I have some questions:
1) I just unlocked my bootloader and installed CWM recovery, but I still use the 4.1.83 version (With GladiAtrix3). I wanted to know if I want to flash your rom do I need to flash the 2.3.4 update first usind RSD, or can I flash it right away from the CWM? (After a full wipe of course)
2) Do I need to flash a 2.3.4 radio prior to flashing this rom? Can I use the flasheble radio from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1163009 ?
3) What should be the size of the full Alien #2 rom? is it possible that it is 163MB?
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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?
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..
BlackKnight12 said:
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.
Sent from my Alienated Atrix
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.
Sent from my Alienated Atrix
Basically, can I use BeastMOD or QuikSense without having to flash their kernel? OR must I stay on the stock rom with the stock kernel?
I used a friends computer to unlock and root because my computer won't install drivers/recognize my Amaze...and from what I understand that (adb/fastboot) is needed to use the kernelflasher?
You can flash the ROM's via CWM recovery. The kernel remains as is. XBoarder is working on an oc'd kernel that you would flash separately.
If you already have a custom kernel (non stock) you can use my method of flashing. 100% CWM Recovery flashable.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20426599&postcount=167
A second reboot is required. To check if it's installed properly check for the name Paul under kernel version.
How do I flash the stock .15 rom for unlocked bootloaders overtop cyanogenmod 9
AndroidPhan said:
How do I flash the stock .15 rom for unlocked bootloaders overtop cyanogenmod 9
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Hmm, let me see if I can decipher this message.
-You have unlocked
-Hopefully Rooted
-Installed CWM Recovery
-Somehow managed to install CM9 but don't know how to flash another rom? (you dont want to flash 'overtop' you want to wipe clean)
And what you want to do is install a rom that is similar to stock .15?
Virtuous Rom S series is fairly stock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1511839
So is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1518462
(infact its called .15 stock for unlocked bootloaders).
Put one of those roms on your internal sdcard.
Boot into CWM
Wipe your CyanogenMod 9 (Wipe data/ factory reset)
Flash the other rom.
I'd suggest you do more research before you do this stuff. I am scared for you.
Have a nice day
At the moment, I don't believe that it can be done. Unless someone creates an update.zip.
haha very funny, im actually pretty good with this stuff. ive been roming for some time now. However someone said on the forum for the .15 for unlocked bootloaders that in order to flash to that rom from cyanmod9 that id need to flash a blob file
AndroidPhan said:
haha very funny, im actually pretty good with this stuff. ive been roming for some time now. However someone said on the forum for the .15 for unlocked bootloaders that in order to flash to that rom from cyanmod9 that id need to flash a blob file
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Nope. Just Wipe CM9 and install the new rom..
The issue is this:
Currently on the Prime, CWM does not backup/restore the kernel.
What does this mean!?
Well if you were running Rom A with Kernel A, and you tried out Rom B with kernel B
And you now want to RESTORE your Nandroid of Rom A, you must do the following:
1) Data Wipe/Factory Reset ROM B (CM9)
2)Restore Nandroid of Rom A
3)Flash Rom A over top of the Nandroid
Step 2 and 3 can be done in any order. (Flashing the rom installs the kernel, but nandroid does not)
I was wondering if you can flash the stock recovery while running the Pure Stock Rom? I have read the return to stock thread and can not make heads or tails out of it. One says if you do it this way you still can't Update back to ICS. Another Says You can but you have to add Something to the process. The Radio I think. Is there a clear cut way to return the Note back to stock and be able to update it back to ICS? Or can you just flash the Pure Stock Rom and flash the Stock Recovery that came with the Phone when it had GB on it?
Pure stock from bigfau is rooted ..
Odin .tar is not...
Flash .tar rom via odin ..
Then flash your stock radio via CWM (flash CWM)
Flash counter reset via CWM
Then flash the stock 3e recovery in CWM
Then reboot ...
You will then be able to get update ...as you will be pure stock...g
Hello, I've been trying to flash the Australia JB rom,
SPYDERIRD_U.01.6.7.3-94_SPI-328_04.11.01P_0A.74_AUSTRALIA_NZ_CFC_HWp2b_SIGNED.xml.zip,
onto my Asia razr running on ICS.
I want to leave my current ICS as system 1 and flash the Au rom onto system 2, but I keep getting this error.
Finding update package..
Opening update package..
Installing update...
Installation aborted.
Here is what I did:
1.download 4.1.2 kernel and ROM zip file
2.Boot to BMM recovery
3.backup CID and Kernel
4.Flash 4.1.2 kernel , wipe cache
5."install a zip package"
then installation aborted.
Is is not possible to flash stock ROMs onto system2, but only custom ROMs?
If the only way to flash AU rom is onto system1, how would I be able to backup and restore my current ICS? ( Can I even go back to ICS after flashing JB?)
What am I doing wrong here?
Thank you all :good::good:
ab. said:
Hello, I've been trying to flash the Australia JB rom,
SPYDERIRD_U.01.6.7.3-94_SPI-328_04.11.01P_0A.74_AUSTRALIA_NZ_CFC_HWp2b_SIGNED.xml.zip,
onto my Asia razr running on ICS.
I want to leave my current ICS as system 1 and flash the Au rom onto system 2, but I keep getting this error.
Finding update package..
Opening update package..
Installing update...
Installation aborted.
Here is what I did:
1.download 4.1.2 kernel and ROM zip file
2.Boot to BMM recovery
3.backup CID and Kernel
4.Flash 4.1.2 kernel , wipe cache
5."install a zip package"
then installation aborted.
Is is not possible to flash stock ROMs onto system2, but only custom ROMs?
If the only way to flash AU rom is onto system1, how would I be able to backup and restore my current ICS? ( Can I even go back to ICS after flashing JB?)
What am I doing wrong here?
Thank you all :good::good:
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1. YOU CANNOT FLASH A OFFICIAL STOCK ROM ONTO SLOTS USING BMM OR ANY RECOVERY - You need to flash in AP fastboot using Flash-it or RSD lite.
2. When you have ICS in stock , you are telling its Asian - try to flash only EU JB roms - here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192532 ( Remeber you need to flash EU ICS ROM before updating the OTA as you are in en.Asia- follow the instructions )
3. Since JB is a update over ICS , you cannot go back to ICS as there is no firmware file for this JB ( remember this is an update)
SAJdroid said:
1. YOU CANNOT FLASH A OFFICIAL STOCK ROM ONTO SLOTS USING BMM OR ANY RECOVERY - You need to flash in AP fastboot using Flash-it or RSD lite.
2. When you have ICS in stock , you are telling its Asian - try to flash only EU JB roms - here is the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192532 ( Remeber you need to flash EU ICS ROM before updating the OTA as you are in en.Asia- follow the instructions )
3. Since JB is a update over ICS , you cannot go back to ICS as there is no firmware file for this JB ( remember this is an update)
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Hi SAJdroid
I ended up flashing a modified JB rom onto system 2 with BMM because I might need to go back to ICS if JB is buggy.
Thank you for answering my questions.:good:
ab. said:
Hi SAJdroid
I ended up flashing a modified JB rom onto system 2 with BMM because I might need to go back to ICS if JB is buggy.
Thank you for answering my questions.:good:
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Golden Rule for first time flashers :
1. Backup your system - Nandroid backup
2. Download the fastboot files and keep it ready in your PC with RSD lite - When you brick your phone you dont have much time to flash your system as the battery charging may not work. link : http://sbf.droid-developers.org/ * you will never know how much battery you will be left with if you accidentally brick your phone*
3. If you are afraid you might screw up while flashing a ROM , use Safe Strap instead of BMM ( uninstal BMM before you proceed) - here no matter what you do your stock ICS will be safe ans you wont be able to flash anything over your stock slot . - Most of the ROM's are supported by Safe Strap.
I have bricked my phone so many times but still enjoy flashing - so dont be afraid to try those awesome ROM's and tweaks to feel the real power of your Razr.