Wow I’m really drained I’ve spent a lot of hours trying to update to gingerbread (OTA) but just can’t get anything to work.
My phone Atrix 4G currently running build OLYFR_U4_1.8.3, the phone is rooted and has the webtop hack.
What I have tried so far
I have tried to flash the spf file using RSD lite with the new gingerbread update. No luck about 10 min in the program stops and says flash failed . I tried using RSD lite to flash back to an earlier version again same problem flash fails .
I have tried the over the air update and it failed; I got the yellow triangle, when I got the yellow triangle I swiped the bottom of the screen and it said DockService.apk failed, so I searched and found numerous people saying I had to revert back to the orginal files if I did the webtop hack. I reverted back to the orginal files using super manager but now my DockService.apk, PhonePortal.apk, and DockProvider.apk all say (no install); it looks like this:
DockService.apk(no install)
I tried installing the apk files using super manager and it attempts to but fails .
I’m really at a loss here I have no idea what to try anymore this is just really kicking my butt, could someone please help me or point me in the right directions. Thank you in advance.
are you trying to unlock your bootloader? or just upgrade?
Have you tried flashing the pudding SBF?
I had a problem with the update and originally flashed the Fruit Cake img files using fastboot. Maybe that will work. Look for the Fruit Cake Thread in the Dev section, or try the pudding SBF..
bamastang said:
Have you tried flashing the pudding SBF?
I had a problem with the update and originally flashed the Fruit Cake img files using fastboot. Maybe that will work. Look for the Fruit Cake Thread in the Dev section, or try the pudding SBF..
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thats why I asked if he wanted to unlock the bootloader.
He can't use pudding if doesn't want to unlock
I just want to upgrade.
your best bet would be flashing back to 1.8.3 stock and then trying to upgrade
bamastang said:
Have you tried flashing the pudding SBF?
I had a problem with the update and originally flashed the Fruit Cake img files using fastboot. Maybe that will work. Look for the Fruit Cake Thread in the Dev section, or try the pudding SBF..
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I saw the fruit cake thing last night, but I’m confused how to use it.
I know I see an option for fastboot when I turn the phone on holding the power and down volume button but that’s where my knowledge ends, can you tell me or point to a thread on how to Fastboot?
I haven’t heard of the pudding SBF I will look more into that now, thanks.
spitefulcheerio said:
your best bet would be flashing back to 1.8.3 stock and then trying to upgrade
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I have the spf file for 1.8.3 but when i try using RSDlite to flash back it fails??
Is there another way to flash back??
fastboot works in conjunction with the command prompt on your pc. It's much better than rsd
Anyone got any ideas on why in super manager my dockservice, portal, and dockprovider all say no install in the GUI??
Is this going to affect me in anyway?
spitefulcheerio said:
thats why I asked if he wanted to unlock the bootloader.
He can't use pudding if doesn't want to unlock
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Not true, he can flash pudding and not unlock. I hadn't unlocked for a month or so after I had pudding. It runs fine without running command line oem unlock. ^_^
I had the same problem.
I update my phone successfully only thru my PC.
Download and install automated update tool from motorola support site which will guide you through the update process. This tool will upgrade your device to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) from any previously released version.
kukupuku said:
I had the same problem.
I update my phone successfully only thru my PC.
Download and install automated update tool from motorola support site which will guide you through the update process. This tool will upgrade your device to Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) from any previously released version.
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yep tried that too, when i connect my phone the program doesnt read the phone?
so its offical gotten worse now, i dont have any data???
Calls and Wifi do work though.
locke_03 said:
so its offical gotten worse now, i dont have any data???
Calls and Wifi do work though.
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I'm going to guess this has to do with my files that say (no install)
namely the phone portal one, I believe that controls data
O god let us pray
I believe I'm having the same problem as you. NOTHING WORKS to update this damn thing. I even wiped it.
Mman14 said:
I believe I'm having the same problem as you. NOTHING WORKS to update this damn thing. I even wiped it.
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Yep I wiped mine too and that didn’t do anything for me.
I ran across some good guides that may help us out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1139715
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202883
I’m going to try this tonight.
How to unlock bootloader:
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/unlock-motorola-atrix-4g-bootloader-on-froyo-gingerbread/
One last link i found, this appears to be the easiest to follow guide I have seen. He even tells you how to install and run the CWM Recovery(tenfar's) which is epic in it's own right.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1167373
After work I am determined to get this dame thing up and running, I will post my results tomorrow. Thanks to everyone for the help.
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One last link i found, this appears to be the easiest to follow guide I have seen. He even tells you how to install and run the CWM Recovery(tenfar's) which is epic in it's own right.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1167373
After work I am determined to get this dame thing up and running, I will post my results tomorrow. Thanks to everyone for the help.
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The guide worked perfect for me, easy to follow and straight forward. I am now updated and running the Alien Rom
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Hey i have At&t Motorola Atrix, i Want to unlock my boot loader. My phone is running 2.3.4(OTA), webtop version 1.2.0-110,build number 4.5.91 and kernel 2.6.32.9 and more over i rooted my phone . i read so many threads and in the end im so confused and i dont know from where to start. can you help me ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202883
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im getting error when i click on start button it says failed to flash
You cannot get all the info you need in one post, search through the thread and look to see if anyone else is having your issue.
Here is another thread that offer up some links that might help too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600
You will have to read a little bit. It would take a very long time for someone to compile a tutorial that would include all the variables that might be relative to this phone.
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im getting error when i click on start button it says failed to flash
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Hey i have At&t Motorola Atrix, i Want to unlock my boot loader. My phone is running 2.3.4(OTA), webtop version 1.2.0-110,build number 4.5.91 and kernel 2.6.32.9 and more over i rooted my phone . i read so many threads and in the end im so confused and i dont know from where to start. can you help me ?
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I can confirm that flashing the latest sbf from pudding will work on 2.3.4 OTA, using RSD lite. After flashing the sbf, you will get a 0x1000 cannot boot message, but don't worry, its not a real hard brick. When that message pops up, IMMEDIATELY go into fastboot and type "fastboot oem unlock" and you will not be bricked, and you will be unlocked. I performed this on my 2.3.4 OTA atrix yesterday, without any problems.
where u get latest Sbf file ? when i click start for flashing it gave error that flashing process failed
and also have u tired any custom rom ? and how was the experience
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182526
use that sbf file. it works on 2.3.4 OTA.
read through the thread - it will explain well what to expect, explain the soft brick issue and how to remedy it, and also what you need to have in advance for it to all work smoothly.
MY RSD give error. when i entered in RSd support rsdlite show it connected when i start sbf flashing it give error that flashing process failed.0x7027 phone cant retrieve any help with that ?.
try using this version of RSDLite. It worked for me with this one.
http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/archive/t-1229831.html
im previously on 5.3.1 is safe to use a downgraded version
yeah.
its just a different version of the pc software. downgrading is only a problem if you're downgrading phone software but this is ok.
not working
Same error? Did you check that the drivers installed correctly? Try a reboot on pc and use a different usb port
Ok so i don't know what happen but my phone now says Failed to Boot 4 Starting RSD Mode
What i want to know if i use the SBF for 1.2.6 will it brick my phone ? I see people saying just use that one and then upgrade after that, but i do not want to take the chance of bricking my phone.
So i hope somebody can help
Im assuming youve already unlocked bootloader. Dont use sbf to flash anything. Use recovery or fastboot.
I voided my warranty.
pukemon said:
Im assuming youve already unlocked bootloader. Dont use sbf to flash anything. Use recovery or fastboot.
I voided my warranty.
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Well the problem is i did try fastboot and when i did that it still did not work and it also REMOVED fastboot..... so now i dont have that as a option
I found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1181932<br /><br />I
and it says im safe to do that one beings it was the same as what i had on my phone before this happended, but im just not sure
If you cant boot into fastboot it may be hardbricked. If rsd doesnt recognize your phone, youre screwed. If it does, cross your fingers and hope for the best.
I voided my warranty.
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If you cant boot into fastboot it may be hardbricked. If rsd doesnt recognize your phone, youre screwed. If it does, cross your fingers and hope for the best.
I voided my warranty.
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RSD does recognize it and i heard as long as its the latest OS im doing i should be fine but im not sure if the link i posted is the most latest.
Well, read, reread and try to find a couple of threads or better yet experienced members that can help. I try to avoid situations that can possibly get you in a predicament like this.
I voided my warranty.
It all depends if you have "burned the fuse" or not. I can not tell you how to check that with 100% certainty, but if you have EVER flashed/downloaded/used any official update from att or motorola for version 2.3.4 then you have burned the fuse most likely. If that is the case then NEVER flash any older version or you will kill your phone. If you are sure you have never used any official version and only used versions from people that know what they are doing (e.g. Kenn's or fruit cake just to name two) then you can flash whatever you want....but if you are not 100% sure the outcome is on your head.
The safe road would be is if you can get into fastboot?? If so then load cwm recovery with fastboot then load the 2.3.4 fruit cake.
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It all depends if you have "burned the fuse" or not. I can not tell you how to check that with 100% certainty, but if you have ever flashed/downloaded/used any official update from att or motorola for version 2.3.4 then you have burned the fuse most likely. If that is the case then NEVER flash any older version or you will kill your phone. If you are sure you have never used any official version and only used versions from people that know what they are doing (e.g. Kenn's or fruit cake just to name two) then you can flash whatever you want....but if you are not 100% sure the outcome is on your head.
The safe road would be is if you can get into fastboot?? If so then load cwm recovery with fastboot then load the 2.3.4 fruit cake.
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I did use the OTA! ugh
But if i use this SBF http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1181932<br /><br />I should i not be ok beings its the latest OS for the atrix which is the one i had.
And i tried fastboot and after doing that i do not have fastboot anymore :-/
Sigh i just dont know what to do
I used the OTA but even if i use
RivKristopher said:
I did use the OTA! ugh
But if i use this SBF http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1181932<br /><br />I should i not be ok beings its the latest OS for the atrix which is the one i had.
And i tried fastboot and after doing that i do not have fastboot anymore :-/
Sigh i just dont know what to do
I used the OTA but even if i use
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If you did an OTA *official* update, never use an .SBF except to flash a radio ever again. If you do you RISK hard bricking, period. Sorry man, I know it sucks. I can tell you that I have done an OTA to 2.3.4 and then flashed the 2.3.4 SBF and was fine, but then again, it may not work like that for everyone. I now use fruitcakes even if it's to get back to stock 2.3.4, it's just safer. fruitcakes can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163009
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If you did an OTA *official* update, never use an .SBF except to flash a radio ever again. If you do you RISK hard bricking, period. Sorry man, I know it sucks. I can tell you that I have done an OTA to 2.3.4 and then flashed the 2.3.4 SBF and was fine, but then again, it may not work like that for everyone. I now use fruitcakes even if it's to get back to stock 2.3.4, it's just safer. fruitcakes can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1163009
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How are fruitcakes loaded through RSD Lite as well ?
Fruitcakes are not .sbf files because they do not need to be. They don't contain the amount of data a .SBF would, usually just system and necessary files. They are flashed with CWM *clockwork recovery mod*, as a .zip file. This makes it a ton easier and the chances of hard bricking your phone are almost zilch. CWM for unlocked bootloaders can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204500
fruitcake is cwm, so if you can not get cwm/recovery to work your only option it seems is to flash the offical 2.3.4 sbf and ONLY the 2.3.4 one, do not use an older version.
once you flash 2.3.4 then you should then be able to get your phone opened up again and get cwm working again, and be ok going forward, but never go back older then 2.3.4.
There are hacked sbf files for safe versions of 1.8.3 but I see no reason to go back to 1.8.3 if you are not going to follow the normal upgrade path anyway.
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RSD does recognize it and i heard as long as its the latest OS im doing i should be fine but im not sure if the link i posted is the most latest.
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I have done this before. I believe your right but obviously there is still a risk. I flashed 4.5.91 over 4.5.91 without bricking. Be sure u flash the same OS to lower potential brick.
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Sass86 said:
I have done this before. I believe your right but obviously there is still a risk. I flashed 4.5.91 over 4.5.91 without bricking. Be sure u flash the same OS to lower potential brick.
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^ this. Always the possibility. Kinda the risk we all take when joining and being a part of this community. I actually got mine soft bricked at one point, and thank God I was able to recover. Good luck in all you do, keep the gravy train rollin'
I bricked one Atrix already a few weeks ago, and have since gotten another...(don't wanna think about it)..
I had toyed with unlocking it, and 'rooted' using the gingerbreak method. I was then, bored, one day and installed CWM paid version(Since I had it on my Nexus One, and it popped up under 'my apps'). Out of curiosity I installed the bootloader via CWM, thinking it would fail before it broke anything..wrong.. It froze after a reboot, but after taking the battery out and back in came back up. Didn't think any more about it, and figured i'd finish the unlocking/flashing part some other time..
Meanwhile the annoying pending system update kept going off, and I inadvertently clicked download... it downloaded, so I figured might as well install and not worry about roms since with root I was able to use the google adhoc wifi apk, which is what I care about most. The install was stuck in an infinite loop. It would 'fail to load RSD', if you took the battery out it boot to android then reboot automatically for system update over and over. I tried using the RSD lite program at this point to flash back to stock rom, and ended up hard bricked...
So, forgive me for being a complete noob as I never had an issue with my nexus one. I am at 4.1.83, android 2.2.2. and baseband 1.7.15.. Which of the many tutorials and post should I follow? How safe are they? Did I brick because I had a partial 2.3.x install, and flashed back to a pre 2.3 base? I've read many post, but definitely a bit gun shy of bricking another Atrix. The phone keeps bugging me to update, and I keep hitting 'cancel'.
I'd like to unlock the boot loader for custom roms.
I'm also a heavy linux user, majority of tutorials seem to only imply windows with RSD lite? can this not be done with adb, and fastboot via linux?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600
I would personally go HERE Read through the entire post, then read it again. And go with the ATT 2.3.4 pudding+root
That of course is after reading and re-reading THIS post! (also linked in the post above mine.
Just my opinion.. and make sure you read and nkow what to expect!
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That references 4.5.91 and unless I missed it, doesn't explicitly state it's backwards compatible with 4.1.83 and 2.2.2. is it?
Should I update first, to be at those levels and just know not to flash to an earlier build(pre 2.3.4/4.5.91)?
jmorgan6 said:
That references 4.5.91 and unless I missed it, doesn't explicitly state it's backwards compatible with 4.1.83 and 2.2.2. is it?
Should I update first, to be at those levels and just know not to flash to an earlier build(pre 2.3.4/4.5.91)?
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Nope, don't update. It's safer to unlock BL while you are still at 4.1.83, you just need to download the correct unlock file from the pudding thread.
Otherwise the unlocking steps are exactly the same.
The easiest steps to unlocking are here:
http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader
From there you can flash CWM in one minute.
From there you can flash any rom via CWM in two minutes.
Good luck and don't do anything stupid.
After searching for an answer here, I noticed Sprint is saying that the 2.3.5 update is available. I know there was some issues with it "leaking" out after the soak test but has anyone acquired the file to manually update their photon? Ive not seen an sbf or even an update.zip, and both Sprint and Motorola say the update should be available for all. I've gone back to completely stock, and still no update. Sprint of course says its there, but neither anyone on the phone or at the stores can help me get it. I am comfortable enough doing it myself if I had the requisite files, but I don/t Is there anyone out there in photon land who might have the file I am searching for? Its PHOTON 4G_MR5 (4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_12.Sprint.en.US) (45.4.12.MB855.Sprint.en.US). If anyone has it or if this has been answered I apologize, but I have searched without success, and as usual both the carrier and manufacturer are useless.... I know what the update brings and no I don't care about the boot loader. I just want the update and the 1080p recording!!
Thank you!
If you have the file, please PM me, and let me know. Otherwise, I will check back and hopefully someone will have an answer for me. I am not going to post my email or anything, so please PM me about it!
If you go and upgrade to 2.3.5 you wont be able to unlock the bootloader anymore
Thanks but
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If you go and upgrade to 2.3.5 you wont be able to unlock the bootloader anymore
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IF you re-read my original question, I am NOT concerned with that, I simply want the file. Anyone else?
If the software update menu doesn't work for you, look into this. I haven't used this file, I don't know for sure but others have stated that they think that's the official one.
It would be a mistake on all counts.. Don't people realize that you can get 'everything' that the 2.3.5 update entails including 1080p without crippling your poor phone? Its like buying a Ferrari so you can drive 35mph around town..
And there's no need to go all CAPS LOCK on him, he was just trying to be informative.
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IF you re-read my original question, I am NOT concerned with that, I simply want the file. Anyone else?
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Check the Imperium Website downloads section. You need to be on 198_6 prior to flashing.
Things to keep in mind before you flash it:
Every single fix or improvement has already been done by the devs here without the drawbacks
The devs here have already improved upon this release so custom ROM's are faster and offer more features
If you don't like=You have to buy a new phone
If it breaks something=You have to buy a new phone
If you change your mind=You have to buy a new phone
If you want GSM support in the US=You have to buy a new phone
YOU CANNOT DOWNGRADE, UNLOCK OR REVERT THE CHANGES MADE BY THIS UPDATE
the source code was just added earlier today to sourceforge.net check it out it might help...
http :// sourceforge. net/projects/photon4g.motorola/files/
Thank you all, I think lokifish made up my mind for me. And I do apologize about the caps, it was just a very unhelpful post. Not their fault I realize, but just wasnt helping my situation. I will look into the custom roms a little further I think.
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Well I just got a Warranty replacement from my local Sprint store and my Photon states system version 45.3.6.MB855.Sprint.en.US and Android version 2.3.4. I don't have any system updates and I tried flashing the sbf to unlock the bootloader and it fails. I do believe the version I have won't allow me to unlock but if the Android version is suppose to be 2.3.5 on this system version I wonder how the hell I have 2.3.4. Anyone with an idea???
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Well I just got a Warranty replacement from my local Sprint store and my Photon states system version 45.3.6.MB855.Sprint.en.US and Android version 2.3.4. I don't have any system updates and I tried flashing the sbf to unlock the bootloader and it fails. I do believe the version I have won't allow me to unlock but if the Android version is suppose to be 2.3.5 on this system version I wonder how the hell I have 2.3.4. Anyone with an idea???
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To unlock you want 2.3.4. What guide did you follow to attempt unlock?
I myself got a replacement photon less than a month ago and was able to succesfully unlock my bootloader. However I did struggle a bit. I will look for all the files I used and see if I can send you on the right path.
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To unlock you want 2.3.4. What guide did you follow to attempt unlock?
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I used the pudding guide with bootloader unlock method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216143
mquezada21 said:
I myself got a replacement photon less than a month ago and was able to succesfully unlock my bootloader. However I did struggle a bit. I will look for all the files I used and see if I can send you on the right path.
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Thanks, but not necessary as I'm the root-unlock-relock guy that hosts all the files and maintains the Photon Compendium.
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I used the pudding guide with bootloader unlock method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1216143
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I hope you didn't flash the 2.3.5 pudding. That thread is out of date and not maintained. For all the files and guide, why not use the updated and maintained Photon Compendium?
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I myself got a replacement photon less than a month ago and was able to succesfully unlock my bootloader. However I did struggle a bit. I will look for all the files I used and see if I can send you on the right path.
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Cool! I would appreciate that! I'm fairly good at figuring things out but I'm still new to the photon stuff. I left mine stock after I got it then my girlfriend broke her phone so I didnt have it for a while. LOL! I finally have it back now. Now I like to learn more about development on different devices to contribute more to the community. Just taking it step by step now LOL!
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Lokifish Marz said:
Thanks, but not necessary as I'm the root-unlock-relock guy that hosts all the files and maintains the Photon Compendium.
I hope you didn't flash the 2.3.5 pudding. That thread is out of date and not maintained. For all the files and guide, why not use the updated and maintained Photon Compendium?
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For some reason the derpunlock.sbf file when I flash fails. I've tried redownloading the file and tried again with the same results. My phone is in usb debub mode charge only and all needed drivers installed. Is that normal????
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Cool! I would appreciate that! I'm fairly good at figuring things out but I'm still new to the photon stuff. I left mine stock after I got it then my girlfriend broke her phone so I didnt have it for a while. LOL! I finally have it back now. Now I like to learn more about development on different devices to contribute more to the community. Just taking it step by step now LOL!
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For some reason the derpunlock.sbf file when I flash fails. I've tried redownloading the file and tried again with the same results. My phone is in usb debub mode charge only and all needed drivers installed. Is that normal????
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DO NOT DOWNLOAD FROM THE PUDDING THREAD!!! PEOPLE HAVE PERMANENTLY LOCKED THEIR PHONE BY FLASHING THE WRONG FILE!!!
DOWNLOAD THE ROOT-UNLOCK-RELOCK PACK!!!
You have to follow the steps!!! If you are in USB debug then your are not in RSD mode which means you can't flash ANY SBF. Straight from the Compendium;
Start RSD Lite on your computer
Reboot phone into RSD mode: VOL down/Power. Use VOL down to scroll though options til you see "RSD" then VOL up to enable.
Connect phone to computer.
Flash derpunlock.sbf.
Close RSD Lite and disconnect phone.
Reboot phone into fastboot mode (same process as getting to RSD mode) and connect phone to computer
Double click "Command Prompt" shortcut in the "Unlock" folder.
In the Command Prompt window type moto-fastboot oem unlock
Look for the UNIQUE ID number and copy it.
Type moto-fastboot oem unlock YOUR_UNIQUE_ID_THAT_YOU_JUST_COPIED (fastboot should reply <bootloader> Device is now unlocked )
Lokifish Marz said:
Thanks, but not necessary as I'm the root-unlock-relock guy that hosts all the files and maintains the Photon Compendium.
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There is no need to be like that, thats pretty mest up I'm just trying to help the guy.... -__-'
Lokifish Marz said:
Thanks, but not necessary as I'm the root-unlock-relock guy that hosts all the files and maintains the Photon Compendium.
I hope you didn't flash the 2.3.5 pudding. That thread is out of date and not maintained. For all the files and guide, why not use the updated and maintained Photon Compendium?
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I flashed from photon compendium
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Lokifish Marz said:
DO NOT DOWNLOAD FROM THE PUDDING THREAD!!! PEOPLE HAVE PERMANENTLY LOCKED THEIR PHONE BY FLASHING THE WRONG FILE!!!
DOWNLOAD THE ROOT-UNLOCK-RELOCK PACK!!!
You have to follow the steps!!! If you are in USB debug then your are not in RSD mode which means you can't flash ANY SBF. Straight from the Compendium;
Start RSD Lite on your computer
Reboot phone into RSD mode: VOL down/Power. Use VOL down to scroll though options til you see "RSD" then VOL up to enable.
Connect phone to computer.
Flash derpunlock.sbf.
Close RSD Lite and disconnect phone.
Reboot phone into fastboot mode (same process as getting to RSD mode) and connect phone to computer
Double click "Command Prompt" shortcut in the "Unlock" folder.
In the Command Prompt window type moto-fastboot oem unlock
Look for the UNIQUE ID number and copy it.
Type moto-fastboot oem unlock YOUR_UNIQUE_ID_THAT_YOU_JUST_COPIED (fastboot should reply <bootloader> Device is now unlocked )
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I'll try again and return with the results! I appreciate the help!
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After searching for an answer here, I noticed Sprint is saying that the 2.3.5 update is available. I know there was some issues with it "leaking" out after the soak test but has anyone acquired the file to manually update their photon? Ive not seen an sbf or even an update.zip, and both Sprint and Motorola say the update should be available for all. I've gone back to completely stock, and still no update. Sprint of course says its there, but neither anyone on the phone or at the stores can help me get it. I am comfortable enough doing it myself if I had the requisite files, but I don/t Is there anyone out there in photon land who might have the file I am searching for? Its PHOTON 4G_MR5 (4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_12.Sprint.en.US) (45.4.12.MB855.Sprint.en.US).
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IMHO this update is totally not worth it. I (admittedly) totally screwed up and took this update. My phone is rooted but on stock. I hadn't had any other problems with other updates but I guess I was just playing with fire before and got lucky then. Well, 12 hours and a lot of yelling later, I have my phone back. I won't accept the update, not worth the headache again.
In all of my research to fix the phone, I found this YouTube video... (my new membership won't let me post links,). Anyway, search on YouTube for "How to unroot / unbrick the Motorola Photon 4G to stock Android" by QBKing77. The video should come right up. LOTS OF HELP! I'm a visual learner and like to see others run through the process first before I try so I know what to expect. Just make sure you have the latest files before you begin the whole process.
Lots of luck!
Agree that this update is not worth it in terms of functionality. I'm honestly not sure why Moto is bothering with it, but it speaks well of their commitment to support.
But, since (after endless ROM cooking & flashing in the the WinMo days), I've decided to stay stock Android, I did this during the soak test so that perhaps I can get a peak at stock ICS a bit early in the ICS soak.
BUT - anyone who likes custom ROMs needs to totally ignore 2.3.5 and its locked bootloader.
Wow.....
I have know a lot more
:good::good::good:
So I've been having issues lately with my update some time ago to official Rogers ICS 4.0.4. The issue is my root access. I had root access on 2.3.6 and everything functioned perfectly. However when I updated to ICS I sort of lost root. Why I say sort of, is because root files like su are still present but not functioning correctly. When I try to gain root access SuperSU tells me my su file is out of date. Also when I try to modify su in any way it gives me access denied. pedrotorresfilho being the good fellow that he is has been helping point me in the right direction as to what is happening. I just figured instead of bombarding his private messages with multi-questions I would post my troubles here in the hopes of gaining some more insight into the issue.
I now know that apparently my su file is damaged (was kind of obvious). Pedro has directed me to the path of factory reset/flashing the TIM.BR rom via RSD Lite. Keep in mind that I am still very much a n00b with linux/android. I AM learning, but slowly. I've been reading post after post here on xda and have actually learned quite a bit so far, yay. I now know what RSD Lite is and what it is used for. Haven't dared try it yet though. ANYHOW. I am wondering if when I do flash this LATAM rom and totally wipe my phone, can I somehow install a stock rogers ROM overtop? I do realize that there are no fastboot files for Rogers and that the BR version will suspositly flash on rogers razrs just fine. I'm just a little skeptical as to the aftermath. I don't want to lose any functionality. I've heard of people having txt message issues or data connection problems etc. Also I suppose I would lose the use of apps like Rogers My Account. This I can probably look past, it's the major issues I need to dodge.
I basically just want to gain my root access again and update to Rogers JB and keep root via OTA Rootkeeper. I don't know if that is even possible with my current broken su status. I don't know if I should just maybe say goodbye to rogers stock and go the Cyanogen mod route?
ANY opinions/tips for this whole scenario would be MUCH APPRECIATED! Thanks!
tbh, i didnt read it all, its too long lol.... sorry.
but here's what i know (assuming u have an XT910)
1. u can fastboot rogers ICS using RSD lite. super easy.
2. u can fastboot LATAM ICS using RSD lite. also super easy.
3. u can also fastboot rogers JB using RSD lite 6.0. easy and best - but remember so far there's no root and u CANT go back to ICS.
ICS files: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umts_spyder/list.php
JB files: check RAZR development forum, one of the sticky by pzyduck.
R3dbeaver said:
tbh, i didnt read it all, its too long lol.... sorry.
but here's what i know (assuming u have an XT910)
1. u can fastboot rogers ICS using RSD lite. super easy.
2. u can fastboot LATAM ICS using RSD lite. also super easy.
3. u can also fastboot rogers JB using RSD lite 6.0. easy and best - but remember so far there's no root and u CANT go back to ICS.
ICS files: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umts_spyder/list.php
JB files: check RAZR development forum, one of the sticky by pzyduck.
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Ya I tend to ramble on sometimes, no apology needed. In fact I should thank you! This is defiantly a step in the right direction and hopefully the solution I need. As I said before being the n00b that I am to this stuff I already screwed up my phone once. I believe I was trying to use RSD Lite and flash one of those ROM files. Perhaps I used the wrong one, I don't know. All I know is it failed and I was stuck in fastboot failure. I did fix this with an empty radio img, but I don't want to have the same issues again.
Is there anything I need to do before I do this? Also are there any good n00b oriented tutorials related to using RSD Lite to 'fastboot'? THANKS AGAIN!
EDIT: Once again Pedro has come through with more info for me. I was directed to this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974568 which seems pretty straightforward. I just need to know if I need to do anything other than factory reset that was suggested by Pedro before I proceed. Also by AP Fastboot mode they mean powering off then holding volume - and power? Is that fastboot mode?
SUCCESS! I used the recovery to wipe my data/factory reset. Then used latest RSD Lite to flash the Rogers ICS fastboot file and it went without a hitch. People on this forum are awesome. Special thanks to R3dbeaver and pedrotorresfilho for the awesome info!
Now I'm going to try and keep my root when I update to JB, wish me luck
laerun81 said:
SUCCESS! I used the recovery to wipe my data/factory reset. Then used latest RSD Lite to flash the Rogers ICS fastboot file and it went without a hitch. People on this forum are awesome. Special thanks to R3dbeaver and pedrotorresfilho for the awesome info!
Now I'm going to try and keep my root when I update to JB, wish me luck
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good luck!
yes, google is your best friend. pedro is the next best thing
Well I went ahead and protected root using OTA Rootkeeper then install JB official update and successfully restored root. Awesome, but then I went and did something stupid and installed a program called Chainfire 3D and ran it, accepted the warning message totally by accident and completely screwed my phone again. I then had to fastboot (AGAIN) the ROM for JB, so I now have an unrooted RAZR running JB. Oh well, that'll learn me!
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Well I went ahead and protected root using OTA Rootkeeper then install JB official update and successfully restored root. Awesome, but then I went and did something stupid and installed a program called Chainfire 3D and ran it, accepted the warning message totally by accident and completely screwed my phone again. I then had to fastboot (AGAIN) the ROM for JB, so I now have an unrooted RAZR running JB. Oh well, that'll learn me!
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LOL
sometimes the best way to learn is to do it yourself.
oh well. im in the same boat and tbh im enjoying JB even without root for now.
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LOL
sometimes the best way to learn is to do it yourself.
oh well. im in the same boat and tbh im enjoying JB even without root for now.
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FIXED. go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257137