I am not a pro like you guys, but when I bought my unlocked "X Developers Edition 1053" from USA, I could not resist unlocking its bootloader and rooting it.
However I never tried to change the stock ROM, and used my rooted phone for some great apps
But Two days ago, my Phone which was on 4.4.3 got an update to 4.4.4 And I thought why not its just 15 MB update, lets do it.
Wish I would'nt have done that, coz I read somewhere that a rooted phone should not be updated, and now it just shows me the Moto startup Animation for a few seconds and shutdown.
I STFW but got too many ways and I got confused, thought It would be best not to **** my phone with any wild solutions and make problem worse.
I tried starting the phone in fastboot/recovery mode it does go into that mode, when I press Lock and Power Up/Down keys together, and I tried all options in it except "Factory" option, but nothing happens.
So this is it guys, am I really screwed in a big way, or is there any hope for me :crying:
Please help me, even a direction to proper way would also mean a lot.
patel21 said:
I am not a pro like you guys, but when I bought my unlocked "X Developers Edition 1053" from USA, I could not resist unlocking its bootloader and rooting it.
However I never tried to change the stock ROM, and used my rooted phone for some great apps
But Two days ago, my Phone which was on 4.4.3 got an update to 4.4.4 And I thought why not its just 15 MB update, lets do it.
Wish I would'nt have done that, coz I read somewhere that a rooted phone should not be updated, and now it just shows me the Moto startup Animation for a few seconds and shutdown.
I STFW but got too many ways and I got confused, thought It would be best not to **** my phone with any wild solutions and make problem worse.
I tried starting the phone in fastboot/recovery mode it does go into that mode, when I press Lock and Power Up/Down keys together, and I tried all options in it except "Factory" option, but nothing happens.
So this is it guys, am I really screwed in a big way, or is there any hope for me :crying:
Please help me, even a direction to proper way would also mean a lot.
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You have a custom recovery i assume?
You can try clearing just cache and dalvik. If that doesn't work, May have to clear data too....all your apps and data will be gone though. Not your pics and internal SD stuff though, that will be untouched.
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Next step is see what bootloader version it shows now. If it's still 4.4.3....You can flash the 4.4.3 factory image to get back and running.
Don't downgrade though....that could brick you.
Removed Cache but now: Fastboot Reason Sticky bit factory _fastboot
After applying the following command:
fastboot erase cache
It now gives me error:
Fastboot Reason Sticky bit factory _fastboot
and nothing happens.
I checked moto's website for my framework 4.4.3, but it isn't listed there Firmware till 4.4.2 is only listed there, is it ok to flash this version ?
No, it's not. If you downgrade you can/will likely brick. Now or later.
patel21 said:
I checked moto's website for my framework 4.4.3, but it isn't listed there Firmware till 4.4.2 is only listed there, is it ok to flash this version ?
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If you're giving up trying to save your data and just want your phone back, and if you're sure you have the xt1053, and you're sure 4.4.3 is what you want, then follow the guide here: http://www.theandroidsoul.com/back-...to-x-xt1053-to-android-4-4-3-kitkat-firmware/
if you wanna save data you might hold off in case anyone else has any ideas.
in the future always make a nandroid backup of your android device asap and after each ota update. you do that from the custom recovery that you installed, and save a copy off your device, on a computer or hd. speaking of the custom recovery, after you make the nandroid and flash superSU, if you're not using it regularly then it's probably better to flash back stock recovery. from what I understand it is not having root that's causing problems with OTA updates, it's the custom recovery. So if you keep it stock you don't have to remember to flash back for OTA, while still enjoying the benefits of root. the OTA will break your root, but since you're unlocked anyway you just have to go through it after each ota and you're golden.
My phone isn't T-Mobile. Will T-Mobile ROM work ?
Thanks for the reply man :good:
My XT1053 is a retail GSM Developer Edition, bought from Motorola Site directly, without any contract with T Mobile, but the guide in the Link uses T-Mobile ROM, is it safe to use it in my phone ?
Update: The Link for Downloading T-Mobile ROm doesn't work.
patel21 said:
Thanks for the reply man :good:
My XT1053 is a retail GSM Developer Edition, bought from Motorola Site directly, without any contract with T Mobile, but the guide in the Link uses T-Mobile ROM, is it safe to use it in my phone ?
Update: The Link for Downloading T-Mobile ROm doesn't work.
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According to gsmarena moto x is
Available as:
Motorola Moto X XT1058 for AT&T
Motorola Moto X XT1053 for T-Mobile
Motorola Moto X XT1052 for Europe
Motorola Moto X XT1056 for Sprint
Motorola Moto X XT1060 for Verizon
Motorola Moto X XT1055 for U.S. Cellular
To my mind XT1053 should be the same whatever it's called T-Mobile or developer, only difference being in the fine print where one voids your warranty for unlocking and the other doesn't. but you might wanna confirm that.
As for the link, guess it's down. but the main thing is the firmware exists online.
patel21 said:
Thanks for the reply man :good:
My XT1053 is a retail GSM Developer Edition, bought from Motorola Site directly, without any contract with T Mobile, but the guide in the Link uses T-Mobile ROM, is it safe to use it in my phone ?
Update: The Link for Downloading T-Mobile ROm doesn't work.
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The unlocked GSM Moto X dev ed is the exact same phone as the TMobile Moto X - they are both XT1053 - so you use the TMobile SBF for the unlocked GSM dev ed.
Right now the SBF firmware site is down so you are going to have to wait until they get it back up. The site is not working for anyone right now.
Also keep in mind that since you bought directly from Motorola, you have a 1 year warranty on the device and since it is a dev ed, the warranty was not voided when you unlocked it. So if worse comes to worse, you can return for a warranty replacement as long as you are still within 1 year of purchase.
patel21 said:
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Update: The Link for Downloading T-Mobile ROm doesn't work.
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The site is back up now.
Any chances for getting my data back
The T-Mobile Link is working now
But Until it gets Downloaded, is there a method to just backup my phone's data.
Steps I can follow to copy data from phone to my pc, before I go dtg7's route.
patel21 said:
The T-Mobile Link is working now
But Until it gets Downloaded, is there a method to just backup my phone's data.
Steps I can follow to copy data from phone to my pc, before I go dtg7's route.
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Do you have a custom recovery like TWRP installed?
Yes I have !
When I go to "Recovery" option it takes me to a grey backgorund and blue fonts page, with different options.
And there is a logo of a Man with a Hat.
patel21 said:
When I go to "Recovery" option it takes me to a grey backgorund and blue fonts page, with different options.
And there is a logo of a Man with a Hat.
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Like this?
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Did you install the clockworkmod recovery? If so you need to make a nandroid.
Yes its that CWM
Wansanta said:
Like this?
Did you install the clockworkmod recovery? If so you need to make a nandroid.
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So how do I make nandroid and copy it to my PC
patel21 said:
So how do I make nandroid and copy it to my PC
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I don't use CWM so I would have to look it up myself. I use TWRP. You can probably find out how to do it through CWM's website.
Once you figure it out, make a nandroid and keep a copy on your PC. Then flash the 4.4.4 sbf. Then install a custom recovery, root 4.4.4 and install Titanium back up. Then extract your data from the nandroid using TiBU.
At this point, you should do some reading. It's obvious you have no idea what you're doing. Stop now before you screw your phone up any further.
Thanks nhizzat and wansanta, Will do some search on nandroid for sure.
Ok, So as you guys have given me a ray of hope. I am checking the ways by which I can save my data.
Wouldn't do anything that I don't know what it does.
patel21 said:
Ok, So as you guys have given me a ray of hope. I am checking the ways by which I can save my data.
Wouldn't do anything that I don't know what it does.
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If you can get into CWMR, you can make a nandroid. And if you can make a nandroid, you can extract your data using TiBU.
Wansanta said:
If you can get into CWMR, you can make a nandroid. And if you can make a nandroid, you can extract your data using TiBU.
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I created a backup from CWM, but it will be placed in Phone's internal memory right ? So when I flash my phone with TMobile ROM, wouldn't it erase the backup file too?
Is there a way to extract the backup file to my PC directly before flashing ?
patel21 said:
Is there a way to extract the backup file to my PC directly before flashing ?
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Again I don't use CWMR so I can't tell you how that works. With TWRP, the backups are in a folder labeled TWRP. You just connect your phone to your PC and copy that folder to your PC.
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Hello. I live in the U.S. and have a Motorola Milestone A854 made in China.
Yesterday I used z4 to give myself root access. It was so easy, I loved it. I was able to adjust my processor and install premium apps.
So my buddy who knows more about Android then me try's to walk me through installing a new rom because he said it would be so much better. (i was happy where I was at)
Right after it formatted what was currently on the phone it error'd out. Now I guess I have a phone with no operating system? I'm not sure. I cannot get passed the M.
I have ClockworkMod Recovery 2.5.0.1 installed.
Everytime I try to flash a new sbf file after it creates the image I get an error 1337 and 510b on my phone and the flashing process fails.
I just want to get back to having a working android again, I really do not care about mods and roms. I have two children on the other side of the country (i am in the service) that I have not been able to talk to and its killing me.
Please, if you can give me a hand. I'll be staring at this thread all day with my fingers crossed.
twitrax said:
Hello. I live in the U.S. and have a Motorola Milestone A854 made in China.
Yesterday I used z4 to give myself root access. It was so easy, I loved it. I was able to adjust my processor and install premium apps.
So my buddy who knows more about Android then me try's to walk me through installing a new rom because he said it would be so much better. (i was happy where I was at)
Right after it formatted what was currently on the phone it error'd out. Now I guess I have a phone with no operating system? I'm not sure. I cannot get passed the M.
I have ClockworkMod Recovery 2.5.0.1 installed.
Everytime I try to flash a new sbf file after it creates the image I get an error 1337 and 510b on my phone and the flashing process fails.
I just want to get back to having a working android again, I really do not care about mods and roms. I have two children on the other side of the country (i am in the service) that I have not been able to talk to and its killing me.
Please, if you can give me a hand. I'll be staring at this thread all day with my fingers crossed.
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As far as I know the Milestone A854 is not able to run CWM.. What sbf are you trying to flash? Are you using RSDLite with the proper USB drivers?
Sent from my Milestone using XDA Premium App
skadude66 said:
As far as I know the Milestone A854 is not able to run CWM.. What sbf are you trying to flash? Are you using RSDLite with the proper USB drivers?
Sent from my Milestone using XDA Premium App
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Thank you for the reply! I have tried multiple SBF files all day. My buddy that broke my phone has been trying to help me fix it. I am using RSDLite 4.9 and yes I am using the proper USB drivers.
Is there any SBF files you recommend? Or any other process to get an android system back on my phone? I do not care about it being anything special, I would love to just go back to stock. I really don't care I just want to be able to talk to my family again.
twitrax said:
Thank you for the reply! I have tried multiple SBF files all day. My buddy that broke my phone has been trying to help me fix it. I am using RSDLite 4.9 and yes I am using the proper USB drivers.
Is there any SBF files you recommend? Or any other process to get an android system back on my phone? I do not care about it being anything special, I would love to just go back to stock. I really don't care I just want to be able to talk to my family again.
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Well, I'm wondering, have you been able to successfully flash an sbf?
Is your Milestone A854 really a Verizon Droid? Because if so, then you are able to use CWM.
skadude66 said:
Well, I'm wondering, have you been able to successfully flash an sbf?
Is your Milestone A854 really a Verizon Droid? Because if so, then you are able to use CWM.
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Every time I try to flash a SBF I get a critical error message with the codes 1337 and 510B below it.
I purchased the phone through Alltel where they claimed it was a Milestone.
Under the battery it says Model: A854
If your phone is the A854, you MIGHT be able to flash one of these: http://www.and-developers.com/sbf:droid
But I don't know, I'm not sure about those SBF's so I suggest you wait until somebody else has some more experience with the A854 than me.
Ok, well thanks a ton for the help and the information so far!!
skadude66 said:
Well, I'm wondering, have you been able to successfully flash an sbf?
Is your Milestone A854 really a Verizon Droid? Because if so, then you are able to use CWM.
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I don't think it's a Verizon Droid Skadude. Based from twitrax's description, it seems to be an Alltel Milestone.
So the SBF's that he should try should be the Milestone Eclair SBF's or the Milestone Froyo SBF's.
@twitrax: Once your phone is off, can you still access the Milestone bootlader?
Also, can you access the recovery menu?
bootloader menu = (from off state) Hold up direction in the navi key, then turn phone on.
recovery menu = (from off state) Hold "x" key, then turn phone on.
salisbury_steak said:
I don't think it's a Verizon Droid Skadude. Based from twitrax's description, it seems to be an Alltel Milestone.
So the SBF's that he should try should be the Milestone Eclair SBF's or the Milestone Froyo SBF's.
@twitrax: Once your phone is off, can you still access the Milestone bootlader?
Also, can you access the recovery menu?
bootloader menu = (from off state) Hold up direction in the navi key, then turn phone on.
recovery menu = (from off state) Hold "x" key, then turn phone on.
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thanks for the reply! yes I can access both menus.
My recovery menu is ClockworkMod Recovery v2.5.0.1 and the color is green.
twitrax said:
thanks for the reply! yes I can access both menus.
My recovery menu is ClockworkMod Recovery v2.5.0.1 and the color is green.
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Well, that could be your problem. Clockworkmod never works with the milestone. Do you have a nandroid backup with you?
Update : Is your phone cdma or gsm?
Sent from my Milestone using Tapatalk
sileshn said:
Well, that could be your problem. Clockworkmod never works with the milestone. Do you have a nandroid backup with you?
Sent from my Milestone using Tapatalk
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I see nandroid in the recovery menu and unfortunately a backup was never made before this happened.
UPDATE just seen you added, I searched and Alltel is CDMA
twitrax said:
I see nandroid in the recovery menu and unfortunately a backup was never made before this happened.
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Ok. Last query before i post some steps. What is your bootloader version? To find out, power off phone, press dial pad up key + power key and let go. You should see spmething like this.
Also, your phone is gsm?
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twitrax said:
I see nandroid in the recovery menu and unfortunately a backup was never made before this happened.
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The good news is, I think you are on a bootloader locked Milestone and it's very very difficult to brick it.
Please tell us what you see in your bootloader menu. (It should be just a few lines of text.)
And silesh is right, the Milestone is a unique creature. CWM does now work on it. It will simply mess up your phone. (Supposedly very fixable though.)
@silesh: The A854 is CDMA.
you guys are awesome thanks for the help!
my bootloader is 2c.6c and yes its cdma
twitrax said:
you guys are awesome thanks for the help!
my bootloader is 2c.6c and yes its cdma
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Any errors shown on bootloader screen? Which rom were you flashing when you got into trouble.
And clockwork recovery works on your phone. It does not work with A853, which is the milestone that i was referring to.
sileshn said:
Any errors shown on bootloader screen? Which rom were you flashing when you got into trouble.
And clockwork recovery works on your phone. It does not work with A853, which is the milestone that i was referring to.
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Woops, so the A854 has a flashable bootloader?
sileshn said:
Any errors shown on bootloader screen? Which rom were you flashing when you got into trouble.
And clockwork recovery works on your phone. It does not work with A853, which is the milestone that i was referring to.
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No errors on the boot screen and honestly I really do not remember what rom it was that started it because since then he has had me download and try so many.
I'm sorry for the lack of information
salisbury_steak said:
Woops, so the A854 has a flashable bootloader?
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http://www.milestoneforum.com/entry/milestones-are-not-all-the-same-a853--a854-2-392.html
twitrax said:
No errors on the boot screen and honestly I really do not remember what rom it was that started it because since then he has had me download and try so many.
I'm sorry for the lack of information
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Ok. Now that i know for sure what your phone is, the method i was going to post will not work for you.
Wait till i find a nandroid backup of the stock Altel milestone A854 for you. Once i send you the link, you will need to flash it using the nandroid restore option on your clockwork recovery menu.
sileshn said:
Ok. Now that i know for sure what your phone is, the method i was going to post will not work for you.
Wait till i find a nandroid backup of the stock Altel milestone A854 for you. Once i send you the link, you will need to flash it using the nandroid restore option on your clockwork recovery menu.
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ok no problem thank you very much! also, it does not have to be stock.. what ever would be easiest!
[Pudding]
WARNINGS: READ ALL OF THIS BEFORE CONTINUING
1. All phones If you have unlocked then try to use 2.3.4 update zip from Motorola servers, then revert back to a "pre-unlock" version(1.8.3 or earlier on ATT) you will get bricked! Do not use the OTA via experimental servers and revert to older versions WITHOUT pudding preinstalled in your sbf. ATT ONLY Get your 1.8.3 with pudding from the pudding/unlocker section below.
2. International Phones IHOP_Bell has a known issue with many or all phones report around 300mb of ram. Fixed, see fixes section.
3. Chinese A Chinese user bricked his phone after applying a 2.2.2 OTA(over the air) update from his provider. DO NOT USE THIS if you plan to OTA. We need help from other Chinese users to further understand this issue. Read this post and help out your fellow Chinese users, please.
4. Use at your own risk. Have a backup phone, insurance plan or other means of recovering from a possible brick or loss of functionality. You are using experimental software at your own risk.
Works/Does not work list
ATT version 1.8.3 or later: Works
Bell version ??: Warning: Ram See fixes
T-Mobile UK 2.3.3 Warning: Ram See fixes
Orange version ??: Warning: Ram See fixes
Telestra version ??: Warning: Ram See fixes
Brazil version ??: Warning: Ram See fixes
French version 2.1.1: Warning: Ram See fixes
Personal Argentina version ??: Warning: Ram See fixes
Mobifone Korea version ??: Warning: Ram See fixes
Thailand version Froyo 2.2.2: Warning: Ram See fixes
Spanish/Movistar version ??: Warning: Ram See fixes
China version ??: DANGER: Brick after OTA 2.2.2
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Updates
Update July 23 2011: Full sbf for ATT users available. This sbf includes root in preinstall (don't ask questions, read the post in this link) and pudding pre-loaded. Look for the file with the other pudding files below. Thanks to WiredNix and Brandon15811 for helping find the original sbf, and WiredNix for testing.
Update July 19th 2011: Pudding has been updated to fix memory timing issues that gizmo noticed, thank you eval- for the fix. All ATT users should update pudding. Bell users have updated pudding as well, but memory timing fix is included in the 300mb RAM fix. Update is available thru standard unlock links, as of this posting only diamantephoto.com links have updated pudding.
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Who does/doesn't need this.
You need this if:
1) You need to flash custom single partitions such as system, osh, boot.img, recovery, or data.
2) Mainly for testing custom kernels, see number one.
3) You have a real ROM with a custom kernel, like CM7 or MIUI, and want to flash it.
You don't need this if:
1) Number one in the last section doesn't make any sense to you or sounds like gibberish.
2) You wanna show your friends how much cooler or better than them you are.
3) You just want to install P-ROMs and Themes.
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Disclaimer: Tested on 1.8.3 and 2.3.4 using sbf_flash and RSDLITE 5.3.1 or higher, usual warnings being responsible for your own actions yada yada
YOU WILL LOSE ALL FILES IN /DATA backup is your friend.
RSDLite/Windows Drivers/Sbf_flash:
Prepare: If you're in windows land you will need to re-install drivers. Thanks for the link.
RSDLite 5.5 link
x64 Windows drivers
sbf_flash - the linux/mac sbf flasher
Guide for beginners provided by: http://goo.gl/vfUXc
Unlock:
Unlocker only SBFs - These small 1mb SBF files will get your phone ready to fasboot oem unlock. They are the files most people should use.
ATT ONLY - Unlocker for 1.8.3 and 4.5.91 ATT firmwares
Orange/Bell/Telestra/Latin America/International users ONLY - Download IHOP
Full SBFs with unlocker - I do not recommend flashing full SBFs unless you must. please use the smaller files above. These files are ATT ONLY.
http://www.multiupload.com/C0I82IXH7V - 2.3.4 full sbf with unlocker and /preinstall root
http://www.multiupload.com/FLZR9I9CNX - 1.8.3 full sbf with unlocker (why are you using 1.8.3?) You shouldn't be using full SBFs anyhow, but multiupload is gone so too bad. I'm too lazy to reupload.
Big thanks to Ratchet1 for risking his phone to test this, also SamCrip and stevendeb for finding the magic update. All the Bell/Orange users should give them a big thank you! Also eval- for making sure I didn't overwrite your bootloader with a CDROM image
Root:
Rooting 2.3.4 / Full 1.8.3 clean SBF with BL unlock and preinstall root by Brandon15811, eval- and myself
Fastboot if you don't have it. (Windows)
http://diamantephoto.com/fastboot.rar
http://gititbit.ch/FAST - git mirror
Linux 64bit (large file support): http://f.ligux.com/atrix/unlock/moto-fastboot.zip
Linux 32bit (large file support): http://f.ligux.com/atrix/unlock/moto-fastboot32.zip
Kernels:
Edgan's OC kernel
faux123's OC kernel
Kholk's OC kernel
Mods:
[ROM] CM7 Pre-beta for thread please check : http://modmymobile.com/forums/661-motorola-atrix-4g-development/562977-exp-cyanogenmod-7-1-atrix.html#post4099387
Eval and Unknown's Experimental SBF 2.3.4 Guide
Tenfar's CWM
Kennethpenn's AOSP Guide
Edgan's compile your own kernels thread
Tenfar's CWM flashable 2.3.4 hktw
Fixes:
Tentative ram fix for 2.3.x unlocked international users
Navalynt's instant pudding fixer for 2.3.4
This Cardock fix revert's 2.3.4 cardock.apk to 1.8.3. Posted by Joe Ferria
If Titanium Backup destroyed your Fingerprint Scanner settings try this fingerprint fix for most cases.
If your APN list is gone try resetting to default.
If you installed 2.3.4 and webtop is broken:2.3.4 webtop fix thanks to mburlingame
If you have a fix for another issue please pm me with explanation or a link, you will be credited.
Picture of what to do with fastboot. Blurred out spots are my personal code, just so you don't get confused.
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Congratulations if you get this:
This is a development thread.
Let's keep the 'thanks', 'I'm downloading' and jokes out, as we need to keep the contents relevant. If you want to show thanks, use the thanks button under the first post, or donate to the2dcour!
Let's also keep discussions about ROMs (GB, 2.3.4, CM7, ASOP, etc) out of this thread, as this thread is about a unlocked bootloader.
FAQ:
Will this give me Gingerbread or 2.3.4?:
This is a custom boot image to enable you to flash any custom ROM. This by itself will not give you 2.3.4. You'll need to find another thread for that.
How to tell if you're still unlocked:
eval- said:
Your phone is still unlocked. Flash a newer (leaked!) bootloader and you will see the "Unlocked" again. No knowing whether we can re-lock, notice:
Code:
$ sudo ./moto-fastboot oem lock
... INFOOEM lock is not implemented
Since we haven't determined the implementation, it could well be this process is irreversible, as they claim.
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Can't connect to internet / lost APNs:
1wwefan07 said:
After doing this I lost all my APN's how can I get them back?
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the2dcour said:
your stock APNs?
If it's a modded APN list either restore your backup (you did back up right?) and reboot, or go back to where you got the APNs from and re-install them like that.
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nitewalker033 said:
Looks like u gotta add your apns again i also had to do this:
http://www.androidonhtc.com/old/carrier_network_settings
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Bakano said:
i had to add mine again, BUT if you go into your apn settings and hit menu, there is a "Restore Default Settings" (or something similar) options tht I selected... and voila! APN's come back
hope this helps!
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Home button not working after flash:
Swiftks said:
Only thing I'm noticing of any concern is that my home button is not working... it vibrates on press just fine, but nothing happens when I press it???? Huummm... Anyone else?
Oh, and ariplane mode and something else (can't remember) are missing from the power off notification area; only power off and reboot are there now.
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the2dcour said:
This happened to me too, I restored data and either battery pulled or rebooted to fix it.
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RSD lite can't find sbf to flash:
Vangelis13 said:
This was a pain in the **** when you're in a hurry to unlock the beast; to make it clear, the "Unlock SBF file" extracts as "zomgunlock-lite" which RSD doesn't recognise as it doesn't have the SBF extension. Rename it to "zomgunlock-lite.sbf" and then load it.
Bust my nerves while rushing to do everything quickly..
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Backups:
Ronaldo_9 said:
For those of you asking about backups,
Use titanium for apps (it will backup apps and it's data)
Mybackup Root for Sms/MMS/Bookmarks/settings
They are both free from market.
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SolidHelix said:
titanium backup, my backup pro, and cwm nandroid backup in progress!
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Motoblur?:
Motoblur will still be there after you flash this unlock.
Do I have to unlock?:
As of 6/29/11, there are a limited amount of ROMs out and if you look around the forums, they require alot of fixes. If you have the time and patience, feel free to unlock...
Can I overclock?:
This is a new boot image, not a kernel. A custom kernel with the ability to change frequencies as a compiler option is required for overclocking.
I can't get moto-fastboot to work?
This could be because of:
Improper paths due to lack of understanding of how DOS works (see this primer)
missing USB drivers (try installing RSD Lite first)
If these fail to help you, look in the Questions and Answers forums..
Couldn't resist it
But seriously, only a teaser pic on a dev topic is very lame IMO, how about some info about it?
The2dCour is a known troll.
And here's a video of unlocking it by Briefmobile. BTW I hate them. How did they get the 2.3.3 build? And I bet they're scared to leak it because they want to keep it to themselves for all the attention it's getting them...so can anyone explain how they got it?
Anyone test this out with OLYEM_U4_2.1.1??
I would like to but I'm strapped for time and the wife would kill me. Got a dinner to go to and I'm sitting here drenched in my workout clothes and dancing on the spot.
Maybe I'll bring my stuff to grandma's and hide in the closet.
Sorry for the noob questions but, will we still be able to get regular OTA updates if we flash this? If I flash an old SBF does this re-lock the bootloader or is this forever?
WarningSLO said:
Sorry for the noob questions but, will we still be able to get regular OTA updates if we flash this? If I flash an old SBF does this re-lock the bootloader or is this forever?
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It should not lock you out of OTA updates. and I believe it is forever. However, if you flash back to stock 1.8.3 it will no longer display unlocked.
Ratchet556 said:
nope doesnt work on 2.1.1 french sbf. i get sec_exception: febe, 35, 35
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Sorry, updated title post. OLYFR/ATT only =(
Here's RSD Lite 5.3.1 and the newer drivers for 64-bit in case anyone needs them.
the2dcour said:
It should not lock you out of OTA updates. and I believe it is forever. However, if you flash back to stock 1.8.3 it will no longer display unlocked.
Sorry, updated title post. OLYFR/ATT only =(
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Do you mean we have to re unlock it if we flash the 1.83 sbf again?
airbillion said:
Do you mean we have to re unlock it if we flash the 1.83 sbf again?
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no, if you flash this bootloader it will still be unlocked.
Just Plain Awesome! Oh and BTW {For the noobs} if your RSD wont load the SBF. (.sbf helps!) lol. saw a few asking so the rest is up to you.
main thread updated with link to post with instructions for getting 2.3.4 from eval- and unknown =) make sure you hit a thanks for them!
I forgot to take out the sim card and sdcard when flashing, i always forget. nothing bad happened yet
SolidHelix said:
I forgot to take out the sim card and sdcard when flashing, i always forget. nothing bad happened yet
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I left mine in too, nothing i cared about on the phone. Main thing, My APN's were gone and it screwed with gingerblur a bit. Nothing serious.
Dirtburgler said:
I left mine in too, nothing i cared about on the phone. Main thing, My APN's were gone and it screwed with gingerblur a bit. Nothing serious.
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Yeah, saw that it screwed with gingerblur a bit too... I just re-flashed v4.5, and then my custom framework-res.apk, good to go now... at least till be get some true roms out.
Only thing I'm noticing of any concern is that my home button is not working... it vibrates on press just fine, but nothing happens when I press it???? Huummm... Anyone else?
Oh, and ariplane mode and something else (can't remember) are missing from the power off notification area; only power off and reboot are there now.
Swiftks said:
Only thing I'm noticing of any concern is that my home button is not working... it vibrates on press just fine, but nothing happens when I press it???? Huummm... Anyone else?
Oh, and ariplane mode and something else (can't remember) are missing from the power off notification area; only power off and reboot are there now.
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I got that when i 1st booted up, i restored my apps and launcherpro amd all works fine now. fully restored as it was before BT unlocked
Swiftks said:
Only thing I'm noticing of any concern is that my home button is not working... it vibrates on press just fine, but nothing happens when I press it???? Huummm... Anyone else?
Oh, and ariplane mode and something else (can't remember) are missing from the power off notification area; only power off and reboot are there now.
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This happened to me too, I restored data and either battery pulled or rebooted to fix it.
Swiftks said:
Only thing I'm noticing of any concern is that my home button is not working... it vibrates on press just fine, but nothing happens when I press it???? Huummm... Anyone else?
Oh, and ariplane mode and something else (can't remember) are missing from the power off notification area; only power off and reboot are there now.
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try launching your setup.apk i had this issue once before when i skipped the setup process installing gingerblur
UPDATED PAGE!
Back with another utility... this time pre-release Droid 4! I haven't seen a Droid 4 board yet so I guess I have to put this under General.
There are no fastboot files as of writing this (2/11/2012) but once they come out I will be making a full version that includes fastboot restore. For now, only a few MB compared to GB full.
Includes Root function thanks to Dan Rosenberg's motofail exploit.
It is the only reason we can have a working utility root!
Donate to his fund for the Red Cross here
Note to all: I am giving control of the Droid 4 Utility to skylarmb (Although I will still be very involved )
Don't use Safestrap yet!
Hashcode is making a D4 version very soon!
Motorola Drivers (If its not working install this.)
32 Bit Link: http://www.motorola.com/staticfiles...al_Drivers/MotoHelper_2.1.32_Driver_5.4.0.exe
64 Bit Link: http://goo-inside.me/apps/mattlgroff/Motorola_End_User_Driver_Installation_5.4.0_64bit.msi
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MD5: 8b44666a5d97137292ec03e74f8b75d7
Link: http://goo-inside.me/apps/mattlgroff/Droid4Utility0.3.zip
Changes in 0.3----
Added new text at bottom
Removed Safestrap until D4 version released.
Added Overclock install. See guide here (Overclocking Your Droid Razr - DroidRzr.com)
(thanks coryjohn and OPPtimizer Project - http://code.google.com/p/opptimizer/ )
Used "Ultra" .zip compression.
Enjoy~!
If you feel like contributing to my Razr Dev fund you may do so here.
Screenshot of what the folder should look like in order for it to run:
And if anyone could do a system pull and send me a copy over a file-share site like mediafire or minu.us that would be very helpful to me. Thanks
EDIT: Nvm. I got one.
What do the different options do? I went from having a OG Droid, with cyanogenmod which was super straight forward to this and I have no idea what the fastboot or bootstrapping does.
If you still need the /system pull I can send you the link over PM.
moah909 said:
What do the different options do? I went from having a OG Droid, with cyanogenmod which was super straight forward to this and I have no idea what the fastboot or bootstrapping does.
If you still need the /system pull I can send you the link over PM.
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Bootstrap is the way to get into a CWM-like recovery for the Razr. I have no way to test this on a D4, seeing as I don't have one.
ICS root works on the GSM ICS leak, so it may work for ours too.
Boot into Fastboot from Debugging (go directly to fastboot mode from the phone turned on and in USB Debugging mode)
Boot into Motorola Recovery from Debugging (same as above but into Moto Recovery)
ADB Shell (for more manually inclined users)
Reboot phone from Debugging
I have ADB 1.0.26 (at least that is what it says when I go to Start>Run>CMD>and type in adb.
Is there anything else I need to get the phone rooted? Any other drivers or anything along those lines. I know the phone needs to be in development mode, but I want to make sure all of the other software on the computer end is up-to-date since I've had a G1, Mytouch Slide 3G, G2, and Droid 3 before picking up this Droid 4.
Code3VW said:
I have ADB 1.0.26 (at least that is what it says when I go to Start>Run>CMD>and type in adb.
Is there anything else I need to get the phone rooted? Any other drivers or anything along those lines. I know the phone needs to be in development mode, but I want to make sure all of the other software on the computer end is up-to-date since I've had a G1, Mytouch Slide 3G, G2, and Droid 3 before picking up this Droid 4.
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You'll need the latest Motorola drivers. I will add links in the OP
mattlgroff said:
You'll need the latest Motorola drivers. I will add links in the OP
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Thanks! Has there been a tried and true wireless tether application yet?
Code3VW said:
Thanks! Has there been a tried and true wireless tether application yet?
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I think most people use the one they use with CM.
code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
This one I think. You have to install via the APK.
Please correct me if there is a different one of this is the wrong one. I'm actually curious myself.
I have no technical explanation for this, but...
DO NOT RUN THE .BAT FILE AS ADMINISTRATOR.
If I right-click the .bat file and click "run as administrator" in Windows 7, everything would appear to work (at least to the splash screen), but when I selected option 1 it would come back with a bunch of lines of "the system cannot find the path specified."
When I just double clicked the .bat file it ran properly and am now set.
Again, I have no idea why it worked this way, but it did...at least on my system. Windows 7 64-bit here, btw.
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ian3d said:
I think most people use the one they use with CM.
code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
This one I think. You have to install via the APK.
Please correct me if there is a different one of this is the wrong one. I'm actually curious myself.
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Turns out you were right...loaded Wifi Tether v3.1 beta 11 from here and it works no problem!
So we actually have safestrap already for the d4?
EXCITED! !!!!!!
Sent from my DROID4 using XDA App
phrir1 said:
So we actually have safestrap already for the d4?
EXCITED! !!!!!!
Sent from my DROID4 using XDA App
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Yup! Still take care though... it's still dangerous without fastboot or SBF files.
Ya wont be flashing anything just yet hopefully we get an ics rom soon since its so close to the razr
Sent from my DROID4 using XDA App
Code3VW said:
Thanks! Has there been a tried and true wireless tether application yet?
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I was wondering the same thing, if the RadioCom Tether Hack worked. But I tried to enable the tether on the phone, and Verizon pops up a message as long as I have a $29.95 data plan then I can tether. So I went forward and enabled teather since I have the unlimited plan, and all seems well. I went to My Verizon web and checked to see if I'm being charged, or if another service has been added, and I see non. So I will try using this for now.
Thank you XDA for putting my Utility on the front page =D
So I used the utility to root my droid 4, but I did not install the safe strap. At this point I do not plan on doing any flashing or even heavy customization. I just wanted root for install of wifi tether and titanium backup. Is there a need for safestrap before I plan on getting into flashing etc?
shadowace said:
So I used the utility to root my droid 4, but I did not install the safe strap. At this point I do not plan on doing any flashing or even heavy customization. I just wanted root for install of wifi tether and titanium backup. Is there a need for safestrap before I plan on getting into flashing etc?
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I'd recommend against installing safestrap if you won't be flashing anything. =D
bricked my droid 4... for now...
I'm pretty pissed at my self... I softbricked my droid 4 days after i got it... now im just waiting for the fastboot restore option... I'll be checking back here every day now lol... does anyone know when it will be released, or is it even a guarantee it'll be released?
How did this happen? Best of luck on getting it fixed!
Sent from my DROID4 using XDA App
Well i had success using the droid razr utility before this one came out (of course cant fastboot recovery with it tho ), so i thought maybe the EternityProject WebTop Mod would work, so i tried installing it through adb and i went to do the 2nd step and found out webtop was disabled... I figure i did something wrong... so i went to restore the backup i made and all of the sudden its stuck in AP fastboot saying flash failure.
This really sucks cause i bought the lapdock 500 to go with the phone. Now I have 2 bricks sitting on my desk, until further notice.
I since i have insurance on this phone I am putting the phone up for sale on craigslist with an hdmi cable so someone can enjoy a small android tab and webtop if they want it for 120... anyone think I'll be able to sell it before the fastboot recovery is released?
Quick question....If I do a system pull and then try to throw a few things from UOT kitchen like battery percent.....would that work without the files being deodexed?
Hey everyone.
I've spent the better of the last three hours scouring the inter webs, Google, and these forums trying to find the answers to my questions - but to no avail (I've found partial answers, but I am afraid a partial answer could lead to a total brick). So anyway I apologize ahead of time if this has already been addressed somewhere else.
Here we go:
I bought one of the first Sprint HTC One M8's through Amazon. Here are the details:
Model: 831C
Android Version 4.4.2
Software Version 1.12.651.17
Unlocked but S-On (Using TWRP)
Naturally, right out of the box I rooted it. However, I did not save the original recovery image (ROM?).
--> I want to restore the phone to its original state so I can accept the OTA update and hopefully address the god-awful cell signal.
I've found a lot of stock recoveries online, but none that match 1.12.651.17.
Do I need to find that specific recovery (1.12.651.17) to flash to my phone? Will another one work (e.g. 1.54.654.13)? Or, is the recovery image specific to each phone's firmware?
I've never worried about saving my stock recovery in the past (been rooting since the HTC Evo days) but it looks like not doing so finally caught up with me.
Thanks in advance.
PS I did find something 1.12.651.17 related in the link below, but how to flash this to my phone (or whether or not it will brick) is beyond me. I've downloaded all 6 files and am waiting to figure out how the heck to get them to my phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2736048
I don't know if this will help at all, but here is a link to the "Nandroid" backup downloads, courtesy of Rydah805 (thank you).
https://
drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B-_A25cR0bQFc1NxdHJkVTJsb0U&usp=sharing
(sorry can't post outside links yet)
I've downloaded all six but am not 100% how to proceed as far as flashing them to the phone via TWRP goes.
Also, not 100% if this will allow me to get back to "stock" so that I can accept the latest OTA update and (hopefully) fix my horrible connection issues.
I am usually one to do my research and then dive in, damn the torpedoes. However in this case I am thinking doing that could turn my phone into a coaster.
all you need is a stock recovery installed and you can do an ota
i was in the same boat as the OP last week. check this thread starting at my post #126 for some assistance from some members:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759908&page=13
instead of going back to stock to accept OTA, i went S-Off using firewater and then flashed the modified firmware located in post #18 in the same thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759908&page=2
cell signal is 100% improved, it uses 3g more than the LTE spark but it doesnt drop calls or go roaming at random now.
hope that helps.
Tbaggington said:
i was in the same boat as the OP last week. check this thread starting at my post #126 for some assistance from some members:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759908&page=13
instead of going back to stock to accept OTA, i went S-Off using firewater and then flashed the modified firmware located in post #18 in the same thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2759908&page=2
cell signal is 100% improved, it uses 3g more than the LTE spark but it doesnt drop calls or go roaming at random now.
hope that helps.
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Hot damn that sure does help. I've been having the same issues as you: dropped calls, roaming out of nowhere, failed call origination, etc etc. I may just go the S-Off route instead. Thank you very much for those two links … I have about 24 tabs open in my browser with different possible steps in different possible fixes.
{ParanoiA} said:
all you need is a stock recovery installed and you can do an ota
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Right on … so any Sprint M8 stock recovery will work? I don't have to specifically get one that matches my phone's current firmware 1.12.651.17?
ecvorst said:
Hot damn that sure does help. I've been having the same issues as you: dropped calls, roaming out of nowhere, failed call origination, etc etc. I may just go the S-Off route instead. Thank you very much for those two links … I have about 24 tabs open in my browser with different possible steps in different possible fixes.
Right on … so any Sprint M8 stock recovery will work? I don't have to specifically get one that matches my phone's current firmware 1.12.651.17?
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in one of the posts, Magnum Enforcer directed me to a link in his sig. that was key in getting me across the finish line. his post cleared away so much fog in my brain so big thanks to him.
cant help on the stock recovery question, it was too confusing to me so i went the other direction!
He's referring to the second link in my sig. There is a section in the guide regarding firmware updates. Towards the bottom of the first post is also a link to Captain Throwback's firmware thread. No need to go through the hassle of returning to stock to take the OTA if all you want to do is update your firmware. You have to be S-off to update your firmware.
Tbaggington said:
in one of the posts, Magnum Enforcer directed me to a link in his sig. that was key in getting me across the finish line. his post cleared away so much fog in my brain so big thanks to him.
cant help on the stock recovery question, it was too confusing to me so i went the other direction!
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Magnum_Enforcer said:
He's referring to the second link in my sig. There is a section in the guide regarding firmware updates. Towards the bottom of the first post is also a link to Captain Throwback's firmware thread. No need to go through the hassle of returning to stock to take the OTA if all you want to do is update your firmware. You have to be S-off to update your firmware.
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Outstanding!
So basically to get my phone "up to date" (and equivalent to taking the most recent OTA update), I simply flash the firmware of my choice to my phone. The trick is to be S-off first.
Then, instead of worrying about OTAs I can just flash the latest firmware whenever it becomes available?
Thanks for bearing with me and for all the great info!
ecvorst said:
Outstanding!
So basically to get my phone "up to date" (and equivalent to taking the most recent OTA update), I simply flash the firmware of my choice to my phone. The trick is to be S-off first.
Then, instead of worrying about OTAs I can just flash the latest firmware whenever it becomes available?
Thanks for bearing with me and for all the great info!
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That's correct:thumbup:
Sent from my HTC device
Magnum_Enforcer said:
That's correct:thumbup:
Sent from my HTC device
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Sweet. Thanks man.
Well I'm installing firewater as we speak and I am on the last step after having accepting the terms (including not to taunt firewater). It's hanging up at the "……." part. Not sure if I should hold the power button, start all over, or just panic.
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That's correct:thumbup:
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By the way, I'm reading your guide right now (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=51516247#post51516247)… awesome work and very helpful, thank you!
Well just an update:
I have tried the firewater method 6 times now and I keep getting stuck at the same screen I attached on the last page of this thread. I've let this sit for as little as 5 minutes and as long as 30 minutes. Holding the power button for 60 seconds doesn't do anything (unless this prompt means I am supposed to restart the phone).
I'm wondering if the fact that I'm stuck at "………" instead of even getting to the "opening bottles" part means one of the following:
I have a conflict somewhere on the phone or my computer.
or
firewater doesn't work with my Sprint HTC M8
I'll keep digging around to see what I can find.
That notwithstanding, I may have to go back to Plan A and see if I can't get this thing unrooted so I can at least get the OTA and fix the #1 issue: horrible cell reception.
Thanks again for all the helpful input!
Another update … I used #firewater on andirc and the response from beaups was el-quicko. It turns out I was trying to install a version of firewater that wasn't the most recent.
So anyway I guess that's good information for anyone who runs into a similar problem in the future:
Make sure you're trying to install the most recent version of firewater! lol
Interesting developments …
Firewater was a success and I also was successful in downloading the latest firmware to my Mac. I had to select all the files in the folder (it didn't download as a zip) and create a zip file while also naming it the correct name.
Everything went fine as far as sending it to my SD card and using HBOOT method to install. The install went perfectly and I rebooted the phone, but when checking under the About>Software Version on my phone it is still showing Software Version 1.12.651.17 …
Any thoughts?
Thanks.
Software & firmware are different from one another. Flash a different ROM to change the software version.
Sent from my HTC device
I just read a helpful FAQ http://themikmik.com/showthread.php...1-54-651-8-OTA&p=299474&viewfull=1#post299474
Looks like the firmware updates but not the software version.
I'm guessing the same happens whenever someone takes an OTA?
ecvorst said:
I just read a helpful FAQ http://themikmik.com/showthread.php...1-54-651-8-OTA&p=299474&viewfull=1#post299474
Looks like the firmware updates but not the software version.
I'm guessing the same happens whenever someone takes an OTA?
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If you take a OTA both software & firmware get updated.
Sent from my HTC device
Magnum_Enforcer said:
Software & firmware are different from one another. Flash a different ROM to change the software version.
Sent from my HTC device
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Thank you Magnum! I just came across the FAQ right after your post. So I guess I should go ahead and flash a new ROM just to make the process complete.
Thanks again for the help - I'm sure I've already mentioned this, but your guide was extremely useful. In the past (original Evo 4g) I've always simply rooted my device and that was it; however, now I'm finally dabbling in the S-Off territory. Sounds like you can do a lot more that way.
ecvorst said:
Thank you Magnum! I just came across the FAQ right after your post. So I guess I should go ahead and flash a new ROM just to make the process complete.
Thanks again for the help - I'm sure I've already mentioned this, but your guide was extremely useful. In the past (original Evo 4g) I've always simply rooted my device and that was it; however, now I'm finally dabbling in the S-Off territory. Sounds like you can do a lot more that way.
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Glad to help:thumbup:
S-off is definitely the way to go. I've had S-off on every HTC device I've ever owned and it's worth the extra effort to obtain it.
Sent from my HTC device
Magnum_Enforcer said:
Glad to help:thumbup:
S-off is definitely the way to go. I've had S-off on every HTC device I've ever owned and it's worth the extra effort to obtain it.
Sent from my HTC device
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For sure!
I'm guessing there is really no reason to update my software (that's the RUU stuff, right?) As long as the firmware has been updated, I should hopefully see some improvements to my radio/cell signal.
So I was on 5.0.1 via ota update before I unlocked and put paranoid android, love their roms in the past but not that great yet. Anyways for some reason I flashed 5.0 then locked and set my phone up and now I'm not receiving the 5.0.1 update. Is there something I'm supposed to change to make it update? For example with my HTC one you have a uid and model number. I put it back to stock Saturday and still have yet to receive the update or am I just being inpatient?
onthezone said:
So I was on 5.0.1 via ota update before I unlocked and put paranoid android, love their roms in the past but not that great yet. Anyways for some reason I flashed 5.0 then locked and set my phone up and now I'm not receiving the 5.0.1 update. Is there something I'm supposed to change to make it update? For example with my HTC one you have a uid and model number. I put it back to stock Saturday and still have yet to receive the update or am I just being inpatient?
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Need more information. By flash did you flash a stock ROM from TWRP? Factory image from fastboot?
If you flashed the factory image why not just flash the 5.0.1 or even on of the 5.1 images?
Curious why you don't just flash 5.1 since you seem comfortable with the process
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_Dennis_ said:
Need more information. By flash did you flash a stock ROM from TWRP? Factory image from fastboot?
If you flashed the factory image why not just flash the 5.0.1 or even on of the 5.1 images?
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I flashed the factory image through fastboot and then setup the phone and noticed I never got an update notice. Every phone I ever had showed the update right away so I didn't think it was a big deal to download the latest. If I flash through fastboot its going to wipe my phone right? Which that's what I want to avoid so I was hoping I was going to get the notification.
DebianDog said:
Curious why you don't just flash 5.1 since you seem comfortable with the process
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I've always done it to make sure I will get ota since I've already gotten 5.0.1 before.
So other than flashing the stock image through fastboot and locking is there anything else I was supposed to do to make ota to work?
If you would just leave the phone unlocked you don't have to flash over everything you can just flash what you need while retaining user. I've updated this phone 2 times and haven't lost anything. It's that initial fastboot that gets you.
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DebianDog said:
If you would just leave the phone unlocked you don't have to flash over everything you can just flash what you need while retaining user. I've updated this phone 2 times and haven't lost anything. It's that initial fastboot that gets you.
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So let me make sure I understand you, if I leave my phone unlocked and flash the full factory image it won't clear my user info or I have to wait for someone to post the ota to flash with out clearing my phone?
No you have to take the file apart and flash every image but the user. to make it easier to use the tool kit you can type commands or just let it do it for you.
Flash Stock pick your version no wipe mode
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But if you relocked it then yes you're going to lose everything. Why I believe everyone should have a copy of titanium backup.
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onthezone said:
So let me make sure I understand you, if I leave my phone unlocked and flash the full factory image it won't clear my user info or I have to wait for someone to post the ota to flash with out clearing my phone?
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Your in the wrong hobby if u are worried about clearing your phone. I see people daily on xda complaining that their phone isnt working correctly and that they wont clean flash because of the time it takes to redo phone. Seriously? its not that bad of a deal. Set some time before hand to do it and move on. Clean flash and clean install and go from there.
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Your in the wrong hobby if u are worried about clearing your phone. I see people daily on xda complaining that their phone isnt working correctly and that they wont clean flash because of the time it takes to redo phone. Seriously? its not that bad of a deal. Set some time before hand to do it and move on. Clean flash and clean install and go from there.
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Let me put it this way, I have to reset my watch every time I redo my phone and reset my Bluetooth on my car which doesn't listen to me but will listen to my wife. Now if I could switch Roms without resetting my watch like what I use to be able to do with beelink then I would be cool with it. I take the time every time to do a clean install, start as a new phone. I'm just making sure this is normal not to get an update that's been out for my phone for a month. I have had a crap load of androids and they have never not giving me an update that's been out.
If google allowed us to switch phones with android wear without clearing, I would be happy to flash Roms again but its just too much of a pain to redo everything right now which is why I'm going back to stock.
DebianDog said:
No you have to take the file apart and flash every image but the user. to make it easier to use the tool kit you can type commands or just let it do it for you.
Flash Stock pick your version no wipe mode
But if you relocked it then yes you're going to lose everything. Why I believe everyone should have a copy of titanium backup.
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Thanks I'll have to check that program out, I seen it this weekend but all I had on me was my Mac.
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Thanks I'll have to check that program out, I seen it this weekend but all I had on me was my Mac.
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Yes I bootcamp for this and a few games Titanium backup looks like it will backup you Bluetooth and other settings too. Had the damn program 5 years just noticed lol
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DebianDog said:
Yes I bootcamp for this and a few games Titanium backup looks like it will backup you Bluetooth and other settings too. Had the damn program 5 years just noticed lol
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I bet a lot changed since HTC inspire 4g days but restoring Bluetooth settings just seemed to cause more issues than helped IMO. I use to boot camp but I bought a gaming rig for my other expensive hobby and had to move windows over to it.