I just got a new RAZR MAXX and was wondering should I hold off on rooting it until after the ICS update or should I go ahead and use Motofail on it with the root keeper app. I just don't want to mess it up from getting the ICS upgrade. Also when I do root it will the SQL modification still correct the entitlement check. Coming from BIONIC so I am somewhat familar with the phone.
Feel free to root before ota. We have a span of a week or two before ics, might as well. However, be sure to go unto the superuser preferences and update the su binary before updating. To root ics you have to set the phone to either media device or camera something for it to work (mass storage mode doesn't work, Idk about the camera mode) You can use Matt's utility to root ics or gb.
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Same filesize and MD5 for the "Blur_Version.6.11.748.XT912.Verizon.en.US.zip" between leaked update (by yours truly) and the official soak test OTA to 6.12.173. Just to let everyone interested in the subject know. Although most of you already knew where to find that info... I am not allowed to help you guys find it anymore though. Linking to another phone site is against XDA rule 11. to not sell things. I was graciously reminded of that when most of my posts were deleted today ^_^
I did this already thanks to the info on the other site for Verizon users.
Here's what i found i needed to do.
1. Root
2. install OTA rootkeeper, save root and unroot
3. hold both volumes plus power to get to fastboot
4. press both volumes to get to the built in Moto-recovery
5. install the above zip
6. restore rootkeeper's root.
orateam said:
I did this already thanks to the info on the other site for Verizon users.
Here's what i found i needed to do.
1. Root
2. install OTA rootkeeper, save root and unroot
3. hold both volumes plus power to get to fastboot
4. press both volumes to get to the built in Moto-recovery
5. install the above zip
6. restore rootkeeper's root.
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Do you "temp unroot" using the OTA Rootkeeper? Or do you unroot thru the PC?
stupidchicken03 said:
Do you "temp unroot" using the OTA Rootkeeper? Or do you unroot thru the PC?
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Temp unroot works fine.
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Do you "temp unroot" using the OTA Rootkeeper? Or do you unroot thru the PC?
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you don't have to temp unroot. You can just install the update and then restore root afterwards.
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you don't have to temp unroot. You can just install the update and then restore root afterwards.
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That's what I did.
This update isn't ics is it?
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RyanTX said:
This update isn't ics is it?
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No, but it should be Gingerbread 2.3.6.
seanmcd72 said:
you don't have to temp unroot. You can just install the update and then restore root afterwards.
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I had problems doing that, would not restore root no matter what I did. I had gone ahead and flashed .174 so I had to fastboot back to .744 and try again, but temp unrooting before each update.
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It's a great update, EXCEPT... you can no longer disable the battery full notification / chime, and the battery full notification triggers a red flashing LED that can't be cleared.
I take that back - you CAN disable the notification option, but it doesn't make any difference.
Oh, and this overrides any other notifications that use the LED.
Three steps forward, one back.
there is already a 2.36 realease Blur_Version.651.167.20.XT910.Retail.en.EU + BP 03.1C.91P + WT 2.0.0-139 + Bootloader 0A.6C
so whats the need for this unless its CDMA?
orateam said:
I did this already thanks to the info on the other site for Verizon users.
Here's what i found i needed to do.
1. Root
2. install OTA rootkeeper, save root and unroot
3. hold both volumes plus power to get to fastboot
4. press both volumes to get to the built in Moto-recovery
5. install the above zip
6. restore rootkeeper's root.
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I can confirm this also works for those who received this update OTA. In addition to this thread, here are some release notes:
Software Update for the DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX by MOTOROLA
Motorola Version.6.12.173.XT912.Verizon.en.US
Enhancements and Fixes:
MotoCast™
Added new auto-upload feature for sending pictures and videos back to your computer
Improved installation steps for easier use
Smart Actions
Added new Smart Action triggers (docks and calendar events) and actions (VIP caller, auto text reply and voice announcement)
Enterprise
Added new features (Password enabled Encryption Key Protection, Simplified Corporate Email Setup, Email sorting enhancements, Cisco and Juniper SSL VPN support)
Data
Improved data throughput performance in low-signal 4G environments
Improved stability of data connectivity during after Airplane Mode is disabled
Battery
Increased overall battery life
Improved battery life when using Phone Book Access Profile (PBAP) Bluetooth® enabled headsets
Camera
Improvements in camera performance and user interface enhancements
Apps
Updated VZ Navigator® with the latest 3D map improvements
Added V CAST App
Updated Google applications including new versions of Music and Talk, as well as added Google Videos
Visual Voicemail
Resolved issues so messages can be marked as read
Improved message playback to resume when audio is switched to speaker
Updated to allow subscription or unsubscription while connected with Wi-Fi
Eliminated error associated with pressing back key after playback
Mobile Hotspot
Improved security
Updated permissions to successfully allow other devices to connect to all Internet websites
User Interface
Updated email icon for better visibility.
Included new icon graphics on the Homescreen and Application tray
Improved device stability when moving between home screen panels
Other
Updated multimedia ringtones to permit saving
Updated favorite contacts widget
Resolved issue to correctly show the remaining download time when performing an Over The Air (OTA) update
Once in recovery and going through the menus like cwm, I select apply update but the file does not show up as an option. It is definitely on the root of the sd card, my file explorer confirms that.
Any idea what's going on?
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Merry Christmas!
Link to JB file motorola pushed to my Razr Maxx X912
http://d-h.st/vCW
((Credit to Member Tomsgt for Instruction Video))
Please remember to thank Him
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLDnG0ZqxTI&feature=youtu.be
Switching back to stock to take a look! It'll probably be .215 or something similar though.
If it's true, you seem to be the only one getting it.
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Got a notification as well. Not sure what it is, but downloading now.
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Cool. Post some version numbers etc when done.
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My wife's phone is receiving the update as we speak... it was more like 320MB though, if I recall correctly. Will post back when it's installed.
Yep downloading as well
Downloading now...
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p2fx said:
My wife's phone is receiving the update as we speak... it was more like 320MB though, if I recall correctly. Will post back when it's installed.
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my first one failed to install
now it is downloading the 320 mb one
I looked down at my phone and saw in the notification bar "download suspended, will resume shortly" and after 30 min it still hadn't resumed. i went to software update and it just says that an update is already in progress and then closes. i restarted my phone, waited another 30 min and still nothing. did a hard reset, now it isn't in the notification bar any more but software update still says something is in progress and then closes. i wonder what gives? I have left my phone in the same room as my router to ensure good wifi since the wifi reception on this phone has gone to absolutely miserable.
Anyone else experiencing this?
Everytime I check for updates it says my phone is already up to date. Is there any way to force it?
Done!!
98.72.8.XT912
Android Version 4.1.2
omg omg jb is out!
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Strange
Have not heard of any soak tests and nothing on verizon site
Someone pull the update file.
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I'm in the same boat.
Tried to do it, lost wifi, got it back stuck at "suspended". Read somewhere to wipe cache to start it back up and now its not in my notification bar and under check for updates says there's 1 downloading.
What do I do? Another reboot?
I'm sad I want my jelly beans!!
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Done!!
98.72.8.XT912
Android Version 4.1.2
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Were you rooted
Can someone post a screenshot of Settings > About Phone when on Jellybean?
Also if someone can pull the update..
Instructions for pulling an OTA update.zip:
Do NOT install the update! Do these first!
Be rooted. We got plenty of methods. Motofail2go for ICS, and my RAZRiRoot.zip for turl1's Clockworkmod.
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. External is in ~/mnt/external1/ and Internal is ~/sdcard/.
Copy over the update file .zip from the sdcard(s) you chose to your computer and upload it.
You will want to use Voodoo's OTA Rootkeeper before updating if you have a locked bootloader, you can find my thread on a RAZR i compatible version here.
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!
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See picture above. Not rooted.
i posted this over @ driodrzr.com i am hoping the more eyes see it someone can help me out,
I had this running fine on ICS. Upgraded to JB then while i was re installing all of the RAZR M Things i installed the Text Messaging App with out backing up the old one first. Now the App is missing in the dock. I used root explorer to go to system app and it is not there.I tried to install the app as a normal program but that did not work.I copied it over with RE and set permissions then installed but not go there also. i have not tried use adb not sure how to use that. I have been reading into it. I am lost i have tried everything i know how to do. Please help me out i am loosing my hair trying to figure out this issue. Thanks in advance. anyone have any questions about this jsut ask and i will give me more info.
Anyone with any ideas be JB on RAZR here.
I did the same thing messing with the Razr M stuff - should have never went after that carrot. Anyway, the only way I could fix it was to flash back to ICS (which does not boot), but you can get into recovery to do a factory reset, and then reapply the JB update. The only problem....you WILL lose root! But at least your phone will be 100% functional.
Thanks for telling me i will try that when a root comes out for JB. I have root now and i am using a 3rd party text app for now. Not ideal but it works
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I am trying to get rid of the ota update notification on my nexus 10. It wants me to update to but I am rooted and do not want to lose my root. I have searched and searched and searched trying to find the answer to this but have not been able to. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
jonmike13 said:
If I'm posting in the wrong section please move.
I am trying to get rid of the ota update notification on my nexus 10. It wants me to update to but I am rooted and do not want to lose my root. I have searched and searched and searched trying to find the answer to this but have not been able to. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
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Use OTA rootkeeper and then just update? If it's 4.3 you'll have to update to the new root service method, end of the day, it's a nexus, stop worrying about root because there isn't a nexus yet that isn't rootable on any software version.
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alias_neo said:
Use OTA rootkeeper and then just update? If it's 4.3 you'll have to update to the new root service method, end of the day, it's a nexus, stop worrying about root because there isn't a nexus yet that isn't rootable on any software version.
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Well I read that rootkeeper does not currently work with 4.3. I am fine with either getting rid of the notification or updating and keeping root but either way I have to keep root one way or another because I use root permissions on a daily basis to write to my external hard drive. If rootkeeper works with 4.3 then I would be happy to update and use that to stay rooted. As far as "updating root service method", what does this mean and what needs to be done to perform this? Thanks for your reply buddy!
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Well I read that rootkeeper does not currently work with 4.3. I am fine with either getting rid of the notification or updating and keeping root but either way I have to keep root one way or another because I use root permissions on a daily basis to write to my external hard drive. If rootkeeper works with 4.3 then I would be happy to update and use that to stay rooted. As far as "updating root service method", what does this mean and what needs to be done to perform this? Thanks for your reply buddy!
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No problem, basically,4.3 requires a service to run that will mediate superuser requests. It is neither here nor there to you as a user, do a quick search around for 4.3 root by Chainfire, it installs pretty much the same as any other root, but it uniquely addresses issues in 4.3 (new security).
I'd link you but I'm on my phone so easier to search on tablet or desktop.
It's really easy and I did it myself on my own nexus 10 soon as 4.3 came out.
FYI, complications such as those in 4.3 aside, it's always possible to root a device where flashing a custom built kernel is possible. In other words, unless the OS breaks the standard su/native/dalvik communication (kinda like 4.3 does) it will always, always, be possible to root a nexus device.
4.3 just makes it slightly more complicated because it disallows setuid (which allows recounting system read/write) from dalvik (android) apps. Fortunately, I assume, the workaround takes care of it by having a native "service" (that does have permission) take care of that part for us (the latter part is an educated guess).
Anyway, my longwinded point was that you should never deny yourself an android update an a nexus device, because anything is possible
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alias_neo said:
No problem, basically,4.3 requires a service to run that will mediate superuser requests. It is neither here nor there to you as a user, do a quick search around for 4.3 root by Chainfire, it installs pretty much the same as any other root, but it uniquely addresses issues in 4.3 (new security).
I'd link you but I'm on my phone so easier to search on tablet or desktop.
It's really easy and I did it myself on my own nexus 10 soon as 4.3 came out.
FYI, complications such as those in 4.3 aside, it's always possible to root a device where flashing a custom built kernel is possible. In other words, unless the OS breaks the standard su/native/dalvik communication (kinda like 4.3 does) it will always, always, be possible to root a nexus device.
4.3 just makes it slightly more complicated because it disallows setuid (which allows recounting system read/write) from dalvik (android) apps. Fortunately, I assume, the workaround takes care of it by having a native "service" (that does have permission) take care of that part for us (the latter part is an educated guess).
Anyway, my longwinded point was that you should never deny yourself an android update an a nexus device, because anything is possible
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Thank you for the explanation. I am going to do some research when I get home and decide what I am going to do. I will post if I have any further questions, as I am sure I will lol. Thanks again!
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Well I read that rootkeeper does not currently work with 4.3. I am fine with either getting rid of the notification or updating and keeping root but either way I have to keep root one way or another because I use root permissions on a daily basis to write to my external hard drive. If rootkeeper works with 4.3 then I would be happy to update and use that to stay rooted. As far as "updating root service method", what does this mean and what needs to be done to perform this? Thanks for your reply buddy!
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Just thought that I would mention:
4.3 brought OTG drivers to the Nexus 10. NATIVELY. No more Root needed, IIRC.
CWalkop said:
Just thought that I would mention:
4.3 brought OTG drivers to the Nexus 10. NATIVELY. No more Root needed, IIRC.
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Does this include write permissions? I download a lot of media on my N10 and then transfer it to my hard drive for safe keeping.
PLEASE HELP SOON, doing this as a BIRTHDAY GIFT for my younger cousin (I also bought a case protector too) He works 2 part-time jobs while still in school and doesn't have time to mod or time to deal with troubleshooting the install. He's a really good guy and cares for his parents and younger sister; he works really hard to pay for what he has and even sends some money back home to help out since money is tight for them.
I feel bad for him and want to do this for him. His birthday is coming up
-Help, Safestrap version 3.11 doesn't work after installed on rooted phone (Droid Razr spyder XT912 CDMA)
When I click on the Safestrap app a window pops up and it says "Unfortunately, Safestrap has stopped" with the only option of clicking "ok" button- this then closes the app entirely before Safestrap can open up.
*I've installed and erased Safestrap 4 times already, and boot the phone in Recovery Mode to clear the cache each time. I used the "adb" in the Android SDK to install Safestrap into the phone, and noticed that it was installed in a temp folder each time.
*I've rooted the phone 2 times already with Razr Blade program and it says it's "successfully rooted" each time
HOW DO I FIX THIS? Safestrap is stopping me from being able to go on with Cyanogenmod 10.1 steps. It's so frustrating
you sure it's rooted? do you have superuser app?
try installing the apk in normal way like copying / installing with airdroid or dropbox.
i keep all my apps on dropbox.
Figured it out
velles2003 said:
you sure it's rooted? do you have superuser app?
try installing the apk in normal way like copying / installing with airdroid or dropbox.
i keep all my apps on dropbox.
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THANKS SO MUCH!! You're AWESOME. :highfive: After checking out your question- It turned out that the phone wasn't rooted because there's no superuser app and also I downloaded a root checker app and it said that I didn't have root access. The Razr Blade said the process was a success but I did noticed that a part of it didn't have the files or folder it needed to clear up, and the second time around I hard reset it to factory settings, and then actually rooted it using Razr Blade and it did have the necessary folder/files to clear up. Afterwards, I saw that I had the superuser app. Thanks for the dropbox advice too.
The phone is now completely modified with CM10.1.2.