Super User 2.3 Availble !!!!! - Captivate General

I see talk the the Super User Root has been upgraded to 2.3. It's suppose to be much better than the current one. Will we have to uninstall the current one before applying the new root? Has anyone made an attempt to install SU 2.3 in a Captivate yet?

Qmotion said:
I see talk the the Super User Root has been upgraded to 2.3. It's suppose to be much better than the current one. Will we have to uninstall the current one before applying the new root? Has anyone made an attempt to install SU 2.3 in a Captivate yet?
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my update.zip is getting it added soon.
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uploading now
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=751934

I rooted my phone using the pimp my cap. PDF. If I wanted to unroot. Could I just delete the original update.zip file and replace it with out flashing back to stock? The reason I'm asking is I don't have a pc. (im on mac) and I can't use odin.
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What will we have to do to replace the old version? Can one be installed on top of the other?
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Qmotion said:
What will we have to do to replace the old version? Can one be installed on top of the other?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828
there is an update.zip that will do what you need.

So what your saying is you just install the new update.zip as we did during the first install?. As stated that means we don't have to uninstall or go back to the stock rom. It pays for us noobs to be certain.

Qmotion said:
So what your saying is you just install the new update.zip as we did during the first install?. As stated that means we don't have to uninstall or go back to the stock rom. It pays for us noobs to be certain.
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yup, flash over

DONT UPDATE TO THIS. I did, and now I get force close after force close, I can't load a backup ROM at all. Going to unroot and root again hoping to get back to the previous version.

designgears said:
yup, flash over
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Ok so just install over my current root? Or flash to stock then root?
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Smallsmx3 said:
Ok so just install over my current root? Or flash to stock then root?
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install over your current root

flashman2002 said:
DONT UPDATE TO THIS. I did, and now I get force close after force close, I can't load a backup ROM at all. Going to unroot and root again hoping to get back to the previous version.
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designgears said:
install over your current root
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OK, now I'm confused. I almost did it. I'm scared now....
Designgears, you have done this to your phone and it works now. Flashman did you figure out what you did wrong?

The only thing I can figure is I updated through ROM manager. I imagine people that are using the update.zip should have no issues from what I read in the Superuser thread. I am not going to try again for a couple days to be sure, but people are able to make it work without issue. I figured with it showing up in ROM manager it would have been safe to load that way, as I upgraded to 2.2.2 when I first got ROM Manager.

Qmotion said:
OK, now I'm confused. I almost did it. I'm scared now....
Designgears, you have done this to your phone and it works now. Flashman did you figure out what you did wrong?
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Just did mine, works fine.

Is this just the updated Su 2.3.1 ??
I see that you also have the http://www.multiupload.com/BCLH94FNVD file on the other thread that seems to include the new root file. Or does this update.zip file include everything?
Excuse me for being extra carefull. Better safe than sorry.
I actually want to install the file that includes the sideloading. I haven't made that mod to my phone yet.

Does the BCLH94FNVD file include everything all in one shot?

designgears said:
my update.zip is getting it added soon.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=751934
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If I may.. Was there a changelog? I mean.. 2.2 grants needed privilege. Not trying to be sarcastic at all but I see so many people worried about this or that it left me wondering what was new.

I tried it and it said the update was aborted. Didn't give a reason. I took out the original update file and replaced it with the new one. Should I have left both files in?

Maybe I'm not asking the question right. The link to the update file you added to this thread. Is it for the EliteSuperRooter or is it just for the 2.3.1 root OR would we still have to add the file on the other thread that seems to include the new root file. Or does this update.zip file include everything?

mostyle said:
If I may.. Was there a changelog? I mean.. 2.2 grants needed privilege. Not trying to be sarcastic at all but I see so many people worried about this or that it left me wondering what was new.
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In the General Android Dev forum there is a changelog and he changed a ton of stuff.
edit - It was in Apps and Games my bad.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828
for lazy ppl this is what different between 2.2 and 2.3.1
(New for 2.3)
- New layout of main app
- Full logging
- New request layout
- Fixed boot/widget bug
- Date/time format options
- Better notification system
- New icon
- Better allow system
- A whole mess of code cleanup
- Rearranged drawables so that only one apk needs to be built for any firmware
(New for 2.3.1)
- Big bugfixes
- Better support for landscape mode
- better support for ldpi devices

The question is, what does this offer that my current superuser doesn't?

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Someone with a successful update -- please read!

Just about everyone is having trouble installing the official JH7 OTA update... except a very few!
Those people who successfully installed the OTA JH7 (and got the "system updated successfully" message), please help your fellow XDAers out! We could use a Nandroid / ROM manager backup of your updated firmware!
1) Root your phone (using One-Click Root)
2) Install "ROM manager" from the market
3) Flash Clockwork recovery using "ROM manager" (select Galaxy S Captivate)
4) Backup your current ROM using "ROM manager" (save this as my-personal-backup -- you don't want to share this one)
5) Perform a "factory reset" (to clear out all your personal stuff, under settings -> privacy)
6) Re-root your phone (same as step #1)
7) Re-Install "ROM Manager" from the market, and then REMOVE your Google Apps account from Settings->Accounts and Sync
7 Alternate) Re-install "ROM Manager" via side-loading using attached APK and Sideloading Wonder
8) Re-flash Clockwork Recovery (same as step #3)
9) Make another firmware backup, and save it as "JH7-OTA-Stock" (or something)
10) Share that backup with us! It saved it in your internal SDcard memory under clockworkmod/backup
11) Restore your "my-personal-backup" firmware with "ROM Manager" to get back to normal
This will allow us all to try out the update. Thanks for whoever steps forward!
EDIT: I have attached my Titanium backup APK for ROM Manager -- you should be able to side-load this for step #7 "alternate"
If they do this and set up their market again, won't it save their username and password?
Wouldn't side loading Rom Manger be a better option?
mmm_tacos said:
If they do this and set up their market again, won't it save their username and password?
Wouldn't side loading Rom Manger be a better option?
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Yes, good point.. does anyone have the ROM manager APK on hand to attach? I can get it, but if someone can attach it faster than I, go for it
This may be a dumb question, but does a factory reset restore the bloatware?
maximus-dev said:
This may be a dumb question, but does a factory reset restore the bloatware?
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I think so... but it would only be temporary. Once you restore back to your first backup, the bloatware would be gone again. Yes, the backup you share with us may have bloatware in it... but we have become very efficient at removing it
Does a succesful update mean having both PDA and Phone firmware read
I897UCJH7? I'm not sure how I achieved the PDA updating to JH7 since my update failed. I had to restart with Odin JF6 then to JH7, flashed Cognition and Voodoo Lag and was surprised that i have JH7 on the PDA and Phone.
jhego said:
Does a succesful update mean having both PDA and Phone firmware read
I897UCJH7? I'm not sure how I achieved the PDA updating to JH7 since my update failed. I had to restart with Odin JF6 then to JH7, flashed Cognition and Voodoo Lag and was surprised that i have JH7 on the PDA and Phone.
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Successful update is having the phone say "Update was successful" after it reboots. If it ever said the update failed, it didn't complete the update. It may have updated a few things (which you see in the "About Phone" section) -- but I highly suspect it isn't a 100% update and key things may be missing.
Nothing from me. Update is failed at 50% so I am not going to be trying again in hopes of keeping my phone unbricked. Sorry guys.
flashman2002 said:
Nothing from me. Update is failed at 50% so I am not going to be trying again in hopes of keeping my phone unbricked. Sorry guys.
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I get a fail at 50% too.. the only way I can think of us getting this update is either Samsung fixing it (which is unlikely anytime soon), or someone giving us a ROM manager backup.
I think that most of the people that are sent to this tread are newbies that may be scared of the "Root your phone" part of it. Can we attach the link that explains how to do it?
Just a thought.
That absolutely describes me! Haha. I'm totally willing to help out but nervous as hell to root/flash my phone as I have zero experience with that kind of stuff. I have been following xda for years now, by have never really done anything like that. If someone would be willing to help me out I might be able to do this.
Edit: I suppose it would have been helpful to mention that I did indeed have a successful update.
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Gr8Danes said:
I think that most of the people that are sent to this tread are newbies that may be scared of the "Root your phone" part of it. Can we attach the link that explains how to do it?
Just a thought.
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Ditto, I think the people who HAVE successfully updated through OTA are newbs (I don't mean that in a derogatory way) because if they weren't newbs, they would have already flashed a few roms, played with rom manager, and used odin..... which wouldn't allow their device to update.
Gr8Danes said:
I think that most of the people that are sent to this tread are newbies that may be scared of the "Root your phone" part of it. Can we attach the link that explains how to do it?
Just a thought.
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I see what you are saying, as long as one of them speaks up we can help.
Gr8Danes said:
I think that most of the people that are sent to this tread are newbies that may be scared of the "Root your phone" part of it. Can we attach the link that explains how to do it?
Just a thought.
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Done (includes side-loading too!). We need to push more people over here
cpk86 said:
That absolutely describes me! Haha. I'm totally willing to help out but nervous as hell to root/flash my phone as I have zero experience with that kind of stuff. I have been following xda for years now, by have never really done anything like that. If someone would be willing to help me out I might be able to do this.
Edit: I suppose it would have been helpful to mention that I did indeed have a successful update.
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I added a link to Super Rooter Extreme on the first post -- this should get you rooted and allow you to "side-load" (e.g. install applications from memory, not from the market). Let us know, we will walk you through it!
cpk86 said:
That absolutely describes me! Haha. I'm totally willing to help out but nervous as hell to root/flash my phone as I have zero experience with that kind of stuff. I have been following xda for years now, by have never really done anything like that. If someone would be willing to help me out I might be able to do this.
Edit: I suppose it would have been helpful to mention that I did indeed have a successful update.
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Well if you have successfully gotten the update, look in the dev section and you will see a thread titled one click root by tgagruman. Download that zip, unzip. Put phone to usb debugging and open the galaxy one click root application. Click root and watch the screen. When your phone goes to recovery mode select reinstall packages and hit the power button. That will be it.
Next you can download the sideload wonder machine to install the rom manager apk on your phone. After that it is just making a backup through rom manager and making a zip to host.
Question. Why is everyone freaking out about this update is it not thesame as the jh7 put on samfirmware.com weeks ago?? If not what is the difference my dad has the same phone and i did the update for him today and it was successful. I told him i dont need it i already have it. Are they the same
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That absolutely describes me! Haha. I'm totally willing to help out but nervous as hell to root/flash my phone as I have zero experience with that kind of stuff. I have been following xda for years now, by have never really done anything like that. If someone would be willing to help me out I might be able to do this.
Edit: I suppose it would have been helpful to mention that I did indeed have a successful update.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
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Same with me. This stuff is way over my head but I'd like to help after seeing the issues others are having. Unfortunately I'm just a dummy with a smartphone
phr00t said:
Done (includes side-loading too!). We need to push more people over here
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super rooter might be scary. I know I chose the most minimal method when I did it the first time...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828
Download
Rename
boot in recovery...
and for sideload I used the manual editing of the settings DB method at the bottom of the link
http://samsungcaptivate.wikia.com/wiki/How_to_Sideload
just my humble opinion as a new captivate owner...
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My update was successful, and I am a newb. But ill give it a shot. I was rooted prior to the update, I still think I am... anyway to check so I can skip steps or do i need to start at the beginning?

[Q] Got OTA 2.3.2 update, still rooted!!!!

don't know why - but my phone still rootedm, even after 2.3.2 update
Any idea how come?
oxothuk_uae said:
don't know why - but my phone still rootedm, even after 2.3.2 update
Any idea how come?
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By "still rooted" do you mean you still have the superuser.apk or can you actually still boot into CWM? Because an OTA will not delete those apps but it WILL break root.
oxothuk_uae said:
don't know why - but my phone still rootedm, even after 2.3.2 update
Any idea how come?
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The update doesn't wipe the phone at all, it only patches certain files in the /system partition, so it doesn't actually delete the su binary in /system/bin or the superuser.apk in /data/apps.
The update script does, however, do a recursive chmod of the permission on /system/bin, and that broke root on my phone. Even though the files were still there, and some apps thought that I was still rooted, many root things (like Titanium and Root Explorer's ability to mount /system as R/W) wouldn't work.
I've seen some reports that root stuck, but I'd advise flashing the su update again...it's quick and easy to do with CWM, and it will fix the permissions to make sure none of your apps have any issues.
Are you sure the update actually occurred? Your android version and build number have changed?
so, now i have
Android version - 2.3.2
Kernel - 2.6.35.7-g7f1638a
Build number - GRH78C
if start titanium backup - can see that superuser permission granted
Market access working perfectly - i hav an acces for paid apps
Can grab screen with ShootMe
dont remember how did i root - seems i just run some script on ubuntu notebook
Thanks for everybody for replies
yes, going into CWR can easily update the permissions recursively
not sure but probably i am on superboot loader (not SWR)
being rooted does not stop OTA updates, it never has. being on a ROM other than stock is when you cant get the updates. if i root, and leave on the stock ROM, the update should come thru jsut fine. at least that was my understanding.
RogerPodacter said:
being rooted does not stop OTA updates, it never has. being on a ROM other than stock is when you cant get the updates. if i root, and leave on the stock ROM, the update should come thru jsut fine. at least that was my understanding.
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He's saying that he thought the OTA would unroot him, not that being rooted would keep him from OTAing.
Funny how the update seems to impact the root of people differently. It definitely broke mine, even though it didn't erase the files.
Oh oops my bad I mis read!
The update didn't break my root
sagech said:
The update didn't break my root
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it seems new uppdate does not unroot phones with superboot rooting
No Update
Hello,
I tried to update my phone but I am now looking since 10 minutes at the little Android and nothing happens.
There was a short message where the Clockworkrecovery said something like it could not verfy the update file.
Should I just put out the battery and try to reboot?
Edit:
The Clockwork recovery came up again and I selected to reboot the phone. Now it's still running on 2.3.1.
What have I done wrong?
Is it the little android and a triangle with a ! inside it? That happened to me also and I found out that if u change any system files like patching the 3d gallery apk or in my case I deleted the genie widget apk, it will cause ota's not to take.
Sent from my Nexus S
Bronk93 said:
Is it the little android and a triangle with a ! inside it? That happened to me also and I found out that if u change any system files like patching the 3d gallery apk or in my case I deleted the genie widget apk, it will cause ota's not to take.
Sent from my Nexus S
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Yes, exactly!
So is the solution maybe to wait till the 2.3.2 version is available at the ROM Manager?

[HOW TO] Flash Froyo without loosing downgradability and keeping cam flash

Thought I'd better post this before everyone flashes these sbfs and looses downgradability (is that a word?)
So as you may have worked out this process is if you have never flashed a non downgradable .sbf i.e you have never flashed 2.51 eclair or the 2.2 GB/US 2.2 froyo. If you flashed these then this won't work for you and youve lost downgrability.
Follow the process below, This works with the TMobile US and The GB 3.4.2 Firmwares.
It may seem long winded, but it is the only way to get it running with everything working ok and still downgradable/able to flash other .sbf, most notably the cam flash working 100% - fully sync'd and no greeny blue tinge to it.
Need the Chinese 2.2 release – Download Here
Need the system.img nandroid and boot/devtree.sbf – Download here
Also now added the GB system image+md5 - the one that racca added in the original thread. Download hear
• Flash the Chinese .sbf by RSD lite
• Once booted root via superoneclick http://bit.ly/gUzV19 then reboot (make site debugging on)
• Install Clockworkmod recovery app http://bit.ly/dOdhKc , open app, install recovery and then boot into recovery (make sure debugging is off whenever you boot into recovery
• Wipe data/cache in recovery
• Flash the Tmob 3.42 system image(pre rooted) via advanced restore (folder need to be put in goapkrev/backup folder)
• Once restored pull battery, put battery back in while holding up to get into bootloader
• Flash the boot/devtree.sbf once its rebooted after this you are done.
If you want to use the GB release then just restore the system.img from the GB release.
Enjoy and don't get locked in peoples.
Thanks to adlx whom I enjoyed working with to figure this out - team effort! +as always Sorensiim for the hosting!
I don't think you actually need to flash anything other than boot/devtree.
I tried TMO with uk2.51 and it was just fine.
And if someone followed your post exactly as it is now. Chances are they'd
get their phone bricked (since many are already on 2.51).
Easy to fix for sure, but since it is most likely meant for less experienced
users, we really don't want that, right?
BTW
Thanks for writing it up.
Quick question for you Higgsy...
On one of the original T-Mobile Froyo threads, you posted update files to bypass the Motoblur Setup ("Skip_Blur_adlx-signed" worked fantastically...much thanks!).
Are those modifications included in these posted files already?
EDIT: Went ahead and tried it both with and without the update. Answer is that you cannot skip Moto Setup with this install; however, the Skip_Blue_adlx-signed update will allow you to if the update is applied before leaving recovery.
EDIT: Credit goes to adlx, as it was his file (mis-remembered...should have known better from the file name though). Using Higgsy's instructions and links and adlx's update, I now have a working working US 3.42 with the Motoblur setup bypassed. Thanks to all those who made that possible.
sorry to bother, but as I am now having the green light problem after flashing the "flash fix" several weeks ago, can I get the normal flash back using this method?
and thank you for your work....
conradlyn said:
sorry to bother, but as I am now having the green light problem after flashing the "flash fix" several weeks ago, can I get the normal flash back using this method?
and thank you for your work....
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No you can't. Nandroid backup and/or SBF won't do anything on that front.
As I am on the UK sbf, this will not be of much use to me. Thankfully, I have no issues with that sbf, so I do not need this.
That said, thank you from those who do.
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No you can't. Nandroid backup and/or SBF won't do anything on that front.
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what do you mean by "on that front"?
means that fix package consists some fundamental codes that had thoroughly change the hardware control? and nandroid backup as well as SBF could not overwrite that part?
Forgot to put in the post this is if you have not flashed a non downgradable .sbf before, although I would have thought people would be able to work that out by the nature of the thread.
This will work and will fix you cam flash if you are coming from 2.21+2.35 Eclair ROMs or 2.2 Chinese ROM where you haven't flashed a non downgradable .sbf
Higgsy said:
If you want to use the GB release then just restore the system.img from the GB release.
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Can you provide a link to that image?
Raccroc said:
Quick question for you Higgsy...
On one of the original T-Mobile Froyo threads, you posted update files to bypass the Motoblur Setup ("Skip_Blur_adlx-signed" worked fantastically...much thanks!).
Are those modifications included in these posted files already?
EDIT: Went ahead and tried it both with and without the update. Answer is that you cannot skip Moto Setup with this install; however, the Skip_Blue_adlx-signed update will allow you to if the update is applied before leaving recovery.
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I never posted that! and I never used that fix! On the US 3.4.2 you can't skip setup, on the GB 3.4.2 you can skip set up.
conradlyn said:
sorry to bother, but as I am now having the green light problem after flashing the "flash fix" several weeks ago, can I get the normal flash back using this method?
and thank you for your work....
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If you never installed a non downgradable sbf as per the updated op then yes.
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No you can't. Nandroid backup and/or SBF won't do anything on that front.
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appriciate you helping people mate, but let me answer the questions that people have on a procedure that I have written #justsayin
Raccroc said:
On one of the original T-Mobile Froyo threads, you posted update files to bypass the Motoblur Setup ("Skip_Blur_adlx-signed" worked fantastically...much thanks!).
Are those modifications included in these posted files already?
EDIT: Went ahead and tried it both with and without the update. Answer is that you cannot skip Moto Setup with this install; however, the Skip_Blue_adlx-signed update will allow you to if the update is applied before leaving recovery.
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I think I did post this Skip_Blur_adlx-signed, as I'm adlx lol (although I'm registred here as adlxdum). And yes, it has to be flashed RIEGHT AFTER restoring the nandroid, as I stated. (I can't find the post...)
EDIT: was http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10930470&postcount=149
Thanks mate, my DEFY is perfect now.
Muznyu said:
Thanks mate, my DEFY is perfect now.
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Whoop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Higgsy said:
If you never installed a non downgradable sbf as per the updated op then yes.
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too bad that you didn't mention this when the post was originally created. when i see this answer, my defy has already been stuffed with 2.2 GB.
conradlyn said:
too bad that you didn't mention this when post was originally created. when i see this answer, my defy has already been stuffed with 2.2 GB.
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My advice to anyone when something new comes out (not that its any consolation I'm sorry) is to sit back and watch how things pan out, rather than jumping in.
Higgsy said:
My advice to anyone when something new comes out (not that its any consolation I'm sorry) is to sit back and watch how things pan out, rather than jumping in.
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i also tried to hold on to this rule even before i bought my defy, but just can't reject the temptation of new ROMs...
you couldn't imagine how much i hate myself now, damn!
i could only pray for a real fix on the flash light by great guys like you, Higgsy
Higgsy said:
appriciate you helping people mate, but let me answer the questions that people have on a procedure that I have written #justsayin
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I might have misread the question
What I meant was that this is not likely to fix the green light problem,
which is not what's asked obviously.
racca said:
I might have misread the question
What I meant was that this is not likely to fix the green light problem,
which is not what's asked obviously.
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It does fix the green light problem, I wouldn't have posted it if I hadn't spent hors testing to find a fix for the problem lol
Higgsy said:
It does fix the green light problem, I wouldn't have posted it if I hadn't spent hors testing to find a fix for the problem lol
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man, it is astonishing to see that it does fix, it seems that the green light indeed could be fix. but how?
is it only can be done by your operation procedure, or some independent files could be ported and flashed to fix?
Thanks a lot Higgsy. I'll try your turorial. Could I translate your topic to put it on a French forum ? (i'll put a link to the original thread)

Question about installing OTA

I was supposed to be part of the soak but for some reason my phone is invisible to the Moto update servers and they cannot push the update to me. I have the update file someone gave me a link to download. I have two questions about how to install it.
1. Since I am rooted can I just put it where Moto would have downloaded it to and then my phone will update it like it got the OTA?
or
2. If I install it off the SD card will it just do recovery first and then display injured android man, and then have to reselect the zip package again to finish instlling the update?
I would prefer method 1 if possible. If one of the devs or a knowledgeable person could respond I would appreciate it. I'll give Moto about six more hours to get this straightened out, otherwise I am tired of waiting to get my Atrix 2 onto ICS.
Hi. I don't suppose the end result would be different, whatever method you choose.
athani said:
Hi. I don't suppose the end result would be different, whatever method you choose.
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Where does moto put the zip file so I can try putting it where the OTA would have downloaded to? Then when I go to check for update it should say an update is ready for installing. Do they put it in the cache directory? Someone who knows please let me know. Thanks.
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Hi. I don't suppose the end result would be different, whatever method you choose.
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AFAICT this seems true, you I could run a leak#2/soak based ROM as a second system (first system too?) with boot menu manager by following the guides:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1779968
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1882335
jboxer said:
Where does moto put the zip file so I can try putting it where the OTA would have downloaded to? Then when I go to check for update it should say an update is ready for installing. Do they put it in the cache directory? Someone who knows please let me know. Thanks.
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Yes, it is /cache... but I think you also need the .crc file of the same name along with the actual .zip - not positive though. And, it can take a little while for it to recognize it - but I have done it that way, by putting it in the cache folder - also, it will disappear if you reboot.
But, you do know what you are doing, right? There is no fxz yet...
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Edit.. since it's the same files as leak#2.. for the .crc file, you could just make your own if you don't have it:
-Just create a new blank file with notepad++
-Add this as the first and only line (no blank lines after)
Code:
3114145323
-Then, save it as Blur_Version.55.13.25.MB865.ATT.en.US.crc
alteredlikeness said:
Yes, it is /cache... but I think you also need the .crc file of the same name along with the actual .zip - not positive though. And, it can take a little while for it to recognize it - but I have done it that way, by putting it in the cache folder - also, it will disappear if you reboot.
But, you do know what you are doing, right? There is no fxz yet...
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Edit.. since it's the same files as leak#2.. for the .crc file, you could just make your own if you don't have it:
-Just create a new blank file with notepad++
-Add this as the first and only line (no blank lines after)
Code:
3114145323
-Then, save it as Blur_Version.55.13.25.MB865.ATT.en.US.crc
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Yes, I know what I am doing. I used to develop roms for LG P999 but have not played around with my Atrix much. LG does their OTA updates very differently and downloads them in pieces all over the place so no way to use the method I am suggesting for the Atrix. I don't care about being able to fxz back as I just want the phone on official ICS; but I do appreciate your caveat. Thanks for the reply.
If anyone has the .crc file please upload somewhere so I can grab it. Thanks.
jboxer said:
Yes, I know what I am doing. I used to develop roms for LG P999 but have not played around with my Atrix much. LG does their OTA updates very differently and downloads them in pieces all over the place so no way to use the method I am suggesting for the Atrix. I don't care about being able to fxz back as I just want the phone on official ICS; but I do appreciate your caveat. Thanks for the reply.
If anyone has the .crc file please upload somewhere so I can grab it. Thanks.
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I know you know what you are doing.. just had to throw that in there..
Here's the .crc file from the last leak from 9/5/12... should be the same as the soak one: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/61960599/Leak_09.05.12/Blur_Version.55.13.25.MB865.ATT.en.US.crc
alteredlikeness said:
I know you know what you are doing.. just had to throw that in there..
Here's the .crc file from the last leak from 9/5/12... should be the same as the soak one: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/61960599/Leak_09.05.12/Blur_Version.55.13.25.MB865.ATT.en.US.crc
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Thanks. I will give them a few hours to get to work and see if my phone is visible to the update servers now that I have done an FDR as they requested. If so, I will just let the OTA do its thing. If not I will manually update my phone.
Also I do not think you can be rooted to update the check will prevent you from updating, also you have to be as close as stock as you can..... Meaning all bloat must be unfroze.....
One more note there is a Q&A section now so try to post questions there.....
jboxer said:
I was supposed to be part of the soak but for some reason my phone is invisible to the Moto update servers and they cannot push the update to me. I have the update file someone gave me a link to download. I have two questions about how to install it.
1. Since I am rooted can I just put it where Moto would have downloaded it to and then my phone will update it like it got the OTA?
or
2. If I install it off the SD card will it just do recovery first and then display injured android man, and then have to reselect the zip package again to finish instlling the update?
I would prefer method 1 if possible. If one of the devs or a knowledgeable person could respond I would appreciate it. I'll give Moto about six more hours to get this straightened out, otherwise I am tired of waiting to get my Atrix 2 onto ICS.
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Can you share the link of the update file?
Thanks
jboxer said:
Thanks. I will give them a few hours to get to work and see if my phone is visible to the update servers now that I have done an FDR as they requested. If so, I will just let the OTA do its thing. If not I will manually update my phone.
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Could the fact that you're not in the US, are now unlocked and on another network have something with failure to get the OTA!?
You can be rooted. The update asserts only check for the original system files to make sure they have not been modified or deleted. It does not check for extra files like superuser.apk or busybox. Rooting is not a problem. I set superuser to OTA protect and it worked. After the update my ICS was still rooted without me having to root it.
For the person that wants the leak the OTA is leak # 2. It is exactly the same. Just find thread with download link for leak # 2 and you are good to go.
Would installing beats audio drivers using the app be considered tampering with system files? And would it prevent me from receiving a ota?
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athani said:
Could the fact that you're not in the US, are now unlocked and on another network have something with failure to get the OTA!?
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No, they wanted people like that to make sure it worked. Just had to do an FDR and then was good to go. Got the OTA and on ICS now.
ramosquera said:
Can you share the link of the update file?
Thanks
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The devs have confirmed that the soak test OTA is identical to ICS leak #2.
jboxer said:
No, they wanted people like that to make sure it worked. Just had to do an FDR and then was good to go. Got the OTA and on ICS now.
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Sorrry but what mean FDR? because I'm in that situation: Im not in US and I have the phone unlocked, and I'm using it with other operator... Is just ended the soak test?... because the phone say me "Your phone is updated, Is not required a update in this moment" (Translated from Spanish) when I look in Settings -> About the phone -> Update, and I'm have the system version 55.13.25.MB865.ATT.en.US.
nelsonalfo said:
Sorrry but what mean FDR? because I'm in that situation: Im not in US and I have the phone unlocked, and I'm using it with other operator... Is just ended the soak test?... because the phone say me "Your phone is updated, Is not required a update in this moment" (Translated from Spanish) when I look in Settings -> About the phone -> Update, and I'm have the system version 55.13.25.MB865.ATT.en.US.
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You have to be someone that was invited and filled out a survey about six weeks ago. If you are you need to go to the Motorola Private forum. Go see how others are requesting it (not allowed to really talk about it). FDR means Factory Data Reset and it is an option in Privacy in Settings. It erases all your user settings, app data and you are back to square one like when the phone came out of the box. For many people it was required to get what they wanted.
If you were not invited don't worry. Usually the official rollout of the OTA will come within a week of a soak test if no problems are found. It is the same as leak # 2 so just look on this forum and you can install that manually. The release is solid so I see no reason the OTA won't be going live to all AT&T Atrix 2 devices very soon.
nelsonalfo said:
Sorrry but what mean FDR? because I'm in that situation: Im not in US and I have the phone unlocked, and I'm using it with other operator... Is just ended the soak test?... because the phone say me "Your phone is updated, Is not required a update in this moment" (Translated from Spanish) when I look in Settings -> About the phone -> Update, and I'm have the system version 55.13.25.MB865.ATT.en.US.
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I think he means Factory Data Reset.. found in settings>backup & reset (?) forgot where it was on GB, but it's in the settings.
Edit: Lol.. jboxer - I've been too slow a lot recently
alteredlikeness said:
I think he means Factory Data Reset.. found in settings>backup & reset (?) forgot where it was on GB, but it's in the settings.
Edit: Lol.. jboxer - I've been too slow a lot recently
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I hated doing it but it was necessary for some reason. Before it my phone was invisible to the update servers. After it was and I got a push notification to begin the download. Loving ICS.

[MOD] Enable Native Tethering

Update: the patch for the latest OTA can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/general/enable-su4tl-49-stock-tethering-to-t3380911
Even though it's been reported that the old version works with the SU4TL-49 OTA, I recommend flashing the updated patch with the OTA, since the patch flashes a modified build.prop file, and the new patch will include any changes made to the build.prop by the OTA update.
This is exactly what the thread title says. The zip replaces the stock build.prop file with one modified to enable native tethering. This is not guaranteed to work with any other build than SU4TL-44. I have personally tested this on my own phone. If you use this on any other build, you do so at your own peril.
Flash in TWRP.
And a quick apology, I had thought I was in the General section when I started the new thread. If any moderators want to move this to the General section, by all means, please do.
pastorbennett said:
This is exactly what the thread title says. The zip replaces the stock build.prop file with one modified to enable native tethering. This is not guaranteed to work with any other build than SU4TL-44. I have personally tested this on my own phone. If you use this on any other build, you do so at your own peril.
Flash in TWRP.
And a quick apology, I had thought I was in the General section when I started the new thread. If any moderators want to move this to the General section, by all means, please do.
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Flashed this to my Turbo yesterday; works like a charm. Thanks!
Guys, I'm sure this is dumbest question ever asked on XDA, but would somebody give me a hand on how to flash this via TWRP? I put the extracted files on my phone but couldn't find them to install from within TWRP, probably because they're not an .apk - do I need to somehow make these part of a ROM and flash the whole thing?
Just did sunshine/update/TWRP/root and everything is working great, if that makes any difference.
Thanks a lot!
thetastycat said:
Guys, I'm sure this is dumbest question ever asked on XDA, but would somebody give me a hand on how to flash this via TWRP? I put the extracted files on my phone but couldn't find them to install from within TWRP, probably because they're not an .apk - do I need to somehow make these part of a ROM and flash the whole thing?
Just did sunshine/update/TWRP/root and everything is working great, if that makes any difference.
Thanks a lot!
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With TWRP you do not flash the extracted files. You flash the zip. It has to be a "flashable" zip, but this one is.
Over in the bootloader unlock warning image thread, some people were trying to flash a zipped file that was not meant to be flashed. The image was meant to be unzipped/extracted and then flashed with ADB.
But in this case this is a TWRP flashable zip.
Worked perfectly! Thank you both so much - this is a lifesaver!!
pastorbennett said:
This is exactly what the thread title says. The zip replaces the stock build.prop file with one modified to enable native tethering. This is not guaranteed to work with any other build than SU4TL-44. I have personally tested this on my own phone. If you use this on any other build, you do so at your own peril.
Flash in TWRP.
And a quick apology, I had thought I was in the General section when I started the new thread. If any moderators want to move this to the General section, by all means, please do.
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Worked as advertised. I still have unlimited data and racked up an impressive 180GB of data. What a life saver!
Anyone tried this with the latest OTA yet?
Jazzy Josh said:
Anyone tried this with the latest OTA yet?
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It works just fine.
Jazzy Josh said:
Anyone tried this with the latest OTA yet?
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KOAO said:
It works just fine.
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It works with the latest OTA? That's good to know. I hadn't tried, since the patch basically overwrites the stock build.prop, and there's always going to be a few changes in the file whenever a new update is installed.
I did put together a patch for the latest OTA, which I would recommend flashing if you used the SU4TL-44 version, as the build.prop file reports the software version to the OS.
The thread for that patch is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-turbo/general/enable-su4tl-49-stock-tethering-to-t3380911
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