Is there a method to relock the phone after you are rooted for both the docked version and dockless version?
Yes. You can either flash a new SBF, which will overwrite the /system partition -- or you can manually go and remove the "su" executable from the partition and uninstall any root-enabled apps you have.
brianez21 said:
Yes. You can either flash a new SBF, which will overwrite the /system partition -- or you can manually go and remove the "su" executable from the partition and uninstall any root-enabled apps you have.
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Unless I'm the exception and not the rule. Flashing the stock SBF only unrooted the phone. My phone is still unlocked with CWM recovery.
Lokifish Marz said:
Unless I'm the exception and not the rule. Flashing the stock SBF only unrooted the phone. My phone is still unlocked with CWM recovery.
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If you flash your phone with the stock sbf it will relock your phone...
brianez21 said:
Yes. You can either flash a new SBF, which will overwrite the /system partition -- or you can manually go and remove the "su" executable from the partition and uninstall any root-enabled apps you have.
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I'm new to this and have rooted my Photon successfully. Everything was great until yesterday morning when my 3g connection refused to start. I've tried everything including Sprint's advanced tech support...I'm now forced to take my MoPho to the in-store tech and have them diagnose, so I need to get it unrooted.
Here's my question: can somebody please do a step by step on how to manually remove the executable? I really need to get this thing fixed! It SUCKS having no data connection outside of wifi!!
DutchDogg54 said:
I'm new to this and have rooted my Photon successfully. Everything was great until yesterday morning when my 3g connection refused to start. I've tried everything including Sprint's advanced tech support...I'm now forced to take my MoPho to the in-store tech and have them diagnose, so I need to get it unrooted.
Here's my question: can somebody please do a step by step on how to manually remove the executable? I really need to get this thing fixed! It SUCKS having no data connection outside of wifi!!
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just do a factoy reset then flash the stock sbf and you'll be all set..good luck!
Yay 4 Juggs said:
just do a factoy reset then flash the stock sbf and you'll be all set..good luck!
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Thanks man! Ok...noob at the keys here...where do I find the stock sbf and how do I flash it...I only was able to root because of the friendly step by steps and video. I really want to get into this kind of stuff but it's a steep learning curve, ya know? Thanks for baring with me
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Thanks man! Ok...noob at the keys here...where do I find the stock sbf and how do I flash it...I only was able to root because of the friendly step by steps and video. I really want to get into this kind of stuff but it's a steep learning curve, ya know? Thanks for baring with me
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202666 check that thread for the answers to your questions.
Sweet, I've read through that whole thread before but I wasn't sure because it sounded like it was a supplement, like one that people were doing to improve something, not to return to original...but I'm working through it.
1 snag -- my web filter is blocking the multiupload site...I've got the wheels spinning to get it unblocked but I was curious where to find these other servers you mention provided by xda?
"Download HERE or use one the many servers provided by our good friends here at xDA!!
UPDATE #1
***I found a mirror that was not blocked ***
Wouldn't let me post the link though...I'm too new
UPDATE #2
It worked to un-root my phone but didn't work to fix the 3g connectivity problems I was having. I was forced to factory data reset, but it's working now.
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Hey guys
I'm a bit worried, I have gingerblur on the phone now, and apparently OTAing from it can be bad juju
I read the fastboot way of doing it, but just want to make sure I got this right so I dont mess it up
1. DL fastboot
2. download all the images from the link provided on the thread
**here is where I need to make sure I got this right***
3. I have to put all the images in the same folder as the fastboot.exe I guess
4. use the commands given on the link
moto-fastboot flash boot boot.img
moto-fastboot flash system system.img
5. I wipe the data and reboot
moto-fastboot -w
moto-fastboot reboot
6. should be gtg
now my questions are
is it going to be rooted when I do this, or will I have to reroot the phone (is it posisble to root the 2.3.4?)
and can I do this coming from gingerblur? I don't wanna mess anything up
and lastly, what about all the other img files? webtop, radio etc...
thanks!
ps. sorry I'm in a rush, supposed to goto dinner and then see captain america, so I figured I put this up real quick b4 i leave, gf is waiting at the door! lol
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Hey guys
I'm a bit worried, I have gingerblur on the phone now, and apparently OTAing from it can be bad juju
I read the fastboot way of doing it, but just want to make sure I got this right so I dont mess it up
1. DL fastboot
2. download all the images from the link provided on the thread
**here is where I need to make sure I got this right***
3. I have to put all the images in the same folder as the fastboot.exe I guess
4. use the commands given on the link
moto-fastboot flash boot boot.img
moto-fastboot flash system system.img
5. I wipe the data and reboot
moto-fastboot -w
moto-fastboot reboot
6. should be gtg
now my questions are
is it going to be rooted when I do this, or will I have to reroot the phone (is it posisble to root the 2.3.4?)
and can I do this coming from gingerblur? I don't wanna mess anything up
and lastly, what about all the other img files? webtop, radio etc...
thanks!
ps. sorry I'm in a rush, supposed to goto dinner and then see captain america, so I figured I put this up real quick b4 i leave, gf is waiting at the door! lol
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Don't make things so complicating, just flash this if you're on 1.8.3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182526
Are you unlocked??
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Are you unlocked??
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As long as he's on 1.8.3. that shouldn't matter.
Yes, but if he's locked, I think he won't be able too use fastboot..
Edit: if the images he want to flash using fastboot, are for unlocked device, he will end bricked.
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Yes, but if he's locked, I think he won't be able too use fastboot..
Edit: if the images he want to flash using fastboot, are for unlocked device, he will end bricked.
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Refer to the link I sent him...
Unlocked as in rooted?
I'm running gingerblur, so yes, I'm rooted so i have access to cwm...
Can I just flash that? And yes I'm on 1.8.3
Flashing via sbf?
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mpalatsi said:
Don't make things so complicating, just flash this if you're on 1.8.3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182526
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So what are allll these posts about phones hard bricking? Why isn't everyone just doing this?
I realized unlocked as in bootloader unlocked... That part I'm not sure, I did the OTA 1.8.3 update, so I assume not...
I doubt I'll be downgrading though, so is it safe to just use that link? I'd hate to hard brick
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razorseal said:
So what are allll these posts about phones hard bricking? Why isn't everyone just doing this?
I realized unlocked as in bootloader unlocked... That part I'm not sure, I did the OTA 1.8.3 update, so I assume not...
I doubt I'll be downgrading though, so is it safe to just use that link? I'd hate to hard brick
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@razorseal,
You will not hard-brick if you use the link posted by @mpalatsi.
It appears to be the official SBF version of the OTA. Edit: actually, that one is modified with the unlocked bootloader.
However, you will not be able to go back to any other SBF after you flash this thing. It modifies the bootloader in a way that will cause damage if you try to revert. This is ok if you have no plans to revert, but one never knows when they need to take a step back.
So, you can commit to this SBF or you can do the sensible thing: unlock your bootloader (if you haven't already done so) and follow with your procedure (or use the Fruit Cakes which are equivalent to the fastboot flashing, but using the recovery).
I would recommend staying away from SBF's in general, especially from the ones that cause irreversible changes to the bootloader.
Edit: If you need help unlocking your bootloader, look up the Pudding thread in the Dev section. Everything is straightforward and has been done by many users successfully.
Edit2: If it makes you feel any better, I personally used the method you described in the OP to upgrade. Wasn't that hard or "complicated".
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@razorseal,
You will not hard-brick if you use the link posted by @mpalatsi.
It appears to be the official SBF version of the OTA.
However, you will not be able to go back to any other SBF after you flash this thing. It modifies the bootloader in a way that will cause damage if you try to revert. This is ok if you have no plans to revert, but one never knows when they need to take a step back.
So, you can commit to this SBF or you can do the sensible thing: unlock your bootloader (if you haven't already done so) and follow with your procedure (or use the Fruit Cakes which are equivalent to the fastboot flashing, but using the recovery).
I would recommend staying away from SBF's in general, especially from the ones that cause irreversible changes to the bootloader.
Edit: If you need help unlocking your bootloader, look up the Pudding thread in the Dev section. Everything is straightforward and has been done by many users successfully.
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ok, got it...
I understand no downgrading, but how about upgrading in the future?
so if I want to do it the 'safe' way, how do I do that? the way I mentioned it? (the thread via fastboot)
How can I check if i'm unlocked my bootloader or not?
I'm in the same boat. I'm on ginger blur and 1.83 and I just want to update, unlock and root.I would like to revert back if need be.
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razorseal said:
ok, got it...
I understand no downgrading, but how about upgrading in the future?
so if I want to do it the 'safe' way, how do I do that? the way I mentioned it? (the thread via fastboot)
How can I check if i'm unlocked my bootloader or not?
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This link was exactly what I used.
As far as upgrading in the future, you can use the resources found here, on XDA. People will be dissecting new updates to remove the nasty bits (bootloaders and such).
If you decide that you want to play with custom ROMs, you can do that, too.
You will NOT be able to use OTA's unless you backtrack to a fully stock ROM via official OTA's or SBF's. This can be done, but will require some careful work on your part.
For the bootloader unlocking--go read the Pudding thread here. It is very a straightforward procedure.
Edit: if your first Motorola boot screen has the word "Unlocked" in the upper left corner, then you are unlocked. If not, then ...
Don't you remember if you unlocked your bootloader?
There is a method to check that I think in the pudding thread.
With unlocked bootloader, when moto makes an OTA, the devs here take it, mod it, made it a flashable zip, and you can upgrade your phone.
For downgrading.
Personally I m on gingerblur 4.5. With unlocked bootloader, and tenfars port of cwm recovery installed.
I currently have CWM nandroid backup.
I can install the 2.3.4 cherryblur e.g( with cwm installation also), and whenever I want I can restore this backup..
I can also have 2 backups of 2.2 and 2.3 and switch between the 2 backups.
Its very good advice to stay away from sbf's.
Safer seems the cwm zip files.. Of known devs..
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Paschalis said:
Its very good advice to stay away from sbf's.
Safer seems the cwm zip files.. Of known devs..
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well then I should stay from that link that was provided here considering it's an sbf file...
Paschalis said:
Don't you remember if you unlocked your bootloader?
There is a method to check that I think in the pudding thread.
With unlocked bootloader, when moto makes an OTA, the devs here take it, mod it, made it a flashable zip, and you can upgrade your phone.
For downgrading.
Personally I m on gingerblur 4.5. With unlocked bootloader, and tenfars port of cwm recovery installed.
I currently have CWM nandroid backup.
I can install the 2.3.4 cherryblur e.g( with cwm installation also), and whenever I want I can restore this backup..
I can also have 2 backups of 2.2 and 2.3 and switch between the 2 backups.
Its very good advice to stay away from sbf's.
Safer seems the cwm zip files.. Of known devs..
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I agree with almost everything.
The 'almost' part is that using stock system.img can be a good idea. Whenever new firmware updates come out, I am always curious to see what the OEM envisioned to be the 'normal' look for their device.
Flashing these is perfectly safe because you are only touching the system partition. As long as you have functional fastboot (unlocked bootloader) or recovery, you will have two fallback positions in case something goes wrong (like a bad flash).
Trusting OEM's to give you a good product has historically been a losing proposition. They always take waaay too long. And they make stupid mistakes (like the ****ed up battery monitor in the new Gingerbread ROM, the 4.5.91). And to fix those mistakes they take their sweet time again.
Anyway, @razorseal:
After you upgrade, you will likely see poor battery performance. The way to fix this is to flash the new radio 01.77.30P found here; this will be done through recovery. I am not sure if Ken's thread here is the same thing. The image files look different.
Also, to fix the aforementioned screw-up by Motorola, follow the instructions here.
feisty_noodle said:
I agree with almost everything.
The 'almost' part is that using stock system.img can be a good idea. Whenever new firmware updates come out, I am always curious to see what the OEM envisioned to be the 'normal' look for their device.
Flashing these is perfectly safe because you are only touching the system partition. As long as you have functional fastboot (unlocked bootloader) or recovery, you will have two fallback positions in case something goes wrong (like a bad flash).
Trusting OEM's to give you a good product has historically been a losing proposition. They always take waaay too long. And they make stupid mistakes (like the ****ed up battery monitor in the new Gingerbread ROM, the 4.5.91). And to fix those mistakes they take their sweet time again.
Anyway, @razorseal:
After you upgrade, you will likely see poor battery performance. The way to fix this is to flash the new radio 01.77.30P found here; this will be done through recovery. I am not sure if Ken's thread here is the same thing. The image files look different.
Also, to fix the aforementioned screw-up by Motorola, follow the instructions here.
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Thanks bud
http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader
I looked at that, and that says it will unlock it... isn't the link provided here already unlocked?
razorseal said:
Thanks bud
http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader
I looked at that, and that says it will unlock it... isn't the link provided here already unlocked?
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Yes, zomgunlock-lite.sbf is the contents of "pudding".
That is your bootloader that has the unlock code. Just follow Ken's instructions from the page you linked to.
Also, here is the link for an easy root method after you are done.
If you are still scared, watch the videos of the process here. I didn't have time to look too carefully, but it clearly shows what the bootloader screen should look like when you've successfully unlocked.
Good luck, I have to sleep now.
ah ****... not working
I have something that says 'failed to boot 4'
starting RSD mode
uh oh
razorseal said:
ah ****... not working
I have something that says 'failed to boot 4'
starting RSD mode
uh oh
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You are not in a bricking situation! Take a deep breath.
I have not seen this, but others have ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1062727
Do some homework.
I am really going now.
I just reflashed.... I guess something got corrupted it works now
alright, off to unlocking, and doing the radio tweak along with battery % and att logo removal
Ok, so last night my phone downloaded the update (guessing Gingerbread). I'm still running 2.2.1 on my Thunderbolt, as I was out of the country for the past few months. I caught the phone before it completed the installation and thought that if I removed the PG05IMG.zip file from the sd card, that would prevent it from being able to install the update. I turned the phone back on and it began to attempt to install the update again. I would like to flash a new ROM to the phone (as I was simply rooted without a custom ROM before) so that I am running 2.3+ but I don't want to have to re-root the phone. I would like to be able to back everything up before I flash a new ROM. How do I prevent the phone from installing the OTA update that was inadvertently downloaded last night , which will unroot my phone??
Please help! Thank you
Not sure if you can stop it at this point and since the phone can still be rooted with the GB update, it may just be easiest to let it go.
Otherwise, if you really want to stop the update, you probably need to boot into Fastboot and find the files that are part of the update. From my Eris days, the OTA update isn't packaged up in the PG05IMG.zip file that you removed. I'm not sure where the files are or what files are the ones you need to delete though...
Someone fee free to correct me, but if you flash the CWM recovery it will prevent the update from happening?
Essentially, I just use the phone for wireless tether, so that's mainly why I root. Doubt that changes much of anything...
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Not sure if you can stop it at this point and since the phone can still be rooted with the GB update, it may just be easiest to let it go.
Otherwise, if you really want to stop the update, you probably need to boot into Fastboot and find the files that are part of the update. From my Eris days, the OTA update isn't packaged up in the PG05IMG.zip file that you removed. I'm not sure where the files are or what files are the ones you need to delete though...
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So I tried to let the update take, but unfortunately it gets stuck at the screen with Andy and the exclamation point!!
Ughhh.... help! Now I have no workable phone..
Can you still boot into recovery? I had read that clearing cache and dalvik fixes this...
jv
tomgillotti said:
So I tried to let the update take, but unfortunately it gets stuck at the screen with Andy and the exclamation point!!
Ughhh.... help! Now I have no workable phone..
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That's a common problem as I recall from a few weeks back. I saw threads about it but never read them as I wasn't affected. I don't know if it's a dead-end or easily fixed or complicated to fix...
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johnnyv5 said:
Can you still boot into recovery? I had read that clearing cache and dalvik fixes this...
jv
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I stumbled into clockwork recovery earlier... I will see what I can accomplish if I can make it back there!
Side note.. I can get into the phone for a minute or so before it restarts again.
tomgillotti said:
I stumbled into clockwork recovery earlier... I will see what I can accomplish if I can make it back there!
Side note.. I can get into the phone for a minute or so before it restarts again.
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johnnyv5 said:
Can you still boot into recovery? I had read that clearing cache and dalvik fixes this...
jv
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Two thumbs up! So far, so good as for this recommendation. Thank you!!!
Any thoughts on how to prevent VZW from pushing this update from now on?
Also need the best 2.3+ ROM... or is CM9 with 4.0 on the way??
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tomgillotti said:
Any thoughts on how to prevent VZW from pushing this update from now on?
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Install a non-stock ROM. Don't worry, you can get Sense-based ones that won't be anything "new".
It appears that VZW will eventually force the update so there's no way that I'm aware of to stop it while running stock (even rooted stock).
tomgillotti said:
Two thumbs up! So far, so good as for this recommendation. Thank you!!!
Any thoughts on how to prevent VZW from pushing this update from now on?
Also need the best 2.3+ ROM... or is CM9 with 4.0 on the way??
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Flash a ROM that has the update. There are a few around here that are 2.11.605.5 that you flash in Recovery so that it'll stop bugging you to update. Just pick one that is already rooted. You can do a backup of your currrent rom, flash the 2.11.605.5 then restore your data and your all set....
jv
There are a couple threads on preventing ota updates. A quick search will tell you what file to rename and how to.
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i was wondering if anyone can help me my son got a hold of my phone which i had left on the table with file explorer open was trying to mod some thing.... don't know exactly what he moded or deleted but i had to do a factory rest.........now things get even crazier....no matter what i try to install it says insufficient memory....i can no longer root cause it says eloc_library[1315]: 14871 cannot locate 'android_reboot'...CANNOT LINK EXECUTABLE...also everytime i try to connect to my wifi it tries to obtain the ip address then sits with disabled underneath it along with the type of security for it....i am running 2.3.6 on the rogers network in canada.......i have no apps installed and a 16 gig memory card with 11 gigs available.....sorry if i am in the wrong section but i need help real bad!!!!would hate to take it back to rogers in this stae.....i have been using the motofail rooting method
If you have clockworkmod or any other custom recovery then you may flash the stock rom, this will help for sure (the question if you can do it). Factory reset doesn't reinstall all files of the system, just cleans the data, so if something was deleted it was not recovered.
damek25 said:
If you have clockworkmod or any other custom recovery then you may flash the stock rom, this will help for sure (the question if you can do it). Factory reset doesn't reinstall all files of the system, just cleans the data, so if something was deleted it was not recovered.
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sadly,i am a noob at this and that was what i was working on at the time of this disaster.....so i can say that i do not have a back-up!!!!!!!!! thanks for your response!!!
Please tell me you did a Nandroid backup immediately after rooting your phone. It is the first thing I do after rooting incase myself or one of my friends accidentally delete a critical file. If you did it would be as simple as booting into recovery and doing a Nandroid restore.
*EDIT* Sorry I did not catch the last post where you mention no Nandroid backup, with no mention of the phone model or manufacturer it is difficult to point you the right way (For example on a HTC on Sprint I could point you to the RUU to basically set it up as it was when it left Sprint for the market) Including these details will make it easier for someone to point you in the right direction. On better examination it appear you are using a Motorola track down the SBF file for your phone and reflash through RSDLite
ItzCrooK2UxD said:
Please tell me you did a Nandroid backup immediately after rooting your phone. It is the first thing I do after rooting incase myself or one of my friends accidentally delete a critical file. If you did it would be as simple as booting into recovery and doing a Nandroid restore.
*EDIT* Sorry I did not catch the last post where you mention no Nandroid backup, with no mention of the phone model or manufacturer it is difficult to point you the right way (For example on a HTC on Sprint I could point you to the RUU to basically set it up as it was when it left Sprint for the market) Including these details will make it easier for someone to point you in the right direction. On better examination it appear you are using a Motorola track down the SBF file for your phone and reflash through RSDLite
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sorry about that its a motorola razr xt910 and im with rogers in ontario canada
lol
beast69 said:
sorry about that its a motorola razr xt910 and im with rogers in ontario canada
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sorry for such a noob question but what is a SBF file and would you be able to point me in a general direction.....thanks for the help!!!!!!!!!!!
confused
beast69 said:
sorry for such a noob question but what is a SBF file and would you be able to point me in a general direction.....thanks for the help!!!!!!!!!!!
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was reading a post by upndwn4par on xda saying i should NOT flash the sbf files (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850135 ) anyone else have any idea on how to fix my issues......(be nice).....now i'm really confused
ty
beast69 said:
was reading a post by upndwn4par on xda saying i should NOT flash the sbf files (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850135 ) anyone else have any idea on how to fix my issues......(be nice).....now i'm really confused
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fixed my problem thanks to all for the help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My phone suddenly is having issues with "authorization" to place calls. Sprint told me to update the profile before resorting to re-programming it into their system. I am unable to update the profile or anything because of the ROM I am using, and my backup has disappeared from stock
I've had the hardest time finding a stock rom or SBF that is NOT electrify, last I heard the electrify one is good to avoid at all costs.. May I get some assistance?:good:
tw1ztidmopho said:
My phone suddenly is having issues with "authorization" to place calls. Sprint told me to update the profile before resorting to re-programming it into their system. I am unable to update the profile or anything because of the ROM I am using, and my backup has disappeared from stock
I've had the hardest time finding a stock rom or SBF that is NOT electrify, last I heard the electrify one is good to avoid at all costs.. May I get some assistance?:good:
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2.3.4?
Yeah, as long as it is stock. Doesn't matter what version, once I get this working right i'll be flashing back to another ROM and make sure I have a backup stored on my pc this time.
tw1ztidmopho said:
Yeah, as long as it is stock. Doesn't matter what version, once I get this working right i'll be flashing back to another ROM and make sure I have a backup stored on my pc this time.
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https://sites.google.com/site/motosbf/photon-sbf-files
MarcquisDale said:
https://sites.google.com/site/motosbf/photon-sbf-files
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links don't work to download
tw1ztidmopho said:
links don't work to download
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1393519
Yeah i'm having a hell of a time, i've been there already and downloaded the only one from loki's web site. It is an .exe and does nothing though, I need the sbf. I've never had trouble finding anything this is nuts -_-
Found one!
This is the only one I've found. Comes with root unlock relock and bootstrap kit. Good luck fixing it.http://billionuploads.com/v3lv293gank2
I am pretty sure I have 198_6 or 198_7 on my hdd. I'll check when I get home tomorrow. If I do I'll link to it.
Just checked updates and there it was.
gaww said:
Just checked updates and there it was.
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Installing now, I wonder what the exact changelog, wish they have more info with these updates
champ784 said:
Installing now, I wonder what the exact changelog, wish they have more info with these updates
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Please post how things went - especially if you are rooted (?), as its easy to end up unrooted at times.
OTA is failing for me after unrooting. I also restored the latest restore.img from the relevant thread before I attempted to update.
Anyone with root able to get OTA installed?
NotATreoFan said:
OTA is failing for me after unrooting. I also restored the latest restore.img from the relevant thread before I attempted to update.
Anyone with root able to get OTA installed?
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I have not updated, but it will continue after rebooting - is there any way to stop it ?
gaww said:
I have not updated, but it will continue after rebooting - is there any way to stop it ?
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The update was already downloaded to my phone, but did not attempt to install until I started it manually.
NotATreoFan said:
The update was already downloaded to my phone, but did not attempt to install until I started it manually.
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I am not so worried about rerooting if it is necessary, but am very worried about getting wiped. How did yours come out ?
gaww said:
I am not so worried about rerooting if it is necessary, but am very worried about getting wiped. How did yours come out ?
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I'm all set. No wipe, and rooted again on 10.0.31.
NotATreoFan said:
I'm all set. No wipe, and rooted again on 10.0.31.
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Did you have to unroot before updating ?
Never-mind had to unroot it would not work otherwise. But still wont finish - maybe because i may still have a different then stock kernel even though I unrooted.
gaww said:
Did you have to unroot before updating ?
Never-mind had to unroot it would not work otherwise. But still wont finish - maybe because i may still have a different then stock kernel even though I unrooted.
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You need to unroot, and also make sure you have the reserve.img partition restored. If you unlocked the bootloader after the .27 OTA, reserve.img is deleted during unlock.
NotATreoFan said:
You need to unroot, and also make sure you have the reserve.img partition restored. If you unlocked the bootloader after the .27 OTA, reserve.img is deleted during unlock.
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I had read something about that file earlier, but forgot about. I spent hours trying to get it updated to no avail. i will search, but wondered if you could show me the way to do that,
gaww said:
I had read something about that file earlier, but forgot about. I spent hours trying to get it updated to no avail. i will search, but wondered if you could show me the way to do that,
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Go here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/7t...d1925-10-0-19-fastboot-rom-ota-fixer-t4040629
Download the newest package in the first post, and then download the updated userdata.img from this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82141557&postcount=117
NotATreoFan said:
Go here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/7t...d1925-10-0-19-fastboot-rom-ota-fixer-t4040629
Download the newest package in the first post, and then download the updated userdata.img from this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=82141557&postcount=117
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Will this cause a wipe ? If so, will wait for a bigger update.
I'm not currently rooted, so my results won't matter too much atm
gaww said:
Will this cause a wipe ? If so, will wait for a bigger update.
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No. All data will be intact. You are not formatting or overwriting userdata.
NotATreoFan said:
No. All data will be intact. You are not formatting or overwriting userdata.
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All I have to do is to not screw up, and after having been on Samsungs since S3, where most things were straight forward and relatively easy, there is a good chance I will.
Will be doing more reading - wish there was a guide like the unlocking and rooting of the US TMo guide thread.
gaww said:
All I have to do is to not screw up, and after having been on Samsungs since S3, where most things were straight forward and relatively easy, there is a good chance I will.
Will be doing more reading - wish there was a guide like the unlocking and rooting of the US TMo guide thread.
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It's very simple, and the script does most of the work. All you have to do is hit Enter a few times, and let it run.
Back up your data to be safe, and worse case scenario, there is an MSM tool available that will restore the phone to stock.
NotATreoFan said:
It's very simple, and the script does most of the work. All you have to do is hit Enter a few times, and let it run.
Back up your data to be safe, and worse case scenario, there is an MSM tool available that will restore the phone to stock.
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Is there a better backup than Google Drive for data - was so easy with TWRP ?
gaww said:
Is there a better backup than Google Drive for data - was so easy with TWRP ?
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Use Google Drive backup, but you should first temporarily turn off your password/fingerprint authentication. That's the only way to ensure a complete backup is run. That's been an issue with Google device backup as a whole since 9.0 began enforcing encryption on backups.
You can turn it back on as soon as the backup completes.
One thing I've noticed already on this update is idle battery drain with 5G enabled (connected or not) has improved dramatically.
I would suggest that anyone who re-roots after makes sure to use a freshly patched kernel pulled after the update.