[Q] Is there a way to root without USB? - Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Configuration:
I am running the stock 605.6 firmware and I am NOT rooted.
Here's the situation:
I have a tblot that has a jacked up USB port that will not function. I can't think of any way that I can root it without the USB cable.
I have tried adbWireless, but you have to be rooted.
I have tried (via terminal emulator on the tblot)
Code:
setprop service.adb.tcp.port 5555
stop adbd
start adbd
&& (on laptop)
Code:
adb connect 192.168.X.X:5555
but again, you have to be rooted to use setprop
Is there some "on device" or other non-USB method that I can use to root this thing?

how in the world do you charge your phone without a functioning usb port?
also, someone is probably going to say it. This post should probably be in the questions and answers threads section.
^_^_^

You could charge it other ways. Induction for one, docking station, or if you have to hack it, you could connect the battery directly to some usb wires. My old blackberry had a usb problem the last month or so I had it and I took an old usb cable, sliced it open and rigged up a cheap docking station with the power and ground cables in it so i could just touch the connectors (used for the dock on it) to the dock I made. Worked fine, though I don't easily see any similar way to do that on the thunderbolt unless you want to connect directly to the battery (not a good idea if you aren't careful since you could overcharge it easily without anything to tell you how full it is without putting it back or using a multimeter).
Why dont you use the 1 year warranty the phone comes with to get the usb port fixed? If not, you could probably solder a miniusb connector onto it in its place if you know someone with some electronic skills.

It would be great to have a one click app that does it all for you. But it's not available, yet. But if the udb is defective, why not do a warranty exchange?

your phone is defective. Exchange it. You will need your USB eventually

52brandon said:
your phone is defective. Exchange it. You will need your USB eventually
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+1 on what this guy says. Why are people always reluctant to call Verizon to get replacement phones?

Can you shave without a razor?
J/K. Like other users posted, you need the usb to root.

Warranty claim. Its free. Plus you get a working USB.

Smok3d said:
Can you shave without a razor?
J/K. Like other users posted, you need the usb to root.
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Nair
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You could always use Nair lol .. or how ever it's spelled.
You'll probably regret not swapping the phone at some point if you don't. Adb might be a must at some point.
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I love how no one answers the question.
And I am getting a replacement. It will be here mid-late next week. I just hate having a stock non-rooted phone until then.

I love how no one answers the question.
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Yes it was. Directly and indirectly.

Why root it when you will have to turn around and unroot it to send it back
No, thats not a storm. Its just my Thunderbolt layin down this post.

barcodelinux said:
I love how no one answers the question.
And I am getting a replacement. It will be here mid-late next week. I just hate having a stock non-rooted phone until then.
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I love how no one reads...
jhr said:
It would be great to have a one click app that does it all for you. But it's not available, yet. But if the udb is defective, why not do a warranty exchange?
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in the 3rd response an hour and a half after you originally asked

well...he could be chargin his phone from a simple samsung charger that doesnt work as a usb cable but jst a wall charger...thats one way he could charge it
but i agree.why root to unroot in a bit before your phone even gets used to the rom. patience
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You know you have adhd bad when you're the OP and you think your own thread is tl;dr

"Is there a way to root without USB?"
No, were not JailBreaking Iphones here, this is Android.
What could you possibly need root for sooooo bad that you can't wait like 4 days or less?
If you crave a look besides Sense so bad install a launcher for the time being.
I'm rooted and till Cyanogen gets up and running as stable. I really have no use for it in my everyday life. I work as a Technician and use my phone alot but not once do I say. OMG I don't have root how will I live!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lets be serious if this was possible it would be on the net and in Android news sites. Just like every other method that comes out is pretty much plastered all over the main page or some other Android news site.
With no viable reason or need I feel this thread is pointless and it should be closed.

kpa2727 said:
No, were not JailBreaking Iphones here, this is Android...
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jailbreaking iPhones require USB as well. Unless your still on the firmware that supports the iBooks exploit, then you can just go to a website (jailbreakme.com)
But you can't open SSH, unless you are jailbroken. That said, OP was wondering if there were any apps like z4 that would root the phone. None for the tbolt yet. Limera1n, Green P0ison, red snow, etc are tools used for iPhone jailbreak but they require USB.

MY SIMPLE ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION
Question: Can I root with out USB working properly...
Answer: NO

You know you can adb over wifi
No, thats not a storm. Its just my Thunderbolt layin down this post.

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Droid Eris **Not Rollback**

Ok so I am aware that as of now there is no rollback from the leaked 2.1 to the original 1.5...I haven't seen anyone ask and I'm sorry if this is in the wrong section of the forum...my question is, is there anyway to just completely wipe the phone and reinstall with an image of 1.5. At this point my problems with 2.1 outweigh my want to retain my apps and what not. To reiterate I do not care about losing the information on my phone I just want 1.5 back, is there anyway at all to do this??? I can always reactivate and get my apps back.
if you're on a leak.. you already answered you own question. NO
if you're on OTA 2.1, yes you should be able to roll back to 1.5, I was.
your suggested method is a rollback
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I am pretty sure that this has been tried before... In fact Jemezelle (is that the right spelling?) has been trying everything they can think of to fix the issue at hand, and has had no avail.
The issue is that the bootloader was updated when you installed the leak, and that is what is preventing you from rolling back or reinstalling the 1.5 image or the root image.
What they are trying to do is reload the old bootloader to set everyone who has leak up for rooting or rolling back the phone.
how about this. im sure this is impossible but could we somehow wipe EVERTHING including Android os and the bootloader and start over again from scratch?
Nikolai2.1 said:
how about this. im sure this is impossible but could we somehow wipe EVERTHING including Android os and the bootloader and start over again from scratch?
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No, this is not possible.... if it were everyone on leak would have root at this point.
Ok so I know that this phone had to be blank at one point in time. As in there was no software on it at all. There has to be a way to return it to that state to reload any software you want on it. Maybe it would be an HTC internal program. Because they wipe them and reflash them all the time to refurbish them.
likwidsoul said:
Ok so I know that this phone had to be blank at one point in time. As in there was no software on it at all. There has to be a way to return it to that state to reload any software you want on it. Maybe it would be an HTC internal program. Because they wipe them and reflash them all the time to refurbish them.
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Exactly. any HTC people among us willing to be awesome?
replace
I used to have the leaked 2.1 on my Eris. I had the 3rd leak and went to the Verizon store after the 2.1 OTA came out and complained because I didn't have any audio output from my handset or speaker. They just gave me a replacement with 1.5 on it cause I told them that the OTA update to 2.1 was what caused the problem. I suggest trying to do that. Good luck.
ALesserMan said:
I used to have the leaked 2.1 on my Eris. I had the 3rd leak and went to the Verizon store after the 2.1 OTA came out and complained because I didn't have any audio output from my handset or speaker. They just gave me a replacement with 1.5 on it cause I told them that the OTA update to 2.1 was what caused the problem. I suggest trying to do that. Good luck.
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Totally. Fraud is cool. ...perfect user name by the way.
11BE-5 said:
Totally. Fraud is cool. ...perfect user name by the way.
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I can't say that I haven't done something like that myself. I figure, as long as the phone is in good condition, then that is the big deal, they can still sell it, and I have a phone that I can actually work with. Not only that, he might have actually had audio problems.. Which would normally be covered under the warranty.
11BE-5 said:
Totally. Fraud is cool. ...perfect user name by the way.
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It wasn't fraud. The 3rd leak is supposedly the same as the OTA. And my audio wouldn't work. Couldn't listen to music through the 3.5mm jack or the speaker, and I didn't get any sound when in calls. I had to reboot my phone every time I wanted to make a call.
is there a way i could cough short out cough my 3.5 mm jack so i could get a new phone?
1. Get an extension cord.
2. Cut cord in half, exposing bare wires.
3. Plug cord into electrical outlet.
4. While holding your phone, insert energized bare wires into phone's audio lack.
5. Profit!!
*please note: Derrek7503 is not responsible for any damages to your person or property resulting from using this patented technique.
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petec920 said:
is there a way i could cough short out cough my 3.5 mm jack so i could get a new phone?
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that is fraud man , u really shouldnt post **** like that here , people get real pissed off
Derrek7503 said:
1. Get an extension cord.
2. Cut cord in half, exposing bare wires.
3. Plug cord into electrical outlet.
4. While holding your phone, insert energized bare wires into phone's audio lack.
5. Profit!!
*please note: Derrek7503 is not responsible for any damages to your person or property resulting from using this patented technique.
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Sir, that there, sir, is fraud. should not be posted in these forums, against the law, and against forum policy.
Wow ECLIPSE3 you got like no sense of humor. I would have to guess that was a joke. What idiot would run 110 volts of current through their phone. You need to lighten up Mr. High and mighty. And anyone that would try that make sure you got some good health insurance cause your going to get fried. But also I heard it works real good if you stand in a tub full of water when you do it. LMFAO
but really don't damage your phone to try to get a new one. It's an Eris give it time it will brick on its own. Ha
likwidsoul said:
Wow ECLIPSE3 you got like no sense of humor. I would have to guess that was a joke. What idiot would run 110 volts of current through their phone. You need to lighten up Mr. High and mighty. And anyone that would try that make sure you got some good health insurance cause your going to get fried. But also I heard it works real good if you stand in a tub full of water when you do it. LMFAO
but really don't damage your phone to try to get a new one. It's an Eris give it time it will brick on its own. Ha
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I think Eclipse was being sarcastic. FFS...
actually, i was being blunt. that is fraud to knowingly do that to a company or person. it actually is against the law. and talking about fraud is actually against forum policy.
I run a fine line between against the law, and walking the line. talk to me outside of the forums, and i will tell you all about it. talk to me in here, and i will follow the law, and forum policy, because it is what it is.
i do like a nice joke now and then, but when the user doesnt know when your joking about how to get a new phone, and actually giving him instructions, then that brings up a lot of questions. if you said something like "dont actually do this, as it could hurt yourself, and is against the law to defraud a company." that i would be find with that.
Thanks, and have a great day!

[Q] Questions before I order

Good morning. I am considering per ordering an S3 but before I do I would like to ask a couple of questions...I do know there are going to be differences between the US version and the Euorpean one but I figure they are close enough. I am comming from a droid X.
1) how do like your S3 so far? Is the size too big?
2) How difficult to root?
3) is the charger chord have the same connection as the droid x?
I am not a flash ahold but have been known to toss a few rooms around. Does titanium work?
Thanks for your time and information.
Kevin
Just go to a phone shop to hold one first or just cut a piece of card with same measurements to see if it fits your hand, and there is an easier Rooting method now with even easier ones coming along.
KevTN said:
Good morning. I am considering per ordering an S3 but before I do I would like to ask a couple of questions...I do know there are going to be differences between the US version and the Euorpean one but I figure they are close enough. I am comming from a droid X.
1) how do like your S3 so far? Is the size too big?
Perfect for me. I've got big mitts, no problem using it one-handed.
2) How difficult to root?
Very easy.
3) is the charger chord have the same connection as the droid x?
No idea, never seen a droid. USB cable is removeable from the plug.
I am not a flash ahold but have been known to toss a few rooms around. Does titanium work?
Flawlessly.
Thanks for your time and information.
You're welcome.
Kevin
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Buy it, you won't be sorry
To give you a more informative answer.
1. The size is awesome I have pretty long fingers so I cant touch anything on the entire screen, don't know what yours are like. As far as feel its very nice in your hands it do-sent feel like its going to slip out your hand, and feels like a good build.
2. rooting is very easy Chain fire has made a great root kit and even for a beginner you would find it very simple buy like you said you've done some rooting and flashing before.
Link to the root method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
3. If the droid x uses mirco USB then your sorted it will use the same its a standardised connector anyway.
the phone is awesome other than the ui redraw problem the phone is flawless.
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To give you a more informative answer
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Apart from your use of the word "micro", care to tell me in what way your answer is "more informative" than mine?
Loving the GS3, moved from the .GS2. Size wise I was habit worried when first held it but after a little adjustment it's fine, fairly similar to using my .GS2. For a seasoned or not user the rooting process is very simple.
Only issue I now have is there aren't enough ROMs to play around with lol, also can't wait for CM9 to come, was so polished on the .GS2 even in the nightlies .
Only real gripe I currently have is Apex launcher is a little laggy and statusbar colours, not found one I like but was thinking of learning to theme so going to use it as an excuse to start.
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I did't see your post mate I was referring to the post before yours.
Charger wise it's a standard micro usb chord (a little too short in the box imho) to a 1 milliamp Charger.
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Charger wise it's a standard micro usb chord (a little too short in the box imho) to a 1 milliamp Charger.
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Fortunately it's a 1'000mA (= 1A) charger. Otherwise it would take VERY long to charge the beast.
As already said the only concern should be screen size.If your hands are too small you'll not be able to use it in one hand, and it might feel awkward.
KevTN said:
Good morning. I am considering per ordering an S3 but before I do I would like to ask a couple of questions...I do know there are going to be differences between the US version and the Euorpean one but I figure they are close enough. I am comming from a droid X.
1) how do like your S3 so far? Is the size too big?
Not at all.
2) How difficult to root?
Easier .
3) is the charger chord have the same connection as the droid x?
I am not a flash ahold but have been known to toss a few rooms around. Does titanium work?
YES
jje
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d4fseeker said:
Fortunately it's a 1'000mA (= 1A) charger. Otherwise it would take VERY long to charge the beast.
As already said the only concern should be screen size.If your hands are too small you'll not be able to use it in one hand, and it might feel awkward.
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Ooops my bad, lol. Yeah would be waiting weeks for a full charge. :-S
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Thanks folks....I do have big hands...looks like I will order me a 32gb on Thursday.
Thanks for your help.
Luckily my wife has small hands so in perspective everything looks bigger.

External 7" touchscreen driver for Atrix CarPC

Hello everyone. I have gone as far as I can go by myself, and I am looking for a little help to see if together we can get this working.
I have a Lilliput 669GL-70NP/C/T 7" touch screen that I want to try and get working over USB host. So far, all my attempts have been fruitless, but I think that it is possible. The touchscreen utilizes an eGalax driver to work, and I see from their web site here:
http://home.eeti.com.tw/web20/eGalaxTouchDriver/linuxDriver.htm
that they have created a linux driver for ARM devices. Based on what I have been able to determine, this means that I should be able to load the driver on android, but this is where I start getting in way over my head.
Does anyone know what I should be trying to get this to work? I also read that ICS has some form of touch input built in... should I be trying this on that? Right now I am running CM7. It seems to me like with a little work we could have external touchscreens for our Atrix!
Oh I forgot to mention, when I plug the touchscreen in, DMSG does register a USB HID input device as "eGalax Inc. USB TouchController"
CM7 also registers the handlers for the touchscreen as mouse1 and event10 when I run "cat /proc/bus/input/devices"
It seems like this is so close right out of the box! I'm trying my best to load the drivers now from terminal... we'll see how that goes.
Hope you get it sorted.
xdraconis said:
CM7 also registers the handlers for the touchscreen as mouse1 and event10 when I run "cat /proc/bus/input/devices"
It seems like this is so close right out of the box! I'm trying my best to load the drivers now from terminal... we'll see how that goes.
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Wow, I really wish that I could help. I'm really just dropping in to show interest and wish you good luck.
That would be a really sweet way to almost have a padphone. Ever since I unboxed my lapdock I've said that it should have been a tabdock with a touchscreen instead.
I'll go back to lurking now...
JdgM3NT4L said:
Wow, I really wish that I could help. I'm really just dropping in to show interest and wish you good luck.
That would be a really sweet way to almost have a padphone. Ever since I unboxed my lapdock I've said that it should have been a tabdock with a touchscreen instead.
I'll go back to lurking now...
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Thanks, My idea here is to dump the phone to a mounted 7" screen in my car dash. I want to basically have a touch screen head unit with all the power android offers, and the unlimited data that AT&T is still reluctantly supplying.
As far as the project goes... I just tried on Joker's CM9 built with the exact same results... I was hoping maybe the rumors I had heard about ICS support were true, but not out of the box i suppose. As far as the drivers, I can not get the calibration / driver utility to run so far... and that's as far as I'm going to be able to go tonight.
Why not HDMI?
Edit, HDMI can't support touch screen, my bad
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Anthony04x said:
Why not HDMI?
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lol nice timing. I was just logging in.
HDMI works great as is. However, I was looking to be able to provide input back to the phone. Otherwise, the phone still has to be front and center for controlling, which in my opinion kind of defeats the purpose of putting the screen there in the first place.
Basically you want to do like, vnc and pocket cloud, where you control your computer via smartphone but you wanna control the phone instead via touchscreen panel, that sounds like a pain in the ass!
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Anthony04x said:
Basically you want to do like, vnc and pocket cloud, where you control your computer via smartphone but you wanna control the phone instead via touchscreen panel, that sounds like a pain in the ass!
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Yes that's exactly what I want to do. I tried running a vnc server on the phone, but even over USB it was far too laggy.
Yeah you would need to like over clock but even that is sketchy
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Anthony04x said:
Yeah you would need to like over clock but even that is sketchy
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Right now I'm trying to install ubuntu on the atrix.... with linux drivers for arm devices that might be a solution i can handle, but I'm not sure it would work with USG host. Don't know until you try though!
True that! Let me know how it goes, sounds like an excellent project
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Have you seen this setup?
Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=633Kn4XkmJA
Website:
http://www.customgadz.com/store/product.php?id_product=16
I'd love this setup for my car for sure!
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xdraconis said:
lol nice timing. I was just logging in.
HDMI works great as is. However, I was looking to be able to provide input back to the phone. Otherwise, the phone still has to be front and center for controlling, which in my opinion kind of defeats the purpose of putting the screen there in the first place.
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Are you sure that the USB isn't just for passing touchscreen input back to a device? I mean, I know there are such things as USB monitors, but I don't think this is one of them, is what I'm saying -- I'm pretty sure you need to use both HDMI and USB for this to work.
Even if you could load the driver. Which you can. You still need to write some libs and script to get android on the screen. Good luck
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samcripp said:
Even if you could load the driver. Which you can. You still need to write some libs and script to get android on the screen. Good luck
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smokesignals said:
Are you sure that the USB isn't just for passing touchscreen input back to a device? I mean, I know there are such things as USB monitors, but I don't think this is one of them, is what I'm saying -- I'm pretty sure you need to use both HDMI and USB for this to work.
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Perhaps I need to clarify... The Lilliput 669 has a proprietary HDMI cable that breaks into HDMI and USB. I am not trying to send video and input over USB, just input. The HDMI part works as is. I plan on using both HDMI and USB in the final solution.
jaketc said:
Have you seen this setup?
Youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=633Kn4XkmJA
Website:
http://www.customgadz.com/store/product.php?id_product=16
I'd love this setup for my car for sure!
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Yea me too! I have tried in vain to buy this. $189 AU is a little less than $200, which I would be perfectly ok with for a completely working bluetooth solution. However, I can't buy it. MP3car.com is working with the designer to bring the product to market, but they are still 4-8 weeks out, and there are some concerns that it may not be released at all. The designer's web site lists the product as out of stock.
I have tried to find somewhere else that I could buy it, or at least get schematics to build one, but it has been in vain. By the way, this has been re-branded as "Mimics for Android".
I had been wanting to do the same thing. The other day i just came across something that should be coming out end of the month android quadcore mini development board. so you could say use touch monitor and android OS i see they have bluetooth also so maybe phone could connect bluetooth to the android system in car. there isnt much more info on the board but it looks promising for an incar project its tiny. its called odroid-x http://www.hardkernel.com/renewal_2011/products/prdt_info.php
there was some other $100 range android cube thing i saw recently too that might be good. OUYA is name of it maybe XDA will have a section one day for these devices. could make for some good in-car systems much cheaper than indash receivers and more features.
Good luck to ya, keep us posted. I would kill for a solution like this. I would love to be able to implement this, with a fiber optic audio out to a DSP like the Zapco DSP6 or Audison BitOne.1 or the Helix C/P-DSP that is coming to market.
dp28688 said:
I had been wanting to do the same thing. The other day i just came across something that should be coming out end of the month android quadcore mini development board. so you could say use touch monitor and android OS i see they have bluetooth also so maybe phone could connect bluetooth to the android system in car. there isnt much more info on the board but it looks promising for an incar project its tiny. its called odroid-x http://www.hardkernel.com/renewal_2011/products/prdt_info.php
there was some other $100 range android cube thing i saw recently too that might be good. OUYA is name of it maybe XDA will have a section one day for these devices. could make for some good in-car systems much cheaper than indash receivers and more features.
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This all sounds good, and I have seen the OUYA... it looks impressive. However this will remove the phone ability if I go this route. I could just check out the android x86 project for that... I believe they already have this screen working actually. I've been trying to follow how they made that work.
I really want to stick with my atrix as the brain so that I retain the 3g connection without another $50 a month or losing unlimited internet.
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just to know... do you read the "Kernel 2.6.24 upward" right?
theres also what samcriip told, even porting the drivers, you need to write the libs and scripts to get android on the screen, idk how much you know about android but... this is kinda hard to be done...
Good luck, you'll need it.

[Q] New XT910 GSM user, where to start?

Hi guys,
I just bought Motorola Razr XT910 GSM and i was looking for simple guide on rooting/installing custom ROMs but with no success.
Infos about my phone are:
System version:
672.180.41.XT910.NonEFIGSRetail.en.EU
Baseband version:
U_04.10.00R
Build number:
6.7.2-180_SPU-19-TA-11.6
I was wondering what is the simplest way (step by step guide would be nice) to install leaked OTA 4.1.2 ?
Is that version stable with GSM patch?
Currently i have clean stock ICS 4.0.4 on it. No root no nothing.
Just to mention i'm linux user, if there is a way to root and install 4.1.2 from linux that would be good if not i'll find some windows machine to do that!
Thanks
Nedzadk said:
Hi guys,
I just bought Motorola Razr XT910 GSM and i was looking for simple guide on rooting/installing custom ROMs but with no success.
Infos about my phone are:
System version:
672.180.41.XT910.NonEFIGSRetail.en.EU
Baseband version:
U_04.10.00R
Build number:
6.7.2-180_SPU-19-TA-11.6
I was wondering what is the simplest way (step by step guide would be nice) to install leaked OTA 4.1.2 ?
Is that version stable with GSM patch?
Currently i have clean stock ICS 4.0.4 on it. No root no nothing.
Just to mention i'm linux user, if there is a way to root and install 4.1.2 from linux that would be good if not i'll find some windows machine to do that!
Thanks
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Hi
For root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710871
For custom recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1792955 - with mention that BMM is at version 0.3.2 now
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1391900
For installing JB
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2078021
Also, there are some great ICS Roms overhere, therefore you can try them.
Welcome and happy flashing!
heblu said:
Hi
For root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710871
For custom recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1792955 - with mention that BMM is at version 0.3.2 now
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1391900
For installing JB
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2078021
Also, there are some great ICS Roms overhere, therefore you can try them.
Welcome and happy flashing!
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Thank you !
Nedzadk said:
Thank you !
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Welcome.
Forgot smt: With BMM you can also flash kernels and basebands and you can find it at play store.
I recommend Chinese baseband for EU devices. Better radio and battery life
Wierd
Is anyone else facing this problem , has plagued me since my 2.3.6 days. And since your phone is new, thought I'd ask.
The screen picks up all sorts of mis-correct inputs when pugged into the AC mains, especially noticeable when texting in any app. This happends to a lesser extent when using the USB port. Had this phone for 6 months now. Am using the OG charger of course. Strange one may think but is this a general widespread problem ? This is the only problem holding me back from rooting and getting the JB ball rolling. BTW, had 2 razr's so I have two AC adaptors. Tried both.
If this is a digitizer problem as someone did indicate once somewhere, I'm regret ever having bought this phone. Have had to refrain from using it while charging. And if so, am going to push for a different device. Didn't buy a dysfunctional phone, for sure
Service Center means a LOT of downtime and I cannot even backup app data as I haven't root. Can anyone help me here?
Thanks !
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Here's claims to back me up. If so, has anyone successfully replaced their product ? I wouldn't mind an HD given that I did pay full RRP.
for no reason my Razr will suddenly start going crazy. Random buttons will be pressed on the screen like someone is trying to hack into it (but I know they are not). Because of the random key presses, apps will open and close super fast. The only way to stop it is to power down and power it back up. Which after I do that, it's fine
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Researched the issue months ago and learned there seems to be an issue with the digitizer (that's the piece of glass and components that identify your swipes). I thought it was only with certain earlier versions of the Droid, so am disappointed to hear you're having trouble with the Razr. Some folks have reported sending it back to Motorola, and $200 later, it's fixed. While early sufferers were Motorola users, I just read a post where someone is having the same issue with an HTC Eris...
I suggest returning your phone for a new one
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Well, I bought my phone in the month of May '12
0razor1 said:
Is anyone else facing this problem , has plagued me since my 2.3.6 days. And since your phone is new, thought I'd ask.
The screen picks up all sorts of mis-correct inputs when pugged into the AC mains, especially noticeable when texting in any app. This happends to a lesser extent when using the USB port. Had this phone for 6 months now. Am using the OG charger of course. Strange one may think but is this a general widespread problem ? This is the only problem holding me back from rooting and getting the JB ball rolling. BTW, had 2 razr's so I have two AC adaptors. Tried both.
If this is a digitizer problem as someone did indicate once somewhere, I'm regret ever having bought this phone. Have had to refrain from using it while charging. And if so, am going to push for a different device. Didn't buy a dysfunctional phone, for sure
Service Center means a LOT of downtime and I cannot even backup app data as I haven't root. Can anyone help me here?
Thanks !
PS :
Here's claims to back me up. If so, has anyone successfully replaced their product ? I wouldn't mind an HD given that I did pay full RRP.
and another
Well, I bought my phone in the month of May '12
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I had same issue when i plug it in wall cord, i cant click on anything precise, its the charger, i use one that came with my nexus 7 and have no trouble using phone while charging. I didnt test it on USB port, but im sure its charger problem. Try another charger!
I havent bought my phone new, its used one but in perfect condition!
Also i should have mention that i had same problem with Galaxy I7500 (first samsung galaxy device, not the tablet its phone) couple years ago and also with Galaxy S3 (my brothers phone). Same problems occured when using some chargers. Try swaping chareges until you find one that fits
Maybe i'm wrong but thats what helped me.
Nedzadk said:
I had same issue when i plug it in wall cord, i cant click on anything precise, its the charger, i use one that came with my nexus 7 and have no trouble using phone while charging. I didnt test it on USB port, but im sure its charger problem. Try another charger!
I havent bought my phone new, its used one but in perfect condition!
Also i should have mention that i had same problem with Galaxy I7500 (first samsung galaxy device, not the tablet its phone) couple years ago and also with Galaxy S3 (my brothers phone). Same problems occured when using some chargers. Try swaping chareges until you find one that fits
Maybe i'm wrong but thats what helped me.
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Same with me. Ditched the moto charger and I use a Blackberry charger. Never had a repeat of the issue again, and it used to happen a lot on the Motorola charger.
What is "BP TOOLS" and where can i find that ??
<EDIT> Got it, never mind </EDIT>
heblu said:
Hi
For root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710871
For custom recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1792955 - with mention that BMM is at version 0.3.2 now
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1391900
For installing JB
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2078021
Also, there are some great ICS Roms overhere, therefore you can try them.
Welcome and happy flashing!
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the root didnt work. i tried the software numerous times followed each instruction but the root didnt work. any other way or reason why it wouldnt root ?
naifs_br10 said:
the root didnt work. i tried the software numerous times followed each instruction but the root didnt work. any other way or reason why it wouldnt root ?
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What OS are u using? Did u follow the instructions from OP?
I have rooted my device many times and never had any issue. I'm a windows user (7 and 8)
Please give me more details
heblu said:
What OS are u using? Did u follow the instructions from OP?
I have rooted my device many times and never had any issue. I'm a windows user (7 and 8)
Please give me more details
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yup all instructions i am on ics 4.04 running the fido carrier canada xt910 and on windows 7
just says rooting but doesnt do anything for me
naifs_br10 said:
yup all instructions i am on ics 4.04 running the fido carrier canada xt910 and on windows 7
just says rooting but doesnt do anything for me
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maybe disable firewall/antivirus. who knows?
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maybe disable firewall/antivirus. who knows?
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no use tried alot of different methods
0razor1 said:
The screen picks up all sorts of mis-correct inputs when pugged into the AC mains, especially noticeable when texting in any app. This happends to a lesser extent when using the USB port. Had this phone for 6 months now. Am using the OG charger of course. Strange one may think but is this a general widespread problem ? This is the only problem holding me back from rooting and getting the JB ball rolling. BTW, had 2 razr's so I have two AC adaptors. Tried both.
If this is a digitizer problem as someone did indicate once somewhere, I'm regret ever having bought this phone. Have had to refrain from using it while charging. And if so, am going to push for a different device. Didn't buy a dysfunctional phone, for sure
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Could it be a grounds issue?
FlipMorten said:
Could it be a grounds issue?
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I hope not. Don't see why a 5.2V device needs grounding. And if anything .. the screen is glass.. It's capacitive in nature to a small extent. Built up charge should not do what it does. The USB off my MSI mobo and ASUS is filtered and grounded.. Even they do this to an admittedly lower frequency.
The Moto charger puts out a healthy 1A if I'm not mistaken. Not trading that in for some POS BB charger- It's 800mAh the one lying around at a lower 5V rating. That's going to mess things up in the long run-- higher voltage and amperage charging is faster and gets to the full capacity of the battery- the voltage has a say when it comes to lithium batteries.
Anyone here get a replacement from Moto if they had the same issue? Does you think its worth a try?
Thanks for the replies:good:
I had a Milestone (a GSM variant of the Droid) and it had the very same issue. However, it had a metal frame - upon touching it the issue was instantly alleviated.
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So this works out to an inherent flaw with this screen? I had a SAMOLED on my OG Wave and it never messed up {ever} must have been the metal body. Nevertheless, The razr is FUBAR when charging. Had an S2 for a while, never cropped up despite having a similar screen panel. Think I should just file a complaint and get the ball rolling here? Though service (Moto) is terrible in my country, and I don't think they've even launched the Razr HD here. I'd rather pick it over the S3.
WIshful thinking!

Galaxy S2 dead ...

Hi everyone, hoping for some help.
My galaxy s2 wont power on at all.... I have tried plugging USB into the PC and pressing Vol Up but nothing - this happened after replacing the USB charge port. The power flex cable accidentally ripped off.
I plug it into my laptop and it starts installing the driver but then fails. Anyone experienced this before?
Detach battery, leave it in 5 minute and attach again , power on. I face this problem before(but the cause is not same to you ) and my phone power on after i do those steps. Hope your phone will work again.
Or you could wait for KeithHarris39 who knows what he's talking about with this stuff to read your thread (he's posted to Q&A in the last hour or two, so he's probably around somewhere) & he'll actually give you some idea of what might have gone wrong/what you can do about it.
MistahBungle said:
Or you could wait for KeithHarris39 who knows what he's talking about with this stuff to read your thread (he's posted to Q&A in the last hour or two, so he's probably around somewhere) & he'll actually give you some idea of what might have gone wrong/what you can do about it.
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i cant send u a pm ...tried it says u dont want to get disturbed..
^^^
Why would you want to send me a PM ? I have the PM system turned off by design.
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Why would you want to send me a PM ? I have the PM system turned off by design.
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something worth ur interest...
If you are describing the flex cable that is/was attached to the USB charger board.....then the 'inadvertent detachment' is likely the cause of your issues......
First, the damage that *has* taken place is likely to have caused a lack of charge reaching the battery....which is likely the reason the phone won't boot....dead battery and no way to charge it.
Second, it's likely the PC isn't installing the drivers as the damage caused is probably stopping the PC recognising the phone for what it is.....we all know PC's are dumb, if they're not told exactly how to do something, they just sit there scratching their metaphorical heads....lol
Repairing this part is *highly unlikely* to succeed........the only option....get another replacement.... the only saving grace......they're not that expensive......
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I very much doubt you have anything to say to me in PM that would be 'worth my interest'. However, if you still believe that to be the case, this thread is as good a place as any to say it.
doctor_droid said:
something worth ur interest...
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Maybe its the winner of the next Melbourne Cup..........
MistahBungle said:
I very much doubt you have anything to say to me in PM that would be 'worth my interest'. However, if you still believe that to be the case, this thread is as good a place as any to say it.
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just wanted to ask u whether u would be interested for getting a RC title..if yes then would have nominated u to the committee .
u really thought i would ask u for investing money
Thankyou for the offer, that's very kind of you to think of me that way & I do appreciate it But no, I'd rather not, thanks.
Why not ? You might be a gambling guru for all we know
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just wanted to ask u whether u would be interested for getting a RC title..if yes then would have nominated u to the committee .
u really thought i would ask u for investing money
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Thankyou for the offer, that's very kind of you to think of me that way & I do appreciate it But no, I'd rather not, thanks.
Why not ? You might be a gambling guru for all we know
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k mate ..its ur decision c ya around here itself till my s2 lives...
keithross39 said:
If you are describing the flex cable that is/was attached to the USB charger board.....then the 'inadvertent detachment' is likely the cause of your issues......
First, the damage that *has* taken place is likely to have caused a lack of charge reaching the battery....which is likely the reason the phone won't boot....dead battery and no way to charge it.
Second, it's likely the PC isn't installing the drivers as the damage caused is probably stopping the PC recognising the phone for what it is.....we all know PC's are dumb, if they're not told exactly how to do something, they just sit there scratching their metaphorical heads....lol
Repairing this part is *highly unlikely* to succeed........the only option....get another replacement.... the only saving grace......they're not that expensive......
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Thought as much but only just got back on here. Thanks for your time. Already ordered the bits that all arrived today ( except I missed the bloody posty )
So I will let you know how my soldering skills hold up after years of being dormant! The board itself seems fine... just kicking myself for giving it that little pull and forgetting that the power button is stuck on. Doh!! The phone is my old one and now belongs to the Mrs... wasn't too happy with me lol. So much so, and I'm sorry to say she switched to the dark side.. iPhone.
Now I think I'll see what ROMs are good for the s4... easy rooted it from day one but now I feel ready for a change. First android I've never completely changed
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Ok so I reattached the parts.. but still won't boot up. I plug it into the laptop and connect to Odin.. the id:com turns blue and unknown upload mode is on screen... but it just hangs and does nothing any ideas?
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