I did read the instructions for upgrading stock to cm7.
It said that I need froyo bootloader
I can't find it, so maybe someone can link me to it.
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I believe, that they are referring to something along the lines of Clockwork mod, cuz I just flashed coming from Trigger Final to CM7 last night, using CWM and it went flawlessly =)
I think I know what you're referring to. Flash back to stock (jfd) and them use lies mini to upgrade to kb5. This gets you gve bootloader tbeurw talking about. Then flash back to jfd and flash whatever rom you want.
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I think i might have been one of the dumb ones to do the .zip flash of the BETA #3 gingerbread update. I searched and noticed the only way to go back to 2.2 was to unlock 1st. the question is when the official moto 2.3.4 comes out will i be able to update to that version without any issues via OTA?
I know some maybe running soak versions which may prevent them from reverting back to 2.2 as well. So do you guys think moto or the devs will figure a way for those that didn't root/unlocked before doing the update.zip to start recieving OTAs?
If ur on kens beta going back to stock will work and stock is the way you'll get the ota until it comes out as an sbf to flash
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If ur on kens beta going back to stock will work and stock is the way you'll get the ota until it comes out as an sbf to flash
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I'm not on kens. i did the update i believe before kens was available. is there a way to go through kens route since i'm already on the stock 2.3.4?
If you flashed the stock OTA that was leaked, you risk bricking when flashing back.
Moto's OTA is designed to prevent backwards flashing.
I believe they found a way through pudding look on kens roms thread and there should be a link on how ti do so if nit there go to the calling all hardbricks post and do the steps there to prevent bricking
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I believe they found a way through pudding look on kens roms thread and there should be a link on how ti do so if nit there go to the calling all hardbricks post and do the steps there to prevent bricking
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what if i just want to get the offcial ota when it is released. would i still be in luck or still need to unlock and root?
What roms can be flashed from bootstrap? Not sure I want to unlock my bootloader and lose 4g. Looking for a stable rom with working Bluetooth and better battery life than stock.
Thanks
Check out skinny4g.
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Do you have to be at 198_7 to use that ROM?
Yes...I believe all ofjokers roms are based on 198_7.
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What does 198_7 mean? I'm on the stock updated rom. All I have done is root. I was gonna do bootstrap and then flash a rom. Is there something else I need to do before flashing skinny4g?
198_7 is one of the current stock builds...you need to flash using rsdlite to take you to a stock ROM.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202666
So I would have to do all of that before I can even flash a rom...is it the same if I unlock the bootloader?
You flash the unlock sbf , root your phone, flash cwm recovery thru fastboot, and then you can install a custom rom. I would recommend reading more in the development section and watching the qbking77 videos.
Also, since you want to keep 4g, you don't need to do any of that. You just need bootstrap to flash the skinny4g rom.
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So I don't have to do the 198_7 sbf first in order to get skinny4g? Sorry to ask so many questions. It wasn't this difficult on the evo4g. Just very confused and can't really find the answers.
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You flash the unlock sbf , root your phone, flash cwm recovery thru fastboot, and then you can install a custom rom. I would recommend reading more in the development section and watching the qbking77 videos.
Also, since you want to keep 4g, you don't need to do any of that. You just need bootstrap to flash the skinny4g rom.
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stricklerjosh said:
So I don't have to do the 198_7 sbf first in order to get skinny4g? Sorry to ask so many questions. It wasn't this difficult on the evo4g. Just very confused and can't really find the answers.
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You need to be on 198_7. But you don't need to unlock, install CWM, root, flash rom...all you need to do is flash the SBF, root, install bootstrap if you haven't, and then flash the skinny4g rom.
Edit: you don't need to be on 198_7 to flash skinny 4g...my bad.. I thought it was necessary as Alien was based on 154_5, and didn't work on other builds. All good though..
Ok thanks. So if I already rooted I need to sbf then root again and flash bootstrap. Then flash rom. Got it
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You need to be on 198_7. But you don't need to unlock, install CWM, root, flash rom...all you need to do is flash the SBF, root, install bootstrap if you haven't, and then flash the skinny4g rom.
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Ok thanks. So if I already rooted I need to sbf then root again and flash bootstrap. Then flash rom. Got it
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Yup...just install the bootstrap.apk and you'll be good to go.
Ok now the sbf file that is in that link doesn't work. Is there a different one in that thread that works?
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Yup...just install the bootstrap.apk and you'll be good to go.
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Ok now the sbf file that is in that link doesn't work. Is there a different one in that thread that works?
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here you go this is 198_7 hope this helps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19457549&postcount=1128
I will pm you a link where to find it. I cant post links yet. (new member)
You dont have to be on 198-7 its just recommended. 198-6 will be fine
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Took the jump and I flashed skinny4g
jokersax11 said:
You dont have to be on 198-7 its just recommended. 198-6 will be fine
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And....?
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I think it worked lol
A question, let's say I'm on 2.3.4 OTA and I want to flash a 2.2 (1.8.3) ROM, Can I use use fruitcakes 1.8.3 to get to 2.2 and flash a 2.2 (Greyblur) ROM over it?
Come on guys I cant find the answer!
Yep. But why would you want to?
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A question, let's say I'm on 2.3.4 OTA and I want to flash a 2.2 (1.8.3) ROM, Can I use use fruitcakes 1.8.3 to get to 2.2 and flash a 2.2 (Greyblur) ROM over it?
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Use "Fruit Cake" only. Downgrade to 2.2 from 2.3.4 using RSD could hard brick your phone. There's a sticky in the development section. Read that.
So I've read the instructions 10 times over for how to get from my current state to installing CM7.
Two questions:
Do I have to install a 2.3.4 SBF then unlock/root then install the rom? Or can I unlock my 1.8.3 and proceed to install CM7?
Second, in the IHOP thread, it seems I should be flashing the 2.3.4 SBF with pudding/root already included. But those links are down. Where can I download the needed SBF to flash?
Thanks!
Just flash the unlock SBF. you dont need to update.
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Does it matter if I'm currently on greyblur and my phone thinks it's on the one before 1.8.3?
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Does it matter if I'm currently on greyblur and my phone thinks it's on the one before 1.8.3?
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No, just flash the unlock only sbf, install rom racers CWM, the flash CM7
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Go to the noob guide sticky there is a ton of how to to get it done
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