Hello everyone!
Just bought the photon yesterday and have a question about updating the software. I was told by the gentlemen not to update(On 45.2.5 now) because if I did I would not be able to use WIFI. Says that the update would break it. Has anyone ran into this? I've looked around and haven't really seen any mention of it.
Any help would be great!
This is the first time I'm hearing of this. Those store reps are clueless when it comes to phones lol. It won't break your wifi.
Lancerz said:
This is the first time I'm hearing of this. Those store reps are clueless when it comes to phones lol. It won't break your wifi.
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I'm gonna go ahead and trust you BC your an Atlantan like me lol
Well I tried to update and it failed!
pastert33 said:
I'm gonna go ahead and trust you BC your an Atlantan like me lol
Well I tried to update and it failed!
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1) What system version are you on?
2) What happened during the update?
3) Is your phone completely stock (you have not modded it in any way)?
4) If necessary, you can push the latest update via RSD Lite v5.5
Good luck!
K
KTT16 said:
1) What system version are you on?
2) What happened during the update?
3) Is your phone completely stock (you have not modded it in any way)?
4) If necessary, you can push the latest update via RSD Lite v5.5
Good luck!
K
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System version is 45.2.5
It rebooted and then said system update failed.
I did the one click root
Not sure how to do the update via RSD
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202666
You gotta use that for the latest update via RSD, rooting it won't get you updates. And whoever told you that updating would break your WIFI was a dolt. It actually fixes most of the WIFI issues people were having. I've attached the 5.5 version of RSD so you don't have to hunt it down. Just follow the instructions in the thread I linked above and you should be golden. :]
xTMFxOffshore said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202666
You gotta use that for the latest update via RSD, rooting it won't get you updates. And whoever told you that updating would break your WIFI was a dolt. It actually fixes most of the WIFI issues people were having. I've attached the 5.5 version of RSD so you don't have to hunt it down. Just follow the instructions in the thread I linked above and you should be golden. :]
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The problem I have is the step 6
6. Load up the SBF file you extracted from the MR download
What does that mean? Seems simple but don't remember extracting an SBF file
pastert33 said:
The problem I have is the step 6
6. Load up the SBF file you extracted from the MR download
What does that mean? Seems simple but don't remember extracting an SBF file
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You need to extract the zip file you downloaded from the link xTMFx provided (contains the 198_7 SBF)...you open this SBF file in RSD Lite, connect your phone to the computer after putting it in RSD mode, and hit START.
KTT16 said:
You need to extract the zip file you downloaded from the link xTMFx provided (contains the 198_7 SBF)...you open this SBF file in RSD Lite, connect your phone to the computer after putting it in RSD mode, and hit START.
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Ahh I downloaded the deotexed one and not the original so I didn't see a sbf file. Downloading now, will report back
I put my phone in RSD mode, how do I get it outta the mode or is it ok for it the stay this way until the download is done?
pastert33 said:
Ahh I downloaded the deotexed one and not the original so I didn't see a sbf file. Downloading now, will report back
I put my phone in RSD mode, how do I get it outta the mode or is it ok for it the stay this way until the download is done?
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Once RSD lite has done it's thing, the phone will reboot, or you will have to manually reboot (it's a soft brick, just pull the battery if necessary).
Best,
K
I generally have had to pull my battery then reboot manually. But works just fine for me.
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Ok, finally got it updated! Def isn't like the EVO, could flash it in like a couple minutes! Now think I'm gonna unlock the bootloader
Looking to flash a custom rom and an oc kernel?
Yea i actually just got done setting up my phone after flashing the joker rom with the OC kernal. Really impressed!
xTMFxOffshore said:
Looking to flash a custom rom and an oc kernel?
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Yeah that is the one to go with as it is fast and has the oc kernel included. Plus tis built off the latest build.
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i've tried the root method for the sticky in the dev. section. One click user just stalls out at step 5 it seems. Elsewise .... how long is step 5 supposed to take? All i have to show for my efforts so far is the old boottriangle. I came from an Epic Touch 4g (which i had no problems rooting). Any helpful suggestions?
Thanks in advance
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i've tried the root method for the sticky in the dev. section. One click user just stalls out at step 5 it seems. Elsewise .... how long is step 5 supposed to take? All i have to show for my efforts so far is the old boottriangle. I came from an Epic Touch 4g (which i had no problems rooting). Any helpful suggestions?
Thanks in advance
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When it stalls and freezes unplug USB then go into settings uncheck then check USB debugging then plug USB back in. It will finish up the process.
re: rooting
jcvancleve said:
i've tried the root method for the sticky in the dev. section. One click user just stalls out at step 5 it seems. Elsewise .... how long is step 5 supposed to take? All i have to show for my efforts so far is the old boottriangle. I came from an Epic Touch 4g (which i had no problems rooting). Any helpful suggestions?
Thanks in advance
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Use superOneClick again and after it stalls out on step 6
simply unplug usb cable from computer for a couple seconds
then plug in back in and bingo you are good to go!
If that doesn't work just download this file and flash in cwm
http://db.tt/16TJxntJ
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Use superOneClick again and after it stalls out on step 6
simply unplug usb cable from computer for a couple seconds
then plug in back in and bingo you are good to go!
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Only seem to make it to step five. I've also flashed entropy's rooted tar. i'm perplexxed. ive got to be doing something wrong.
Lately when i run S1C it stalls out w/ msg "more than one device and emulator" ready to flash CM7 guys =) help a brother out please
also, can someone point me towards a legit dl of Odin - the version i have is not seeing the su.apk file for flash
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Only seem to make it to step five. I've also flashed entropy's rooted tar. i'm perplexxed. ive got to be doing something wrong.
Lately when i run S1C it stalls out w/ msg "more than one device and emulator" ready to flash CM7 guys =) help a brother out please
also, can someone point me towards a legit dl of Odin - the version i have is not seeing the su.apk file for flash
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.apk files are not going to be recognized by Odin. .tar files are recognized by it. If you don't have root but have flashed codeworkx kernel then close Odin download this to your phone hereand flash in cwm
Apk is an application much like .exe in windows
rev. *.tar i think i need to begin with a proper version of odin (which i can't seem to find.) By the way, i can't boot into recovery. had that been the case, i'd already been nandroiding and running CM7
Odin does not see the su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip
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rev. *.tar i think i need to begin with a proper version of odin (which i can't seem to find.) By the way, i can't boot into recovery. had that been the case, i'd already been nandroiding and running CM7
Odin does not see the su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip
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Odin will not see the .zip because it only recognizes .tar files lol just said this. Have you already flashed codeworkx Kernel?
a bit overanxious i suppose lol ... i have flashed it but can't seem to boot into CWM by norm hold up + ok
just realizin - jivy ... i am also in your area - Lafayette La =] Wassup with that southern hospitality
just reflashed codeworkx
all i can get in S1C is
Waiting for device...
error: more than one device and emulator
jcvancleve said:
a bit overanxious i suppose lol ... i have flashed it but can't seem to boot into recovery by norm hold up + ok
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i think recovery is vol+, vol-, power
you can also run:
adb reboot recovery
tried everything you guys suggested twice
then, i searched some more and still no luck. Frankly, I am a bit surprised lol .... this is always super easy hahaha
I leave for work shortly - anyone have any insights ? Greatly appreciated (will pay good money for help)
jcvancleve said:
then, i searched some more and still no luck. Frankly, I am a bit surprised lol .... this is always super easy hahaha
I leave for work shortly - anyone have any insights ? Greatly appreciated (will pay good money for help)
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ok, i'm a little confused where you are right now with all this, so I'm going to start over.
1) flash this kernel (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285823) but skip the step that roots via superoneclick
2) flash this CWM file to acquire root (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286220)
enjoy.
nyydynasty said:
ok, i'm a little confused where you are right now with all this, so I'm going to start over.
1) flash this kernel (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285823) but skip the step that roots via superoneclick
2) flash this CWM file to acquire root (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286220)
enjoy.
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i try this now bb soon. Thank you!!
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unable to see deodexed file with ver of odin i'm running (Odin3 v1.82) arggg
jcvancleve said:
i try this now bb soon. Thank you!!
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unable to see deodexed file with ver of odin i'm running (Odin3 v1.82) arggg
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you dont need to use odin for the 2nd link. Just flash the file in recovery,
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a bit overanxious i suppose lol ... i have flashed it but can't seem to boot into CWM by norm hold up + ok
just realizin - jivy ... i am also in your area - Lafayette La =] Wassup with that southern hospitality
just reflashed codeworkx
all i can get in S1C is
Waiting for device...
error: more than one device and emulator
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Hey, Im over in Baton Rouge......im still having issues with rooting too....I can get to step 6, where it freezes and hangs...but I dont see where to click usb because the screen is on the flashing screen......ive just about given up on rooting...ive tried 6 different times...
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Hey, Im over in Baton Rouge......im still having issues with rooting too....I can get to step 6, where it freezes and hangs...but I dont see where to click usb because the screen is on the flashing screen......ive just about given up on rooting...ive tried 6 different times...
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i already posted a link on how to root your phone without using superoneclick. check a few posts up. You do NOT need SOC to root your phone.
thesilentnight said:
Hey, Im over in Baton Rouge......im still having issues with rooting too....I can get to step 6, where it freezes and hangs...but I dont see where to click usb because the screen is on the flashing screen......ive just about given up on rooting...ive tried 6 different times...
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Ha ha yeah I recruit in BR for the navy. As for the S1C look at my How to root your phone link in my signature. I updated preferred method in it since S1C is giving issues.
jivy26 said:
Ha ha yeah I recruit in BR for the navy. As for the S1C look at my How to root your phone link in my signature. I updated preferred method in it since S1C is giving issues.
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good idea to edit that thread - lol
jcvancleve said:
Only seem to make it to step five. I've also flashed entropy's rooted tar. i'm perplexxed. ive got to be doing something wrong.
Lately when i run S1C it stalls out w/ msg "more than one device and emulator" ready to flash CM7 guys =) help a brother out please
also, can someone point me towards a legit dl of Odin - the version i have is not seeing the su.apk file for flash
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Wait, you flashed my pre-rooted system image tar?
Then there is no need to use SuperOneClick or the CWM kernel - you should be rooted already.
Also, if you flash my kernel instead of the CWM one, it will automatically root you on the first boot.
Thank you guys I certainly appreciate the help. I look forward to flashing root / cm7! Afterall, aside from service, the main reason I switched from Epic Touch 4G.
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YET ANOTHER UPDATE 1/9/2012:
MAJOR SUCCESS VIA THE FOLLOWING LINK: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21015556&postcount=6
THIS IS ACTUALLY A US CELLULAR SBF FLASH BUT I SUCCESSFULLY FLASHED THAT FILE TO MY PHOTONSTEIN AND MANAGED TO GET BOOTED ALL THE WAY INTO THE ANDROID/GOOGLE SETUP WIZARD.
NOW I AM ATTEMPTING TO FLASH A SPRINT 198_7 SBF.
UPDATE 1/9/2012:
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A EVO 3D FROM CRAIGSLIST TO REPLACE MY PHOTON. THEREFORE, I WILL KEEP MY PHOTON AS A LAB MOUSE TO TRY TO GET A HEART BEAT BACK INTO IT. THANKS FOR ALL THE EFFORT TO EVERYONE! I WILL KEEP THIS THREAD UPDATED UNTIL I EITHER GET MY "PHOTONSTEIN" WALKING AGAIN OR BURRIED IN THE BONE YARD WHICHEVER COMES FIRST.
UPDATE! I have had successful communication with the photon through android-sdk. I don't however have the correct img file to flash to the phone. Does anyone have any ideas?
Okay, I know I am somewhat of a newbee at this. But I followed all the steps and wound up with a brick. All I get is "Failed to boot 3" then "Starting RSD mode".
I tried flashing the "1FF-sunfire-user-2.3.4-4.5.1A-1_SUN-154_5-CM-release-keys-signed-Sprint-US.sbf" and it fails telling me that it failed to re-enumerate.
Am I screwed or does anyone have a suggestion?
Thanks.
try flashing the 198_7 sbf on rsd 5.5
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Jmaserang said:
try flashing the 198_7 sbf on rsd 5.5
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Thanks, I'm downloading now. I will repost if successfull.
treetolber said:
Okay, I know I am somewhat of a newbee at this. But I followed all the steps and wound up with a brick. All I get is "Failed to boot 3" then "Starting RSD mode".
I tried flashing the "1FF-sunfire-user-2.3.4-4.5.1A-1_SUN-154_5-CM-release-keys-signed-Sprint-US.sbf" and it fails telling me that it failed to re-enumerate.
Am I screwed or does anyone have a suggestion?
Thanks.
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You may wish to consult this thread and completely read/watch everything.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1250697
You may also want to reinstall the drivers for your photon. I had the same problem and a quick driver reinstall fixed it.
It appears that I have either damaged or deleted the bootloader. Sprint won't touch it with a 10 foot pole. Does anyone know how to get the bootloader back to the device?
I am able to connect to it with RSD Lite but I can't flash anything.
treetolber said:
It appears that I have either damaged or deleted the bootloader. Sprint won't touch it with a 10 foot pole. Does anyone know how to get the bootloader back to the device?
I am able to connect to it with RSD Lite but I can't flash anything.
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Are you still getting "starting RSD mode"?
If you are, I think you're safe. I guess you're one of the many of us who flashed 2.3.5 pudding into their Photons. If that's the case you can follow a small tutorial i did here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21015556&postcount=6
Give it a shot and let me know how it goes.
You shouldn't need the bootloader at all actually. I had the same issue with my phone. I had to remove the SIM card and the SD card. Then when you put the battery back in Hold down the Power button and the Volume up button until it says RSD lite mode or something along those lines. Then connect it to your computer and run the RSD lite and select the proper factory ROM that you need to install back on your MOPHO. You will lose root access but your phone should be right back to all of the factory settings. I have done this multiple times to fix error that I got because I am new to Rooting my device and everything as well. I will give you links to where I was able to find some addition support as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373135
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202666
If all else fails call sprint and ask for an advanced exchange from tech support
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treetolber said:
Okay, I know I am somewhat of a newbee at this. But I followed all the steps and wound up with a brick. All I get is "Failed to boot 3" then "Starting RSD mode".
I tried flashing the "1FF-sunfire-user-2.3.4-4.5.1A-1_SUN-154_5-CM-release-keys-signed-Sprint-US.sbf" and it fails telling me that it failed to re-enumerate.
Am I screwed or does anyone have a suggestion?
Thanks.
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Where do you find build 154 for the photon?
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Has anyone had their photon just show the pulse Motorola logo and the power cycle it self back to the same screen?
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Wow there's been a **** ton of threads with "bricked" in the titles lately what are you guys doing lol.
Also not to be a douche but this isn't development. This thread should be in general or q&a next time.
I had the boot loop prob pwr+vol down get to stock recovery and wipe the phone worked for me
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TheGman125 said:
Where do you find build 154 for the photon?
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I'm not sure. I followed a link somewhere in the threads on this forum.
firtermish said:
Are you still getting "starting RSD mode"?
If you are, I think you're safe. I guess you're one of the many of us who flashed 2.3.5 pudding into their Photons. If that's the case you can follow a small tutorial i did here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21003839&postcount=9
Give it a shot and let me know how it goes.
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Well now my battery is dead and I don't have any way of charging it unless I take it to a Sprint store and have them charge it over night.
Thanks for all the help!
treetolber said:
Well now my battery is dead and I don't have any way of charging it unless I take it to a Sprint store and have them charge it over night.
Thanks for all the help!
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You can cut the end off of a charger strip the wires red on pos+ black on neg- and plug it in but don't leave it on longer than 20 min at a time cuz battery might over heat
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I can start the flash process but after a while the following message appears on the screen of the Photon: "sec_exception: b655, eddt, eb".
Then the flas process out and displays the following:
"Failed flashing process. Phone(000): Phone did not re-enumerate after RAM-downloader was sent. (0x703E); phone connected.
Has anyone seen this and recovered from it?
P.S. This is all with or without the SIM card and SD card inserted or removed.
TheGman125 said:
Where do you find build 154 for the photon?
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ShabbyPenguin has critical photon files hosted (and linked in his signature)
Photon Files
Download RSD Lite and 198_7 SBF from.
http://www.holylivingfuck.com/ACS/SBFs/
You should read this thread on more information about 198_7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202666
Make sure you have proper USB drivers for OS 64 or 32 bit installed, install RSD lite and follow the directions below.
Make sure your battery is greater than 50percent before doing any of this.
1) Fire off RSD lite, select the SBF you need 198_7 .
2) Hold down power and vol up till RSD mode comes up
3) Plug into usb then start the flashing sequence.. ( the whole process will take a while)
4) The process is done when RSD lite says manually power up the phone.. You may need to take the back off and pull the battery to restart it incase it doesnt power up on its own.
I wonder if you downloaded an incomplete sbf. Try flash 198-7sbf one more time or see if you can enter android recovery and wipe. Also. Check the motorola driver is installed correctly.
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hi all,i have been trying to return to 1.73 using matts dru,i keep getting this message after selecting 1 in the dru,"files\moto-fastboot'is not recognized as an internalor external command,operable program,or batch file,i am using a razr xt912 rooted with the moto-fail exploit,what am i doing wrong or missing?
Did you dl the lite or full version? I can't remember the errors I got, but I tried reflashing to .173 using the lite version, which doesn't come with the fastboot files.
n8w said:
Did you dl the lite or full version? I can't remember the errors I got, but I tried reflashing to .173 using the lite version, which doesn't come with the fastboot files.
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forgive my noobness,but full or lite versions of what?
djerk said:
forgive my noobness,but full or lite versions of what?
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Of Matt's app.
cheekrox said:
Of Matt's app.
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weird,ipulled matts dru off xda,there is no mention of a paid version,some forums say i need safestrap installed on my phone and p.c, links anyone
djerk said:
weird,ipulled matts dru off xda,there is no mention of a paid version,some forums say i need safestrap installed on my phone and p.c, links anyone
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There is no paid version of his utility. Are you in fastboot ap mode on your phone when you try to use his utility?
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yes i'm in ap fastboot mode,i downloaded 2 versions of dru one is a 7-zip file which i can't open on my pc even though i downloaded the program to do it ,i don't know what type of file the other version is got it from matts xda post,it opens and runs but again i get the script saying files\moto-fastboot ect...when i first tried to root using doomlord it installed the bionic bootstrapper the root didn't take so i uninstalled the bootstrapper and rooted using motofail i don't have any boot or safe strap installed,please someone help me i want to be ready when ics rolls out,.......
I'd suggest going back to Matt's thread, and going through a few pages as there is an updated version. I think it's also posted at another razr forum. Delete the versions you have just to eliminate any confusion. You may also just want to use RSD. It took me a few tries to get the right fastboot file, but once I did I just had to ota to .173 then to .181.
n8w said:
I'd suggest going back to Matt's thread, and going through a few pages as there is an updated version. I think it's also posted at another razr forum. Delete the versions you have just to eliminate any confusion. You may also just want to use RSD. It took me a few tries to get the right fastboot file, but once I did I just had to ota to .173 then to .181.
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i think i downloded the newest version of matts utility today,i even created a new user account on my pc incase some other program is interfering,and when i run the utility i still get the same message i wrote about when i started this thread i'm starting to think i'll never get to taste ics when it comes out, maybe matt would help me!
djerk said:
forgive my noobness,but full or lite versions of what?
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wow if only i would have listened to you sooner,i assumed lite or full version meant paid or free!I was at my wits end yesterday so i emailed matt and while i was reading his response something clicked in the back of my head so i went to matts thread and downloaded the full version which includes the fastboot files and tada i'm now running on the 181 update!now i just have to reroot and restore my apps from titanium and i'll be set,thanks to you and matt and all on xda who tried to help me,if i wasn't so bullheaded and paid attention i'd have had this done weeks ago,now come on ics!!!!!!!!!!
a few days ago i received the notification on my razr saying i could upgrade to ics, after downloading and selecting install, it failed, i tried a few more times, and it kept failing.
i then decided to do a factory reset and then try again, but, after doing a factory reset, i cannot find the update, if i try searching for it, it says my phone is up to date, and their is no update available for my device, help? thankyou
oliverb45 said:
a few days ago i received the notification on my razr saying i could upgrade to ics, after downloading and selecting install, it failed, i tried a few more times, and it kept failing.
i then decided to do a factory reset and then try again, but, after doing a factory reset, i cannot find the update, if i try searching for it, it says my phone is up to date, and their is no update available for my device, help? thankyou
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I had the same problem...very frustrating.
In the end i downloaded the update from the development forum and applied it via RSD.
tobordeadmeat said:
I had the same problem...very frustrating.
In the end i downloaded the update from the development forum and applied it via RSD.
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How easy is that process?
Myrmidon83 said:
How easy is that process?
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Very easy. I downloaded from the link in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850683, unzipped and updated using RSD lite. I then re-rooted using one of the idiot proof one-click methods. I just googled to get RSD lite. Info on how to do it all can be found in the dev forum; sorry i can't be ars*d to find all the links again... it'd take me as long as you.
It's easy to do as it is an 'official' update so you can use RSD- no Bootstrapper required.
tobordeadmeat said:
Very easy. I downloaded from the link in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850683, unzipped and updated using RSD lite. I then re-rooted using one of the idiot proof one-click methods. I just googled to get RSD lite. Info on how to do it all can be found in the dev forum; sorry i can't be ars*d to find all the links again... it'd take me as long as you.
It's easy to do as it is an 'official' update so you can use RSD- no Bootstrapper required.
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What are the advantages over using RSD rather than install from zip in recovery? I'm completely stock.
Myrmidon83 said:
What are the advantages over using RSD rather than install from zip in recovery? I'm completely stock.
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I'm no expert, but i thought you didn't have an install from zip option unless you installed bootstrap or something similar so you had recovery options. Doing it by RSD means you can be completely stock (no addons) and you just use fastboot, as supplied by Moto. So it's a 'no hack' upgrade, all pukka Moto stuff.
I purchased a second hand XT910 installed AVG and it informed me my phone is rooted.
Now I know nothing about rooting, nor the benefits/drawbacks, however I'm being given the option to install the downloaded JB update but it keeps failing, I've worked out the reason is because it's rooted, how do I go about installing the update, or unrooting the phone so it will do it itself?
Appreciate any help provided.
Sparkybhoy said:
I purchased a second hand XT910 installed AVG and it informed me my phone is rooted.
Now I know nothing about rooting, nor the benefits/drawbacks, however I'm being given the option to install the downloaded JB update but it keeps failing, I've worked out the reason is because it's rooted, how do I go about installing the update, or unrooting the phone so it will do it itself?
Appreciate any help provided.
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Download OTA Rootkeeper in Play Store, you can save the root files, update JB OTA, then restore root for working on JB.
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Some system original file can be deleted... you can flash the original ics sbf before flashing
chrjs said:
Download OTA Rootkeeper in Play Store, you can save the root files, update JB OTA, then restore root for working on JB.
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Hi, gave that a go, but it still fails?
o2qc418 said:
Some system original file can be deleted... you can flash the original ics sbf before flashing
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Sorry but I don't understand
Sparkybhoy said:
Sorry but I don't understand
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There are some files called sbf... Google your version and download it. Then download the official drivers for your phone from Motorola and last thing you need is rsd lite what is also available on moto's website. You can also google for a tutorial there are many on YouTube...
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Para94 said:
There are some files called sbf... Google your version and download it. Then download the official drivers for your phone from Motorola and last thing you need is rsd lite what is also available on moto's website. You can also google for a tutorial there are many on YouTube...
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Thanks for trying to help, but I have no idea what I'm doing, I'll just stop the update reminders and stick with ICS, I'm annoyed with the seller for not stating it was rooted.
Sparkybhoy said:
Thanks for trying to help, but I have no idea what I'm doing, I'll just stop the update reminders and stick with ICS, I'm annoyed with the seller for not stating it was rooted.
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when the install fails it will state what the error is if its a file it will give the md5 and sha-1 (basically a load of numbers and letters.
if you could put those and the file path someone maybe able to give you the file's you need to get the update to run.
what they mean by sbf files are these http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umts_spyder/list.php these you can flash to your phone with a program RSD lite which when done will put the phone to stock, meaning to its original state and without root. then you can set the phone up how you like and can update to jelly bean.
it all sounds really hard but its not really i did it myself not knowing a thing before.
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when the install fails it will state what the error is if its a file it will give the md5 and sha-1 (basically a load of numbers and letters.
if you could put those and the file path someone maybe able to give you the file's you need to get the update to run.
what they mean by sbf files are these these you can flash to your phone with a program RSD lite which when done will put the phone to stock, meaning to its original state and without root. then you can set the phone up how you like and can update to jelly bean.
it all sounds really hard but its not really i did it myself not knowing a thing before.
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Hi, it doesn't give any error code, the droid falls over, it restarts the phone, then just says software update failed.
Here is a screenshot of the system info, don't know if it can help you help me?
It won't let me post the image (outside links) until I have 10 posts, so there goes that idea.