Of course I realize anything is possible, but is this a pointless pipe dream? Obviously the stock kernel means no OC.
... by the way, I haven't written code for years and when I did it fora living, it was on IBM system 390 mainframe.
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-boggsie
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Of course I realize anything is possible, but is this a pointless pipe dream? Obviously the stock kernel means no OC.
... by the way, I haven't written code for years and when I did it fora living, it was on IBM system 390 mainframe.
Best regards,
-boggsie
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The problem with 4g isn't the kernel. Its the fact that the proper RSA keys aren't passed after the bootloader is unlocked so the 4g network kicks the phone out.
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boggsie said:
Of course I realize anything is possible, but is this a pointless pipe dream? Obviously the stock kernel means no OC.
... by the way, I haven't written code for years and when I did it fora living, it was on IBM system 390 mainframe.
Best regards,
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The problem with 4g isn't the kernel. Its the fact that the proper RSA keys aren't passed after the bootloader is unlocked so the 4g network kicks the phone out.
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I'm looking for some education here, becuase it is probable that I misunderstand.
My impression is that we do not need to unlock the bootloader when we stick with the stock kernel. Where the stock kernel is utilized, we can bootstrap and install that build, keeping the bootloader unlocked and maintaining 4G.
So, you are correct, 4G is tied to the bootloader, but if we kept the stock kernel, we wouldn't need to unlock the bootloader.
This is my line of thinking. Bootstrap to install builds which keep the stock Kernel.
As I mentioned, if this comes across as authoritative, I am honestly looking for an education.
Best regards,
-boggsie
I get what you're saying now, but I believe cm7 needs a cm7 kernel. There's only so much that will work with the stock kernel.
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So, is everyone who is using custom ROMS giving up 4G to get it?
As I understand it, the available unlock methods break 4g. Is that correct, or is there a better way now?
Thanks.
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So, is everyone who is using custom ROMS giving up 4G to get it?
As I understand it, the available unlock methods break 4g. Is that correct, or is there a better way now?
Thanks.
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There working on it patience
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So, is everyone who is using custom ROMS giving up 4G to get it?
As I understand it, the available unlock methods break 4g. Is that correct, or is there a better way now?
Thanks.
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I read somewhere that there is a work around that restores 4g but I have not seen it for myself, don't worry it won't take them long to get things going.
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From what I could tell, the workaround is to relock it after flashing.
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Has anyone tried the relock? Does it work ok?
Honestly I don't feel I need a custom Tom for this phone because it works so well as is. Today I got home from work and had 70% battery remaining.
Thanks.
Hey all. I just wanted to say, that like many with this phone, I have locked and unlocked this phone more than my car, and flashed more than I can count.
I've been a little bummed. I love the overclocked kernel speeds but hate losing 4g. So I keep relocking the bootloader.
I run on a relocked alien 4g rom with some frozen apps. Still get the contacts storage fc tho.
Anyway, onto the meat of my post.
The kernel tweaks that other members of this forum made may actually benefit locked kernels as well. I put both lib files and the kickass file in the folders they belong and I noticed a 500-600 point in quadrant.
On stock kernel I was getting 2600-2900. Now I get 3200ish. Sadly with unlocked overclocked and tweaked kernel I was getting 4600. With better battery life. Funny.
Has anyone else tried this?
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You know i have instructions for running skinny on the locked bootloader. It would be faster than alien and still have 4g. Ill be posting a locked only version soon as well
iamanonymous said:
Hey all. I just wanted to say, that like many with this phone, I have locked and unlocked this phone more than my car, and flashed more than I can count.
I've been a little bummed. I love the overclocked kernel speeds but hate losing 4g. So I keep relocking the bootloader.
I run on a relocked alien 4g rom with some frozen apps. Still get the contacts storage fc tho.
Anyway, onto the meat of my post.
The kernel tweaks that other members of this forum made may actually benefit locked kernels as well. I put both lib files and the kickass file in the folders they belong and I noticed a 500-600 point in quadrant.
On stock kernel I was getting 2600-2900. Now I get 3200ish. Sadly with unlocked overclocked and tweaked kernel I was getting 4600. With better battery life. Funny.
Has anyone else tried this?
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Thanks for this! I'll be trying it out.
Can't post in Dev yet. But the workatound breaks my wifi
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I've never tried the the work around. But I have tried the nopuddingforu relock and it botches my phone. So.
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You know i have instructions for running skinny on the locked bootloader. It would be faster than alien and still have 4g. Ill be posting a locked only version soon as well
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I tried your rom. It was trimmed down. Very nice. But ill trade speed for black and green. I really don't like blue.
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I've never tried the the work around. But I have tried the nopuddingforu relock and it botches my phone. So.
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I didn't use no pudding for you. I used the sbf reflash method then I used bootstrap to restore.
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Can't post in Dev yet. But the workatound breaks my wifi
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That happened to me when i was unlocked and flashed Rom with kernels in them. I reflashed the oc wifi kernel and problem solved. Maybe that helps
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I have determined that the kernel tweaks on skinny rom seems to have no benefits. I dunno why.
Currently my phone on 45. 2. 5 w/relocked alien scores higher on quadrant than 45. 3. 7? w/skinny locked. With alien theme or without.
sent from Cybertron, mopho!
Any news or updates on the Photon 4G Unlocked Bootloader w/ 4G?
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Any news or updates on the Photon 4G Unlocked Bootloader w/ 4G?
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We are all keeping it a secret and not posting about it.
Lol, just curious if any devs have news about this, like if it is still in the works, and possibly done, just not posted yet.
I'm with deeds on this one. With all of the recent updates and new kernels and whatnot, its hard to decipher exactly where we stand with this phone, as far as progress. A quick recap of whats been happening would be great.
I love your screen name, it is so awesome, lol.
Check out bravehearts&devs thread by joker he seems to be making progress with unlocked bl having 4g
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Check out bravehearts&devs thread by joker he seems to be making progress with unlocked bl having 4g
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Link or where to find this ? I would unlock. but I live in a good 4G area.....
Update, its not fixed yet. Limited time plus lack of help= slow progress. However by unlocking you can have cm7, miui(oops secrets out), oc kernels, and other awesomeness. Imagine 60% increase in speed while increasing battery life massively. Thats how we mophos roll.
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Update, its not fixed yet. Limited time plus lack of help= slow progress. However by unlocking you can have cm7, miui(oops secrets out), oc kernels, and other awesomeness. Imagine 60% increase in speed while increasing battery life massively. Thats how we mophos roll.
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I would like to have CM7 just the issue with 4G breaking is a deal breaker for me at the moment anyway I can help?
Jo_795 said:
I would like to have CM7 just the issue with 4G breaking is a deal breaker for me at the moment anyway I can help?
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Same here, no ROM on my phone until there's an unlocked bootloader from Motorola/Sprint that keeps 4G. For now, its just a rooted phone with ADW launcher.
jokersax11 said:
Update, its not fixed yet. Limited time plus lack of help= slow progress. However by unlocking you can have cm7, miui(oops secrets out), oc kernels, and other awesomeness. Imagine 60% increase in speed while increasing battery life massively. Thats how we mophos roll.
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I would like to know more. No 4G is stopping me as well. I'm not a programmer, but what kind of help do you seek?
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kusanagi-sama said:
Same here, no ROM on my phone until there's an unlocked bootloader from Motorola/Sprint that keeps 4G. For now, its just a rooted phone with ADW launcher.
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I'm with you on this one .. +1
Running Skinny4g ...until the unlocked bootloader 4g issue is resolved
better than stock to me
point me in the right direction!!
I have the photon with an unlocked bootlaoder, I had it rooted but for some reason couldn't flash cwm. So I tried unrooting and returning back to stock following qbking77s how to video. But it told me process failed and phone would just stick at motorola dual core screen. So I reflashed the unlocked version I had and can't undo it! Please help.
joshua.allen128 said:
I have the photon with an unlocked bootlaoder, I had it rooted but for some reason couldn't flash cwm. So I tried unrooting and returning back to stock following qbking77s how to video. But it told me process failed and phone would just stick at motorola dual core screen. So I reflashed the unlocked version I had and can't undo it! Please help.
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Did u try a hard reset ? My mopho got stuck in a boot loop and hard reset fixed it
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joshua.allen128 said:
I have the photon with an unlocked bootlaoder, I had it rooted but for some reason couldn't flash cwm. So I tried unrooting and returning back to stock following qbking77s how to video. But it told me process failed and phone would just stick at motorola dual core screen. So I reflashed the unlocked version I had and can't undo it! Please help.
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I suggest that you start your own thread, (I don't have an issue with you posting about this here), but you'd get more responses for help if you post in a new thread. The only people that will read this are the few with bootloader news, like I said, the few. But, if you ask for help in a new thread, chances are, you'll find what you're looking for. Good luck!
You can unlock your bootloader, flash cm7 (or your rom of choice), and relock your bootloader, and then voila.
CM7 with 4g.
But dont use those as exact intructions LOL.
Theyre are threads about it. Look in the dev section.
You might want to try that out before you suggest it.
DethMetalz69 said:
You can unlock your bootloader, flash cm7 (or your rom of choice), and relock your bootloader, and then voila.
CM7 with 4g.
But dont use those as exact intructions LOL.
Theyre are threads about it. Look in the dev section.
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I was actually going to post my own thread for devs to give 4g updates hehe
I really appreciate what you devs are doing! Ill always be open to help if you need any, im not a developer but interested in learning and am pretty damn good at the basics of rooting/build.prop recovery etc..
One question (even though i should prob make my own thread im not in a hurry to get the answer plus its half the same subject) i have the cmw RECOVERY, ive been out of town and since im normally in kansas city (sprints headquarters, so perfect 4g everywhere) i just wanted to check, if i have cmw RECOVERY does this mean ive lost 4g?
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Nevermind! Saw some post on how to unlock your bootloader! Ive nevee had to do a bootloader unlock before thats why i was confused and ive rooted atleast 5 different devices.
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I am not responsible for the things you do to your phone.
I no longer have this phone. With that being said, I will still keep these links up. If for some reason they don't work, I WILL NOT be updating them. If you need them or wish to redistribute them, go for it and grab them while they are still here.
It was a nice phone while it lasted, but after 6 replacements I moved on to something better.
This DOES NOT unlock your bootloader, but will update to 2.3.5 on the already unlocked phones. Sorry to the folks that are locked with the 2.3.5 update. Hopefully something soon happens for you.
This is stock 2.3.5 WITH the updated kernel. Updated baseband as well, in a separate .zip of course.
Download link- http://http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1407...UN_USC_19.0-19-release-keys-signed-USC-US.zip
MD5- f63b20e76ff03107475f5ba033e00084
De-odexed
Download link- http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14078277/electrify_2.3.5_deodexed-zipaligned.zip
MD5- f1f6cbdd1340ed2e96b6848ef710a87a
Here is the updated radio. Electrify only!
This will update your radio from n_01.10.00s.xj to n_01.11.00s.xj
Flash in CWM
Please don't be a dumbass and flash on the Photon.
Download link- http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14078277/electrify_2.3.5_bp.img.zip
MD5- 669f600effecc7e2acfac82e068eabe9
Known issues-
MMS on Sprint- Use GoSMS with Sprint MMS settings
Wifi-Fixed!
You could use my modified install-recovery.sh it enables init.d on stock roms. Btw great job
yepitsme19 said:
I am not responsible for the things you do to your phone.
This DOES NOT unlock your bootloader, but will update to 2.3.5 on the already unlocked phones. Sorry to the folks that are locked with the 2.3.5 update. Hopefully something soon happens for you.
Thanks to samcripp here at XDA and his Fruit Cake Maker, I have a CWM flashable .zip for you. This is stock 2.3.5 WITH the updated kernel. I still haven't figured out how to update the baseband though
Download link-http://www.multiupload.com/QXI98X7NNX
MD5- 420fbfb46bf4547d23dcd9ae29171afa
Flashing this will revert your recovery to the stock recovery BUT will keep you unlocked
Re-install your custom recovery according to this guide-http://www.teamuscellular.com/Forum/viewtopic.php?f=105&t=1221
Also, I have noticed that after every boot it re-installs the stock recovery. To fix this, use a root file explorer(I use Root Explorer) and go into /system/etc and delete the file "install-recovery.sh"
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Gonna see if it works on the photon......if so maybe a new base joker?
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Everything except mms works fresh flash.....even 1080p video. The mms should be easily fixable.
If your real picky the us cellular on the notification and such but thats easily fixeable as well.
Needs to be deodexed
Programming menu is #073887* then hit dial enter msl
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Is this safe to flash on a photon?
ChadH42 said:
Is this safe to flash on a photon?
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I believe that is what cryptix is getting at... But don't take my word for it as I don't have a Photon.
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It s full working on my PHOTON 4G.
Great working! Fastest stock, GSM is working!
but PC see photon as electrify mb853
yepitsme19 said:
Also, I have noticed that after every boot it re-installs the stock recovery. To fix this, use a root file explorer(I use Root Explorer) and go into /system/etc and delete the file "install-recovery.sh"
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I have been using this since you posted it on TUSCC forums and I prefer it over my fudged method, However I have not had this issue with it at all..
My Recovery stays the same after I have re-flashed it, after flashing this ROM.. Weird..
Yeah you could change the topic to electrify/photon.
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Cythrawl said:
I have been using this since you posted it on TUSCC forums and I prefer it over my fudged method, However I have not had this issue with it at all..
My Recovery stays the same after I have re-flashed it, after flashing this ROM.. Weird..
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Hmm...Idk then. It always seems to replace for me lol.
criptix said:
Yeah you could change the topic to electrify/photon
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So everything on the Photon works except for MMS?
Yup still running now no problems.
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Yup still running now no problems.
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Maybe it's just APN settings for the MMS?
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Yeah i havent messed with it yet to see plus some apps are showing device incompatible which is a few changes as well
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Does this fix the screen becoming unresponsive after touching a specific area for more than 30 seconds?
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Dsparil said:
Does this fix the screen becoming unresponsive after touching a specific area for more than 30 seconds?
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No clue. I haven't had any problems with it but I'm on an Electrify not a Photon. Flash and find out
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Does this fix the screen becoming unresponsive after touching a specific area for more than 30 seconds?
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Thats actually a feature more or less so if water gets on the screen it doesnt bug out, can be annoying on games tho
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Thats actually a feature more or less so if water gets on the screen it doesnt bug out, can be annoying on games tho
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I'm not saying this to troll, but this is a deal breaker for me, and I never thought for a minute that Sprint's only Tegra powered phone would be crippled over a trivial limitation.
Here is to hopes for motorola to make this feature optional in a future update.
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Our screen is way too sensitive without that feature. I disabled it once. That was a dark day
Dsparil said:
I'm not saying this to troll, but this is a deal breaker for me, and I never thought for a minute that Sprint's only Tegra powered phone would be crippled over a trivial limitation.
Here is to hopes for motorola to make this feature optional in a future update.
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Our screen is way too sensitive without that feature. I disabled it once. That was a dark day
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I think if motorola would make it optional as well as add at least more than 2 points of multitouch this would help gaming. There are several games that can use more than 2 touch points.
Joker, with it disabled is there no way to adjust it?
Probably, but youre screen has to be perfectly clean all the time.
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I think if motorola would make it optional as well as add at least more than 2 points of multitouch this would help gaming. There are several games that can use more than 2 touch points.
Joker, with it disabled is there no way to adjust it?
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Hello everyone i tried looking around this forum but cant find what i need do i need to have the bootloader unlocked to have root access and whats the safest way to root my device
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Unlocking the bootloader and rooting the phone are two separate processes, and you don't need one to have the other.
As far as root methods and the rest, have you looked here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1393519
braindeadracefan said:
Unlocking the bootloader and rooting the phone are two separate processes, and you don't need one to have the other.
As far as root methods and the rest, have you looked here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1393519
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Im a noob with motorola i always had samsung. Samsung doesnt have a bootloader what is good about unlocking the bootloader sorry for my noon question
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thabest85 said:
Im a noob with motorola i always had samsung. Samsung doesnt have a bootloader what is good about unlocking the bootloader sorry for my noon question
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Unlocking the bootloader allows you to load roms like CM7, CM9, MIUI - anything that uses a custom kernel. It also allows you to load up a custom recovery.
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braindeadracefan said:
Unlocking the bootloader allows you to load roms like CM7, CM9, MIUI - anything that uses a custom kernel. It also allows you to load up a custom recovery.
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Oh ok thank you for that info im gonna stay stock waiting for ics 4.0 comes out in may
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Where did you head ICS in may? Sorry to hi-jack. Just being hopeful here.
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Where did you head ICS in may? Sorry to hi-jack. Just being hopeful here.
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For now, the only Motorola smartphones scheduled to get ICS in 2012 are thr Photon 4G, Atrix 4G and Atrix 2 starting in July. The rest of Motorola's lineup, including the Droid 4 and Droid Razr Maxx are in the evaluation and planning stage, and that means there is no guarantee they will be updated.
http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/299936/20120216/ice-cream-sandwich-update-ready-motorola-photon.htm
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