Hello-
I’m ignorant when it comes to these things so please be kind, thanks.:angel:
I bought 2 Droid X2’s, one for my son and me. I rooted the phones successfully using Pete’s One Click Method (I think). Then I installed Titanium Backup Pro.
A few months later we installed the Droid X2 latest version 2.3.5, not knowing it would unroot our phones. All my research on xdadevelopers tells me I have to reflash the phones back to the manufacturers stock/original system boot file - is this correct? And, is this the sticky/thread that tells me how to do this? Do I follow the op's (daywalker04) post down to the letter when doing so?
To do this, all I have is a Mac OS X version 10.6.8. Thanks to all for your help.
Go to general and there should be a sticky to show you how to sbf to 2.3.4. You'll need RSd lite and the sbf file after that its just a matter of following the directions. There's also a way to root 2.3.5 either with zergrush which I haven't tried or using voodoo ota root keeper and than updating. Hopefully this steers you the right direction.
I would've posted the sticky link but im not totally sure how to on the app
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Strubie42 said:
Go to general and there should be a sticky to show you how to sbf to 2.3.4. You'll need RSd lite and the sbf file after that its just a matter of following the directions. There's also a way to root 2.3.5 either with zergrush which I haven't tried or using voodoo ota root keeper and than updating. Hopefully this steers you the right direction.
I would've posted the sticky link but im not totally sure how to on the app
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Hi Strubie, Thanks for the reply. Couple of questions.
Will the sticky link I posted (Gingerbread SBF for MB870 Verizon Droid X2) not work? Also, do I have to sbf back to the version that was originally on the phones, or it doesn't matter - either 2.3.3 or 2.3.4?
Strubie42 said:
Go to general and there should be a sticky to show you how to sbf to 2.3.4. You'll need RSd lite and the sbf file after that its just a matter of following the directions. There's also a way to root 2.3.5 either with zergrush which I haven't tried or using voodoo ota root keeper and than updating. Hopefully this steers you the right direction.
I would've posted the sticky link but im not totally sure how to on the app
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nothing roots 2.3.5/1.3.418 directly see [How to] Root 2.3.5/1.3.418
have to SBF to 2.3.4 and use voodoo
Will the sticky link I posted (Gingerbread SBF for MB870 Verizon Droid X2) not work
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depends on what you want, generally 2.3.4 is preferred so you have the latest firmware try
HowTo: Perform a SBF
sd_shadow said:
TheJewban said:
Will the sticky link I posted (Gingerbread SBF for MB870 Verizon Droid X2) not work?
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depends on what you want, generally 2.3.4 is preferred so you have the latest firmware try
HowTo: Perform a SBF
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True - I didn't fully explain what I was trying to do in my op, sorry.
After inadvertently unrrooting my phones by installing 2.3.5, I'm trying to get them rooted again with 2.3.5 installed. I guess my confusion lies in the fact that everything I've read says I have to sbf back to original boxed version. My question is if the original boxed version was 2.3.3, is that what I have to revert back to, or can I go to 2.3.4?
you can flash any of these 2.2.2/ 1.2.148, 2.3.3/1.3.232, 2.3.4/1.3.380, 2.3.5/1.3.418
but 2.3.4 is fastest way to get a rooted 2.3.5
sd_shadow said:
you can flash any of these 2.2.2/ 1.2.148, 2.3.3/1.3.232, 2.3.4/1.3.380, 2.3.5/1.3.418
but 2.3.4 is fastest way to get a rooted 2.3.5
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Thanks sd, I'm going to read and study the entire thread: HowTo: Perform a SBF ("factory restore") of your Motorola Droid X2.
Another question. The "HowTo" method uses Windows, can I follow the exact same procedure using Mac OS X?
different with mac, I'll look for it
sd_shadow said:
different with mac, I'll look for it
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Just so you don't think I'm lazy...I've been searching this whole time. I'll keep searching but will standby for anything you find. Again sd, thanks for all your help.
instead of rsd lite, use sbf_flash mac version
http://blog.opticaldelusion.org/search/label/sbf_flash
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Helo guys, I used to own a Samsung Galaxy S, and last week I got the Droid X2 from Verizon. So now I'm seeing new terms being used like sbf, debloat, freeze, etc...
My DX2 is root and I also have the V6 Supercharger, and I still can't get the GB update.
I believe many users on this forum have the same case as mine, so can anyone give us steps to follow in order to get the update.
Thank you so much
sbf back to stock using rsd.
download the gb update, flash in recovery
look under general in Droid x2 forums
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I came from a similar situation. I just got the x2 as a replacement for my fascinate due to repetitive missed call issues. I updated to Gingerbread today using the tips on this forum & the file posted to the mediafire link. The first thing you'll need to do for this update to work is undue all the non-stock modifications you've done.
Unsupercharge
Unfreeze or replace any stock apps you may have uninstalled. This is where the sbf comes in, it's the stock image that was loaded when it left the factory.
Unroot, might not be necessary but its better safe than sorry. Especially since this update is unrootable atm.
Rename the downloaded file update.zip & put it in the root of your sdcard-ext.
Flash from the stock recovery & you should be good.
Whatever other info you need, search these threads-its in there somewhere.
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So the sbf brings back the DX2 to its original settings and apps?
SamerBerjawi said:
So the sbf brings back the DX2 to its original settings and apps?
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That's my understanding. But I haven't done it so I can only go off what I've read here.
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garywojdan81 said:
That's my understanding. But I haven't done it so I can only go off what I've read here.
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The SBF does infact restore you to stock 2.2.2
It should also be the first thing you do when you get the phone (before rooting etc) It blows my mind that people would mess with their device without doing an SBF at least once.
The SBF will usually require you to battery pull at the end, go to stock Android recovery and wipe data and cache. (unless you did that before running the SBF)
On Vista and Windows 7 make sure you right click RSDlite and choose to "run as admin"
Everyone who did the OTA or the 2.3 update from here at XDA and wants p3droids rooted update is going to have to SBF momentarily. We should get rooted 2.3 this afternoon according to p3's twitter
I unrooted my phone and uninstalled the Supercharger, I sbf'd back to stock Froyo successfully, and still I can't get the update. What else should I do?
SamerBerjawi said:
I unrooted my phone and uninstalled the Supercharger, I sbf'd back to stock Froyo successfully, and still I can't get the update. What else should I do?
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Do you mean you can't get the update OTA?
SamerBerjawi said:
I unrooted my phone and uninstalled the Supercharger, I sbf'd back to stock Froyo successfully, and still I can't get the update. What else should I do?
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GREAT, you have completed step one. Do not load anything else on your phone. You will not be getting a over the air update.
You have more work to do to get 2.3.3 on your phone.
Just follow the direction at this link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193818
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GREAT, you have completed step one. Do not load anything else on your phone. You will not be getting a over the air update.
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Just to be clear.... He should eventually get an OTA update if he waits long enough. But he won't be able to root it. So follow the link above, and do those steps to install the rooted version of the update from 3Pdroid.
(Yeah I know that's obvious, but the title of this thead DOES include the words, "I'm Totally Lost". )
Thanks all, I'm on the pre-rooted GB now
Much appreciated
To make a long story short... I let someone use my phone, they updated it to 2.3.4 . How do I obtain root privileges again? I don't need a step by step explanation. The quick version should get me on my way.
From what it seems I need to flash one of the Leaked SBF's? I just looked on the side of the box and I have S/W version 1.2.148.MB870. Do I need the SBF pertaining that that model?
Not to fear! You can root your OTA update and enjoy the benefits of 2.3.4! Google "Pete's one click root" and follow the instructions. It's VERY easy to do. Good luck.
Also, there are resources in the dev section.
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kelbizzle said:
To make a long story short... I let someone use my phone, they updated it to 2.3.4 . How do I obtain root privileges again? I don't need a step by step explanation. The quick version should get me on my way.
From what it seems I need to flash one of the Leaked SBF's? I just looked on the side of the box and I have S/W version 1.2.148.MB870. Do I need the SBF pertaining that that model?
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As stated. Petes oneclick root method works fine.
But if u were EVER going to flash an sbf just make sure it is one you get from the X2 development forum ONLY.
If u try to flash an sbf for any other phone model u will be in for some trouble.
Thank you
ashclepdia said:
As stated. Petes oneclick root method works fine.
But if u were EVER going to flash an sbf just make sure it is one you get from the X2 development forum ONLY.
If u try to flash an sbf for any other phone model u will be in for some trouble.
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Thanks 3UR0TR45H for the link.
An thank's ashclepdia for the reminder. I usually do stick to the forum of the phone I use.
kelbizzle said:
Thanks 3UR0TR45H for the link.
An thank's ashclepdia for the reminder. I usually do stick to the forum of the phone I use.
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It was more of a cautionary statement to be careful if doing a search and you end up in the x forum by mistake seeing as they also have a gb sbf it can be dangerous when people just quick glance the forum they are in
I know I've almost made that mistake. Started to download the sbf and was like why doesn't this look right? Lol
Is it possible? I've heard of one click root process, but I can't find that thread with the directions. If there is one, can someone link it for me? Thanks.
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CominWitDaSauce said:
Is it possible? I've heard of one click root process, but I can't find that thread with the directions. If there is one, can someone link it for me? Thanks.
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Search. It's a button, and I can confirm... it works.
Check the stickies in the dev section, everything is laid out right there for u, and one click works flawlessly ; )
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There is also a sticky right here in general forum made by moonshadow.
Easy as pie.
And we don't have a sbf that gives us root anyway. If u sbf at all u r going to need to use the rooting methods again to regain root
CominWitDaSauce said:
Is it possible? I've heard of one click root process, but I can't find that thread with the directions. If there is one, can someone link it for me? Thanks.
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Let's be clear. It's called Pete's Motorola Root Tools. ...and hyperlinks are your friend.
And just to clear some things up, SBFing has nothing to do with rooting. You don't SBF to root or root to SBF. One does not require the other.
SBFing means putting your phone back to a particular stock install which makes it no longer rooted. Hence, if you SBF to a stock image (2.2.2, 2.3.3, 2.3.4), you'll lose any root privileges you had and you'll have to re-root your phone.
SBFing requires having an application called RSDLite as well as a particular SBF image (Froyo - 2.2.2, Gingerbread - 2.3.3 or 2.3.4).
Rooting requires running an application such as Pete's Motorola Tools that allows you to have root access to your phone. This means you are unlocking the phone so you can perform various other functions, such as running Titanium Backup so you can backup not only applications, but the data associated with said applications. It also allows you to make other tweaks under the hood to help make your phone run better, such as running Zepplinrox's turbo charger scripts, adding the init.d hack to allow you to run various startup scripts when you reboot and last, but not least, it also allows you to flash ROMs on the phone.
Hopefully that clears some things up for you.
I sbf'd to 2.3.5 so that I could root my phone. Now that I am rooted my phone has went back to 2.3.5 so my question is, can I still flash a rom or is there something i need to do in order for it to work???
Thanks!!
Some roms for our X2 work with 2.3.4 others with 2.3.5. Check the posts for the roms you want they will tell you what you need to be on to flash that specific rom
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GC3Wilson said:
I sbf'd to 2.3.5 so that I could root my phone. Now that I am rooted my phone has went back to 2.3.5 so my question is, can I still flash a rom or is there something i need to do in order for it to work???
Thanks!!
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need more info, there is no sbf file for DX2 2.3.5 yet, so are you on an MX2?
three west said:
need more info, there is no sbf file for DX2 2.3.5 yet, so are you on an MX2?
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There indeed is an sbf for 2.3.5, check the development forum, someone just did a thread with all OTA updates and sbf's
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Never mind.. ignore..
Triscuit said:
There indeed is an sbf for 2.3.5, check the development forum, someone just did a thread with all OTA updates and sbf's
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ahh, cool, indeed I stand corrected
to bad we can't root it yet though...unless I've been under a rock again and didn't hear about that...
the 2.3.5 SBF kinda doesn't make sense right now unless you want to stick with it cause you can't root it. You have to root 2.3.4 then apply the rootkeeper and then get to 2.3.5 via OTA update or flash via recovery.
three west said:
ahh, cool, indeed I stand corrected
to bad we can't root it yet though...unless I've been under a rock again and didn't hear about that...
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Look through the genaral forums, there's a method or two out there. I just haven't used them yet.
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no method yet
without sbfing back to 2.3.4
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no method yet
without sbfing back to 2.3.4
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Hmm I must have seen wrong
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nitro seemed to suggest, that motofail worked on 418, but it failed for me and several others
i totally used to be tech savy and had my old droid rooted with the rom miui loaded on it... i just recently got the droid x2 (2.3.5) and i do not know how to mod it...
reasons i am started a new thread is because i have a mac and all the supported threads on here are not only for windows, but for 2.3.4...
any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!
cheers
tmessy said:
i totally used to be tech savy and had my old droid rooted with the rom miui loaded on it... i just recently got the droid x2 (2.3.5) and i do not know how to mod it...
reasons i am started a new thread is because i have a mac and all the supported threads on here are not only for windows, but for 2.3.4...
any help would be GREATLY appreciated!!
cheers
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First you need to root, check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818758
and if you are on 2.3.5 the only rom available is Eclipse, but its a good one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1198857
I'd recommend sbf-ing back to 2.3.4 using RSD Lite. The X2 2.3.5 update, as far as I know, is not able to be rooted unless you root it while it's on 2.3.4 and then protect root before you apply the update. I'd go with the CM7 ROM which requires 2.3.4; been using it for 2 months with no issues.
2.3.5 is rootable, I know because I helped make it work, for the X2
see [How To] Root DX2 2.3.5/1.3.418 magic md5 method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818758
LeadoffMan131 said:
I'd recommend sbf-ing back to 2.3.4 using RSD Lite. The X2 2.3.5 update, as far as I know, is not able to be rooted unless you root it while it's on 2.3.4 and then protect root before you apply the update. I'd go with the CM7 ROM which requires 2.3.4; been using it for 2 months with no issues.
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Ooohh, a terp in this place? (looks at my location... hehe.. terp here too)
sd_shadow said:
2.3.5 is rootable, I know because I helped make it work, for the X2
see [How To] Root DX2 2.3.5/1.3.418 magic md5 method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1818758
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I can verify this too.
litetaker said:
Ooohh, a terp in this place? (looks at my location... hehe.. terp here too)
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Lol yea man. Movin back into College Park in a week or two.
And Shadow, my bad. I ran into you on another thread as well. I was unaware 2.3.5 could be rooted, I've been out of the loop for a while. Kudos for getting it rooted!!
i know this is going to be the deal breaker but i have a mac... and i cannot run those files///
How to: sbf on linux (and now OSX!) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1321061
then use petes root tools
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