. Good for me, I'll get myself a cookie.
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Learning by doing is the best way to achieve something I'm not a coder officially and all I made was learned from google Just want to make a tools to decrease the number of steps/command lines which I must type (I'm very lazy )

you just saved my life thank you so very much

Downgrade
I have been trying for a while now to get rsd to flash me back to stock but every firmware I have tried dosn't work and myth tools don't work either would this possibly do the trick? Thank you for your answers.

Thanks but I'm just curious. Why you guys want to downgrade to ICS?

mm166 said:
Thanks but I'm just curious. Why you guys want to downgrade to ICS?
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HDMI mirroring works better on ICS, that's the only reason I can see so far.

atrix2 hacker said:
I have been trying for a while now to get rsd to flash me back to stock but every firmware I have tried dosn't work and myth tools don't work either would this possibly do the trick? Thank you for your answers.
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you have to remove the 2 lines mentioned in the op (original post) after you download the rom make sure to extract the .xml file and do exactly as mentioned in the OP that's what i did and it worked 100% and then replace the old .xml file with the new one and let rsd lite do the rest.

aliamin86 said:
you have to remove the 2 lines mentioned in the op (original post) after you download the rom make sure to extract the .xml file and do exactly as mentioned in the OP that's what i did and it worked 100% and then replace the old .xml file with the new one and let rsd lite do the rest.
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after not using this phone for a couple of months this thread saved my life again thanks op

This should be in q&a/ troubleshooting or atrix HD general. This forum is for development only. The reason I say this is because I get notifications from the development forum but not the others, so I don't want to be notified by "downgrade Matrix HD to ICS" (a topic that has been covered numerous times) in the Dev forum, when that isn't news. Read before you post. Search before you post. And when you do post, put it in the right place. It keeps everything clean and everyone happy.
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Droid 3 Now What Do I Do?

OK, I have a Droid 3, that I messed up. I spent the last week searching to find a solution, but this has only left me more confused than ever. When I find what looks promising the links to the file don't work. I am a bit overwhelmed now and need help.
Here is what happened. I installed ClockWorkMod Rom Manager on my rooted Droid 3. I tried to make a backup, this did not work. I then found ClockWorkMod Droid 3 Recovery Bootstrap, this worked then I made a backup. I then tried to load cyanogenmod this failed. Now the phone is stuck on the Motorola Logo, I left it on overnight and it was still stuck. Now I can reboot +X , but I only get the Android System Recovery, but it doesn’t see the backup made by Droid 3 Recovery. The phone does not boot to the Droid 3 Recovery menu (or atleast I don’t know how).
I can also get to the “Boot Mode Selection Menu 0A.64” but I am more confused about all these options. I tried looking for file to flash but I can’t figure this out. The options I have on this menu are;
Normal Powerup
Recovery
AP Fast Boot
BP SBF Flash Mode
BP Only
BP HW Diag & Boot AP
BP Tools
I was able to connect my phone to the pc, but I don’t know how to use any of these options or what software I need on the PC to make this work. Yes I am a noob and this is my first post.
So, how can I get my phone to work again?
Please help, Thanks

The best idea is to use RSD Lite with AP Fastboot to restore an SBF to bring the phone to scratch.
sd_shadow has a great resource here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/...gVAeQXxSkaLPlBAAw/edit#heading=h.lpb8vdlj146l
But, to save some time, you'll find the SBF files that you want here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/...gVAeQXxSkaLPlBAAw/edit#heading=h.lpb8vdlj146l
You want the download link in the third line, under build number 5.5.1_84_D3G-66_M2-10
Blur_Version.5.7.906.XT862.Verizon.en.US
To get to AP fastboot mode, follow this: https://docs.google.com/document/d/...AeQXxSkaLPlBAAw/edit#bookmark=id.xj82g0jvczjr
For RSD Lite instructions, see this: https://docs.google.com/document/d/...AeQXxSkaLPlBAAw/edit#bookmark=id.77zigoazhz70
And give a big thanks to sd_shadow for collecting all of those instructions in one place. Totally awesome.

Thanks, that worked great. My phone is working again.
Now on a slightly paranoid note, how can you be sure that the file that was used to program the phone is truely the stock version from verizon and does not contain any malware?

sheatrek said:
Thanks, that worked great. My phone is working again.
Now on a slightly paranoid note, how can you be sure that the file that was used to program the phone is truely the stock version from verizon and does not contain any malware?
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The locked bootloader prevents anything that isn't official motorola from being flashed to the phone
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doogald said:
And give a big thanks to sd_shadow for collecting all of those instructions in one place. Totally awesome.
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thanks doogald
I started my list, for a few reasons, because like you I post on several other forum's, good threads don't get stickied, stickied threads get outdated very fast and don't get updated because the OP, has moved on to another device
I'm also working on uploading sbfs and xml file to
dev host and android file host
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Did you figure it out if not I did the sane to this phone and fixed it and I'll help you if you didn't fix it
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Sounds like he fixed it.

[Q] Fastboot on power-up

Apologies if this has been answered before, I searched the other threads and it seems so one has my exact same problem. I bought an Atrix HD from a local seller, unaware of this little problem that it boots into fastboot mode after powering down and back up. (seems he had been tinkering around with it with no success) I found out I could do the pwr+vol.up+vol.dwn trick, causing it to go to the boot menu screen and then booting up normally. I figured I could live with that small annoyance.
But after doing more research I found out that this AHD had been updated with the most recent OTA that irreversibly locks the bootloader and disables any possible rooting. I just dont want to keep this phone anymore if Im going to be stuck on stock JB ROM, and no flashing capabilities. And I really want to have that HDMI overscan option that apparently was in ICS and they took it away. (I know, stupid me for not researching this before buying). I just want to be able to sell this phone WITHOUT having to warn the buyer of this fastboot problem, which I think would really decrease the value of the phone.
Any ideas of a method to fix this?

Have you tried the Myth Tools?

moebius_2033 said:
Have you tried the Myth Tools?
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I had checked that out, and noticed it uses motochopper and motopocalypse for rooting and unlocking bootloader. I had already tried those methods with no success, and figured it was because of the July OTA locking it all up. But I got a private message from a member who said he was in my same situation and able to flash a ROM back with myth tools. So maybe I just wasnt doing it right. I'll try again, paying attention to detail...

Update: still no joy. Installed JDK and the adb-fastboot-apk I cant root or unlock BL with myth tools. It just hangs. Even tried just flashing a couple ROM's listed in the myth tools instructions thread, because hey, what could it hurt now? No success, just kind of formats my phone but still the same version.
If it's of any use, system version is: 98.4.20.MB886.ATT.en.US
build number: 9.8.0Q-97_MB886_FFW-20

Are you sure the bootloader was unlocked. Once unlocked, it can't be relocked.

have you tried flashing Mex retail using rsd lite to downgrade a version

I didn't know the atrix got an update. I thought it was only for the razr. To fix that issue re flash the boot image.
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Checkout my post on this thread. Just skip making a backup.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2394238
PM me and click Thanks if I helped.
Sent from my Atrix HD

Ya need to restore using rsd lite

How to flash a fresh stock Verizon 4.4

I have a Verizon DE moto x that has twrp recovery. My active display keeps getting stuck when I get a notification, so I think I need to flash (or however it must be done) a fresh rooted stock copy. Where can I find info on how to do this?
Sent from my XT1060

Since you aren't downgrading or anything, you won't have to worry about the bootloader, so just grab the Verizon 4.4 SBF and follow the instructions

mastarifla said:
Since you aren't downgrading or anything, you won't have to worry about the bootloader, so just grab the Verizon 4.4 SBF and follow the instructions
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What is the difference between flashing firmware and flashing factory images?

Cozume said:
What is the difference between flashing firmware and flashing factory images?
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As far as I know, the only verifiable "factory images" are the Developer Edition ones that Moto hosts on their personal website.
The SBF may/may not be official factory images. However, they are essentially accepted by the community as the next best thing, mainly because the zips follow the rules set by RSD Lite (Insider Moto Tool) and help prevent bad flashes/user error.
Flashing the SBF firmware manually (via fastboot commands) can raise a few problems of its own, if you don't know what you are doing you can cause serious damage to your device, which is why it is safer to use something like RSD Lite. If you are manually flashing, there is no "check" to verify that you installed them in the correct order or that you flashed all the files without missing anything. Therefore, it is much more risky, please know what you are doing if you plan on flashing this way.

mastarifla said:
As far as I know, the only verifiable "factory images" are the Developer Edition ones that Moto hosts on their personal website.
The SBF may/may not be official factory images. However, they are essentially accepted by the community as the next best thing, mainly because the zips follow the rules set by RSD Lite (Insider Moto Tool) and help prevent bad flashes/user error.
Flashing the SBF firmware manually (via fastboot commands) can raise a few problems of its own, if you don't know what you are doing you can cause serious damage to your device, which is why it is safer to use something like RSD Lite. If you are manually flashing, there is no "check" to verify that you installed them in the correct order or that you flashed all the files without missing anything. Therefore, it is much more risky, please know what you are doing if you plan on flashing this way.
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Just to clarify. Using the rsd lite method will not mess with the boot loader nor the /media folder correct?
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Swimboy46163 said:
Just to clarify. Using the rsd lite method will not mess with the boot loader nor the /media folder correct?
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Depends on if you edit the xml file or not. The bootloader will be flashed by default and data will be wiped by default. It's been a while since I've used RSD but I think when it wipes /data it wipes everything (i.e. including /media). That being said, you could always take those steps out of the xml file.

piccit said:
Depends on if you edit the xml file or not. The bootloader will be flashed by default and data will be wiped by default. It's been a while since I've used RSD but I think when it wipes /data it wipes everything (i.e. including /media). That being said, you could always take those steps out of the xml file.
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Will this work? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDJvZe7_s0E

While yes it will work I would suggest learning HOW it works, take a look at the steps it goes through and see what is happening, don't rely on these kinds of tools, because they become useless if something bad happens. However, if you look at and modify the XML, it is literally only taking out a few lines of code, but if you want an automated version, then use the tool.

mastarifla said:
While yes it will work I would suggest learning HOW it works, take a look at the steps it goes through and see what is happening, don't rely on these kinds of tools, because they become useless if something bad happens. However, if you look at and modify the XML, it is literally only taking out a few lines of code, but if you want an automated version, then use the tool.
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I can never get adb to run in command prompt. Mostly because windows is different from Mac.
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Swimboy46163 said:
I can never get adb to run in command prompt. Mostly because windows is different from Mac.
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I have a Windows 7 machine and I can never get adb to run in a command prompt, either. I have a driver problem.
I can only use mfastboot to do anything unless I can fix my driver problem.

Swimboy46163 said:
I can never get adb to run in command prompt. Mostly because windows is different from Mac.
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There are a few tutorials for setting it up correctly, I'm not sure that you need the full SDK in order to do this, but I guess it's nice to have anyways. Try reading up a bit about it, I'm sure you can get it running in no time , after that you'll be much more familiar with these kinds of things.

OP, are you on 4.4? if so, then you don't have to worry about the bootloader. Just download the most current factory image from Motorola. The instructions for flashing the factory images are on their website. Go to www.motorola.com, go to the bottom of the page and click on "Developers". Its the same page you went to in order to get the bootloader unlock code. You have to request the factory image, and Motorola will email you a link, or there's several links to it floating around here.
The factory image will have the same bootlaoder version as you have installed as long as your are flashing the same OS version. It won't relock your bootloader, but you will lose root until you flash TWRP recovery. as far as the media partition, just back up your sdcard partition to your computer before flashing the factory image.
Here's the steps:
1. Plug your MX into the computer and back up all files you want to keep (photos, music, videos, downloads, etc...)
2. Download the 4.4 factory image from the source of your choice (If you don't get it from Motorola, make 100% sure you are downloading the correct file)
3. Make sure you have ADB and fastboot set up properly (and make sure you use the motorola fastboot (mfastboot.exe), bot the Google version)
4. Unzip the factory image and place all the files into the same folder as your adb and fastboot files.
5. Boot your MX into fastboot mode (power off, then hold all three buttons for approx 5 seconds and release)
6. Flash the files using mfastboot, and following the order provided in the included xml file.
7. Reboot.
8. Set your phone up and then restore the files you backed up to your computer
9. If you want root, then you will have to go back to fastboot and flash the TWRP recovery and let it install SuperSU.
10. Finally, PLEASE, make a nandroid back up once you have everything set up and before you make any alterations to it.

Thanks guys! The toolkit actually did the trick for me I was being lazy today lol
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Swimboy46163 said:
Thanks guys! The toolkit actually did the trick for me I was being lazy today lol
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Thanks buddy for ruining it for everybody. If you would stop being on your rag and complaining like a girl none if this would have happened. Look at what you did little girl.
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