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[Q] Rooted and installed the ICS Rom. Can I go back to Stock if necessary?

Hello. First off, I want to thank everyone for their hard work here. I have followed many tutorials and have seen many great conversations to keep noobs like me from making mistakes when trying to delve into the world of ROMs and rooting. However, I did encounter some troubles while installing the ICS rom onto my bionic (running on .902). I think I may have accidentally overwritten the stock rom backup that I made with safe strap or whatever that app is (I'm sorry, like I said, I am a complete noob). Is there a way to restore the phone to stock, as in before I even touched it, even if the backup I made during the process is gone by my mistake?
I'm sure this has been asked a million times, and if so, I apologize, but as I noob, I have no idea how to even begin to search for clues. Walkthroughs would be nice, but links are fine too, since I'm sure there are plenty of the same questions out there.
Thanks!!!

Pete's motorola tools check it out you will find what you need there just google Pete's tool bionic
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Also I believe if you disable safe mode it will boot up rooted stock from don't quote me on that I am not for sure. Also I believe there is a unroot method in development not sure if it is for 902 or not though..
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Thanks for the info!

No problem here to help
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R3l3as3DRoot and for3v3r root will take you back to 886
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Thanks! Can that be used after the .902 update? Is it possible to do a dual-boot type deal between stock and the ICS version I have installed? I've seen mentions of dual-boot around here, but I can't get a clear grasp on whether it is possible or not, or if so, how to do it. Thank you very much!

Lonepalm said:
Thanks! Can that be used after the .902 update? Is it possible to do a dual-boot type deal between stock and the ICS version I have installed? I've seen mentions of dual-boot around here, but I can't get a clear grasp on whether it is possible or not, or if so, how to do it. Thank you very much!
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Yeah I'm sure you can.
Get on stock .902(here).
Install SafeStrap.
Backup Stock Rom by Toggling "SafeMode"
Boot up ICS.
When you want to go to Stock .902 undo "SafeMode" and the Stock Rom should boot up on Reboot

Thanks for the answer! Hopefully I can give this a shot soon!

Lonepalm said:
Thanks for the answer! Hopefully I can give this a shot soon!
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Yeah those instructions above are correct. I just came back from the AOKP ICS Rom to stock. 902. Worked fine. I have all my apps and stuff too.
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Don't know what I'm doing wrong here, but when I plug my phone in to my PC, the phone realizes it, but doesn't seem like the PC does. Also, when I open RSD Lite and try to load the file, it doesn't do anything after clicking "Start". Please help me try to diagnose what I may be doing wrong if you can! Thank you!

Lonepalm said:
Don't know what I'm doing wrong here, but when I plug my phone in to my PC, the phone realizes it, but doesn't seem like the PC does. Also, when I open RSD Lite and try to load the file, it doesn't do anything after clicking "Start". Please help me try to diagnose what I may be doing wrong if you can! Thank you!
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Enable Usb Debugging and Unknown Sources. Download Motohelper drivers
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I'm sorry I probably should be a little more specific. I have both of those enabled and I do have the Motohelper drivers installed. I am following the steps here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22758211#post22758211
On step 8, I do not see a file named FXZ or a file with that extension, but I figured it was the file with the name that the zip file had. I chose that file after clicking "..." and hit Start, but it doesn't do anything.
I am running the ICS version cyanogen mod 9.0.0-rc0-droid_bionic-kang build number alpha_2012_02_10
I already have SafeStrap installed (used that to get this rom on). So, looks like I'm stuck on or around step 8 from the other steps posted. Once I can get past that, I can continue with the steps posted in this thread!
Thanks!!!

Lonepalm said:
I'm sorry I probably should be a little more specific. I have both of those enabled and I do have the Motohelper drivers installed. I am following the steps here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22758211#post22758211
On step 8, I do not see a file named FXZ or a file with that extension, but I figured it was the file with the name that the zip file had. I chose that file after clicking "..." and hit Start, but it doesn't do anything.
I am running the ICS version cyanogen mod 9.0.0-rc0-droid_bionic-kang build number alpha_2012_02_10
I already have SafeStrap installed (used that to get this rom on). So, looks like I'm stuck on or around step 8 from the other steps posted. Once I can get past that, I can continue with the steps posted in this thread!
Thanks!!!
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SafeStrap disables ADB(that Im sure of) which will not let RSD run(im pretty sure) you have to select the xml file
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Yes, the XML file is the one I select. However, it will not do anything in RSD. Is there anything I can do to enable ADB in order to let RSD run?

Update: I found a way to do it. I think things are going okay so far. Looks like it is installing. If it does install successfully, I would like to do everything perfectly right going forward.
So, after this is installed, I will want to:
1. Get root access again using Motofail? I assume doing this return to stock will remove root access.
2. Install SafeStrap. Once that is done, I toggle Safemode to enabled, which will backup my stock rom and protect it from being overwritten?
3. Then, flash ICS from the zip files on my sdcard?

Lonepalm said:
Update: I found a way to do it. I think things are going okay so far. Looks like it is installing. If it does install successfully, I would like to do everything perfectly right going forward.
So, after this is installed, I will want to:
1. Get root access again using Motofail? I assume doing this return to stock will remove root access.
2. Install SafeStrap. Once that is done, I toggle Safemode to enabled, which will backup my stock rom and protect it from being overwritten?
3. Then, flash ICS from the zip files on my sdcard?
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Yes sir.
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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] Restore Stock Recovery without a computer?

Is there any way to restore stock recovery without using a computer?
I bought a Verizon Moto X developer edition used and the guy has TWRP on it. So now I can't update to 4.4 with that on here.
I don't care if I lose all data in the process.
I'm just having a ridiculously hard time getting anything to recognize my phone on windows 8.1 and I don't have a ton of time in the first place.
I tried a factory reset from twrp but twrp didn't go away.
I DO have an old laptop with... xp on it if anyone has a step by step guide that works 100% they could point me to?
came from galaxy nexus btw.

TheBungle said:
Is there any way to restore stock recovery without using a computer?
I bought a Verizon Moto X developer edition used and the guy has TWRP on it. So now I can't update to 4.4 with that on here.
I don't care if I lose all data in the process.
I'm just having a ridiculously hard time getting anything to recognize my phone on windows 8.1 and I don't have a ton of time in the first place.
I tried a factory reset from twrp but twrp didn't go away.
I DO have an old laptop with... xp on it if anyone has a step by step guide that works 100% they could point me to?
came from galaxy nexus btw.
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My phone was recognized by windows 8.1 and 7. Sounds like you have an issue with your drivers if its not recognizing the phone.

TheBungle said:
Is there any way to restore stock recovery without using a computer?
I bought a Verizon Moto X developer edition used and the guy has TWRP on it. So now I can't update to 4.4 with that on here.
I don't care if I lose all data in the process.
I'm just having a ridiculously hard time getting anything to recognize my phone on windows 8.1 and I don't have a ton of time in the first place.
I tried a factory reset from twrp but twrp didn't go away.
I DO have an old laptop with... xp on it if anyone has a step by step guide that works 100% they could point me to?
came from galaxy nexus btw.
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you should use the last version of fastboot (or mfastboot), and you can set fastboot.exe to run in win7 compatibility mode

waiflih said:
you should use the last version of fastboot (or mfastboot), and you can set fastboot.exe to run in win7 compatibility mode
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Think you could link me to the best directions for this phone? I'm reading a lot of different threads and must be way over my head. I do remember it being a hassle with my droid x all those years ago

TheBungle said:
Think you could link me to the best directions for this phone? I'm reading a lot of different threads and must be way over my head. I do remember it being a hassle with my droid x all those years ago
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These directions for returning to stock using RSD Lite look pretty good, and include a video:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446515

kclantz said:
These directions for returning to stock using RSD Lite look pretty good, and include a video:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2446515
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OK so I've gotten adb working but can't get RSD lite to recognize my device. Can I just use ADB?
I'm so paranoid of bricking my new device that I fought to activate for two weeks. God damn verizon.
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I think RDSlite is the way to go. any commonly known way to get it to find my device?

So i use: adb reboot bootloader
from there if I do: adb devices
it comes up blank like there's nothing attatched.
any ideas?
if there's a donate feature, I'll gladly donate a couple beers to anyone that can help me get this working in the next half hour...
It's not much but...

So I got everything working.... I think. RSD Lite seemed to work fine. Letting everything settle in before attempting the 4.4 update...
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
I thought a dev edition would have been a bit more... nexus-ey behind the scenes. Oh well, great device so far...

TheBungle said:
So I got everything working.... I think. RSD Lite seemed to work fine. Letting everything settle in before attempting the 4.4 update...
Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
I thought a dev edition would have been a bit more... nexus-ey behind the scenes. Oh well, great device so far...
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Glad you got it figured out, sorry I kind of left you hanging, I got busy at work.
I spent the last two weeks or so bricked and its definitely fun. Be glad you have the Dev edition. My MAXX is not, so I had to wait for the FXZ file to be released, couldn't flash anything else. Not getting the Dev edition was a huge mistake.

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?
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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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[Q] HELP! Wiped system files now can't boot up the phone (says no OS installed)

Sorry but I'm a total rookie here. I first started screwing around with my stock Nexus 6 by rooting. Then somehow I ended up with TWRP installed (or whatever) on my phone. Today I received notification that 5.0.1 OTA was available and when I click install it just went into TWRP and wouldn't let me install the update. For some reason I messed with TWRP and erased everything. Now I'm stuck with a brick.
Oh an to boot I can't get Android SDK running on my computer because of JVM or something.
Can anyone help? I just want to go back to out of the box stock and start over if that's possible. No TWRP or rooting necessary for me after this episode.
Thanks so much in advance for the assistance (please use small words and short sentences). Yes, I've tried searching like crazy and can't find anything that just step by step instructs me how to get back to stock.

ssbmg said:
Sorry but I'm a total rookie here. I first started screwing around with my stock Nexus 6 by rooting. Then somehow I ended up with TWRP installed (or whatever) on my phone. Today I received notification that 5.0.1 OTA was available and when I click install it just went into TWRP and wouldn't let me install the update. For some reason I messed with TWRP and erased everything. Now I'm stuck with a brick.
Oh an to boot I can't get Android SDK running on my computer because of JVM or something.
Can anyone help? I just want to go back to out of the box stock and start over if that's possible. No TWRP or rooting necessary for me after this episode.
Thanks so much in advance for the assistance (please use small words and short sentences). Yes, I've tried searching like crazy and can't find anything that just step by step instructs me how to get back to stock.
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Try wugfresh's nexus toolkit 2.0.search xda and download to your pc.

Sorry I should've mentioned - I'm on a Mac, not a PC.

Nevermind - fixed by using the one click toolkit in reverse to re-lock bootloader. All good and back to factory.
Mods - delete this useless post if you want.

ssbmg said:
Sorry I should've mentioned - I'm on a Mac, not a PC.
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This thread show "bail you out..."
For Future reference, having access to a PC when you have an Android phone that you are rooting is somewhat warranted if no one develops the MAC stuff... I have both and although I prefer my MAC, having a PC sometimes is essential. The Thread has links to follow if you are a MAC user.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/guide-flash-factory-images-nexus-6shamu-t2954008
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mahst68 said:
This thread show "bail you out..."
For Future reference, having access to a PC when you have an Android phone that you are rooting is somewhat warranted if no one develops the MAC stuff... I have both and although I prefer my MAC, having a PC sometimes is essential. The Thread has links to follow if you are a MAC user.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6/general/guide-flash-factory-images-nexus-6shamu-t2954008
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Can use fastboot and adb on a mac to either push a rom.zip to recovery and flash or to flash factory images