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I've rooted my GT 10.1 but I have two questions that I can't find the answer.
1. Has anyone discovered how to unroot back to stock?
2. If rooted, will I be able to get the OTA of touchwiz by checking for updates under settings?
PS I flashed the TouchWiz UX found in this forum. Got to say it is really nice and I can't wait to get the version from Sammy. I then restored a backup using Rom Manager and restored fine except when checking for software updates. It used to say no update available, but today it says failed to connect to servers. Anyone else getting this error?
I guess that is actually 3 questions.
Thanks
1. Unrooting is pretty simple. Just flash the 3.1 OTA in the dev forum, after doing a full wipe. If you feel the need to go back to full stock, you'll also want to nvflash back to the original retail recovery, which you undoubtedly saved when you first rooted.
2. No one knows yet, but rest assured, within a day (less probably) of the update being released, it'll be available here as a rooted flashable ROM. If you learn one thing from your time on XDA, it should be "never accept an OTA update." Let the devs pull it apart and repackage it in a nice root-safe download.
Undoubtedly! (I wish) I wasn't planning to root but while playing with Odin, I thought I was locked at the downloading screen while testing odin. (Didn't hold down the power button long enough to shut off tab) I thought my only solution was to continue and root. No problems rooting, it was easy. I just wanted to make sure I get the TouchWiz update. Now I learned my lesson I will never do an OTA update.
Glad you told me that, otherwise I probably would have screwed up my GT. I don't know how I missed the post about backing up the stock image first. I try to read a lot of posts (heck I even use the search box) before trying something new. Anyway, I'm sure it is posted in the forums somewhere if I need to find it.
Thanks!
pmsrefugee said:
Glad you told me that, otherwise I probably would have screwed up my GT.
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It's not so much that you'll screw up your device by accepting an OTA, but rather that you might lose root and/or your custom recovery (perhaps permanently). Nevertheless, there are some cases of OTAs screwing up devices when accepted over non-stock installs, so IMHO its always best to wait for a flashable ROM.
pmsrefugee said:
I don't know how I missed the post about backing up the stock image first. I try to read a lot of posts (heck I even use the search box) before trying something new. Anyway, I'm sure it is posted in the forums somewhere if I need to find it.
Thanks!
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Yes, I believe the stock retail recovery is posted in the CWM recovery download package here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130574. You'll note that Step 3 is where you were advised to backup your original stock recovery, although the step is (correctly) noted as optional. No big deal, in any event. Glad I could help.
Hi there,
I'll try to make this brief. My touch screen has a 1/2" slice that is unresponsive (middle of the default google bar and down) and I am under warranty so I figured hey, let's call and get the phone warrantied.
Motorola is sending me a new phone when should be at my apartment when I arrive back from my travels.
My bootloader is unlocked. I understand there is no physical or theoretical way to relock thee bootloader; I get that. I am on 4.5.91. I never did the OTA updates; every update or ROM or anything since 1.26 has been from here. I've read a LOT in the last 24 hours.. and I'm concerned that trying to SBF anything over 4.5.91 will end up bricking the phone that I'm slated to return for a faulty screen. So, I was then thinking about moto-fastboot. That works for system and boot, but not bootloader, right?
My main concern is this: I don't want them to turn my phone on and see "UNLOCKED" in the top left and immediately charge me $499 for voiding the warranty. I DO understand this is a risk I took, and I am willing to eat the charge should it happen; but that withstanding my screen is legitimately borked. I'd be willing to try something to overwrite this bootloader if there were a tangible means to do it without like >80% chance of bricking it. Every SBF I've flashed on here has been pudding.
Is there anything that can be done to get rid of "UNLOCKED" up there? I know it won't relock the bootloader; but I want the techs to see that the screen is broke before they start snooping through system settings. I may get lucky, I don't know.
Also, anyone with experience warrantying a phone with an unlocked bootloader? How did it work out for you?
As it stands now I'm downloading the stock 1.8.3 system and boot images. But they won't overwrite the bootloader. I have about 4 days to figure this out before I fly home.
Thoughts?
I'm pretty sure you're stuck man.
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Hey I would play it safe and just buy another ATRIX off craigslist. I picked up an ATRIX in my area for 200 that is in mint condition. That sure beats the 499 they are going to charge you when they power on the device to check for user related problems before they slap a new screen on it and put it their refurbish phones inventory.
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I'd need somebody else to confirm this:
I thought that when you installed 4.5.91 through the safe .zip files, you were able to flash back to a previous SBF safely. I remember people in the IRC doing just that, and reporting that once they had done so, the "UNLOCKED" message on startup disappeared until they reflashed pudding. I'm pretty sure that it didn't actually relock the bootloader, just somehow get rid of the "UNLOCKED", but again I'm not entirely sure.
tl;dr I think you are safe to flash an SBF if you got GB from a .zip and that way you won't show "UNLOCKED".
I thought about that but I'd rather just get one from them if I'll be spending any money period.
I read a few posts that stated that there was a way to remove the "UNLOCKED" on the bootloader by flashing stock SBF's but I'm not sure if that would result in a brick at this point.. which is why I haven't tried it.
Either way.. I was also thinking: when they were troubleshooting me on the phone, they had me do a factory reset. This was yesterday. So, if it does brick I may have a "I did a system update and something went wrong" way out.
Would love to hear from someone who has experience with warranty services.
Thanks to both of you for your replies. I am also slightly inclined to believe I am boned. :[
KF as soon as someone verifies that I'll be happy to. I still have the 1.2.6 and 1.5.7 stock SBF's. To the best of my knowledge, I never let the OTA update happen. On my XOOM yes but not on the Atrix. Just unlocked, flashed what ever rom/zip I wanted, and went to town. Sucks that my screen blew I just had it where I wanted it with 2.3.4 :[
There's an 4.5.91 SBF. It should be safe to flash per eval-'s post. This should get rid of your "unlocked" without the danger of attempting to flash an earlier version.
lauterm said:
There's an 4.5.91 SBF. It should be safe to flash per eval-'s post. This should get rid of your "unlocked" without the danger of attempting to flash an earlier version.
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I agree...by flashing a rom via RSD should get rid of "UNLOCK" text..
here is another link...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125944
deziguy420 said:
I agree...by flashing a rom via RSD should get rid of "UNLOCK" text..
here is another link...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125944
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I love you both. It worked and I'm on the stock stuff now.
Everything else is up to the fate of the universe. At least they'll see that my screen is messed up before they start prodding around.
What happened?
Can you let us know if this was successful? I'd really like to do the same thing if it was...
Help Can't Update OTA Gingerbread 2.3.4 Not Rooted Droid X2
I have been trying for a month no luck
no help from Moto or Verizon.
I'd like to get this update
See attachment this is what I get
when I try 2 Pull
Thank You
You could always try to SBF and see if that helps. Applying a SBF is fairly simple, check out some of the guides on the forum.
+1 to sbf comment
U could even just sbf straight to 2.3.4
Did u ever root before at all?(this phone that is)
ashclepdia said:
+1 to sbf comment
U could even just sbf straight to 2.3.4
Did u ever root before at all?(this phone that is)
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I 'd like to fix this problem of no OTA updated
No (No)
This is my first smartphone.
Got it mid-July
Thank You
ImgBurn said:
Help Can't Update OTA Gingerbread 2.3.4 Not Rooted Droid X2
I have been trying for a month no luck
no help from Moto or Verizon.
I'd like to get this update
See attachment this is what I get
when I try 2 Pull
Thank You
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SBF is always an option, if you're comfortable doing it. It's nothing really.
So you jumped through vzw support hoops and they just leave you hanging?! I'd tell them you want it replaced w/ another for which the replacement will likely come w/ 2.3.4 installed. Have you tried taking it to a corporate store and ask if they can manually push it to your phone?
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Have you attempted to update while connected.to wifi?
I've always updated over wifi...
Have you done anything to this phone? Where did you get the phone? I only ask because if the phone came from someone else, perhaps something was done to it.
Many times people rename some of their files or uninstall some of the files, like fota and updater and it will fail to update. Aside from that, SBF is probably the most effecient way to fix the issue.
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Have you done anything to this phone? Where did you get the phone? I only ask because if the phone came from someone else, perhaps something was done to it.
Many times people rename some of their files or uninstall some of the files, like fota and updater and it will fail to update. Aside from that, SBF is probably the most effecient way to fix the issue.
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Hi
I've done very little to phone purchased
from Verizon in mid July. Froyo 2.2.2 was
installed. Sometime in August updated OTA
to GingerBread 2.3.3 no problem.
Fastfoward to present I've tried for last
month no push and when I try to pull
always get same result see attached.
I just don't get it...
Try checking this setting. You will want to make sure it's enabled and that you can make and receive phone calls.
Battery & Data Manager -> Data Delivery -> Background Data -> Enabled
If that does not work for you, you can also try to reset to factory defaults. This may fix the issue but you'll lose all your personal settings.
Undoubtedly, unless there is a hardware problem with your phone, which is possible but not probable, SBFing directly to 2.3.4 WILL fix the issue. Again, you'll lose your settings and such but you'll have a fresh phone and you can move on to greener pastures instead of worrying about what is wrong with the phone.
You can find a very well written guide that will walk you through the process below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1317707
This is what I would recommend as you could spend hours, days, even months trying to fix your phone and still not find out what app or quirky issue the phone is having. Applying an SBF update sounds complicated but in reality, its as simple as installing a driver for a printer.
Simply plug in the device, run an application, point it do the SBF file, and leave it alone until it finishes. The guide goes into detail, including the resources you'll need, such as the SBF file, the Motorola Drivers, RSD Lite, and what to expect.
Even if you choose to continue troubleshooting, I would recommend reading the guide anyway just to familiarize yourself with how your phone works. In the future it'll make troubleshooting your phone a bit easier.
Hope that helps!
reaktorblue
This looked like the solution crosses fingers
(Battery & Data Manager -> Data Delivery -> Background Data -> Enabled)
I was hoping as I had turned off my Phone to charge it. I though o yea
this is the problem. No such luck it was enabled. I'd like to try the
SBFing directly to 2.3.4 but don't you have to be rooted. I didn't really want
to root at this point with this issue of no OTA.
Setting to factory defaults looks like what I'll try but losing all my settings
ah. Is there any way to back up phone so not to lose all my settings
with out rooting.
Thank You
Thank everyone for all the suggestions
P.S. I was on the phone with VZ yesterday for 2.5 Hours
The Tech ended up telling me there was no update .
Last Update was 2.3.3 in August.
WoW Whats Up With That??
ImgBurn said:
reaktorblue
This looked like the solution crosses fingers
(Battery & Data Manager -> Data Delivery -> Background Data -> Enabled)
I was hoping as I had turned off my Phone to charge it. I though o yea
this is the problem. No such luck it was enabled. I'd like to try the
SBFing directly to 2.3.4 but don't you have to be rooted. I didn't really want
to root at this point with this issue of no OTA.
Setting to factory defaults looks like what I'll try but losing all my settings
ah. Is there any way to back up phone so not to lose all my settings
with out rooting.
Thank You
Thank everyone for all the suggestions
P.S. I was on the phone with VZ yesterday for 2.5 Hours
The Tech ended up telling me there was no update .
Last Update was 2.3.3 in August.
WoW Whats Up With That??
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AH yes...the trusty vzw level one tech
U better believe there is a 2.3.4 lol. I was in the soak test for it and the Motorola forum manager Matt announced it being released lol
Oh yeah. MAYBE u will have some.luck over there if u wanna try Motorola support forums before sbf route. Droidx2 forum manager Matt MAY(can't say he has ALWAYS been helpful) help ya out.
Aldo vzwsupport on twitter I find better than phoning them. Motorola also has tech support on twitter.
But u DO NOT have to be rooted in order to sbf.
not even a little bit lol.
if u WERE rooted sbf would make u lose that root.
Sbf rewrites your system partition and flashes the necessary files and "stuff"(lol) so that your phone is "factory out of box" condition. Root is totally NOT NEEDED to do an SBF.
U hook up to your computer.
Put ur.phone into RSD protocol mode and.use the rsdlite program u can download to ur computer(w/ necessary drivers) and flash the sbf file to ur phone.
pretty simple thing.to do.
Longest part really is downloading the necessary drivers and programs and files.
Go here to read a great easy to follow tutorial on how to sbf.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1317707
It has ALL the necessary links to downloads for sbf files, drivers, rsdlite program, etc
Everything u could need is I'm that thread
don't be.intimidated by the lengthy tutorial. It is easier than u think.
PLUS if u have any questions or.need clarification u can post in that thread and someone knowledgeable will help you out.
or u can get on the #dx2 channel at webchat.freenode.net for "real time" help. Its an IRC(chatroom) for us X2 users. Usually someone is there who can help ya out
ALSO please keep us updated on ur situation. If u find a solution PLEASE POST IT HERE...so that way others who run into this problem can.find the solution they need
Good luck brotha!
WTF
Hy guys,
Thanks for all your help & suggestions ashclepdia, reaktorblue
& X0dus. You won't, I can't believe this is what was stopping me
from getting update. I saw it before but reading it's description
I didn't think it would be a problem and I'd save battery
power. I had this setting checked (as you see in attached)
the second I unchecked it and returned to home screen update
was available.
WoW I spent hours no days with moto & vz level 2 tech's and
not 1 every went over my setting's. The level of incompetence
& misinformation from these 2 company's well they should hang there
heads in shame. Don't get me started I could write a book about
all the nonsense these 2 have put me through sense buying
this phone from vz in July 2011. Sorry For the rant.
Anyway I sincerely want to thank all you guys for your help
& suggestions. There's more talent in this post then vz & moto
L2 techs put together . This forum ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
P.S. So I guess if you don't want an update check this box .
Also New Rules corporate store only have salesman got
this from L2 tech & calling local store. Guess we know
there priorities.
Hahaha....I guess our android system is considered a "social application " in itself lol...
Good to see ya got the fix...and glad it ended up not being something serious.
Could u also add the word "SOLVED" to the beginning of thread title for others who experience this problem.
And yeah...I have been told by many people that I should try to get a job as a phone tech support since im always helping my friends/coworker fix phone problems Hahaha...and I still consider myself to be a "noob "to Lol
Hello everyone. I have a problem with my Motorola Atrix and I am hoping someone might be able to help me.
I got it as a late Christmas present so its still practically new. I tried doing an OTA update from 2.2 to 2.3 and the battery died whilst the update was taking place. I replaced that battery with my spare battery which was fully charged, but now it won't load. When trying to load on startup, it gets stuck at the dual core logo and gives an error message if I press the volume button. The message says something like "Starting RSD protocol support". I am gutted...
I have been searching feverishly through the forums for some help, and I have come across some information with regards to the types of bricks, ie hard/soft, but I am not sure which it is in my case. There is alot of information available, but I can't find any with my problem. I am not opposed to trying to fix the problem myself as I have some experience in messing around with software, though that was back in the days of p2k-tools some 10 years back, but I would appreciate a nudge in the right direction and some advice maybe since I am almost clueless about Android software. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Additional info:
The phone is completely factory default software wise, so is not rooted or running any form of custom firmware. UK carrier - Tmobile.
I think you have two options. If it's still under a warranty, take it back to the store and ask them to repair it. Or if you don't care about a warranty, you can follow this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261 to unlock your phone and install a custom ROM. But if you decide to unlock you phone, before trying anything, read the post completely. I'm saying again, read the post completely before doing anything.
I myself unlock the Atrix and using a custom ROM and I have a pretty good battery life compared with a stock ROM.
Thank you for your response. I will look into the warranty idea and see how that goes. I hope there is not a long wait period which is my biggest reservation about this option since I need my phone.
In so far as installing the custom ROM and unlocking it, is there maybe another way that would allow me to continue to use stock firmware and OTA updates? I have been reading through some threads where they say once there is a custom firmware, running an OTA update could brick the phone. I also really just prefer to keep the phone original. If this can't be done, then I will have to give the warranty thing a serious go before I consider the alternative.
shottah said:
Thank you for your response. I will look into the warranty idea and see how that goes. I hope there is not a long wait period which is my biggest reservation about this option since I need my phone.
In so far as installing the custom ROM and unlocking it, is there maybe another way that would allow me to continue to use stock firmware and OTA updates? I have been reading through some threads where they say once there is a custom firmware, running an OTA update could brick the phone. I also really just prefer to keep the phone original. If this can't be done, then I will have to give the warranty thing a serious go before I consider the alternative.
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Go here > http://www.motorola.com/Support/US-EN/Android_Products/ATRIX-4G_Software_Update_Page. Another alternative is to flash 2.3.4 stock via RSDLite, but if the update went through on your phone you could brick. Hopefully one of these will work for you! Other option is to unlock the bootloader.
If you have a full battery why not download the T-Mobile software and write it back to the phone via rsd.
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CaelanT said:
Another alternative is to flash 2.3.4 stock via RSDLite, but if the update went through on your phone you could brick. Hopefully one of these will work for you! Other option is to unlock the bootloader.
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Thanks for the suggestion. How can I tell if the update went through? Can I access this information in the phone's current state?
lonegunman said:
If you have a full battery why not download the T-Mobile software and write it back to the phone via rsd.
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By now the battery is just short of full, but it should be enough to get through the flash. Where would I get the T-mobile software? I have checked their site and the latest android update they have is 2.1 on the site. I have also looked at the Motorola website, but their means of update is via an update program called Motorola Software Update.
Sorry if I appear a bit dense, its just from what I'm seeing is that I may only have one chance to do this and get it right, else its bye bye Atrix. I am still waiting on a response from Motorola with regards to my query about the warranty. If I can get it sorted myself, I will definitely prefer that as opposed to having to wait on them to diagnose etc.
Have a look for the ATRIX super firmware thread on here and see if the T-Mobile software is in it, it may be the old software but it's worth a try as you can send the phone in to be fixed or just take it to a T-Mobile store and let them deal with it for you.
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CaelanT said:
Another alternative is to flash 2.3.4 stock via RSDLite, but if the update went through on your phone you could brick. Hopefully one of these will work for you! Other option is to unlock the bootloader.
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If I implemented the automated update via the link you provided, could that circumvent the potential bricking you described, provided the program can access the phone? By the way, the link you gave was software for an AT&T mobile, while mine is T-Mobile UK. Will this make a difference?
shottah said:
If I implemented the automated update via the link you provided, could that circumvent the potential bricking you described, provided the program can access the phone? By the way, the link you gave was software for an AT&T mobile, while mine is T-Mobile UK. Will this make a difference?
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Ah, you're on an international Atrix? AT&T update won't work for you then.
Sorry, I missed that at bottom of the OP.
If you get stuck and are in london pm me and I will see if I can help.
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CaelanT said:
Ah, you're on an international Atrix? AT&T update won't work for you then.
Sorry, I missed that at bottom of the OP.
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No problem, I appreciate whatever help I can get.
lonegunman said:
If you get stuck and are in london pm me and I will see if I can help.
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Thanks for the offer pal. Wish I was in the London area to get the help but, I'm in Stoke.
Ok, i have no idea if this will work but hay the phone is knacked so why not give it a go, it's under warranty so you can send it back if it don't work go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125944 find the orange full and t-mobile service files, download them and write them to your phone via rsd, it's kinda hard to say what one first, its a shame that the t-mobile one is not a full one as that would be perfect, the battery should still charge so leave it on over night, also if can try and make a motorola service cable, that will put power to your so no need to worry about a battery, have a look on here as to how to make it.........ok forget all that if you check out post 276 on the link above it has download for the GB rom t-mobile uk which is what you need to wirte via rsd.
Even if you don't pay you're carrier for warranty Motorola gives you a year warranty on the phone and that's the sane with almost all carriers I sent my unlocked atrix in for screen issues and they still fixed it and same with my hd2 and ipod touch
Any update on this?
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Any update on this?
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Sorry pal, been busy with classes so no time to update the thread. Basically, I tried to update via Motorola software, but it seems it cant access the phone to begin the update process. I tried to do download the OEM ROM of 2.3.4 from the ATRIX superthread, as this seems the safest option to me, bit it seems its on a host that no longer allows downloads. I tried to request a mirror, but I don't seem to have the authority to post in that thread. If you or anyone can make the request for it to be reuploaded to another mirror, I would be most great full.
Post 276 of Atrix Formwares Superthread
ROM:
Original Gingerbread SBF for ATRIX MB860 T-Mobile UK
Android 2.3.4 ---- Blur_Version.45.31.2.MB860.T-Mobile.en.GB
filename:
1FF-olympus_emara-user-2.3.4-4.5.2A-74_OLE-31.2-release-keys-signed-T-Mobile-GB.sbf.gz
Did you try this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19908591&postcount=276
shottah said:
Sorry pal, been busy with classes so no time to update the thread. Basically, I tried to update via Motorola software, but it seems it cant access the phone to begin the update process. I tried to do download the OEM ROM of 2.3.4 from the ATRIX superthread, as this seems the safest option to me, bit it seems its on a host that no longer allows downloads. I tried to request a mirror, but I don't seem to have the authority to post in that thread. If you or anyone can make the request for it to be reuploaded to another mirror, I would be most great full.
Post 276 of Atrix Formwares Superthread
ROM:
Original Gingerbread SBF for ATRIX MB860 T-Mobile UK
Android 2.3.4 ---- Blur_Version.45.31.2.MB860.T-Mobile.en.GB
filename:
1FF-olympus_emara-user-2.3.4-4.5.2A-74_OLE-31.2-release-keys-signed-T-Mobile-GB.sbf.gz
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When you say that the updated doesn't start because the Motorola software can't access the phone, is your phone recognized when you plug it into your computer?
dratsablive said:
When you say that the updated doesn't start because the Motorola software can't access the phone, is your phone recognized when you plug it into your computer?
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The laptop recognizes the phone since I can hear USB noises when plugged and unplugged. When I try to run the software, it tries to connect and then I get the message:
"Motorola Software Update is unable to identify your device at this time. Please try again."
zigbee_chitti said:
Did you try this?
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Yes I did try the link, but sharing is disabled on that host so I cant download it. That is exactly what I need from what I understand, but I don't have enough access to request a mirror, even though I have more than 10 posts for some reason.
Ok, well it seem over the whole megaupload thing any of the file sharing sites are playing it safe, you need to find someone who has the t-mobile file already and can send it to you, i have the orange one but not sure if it will brick your phone or not.
lonegunman said:
Ok, well it seem over the whole megaupload thing any of the file sharing sites are playing it safe, you need to find someone who has the t-mobile file already and can send it to you, i have the orange one but not sure if it will brick your phone or not.
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The OP of that file would have access to his files on the host, its only 3rd parties who can't download his files from uploaded to his account. If he/some one else who has it can upload it to another site, it would be fine. He should still have access to his files on his account with the host though, so if anyone is feeling kind to make the request on my behalf, I would appreciate it very much since I am being prevented from posting in that section myself. Thnaks.
Ok I see that there are a couple of similar threads to this and I apologize in advance but I'm not sure exactly how to correctly interpret some of the answers on those threads...so I'm gonna start my own and see who can help lol. Once again I'm sorry if this new thread is considered obsolete by some or all.
I have a Motorola droid razr. Not the maxx just the standard razr. When I got my phone I started looking into rooting it after seeing one of my friends with a rooted thunderbolt. I successfully rooted my razr after doing a lot of research. I installed Titanium (not pro) and undelete. I'm fairly certain that I made a backup of everything on my phone shortly after installing Titanium Backup. Well through the course of tinkering around with my phone a bit I deleted certain files here and there that I considered useless or annoying to me that they were on my phone in the first place. Well when the upgrade to jellybean came out I tried to do a software update. It finishes, reboots my phone, then says the update was unsuccessful.
After some research I have realized that I probably deleted something that was important (lol yeah I'm an idiot) and so it wont let me update the software because of that. I realize that I could use titanium to restore those files but I have NO idea what files I deleted that were important. And I'm not all that comfortable with TB to just mess with it freely. TB has been something that I have used very little because I know I could probably cause some serious damage to my phone with it haha. I haven't done a factory reset because I know already that it wouldn't bring those files back.
If anyone can help me I would really appreciate it. I'm not a very technical person so I probably shouldn't have rooted in the first place but I tried my hardest to do the research first. Thanks in advance for the help everyone
vetchemh3 said:
Ok I see that there are a couple of similar threads to this and I apologize in advance but I'm not sure exactly how to correctly interpret some of the answers on those threads...so I'm gonna start my own and see who can help lol. Once again I'm sorry if this new thread is considered obsolete by some or all.
I have a Motorola droid razr. Not the maxx just the standard razr. When I got my phone I started looking into rooting it after seeing one of my friends with a rooted thunderbolt. I successfully rooted my razr after doing a lot of research. I installed Titanium (not pro) and undelete. I'm fairly certain that I made a backup of everything on my phone shortly after installing Titanium Backup. Well through the course of tinkering around with my phone a bit I deleted certain files here and there that I considered useless or annoying to me that they were on my phone in the first place. Well when the upgrade to jellybean came out I tried to do a software update. It finishes, reboots my phone, then says the update was unsuccessful.
After some research I have realized that I probably deleted something that was important (lol yeah I'm an idiot) and so it wont let me update the software because of that. I realize that I could use titanium to restore those files but I have NO idea what files I deleted that were important. And I'm not all that comfortable with TB to just mess with it freely. TB has been something that I have used very little because I know I could probably cause some serious damage to my phone with it haha. I haven't done a factory reset because I know already that it wouldn't bring those files back.
If anyone can help me I would really appreciate it. I'm not a very technical person so I probably shouldn't have rooted in the first place but I tried my hardest to do the research first. Thanks in advance for the help everyone
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So does anyone have any suggestions??
im not sure about this particular phone but search for the SBF file for your phone model and how to use RSDLite. this is how to restore Motorola phones.
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It's never a good idea to do an OTA update over a rooted phone.
You should just download a rooted stock ROM from the dev forum (a 4.1 ROM) and flash it via your recovery (flash the zip file) or another custom ROM, they have some good ones!
OR I would just flash stock THEN do the OTA update, because whatever rooting method you used (I don't have that phone so I'm not sure) probably replaced your kernel with an insecure one or your system.img so you're failing the OTA update.
orangekid said:
It's never a good idea to do an OTA update over a rooted phone.
You should just download a rooted stock ROM from the dev forum (a 4.1 ROM) and flash it via your recovery (flash the zip file) or another custom ROM, they have some good ones!
OR I would just flash stock THEN do the OTA update, because whatever rooting method you used (I don't have that phone so I'm not sure) probably replaced your kernel with an insecure one or your system.img so you're failing the OTA update.
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this is a good point. i would only do the SBF if you can't get into custom recovery.
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OP I moved you, here into your device forum Q&A for more visibility from actual users for your device. Thank you.
just try to flash a stock ROM using RSD, and then take the OTA update.
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gregeorgeraldo said:
just try to flash a stock ROM using RSD, and then take the OTA update.
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Ok I'm not gonna lie that sounds like a different language to me haha. I know I probably shouldn't have done all this without really knowing exactly what i was doing but I'm sure im not the first lol. What exactly is RSD and when I flash the razr stock ROM will it erase anything I already have save on my phone? Sorry I'm not the most intelligent when it comes to stuff like this haha
gregeorgeraldo said:
just try to flash a stock ROM using RSD, and then take the OTA update.
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Is this a good source and video that might explain this to me a little better? I havent posted 10 times so i cant use the link but its a video on youtube called How to use fastboot files to return Droid Razr back to Android 2.3.5! It's the first vid that comes up. has about 9,300 views and was posted 7 months ago. I think my RAZR was on ice cream sandwich (not gingerbread) but it should be the same i guess? Thanks in advance everyone
The reason I suggest just flashing a custom ROM thru your recovery is once you RSD stock then do the OTA you're just going to want to root again and maybe flash a better custom ROM.
Just flash a CM10 ROM from the dev forum and see how you like it, it's jellybean with tons more options that the stock ROM.
orangekid said:
The reason I suggest just flashing a custom ROM thru your recovery is once you RSD stock then do the OTA you're just going to want to root again and maybe flash a better custom ROM.
Just flash a CM10 ROM from the dev forum and see how you like it, it's jellybean with tons more options that the stock ROM.
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The main issue i'm having is that after i rooted my phone flashing custom roms was pretty much the only aspect i didnt get into, so i'm not comfortable in the least with doing it. So just flashing a new rom might be a little strange for me. If i flash the stock rom will i lose everything i have? Like all my apps and pictures and info? And will it unroot my phone?? And if that video i posted above will work should i just try it that way?
I'm sorry to keep posting but I'm just trying to get some specific answers and I feel like if my thread falls too far down it will be forgotten lol. But that video title that I posted...does anyone know if that could be a viable solution? And if it isn't could someone explain. To me how to flash the stock rom so i can upgrade to ics. I don't think the razr has jellybean yet if I'm not mistaken
It sounds like you might be missing some of the stock apps. I had a similar problem while following the same upgrade path as you. I have a Verizon XT912 (standard RAZR) I'm lookin for a link to send you that helped with the issue...but basically there are several apps that would seem non-essential like Slacker radio or NFL Mobile that seem to have caused people trouble. If your update is failing at 30% or somewhere in the middle, this might be the problem. If this sounds like it could be it, Ill try and find the post that helped me find what I was missing.
watch your phone during the update, make sure its not actually cancelling and booting normally because of this error.
Do you know what version you were on before things happened? GB or ICS? You always use this utility just to start over and get back to stock. You could do like people are saying and get the files but this is easier. There is a version for either GB or ICS. Just need to get into AP Fast Boot mode and follow the directions. Also assume this is the Cdma phone? Here is something similar.
I would just start all over and flash.Make sure if you can that your phone is charged before starting.
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Do you know what version you were on before things happened? GB or ICS? You always use this utility just to start over and get back to stock. You could do like people are saying and get the files but this is easier. There is a version for either GB or ICS. Just need to get into AP Fast Boot mode and follow the directions. Also assume this is the Cdma phone? Here is something similar.
I would just start all over and flash.Make sure if you can that your phone is charged before starting.
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I'm on gingerbread 2.3.6. So i can just go to the bootloader menu and use AP fast boot to do what? I'm a little confused lol sorry
So does anyone have any explanation? The only reason i'm so desperate is because i'm planning on potentially selling my razr for the note 2 and i cant do that if its unable to perform this update/missing apps/etc.. lol. please help