I rooted my old HTC incredible using a one click method that installed clockwork but I have no clue the best method on MAXX. I would like to root and have nandroid backups. RAZR Bootstrap or ClockWork Boot or Safestrap? I have no idea if I will install new ROMS, but don't most seem to say Safestrap but Clockwork says it works on all? What method did you use? I will be using an old XP machine to install on my MAXX that I recently OTA updated to ICS. I see methods, I just want to know which ones are considered the best before I risk my phone.
JhnGC said:
I rooted my old HTC incredible using a one click method that installed clockwork but I have no clue the best method on MAXX. I would like to root and have nandroid backups. RAZR Bootstrap or ClockWork Boot or Safestrap? I have no idea if I will install new ROMS, but don't most seem to say Safestrap but Clockwork says it works on all? What method did you use? I will be using an old XP machine to install on my MAXX that I recently OTA updated to ICS. I see methods, I just want to know which ones are considered the best before I risk my phone.
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Use matts utility. Search for it at droidrzr.com
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I recommend installing cwm touch for RAZR afterwards, as Matt's utility does not install a custom recovery.
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Hey,
I had a Samsung Galaxy 3 and now have moved to the Razr. So, I had CWM installed on the sammy.
Now what is this bootstrap? Is it the same as CWM? If not, what's the difference?
I would kindly request one of the mods to please write a guide to installing the recovery.
Also, please do separate the Droid RAZR and RAZR XT910 forum if possible.
Razr Bootstrap Recovery is a apk that u install on your rooted phone that will let u boot into CWM. Do to the fact that we have a locked bootloader. At the moment we cant overide the factory recovery or it isnt smart to. Just download the program nd install it like a normal app. Once u have it install u can open the program "razr bootstrap recovery"
So when u open it u will see two buttons one says bootstrap recovery and the other is reboot recovery.
Click bootstrap recovery first, then at that moment the app will ask for superuser permissions. Say yes when it comes up.
Then when it finishes bootstrap u should see a text box pop up and say sucessful.
Now u can hit the reboot recovery button and it will reboot your phone into CWM.
This program will only boot u into CWM that one time. So u have to go into the app nd hit each button each time u want to boot into CWM.
Sorry for bad grammer and spelling
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cheekrox said:
Also, please do separate the Droid RAZR and RAZR XT910 forum if possible.
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Agree, that will be great if it happen
cheekrox said:
Also, please do separate the Droid RAZR and RAZR XT910 forum if possible.
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What's the difference between the Droid razr and the razr XT910?
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As we haven't still got an unlockable bootloader, we can't flash a custom recovery to the recovery partition.
A recovery image contains:
1. Recovery's Kernel
2. Recovery /system (Android recovery)
The bootstrap recovery will reboot your phone to a CWM recovery that is working with the normal Android system's kernel, it is "bootstrapped" after the Android's early boot, differently from a normal recovery that simply has nothing to do with Android system.
In less words, the bootstrap recovery isn't a real recovery and if you **** up your Android system you won't be able to access it.
A bootloader solution is coming with the ICS update in late dec / early jan, so don't worry: we'll soon have a decent and real recovery, too.
...And I think it's better to have the forums like that: a lot of work done for the GSM version works on the CDMA one, too. For example, my WebTopMOD, my eprj_MCP governor etc...
If we would have two sections, I would never know that some of my work works even of CDMA RAZR as I would never doublepost it into the other section.
tgeigel said:
What's the difference between the Droid razr and the razr XT910?
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Droid razr is the american version that comes with 4g,the xt910 is the european version of the razr that just has 3g+.
i think those are the only differences but feel free to correct me if i am wrong.
I think the RAZR XT910 has an unlocked BL. As Moto had promised to unlock the BL depending on the carrier preference. But here in India, the carrier has no say...so i guess its safe to assume that its unlocked.
Also, would it just be better to wait for a real recov then? I mean, its not like we're flashing custom ROMs on our RAZRs anyways now....
if you guys check the rootzwiki forum BMc and droidtheory put together a boot into clockwork perm...it'll do wonders until we get fast boot files...I put a script for noobs on there as well to run if confused or stuck
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/11196-te...from-pb/page__pid__281296__st__60#entry281296
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Hell yeah spread the word. I have it running. Its a good safety net. Be safe flashalholic.
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I have rooted my CDMA Droid Razr and use Bionic Bootstrapper to boot into CWM recovery v4.0.1.5 but after I do the wipe and such and try to install any rom (Have tried The Artic 2.3.1 and INFEX 1.1) they seem to complete the install fine but when I reboot I still have the stock rom. Any suggestions? Am I doing something wrong?
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I have rooted my CDMA Droid Razr and use Bionic Bootstrapper to boot into CWM recovery v4.0.1.5 but after I do the wipe and such and try to install any rom (Have tried The Artic 2.3.1 and INFEX 1.1) they seem to complete the install fine but when I reboot I still have the stock rom. Any suggestions? Am I doing something wrong?
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Well your first problem is that you're using bootstrap for the Bionic on a Razr.
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Really? It was installed with a one click root option for the razr. What should I use then?
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Well your first problem is that you're using bootstrap for the Bionic on a Razr.
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Thanks I got it. I just goggled for the razr bootstrap app and installed it via ADB and now it seems to work. Thanks!
Also make sure you read rom instructions most use safestrap or bootstrap but not both. make sure you are using the right one.
I rooted Droid X2 and am trying to install CM7 but cant get my droid to go into CWM it just goes into the system recovery. I've tried rom manager (v5.0.0.9) I've also tried using Droid X Bootstrapper
.Not sure if i have to delete the systems "recovery-from-boot.p" file. I cant find it either way its not under the /system file
Android version 2.3.4
Don't use rom manager or anything for the x. You have to install our specific one. Here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1318083
Also once you have installed cm7 make sure to installed the patched bsr or you will run in to issues.
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You need to use this MOTODX2_Bootstrap_signed.apk while you are still in blur and once you install CM7 use MOTODX2_Bootstrap-CM7-signed.apk
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I rooted Droid X2 and am trying to install CM7 but cant get my droid to go into CWM it just goes into the system recovery. I've tried rom manager (v5.0.0.9) I've also tried using Droid X Bootstrapper
.Not sure if i have to delete the systems "recovery-from-boot.p" file. I cant find it either way its not under the /system file
Android version 2.3.4
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Yea I dont think we can use Rom Manager until the X2 has some some sort of workaround to unlock the bootloader. You'll always just flash stuff through the bootsrtap recovery apps, just make sure you follow the directions as to which one you are to use for the specifc rom.
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You need to use this MOTODX2_Bootstrap_signed.apk while you are still in blur and once you install CM7 use MOTODX2_Bootstrap-CM7-signed.apk
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This. I've actually found that the original bootstrap recovery works more reliably on CM9 than the CM7 version. Maybe it's just me.
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This. I've actually found that the original bootstrap recovery works more reliably on CM9 than the CM7 version. Maybe it's just me.
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Um you're asking for trouble, its only a matter of time. DZK even says used the patch BSR, its required.
Strange I've had the same experience. I'm on pa Rom and can't for the life of me get the cm7 bootstrap to work at all. I have had to use the original recovery also. I have had some strange issues that no-one else is reporting so I'm wondering if has to do with that. Anyone know what problems using the original would cause? I was thinking if it booted into recovery.....it was recovery.......but maybe I'm wrong.
Just picked up a Razr Maxx from Verizon and I've been a Samsung/HTC guy for a while and I'm a little nervous about rooting and flashing. My last motorola phone was a X2...I hate that whole sbf/rsd lite process...been loving my unlocked boot loaders.
Anyway, can someone just verify the way to go about this? I'm assuming most ROMs are now bases off the .211 firmware.
Take a look at my screen shot. I'm assuming I put the drivers and rsd onto the PC...then root...slap on bootstrap and flash? I saw somewhere where a different recovery was needed to flash and would cause a brick if not used. Safe strap? Also would like clarification on kexec. Is this built into the ROMs? And what's boot menu?
Thanks in advance for the help guys.
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Ok, I went ahead just just Rooted and threw Eclipse on my RAZR. Its booting now. I still have questions on how to use RSD. I'm noticing MOTO doesnt use SBF fies anymore. I also would like to know about Safestrap vs. Bootstrap and which is better to use. And how does kexec work. I know what it does...but is there a seperate zip to flash on top of a rom? or does the rom include it when you flash it? I would really appreciate it if someone cleared it up for me.
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Most all of the cdma development uses safestrap.
You cannot use two recoveries at once.
Matt's 1.81 utility is the easiest way to flash back to stock or to root. It can be found at droidrzr.com under RAZR development under cdma section.
Most of the rom development is over there too.
Make sure you have complete files, factory cable, and a healthy charge when flashing.
Also read the safestrap thread over there.
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bwheelies said:
Most all of the cdma development uses safestrap.
You cannot use two recoveries at once.
Matt's 1.81 utility is the easiest way to flash back to stock or to root. It can be found at droidrzr.com under RAZR development under cdma section.
Most of the rom development is over there too.
Make sure you have complete files, factory cable, and a healthy charge when flashing.
Also read the safestrap thread over there.
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Thank you so much. Always a little confusing when switching phones...especially to one with a locked bootloader. Totally cleared it all up. Thanks again.
I just lost root access on my XT912. I have been notified of the recent update but have been ignoring it because my phone is flashed for Page Plus. I installed and uninstalled Superuser because SuperSU is installed. Could that have done it?
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i had the same problem. I eventually had to use Matt's utility to reinstall stock ROM and root the phone (I did not install SS using Matt's utility). Then I installed SS 3.65 while in stock ROM. Then you can use VooDoo RootKeeper to backup root, then accept the OTA update, and finally use VooDoo RootKeeper to restore root. Worked great for me.
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Dwillian said:
i had the same problem. I eventually had to use Matt's utility to reinstall stock ROM and root the phone.
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The ROM is stock Android 4.1.2. The flash was just to "fool" Page Plus (a Verizon MVNO) into thinking the Razr is a 3G phone since Page Plus does not allow 4G phones.