Got the 2.3.5 OTA pushed to my phone - Motorola Droid X2

Just got a notification that 1.3.418.en.US (34.6 MB) was available for update on my recently SBF'd to 2.3.4 X2. I haven't heard of 2.3.5 going out OTA, so is this news?
I assume this either means Moto is still going to give us support in the future or they just now remembered they had 2.3.5 soaking and decided to release it.
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Edit: Update failed. I'll nandroid, factory reset and try again.

Yes that its being pushed, but it doesn't do anything.

Elite49 said:
Yes that its being pushed, but it doesn't do anything.
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Nothing compared to the leaked 2.3.5 or nothing compared to 2.3.4?

2.3.5 update
Edit: Ok, install failed after it said successful, twice. Looks like if you are rooted you might have some issues installing the update. Oh well, not like the update really offers any advantages.

It doesn't fix any issues we've been having. I'm glad I can ditch this phone whenever a newer phone from Verizon is released. SGS3 pleeease.

Elite49 said:
It doesn't fix any issues we've been having. I'm glad I can ditch this phone whenever a newer phone from Verizon is released. SGS3 pleeease.
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Lol I remember feeling your pain...but havent missed it since I left Just use mine for plug n play music in my car

stein5830 said:
Edit: Ok, install failed after it said successful, twice. Looks like if you are rooted you might have some issues installing the update. Oh well, not like the update really offers any advantages.
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I updated while rooted w/o issue

stein5830 said:
Edit: Ok, install failed after it said successful, twice. Looks like if you are rooted you might have some issues installing the update. Oh well, not like the update really offers any advantages.
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if you rooted with zurgrush, it can change stock files, causing update to fail
if that happens, SBF to 2.3.4 is only option, and you may not lose data, then root with pete's root tools, backup su w/voodoo, install 1.3.418, restore su w/voodoo
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SD, have ota on my phone, could you tell me where the files are and their names.
Thanks
Terry
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yentna said:
SD, have ota on my phone, could you tell me where the files are and their names.
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need a root browser or file manager with root access
should look like
Rename
/system/app/BlurUpdater_VZW.apk to BlurUpdater_VZW.apk.bak.
/system/app/BlurUpdater_VZW.odex to BlurUpdater_VZW.odex.bak.
update is in cache folder
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SD a couple of questions....first have owned my X2 for just a week. Rooted with Pete's 1 click, sbfed with 1kds ISO and currently on cm7rc1. 2.3.5/1.3.418 has been d/l to phone. Phone wants to update...currently within the next hour. If I take the ota and save root with voodoo and install eclipse 2.2, can I restore my cm7 nand b/u without having to sbf to 2.3.4
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might work, but kernel won't downgrade , without SBF
so most likely something will stop working, wifi, 3g, camera who knows
can sure try, just back up first

Thanks for ur fast reply. Now I can get some shuteye and deal with the ota tomorrow.
Terry
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Your on cm7? Didn't think update would push, but update will fail
You have to be on full stock to install updates
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Answers about OTA 2.3.5 Update
This update actually brings quite a bit of upgraded software, I actually called Motorola about this update and he named off like 20 new upgrades with this update. And overall this new update seems very responsive to touch you can def. tell that they made some upgrades to a few things. I would of never did this update if wouldnt have found out to get it rooted again and there is way.... many people may not know of it but, its out there checkout my thread in Droid X2 General for instructions on how to do this 2.3.5 update root method. GOOD LUCK.

mnkurk1989 said:
This update actually brings quite a bit of upgraded software, I actually called Motorola about this update and he named off like 20 new upgrades with this update. And overall this new update seems very responsive to touch you can def. tell that they made some upgrades to a few things. I would of never did this update if wouldnt have found out to get it rooted again and there is way.... many people may not know of it but, its out there checkout my thread in Droid X2 General for instructions on how to do this 2.3.5 update root method. GOOD LUCK.
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So what are those "20" new upgrades because the Update PDF has "0".

Help with ota update and rooting 2.3.5
Go to my thread in (Droid X2 General) (OFFICIAL 2.3.5 ROOT METHOD) for instructions on how to do this.
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Elite49 said:
So what are those "20" new upgrades because the Update PDF has "0".
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HAHA i dont know for sure what is all updated its just the motorola guy i was talking to went on forever telling me what was updated and finally i had to stop him because i was like ok it sounds like quite of bit.

mnkurk1989 said:
Go to my thread in (Droid X2 General) (OFFICIAL 2.3.5 ROOT METHOD) for instructions on how to do this.
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HAHA i dont know for sure what is all updated its just the motorola guy i was talking to went on forever telling me what was updated and finally i had to stop him because i was like ok it sounds like quite of bit.
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That guy was probably making crap up. Using E2.2 and still have same problems as before.

Is there a way to get it to shut the hell up and stop telling me it's ready to install? I'm getting tired of clicking "Later".

berfles said:
Is there a way to get it to shut the hell up and stop telling me it's ready to install? I'm getting tired of clicking "Later".
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Rename
/system/app/BlurUpdater_VZW.apk to BlurUpdater_VZW.apk.bak.
/system/app/BlurUpdater_VZW.odex to BlurUpdater_VZW.odex.bak
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sd_shadow said:
Rename
/system/app/BlurUpdater_VZW.apk to BlurUpdater_VZW.apk.bak.
/system/app/BlurUpdater_VZW.odex to BlurUpdater_VZW.odex.bak
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I wasn't able to perform these two changes with ES file explorer though I have requested root previledge and mount the system files as writable. It simply says "operation failed"

make sure mount system is checked in settings
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[GSM] GSM ICS Leak [OTA]

Welcome to the GSM ICS 4.0.4 Leak
This is OTA
CAUTION: There is NO way back so far!
To install the Leak, follow these steps:
- Download the Leak: Netload.in OR Rapidshare.com
- Download the 2.3.6 T-Mobile: Download
- Reboot into Moto Recovery and perform a full wipe/ factory reset
- Reboot DIRECTLY into Fastboot AP and flash the 2.3.6 T-Mobile Rom with RSD
- root your device with motofail
- Download the voodoo OTA Rootkeeper from play store and install it
- open rootkeeper and click on backup root, then click on temp. unroot
- extract the zip file from the ICS Leak zip archive (you will get another zip file), then put the extracted zip file to the root of your external sd-card
- reboot your device into Moto recovery
- choose apply update from sd-card and choose the zip file, you've putted on the SDcard before
- after installing the update and reboot, just goto rootkeeper and choose restore root
- now you got a rooted ICS!
I take no responsibility for that. That's the way it worked for other users, but if something goes wrong, that's not my fault!
If you want to try the Nandroid Backup file or you need it anyway go here: ---> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1643425
Screenshots from my customized ICS (using widgetsoid2.x and Apex Launcher):
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http://s14.directupload.net/file/d/2872/jiiognlt_jpg.htm
http://s7.directupload.net/file/d/2872/qh3j7v8r_jpg.htm
It's an T-Mobile Branded Razr (GSM) and his current Version right now is
672.152.27.en.EU
What could be done to extract that ICS? I think, he has set his Accounts allready and don't want to share his E-Mails with us. Is there any way to get just the Systemfiles, so Devs can use them?
dtrail1 said:
Hi guys,
in our german forums someone got official ICS update (OTA). Can anyone tell me how we can get these files from his phone to share it for everyone?
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ah he already installed it. maybe if he would have posted before installation i coulda helped.
http://www.android-hilfe.de/motorol...t-wohl-einzelfaellen-ics-aus.html#post3146956
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So, there's nothing we can do right now? He's new on the RazR (not even rooted it) and got it back from repair. So he was just happy and hit the Updatebutton...
I think we all can understand that ...
i read through the thread, and it seems like hes not gonna help out with anything. it seems hes on the soak test for gsm RAZR. if all goes well you should have it soon if youre on tmobile
definately not a soak test - Moto published this update not intentional
What about a nandroid backup? Maybe he could delete his gmail account and data before?
I think if we ask him, he would try to help. But like i sad, he's new to all of this.
Getting an T-Mobile Rom isn't so hard, downloaded it allready. But i'll keep my Widow till there other Users that got the Update.
Just one last question:
In case that another User get an Update, what exactly the steps to keep things save for leak.
We could make an Thread with intstructions an if the Mod has a good day, maybe pinned it on top.
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HSD-Pilot said:
Just one last question:
In case that another User get an Update, what exactly the steps to keep things save for leak.
We could make an Thread with intstructions an if the Mod has a good day, maybe pinned it on top.
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1. Download the OTA and select install later when done.
2. Get the Astro File Manager app in G Play
3. Browse into root directory and get the file in /cache folder (file starts with Blur.xxx. ...zip)
This is the OTA file to be copied and pasted in sdcard
Go go!
Really good news.
Danke
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Thanks for information. We will start that Thread right now.
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pedrotorresfilho said:
1. Download the OTA and select install later when done.
2. Get the Astro File Manager app in G Play
3. Browse into root directory and get the file in /cache folder (file starts with Blur.xxx. ...zip)
This is the OTA file to be copied and pasted in sdcard
Go go!
Really good news.
Danke
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exactly this. then send it to me and i will add the option for GSM to my ICS Installer Utility
Thanks for reply!
Now we just can wait, what happens...
http://www.android-hilfe.de/motorola-razr-forum/235419-ics-leak.html
HSD-Pilot said:
Thanks for reply!
Now we just can wait, what happens...
http://www.android-hilfe.de/motorola-razr-forum/235419-ics-leak.html
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Nice! Did you asked for a nandroid too? ICS is really coming man
thanks
I've asked him, if he tryed to Root with Casual, but he didn't even know what that is. So he couldn't make an Nandroid-Backup. I'll flash the T-Mobile Rom later that day and see what happens in the next few days (I realy don't wanna go with an branded Stock)
But look at the horizon > Can you see that big fat ICS coming
Right so someone explain this in english please..
Some guy in Germany has received his GSM RAZR back from repair and it has the ICS build on it?
That's right
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fairlight14 said:
That's right
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So the lovely members of XDA are trying to get him to grab the sys files and post on here so that we can shove it on our razrs?
adaimespechip said:
So the lovely members of XDA are trying to get him to grab the sys files and post on here so that we can shove it on our razrs?
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Apparantly so
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He has get his RazR back from repair and it was still on 2.3.6.
He searched for an Update via OTA and there it happens. He recived the ICS.
And that's no troll or something like that.
I can definetly tell you, he got it. He has tryed to root with Motofail and Casual but nothing works for him.
Although his phone quality seems realy bad. So now he's looking for an way to flash back to 2.3.6, because RSD and FlashMe.bat didn't work.
Looks like he got a Beta or stuff like that.
We have contact to an Employe of Motorola and he told us, it was a Mistake and shouldn't happen.
I've flashed the T-Mobile branded Stock alredy, but no Update.
BTW: I know our English Skills not the best, but i'll bet they're better than your German Skills. We try our best ok.
And now i am out because it's time to party
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Firmware Update just hit...

52.5 mb. Took about 10 minutes
Won't install. (HTC unlocked, rooted, and some bloat uninstalled w/ TB.) Phone restarted after install & went to ClockworkMod Recovery screen.
Bottom of screen says:
Finding update package
Opening update package
Verifying update package
E: failed to verify whole-file signature
E: signature verification failed
Installation aborted
The Software Update button on the phone refers to this page at vzw. It says it's a new baseband and doesn't even refer to ICS. Is it ICS?
I'd be interested to know if reverting to stock works for others or if it's even possible after uninstalling bloat.
Thanks.
Return to stock. that's why people shouldn't root if they still want to update their phones.
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a rule of thumb is generally don't except any update unless your on pure stock (unrooted, htc locked or relocked, stock rom and etc.)
hellcatrydr said:
52.5 mb. Took about 10 minutes
Won't install. (HTC unlocked, rooted, and some bloat uninstalled w/ TB.) Phone restarted after install & went to ClockworkMod Recovery screen.
Bottom of screen says:
Finding update package
Opening update package
Verifying update package
E: failed to verify whole-file signature
E: signature verification failed
Installation aborted
The Software Update button on the phone refers to this page at vzw. It says it's a new baseband and doesn't even refer to ICS. Is it ICS?
I'd be interested to know if reverting to stock works for others or if it's even possible after uninstalling bloat.
Thanks.
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The link refers to the Feb ota... So no...
No ics... And no "new" software update xP
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An ICS update is going to be more than ten times 52.5 mb.
stock updates will fail to install if you have a custom recovery.
Jimi Mack said:
An ICS update is going to be more than ten times 52.5 mb.
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No it won't. The phone will update the existing OS, not install a clean install, therefore it will only contain what needs to be updated...
mjones73 said:
No it won't. The phone will update the existing OS, not install a clean install, therefore it will only contain what needs to be updated...
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Gb->ics will be a complete change in os so it wil be significantly bigger than that
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mjones73 said:
No it won't. The phone will update the existing OS, not install a clean install, therefore it will only contain what needs to be updated...
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When it goes from GB to ICS, then pretty much everything is getting replaced..
Someone might be able to extract the radios from that, but it looks like a Gingerbread-specific patch overall. UI changes to display five bar signal strength, etc.
And the fact that they released this right now does not speak well for the prospects of an imminent ICS release. Can't see why they'd deploy both in short order except that maybe ICS has been pushed out pretty far.
Finally, where are the soak testers? How does stuff like this get released and none of us have heard about it beforehand? Surely somebody in the user base is testing these things before release???
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Someone might be able to extract the radios from that, but it looks like a Gingerbread-specific patch overall. UI changes to display five bar signal strength, etc.
And the fact that they released this right now does not speak well for the prospects of an imminent ICS release. Can't see why they'd deploy both in short order except that maybe ICS has been pushed out pretty far.
Finally, where are the soak testers? How does stuff like this get released and none of us have heard about it beforehand? Surely somebody in the user base is testing these things before release???
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..............
That is the same old 2.01.605.11 OTA update from late January/February. Nothing new at all.
The OP is receiving the update because he is on 1.02.605.6 firmware.
I think HTC should just do either one of these 2 options
1. Not even release ics since everyone here has it pretty much
2.Just release ICS already with source code or just take a sense 4/3.6 rom from xda and turn it into an ota.
Seriously we have everything working on a sense 3.6 port that HTC is probably still trying to work out.
Ndaoud360 said:
I think HTC should just do either one of these 2 options
1. Not even release ics since everyone here has it pretty much
2.Just release ICS already with source code or just take a sense 4/3.6 rom from xda and turn it into an ota.
Seriously we have everything working on a sense 3.6 port that HTC is probably still trying to work out.
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1. What about those who run stock? They want ics too, think about how little this community really is compared to how many regular users there are
2. They will release the kernel source with it soon after as they have to by law
If they take one of the roms from xda they have to give credit which they won't give credit so they will just release it when it's ready
These aren't sense 3.6 ports, they are the real deal from HTC themselves leaked to the community
Sense 4 is a port but HTC will never release sense 4 to us
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superchilpil said:
Gb->ics will be a complete change in os so it wil be significantly bigger than that
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It won't be 10 times 52MB, that's all I was stating.
This thread needs to be deleted, I freak out every time I scan past it.
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demmo86rt said:
This thread needs to be deleted, I freak out every time I scan past it.
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Haha i know.. Same here
Durp!!
demmo86rt said:
This thread needs to be deleted, I freak out every time I scan past it.
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Just report it for misinformation
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The ICS ontario will be somewhere around 307mb and will not wipe as the 600mb leak does.
leroybrute said:
The ICS ontario will be somewhere around 307mb and will not wipe as the 600mb leak does.
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ICS Ontario?
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Motorola Implemented RootChecker On ICS

http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...ndwich-builds-for-its-phones-purpose-unknown/
According to P3droid, a number of Motorola devices running Android 4.0+ have been imbued with a new feature you might not have noticed: a visual root checker. It's present on the RAZR, RAZR MAXX, DROID 4, and test builds of the Bionic. It operates rather simply. Once a phone is rooted, somewhere in permanent memory, a status change is written that displays in the phone's recovery menu. It works as follows: "1/1" means currently rooted, "0/0" means never rooted, and "0/1" means not presently rooted, but rooted at some point in the past. There is no way to reset this check, at present.
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You can also get it to display "2/1" - though we're not sure what this means (possibly running non-stock code?).
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The more nefarious theory is that Motorola's warranty service employees will use this to deny repair or replacement service to defective but previously-tinkered-with phones. It could also result in the buck stopping at the carrier store, where a representative could quickly and easily verify if a subscriber has voided their warranty. Will it be used this way? At carrier stores, I'd say it's pretty likely. But if you send your phone to Moto for service on something that clearly isn't a result of tampering with the phone, I'm not so sure they'd care. Especially under the new Google regime.
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oh motorola how good you treat us...this is a great alternative to actually unlocking our bootloader! thanks! /sarcasm
i actually have 2/1 maybe because im using bootmenu and have rooted my device twice
just reboot into stock recovery and see for yourself!
omg.... could anyone please tell me why do I even keep this phone??? why do I let motorola to treat me like an idiot for the money I paid them??\
btw, I am proud for my 2/1 !
lol. I am sure flashing the official sbf will fix this.
haha here is a comment from androidpolice
I have qe 1/1, and I'm NOT rooted. So, FAIL?
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poor fellow
romdroid. said:
lol. I am sure flashing the official sbf will fix this.
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would be interesting to see someone try this out!
let's hope the root counter is not an e-fuse :S
pseudoheld said:
would be interesting to see someone try this out!
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I don't believe it will work as in case you can wipe its data by simple sbf the checker will be pointless....
pseudoheld said:
would be interesting to see someone try this out!
let's hope the root counter is not an e-fuse :S
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yes I cant because I have just flashed it, maybe someone else can check it. But I think it restore the phone to 100% stock. And if that guy in the comments never rooted his phone and still get 1/1, is motorola going to say he tampered with the software when he didnt? They need to check up their ****ing security routines stupid dumb****s
The 2/1 image on AP was my device - no idea why though. I've definitely rooted my device more than twice (probably along the lines of a dozen times!) and i'm running the stock .41 en.eu ROM.
Any other thoughts on the 2/1 statement?
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The 2/1 image on AP was my device - no idea why though. I've definitely rooted my device more than twice (probably along the lines of a dozen times!) and i'm running the stock .41 en.eu ROM.
Any other thoughts on the 2/1 statement?
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maybe if you flashed a custom rom it goes from 1/1 (being stock rom rooted) to 2/1 (custom rom rooted)?
just guessing though.
from first reports however it seems like the indicator is pretty wonky.
a guy in a german forum i frequent has 1/1 even though he now is unrooted again.
pseudoheld said:
maybe if you flashed a custom rom it goes from 1/1 (being stock rom rooted) to 2/1 (custom rom rooted)?
just guessing though.
from first reports however it seems like the indicator is pretty wonky.
a guy in a german forum i frequent has 1/1 even though he now is unrooted again.
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I don't use custom ROMs really, I stick to stock roms and just root it. I flashed the STOCK .41 rom via RSD and then rooted, I didn't check to see what the status was prior to rooting, however.
adaimespechip said:
I don't use custom ROMs really, I stick to stock roms and just root it. I flashed the STOCK .41 rom via RSD and then rooted, I didn't check to see what the status was prior to rooting, however.
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i think thats one of the problems we will have.
what we need is someone with a brand new device who can go through some steps and check how the root checker reacts.
just root a stock rom.
flash a custom rom
reflash stock
etc.
I think this whole story is a made-up paranoid uneducated guess.
I've just totally un-rooted and 2/1 is still showing, rerooted and again, showing 2/1
I'll reflash via RSD this evening and I assume, it will still show 2/1 even though the flashed build is un-rooted.
Hey Moto, if you would just unlock the bootloaders like you said you would we wouldn't being playing these games!
I think you can use fastboot flash recovery.img to reset counter if they really recorded root counts. I'm not sure though. I've got 2/1 on my RAZR. Anyway, my RAZR is almost out of warranty. So I wouldn't care about that count.
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blisslove said:
I think you can use fastboot flash recovery.img to reset counter if they really recorded root counts. I'm not sure though. I've got 2/1 on my RAZR. Anyway, my RAZR is almost out of warranty. So I wouldn't care about that count.
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That's a really good point! Could anyone try this out please?
Edit: surely flashing the entire sbf via RSD will have the same effect though?
I don't think RSD would fix it...i heard it was independent of anything to do with flashing. That's just an idea though.
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Well according to OP, Motorola started to implement it on ICS. If we can refresh from GB boot, system, CDROM and recover images manually and flash ICS OTA again, it would reset the counter i think. I might be wrong.
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i never ever rooted my new rarz maxx ....neither i flashed official or unofficial rom via rsd lite nd still it showing qe 2/1 but i do want to mention when i bought razr maxx it was on gingerbread rom 2.3.6 and when i checked for update it showed its up to date but on all websites official ics has come ....so i checked through motorola update checker still showing phone UTD ....so i called service center and asked them about ICS & they said ics is available bring phone to service center and v will update ur phone nd i think they flash ICS through rsd lite thats y its showing qe 2/1??
I've got 2.3.5 stock rooted and still got qe 1/1 on recovery what's the fuss with ICS only?
coniliakis said:
I've got 2.3.5 stock rooted and still got qe 1/1 on recovery what's the fuss with ICS only?
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so maybe this is all wrong after all....
i just copied the news thought someone actually checked up on it already but by the looks of it it seems either totally random or to have nothing to do with being rooted or not....
I am running stock asia retail ICS and rooted (and once only), but it shows 2/1 instead of 1/1
so..i believe it is not really a root checker

[HOW TO] Pull OTA Updates -- Now With App!

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I am posting this as preparation for the official JB ota for the XT912 incoming... Last time it was very difficult to find someone who knew HOW to pull updates. Now there will be no excuse
Instructions for pulling an OTA update.zip:
Do NOT install the update! Do these first!
Be rooted. We got plenty of methods thanks to djrbliss.
Download the Root Explorer app, or the ES File Manager app. (Instructions are for Root Explorer.)
Open Root Explorer and go to the ~/cache/ directory, which resides on the root directory of the phone '~/'
Hit the 'Mount R/W' in the corner, if successful will then say 'Mount R/O'
Copy the update file .zip from the ~/cache/ to your sdcard, external to be safe.
Copy over the update file .zip from the sdcard(s) you chose to your computer and upload it. http://mega.co.nz/ is a good way to distribute large files for free.
You will want to use Voodoo's OTA Rootkeeper before updating. --- Instructions for this are: Backup Root, Temp Unroot, Restore Root, Temp Unroot, Restore Root. ---
Send me or post a link here to the update and exactly what System Version you were on, and where the update takes you to.
The community will thank you for your help!
OR Use my new free app on the Google Play Store: OTA Snatcher
Download and install from the Play Store.
When your OTA is fully downloaded, go to OTA Snatcher and hit the "Snatch OTA" button.
Depending on how big the filesize of the OTA update.zip is, this can take anywhere from a few seconds to multiple minutes to copy over. It's safe to wait 5 minutes (you can lock your phone and do something else) while it copies.
Note: The app will NOT tell you when the copying is complete.
The OTA will be in your default storage's /OTA/ folder that OTA Snatcher has created. You can upload it and share it with everyone or keep it for yourself you selfish jerk
A note for the naming of update.zips:
They will always be named after the version that you are currently on, not the one you are going to. For example, when moving from Version 123-A to Version 124-B the zip would be named:
Blur_Version.123.A.XT912.Verizon.en.US and would NOT be named after where you are going to.
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When the soak is out, how long until the official hits ota?
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bwheelies said:
When the soak is out, how long until the official hits ota?
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It depends on what if any bugs are found
Full-Throttle Team
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Android Aggression team
This need to be sticky imo
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[*]You will want to use Voodoo's OTA Rootkeeper before updating. --- Instructions for this are: Backup Root, Temp Unroot, Restore Root, Temp Unroot, Restore Root. ---
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So its possible to both copy over the OTA until have copy on computer (leaving the original OTA file in cache directory) ... then backup to do the 'OTA Rootkeeper shuffle' and apply the OTA? Always thought grabbing the OTA before applying meant sacrificing doing the OTA. So glad for your post.
Apparently the 'OTA Rootkeeper shuffle' must mess with the OTA being able to detect root? When I tested those steps, could still use root apps like TiBu, but apparently the OTA can't see that, right? And the Superuser and Voodoo apps don't have to be removed from the phone?
Just want to be clear on all these steps so can properly prep.
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Is all this necessary if I'm on ics 216,or can I get back to stock with dru
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cvhovey said:
So its possible to both copy over the OTA until have copy on computer (leaving the original OTA file in cache directory) ... then backup to do the 'OTA Rootkeeper shuffle' and apply the OTA? Always thought grabbing the OTA before applying meant sacrificing doing the OTA. So glad for your post.
Apparently the 'OTA Rootkeeper shuffle' must mess with the OTA being able to detect root? When I tested those steps, could still use root apps like TiBu, but apparently the OTA can't see that, right? And the Superuser and Voodoo apps don't have to be removed from the phone?
Just want to be clear on all these steps so can properly prep.
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Using my instructions for Voodoo you still have root all the time... You do need root to do this.
OTA's don't detect Root for Motorola. OTA's detected missing or changed system files, and the boot.img.
djerk said:
Is all this necessary if I'm on ics 216,or can I get back to stock with dru
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I don't think you understand what this is for... has nothing to do with going back to stock.
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Using my instructions for Voodoo you still have root all the time... You do need root to do this.
OTA's don't detect Root for Motorola. OTA's detected missing or changed system files, and the boot.img.
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Thanks, Matt! Then I'm all set ... thanks to 1.82 ... and congrats on the budding Utility site!
Check out my new app OTA Snatcher fellas, it pulls the OTA for you
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Check out my new app OTA Snatcher fellas, it pulls the OTA for you
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great
all is does is cp ~/cache/update.zip /sdcard/OTA/ ?
i didn't get any otas yet, after i get the notification i press download and after it downloads the update it asks install now or later? can i miminize and go to home screen? it allows you to launch your application?
So, I got the mail from moto, I flashed back to stock, and haven't yet rooted, if i root and not mess with anything (ie install busybox, freeze apps, etc) I should be able to receive the ota, pull the ota, use voodoo to keep root and install the ota? Does voodoo have any advantage over the root keeper built into supersu or superuser?
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So, I got the mail from moto, I flashed back to stock, and haven't yet rooted, if i root and not mess with anything (ie install busybox, freeze apps, etc) I should be able to receive the ota, pull the ota, use voodoo to keep root and install the ota? Does voodoo have any advantage over the root keeper built into supersu or superuser?
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I'm wondering the same thing can I be rooted, what can I remove or the system needs to be intact.. My opinion is that you need the exact firmware and IMEI.. Anybody knows?
matt in your OTA snatcher app you can check if the file/directory exists the app should start I can give you Linux commands if you don't know because it says starting even though there is nothing to copy
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You can root and backup root with Voodoo and have no trouble updating.
If you remove or alter system files that already exist you cannot update.
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I guess this also works for GSM Razr right? because JB is just around the corner I hope some mod can stick this thread so everyone can see it
romdroid. said:
I guess this also works for GSM Razr right? because JB is just around the corner I hope some mod can stick this thread so everyone can see it
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It should work on all rooted Android devices.
Hurry up and wait :beer:
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It's on according to a email I got from a friend of a friend wink wink
Hello,
Thanks for signing up for the Droid RAZR / Droid RAZR Maxx Jelly Bean software test. The software should be pushed to your phone early tomorrow.
As expected, the number of Motorola Feedback Network *volunteers wildly exceeded our ability to*accommodate*everyone. But we don't want to leave anyone out, so we've split our testers into two groups.
One group will get the software and be asked for feedback in a private community. That group will also fill out an evaluation survey.
A second group will also get the software, and will be asked to fill out the evaluation survey only.
You have been selected as part of the first group. We're counting on your participation in the private community -- so please take part!
Your input is very important to us. To ensure we hear you, please follow these guidelines:
Please post all your feedback in our private community (link below). This also where you'll find help during the soak.
Please do not call or contact Motorola or Verizon support for help during the soak. Those teams are not yet ready to support this software.
I'm not able to check private messages on the forums during soaks, so if you need immediate help that's not a good route to take. Use the private area instead.
If you have any problems accessing the private community, please click here for help.
Please do not post questions publicly on our site or elsewhere.
Please start your visit to the private community here. You'll find additional important information in the Welcome message as soon as you sign in.
Thanks so much for your participation! We really appreciate your time and insights.
Regards,
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Great. What does he have xt910 or xt912? Is he willing to pull the update for us before updating?
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Sisqo said:
Great. What does he have xt910 or xt912? Is he willing to pull the update for us before updating?
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XT912.
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New update
Here is a video on how to update to the OTA soak test from today
http://youtu.be/3ipjHn-TbL0
All file linked in the video
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Note 3 4.4.2 Test build may be imminent

Looks like the credible SamMobile has 4.4.2 kitkat in their palms. We could expect a leak to be soon, in the past they have been really good about leaking firmware like how they already have for the s4 by contacting thier "elite friends."The picture below is a screenshot of the kitkat easteregg and wrote note 3 on it. Some of the things im most looking forwards to is Google wallet and the ability to hide apps from the app drawer. FUNFUNFUN
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E4dspICPJE
Basicly saying we'll leak it when it become more stable. It doesn't surprise me considering the s4 got it leaked already, but what does surprise me is that they got a kitkat leak first, considering we have the newer/premium device.
SamMobile on twitter posted "#NEXTUPDATE (Too buggy atm)"
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Excited.
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"...what does surprise me is that they got it first."
Tell me a bout it. Maybe Samsung's working harder on ours?
theROMinator said:
@Brandonrz
"...what does surprise me is that they got it first."
Tell me a bout it. Maybe Samsung's working harder on ours?
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I was surprised that the s4 got the first leak.
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OK just a thought but if we do get the release.... the leaked one could there be a chance that there is some way we could unlock the bootloader.. being that it is a leak not fully locked down like the officials would be.
johnminator said:
OK just a thought but if we do get the release.... the leaked one could there be a chance that there is some way we could unlock the bootloader.. being that it is a leak not fully locked down like the officials would be.
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They leak will be as locked down if it's for our variant... And either way, chances are It will be for the international version so either way it's irrelevant. But it shouldn't be too hard to port it hopefully.
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Tmobile ppl are running this now.... so we shall see
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Just released.
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Just released.
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Yep, for international version, you can get it here http://www.sammobile.com/2014/01/12...-galaxy-note-3-sm-n9005/#.UtMGEIhqC48.twitter Hopefully some of the dev's can get this working for us. DO NOT TRY INSTALLING ON THE VZW VERSION, YOU WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY BRICK!
This wont work with the verizon N3 will it.
EDIT: Anyone have a mirror that isnt slow as sin
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Yep, for international version, you can get it here http://www.sammobile.com/2014/01/12...-galaxy-note-3-sm-n9005/#.UtMGEIhqC48.twitter Hopefully some of the dev's can get this working for us. DO NOT TRY INSTALLING ON THE VZW VERSION, YOU WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY BRICK!
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well poop
njfoses said:
Yep, for international version, you can get it here http://www.sammobile.com/2014/01/12...-galaxy-note-3-sm-n9005/#.UtMGEIhqC48.twitterDO NOT TRY INSTALLING ON THE VZW VERSION, YOU WILL ALMOST CERTAINLY BRICK!
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Can this be installed on a Dev edition? Since it probably has the aboot partition included, will it lock the Dev edition phone? Once a dev makes this rom suitable for the retail version, is there a way to extract and repack the files without the aboot portion? How does one make an Odin-flashable file anyway if one has the partitions like boot.img, modem.bin etc? I've always been wanting to learn to make my own Odin .tar files in case I want to flash and don't have recovery installed.
Thanks
Isn't anyone concerned about this update, I mean look at the SE Android Status from N9005 from the test build it is currently showing as Enforcing. For those of us with the Retail SM-N900V doesn't this mean no more Safestrap Recovery? Also, if you go back and read about the Test Firmware it does a complete wipe of Data, so shouldn't we be worried about Root too? I certainly understand the excitement over 4.4.2 but isn't anyone paying attention to what the test build has done?
Hard to be excited about losing Root and Safestrap to get KitKat...
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Isn't anyone concerned about this update, I mean look at the SE Android Status from N9005 from the test build it is currently showing as Enforcing. For those of us with the Retail SM-N900V doesn't this mean no more Safestrap Recovery? Also, if you go back and read about the Test Firmware it does a complete wipe of Data, so shouldn't we be worried about Root too? I certainly understand the excitement over 4.4.2 but isn't anyone paying attention to what the test build has done?
Hard to be excited about losing Root and Safestrap to get KitKat...
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There is already root for the international version from chainfire but safestrap idk.
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There is already root for the international version from chainfire but safestrap idk.
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You mean Root has been restored already on the international version, which this is mainly due to the Unlocked Bootloader, which it is simpler to restore Root on a device that has an Unlocked Bootloader as you just install/flash the SU.zip in custom Recovery and Root is restored, works for Unlocked devices. There lies the problem, for those of us with the retail SM-N900V if the KitKat update does a complete wipe on install deleting the internal storage all is lost, if SE is set to Enforcing it could be a cold winter.
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There lies the problem, for those of us with the retail SM-N900V if the KitKat update does a complete wipe on install deleting the internal storage all is lost, if SE is set to Enforcing it could be a cold winter.
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I'm pretty sure the Kingo folks might get us root again on Kit Kat in no time.
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I'm pretty sure the Kingo folks might get us root again on Kit Kat in no time.
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Idk...kitkat really doesnt seem to be a big deal. I have it running on another device, and its a minor update. I could live with 4.3 and a rooted device with safe strap
+1. Did nothing but mess up bluetooth on nexus 10.
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I'm pretty sure the Kingo folks might get us root again on Kit Kat in no time.
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It's not really Root I'm worried about, I'm more concerned with Recovery. If the SE status changes from "Permissive" to "Enforcing" there goes our ability to flash new custom 4.4.2 ROMs that I'm sure will come out. It will be like owning a SM-N900A.
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Isn't anyone concerned about this update, I mean look at the SE Android Status from N9005 from the test build it is currently showing as Enforcing. For those of us with the Retail SM-N900V doesn't this mean no more Safestrap Recovery? Also, if you go back and read about the Test Firmware it does a complete wipe of Data, so shouldn't we be worried about Root too? I certainly understand the excitement over 4.4.2 but isn't anyone paying attention to what the test build has done?
Hard to be excited about losing Root and Safestrap to get KitKat... .
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I was under the impression that the only data wipe was when people are Odin-ing the update, rather than accepting an OTA. On the past androids i had (incredible, thunderbolt, galaxy nexus, s3, note 10.1, nexus 7) i haven't had an update that wiped data from an OTA.
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It's not really Root I'm worried about, I'm more concerned with Recovery. If the SE status changes from "Permissive" to "Enforcing" there goes our ability to flash new custom 4.4.2 ROMs that I'm sure will come out. It will be like owning a SM-N900A.
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For some reason I don't think they are going to set it to enforcing. Because they haven't for the past 3 updates. Even if they did. Hash would be able to easily cook up ss because on the at&t note 3 and Verizon s4 and s3 are enforcing and he was able to do it... Never underestimate @Hashcode
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