Related
please delete
(reverved)
Why the hell didn't I try to restore my Nandroid backup done in Bootstrap ? I thought, "nah, I'm wasting my time, it's 2 different recoveries". Glad to see I was wrong. It's a long winded process but since nobody offers further P-Roms or any 2nd-init one, our only option for a while.
Cool beans.
Step 4 is what I missed, good thinking there Loki!
e-motion said:
Why the hell didn't I try to restore my Nandroid backup done in Bootstrap ? I thought, "nah, I'm wasting my time, it's 2 different recoveries". Glad to see I was wrong. It's a long winded process but since nobody offers further P-Roms or any 2nd-init one, our only option for a while.
Cool beans.
Step 4 is what I missed, good thinking there Loki!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The reason I put bootstrap in step 4 was so you didn't have to install it later and to also provide a fall back on a fresh restore.
So how you liking the MoPho? I know I made a few people mad in the Evo community when I switched but consider what the MoPho can do out of the box was there any doubt where I'd end up?
Awesome! Thanks for the instructions.
kennethpenn said:
Awesome! Thanks for the instructions.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I based it off of the unroot/root testing method I used when I was testing and providing analysis for teamwin and orrbemas on the Evo. I was hoping the original exploit I used for the Evo would work for Juggs' unlock but it didn't. I know it's not pretty and will most likely require that you repeat it for every custom ROM install but it will do for now.
Awesome,now I can get my 4g back to tether the iPad.
I registered just to say thanks! You guys do amazing work around here, been reading for a long time. This worked perfectly!
is this with an unlocked bootloader? and can i still use caulkins other recovery after?
rhyme187 said:
is this with an unlocked bootloader? and can i still use caulkins other recovery after?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The short version is:
root
unlock bootloader
install recovery
install custom ROM
backup custom ROM
lock bootloader
root
restore custom ROM
enjoy 4G
Until there is a fix for unlocked 4g this is the only way to use run custom ROMs and still retain 4G. Every time you want to flash a ROM via recovery you need to repeat the steps.
Nice! I'll test this myself after work and add to the guide! Good job man!!
Sent from my Alien MoPho using XDA Premium App
Thanks I can confirm it does work. Nice find
Sent from my MB855 using XDA App
Thanks in will definitely do it as soon as I can. Losing 4g isn't an option since I'm lucky to live in a 4g city (Kansas City)
Sent from my MB855 using XDA App
Im currently updated to the newest software update for the mopho and it's rooted. Is there anyway I can do all of this without the use of a computer. I know its alot to ask for.
Sent from my MB855 using XDA App
I don't get Motorola devices. Why do we have to run bootstrap instead of just going into the custom recovery and backing up the rom there?
gpgorbosjr said:
I don't get Motorola devices. Why do we have to run bootstrap instead of just going into the custom recovery and backing up the rom there?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Bootstrap isn't needed til after the relock and root so you have a rooted stock backup and the ability to restore the custom ROM.
Lokifish Marz said:
Bootstrap isn't needed til after the relock and root so you have a rooted stock backup and the ability to restore the custom ROM.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But why couldn't I do the same thing only getting through CWM without having to use bootstrap? I must be missing something lol.
gpgorbosjr said:
But why couldn't I do the same thing only getting through CWM without having to use bootstrap? I must be missing something lol.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
After step 5 CWM is no longer on the phone so you can't backup/restore using CWM only bootstrap. Also, restoring the custom ROM through bootstrap on a rooted but LOCKED phone is the only way to retain 4G at this moment.
Lokifish Marz said:
After step 5 CWM is no longer on the phone so you can't backup/restore using CWM only bootstrap. Also, restoring the custom ROM through bootstrap on a rooted but LOCKED phone is the only way to retain 4G at this moment.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok, I see. Some of these things were going through my head (Mostly what happens to the recovery when re-installing the Moto rom) but I was trying to not give myself a headache lol.
Lockfish...I added to MoPho Guide...thanks again!
Hey i just used the htc official root method and i now need to flash over a recovery and superuser, how in the hell do i do it without s-off? I know a ton of people have successfully achieved it but i cannot find the threads....please help
If you are unlocked
You need to fastboot flash cwm or twrp
Then just install SU zip Nd flash via recovery
Sent from my PG86100 using XDA App
Bear gri11z said:
If you are unlocked
You need to fastboot flash cwm or twrp
Then just install SU zip Nd flash via recovery
Sent from my PG86100 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How do i fastboot flash?
You have to put the phone in fastboot by going into hboot and selecting fastboot..
Then connect the USB to your comp. And flash the recovery of you choosing through cmd
YouTube or google zedomax or htcevohacks.com
There is also a full step by step guide on xda.. use the search to find it
Sent from my PG86100 using XDA App
I have it rooted...and I ****ed up and didn't back up my Sprint ROM...I was looking for the stock ROM because I need to now learn how to use clockwork to flash kernels, miui doesn't work and only synergy works but its so Danny buggy its ridiculous...you know anywhere I can get a deoxed Sprint ROM?
megarain5 said:
I have it rooted...and I ****ed up and didn't back up my Sprint ROM...I was looking for the stock ROM because I need to now learn how to use clockwork to flash kernels, miui doesn't work and only synergy works but its so Danny buggy its ridiculous...you know anywhere I can get a deoxed Sprint ROM?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Check the roll up sticky... Or try "cleanrom" or whatever its called...
It's rooted with a few goodies (wifi teather/debloated
Sent from my PG86100 using XDA App
Hey thanx...ill try that after I overcome.another damn hurdle...I.guess since its not s-off you have to flash everything...I just found a sprint stock ROM...but the same problem I ran into on synergy I'm still running into...my Wimax not working, and neither is my WiFi...or neither one of my cameras? So I take it I need a radio update? I figured that was happening in synergy because it was just an alpha release...(or at lease the one I had was just a release not a complete) but I switched to this sprint and now I'm still screwed.
Sent from my PG86100 using XDA App
I'm kind of in the same boat
I also have a problem, my phone is also s-on and rooted, but my clockworkmod is not working propbably:S
Go to the market and dl flash gui and us it to flash ur kernel and ur problem will be solved if u want really help pm me or get me gtalk and I'll help u. I have a 3D with htc unlock too
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions &
Read the Forum Rules Ref Posting
Moving to Q&A
Hmm this thread is in the wrong section ....
Yeah some mod moved it to the wrong forum.
mugetsu666 said:
Yeah some mod moved it to the wrong forum.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
HBOOT 1.5, that's the EVO 3D isn't it?
Yeah it is. It was actually in the 3d forum earlier but a mod over there said it was in the wrong area and moved it. What a genius
Actually I put the thread in the wrong area all my own. He places it in the correct area...I had a huge problem I ran into but thank god, I found out how to solve it.
Sent from my PG86100 using XDA App
Oh OK well if u need any help with this hboot I can help
mugetsu666 said:
Oh OK well if u need any help with this hboot I can help
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks i probably will need a little more help
Sent from my PG86100 using XDA App
That's cool man just hit me up.
megarain5 said:
Thanks i probably will need a little more help
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
FYI, if you decide to do the latest update (651.5) you will need to relock your phone first, flash stock RUU and then unlock it again (same unlock_code.bin file).
I have some good/failed examples of loading/entering recovery via fastboot in a "problem" thread of mine:
[Solved!]Hboot 1.5 Recovery install issues (fastboot/FlashimageGui/RomMgr) 2-1-12 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1450466
(Q) How To Flash A Recovery From Bootloader 1.5
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22098457#post22098457
mpgrimm2 said:
FYI, if you decide to do the latest update (651.5) you will need to relock your phone first, flash stock RUU and then unlock it again (same unlock_code.bin file).
I have some good/failed examples of loading/entering recovery via fastboot in a "problem" thread of mine:
[Solved!]Hboot 1.5 Recovery install issues (fastboot/FlashimageGui/RomMgr) 2-1-12 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1450466
(Q) How To Flash A Recovery From Bootloader 1.5
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22098457#post22098457
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ill definitely have to read this because currently i have a kernel on there i can't remove...i mean i love the kernel but it doesn't provide the clocking like its supposed to...or maybe i didnt flash it right Idk because my radios are ridiculously fast i pulled down 1.5mbps on 3g just this morning
Sent from my PG86100 using XDA App
is there any roms I can load on a locked 2.3.5? or am I out of luck? thanks
I believe we are currently stuck. At this time, there is no way to unlock the bootloader which is what is needed (along with gaining root access) to successfully flash custom ROMS. We are still able to root using the photon-torpedo method but beyond that, we sit and wait.
There are other methods of customizing by using Bootstrap recovery, which one would use as an option if you chose NOT to unlock the bootloader and then you can flash some ROMS and other stuff that way. It's been working great for most on 2.3.4 but I'm not 100% sure about 2.3.5 yet....I'm still looking into that myself.
I don't see why bootstrap recovery option wouldn't work on 2.3.5 because it's used on devices with locked bootloader anyway.
For real tho, at the rate the Dev's work around here, I wouldn't be surprised if they crack the bootloader issue on 2.3.5 sooner than later and we'll be flashing this that and everything else before we know it!
Sent from my Mo-Pho 4G (on Stock *rooted* OS 2.3.5) using T-talk 2
So right now you have no way to do a nandroid?
With all due respect - what part of "locked" is unclear to you all?
ronnienyc said:
So right now you have no way to do a nandroid?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not sure if I can or not to be honest. I have ROM Toolbox Pro & ROM Manager Premium installed but I haven't tried creating a backup of my current ROM (which for me is Stock OS 2.3.5 and rooted with some minor tweaks/mods done). I guess I always assumed it was only useful if I had CWM Recovery flashed and/or was using a custom ROM.
Sent from my Mo-Pho 4G (on Stock *rooted* OS 2.3.5) using T-talk 2
Not to beat a dead horse here. But can you install bootstrap recovery on a rooted, full ota 2.3.5. soak updated photon?
mof9336 said:
Not to beat a dead horse here. But can you install bootstrap recovery on a rooted, full ota 2.3.5. soak updated photon?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, you can! I'm currently in the same state as you and have been successfully using bootstrap recovery for the past few days.
Works perfectly as far as I can tell!
Sent from my Mo-Pho 4G (on Stock *rooted* OS 2.3.5) using T-talk 2
Jleeblanch said:
Yes, you can! I'm currently in the same state as you and have been successfully using bootstrap recovery for the past few days.
Works perfectly as far as I can tell!
Sent from my Mo-Pho 4G (on Stock *rooted* OS 2.3.5) using T-talk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The nandroid backup and recovery work as well?
mof9336 said:
The nandroid backup and recovery work as well?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
YES!! I used the dx2.apk from another post on here. Followed the instructions and booted into recovery. I did a Nandroid backup. After doing some research I found a thread about a Rerecovery option that makes the flashing process a little easier being that after a factory and/or data wipe, your BSR will be gone. With Rerecovery, you just flash the files as the last step of a CWMR session and BSR will be restored prior to Rebooting!
The info, instructions and download links regarding rerecovery and bootstrap recovery are in this post...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426062
Sent from my Mo-Pho 4G (on Stock *rooted* OS 2.3.5) using T-talk 2
I think mofs releasing a build for all you sad permalocked people
Acvice said:
I think mofs releasing a build for all you sad permalocked people
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's what's good!! Also, I believe Rockos 2.3.5 ROM (locked version in second post or bottom of first) works too!
Sent from my Mo-Pho 4G (on Stock *rooted* OS 2.3.5) using T-talk 2
Jleeblanch said:
That's what's good!! Also, I believe Rockos 2.3.5 ROM (locked version in second post or bottom of first) works too!
Sent from my Mo-Pho 4G (on Stock *rooted* OS 2.3.5) using T-talk 2
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Any news on this guys? seems like this thread died off. I had a bionic, and there was plenty of dev support just by using bootstrap. This phone is awesome but some of us were unlucky and either updated on accident (not likely, nor imaginable) or got a new or refurb device that was already updated, can we PLEASE get some ROMs/recovery support.
wcherin said:
is there any roms I can load on a locked 2.3.5? or am I out of luck? thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Have you tried Lokifish's Deblur/Debloat script? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1575259&highlight=deblur
I decided to do the above with my permalocked photon while I await the developers' progress on unlocking it. It works quite well in providing better performance. You might wanna make sure the custom bootstrap recovery is installed first. If you check out my confirmation thread in the photon general forum, you can see the exact steps I took to make it happen.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826385
Hope this helps.
So still no progress on unlocking the bootloader? Or downgrading to 2.3.4? IIRC, that's what I needed to do on my HTC Hero back in the day... But I doubt that is an option or else I would have found that mentioned as an easy solution.
One is up.
airswoosh1 said:
So still no progress on unlocking the bootloader? Or downgrading to 2.3.4? IIRC, that's what I needed to do on my HTC Hero back in the day... But I doubt that is an option or else I would have found that mentioned as an easy solution.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Personally, my device is unlocked but unfortunately, my girls device isn't. I had her device at one point and stupidly, updated to the first Moto Soak test a while back, not realizing what I was getting myself into lol. Luckily, she doesn't care about unlocking/custom ROMs, etc so she swapped devices with me and I've been flashing like its my day job ever since!!
Anyway, back to the initial topic...
I'm thinking/hoping that now that the Photon Q is out with ICS, that Motorola/Google will get on updating us to ICS officially! With any luck, when that update does eventually come, it'll come with a bootloader that is unlockable via Moto's new Bootloader Unlock Tool they recently released! Honestly, that would seem like the sensible thing to do and would of course make current Photon users VERY happy!
Sent from my MB855 using Tapatalk 2
how to make bootstrap clockwork recovery work
I had problems at first with the bootstrap recovery. What you have to do is open it and hit install recovery, once you get the success message hit it again, after the second success message plug in the phone and hit reboot. It will reboot to recovery every time. If you just hit install recovery then reboot it won't work
does anyone have the bootstrap apk? the link isnt working
foxsdaddy67 said:
does anyone have the bootstrap apk? the link isnt working
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is the link I used to get the bootstrap recovery apk:
http://files.acsyndicate.net/pub/users/Steve/MOTODX2_Bootstrap_signed.apk <--Thanks to qbking77
If the direct link doesn't work, go to the following forum post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17302907
Find the custom bootstrap recovery video, go to the actual youtube page where the video is located, click show more, click on the link under "Bootstrap Recovery". The forum post that directs you too will have the link to the apk.
Hope this helps
I will try to compile bootstrap flashable stock roms for all builds here. Should be used for returning to stock after flashing any other locked rom or if you made system changes with the rom tool box or any other similar app and are not sure how to return.
Standard If You Brick Your Phone I Am Not Responsible.
Instructions
- BACK UP YOUR DATA. THIS WILL WIPE THE DATA PARTITION!!!!!!!
- Place zip in internal storage
- Flash via Bootstrap
This does not contain any bootloaders, kernels or cdrom images just the system partition.
After Flashing if you want to remove root use the Photon-Torpedo Direct Method's root cleaner function.
Photon
2.3.5. Photon 4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_13
Electrify
2.3.5. Electrify 4.5.1A_SUN_USC_19.0
Thanks. It works nicely.
Sent from my MB855 using xda app-developers app
works
Thank you very much. helped get my photon back to semi-official state. now i'm just waiting for a bootloader unlock.
What if I flash over 198_7?
I prefer only stock?
Sent from Motorola Photon 4G via Reliance
If you mean flashing this over 198_7 youll have to flash the modules from the 198_7 or you will have communication problems.
Sent from my MB855 using xda app-developers app
diomsidney said:
Thank you very much. helped get my photon back to semi-official state. now i'm just waiting for a bootloader unlock.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Glad it helped.
Sent from my MB855 using xda app-developers app
mof9336 said:
If you mean flashing this over 198_7 youll have to flash the modules from the 198_7 or you will have communication problems.
Sent from my MB855 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Where can I get these modules... or can you make it for stock users..?
Sent from Motorola Photon 4G via Reliance
Thanks for this! I know my girl will very much appreciate it lol.
Before I had really got into flashing ROMs, I had her device and updated it to the first Moto Soak test. I had also made some minor tweaks/customizations that I wasn't able to reverse either lol. Now that this is available, I can FINALLY bring her completely back to stock 2.3.5!
When I get around to it, I'll let ya'll know how it turns out
Sent from my MB855 using Tapatalk 2
matriX1218 said:
Where can I get these modules... or can you make it for stock users..?
Sent from Motorola Photon 4G via Reliance
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I will be updating the 2.3.5.ish as well to the new build for those on 198_7 or lower.
mof9336 said:
I will be updating the 2.3.5.ish as well to the new build for those on 198_7 or lower.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks...
Make it full blur like stock... intact..
BTW why we can't use 2.3.5 kernel or other things except bootloader..?
i Don't know too much about Linux..
Sent from Motorola Photon 4G via Reliance
matriX1218 said:
Thanks...
Make it full blur like stock... intact..
BTW why we can't use 2.3.5 kernel or other things except bootloader..?
i Don't know too much about Linux..
Sent from Motorola Photon 4G via Reliance
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If your on locked 198_7 your running the 2.3.4. kernel. the 2.3.4. bootloader locked will refuse any other kernel than the 2.3.4. unless your unlocked.
mof9336 said:
If your on locked 198_7 your running the 2.3.4. kernel. the 2.3.4. bootloader locked will refuse any other kernel than the 2.3.4. unless your unlocked.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It was so simple answer... thanks. Now I understand...
Sent from Motorola Photon 4G via Reliance
So I should have no problems flashing this directly from MOF2.3.5ish v1.4, right?
Airwolf79 said:
So I should have no problems flashing this directly from MOF2.3.5ish v1.4, right?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If your running 2.3.4. 198_7 or lower and flash this you may have connection problems.
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but is your MOF2.3.5ish build based on the 2.3.5. 4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_13 build? Does that mean I CAN flash this to get back to stock and not expect connection problems? I'm a rookie.
Airwolf79 said:
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but is your MOF2.3.5ish build based on the 2.3.5. 4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_13 build? Does that mean I CAN flash this to get back to stock and not expect connection problems? I'm a rookie.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
MOF 2.3.5.ish is based on 2.3.5. 4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_12 but the modules have been replaced to work with a 2.3.4. kernel. So if you have a 2.3.4. kernel and flash this you will have connesction issues. I will be posting a stock 198_7 or 198_6 stock rom soon.
Ok, well I'm locked and came from 2.3.4 to MOF2.3.5ish, so I assume I still have the 2.3.4 kernel.
Airwolf79 said:
Ok, well I'm locked and came from 2.3.4 to MOF2.3.5ish, so I assume I still have the 2.3.4 kernel.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Correct. Are you able to Unlock?
I want to unlock, but I'm still trying to learn how to do it on a Mac. There's not a lot of info out there, and I can't brick this phone cuz I need it for work, so I just wanna make sure I know enough before I tackle it.
I am on locked 254_13 with 2.3.5. I just want to know can i install custom rom after installing this one or any other way to get unlocked ...
Sent from my MB855 using xda app-developers app
Okay. I have a Motorola Photon on the sprint service. luckily l was able to successfully root it, but since my version is 2.3.5 (I'm guessing that's the problem) is there NO way to downgrade /unlock bootloader/ install a custom rom? I've googled and read all the guides and I don't really understand if I'm screwed or what.... some clarification would be helpful!
P'S: I've included a screen shot of my phone info
Yes at 2.3.5, u cannot unlock the bootloader. It is tightly shut by motorola. U either can flash safestrap or wait for kexec development to finish. Apparently this phone is collecting dust as i am following the kexec thread. I have japanese photon though. Isw11m
Sent from my Desire HD using xda premium
Well, I downloaded and installed a bootstrap program on this phone. (Called System Recovery ) and it gives me access to a CWM recovery screen.
does that mean I can finally install roms or will it brick my phone if I attempt?
Be carefull, only flash rooms for locked bootloader.
Sent from my Motorola Electrify using Tapatalk 2
Alright. thank you for the help. =]