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Hello,
I'm new. I got my Atrix 5 days ago. I migrated from an iPhone 3g. I am on AT&T. I have done TONS of research before doing anything with my phone. I really dont want to brick it and I want to make sure im doing it right the first time and everytime. since its new it has 1.83 on android ver 2.2. I rooted using gingerbreak, obtained sideloading and tether using Gladiatrix. I am contemplating installing Gingerblur but I am hesitant. its not the installation that worries me. its the uninstalling should something go wrong. I understand creating a nandroid back is the way to go as I SHOULD be able to reflash to my backed up stock ROM. and be MOSTLY back to where I am now. here is my problem... HOW? I have done hours of combing numerous forums looking for how to create a nandroid backup. I understand ROM Manager is the way to go. but it keeps telling me "you must have clockworkMod Recovery installed before continuing. Install the recovery through ROM Manager first." so i click "install" and a dialog box pops up and gives me multiple phones to choose from, none of which is my Atrix. so i did more research and found another way (I think) using the Moto a4 bootstrap located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1019143 using these instructions (watch from 3:08 to 4:46). Is this where I am going wrong? Im getting this screen (also has a "charge boot" button): http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k...kMod-Recovery-for-Motorola-Atrix-4G_thumb.png
what am I missing? What am I doing wrong? how do i create a nandroid backup?
I have found numerous posts/sites that tell me to use ROM Manager but im getting the above error.
Do I even want GingerBlur this bad?
thanks for listening and I really hope someone has some answers soon as I have spent HOURS looking for an answer. in the mean time im going to bed.
You're almost there. Click Install Recovery. Allow root. Make sure your phone is plugged into the wall charger. Then click Recovery Boot. Your phone will reboot into recovery, and there should be a menu item for backing up your phone. Use the volume up/down to navigate the menu and the wake button to select.
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Next time put something in the subject line other than [Q] so everyone can see what the thread is about.
You should know to do this no matter what forums you are posting on!
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Next time put something in the subject line other than [Q] so everyone can see what the thread is about.
You should know to do this no matter what forums you are posting on!
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Or to at least help with the search tags...
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I appologize for the subject, I typed it out else where on my pc and copy/pasted it in and missed the subject.
Thanks, the instructions I had found were very blurry when he got to the recovery mode portion and i couldnt tell if there was a backup option.
so this AM went into recovery mode and made a backup to my external SD card. will ROM Manager work at this point? or is it not completely supported yet (because its not in the list)
I feel much more comfortable trying out Gingerblur at this point now that I have a backup of the stock ROM.
Thanks for your help, and again sorry bout the subject, simple mistake.
theencode said:
will ROM Manager work at this point? or is it not completely supported yet (because its not in the list)
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+1 is it possible to get Rom manager working on our device?
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+1 is it possible to get Rom manager working on our device?
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I got this answer on another forum with a similar question:
In a nutshell, in order to use CWM and do a Nandroid backup, you must use a phone that has an unlocked bootloader; which allows certain changes to be made to the Operating System which enables those two apps. The Atrix has not yet been unlocked, and Gingerblur is not a true ROM. It's only a "pseudo-ROM"...more like a theme on Android than a rewritten version of Android, which is what a true ROM is. So, in other words, "you can't get there from here".
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... we cannot use ROM Manager at all because of our current locked status.
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Thats the simple answer. thanks for the help everyone.
Hey guys,
I've been searching for an answer for days now and I finally decided to make an account here on XDA.
I recently unlocked the bootloader of my Atrix (I have superuser and all) and now I want to upload a custom ROM (CM7). I followed the steps on the CM7 thread for installation yet I was left scratching my head and eventually was extremely frustrated after many reboots, configurations, and even a hard reset!
I used ROM Manager to get CWM, I flashed the latest version, and entered recovery mod, both from the app and manually. Nothing - just the Android Recovery. Tried many times, sometimes I was given a "failed to boot 2, starting RSD mode" error but most of the times I was just taken to the normal recovery.
I read somewhere that the install-recovery.sh file found in the system had to be deleted so I downloaded ES File Explorer, enabled root and writing and successfully deleted it (or so I thought), I was taken to the android recovery again! When I checked the file explorer again, install-recovery.sh was back... I have tried many times and it keeps on returning.
What am I doing wrong? I don't even know how to use fastboot, I am a noob and 90% of the language used on this forum is foreign to me hahaha (I traded my iPhone 4 for the Atrix less than two weeks ago). Also, I accidentally deleted my install-recovery.sh.bak file, is that important?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Kevin.
Alright, calm down, and dont panic, I was a noob too, just dont do anything rash and this'll be fine. First off, the install-recovery.sh.bak thing, or whatever you said it was called, is just a backup of whatever it was replacing, hence the .bak file extension. Now, you can still get into Android right, everything boots correctly and whatnot, or are you not able to boot right now? Also, it says youre unlocked for sure, correct? Like, when you boot, it says Unlocked up in the corner? We're going to get you through this, just answer these questions first
Hey,
Sorry if I sounded dramatic haha, just typed off the top of my head.
Thanks for clarifying regarding the bak file. No, it does not say unlocked at the top corner when booting, i assumed having the superuser app meant that I was unlocked/bootloader unlocked. The am I missing something here?
Also, my phone is totally functional. In fact, I am typing this on it
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Hey,
Sorry if I sounded dramatic haha, just typed off the top of my head.
Thanks for clarifying regarding the bak file. No, it does not say unlocked at the top corner when booting, i assumed having the superuser app meant that I was unlocked/bootloader unlocked. The am I missing something here?
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Yeah, your not unlocked at all... maybe rooted, but not unlocked. See my signature for noob guide.
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I have been trying all day to unlock the bootloader with no success lol
I can't install RSDlite, it gives me error 29** or something like that, have tried multiple download links and I cannot install the x64 driver, my desktop is running 32 bit which is probably the issue I'm guessing... Any alternates? It gives me a "processor type not compatible" error.
Killer0Kevin said:
I have been trying all day to unlock the bootloader with no success lol
I can't install RSDlite, it gives me error 29** or something like that, have tried multiple download links and I cannot install the x64 driver, my desktop is running 32 bit which is probably the issue I'm guessing... Any alternates? It gives me a "processor type not compatible" error.
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Have you tried the automatic unlock linked to in Swift's N00B guide? It doesn't get any easier than that.
It's packaged with RSDLite 5.3.1. It's the one I used to unlock. Don't see why it wouldn't still work. There's a link to Motorola's driver page there as well.
Do not use the CWM packaged with it though, it's outdated. Flash romracer's or ROM Manager's.
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Have you tried the automatic unlock linked to in Swift's N00B guide? It doesn't get any easier than that.
It's packaged with RSDLite 5.3.1. It's the one I used to unlock. Don't see why it wouldn't still work. There's a link to Motorola's driver page there as well.
Do not use the CWM packaged with it though, it's outdated. Flash romracer's or ROM Manager's.
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Yes I have.
I followed all the steps and eventually it got to the unique ID part, no ID was shown, googled it and found out that I had to use RSDlite first, but there's my problem.. Also tried the fastboot oem method, same problem.
Killer0Kevin said:
Yes I have.
I followed all the steps and eventually it got to the unique ID part, no ID was shown, googled it and found out that I had to use RSDlite first, but there's my problem.. Also tried the fastboot oem method, same problem.
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You had mentioned you were trying to use the x64 drivers on a 32-bit machine. Did you ever get around to installing the correct x86 ones from the Motorola site?
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You had mentioned you were trying to use the x64 drivers on a 32-bit machine. Did you ever get around to installing the correct x86 ones from the Motorola site?
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No, I have not. Would you find sending me the link? I don't know where to start haha
I will try on my other desktop later after I finish my homework
Killer0Kevin said:
No, I have not. Would you find sending me the link? I don't know where to start haha
I will try on my other desktop later after I finish my homework
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See my previous post, #7. If you go to that automatic unlock thread, there is a link to the Motorola drivers page in the instructions. Look at the prerequisites.
Got it working, thanks guys!
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What are fastboot files for? everyone keep saying it's a good thing and etc... but I don't really know what's the biga deal
It's the phone os in a file.
Different from the old .sbf, in that it doesn't destroy user settings, accounts, sms etc.
Shadowdancer123 said:
It's the phone os in a file.
Different from the old .sbf, in that it doesn't destroy user settings, accounts, sms etc.
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To add to that it is for recovering from a soft brick. So it is kind of a big deal. It may also helps devs not be so gun shy.
inheme said:
Title just has it...
What are fastboot files for? everyone keep saying it's a good thing and etc... but I don't really know what's the biga deal
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If u install a costum rom, fastboot files let you back to moto stock rom
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Thanks guys!
So is there any fastboot for the GSM version yet? If not, is there any way to extract it?
cheekrox said:
So is there any fastboot for the GSM version yet? If not, is there any way to extract it?
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Spend about 2minutes and look at developer threads, you can find them
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Bit confused here; the boot loader is locked so you can't change the kernel (os). Is the fastboot stuff everything but the kernel; just the jvm; not the jvm but the basic files that are executed by the jvm; the ...???
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Bit confused here; the boot loader is locked so you can't change the kernel (os). Is the fastboot stuff everything but the kernel; just the jvm; not the jvm but the basic files that are executed by the jvm; the ...???
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The kernel can be flashed by these files, since it's encrypted with the correct password.
We'd need that password to bypass the hardlock, but unfortunately noone will ever want to experiment with that since it may blow e-fuses, rendering his or her phone forever dead.
By the little I know of cryptography, the fastboot only has half the key.
Previously no phone actually used an e-fuse (it was proven on earlier moto phones that e-fuse was not enabled). Does the razr actually use an e-fuse ?
Shadowdancer123 said:
The kernel can be flashed by these files, since it's encrypted with the correct password.
We'd need that password to bypass the hardlock, but unfortunately noone will ever want to experiment with that since it may blow e-fuses, rendering his or her phone forever dead.
By the little I know of cryptography, the fastboot only has half the key.
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Hey guys I just joined the site a few days ago after being sent here by some guys from some Audio forums, which is my main hobby. I guess you could say Im kind of a techy but am just now getting in to laptop building and things like that so I am still a newb. Anyways I just got the HTC DNA which I like quite a bit but Id like a little more out of it such as little better battery life, more customization, and to get rid of the bloat ware installed. On that note however I have never done anything much with phones since this is my first Droid after using Iphones which is why Im starting this thread...
I have been reading around and am still quite lost as to what I need to do to get what I wanted (battery life, customization, and to get rid of bloatware). I really like the ViperDNA ROM after watching the video but not sure if....
1. It will do what I want?
2. How to install it/make it run properly?
3. If there is something better?
So if you guys could walk me through what it takes to run something like that I would greatly appreciate you helping out some one new to this whole "Rooting" thing since this is my first Droid... If I can return the favor by helping out with your Car audio or talking guns with anyone Id be glad to!
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Hey guys I just joined the site a few days ago after being sent here by some guys from some Audio forums, which is my main hobby. I guess you could say Im kind of a techy but am just now getting in to laptop building and things like that so I am still a newb. Anyways I just got the HTC DNA which I like quite a bit but Id like a little more out of it such as little better battery life, more customization, and to get rid of the bloat ware installed. On that note however I have never done anything much with phones since this is my first Droid after using Iphones which is why Im starting this thread...
I have been reading around and am still quite lost as to what I need to do to get what I wanted (battery life, customization, and to get rid of bloatware). I really like the ViperDNA ROM after watching the video but not sure if....
1. It will do what I want?
2. How to install it/make it run properly?
3. If there is something better?
So if you guys could walk me through what it takes to run something like that I would greatly appreciate you helping out some one new to this whole "Rooting" thing since this is my first Droid... If I can return the favor by helping out with your Car audio or talking guns with anyone Id be glad to!
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I love the ViperRom! It has every customization imaginable and is very professional looking. It helps with battery life but you can use pretty much any kernel you want with a rom and that probably has as much or more affect on battery life. You need to be rooted and have adb installed on your pc - are you to this point yet?
Here is a good link by droidmodd3rx that walks through most things on video. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012346
Also did you accept Verizon ota update in the last week? If so I am not sure you can root yet, they will have to work out a new method for that.
TJMac44 said:
I love the ViperRom! It has every customization imaginable and is very professional looking. It helps with battery life but you can use pretty much any kernel you want with a rom and that probably has as much or more affect on battery life. You need to be rooted and have adb installed on your pc - are you to this point yet?
Here is a good link by droidmodd3rx that walks through most things on video. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012346
Also did you accept Verizon ota update in the last week? If so I am not sure you can root yet, they will have to work out a new method for that.
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It asked me today if I wanted to update and I held off since I read something about it not working with the new update... So Im still on the 1.15.605.4 Software number...
Also what is this ADB I need to have installed on my PC?
Newer "B" than Better-n-Reverse!
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Also what is this ADB I need to have installed on my PC?
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This is my second Droid phone, but I am interested in rooting this beast (HTC DNA). But I think I might temporarily be out of luck as my Software Number is 2.04.605.2 71 ORD.
I'll sit tight if this is true, but once there is a rooting option for this update can someone PLEASE, please, please post a V-E-R-Y detailed and simplified method for rooting?
I have to do whatever it take to get rid of "DROOOIIIDDD" on start up. Seroiously, that is my primary reason for looking into this rooting business. I'm such a sad case
Cheers!
It looks like its quite the long process if you don't have SDK and ADP already installed which you will need to unlock the bootloader...
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It looks like its quite the long process if you don't have SDK and ADP already installed which you will need to unlock the bootloader...
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Here is a guide for installing adb
http://www.jailbreakeye.com/android/install-adb-fastboot
Here is a video that I went by to install my adb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaNM-lt_aHw
Here is page for new easy way to unlock bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2109862
And here is page with video guides to Root, install custom recovery and install kernels and Roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012346
You also need to install usb drivers on your pc. If you have't already done so you can get them here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2000896
It seems overwhelming but it really isn't if you read/watch things carefully and follow instructions it is pretty easy and fun.
TJMac44 said:
Here is a guide for installing adb
http://www.jailbreakeye.com/android/install-adb-fastboot
Here is a video that I went by to install my adb
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaNM-lt_aHw
Here is page for new easy way to unlock bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2109862
And here is page with video guides to Root, install custom recovery and install kernels and Roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012346
You also need to install usb drivers on your pc. If you have't already done so you can get them here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2000896
It seems overwhelming but it really isn't if you read/watch things carefully and follow instructions it is pretty easy and fun.
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Thanks for putting all that together for me! What is the purpose of the USB drivers?
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Thanks for putting all that together for me! What is the purpose of the USB drivers?
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So your computer can see your phone.
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So your computer can see your phone.
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Awwww ok... I got SDK loaded just trying to get it open...
Well I followed the video exactly and I cant get ADP to run when I type in ADP the command still and have double checked everything...
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Well I followed the video exactly and I cant get ADP to run when I type in ADP the command still and have double checked everything...
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depending on what you named your directories are you going to the platform-tools directory? you need to type adb not adp, lower case not caps, and then there needs to be a command after adb. Try adb devices.
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Well I followed the video exactly and I cant get ADP to run when I type in ADP the command still and have double checked everything...
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You set up your system variables crooectly?
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Well I followed the video exactly and I cant get ADP to run when I type in ADP the command still and have double checked everything...
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It's adb not adp
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depending on what you named your directories are you going to the platform-tools directory? you need to type adb not adp, lower case not caps, and then there needs to be a command after adb. Try adb devices.
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I believe so...
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You set up your system variables crooectly?
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Like I said I followed that vid exactly so...
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It's adb not adp
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Ya thats what I meant just wasnt paying attention last night
Well I got it unlocked finally but now when I go to flash the Recovery I just get an error... Sometimes the "emulator" one, "waiting on the device" , Or just cant the find file... Just doing it straight from the comand I open in the file or using Hansoon2000's tool...
Quick question
Hey, going to do a little thread jacking here. It seems like this would be the best place to ask my question. I'm a long-time iOS user that just switched and silly me accepted the OTA 2.04.605 update. Now, if I performed a hard reset wouldn't that put my software back to its factory settings and would allow me to unlock my bootloader? Sorry if this annoying just trying to make sure it'll work before I go through the hassle of restoring. Thanks for any help!
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Well I got it unlocked finally but now when I go to flash the Recovery I just get an error... Sometimes the "emulator" one, "waiting on the device" , Or just cant the find file... Just doing it straight from the comand I open in the file or using Hansoon2000's tool...
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Your phone needs to be in fastboot for you to find it. Connect the phone, boot into the bootloader, enter fastboot, open a new command prompt, and try "fastboot devices". you should see the phone.
If you can't find the file then you're not in the right directory. Make sure you navigate to the folder that contains the file then run the command. (or you can just give it the full path to the file)
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Hey, going to do a little thread jacking here. It seems like this would be the best place to ask my question. I'm a long-time iOS user that just switched and silly me accepted the OTA 2.04.605 update. Now, if I performed a hard reset wouldn't that put my software back to its factory settings and would allow me to unlock my bootloader? Sorry if this annoying just trying to make sure it'll work before I go through the hassle of restoring. Thanks for any help!
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No, I don't think that'll help. The factory reset basically wipes memory and restores the original ROM. The OTA updates the radios / kernel. But don't quote me on that. I'll let a dev who knows better comment.
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No, I don't think that'll help. The factory reset basically wipes memory and restores the original ROM. The OTA updates the radios / kernel. But don't quote me on that. I'll let a dev who knows better comment.
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I think you are right because I have not heard of anyone suggesting this, and it was just my noob idea! Thanks for the help.
ASAPscotty said:
Hey, going to do a little thread jacking here. It seems like this would be the best place to ask my question. I'm a long-time iOS user that just switched and silly me accepted the OTA 2.04.605 update. Now, if I performed a hard reset wouldn't that put my software back to its factory settings and would allow me to unlock my bootloader? Sorry if this annoying just trying to make sure it'll work before I go through the hassle of restoring. Thanks for any help!
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This question has been answered, but I thought I'd provide a little more detail to their answers:
On android, the memory is divided into several partitions (you might think of it like different disk drives), including a /boot, /system, and /data partition. The /boot partition is where the kernel (the heart of the android o/s) resides; the /system (where the bulk of the android o/s resides); the /data is where your apps and personal data reside. The /boot and /system partitions require system administrator level rights in order to change the information stored there (the system administrator account on android/linux is known as "root" or "superuser").
The update that came from VZW changed elements in the /system and /boot directories, using a superuser key to grant the update permission to change the files on those partitions.
Unfortunately, a factory reset only essentially re-formats the /data partition, wiping out all the user information stored there, but doesn't change the /system or /boot partitions.
The root process essentially hacks the device to gain system administrator rights to the android phone, using exploits in the android o/s. This is essentially a cat and mouse game. The update sent by VZW/HTC patches the exploits that were used to gain root access (that is why it is always dangerous to accept updates from VZW/HTC).
Hopefully the developers on this website will be able to find another exploit/weakness, and provide a way for those who have phones that have the update to obtain root, unlock the bootloader (another partition), and gain s-off (another level of turning a security flag to "off" so that even more partitions can be accessed/changed (ie.the /radio partition).
hi everyone.. I recently upgraded my phone to the LG G2, and in doing so I have kept my Droid DNA for the purpose of getting into rooting, and customizing. I have always been fascinated with smart phones , and operating systems, and would like to get to know how to dig into them. I know stock systems very well, and optimize every phone I get up to the stock allowance. Now I want to lift my limitations, and this is the perfect phone to do it with. so if yu could please kindly give me some advice on where to start,. I have been lurking these forums for quite some time, and I find it overwhelming, since I don't know a good starting point. I will continue reading/learning before I tap into this OS, but I just need to know basics, then I will begin to understand the framework..if I have this in the wrong section, im sorry, ill find it if you move it. if you can help , thanks in advance.
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hi everyone.. I recently upgraded my phone to the LG G2, and in doing so I have kept my Droid DNA for the purpose of getting into rooting, and customizing. I have always been fascinated with smart phones , and operating systems, and would like to get to know how to dig into them. I know stock systems very well, and optimize every phone I get up to the stock allowance. Now I want to lift my limitations, and this is the perfect phone to do it with. so if yu could please kindly give me some advice on where to start,. I have been lurking these forums for quite some time, and I find it overwhelming, since I don't know a good starting point. I will continue reading/learning before I tap into this OS, but I just need to know basics, then I will begin to understand the framework..if I have this in the wrong section, im sorry, ill find it if you move it. if you can help , thanks in advance.
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I suppose unlocking and S-off should be your starting point, if I understand the question correctly.
If your DNA is on the latest firmware 3.x.x then Rumrunner will get this done for you.
Then install a custom Recovery, ClockWorkMod (CWM) or TeamWinRecoveryProject (TWRP).
Back up your OE Rom by making Nandroid (done in recovery).
After that you can flash whatever ROM you choose.
I have 2 DNAs, on one I have ViperDNA 2.5.0 and on the other CyanogenMod 11.0 nightly.
Above all, have fun :good:
Thanks, Yes... that does answer my question. And I am on firmware 3. Android 4.2.2. Is there any specific advice you can give me to avoid any fatal errors?
btw. what lead me to create a this thread, was that I heard I need rumrunner , so I went to the website, DL the file. after extracting the file for my device, and executing soju.exe, when it ask if im aware of the implications or whatever "type yes or no" when I type yes, It just keeps asking me over and over lol. so I got no where. so I did some digging and found tons of different threads ,, some of which say use this file.... or that tool kit, or this program.... or that method, some that seem to no longer works etc. so it just confused me on what I need to do with my particular phone. 4.2.2 firmware 3 sense 5.0
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btw. what lead me to create a this thread, was that I heard I need rumrunner , so I went to the website, DL the file. after extracting the file for my device, and executing soju.exe, when it ask if im aware of the implications or whatever "type yes or no" when I type yes, It just keeps asking me over and over lol. so I got no where. so I did some digging and found tons of different threads ,, some of which say use this file.... or that tool kit, or this program.... or that method, some that seem to no longer works etc. so it just confused me on what I need to do with my particular phone. 4.2.2 firmware 3 sense 5.0
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This http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559232 should be all you need for unlock and S-off.
This http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1994662 is the Recovery I use, TWRP.
When using Rumrunner you must follow the instructions EXACTLY.
Make sure your drivers are working properly.
Make sure your device is recognized by ADB and Fastboot.
Rumrunner assumes you have studied, and are familiar with ADB and Fastboot commands.
If not read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=879701
Make sure your firewall and any anti virus are disabled.
Enjoy :fingers-crossed:
Make sure you use a capital y when typing yes, everything needs to be exact.
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Make sure you use a capital y when typing yes, everything needs to be exact.
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Yip that was it. figured out adb/fastboot commands out too. So I am finally getting a start. I really appreciate it guys. thanks
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Wanting to do the same thing
So I am also trying to do this same thing, on same firmware and sense versions, but when rumrunner gets to the very first step were it reboots into the bootloader, it never gets past the waiting for fastboot stage. My phone just sits at the bootloader menu and the countdown runs out. I am not sure what I am doing wrong. Any help is appreciated.
Mr.Schneider said:
So I am also trying to do this same thing, on same firmware and sense versions, but when rumrunner gets to the very first step were it reboots into the bootloader, it never gets past the waiting for fastboot stage. My phone just sits at the bootloader menu and the countdown runs out. I am not sure what I am doing wrong. Any help is appreciated.
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Sounds like either your ADB or Fastboot are not working properly.
Fix them and you should be fine.
Mr.Schneider said:
So I am also trying to do this same thing, on same firmware and sense versions, but when rumrunner gets to the very first step were it reboots into the bootloader, it never gets past the waiting for fastboot stage. My phone just sits at the bootloader menu and the countdown runs out. I am not sure what I am doing wrong. Any help is appreciated.
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What os are you running? Like sdamark said it sounds like your drivers aren't installed properly.
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I have Windows 8.1 on the computer I'm trying this on. I just read that might cause some problems. I'm going to try it on my Windows 7 laptop in a little bit and see if that helps
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Mr.Schneider said:
I have Windows 8.1 on the computer I'm trying this on. I just read that might cause some problems. I'm going to try it on my Windows 7 laptop in a little bit and see if that helps
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Windows 8.1 does not get along with the dna. It's best to use Windows 7
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Jaggar345 said:
Windows 8.1 does not get along with the dna. It's best to use Windows 7
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That's not entirely true. You have to disable driver signature enforcement in Windows 8.x then install the ADB driver. Microsoft doesn't want anyone unknowingly installing drivers by accident. They make it so that you know what you are doing and doing it on purpose.
http://youtu.be/NM1MN8QZhnk?t=29s
Got it!
I did all the same things on my Windows 7 laptop and it worked perfectly the first time. It really was Windows 8.1 that was the problem. I'll be sure to follow that link and make sure all the rest of my drivers work in the future. Thanks.