Hi,
I bought a new Razr Maxx. It supposed to be unlocked.
I have a few questions:
1) I want to install a custom ROM. I want to use the last Android version - 4.2 or 4.2.1. I've searched the forum and I see that there are many versions to 4.2/4.2.1, What are my possibilities. How do I install the new ROM and where can I download it (I don't have a SD card)?
2) Do I need a specific version of 4.2/4.2.1 if I need support for certain languages or this version support Google version languages?
3) I've some experience in Linux OS. Can you help me understand why do I have to use some exploit to get root after I've installed a new OS?
4) How do I check that the boot loader is unlocked.
5) Can you help me decide if I need a strong cover for the Razr Maxx or I can buy a random silicon case?
6) Can you recommend on a good car charger and car phone holder from ebay?
General note: Currently I have no SIm for the Razr. Do I need it to install new OS?
Thanks
Pick up a custom rom based on whether u are on a cdma or gsm network. Try out the following roms
Cm10.1 its 4.2 based
Cm10 rom based on 4.1.2
D-wiz its a good custom rom
Root ur device use razr utility... info given in this forum and also install SAFESTRAp v3 its a very good recovery tool and u can always keep ur stock custom rom
As far as my knowledge goes moto razr has a locked bootloader...
And i suggest u buy a pretty decent phone cover as there are reports some of the device have a fragile gorilla glass so u might wanna protect it.
-hit thanks if i was helpful
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Hey all,
I haven't updated my MoPho since I got it, and was wondering what the benefits would be if I were to update to some of the stuff we have available now. Back when I got my phone, you couldn't change the boot loader without losing 4G.
Currently, I basically just have a rooted MoPho with System version: 45.3.5.MB855.Sprint.en.US
I also noticed in the MoPho Android Development subforum that there are some ICS and Jellybean CyanogenMods available.
Would I be able to update to System version: 45.3.7.MB855.Sprint.en.US safely and still be able to flash to a CyanogenMod? (If not, can I update to 45.3.6?)
If I can flash to a CyanogenMod, would you suggest I flash to C9 or C10? Is there are particular poster's mod I should use?
Thanks guys.
Edit: Was looking at the !!!LOOK HERE FIRST!!!! thread, I noticed I am not sure what Kernal I am running. I assume I'd have to update this as well? Where would I check what kernal I have?
Unlocking the boot loader unfortunately will still kill 4g, so if you make use of 4g and feel its necessary, you won't want to unlock. Also, if you have taken the most recent over the air update from moto (check in about phone and see if android version is 2.3.5) you won't be able to unlock. If you don't need 4g and are on 2.3.4, then unlocking and installing CM will unlock so much more potential of your phone it'll blow your mind. To install CM, you'll need to do the following:
1) Unlock your boot loader
2) Install CWM recovery
3) Install cyanogenmod or another rom
There are howtos for each of these all around the forum. As well as stepbystep videos on YouTube by qbking77. If you get hung up somewhere well help you out.
I've been searching but haven't found an answer in any of the threads on ROM's. Either I suck at searching or the question just isn't there / answered.
Is there any ROM for the Verizon edition of the Razr (Maxx in my case, but eh) that will still easily allow me to globetrot as I do?
Or is dual booting my best option in such a situation? I've been away from phone hacking for some time, wasn't even aware dual booting was a possibility. I'd certainly flip flop between stock ICS and a custom ROM if that's the case. Is that feasible if the answer to my original question is no?
ArizonaGuy said:
I've been searching but haven't found an answer in any of the threads on ROM's. Either I suck at searching or the question just isn't there / answered.
Is there any ROM for the Verizon edition of the Razr (Maxx in my case, but eh) that will still easily allow me to globetrot as I do?
Or is dual booting my best option in such a situation? I've been away from phone hacking for some time, wasn't even aware dual booting was a possibility. I'd certainly flip flop between stock ICS and a custom ROM if that's the case. Is that feasible if the answer to my original question is no?
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I have some contradictory view on this :
View point 1 :
The XT910 GSM Razr and the XT912 CDMA Droid Razr are not the same hardware and the radio from one cannot be run on the other. The signatures will not match and allow it to flash.
The XT912 has an additional Motorola LTE radio chip that is running a TI Wrigley embedded linux with its own CPU and RAM. In addition, the OMAP AP flash is partitioned differently with a much smaller preinstall partition.
Viewpoint 2 :
But There was a article released that said Verizon might push a software patch to make your CDMA phone a Global phone:
check this http://www.pcworld.com/article/258233/verizon_gives_motorola_lte_razrs_their_gsm_wings.html
The logic is simple , if your phone has a GSM radio on it , you just need to activate it , it can be dome by flashing a ROM with GSM leak ...
My Suggestion : Just give it a try and find out yourself in less than 1 hour
Root using tool from Eternityproject / Matts Utility , backup data using Titanium Backup
Install Safestrap 3.05 , Backup your Stock ROM using Safestrap
Activate Slot 1 , instal Eclipse 1.5 followed by GSM patch then reeboot .
Give it a try , since its Safestrap dont worry about bricking ..
Links :
ICS root : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710871
Safestrap : http://blog.hash-of-codes.com/downloads/safestrap/
ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1795493
GSM patch :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1805380 ( choose GSM-Patch Black Widow CM9 )
If you need to brush up your basic skills read this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1991253
Do let me know if it worked ..
The XT912 is a GSM/UMTS capable phone. The Verizon ICS update in June made this possible. And the Verizon LTE phones aren't SIM subsidy locked (though they will unlock devices anyway). I've used it both with the Verizon SIM and using 3rd party SIM's in more than a half dozen countries in Europe and Asia.
Here's what I don't know: Will the XT912 Razr/Maxx operate in the US on the AT&T and T-Mobile networks similar to the way Verizon's latest devices (iPhone 5, Razr HD/HD Maxx, et al) do so? I ask this because older devices will not connect to AT&T or T-Mobile (Droid 3, Droid 2 Global, other non-Android phones) so it was difficult to fully validate a ROM without leaving the country.
If I had a T-Mobile or AT&T SIM, I would test, then load a ROM and test again. Though ideally the perfect test is to be loaded up with a ROM and travel abroad - but I don't travel with more than a tablet so if I'm abroad with a ROM that won't play nice with rest-of-world UMTS data I'd have no way to go back to stock nor would I want to waste the time while traveling. Though I understand Safestrap is essentially a dual-boot method so this wouldn't be an issue?
Actually safestrap lets you swap roms with a reboot and a few taps. You should try it out.
I'm from Europe, have Verizon xt912 (stock rom) with working gsm and cdma. Switching between them in *#*#4636#*#*
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Hey, just gave it a try with eclipse and gsmPatch. Still no go. Tried with WCDMA Preffered, GSMauto, and GSMonly. Worth a shot though and Thank you for the info and links.
I know that every method works for each version of your android system, I rooted my phone, I guess the next step is to install the boot Menu Manager, I am new @ motorola phones, I come from Samsung Droid Charge, I would like to install a fully working debloated rom, I currently have the latest update 4.1.2.
I am lost, but I know I have root, I just checked with root checker.
Please help me !!
Hi. Go to your browser and install safestrap 3.11. After that, just find a ROM and follow instructions. There's a guy named Tom on YouTube who has some good 'how-to' videos. Don't use ROM manager or ROM toolbox. They arent very reliable or up to date. Titanium backup is a good purchase that helps. Have fun and whatever you do, keep and backup your stock ROM!
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D-WIZ can satisfy your requirement.Stable,smooth,best battery life,no bugs.
My english is bad....Or even worse than bad....
jorge3687 said:
I know that every method works for each version of your android system, I rooted my phone, I guess the next step is to install the boot Menu Manager, I am new @ motorola phones, I come from Samsung Droid Charge, I would like to install a fully working debloated rom, I currently have the latest update 4.1.2.
I am lost, but I know I have root, I just checked with root checker.
Please help me !!
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you just check out droidrzr.com they are dedicated to xt 912 cdma and have lots of good support and live chat support as well. incase nobody helps you here
Is ROM Toolbox still a good/safe app for debloating my stock ROM?
I came from an HTC Thunderbolt and this phone is already very different.
Also, does anyone know of an EXTREMELY STABLE ROM that is 4.2.2 Jelly Bean for this XT912?
i wouldnt suggest using rom tool box. motorola have locked bootloaders things are done differently with them while samsung and htc and others have unlocked bootloader. this is where motorola gets tricky the website i referred to you have an active chat and lots of good support if you post there. somebody will respond to you fast.
razr is kind of dead in forums because of how difficult motorola is development. it really is painful.
naifs_br10 said:
i wouldnt suggest using rom tool box. motorola have locked bootloaders things are done differently with them while samsung and htc and others have unlocked bootloader. this is where motorola gets tricky the website i referred to you have an active chat and lots of good support if you post there. somebody will respond to you fast.
razr is kind of dead in forums because of how difficult motorola is development. it really is painful.
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I kinda figured it was.
Having to use the Smart Actions app during the root process is what made me think... wtf? Lol.
Check out the CM 10.1 and Avatar ROMs is you are going for a Jelly Bean rom. So far i have liked them. FYI, i just rooted my razr a few weeks ago as well. I am loving it. :laugh:
Can the tutorials in this forum be used for the Verizon Droid Razr MAXX as well? I didnt see a specific forum for the Razr MAXX just this one and the MAXX HD. I also have a couple of other questions.
1) whats the best software for backing up my existing image incase I brick my phone?
2) Do I need a separate piece of software to back up my phone after its rooted with a new ROM?
3) Is 4.4 kitkat the latest ROM available?
4) Is the Razr MAXX capable of running 4.4?
Sorry, Im a complete noob when it comes to smartphones but I want to upgrade to 4.4 because LG has a smart watch that I want that requires 4.4 on yoru phone.
Thanks,
47 views and no one can answer these rather basic questions?
Greywolf74 said:
Can the tutorials in this forum be used for the Verizon Droid Razr MAXX as well? I didnt see a specific forum for the Razr MAXX just this one and the MAXX HD. I also have a couple of other questions.
1) whats the best software for backing up my existing image incase I brick my phone?
2) Do I need a separate piece of software to back up my phone after its rooted with a new ROM?
3) Is 4.4 kitkat the latest ROM available?
4) Is the Razr MAXX capable of running 4.4?
Sorry, Im a complete noob when it comes to smartphones but I want to upgrade to 4.4 because LG has a smart watch that I want that requires 4.4 on yoru phone.
Thanks,
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1) You can't,the best way to return to stock is with Matllgrof's utility or Rsd Lite,these are computer programs
2) You can backup your rom with the same custom recovery that allows you to flash it,Safestrap or BMM
3) Yes
4) Ofcourse
Btw,Razr Maxx and Razr are the same phones,the only difference is in the battery.
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Actually I have many question
I think when a newbie like me start to work on rom development then there are several questions arises in mind basically like what I am going to ask here, my purpose is to get all this doubts cleared before starting so that I can start to focus on things. I don't know if my questions will help other newbies like me but it will literally help me a lot .
I am trying to develop a custom rom for ascend g700 as i have seen it among the most hated device among developers , no one want to do anything for this phone and it can accomodate a lot of upgradation. I have seen g700 users begging inside CM forum to build a latest ROM for this device, I have also seen g700 owners begging on huawei website to upgrade their devices but huawei doesn't even feel like to give a word to it. and I feel really bad about this .
So i just want to build a good looking, working, clean, latest by look and feature rom for Ascend g700 for all users, there are various reasons why I want to do that:
1) One of the biggest reason why I am here is I want to see g700 users smiling with joy that finally somebody has updated their device, I want all g700 owners to feel worth buying the device.
2) No working custom rom is available for this device yet.
3) No Cyanogenmod rom available.
4) This device configuration seems potentially great which literally needs update (atleast up to kitkat).
5) And personally I don't like UI emotion of this phone besides that google play store has some bug which makes icons background looks black which is a sore to eyes, Huawei did nothing for this device yet except just earned the bucks from it. I hate the companies who are ignorant about their customers.
I don't want to bore anyone reading my thread but i have lots of questions to resolve before i start to develop something for this device and I hope i will succeed.
Okay so let's get started with my questions, all veterans are requested to kindly share their vast knowledge and help me understanding the facts. thanks in advance .
Objective: what i am trying to do is, trying to find out the latest possible (Lollipop) rom which I can use as base rom to flash this device (Ascend G700) or just build a custom one fully working.
1 First: Are there any neutral latest android rom versions are available from google official websites to start using on any device or to start develop it for any particular device?
If "yes" then from where i can get it?
If "No" then from where the companies get their android roms on first hand as a clean plain base android rom to make it their own rom?
2 second: Can i just install any rom of any phone and it will start to work?
If "No" then what maybe the problems that I would first encounter?, what can I do to fix that any such known problems?
3 Third: I have heard about porting rom by changing things inside rom like replacing kernel of base rom with my stock rom, Kernel of my stock rom (4.2.1) can work with lollipop rom (5.0.0)? if yes then which lollipop rom would be best to use for (G700) and from where I can get one?
4 Fourth: Can I use my old kernel, camera and radio from stock rom in newer lollipop rom will it work? is it possible to do that?
5 Fifth: Can I use any kernel on any phone? or there are any specific particular to device types? or is it necessary to use the old kernel?
6 Sixth: If I flash my phone with custom new rom the radio will also be flashed with it automatically? even if I doesn't want to? How would I know that the rom i am going to use contains the flash files for radio also? and can i remove that? and use rest of the rom?
7 Seventh: If i flash my phone with new custom rom what are chances that it's camera will not work? or radio maybe affected?
8 Eighth: What can i do to port my camera from stock rom to new custom rom which I want to flash. the camera of old rom (4.2.1) can work with lollipop (5.0.0)?
9 Nineth: The device is a dual sim, any special thing to keep in mind before flashing a rom? a rom should necessarily be valid for dual sim? are there any specific types?
Please all the veterans from XDA are requested to provide inside to all these questions of mine, so that I can start working on my custom rom, I seriously want to upgrade this phone please help
Any help from anyone who knows anything related to any question of mine are welcome to share their knowledge.
Thanks in advance .