Okay, I have done some basic searching and generally have an understanding, but since my MoPho is my first Moto Android, I haven't used either before. I just want to confirm that the SBF is a rough equivalent to an RUU from my Evo days, however I have to use RSD Lite to utilize the SBF. Is that correct?
I want to make sure that before I start flashing and messing around I at least know the right terms to ask questions about.
I have the same question, hope someone please describe it,
To do SBF through RSD
is the photon need to rooted?
is the photon need to unlock the bootloader?
what if the photon rooted but the bootloader locked, can I still able to SBF through RSD??because everytime I trying to SBF through RSD I always failed, anyone have an idea??
THX
Yes, RSD is how you would "flash" an SBF file. It's the proper way to do it.
As for being rooted, no you don't have to be. Being unlocked, again, don't have to be. Now, onto failed, what file are you trying to flash through RSD? And are you in RSD mode in the phone? (Power down, hold volume button down and power back on, when you see "fastboot pop up at the top of the screen, hit volume down til you get to RSD then volume up and you're in RSD mode, and can flash things via RSD)
Hope that was helpful.
xTMFxOffshore said:
Yes, RSD is how you would "flash" an SBF file. It's the proper way to do it.
As for being rooted, no you don't have to be. Being unlocked, again, don't have to be. Now, onto failed, what file are you trying to flash through RSD? And are you in RSD mode in the phone? (Power down, hold volume button down and power back on, when you see "fastboot pop up at the top of the screen, hit volume down til you get to RSD then volume up and you're in RSD mode, and can flash things via RSD)
Hope that was helpful.
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Yes, I have in RSD mode, there is some write "starting RSD protocol" up on my Photon screen, am I right?
I just want to fix my Wifi and 4G connection, and as far as I know that by upgrading my Photon from 198_6 to 198_7 I can fix my problem, for your information I cannot activate the phone via sprint, because I live in the country where sprint have no network available, any idea??
THX
Try changing your USB ports and see if that works. If you're on a desktop, try using the rear ports rather than the front/side ones. Other than that, it should work. You're on RSD 5.5 correct?
xTMFxOffshore said:
Try changing your USB ports and see if that works. If you're on a desktop, try using the rear ports rather than the front/side ones. Other than that, it should work. You're on RSD 5.5 correct?
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I'm really sure my USB cable and port are OK, because my Photon is new
Update : I try to do RSD to 154 SBF and it works, but when try to upgrade it to 198_7 I face the same problem like before (upgrade from 198_6 to 198_7) ok that my first probelm,
my main problem abot WiFi and 4G connection after I flash into 154 SBF still occur, I can't use both of WiFi and 4G, when I tap WiFi it said error, it happen after I dont activate sprint (note : in my country there isn't sprint network), any idea to fix it permanently?? I have read that there is some trick to fix it throug airplane mode, but every time I reboot my Photon my WiFi and my 4G connection will error again, any idea??
THX
After you flash 154 do you flash 198_6 again?
xTMFxOffshore said:
After you flash 154 do you flash 198_6 again?
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No,
I read here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1300470&highlight=flash+SBF&page=2 , its said that I can update to the latest SBF after I got 154
Actually I just want fix my WiFi and 4G problem, so I just try to upgrade it, if there are some other way to fix my WiFi and 4G connection permanently, I will be very gratefull
THX
So you have tried going from 154 straight to 198_7? If yes, and it failed, try 198_6 then 198_7. If not, then go straight from 154 to 198_7.
xTMFxOffshore said:
So you have tried going from 154 straight to 198_7? If yes, and it failed, try 198_6 then 198_7. If not, then go straight from 154 to 198_7.
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Yes, I go straight to 198_7
Ok will try to make it 198_6 and then go to 198_7
How about my WiFi and 4G problem, have any idea??
THX
The newest update should help with wifi
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The newest update should help with wifi
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Look like the WiFi problem come from the "activate sprint" issue, because when I succed to flash to 154, it still got an error, so now I try to figure about how to skip the sprint avtivation and also how to read message from my network, every time my network sent me a message, I can't read it, it just write " MMI Complete", any ideas?
There was a couple threads about it. Check in the general forum and search "skip sprint activation"
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Woord: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1265816
Thanks KT. Was on my phone and not able to post a link.
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There was a couple threads about it. Check in the general forum and search "skip sprint activation"
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Woord: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1265816
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Thanks KT. Was on my phone and not able to post a link.
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thanks, I'll try it,
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Thanks KT. Was on my phone and not able to post a link.
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I do what I can to help a brotha out!
It was much appreciated!
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Because i had chage the system Documents(OlympusCamera.apk), now, i still can get the OTA message that update to 4.5.91, but after i finish the download, and run the install, it fail~!!!!
what should i do???
do i need to use RSD to reinstall the 1.83???
or i just recover the original 1.83 OlympusCamera.apk??? if so, can someone give me the original 1.83 OlympusCamera.apk???
eeww said:
Because i had chage the system Documents(OlympusCamera.apk), now, i still can get the OTA message that update to 4.5.91, but after i finish the download, and run the install, it fail~!!!!
what should i do???
do i need to use RSD to reinstall the 1.83???
or i just recover the original 1.83 OlympusCamera.apk??? if so, can someone give me the original 1.83 OlympusCamera.apk???
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First of all post in right section or everyone is gonna be pissed!
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eeww said:
Because i had chage the system Documents(OlympusCamera.apk), now, i still can get the OTA message that update to 4.5.91, but after i finish the download, and run the install, it fail~!!!!
what should i do???
do i need to use RSD to reinstall the 1.83???
or i just recover the original 1.83 OlympusCamera.apk??? if so, can someone give me the original 1.83 OlympusCamera.apk???
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doesnt belong in the dev thread but anyway i would rsd back just to make sure you have a clean install
TechnoNeto said:
doesnt belong in the dev thread but anyway i would rsd back just to make sure you have a clean install
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Do not rsd!
Once you have tried ota, rsd-ing might lead to hard brick.
Please don't give random advises.
Post in q& a section and someone will be able To help you.
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First of all post in right section or everyone is gonna be pissed!
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lol be of some help or else youll just bump his tread!
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Do not rsd!
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why not hes not on gb yet hes still on stock
if u dont rsd plug your phone in and do it through the usb
random advices? your lucky i already recieved a warning from the mod
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why not hes not on gb yet hes still on stock
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He tried ota. You do not know if he updated and is stuck or not.
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TechnoNeto said:
lol be of some help or else youll just bump his tread!
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I'm trying to help. But you are trying to brick his phone mate!
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ceo.mtcl said:
I'm trying to help. But you are trying to brick his phone mate!
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well if he can boot into 4.1.83 then doing the rsd will be fine if hes in some sort of brick he may want to flash the gb sbf
Moving to Q & A section
Moving to the Q & A Section.
ceo.mtcl said:
I'm trying to help. But you are trying to brick his phone mate!
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once i run to the install, it will just run 3/1, and then stop, i need to put out the bettery and restart the cell phone, and it back to 1.83 OS, and it show a message:"fail to update" !!
PS: sorry to pst into wrong area, but i really want ot update to 4.5.91~!!
eeww said:
Because i had chage the system Documents(OlympusCamera.apk), now, i still can get the OTA message that update to 4.5.91, but after i finish the download, and run the install, it fail~!!!!
what should i do???
do i need to use RSD to reinstall the 1.83???
or i just recover the original 1.83 OlympusCamera.apk??? if so, can someone give me the original 1.83 OlympusCamera.apk???
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See this thread.
This should fix all of your issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138204
eeww said:
once i run to the install, it will just run 3/1, and then stop, i need to put out the bettery and restart the cell phone, and it back to 1.83 OS, and it show a message:"fail to update" !!
PS: sorry to pst into wrong area, but i really want ot update to 4.5.91~!!
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well if you are certain you are on 4.1.83 try putting the apk back if that doesnt work try using rsd to flash either the gb or stock sbf back if u want a rom from one of the devs i have a detailed guide(video) on how to do so
I can help, BUT FIRST I NEED TO KNOW.....
eeww said:
Because i had chage the system Documents(OlympusCamera.apk), now, i still can get the OTA message that update to 4.5.91, but after i finish the download, and run the install, it fail~!!!!
what should i do???
do i need to use RSD to reinstall the 1.83???
or i just recover the original 1.83 OlympusCamera.apk??? if so, can someone give me the original 1.83 OlympusCamera.apk???
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These are some need to know questions before I or anyone else can assist you in your problem.
1) What version are you on!??? 1.2.6, 1.5.7, 1.8.3, 2.3.4??
2) Have you ever unlocked your bootloader?? <---- THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO KNOW!!!
IF YOU HAVE UNLOCKED YOUR BOOTLOADER THEN FLASHING A .SBF WILL RESULT IN A HARDBRICK.
IF YOU HAVE NEVER UNLOCKED YOUR BOOTLOADER THEN THE ONLY WAY TO GET A FRESH INSTALL IS USING A .SBF
ClearFire said:
These are some need to know questions before I or anyone else can assist you in your problem.
1) What version are you on!??? 1.2.6, 1.5.7, 1.8.3, 2.3.4??
2) Have you ever unlocked your bootloader?? <---- THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT TO KNOW!!!
IF YOU HAVE UNLOCKED YOUR BOOTLOADER THEN FLASHING A .SBF WILL RESULT IN A HARDBRICK.
IF YOU HAVE NEVER UNLOCKED YOUR BOOTLOADER THEN THE ONLY WAY TO GET A FRESH INSTALL IS USING A .SBF
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I haven't unlock my atrix before, and my atrix is 1.83 OS,i have try to use the RSD to flash the att 1.83.sbf brfore, but it keep said fail!!
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eeww said:
I haven't unlock my atrix before, and my atrix is 1.83 OS,i have try to use the RSD to flash the att 1.83.sbf brfore, but it keep said fail!!
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Try flashing this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1182526
Make sure you have a FULL battery
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eeww said:
I haven't unlock my atrix before, and my atrix is 1.83 OS,i have try to use the RSD to flash the att 1.83.sbf brfore, but it keep said fail!!
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OK well this is gonna be easy,
Flash the 1.2.6 ATT US found HERE and upgrade via WiFi updater to 1.5.7 then 1.8.3 then to 2.3.4.
To use RSDlite (or for further details look HERE);
Charge to FULL battery <---- IMPORTANT
Start up the RSDlite program
Turn off phone, Remove SD-card, Remove SIM card and turn back on holding the power button and volume up key until it says "Starting RSD protocol support"
Plug your phone into the usb port and RSDlite should say "Status: Connected…"
Load the 1.2.6 SBF in the RSD and click start.
May take from 5-10 minutes Do NOT pull battery during this time or unplug until it says 100% complete
If you have any other questions please ask here or shoot me a message. Happy Flashing!!
Thx all of you guys, i will try it tonight(in hong kong right [email protected]@so hot!) Hope will be success to 4.5.91!!
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ClearFire said:
OK well this is gonna be easy,
Flash the 1.2.6 ATT US found HERE and upgrade via WiFi updater to 1.5.7 then 1.8.3 then to 2.3.4.
To use RSDlite (or for further details look HERE);
Charge to FULL battery <---- IMPORTANT
Start up the RSDlite program
Turn off phone, Remove SD-card, Remove SIM card and turn back on holding the power button and volume up key until it says "Starting RSD protocol support"
Plug your phone into the usb port and RSDlite should say "Status: Connected…"
Load the 1.2.6 SBF in the RSD and click start.
May take from 5-10 minutes Do NOT pull battery during this time or unplug until it says 100% complete
If you have any other questions please ask here or shoot me a message. Happy Flashing!!
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its work~!!! thx a lot, but one more question if i only change the BOOTANIMATION, will it also effect the OTA can not be install??
Your Welcome!
eeww said:
its work~!!! thx a lot, but one more question if i only change the BOOTANIMATION, will it also effect the OTA can not be install??
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That I cannot be a 100% on as I used to install a fresh SBF before an upgrade. But now that we have custom ROM's I do not worry about those things anymore
I would assume yes, just to be on the safe side, and if you do change the boot animation just backup the original so if you do have problems upgrading OTA then you can simply put it back.
Don't forget to hit the Thanks button!
i cannot even get to the homescreen...i tried flashing yay's .sbf file but still nothing...what file do i need to flash to go back to stock? or will that even fix it?
Yoi should post in that thread. More information would also be helful such as rooted or not etc.
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You'd have to have the stock SBF file to flash back to stock. I think Yay had it in one of his threads.
rooted, unlocked, and running homebase 2.1 with the 4.3 update when it started...now im on yay's newest .sbf update....still no change...i dont know how to do a hard reset without being able to access the settings menu on the phone...it doesnt even load to the home screen...just stays "contacting network"...i do have a signal..
TexasRebel said:
rooted, unlocked, and running homebase 2.1 with the 4.3 update when it started...now im on yay's newest .sbf update....still no change...i dont know how to do a hard reset without being able to access the settings menu on the phone...it doesnt even load to the home screen...just stays "contacting network"...i do have a signal..
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What recovery have you got now if you've flashed the latest sbf? Clockwork or stock?
If stock follow this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1267740
If Clockwork recovery then get into it and clear all user data/factory reset
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SBF has not been working for myself and many other xda members... how can you use sbf to solve the problem if it won't work??? Has anyone successfully used it on the Photon? I am familiar with SBFing, but not on the photon... I know that it is the same, but it could be faulty sbf files... anyone have any tips?
The same problem
I have the same problem. I use my Photon in Russia with gsm sim card. At first everything was fine, the phone was looking Sprint's network for a long time, then gave an error that "can not be activated", and loaded on (works fine). But now, always looking for the network. And do nothing. Wipe and flashing other roms do not help.
Any ideas?
TexasRebel said:
rooted, unlocked, and running homebase 2.1 with the 4.3 update when it started...now im on yay's newest .sbf update....still no change...i dont know how to do a hard reset without being able to access the settings menu on the phone...it doesnt even load to the home screen...just stays "contacting network"...i do have a signal..
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did you manage to get this fixed? i have the same issue.
thanks
Nope...i flashed every sbf file i could find...just ended up flashing back to stock and re-locking the bootloader and taking it back to sprint and getting a replacement...not sure what caused it...
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Haven't had to problem since either...
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TexasRebel said:
Nope...i flashed every sbf file i could find...just ended up flashing back to stock and re-locking the bootloader and taking it back to sprint and getting a replacement...not sure what caused it...
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did you relock the bootloader in fastboot or by flashing the sbf file?
What file are you using to relock the bootloader via fastboot? The lock file is an sbf and has to been done via RSD.
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I figured out hot to get over contacting network... just power and vol down and select Boot-Android (no BP) this will boot you up with no modem, so activation fails, select airplane mode, restart.
When it restarts it will say that the handsfree activation cannot be done with airplane mode on, just hit ok and move on.
When you get into the homescreen just turn off airplane mode. so everything is on now. the last things i need are the settings to get this working with 3g now, because i can get voice and 4g to work.
If 3g doesn't authentificate you cannot update your profile, therefor no 3g data and if you start a profile update you will get into the same loop of Contacting Network...
Also in RSD Lite my phone has a nice field that says:
Phone Type: Engineering (0000000000000000000000000000).. check the attachement
xTMFxOffshore said:
What file are you using to relock the bootloader via fastboot? The lock file is an sbf and has to been done via RSD.
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well that my friend i am still working on... i might have something but i am not sure, especially that my phone is now modem bricked
Sweet deal Man. Let me know if you get it working. I wanna try something.
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Sweet deal Man. Let me know if you get it working. I wanna try something.
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At this point, let me know what you wanna try i am about to trow this phone away. lol
If you can get the file to lock via fastboot I can see about keeping the oc kernel.
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afaik, in my case, the contacting network thing its a Sprint APK, I just rooted and deleted after the first boot.
I dont recall the exact name of the apk, sorry
pmcnano said:
afaik, in my case, the contacting network thing its a Sprint APK, I just rooted and deleted after the first boot.
I dont recall the exact name of the apk, sorry
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that's not the issue. the issues is that it isn't authentication with the 3g, 4g works, voice works.
I need to make it authentificate with the network so i can update the profile and PRL. My PRL is 51079.
Can anyone post the 51082 prl. I want to see if that does anything.
I hate to do this but a real fix is to call sprint and ask for
Msl
Esn
Min
data profile username and password
Then go to dialer
type ##data#
Edit accordingly
Reboot
update msl
Update profile
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If one wants to return to stock after running a custom ROM, is it as simple as flashing the latest SBF with RSD Lite or should the bootloader be re-locked first? Anything else needed?
All you need is to flash the SBF but only after replacing CWM if installed with the stock recovery.
Doesn't flashing the SBF automatically reinstall the stock recovery?
To return to stock use the following ;
1. Menu/Settings/Privacy/Factory Data Reset
2. Flash the sbf using RSD lite
3. Done
If you do not do a Factory Data Reset via menu/settings your installed apps/launcher/etc do not get wiped and can cause issues. Also, RSD lite may give you a "failed" error during the final reboot phase. Don't worry this bug in RSD and you should be fine.
I keep having problems getting RSD lite to recognize my phone. The drivers installed fine, I get into "starting RSD protocol"... plug the phone into my computer and nothing. If I sit and wait for the phone to do anything after starting protocol nothing happens.
Also can't get RSD to recognize the phone if its in recovery mode or from android with or without USB debugging turned on.
Wondering what else I can do to get it to work?
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unlocked mopho-need to update sbf
Hey i have doubt n not clear about this...
i have unlocked mopho ,im from india so using one of indian gsm carrier so if update my sbf version will it lock my phone??
and i read somewhere that we need to activate mopho after update what do we mean by that??
try and let us know
daddymikey1975 said:
I keep having problems getting RSD lite to recognize my phone. The drivers installed fine, I get into "starting RSD protocol"... plug the phone into my computer and nothing. If I sit and wait for the phone to do anything after starting protocol nothing happens.
Also can't get RSD to recognize the phone if its in recovery mode or from android with or without USB debugging turned on.
Wondering what else I can do to get it to work?
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Hey man which version of rsd are you using? I find that 5.5 works well. Try reinstalling the drivers, reinstalling rsd, and plug the phone in..be patient as your computer installs the drivers to the phone. It should recognize it.
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Hey man which version of rsd are you using? I find that 5.5 works well. Try reinstalling the drivers, reinstalling rsd, and plug the phone in..be patient as your computer installs the drivers to the phone. It should recognize it.
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I'll check when I get home and report back. This is the one thing keeping me from installing CM7 ... the inability to flash back to stock lol.
Thanks for the heads up.
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Hey man which version of rsd are you using? I find that 5.5 works well. Try reinstalling the drivers, reinstalling rsd, and plug the phone in..be patient as your computer installs the drivers to the phone. It should recognize it.
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all the drivers installed. I installed RSD 5.5... i shut the phone down and booted into RSD.. "starting RSD protocol support"... then i plugged the phone in (w/ RSD open/running)... the computer installed the driver "SE sunfire flash" (or something like that)... but RSD would not recognize the phone. It never showed a device connected no matter how many times I hit the 'show device' button.
Any ideas ?
updating sbf query....
Posting this once again reply if anyone knows.....
Hey i have doubt n not clear about this...
i have unlocked mopho ,im from india so using one of indian gsm carrier so if update my sbf version will it lock my phone??
and i read somewhere that we need to activate mopho after update what do we mean by that??
Tried RSD 5.5 and 5.3 with no luck.
My computer makes the sound of a device connecting but RSD fails to see it.
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I had this issue with my first Photon, I think that you're screwed.
You have no way to SBF your phone...
WAIT A MINUTE....
WAIT --- How did you unlock your bootloader the first time without SBFing???
deedscreen said:
I had this issue with my first Photon, I think that you're screwed.
You have no way to SBF your phone...
WAIT A MINUTE....
WAIT --- How did you unlock your bootloader the first time without SBFing???
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I'm not unlocked.. only rooted stock. Nothing more, nothing less..
Part of the reason I haven't unlocked bootloader or installed CWM or CM7 is because I can't SBF anything yet.. I want to make sure I can do a successful return to stock before I do anything else (When I had my Epic I got very good w/ Odin.. it's Samsung's computer recovery tool.. similar to using RSD w/ sbf file)
Would you be willing to factory reset and wipe data and start over?
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Would you be willing to factory reset and wipe data and start over?
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I've tried that.. no worky either.. but I'm down for anything..
(by the way, I just installed wubi so I can try the sbf_flash command to see if that works LMFAO) ... I'll report back in the morning after I try it.
Hi,
Could someone please help me? I'm trying to get back to full stock (well as close to it as possible) to either eliminate my problem or send back under warranty...my problem is detailed in this thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1500220&page=3# ...basically my Atrix just will mot stop randomly rebooting/locking up with the screen off (needing a batter pull).
I have tried running RSDLite 5.6 in exactly the same way I unlocked the bootloader but nothing seemed to happen...RSDLite went all the way to 100% but all my phone did was reboot normally. Weird thing was, I didn't get a reboot for nearly 24 hours....and then they started again, quite regularly. Did I do something wrong? I though that SBFing it through RSD would just reflash completely back to stock.
Also, in case I cannot get rid of this REALLY annoying problem, I want to hide the 'unlocked' text at boot ...how would I go about doing that?
Thanks,
Mark
Anyone?
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Are you using the correct SBF file?
markdjj said:
Anyone?
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How could I tell? I have the IHOP _Bell file and the SBF file is just titled SBF_Flash
It worked a couple of months ago when I unlocked the bootloader
If you're trying to go back to stock then you have to find the official SBF. It sounds like you're using the same files that you used to unlock it in the first place.
markdjj said:
How could I tell? I have the IHOP _Bell file and the SBF file is just titled SBF_Flash
It worked a couple of months ago when I unlocked the bootloader
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Use a Fruitcake or you will brick
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Please don't spread misinformation. Using RSD does not automatically result in a brick. I have used it numerous times flashing Official (AT&T) SBF builds and I am still using the same phone.
With that said, it is not recommended to use RSD (which I agree) but it can be used with caution and some knowledge/research in tow.
One precaution, do not flash previous builds (SBF).
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Use a Fruitcake or you will brick
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Ok, thanks for the info, just come back to this after being away...I have done a bit of research on fruitcake but I haven't been able to find too much...where can I find the latest?
From memory, I will try to recall exactly what steps I have taken to reach this point.
1. I started off fine from 198_7 locked
2. still fine, unlocked and on joker's cm10
3. I decided to go back to locked for 4g. then factory reset from the cm10 settings
4. from my mac, I flashed stock recovery and sbf the nopudding4u
5. after reboot, I got error "Failed to boot 4 -- Starting fastboot" or something like that.
6. I stupidly followed this guide. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1797787
but now I believe I was a person on 2.3.4 and should have steered clear of that guide. hindsight....
7. after reboot, I got error "Failed to boot 1 -- Starting fastboot" also something like that.
8. few hours later I realized I could use RSD because without pressing any buttons, the "Failed to boot 1" started RSD mode and I tried
to use 198_7 and it failed.
9. I then felt I had to use the 2.3.5 sv2 update and tried to find an sbf for it. and found this guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1798145
10. upon reboot, I cannot seem to connect to any network other than wifi.
looking at *#*#4636#*#* i get "unknown" under network type.
in blue, that is my problem, thanks for reading. I keep seeing threads with similar issues with no straight forward answer and solution, which is why I am now writing a new thread.
thanks again, please help
You updated yourself to 2.3.5. To reconnect your going to have to flash the photon modules or flash a locked 2.3.5. Rom via bootstrap.
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mof9336 said:
You updated yourself to 2.3.5. To reconnect your going to have to flash the photon modules or flash a locked 2.3.5. Rom via bootstrap.
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would you care to say when I updated myself to 2.3.5? I feel step 6 was when.
also, I have flashed the stock 2.3.5 zipped rom and tried your mof 2.3.5 slim rom still no dice. maybe some specific instructions that I could follow? thanks.
Fixed.
Reflashed the modules separately thanks mof definitely
Yea step 6 if you read the top of the post it says not for 2.3.4. Users
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mof9336 said:
Yea step 6 if you read the top of the post it says not for 2.3.4. Users
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yeah I figured out after 5 minutes within finishing that guide. just understand, i was in a panic.
thanks for the help.
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ninditsu said:
10. upon reboot, I cannot seem to connect to any network other than wifi.
looking at *#*#4636#*#* i get "unknown" under network type.
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What happens when you try to change network type to what you need (CDMA or GSM)?
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What happens when you try to change network type to what you need (CDMA or GSM)?
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It reverted back to "unknown" as if I didn't even tap any other network type.
Just know its all good now after reflashing the modules. Twice.
yup for the first time i'm stuck
well i made an account on here just to figure this out but i wanted to get free internet (which i now know is impossible) with my Photon. it is stuck in Network type: unknown and i don't understand you guys or a solution. all i tried was the *#*#4636#*#* andnow i won't find servises nor connect. i can only use wifi and nothing else. please help.
yes i know i'm a noob leave me alone
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well i made an account on here . . . .
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You probably are in the same boat as I am. Flashing the APPROPRIATE modules for the photon's radios is the key to fixing this problem. Basically two kinds pre and post 2.3.5 sv2 pre being something of the sort of 198_7. figure out which one you need and either flash the modules or flash a rom
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how do i flash one or the other. i only kno the RSD lite with the Derpunlock.sbf (which by the way failed)
Wanna try being as thorough as I was describing my situation in the OP? Can't really help without knowing your current status. Should start from the point you photon was last working.
Let's see it was working then I tried to see if I could get free internet. So I put in this code hmm can't recall (*#*#3646#*#*#)? I think but it took me to my network section and I changed a network to gmail and ever since it has never connected.:banghead:
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