[Q] Rooted but Tenwar's won't install - Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I searched and didn't see anything. I've rooted successfully, but for some reason Tenwar's gets blocked by security. Ti Backup works, ATK works, but I can't get System Recovery installed for my GingerBlur install.
What am I missing here?
Thanks in advance.

Try using the Android sideloading machine application on the PC to install it(you have to download it)
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krad54 said:
Try using the Android sideloading machine application on the PC to install it(you have to download it)
Sent from my Greyblurred Atrix
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If you are referring to RSD Lite, it won't work. I tried that and RSD Lite won't recognize the .apk file.

IrateCustomer said:
I searched and didn't see anything. I've rooted successfully, but for some reason Tenwar's gets blocked by security. Ti Backup works, ATK works, but I can't get System Recovery installed for my GingerBlur install.
What am I missing here?
Thanks in advance.
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sounds like you havent enabled sideloading. goto
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1017373
and try that for me

IrateCustomer said:
If you are referring to RSD Lite, it won't work. I tried that and RSD Lite won't recognize the .apk file.
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he was talking about
http://www.androidcentral.com/sideload-android-apps-all-you-want-sideload-wonder-machine
which is anotherway to push apps to your phone but directly from your computer

Thanks, rebooting now...we'll see how this goes.
*Edit* Yes, this worked. Thank you much!

My bad, I mistakenly assumed you had sideloading enabled on your phone and it wasn't working. If that was the case, the sideloading wonder machine would have done the trick.
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[Q] Cannot Root or load Gingerblur (FIXED)

Figured out my Problem Thanks.
For aRoot, I just kept fiddling every day for like 3 days, and it finally worked randomly. Just the combination of debugging and which connection, and the order leading up to it toggled.
boman311 said:
I have a Atrix and when i plug it in it loads all the drivers and everything. I am able to Flash the stock SBF but i cannot load adeo, gingerblur, or use Superroot or aroot. I have installed the proper drivers and I installed the Android SDK. I am on the newer side to hacking android phones but have lots of hacking experience and just cannot figure this one out. Please anyone help.
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Have you enabled usb debugging? Its under settings applications development. did you make sure your phone is set to none under the the usb connection? Lastly did you run the adb prior to the install? Make sure all of those are done...i have limited knowledge myself but hopefully this helps.
Edit: just curious why did you need to flash sbf if you were unable to do anything you mentioned?
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I have tried fiddling with gingerblur adeo superroot and aroot for days. I even exchanged my phone once and tried it on 3 computers. Still no luck. It has to be something i am missing or doing wrong. Superroot says it is waiting for device then freezes. aRoot and Gingerblur will says "achieving temporary root then scroll through a whole bunch of stuff and then says rebooting." and the phone never does anything at all.
BBock9 said:
Have you enabled usb debugging? Its under settings applications development. did you make sure your phone is set to none under the the usb connection? Lastly did you run the adb prior to the install? Make sure all of those are done...i have limited knowledge myself but hopefully this helps.
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I have enabled usb debugging and i think adb is running do i have to do something special to make it run?
Not sure, when I used aRoot I didn't use adb.
boman311 said:
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I have enabled usb debugging and i think adb is running do i have to do something special to make it run?
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I run a windows box and in the files that are downloaded for aroot there is an adb file...i just doubled clicked it prior to the install file.
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Just click on the file you downloaded. I think it was Run aRoot.
Just starts the dialog for you.
BBock9 said:
I run a windows box and in the files that are downloaded for aroot there is an adb file...i just doubled clicked it prior to the install file.
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I tried this and still no luck. I just did it. I tried to run Gingerblur and it asked me all the questions in red then rushed through all these yellow commands but still nothing on the phone. Please i am desperate
are you sure you are extracting these files out? and not trying to run them from their zip/7z archives?
boman311 said:
I have a Atrix and when i plug it in it loads all the drivers and everything. I am able to Flash the stock SBF but i cannot load adeo, gingerblur, or use Superroot or aroot. I have installed the proper drivers and I installed the Android SDK. I am on the newer side to hacking android phones but have lots of hacking experience and just cannot figure this one out. Please anyone help.
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Yeah, there is something fiddly about achieving root first... once you achieve it, shell root is a breeze.
I had to fiddle with it for a while. Had to do with toggling debugging at the right moment during the root process. Don't remember when, but one of the longer steps. Presumably at or right before it freezes for you. Try toggling off -> on (or on -> off and back).
Connection mode needs to be "None", after you ran through all the connection modes, so your PC has all the necessary drivers installed.

Trouble Rooting Atrix

Picked up an Artix from AT&T yesterday and so far, it's a great phone. I'm trying to ROOT this phone with no success. I've tried everything suggested in the forums, I have all the drivers and tools required, but can not get this done. When I run superoneclick and select "root" it hangs on "waiting for device". If somebody could give me detailed step by step instructions, I would be grateful. I'm running on the latest firmware update which is 4.1.57
I've successfully rooted my Nexus S and Inspire 4g with no problem, so I have some experience doing this. Please Help!!
use gingerbreak. It's much easier
spitefulcheerio said:
use gingerbreak. It's much easier
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I've tried that too. I downloaded gingerbreak, and when I run it, nothing happens. AM I missing something with gingerbreak?
wrenchmonkey26 said:
I've tried that too. I downloaded gingerbreak, and when I run it, nothing happens. AM I missing something with gingerbreak?
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strangely, the exe does the same to me, even when i run in administrator....
weird
benny6812 said:
strangely, the exe does the same to me, even when i run in administrator....
weird
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Same here. How did you ROOT your Atrix?
I think it is because of the update 4.1.57 that was released a few weeks ago. I've had my atrix since released and rooted it right away just fine; however, when i try to install the update it crashes and i have to pull the battery and reboot.
i just rooted my atrix yesterday with no problem using gingerbreak so that can't be it
spitefulcheerio said:
i just rooted my atrix yesterday with no problem using gingerbreak so that can't be it
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What version firmware are you on? And how did you do it?
I'm using 4.1.57. It's the newest one and you should be using that if you're trying to root.
I put the app on my atrix and simply clicked "root"
http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root
this is the procedure I used
spitefulcheerio said:
http://briefmobile.com/motorola-atrix-4g-root
this is the procedure I used
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I uninstalled then reinstalled the drivers and it worked. My Atrix is now rooted. Thanks to everyone who responded!!
spitefulcheerio said:
I'm using 4.1.57. It's the newest one and you should be using that if you're trying to root.
I put the app on my atrix and simply clicked "root"
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I did the same and rooted it without my Atrix any problem.
You guys are aware that gingerbreak has an EXTREMELY high risk of formatting you sd card right? I personally suggest using gladroot its less messing and it enables sideloading for you also NEVER use superoneclick that programs nothing but a mess on our phones.
Here's the link for gladroot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016060
thats just my 2 cents
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In the instructions on this site it mentions to make a backup of your sdcard. And if that's the only issue, I can deal with it since it's so simple
Also to enable sideloading, download root explorer and sqlite. Go into root explorer --> ers.settings/databases/settings.db. It'll bring you into sqlite. Select secure and the second line should be "install non market apps". Change the value from zero to one

[Q] Root & Tether for 4.1.83 - Android 2.2.2

So how can I root my phone after the 4.1.83 update?
Also I noticed that my custom Tethering APN works but my laptop can't access internet from it.
Help?!
the custom APN works for me. Just turn it on, restart the phone and try it again, also try resetting your wireless adapter on your laptop....
Chubby_Skunk said:
So how can I root my phone after the 4.1.83 update?
Gingerbreak!
Also I noticed that my custom Tethering APN works but my laptop can't access internet from it.
Update your wireless card drivers!
Help?!
We know!!!
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///10 chars
1.83 root
Chubby_Skunk said:
So how can I root my phone after the 4.1.83 update?
Also I noticed that my custom Tethering APN works but my laptop can't access internet from it.
Help?!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
**warning** back up ur sdcard since it formats it.
use gladenable for sideloading and tethering.
Ok so I fixed the Tethering problem because i just had to reset the adapter in my laptop and all is good now. It worked before so it couldnt have been the driver problem.
gingerbreak isn't working for me. it just sits there for 10 minutes and doesnt do anything.
graemegb said:
gingerbreak isn't working for me. it just sits there for 10 minutes and doesnt do anything.
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i had same issue.. then i realized u need an EXT sdcard for it to work.. process only takes maybe 2 minutes.
ooooh! its working normally now. Thank you
I get a message that my account is not set up for wifi hotspot no matter what APN I use. I used to be able to switch APNs, then switch back, and the hotspot would start. After the 4.1.83 update this isn't working.
Is there something I'm missing here?
Can I root 1.8.3 if I never rooted my device before? I am at 1.8.3.
According to Moto downgrading from 1.8.3 is not a good idea.
st167 said:
Can I root 1.8.3 if I never rooted my device before? I am at 1.8.3.
According to Moto downgrading from 1.8.3 is not a good idea.
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Yes u can. I have also updated and flashed back to 4.1.57 and updated back to 4.1.83 and rooted using gingerbreak
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Yes, with gingerbreak
Once you update to the latest Atrix 4G release, do not downgrade to a previous version or you will lose functionality. A file system change was made to improve data integrity (for the technically inclined, journaling was enabled on a partition). Once updated, the change cannot be undone through flashing.
Is it safe to flash back?
wont work...cant even install it....i must be an idiot or missing something......security issue pops up and says cant install it
northarkansaschaser said:
wont work...cant even install it....i must be an idiot or missing something......security issue pops up and says cant install it
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what wont install?? tell me exactly what the problem ur having in details and what ur trying to do so i can help u further..
st167 said:
Can I root 1.8.3 if I never rooted my device before? I am at 1.8.3.
According to Moto downgrading from 1.8.3 is not a good idea.
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Yes, use GingerBreak to root your device...even on 1.8.3.
waktasz said:
I get a message that my account is not set up for wifi hotspot no matter what APN I use. I used to be able to switch APNs, then switch back, and the hotspot would start. After the 4.1.83 update this isn't working.
Is there something I'm missing here?
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Same here. I even tried removing my old custom APN and reinstalling via GladEnable.
Chubby_Skunk said:
It worked before so it couldnt have been the driver problem.
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Not so! Any time you update any software, updated hardware drivers can be needed to maintain compatibility across devices!
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justarookie said:
what wont install?? tell me exactly what the problem ur having in details and what ur trying to do so i can help u further..
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from what i understand your suppose to be able to put it on the sd card on the phone...click it and it run... correct? well idk if other atrix's are different which i know there not....it cannot run, install or do anything unless it is from the market....and it doesn't have the option of an unknown sources check box
i tried using the command prompt before and have tried to learn but i can never get the hang of it....or it never worked for me
only reason i was trying to root (was) is so i could do my hotspot seeing as me and my wife do storm chasing and need the access to the internet but i can setup a whole new apn and do the samething......just have to find att apn settings again
ginger break installed or popped up after trying several time the three different ways to get it on the phone....owell thanks for the help

Unroot my beautiful Atrix

I have been trying many different programs to unroot and they seem not working. My phone is updated to the latest version. any helps please???!!! I'm a rookie, my apologizes. I just dont wanna f**k my phone up. FYI i used Gingerbread v1.1 and have SuperUser application on my phone.
Gingerbreak v1.2 has unroot
GladRoot does also.
Or you could sbf.
gnahc79 said:
Gingerbreak v1.2 has unroot
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How do you upload v1.2 to atrix? i downloaded it and it seems nothing happen? im sorry everything is so confusing to me.
WiredPirate said:
GladRoot does also.
Or you could sbf.
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Gladroot doesnt work at all
Cam9191 said:
How do you upload v1.2 to atrix? i downloaded it and it seems nothing happen? im sorry everything is so confusing to me.
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hm, maybe try to uninstall v1.1 first (settings->applications->manage applications->Gingerbreak->uninstall). download the v1.2 apk. Install v1.2 onto your Atrix with the instructions here, something like (once your phone is connected, debugging mode enabled, USB mode none:
adb devices ->output should list a device, your atrix
adb install C:\directory where you downloaded the apk\GingerBreak-v1.20.apk
the gingerbreak app should now be on your phone, run it and then unroot
Cam9191 said:
Gladroot doesnt work at all
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Your doing it wrong.
You could also move gladroot to an SD card and execute through file manager to install it.
I could be wrong, but you could probably just delete the su and superuser.apk and you should be unrooted.
Greg11784 said:
You could also move gladroot to an SD card and execute through file manager to install it.
I could be wrong, but you could probably just delete the su and superuser.apk and you should be unrooted.
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Not true, either part. Wtf.
Safest route........flash sbf and be done with it. By time you find the magic shortcut that will fu*k your phone up you could have flashed 4.1.26 and updated OTA TO 4.1.83.
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I thought the sbf made it not an "official build" and then wouldn't OTA update? Have a friend with an Atrix same issue can't seem to unroot so hoping someone can give some clear steps that I can pass on. I believe he used aRoot originally to root it...
entropy1980 said:
I thought the sbf made it not an "official build" and then wouldn't OTA update? Have a friend with an Atrix same issue can't seem to unroot so hoping someone can give some clear steps that I can pass on. I believe he used aRoot originally to root it...
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No. SBF is the official build. SBF does not keep you from OTA update.

[Q] Foolish mistakes-issues with RSD lite and such

Yes, while I understand there have been many threads in regards to RSD Lite not recognizing phones, hear me out as none of them have been helpful to me. I recently got into the world of rooting and flashing roms, so like a fool yesterday I flashed Eclipse v.1 over 2.3.3. Ever since I have been experience the wifi connectivity issue, so reasonably I tried to use RSD lite to get the 2.3.4 sbf onto my X2. However, using RSD 4.5.3 I kept getting a status message along the lines of "chipset type 53 is not supported." Trying it again also with the 2.3.3 sbf, I tried using RSD v.4.9 and 5.3.1, however neither would recognize my phone. Now I am beginning to encounter other issues with Eclipse (my own fault) and I would greatly appreciate any input. All drivers are up to date for anyone who was going to throw that out again.
Be sure the machine you are running rsd on has plenty of disk space.
I got wierd errors a while back when i was running next to full on the HD RSD makes a temporary file before it flashes.
mastafunk said:
Be sure the machine you are running rsd on has plenty of disk space.
I got wierd errors a while back when i was running next to full on the HD RSD makes a temporary file before it flashes.
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I have more than enough HD space. When running 4.5.3 it has the chipset error as the device status when paired with any sbf.
Are you running RSD as administrator? Maybe that could be a problem but i dont know.
If you are rooted and have installed system recovery try and flash the 2.3.4 zip aligned update in recovery and see if that works
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phillyo2 said:
Are you running RSD as administrator? Maybe that could be a problem but i dont know.
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Just tried both ways in 4.9, neither were successful
It might be quicker if you enumerated, step-by-step, how you last sbf'ed ... that way, the more experienced amongst us can determine where you went wrong.
Oh, and throw in details on your computer's OS, too ... I hear there have been some problems using RSD Lite with Windows 7.
Pj
Phoenix, AZ
pdinphx said:
It might be quicker if you enumerated, step-by-step, how you last sbf'ed ... that way, the more experienced amongst us can determine where you went wrong.
Oh, and throw in details on your computer's OS, too ... I hear there have been some problems using RSD Lite with Windows 7.
Pj
Phoenix, AZ
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I attempted to sbf based on the standard method from what I've seen in threads: run RSD (various versions were attempted), select the sbf, start the RSD protocol on my phone THEN plug it into the usb, and so on.
brossma1 said:
If you are rooted and have installed system recovery try and flash the 2.3.4 zip aligned update in recovery and see if that works
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Just tried that, 2.3.3 isn't showing up when booting and 2.3.4 gets aborted due to signature verification failure or something along those lines.
I am curious as to what is meant by flash 2.3.4 zip aligned update?
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Also have u tried a factory reset from STOCK recovery? Not the bootstrap...STOCK...
Then see if rsd works
Aldo what method are u using to get to rsd protocol mode?
do u hold power and volume up? ((This is how I do it))
U can also find it with power and vol down then scroll down after u see dastboot on top...try both ways
I know I have had a couple timed where it took a few minutes for rsdlite to actually see my phone ...think it was trying to auto install drivers....
U try uninstallin moto drivers and reinstall? Something go wacky?
I use rsdlite 5.4.4 by the way
Astrotard Jones said:
Just tried that, 2.3.3 isn't showing up when booting and 2.3.4 gets aborted due to signature verification failure or something along those lines.
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Signature verification sounds like the file corrupted. Try redownloading the sbf file through Firefox or chrome and unzip the file with 7zip.
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ashclepdia said:
I am curious as to what is meant by flash 2.3.4 zip aligned update?
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Also have u tried a factory reset from STOCK recovery? Not the bootstrap...STOCK...
Then see if rsd works
Aldo what method are u using to get to rsd protocol mode?
do u hold power and volume up? ((This is how I do it))
U can also find it with power and vol down then scroll down after u see dastboot on top...try both ways
I know I have had a couple timed where it took a few minutes for rsdlite to actually see my phone ...think it was trying to auto install drivers....
U try uninstallin moto drivers and reinstall? Something go wacky?
I use rsdlite 5.4.4 by the way
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I have tried both methods of recovery, bootstrap and stock as well as the power+ vol up method and the method of accessing the RSD protocol through the vol down boot method. I have also tried reinstalling drivers as well. I also don't believe time was an issue with RSDlite as I gave each version a good 20 minutes to try to recognize my phone (excluding 4.5).
EvilTim said:
Signature verification sounds like the file corrupted. Try redownloading the sbf file through Firefox or chrome and unzip the file with 7zip.
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I will try that, I have yet to try 7zip. Also when I try to access the 2.3.3 sbf zip file from recovery it does not show up as an option.
The versions of RSD you are using are older, I've been using 5.5 without any issues. If the phone is not being recognized it could be a driver issue on your windows machine. My older computer cannot recognize my phone i think the USB is 1.0.
Use version 5.x.x and higher...
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Astrotard Jones said:
I have tried both methods of recovery, bootstrap and stock as well as the power+ vol up method and the method of accessing the RSD protocol through the vol down boot method. I have also tried reinstalling drivers as well. I also don't believe time was an issue with RSDlite as I gave each version a good 20 minutes to try to recognize my phone (excluding 4.5).
I will try that, I have yet to try 7zip. Also when I try to access the 2.3.3 sbf zip file from recovery it does not show up as an option.
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U r not supposed to flash the sbf zip from recovery.
u should have all the files on ye computer
Other things to try if still stuck:
try rsd 5.3.1 its what I always use.
Try plugging in to a port in the back of the computer.
Try run as administrator when you start rsd lite
Read the tutorial in the android dev subforum, its in the sticky post.
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EvilTim said:
Other things to try if still stuck:
try rsd 5.3.1 its what I always use.
Try plugging in to a port in the back of the computer.
Try run as administrator when you start rsd lite
Read the tutorial in the android dev subforum, its in the sticky post.
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Also make sure correct Motorola drivers installed((different ones for 32bit and 64bit computer))
Try uninstall and reinstall drivers.
Kill all internet connection ((saw someone say before this was causing problems somehow...worth a shot..I think it had to do with when installing drivers it was doing something to find other drivers..not to sure but.couldn't hurt to try))
Maybe even just try a different computer all together ..
ashclepdia said:
Maybe even just try a different computer all together ..
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agreed try another computer
hamburgerman said:
The versions of RSD you are using are older, I've been using 5.5 without any issues. If the phone is not being recognized it could be a driver issue on your windows machine. My older computer cannot recognize my phone i think the USB is 1.0.
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I just reinstalled the drivers and tried 5.5, it didn't work sadly enough. Also, to every post under the quoted one; please read the thread before you throw out "advice."
Astrotard Jones said:
to every post under the quoted one; please read the thread before you throw out "advice."
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No one read your whole post because you obviously didn't read the tutorial before you messed with your phone. So next time before you attempt to do something you clearly have no information on, read about it first. And instead of being a tool, thank us for at least TRYING to help you.
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