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Ok so p3 said "Good Morning, and hang on to that DX2 folks: It will get an update and looks like its going to be 2.3.4 - no eta though." in theory what this means is that it might have an unlocked boot loader, if so, we just have to be patient this is only a guess and credit to finding this post goes to "quadjacks" again this is true speculation on my part...
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and for everyone wondering why the cwm for dx2 hasn't been released by me is because the restore feature can't mount the sd card, after this issue is fixed it will be released, if not i'll still probably release it soon if the dev of this app doesn't get back to me
Have a good one
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Not sure if it's a truly unlocked bootloader or a work-around to custom Rom's from what I've been reading. I could be wrong. I think the only way to get a true unlocked Bootloader is from Motorola and it looks like that's never going to happen..
coolpoete said:
Not sure if it's a truly unlocked bootloader or a work-around to custom Rom's from what I've been reading. I could be wrong. I think the only way to get a true unlocked Bootloader is from Motorola and it looks like that's never going to happen..
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Except... That's exactly what people are saying WILL happen when Gingerbread comes. OR at least I'm pretty sure that's how the Atrix got it's unlock. It even had the "Warning" from Moto about the warranty violation.
We'll just have to wait and see
Hopefully it happens soon so that I can keep this and not spend 200 on the bionic or tbolt
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I doubt this means unlocked bootloader. It just means that a lot of the glitches/problems with the X2 will be resolved with this update, as well as the system utilizing both cores effectively. It should resolve the majority of issues X2 users have been suffering from. Now, considering p3 mentioned it, it does lead me to develop the idea that p3 has obtained a leak of the update and will be releasing within the next 2 weeks. The IT'S update is speculated to be here by the end of August.
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2 weeks! Thats awesome!! And what is that "IT'S" release u mentioned??
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it isnt august yet....
They it starts rolling out next week... legitly so unless p3 obtainted a dev version with an unlocked bl we are out of luck
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2 weeks! Thats awesome!! And what is that "IT'S" release u mentioned?
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I was wondering the same thing. Guess no one knows ;-) .
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if VZW released the DX2 in Europe (possibly with an unlocked BL) couldn't we use files off that phone to unlock our BL? (if any of this was released, of course!)
Also, the photon now has their BL unlocked, and the DX2 and Photon are cousins couldn't we try their method(s) to unlock our BL? Unless that's not possible at all.
Sorry guys, these are just random thoughts that have crossed through my head.
I don't think we could because VZW would probably put a different bl on the Europe version. And I think I read our kernel doesn't have an option to unlock it any ways, so we would need a new kernel that gets past the sig check, then try to unlock it. Could be wrong though. Still learning this stuff haha
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Verizon Wireless, who is an American Subsidiary wouldn't release a phone in Europe, lol. And Moto won't release the phone there because A. It is old news now, and B. They are predominantly a GSM region.
IDMA.DROID.X2 said:
I don't think we could because VZW would probably put a different bl on the Europe version. And I think I read our kernel doesn't have an option to unlock it any ways, so we would need a new kernel that gets past the sig check, then try to unlock it. Could be wrong though. Still learning this stuff haha
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so if our kernel wasn't unlockable then thered be no BL pudding for us unless we found the sbf that had an unlocked bl, correct?
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ztotherad said:
so if our kernel wasn't unlockable then thered be no BL pudding for us unless we found the sbf that had an unlocked bl, correct?
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I think so. But I'm not completely sure. I need to go back and read the bl notes thread.
But there are ways around it, like the theory of 2nd init starting a different kernel. So maybe some one could find a way around and we wouldn't have to wait for the SBF. But I think the SBF would come faster, if we get one.
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true, if the photon has a sbf that's been leaked then the DX2 has gotta have one as well, or at least that's a theory
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Yeah. Just gotta hope some one catches it off a server it gets it from the inside!
I'd be sick to see what this could do with an unlocked bl!
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IDMA.DROID.X2 said:
Yeah. Just gotta hope some one catches it off a server it gets it from the inside!
I'd be sick to see what this could do with an unlocked bl!
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well, I think i found a new update on the servers, 2.3.5 for the DX2, but who do i send it to?
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well, I think i found a new update on the servers, 2.3.5 for the DX2, but who do i send it to?
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Just saw your post in the other thread! Nice!! Send it to the guy who replied, and maybe send it to some ROM devs
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Gotcha, yeah, I figured I'd see what it it's all about, but you can't root it, pete's rooting tools wouldn't root nor unroot my phone, so i think the exploit was covered up, which def sucks.
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Gotcha, yeah, I figured I'd see what it it's all about, but you can't root it, pete's rooting tools wouldn't root nor unroot my phone, so i think the exploit was covered up, which def sucks.
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Yeah! Maybe some one can find another exploit that'll work. See if you can pull the update again and copy the update file to your PC and upload it to mediafire and post a link to it for anybody who's interested. I'd see if I could help, but I'm not at a PC.
How's it running with the update? Any noticeable changes?
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I'd tell you, but I had to sbf back to 2.3.4 to do anything that was relevant to unlocking the BL.
but I have overmind at the IRC, so i think i'ma try and pull the update again and not update and see if i can pull it.
IDMA.DROID.X2 said:
Yeah! Maybe some one can find another exploit that'll work. See if you can pull the update again and copy the update file to your PC and upload it to mediafire and post a link to it for anybody who's interested. I'd see if I could help, but I'm not at a PC.
How's it running with the update? Any noticeable changes?
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the only thing on 2.3.5 we found was a faster non-delayed lockscreen, but there may be more soon!
afaik the only markets the x2 was released was the united states and mexico.
I could be wrong though.
In the many threads we have on unlocking the bootloader there is much discussions that have been beaten to death about unlocking using other phones methods. Bottom line it just isn't possible due to kernel differences and hardware differences. Check the "project thread" in development section for more info about why.
there was a LOT of discussion about it around the time we got the ATRIX ports as well.
And the ring able to start a second kernel after ours starts needs kexec to work along with 2nd init. I don't believe 2nd init alone will be able to start a new kernel. People had worked on kexec I believe but it didn't go far. We need more of a team to get something like this wiring but as of now we have requested a couple dev teams to help us out but were told "not working on x2 at this time....busy with other projects" or something to that effect. Hopefully we will get that leaked sbf that has our unlock one day....I did hear a while ago from a little birdie that an sbf was found that had oem unlock option but it didn't work/unlock wasn't implemented so hopefully we are getting a little closer.
**don't ask me where I heard it...and don't ask for any links for proof...I have NO proof for what I say....just take it as it is....believe if u want or don't believe if u want....either way keep your eyes and ears peeled and keep trying to find us that unlock option....this phone could destroy many others if we get unlocked***
Im coming from samsung mesmerize and need help getting started this baby rolling anyone that can help thanks
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thats great and all, but ummmmmmm...what are you wanting?
To unlock bootloader cwm and roms kernels etc plz sir
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mesmerbelly said:
To unlock bootloader cwm and roms kernels etc plz sir
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Look in the "Development" section.
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Hate to burst your bubble there sir, BUT...if your Electrify has Android 2.3.5, then you are UNABLE to unlock the bootloader, myself and others are looking into ways to re-unlock the bootloader...again. However, if you are running 2.3.4 then you are set to jet, there is links and info for you, I think there is also a way to disable the 2.3.5 update as well.
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Hate to burst your bubble there sir, BUT...if your Electrify has Android 2.3.5, then you are UNABLE to unlock the bootloader, myself and others are looking into ways to re-unlock the bootloader...again. However, if you are running 2.3.4 then you are set to jet, there is links and info for you, I think there is also a way to disable the 2.3.5 update as well.
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Are you guys able to SBF? That may help if there is specific files for the electrify. NOTE: DO NOT TRY TO SBF A SPRINT FILE!!!
I have the Photon, so I have no idea. Motorola doesn't like Sprint, they love Verizon, so that's why we will never get the update on our Photons, including 1080p, or Ice Cream Sandwich, because Motorola hates Sprint, so they barely do anything for them. Any other carrier, sure.
[rant] Like you guys got 1080p updates on yours, and Android 2.3.5, we didn't yet (my phone is having issues for checking for updates so I believe that this is true, but yeah....) I know we haven't gotten 1080p yet, if we ever will. I bet someone will have to port it over, cuz we probably won't get it.
I hate to say it, but you guys will probably get Ice Cream Sandwich, and we won't.
That's how Motorola treats Sprint, and Sprint's customers. We are lucky we even have this phone on Sprint, but if it was on Verizon, it would get ICS, no doubt, but Motorola is faking this relationship with Sprint, because if they wre for real, we would have more high-end Motorola devices at least planned for the Now Network. [/rant]
So what's the next and newest SBF after 198_6(/7) and where can I find it?
I think that is the last official. Moto's site only lists 198_6.
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198_6 is the latest official, if you wanan get ota's stick with that, 198_7 is the newest tho...
either way both are in my signature
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no, no guys. I knew all that much... but I've been hearing about test groups and what-not receiving special OTA's and stuff so I thought there was talk of something even newer than this...
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no, no guys. I knew all that much... but I've been hearing about test groups and what-not receiving special OTA's and stuff so I thought there was talk of something even newer than this...
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Oh...yeah...I signed up for the test group, but I haven't heard anything.
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Oh...yeah...I signed up for the test group, but I haven't heard anything.
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Same with me. But I'm on 198_7, think that has anything to do with it?
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Same with me. But I'm on 198_7, think that has anything to do with it?
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Not sure, I'm running cm7 which is on build 198_6
uhh being on cm7 or 198_7 will prevent you from getting the update. you will get an email saying the update will be pushed out before it will actually be pushed out
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uhh being on cm7 or 198_7 will prevent you from getting the update. you will get an email saying the update will be pushed out before it will actually be pushed out
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I figured as much. I'm just waiting for an email with more info before i commit to flashing back to 198_6 stock.
Same with me.
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If you go to the Motorola Owners Forum you will see a post talking about testers being needed. BEFORE you get all excited, look at the DATE!! It's an old post. According to Mark @ M O F they are not looking for Photon testers but they are looking for Atrix testers. Also if an OTA comes out there is rumors about maybe getting 1080p enabled on our MoPhos. There is another possibility. When the Electrify had it's OTA they wound up with an unlockable bootloader. I personally don't want the risk so I froze the updater and upgrader apk's using TiBu. If one comes out I'll wait and see what it does first.
I'm a MoPho-er
Just got an email, 2:48Est, for a new Soak test for the X2? What could this be?
Go for it and check it out and let us know. You can always sbf back. How do you get on their list?
nothing was on the servers thus far, btw
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I signed up! I bet it is GB 2.3.5 or 2.3.6. With minor bug fixes...
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I was thinking the same as litetaker. Moto and VZW just released some bug-fixes for the D2 and something else if I remember right. Probably the same with the X2. One thing I don't get is that they complain the LTE in the Tegra devices like the XOOM is what is holding up ICS since the WiFi version has it already. Basically the X2 is just a smaller XOOM and since it only has the CDMA portion why can't it run ICS. The Specs of my X2 are better than my Nexus S 4G and I have my ROM running 4.0.3 on that without issue. Being Tegra based they can't blame that unless there is something in the CDMA holding it up.
What rom are you running that is 4.0.3 on the x2???
Woot! Lets hope its a music fix finally... right guys? Right?
I signed up today as well... I am thinking the same thing... it has to be a bug fix update.
I can't see them getting ICS out this quickly considering it was only about a month ago when it was put on the 'might be considered list'.
Motorola might move that fast enough to get it done... but VZW is slow.
Where is people signing up at?
pepz187 said:
What rom are you running that is 4.0.3 on the x2???
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I believe he's talking about his nexus
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Travisdroidx2 said:
Where is people signing up at?
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It's an invite. You need to sign up for the Motorola Feedback Network at the Motforums.
http://forums.motorola.com/
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It's an invite. You need to sign up for the Motorola Feedback Network at the Motforums.
http://forums.motorola.com/
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I never could find the sign up sheet. But then again can I run a stock rom? Lol don't think I can anymore. I will wait to see what's released and I am sure it will be on the forum soon and the developers can start using it.
Our luck its 2.3.5/412 or 413
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RyanThaDude said:
Our luck its 2.3.5/412 or 413
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I thought the same thing. Or they just fixed all root paths lol
No that nothing.
235/413 BUT with Pepperm1nts battery fix!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Recieved the same email. Ill hold off since I see what happened to the original X with their latest update. Now they're stuck and can't even SBF to any older builds. No root? No thanks...I have learned to just be humble when it comes to updates now.
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Everyone: be sure to VooDoo before you take the OTA!
http://androiddev.orkitra.com/download/apps/?appid=-2821155941944302146
RyanThaDude said:
Our luck its 2.3.5/412 or 413
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DX2Trip said:
Recieved the same email. Ill hold off since I see what happened to the original X with their latest update. Now they're stuck and can't even SBF to any older builds. No root? No thanks...I have learned to just be humble when it comes to updates now.
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They can no longer sbf??? Wtf nevermind let someone else verify the update first. I don't trust moto they spend more time and money blocking root and development than fixing their own problems.
DX2Trip said:
Recieved the same email. Ill hold off since I see what happened to the original X with their latest update. Now they're stuck and can't even SBF to any older builds. No root? No thanks...I have learned to just be humble when it comes to updates now.
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Thanks for the heads-up, I hadn't read about this issue until seeing your post. Motorola clearly hates their customer base, viewing them as sheep to callously monetize.
I don't mean to go all Richard Stallman here, but Moto can't be trusted--they let us know that with the locked bootloader. That said, the DX2 is my last device...and NO way will I be a part of this soak test.
Again, thanks for the heads up, cheers.
Travisdroidx2 said:
Where is people signing up at?
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You have to be invited... To get invited you need to join the Motorola Feedback Network.