Good evening to everyone. I apologize for the grammar but I'm getting help from Google translator.
It's the first time I've written in this forum and I hope I did not have a wrong section.
I would like to ask you: there is a way to unlock the bootloader of my Motorola Razr Xt910 ICS 4.0.4?
I would like to know to be able to flash a custom recovery like TWRP and then a custom rom like Lineage 14.1.
I've tried already various methods found on the internet like Sunshine (error during package analysis), Motoapocalypse (?) and bootloader unlock support from the Motorola site (smartphone not supported).
Please help me to give a new life to my Motorola Razr!
DrFH said:
Good evening to everyone. I apologize for the grammar but I'm getting help from Google translator.
It's the first time I've written in this forum and I hope I did not have a wrong section.
I would like to ask you: there is a way to unlock the bootloader of my Motorola Razr Xt910 ICS 4.0.4?
I would like to know to be able to flash a custom recovery like TWRP and then a custom rom like Lineage 14.1.
I've tried already various methods found on the internet like Sunshine (error during package analysis), Motoapocalypse (?) and bootloader unlock support from the Motorola site (smartphone not supported).
Please help me to give a new life to my Motorola Razr!
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No bootloader unlock
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Thank you for the answer, sd_shadow! If it’s impossible to unlock the bootloader, how can I install a custom rom? Is there any alternative way?
DrFH said:
Thank you for the answer, sd_shadow! If it’s impossible to unlock the bootloader, how can I install a custom rom? Is there any alternative way?
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Just flash Safestrap,that's modified version of Twrp...
You'll find everything here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-razr/general/index-motorola-droid-razr-development-t3023837
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Damn guys, sorry that I’ve made a question already discussed and solved. From the link that I read and that you gave, the problem is much more simple and faster than I thought! Unfortunately I don’t speak well English and I’m not an expert of modding and even if I did my little research on forum before opening this thread probably I didn’t understand nothing! I have already installed the recovery Safestrap and today probably I’ll try to install Lineage. And talking about it I’d like to ask: in your opinion which custom rom is the best nowadays for flashing on XT910? Custom rom or stock rom? Thanks a lot!
Good evening guys, I resume this discussion because I would like another opinion from you. With a lot of patience and various errors, I managed to install Lineage 14.1 on my Motorola umts_spyder (which goes pretty well, except for Whatsapp notifications on the screen off) and I realized that there are no differences between Android stock and a custom ROM (I apologize for my ignorance in the previous post). :laugh:
Now the problem is that I do not have enough residual space ... (833mb remaining) :silly:
So I ask you: I can reflash the Lineage on the stock slot (where the old Android 4.1 should be) and delete all the remaining slots (including slot 1 where the Lineage 14.1 is now installed)? Or could there be some problem?
I have some doubts because when I tried to install the Lineage on the stock slot the installation was not successful, while on slot 1 everything went well. But it could also be that I missed a few passages.
As usual, thank you for your availability. :good:
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Hi all,
I'm quite new to the sony and android scene. My iphone 3GS broke down a while ago (actually I dropped it ) and I had it replaced by a Mini Pro.
I'm on the stock 2.3.4 rom and would like to test the miui version on this forum.
So, my question is simple: I need to unlock the bootloader to install a custom rom.
Can I revert to a stock rom (or upgrade to the new upcoming ics stock version) without loosing DRM etc?
And what's the procedure to do so?
you will have to follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285285 that is the only way to unlock it without losing drm and the ability to officially update.
Looks quite scary stuff to me. Coming from a jailbroken iphone, it looks like this is a bit trickier. Thank you for the reply though
Another small question then: can I still upgrade to a stock rom version if I have unlocked the bootloader? (via an unofficial way that is)
yes you can, but if you unlock your bootloader the official way you are not going to be able to update using sony software.
and yeah it looks scary but it is easier than it looks.
Great, thanks for the info. I'll search around the forum for the unofficial unlock mechanisms and will have a try with them!
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Great, thanks for the info. I'll search around the forum for the unofficial unlock mechanisms and will have a try with them!
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well the only unofficial way is by test point (the link i posted before) but it's good to hear you want to search anything else let me know!
Hi,I bought a atrix 1 month ago and I want to put a custom rom,I researched a lot,but I found a lot of outdateds topics.
The question is:
What topic is good to teach me how install a custom rom.
PS:I'm a new android user,so I dont know how root my atrix or unlock my boot loader.
If anyone know,what is the diference between atrix USA and atrix EU/UK ? I have a Eu/Uk atrix.
Thanks.
If you're really that much of a noob, then there are two possible solutions: either read and learn and teach yourself everything you don't know, or let someone else do this for you. The tutorials and guides are all out there, very detailed, and just because a guide is older than you'd expect doesn't mean it's outdated. A lot of guides on this are still very much valid. There are also threads and guides designed especially for n00bs, so definitely go over those too.
The whole process has been outlined countless times (you could've done some searching yourself), but here it is again:
Unlock the bootloader - keywords: pudding, ihop
Flash a custom recovery - keywords: cwm, twrp, romracer
Flash a custom ROM of choice - keywords: too many to mention
(Notice that rooting is not mentioned here, if you're going to install a custom ROM rooting is irrelevant.)
The process assumes you have Motorola USB drivers, the moto-fastboot utility, and the Android SDK fully installed and operational.
There is no physical difference between USA and UK Atrixes, only the software. Also been covered many many times already.
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE use search, and then use it again.
Thank you,I will search and learn a lot,what custom rom do you indicate me?cm 10 ,cm 7 or other? I dont matter for webtop and fingerprint. See you
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It would depend on what you want from your device. If you want ultimate stability and don't mind a somewhat outdated platform, then I'd recommend CM7. If you want the latest OS version and don't mind slight instability and lack of functionality, then CM10. There are also the "blurry" variants - modified stock GB ROMs, stock and modified ICS (based on the leak)...
The short story (MODS please move this to correct forum if required)
How do I:
Unlock the bootloader
Root the TF201
Install CWM or TWRP
Install a custom ROM
I have a TF201 on JB 4.1.1 build no: 10.4.2.15
It has never been rooted or bootload unlocked
The Long Story
Hi all
I am sure the above question has been asked about a thousand times but here goes (MODS move this thread to correct thread if in the wrong place)
I have owned an Asus TF201 since about March, bought brand new from ebuyer.com, as i was new to android back then i didn't dare root it or unlock the bootloader in case i voided my warranty etc.
Since then my Prime has received all its updates via OTA and the current build is 10.4.2.15 on JB 4.1.1, it has never been rooted or bootload unlocked, it is in pristine unmodified condition.
In the mean time i got a Samsung Galaxy S3 and having played around with that got brave, i rooted it using CF Root method which automatically installed CMW Recovery and then proceeded to flash the Wanamlite ROM and have been happy with it since.
I am now looking to install a custom ROM on my PRIME it but have come across the fact that its not as easy or straight forward as the S3
Firstly, as its never been bootloader unlocked, rooted or modified in anyway shape or form it might be a bit tougher.
I have stumbled upon the fact that to install a custom rom, i need TWRP or CWM (or both (not sure)) installed which needs it to be rooted and in order to root i need to unlock the bootloader.
I have googled high and low on XDA, youtube and while they all point to an official Asus Bootloader unlocker, the Asus website claims that this is for ICS only (i'm on JB now in case you missed it), also a lot of the info out there is out of date since Asus has made changes.
So my question is as follows:
How do i unlock the bootloader? Everyone keeps mentioning an official Asus unlocker but its says for ICS ONLY and how do i run it
How do i root? - is there something like CF Root which was for the SGS3
Once i have the above do i then use TWRP or CWM or both to install a custom ROM?
I am aware that unlocking the bootloader voids warranty, i am aware that installing a custom ROM increases the binary counter, i am ware that bricking is possible (but lets try and minimize that), i am aware of those as i was warned about them from general research on wanting to do this and from modifying my S3.
Basically to use a custom rom on this device you download the unlocker tool from Asus (Says ICS only but works on JB, know from experience. Did it myself). It is an application and all you do is connect to the internet and run it. Once unlocked you can flash TWRP/root your device. Use either the guide on their website or go on youtube and look at some videos. There are step by step guides that show it all on video. Once you have TWRP you can head over to the dev section for the TF201 and download one of the custom roms (Hairybean 1.4 is supposed to drop soon, I'd suggest that one) and use the in-thread guide to flash it.
My #1 tip to you is read. read, and read it again. Understand it all and then proceed. Asking questions before you flash is better than doing it wrong and posting in the thread saying you bricked your prime then the OP/devs have to help you through the unbrick process. Questions are almost always answered quickly and in a friendly manner. Hope I helped
I think what he is asking for... is a full step by step guide... from a full stock JB locked TF201.... and I think It would be nice for all...
See U.
Istarth said:
I think what he is asking for... is a full step by step guide... from a full stock JB locked TF201.... and I think It would be nice for all...
See U.
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This is exactly what i mean, all the information is fragmented all over, not just on XDA but also on other Android /TF201 forums, in some places its clearer in others a bit obscure or vague or worse out of date since them Asus c**ks keep changing stuff
The Galaxy S3 Dev forums are far clearer and have step by step guides on how to do this, personally i hate watching them youtube videos whilst they are trying to help and plus points for the effort they put in, a lot of the people doing it just waffle in them and i still prefer the old fashion of step by step guides.
I learned how to go from stock S3 to Wanamlite ROM all in one evening and it was quick and painless.
But thanks for your help regarding using the Asus official tool for ICS works for JB, might now try it tomorrow or the day after.
I started a guide thread.
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Wow that guide would be awesome. I'm in the same situation as Shizbazki and I find it hard to get all the info to one and do it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1998359
Link to my guide thread in the general forum. If anybody has any questions you can PM me or comment there and it'll likely be answered quickly. I'll gladly guide anyone through this process if they need other information.
NM. thanks, McJesus.
Hello there, how are you?
My problem is, I received an Y300 as a gift, haven't yet received it but I want to prepare the necessary things to root it and install custom roms on it. No, this isn't the first phone I install a custom rom to, as I have already played with an Optimus L5 of a friend. Could you please answer this questions?
a) How do I root the phone and install CWM or other recovery? I have found many tutorials but they are confusing, and require waiting for 2-3 days for the code to unlock the bootloader. In case you need to know, it probably is the normal Y300, the international one, so no Asian Model
b) How many ROMS are there for this phone? I like Cyanogenmod and stock roms the most, I can barely stand the stock rom in the phone, so I would like to install a new ROM on it ASAP.
c) By flashing the new ROM, do I lose IMEI or something like that (EFS Folder in Samsung phones)? If so, how can I back it up?
Thanks for your help
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Hello there, how are you?
My problem is, I received an Y300 as a gift, haven't yet received it but I want to prepare the necessary things to root it and install custom roms on it. No, this isn't the first phone I install a custom rom to, as I have already played with an Optimus L5 of a friend. Could you please answer this questions?
a) How do I root the phone and install CWM or other recovery? I have found many tutorials but they are confusing, and require waiting for 2-3 days for the code to unlock the bootloader. In case you need to know, it probably is the normal Y300, the international one, so no Asian Model
b) How many ROMS are there for this phone? I like Cyanogenmod and stock roms the most, I can barely stand the stock rom in the phone, so I would like to install a new ROM on it ASAP.
c) By flashing the new ROM, do I lose IMEI or something like that (EFS Folder in Samsung phones)? If so, how can I back it up?
Thanks for your help
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Here is a GUIDE to unlock the bootloader and root your phone
Thanks, LS.xD
This was all I needed, I've found a CM11 Rom in the Modaco forums, hope it works well. Just got to wait until I get the phone
Okay, so I downloaded the latest nighly of the ROM, but it appears that CM11 is not very stable and has many problems with SystemUI (statusbar) and other things. Aren't there any ROMS for the Y300 on XDA? Also, will I lose my network connectivity if I do the wipes (data,cache, dalvik cache)?
Again, thanks for all your help, I appreciate it
EDIT: Found CM10.1 here in XDA but it redirected me to Modaco, however it is quite stable, downloading now. So which wipes do I have to do, in order to get everything smooth? Also, as I said will I lose my network connectivity or IMEI if I do these wipes, or I can do this without worrying
Hello XDA,
Apologies if this doesn't belong here.
So I've been using a Redmi Note 4 for almost a month now(my first time using MIUI). Used to have a Motorola Moto G 3rd gen before this and used a Moto X(first gen) before that, so I'm used to stock android only. A lot of of my friends used to tell me MIUI is really good but tbh I'm not enjoying it at all. I much prefer the stock android experience.
I told all of these to a friend and he suggested that I try using a custom ROM. Problem is I have no idea where to even start as I'm an absolute noob about all these stuff.
So what I'm looking for is any guide/step by step instructions to installing custom ROMs for noobs like me.
Also if anyone can suggest me what ROM I should install to get closer to a stock android experience. It should be a stable build.
Thanks beforehand and apologies for the poor English, not my native language.
Hi!
First unlock bootloader (it takes 3 days because Xiaomi protection).
Then flash TWRP recovery and... Hmmm just watch this video
After that you can chose custom ROM the best one for you is LineageOS copy it to device's storage, wipe all phone data/dalvik through TWRP and install Lineage. Remember to do MIUI backup