INSTRUCTIONS:
Download the 90.78ch Boot Loader from here. Boot Loaders lower than the version you currently have (eg. attempting to flash 90.73 on a bootloader 90.78 milestone CAN brick, and I think you can flash back to the stock 90.78 bootloader after flashing this one, untested). Unpack to safe location.
Install RSD Lite & Drivers (mentioned in another thread). Choose the SBF with 90.78ch boot loader in it in the RSD Lite window.
Reboot in bootloader mode, via Holding Up while turning milestone on (you'll get screen like BOOT LOADER 90.78ch READY TO PROGRAM, BLAH BLAH).
Start the update from RSD Lite. When it reboots the phone, hold up on the Dpad to re-enter boot loader mode, or else it will succeed (and you won't get a brick) but RSD Lite will say fail. To exit boot loader, press Power for about three seconds, and then turn it back on again.
DO NOT REMOVE USB CABLE WHILE THE SCREEN SAYS "SW UPDATE IN PROGRESS". IF ON A LAPTOP, CONNECT CHARGER. IF THE BOOT LOADER FAILS TO FLASH, YOU WILL HAVE A BRICK.
If all goes well, Boot loader should say 90.78ch. You're running the latest bootloader, originally from the XT702 (Sholes Tablet?)
WARNINGS:
I am not responsible if you blow up your Milestone or it randomly starts swearing at you for flashing a dodgy boot loader or your girlfriend hates you after flashing the boot loader. You are on your own. Read the instructions carefully. I also will not offer support if you just say "Doesn't work". Tell me what didn't work eg. "Got stuck at 53% upload, then said fail" or "BSOD while Flashing!"
Enjoy the latest boot loader.
Is there any reason to flash this "new" bootloader?
Is this one not locked?
I am not sure I get it.
It's still locked, but it's the same one that the XT702 device uses. That would mean if the bootloader on that device is hacked, the hack could be useful for us people with Bootloader 90.78ch installed.
EDIT: I have a hunch that the "ch" part just means a Chinese version of the boot loader, which might mean some slight code mods...
nice work, thank's!
Coburn64 said:
EDIT: I have a hunch that the "ch" part just means a Chinese version of the boot loader, which might mean some slight code mods...
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Actually "ch" is the country code for switzerland
what are the benefits?
Coburn, I see the logic in what you are doing. It is a pretty good idea.
However, I believe that the XT702 is not exactly a popular phone, thus the chances of its booloader being hacked are even fewer.
By contrast, if you were able to flash a Droid X bootloader on our milestone....now THAT would be something.
However, I am assuming that is not possible due to the fact it is a CDMA [Verizon] phone.
Absolutely no reason to do that for now,only if you want to see how easy is to brick a perfectly good device.i seriously doubt that ANY bootloader wiil be totaly bypassed (unlock is out of the question).
Sent from my Milestone
I did it!
yesterday, I loaded the new bootloader to my device without any issues, I came from 90.73, the phone since yesterday it´s working normally.
now that´s make me wonder if it´s possible modify the droid´s bootloader and try to port it to the Milestone, of course I don´t know which are the current methods used to try to hack the Milestone´s bootloader or even if someone tried that before, but thinking about the fact that both devices are very similars in hardware, I think it could be done!
if my last comment it´s outdated please forget it!
PS: sorry for my bad English!
So I suppose there is more chance the latest bootloader from motorola would be hacked then an older version ? takin into consideration its not possible to downgrade atm one could only think how great of an idea it would be to install this ,<insert sarcasm>
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That would mean if the bootloader on that device is hacked, the hack could be useful for us people with Bootloader 90.78ch installed.
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long time that no talk about this project..
I have a question, this process only will work with the hack of liberation the Milestone XT702 or to with a bootloader of XT702 for install in Motola Milestone?
if exist a ROM of XT702 able make swape will serve for Milestone?
Hi,
If at all Motorola decides to unlock the boot loader for our devices, What are the benefits of an unlocked boot loader ? Would there be a drastic performance change or is it going to be negligible ? Could things get a lot more simpler for development then ? Could anybody please explain if possible?
Yes, full performance. HWA and e.t.c. Everything will be possible )
Seems amazing. But maybe would be dream for now! Thank you for the reply.
Hello All,
I have a certain scenario that I'm considering for a Moto X Developer Edition. I'll explain why I would like this configuration below.
So here goes: Is it possible to unlock a boot loader on a Moto X Dev Edition, install a custom ROM (Paranoid Android), and then re-lock the boot loader?
Normally, I would just leave the boot loader unlocked and be done with it, but work requires that I have a non rooted, locked boot loader phone (verified through MobileIron) and they're paying my phone bill to boot. Can't argue with not having a phone bill, right?
Not sure if it's possible, but I am just putting the question out there. Tried to find a post about this on xda using a couple of different words, but no luck.
Thank you, in advance, for any advice you can offer me.
Anyone run into problems with their phone if yourselves have modified it? im getting a Droid turbo tomorrow, unlocked the bootloader on my moto x and i flashed back to stock but im unable to relock the bootloader and when it boots up it gives the Warning for a unlocked bootloader,anyone think im screwed or not? im sure they wouldnt boot to the bootloader just to check the status of the bootloader but the Warning kinda bothers me, Complete stock, nothing else about it.
so now that the verizon pixel has been unlocked http://theroot.ninja/depixel8.html
if i unlock the bootloader and install custom recovery (when it's released) will i be able to install factory images from google or will it relock the bootloader? am sure verizon will be patching this soon. so if this makes me stuck on 7.1.1 I won't buy through verizon of course. my old galaxy s4 was stuck on an old bootloader image so i could only use roms up to a certain version. i read a few people stating that they tried to flash the google factory images after and it took, but the depixel tool was still necessary to unlock the bootloader after the install. anyone know this what can and can't be done here?
Might get a better response here http://forum.xda-developers.com/pixel-xl/how-to/verizon-pixel-xl-unlocking-discussions-t3484497
Probably better off not buying from Verizon at all...