After upgrading to 2.3.4 and having a few issues with it, I wanted to get back down to the 1.83. However when I try flashing with RSD Lite, it fails. I have a CWM backup from right before upgrading to 2.3.4. Can I restore that with recovery mode or is there some other way I need to do it?
I attempted to fastboot flash my system.img from my CWM backup.
It flashes the system.img but the bootloader isn't the correct one for 1.83. Any suggestions? I would really like to get back to 1.83 until the retail OTA comes out.
I had the same problem earlier! What I basically did was go to the Firmware thread [here] and then downloaded the 1.8.3 full (it doesn't work with the service one) and flashed that sbf file through RSDLite and it went back to Froyo. You said it failed though, so maybe try an older/different sbf file?
Does it just fail to reboot when sbf flashing? Load to fastboot and type 'fastboot -w'
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i went back from ginger
rsd full 1.2.6
rsd unlocker
fastboot cwm
update.zip my own 1.8.3 modified ota
no problems at all
KeRmiT80 said:
i went back from ginger
rsd full 1.2.6
rsd unlocker
fastboot cwm
update.zip my own 1.8.3 modified ota
no problems at all
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Ive been waiting for the 1.83 full to download but its taking forever. I tried the 1.26 but it fails after flashing some of the code groups. I think it almost makes it to 100%. But Idk. I'm gonna keep trying cause I'm having too many issues with GB right now.
Got it working.
Flash the full 1.83 SBF (flash says it fails but it actually finishes), flash unlocker SBF, root, install the old CWM recovery and restore CWM backup.
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Hi, I just tried flashing Ken's 2.3.4 zip and I'm stuck in bootloop. I flashed from HKTW.
I need to know whats the safest thing to do to fix this..
I successfully flashed 1.8.3 after bootlooping from KEN'S 2.3.4, (NOT OFFICIAL ATT 2.3.4!!!), I'm currently re-unlocking/rooting and trying Ken's 2.3.4 again. Good luck!
--Tim
I started over too, but I'm stuck at whats supposed to be a minor step. Tenfar's CWM is giving me more trouble than a prerequisite should. The thing that really aggravates me is that I've used it a couple of times before to flash HKTW and Navalynt's fixes.
I fastboot it to my phone ok, but I get the android and exclamation point when I try to flash Ken's 2.3.4. I know I have to delete the old install recovery file, but I can't find it on my phone.
It's very frustrating to reach the final step and get stuck because of minor b.s.
I had to remove /system/etc/install-recovery.sh and not install_recovery.sh
Another option that works, is immediately go into recovery after flashing cwm
Had the same problem bro, it turned out to be the CWM was out dated. Flash back to HKTW - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1139715
Then make sure your CWM is updated then you should to be able to install Ken's Rom.
Ok so I have tried connecting through RSD Lite to run 1.2.6, 1.5.4 and 1.8.3 with the process always failing. I noticed that RSD Lite doesnt even recognize the device just that is says "flash".
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have looked through these forums and Google for answers with no luck...
I assume you pulled your battery and tried to put phone in RSD mode to flash again. Also did you flash .26 or .83 from the OTA 4.5.91? This results in a hard brick.
Im not sure...I had GreyBlur installed and went to install cherryblur. While in recovery I deleted all cache, davik then installed to bring me to this loop.
Can you get into recovery? And is it tenfars recovery for unlocked bootloader? Try to wipe again and flash cherryblur again.
Did you try this one? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1015564 This is for gingerblur 4.0 / 4.5 which is what i think you have. Try to wipe data/factory data reset from the recovery.
or this one?http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160649 This requires an unlocked bootloader.
Also try to reinstall the drivers for Motorola Atrix http://www.motorola.com/Support/US-...tware_and_Drivers/USB-and-PC-Charging-Drivers. Make sure you have them all up to date. And i'd use rsd lite 5.3.1. Do not flash anything if you on the gingerbread update Official OTA 4.5.91 android 2.3.4. You will brick your device. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160408
I can get into recovery fine but it will not open the internal sd card which is where I have the flash rom at. If I had a sd card and tried to flash do you think that would work?
It was http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1160649
noxlo said:
I can get into recovery fine but it will not open the internal sd card which is where I have the flash rom at. If I had a sd card and tried to flash do you think that would work?
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I would think that would help but don't know why you cant access internal through recovery.
I updated my post above about RSD lite drivers etc. I would try that before i went out and bought a sd card.
Ok so before my Atrix was stock on Gingerbread 2.3.4 OTA update. I then sbf flashed the pudding ROM, and it flashed correctly but my Atrix said boot error 0X1000 and that it detected no OS. It gave me the options regularly seen on the boot screen (including recovery, bp bypass nv flash, etc). To remedy this I did fast boot oem unlock and then fast boot reboot. The phone was unlocked, and at first it was stuck on the dual core screen, but on second boot it booted into the new ROM. I then flashed a custom recovery (tenfar's) and installed the pre release CM7 ROM. I'm now rooted and unlocked running CM7. My question is, do I ever need to use sbf flash again or can I always just install through my custom clockwork mod recovery. Also, when I do install a ROM through cwm recovery, is it just like sbf flash, as in does it overwrite all previous data and I'm starting fresh with my new ROM (after cache and data wipes of course)? And if I ever do sbf flash to something higher than 1.8.3 (my fuse has already been burned since I did the OTA to 2.3.4, will it be safe)?
Lastly, an important question I need to ask pertains to the cwm recovery. Whenever I try to use a function on ROM Manager, it says I need to flash clockwork mod recovery, even though I already have Tenfar's cwm recovery flashed into my phone. Is it safe to flash cwm recovery that ROM Manager is asking me to flash even while I have Tenfar's custom recovery flashed on my phone?
Yes, threw cwm a full rom if you wipe all your data, it will be like a fresh install.
But it won't erase recovery or mess with bootloader
You can skip flash sbf's by using cwm zips, since every custom rom is in cwm and none in sbf.
If you update to a higher who knows?
You are already in gb. The sure if you downgrade with ota sbf you will hard brick!
In an upgrade, mmm let's say ICS, as they promised to unlock the BP, may they finally do it..
If they dont, or its not safe etc,
Don't worry . Devs will make again a safe cwm zip.
For rom manager.
Yes, it is safe, but..
It doesn't support sdcard-ext.. Only the internal.. So stay with tenfars or with the new one, of another guy in dev section.
ofcourse you can install eg rom managers recovery, and after that install using fastboot tenfars or the other one..
Its safe. If you know what you are doing.
One recovery will be installed each time..
Its up too you..
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Ok so before my Atrix was stock on Gingerbread 2.3.4 OTA update. I then sbf flashed the pudding ROM, and it flashed correctly but my Atrix said boot error 0X1000 and that it detected no OS. It gave me the options regularly seen on the boot screen (including recovery, bp bypass nv flash, etc). To remedy this I did fast boot oem unlock and then fast boot reboot. The phone was unlocked, and at first it was stuck on the dual core screen, but on second boot it booted into the new ROM. I then flashed a custom recovery (tenfar's) and installed the pre release CM7 ROM. I'm now rooted and unlocked running CM7. My question is, do I ever need to use sbf flash again or can I always just install through my custom clockwork mod recovery. Also, when I do install a ROM through cwm recovery, is it just like sbf flash, as in does it overwrite all previous data and I'm starting fresh with my new ROM (after cache and data wipes of course)? And if I ever do sbf flash to something higher than 1.8.3 (my fuse has already been burned since I did the OTA to 2.3.4, will it be safe)?
Lastly, an important question I need to ask pertains to the cwm recovery. Whenever I try to use a function on ROM Manager, it says I need to flash clockwork mod recovery, even though I already have Tenfar's cwm recovery flashed into my phone. Is it safe to flash cwm recovery that ROM Manager is asking me to flash even while I have Tenfar's custom recovery flashed on my phone?
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Danger!
To be honest...
you can use clockworkmod and take advantage of your unlocked bootloader, but the second that you brick (soft/hard) your device, you are in trouble. You wont be able to reflash it back to stock because the only SBFs that exist are for 4.5.57, and 4.5.52. Reflashing either of these downgrades WILL BREAK YOUR DEVICE FOR GOOD.
If you are lucky, you might be able to use fastboot to restore stock images, but if I were you, I would head on over to:
direct.motorola.com/hellomoto/motosupport/source/softwareupdate.asp
and use the update software to return your phone to factory ROM. With an OTA updated Atrix, there is too much chance that your phone will be rendered useless.
Do what you wish, but be mindful of the consequences.
This is all very confusing. There is a 4.5.91 SBF. It isn't a downgrade. It should only be flashed as a last resort though. It will remove the word "unlocked" from your boot screen, but it can't un-burn the fuse.
The far safer option is to use CWM for everything. This is the recommended approach.
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As to your CWM question, I believe romracer's CWM is the new standard. I thought the CM7 instructions even said to use it to install CM7.
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Hi,
How do I go back to stock rom without locking, unrooting my phone again ?
I don't want to unlock, root, install CWM again.
Just want to flash back to stock..please suggest.
Thanks.
Before you flashed any custom ROM's did you perform a suggested full backup? If so then simply restore the backup from recovery. If you did not then doing an SBF back to stock is highly suggested. After you SBF to stock, root, unlock and install CWM, perform a FULL backup (this includes backing up webtop).
I will have a stock-rooted 198_7 up on the site later today but not knowing what you were running before I still suggest doing a full SBF.
Lokifish Marz said:
Before you flashed any custom ROM's did you perform a suggested full backup? If so then simply restore the backup from recovery. If you did not then doing an SBF back to stock is highly suggested. After you SBF to stock, root, unlock and install CWM perform a FULL backup (this includes backing up webtop).
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Hi,
No I did'nt took the full backup.
Also I don't want to go through the hassle of doing unlock and installing CWM.
I have the stock sbf file. Can't I use CMW to restore it ?
Thanks.
kikloo said:
Hi,
No I did'nt took the full backup.
Also I don't want to go through the hassle of doing unlock and installing CWM.
I have the stock sbf file. Can't I use CMW to restore it ?
Thanks.
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You cannot flash an SBF from CWM. You are going to need to use RSD lite to get back to stock. If you were using any of the AOSP ROM's like CM7, CM9 and MIUI you will need to perform a factory reset before you SBF to stock.
Hi,
I am trying to install ICS on my on my friends photon and when I run the moto-fastboot commands its giving error and says: Failed.
How to fix ?
Thanks.
Need a bit more info. Which moto-fastboot commands are you trying to run? (I'm going to sleep in a little bit but will try to get you going before then)
Hi,
I ran:
moto-fastboot erase recovery (this failed)
moto-fastboot flash recovery recovery-blue-photon3.img (this also failed)
Thanks.
Is you phone in fastboot mode? (black screen with moto logo and "fastboot" in white at the top of the screen)
Flashing CWM Recovery
Lokifish Marz said:
Is you phone in fastboot mode? (black screen with moto logo and "fastboot" in white at the top of the screen)
Flashing CWM Recovery
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Hi,
I got it. I was doing commands without unlocking the bootloader.
Have a nice sleep.
Thanks.
Rooted with bootstrap
GB 2.3.6
System version: 6.12.181.xt912.Verizon.en.US
I download the OTA over wifi, attempt to install, phone reboots and starts to install, but then the screen changes to the droid dude and an exclamation point, phone reboots again, and i'm back to GB 2.3.6 with a message saying the update failed.
what the heck am i doing wrong?
Being rooted with bootstrap. Flash to stock and try again.
do i flash a stock rom with bootstrap? or do i flash back with RSD Lite?
all the fastboot files are confusing to me...
Use Matt's DroidRAZRUtility 1.6 to flash back to stock.
Here are the instructions I used (second set, though I didn't need the Modified 1.6 utility): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1692694
-Snags