So far, I have not taken the plunge and upgraded my ROM, because it seems that none of the custom ROMs support 4g data on the Photon 4g. While losing 4g is a worthwhile tradeoff for many, especially in areas where 4g is limited, I live in an area where 4g is plentiful, and 3g is actually rather scarce due to all the Sprint iPhone users. Without 4g, I would have to mostly rely on WiFi for data.
Does the new CM10 Jelly Bean ROM allow 4g to remain intact on the Photon 4g? Do any?
Thanks!
To retain 4g service you may only use a rom that is labeled as locked. To flash unlocked roms you have to unlock your bootloader which breaks 4g. Unlocked roms use custom kernels. To retain 4g your bootloader must stay locked therefore using the stock kernel. If your phone has the 2.3.4. System you can use my rom, rocko locked, joker skinney and maybe imperium. Although im not positive on imperium.
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mof9336 said:
To retain 4g service you may only use a rom that is labeled as locked. To flash unlocked roms you have to unlock your bootloader which breaks 4g. Unlocked roms use custom kernels. To retain 4g your bootloader must stay locked therefore using the stock kernel. If your phone has the 2.3.4. System you can use my rom, rocko locked, joker skinney and maybe imperium. Although im not positive on imperium.
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Thanks! Can you tell me where to find them? Are there directions for installing? Benefits of each?
mof9336 said:
To retain 4g service you may only use a rom that is labeled as locked. To flash unlocked roms you have to unlock your bootloader which breaks 4g. Unlocked roms use custom kernels. To retain 4g your bootloader must stay locked therefore using the stock kernel. If your phone has the 2.3.4. System you can use my rom, rocko locked, joker skinney and maybe imperium. Although im not positive on imperium.
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Dont try to flash Imperium on a locked bootloader. I did and it soft ricked me. BAD part was I had just taken the latest OTA - aka- Fort Knox! Stuck on Electrify with no radio!
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Also if your gonna stay with locked bootloader then look into locked roms, like Rocko or something.
I must be very clear at this point do not flash any rom if you took the 2.3.5. Only flash roms if your system is android 2.3.4. You can find that in about phone in your settings.
Roms are in the development section.
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mof9336 said:
I must be very clear at this point do not flash any rom if you took the 2.3.5. Only flash roms if your system is android 2.3.4. You can find that in about phone in your settings.
Roms are in the development section.
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Thanks! I'm still running 2.3.4.
So, I downloaded Rocko, the version for Sprint, from the "no longer supported" thread, because the supported thread is for unlocked devices only. I put it in the root directory of my SD card, booted into Android Recovery Mode, and followed the bouncing ball to install the new Rocko ROM from my SD card. But, the install failed. I did NOT pre-wipe my device or clear cash. I assumed this would all happen as part of the process.
Any suggestions?
pelikan3 said:
Thanks! I'm still running 2.3.4.
So, I downloaded Rocko, the version for Sprint, from the "no longer supported" thread, because the supported thread is for unlocked devices only. I put it in the root directory of my SD card, booted into Android Recovery Mode, and followed the bouncing ball to install the new Rocko ROM from my SD card. But, the install failed. I did NOT pre-wipe my device or clear cash. I assumed this would all happen as part of the process.
Any suggestions?
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If you want 4g service your need to locked. Once you bootloader is unlocked it will break your 4g. Locked users have to use bootstrap recovery to flash roms. Make sure your rom says its locked.
mof9336 said:
If you want 4g service your need to locked. Once you bootloader is unlocked it will break your 4g. Locked users have to use bootstrap recovery to flash roms. Make sure your rom says its locked.
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I'll try the Bootstrap recovery. Thanks!
So... About Rocko's ROM...
pelikan3 said:
I'll try the Bootstrap recovery. Thanks!
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So, I loaded bootstrap loader and installed Rocko's 3.0 ROM . This is the one, if you search Rocko in the development threads, that says "No Longer Supported". I assume this is because attention is now being paid only to the unlocked option, but I am not interested in that because of 4g.
Here is what I have noticed so far...
1) When I boot the phone, I get the message "sorry, the process com.android.phone has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again." Any know why this is? I hit force close and it doesn't seem to have any affect on the device function, but it would be nice if it wasn't there.
2) It comes with stock launcher and Launcher Pro options built in. I chose Launcher Pro, which honestly takes a little getting used to for setting up hot keys. Not sure if Go Launcher EX would work well. Once it's done, it's pretty maneuverable.
3) I thought it was going to delete all my apps and data when I installed. This did NOT happen, but does not seem to have done any harm.
4) Seems to be a little faster transitioning than the stock Motorola interface OR stock with Go Launcher EX
5) Not sure if I am getting 1080 video. How do I tell?
6) Not sure if there has been any battery life improvement either. I guess time will tell.
7) The camera crapped out during use but came right back up when I called on it. This has happened on stock too, so not sure if it's an issue.
8) Finally, really not sure all the benefits of Rocko. If anyone can share the highlights, that would be helpful.
So, the big thing for me right now, is that I have flashed my first Android ROM and I did it pretty successfully the first time with minimal performance issues. I realize I have chosen a no longer supported version (would be nice if Rocko would re-engage support for those who wish to keep 4g), but, if there is a way to fix the com.android.phone issue, that would be helpful.
Thanks!
Had that issue, try wiping the two caches from bootstrap .....see if that helps.
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Had that issue, try wiping the two caches from bootstrap .....see if that helps.
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I thought it had corrected itself, but seems to have started up again. Cleared cache and Dalvik cache. No luck. Anyone know how to get rid of the com.android.phone process error without doing a fully factory reset or a reinstall of Rocko 3.0? I really don't want to start over and reload everything. If there is a way to block the error since the phone is fine, that would be helpful.
thanks
pelikan3 said:
So far, I have not taken the plunge and upgraded my ROM, because it seems that none of the custom ROMs support 4g data on the Photon 4g. While losing 4g is a worthwhile tradeoff for many, especially in areas where 4g is limited, I live in an area where 4g is plentiful, and 3g is actually rather scarce due to all the Sprint iPhone users. Without 4g, I would have to mostly rely on WiFi for data.
Does the new CM10 Jelly Bean ROM allow 4g to remain intact on the Photon 4g? Do any?
Thanks!
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BOOTSTRAP RETAINS 4G ONLY. So far unlocking a photon killz 4g. and only one rom i know of is install able without being unlocked sorry
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pelikan3 said:
thanks! Can you tell me where to find them? Are there directions for installing? Benefits of each?
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all the fun u will ever need...jokersax.com
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pelikan3 said:
I thought it had corrected itself, but seems to have started up again. Cleared cache and Dalvik cache. No luck. Anyone know how to get rid of the com.android.phone process error without doing a fully factory reset or a reinstall of Rocko 3.0? I really don't want to start over and reload everything. If there is a way to block the error since the phone is fine, that would be helpful.
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IVE ONLY had that error once and even my nandroid(clockwormod) didnt fix. had to sbf back yuck. wont happen on jokers page of roms!!
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ok so im confused. i just got my photon and i have unlocked it and rooted it and got cwm on it fine. but now i need to update to 198-7 for jokers rom, now im not sure where to find the sbf's and do i just go straight to 198-7 from my 154-5??? "as these are based on 198-7 you need to have sbf'ed 198-7 first (it doesnt flash updated radio)" and i just flash with rsd? like i had to for root on the unlocked boot loader? and finaly where do i get the sfb? thanks for all the help. im just new to photons.
thanks
You need to install RSD LITE and flash to 198-7 before applying the jokers locked 4g via bootstrap.
Read everything in this thread first for info on doing this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202666
Then since the links are dead you can get the files from
http://www.holylivingfuck.com/ACS/SBFs/
Before flashing make sure your battery is greater than 50percent full. 100percent is better.
There is a quick instruction list I posted earlier for someone with a bricked phone. Dont care to rewrite it so here you go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412153
So read , read read, copy and paste **** in a cheat sheat document and dont skip any steps... Good luck and know if you messup and you think the phone could be bricked you can always flash back via RSD lite... Long as you have plenty of battery.
Just thought i should say- im that fool with the bricked phone haha this worked perfect but i did get an error about "BD" or something at the end, i dont remember the exact error but i ignored it and sure enough it worked just fine!
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Joker's ROMs are based on 198_7, so you will need to flash it. ShabbyPenguin's holylivingfuck site has the 198_7 ROM. I flashed 198_7 first before unlocking, so I'm not sure, but I'm guessing the 198_7 ROM will re-lock the bootloader in which case you will have to unlock again.
It will also unroot the phone.
Yep flashing the sbf with rsd lite will restore the stock bootloader.
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Good to hear you got it back.. The phone is a bit more resilient than we think.
It is nice to have a fallback incase something doesnt work right.. Start using titanium backup for quick restorations or partial restorations and you wont lose anything text conversations etc..
TheChronicDroid said:
Just thought i should say- im that fool with the bricked phone haha this worked perfect but i did get an error about "BD" or something at the end, i dont remember the exact error but i ignored it and sure enough it worked just fine!
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The reason for flashing 198-7 is to ensure everything non-flashable is up to date and to know you have read enough to save your self in an emergency. Sbf's are our master reflashes that fix screw ups. It is possible to flash joker roms on 198-6(latest ota) but i want people to have a consistent experience along with the tools to fix problems already in place.
It may not be as easy as other phones but we are working on that.
Also the dev section has a great sticky by loki with links and instructions to nearly everything
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Makes sense. I thought it was to do with the deodexing of 198-7. Good to hear more into it from the man himself.
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The reason for flashing 198-7 is to ensure everything non-flashable is up to date and to know you have read enough to save your self in an emergency. Sbf's are our master reflashes that fix screw ups. It is possible to flash joker roms on 198-6(latest ota) but i want people to have a consistent experience along with the tools to fix problems already in place.
It may not be as easy as other phones but we are working on that.
Also the dev section has a great sticky by loki with links and instructions to nearly everything
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thanks for all the replys guys. i might do this later. it just takes so long you have to have a long time when you know you wont use your phone. haha =) thanks for the help guys.
OK now I'm confused,
I'm on 198-6
Rooted via torpedo
Installed bootstrap apk
Wiped all user data
Wiped dalvic cache x3
Installed skinny4g
Rebooted wiped dalvic cache x3
installed black out theme
I'm thinking skinny4g is deoxidized because i have flashed multiple themes?
Haven't had a hiccup or reboot yet
Running smooth
Am i missing something???
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Reason he would like everyone on a standard platform is for control over the testing.. Rhetorics but 198_6 may have force close and 198_7 may not. No need to diagnose problems that aren't on the approved platform..
He is not saying you cannot use 198_6 but it makes it easier if everyone use 198_7 for testing his rom's.
ttkyles said:
OK now I'm confused,
I'm on 198-6
Rooted via torpedo
Installed bootstrap apk
Wiped all user data
Wiped dalvic cache x3
Installed skinny4g
Rebooted wiped dalvic cache x3
installed black out theme
I'm thinking skinny4g is deoxidized because i have flashed multiple themes?
Haven't had a hiccup or reboot yet
Running smooth
Am i missing something???
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ScottieRotten said:
Reason he would like everyone on a standard platform is for control over the testing.. Rhetorics but 198_6 may have force close and 198_7 may not. No need to diagnose problems that aren't on the approved platform..
He is not saying you cannot use 198_6 but it makes it easier if everyone use 198_7 for testing his rom's.
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Oh OK
So 198-7 wont become available OTA from Motorola?
And [email protected]## links for 198-7 are dead.
Ooooops mad bad Opera mobile downloads fine
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ttkyles said:
Oh OK
So 198-7 wont become available OTA from Motorola?
And [email protected]## links for 198-7 are dead.
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Links just worked for me.
http://www.holylivingfuck.com/ACS/SBFs/
6bowmans said:
Links just worked for me.
http://www.holylivingfuck.com/ACS/SBFs/
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Yea thanks just swiched to Opera
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I have searched the forum and cant find this basic answer. How do I load skinny4g via boot strap? I rooted my phone, but it is still locked because I dont want to loose 4G. Can I revert back to stock rooted if I dont like skinny 4G?
Sorry that I am so clueless. I recently traded in my Epic 4G and am still learning how to handle the MoPho! Thanks!
You can still use skinny4g with 4g working, for other roms that are "unlocked" you need to have an unlocked device. Id suggest getting cmw on your device (its in android development somewhere) and using that to flash skinny4g, atleast thats what I did. Dont flash any other roms unless they say they are locked or youve unlocked your device
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Cool. I just install CWM. I will give it a shot. Does Skinny4G boost performance or is it just visual tweaks. Thanks!
chrylaser said:
Cool. I just install CWM. I will give it a shot. Does Skinny4G boost performance or is it just visual tweaks. Thanks!
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Skinny 4G is extremely fast and tweaked. You need to the bootstrap version
FIRSTLY
The gist is you will want to use RSD light have the SBF file and then flash it . Make sure battery is greater than 50 percent charged.
Download RSD Lite and 198_7 SBF from.
http://www.holylivingfuck.com/ACS/SBFs/
You should read this thread on more information about 198_7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202666
Make sure you have proper USB drivers for OS 64 or 32 bit installed, install RSD lite and follow the directions below.
Make sure your battery is greater than 50percent before doing any of this.
1) Fire off RSD lite, select the SBF you need 198_7 .
2) Hold down power and vol up till RSD mode comes up
3) Plug into usb then start the flashing sequence.. ( the whole process will take a while)
4) The process is done when RSD lite says manually power up the phone.. You may need to take the back off and pull the battery to restart it incase it doesnt power up on its own.
SECONDLY
How to install the bootstrap.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktyrF0M91eY&feature=relmfu
You need to install the Bootstrap apk. You can get it from here.
http://www.bandbinnovations.com/xda/DX2/Bootstrap_signed.apk
Information on bootstrap can be found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1199405
http://briefmobile.com/motorola-photon-4g-root-custom-recovery-now-available
Get Jokers 4G locked ROM from here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331648
To install the rom you need to place it in your external sd card.
Run the bootstrap and then apply it. You will need to whipe the cache and clear dalvik cache before applying the ROM.
Good luck.
Hey everyone. I'm brand new to the Mopho world and i was just curious about a few things.
I see that rooting and unlocking breaks the 4g on the device and so far, i've only come across skinny4G's rom that keeps 4g intact. Why can't the same method that's used with skinny be applied to a CM7 or CM9 rom?
Just wanna get my bearings before I jump into this. I'm coming from a year and a half of moding the OG Evo. Just felt that it was time to move on. All explanations are welcome!
I DL'ed RSD Lite, when I put my phjone into RSD protocol and connect it to my PC RSD lite doesnt recognize it. Any ideas on what is wrong? Thanks!
ScottieRotten said:
FIRSTLY
The gist is you will want to use RSD light have the SBF file and then flash it . Make sure battery is greater than 50 percent charged.
Download RSD Lite and 198_7 SBF from.
http://www.holylivingfuck.com/ACS/SBFs/
You should read this thread on more information about 198_7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1202666
Make sure you have proper USB drivers for OS 64 or 32 bit installed, install RSD lite and follow the directions below.
Make sure your battery is greater than 50percent before doing any of this.
1) Fire off RSD lite, select the SBF you need 198_7 .
2) Hold down power and vol up till RSD mode comes up
3) Plug into usb then start the flashing sequence.. ( the whole process will take a while)
4) The process is done when RSD lite says manually power up the phone.. You may need to take the back off and pull the battery to restart it incase it doesnt power up on its own.
SECONDLY
How to install the bootstrap.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktyrF0M91eY&feature=relmfu
You need to install the Bootstrap apk. You can get it from here.
http://www.bandbinnovations.com/xda/DX2/Bootstrap_signed.apk
Information on bootstrap can be found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1199405
http://briefmobile.com/motorola-photon-4g-root-custom-recovery-now-available
Get Jokers 4G locked ROM from here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1331648
To install the rom you need to place it in your external sd card.
Run the bootstrap and then apply it. You will need to whipe the cache and clear dalvik cache before applying the ROM.
Good luck.
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You didn't install the USB drivers? For the phone?
chrylaser said:
I DL'ed RSD Lite, when I put my phjone into RSD protocol and connect it to my PC RSD lite doesnt recognize it. Any ideas on what is wrong? Thanks!
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4G skinny its using stock kernel.. Locked bootloader far as I know would puke due to the custom kernel from cm7/9
too758 said:
Hey everyone. I'm brand new to the Mopho world and i was just curious about a few things.
I see that rooting and unlocking breaks the 4g on the device and so far, i've only come across skinny4G's rom that keeps 4g intact. Why can't the same method that's used with skinny be applied to a CM7 or CM9 rom?
Just wanna get my bearings before I jump into this. I'm coming from a year and a half of moding the OG Evo. Just felt that it was time to move on. All explanations are welcome!
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I needed the USB driver thanks!
too758 said:
Hey everyone. I'm brand new to the Mopho world and i was just curious about a few things.
I see that rooting and unlocking breaks the 4g on the device and so far, i've only come across skinny4G's rom that keeps 4g intact. Why can't the same method that's used with skinny be applied to a CM7 or CM9 rom?
Just wanna get my bearings before I jump into this. I'm coming from a year and a half of moding the OG Evo. Just felt that it was time to move on. All explanations are welcome!
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Rooting does not break 4g, only unlocking, and skinny 4g is an locked only rom to be flashed via bootstrap versus clockwork
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Mirror for bootstrap skinny4g?
I think this is the only rom that has yet to be mirrored since Megaupload went under. Can anyone post a mirror or link? Jokersax11? Im too green to post in the dev thread..
First post here in xda, have done plenty of research. Getting my photon monday, gonna start with locked roms first, skinny then rocko... wanna test out 4g here in nyc, then unlock n move over to ICS once its in beta and that camera gets working.
Lemme see if I can upload it to box.
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Dammit. 124 meg is too big for a box upload.
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I'm currently in the process of setting up my own hosting/website. Everything of mine will be on there along with several special things.
NotoriousBOX said:
I think this is the only rom that has yet to be mirrored since Megaupload went under. Can anyone post a mirror or link? Jokersax11? Im too green to post in the dev thread..
First post here in xda, have done plenty of research. Getting my photon monday, gonna start with locked roms first, skinny then rocko... wanna test out 4g here in nyc, then unlock n move over to ICS once its in beta and that camera gets working.
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I'm currently in the process of setting up my own hosting/website. Everything of mine will be on there along with several special things.
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Awesome, ill be checking cm9 dev thread regularly, no need to come here to post it. Thanks for everything.
cannot get bootstrap_signed.apk
file not found
Best regards,
-boggsie
Skinny4g
Rob the plumber said:
Dammit. 124 meg is too big for a box upload.
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I read that you werent able to upload to dropbox because of file size. i have used several roms and i love them but i finally have 4g in my area. with that being said i flash sbf, rerooted, but cant find any working links for skinny4g locked rom. i was wondering if you can email it to me if you still have it. [email protected]
thanks
Update:
there is a good solution by peetr_ located @ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1798145
no need to flash full SBF.
Earlier post (July 2012)
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this method is obsolete now.
but it was the only way at that point in time.
Use it on your own rick.
it worked for me to get back my photon 4G after locked OTA 2.3.5 update
it uses Electrify sbf. Electify is similar to photon with no 4G (Carrier is US Cellular - may not work with Sprint)
I am not in US so not able to check.
the method I used to clear Failed to boot 2 error on photon 4g:
be warned that you may loose 4G. this is ELECTRIFY SBF
downloaded the Electrify sbf form here
use RSDLite 5.5 to flash this sbf into the phone. in the final stages, it will show failed. but don't worry
it will work. try to switch the phone on. some times it will not boot.
wait for some time and it will boot slowly.
perform a factory reset from settings or by using android recovery
it is easy to root with photon-torpedo.tar
root help is available here
Update pls visit
http://www.groovypost.com/howto/motorola-photon-4-g-how-to-root-your-phone/
anybody try it? please post your results
omg thx a million i dont know how to thank you....
IT WORKSSS!!!
blakm43 said:
omg thx a million i dont know how to thank you....
IT WORKSSS!!!
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your now stuck on a us cellular firmware and will not be able to find a mms fix besides maybe google voice. just saying.
Almost did the same thing myself, but looking for other fixes before I do such a thing... May have problems with calls as well.
MeanJellyBean said:
your now stuck on a us cellular firmware and will not be able to find a mms fix besides maybe google voice. just saying.
Almost did the same thing myself, but looking for other fixes before I do such a thing... May have problems with calls as well.
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so far I have not come across any problem speculated by you. this is better than a bricked phone.
people are working on 2.3.5 Photon 4G fw. I am going to test one ver today.
blakm43 said:
omg thx a million i dont know how to thank you....
IT WORKSSS!!!
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perform a factory reset from settings or by using android recovery (wipe cache / data)
portman said:
so far I have not come across any problem speculated by you. this is better than a bricked phone.
people are working on 2.3.5 Photon 4G fw. I am going to test one ver today.
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I was just going by what i had read in some forums earlier. And trust me anything is better than bricked!
If you dont mind, what works and dont?
Anyone else having issues download SBF from Teamuscellular site? I have used IE, Chrome, Firefox, & Safari to try and download with no avail! It always stops around 300mb, when it states it is a 500 or 600 mb file, so im basically getting only half the file dl'd... Maybe someone could send me a copy of what they have or something?!?! I have been going through just trying to revive my phone for days now... ANY HELP APPRECIATED!
Is there a way to flash a working cdma radio? ::fingers-crossed:
Yes there is.
http://d-h.st/y2i
I know the first thing in doing when I Finnish fixing the PC!
Peetr if I can do anything to help out, I'm eternally thankful for all you've done to help me get back to working order! I'm new to Moto, but I've been tinkering with htc few a while now, may be able to help with some testing.
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I would need from you, to read custom sbf thread (all posts) and try to get boot.img, recovery.img from Photon 2.3.5 (sv2) and system.img dump in your phone.
It's a challenge, I know.
Looks like I have myself some serious reading to do but if I can help you guys out with this I'm down! I have to get this PC back up, so I'll be on this asap. Thanks a million, and hopefully I can contribute some useful information.
On a side note, I have experienced a few reboots randomly since flashing the sbf. I'm sure out had to do with the fact its a different phone firmware, bUT thought you might like to know.
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Those reboots are modem panics, because of no radio.
Or you can try to install mofish rom with bootstrap and try to fastboot flash only boot.img first, or I can give you sbf with boot and recovery.
Factory reset?
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Anyone having an issue like this can refer to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1760506
peetr_ from this thread resolved my issue and I'm no longer bricked (working WiFi AND 4G!). The fix comes around the 3rd or 4th page.
Ok so I was finally able to get PC back, flashed radio SBF (Radio & Gps fixed) - saw something about modules for 4g and sprint im taking it? I currently do not have any calling, mms, etc priveledges. I did reroot, added bootstrap, doing nandroid backup as we speak. I guess only left to do is get this mopho back up and running - completely!
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peetr_ said:
Those reboots are modem panics, because of no radio.
Or you can try to install mofish rom with bootstrap and try to fastboot flash only boot.img first, or I can give you sbf with boot and recovery.
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So like I said I have got most of the phone back, I have wifi, radio, gps. NO calling, text, or data. tried to install modules.zip through bootstrap, they installed, but lost my wifi. Restored back with nandroid. Now I guess I wait... Until either yourself of mofo give me some instructions as to whats next. Not trying to f it up again!
Install mof 2.3.5ish rom first.
peetr_ said:
Install mof 2.3.5ish rom first.
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will do that first thing tomorrow. I have been working but off trying to get PC back up and everything else.
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So mof, then modules?
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From memory, I will try to recall exactly what steps I have taken to reach this point.
1. I started off fine from 198_7 locked
2. still fine, unlocked and on joker's cm10
3. I decided to go back to locked for 4g. then factory reset from the cm10 settings
4. from my mac, I flashed stock recovery and sbf the nopudding4u
5. after reboot, I got error "Failed to boot 4 -- Starting fastboot" or something like that.
6. I stupidly followed this guide. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1797787
but now I believe I was a person on 2.3.4 and should have steered clear of that guide. hindsight....
7. after reboot, I got error "Failed to boot 1 -- Starting fastboot" also something like that.
8. few hours later I realized I could use RSD because without pressing any buttons, the "Failed to boot 1" started RSD mode and I tried
to use 198_7 and it failed.
9. I then felt I had to use the 2.3.5 sv2 update and tried to find an sbf for it. and found this guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1798145
10. upon reboot, I cannot seem to connect to any network other than wifi.
looking at *#*#4636#*#* i get "unknown" under network type.
in blue, that is my problem, thanks for reading. I keep seeing threads with similar issues with no straight forward answer and solution, which is why I am now writing a new thread.
thanks again, please help
You updated yourself to 2.3.5. To reconnect your going to have to flash the photon modules or flash a locked 2.3.5. Rom via bootstrap.
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You updated yourself to 2.3.5. To reconnect your going to have to flash the photon modules or flash a locked 2.3.5. Rom via bootstrap.
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would you care to say when I updated myself to 2.3.5? I feel step 6 was when.
also, I have flashed the stock 2.3.5 zipped rom and tried your mof 2.3.5 slim rom still no dice. maybe some specific instructions that I could follow? thanks.
Fixed.
Reflashed the modules separately thanks mof definitely
Yea step 6 if you read the top of the post it says not for 2.3.4. Users
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mof9336 said:
Yea step 6 if you read the top of the post it says not for 2.3.4. Users
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yeah I figured out after 5 minutes within finishing that guide. just understand, i was in a panic.
thanks for the help.
@MODS: change title head to [FIXED] thanks
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10. upon reboot, I cannot seem to connect to any network other than wifi.
looking at *#*#4636#*#* i get "unknown" under network type.
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What happens when you try to change network type to what you need (CDMA or GSM)?
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What happens when you try to change network type to what you need (CDMA or GSM)?
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It reverted back to "unknown" as if I didn't even tap any other network type.
Just know its all good now after reflashing the modules. Twice.
yup for the first time i'm stuck
well i made an account on here just to figure this out but i wanted to get free internet (which i now know is impossible) with my Photon. it is stuck in Network type: unknown and i don't understand you guys or a solution. all i tried was the *#*#4636#*#* andnow i won't find servises nor connect. i can only use wifi and nothing else. please help.
yes i know i'm a noob leave me alone
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well i made an account on here . . . .
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You probably are in the same boat as I am. Flashing the APPROPRIATE modules for the photon's radios is the key to fixing this problem. Basically two kinds pre and post 2.3.5 sv2 pre being something of the sort of 198_7. figure out which one you need and either flash the modules or flash a rom
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how do i flash one or the other. i only kno the RSD lite with the Derpunlock.sbf (which by the way failed)
Wanna try being as thorough as I was describing my situation in the OP? Can't really help without knowing your current status. Should start from the point you photon was last working.
Let's see it was working then I tried to see if I could get free internet. So I put in this code hmm can't recall (*#*#3646#*#*#)? I think but it took me to my network section and I changed a network to gmail and ever since it has never connected.:banghead:
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All,
I have flashed 1 other Photon to the 2.3.5 Electrify SBF and followed this thread and had no problems.. ([How-To] Unlock ATT/T-Mobile on 2.3.5 OTA - xda-developers)
This one is a little different.
Problems:
1. Wifi Does not work(Error)
2. It does not detect any CDMA signals (I don't have an account anyways)
My steps:
1. Flash full 2.3.5 Electrify SBF
2. Pull battery and let phone reboot into 2.3.5 US Cellular Electrify Rom .(takers 5 mins)
3. Turn on USB debugging mode to gain root and install recovery..
This is where it craps out! Says it "cannot change mode" and when I reboot the phone to try again nothing happens when USB is plugged in.
1. RSD works.
2. Fastboot works
3. The phone/driver shows up in device manager correctly.
Can anyone suggest a way to get this bad boy on KDDI radio and PEETr_s' rom? I just wanna use GSM.
Thanks,.
NOTW:
I can access my SD card....
Can I install a Superuser APK from the SD card, to gain root? Which version should I use?
(I tried an older version and it did not gain root so I still can't load DroidX2 recovery.
Thanks.
Wireless is working now and I am able to get to the market...
Update:
Did this:
http://mobigees.info/root-motorola-photon-2-3-5/
I was able to get Root access Verified by Root Checker form store.
Tried to install X2 recovery.APK Says it installed then when I reboot-recovery it just reboots into US-Cellular rom. (NO BootStarp Recovery!)
I am pulling my hair out! Help!
Wireless ADB works... If that helps or gives anyone any ideas....
TWRP recovery installs and gives failed to boot 2. (I can flash stock recovery back via Fastboot)
This this just will NOT reboot into Droid X2 recovery. (yes I have multiple charge cables etc..)
Can I leverage fastboot here at all?
wow. nothing hunh?
Guess this place is a ghost-town now.
just to be sure, you rooted the thing after the electrify load, Right?
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never mind, saw you did root it. so did recovery install or not, and i mean not just the apk, rather you installed it and set recovery mode in the ui, right?
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just to be sure, you rooted the thing after the electrify load, Right?
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never mind, saw you did root it. so did recovery install or not, and i mean not just the apk, rather you installed it and set recovery mode in the ui, right?
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That is the thing... The MotoRevoeryX2.apk asks for Root. IT gets root access... Says Installing recovery... Then I plug in AC adapter and tray and reboot and it just goes to the stock recovery....
Thoughts?
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That is the thing... The MotoRevoeryX2.apk asks for Root. IT gets root access... Says Installing recovery... Then I plug in AC adapter and tray and reboot and it just goes to the stock recovery....
Thoughts?
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Hmmm... odd. Personally I'd probably start over and reflash from the beginning, then get root access, then load the recovery bootstrap and try again.
With that said, I'm using MOTODX2_Bootstrap_signed.apk with MD5 has as:
88c4943564a1437d69d9fc2198e58636 MOTODX2_Bootstrap_signed.apk
If yours is not that one, I can post it for download. At least I know this one works on my Photon 4G.
Yea I started over a few times...
Question;
If I RSD the USCC 2.3.5 .SBF should i still retain settings? aka WIFI networks etc? It is almost like it didn't take the first SBF correctly...
This is the 4th Photon I have done. Only 1 i have had prb with.
Can you post that recovery for me?
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. . . should i still retain settings?/QUOTE]
Well, depends on the SBF, I guess, but seems plenty possible if it does not reformat the data partition. If it really kept everything, I'd to a factory reset just to be sure no garbage was left behind.
Anyway -- you can download the bootstrap recovery I saved off here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/pirh10pspz9m7re/MOTODX2_Bootstrap_signed.apk
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illtww said:
. . . should i still retain settings?/QUOTE]
Well, depends on the SBF, I guess, but seems plenty possible if it does not reformat the data partition. If it really kept everything, I'd to a factory reset just to be sure no garbage was left behind.
Anyway -- you can download the bootstrap recovery I saved off here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/pirh10pspz9m7re/MOTODX2_Bootstrap_signed.apk
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Is there a link to another SBF i can flash. I am currently in USCC 2.3.5.
maybe that will knock it out of this weird loop.
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I am still puzzled on this one...
I am gonna go with a recommendation to
NOT FLASH THE US CELLULAR 2.3.5 SBF on Sprint 2.3.5 phones....
I just got another one and did not flash the US Cellular 2.3.5 SBF and all is well.. (unlocked GSM radios etc..)
FYI
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Wireless is working now and I am able to get to the market...
Update:
Did this:
http://mobigees.info/root-motorola-photon-2-3-5/
I was able to get Root access Verified by Root Checker form store.
Tried to install X2 recovery.APK Says it installed then when I reboot-recovery it just reboots into US-Cellular rom. (NO BootStarp Recovery!)
I am pulling my hair out! Help!
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this link has expired now... can you please help me? my wifi and 4g is not working because i flashed electirfy 2.3.5 rom in my photon ... please help me to work out my wife and 4g .. thanks