I have a phone on 4.1.57 running GreyBlur. The Android Version is 2.2.1
I haven't accepted any OTA updates, but I recently found out that Gingerbread is out.
What is the best way to go on about rooting the phone after the gingerbread update? Flash back to stock, then update, then root? If someone could point me in the right direction it'd be greatly appreciated.
thank you.
1) root your phone...using this guide...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQVVqxvg4Go (files that you need are under description of that video..)
2) unlock bootloader...using this guide..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
3) install Tenfar's CWM using this guide...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138541
4) choose a rom and flash Via CWM
***Stay away from RSD as much as possible***
deziguy420 said:
1) root your phone...using this guide...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQVVqxvg4Go (files that you need are under description of that video..)
2) unlock bootloader...using this guide..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
3) install Tenfar's CWM using this guide...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138541
4) choose a rom and flash Via CWM
***Stay away from RSD as much as possible***
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Is RSD and CWM the same thing? I don't understand what these two are.
If I'm on 2.2.2, stock w/ root and side-loading enabled, do I skip #1?
why isn't pudding used in any of this?
yes skip #1
RSD is a flashing tool...
CWM is used for flashing too but it's much safer then RSD...
in order to unlock your phone's bootloader u have to do one step using RSD here is a pretty good video tutorial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H02N4p9vEg0 on how to unlock ur bootloader...
on my previous post...2nd link is referring to pudding is it not?
deziguy420 said:
1) root your phone...using this guide...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQVVqxvg4Go (files that you need are under description of that video..)
2) unlock bootloader...using this guide..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
3) install Tenfar's CWM using this guide...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138541
4) choose a rom and flash Via CWM
***Stay away from RSD as much as possible***
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1) I'm already rooted.
2) You say to stay away from RSD but to unlock the bootloader I need to use it correct?
3) I already have Tenfar's CWM.
4) Just choose a ROM that's updated with Gingerbread and Flash?
Thanks for your help
rAFTA! said:
1) I'm already rooted.
2) You say to stay away from RSD but to unlock the bootloader I need to use it correct?
3) I already have Tenfar's CWM.
4) Just choose a ROM that's updated with Gingerbread and Flash?
Thanks for your help
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there are 2 versions of cwm. one for locked and one for unlocked. after you unlock you have to fastboot flash recovery to get the good CWM then you can flash roms properly.
RSD the 1.83 pudding
Fastboot oem unlock to unlock bootloader
fastboot flash recovery to get the unlocked CWM
CWM recovery to install roms
As long as you have not OTA to gingerbread then RSD is ok but not recommended. If youhave the OTA gingerbread then rsd will hard brick your device if you try to go back to an older build.
rAFTA! said:
1) I'm already rooted.
2) You say to stay away from RSD but to unlock the bootloader I need to use it correct?
3) I already have Tenfar's CWM.
4) Just choose a ROM that's updated with Gingerbread and Flash?
Thanks for your help
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if you already have Tenfar's CWM..then wt r u waiting for ...go crazy and start flashing...
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i got my 2.34 rooted and started remveing thngs i removed one to many things so i decided to put a custom rom on my sd card and flash so i did full wipe in recovery from android recovery but 2 differnt roms says signature failed aborting
leo5111 said:
i got my 2.34 rooted and started remveing thngs i removed one to many things so i decided to put a custom rom on my sd card and flash so i did full wipe in recovery from android recovery but 2 differnt roms says signature failed aborting
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You need to unlock your bootloader..... rooting is not the same as unlocking your bootloader.
Start with the stickied post in the dev forums and read up
if you're on 2.3.4, i'd say the safest way to unlock your bootloader is by running this script right here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
you're going to get a soft-hard brick, but don't panic. just start up in fastboot and follow the script's instructions.
after that, install CWM recovery and flash to a custom ROM, and enjoy how awesome your phone just became!
Alcapone263 said:
if you're on 2.3.4, i'd say the safest way to unlock your bootloader is by running this script right here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182871
you're going to get a soft-hard brick, but don't panic. just start up in fastboot and follow the script's instructions.
after that, install CWM recovery and flash to a custom ROM, and enjoy how awesome your phone just became!
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i got it figured out after some hair pulling...lol
Hi all
I hope there's someone can help to better understand flashing HC ROM from rooted GB stock ROM.
And so I read globatron ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358758) :
If you are already S-OFF on gingerbread, or ran *this* procedure previously skip to Part 2.
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SO I skip to PART 2:
I assume myself did the below since mine is rooted:
Rooted
Busybox
Secure flag turned off on the boot image
Stock recovery replaced by CWM
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1. So I just connect to PC, double click ARUWizard.exe and it's done for stock Honeycomb?
Let's say I want to do install custom ROM.
I download:
3G-Wifi: f1a04839f7b187887c77b4ab552cc2fb HC-3G-light.zip
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Here's my question. Why do I need to download HC-3G-light.zip?
I go to one of the HC custom ROM thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409296
I read the instruction:-
Instructions:
1. Make sure you are running the correct Radio & Hboot, Follow GLOBATRON Guide or Paul Obrien Guide
2. Boot into recovery
3. Nandroid/Backup Current ROM
4. Flash Cool_ROM.zip
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2. Can I just download the custom ROM, boot into recovery, backup current ROM, and then flash the Cool_ROM without using PC?
Is it because I need to flash using HC-3G-light.zip RUU (I assume there's ARUWizard.exe inside the HC-3G-light.zip) first before flashing the using method 2 as below:-
Method 2: Using bootloader - NOTE I strongly recommend using method 1.
Rename the downloaded file PG41IMG.zip
Transfer the file to the root of your SD card
Reboot to hboot, which will detect and install the update.
Note it will require two passes to complete the upgrade due to hboot change
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At the end, it says:
If you used the light image now restore your nandroid backup or flash your custom ROM now - then you are finished.
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Is this part that I use the custom ROM that I want?
Thanks guys. I got confused here with flashing ROM using RUU and flashing ROM using CWM...
If you do the full s off aru wizard you can flash roms freely without the light package. Disregard flashing boot.img if you have s off
Flyer
mcord11758 said:
If you do the full s off aru wizard you can flash roms freely without the light package. Disregard flashing boot.img if you have s off
Flyer
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Please pardon my noobness.
The last time I did it is to s-off, install CWM and root only. I still using stock GB. So I didn't do any ARUWIZARD.exe thingy.
So.......
What is the first step I do? I did download the light package and I didn't see any ARUWIZARD in it. I guess I need to download the big file?
If on s off gingerbread, run the aru wizard. You will then be on honeycomb with s off. At that point in time you can freely flash honeycomb and ics roms
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My atrix was on gb2.3.6 bell. Rooted it applied tenfer recovery.Did a back up.tried to install epinter jellybean without success. My bootloader is not unlocked. restarted the phone it got stuck at starting screen. now i am unable to get into tenfer recovery. I got the bell 2.3.6 sbf from this link
http://www.atrixforums.com/forum/be...bell-canada-sbf-found-available-download.html
should i flash it using rsd lite. please reply.
You need an unlocked bootloader for a custom recovery. NEVER ever try to flash a custom ROM and Recovery with a locked bootloader. Since your phone can't boot up, and you don't have an unlocked bootloader, just try flashing the SBF. I don't think you have a second option.
Wrong section by the way.
Sent from my undervolted, underclocked, power saving Motorola Atrix.
amrutpritam said:
My atrix was on gb2.3.6 bell. Rooted it applied tenfer recovery.Did a back up.tried to install epinter jellybean without success. My bootloader is not unlocked. restarted the phone it got stuck at starting screen. now i am unable to get into tenfer recovery. I got the bell 2.3.6 sbf from this link
http://www.atrixforums.com/forum/be...bell-canada-sbf-found-available-download.html
should i flash it using rsd lite. please reply.
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if still stuck in boot loader download and install RSD Lite V 5.7( attached ) and download 2.2.2 Asia sbf file from here
http://atrix.zombidev.info/sbf/Asia/
and flash it....
if you have unlocked boot loader than it will lock it again ...( works on Bell atrix NOT FOR ATT ATRIX )
than perform this steps to flash jelly bean
1) Root
2) Unlock it using given IHOP_Bell sbf ( attached )... Just Flash IT It will unlock your boot loader automatically if you previously unlocked it OR Do the Bootloader Unlock Process From this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
3) Flash Recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204500 OR TWRP ...
4) Now you can flash any Custom ROM....
NOTE:- ONLY FOR BELL ATRIX MB860 ( TESTED )... NOT FOR ATT......SHOULD WORK ON MOST INTERNATIONAL ATRIX MB860...
I am not responsible for any damage. Try on your own risk
Wrong section. Ask questions in Q&A next time, please.
Hi,to everyone:
so,i'm newb,and i dont leave in the us,and i'm a proud owner of a Droid Dna.
As i dont be on the us,i cant have na OTA update,so i'm stock 1.15
And i have a few questions,help:
1) I'm going to do the Unlock using the Supercid,and do the htcdev process.
flash a new recovery,and install superuser.Correct?
the questions are:
1) Doing the unlock,i can place a ROM even the stock rom (deodexed or other)?
2) The process will be: remove the boot.img from the rom zip file
flash it manually,and them place the rom.zip file on the phone and flash it in recovery.
I think that the rom will not have the new kernel,so i think that i have to install it manually,will i be unrooted?
In this Post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2080200) it says that is the new update Rom,but does it have the original kernel,or i have to install it via recovery or manually??
Thanks for all the help you guys can give me!
sued said:
Hi,to everyone:
so,i'm newb,and i dont leave in the us,and i'm a proud owner of a Droid Dna.
As i dont be on the us,i cant have na OTA update,so i'm stock 1.15
And i have a few questions,help:
1) I'm going to do the Unlock using the Supercid,and do the htcdev process.
flash a new recovery,and install superuser.Correct?
the questions are:
1) Doing the unlock,i can place a ROM even the stock rom (deodexed or other)?
2) The process will be: remove the boot.img from the rom zip file
flash it manually,and them place the rom.zip file on the phone and flash it in recovery.
I think that the rom will not have the new kernel,so i think that i have to install it manually,will i be unrooted?
In this Post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2080200) it says that is the new update Rom,but does it have the original kernel,or i have to install it via recovery or manually??
Thanks for all the help you guys can give me!
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1, I believe the answer is yes
2. In most cases, the boot.img is provided along with the rom as a separate download so no need of extraction. It has to be flashed using adb from your pc -usually right before you install the rom.
3. If you allow the ota update before you root you can not root, If after you've rooted and bootloader is unlocked, it will download but won't install-at least it did not for me. If you relock the bootloader and flash a to stock, I heard you can get the ota but you will not be able to unlock it again. Not sure on that part. Rumor says that this will get fixed soon but as f right now no.
Thanks
rootntootn said:
1, I believe the answer is yes
2. In most cases, the boot.img is provided along with the rom as a separate download so no need of extraction. It has to be flashed using adb from your pc -usually right before you install the rom.
3. If you allow the ota update before you root you can not root, If after you've rooted and bootloader is unlocked, it will download but won't install-at least it did not for me. If you relock the bootloader and flash a to stock, I heard you can get the ota but you will not be able to unlock it again. Not sure on that part. Rumor says that this will get fixed soon but as f right now no.
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Thanks for your hep,at least you give me a hand.
I thank you from my heart
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095825
What version is it?
In the post title it says 1.5.0.0, but when I boot into recovery, it says CWM-based recovery v6.0.something.something
I want to flash a ROM, but would MUCH rather flash via ROM manager, rather than manually, and I need to know what version it is in order to use ROM manager.
Also, I don't have 10 posts, so I can't post in the actual thread yet.
Thanks in advance!
mobradovic00 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2095825
What version is it?
In the post title it says 1.5.0.0, but when I boot into recovery, it says CWM-based recovery v6.0.something.something
I want to flash a ROM, but would MUCH rather flash via ROM manager, rather than manually, and I need to know what version it is in order to use ROM manager.
Thanks in advance!
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Did you unlock your phone bootloader? If not you cannot flash any custom rom. It'll soft-brick your phone.
For CWM v1.5.0.0 may be his build version.
artit said:
Did you unlock your phone bootloader? If not you cannot flash any custom rom. It'll soft-brick your phone.
For CWM v1.5.0.0 may be his build version.
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How do I know if my BL is unlocked?
I just used this one because I was unsure.
mobradovic00 said:
How do I know if my BL is unlocked?
I just used this one because I was unsure.
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So your phone bootloader is lock (as all new phone). If you want to flash custom rom please unlock it first, search for bootloader unlock for your phone model in forum.