{locked} Stock Roms Bootstrap Flashable - Motorola Photon 4G

I will try to compile bootstrap flashable stock roms for all builds here. Should be used for returning to stock after flashing any other locked rom or if you made system changes with the rom tool box or any other similar app and are not sure how to return.
Standard If You Brick Your Phone I Am Not Responsible.
Instructions
- BACK UP YOUR DATA. THIS WILL WIPE THE DATA PARTITION!!!!!!!
- Place zip in internal storage
- Flash via Bootstrap
This does not contain any bootloaders, kernels or cdrom images just the system partition.
After Flashing if you want to remove root use the Photon-Torpedo Direct Method's root cleaner function.
Photon
2.3.5. Photon 4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_13
Electrify
2.3.5. Electrify 4.5.1A_SUN_USC_19.0

Thanks. It works nicely.
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works
Thank you very much. helped get my photon back to semi-official state. now i'm just waiting for a bootloader unlock.

What if I flash over 198_7?
I prefer only stock?
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If you mean flashing this over 198_7 youll have to flash the modules from the 198_7 or you will have communication problems.
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diomsidney said:
Thank you very much. helped get my photon back to semi-official state. now i'm just waiting for a bootloader unlock.
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Glad it helped.
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mof9336 said:
If you mean flashing this over 198_7 youll have to flash the modules from the 198_7 or you will have communication problems.
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Where can I get these modules... or can you make it for stock users..?
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Thanks for this! I know my girl will very much appreciate it lol.
Before I had really got into flashing ROMs, I had her device and updated it to the first Moto Soak test. I had also made some minor tweaks/customizations that I wasn't able to reverse either lol. Now that this is available, I can FINALLY bring her completely back to stock 2.3.5!
When I get around to it, I'll let ya'll know how it turns out
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matriX1218 said:
Where can I get these modules... or can you make it for stock users..?
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I will be updating the 2.3.5.ish as well to the new build for those on 198_7 or lower.

mof9336 said:
I will be updating the 2.3.5.ish as well to the new build for those on 198_7 or lower.
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Thanks...
Make it full blur like stock... intact..
BTW why we can't use 2.3.5 kernel or other things except bootloader..?
i Don't know too much about Linux..
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matriX1218 said:
Thanks...
Make it full blur like stock... intact..
BTW why we can't use 2.3.5 kernel or other things except bootloader..?
i Don't know too much about Linux..
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If your on locked 198_7 your running the 2.3.4. kernel. the 2.3.4. bootloader locked will refuse any other kernel than the 2.3.4. unless your unlocked.

mof9336 said:
If your on locked 198_7 your running the 2.3.4. kernel. the 2.3.4. bootloader locked will refuse any other kernel than the 2.3.4. unless your unlocked.
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It was so simple answer... thanks. Now I understand...
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So I should have no problems flashing this directly from MOF2.3.5ish v1.4, right?

Airwolf79 said:
So I should have no problems flashing this directly from MOF2.3.5ish v1.4, right?
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If your running 2.3.4. 198_7 or lower and flash this you may have connection problems.

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but is your MOF2.3.5ish build based on the 2.3.5. 4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_13 build? Does that mean I CAN flash this to get back to stock and not expect connection problems? I'm a rookie.

Airwolf79 said:
Sorry if this is a dumb question, but is your MOF2.3.5ish build based on the 2.3.5. 4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_13 build? Does that mean I CAN flash this to get back to stock and not expect connection problems? I'm a rookie.
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MOF 2.3.5.ish is based on 2.3.5. 4.5.1A-1_SUN-254_12 but the modules have been replaced to work with a 2.3.4. kernel. So if you have a 2.3.4. kernel and flash this you will have connesction issues. I will be posting a stock 198_7 or 198_6 stock rom soon.

Ok, well I'm locked and came from 2.3.4 to MOF2.3.5ish, so I assume I still have the 2.3.4 kernel.

Airwolf79 said:
Ok, well I'm locked and came from 2.3.4 to MOF2.3.5ish, so I assume I still have the 2.3.4 kernel.
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Correct. Are you able to Unlock?

I want to unlock, but I'm still trying to learn how to do it on a Mac. There's not a lot of info out there, and I can't brick this phone cuz I need it for work, so I just wanna make sure I know enough before I tackle it.

I am on locked 254_13 with 2.3.5. I just want to know can i install custom rom after installing this one or any other way to get unlocked ...
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[Q] Away for a long time; which ROM?

I've been away on holiday for a short time and boy....development has sure moved fast
quick few questions:
1. I'm on gingerblur, do I need to SBF back to stock to flash new custom ROMs?
2. Regarding above question....I need to unlock the bootloader first using the unlocking package on briefmobile or the pudding thread if I can find it right?
3. Which Gingerbread based ROM seems to run the most bug free/useable as a daily driver right now?
thanks!
I like KennethPenn's ROM. Running smoothly, so far. I haven't had it on long enough to make a definitive comment, but it is stable and fast.
carlharsch said:
I like KennethPenn's ROM. Running smoothly, so far. I haven't had it on long enough to make a definitive comment, but it is stable and fast.
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I have had it since he released and I think its a great build quick and seems like moto has fixed some things that needed to be fixed.I like the gui.
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Xenocyde said:
I have had it since he released and I think its a great build quick and seems like moto has fixed some things that needed to be fixed.I like the gui.
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Is it already rooted if I may ask?
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droid_does said:
Is it already rooted if I may ask?
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its not rooted, you are going to have to flash back to 1.8.3, make sure you use the full build and not just the OTA update, unlock the bootloader, flash 2.3.4 then root. make sure you flash this build from ken theres reports of hard bricking if you use other sources.
neotekz said:
its not rooted, you are going to have to flash back to 1.8.3, make sure you use the full build and not just the OTA update, unlock the bootloader, flash 2.3.4 then root. make sure you flash this build from ken theres reports of hard bricking if you use other sources.
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so first I SBF back to 1.8.3
root
unlock BL
flash 2.3.4 (which one? HKTW? or the one linked above?)
The new build is fully rooted thanks to kenneth. Everything seems to work.
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droid_does said:
so first I SBF back to 1.8.3
root
unlock BL
flash 2.3.4 (which one? HKTW? or the one linked above?)
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Flash the one in the link above by Kennethpenn. The HKTW one will give you battery life issues and a non-working fingerprint scanner, while other sources could result in a hard brick if you ever want to downgrade. You'll need the unlocked bootloader version of CWM to flash it, not the existing charge mode one. You dont need root to install it, and I believe that particular version of 2.3.4 is already rooted. So,
unlock BL
flash cwm
flash Kennethpenn's 2.3.4.

Noob question

Im waiting for tho official motorola ota of gb...I've been lookin around and some treads say we shouldn't flash sbf or ota due to possible hard brick can someone clarify?
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toddran1 said:
Im waiting for tho official motorola ota of gb...I've been lookin around and some treads say we shouldn't flash sbf or ota due to possible hard brick can someone clarify?
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It's ironic because the official motorola OTA is the one that is giving everyone trouble. That is this one.
If you want to get gingerbread safely you will first need to install 2.3.4 with an unlocked bootloader, follow these directions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1142674
You can now flash roms if you performed that successfully, I would recommend this one since it is safe and great:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1159385
Cheers, pm me if you need help
The stock ota is safe if your not unlocked or anything.
But the stock ota motor has put something to prevent your from going to older sbf. The version kenneth has made is perfect. And still gives u stock rom with extras
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O ok thanks so sounds like kens version is the best way to go
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I have a related question:
Is the GingerBread 2.3.4 Motorola update out via OTA? I mean, "officially", so it can be installed on a stock unrooted unlocked Atrix. I read the update will be launch end of July.
Thanks in advance.
toddran1 said:
Im waiting for tho official motorola ota of gb...I've been lookin around and some treads say we shouldn't flash sbf or ota due to possible hard brick can someone clarify?
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You can brick your device if you are not on 1.83 before you flash gingerbread on your atrix....at least that is what I understand from it. You can't go from 1.26 to gingerbread, you have to go from 1.83 right to gingerbread. And you have to unlock your bootloader otherwise you might screw something up.
PS. Please check your grammar man. Unless you're from like France, take the time and type things the right way.
Infected24 said:
I have a related question:
Is the GingerBread 2.3.4 Motorola update out via OTA? I mean, "officially", so it can be installed on a stock unrooted unlocked Atrix. I read the update will be launch end of July.
Thanks in advance.
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nope! its out in an SBF file I believe. As of right now, you will have to root your device and install 1.83 before you can flash gingerbread on it...I haven't installed a rom on here in like a months so I've been outta the loop I guess
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You can brick your device if you are not on 1.83 before you flash gingerbread on your atrix....at least that is what I understand from it. You can't go from 1.26 to gingerbread, you have to go from 1.83 right to gingerbread. And you have to unlock your bootloader otherwise you might screw something up.
PS. Please check your grammar man. Unless you're from like France, take the time and type things the right way.
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It wont load at all with 1.2.6 but that's not what is causing bricks going from 2.3.4 to any older sbf with the stock ota is causing the bricks. Kenneth build you can go back,and is safe to use.
Infected24 said:
I have a related question:
Is the GingerBread 2.3.4 Motorola update out via OTA? I mean, "officially", so it can be installed on a stock unrooted unlocked Atrix. I read the update will be launch end of July.
Thanks in advance.
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No, its not out yet keep checking you updates wont be too much longer
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Infected24 said:
I have a related question:
Is the GingerBread 2.3.4 Motorola update out via OTA? I mean, "officially", so it can be installed on a stock unrooted unlocked Atrix. I read the update will be launch end of July.
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Motorola has given no date for GB release. End of July is only speculation.
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Photon ROMs on Electrify?

Unlocking a stock USCC Electrify tonight using Pudding.
Plan on installing CWM or TWRP (after doing more research or heeding advice).
Not many ROMs say Electrify compatibility is included. Is anyone having any luck flashing these to their Electrify? Is there a universal conversion zip a la the ones used in the D2/DX days?
Mills00013 said:
Unlocking a stock USCC Electrify tonight using Pudding.
Plan on installing CWM or TWRP (after doing more research or heeding advice).
Not many ROMs say Electrify compatibility is included. Is anyone having any luck flashing these to their Electrify? Is there a universal conversion zip a la the ones used in the D2/DX days?
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it's the same phone minus 4g. everything is compatible with one another. no mods needed. just flash away.
be sure to flash this for eri/roaming fix. it's recommended.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1675772
you can also check out my site below for some electrify info.
good luck on unlocking. not many people have an electrify that they can unlock.
na7q said:
it's the same phone minus 4g. everything is compatible with one another. no mods needed. just flash away.
be sure to flash this for eri/roaming fix. it's recommended.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1675772
you can also check out my site below for some electrify info.
good luck on unlocking. not many people have an electrify that they can unlock.
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Thanks for the tips, this is exactly what I figured!
I'm not to nervous about the unlocking process, and I know the device I'll be working with this evening is a completely bone stock 2.3.5 USCC device which appears (from my limited reading) to have the best of chances. Any further tips I should know before this? I'm no novice, so feel free to talk as high level as you want.
And your site looks extremely helpful. I'll read through it in it's entirety by the time I attempt the procedure tonight. Thanks for the heads up!
Mills00013 said:
And your site looks extremely helpful. I'll read through it in it's entirety by the time I attempt the procedure tonight. Thanks for the heads up!
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well 2.3.4 is fully unlockable. 2.3.5 is only unlockable if you have a device that was shipped with 2.3.5. if it was updated or flashed to it you will not be able to unlock it. it's basically permanently locked. no way around it.
good luck!
na7q said:
well 2.3.4 is fully unlockable. 2.3.5 is only unlockable if you have a device that was shipped with 2.3.5. if it was updated or flashed to it you will not be able to unlock it. it's basically permanently locked. no way around it.
good luck!
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Wait, 2.3.5 is unlockable if the phone came with it? Has this always been the case? Did I miss a memo?
Acvice said:
Wait, 2.3.5 is unlockable if the phone came with it? Has this always been the case? Did I miss a memo?
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this has always been the case for the electrify. not the photon.
i don't know what took so long for the photon users to get 2.3.5 but the electrify has had it since nov/dec.
Acvice said:
Wait, 2.3.5 is unlockable if the phone came with it? Has this always been the case? Did I miss a memo?
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If the electrify is shipped with 2.3.5. Its sv1 so you can unlock it. But if it was updated via ota to 2.3.5. Then its sv2 and unlockable.
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mof9336 said:
If the electrify is shipped with 2.3.5. Its sv1 so you can unlock it. But if it was updated via ota to 2.3.5. Then its sv2 and unlockable.
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Is there a quick way to check the SV level? I assume it might tell me in the bootloader itself?
And thanks for the tips and help again to everyone, very helpful.
Mills00013 said:
Is there a quick way to check the SV level? I assume it might tell me in the bootloader itself?
And thanks for the tips and help again to everyone, very helpful.
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IIRC, it will error out, harming nothing, if it can't be unlocked. That's what it says in the instructions I received, though.
My Electrify was shipped with 2.3.5, and I'm running Jelly Bean now. I've flashed more ROMs than I can count in the last week alone.
As for the boot loaders (recoveries), CWM-Recovery that comes with the Electrify.zip unlock pack is the same as Joker's v3, and is your standard text-based, no-touch recovery. You navigate with volume and Power is your Enter. TWRP is all-touch, nice as hell. Both should work for you. TWRP is just nicer looking.

Quick question about 2.3.5

Sorry guys, my google and xda-fu do not seem to be up to snuff today. So here is my question(s):
I have a photon, rooted, unlocked and running the KDDI radio which works on tmobile and sprint, but i still have it on 2.3.4. Is there a way to update it to 2.3.5? I keep reading 2.3.5 will kill unlocking, but root still seems possible. Also does anyone have a thread where either the OTA or the ROM can be found (not the locked bootstrap version)
Update on 2.3.5. change log: http://mrlarge.wordpress.com/2012/07/18/sprint-motorola-photon-4g-receives-ota-update-2-3-5/
Lastly, does 2.3.5 add anything worthwhile? still have not found a change log on that either.
Like i said guys, my google-fu is low on chi today. Thanks in advance though :highfive:
scoobdude said:
Sorry guys, my google and xda-fu do not seem to be up to snuff today. So here is my question(s):
I have a photon, rooted, unlocked and running the KDDI radio which works on tmobile and sprint, but i still have it on 2.3.4. Is there a way to update it to 2.3.5? I keep reading 2.3.5 will kill unlocking, but root still seems possible. Also does anyone have a thread where either the OTA or the ROM can be found (not the locked bootstrap version)
Update on 2.3.5. change log: http://mrlarge.wordpress.com/2012/07/18/sprint-motorola-photon-4g-receives-ota-update-2-3-5/
Lastly, does 2.3.5 add anything worthwhile? still have not found a change log on that either.
Like i said guys, my google-fu is low on chi today. Thanks in advance though :highfive:
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IMHO, Motorola put out 2.3.5 for the sole purpose of locking the bootloader. There is nothing in 2.3.5 to make it worth "upgrading" from 2.3.4.
I recommend staying on 2.3.4.
Although the bootloader is locked, you can root 2.3.5.
If you flash mof's 2.3.5ish locked rom you will have all of the benefits of 2.3.5 without permalocking your bootloader. It's the most recent of the locked rom and IMHO the best option for locked people.
If you don't have 4G wimax anywhere nearby I would recommend unlocking that bootloader and trying one of the jb roms that th3bill has been cranking out
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bullfrog527 said:
If you flash mof's 2.3.5ish locked rom you will have all of the benefits of 2.3.5 without permalocking your bootloader. It's the most recent of the locked rom and IMHO the best option for locked people.
If you don't have 4G wimax anywhere nearby I would recommend unlocking that bootloader and trying one of the jb roms that th3bill has been cranking out
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Can you do that on 2.3.5?
Outdated yet young Motorola Photon 4G
Slender Troll said:
Can you do that on 2.3.5?
Outdated yet young Motorola Photon 4G
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As far as I know, you can. Just root your phone and install bootstrap. The only thing the 2.3.5 update locked down is the bootloader so you should be good to go
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once the MOF has been installed, would it be possible to use this? http://www.ibtimes.com/how-install-...oton-4g-using-custom-firmware-tutorial-939294
Outdated yet young Motorola Photon 4G
Slender Troll said:
once the MOF has been installed, would it be possible to use this? http://www.ibtimes.com/how-install-...oton-4g-using-custom-firmware-tutorial-939294
Outdated yet young Motorola Photon 4G
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You need a unlocked bootloader to install clockworkmod-recovery.
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Electrify, unlocked, 2.3.5 shipped, "Failed to boot 1"... how to flash to stock?

Electrify, unlocked, 2.3.5 shipped, "Failed to boot 1"... how to flash to stock?
I have some issues with radio which requires me to flash back to stock. However, no matter what I try I can't get 2.3.4 installed, and always end on "Failed to boot 1". What is there I can try? I won't flash 2.3.5 by any means.
dwegiel said:
I have some issues with radio which requires me to flash back to stock. However, no matter what I try I can't get 2.3.4 installed, and always end on "Failed to boot 1". What is there I can try? I won't flash 2.3.5 by any means.
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There are 3 different 2.3.4 sbf files did you try all 3?
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There are 3 different 2.3.4 sbf files did you try all 3?
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Err... where are they located? I only tried the 2.3.4 USCC SBF. Also, I'm pretty sure the Sprint one will fail. But wth.
Will try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1798210, the unlocked rom with TWRP.
WAIT A MINUTE... there are radio SBFs too... will try them.
All radios fail at 6% in RSD...
dwegiel said:
Err... where are they located? I only tried the 2.3.4 USCC SBF. Also, I'm pretty sure the Sprint one will fail. But wth.
Will try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1798210, the unlocked rom with TWRP.
WAIT A MINUTE... there are radio SBFs too... will try them.
All radios fail at 6% in RSD...
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OK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1798210&highlight=sv1
The SV1 thread is interesting. It tells me about the failed to boot 1 error I've had... what should I flash on it?
dwegiel said:
OK
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1798210&highlight=sv1
The SV1 thread is interesting. It tells me about the failed to boot 1 error I've had... what should I flash on it?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
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I think you may have copied the URL incorrectly.
If it is 2.3.5 shipped you should flash 2.3.5 sbf. 2.3.4 will not work. The only available 2.3.5 sbf is for US Cellular. If you are using sprint then you need to follow peter_ 's guide and only available custom rom is hybrid rom from peter_
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pradeeppk said:
If it is 2.3.5 shipped you should flash 2.3.5 sbf. 2.3.4 will not work. The only available 2.3.5 sbf is for US Cellular. If you are using sprint then you need to follow peter_ 's guide and only available custom rom is hybrid rom from peter_
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Will it lock my bootloader? I absolutely CANNOT risk this.
dwegiel said:
Will it lock my bootloader? I absolutely CANNOT risk this.
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Please share its present status about 2.3.4 or 2.3.5, locked or unlocked.
You said that it is 2.3.5. So it is locked and there is little chance to unlock bootloader.
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pradeeppk said:
Please share its present status about 2.3.4 or 2.3.5, locked or unlocked.
You said that it is 2.3.5. So it is locked and there is little chance to unlock bootloader.
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It shipped with 2.3.5, and is currently unlocked through pudding.
dwegiel said:
It shipped with 2.3.5, and is currently unlocked through pudding.
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So there is no way to back to 2.3.4. Only available 2.3.5 sbf is for electrify. It may lock bootloader. I don't know because no user reported about it. Sorry.
Also curious to know which method you used for unlocking bootloader
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pradeeppk said:
So there is no way to back to 2.3.4. Only available 2.3.5 sbf is for electrify. It may lock bootloader. I don't know because no user reported about it. Sorry.
Also curious to know which method you used for unlocking bootloader
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Pudding bootloader unlock.
dwegiel said:
It shipped with 2.3.5, and is currently unlocked through pudding.
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So let's be clear on this.
Do you have a Photon (Sprint) or is it an Electrify (us cellular)?
What version of firmware was your device running before everything went crazy?
We can figure out a lot when we know that info.
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JohnH4 said:
So let's be clear on this.
Do you have a Photon (Sprint) or is it an Electrify (us cellular)?
What version of firmware was your device running before everything went crazy?
We can figure out a lot when we know that info.
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USCC Electrify, it was running AOKP 4.1.2 when this happened, after which I went to peetr_'s v20 hybrid rom from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24574176&postcount=1.
bump?
Sprint 2.3.4 has made progress. Got to the NOW screen and am bootlooping. Will attempt to flash stock USCC 2.3.4. Got USCC 2.3.4 to boot, radio is still "Searching for Service"

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