Hi all
Just wondering if anyone has a copy of the official Australian Razr M release firmware.
77.176.16.XT905.Telstra.en.AU
Always good to have a fallback system image!
Thanks in advance
wintermute000 said:
Hi all
Just wondering if anyone has a copy of the official Australian Razr M release firmware.
77.176.16.XT905.Telstra.en.AU
Always good to have a fallback system image!
Thanks in advance
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Hi, I am also looking for the same firmware, managed to root the phone using Motofail2go but unable to use Clockworkmod to backup or load other firmware. Now when I try to Erase the phone I get the AP Fastboot Flash Mode (s) Device is looked Boot Failure. Luckily pressing the power button gets me back to a working phone. I have also unrooted the phone using DoomLord unrooting script but still the same boot up error. I know now the bootloader is locked by Motorola, this is why I need the original Telstra firmware.
I will donate $ 20 by Paypal to anyone that posts a working 77.176.16.XT905.Telstra.en.AU firmware that I can use and fixes the boot issue.
ozsultan said:
Hi, I am also looking for the same firmware, managed to root the phone using Motofail2go but unable to use Clockworkmod to backup or load other firmware. Now when I try to Erase the phone I get the AP Fastboot Flash Mode (s) Device is looked Boot Failure. Luckily pressing the power button gets me back to a working phone. I have also unrooted the phone using DoomLord unrooting script but still the same boot up error. I know now the bootloader is locked by Motorola, this is why I need the original Telstra firmware.
I will donate $ 20 by Paypal to anyone that posts a working 77.176.16.XT905.Telstra.en.AU firmware that I can use and fixes the boot issue.
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Out of curiosity what CWM did you try to flash?
You do know that you CAN unlock your bootloader right? exact same procedure as Razr I. Yeah the moto website doesn't mention telstra Razr M model blah blah blah it works as confirmed by Ausdroid editor in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33777574#post33777574
wintermute000 said:
Out of curiosity what CWM did you try to flash?
You do know that you CAN unlock your bootloader right? exact same procedure as Razr I. Yeah the moto website doesn't mention telstra Razr M model blah blah blah it works as confirmed by Ausdroid editor in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33777574#post33777574
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Hi I used CWM from Google Play and selected the Motorola Photon Q from CWM, maybe a mistake but no RAZR M was listed.
I registerd on the Motorola site to get the unlock key but there is a quite a process to complete the excersice. Rather just have my stock rom back and forget about rooting for now.
ozsultan said:
Hi I used CWM from Google Play and selected the Motorola Photon Q from CWM, maybe a mistake but no RAZR M was listed.
I registerd on the Motorola site to get the unlock key but there is a quite a process to complete the excersice. Rather just have my stock rom back and forget about rooting for now.
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I dunno how experienced you are at this so I apologise if I'm getting mixed up here but:
a.) You will NEVER flash ANY RECOVERY aside from stock without unlocking your bootloader, and you don't flash CWM from google play (not even sure what you're referring to!!!). You CAN flash recoveries from rom manager if your bootloader is unlocked and you have root.
b.) The only recovery I've seen around the place confirmed for Razr M (unlocked bootloader) is this one
http://aosp.us/?p=294
If you think the steps in unlocking bootloader is too hard you shouldn't even attempt it. Sorry to say but thats pretty much standard stuff for flashing recoveries etc. !!!! (having drivers installed, using fastboot via command line etc.)
wintermute000 said:
I dunno how experienced you are at this so I apologise if I'm getting mixed up here but:
a.) You will NEVER flash ANY RECOVERY aside from stock without unlocking your bootloader, and you don't flash CWM from google play (not even sure what you're referring to!!!). You CAN flash recoveries from rom manager if your bootloader is unlocked and you have root.
b.) The only recovery I've seen around the place confirmed for Razr M (unlocked bootloader) is this one
If you think the steps in unlocking bootloader is too hard you shouldn't even attempt it. Sorry to say but thats pretty much standard stuff for flashing recoveries etc. !!!! (having drivers installed, using fastboot via command line etc.)
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Hi Thanks for your help and comments, I have rooted my old HTC Desire using Unrevoked in the past and flashed a Cyanogen mod and a LeeDroid mod without any problems so I thought I would try the RAZR M. Maybe the boot loader was different or not locked. I was able to go into recovery mode and select the cooked zipped roms from the SD card. I can not find any roms for the Aussie RAZR M either, I guess that is what you are looking for and concerned about updating the the JB from for the Verizon version as the radio may be different.
Anyway, the Motorola UI is not so bad and I especially like to start page with the circles. Hopefully JB update will come OTA soon. I hope that the JB update will return my phone to stock and the Bootloader error does not come up anymore. All is fine for now but if I have to wipe my phone and start again I can not do it. Have you ended up using your Motorola unlock code to unlock the boot loader ?
I am not completely a newbie
ozsultan said:
Hi Thanks for your help and comments, I have rooted my old HTC Desire using Unrevoked in the past and flashed a Cyanogen mod and a LeeDroid mod without any problems so I thought I would try the RAZR M. Maybe the boot loader was different or not locked. I was able to go into recovery mode and select the cooked zipped roms from the SD card. I can not find any roms for the Aussie RAZR M either, I guess that is what you are looking for and concerned about updating the the JB from for the Verizon version as the radio may be different.
Anyway, the Motorola UI is not so bad and I especially like to start page with the circles. Hopefully JB update will come OTA soon. I hope that the JB update will return my phone to stock and the Bootloader error does not come up anymore. All is fine for now but if I have to wipe my phone and start again I can not do it. Have you ended up using your Motorola unlock code to unlock the boot loader ?
I am not completely a newbie
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No waiting for
- backup stock image for obvious reason!
- something to actually flash to appear!
BTW check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33789915#post33789915 the comments from apacheo who has confirmed unlock and recovery install (TWRP though not CWM)
wintermute000 said:
No waiting for
- backup stock image for obvious reason!
- something to actually flash to appear!
BTW check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33789915#post33789915 the comments from apacheo who has confirmed unlock and recovery install (TWRP though not CWM)
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Thanks. did you mean now waiting, I guess u could mean either as apacheo has something available ? Looks like apacheo might be getting my $20 via paypal. So with the recommendation from apachio do I still have to unlock the booter. If yes, can this only be done via the Motorola site unlock code?
Will the stock Telstra image from apacheo fix my boot failure issue ? Will I need to have a rooted RAZR M and loader (TWRP) to load the file?
Thanks appreciate your help.
You shouldn't need to unblock bootloader to push the stock image. If its stock you should be able to flash it.
The whole point of unlocking is to be able to push NON OFFICIAL stuff however not having seen that image I can't confirm. e.g. Maybe because he extracted it himself its not signed like an official moto image so you may need to unlock.
If he has extracted a fastboot image it will INCLUDE stock recovery and you flash it via fastboot command line utility. Thats better than a ROM you have to flash with a recovery because it lets you roll back even if you screw your recovery.
All in all, ask him yourself, I'm only speculating based on first principles
BTW android manufacturers have gotten a lot more anal since desire, and yeah back then a lot of stuff was unlocked, now pretty much only Sammy ships unlocked bootloaders. I'd say that back then you could probably unlock the bootloader pretty easily so you don't remember jumping through hoops.
ozsultan said:
Thanks. did you mean now waiting, I guess u could mean either as apacheo has something available ? Looks like apacheo might be getting my $20 via paypal. So with the recommendation from apachio do I still have to unlock the booter. If yes, can this only be done via the Motorola site unlock code?
Will the stock Telstra image from apacheo fix my boot failure issue ? Will I need to have a rooted RAZR M and loader (TWRP) to load the file?
Thanks appreciate your help.
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The stock recovery img is probably not going to fix your device.. sounds like you probably need the boot image, but how'd you manage to corrupt that?
apacheo said:
The stock recovery img is probably not going to fix your device.. sounds like you probably need the boot image, but how'd you manage to corrupt that?
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Hi Apacheo, thanks for the reply, my procedure was as per my first post yesterday. Using Clockworkmod Rom Manger app I picked the Motorola Photon Q for Flash Alternate Recovery as this was the only close Motorola phone to the Razr M. (MY BAD) Maybe that was the problem. I tried to back up the existing rom using Clockworkmod but again got the AP Fastboot Flashmode error.
How do I get the boot image and load that? Meanwhile I have unrooted the phone and can use it. Just can't do a factory data reset and start with a new slate if I have to. Just hangs on the AP Fastboot Flashmode (S) black and white Device is locked screen.
Thanks, I was hoping to lose that $20 to u.
Flashing the stock recovery using fastboot is probably the best start.
I'll upload the recovery image and post the URL here. Wait a moment.
Sent from my XT905 using xda app-developers app
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Here's the stock recovery image:
http://db.tt/A5veTD0u
Sent from my XT905 using xda app-developers app
apacheo said:
Flashing the stock recovery using fastboot is probably the best start.
I'll upload the recovery image and post the URL here. Wait a moment.
Sent from my XT905 using xda app-developers app
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Here's the stock recovery image:
http://db.tt/A5veTD0u
Sent from my XT905 using xda app-developers app
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Thanks Apacheo, I assume I can use RSD Lite 5.4.6.4, how to open the 10 MB RAW file ? I know RAW as a picture file from a camera. Does the 10 MB file contain the whole Telstra ROM ?
ozsultan said:
Thanks Apacheo, I assume I can use RSD Lite 5.4.6.4, how to open the 10 MB RAW file ? I know RAW as a picture file from a camera. Does the 10 MB file contain the whole Telstra ROM ?
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No idea about RSDLite, you use Fastboot to flash that, and it's a raw dump of the Recovery partition. Flash it like this:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-file.raw
The extension is irrelevant, you could equally rename it .img (which is the standard for fastboot files) but it won't make any difference. It's not the whole Telstra ROM, just the recovery partition. The whole ROM would be something like 600 mb, and as I've modified my system partition (i.e. rooted it) you may not want that, and with only 3G internet, I couldn't upload it anyway
apacheo said:
No idea about RSDLite, you use Fastboot to flash that, and it's a raw dump of the Recovery partition. Flash it like this:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-file.raw
The extension is irrelevant, you could equally rename it .img (which is the standard for fastboot files) but it won't make any difference. It's not the whole Telstra ROM, just the recovery partition. The whole ROM would be something like 600 mb, and as I've modified my system partition (i.e. rooted it) you may not want that, and with only 3G internet, I couldn't upload it anyway
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Hi apache, thanks again, HELP.
OK, I press vol up and vol down and press the power key at the same time. I get the menu boot load selection, availlable boot modes if I pick recovery or AP fastboot I still get back to the AP Fastboot Flashmode (s) screen Device is locked Status Code:0
I assume I get into recovery mode and use your raw file from my SD card to update the recovery partition. What am I doing wrong?
incorrect, you flash via fastboot command line in.... fastboot mode (not recovery mode)
Hey,
I'm hoping to help you guys out. First I have a couple of questions.
1) is your device bootloader unlocked?
2) are you rooted?
If so I have methods to create a backup XML file for you.
jimmydafish said:
Hey,
I'm hoping to help you guys out. First I have a couple of questions.
1) is your device bootloader unlocked?
2) are you rooted?
If so I have methods to create a backup XML file for you.
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If you have methods to recover an Australian modem IMG (instead of the Verizon-based one) then I'm all ears.. because until I find an AU modem, my phone is now completely unusable.. whoops :/
apacheo said:
If you have methods to recover an Australian modem IMG (instead of the Verizon-based one) then I'm all ears.. because until I find an AU modem, my phone is now completely unusable.. whoops :/
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We can work on this, do you have access to another AU M? Plus this may be easier via gtalk or email.
jimmydafish said:
We can work on this, do you have access to another AU M? Plus this may be easier via gtalk or email.
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If I had another, I'd just root it and dd the modem image off and flash it on the broken one.. sadly I don't
I managed to screw it up by flashing the VZW ICS stock, so I could get the JB update on.. I deliberately didn't flash the modem from the VZW ICS stock, and I modified the JB update so it wouldn't apply any changes to the modem... but seemingly, I missed a couple of lines (checking the updater-script, I missed a couple that messed with the modem) so it's completely wrecked. Says the SIM is invalid, and won't detect or connect to any UMTS or GSM carriers here.
If someone else with a rooted Aussie RAZR M is able to step up to assist, it'd be great.
I'll also PM you my details jdf.
Related
Didn't see this in General so thought it would be worth adding, especially since there have been many threads lately with new users wanting to root their phone and then getting scared of the guides.
Now there is also the option to go the official way to unlock the bootloader.
http://htcdev.com/bootloader/
noob here with a question... rooting is the same as unlocked bootloader??
coldsun15 said:
noob here with a question... rooting is the same as unlocked bootloader??
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Not quite. It can probably explained more accurately but the gist of it is this:
An unlocked bootloader is what allows you to flash custom roms to your phone.
Root access simply grants you the rights to mess with your phones rom whichever way you want.
thomas_wlc said:
Not quite. It can probably explained more accurately but the gist of it is this:
An unlocked bootloader is what allows you to flash custom roms to your phone.
Root access simply grants you the rights to mess with your phones rom whichever way you want.
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so, basically whats this means is, now i dont need to root and s-off and stuff to be able to put CM7 (for example)?
coldsun15 said:
so, basically whats this means is, now i dont need to root and s-off and stuff to be able to put CM7 (for example)?
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I thinks that's pretty much it, once you have unlocked your bootloader you'll be able to flash any custom rom you like. Though it'll probably a bit tricky on the first go since you don't have a custom recovery yet, so I believe you'd have to flash some pc10img.
Still it's commonly to believed to be the better choice to stick with the more exhausting solutions posted around here, since HTC will register your phone if you use their tool. At least for the time being they claim that by using their way, your warranty will be void.
I've unlocked my desire z through the htcdev.com website.
Bootloader is unlocked, S-on..
But I can't get a rom installed, it gave me an error while trying to update from the recovery mode (apply update zip) using a stock rom with root.
Akward..
So now I've unlocked my bootloader, but still can't change my rom..
Anyone know how to do it after you've unlocked the bootloader?
flash custom recovery first, from there flash the rom
if you're s-on, bootloader is still locked....
artov said:
flash custom recovery first, from there flash the rom
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I'm working on it
Gaining temp root using this guide worked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
But when I press start clockwordmod, it says that my phone is not rooted..
While I press "flashcockwork" clockword mod recovery, I get an error.
än error occurred while attempting to run privileged commands!
I'm doing something wrong..
pretty annoying
I get unlock my bootloader today, and YES there is S-ON, but on the top is written in hboot menu big letters UNLOCKED (How you thinks, htcdev joke?).
I've installed clockworkmod using fastboot:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery clockwork_mod_for_vision.img
Then put off battery and turn on phone with volume down + power, I pressed 'recovery' menu option. Clockworkmod runs correctly. Then tried last stable CyanogenMod 7.1.0, flash was done without errors, I wiped out what's need (cache, data). Next I tried run phone, but freezes at splash (green htc letters on white background).
I tried also miui mod, but Ive got only MIUI splash screen nothing else.
Then I restored my htc from backup (done before flashing using clockworkmod) and Im still on the stock htc android 2.3.3.
Regards,
Mariusz
p.s Sorry for my poor english.
how can I install CM7 or other roms after unlocking the bootloader
Hi,
I also unlocked using the official method of unlocking the bootloader. How can I get root and install CM7 now? Even to install clockwordmod its asking me root the phone.
Can someone help me out here?
Thanks...
RSK
rskainth82 said:
Hi,
I also unlocked using the official method of unlocking the bootloader. How can I get root and install CM7 now? Even to install clockwordmod its asking me root the phone.
Can someone help me out here?
Thanks...
RSK
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1. boot to fastboot mode, flash a custom recovery (recommand ClockWorkMod), power down the phone.
2. put your downloaded update_cm7.xxx.zip into sdcard, boot phone into recovery
3. choose in the recovery, first "wipe data", then "install update from sdcard", choose the zip file you just put in.
4. choose "reboot system"
that's all to go.
pentie said:
1. boot to fastboot mode, flash a custom recovery (recommand ClockWorkMod), power down the phone.
2. put your downloaded update_cm7.xxx.zip into sdcard, boot phone into recovery
3. choose in the recovery, first "wipe data", then "install update from sdcard", choose the zip file you just put in.
4. choose "reboot system"
that's all to go.
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I did it, but CM7 doesnt boot.
rskainth82 said:
Hi,
I also unlocked using the official method of unlocking the bootloader. How can I get root and install CM7 now? Even to install clockwordmod its asking me root the phone.
Can someone help me out here?
Thanks...
RSK
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flak999 said:
I did it, but CM7 doesnt boot.
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Booting problem is mostly kernel related, do you have logcat output? (run "adb logcat" and boot the phone)
I encountered with the situation (w. another phone) that the recovery can't flush the boot partition during the recovery installation, I have to extract the boot.img file from the zip and flash it manually in the fastboot mode (fastboot flash boot boot.img)
EDIT:
That was a EVO3D with UNLOCKED HBOOT, I believe you're having the same situation, try my method or may others make out a better perfect solution ? (not my own phone, I just helped with its owner, no time to dig the details)
pentie said:
I encountered with the situation (w. another phone) that the recovery can't flush the boot partition during the recovery installation, I have to extract the boot.img file from the zip and flash it manually in the fastboot mode (fastboot flash boot boot.img)
EDIT:
That was a EVO3D with UNLOCKED HBOOT, I believe you're having the same situation, try my method or may others make out a better perfect solution ? (not my own phone, I just helped with its owner, no time to dig the details)
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Thanks men thats worked for me. First flash the boot.img from CM7.0.1 then run recovery and run update_cm7.0.1.zip. After reboot everything run corectly.
Once more thanks!
flak999 said:
Thanks men thats worked for me. First flash the boot.img from CM7.0.1 then run recovery and run update_cm7.0.1.zip. After reboot everything run corectly.
Once more thanks!
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now I confirmed the UNBLOCKED HBOOT somehow blocks the CWM to flash boot.img
My Phone have a S-OFF HBOOT and i was considering flash it to the UNLOCK the last night, now it seems not worth the try ~
pentie said:
I encountered with the situation (w. another phone) that the recovery can't flush the boot partition during the recovery installation, I have to extract the boot.img file from the zip and flash it manually in the fastboot mode (fastboot flash boot boot.img)
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My friend has an officially unlocked Desire Z as well and I gave him these instructions to try it out, he has the same boot problem (stuck at splash screen). Maybe this information should either be stickied or added to a faq until there is a real solution to the problem (unlike this workaround), updated cwm or something like that.
Anyway thanks for sharing this information.
HTC bootloader unlock tool is quite restrictive. It still leaves you S-ON, so you won't be able to flash a new hboot or radios.
I recommend avoiding it and using the current well-proven methods from the XDA Wiki.
Sent from my Desire Z running CM7.
Its working now...
Steps I followed:
1. flash recovery using fastboot
2. Do a nandroid backup using recovery
3. flash boot.img using fastboot
4. reboot into recovery
5. wipe data/cache
5. install update for CM7, and gapps
Also make sure before doing any of these steps you have copied CM7 and gapps update onto sdcard.
Thanks everyone for helping out.
I am experimenting with this myself and I don't seem to be having the same issues flashing a boot.img from an update.zip in ClockworkMod recovery with the official HTC unlocked bootloader that others are having. Maybe it is the version of the recovery that is the issue? Which version is everyone trying to use? I am using the 3.xxxx version that is linked from the wiki. I have had other problems with the 5.xxx version and tend to stick with the older version for that reason anyways.
I'm a new member so i can't post to developer threads but if you do a factory restore prior to flashing the rom, then deselect the format system option while flashing, the rom should work.
Since its a stock based rom your bootloader doesn't need to be unlocked
how do you flash it? do you flash the zip from the sd card? cause i thought locked bootloaders could not do that (i have a R800at)
skaroger867 said:
how do you flash it? do you flash the zip from the sd card? cause i thought locked bootloaders could not do that (i have a R800at)
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Locked bootloaders can install CWM recovery and flash. I will test it and let you know the result.
thatha said:
Locked bootloaders can install CWM recovery and flash. I will test it and let you know the result.
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You can't flash it. If someone puts up a Nandroid, you could load that.
I tried flashing on the Verizon R800x. It just hung on the Sony Ericsson logo. Maybe ATT is different, but I don't think so.
thanks for the info, ive requested a nandriod upload of the rom. hopefully someone will be nice enough to do that for us
Confirm, it works. Tks Theo_Taylor
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netizenmt said:
You can't flash it. If someone puts up a Nandroid, you could load that.
I tried flashing on the Verizon R800x. It just hung on the Sony Ericsson logo. Maybe ATT is different, but I don't think so.
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I have just flashed it successfully on my locked bootloader R800a. I deselect format system while flashing.
did you use the ota or install from the zip?
does NOT work wit h800at, stuck at boot logo cant get into cwm
Flash with CWM
Install ClockworkMod recovery and install the zip from sdcard via recovery menu
i did and im stuck at the boot logo.
how do i fix this? i tried the SE update on the pc companion but it says there is no update availiable for my phone
Use the Flashtool, Luke.
Sorry. Download the correct .ftf file for your phone and use the Flashtool to fix.
Lol, I was thinking about making a thread about the same thing, as my situation is almost equal to yours (my model is R800i, that's the only difference). I can't get any ROM or theme to work with my PLAY .
lightningdude said:
Use the Flashtool, Luke.
Sorry. Download the correct .ftf file for your phone and use the Flashtool to fix.
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LOL i love it. flash tool and generic north american rom in ftf form worked for me. cant get into CWM but after setting up the device the way i had it before, i like it better this way.
you have to flash the stock rom using the flash tool its real easy and u can find the generic rom on here just search for it ...i had the same problem 800at wont let a rom work with a locked bootloader ive tried many times ...with that said you can remove system apps to speed it up and underclock it to save battery power these are the things i have done until i get my bootloader unlocked there is also a safe system remove list in the fourms too hope this helps
Is it possible to flash a rom via fastboot? bootloader is Locked and im not rooted. fastboot devices returns what looks like a serial number, but adb devices returns nothing...
sorry for being a noob, just trying to get my phone working again. TIA for any help
I am curious about this too. It might be possible with an unlocked bootloader, but I'm not sure.
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I am curious about this too. It might be possible with an unlocked bootloader, but I'm not sure.
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For stock img files yes. But devs don't make img files. Rsd is the safe way to flash fastboot files.
aviwdoowks said:
For stock img files yes. But devs don't make img files. Rsd is the safe way to flash fastboot files.
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Tried latest ver of rsd that i could find (6.1.5 i think) but it doesnt read my phone, I have installed drivers.
If its possible to load stock .img files (with locked bootloader) please tell me how to do it. Sorry again for me being complete noob.
BOWTIESNIPER said:
Tried latest ver of rsd that i could find (6.1.5 i think) but it doesnt read my phone, I have installed drivers.
If its possible to load stock .img files (with locked bootloader) please tell me how to do it. Sorry again for me being complete noob.
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I am no Dev. I do what works on my unlocked M. I do not know much about the locked & RSD.
I do a lot of unconventional stuff.
Is it maybe possible to unlock the bootloader via fastboot
I can still get into the recovery (stock). Any way to flash new rom from there?
No & no.
This METHOD was developed ONLY for an UNLOCKED Motorola Droid Razr Maxx HD XT926m phone that is already updated to the last version of KitKat 4.4.2 (System version "183.46.15.XT926.Verizon.en.US").
IF YOU HAVE AN LOCKED BOOTLOADER AND TRY THIS METHOD IT WILL BE ONLY YOUR RESPONSABILITY IF YOU DAMAGE YOUR PHONE !!!
My Motorola XT926m had an UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER (ICS 4.0.4) and I flashed via RSD Lite the last stock firmware, "183.46.15"... After that, I was, of course, unhappy, because I read on different forums that this firmware version didn't support root... I tried to download the Hydrogen Peroxide xt926 application that others users recommended here on XDA forum, without success.
But now, after I applied this method, my phone is again rooted... Enjoy the steps, but be carefull, it was developed for XT926 phones with UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER!
1. Download the files "VZW_XT926_4.4.2-KDA20.62-10.1_CFC_1FF.xml" and "VZW_XT926_4.4.2-KDA20.62-15.1_CFC_1FF.xml" from the Motorola firmware site: "motofirmware.com/files/file/"...
2. Unpack the files...
3. Substitute/replace the "gpt", "tz" files (FROM the folder with "15.1" version TO the folder with "10.1" version)... You should replace all the files that "RSD Lite" will tell you that don't fit when you try to flash the new stock firmware. You will obtain a MODIFIED version of "183.46.10" stock KitKAt 4.4.2 firmware!!!
4. Flash this MODIFIED "10.1" firmware with "RSD Lite v6.1.5 Multi-Flash" (without using Rsd Script Generator.jar), but don't forget to remove the first two 'getvar' lines in the xml file.
5. Download and install the "Towel Root.apk" and root the phone...
6. Now your phone should be ROOTED.
What to do NEXT:
7.Download from the Play Store and install "Superuser.apk" made by ClockWordMode and after reboot the application will ask you to update SU binary. In my case, the SU binary didn't support an online update and I installed the "Superuser.zip" file downloaded from the ClockWorkMode site, via recovery method, in order to gain this update (you can do this as well, if you already have a TWRP or CWM recovery installed on your phone). With the other version of superuser, like "SuperSU.apk" or "Superuser.apk" ("eu.chainfire.supersu-2.apk", the last version, 5.6mb, for example) you will need to follow the same steps...
8. Using "Total Commander.apk", you can go to "File System root"/"Etc"/"installrecovery.sh", and finally rename this last file... Or you can use "ES3 File Explorer.apk" in order to rename the same "installrecovery.sh" file in "Device"/"Etc" folder (choose, for example, the name "installrecovery.shbak")...
9. Flash with "Flashify.apk" (downloaded form PLay Store) a new "recovery img.": "TWRP.img" (2.8.3.0) or "CWM.img" (6.0.4.8) for KitKat... You can find them on "rootjunkysdl.com/?device=Droid%20Razr%20HD&folder=Firmware"...
10. If you flashed "TWPR recovery.img" you will need to install "Stericson.busybox-1.apk" (from Play Store...), because TWRP works with this busy box... (You could install "TWRP.apk" as well, but you must be careful, because you will need to be able to boot into Recovery mode directly from your phone (with the combination key), not from this app... Many times, the phone is able to boot into recovery mode from TWRP application, but not from the bootloader... That's why it is better to uninstall TWRP application if you have this problem). If you flashed a "CWM.img" you can install "RomManager.apk".
11.Now it is the time to backup your system to SD card!
That's it. My phone was unlocked, and I didn't have any issue following all this steps... If you're locked don't try it.
But.. If you're locked you could instead use an application named 'Safestrap' for some purposes (read more here on XDA forum please), because is destinated for the phones with locked bootloader...
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THANKS!
I know you took a lot of time to write this up, but there is a downgrade method posted on here already. Also, there is no need to rename recovery.sh. All you need to do after flashing recovery is power off the phone and immediately boot straight back into recovery so the install script completes.
To answer your question, no, you can't unlock .15.
RikRong said:
I know you took a lot of time to write this up, but there is a downgrade method posted on here already. Also, there is no need to rename recovery.sh. All you need to do after flashing recovery is power off the phone and immediately boot straight back into recovery so the install script completes.
To answer your question, no, you can't unlock .15.
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Thank you, I wasn't able to find another downgrade method, could you give me the link, please?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2789743
But... to flash CWM or TWRP for update the binaries, you need to be bootloader unlocked... to flash a custom recovery...
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But... to flash CWM or TWRP for update the binaries, you need to be bootloader unlocked... to flash a custom recovery...
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Correct. That's why this method is flawed and probably should be pulled before someone bricks their phone.
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Correct. That's why this method is flawed and probably should be pulled before someone bricks their phone.
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Yeah, unfortunately this post makes no sense, I mean, if you accidently flash the gpt.bin, you're screwed... and so many risks, plus, you can't flash custom recovery, and you can maybe downgrade the system and boot, but you still can't downgrade the bootloader...
joel_sinbad said:
Yeah, unfortunately this post makes no sense, I mean, if you accidently flash the gpt.bin, you're screwed... and so many risks, plus, you can't flash custom recovery, and you can maybe downgrade the system and boot, but you still can't downgrade the bootloader...
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This method is for an XT926 with UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER, with the last 183.46.15 update and the root access lost. I only described the steps that I already done with my phone. My Maxx HD is working and has root access again... I flashed custom recovery too (TWRP 2.8.3.0), I haven't any other problem.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2789743
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Thank you, unfortunately is not working for the xt 926 phone that already took the last 183.46.15 update:
"..........************WARNING*************
this guide only works completely if you did NOT take the 183.46.15 update rolling out around 9/9/14 .............".
Until now I don't have any other option, I'm forced to preserve the method that I mentioned in my thread.
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Thank you, unfortunately is not working for the xt 926 phone that already took the last 183.46.15 update:
"..........************WARNING*************
this guide only works completely if you did NOT take the 183.46.15 update rolling out around 9/9/14 .............".
Until now I don't have any other option, I'm forced to preserve the method that I mentioned in my thread.
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The piece you are referring to that doesn't work on .15 is the unlock and root. The downgrade should work on an unlocked phone.
That aside, your steps are very confusing and could easily cause a locked user to brick their phone. Please clarify or I will continue reporting this thread until it gets removed.
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The piece you are referring to that doesn't work on .15 is the unlock and root. The downgrade should work on an unlocked phone.
That aside, your steps are very confusing and could easily cause a locked user to brick their phone. Please clarify or I will continue reporting this thread until it gets removed.
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I just edited the post. I clearly specified that this methid is ONLY FOR UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS (XT926M).
ciprianv. said:
I just edited the post. I clearly specified that this methid is ONLY FOR UNLOCKED BOOTLOADERS (XT926M).
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Thanks for doing that, I just want to make sure no one messes up their phone.
Hello, I want to install an ota update but i have a custom recovery and I DON'T want to install the stock ROM, I just need the recovery image or flashable zip. Moto G4 Plus XT 1640
Edu_8914 said:
Hello, I want to install an ota update but i have a custom recovery and I DON'T want to install the stock ROM, I just need the recovery image or flashable zip. Moto G4 Plus XT 1640
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Is there an OTA for xt1640 ? What version is it ?
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Is there an OTA for xt1640 ? What version is it ?
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It's MPJ24.139-50.
Got it yesterday afternoon and the system really feels snappier and faster.
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Hello, I want to install an ota update but i have a custom recovery and I DON'T want to install the stock ROM, I just need the recovery image or flashable zip. Moto G4 Plus XT 1640
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Check the post below. There's a working torrent in the youtube link described.
I am not sure if it's the correct version, please try to make sure before commiting changes.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...t-img-root-t3387113/post67552800#post67552800
bishteca said:
It's MPJ24.139-50.
Got it yesterday afternoon and the system really feels snappier and faster.
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Great: And the full image is already available on Filefactory
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Great: And the full image is already available on Filefactory
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Nice.
Quick question, did any of you on XT-1640 manage to safely root your phone?
You know, without losing wi-fi, data etc.? Which method did you use.
bishteca said:
Nice.
Quick question, did any of you on XT-1640 manage to safely root your phone?
You know, without losing wi-fi, data etc.? Which method did you use.
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I did, got no problems so far. But you will lose all data when unlocking the bootloader, if its already unlocked then rooting isn't going to wipe your data. I also installed xposed and got no problems with it
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I did, got no problems so far. But you will lose all data when unlocking the bootloader, if its already unlocked then rooting isn't going to wipe your data. I also installed xposed and got no problems with it
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Cool! Do you think this is the best guide to follow?
I really cannot afford to have a bricked or semi-working phone...
Thanks for the tip!
bishteca said:
Cool! Do you think this is the best guide to follow?
I really cannot afford to have a bricked or semi-working phone...
Thanks for the tip!
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Sorry for not posting the link for anything, its because the video isn't in english... maybe I can help you if your device model is XT1640
Moto g4 Plus stuck at bootloader
Hi,
My Moto G4 plus is now stuck at bootloader. Below are the details of errors that I get
Recovery Mode - Failed to validate recovery image
Start the phone - Failed to validate boot image
Flash stock ROM via ADB - Pre flash validation failed
Flash stock boot.img - Image boot failed validation (Security version Downgare)
I am not even able to unlock the bootloader as the adb returns a message saying I need to toggle 'Allow OEM Unlock" in the Developers Menu. I connot do that as I cannot boot my phone.
Please help.
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Hi,
My Moto G4 plus is now stuck at bootloader. Below are the details of errors that I get
Recovery Mode - Failed to validate recovery image
Start the phone - Failed to validate boot image
Flash stock ROM via ADB - Pre flash validation failed
Flash stock boot.img - Image boot failed validation (Security version Downgare)
I am not even able to unlock the bootloader as the adb returns a message saying I need to toggle 'Allow OEM Unlock" in the Developers Menu. I connot do that as I cannot boot my phone.
Please help.
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Looks like your trying to downgrade firmware there and from what I'm aware you can't downgrade certain sections like bootloader etc. What is it you're trying to achieve?
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Looks like your trying to downgrade firmware there and from what I'm aware you can't downgrade certain sections like bootloader etc. What is it you're trying to achieve?
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I was just trying to flash the stock rom. Had some glitches in my phone. While I was trying to flash via adb, couple of steps failed and then I was not able to boot my phone back.
Im sure that I'm using the latest version of ROM. However, it's the one before the latest security patch. However, the boot image and recovery image should remain the same.
Here's the version that I'm trying to flash.
XT1641-XT1643_6.0.1_MPJ24.139-13.1_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC
No matter what I do now, I just cannot get my phone to boot in recovery mode or just boot normally.
Karumbaiah said:
I was just trying to flash the stock rom. Had some glitches in my phone. While I was trying to flash via adb, couple of steps failed and then I was not able to boot my phone back.
Im sure that I'm using the latest version of ROM. However, it's the one before the latest security patch. However, the boot image and recovery image should remain the same.
Here's the version that I'm trying to flash.
XT1641-XT1643_6.0.1_MPJ24.139-13.1_cid50_subsidy-DEFAULT_CFC
No matter what I do now, I just cannot get my phone to boot in recovery mode or just boot normally.
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Bro to flash the custom MM you have to downgrade first
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mot...owngrade-to-marshmallow-nougat-t3515961/page3
Use this thread
And follow the exact steps