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[Q] Need Help: Failed SBF Bootloader D2.37 Err:A5,70,70,00,1F

Hi everyone,
Please bear with me here but here is the full error I get when I tried to SBF back to 2.3.20 using RSD Lite 4.8 and the SBF file name is 955_2.3.20_1FF_01.sbf
Bootloader
D2.37
Err:A5,70,70,00,1F
MEM_MAP BLANK
SERVICE REQ'D
BATTERY OK
OK TO PROGRAM
CONNECT USB
DATA CABLE
I have tried multiple RSD versions, 4.7+patch, 4.8, 5.4, 5.6 and have had no luck getting past this message at all. I am out of places to look for help, any kind of insight would be wonderful! I was running stock GB trying to go back to Froyo prior to going to CM7.
I have read the forum post close to mine but it has the D2.35 BL and I can't seem to find any other info other than "wait till SBF is found" and with Droid2 not being sold/supported much I don't see much hope in this.
What can be done to fix?
I have tried:
1FF-p2a_droid2_cdma_droid2-user-2.3.3-4.5.1_57_DR2-31-110719-release-keys-signed-Verizon-US.sbf
1FF-p2a_droid2_cdma_droid2-user-2.3.3-4.5.1_57_DR2-31-110719-release-keys-signed-Verizon-US.sbf.gz
BL_D237_cdma_droid2_Consumer_replacer_HSPart.sbf (wasnt sure if this would help with Bootloader errror) have also tried D2.35
VRZ_A955_2.3.20_1FF_01.sbf
I Have not tried by using the .iso Linux sbf'ing method yet

Try Try w w w droidxforums com/forum/droid-x-sbf/23638-linux-solution-your-windows-rsd-lite-problems.html. The bottom iso in the OP named 1KDStaz_MX_4.5.604.iso. Fix the url above as I can't post links yet.

forkup said:
Try Try w w w droidxforums com/forum/droid-x-sbf/23638-linux-solution-your-windows-rsd-lite-problems.html. The bottom iso in the OP named 1KDStaz_MX_4.5.604.iso. Fix the url above as I can't post links yet.
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wont work only new 2.3.4 sbf file

Help! After a rollback to the stock firmware 2.2 through 2.3.4 RDS Lite, Motorola Droid 2 has stopped working, but you can bootloader on, it gives error:
Bootloader
D2.37
Err:A5,70,70,00,1F
MEM_MAP Blank
Service Req'd
Battery OK
OK to Program
Connect USB
Data Cable

You're going to have to wait until the 2.3.4 sbf files leak. I'm in the same boat as you and it's just a waiting game if it ever even gets released.

D2.37
hondateg91 is correct. Sounds like you took the new .621 Gingerbread 2.3.4 update and, like the rest of us, turned your phone into a paperweight by trying to downgrade. It really is a bummer, and a shame on Motorola's behalf. But don't think you're alone. All we can do at this point is hope and pray that 2.3.4 SFB is released, or someone comes up with a way to load an earlier bootloader that will allow SBF'ing the earlier firmwares.

need help to configure my Droid 2 overall by Verizon in French.
hello, I live in France, I bought a motorola Droid 2 Global by Verizon, the phone works properly, the problem is that it is set in English. and I do not know too much about English, I speak French and I'd set the phone in French, please can you help me? it is very important for me to set the phone in French. Thank you in advance for your help.

Droid 2 Fracais
jamesdmx - This thread is about bricked Droid2's (Not Droid2 Global) as a result of trying to "SBF" 2.3.4 Droid2's to an earlier firmware version. In the future, you should create a new thread, in the correct Sub-Forum, as your message is much more likely to gain attention this way, and you are for sure to get better results.
But since I'm such a nice guy, here's what you would do to change the language:
Click the menu button (the bottom right grey square that has an arrow on it)
Go to Settings. It looks like a grey circle gear.
Go to Language and Keyboard. This is 12th option from top and has an "A" icon beside it.
Go to Select Locale. It is the first option.
Unfortunately the Droid2 (at least the one I have) only gives me English and Spanish as language options. Maybe your Droid2 Global will give you the French option.
If it does not, unfortunately at this point, my suggestion would be to look into a custom ROM that has French loaded into it.
My next suggestion would be to start a new thread about this, in the right Sub-Thread "Droid 2 Global General" (URL: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=903). Be sure to include what version ROM is in your phone, etc, so that the Droid2 Global people can better help you.
Whatever you do, though, don't do like me and cook a Droid2 because you didn't do your research before throwing files at your phone.

D2.37 Bootloader
And while I am on this thread, I will throw some ideas out to you guys. Who knows, maybe together we can figure out the "missing pieces" to restoring our phones without the 2.3.4 firmware.
Somewhere in my search, I was able to obtain the D2.35 bootloader in SBF Format. It flashed successfully to my phone.
The good news is, my bricked Droid2 is at D2.35 bootloader. The bad news, however, is that it still will not take the stock or 2.3.3 Gingerbread firmware.
Also, while goofing around, I discovered that the bootloader D2.37 was actually sent down as part of the Gingerbread 2.3.3 update, as the Droid2 I picked up yesterday has 2.3.3 and D2.37 as the bootloader. Since 2.3.3 and 2.3.4, theoretically, share the same bootloader, I don't know why it would refuse to accept the 2.3.3 firmware.
I think there's an "extra piece" of code that has been sent down in 2.3.4 that is superseding the bootloader from proper behavior. Then again, I don't know! But when you add all the facts together, I'm a complete Droid Noob, and I'm sure everything I have posted is stuff all of you are probably already aware of.
With this information in mind, such as successfully rolling the bootloader back to D2.35, maybe there is an "older" bootloader that can be SBF'd to the phone that will allow SBF Flash restriction to be unshackled. I don't know if there is older code than D2.35 out there, as I did not spend the time looking.
PS---The "attachment"?? Just for the LULZ. And yes, it was pretty cool! And I can't wait to do this to my "bricked" Droid2!

I know how to solve, most do not know much about software to achieve
: (

Guys look in the development section, the 2.3.4 sbf is out
Sent from my Droid Incredible using xda premium

Hmmmmm I can't post the solution until I have 8 posts. That sucks
Sent from my DROID2 OTA updated .621, non-rooted 2.3.4 R.I.P. root access

Correction: "possible solution"
sbf.droid-developers (dot) org is the website
Sent from my DROID2 OTA updated .621, non-rooted 2.3.4 R.I.P. root access

AcridGosling said:
Correction: "possible solution"
sbf.droid-developers (dot) org is the website
Sent from my DROID2 OTA updated .621, non-rooted 2.3.4 R.I.P. root access
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it's also posted on this site in dev section
like said three posts up
Sent from my DROID X2 using xda premium

I dont remember which SBF link I used in the Development but my Droid 2 is back up and running, first try it worked like a champ. Now if there was only a way to root or rom 2.3.4.... =(

Droid 2 bricked
So basically you guys are telling me im screwed until 2.3.4 SFB is released, or someone comes up with a way to load an earlier bootloader that will allow SBF'ing the earlier firmwares.

if by screwed, that there is no way to root yes, nothing yet
and there is a 2.3.4/ 4.5.621 and 622 SBF in dev section and site posted 4 posts up
check out http://rootzwiki.com/index.php?/topic/24396-Creating-a-Droid-2-Unbricking-Method
Creating a Droid 2 Unbricking Method
Sent from my DROID X2 using xda premium

SBF download
I had the exact same problem. I had to go back to the stock 2.3.4sbf. I'm now waiting for a root or a way to sbf back to 2.3.3. If you or anyone else needs to download the sbf,
sbf.droid-developers.org/cdma_droid2/list (dot) php
is where i got mine. I actually put the R2D2 flash on just for fun, but i can verify that both D2 2.3.4 files work.

Which settings should i use to unbrick my A955 .... when using RSDlite 5.7 (Flex/Flash options)

don't change default settings
or don't use rsd lite
try Droid 2 621 EzSBF with root option
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28784920&postcount=5

[Q] Motorola Droid X2 Rooting Problem

I am trying to root this phone for a friend. I have tried Motorola One Click and Pete's Motorola Root Tools and both didn't work. I also tried the GingerBreak app and it didnt work either. Any help would be appreciated. Here are the phone's specs (and I am putting it all because I dont know what is and what isn't pertinent info):
System Version: 45.621.10.MB810.Verizon.en.US
Model number: DROIDX
Android Version: 2.3.4
Baseband version: BP_C_01.09.15P
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.9-g3e80c7a [email protected] #1
Build number 4.5.1_57_DX9-10
ERI version: 5
PRL version: 53342
And I am sorry in advance if I am just stupid with any of this. I do have experience rooting because I have rooted the original Droid.

ROOT] Framaroot, a one-click application to root
I have verified it works with these Motorola devices running android 2.3.4
Droid 2 (a955), Droid 2 Global (a956), R2D2 (a957), & Droid X (MB810)
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sd_shadow said:
ROOT] Framaroot, a one-click application to root
I have verified it works with these Motorola devices running android 2.3.4
Droid 2 (a955), Droid 2 Global (a956), R2D2 (a957), & Droid X (MB810)
Sent from my Amazon Kindle Fire using Tapatalk
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awesome, this worked within a few seconds
now i am trying to update it to ice cream sandwich, i have searched Google and attempted a few different ones, and every time it goes to Verify update package, it fails and says failed to verify whole-file signature and signature verification failed, then installation aborted.
http://www.android.gs/update-motorola-droid-x2-cm9/
those are the steps and files i am taking, except the step to get it into bootloader is actually needing to be getting into recovery, bootloader is wanting me to connect by USB and the steps dont actually give an instruction on what to do through USB to flash anything
so i get into Android system recovery
i wipe data/factory reset
i then wipe cache partition
then apply update from sdcard, then choose the one downloaded from above site, and i get the above error message, this is actually farthest ive got than the other ones ive tried, for example, i tried the Bootstrap Recovery and it never did anything, it rebooted to the Motorola logo and nothing ever happened
please assist, i am desperate

you have a DX not a DX2, so use DX rom
sd_shadow's [Collection] of Links for: Droid X (MB810)
Sent from my DROIDX using Tapatalk

that is my bad, i should have confirmed the model of it, i just went off what my friend was saying it was, i went to that link, when i find steps to follow, download links are broken
if i could get specific working links for:
how to get a custom recovery installed, working link to such custom recovery for download
working link to download a ICS rom, the best one with as much working stuff as possible, camera etc
and if the above link doesnt include gapps, then a working link to gapps that is working for the ICS rom provided
im sorry im not trying to be needy but i have been working on this for like a week and its getting annoying, i really do appreciate any and all help

everything you need is in my list sd_shadow's [Collection] of Links for: Droid X (MB810)
install a bootstrap from [HOW TO] Install/ Use Droid 2/X/3 Bootstrap
install a rom from my list of roms...
Liquid ics 2.0 is very popular
---------- Post added at 10:30 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:29 PM ----------
gaaps are included with most of the DX roms

ya i figured it out, thank you very much, it works and running great, much appreciated

Seeking a 2.3.4/621 non OTA upgrade Recommendation
sd_shadow said:
I have verified it works with these Motorola devices running android 2.3.4...Droid X (MB810)
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@sd_shadow
I have a Droid X on 2.3.3/4.5.602 that I am rooting. I was going to upgrade first to 2.3.4/4.5.621 but I read your warning "*****Do not use the 4.5.621 SBF file unless you took the OTA update, you won't be able to use any other SBF after updating or flashing to .621*****"
1. Is this warning still current? ie. I will not be able to downgrade to 2.3.3. tomorrow.
2. Should I care? ie 2.3.4/4.5.621 is a good upgrade, easily rooted, so I have no need to look back or all newer stable ROMs are based on 621.
3. If you don't recommend SBF to 621, is there a way to get the OTA is nolonger on Verizon?
4. Should I at least upgrade to 2.3.3/605
I have failed to root using Framaroot 1.9.1 on 2.3.3/602. Is Framaroot not for this version?

CCC0180 said:
@sd_shadow
I have a Droid X on 2.3.3/4.5.602 that I am rooting. I was going to upgrade first to 2.3.4/4.5.621 but I read your warning "*****Do not use the 4.5.621 SBF file unless you took the OTA update, you won't be able to use any other SBF after updating or flashing to .621*****"
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Wasn't originally my warning, it was likely 1kds from his page https://sites.google.com/site/motosbf/droid-x-sbf-files
1. Is this warning still current? ie. I will not be able to downgrade to 2.3.3. tomorrow.
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yes, once on 4.5.621, you can not downgrade
2. Should I care? ie 2.3.4/4.5.621 is a good upgrade, easily rooted, so I have no need to look back or all newer stable ROMs are based on 621.
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i wouldn't worry isn't really any problems with 621, it was just hard to root until framaroot
3. If you don't recommend SBF to 621, is there a way to get the OTA is nolonger on Verizon?
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OTA update can be done manually, but they are incremental, you will have to install 605 ota then 621 ota, but once on 621 you still can not downgrade
There are links to OTA files in my list, but I recommend using SBFs.
How to Install OTA update in my update thread http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/droid-x-general-discussion/50864-2013-sept-update-zip-system-version-45-621-10-verizon-en-us.html
4. Should I at least upgrade to 2.3.3/605
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605 works fine, your choice
I have failed to root using Framaroot 1.9.1 on 2.3.3/602. Is Framaroot not for this version?
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may not, pretty sure Framaroot works on 605

CCC0180 said:
I have failed to root using Framaroot 1.9.1 on 2.3.3/602. Is Framaroot not for this version?
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Sometimes new versions of Framaroot wont work properly for old Moto phones. Try this: Framaroot, works always for me.

Rooted in 605
Thank you sd_shadow and m.ksy for your speedy responses. I spf-ed to 605 and Framaroot worked like a champ.

WARNING: KitKat OTA patches tethering hack

Found out that the latest KitKat soak (and the upcoming OTA) breaks the SqlLite hack that allowed tethering.
Fear not, I have found a hack used for the Droid Ultra.
Go here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578410
Follow the instructions except, when you click on the link to download the APK,. it's actually name with a .ZIP extension. When you download it to your phone, just rename it with an .apk extension instead and follow the instructions to the letter. Read them carefully and reread them.
I can verify it works.

iBolski said:
Found out that the latest KitKat soak (and the upcoming OTA) breaks the SqlLite hack that allowed tethering.
Fear not, I have found a hack used for the Droid Ultra.
Go here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578410
Follow the instructions except, when you click on the link to download the APK,. it's actually name with a .ZIP extension. When you download it to your phone, just rename it with an .apk extension instead and follow the instructions to the letter. Read them carefully and reread them.
I can verify it works.
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Hot damm, thanks for the heads up on this. This is the Verizon app "Wireless Hotspot" hack that they've fixed, correct? Good to know there is another hack out there prior to losing the wireless tethering capability when I upgrade to KK. The new exploit/hack allows use of the same Verizon app, yes?

LifeAsADroid said:
Hot damm, thanks for the heads up on this. This is the Verizon app "Wireless Hotspot" hack that they've fixed, correct? Good to know there is another hack out there prior to losing the wireless tethering capability when I upgrade to KK. The new exploit/hack allows use of the same Verizon app, yes?
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The exploit/hack was the SqlLite where you went and modified the "Entitlement Check" to 0. This no longer works under the new KK OTA update.
Instead, the "hack" uses a modified version of the VzwEntitlementService.apk file. It's not as easy as the SqlLite hack, but it works none-the-less.
Apparently, the Droid Ultra had the same issue and this hack was made for the Droid Ultra, but it works for the RAZR HD as I have applied it.
You must be rooted in order to make this work since you have to use Root Explorer to go into the /system directory and make modifications there.

iBolski said:
The exploit/hack was the SqlLite where you went and modified the "Entitlement Check" to 0. This no longer works under the new KK OTA update.
Instead, the "hack" uses a modified version of the VzwEntitlementService.apk file. It's not as easy as the SqlLite hack, but it works none-the-less.
Apparently, the Droid Ultra had the same issue and this hack was made for the Droid Ultra, but it works for the RAZR HD as I have applied it.
You must be rooted in order to make this work since you have to use Root Explorer to go into the /system directory and make modifications there.
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Similar to installing a cracked .dll file for hacked software (um, not that I do that ever...)
Question for you, regarding the procedure for installing the OTA. I am bootloader unlocked like you are, just wanted to get firsthand knowledge on the topic. Let me know if I have this right:
- Download OTA (whenever it gets here - I'm always the last to receive it)
- Unroot
- Take OTA (pending I haven't deleted any system files I shouldn't have)
- Flash the CWM recovery that is built for our phones on KK.
- Reinstall SuperSU via recovery
- Profit

LifeAsADroid said:
Similar to installing a cracked .dll file for hacked software (um, not that I do that ever...)
Question for you, regarding the procedure for installing the OTA. I am bootloader unlocked like you are, just wanted to get firsthand knowledge on the topic. Let me know if I have this right:
- Download OTA (whenever it gets here - I'm always the last to receive it)
- Unroot
- Take OTA (pending I haven't deleted any system files I shouldn't have)
- Flash the CWM recovery that is built for our phones on KK.
- Reinstall SuperSU via recovery
- Profit
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Yes. That's pretty much it. The official OTA should be coming out in the next week or so.
If you go to this thread that I started (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2749157), it explains what to do when you are ready to take the OTA, although it was done from my perspective. It probably worked for me using 9.30.1 because I was part of the soak test and so my phone was registered for it. Others had issues who weren't part of the soak test and they would get "key not valid" errors when trying to install it. That's why I would probably hold off until the official OTA comes out.
The big part is when it reboots after the initial install and you have to go back into the recovery again and start the 2nd part of the install. I didn't know that and for days, I was at a loss in getting this to work. I was then trying to downgrade to 9.16 so I could then take two more OTAs to upgrade to 9.18 when all along, it was that I didn't know about the new recovery that had to be installed in order to make this. Of course, Motorola/Verizon didn't tell us that when it was time for the soak test.

How do i take backup of root and restore after upgrading to 4.4 on Droid Razr HD xt926.
I m currently on stock Rom , Rooted.

Keshav_is said:
How do i take backup of root and restore after upgrading to 4.4 on Droid Razr HD xt926.
I m currently on stock Rom , Rooted.
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If your bootloader is NOT unlocked, you can't preserve root from JB to KK. There is no known way of getting root back after upgrading to KK unless you have an unlocked bootloader.
As for unlocking the bootloader, don't ask. Once the exploit was fixed months ago, there has never been a way to do it again without Motorola's help. So, please do not ask me or others on how to unlock it as it's too late for those that applied the OTA months ago that fixed the exploit to unlock the bootloader.
Basically, you have to either wait and see if someone eventually comes up with a way to achieve root on locked bootloaders, or else, stay on JB if you wish to preserve root.

unlocked bootloader
what about people on a kk custom rom? i know ill just wait for the devs to port the kernel and features to the roms but say if there is someone adventurous and wants to try the official rom (incase they are sick of the bugs or something)?

iBolski said:
Found out that the latest KitKat soak (and the upcoming OTA) breaks the SqlLite hack that allowed tethering.
Fear not, I have found a hack used for the Droid Ultra.
Go here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578410
Follow the instructions except, when you click on the link to download the APK,. it's actually name with a .ZIP extension. When you download it to your phone, just rename it with an .apk extension instead and follow the instructions to the letter. Read them carefully and reread them.
I can verify it works.
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I have working tether on KK based on this... As soon as the official FXZ is out I will finish up and release my ROM inclusive of this
Sent from my DROID RAZR HD using Xparent BlueTapatalk 2

If it helps until another solution is found, PDAnet app works with USB tether, if you're just tethering to a PC. There is an option to share wifi from the PC with PDAnet as well.
Working for me with locked BL and kitkat.

If you're rooted you can load xposed and use the moto tethering module patch; advantage over the apk replacement above is the ease of install/uninstall and the lack of the checking status popup.

Works on 183.46.10.XT926
Rooted Unlocked 4.4.2 with tether running. Thanks Topsnake!
It's been a good couple days, jumped from JB to KK, restored root and unlocked then enabled wifi tether. Incredawsume!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578410

embeem said:
If you're rooted you can load xposed and use the moto tethering module patch; advantage over the apk replacement above is the ease of install/uninstall and the lack of the checking status popup.
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the new exploit I released specifically for this phone does not require the apk replacement and doesn't pop up checking subscription
gpflepsen said:
Rooted Unlocked 4.4.2 with tether running. Thanks Topsnake!
It's been a good couple days, jumped from JB to KK, restored root and unlocked then enabled wifi tether. Incredawsume!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2578410
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glad its working for you!
Droid Maxx "Developer Edition"

Topsnake said:
the new exploit I released specifically for this phone does not require the apk replacement and doesn't pop up checking subscription
glad its working for you!
Droid Maxx "Developer Edition"
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Awesome. Thanks for the hard work you do for everyone. We all appreciate it!
BTW, is the new exploit in the original thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787763) or somewhere else? I couldn't find it in the original thread as that appears to be the old apk replacement.
Thanks!

iBolski said:
Awesome. Thanks for the hard work you do for everyone. We all appreciate it!
BTW, is the new exploit in the original thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2787763) or somewhere else? I couldn't find it in the original thread as that appears to be the old apk replacement.
Thanks!
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its in original development in this subforum.

Razr hd / hd maxx 4.4.2 rooting and unlocking - get it while you can!!

I take no credit for any of the work done in the links below, and am not the first to discover or prove any of this works. All I know is it works for now, and felt the best way was to start a brand new thread with both links contained to get the message to as many people as possible. And another soak test is coming from Motorola, so GET ROOT AND UNLOCKED WHILE YOU STILL CAN!!
Towelroot verified WORKING to root the 4.4.2 HD and HD MAXX:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...mctr=(not provided)&__utmv=-&__utmk=135540530
Unlocking possible again as well, after using Towelroot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783912

LifeAsADroid said:
I take no credit for any of the work done in the links below, and am not the first to discover or prove any of this works. All I know is it works for now, and felt the best way was to start a brand new thread with both links contained to get the message to as many people as possible. And another soak test is coming from Motorola, so GET ROOT AND UNLOCKED WHILE YOU STILL CAN!!
Towelroot verified WORKING to root the 4.4.2 HD and HD MAXX:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...mctr=(not provided)&__utmv=-&__utmk=135540530
Unlocking possible again as well, after using Towelroot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2783912
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Just read this on Android Authority and was wondering if it would work. Great to hear this. Again, users got REAL lucky on this one considering this wasn't created specifically for this phone, but for the general population of unpatched 4.4.2 kernels.

Word of warning, if you used my UNIVERSAL script to flash 183 onto your phone, you must either manually flash the TZ partition or use my KEEP DATA script before rooting an unlocking else it will fail.

BTW, I just received an email notification from Motorola stating there is another soak test coming, so definitely root and unlocked your phones NOW and I can't stress that more than enough or else, you can kiss root and unlocking good-bye, especially if this is an 4.4.3 update. Once 4.4.3 comes out, /system is no longer writeable and things will get really ugly.
So, root and then unlock your phones on the 4.4.2 KK OTA before the next one comes out or you will be sorry.
BTW, if you're so worried about voiding your warranty, once you root, you've voided your warranty and there is a root checker built into the device, so they can tell if you've rooted or not, so if you're going to root, you might as well unlock the bootloader.

The warranty concern is nonsense. PLENTY of people sent back unlocked phones and no one ever complained. Yes, the soak emails were known about last night which is why we've been trying like hell to get this message out to everyone to get it done NOW. It's an almost certainty that the TZ partition will be secured again. And root will almost assuredly be patched since it was patched in the linux kernel on june 3rd. Unlocking is the surefire way of keeping root forever, and getting to play with new roms which is awesome. Plus, don't like kitkat? Downgrade with my UNIVERSAL script. (Yes, the one that's causing some problems for people unlocking. LOL). We can not stress this enough...NOW is the time to unlock before it's too late. I can't even begin to describe how lucky you all are.

One question. After I unlock the bootloader and they send out 4.4.3, will it be possible to take the update OTA?
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newmanx4 said:
One question. After I unlock the bootloader and they send out 4.4.3, will it be possible to take the update OTA?
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yes but there may be some jumping through hoops like unrooting or sbfing but you will not lose any data and you can just reroot by flashing a superuser.zip . unless moto goes from nice to evil and this ota re locks boot loaders

That's what I'm wondering. Will they relock the bootloader or leave it be since these phones are nearly two years old.
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billycar11 said:
yes but there may be some jumping through hoops like unrooting or sbfing but you will not lose any data and you can just reroot by flashing a superuser.zip . unless moto goes from nice to evil and this ota re locks boot loaders
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Stop that. They're not going to relock the bootloader. However, screw OTA's. Wait for the FXZ to leak and use my RSD Script Generator to create a KEEP DATA or UNIVERSAL script and flash that with RSD. Flash custom recovery (CWM or TWRP) and flash supersu zip and be done with the whole thing. Forget unrooting and trying to make the OTA work. Too much effort. LMAO
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See what you've done? These poor people are now paranoid about bootloader relocking. LOL! They won't relock it. It's physically blowing an eFuse to do the unlock. Relocking would be extremely problematic and cause more problems than they'd solve. And given the likelihood that this was "accidentally" done (cough cough) in the first place, there's an almost 0 chance of relocking.

newmanx4 said:
That's what I'm wondering. Will they relock the bootloader or leave it be since these phones are nearly two years old.
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i dont think they will and even if they did we could probably get around it with @SamuriHL universal script we would just have to wait until the sbf/fxz files come out

Which I'm recommending you do anyway.

I never unlocked the bootloader the first go round but I'm sure going to this time.
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Good to hear. I want everyone with these phones to do so. This is a great opportunity. No one should be sitting on the fence this time.

Indeed great news. Too bad my XT926 is not by me right now(being used by my father) and I can get my hand on it till september.
My XT926 is bootloader locked and has JB 4.2. build is 9.18.94 I guess. I have my phone rooted and since then using safestrape 3.12 and has stock rom and RageHD ROM on it. I can remember last time trying to install OTA the update process failed even I have used voodoo root keeper to hide the root.
So now my questions:
1. Is the right procedure for me: Remove Safestrape->Install OTA KK->using methods described here for KK for unlocking?
2. What was the reason the OTA update failed? Safestrape?
3. Can I uninstall Safestrape through it's "uninstall" function?
4. After uninstall if I choose OTA update, will it be the current KK which contains this old exploit for bootloader unlocking?
5. If I wait till september to do it myself, if there is another OTA out which patches this exploit again, can I fake a Moto web site and pointing it to the current KK (183), lets say change the host file on XT926. Is this even possible?

xknobi said:
Indeed great news. Too bad my XT926 is not by me right now(being used by my father) and I can get my hand on it till september.
My XT926 is bootloader locked and has JB 4.2. build is 9.18.94 I guess. I have my phone rooted and since then using safestrape 3.12 and has stock rom and RageHD ROM on it. I can remember last time trying to install OTA the update process failed even I have used voodoo root keeper to hide the root.
So now my questions:
1. Is the right procedure for me: Remove Safestrape->Install OTA KK->using methods described here for KK for unlocking?
2. What was the reason the OTA update failed? Safestrape?
3. Can I uninstall Safestrape through it's "uninstall" function?
4. After uninstall if I choose OTA update, will it be the current KK which contains this old exploit for bootloader unlocking?
5. If I wait till september to do it myself, if there is another OTA out which patches this exploit again, can I fake a Moto web site and pointing it to the current KK (183), lets say change the host file on XT926. Is this even possible?
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1.yes
2.yes
3.yes but ota will not install you will need to use what me and @SamuriHL posted to go to the ota
4.yes
5.no you you use the hack posted

billycar11 said:
3.yes but ota will not install you will need to use what me and @SamuriHL posted to go to the ota
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Ok, maybe you mean the following method?
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/45494-how-to-xt926-upgrade-to-kitkat-ota/

xknobi said:
Ok, maybe you mean the following method?
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/45494-how-to-xt926-upgrade-to-kitkat-ota/
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yes that is what i posted

Rooted and unlocked using the apk's. Doesn't get any easier than that. Now what is the preferred custom recovery for most of you?
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billycar11 said:
yes that is what i posted
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Thanks billycar11!
From the description I see that the script will flash a 760MB file, the KK 4.4.2 (KDA20.62-10.1). So I won't be afaid that when I wait for some months even if Moto patched their OTA for this bootloader exploit, the unpatched bootloader is still in (KDA20.62-10.1), which I assume is build 183, so I will still be able to use this exploit, as long as my phone is in JB (4.2) state?

newmanx4 said:
Rooted and unlocked using the apk's. Doesn't get any easier than that. Now what is the preferred custom recovery for most of you?
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twrp by @dhacker29 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2776515
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xknobi said:
Thanks billycar11!
From the description I see that the script will flash a 760MB file, the KK 4.4.2 (KDA20.62-10.1). So I won't be afaid that when I wait for some months even if Moto patched their OTA for this bootloader exploit, the unpatched bootloader is still in (KDA20.62-10.1), which I assume is build 183, so I will still be able to use this exploit, as long as my phone is in JB (4.2) state?
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there is no jb 4.2 i think you mean 4.1..2 . but you will not be able to use it on jelly bean you need to update to kitkat root then unlock.

I've just purchased droid m and want to root

Kindly anybody tell me the softwares to download for rooting droid razr m and how to root it i am new to droid razr m

Towel root Google it... Install the apk and click make it rain
We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves.

Update to kitkat enable installs from third party in settings go to towelroot.com download the file on your phone and install it. Run it and click make it rain. Then download moto apocalypse apk and run it to unlock your boot loader as well.
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would i be able to unlock bootloader after updating to kitkat ??
thanks for your reply one more thing i would like to ask is wheather i would be able to root and unlock after i have updated to kitkat ?? i am asking this questio because sloosecannon in his thread "[How-To][tutorial] Bootloader Unlock, Custom Recovery Razr M" has said "----IMPORTANT NOTE:----
IF you are on the latest OTA and have NOT unlocked, it is impossible at this time to unlock. It may be possible in the future if someone finds another exploit, but not likely. Basically, if you updated without researching (that's why you shouldn't do that) or got a new one after the OTA"

That topic hasn't been updated in some time... As @mrkhigh said yes go ahead and update to KitKat 4.4.2 (as long as its 182/183.46.10) and root/unlock it... If you run into any issues with the ota check back in here and we'll get you the links to rsd lite and firmware...
We cannot teach people anything; we can only help them discover it within themselves.

If it seems too easy you did it right.
The entire process should take 2 minutes. That's with the phone reboot and the boot loader unlock.
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mrkhigh said:
Update to kitkat enable installs from third party in settings go to towelroot.com download the file on your phone and install it. Run it and click make it rain. Then download moto apocalypse apk and run it to unlock your boot loader as well.
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where can I get the factory image for that update? It's years later and I'm desperate to get off of jellybean and get the bootloader unlocked.

Look up restoring/upgrading with rsd light
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55282645
It's all in the first post read it all the second link on rsd has the firmware I checked...
We just achieved a new root method like yesterday, but just do things normal upgrade to .10 NOT .15 then run towelroot then motoapokalypse.apk (spelling I'm sure is wrong) if you update to .15 you most likely will never have an unlocked boot loader
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How can I root my motorola droid m
Hi guys am so happy I found this site please I would like to know how I can root my droid m cos I tried to use towel root and it's says not available on my phone,,, what do you think is wrong with my phone guys

Towelroot does not work on kernels newer than July of 2014...
I'm guessing you're on the .15 kernel... If that is the case use this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=58847254
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