So my brother got a limited edition red and black RAZR maxx so it looks like I will be here as well as the Rezound forums . I have never had a motor phone before so I might ask some questions. Any major differences from HTC phones?
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Lots of differences, most of them for the worse. Welcome to the world of locked bootloaders, regional signatures, and easy bricking.
On the plus side, that kevlar back is still pretty *****in'.
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Yes I'm not planning on going with it much simpler because it's my brothers.
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onslaught86 said:
Lots of differences, most of them for the worse. Welcome to the world of locked bootloaders, regional signatures, and easy bricking.
On the plus side, that kevlar back is still pretty *****in'.
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So in your opinion it's fairly easy to brick a RAZR? I understand if you flash cdma rom but I have not seen anyone bricking it?
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Welcome to the forums!
eyriiii said:
So in your opinion it's fairly easy to brick a RAZR? I understand if you flash cdma rom but I have not seen anyone bricking it?
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I'm guessing he means soft-bricking? It's pretty darn easy to do that though. Hard brick, not so much. I once wiped /system and accidentally turned off my phone. Still managed to restore it.
Anyway, welcome to the Razr community. Look around, get your bearings, and start flashing random stuff. My advice? Not everything can be found on xda. So try looking around in other forums and stuff.
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I'm guessing he means soft-bricking? It's pretty darn easy to do that though. Hard brick, not so much. I once wiped /system and accidentally turned off my phone. Still managed to restore it.
Anyway, welcome to the Razr community. Look around, get your bearings, and start flashing random stuff. My advice? Not everything can be found on xda. So try looking around in other forums and stuff.
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I will thanks. Are there serious problems of you end up flashing a gsm rom to a cdma phone or if you flash back will they be fixed? I also thanks everyone for the awesome welcome to the forums
Also, I think phone manufacturer's have perpusly made it hard to brick phones. I know someone one the Rezound forums tried to before we had s-off and couldn't
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I will thanks. Are there serious problems of you end up flashing a gsm rom to a cdma phone or if you flash back will they be fixed? I also thanks everyone for the awesome welcome to the forums
Also, I think phone manufacturer's have perpusly made it hard to brick phones. I know someone one the Rezound forums tried to before we had s-off and couldn't
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Dont flash a gsm rom to cdma. Chances are you could recover but it wont work so its not worth trying
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flashman2002 said:
Dont flash a gsm rom to cdma. Chances are you could recover but it wont work so its not worth trying
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I ment accidentally. Mistakes happen sometimes
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werdna87 said:
I ment accidentally. Mistakes happen sometimes
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The only way that would happen is if you dont read the rom thread. These roms are split out between cdma and gsm. I havent seen one that didnt specify which phone it was for.
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The only way that would happen is if you dont read the rom thread. These roms are split out between cdma and gsm. I havent seen one that didnt specify which phone it was for.
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I know but I have never really had to look before
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Welcome to the best battery life you have ever had. That IS the party piece of the Razr Maxx!
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Welcome to the best battery life you have ever had. That IS the party piece of the Razr Maxx!
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Sadly it s not mine It's my brothers so I can't look forward to that Haha. I do love my Rezound though but the battery life is pretty crappy
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I plan on deving but am waiting for cm7 and some aosp kernels as I will build off of cm7 base
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I might be wrong but without an unlocked bootloader how do you plan on running anything but the moto kernel?
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I might be wrong but without an unlocked bootloader how do you plan on running anything but the moto kernel?
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I was wondering the same thing. If he has a way PLEASE share lol
that would be awesome if there was another way lol.
COME ON PUDDING!
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I might be wrong but without an unlocked bootloader how do you plan on running anything but the moto kernel?
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As unfortunate as that may be (and it is really unfortunate) my CM7 work is going to be based on Moto's kernel because I have no choice in the matter atm. That being said, it only takes a few tweaks to make a new boot.img that can be flashed to the phone if and when we get an unlocked bootloader.
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As unfortunate as that may be (and it is really unfortunate) my CM7 work is going to be based on Moto's kernel because I have no choice in the matter atm. That being said, it only takes a few tweaks to make a new boot.img that can be flashed to the phone if and when we get an unlocked bootloader.
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Wouldn't it work using 2nd init, similar to the OG X?
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Just out of curiosity, For unlocked phones, is the cm7 ROM use the same kernel for all phones? Or is it tailor made for a specific phone?
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Man, I can't wait to see this phone get opened wide! I am about to get the Bionic though...
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Man, I can't wait to see this phone get opened wide! I am about to get the Bionic though...
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Why would you get another moto phone with a locked bloader. This **** was a mistake.
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ilovesoad said:
Why would you get another moto phone with a locked bloader. This sh** was a mistake.
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Can we tone down with the foul language please.
Thanks,
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Can we tone down with the foul language please.
Thanks,
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Thank you.
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Why would you get another moto phone with a locked bloader. This **** was a mistake.
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Which phone do you think they will crack first? More then likely the Bionic, besides, its a much better device.
Don't forget there will be even better choices on VZW than Bionic b4 in a month or 2
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Which phone do you think they will crack first? More then likely the Bionic, besides, its a much better device.
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I'm betting that unless dev files are found, which is entirely random, it doesn't happen. But im willing to donate a lot for the person who gets it done =D
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Which phone do you think they will crack first? More then likely the Bionic, besides, its a much better device.
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Haven't you noticed that only tegra devices have been unlocked. The bionic might be in the same boat as the og dx
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I am glad actually that I have until the end of November for my contract to be up. There are a few devices I am waiting on and I am keeping my fingers crossed for a ICS Nexus device by XMAS.
Can we flash DroidX ROMS on the Droid X2?
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If you want a REAL BRICK!
Oh okay. I was just wondering. Thanks tho.
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The first time I tried to flash a ROM, it was a X version of Liberty.
Six. God. Damn. Hours. of. Fixing.
Don't do it.
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The first time I tried to flash a ROM, it was a X version of Liberty.
Six. God. Damn. Hours. of. Fixing.
Don't do it.
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Now that's funny, not really at all but least I didn't do it.
Whenever I get tired of reading posts before I try something on my phone for the first time, I should read this.
**bookmarked**
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the atrix, photon, a500 (i believe), and the xoom are the closest to our phones
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Can we flash ROMs from there?
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Can we flash ROMs from there?
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youd have to make it work for the dx2, theyll port over, but they dont have the same specs as the x2; like the atrix and photon have more RAM then we do all together, and a front facing camera i believe, so itd be a little more difficult, as well the atrix, photon, and xoom have unlockable bootloaders compared to ours
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Just a warning. Dont go flashing ROMs from any other phone to your X2. They wont work and you will end up having to SBF. A ROM has to specifically be made for the X2. Phones that are similar to the X2, like the atrix, xoom, etc., are usually used for porting because they only require little changes in the code here and there. But most of the time, its still not as easy as that to just port over a ROM. Bottom line, just flash ROMs that are made for the X2 unless you know what you are doing and know how to port a ROM.
nope...
Hi all.
My wife's phone recently played out for the third time within a year (D2). When they replaced it this time they sent her a completely different phone.
Well she liked my DX2 better so I got the other (sam strat) phone. I had planned on moving to another phone in the not so distant future but looks like I got moved sooner then I thought. (Still gonna get a different phone in the near future)
The DX2 community on here is incredible, and I am sure that goes without saying and everyone of you guys and gals know that! I will miss my phone and the community but it's time to move on I suppose. I wish you all the best, I am sure I will stop in from time to time to check up on things.
DK, your an awesome Dev. and I think more so then that you seem to be a super guy from what one can get to know someone else through communicating over the internet / forums. Thanks man for all your time and effort!
GL all.
Don't be a stranger and be sure to stop in from time to time. When I got my Gnex, the thought crossed my mind that I may not frequent the DX2 community as much. But I just can't let it go. Other areas here on XDA just don't offer what is abundant here. By far the best on the web, hands down.
Best of luck in your future endeavors...neighbor!
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Don't be a stranger and be sure to stop in from time to time. When I got my Gnex, the thought crossed my mind that I may not frequent the DX2 community as much. But I just can't let it go. Other areas here on XDA just don't offer what is abundant here. By far the best on the web, hands down.
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Agreed
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Agreed
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Agreed x2 <<<<see what I did there? Haha
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I'm rockin AT&T's Atrix 2 on the 4.0.4 ICS leak and I still come in the X2 forums to try and help when I can. Had my fun on the X2 from Eclipse to CM7 and CM9 so I know whats what with the device as well. So thats a +1 for me as well. Stop by, give people a hand once in awhile when you see a question you know the answer too. Good luck. Cheers!
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Guess I will see you over on rootzwiki then? They have a forum for the Stratosphere. Rooting+flashing isn't so bad once you learn how to use odin. It's definitly a lot easier rooting the x2, but oh well. Still stuck with 2 or 3 roms too which are all tweaked versions of stock because the radio interface layer is locked by samsung. They say we're supposed to get ICS(only reps, no official updates), but won't give out any dates or anything. Oh well.
I reccommend tweaked 2.2. Pretty awesome!
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RoyJ said:
Guess I will see you over on rootzwiki then? They have a forum for the Stratosphere. Rooting+flashing isn't so bad once you learn how to use odin. It's definitly a lot easier rooting the x2, but oh well. Still stuck with 2 or 3 roms too which are all tweaked versions of stock because the radio interface layer is locked by samsung. They say we're supposed to get ICS(only reps, no official updates), but won't give out any dates or anything. Oh well.
I reccommend tweaked 2.2. Pretty awesome!
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Yeah Roy I am over there. Got my phone rooted and frosted... lol No ROM or Kernel yet, just not sure if I want to go there, if I did it would deffiently be the Tweaked 2.2.
Thanks to everyone for the kind words, I will try and stop in from time to time and I will always lend a hand if I can.
Thx.
So I'm about to get a GSM DROID RAZR and its asiaretail etc....question. I'll be using my straight talk att sim. Will I get 3g? Will I be able to flash custom ROMs etc? What will I need for stock firmware and rsd files? Sorry for the questions but I'm in america and coming from a Galaxy Nexus Gsm so I need to get the basics down. Thanks
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Anyone?
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Is the droid thread dead or just slow? Lol. I was excited about getting it.......
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The answer is yes. It also wouldn't hurt to look into the Dev forum a little deeper and to look up the phone's specs to answer your questions.
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The answer is yes. It also wouldn't hurt to look into the Dev forum a little deeper and to look up the phone's specs to answer your questions.
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Well I think I figured out the RSD side of it. I had a Motorola Atrix 2 at one point so that's not too new but I know there's so many versions of the RAZR and didn't want to screw up any
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Coming from the nexus to a Droid RaZr will mean you have little to worry about. The phone has many aspects which are similar to the nexus like software buttons and a very much stock like overlay. I know that the phone has a lot of support all over the web, not as much as the nexus, but enough.
The Motorola itself has a specialized forum on XDA where everything generic like that will be discussed. Try not to get overwhelmed with excitement or enthusiasm becuase the phone may turn out to be less than your high expectations. I share that anticipation when I am getting a new device. That being said, it is a great device.
As a side bit of advice, do not rush into flashing and modding without reading. It will always end in tears. [BRICK].
Hope you enjoy the phone.
Hit Thanks If I helped.
Just be careful with fastboot files. Make sure you only flash the asiaretail fastboot files that work with your phone or you'll end up with a paperweight.
Appreciate all the input fellas but I recently.got.rid of it kinda miss it but oh well
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DarkJatrix said:
Appreciate all the input fellas but I recently.got.rid of it kinda miss it but oh well
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Hey man,
What do you have now?
Really interested
I've got a Htc Titan 2, pantech burst running ICS stock and an iPhone 4
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Before i get slammed for the title
Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2072644
nickman529 said:
Before i get slammed for the title
Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2072644
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Even though I am not developer but I want to do something for Photon Community....
So please consider me part of crew....
for boot loader locking ..CG42.smg file is responsible which is packed in SBF file....
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Cooldevil1989 said:
Even though I am not developer but I want to do something for Photon Community....
So please consider me part of crew....
for boot loader locking ..CG42.smg file is responsible which is packed in SBF file....
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Cg42.smg. got it
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Cooldevil1989 said:
Even though I am not developer but I want to do something for Photon Community....
So please consider me part of crew....
for boot loader locking ..CG42.smg file is responsible which is packed in SBF file....
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Do I have to find it in the sbf file or is it in the system somewhere?
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Do I have to find it in the sbf file or is it in the system somewhere?
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This file is packed in sbf file.....
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i wanna help too.. though i dont have much knowledge but still want to learn by contributing.
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i wanna help too.. though i dont have much knowledge but still want to learn by contributing.
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Read this thread, so you have a solid background in the challenges: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1262266
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Read this thread, so you have a solid background in the challenges: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1262266
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Sure,.. Thanks
This is a very lofty goal. Moto f*cked this thing so much that we would need a miracle to unlock 2.3.5. I'm not saying you shouldn't try, and with no development experience myself I have no room to talk. I just know that others have tried and have been fruitless, or frauds... I do hope you can crack this **** open, however. This is a devoted community and the ones still with a photon know how great a device we have. I plan on using this phone until it won't boot anymore and I hope that we can bring it to its full potential.
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This is a very lofty goal. Moto f*cked this thing so much that we would need a miracle to unlock 2.3.5. I'm not saying you shouldn't try, and with no development experience myself I have no room to talk. I just know that others have tried and have been fruitless, or frauds... I do hope you can crack this **** open, however. This is a devoted community and the ones still with a photon know how great a device we have. I plan on using this phone until it won't boot anymore and I hope that we can bring it to its full potential.
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Sweet. Appreciate it
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Saw this in the other thread
if you guys need any help ive got a stock photon sitting here for about a year now,its on 2.3.5 and ill run anything on it because otherwise its just going to set in a junk drawer forever.
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Saw this in the other thread
if you guys need any help ive got a stock photon sitting here for about a year now,its on 2.3.5 and ill run anything on it because otherwise its just going to set in a junk drawer forever.
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i 2nd this. mine is sitting here stuck on the electrify 2.3.5 sbf after my friend borked it
Check the other thread I linked in the op
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Okay ladies and gentleman I know were all looking for a method to unlock bootloader for 2.3.5 on our photons, don't give up. I'm using my photon on family mobile by doing the methods described in a previous thread. I used RSD lite to flash a us cellular sbf file. I followed all instructions and now I'm using my locked photon on 2.3.5. I flashed kddi file and have my GSM radio unlocked with peetr's rom. Its all working smoothly so I say to all my fellow locked photon users ... you can still use your phone on any GSM network. I know we want to flash a ICS or JB rom but for the time being the method works. Don't give up cause it will be a pity if xda lets this awesome phone go.
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Okay ladies and gentleman I know were all looking for a method to unlock bootloader for 2.3.5 on our photons, don't give up. I'm using my photon on family mobile by doing the methods described in a previous thread. I used RSD lite to flash a us cellular sbf file. I followed all instructions and now I'm using my locked photon on 2.3.5. I flashed kddi file and have my GSM radio unlocked with peetr's rom. Its all working smoothly so I say to all my fellow locked photon users ... you can still use your phone on any GSM network. I know we want to flash a ICS or JB rom but for the time being the method works. Don't give up cause it will be a pity if xda lets this awesome phone go.
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Has anyone also looked into a locked ics rom using the gb kernel or writing our own kernels?
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Just stumbled on this. Thread closed. Until development has begun you can stick with the thread in General for your discussions, placeholder threads aren't allowed.
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