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ROM for recovery G2X under the NVFLASH
This method necessary!
If the device is not loaded and not firmware in other ways! (If you downloaded the wrong firmware in the device)
I took the unpacked program files KDZ and added to them NVFlash and created BAT file!
Download ROM: http://www.mediafire.com/?wfokxjxi7rfoaey
Mirror: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=C5LBU3DS
Download APX driver: http://www.mediafire.com/?k559zgjlqkd5ted
Installation Instructions:
Download both files
Unpack it to the C drive to their respective folder
Remove the battery
Hold Vol Up/Down (and keep them held)
Insert the USB cable
Install APX driver from the your APX folder
For windows 7(and vista? please confirm):
Open Device Manager in Windows and you should see "APX Device" listed with an error
Right click on the APX device
Select 'Update driver software'
Select 'Let me pick...'
Select 'Have disk'
Browse to directory you extracted the APX Driver
Select the *entire* 'APX Driver' folder
Accept any warnings, including the big red alert (you may need to disable UAC)
Now in Device Manager under 'USB Controllers' you should have an 'NVIDIA USB Boot-recovery driver for mobile devices'
If not, uninstall the driver, reboot, rinse and repeat
Unplug everything
Hold Vol Up/Down (and keep them held)
Insert USB cable
open your ROM folder:
Run Flash.bat file and wait for the process
After the logo appears on the LG phone
Unplug USB cable
Insert the battery
enjoy!
After that, I recommend to firmware device with help programms KDZ or LG Mobile Update
I'm confused as to what this is? I'm guessing stock rom flash through nv flash? Kind of like odin for samsung phones?
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA App
Can't wait to check this out when I get home later. Regarding the kdz file, what exactly were you able to unpack from it? I've been able to extract 2 files (a very large .wbd file and a .dll file) but I couldn't figure out how to unpack them further, specifically the .wdb file.
ILUHA_89 said:
I took the unpacked program files KDZ and added to them NVFlash and created BAT file!
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Can you post the DLL for the G2X so we can use the LG Utilities to unpack KDZ files for this device please. So far we have been unable to get the proper DLL that enables us to unpack these files. If you unpacked the KDZ you must have the DLL unless you used another method to extract the files from the KDZ. Please elaborate on how you accomplished this. Both phburks and I have been working on this and so far we have had no success.
Smallsmx3 said:
I'm confused as to what this is? I'm guessing stock rom flash through nv flash? Kind of like odin for samsung phones?
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA App
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It is for people that have mucked up their phones to the point where LG Updater and KDZ Flash are not possible. This can be caused by many issues including, but not limited to, people flashing the O2X baseband to a G2X device. This method is purported to flash the entire Gingerbread ROM at the lowest possible hardware level. Hopefully this method is legit, but nobody has confirmed they have done it yet with the exception of the OP. Yes it is similar to ODIN for the Samsung but operating at an even lower level. With the NVFlash capability Tegra2 devices are virtually unbrickable.
jboxer said:
Can you post the DLL for the G2X so we can use the LG Utilities to unpack KDZ files for this device please. So far we have been unable to get the proper DLL that enables us to unpack these files. If you unpacked the KDZ you must have the DLL unless you used another method to extract the files from the KDZ. Please elaborate on how you accomplished this. Both phburks and I have been working on this and so far we have had no success.
It is for people that have mucked up their phones to the point where LG Updater and KDZ Flash are not possible. This can be caused by many issues including, but not limited to, people flashing the O2X baseband to a G2X device. This method is purported to flash the entire Gingerbread ROM at the lowest possible hardware level. Hopefully this method is legit, but nobody has confirmed they have done it yet with the exception of the OP. Yes it is similar to ODIN for the Samsung but operating at an even lower level. With the NVFlash capability Tegra2 devices are virtually unbrickable.
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You described it right!
This method has helped resurrect my device!
ZeroT| Demented said:
So the point of this utility if it works is to make the g2x un f***able like even if u do u can fix?
Sent from my LG-P999 using XDA App
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Yes. It is almost as good as JTAG flashing the device. For Galaxy S devices using ODIN you still have to have the 'software download' mode working in the ROM and it is possible to brick a Galaxy S beyond the point of even getting this mode to be accessible leaving you the only way to fix the device through disassembling it and flashing via the JTAG pads. Using the NVFlash method you are flashing directly to the hardware through they Hynix flashing chip. I had another phone with a similar capability (I-Mobile i858 - Yuhua Touchstone device) and no matter how badly I F'd it up (I was developing custom roms for it) I had the similar low level flashing tool that could reflash the phone to stock so I could start over with a clean slate. If this method is legit, this is a big boon to the dev community for this device.
jboxer said:
Can you post the DLL for the G2X so we can use the LG Utilities to unpack KDZ files for this device please. So far we have been unable to get the proper DLL that enables us to unpack these files. If you unpacked the KDZ you must have the DLL unless you used another method to extract the files from the KDZ. Please elaborate on how you accomplished this. Both phburks and I have been working on this and so far we have had no success.
It is for people that have mucked up their phones to the point where LG Updater and KDZ Flash are not possible. This can be caused by many issues including, but not limited to, people flashing the O2X baseband to a G2X device. This method is purported to flash the entire Gingerbread ROM at the lowest possible hardware level. Hopefully this method is legit, but nobody has confirmed they have done it yet with the exception of the OP. Yes it is similar to ODIN for the Samsung but operating at an even lower level. With the NVFlash capability Tegra2 devices are virtually unbrickable.
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After trying to firmware device with program KDZ or LG Mobile Update in folder C: \ ... \ Aplication Data \ folder appears "LGMOBILEAX" which contains the firmware files!
That's All
ILUHA_89 said:
After trying to firmware device with program KDZ in folder C: \ ... \ Aplication Data \ folder appears "LGMOBILEAX" which contains the firmware files!
That's All
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So you got them after the LG Updater extracted the KDZ into its component files. phburks and I didn't get that far as we didn't want to connect our already updated devices to the updater. To get to the point you did where you could grab the individual files you would have had to click the start update button. Good work.
I have 7-zip on my computer but I am unable to open up the file I just downloaded. Can you put it in another format and upload to megaupload or mediafire please? I don't want to go through that Russian site again as I got an invalid download. Also, please post the baseband file as a separate download.
jboxer said:
So you got them after the LG Updater extracted the KDZ into its component files. phburks and I didn't get that far as we didn't want to connect our already updated devices to the updater. To get to the point you did where you could grab the individual files you would have had to click the start update button. Good work.
I have 7-zip on my computer but I am unable to open up the file I just downloaded. Can you put it in another format and upload to megaupload or mediafire please? I don't want to go through that Russian site again as I got an invalid download. Also, please post the baseband file as a separate download.
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I downloaded the 7-zip file to the sdcard on my phone but I won't be home to try opening it for several hours because I'm at seaworld. Lol
Hopefully you guys can get this sorted out. Sounds promising so far.
phburks said:
I downloaded the 7-zip file to the sdcard on my phone but I won't be home to try opening it for several hours because I'm at seaworld. Lol
Hopefully you guys can get this sorted out. Sounds promising so far.
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I won't be able to look at it until tomorrow as it is 11:31 p.m. here and time to go to bed. :-O ZZZzzzzz
How about posting a mirror???? the site will not let me download.... unless i visit a sponsor and purchase something... lol
i'll try it out and report back
........... Works like a charm
here mirror link
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=C5LBU3DS
What we really need is for someone to tell us how to create the config files for NVFlash so we can flash the baseband only. The new baseband is there and named 'P999_MDM.bin' if I am remembering correctly. No reason to flash an entire ROM when all someone wants is the updated baseband. If we can get the older baseband file also this tool could be used to revert the baseband also, if someone wanted to do that.
web_ninja said:
How about posting a mirror???? the site will not let me download.... unless i visit a sponsor and purchase something... lol
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You don't have to buy anything. You just click on one sponsor site and it opens a new window. Thirty seconds later it will enable a download link. You need to click download two or three times if I remember correctly. I am at work now. I can mirror it in about ten hours if nobody else has done it yet. I looked at the files briefly and it looks legit.
Is this supposed to have a command interface? Or are you still typing in commands yourself?
I edited a cap!
Changed link to Mediafire
omarsalmin said:
Is this supposed to have a command interface? Or are you still typing in commands yourself?
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Good question - that is what I am looking for rather then having to mess with the nvflash commands directly.
Update - this setup is similar to Paul's stock ROM recovery setup on modeco.com. As with his, you only have to "Run Flash.bat file and wait for the process". When I could not get off of the LGupdater screen by any other means, I ran this file from his post and it ran flawlessly - but of course I ended up with a 990's device. I tried to get back with other tools and firmware, but was never able to do it.
If this works OK, you would be able to restore your data, apps, or a nandroid and you are back in business.
I spent a week trying to restore my original (and best device as it turns out), so I am not going to fool with this right now myself. I did compare the config files from bot Paul's and this firmware and they are different - which looks real promising, as they are different.
HELP! I tried to use this and the tool failed, now I am getting ZERO response from the device. I can't even boot to APX. I'm freaking out right now!
EDIT: I managed to get the process restarted and the phone is in the process of rebooting. Hoping for the best.
EDIT 2: Phone booted up and it was all restored but for some reason the baseband was not updated :\
Did you run by using the flash.bat file? Did you hold volume up and down for the entire flash process?
Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk
AimanF said:
HELP! I tried to use this and the tool failed, now I am getting ZERO response from the device. I can't even boot to APX. I'm freaking out right now!
EDIT: I managed to get the process restarted and the phone is in the process of rebooting. Hoping for the best.
EDIT 2: Phone booted up and it was all restored but for some reason the baseband was not updated :\
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Did you have old of new baseband on before flashing? What was the state of your G2X before running this?
UPDATE: It appears that this works - but would like to 100% confirm. After all the disasters that occurred from running the LGupdater tool, this would be an important fix and should be stickied at some point. Current members know of the updater problems, but new buyers and member may not - so many may still have this problem down the road.
Therefore, I believe this is an important enough item to bring to closure and make readily available.
U saved my phone's life
THANK YOU THANK YOU
followed instructions restored completley to stock just like how i got phone out of box 2 weeks ago.
I was running eaglesblood v8 and had altered the vold.fstab file to switch mounts
from sdcard to internal and after that point i rebooted and media scanner said damaged sd card well i figured it just to be like an extension of a permission of sorts. and thought if formated it would the paths would switch no problem.
im actually kind of having a hard time rembering exactly what steps i did take to **** it up royally. but went into clockwork 5 to flash another rom from internal storage or same i cant rember now and did factory reset then all hell broke loose .
couldnt mount nothing except for system i tried formating sd card even though i dont have one probally ended up formating internal lol. formated system,
re flashed all recoverie versions including stock. i was getting so mad i called google HA by the way they got some pretty good music when u have to hold.
only thing i didnt try was to load up a rom on sd card and mount that but i really doubt it would have worked and plus i couldnt even use phone to do it lol
i need to go buy drive saved me some serious cash I would say this should be enough confirmation!!
i still see questions about rom manager cwm popping up but rom manager will shortly be irrelevent once 2.3.5 drops. modded 3e and root via rage against the cage are a thing of the past. exploits that are no longer open.
this is how rooting and cwm will be done from here on out. get used to it. don't be scared it's not hard.
i did not create the how to video only did 12 seconds of searching on google. things that will be different from the video are that you will only flash the kernel. (zimage)
what you will need:
*heimdall, any version will do but this video is heimdall 1.1. 1.3 would need another video but if i find it ill add it to the op.
*an att infuse 4g or infuse 4g galaxy s if you are canaidian
*a computer, any will do
*a micro usb cable
*an archive program
*a custom kernel (community kernel or defuse for 2.2.1 att users) hellraiser or entropy for rogers users or users that in the future get the 2.3.5 update on att
windows specifics:
drivers- these are available through kies. any version should be fine. the drivers are also on the samsung site without kies
visual c++ redistributable 2010 (should be available through the microsoft download center, google it or bing it if you prefer)
mac specifics:
codeless kext (i have zero experience with this but will see if i can find a tutorial explaining that)
instructions:
-take the kernel downloaded from a link in the dev section (search is you friend) and open it with an archive manager like win rar 7zip or other.
-extract the zimage. this is the actual kernel. if it is a flashable .zip file you will find it in the kernel folder or the updates folder.
-review the video, take note of the driver install. this shouldnt be an issue on win7 32 bit but may be a problem on other versions
-put the zimage in the kernel slot, no other slots are relevant.
-connect the phone in download mode via the data cable (volume bar+usb cable)
-flash!
enjoy your rooted phone with custom kernel cwm and voodoo lagfix! that was easy
video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TgyaUbjcm4&feature=related
heimdall: http://www.glassechidna.com.au/products/heimdall/
drivers: http://www.samsung.com/us/support/downloads/SGH-I997ZKAATT
Perfect timing. I was just researching this on a suggestion from Entropy in another thread. From what I gather once I uncompress one of these roms I can use heimdall to flash without going into recovery? Does that sound right? You will be in download mode instead of clockwork?
You state "enjoy your rooted phone with custom kernel cwm and voodoo lagfix". I assume that all comes as part of the roms? Is clockwork added in case you want to change roms or wipe data? I was taking it to mean heimdall replaced clockwork but you seem to state it will be on the phone after you flash.
Thanks for the links and all.
Not exactly. This was more about it being used as an alternative to rooting and using rom manager.
Heimdall can flash roms as well obviously but they need to either be a rom dump or extracted Odin package. They need to be in special archives in our case rfs. This is not to say a custom rom can't be manipulated into an Odin or heimfall flashable form. An easy way to do this is to take an existing Odin package and open the factoryfs.rfs image in magic iso and over write the contents with the contents of the /system folder from a custom rom. But permissions can be a problem doing these things in windows so I don't recommend this because it is a little more difficult to change the permissions inside the image than a normal archive and flashing the rom without checking the permissions could lead to a brick. The proper way to do it involves terminal and mounting the image to a loop device for editing which I have never tried. Its a bit more advanced than flashing Roms. This is where you get into some command line skills which are not too common today in our world of GUI.
Thanks for the clarification. This is just to get a custom kernel and be rooted since that is going away then? You will still need to flash using cwm or whatever to get the rom on. I guess I kind of jumped the gun because most of the heimdall flashes that i have seen on YouTube seen to be the whole rom. That's too bad. It almost seems easier that way.
Thanks for responding before I screwed up.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using XDA App
rxnelson said:
Thanks for the clarification. This is just to get a custom kernel and be rooted since that is going away then? You will still need to flash using cwm or whatever to get the rom on. I guess I kind of jumped the gun because most of the heimdall flashes that i have seen on YouTube seen to be the whole rom. That's too bad. It almost seems easier that way.
Thanks for responding before I screwed up.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997 using XDA App
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What you use for flashing is up to the rom developer. There have been Odin roms in the pastfor the galaxy s and the bootloader may need to be updated this way for people who don't choose the use the the 2.3.5 update to get the bootloaders. That means some rom developers may choose to package the rom for Odin or heimdall to get the bootloaders.
Hopefully this will get some attention and help some people out before they dig that treacherous hole that they cant get out of and of course for the ever present (NOOBS) The guys that are brand new to Android and hit the ground running full speed with the itch to do something but just dont know what to do
So with that said before you go junking up the forums asking for help. Do us all a big favor and USE THE SEARCH BUTTON!!!!!! Please read and abide by all the forum rules as this includes duplicate posts as well!! Do a little homework before you get the itchy finger and do something you foolishly shouldn't have! And before you delete something make sure you know what it is. THE SAFEST THING TO DO IS JUST FREEZE IT!!!!
Rules:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?f=1058
Our Mod asking to keep the place clean:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1337004
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First I want to thank Swiftks, as I am borrowing a lot of his work from the OG ATRIX forum
Lets start with some basic terminology & general understanding:
What is Root / Rooting?
Put simply, Rooting your device allows you, and/or rooted apps, to access parts of the Linux based Android software that is your OS, and that you would otherwise not be able to access. These tasks can be as simple and beneficial as backing up your system setting, or as complicated as installing custom ROMs, Kernels, etc. (more on this later).
What are Fastboot files or (FXZ) ?
Fastboot files (FXZ),contains a firmware image that can be installed on your device. i.e. they are more of less what you are installing on your device when you do a OTA (over the air) update; except an actual Fastboot file (FXZ) that you download and flash on your own will most of the time not only contain the updated info. in the OTA, but also all the other “stock” info. that came with the device. That’s why when you flash a Fastboot file (FXZ) it will return you to a stock/retail device.
What is ADB?
ADB = Android Debug Bridge. So what this basically is, is a command/terminal based interface you can run from your PC, to interact with your device and its file structure. You can PUSH (install) programs, apps, .apk files, etc. to your device, move things around, set permissions, etc. One of the primary things to remember when trying to use adb, is that you need to enable debugging on your device. In fact it’s a good idea to enable this, and leave it that way… forever! This setting can be found on your device under Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB debugging
Here is a list of helpful adb commands:
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=ADB
What is a ROM?
A rom is like a custom firmware image that is made by a Developer either entirely from scratch, or based off of the official firmware package. Some ROMs contain simple changes like changing icons and adding extra options to things, other more complicated ROMs can change the entire Android experience. Which one you will want to flash, will be entirely up to you. Read carefully, and make sure you understand what you are getting into before you flash.
What is a Kernel?
As a rule of thumb, if you have to ask, you probably shouldn’t be messing with this anyway. But hey, best for you to at least know what it is. A kernel is the heart of the device's OS. In simplest terms it’s a connection between your apps and your device’s hardware; i.e. the processor, RAM, etc. A custom kernel can dramatically change the way your device’s hardware performs… for the better and/or the worse.
**Right now we currently have a LOCKED BOOTLOADER so we can not change Kernal's at this time, IF the Bootloader gets unlocked this WILL change !!
What is a Bootloader?
The bootloader is a program code that is executed before the device OS starts up, and that instructs that device to boot “normally”. The bootloader can come locked or unlocked from the manufacture. A unlocked bootloader will allow you to install custom ROMs & Kernels (as well as some other neat things) on your device.
**Currently our BOOTLOADER IS LOCKED!!! but you can take a look here and join in if ya want to!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1328714
What is a odexed and de-odexed framework, and what is the difference between the two?
Just read this:
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-odex-and-deodex-in-android-complete-guide/
What is CWM Recovery (ClockWorkMod Recovery)?
CWM is a custom recovery program that allows you to backup / restore a full or partial system backup of your device. It also allows you to install flashable .zip files; which is one of the primary installation methods for custom ROMs. It also provides other neat features such as cache wiping, battery reset, and other processes. Long story short, if you are thinking about flashing custom ROMs or just want a really good backup program, incase you FUBAR your device, you need to install this.
What is Fastboot?
Again, just read these for description & helpful Commands:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=619153 [Thanks briggie108]
or
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Fastboot
What is all this CM7 stuff about?
CM7 stands for CyanogenMod. It's a very popular ROM, b/c of its built-in options, great enchantments and total removal of manufacture software; i.e. all that MotoBlur stuff on your device is gone. It is a stripped down fast and well designed ROM with a custom kernel, that allows for easy flashing of great custom themes (just check out the General Theme Section for Android on XDA). Only a small selection of Android devices have a "official" release of CM7, however almost all Android devices have a "un-official" port for it.
More info. on CM7 can be found here:
http://www.cyanogenmod.com/
And here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CyanogenMod
The #1 rule of CyanogenMod is that you do not ask for timetables!!! You have been warned. If you choose to ignore my warning, ask away and prepare to be blasted until you cry.
SOME RECOMMENDATONS FOR THE FLASHAHOLICS!!
ALWAYS HAVE A BACKUP ON YOUR SD CARD AT ALL TIMES FOR EMERGENCY!!
HERE IS A LIST AND GUIDE THAT WILL HELP YOU OUT AND SAVE YOU A LOT OF HEADACHES!!
GO HERE AND READ THE GUIDE!!
HOW TO FLASH A FXZ:
FXZ Hints, Tricks & Guidelines:
- Always make sure to flash with a full battery! The last thing you want to do is run out of juice in the middle of a FXZ flash; that's a great way to brick your device.
- As a general rule of thumb before flashing a FXZ file to your device, you should always download the FXZ file to a file path on your computer with the least possible spaces (i.e. the shorter the file path to the FXZ file the better). So just download it to the root drive of your computer, such as C:\.
- If you are running Windows on your PC, open RSD Lite as a Administrator. Also, when you open RSD Lite, Instead of browsing for the FXZ file via the normal “…” button in the program, just drag the sbf file onto the file path bar in RSD Lite. Sometimes, the FXZ file will not load when you select it via the browser button in RSD Lite (again I have no idea why).
- Once your FXZ file begins to flash to your device, be patient… the device will re-boot at least a couple times in the flash process. Do not get jumpy and disconnect your device until RSD Lite says you are 100% done! Doing so can cause your device to BRICK! If for some reason you have waited for an inordinate amount of time, and it does not say finished, then ask for help on the thread, before unplugging. The same goes for pulling the battery. DO NOT DO THAT!!! Pulling your battery during a sbf flash, is one sure fire way to brick your device. Only pull the battery as a last resort and only after you have asked for help.
STEPS:
1) Have the correct Motorola drivers installed for your PC (i.e. x32-bit or x64-bit).
Here is the Motorola Driver site
http://www.motorola.com/consumers/v...59431210VgnVCM1000008406b00aRCRD&pubid=987654
2) Download RSD Lite & install on your PC.
Here is the latest version to download (RSD Lite 5.6)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=784077&d=1321414457
3) Choose the FXZ file to download
Android 2.3.5 ---- Blur_Version.55.11.16.MB865.ATT.en.US
InlineFlashing_edison_5.5.175.16_cfc_p3_APBP_CID28 5.zip
http://www.fileserve.com/file/erjAuTR/InlineFlashing_edison_5.5.175.16_cfc_p3_APBP_CID285.zip
or
www.multiupload.com/W3UH3W5LU0
4) Make sure you alternatively boot into AP Fastboot mode by powering down (or pulling battery), then press and hold the volume up and down button while powering on.
5) Plug your phone into a back USB port on your computer.
Front USB ports are often unreliable when it comes to power levels. They should not be used for flashing.
6)Run “RSD Lite” on your computer
7)Press the “. . .” button next to the box labeled “Filename”
8)Browse and open the FXZ file or just just drag the FXZ file onto the file path bar in RSD Lite
9)Wait for the program to read the file, then choose “START”
10) Now, the device will slowly flash the FXZ file. BE PATIENT AS THIS MAY TAKE A WHILE!
11) Congratulations! You’ve restored your ATRIX 2!!
How to flash the FXZ once applying the OTA update and get back to 2.3.5, ONCE YOU UPDATE TO THE OTS 2.3.6 YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO FLASH THE 2.3.5 FXZ WITHOUT FOLLOWING THESE STEPS BELOW!!
NOTE: Download this file HERE -
Unzip it and move all the the items in it to the stock fxz. You might get a warning about replacing files, just click OK. NOTE that Windows might not be able to handle the size of the fxz. I have 6 GB RAM but Windows still wasn't able to perform a drag-and-drop through the fxz's zip. I recommend that you just unzip the fxz and then put the files in. (You don't have to rezip it either, RSD Lite will still recognize it and will flash faster).
You should be able to use RSD Lite to flash the file.
THANKS TO COGEARY FOR THESE STEPS
How to flash the FXZ once applying the ICS leak, YOUR STUCK ON ICS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE WE ARE TRYING TO GET A WORKING METHOD OUT BUT UNTIL THEN YOUR STUCK, SO IF YOU DONT TAKE THIS CAUTION SERIOUSLY AND YOU BRICK YOUR PHONE, DONT COME CRYING AND MAKING NEW THREADS ASKING FOR HELP!!! YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.....!!
HOW TO UNLOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER FOR ANDROID 2.3.5
Still a work in progress but you can take a look here and join in if ya want to!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1328714
HOW TO ROOT YOUR DEVICE
FOR ANDROID 2.3.5
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18942700&postcount=1
FOR ANDROID 2.3.6
Install the OTA and upgrade your phone to 2.3.6
Download the 2.3.6 root zip from HERE
Make sure you have the right drivers installed then connect your phone to your PC.
Unzip the file and then double-click "Click-To-Root.bat".
THE FOLLOWING METHODS BELOW FOR MAINTAINING ROOT SHOULD BE NO LONGER A NECESSITY BUT I'M LEAVING THEM FOR REFERENCE IN CASE WE NEED THEM IN THE FUTURE
How to maintain root through any OTA update! THIS MUST BE PERFORMED BEFORE INSTALLING THE UPDATE!!!!
You can use Root Explorer for a copy/paste method DO NOT USE ES FILE EXPLORER!!! or you can use adb push/pull if you prefer the manual way.
Root Explorer copy/paste method - make sure you make system r/w
go to /system/bin/
open in text editor – mount_ext3.sh
add the 3 following lines to the very bottom
chmod 4755 /system/bin/su
chmod 4755 /system/xbin/su
chmod 4755 /system/app/Superuser.apk
ADB Shell Method
1) download the mount_ext3.sh file, .... get it HERE
2) open a command line in the directory you saved the file
3) run the following commands:
adb push mount_ext3.sh /data/local
adb shell
su
cd /data/local
mount -o remount, rw /system
cp ./mount_ext3.sh /system/bin
chown root /system/bin/mount_ext3.sh
chmod 755 /system/bin/mount_ext3.sh
mount -o remount, ro /system
reboot
4) Then run the update
Thanks to Jimbridgman for this version
HOW TO INSTALL CWM RECOVERY
ATRIX 2 BOOTSTRAP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19355021&postcount=1.... everyone send a thanks to Nitroglycerin33 for taking the time to modify this for us
[Safestrap] (STILL A WIP)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427007
WHAT DO I DO IF MY DEVICE WILL NOT FULLY BOOT??? (i.e. Boot Loop or Soft Brick)
Follow the directions in the FXZ section to get that phone back to operational status
ROMs & Kernels:
ROMS
[ROM] STOCK Deodexed - With 2Themes
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1420980
[ROM] Supercharged Atrix
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1441397
[ROM] CM9 Barely Alpha (WIP)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427026
[ROM] Rebel Rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1543792
[ROM] Atrix Blaze
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1550693
[ROM] Romulus & Remus
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1686157
[ROM] Lithium
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591790
[ROM] Bullet
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1670350
[ROM] Supercharged V2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1648421
[ROM] Sonya V4 AtriXperia
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1584505
KERNELS
For future reference
THEMES
[THeme] ICS Blue [THEME][WIP]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1383779
[Theme] Darkened Blur
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332470
OTHER MODS & FIXES
[Mod] Webtop via HDMI without a Dock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1357600
[How to] get full ubuntu and your favorite desktop in webtop
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1375042#
[How to] Disable CarrierIQ on the Atrix 2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1402657
[Overclock]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1405964
[MOD by APP] Nebtop - Universal HDMI Webtop hack
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410509
[Reference] List of things that are safe to freeze
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330235
A lot of people don't like the stock camera and have purchased Camera FX Zoom from the market and have had great results
Enable Built In wifi Hotspot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1328588
1% Battery Mod (MUST BE ON STOCK DEODEXED ROM!)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437712
1% Battery Mod- 6 options
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1449631
[MOD] BlurHome Launcher - ICS StYLE
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1529488
[MOD] blurhome2.apk UPDATE! 2.3.6 added
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486299
As things progress I will continue to update and if you think I need to add anything send me a PM
very nice... sticky this please
iB4STiD said:
very nice... sticky this please
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I second this most definitely good job man
Sent from my MB865 using XDA Premium
awww beat me to it hehe I made a link reference too lol after seeing a bunch of similar post
Noobtastic!
Sticky itt.
Great post, this may be a bit preemptive but my first questions are;
What is an FXZ and is it used the same way an sbf is?
What are the recovery options before(if any) and after there is an unlocked bootloader?
Yes, great post. Mods, please sticky this.
Jim
Sent from my MB865 using xda premium
dolph8886 said:
Great post, this may be a bit preemptive but my first questions are;
What is an FXZ and is it used the same way an sbf is?
What are the recovery options before(if any) and after there is an unlocked bootloader?
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An fxz file is the same as an sbf, and you would use RSD Lite to restore your phone with.
With and without a bootloader unlock CMW will still be the best ways for recovery. The fxz file and rsd is still the only way out of a soft brick and we don't have that just yet.
Jim
Sent from my MB865 using xda premium
Been having several questions regarding the FXZ....editing it now.
Hope that helps!
Stupid Question - Thanks Button?
I see your use the thanks button.... could you point me in the right direction to find it? BTW I really appreciate your guys joint efforts for the A2, have one and cannot wait for the unlocked bootloader and custom roms. Thanks again.
Thanks!!! Exactly what I was looking for!
The link for the fxz is broken just let ya know..least for me it was
Sent from my MB865 using XDA Premium
Got it fixed
another link:
dl.dropbox .com/u/29105592/InlineFlashing_edison_5.5.175.16_cfc_p3_APBP_CID285.zip
The link on de-odex and such I'd broken also
Sent from my MB865 using XDA Premium
tried to flash and rsd gets stuck
i tried to flash my atrix 2 with rsd lite, it all goes well until it gets to the "preinstall.img" it just says failed, and stops.
the phone will still boot up but nothing is there except a stock background.
no pull down screen, icons, nothing.
what can i do to get back going?
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matt99017d said:
i tried to flash my atrix 2 with rsd lite, it all goes well until it gets to the "preinstall.img" it just says failed, and stops.
the phone will still boot up but nothing is there except a stock background.
no pull down screen, icons, nothing.
what can i do to get back going?
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k i got it to install all the way through, but i still get the same screen.
after doing it several times i tried to install my SIM card and everything came to life.
frycook15 said:
The link on de-odex and such I'd broken also
Sent from my MB865 using XDA Premium
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Got it repaired and thanks for the extra download link for the FXZ
JRW 28 said:
Hopefully this will get some attention and help some people out before they dig that treacherous hole that they cant get out of and of course for the ever present (NOOBS) The guys that are brand new to Android and hit the ground running full speed with the itch to do something but just dont know what to do
So with that said before you go junking up the forums asking for help. Do us all a big favor and USE THE SEARCH BUTTON!!!!!! Please read and abide by all the forum rules as this includes duplicate posts as well!! Do a little homework before you get the itchy finger and do something you foolishly shouldn't have! And before you delete something make sure you know what it is. THE SAFEST THING TO DO IS JUST FREEZE IT!!!!
Rules:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?f=1058
Our Mod asking to keep the place clean:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1337004
** IF YOU ARE HAVING APPS DISAPPEAR, A MESSAGE OF NOT ENOUGH STORAGE SPACE FOR APPS, OR COMPUTER NOT RECOGNIZING THE SD CARD LOOK HERE!! MAKE SURE ALL APPS ARE INSTALED TO INTERNAL MEMORY AND NOT ON THE SD CARD.IF YOU HAVE APPS ON THE SD CARD YOU WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE PROBLEMS!!! THIS PHONE DOESN'T PLAY WELL WITH CERTAIN CLASS 10 SD CARDS, THE SAFEST THING IS TO HAVE A CLASS 6 OR LESS CARD AND MAKE SURE THE CARD IS FORMATTED CORRECTLY!
First I want to thank Swiftks, as I am borrowing a lot of his work from the OG ATRIX forum
Lets start with some basic terminology & general understanding:
What is Root / Rooting?
Put simply, Rooting your device allows you, and/or rooted apps, to access parts of the Linux based Android software that is your OS, and that you would otherwise not be able to access. These tasks can be as simple and beneficial as backing up your system setting, or as complicated as installing custom ROMs, Kernels, etc. (more on this later).
What are Fastboot files or (FXZ) ?
Fastboot files (FXZ),contains a firmware image that can be installed on your device. i.e. they are more of less what you are installing on your device when you do a OTA (over the air) update; except an actual Fastboot file (FXZ) that you download and flash on your own will most of the time not only contain the updated info. in the OTA, but also all the other “stock” info. that came with the device. That’s why when you flash a Fastboot file (FXZ) it will return you to a stock/retail device.
What is ADB?
ADB = Android Debug Bridge. So what this basically is, is a command/terminal based interface you can run from your PC, to interact with your device and its file structure. You can PUSH (install) programs, apps, .apk files, etc. to your device, move things around, set permissions, etc. One of the primary things to remember when trying to use adb, is that you need to enable debugging on your device. In fact it’s a good idea to enable this, and leave it that way… forever! This setting can be found on your device under Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB debugging
Here is a list of helpful adb commands:
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=ADB
What is a ROM?
A rom is like a custom firmware image that is made by a Developer either entirely from scratch, or based off of the official firmware package. Some ROMs contain simple changes like changing icons and adding extra options to things, other more complicated ROMs can change the entire Android experience. Which one you will want to flash, will be entirely up to you. Read carefully, and make sure you understand what you are getting into before you flash.
What is a Kernel?
As a rule of thumb, if you have to ask, you probably shouldn’t be messing with this anyway. But hey, best for you to at least know what it is. A kernel is the heart of the device's OS. In simplest terms it’s a connection between your apps and your device’s hardware; i.e. the processor, RAM, etc. A custom kernel can dramatically change the way your device’s hardware performs… for the better and/or the worse.
**Right now we currently have a LOCKED BOOTLOADER so we can not change Kernal's at this time, IF the Bootloader gets unlocked this WILL change !!
What is a Bootloader?
The bootloader is a program code that is executed before the device OS starts up, and that instructs that device to boot “normally”. The bootloader can come locked or unlocked from the manufacture. A unlocked bootloader will allow you to install custom ROMs & Kernels (as well as some other neat things) on your device.
**Currently our BOOTLOADER IS LOCKED!!! but you can take a look here and join in if ya want to!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1328714
What is a odexed and de-odexed framework, and what is the difference between the two?
Just read this:
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-odex-and-deodex-in-android-complete-guide/
What is CWM Recovery (ClockWorkMod Recovery)?
CWM is a custom recovery program that allows you to backup / restore a full or partial system backup of your device. It also allows you to install flashable .zip files; which is one of the primary installation methods for custom ROMs. It also provides other neat features such as cache wiping, battery reset, and other processes. Long story short, if you are thinking about flashing custom ROMs or just want a really good backup program, incase you FUBAR your device, you need to install this.
What is Fastboot?
Again, just read these for description & helpful Commands:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=619153 [Thanks briggie108]
or
http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Fastboot
What is all this CM7 stuff about?
CM7 stands for CyanogenMod. It's a very popular ROM, b/c of its built-in options, great enchantments and total removal of manufacture software; i.e. all that MotoBlur stuff on your device is gone. It is a stripped down fast and well designed ROM with a custom kernel, that allows for easy flashing of great custom themes (just check out the General Theme Section for Android on XDA). Only a small selection of Android devices have a "official" release of CM7, however almost all Android devices have a "un-official" port for it.
More info. on CM7 can be found here:
http://www.cyanogenmod.com/
And here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CyanogenMod
The #1 rule of CyanogenMod is that you do not ask for timetables!!! You have been warned. If you choose to ignore my warning, ask away and prepare to be blasted until you cry.
HOW TO FLASH A FXZ:
FXZ Hints, Tricks & Guidelines:
- Always make sure to flash with a full battery! The last thing you want to do is run out of juice in the middle of a FXZ flash; that's a great way to brick your device.
- As a general rule of thumb before flashing a FXZ file to your device, you should always download the FXZ file to a file path on your computer with the least possible spaces (i.e. the shorter the file path to the FXZ file the better). So just download it to the root drive of your computer, such as C:\.
- If you are running Windows on your PC, open RSD Lite as a Administrator. Also, when you open RSD Lite, Instead of browsing for the FXZ file via the normal “…” button in the program, just drag the sbf file onto the file path bar in RSD Lite. Sometimes, the FXZ file will not load when you select it via the browser button in RSD Lite (again I have no idea why).
- Once your FXZ file begins to flash to your device, be patient… the device will re-boot at least a couple times in the flash process. Do not get jumpy and disconnect your device until RSD Lite says you are 100% done! Doing so can cause your device to BRICK! If for some reason you have waited for an inordinate amount of time, and it does not say finished, then ask for help on the thread, before unplugging. The same goes for pulling the battery. DO NOT DO THAT!!! Pulling your battery during a sbf flash, is one sure fire way to brick your device. Only pull the battery as a last resort and only after you have asked for help.
STEPS:
1) Have the correct Motorola drivers installed for your PC (i.e. x32-bit or x64-bit).
Here is the Motorola Driver site
http://www.motorola.com/consumers/v...59431210VgnVCM1000008406b00aRCRD&pubid=987654
2) Download RSD Lite & install on your PC.
Here is the latest version to download (RSD Lite 5.6)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=784077&d=1321414457
3) Choose the FXZ file to download
Android 2.3.5 ---- Blur_Version.55.11.16.MB865.ATT.en.US
InlineFlashing_edison_5.5.175.16_cfc_p3_APBP_CID28 5.zip
http://www.filesonic.com/file/e95BAnx/InlineFlashing_edison_5.5.175.16_cfc_p3_APBP_CID285.zip
or
www.multiupload.com/W3UH3W5LU0
4) Make sure you alternatively boot into AP Fastboot mode by powering down (or pulling battery), then press and hold the volume up and down button while powering on.
5) Plug your phone into a back USB port on your computer.
Front USB ports are often unreliable when it comes to power levels. They should not be used for flashing.
6)Run “RSD Lite” on your computer
7)Press the “. . .” button next to the box labeled “Filename”
8)Browse and open the FXZ file or just just drag the FXZ file onto the file path bar in RSD Lite
9)Wait for the program to read the file, then choose “START”
10) Now, the device will slowly flash the FXZ file. BE PATIENT AS THIS MAY TAKE A WHILE!
11) Congratulations! You’ve restored your ATRIX 2!!
HOW TO UNLOCK YOUR BOOTLOADER FOR ANDROID 2.3.5
Still a work in progress but you can take a look here and join in if ya want to!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1328714
HOW TO ROOT YOUR DEVICE ON ANDROID 2.3.5
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18942700&postcount=1
as other ways become available I will continue to update.
HOW TO INSTALL CWM RECOVERY
ATRIX 2 BOOTSTRAP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19355021&postcount=1.... everyone send a thanks to Nitroglycerin33 for taking the time to modify this for us
[Safestrap] (STILL A WIP)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427007
WHAT DO I DO IF MY DEVICE WILL NOT FULLY BOOT??? (i.e. Boot Loop or Soft Brick)
Follow the directions in the FXZ section to get that phone back to operational status
ROMs & Kernels:
For future reference
ROMS
[ROM] STOCK Deodexed - With 2Themes
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1420980
[ROM] Supercharged Atrix
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1441397
[ROM] CM9 Barely Alpha (WIP)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1427026
KERNELS
For future reference
THEMES
[THeme] ICS Blue [THEME][WIP]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1383779
[Theme] Darkened Blur
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332470
OTHER MODS & FIXES
[Mod] Webtop via HDMI without a Dock
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1357600
[How to] get full ubuntu and your favorite desktop in webtop
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1375042#
[How to] Disable CarrierIQ on the Atrix 2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1402657
[Overclock]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1405964
[MOD by APP] Nebtop - Universal HDMI Webtop hack
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410509
[Reference] List of things that are safe to freeze
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330235
A lot of people don't like the stock camera and have purchased Camera FX Zoom from the market and have had great results
Enable Built In wifi Hotspot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1328588
1% Battery Mod (MUST BE ON STOCK DEODEXED ROM!)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437712
As things progress I will continue to update and if you think I need to add anything send me a PM
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idk what is going on but it rsd lite keeps saying flashed failed
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help ?? im dumb
I'm getting the Motorola Milestone xt720 delivered soon so that I may have a fairly inexpensive phone to use on Tmobile USA out of contract. I know it isn't the best of phones I just wanted something inexpensive to use on HSPA until other phones came down in price to use with my tzones ($ 5.00 data plan). I'm coming from the HTC HD2 in which I have rooted and installed different Android Roms multiple times over (This was originally a windows mobile device). But the problems I'm having is finding precise instructions to enable this on the xt720. 1. I know that I will root with Universal Androot as this seems to be the easiest way to root. 2. I'm lost from that step forward So if someone can put something detailed together I will be so grateful. I have read and watched youtube instructions the past two weeks since placing the order but everyone is so brief with their instructions or they post small non verbal videos
I need to upgrade from 2.1 I guess ? Because most importantly, 1. I definitely need to use this phone as a Wireless Hotspot to Tether 3G, 4G speed, 2. Use HDMI for streaming INTERNET, and 3. want minimal freezes. I love the UI of MIUI so I was planning to install this ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311603
MIUI t2w v2.2.10_b20120214]-[MOTOROI XT720] - DISCONTINUED.
I hope I'm not asking for too much and Thanks to anyone for their assistance.
I recently got a xt720 too and couldn't find universal androot in the market...if you cant find it either, superoneclick works too. I installed a custom rom on mine yet but I saw one where it was pretty easy to install. Its something something froyo, where you virtually just drag and drop what you download onto the root of your sd and do the entire process from your phone. I youtubed "how to install custom rom on milestone xt720"
Sent from my Motorola XT720 using XDA Premium App
Thanks for your reply. But that didn't really help. Anyone else please? That can explain it the easiest way?
I think these videos are very good: http://www.youtube.com/user/reverendkjr/videos?query=XT720
We've collected all known original SBF files at http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umts_sholestablet/list.php
Let me know if you encounter other dead download links. I might be able to hunt them down.
Khalpower's ROMs are pretty old now. But basically there are the basic techniques you can learn from reverendkjr's videos:
1) SBF flash to restore phone to factory state (flashing back to stock tutorial & installing drivers tutorial)
2) Root and install OpenRecovery from factory state (IIRC both the khalpowers and CM6.3 videos have this, but I can't remember... it is up there in at least one of the tutorials...)
3) Flash a nandroid type ROM from OpenRecovery (install Khalpowers videos)
4) Flash an update.zip type ROM from OpenRecovery (install CM 6.3 video)
5) Advanced the fastboot boot boot.img trick (advanced)
Mioze7Ae said:
I think these videos are very good: http://www.youtube.com/user/reverendkjr/videos?query=XT720
We've collected all known original SBF files at http://sbf.droid-developers.org/umts_sholestablet/list.php
Let me know if you encounter other dead download links. I might be able to hunt them down.
Khalpower's ROMs are pretty old now. But basically there are the basic techniques you can learn from reverendkjr's videos:
1) SBF flash to restore phone to factory state (flashing back to stock tutorial & installing drivers tutorial)
2) Root and install OpenRecovery from factory state (IIRC both the khalpowers and CM6.3 videos have this, but I can't remember... it is up there in at least one of the tutorials...)
3) Flash a nandroid type ROM from OpenRecovery (install Khalpowers videos)
4) Flash an update.zip type ROM from OpenRecovery (install CM 6.3 video)
5) Advanced the fastboot boot boot.img trick (advanced)
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Ok. So let me make sure I understand this correctly. I just received the phone Monday so it is already stock 2.1. All I have to do is root it( I will use Universal Androot), Install Open recovery ( Can I get it from playstore?), and install a nandroid rom or update.zip? I have no idea what you're referencing in #5.Advanced the fastboot boot boot.img trick?
Also, because I want to install this Rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311603. I have NO idea what this first direction to install the Rom means? RSD to STSKT_N_79.33.50R (Android 2.2.1)? Or is it even necessary?
Thanks again for help.
Study threads on this before you try this.
Sent from my SGH-T759 using xda premium
the open recovery link seems to be down takes you to a lnx.lu website
kenny513 said:
the open recovery link seems to be down takes you to a lnx.lu website
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Not sure exactly what you're looking for but...
Open Recovery
[MOD]OpenRecovery XT720 01 (2011-08-30) based on Androidiani (Androidiani is a modified OR)
There is also an app to install Open Recovery. You can find it attached to the OP in this post
Hi gurus! I have done some searching based on this, but I seem to come across many different answers based on devices, ROMs etc. So I thought I would just ask. Apologies if there is an easy guide I have missed!
I need to configure a number of Android sticks with customized settings and software then deploy them in kiosk environments. Rather than configure each one separately, I'm hoping to be able to deploy an image nice and quickly to them.
The sticks are RK30 based. The webpage is here: http://multitouch.com/istick-a200-fastest-mini-computer.html and the specs are here: http://multitouch.com/download/datasheet/istick-a200-datasheet.pdf.
They are pre-rooted and you can download a "Factory Restore Pack" which includes the ADB driver, RKBatch Tool and a single factory image. It seems pretty easy to use the tool to push the image to the device and reset it.
I'm hoping to be able to configure a single device and then backup or export the image to an img file (like the factory default one) then just push this to the other devices using the same method. Is this possible and if so, how would I create the img file?
I've read and tried to understand about img files, but it seems there are boot.img files, system.img files and a whole bunch of others. I'm guessing this is a system.img file, but if I stuff around with no direction, I'll probably just brick a bunch of devices.
I also guess I could install clockwork mod and then backup to an SD, then install cm on each new device and restore the backup, but I'm hoping to do this without even needing cm by just using the RKBatch tool.
I really appreciate any help anyone can provide. Thanks in advance!
OK - update (maybe)
Can I use this tool: http://vondroid.com/threads/updated-27-08-2012-how-to-dump-current-rom.322/? I'm guessing that the file I then want to get is the system partition? Is this the one that RKBatchTool will push back to the device?
Soooo many ways to brick!!!