Hello all! I'm a total noob to the Android world. I've been a user of iPhone for the past 3 years. Lol. Just picked up the new Galaxy S Blaze yesterday and I've already Rooted it. I know lots of Dev's are on the way for this device since its still relatively new. But my question is, what can I really do with it now that its been rooted? How do I get rid of some of the "Bloatwares" on it? I know there are lots that T-mobile put on the phone. Thanks for any help!
to remove the bloat, i used titanium backup. Not only is it good for removing the apps, but its also great to backup and restore apps when/if we get roms.
Titanium is a must...other things you can use to remove bloat as well are ES file Explorer or Root Explorer. Root Explorer is not free, but I use it regularly. I always suggest renaming files rather than deleting them.
Can't Get the Computer to Recognize The Phone
Thanks for the replies. So, I rooted my phone and using Titanium Backup, I deleted some of the apps that I figured that I don't need. Well, now I might have deleted one too many? I cant get the Computer to recognize the phone at all when I connect it using the USB. Its not the driver the issue 'cause it was working previously when I rooted the phone. Any ideas how I can fix this? Help please...
Desertstorm00 said:
Thanks for the replies. So, I rooted my phone and using Titanium Backup, I deleted some of the apps that I figured that I don't need. Well, now I might have deleted one too many? I cant get the Computer to recognize the phone at all when I connect it using the USB. Its not the driver the issue 'cause it was working previously when I rooted the phone. Any ideas how I can fix this? Help please...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1591601
Desertstorm00 said:
Thanks for the replies. So, I rooted my phone and using Titanium Backup, I deleted some of the apps that I figured that I don't need. Well, now I might have deleted one too many? I cant get the Computer to recognize the phone at all when I connect it using the USB. Its not the driver the issue 'cause it was working previously when I rooted the phone. Any ideas how I can fix this? Help please...
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Next time I suggest renaming the files using root explorer....as stated previously.
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rbeier1221 said:
Next time I suggest renaming the files using root explorer....as stated previously.
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Or use ES File Explorer's built in app manager.
Desertstorm00 said:
Hello all! I'm a total noob to the Android world. I've been a user of iPhone for the past 3 years. Lol. Just picked up the new Galaxy S Blaze yesterday and I've already Rooted it. I know lots of Dev's are on the way for this device since its still relatively new. But my question is, what can I really do with it now that its been rooted? How do I get rid of some of the "Bloatwares" on it? I know there are lots that T-mobile put on the phone. Thanks for any help!
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Before uninstalling an app with Titanium, I use the "Freeze" option first. It stops the app. If i have no problems, I delete it. I made the mistake of uninstalling something that someone on here said was safe to uninstall, and I started getting errors. I went back to stock to fix it.
I'll also point out that I seriously can't tell any difference at all between "freeze" vs. uninstall.
What I mean by that is, if I freeze an app....it's effectively gone. The apps I knew I wouldn't use, or wouldn't want on the phone I first backed up, and then hit uninstall. If TitaniumBackup gave me the prompt about the app not being deodexed (basically, it's kinda like integrated in the rom if it's not deodexed) I would just freeze it. I mean, seriously, who cares about the stupid free megabytes counter in the phone.
I'd never know the difference between freezing and uninstalling.
In short.......hooray for freeze!
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I'll also point out that I seriously can't tell any difference at all between "freeze" vs. uninstall.
What I mean by that is, if I freeze an app....it's effectively gone. The apps I knew I wouldn't use, or wouldn't want on the phone I first backed up, and then hit uninstall. If TitaniumBackup gave me the prompt about the app not being deodexed (basically, it's kinda like integrated in the rom if it's not deodexed) I would just freeze it. I mean, seriously, who cares about the stupid free megabytes counter in the phone.
I'd never know the difference between freezing and uninstalling.
In short.......hooray for freeze!
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I tried to use freeze also and I couldn't un freeze after and had to reload.
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I tried to use freeze also and I couldn't un freeze after and had to reload.
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Weird. Ok, note to self, don't un-freeze any of the apps I have frozen!
In all seriousness though, did it just not let you and you reloaded to get access to the app, or did the phone fall down and go boom, and you HAD to reload?
Cirkustanz said:
Weird. Ok, note to self, don't un-freeze any of the apps I have frozen!
In all seriousness though, did it just not let you and you reloaded to get access to the app, or did the phone fall down and go boom, and you HAD to reload?
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Yes, I froze the BadgeProvider 1.0 and the phone had some problems. I went to un freeze the app and it said it was un freezing but never did. So I just reloaded my backup.
If everything is working fine on your phone I don't see any problem with leaving them frozen.
Yeah, that wouldn't be something I would freeze myself. You'll stop getting missed call notifications, or so I read anyway.
How do i back-up my files?
Titanium backup. Works great for me
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How do I reboot into recovery for nand backup?
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How do I reboot into recovery for nand backup?
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You can hold vol up and vol down, press power while holding both volume buttons until it vibrates, then let go off power while still holding both volume buttons until recovery pops up.
Or download quickboot if you're already rooted.
OR adb reboot recovery from your computer.
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It isn't rooted yet. When I do the first method i see recovery menu for a second and then it reboots.....or most of the time it just keeps vibrating in pulses. Am I doing something wrong?does adb reboot recovery require root? and how do I proceed with that.....
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It isn't rooted yet. When I do the first method i see recovery menu for a second and then it reboots.....or most of the time it just keeps vibrating in pulses. Am I doing something wrong?does adb reboot recovery require root? and how do I proceed with that.....
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When it reboots are you still holding power?
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Another good uninstaller/app freezer is Root Uninstaller Pro. I used that to freeze and/or eliminate my T-MO and samsung bloat/crapware. It also gives me a bit more control over other options involving any apps on my phone, such as letting me back it up or obtain it again from Play Store should I need to do so.
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It isn't rooted yet. When I do the first method i see recovery menu for a second and then it reboots.....or most of the time it just keeps vibrating in pulses. Am I doing something wrong?does adb reboot recovery require root? and how do I proceed with that.....
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I've found that it works best when the phone is hooked up to your PC. Hold down volume up, volume down AND power all at the same time. Once you see the following message on your phone, take your finger off the power button only (being careful not to accidentally do it twice - that shuts off the phone), then take your fingers off the volume up/down. The message starts like this:
Warning!
A custom OS can cause critical problems...
Near the bottom, it will tell you to use volume up to continue, and so forth.
BTW, there is a wonderful post in the development section of the Blaze area that tells you how to root the phone using ODIN. Read it carefully - that's how I rooted mine!
Hope this helps!
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Okay I am staring this thread because there are mixed answers in the official update thread and this might give one spot for noobs like me that are not flash addicts a place to find the quick answer.
Here is my setup:I am rooted, running a bone stock JH7 rom, ROM Manager installed, Circle Battery Mod installed, other than that no custom kernels, modems, radios, etc. I do have a couple programs that require root access like ROM Manager, AdFree, and ClockSync. Already installed kies mini and have it all set up per the instructions on samsung's website. Just waiting for the update to go live.
Here are my questions:
1) Do I need to unroot?
2) Do I or should I uninstall any apps that require root access or change the recovery image (ROM Manager/Clockwork Recovery)
3) Should I remove both my external SD and my SIM prior to flashing?
4) What data will I lose and how do I back it up? (I have read that SD cards are left alone just system data like call logs, sms, contacts, email setup, saved passwords are lost) I have Lookout installed so I know my contacts are backed up.
5) Could someone way smarter than me please do a quick write up that is more detailed on the steps needed to complete this update AND keep all your data? I don't mind reinstalling apps (just hope I don't lose all of my angry birds progress )
All of these questions are not address in any of the "official" information other than "you should back up any data you don't want to lose" but gives no steps on how to do it.
Same question here, I'm rooted with TiBU and voodoo lagfix and that's it., well besides deleting all bloatware. Still on eclair jh7. Wish I had done lagfix months ago, but I don't have a computer.
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same here, anyone guys help us out?ill add mine, I also installed OCLF by ryanz, do I need to undo the lagfix? or better to restore factory reset the phone before the update tom? ty, nooobs here >.<
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If you have a modded phone the smart thing would be to wait at least a few days before installing the update in case the rollout doesn't go as planned. These are the kind of things AT$T has probably been dreading as far as Froyo is concerned because I'm sure that come tomorrow their customer service lines are gonna be blazing like a CA wildfire due to issues with not completely stock phones and thousands of different configurations causing update glitches. I wouldn't be in such a hurry to update until I see how it goes for the "gotta have it now" sheep taking the first plunge.
lyrad12 said:
same here, anyone guys help us out?ill add mine, I also installed OCLF by ryanz, do I need to undo the lagfix? or better to restore factory reset the phone before the update tom? ty, nooobs here >.<
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Remember OCLF is bad, Mmmkay? Better lagfixes such as Voodoo and ULF
All lag fix should be removed. Otherwise, you will very likely end up with a bricked phone.
You can install Kies Mini now and connect your phone. If your phone is recognized without problem, you're good to go. Kies Mini is your only way to update the firmware.
I can't answer most of your questions, but I will recommend getting Titanium Backup. You can at least backup your app data since you're so concerned about your Angry Birds score. I think you can probably restore that after flash.
sircaper said:
I can't answer most of your questions, but I will recommend getting Titanium Backup. You can at least backup your app data since you're so concerned about your Angry Birds score. I think you can probably restore that after flash.
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I lost my angry bird scores when my phone did a soft brick lol. I'm just saying. I had it backed up with tbu. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted
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Caliesv said:
I lost my angry bird scores when my phone did a soft brick lol. I'm just saying. I had it backed up with tbu. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted
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Did you copy the TiBU folder to your PC after doing a batch backup of your apps? That's the only way to reliably save a backup.
Miami_Son said:
Did you copy the TiBU folder to your PC after doing a batch backup of your apps? That's the only way to reliably save a backup.
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No. lol. I was going to, then my phone just stopped working in the middle of the day. But ima deff do that when I get home b4 froyo.
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Not to be a negative Nancy, I understand some want to stay as close as possible to stock, but I'd just wait for a custom ROM to be built that de-bloats, adds speed, better GPS, etc... Cog 4 has a really stock look, and works really well; check it out. And with time there will only be others that will improve on the great ROM's we already have!
Caliesv said:
No. lol. I was going to, then my phone just stopped working in the middle of the day. But ima deff do that when I get home b4 froyo.
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The other smart thing to do would be locate the TiBu backup folder on the external SD card. That way even a brick requiring reformatting the internal sdcard partition can be fully recovered from. Just take out the external card while restoring to stock, then root, get TiBu, point it to the reinserted external sd card, and boom, back in business.
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rajendra82 said:
The other smart thing to do would be locate the TiBu backup folder on the external SD card. That way even a brick requiring reformatting the internal sdcard partition can be fully recovered from. Just take out the external card while restoring to stock, then root, get TiBu, point it to the reinserted external sd card, and boom, back in business.
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Nice. Thanx for the info. Will do
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hmm do you think it is better to do the factory data reset before I update to froyo?coz I installed the oclf ( too late >.< )and I dnt know how to disable it, I'm in stock, never tried to flash rom, but rooted, my internal memord is now is 98mb, sorry I'm noob
foxbat121 said:
All lag fix should be removed. Otherwise, you will very likely end up with a bricked phone.
You can install Kies Mini now and connect your phone. If your phone is recognized without problem, you're good to go. Kies Mini is your only way to update the firmware.
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lyrad12 said:
hmm do you think it is better to do the factory data reset before I update to froyo?coz I installed the oclf ( too late >.< )and I dnt know how to disable it, I'm in stock, never tried to flash rom, but rooted, my internal memord is now is 98mb, sorry I'm noob
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You should use OCLF app to remove the lag fix. Don't do factory reset or flash another ROM. You may brick your phone that way. That's why I don't use any lagfix.
oh ok ill give it a shot, thnx man!
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lyrad12 said:
oh ok ill give it a shot, thnx man!
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Yes You should be a bone stock when updating. No lagfixes, custom kernel, nothing.
All questions for the 2.2 update are in the main thread
im new at this please bear with me.
i rooted my shift last week. everything was fine, im not ready to get too crazy into flashing stuff yet (since the risk for bricking is higher with android). i like to take my time read, study, test small things here and there.
today i was browsing the forums and came across the battery icon mod
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=892297
so i downloaded it, i had rom manager installed, and installed the battery icon manager.
i chose the icon i wanted rebooted, it looked ok, so i wanted to try the other icon and loaded that one, phone rebooted and got stuck on the sprint splash screen.
i can boot into the bootloader, not sure what steps i need to take next to restore my os.
BiffTirkle said:
im new at this please bear with me.
i rooted my shift last week. everything was fine, im not ready to get too crazy into flashing stuff yet (since the risk for bricking is higher with android). i like to take my time read, study, test small things here and there.
today i was browsing the forums and came across the battery icon mod
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=892297
so i downloaded it, i had rom manager installed, and installed the battery icon manager.
i chose the icon i wanted rebooted, it looked ok, so i wanted to try the other icon and loaded that one, phone rebooted and got stuck on the sprint splash screen.
i can boot into the bootloader, not sure what steps i need to take next to restore my os.
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once you're in bootloader, select recovery, then backup restore. Then restore. Then restore your backup that we're all sure you made before you made those mods right? RIIIIIGHT?????
You have to get to boot loader to get to recovery to wipe and flash your rom... (hold vol down and press power) in case you didn't know..you should being that its rooted..I dunno
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RyteSyde said:
once you're in bootloader, select recovery, then backup restore. Then restore. Then restore your backup that we're all sure you made before you made those mods right? RIIIIIGHT?????
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if you still have problems, come hit us up in irc:
Server: irc.freenode.net
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Port: 6667
Site: http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=HTC_EVO_Shift
RyteSyde said:
once you're in bootloader, select recovery, then backup restore. Then restore. Then restore your backup that we're all sure you made before you made those mods right? RIIIIIGHT?????
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hahaha, why would i create a backup!? that would make sense. i have not created a back up. i had not gotten around to doing it yet. it was on my list of things to do.
BiffTirkle said:
im new at this please bear with me.
i rooted my shift last week. everything was fine, im not ready to get too crazy into flashing stuff yet (since the risk for bricking is higher with android). i like to take my time read, study, test small things here and there.
today i was browsing the forums and came across the battery icon mod
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=892297
so i downloaded it, i had rom manager installed, and installed the battery icon manager.
i chose the icon i wanted rebooted, it looked ok, so i wanted to try the other icon and loaded that one, phone rebooted and got stuck on the sprint splash screen.
i can boot into the bootloader, not sure what steps i need to take next to restore my os.
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Boot in to CWM Recovery go to backup/restore /advanced restore, select restore /system only. Once that is complete clear the cache, reboot. you can then delete your dalvik cache (note: clearing the dalvik cache doesn't work via CWM currently). That's it.
If you didn't make a back up, just re flash the rom. If you were still stock, just flash preludedrew's or nfinitefx's base. You can even still keep your data. Just make sure from now on to back up before doing any mods.
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he's squared away now. Make your backups y'all.
RyteSyde said:
he's squared away now. Make your backups y'all.
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thank you again for taking the time to help me out. it would have been a much longer night had you not offered.
BiffTirkle said:
thank you again for taking the time to help me out. it would have been a much longer night had you not offered.
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You're lucky. Usually when RyteSyde helps people, he helps them to pricking their device. Glad it worked out for you in the end.....
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riggsandroid said:
You're lucky. Usually when RyteSyde helps people, he helps them to pricking their device. Glad it worked out for you in the end.....
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That's a little f'ed up callin someone out like that no? I'm not a mod by far but I'm pretty sure the forums aren't for childish behavior as such..
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JKILO said:
That's a little f'ed up callin someone out like that no? I'm not a mod by far but I'm pretty sure the forums aren't for childish behavior as such..
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They're friends.
^ Shift Faced
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They're friends.
^ Shift Faced
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Touchè lol apologies to you two
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We take turns bricking phones in the IRC!
I guess I should've put an indication that I'm just trying to piss him off, but I know I pissed someone else off....
riggsandroid said:
We take turns bricking phones in the IRC!
I guess I should've put an indication that I'm just trying to piss him off, but I know I pissed someone else off....
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you're such an idiot
love you mean it
This is my first post so please bear with me. I searched and searched and tried everything and havent been able to do this.
After rooting atrix 2, went to delete some bloatware...think i accidentally deleted something crucial (as most noobs do I am sure ). Now the phone will not boot fully - it gets stuck at the moto emblem in a kind of boot loop. Just going to give you info about what I have done so far:
Once i boot after a hard reset- in recovery mode tried to install stock rom. Did not work. This is because it said E:Signature did not get verified. ALSO pls note that I do not have cwm or any other custom boot program - so I am unable to see any uncheck the e signature option. I tried to find any rom which might have a signature so i can get that and then put the stock on subsequently - no good so far - of the mere 2-3 roms I found all showed the same problem with E-signature.
I tried to see if I could install cwm. I installed sdk tools on my computer - however I dont know how to install cwm without phone being fully on. Nor can I find a file for the Atrix 2 to do it. The ones I found were the bootstrap ones in .apk files which i dont know how to install on bootlooping phone.
Spoke to some android pros - tried the suggestions above they gave me and nothing so far. I think it was android phone portal that I accidentally removed...
Also note that I am in India and my stock rom is the India version NOT the AT&T/Verizon.
Im a bit scared to use the RSDLite application as I am not proficient with the workings of that software and I dont want to cause any more damage.
Is there any rom for atrix 2 that has a valid E:Signature? Is there any way to bypass this on stock bootloader. I repeat I do NOT have clockwork..Only options are to Reboot, Install package from SD, Format and Clear Cache.
PLEASE HELP...as a last draw will take to the service center...this phone is only 1 month old so I dont want to risk losing warranty (
Have you tried flashing an FXZ as in this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396650
Sorry just re-read your post see you are in India and not on AT&T version.
Your best chance is to use RSD Lite to flash the stock Indian ROM. Here is the whole list of known fxz's for the A2. The Indian Retail ROM is "5.5.1-EDEM-27-SEARET."
When you first try to flash, it might error out depending on if you are on the latest update for your firmware. If so, just post the screenshot of the error it gives.
Do you think maybe i can flash it to this at&t firmware and then install cwm and then restore to india stock flash as with cwm i would be able to bypass signature authentication?
Please let me know.
Thanks.
dheerb said:
Do you think maybe i can flash it to this at&t firmware and then install cwm and then restore to india stock flash as with cwm i would be able to bypass signature authentication?
Please let me know.
Thanks.
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Yes, you can do it that way, but it is rather indirect way of doing it. The easiest thing to do is flash the Indian firmware with RSD Lite.
yes i tried that but for some reason rsd lite does not detect my device (yes i have downloaded all relevant drivers).
And now whats worse :
I used moto-fastboot to flash the system files and i got the dreaded low battery fail. As expected this has caused Flash Mode (S) Flash Failure - is this mean its beyond repair by me? If there is a way please let me know.
As of now i have connected it to the wall charger hoping that by tomorrow morning I should have battery for me to try again (I tried again after a half hr or so of battery charging and it didnt work - gave the same error)...
Worst case Ill take it to the service center - would they be able to repair it does anyone think? Is this something they will do? (I understand warranty might be void)...
Please tell me I'm fretting big time...I cant afford a new phone
Oh and I tried with the Indian rom too but didnt work again coz rsdlite didnt register my phone connected despite drivers being installed.
Tutorial videos were hard to find but atrix 4g and original atrix show the boot mode as RSD protocol boot mode....this is not to be found on my atrix 2 boot mode - only thing is AP Fastboot - maybe its the same I do not know...
Also another question - will my phone battery charge when phone is connected to wall charger while the persistent flash failure Fastboot is showing on screen...
If all fails I really hope the service center can repair this...this is possible right?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=892026
this should work I've used it a couple times now
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chrisn91 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=892026
this should work I've used it a couple times now
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^^ this is your best bet at a fix. Once your battery is high enough, RSD Lite should detect your phone (I'm assuming that that's why it doesn't show up in RSD but it does in fastboot).
alright seems a bit mechanical...probably a last resort...
are you saying the battery will not charge when connected to the wall charger though?
Also if i do it the way the thread says...how long do i keep it connected?
thanks!
dheerb said:
alright seems a bit mechanical...probably a last resort...
are you saying the battery will not charge when connected to the wall charger though?
Also if i do it the way the thread says...how long do i keep it connected?
thanks!
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I've done it a couple times I usual wait like 10 mins before starting the rsdlite but leave the micro usb and mcgyver method plugged in. As also read so where on here that the batter will charge in recovery mode as well. Never tried that
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PHEW
hey guys thanks so much for all your support and help! Ive just managed to get it back up and running...guess the wall charger did charge it just enough (literally just - started with 8% battery )
now will start restoring things one by one... (and happy to do it too after this ordeal)
One last question - is it worth me rooting again? Before this crisis everything was fine after i attained successful root...problem came after i deleted bloatware where I think I stuffed up by deleting phoneportal...
Thanks again...happy days again!
If yo u do root heres a link that coukd help u out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330235
[Reference] List of things that are safe to freeze
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dheerb said:
...One last question - is it worth me rooting again? Before this crisis everything was fine after i attained successful root...problem came after i deleted bloatware where I think I stuffed up by deleting phoneportal...
Thanks again...happy days again!
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Its always best to freeze unwanted apps, rather than deleting. Also, if you re-root, there's several roms that are de-bloated already.
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Apex_Strider said:
Its always best to freeze unwanted apps, rather than deleting. Also, if you re-root, there's several roms that are de-bloated already.
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I agree with apex, just because you can delete it, doesn't mean you should. Be VERY careful when. Deleting system apps. When in doubt, freeze it out!
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Fall of Enosis said:
I agree with apex, just because you can delete it, doesn't mean you should. Be VERY careful when. Deleting system apps. When in doubt, freeze it out!
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IMHO, Titanium Backup is a must have for all rooted users. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup
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Apex_Strider said:
IMHO, Titanium Backup is a must have for all rooted users. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.keramidas.TitaniumBackup
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Be vary wary of TIB....
It is best to just freeze anything with something like eazy freezy in market, and backup everything with CWM.
TIB was great, maybe 3 years ago before CWM was the thing. It has not innovated and the things it does can break things a lot... I bought it a long time ago, and I have not liked using it in over 2.5 years now. I stopped loading it last year, when it would give erreranous errors about incorrect permissions, and fail to restore things correctly, and using it to remove and "freeze: things tends to cause more FCs than I care to count.....
There are several on the Atrix2 forum that have seen these same issues, and have even been soft bricked by TIB.
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Be vary wary of TIB....
It is best to just freeze anything with something like eazy freezy in market, and backup everything with CWM.
TIB was great, maybe 3 years ago before CWM was the thing. It has not innovated and the things it does can break things a lot... I bought it a long time ago, and I have not liked using it in over 2.5 years now. I stopped loading it last year, when it would give erreranous errors about incorrect permissions, and fail to restore things correctly, and using it to remove and "freeze: things tends to cause more FCs than I care to count.....
There are several on the Atrix2 forum that have seen these same issues, and have even been soft bricked by TIB.
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I didn't realize there was such issues with TB... I haven't really used it for freezing, but new it held that option to do so. I've used to backup apps so as to not have to re-download my apps each time after flashing new roms. Is there something better for this purpose?
CWM backs up everything, like rom and apps and so forth, right? What about just backing up apps only?
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Apex_Strider said:
I didn't realize there was such issues with TB... I haven't really used it for freezing, but new it held that option to do so. I've used to backup apps so as to not have to re-download my apps each time after flashing new roms. Is there something better for this purpose?
CWM backs up everything, like rom and apps and so forth, right? What about just backing up apps only?
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Backing up and restoring apps can be risky when flashing ROMs. You are best to use the option with the market/play to backup what apps you have installed, then when you install a new ROM, and sign into the market/play, it should download and install all the apps you had before. I have had the best success with this.
jimbridgman said:
Be vary wary of TIB....
It is best to just freeze anything with something like eazy freezy in market, and backup everything with CWM.
TIB was great, maybe 3 years ago before CWM was the thing. It has not innovated and the things it does can break things a lot... I bought it a long time ago, and I have not liked using it in over 2.5 years now. I stopped loading it last year, when it would give erreranous errors about incorrect permissions, and fail to restore things correctly, and using it to remove and "freeze: things tends to cause more FCs than I care to count.....
There are several on the Atrix2 forum that have seen these same issues, and have even been soft bricked by TIB.
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REALLY? Man, i'm kinda with apex on this one. I have never had any issues with TIB.
Guess the primary reason I like it over the store restore is that it restores all apps. Even the ones not on the store. IE: Cheesecake. It also restores all system settings like text messages, settings, stored passwords. wifi/bluetooth settings. Everything.
However, I trust your wisdom Jim. I will be wary of its usage in the future. Just saying I haven't ran into it... Yet.
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Hey guys,
First off, I am an admitted noob. From what I can tell, updating to 2.20/4.04 will un-root your device so I'm looking for a way to disable the update notification. Is there a way to get it to stop bugging me until 2.20 is rooted?
Also, how do upgrades generally work when you're rooted and want to maintain root?
Thanks!
Hey mine was bugging me and I just cleared the data for updater and it hasn't bugged me for the last two days.
Settings > Apps > All > Updater
Then clear everything you can (cache,data)
Good luck
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footbal9584 said:
Hey mine was bugging me and I just cleared the data for updater and it hasn't bugged me for the last two days.
Settings > Apps > All > Updater
Then clear everything you can (cache,data)
Good luck
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Thanks! So how does updating work? Do I wait for 2.20 to be rooted, update, and re-root? Or install a pre-rooted image of some sort?
nyteroot said:
Thanks! So how does updating work? Do I wait for 2.20 to be rooted, update, and re-root? Or install a pre-rooted image of some sort?
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Something like that
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If you are rooted, you can flash the update rom here;http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812459 . it keeps root and unlock..
gentzleon said:
If you are rooted, you can flash the update rom here;http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812459 . it keeps root and unlock..
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I am rooted -- do I need to unlock my bootloader too to flash a rom? I haven't done that yet because my understanding is that it wipes all the user data from your phone...
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I am rooted -- do I need to unlock my bootloader too to flash a rom? I haven't done that yet because my understanding is that it wipes all the user data from your phone...
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To flash a rom you need to unlock the bootloader which will wipe all user data not your sd card just data.
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Normally with OTAs, after the OTA is downloaded, you will have the option to install or not. Just cancel, then delete the file from the SD card. Somebody will have to verify this is the case (haven't gotten the notification, personally), but that is normally how HTC does it. You have to be really careful not to hit the wrong option. But once you've cancelled the install, you won't get any more notifications for this particular OTA.
Really, the "settings" method suggested by footbal9584 seems much safer (as a wrong button press will actually install the OTA for my way). But if his method doesn't work, you might try mine.
Also, all the info you will probably ever need about unlocking the bootloader, flashing ROMs, etc. can be found in my Index thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
There you will find a method for keeping your user data while doing the bootloader unlock. But honestly, I'd recommend not going through the hassle. If you intend to flash custom ROMs, you should wipe data anyway.
E.Cadro said:
To flash a rom you need to unlock the bootloader which will wipe all user data not your sd card just data.
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Is there a good way to backup/restore? I've seen both NANDroid and Titanium Backup Pro recommended on here. Which one is best for backing up all my apps, settings, etc. so I don't have to redo all that after I unlock?
EDIT: Whoops -- didn't see post above. The method there uses dd to do a block-level backup -- does one of the above methods work, or not so much?
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Is there a good way to backup/restore? I've seen both NANDroid and Titanium Backup Pro recommended on here. Which one is best for backing up all my apps, settings, etc. so I don't have to redo all that after I unlock?
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Nandroid is a full backup of the ROM, all user data, apps, and settings. If you are flashing custom ROMs, that is not what you want for restoring user data, etc. But its a good idea to do a nandroid backup of the stock ROM, in case you want to go back.
Titanium Backup is great for backing up user apps, and some settings. Some people use it to restore various settings, but this can be problematic, as all ROMs don't treat this data the same. Personally, I just use Titanium to backup and restore my apps and app save data, and sometimes WiFi and Bluetooth pairings. But I configure everything else manually. Usually takes me about 20 minutes to do it all when moving between ROMs.
footbal9584 said:
Hey mine was bugging me and I just cleared the data for updater and it hasn't bugged me for the last two days.
Settings > Apps > All > Updater
Then clear everything you can (cache,data)
Good luck
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Anyone know how effective this is? I postponed the update again today because I want to keep root like any sensible xda member, but it told me I cannot postpone any longer after this and it will just have to option to install now. I don't have my computer right now (at HP repair center) so unlocking bootloader isn't an option right now
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Anyone know how effective this is? I postponed the update again today because I want to keep root like any sensible xda member, but it told me I cannot postpone any longer after this and it will just have to option to install now. I don't have my computer right now (at HP repair center) so unlocking bootloader isn't an option right now
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Did not work for me -- I started getting chain notifications, hella annoying.
NOTE: even when the only available button is 'Install', the back button on your phone still works.
If I freeze the updater, will it break my phone?
I do not know I highly doubt it would but no guarantees. I cleared my data before it downloaded anything it just started the "there is an update you cannot use tour phone during install do you want to install now" I postponed it 8 hours a few times, but then just cleared the data and still haven't gotten any notifications.
Maybe see of what the other user said is correct maybe the update was downloaded to your phone and you need to remove the file before it will leave you alone.
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Did not work for me -- I started getting chain notifications, hella annoying.
NOTE: even when the only available button is 'Install', the back button on your phone still works.
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At least on other devices, if you let the OTA download, then cancel it, it should stop the notifications. Can you confirm or deny this?
You can then just find the file on the internal SD and delete it. At least that is how it worked on the HTC Flyer.
If you can confirm, this would probably be a handy method for others. At least one other person is asking how to cancel the install (and other that want to stop the notifications, I'm sure): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29903041
Update: nevermind I restarted my phone today and ad soon as it booted up I got the is your last time to postpone message so I cleared updater again but now every time I unlock my phone I'm prompted to update and just have to push the back button. Sorry I'll keep looking into it.
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Ok the file did download on me, it was in the download folder on the sd card named OTA-Evita........... So I deleted it and I'll post back soon with the results.
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footbal9584 said:
Ok the file did download on me, it was in the download folder on the sd card named OTA-Evita........... So I deleted it and I'll post back soon with the results.
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Finally got my last chance to postpone. Glad you posted exactly where it was located. Deleted and hopefully it wont update.
Thanks!
footbal9584 said:
Hey mine was bugging me and I just cleared the data for updater and it hasn't bugged me for the last two days.
Settings > Apps > All > Updater
Then clear everything you can (cache,data)
Good luck
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Thanks for this info. I went one step beyond that and backed up and uninstalled the updater and updater setup within Titanium Backup. Will report back if anything gets messed up.
Hello,
I have owned my Xoom for about 6 months. It came with ICS 4.0.4 stock. I am very much into technical/computer related stuff, but not so much on the programming side of things. I learned about rooting while i was researching which tablet I would purchase, however I never gave it much thought because the Xoom kept me busy and entertained just like it was. Well that is until about a month ago. I was looking into changing some things with the tablet's UI and realized in order to do anything spectacular i would need to root. So i read. And read, and read. After researching rooting my xoom for a month straight, I finally decided it was time to root yesterday. I was successful on the first attempt, and the damn thing hasn't left my hands since!
I downloaded several root apps, but never changed much because I didn't want to screw it up. The app I used the most is Rom Toolbox Pro. The only things I felt comfortable enough to change were the system fonts, the bootscreen animations, and I also freezes a few apps I didn't use. Also. I did complete an "online" nandroid backup.
For some reason a couple of hours ago I changed the boot screen again, however when I rebooted there was no animation at all. No big deal, I tried changing to a different one. Same thing - just a black screen as it was booting. This wasn't really a big deal to me as I rarely even turn the tablet off, it stays home while I am at work during the week.
Sorry for the long winded post, but here is my problem. I installed an app called Android Tweaker and it had an option for automatic customization to increase speed and performance. I did run that. A little later I decided I like ROM Toolbox a lot, so I purchased the Pro version. When I started the app, it said that it required root access which it was not detecting. I Googled for almost an hour on the problem and everyone else seemed to only get this problem after an OTA upgrade. I double checked and made sure I did not receive any updates. I went to my app drawer to check superuser and see if it listed Toolbox. First, superuser was not even in the drawer. I did have an icon on the homescreen though and Toolbox was not listed. Someone on another forum suggested uninstalling the app then reinstalling, and also to check and see if superuser needed to be updated in the market. It did, and I tried both things. No success. I ran bootchecker and it says not rooted. I then checked superuser again, and ALL the apps were now missing. Which was nor the case when I initially checked.
I am very thankful that I can still use the tablet, but I want root back! Anyone have any ideas what went wrong, and how to fix it? That is a relatively rhetoric question as from everything I have read here there are some really smart and knowledgeable members on the board. I hope someone is able to help.
Thanks!
No body? Someone has to know something .. I hope!!
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Did you make a back up you can restore? Have you tried rooting again?
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Did you make a back up you can restore? Have you tried rooting again?
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I have not tried rooting again because I wasnt sure where to start. I did a nandroid backup, is that what you mean? Sorry if I sound like I don't know what I'm talking about. I tried to learn as much as I could but it all didn't stick.
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Boot into recovery and restore the nandroid you made it should give you root back. You can boot into recovery by starting with your Xoom off press the power button 3 seconds after the logo appears press volume down, you should see Android recovery written in the corner if so press volume up to select.
OK after get to recovery how do I restore the nandroid backup?
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I can't access my nandroid backup because I don't have root. I tried using nandroid manager. Obviously I am missing something very simple here
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ldeezy80 said:
OK after get to recovery how do I restore the nandroid backup?
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First, root your device again and install a recovery.
If you're using CWM, touch or click down (Using the volume buttons) to Nandroid, select it with the power button or a touch, select restore (With the power button or touch), and select your Nandroid. As for TWRP, I don't use it so I can't really help you.
As a side note, you shouldn't need root to access your Nandroid. Find the service you stored the online Nandroid at and download it into your microSD Card. Note that you need the Nandroid on the microSD Card to restore it.
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First, root your device again and install a recovery.
If you're using CWM, touch or click down (Using the volume buttons) to Nandroid, select it with the power button or a touch, select restore (With the power button or touch), and select your Nandroid. As for TWRP, I don't use it so I can't really help you.
As a side note, you shouldn't need root to access your Nandroid. Find the service you stored the online Nandroid at and download it into your microSD Card. Note that you need the Nandroid on the microSD Card to restore it.
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So I do have to root again? I wouldn't be able to just follow dfib1 advice and restore without rooting again? Also will the nandroid backup file be obvious in recovery mode?
dfib1 said:
Boot into recovery and restore the nandroid you made it should give you root back. You can boot into recovery by starting with your Xoom off press the power button 3 seconds after the logo appears press volume down, you should see Android recovery written in the corner if so press volume up to select.
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Also what is this file I found? A backup?
recovery-clockwork-6.0.1.1-ms695.img
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OK just finished rebooting after restore. STILL not rooted. What next?
Thanks so much for your help
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Got it. Just re-did the whole root process, other than unlocking fastboot. Sorry for being such a noob.
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