I noticed we have a lot of dead links everywhere when trying to find SBF and RSD, I found this post that has all of them , that is very useful.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202666&page=109
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20273384&postcount=1236
and lokifish is actually working on a brand new "supa-dupa-awesome guide" with all sorts of things in it with all new links but kudos for taking the imitative
I like the one I posted better,
He's off today so oil those whips
shabbypenguin said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20273384&postcount=1236
and lokifish is actually working on a brand new "supa-dupa-awesome guide" with all sorts of things in it with all new links but kudos for taking the imitative
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Awesome, thanks for the links!
A question: in the second link above, if I follow it through and try to download 198_7, the file has a .gz at the end of it. Delete it and continue with the flash process (extract sbf, etc)? And this is for both the Photon and Electrify, correct? And lastly, there always seems to be a little file with it, usually labeled data working. What's up with that?
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extract the .gz and youll have the 2.3GB's of sbf goodness. from there go ahead and flash that using rsd lite. the data working etc etc is yay's flashable cwm zip that he managed to get data working..
Alright and at that big, that's not going to flash me back to stock I've read? As in ill keep my current CM7 goodness and all my settings?
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roundeye1987 said:
Alright and at that big, that's not going to flash me back to stock I've read? As in ill keep my current CM7 goodness and all my settings?
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Nope, it will flash you back to full stock.
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Original Gingerbread SBF for Verizon MB870
Android 2.3.3 --- Blur_Version.1.3.232.MB870.Verizon.en.US
VRZ_MB870_4.5.1A-DTN-117-15_1FF_01.sbf.gz
http://www.fileserve.com/file/3t6nHyh/VRZ_MB870_4.5.1A-DTN-117-15_1FF_01.sbf.gz
Compression MD5 - 6E5041A3306E5A9D32A1E97FD7F6E186
SBF MD5 - E9FEBFE1E5101801581174E5DF1DE2A6
WE ALL KNOW THE RISKS WHEN WE FLASH OUR PHONES !!!!
ATTEMPTING TO DOWNGRADE TO FROYO MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE ONCE YOU FLASH TO OFFICIAL GINGERBREAD SBF !!!!
DOING SO HAS BEEN KNOWN TO HARD BRICK THE ATRIX.
daywalker04 said:
Original Gingerbread SBF for Verizon MB870
This Is Straight Up SBF 2.3.3?
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Yep, straight up flash to Gingerbread.
I don't think I will be using this sbf.
Thank you! This can only help further development for our phone!
So... Would the pre-rooted Gingerbread update.zip work on this? I am a bit confused. Keeping Froyo SBF for now, but thanks!
This will end up with a locked bootloader and no root access. This update is somewhat pointless unless you are having warranty issues.
TheMavic said:
So... Would the pre-rooted Gingerbread update.zip work on this? I am a bit confused. Keeping Froyo SBF for now, but thanks!
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If you use this you will have to sbf back to 2.2.2, root, bootstrap and load the prerooted version to get root back, until someone mods gingerbreak for this phone, or makes an entirely new root exploit program
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daywalker04 said:
Original Gingerbread SBF for Verizon MB870
Android 2.3.3 --- Blur_Version.1.3.232.MB870.Verizon.en.US
VRZ_MB870_4.5.1A-DTN-117-15_1FF_01.sbf.gz
http://www.filesonic.com/file/1591808584/VRZ_MB870_4.5.1A-DTN-117-15_1FF_01.sbf.gz
Compression MD5 - 6E5041A3306E5A9D32A1E97FD7F6E186
SBF MD5 - E9FEBFE1E5101801581174E5DF1DE2A6
WE ALL KNOW THE RISKS WHEN WE FLASH OUR PHONES !!!!
ATTEMPTING TO DOWNGRADE TO FROYO MAY NOT BE POSSIBLE ONCE YOU FLASH TO OFFICIAL GINGERBREAD SBF !!!!
DOING SO HAS BEEN KNOWN TO HARD BRICK THE ATRIX.
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Thanks for the file, and sbfing back to froyo does work.
Great to hear the good news, you brave soul.
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Great to hear the good news, you brave soul.
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Is there a chance to talk to you via pm or via email?
RacerXFD said:
I don't think I will be using this sbf.
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RacerXFD said:
This will end up with a locked bootloader and no root access. This update is somewhat pointless unless you are having warranty issues.
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Which is precisely the reason to download it. This is a quick flash back to stock for warranty or sale.
OP thanked.
y0himba said:
Which is precisely the reason to download it. This is a quick flash back to stock for warranty or sale.
OP thanked.
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I thought that after I wrote that. I just didn't want to man up and own up to it after making that kind of brash statement... I guess I did by posting this.
It's cool. The first thought through my head was "He only has 61 posts and joined in April of this year. Is this legit?"
I am sure the devs here will pick it apart and let us know if anything is wrong, but that is how things get released from what I have seen. They just appear in the most unlikely post. Thanks OP.
The sbf file is 455MB. The filesonic site charges $9 for any file above 400MB. Any chance we could get the file hosted somewhere else that would not charge for it? I would love to have it, but I am not paying $9 for it. I already have an sbf for 2.2.2
All you have to do is reflash it, then your phone picks up 2.3.3 via over the air update.
I think this happened when the 2.2.2 sbf was released. Someone posted it on a site that charged for large downloads. Then someone else posted the same sbf on a free site.
Could we do this with this GB sbf?
holsteinmoo said:
The sbf file is 455MB. The filesonic site charges $9 for any file above 400MB. Any chance we could get the file hosted somewhere else that would not charge for it? I would love to have it, but I am not paying $9 for it. I already have an sbf for 2.2.2
All you have to do is reflash it, then your phone picks up 2.3.3 via over the air update.
I think this happened when the 2.2.2 sbf was released. Someone posted it on a site that charged for large downloads. Then someone else posted the same sbf on a free site.
Could we do this with this GB sbf?
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Just to clarify. So no one is confused. What you pay for is bandwidth, if you CHOOSE to become a premium member of Filesonic.
My files are free to download. My user settings are set to 1GB max for free users. The 400MB limit always appears if you are not a premium member. But if you TRY to download it first, like most people do, you will find out that you can.
Thanks. Sorry to confuse anyone. I should keep my confusion to myself...
Download isn't working for me. Starts then second later says its done. My connection isnt that fast
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Download isn't working for me. Starts then second later says its done. My connection isnt that fast
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Download from a PC using Firefox. Its probably the browser you are using
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Was trying to from Thunderbolt but using miren browser and user agent i think i have set to chrome. But will try from pc or laptop. Thanks
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What is the best way to make a full backup/image of my Photon including the operating system? I currently use Titanium to back up all files and apps but I need to back up the OS too.
Does the ROM Manager from the Android Market work on the Photon?
NANDroid is best way.
IF you aren't unlocked, use the CWM bootstrap recovery.
If you are unlocked, use the Clockword Mod Recovery to NANDroid.
Restore NANDroid via the method you used to create it.
ROM Manager currently does not support the Photon. There are tweaks to make it work with the photon, I believe, but those require an unlocked device and some complicated tweaks.
MultiDev said:
NANDroid is best way.
IF you aren't unlocked, use the CWM bootstrap recovery.
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Are you referring to these instructions (link)?
If so, is everyone using this method to backup locked Photons?
sjamie said:
Are you referring to these instructions (link)?
If so, is everyone using this method to backup locked Photons?
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Yes, sir.
(I am assuming you are a sir, we haven't found one ma'am on the Photon Forums yet.)
By the way, please look below my signature and join my Motorola Photon 4G MoPho XDA Developer Forums Fan Club Group by clicking below, and you can also link to Twitter, Facebook, and Google+. I will be releasing updates on those pages, this week.
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Nandroid works great and if you just want to back up your apps after you get your setup use titanium backup assuming you have root at that point.
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Is there anyone here that is willing to upload their nandroid backup of the stock Photon rom? I know it's not a good idea the thing is I only need it to get a few files from to fix my current corrupted stock rom.
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Is there anyone here that is willing to upload their nandroid backup of the stock Photon rom? I know it's not a good idea the thing is I only need it to get a few files from to fix my current corrupted stock rom.
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What files do you need?
I need the folder that is in the CWM folder that contains all the other folders for the complete nandroid.
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For a full backup it's takes about 20mins to do. It will be about a 500MB ultra compressed zip and about 2GB extracted so I'll need some time. Also, if you intend to restore from it don't be surprised if you MAC addresses get hosed.
What release do you need? 198_6 or 198_7?
I need 198_6. I understand it would take some time and be a pain in the but so I understand if you don't wanna do it, but it would really help me out. Would I need to worry about losing my Mac address if I restore from my nandroid once I get what I need from yours?
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As long as you're only pulling files you should be fine. I'm uploading right now it will take about 20min. Click on the banner in my sig, this will take you to my site. You can find it in the downloads section. You are going to have to use 7Zip to extract it.
I have it fixed now. Thank you very much.
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request for stock nandroid
Lokifish Marz said:
As long as you're only pulling files you should be fine. I'm uploading right now it will take about 20min. Click on the banner in my sig, this will take you to my site. You can find it in the downloads section. You are going to have to use 7Zip to extract it.
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Hi,
Is the nandroid still available. request you to provide me one.
I've always used nandroid. Just keep in mind it takes a lot of memory per back up.
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I had mentioned "Something Special" is in the works a couple days ago. As a part of this I need an clean ODEX backup of the Electrify. The procedure is as follows;
One "Factory Reset" (don't want your personal info) unlocked Electrify w/ CWM Recovery
Run Recovery and create a backup
Zip the /system/app and /data/app folder and name it as "Electrify Stock"
Upload and PM me the link
P.S.- If you happen to have ANY current 2.3 Moto Blur phone, doing the above will be much appreciated.
I will not go into what this is for but I'm quite sure some of you can guess. Don't spoil it.
Please please tell me
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Check your PM
I've got a stock Electrify, will sort for you shortly.
Also have a GSM RAZR if that's of use.
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onslaught86 said:
I've got a stock Electrify, will sort for you shortly.
Also have a GSM RAZR if that's of use.
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Both would be great!!! Thanks!!
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Both would be great!!! Thanks!!
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No trouble. Have had the phone for one whopping day, so nice to be able to help out already.
I'm a lazy sod, grabbed the first bootstrap recovery I found for the Photon, which turned out to be sorta-port from the Droid X2, and apparently the Atrix before that. Long story short, old recovery, so spits out .img instead of .tar. You can have the whole system image for the Electrify, I'll pack the RAZR's /system/app up properly.
Uploading now, will add the links when my connection gets around to finishing the job.
EDIT:
Stock 2.3.5 Electrify system image: http://www.sendspace.com/file/5tn660
Stock 2.3.6 RAZR /system/app dump: http://www.sendspace.com/file/w7k7a4
Did his files work?
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Status:
img are a no go, going need tar files that contain /system/app and /data/app. If some one can get me a tar for the Electrify I should be able to release a proof of concept shortly afterwards.
Still need tar files for other current motoblur phones.
The second link is a straight dump of /system/app from the RAZR, extracted from a nandroid tar, so that should be fine.
Will find a more recent bootstrap recovery for the Electrify and get back to you.
What do you need from /data/app ?
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Got things mixed up (working on parallel projects with minor differences). I've fixed the OP. I simply need system/app and data/app from clean STOCK Odexed motoblur phones in tar not img. CWM5 will do this. They need to be clean for your safety and this project. Sorry if I'm being vague or secretive about it but the project goal is for all motoblur phones.
onslaught86 said:
What do you need from /data/app ?
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Everything. There's actually other areas of the factory rom I could use. This may turn into a really big project, really quick so doing it in phases makes it easier.
Update:
So far It looks like I have the Photon, Electrify and GSM RAZR covered. Hope to have a beta out today so keep an eye on the dev section.
Lokifish Marz said:
Update:
So far It looks like I have the Photon, Electrify and GSM RAZR covered. Hope to have a beta out today so keep an eye on the dev section.
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That will be a unlocked or locked release?
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Can't wait!
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It's for Locked/Rooted Stock
Looks like the TMo deodex rom we have here may be missing some things so I still need a clean CWM5 backup of system/app and data/app.
Lokifish Marz said:
It's for Locked/Rooted Stock
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oh well. Lol
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bullfrog527 said:
oh well. Lol
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It may work on stock deodexed, haven't tried. It should work on ALL current Stock, ODEXed, locked, rooted Android 2.3 Motoblur phones though!!! (well once I get the needed info)
I cant wait either, and i dont even know what it is...
Lokifish Marz said:
It may work on stock deodexed, haven't tried. It should work on ALL current Stock, ODEXed, locked, rooted Android 2.3 Motoblur phones though!!! (well once I get the needed info)
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Yea, that's cool, but I'm unlocked.
I'm excited for more options though! Keep up the great work Loki
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Here ya go.....
[MOD] DeBlur & Tune Almost ALL Stock/Locked/Rooted Android Motoblur Phones
Currently running CM9 on my Photon, would like to go back to stock, have searched and havent really found to much.
Is there a guide for the simple minded among us (namely me) to go back to stock???
I have a feeling it's really simple and I am gonna feel silly for asking....heh
Boot into recovery,
hard reset X3
Reboot into rsd mode
Sbf back to stock
(you will have t to re root and unlock if you choose to after)
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Cm9 isn't as cracked up as they making out to be?
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It was pretty nice, but not all it's cracked up to be. A few things didnt work.
But the most annoying thing was it didnt seem to know it was on Sprint network.
It was nice, and I dont wanna crap on the hard work put into it..
It's acting kind of flakey, I wonder if re-flashing it would help, I might try that first then maybe go back to stock.....
Ive had very few issues with CM9 and ive followed it from the beginning Alpha stages.. Try a different version if you have issues. To each his own for sure some people will like others won't. I personally cant be taken away from it. Ive had VERY few network issues where it wouldn't connect and the not working items list gets smaller each day, its basically down to video camera in stock app and few other minor things. As for going back to stock if you need super detail check out QBKing77 on youtube, he has a video of exactly what to do.
I am currently running beta-0.1.0-2d-cm-9.0.0-RC0-Sunfire-KANG-signed, maybe I should just upgrade to beta-0.5.0-cm-9.0.0-RC0-sunfire-UNOFFICIAL-signed. If I do that, I pretty much follow the directions I did to flash the original correct??
Basically from about 3 minutes in on QB's tut video??
Cant post the link, but this one:
How to Install the Beta CyanogenMod 9 ICS Rom on the Motorola:
H0a3rySyJZA
Slagathor01 said:
I am currently running beta-0.1.0-2d-cm-9.0.0-RC0-Sunfire-KANG-signed, maybe I should just upgrade to beta-0.5.0-cm-9.0.0-RC0-sunfire-UNOFFICIAL-signed. If I do that, I pretty much follow the directions I did to flash the original correct??
Basically from about 3 minutes in on QB's tut video??
Cant post the link, but this one:
How to Install the Beta CyanogenMod 9 ICS Rom on the Motorola:
H0a3rySyJZA
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When coming from previous cm9 build just wipe system in mounts and storage and flash thr newer build onto it via clockworkmod recovery.
Sent not from your device!
I will give that a try, I tried 3 or 4 times yesterday but it would get stuck on the M duel core screen.
Restored the back up I had and it was ok then.
EDIT:
No love yet again, I am using CWM 5.0.2.7.
It stops at the M duel core tech screen and just sits there.
Did you flash twice? If you don't, it bootloops.
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ryan8r said:
When coming from previous cm9 build just wipe system in mounts and storage and flash thr newer build onto it via clockworkmod recovery.
Sent not from your device!
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Do not wipe system when coming from a previous build. Wipe caches and fix permissions after you flash twice.
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ICS Rom
The way i got that rom to work on my photon was to run the original rom, then go back and flash the most recent version, that worked perfectly for me!
I will give that a whirl after after work, thanks....
Finally, got it going, further reading figured out to flash the rom twice in a row, currently running 0.5.0, had to flash the CDMA fix to get the signal, running great, much smoother then the 0.1.0......
Thanks for all the help guys.....
braindeadracefan said:
Did you flash twice? If you don't, it bootloops.
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I realise now what you meant by flash twice......
Is there any way to return to COMPLETE STOCK 2.3.6 ? of course also to be rooted.
Thanks !
Not an OP but extensively read
I would like to know the answer to this also. I've read everywhere and there seems to be lots of warnings involved when going back to a stock room on the Atrix 4G. Is anyone available to confirm?
Only safe way is to flash a Fruitcake.
Check the Fruitcakes thread...
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ccrows said:
Only safe way is to flash a Fruitcake.
Check the Fruitcakes thread...
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What are the dangers in flashing with RSDlite ? i flashed my fathers RAZR with it few times..
I have flashed two phones with the stock sbf. I don't know why everyone is freaking out about it. I just flashed a 2nd time to be sure. NO PROBLEMS ......
chrism.brunner said:
I have flashed two phones with the stock sbf. I don't know why everyone is freaking out about it. I just flashed a 2nd time to be sure. NO PROBLEMS ......
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guide please ?
Download the latest RSD lite.
Install the program on your Windows computer. ( xp works best for me. Sometimes get errors on win7).
Download the 2.3.6 sbf. Make sure it is the one for your carrier.
Open rsd lite.
Select the sbf file.
Start.
That's what I did. It was simple.
A google search could probably find you a better guide though.
Good luck.
As usual, this is what I have done, and I take no responsibility if it doesn't work for you.
Using rsdlite to flash an .sbf is dangerous if you flash one prior to 2.3.4 gingerbread. All others are safe to my knowledge. But using pudding is easier and faster.
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Quick note: If you SBF flash a stock ROM while you're on a custom ROM, remember to wipe the data in stock recovery when you're done! :good:
Thanks !
Now, where can i find SBF file which is compatible with ATT Atrix 4G in Israel ?
My carrier is Cellcom but i bought the phone with ATT Rom.
And another q's, if i flash SBF of complete stock 2.3.4, will i be able to use Moto OTA update through the phone to get 2.3.6 ?
Thanks again !
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what about one of those ?
https://sites.google.com/site/motosbf/atrix-sbf-files
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Or maybe shall i use this ?
http://direct.motorola.com/ENG/Soft...ountry=GBR&language=ENG&web_page_name=SUPPORT
Edit #3-
if i do this - http://www.androidauthority.com/atrix-4g-revert-4-5-91-stock-firmware-52952/
Will i be able to use OTA update ?
Edit 4#-
or this - http://www.android-advice.com/2012/fix-bricked-motorola-atrix-after-ota-update/
Do not use RSD lite and .sbf. do some searching and you will find that Motorola doesn't condone using RSd lite for public use. Flash the appropriate fruitcakes just like you would a rom except wipe the phone completely (especially when you are down grading. If you do use rsd lite and hard brick your phone I will have no sympathy for you as your phone will be a very expensive paper weight. Many many people have already started forum pages on why you should not use rsd lite. Just my opinion... take it or leave it as you may.
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Mphill46 said:
Do not use RSD lite and .sbf. do some searching and you will find that Motorola doesn't condone using RSd lite for public use. Flash the appropriate fruitcakes just like you would a rom except wipe the phone completely (especially when you are down grading. If you do use rsd lite and hard brick your phone I will have no sympathy for you as your phone will be a very expensive paper weight. Many many people have already started forum pages on why you should not use rsd lite. Just my opinion... take it or leave it as you may.
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mhh...:<
ok, you got me convinced.
Thank you all !
Your welcome... didn't mean to come off harsh, but I'd rather sound harsh then have another fellow member hard brick their phone.. use the search and look for fruitcakes... completely safe, just remember to always have a known working backup as always before upgrading or downgrading versions.
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Your welcome... didn't mean to come off harsh, but I'd rather sound harsh then have another fellow member hard brick their phone.. use the search and look for fruitcakes... completely safe, just remember to always have a known working backup as always before upgrading or downgrading versions.
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No, its totally fine.I appreciate your help !
Sorry but there seems to be an issue with all the 2.3.6 fruitcakes...:\
is it ok if i flash this SBF ?
1FF-olympus-user-2.3.6-4.5.141-111212-release-keys-signed-ATT-US-GAS_NA_OLPSGBATTSPE_P012.sbf
I live in Israel and have the ATT atrix 4G running Cm7 now.
The problem with sbf files is if you flash the wrong one. Make sure you have the right one and you will have no problems. Check the other threads. There are alot of us flashing them.
It would solve your problem.
Check out this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806106
chrism.brunner said:
Check out this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806106
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Thanks but is there a specific SBF that i can flash ? or is the one on my previous comment good to flash ?
That is the one that i flash.
chrism.brunner said:
That is the one that i flash.
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So if i have an ATT Atrix 4G, but i live in Israel and not the US, can i flash this freaking truble maker ? XD