can someone spare some time for a noob? (ELECTRIFY) - Motorola Photon 4G

HI, I rooted my phone...or sort of....because mine had been upgraded to the 2.3.5 which I've been reading doesn't have something to unlock the bootloader.....sooooo anyway, at this point I don't know what to do next. I've been reading about clockworkmod....i downloaded it and it didn't have an option for electrify so I chose atrix (no option for photon either) bc i read somewhere that they were similar....anywho...I'd like to install cool roms that have capabilities for faster booting time, faster processor (maybe because mines not all that bad)..and just cool and nice...but being as that I don't have the FULL root (as I've read) I am worried about screwing it up....
not only that but there seem to be so many steps that I don't want to forget something.
I've also already backedup my apps with titanium as well as ultimate backup....just in case.
whatelse do I need to do and will I be able to get a ROM without having the full root?? (root checker says its rooted, but titanium gave me some kidn of message before backing up about not having entire priviledge or something like that.
I don't mean to repeat stuff but I've searched and searched for hours on end for electrify stuff and it seems like everyone just has the photon....please help and give me step by step "for-dummies" instuctions....
I am finishing my bachelors in IS so I do know some limited programming but no where near what y'all know....
thanks
(oh and please decypher any accronyms u might use because the only ones i am familiar with is ROM, and CWM)
THANKS

Someone gave this link to me, this guy made videos for EVERYTHING that even an idiot like me could follow!!! Just watch the entire video, then when done, replay but pause at each step. Easy!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1250697

i hope its for the electrify...thanks so much!!!

Everything I have seen thus far applies to both and is posted if for some reason it's not. But I have yet to see anything unless its Beta.

Wrong sir, if you are on 2.3.5 for the Electrify, you cannot unlock the bootloader at this time. There were some people working on it, but I haven't heard too much info as of lately.

Well now I have a separate question
is it possible to code your phone once it is on rooted to do what you wanted to do like speed up boottime or code junkies so you can take screenshots? But without having to download an application, just access the root of your phones and code it, is that possible?

Oh, do I only wish.... Maybe I should start a thread...

so..... screenshot app after rooting even with 2.3.5 locked bootloader works. after rooting, instalking busybox,superuser, all those goodies. just downloaded screenshotER and opened the app and set it all up.... takes screenshots now

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[Q] Help-Errors, Not Normal Behavior

I have been overloaded with so much information here on XDA, I'm having a huge issue being able to follow the tons and tons of steps I've seen in the forums.
The issue I am having,
Pressing the the camera and power buttons don't bring up fastboot options
it only brings a screen with a list of tests
If I hold down the Vol.Down&power buttons, it boots with:
"DT is in FASTBOOT_MODE"
From here my Device Manager (Win 7) shows:
ADB Interface-
Android Sooner Single ADB Interface
I've tried to type in the commands on CMD
I get nowhere after typing in the Vendor ID: Expample:0x413c?
says not found or something like wrong command
I am at worlds end, I don't want to give up trying to flash a new rom on here.
Again I seriously am lost and I can't say I haven't Searched because I have!
PLEASE HELP!!!!
My take on modding the Streak is here and a howto on using Streakmod recovery.
It sounds like the Streak has been put into native engineering mode. Does your screen look similar to the following video?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbl8oI5CQts
Thank you, I will read up on your links here. I hit the thanks too.
BTW I have some pictures of what I am seeing and hopefully the link will assist me greatly.
Does it matter that the Dell Streak is an Engineering Model? lol sorry if I didn't mention this before...Just found out.
It makes a huge difference. Read this thread. The TL;DR version: before bricking his unit, the user rooted the phone but could not install any ROMs.
lilrepo said:
Thank you, I will read up on your links here. I hit the thanks too.
BTW I have some pictures of what I am seeing and hopefully the link will assist me greatly.
Does it matter that the Dell Streak is an Engineering Model? lol sorry if I didn't mention this before...Just found out.
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Engineering models are in general not compatable with retail roms. If it stopped booting it might be a full brick now.
Which would be rather tragic. While I know I wouldn't be able to update an Engineering sample, I wouldn't want to anyway. I'd love to have one simply because they're scarce.
If it wasnt for the fact it was bricked and the rom nuked I would have asked for details of the pre-installed rom as eng streaks are exceedingly rare in working condition now seeing as the streak is (in phone years) very old.
Unless he finds a magic way to make it boot again it's likely completely worthless now. The amount of work to find out why it differs from retails streaks and porting a rom over would be much greater then buying another streak/phone
Well damn, I'm glad that I still have it but I Never said it was bricked.
Actually,
It is fully functional with everything original from the the engineering desk with all the Dev apps!!!!
Here's the link to the pictures I took today, disregard the date and time on the main screen of the dell streak as it is wrong.
http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DJLACES/?action=view&current=2011-10-09_16-50-58_616.jpg
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DJLACES/2011-10-09_16-46-47_791.jpg
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DJLACES/2011-10-10_01-28-58_487.jpg
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DJLACES/2011-10-10_01-29-38_170.jpg
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DJLACES/2011-10-10_01-30-19_805.jpg
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DJLACES/2011-10-10_01-38-55_829.jpg
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i306/DJLACES/2011-10-10_01-40-58_766.jpg
Seems I am going to be helping you guys instead lol
It's all good, XDA has been great in providing so much help with nothing back from me, so whatever I can do, let me know!
I've accidently assisted in helping brick a few eng s5's before trying to flash a retail rom on them.
Good thing you didnt go though with (or at least get far enough) bricking it
Would you be willing to dump the rom? While you cant run any custom rec on it, you could use an older root tool (or newer one if it works) and root and manually dump it.
Just like previously stated working eng s5's are really rare.
I dont recall if i have that rom, I will check later today
Tears...
oh well, I was really hoping on gutting it inside out.
Don't mind dumping the rom but there has to be some way to push the file to the device and have it install automatically because there are issues with the D.S.
I'm sure you know this but this device is not a stable model, it's really sensitive and I wouldn't be surprised if it had split personalities
There are Errors!
We're talking- app errors and os errors. I got the streak like this and this is why I wanted to flash it.
I've tried installing apk's to the device and I get an error "No activity found to handle intent"?
This is on every file I try too open using the file explorer.
Either way let me know and we'll see what happens...
Wouldnt be surprised if the rom was feature incomplete. It may very well not have a complete set of frameworks/stuff since it's not ment for general use.
Does sound like the situation here....
Wonder if there's a way to even implement a fix or patch to address that issue...
If it was true it would require working on the code, which is what happened towards a release rom.
As an aside I checked and I do not have this rom either. Unless you're willing to spend years working on getting your eng s5 to work it's a waste of time.
As the retail streaks arnt even fully cracked when it comes building it from source, then multiply that by the fact eng ones are different and noone else owns one, much less would be willing to port a rom to it.
There might possibly be a simplier explanition in the rom, but without all the details it's somewhat hard to call
Like I said before, if you explain to me how to do a dump then I'm sure we can find out but I'm in no way savvy to software coding/writing...I wonder if a call to them would help? lol (if only it was that easy)
You will first need to root your device, i would recommend using one designed for 1.5/1.6 like universal androot or something for that era
slight problem, did you notice the apps in the link?
there's no Market app, I also mentioned that I get errors when trying to install from sd....
Unless there is someway to cmd or adb into it and manually push it then I'm SOL
Well they wouldnt be available on the market anyway, you would have to sideload it manually even on a normal functioning device.
if you have adb set up it's: 'adb install <path to apk>'.
Thanks for the info but unless you can spell it out for me, adb is my weekness.
I tried to look up ways to put that command in adb and have gotten no where. I'm putting this device up for sale...I'll see if it sells.

[Q] eclipse 1.3 corporate email issue

I have ran some searches and such before making this post, but trying to determine if anything is going on in this rom for this kind of email, i have went all weekend without my work email it worked no problems before switching to liberty, and now to eclipse, i really enjoy this rom but must have work email. it goes to setup everything like normal, just wont authenticate at all.. i know my user and pass like the back my hand so its not that, i also know my server information as well, i am really decent on pc, just been trying to adventure out in phones.. anyone else having this vague problem on x2 using roms? yes its rooted, and rom is setup correctly. i have tried 2-3 flashes and still cant thru.
duskinv said:
I have ran some searches and such before making this post, but trying to determine if anything is going on in this rom for this kind of email, i have went all weekend without my work email it worked no problems before switching to liberty, and now to eclipse, i really enjoy this rom but must have work email. it goes to setup everything like normal, just wont authenticate at all.. i know my user and pass like the back my hand so its not that, i also know my server information as well, i am really decent on pc, just been trying to adventure out in phones.. anyone else having this vague problem on x2 using roms? yes its rooted, and rom is setup correctly. i have tried 2-3 flashes and still cant thru.
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What are you using for your email client? I've used Lotus Notes Traveler (i know, yuck - no choice) on Liberty, Eclipse and Molten and haven't had a problem with any of them. The initial sync may take awhile depending on how large your inbox is and such. With Traveler, at least, it does some sort of authentication with the first sync and will report connection errors until it makes it through the first time. I had to wait forever until i decided to do some housekeeping in my inbox (long overdue) and tell it to sync only 1-weeks worth of history...
well i got with my IT guy from a different state and we are able to figure it out, had to get some file out of the way dont remember exactly how it was blocking it but he also roots and roms his phones so knew generally what was going on. i do appreciate the insight for sure, thats why i cam here was to find some insightfulness before actually having to tell the IT guy i was messing around haha, but gladly he was understandable telling me he's almost bricked numerous phone by always trying new stuff. i really wish i knew what we deleted so that way i could post it on here, and see if it would help anyone else or so the dev's could take a peek, maybe was my phone but i know i did full wipe before flashing so kind of hard to say, but again thanks i know noobs will be noobs but i also know forums and how to look before asking! im on overclock.net and such for pc and understand the aspects of what to ask and where! haha
Im rooted running Eclipse 1.3 and I have no problems with my corporate email... we do have our own exchange server here in IT so that may be a difference... I can even wipe my entire phone from my web accessed exchange email.....
duskinv said:
well i got with my IT guy from a different state and we are able to figure it out, had to get some file out of the way don't remember exactly how it was blocking it but he also roots and roms his phones so knew generally what was going on. i do appreciate the insight for sure, thats why i cam here was to find some insightfulness before actually having to tell the IT guy i was messing around haha, but gladly he was understandable telling me he's almost bricked numerous phone by always trying new stuff. i really wish i knew what we deleted so that way i could post it on here, and see if it would help anyone else or so the dev's could take a peek, maybe was my phone but i know i did full wipe before flashing so kind of hard to say, but again thanks i know noobs will be noobs but i also know forums and how to look before asking! I'm on overclock.net and such for pc and understand the aspects of what to ask and where! haha
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As an IT guy myself, i think screwing around with technology is in our blood. You should ask him, see if he remembers, i would also be interested in knowing what your actual issue was. I had problems that seemed to surface at one point with the Blur email, it wouldn't authenticate. It seemed to work for a while but one day... It never seemed to be an issue with eclipse however because I could set additional parameters that allowed for security etc.

1st Root 8 months ago,Now having issues,need suggestions with updating.

Back around April or May thanks to you folks here, i was able to root both mine and my fiance's Lg thrives (at&t) but with ST sim cards.Used the Gingerbreak on it and did the whole guide etc etc..Very greatful
After that i didnt keep up with it,and both myself and my fiance have ignored all the updates in fear that ST would find out or something which i now know wont happen.
I never flashed any custom roms or anything..We just wanted to be able to have the phone with the basics.
The phones are really acting up now.Dropping calls (my fiance's calls drop everytime)
Over at HF they suggested coming back here and do some reading..
My issue is that there are so many options i dont know where to start.
I am hoping for a suggestion,on a custom rom thats easy and basic.
I honestly dont remember if i have to re-root, or what.I totally forget the concept here.I dont need rooting instructions,or how to actually do any of it..
I moreso just could use someone to tell me the process.Like first root it with this etc,then put this rom on etc etc.
I would be so very appreciative.You guys rock here!

Suggestions for a new owner

Hi I have been a samsung freak.
Been using Odin and tars and stuff since ages , so much so that I can flash root update my phone with ease 100 times a day.
My photon will be shipped tomorrow . It will be used for GSM purposes when I all be outta country or my dad will use it when he will be going to Asia
May be later it all be used on the cdma network
Are there any suggestions for me on how can I go about this new phone. ( rooting .. updating.. unlocking and all )
What should I know and what should I do upon receiving it .
Buttery Smooth THS15 Deviled
First read the important threads in dev section. Everything is written there.
Compendium, tegra flashing, unlocking,torpedo rooting and other. You must read it, if you want to use some custom things. Do not skip this step. You don't have to understand everything for the first time, but read it, you will understand it later.
Thanks mate.
The update says it all be at my doorstep in 3 more he's.
Ans then I will be heading to the section.
Regads
Buttery Smooth THS15 Deviled
lord dredd said:
Thanks mate.
The update says it all be at my doorstep in 3 more he's.
Ans then I will be heading to the section.
Regads
Buttery Smooth THS15 Deviled
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Welcome to a superior phone and manufacturer. No, really, as far as build quality and radio, Sammy doesn't hold a candle to moto.
But yes, as Peetr said, read everything. Sammy users for some reason tend to have a hard time adjusting to our way of doing things. A couple things to watch out for...
1) there is a possibility that your phone will come with 2.3.5 installed. If this is the case, DO NOT try to unlock or install any custom anything. The only thing you can really do is root.
2) if you are on 2.3.4, DO NOT take the ota update when it prompts you. This will prevent you from installing ROMs and such.
3) open the door
4) get on the floor
5) everybody walk the dinosaur
Acvice said:
Welcome to a superior phone and manufacturer. No, really, as far as build quality and radio, Sammy doesn't hold a candle to moto.
But yes, as Peetr said, read everything. Sammy users for some reason tend to have a hard time adjusting to our way of doing things. A couple things to watch out for...
1) there is a possibility that your phone will come with 2.3.5 installed. If this is the case, DO NOT try to unlock or install any custom anything. The only thing you can really do is root.
2) if you are on 2.3.4, DO NOT take the ota update when it prompts you. This will prevent you from installing ROMs and such.
3) open the door
4) get on the floor
5) everybody walk the dinosaur
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Loving 3,4, & 5.
I just received a brand new one, shipped with 2.3.4 and I haven't been bothered about an update yet (4 days later) - still not guaranteeing his will be 2.3.4.... But according to sprint, that's what they ate currently shipping with.
Sent from my MB855 using Tapatalk 2
You might also want to check out qbking77 on YouTube. He has a lot of videos on how to root, unlock, flash roms etc
sent from my MoPhoKing CMX MoPho
mine is shipped
and its still on .4 , it came thru a third party and not sprint ,
already rooted , donno which method though ,
bootloader still locked.
trying to find how to unlock it , hope its not dependent upon the method of rooting .
Biggest disappointment, 8MP crappy camera , just didnt expect it to be so horrible in low light ,
just trying out mant camera apps which can brighten and make the low light snaps a bit sharper
lord dredd said:
mine is shipped
and its still on .4 , it came thru a third party and not sprint ,
already rooted , donno which method though ,
bootloader still locked.
trying to find how to unlock it , hope its not dependent upon the method of rooting .
Biggest disappointment, 8MP crappy camera , just didnt expect it to be so horrible in low light ,
just trying out mant camera apps which can brighten and make the low light snaps a bit sharper
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How to unlock your bootloader: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwRjFrzClBs
Dealing with lowlight pics: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.worldiety.athentech.perfectlyclear
Acvice said:
How to unlock your bootloader: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwRjFrzClBs
Dealing with lowlight pics: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.worldiety.athentech.perfectlyclear
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Acvice : thanks for the help !!
but the bootloader unlocking pudding thread has been updated, the video shows older files and all.
still am confused coz with the looks of it , it all seemed as if the phone should be stock when unlocking bootloader with stock recovery and after the unlocking , rooting should be undertaken
I am 0 when adb comes , no knowledge whatsoever abount adb
any help would be highly appreciated,
than
~moved~
Totally second the "read everything". I'm a Linux/CLI/ADB noob, but I read everything I can. It doesn't always make sense, but it's good to have it floating around up there.
Also, not sure if anyone told you, but if you can unlock the bootloader, you lose everything. As in, when you turn it back on, you will have to re-activate it, and all your apps and data will be gone. Activation was painless and automated with US Cellular (even the second time). Also, if you use Titanium Backup to backup Gingerbread stuff, do not restore it under CM9/ICS. You will boot loop. Download the apps from Google Play, and then use Ti to restore their data. And restore no system data. Hold onto your Gingerbread Ti backups, but stick 'em on a hard drive somewhere, but keep 'em off your SD card once you go ICS. They'll just get in the way.
You said you couldn't find the derpunlock.sbf? Derpunlock is included in the Electrify unlock file. An Electrify's just a 3G Photon, so don't take my word for it, but I bet the file's the same. You can find the Electrify.zip in the downloads section at Team US Cellular (another phone community/dev site). Not sure if you have to be a member to download. If so, PM me and I'll get you the file somehow.
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Thread closed as per OP request.
MD

[Q] Do I have the correct apps installed on rooted phone

I know everyone has there own ways and own apps they like, people like different things and different ways to do things, I am looking for the basics, I want to know that ive not installed 2 or 3 apps that basically the same stuff, and is pointless having them,
I know that some are imperative to have on a rooted phone, and some are just to help people do certain things, here is the thing I have got all these apps downloaded and havent used any apart from 1, and only just tweaked a few basic things as dont want to ruin my phone,
ive not even backed my phone up yet or flashed a custom rom, both are high on my list to do but cant seem to find the answers out there which I know will be some were,
The thing is there is not much at all on my phone "acer liquid e2 v370" so dont want to use stuff from another phone incase it doesn't work and I brick my phone,
Anyway if someone out there can help me or even show me the door to were I can find this stiff out then I would appreciate it so much, anyway back to the question in hand, about the apps I have installed, are they the right ones? and I dont have 2 apps that, basically do the same things,
Ok this is what I have and if anyway possible anyone can either tell me or show me were to find the things I need to know about these apps,
And if it would work on my phone etc etc, ok this is what I have, 1st is supersu, titanium backup, busybox, t.w.r.p., android tuner, root uninstaller, root checker, this is it all ive got, I know everyone has different things depending on what they want to do with there android system, I just want to start with the basics and learn as I go, everyone starts at the bottom, so only way to become the best is get your hands dirty so to speak, so here I am wantinf to get involved just hope that someone out there can pass some knowledge my way as it will be appreciated so much, thanks again for your time and reading my thread, bazzaboy1:good:
can no one help?
bazzaboy1 said:
I know everyone has there own ways and own apps they like, people like different things and different ways to do things, I am looking for the basics, I want to know that ive not installed 2 or 3 apps that basically the same stuff, and is pointless having them,
I know that some are imperative to have on a rooted phone, and some are just to help people do certain things, here is the thing I have got all these apps downloaded and havent used any apart from 1, and only just tweaked a few basic things as dont want to ruin my phone,
ive not even backed my phone up yet or flashed a custom rom, both are high on my list to do but cant seem to find the answers out there which I know will be some were,
The thing is there is not much at all on my phone "acer liquid e2 v370" so dont want to use stuff from another phone incase it doesn't work and I brick my phone,
Anyway if someone out there can help me or even show me the door to were I can find this stiff out then I would appreciate it so much, anyway back to the question in hand, about the apps I have installed, are they the right ones? and I dont have 2 apps that, basically do the same things,
Ok this is what I have and if anyway possible anyone can either tell me or show me were to find the things I need to know about these apps,
And if it would work on my phone etc etc, ok this is what I have, 1st is supersu, titanium backup, busybox, t.w.r.p., android tuner, root uninstaller, root checker, this is it all ive got, I know everyone has different things depending on what they want to do with there android system, I just want to start with the basics and learn as I go, everyone starts at the bottom, so only way to become the best is get your hands dirty so to speak, so here I am wantinf to get involved just hope that someone out there can pass some knowledge my way as it will be appreciated so much, thanks again for your time and reading my thread, bazzaboy1:good:
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is there no one out there that can help? I know you all get loads of messages a day on this, but I really need some help, I went through all this and rooted my phone now cant do anything with it, it feels like ive just passed my driving test got a new car but cant drive it, someone please help me drive my car theoretical mind you cheers big thumbs up:good:

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