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NOTE: this is from 2.3.6 to stock 2.3.5. NOTHING RELATED TO ICS DOWNGRADE.
I hope my experience on reverting back to stock 2.3.5/2.3.6 can help other people with similar problem.
I was running Romulus V2.0 (Android 2.3.6). I wanted to update to Leaked ICS or prepare for future ICS official update. So I need to revert back to stock 2.3.6.
The method Jim suggested is (1) FXZ to 2.3.5. (2) OTA to 2.3.6. But when I use RSD to flash 2.3.5 FXZ (precisely following the beginner's guide, download InlineFlashing_edison_5.5.175.16_cfc_p3_APBP_CID285.zip and replace files in "replace.zip"), I get "Invalid CG version". My next try is to follow the guide in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1493386, and my phone is alive again. However, I cannot do a factory reset, so I still cannot go back to stock 2.3.6.
After a lot of searching, I was able to find another "replacement package". Its linke is http://www.mediafire.com/?3bs8ovqteawab02, named "replaceFilesInFXZ.zip". I replaced files in InlineFlashing_edison_5.5.175.16_cfc_p3_APBP_CID285.zip with files in this package. My phone boots without problem and is on stock 2.3.5. I also have OTAed to 2.3.6.
I think this could be helpful for those that want to revert back to stock 2.3.5/2.3.6, and be able to update to ICS. If you are on 2.3.6, I think it is safe to take a try, since there is no hard brick problem as long as you do not flash ICS leak.
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I was thinking why some people can FXZ 2.3.5 following the beginner's guide but some people cannot. One possible case could be (please correct me if I am wrong):
I was on stock 2.3.5, but has never OTAed to 2.3.6. I was always using bootstrap recovery to flash other's customized 2.3.6 rom. Therefore, some files such as CDT.bin, boot.img, recovery.img, device_tree.bin and lbl was never updated to 2.3.6 version.
When I follow the beginner's guide, I think this guide assumes that everyone has ever OTAed to 2.3.6 before. So some inconsistency happens.
jerrycrystal said:
I hope my experience on reverting back to stock 2.3.5/2.3.6 can help other people with similar problem.
I was running Romulus V2.0 (Android 2.3.6). I wanted to update to Leaked ICS or prepare for future ICS official update. So I need to revert back to stock 2.3.6.
The method Jim suggested is (1) FXZ to 2.3.5. (2) OTA to 2.3.6. But when I use RSD to flash 2.3.5 FXZ (precisely following the beginner's guide, download InlineFlashing_edison_5.5.175.16_cfc_p3_APBP_CID285.zip and replace files in "replace.zip"), I get "Invalid CG version". My next try is to follow the guide in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1493386, and my phone is alive again. However, I cannot do a factory reset, so I still cannot go back to stock 2.3.6.
After a lot of searching, I was able to find another "replacement package". Its linke is http://www.mediafire.com/?3bs8ovqteawab02, named "replaceFilesInFXZ.zip". I replaced files in InlineFlashing_edison_5.5.175.16_cfc_p3_APBP_CID285.zip with files in this package. My phone boots without problem and is on stock 2.3.5. I also have OTAed to 2.3.6.
I think this could be helpful for those that want to revert back to stock 2.3.5/2.3.6, and be able to update to ICS. If you are on 2.3.6, I think it is safe to take a try, since there is no hard brick problem as long as you do not flash ICS leak.
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I was thinking why some people can FXZ 2.3.5 following the beginner's guide but some people cannot. One possible case could be (please correct me if I am wrong):
I was on stock 2.3.5, but has never OTAed to 2.3.6. I was always using bootstrap recovery to flash other's customized 2.3.6 rom. Therefore, some files such as CDT.bin, boot.img, recovery.img, device_tree.bin and lbl was never updated to 2.3.6 version.
When I follow the beginner's guide, I think this guide assumes that everyone has ever OTAed to 2.3.6 before. So some inconsistency happens.
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Did you update to ICS or not? That does not appear to mentioned at all in your post... It just says that you are on 2.3.6 and not ICS... that really does not help all here if that is the case... those bricking have ALL installed the AT&T ICS leak, and tried to fxz back to 2.3.5...
So.... I am sure that what you mention does not really do any good since you appear to NEVER have installed the OTA ICS leak for AT&T, this really does not help...
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Did you update to ICS or not? That does not appear to mentioned at all in your post... It just says that you are on 2.3.6 and not ICS... that really does not help all here if that is the case... those bricking have ALL installed the AT&T ICS leak, and tried to fxz back to 2.3.5...
So.... I am sure that what you mention does not really do any good since you appear to NEVER have installed the OTA ICS leak for AT&T, this really does not help...
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It is from 2.3.6 to 2.3.5, not from ICS
jimbridgman said:
Did you update to ICS or not? That does not appear to mentioned at all in your post... It just says that you are on 2.3.6 and not ICS... that really does not help all here if that is the case... those bricking have ALL installed the AT&T ICS leak, and tried to fxz back to 2.3.5...
So.... I am sure that what you mention does not really do any good since you appear to NEVER have installed the OTA ICS leak for AT&T, this really does not help...
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No, I was just to help people that running 2.3.6 to go back to stock 2.3.5 (There are people that have the same issue as mine). Nothing related to currently leaked ICS.
jerrycrystal said:
No, I was just to help people that running 2.3.6 to go back to stock 2.3.5 (There are people that have the same issue as mine). Nothing related to currently leaked ICS.
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There is already a sticky on this... please search next time...
UGGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!
I am getting so tired of repeating myself:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1778853
jerrycrystal said:
...After a lot of searching, I was able to find another "replacement package". Its linke is http://www.mediafire.com/?3bs8ovqteawab02, named "replaceFilesInFXZ.zip". I replaced files in InlineFlashing_edison_5.5.175.16_cfc_p3_APBP_CID285.zip with files in this package.
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^^^This guy even shot himself in the foot right here^^^
Seriously, what do you consider "a lot of searching"?
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jimbridgman said:
There is already a sticky on this... please search next time...
UGGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!
I am getting so tired of repeating myself:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1778853
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In fact, this is REALLY not the same thing as the sticky one!!!!! Especially the beginner's guide.
People have problem reverting back, that's why there is a post also sticked "2.3.6 from modified 2.3.5 Flashboot: "Invalid CG Version" FIX"
But these people will want to go back to full stock 2.3.5 with the ability to do OTA and recovery.
That's the reason I post this.
jerrycrystal said:
In fact, this is REALLY not the same thing as the sticky one!!!!! Especially the beginner's guide.
People have problem reverting back, that's why there is a post also sticked "2.3.6 from modified 2.3.5 Flashboot: "Invalid CG Version" FIX"
But these people will want to go back to full stock 2.3.5 with the ability to do OTA and recovery.
That's the reason I post this.
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Dude, The invalid cg fix is the sticky, and it works perfect for this issue. Again this phone has been out over 10 months now, and we have seen it all. Please just sit back and watch things around here for a while before you jump in and just muddy the waters... it is already hard enough to keep people from doing stupid things, that we are expected to fix.
Apex_Strider said:
^^^This guy even shot himself in the foot right here^^^
Seriously, what do you consider "a lot of searching"?
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I read all posts in this forum related to atrix2 about from 2.3.6 to 2.3.5. And the attachment I give is NOT the "replace.zip" in the beginner's guide, I found it in another forum.
jimbridgman said:
Dude, The invalid cg fix is the sticky, and it works perfect for this issue. Again this phone has been out over 10 months now, and we have seen it all. Please just sit back and watch things around here for a while before you jump in and just muddy the waters... it is already hard enough to keep people from doing stupid things, that we are expected to fix.
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Sorry if I muddy the waters... and I appreciate what you have done for us, really.
But the method in sticky posts really does not help me to revert back to stock 2.3.5, I INDEED have read all posts/replies one by one. The method I posted actually worked for me to go back to stock 2.3.5, so I wanted to share it.
Well, i recently installed the MIUI rom to see if the battery bug was fixed, but its not.
So, i was triyng to go back to the ics leak, as always.
But now, i don't know why, when i'm in the step 14/21 the program doesn't move.
I mean, the '>>' is still moving, but i left it about an hour and it's still there.
Any ideas?
brianmoyano said:
Well, i recently installed the MIUI rom to see if the battery bug was fixed, but its not.
So, i was triyng to go back to the ics leak, as always.
But now, i don't know why, when i'm in the step 14/21 the program doesn't move.
I mean, the '>>' is still moving, but i left it about an hour and it's still there.
Any ideas?
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Wait, you installed MIUI and now you're trying to use RSDLite to flash the ICS leak? That won't work. Which leak are you trying to flash? You're teetering on the verge of a soft brick if you go down this road. Not good...
Apex_Strider said:
Wait, you installed MIUI and now you're trying to use RSDLite to flash the ICS leak? That won't work. Which leak are you trying to flash? You're teetering on the verge of a soft brick if you go down this road. Not good...
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Oh crap ^^
Firts i flash the '5.5.1-EDEM-27-MEARET_cfc.xml' with RSD lite. Then, when i'm on 2.3.6 i uptadte something via OTA. And then, i flash via recovery 'Blur_Version.55.28.37.MB865.MERetail.en.06.zip'
So, what should i do now?
brianmoyano said:
Oh crap ^^
Firts i flash the '5.5.1-EDEM-27-MEARET_cfc.xml' with RSD lite. Then, when i'm on 2.3.6 i uptadte something via OTA. And then, i flash via recovery 'Blur_Version.55.28.37.MB865.MERetail.en.06.zip'
So, what should i do now?
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Uh oh... you installed an OTA from 2.3.6? Do you know what the update was for? If it was for the OTA to ICS, and you tried to flash a GB .xml or something lower than the official OTA to ICS, you likely have yourself one of those fancy non-FXA'able soft bricked devices...
Edit: If you were on MEARET you may stand a chance to FXZ back to GB, and try to re-OTA to ICS, as some users have noted success with. But, I'm not making any promises in your case...
@Apex, i tried the back to GB from ICS utility and I'm stuck at the dual core screen. I can access AP fastboot however. I was on the stock ICS leak, and i deleted safestrap, and logwrapper and logwrapper.bin files, and upon rebooting i was stuck at boot screen, now after trying the utility I am still in the same position... any help??
No, no. I doesn't installed anything yet. That was the steps that i do to go into ICS Leak, but now, y cant pass throught the first the step. When i flash the .xml it freeze at 14/21.
But, my other problem is that i don't have enough battery, and i think i'm going to the warrancy service.
Enzopreme said:
@Apex, i tried the back to GB from ICS utility and I'm stuck at the dual core screen. I can access AP fastboot however. I was on the stock ICS leak, and i deleted safestrap, and logwrapper and logwrapper.bin files, and upon rebooting i was stuck at boot screen, now after trying the utility I am still in the same position... any help??
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If you were on the first leak, and tried to FXZ back to GB, you still have a fighting chance. It's only when on the 2nd leak (as was my case) that's there's no known way out of that soft brick. I'm sure Jim or alteredlikeness will see this and figure out how to bring you back out. Sorry, I'm not much help without my knowledge of FXZ'ing back from ICS leak #1. You shouldn't worry too much, I think you're situation is 'fixable'...
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Apex_Strider said:
If you were on the first leak, and tried to FXZ back to GB, you still have a fighting chance. It's only when on the 2nd leak (as was my case) that's there's no known way out of that soft brick. I'm sure Jim or alteredlikeness will see this and figure out how to bring you back out. Sorry, I'm not much help without my knowledge of FXZ'ing back from ICS leak #1. You shouldn't worry too much, I think you're situation is 'fixable'...
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how can i be sure whether i was on the first or second leak? i used the Blur_Version.55.13.25.MB865.ATT.en.US to get ICS, is that the 1st leak?
Can you give us a link to a thread where you downloaded it from? It did you ota to it?
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http://www.grupoandroid.com/topic/52205-ics-filtrado-version-no-att/
This is the tutorial that i use. Is in spanish, but i guess that was extracted from here.
And, i use this MIUI.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1914096&page=11
Made it to ICS without looking at this thread
I ran into the same issue freezing at 14/21 and failing at 16/21. Being stubborn I continued installing updates.
When an update is ready to install and my phone restart and say flash failure, I would hold both volume buttons and press the power button, once to exit and again to reenter. Next I would scroll to recovery and the installation would continue.
First update 2.3.6 then ICS. During ICS update I had flash failure a couple time but I just redo the button combination the scroll to recovery, thinking everything would be wonderful.
Well I now have ICS installed but my ringtones and notifications won't stick. When I shut down my phone is goes back to the flash failure screen and will not charge automatically while off. These are the only issues I've noticed, I'm sure there is more...
Please help!
i just got my atrix 2 to replace my atrix 1 from bay...
the phone come with a ATT stock 2.3.5 rom but it wont update OTA...
my question...
can i rsd send the stock 2.3.5 flash to the phone and then try to update OTA?
i dont know what people before me has done to the phone so how safe i should go which rom?
thanx
htchd2fix said:
i just got my atrix 2 to replace my atrix 1 from bay...
the phone come with a ATT stock 2.3.5 rom but it wont update OTA...
my question...
can i rsd send the stock 2.3.5 flash to the phone and then try to update OTA?
i dont know what people before me has done to the phone so how safe i should go which rom?
thanx
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Yes you can use rsd lite to return to 100% stock and then try the ota..i recommend upgrading to leak 1 since you cant go back to gb if you update to ics ota
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devilhunter47 said:
Yes you can use rsd lite to return to 100% stock and then try the ota..i recommend upgrading to leak 1 since you cant go back to gb if you update to ics ota
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leak1 trough rsd flashing? after 2.3.5 stock?
ics leak as good support for webtop? or gb 2.3.6 better? thanx again
htchd2fix said:
leak1 trough rsd flashing? after 2.3.5 stock?
ics leak as good support for webtop? or gb 2.3.6 better? thanx again
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Just use the 2.3.6 FXZ through RSD lite. If you want good webtop then stay at 2.3.6, because webtop 3.0 is more like tablet mode and not ubuntu anymore.
Here is a link to get the 2.3.6 fxz:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/edison/InlineFlashing_edison_5.5.175.25_cfc_p3_APBP.xml.zip
All of the FXZ files are here:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/edison/list.php
If you really want to try ICS, then I would go for leak one from 2.3.6 just do not root or install anything while in 2.3.6.
Here are the instructions for that. Again though ICS does not have ubuntu for webtop, it is just android in tablet mode:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1779968
If you like the ubuntu webtop and want to stay on 2.3.6, my hack works really well for unlocking the full potential of ubuntu webtop, that is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1375042
jimbridgman said:
Just use the 2.3.6 FXZ through RSD lite. If you want good webtop then stay at 2.3.6, because webtop 3.0 is more like tablet mode and not ubuntu anymore.
Here is a link to get the 2.3.6 fxz:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/edison/InlineFlashing_edison_5.5.175.25_cfc_p3_APBP.xml.zip
All of the FXZ files are here:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/edison/list.php
If you really want to try ICS, then I would go for leak one from 2.3.6 just do not root or install anything while in 2.3.6.
Here are the instructions for that. Again though ICS does not have ubuntu for webtop, it is just android in tablet mode:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1779968
If you like the ubuntu webtop and want to stay on 2.3.6, my hack works really well for unlocking the full potential of ubuntu webtop, that is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1375042
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f..k
my phone it wont boot now...
boot failure..
what s the option/
thanx
htchd2fix said:
f..k
my phone it wont boot now...
boot failure..
what s the option/
thanx
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Are you sure you have an att branded phone? where did it fail in RSD lite, like which step?
jimbridgman said:
Are you sure you have an att branded phone? where did it fail in RSD lite, like which step?
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i'm not sure how to check that..it has the att logo on the glass bottom part and boots with att logo
.thanx for helping bytheway..
managed to recovery replacing the boot img as suggested in other post and rebbot fine ...
now im scare to touch it untill know what im doing ....
can i rsd 2.3.6 file that you posted now?
htchd2fix said:
i'm not sure how to check that..it has the att logo on the glass bottom part and boots with att logo
.thanx for helping bytheway..
managed to recovery replacing the boot img as suggested in other post and rebbot fine ...
now im scare to touch it untill know what im doing ....
can i rsd 2.3.6 file that you posted now?
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What do you mean you replaced the boot image? please give me a link to the thread you go that from... that is quite disturbing.
What I need you to do is to flash the 2.3.6 fxz file with RSD lite, and watch each step and make sure you get a PASS at the end, if not you might be failing in one of the steps, I think there are like 18 steps or something in the AT&T FXZ. I really need to know which step it is failing on, it should be something like step 3/18 or something like that... I really need to know that or if it goes all the way to the end and say PASS.
If you can grab a screen shot of the error or PASS that might also help as well.
jimbridgman said:
What do you mean you replaced the boot image? please give me a link to the thread you go that from... that is quite disturbing.
What I need you to do is to flash the 2.3.6 fxz file with RSD lite, and watch each step and make sure you get a PASS at the end, if not you might be failing in one of the steps, I think there are like 18 steps or something in the AT&T FXZ. I really need to know which step it is failing on, it should be something like step 3/18 or something like that... I really need to know that or if it goes all the way to the end and say PASS.
If you can grab a screen shot of the error or PASS that might also help as well.
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the replace of the boot img i did trough fastboot cmd and was able to recover and boot fine
then i replaced the recovery that was also corrupted same in fastboot
now the only thing i miss is the webtop
and still i want to go and update to 2.3.6
this is the tread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1493386
htchd2fix said:
the replace of the boot img i did trough fastboot cmd and was able to recover and boot fine
then i replaced the recovery that was also corrupted same in fastboot
now the only thing i miss is the webtop
and still i want to go and update to 2.3.6
this is the tread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1493386
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Yeah not the best idea. That ONLY should apply to NON-ATT phones, all you just did was put the 2.3.5 boot image on the 2.3.6 bad flash, you are still not whole. You may not be able to get this all right, after doing that, not easily at least... those instructions were out WAY before we had an official 2.3.6 FXZ, which is what you should be using.
I still need to know where RSD is failing, that is crucial to know what is happening.
From here on, if you want my help, DO NOT do anything unless I ask you to please!!! I am one the devs on this phone and our resident expert here. I am very meticulous, but I will get you back but you need to take this one step at a time, and do only what I ask and report back.
jimbridgman said:
Yeah not the best idea. That ONLY should apply to NON-ATT phones, all you just did was put the 2.3.5 boot image on the 2.3.6 bad flash, you are still not whole. You may not be able to get this all right, after doing that, not easily at least... those instructions were out WAY before we had an official 2.3.6 FXZ, which is what you should be using.
I still need to know where RSD is failing, that is crucial to know what is happening.
From here on, if you want my help, DO NOT do anything unless I ask you to please!!! I am one the devs on this phone and our resident expert here. I am very meticulous, but I will get you back but you need to take this one step at a time, and do only what I ask and report back.
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to late...white led...dead....
shiut i can after i recovered the phone the first time......now is gone.
i was applying the 2.3.6 from your link via rsd and fail to reboot bootloader and phone did not go on after that
thank you anyway
do as jim says, he knows his s••t
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htchd2fix said:
to late...white led...dead....
shiut i can after i recovered the phone the first time......now is gone.
i was applying the 2.3.6 from your link via rsd and fail to reboot bootloader and phone did not go on after that
thank you anyway
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Yeah unfortunately you are screwed, sorry to say. The white LED means it is dead, no bringing it back. That is why I was trying to figure where things were going wrong, rather than having you risk further issues.
You might be able to find an atrix2 with a broken screen cheap on ebay and just put the good motherboard from that in your phone, and get yourself back up and running, I have seen them for 50-100 USD on ebay. There are instructions on how to replace the screen in the general section.
jimbridgman said:
Yeah unfortunately you are screwed, sorry to say. The white LED means it is dead, no bringing it back. That is why I was trying to figure where things were going wrong, rather than having you risk further issues.
You might be able to find an atrix2 with a broken screen cheap on ebay and just put the good motherboard from that in your phone, and get yourself back up and running, I have seen them for 50-100 USD on ebay. There are instructions on how to replace the screen in the general section.
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motorolla is sending the phone repared or a new? i dont know i think a new one if this is cooked...
when they send back the other one i will be veeeeerrrry carefull.
thanx friend for all your help
htchd2fix said:
motorolla is sending the phone repared or a new? i dont know i think a new one if this is cooked...
when they send back the other one i will be veeeeerrrry carefull.
thanx friend for all your help
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Well, they will most likely send it back to you with a referb, and it WILL have the stock ICS on it, and you will NOT be able to get back on GB and use the ubuntu webtop.
jimbridgman said:
Well, they will most likely send it back to you with a referb, and it WILL have the stock ICS on it, and you will NOT be able to get back on GB and use the ubuntu webtop.
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well i know ...
i hate ics....the design is so poor.... GB much better style
may be as softaware some improvements but the style sucks....
not to talk about the webtop feature thats the only reason that push me to buy an atrix instead of a galaxy...
i only hope you guys will find a way to crack the bootloader....
thanx
Hello, I am sorry if I am hijacking this thread but that is not my intention. I have a similar situation here that I need help with. I just bought a used Atrix 2 yesterday and I am unable to use that.
It is running the following:
Android Version: 2.3.5
System Version: 55.11.11.MB865.ATT.en.US
Build Number: 5.5.1-175_EDFFW1-11
It was in factory reset after mode so i followed the instruction to register with google and my gmail added. But when go to contacts, it keep rotating to open AT&T address book and never comes out of it. So I cannot use my google contacts and has to dial the numbers every time (sucks). Secondly, I called AT&T about the address book problem and was told that is not their problem and asked me to update the Android. I tried updating endlessly but the phone always says 'The software is upto date and no update is necessary!" really?
I called at&t again w/o much success. Then I called Motorola and was told that the phone is running a strange unofficial (really, again?) android version that they cannot help either.
I did confirm the phone is not rooted.
Now, I have a beautiful looking phone that i cannot use. I am not familiar with rooting and all sorta things and can you please help me so i can use this phone?
Thanks a ton.
jsknair said:
Hello, I am sorry if I am hijacking this thread but that is not my intention. I have a similar situation here that I need help with. I just bought a used Atrix 2 yesterday and I am unable to use that.
It is running the following:
Android Version: 2.3.5
System Version: 55.11.11.MB865.ATT.en.US
Build Number: 5.5.1-175_EDFFW1-11
It was in factory reset after mode so i followed the instruction to register with google and my gmail added. But when go to contacts, it keep rotating to open AT&T address book and never comes out of it. So I cannot use my google contacts and has to dial the numbers every time (sucks). Secondly, I called AT&T about the address book problem and was told that is not their problem and asked me to update the Android. I tried updating endlessly but the phone always says 'The software is upto date and no update is necessary!" really?
I called at&t again w/o much success. Then I called Motorola and was told that the phone is running a strange unofficial (really, again?) android version that they cannot help either.
I did confirm the phone is not rooted.
Now, I have a beautiful looking phone that i cannot use. I am not familiar with rooting and all sorta things and can you please help me so i can use this phone?
Thanks a ton.
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root the phone and remove all the att blotware...
doing this will remove att address book serch.....
Hello, is there any method of returning my Photon Q from 4.1.2 to 4.0.4 or 4.1.1? Are there any 4.1.1 ROMs or CWM recoveries out there? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
envy5000 said:
Hello, is there any method of returning my Photon Q from 4.1.2 to 4.0.4 or 4.1.1? Are there any 4.1.1 ROMs or CWM recoveries out there? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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You can use RSD lite to flash back to stock (ICS or JB) Read more here.
There's a few TWRP backups floating around... Not sure if anyone has uploaded any CWM backups...
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You can use RSD lite to flash back to stock (ICS or JB) Read more here.
There's a few TWRP backups floating around... Not sure if anyone has uploaded any CWM backups...
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RSD Lite won't allow me to flash anything but 4.1.2, it gives the error:
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Flashed flashing process. 1/23 flash partition "gpt_main0.bin"-> Phone returned FAIL.
Long story short I am attempting to move carriers on a phone I bought off of ebay. To do that I need to "find" something.
Originally, I was rooted, unlocked and had CWM with an external backup.
I got stuck trying to RSD Lite back down to 4.0.4 and to RSD Lite back to stock 4.1.2. I'm thinking that I will get root again, install TWRP, create backup, TWRP back to ICS, get the thing I am looking for, TWRP back to 4.1.2, RSD Lite back to 4.1.2, reroot, install CWM and use an older CWM backup on my SD card to get back to the start. After that I plan to use an NV writer/reader and QPST to finish this.
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RSD Lite won't allow me to flash anything but 4.1.2, it gives the error:
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Flashed flashing process. 1/23 flash partition "gpt_main0.bin"-> Phone returned FAIL.
Long story short I am attempting to move carriers on a phone I bought off of ebay. To do that I need to "find" something.
Originally, I was rooted, unlocked and had CWM with an external backup.
I got stuck trying to RSD Lite back down to 4.0.4 and to RSD Lite back to stock 4.1.2. I'm thinking that I will get root again, install TWRP, create backup, TWRP back to ICS, get the thing I am looking for, TWRP back to 4.1.2, RSD Lite back to 4.1.2, reroot, install CWM and use an older CWM backup on my SD card to get back to the start. After that I plan to use an NV writer/reader and QPST to finish this.
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You get that flash gpt error when trying to flash the JB FXZ image? Were you using the right one?
Either way, depending on where you are the legality of what you want to do is questionable and not welcome on XDA... Just FYI.
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You get that flash gpt error when trying to flash the JB FXZ image? Were you using the right one?
Either way, depending on where you are the legality of what you want to do is questionable and not welcome on XDA... Just FYI.
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Yes, the stock FXZ 4.0.4 file in RSD Lite 6.1.5, gaah I hate that I can't post/edit for 5 minutes.
Hey, chrisngod posted the MSL reader in this very Photon Q forum. I'm not the first nor am I the last to move carriers. The only difference is I actually paid for the phone and I don't intend to sell it to anyone else. In terms of moral ground I don't think anyone here at xda should complain.
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Hey, chrisngod posted the MSL reader in this very Photon Q forum. I'm not the first nor am I the last to move carriers. The only difference is I actually paid for the phone and I don't intend to sell it to anyone else. In terms of moral ground I don't think anyone here at xda should complain.
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I see you're just going to attack my comment about you doing potentially illegal things.
nvram, qpst, etc... are questionably legal stuff, let's not argue about it.
You should be able to use the RSD Lite application to flash JB. If you are downgrading to ICS, there's some additional lines which you have to remove from the XML file.
Make sure you are using a new version of RSD (6.0+)
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I see you're just going to attack my comment about you doing potentially illegal things.
nvram, qpst, etc... are questionably legal stuff, let's not argue about it.
You should be able to use the RSD Lite application to flash JB. If you are downgrading to ICS, there's some additional lines which you have to remove from the XML file.
Make sure you are using a new version of RSD (6.0+)
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Theoretically wouldn't using TWRP to downgrade to ICS not require anything other than root?
Part of the problem is I cant post or edit for five minutes between each reply. That makes this discussion difficult.
I think in general my original question refers to something that is perfectly legal. It could easily be said that modifying the user experience of any computer product at all is illegal take for instance anything Apple. Up until 2012 it was commonly stated that even unlocking a phone could be illegal. Axiomatically anyone may legally program their legally owned phone. This is an entire forum dedicated to hacking/creating useability out of legally purchased merchandise. Consider the first thread in the general forum which is physically adding a sim card slot to the phone to able to change carriers at will. I think it's a tad bit silly to approach things thinking the user intends to something illegal or with malice.
envy5000 said:
Theoretically wouldn't using TWRP to downgrade to ICS not require anything other than root?
Part of the problem is I cant post or edit for five minutes between each reply. That makes this discussion difficult.
I think in general my original question refers to something that is perfectly legal. It could easily be said that modifying the user experience of any computer product at all is illegal take for instance anything Apple. Up until 2012 it was commonly stated that even unlocking a phone could be illegal. Axiomatically anyone may legally program their legally owned phone. This is an entire forum dedicated to hacking/creating useability out of legally purchased merchandise. Consider the first thread in the general forum which is physically adding a sim card slot to the phone to able to change carriers at will. I think it's a tad bit silly to approach things thinking the user intends to something illegal or with malice.
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My point is, don't discuss it. Drop it.
Use RSD to restore to stock JB. Enjoy.
Edit - you can restore any backups you find, and down/upgrade at will. If you find the backup for ICS, I think there is one for TWRP floating around.
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Use RSD to restore to stock JB. Enjoy.
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This isn't working, as I and other users have stated in other threads except to go to versions above 4.1.2 and up.
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Edit - you can restore any backups you find, and down/upgrade at will. If you find the backup for ICS, I think there is one for TWRP floating around.
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Will try using TWRP and report back if one can downgrade successfully.
envy5000 said:
This isn't working, as I and other users have stated in other threads except to go to versions above 4.1.2 and up.
Will try using TWRP and report back if one can downgrade successfully.
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Are you trying to get JB or ICS with RSD?
JB should work no problems. Downgrading to ICS, there's an additional set of lines to remove from the XML file. I'll try to dig them up and have Skrilax post it in his thread.
Good luck with TWRP.
envy5000 said:
This isn't working, as I and other users have stated in other threads except to go to versions above 4.1.2 and up.
Will try using TWRP and report back if one can downgrade successfully.
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gpt_main0 can't be downgraded. Remove its line from the 4.0.4 FXZ XML file so RSD Lite does not try to flash it. Then you should be able to flash the 4.0.4 FXZ over 4.1.2 on phone just fine.
kabaldan said:
gpt_main0 can't be downgraded. Remove its line from the 4.0.4 FXZ XML file so RSD Lite does not try to flash it. Then you should be able to flash the 4.0.4 FXZ over 4.1.2 on phone just fine.
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Oh, that must be the line to remove. There's 2 IIRC...
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gpt_main0 can't be downgraded. Remove its line from the 4.0.4 FXZ XML file so RSD Lite does not try to flash it. Then you should be able to flash the 4.0.4 FXZ over 4.1.2 on phone just fine.
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That might be the problem. Thank you. I will try this first.
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Oh, that must be the line to remove. There's 2 IIRC...
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It's already quite some time ago when I needed to do it (from JB to ICS via RSD Lite), so I don't remember the exact edits, but it worked fine for me in the end.
The simple general rule is - when there is an error, remove the related line from the XML file and try it again .
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It's already quite some time ago when I needed to do it (from JB to ICS via RSD Lite), so I don't remember the exact edits, but it worked fine for me in the end.
The simple general rule is - when there is an error, remove the related line from the XML file and try it again .
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Yep. I still want to mention it to Skrilax_CZ - he should add this edit to his OP, a lot of people are asking about this one.
Thanks for pointing it out tho
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It's already quite some time ago when I needed to do it (from JB to ICS via RSD Lite), so I don't remember the exact edits, but it worked fine for me in the end.
The simple general rule is - when there is an error, remove the related line from the XML file and try it again .
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This worked. Thank you for your help. I guess this was a little more simple than I thought it would be. It also had an odd side effect of completely changing the programming and the MSL for anyone else remotely interested.
1) Was on stock 4.04 ICS
2) Rooted the phone
3) Installed Bootstrap recovery
4) SOFTBRICKED by trying to install a Kitkat based rom (Liquid kitkat ) using recovery.
5) So apparently Liquid Kitkat rom was installed..........and was SOFT BRICKED
Got Motorola logo then blank screen
6) RSDLITE failed to flash FXZ Gingerbread InlineFlashing_edison_5.5.175.16_cfc_p3_APBP_CID285.zip
This part failed on the reboot (I understand now this was a no no)
QUESTION: Would FXZ 4.04 ICS have been fine for fixing this with RSDLITE?
........ Now nothing will come up...will not turn on.........
no button routines will turn this on.......
the only light that will turn on is the white let when the battery is removed and plugged into pc.
So is this pretty much hard bricked without a way to DIY fix it?
Thanks.
Try the following link to recover your device
Hi,
Refer this link by which you can get your device back to working....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36834775&postcount=108
It needs FXZ file to be flashed to ics again. Then root and enjoy custom roms.....
As per my very little knowledge it is safe to use boot menu manager (BBM) then Atrix Boot strap.....
Please let me know if the above think works for you... It worked for me .....
vipinpvarghese said:
Hi,
Refer this link by which you can get your device back to working....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36834775&postcount=108
It needs FXZ file to be flashed to ics again. Then root and enjoy custom roms.....
As per my very little knowledge it is safe to use boot menu manager (BBM) then Atrix Boot strap.....
Please let me know if the above think works for you... It worked for me .....
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Won't work. ...... my problem is the phone won't turn on.......cannot currently enter fastboot or any boot option..........hence possibly "hard-bricked".
Thanks anyways.
poog said:
1) Was on stock 4.04 ICS
2) Rooted the phone
3) Installed Bootstrap recovery
4) SOFTBRICKED by trying to install a Kitkat based rom (Liquid kitkat ) using recovery.
5) So apparently Liquid Kitkat rom was installed..........and was SOFT BRICKED
Got Motorola logo then blank screen
6) RSDLITE failed to flash FXZ Gingerbread InlineFlashing_edison_5.5.175.16_cfc_p3_APBP_CID285.zip
This part failed on the reboot (I understand now this was a no no)
QUESTION: Would FXZ 4.04 ICS have been fine for fixing this with RSDLITE?
........ Now nothing will come up...will not turn on.........
no button routines will turn this on.......
the only light that will turn on is the white let when the battery is removed and plugged into pc.
So is this pretty much hard bricked without a way to DIY fix it?
Thanks.
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By the name of the FXZ file, it seems you have an AT&T Atrix 2. Sorry to say, but your phone's hard bricked by downgrading it to GB from ICS.
XploitMachine said:
By the name of the FXZ file, it seems you have an AT&T Atrix 2. Sorry to say, but your phone's hard bricked by downgrading it to GB from ICS.
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Thanks for the reply. Didn't I effectively try to go from Softbricked "Liquid Kit-Kat " to Gingerbread?
Since I installled Liquid Kitkat CM11-based.......(which softbricked me after trying to boot that )................would the ICS version of FXZ worked properly?
In other words, did I need to use a kit-kat based FXZ to recover from softbrick with RSDLITE?..........or just ICS?
Thanks
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Thanks for the reply. Didn't I effectively try to go from Softbricked "Liquid Kit-Kat " to Gingerbread?
Since I installled Liquid Kitkat CM11-based.......(which softbricked me after trying to boot that )................would the ICS version of FXZ worked properly?
In other words, did I need to use a kit-kat based FXZ to recover from softbrick with RSDLITE?..........or just ICS?
Thanks
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There's no official Jelly Bean for our device, let alone KitKat and hence none of the respective FXZs. So, yes, you should have flashed ICS FXZ in order to recover from the soft-brick.
XploitMachine said:
There's no official Jelly Bean for our device, let alone KitKat and hence none of the respective FXZs. So, yes, you should have flashed ICS FXZ in order to recover from the soft-brick.
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Thanks.....what sucks is the download page I went to first only had the GB version.....so I DLed that.
Then later I saw a page with both versions GB and ICS.
Have you tried....
poog said:
Won't work. ...... my problem is the phone won't turn on.......cannot currently enter fastboot or any boot option..........hence possibly "hard-bricked".
Thanks anyways.
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Have you tried the method in the link given.....?? Even my phone was not booting at all... When I switch on there was no changes seen on the screen.... But it was getting recognized in PC as USB device connected.... I was able to run the bat file mentioned in the link and to my surprise it was recovered..... By the way how you concluded that it is a hard brik....
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Have you tried the method in the link given.....?? Even my phone was not booting at all... When I switch on there was no changes seen on the screen.... But it was getting recognized in PC as USB device connected.... I was able to run the bat file mentioned in the link and to my surprise it was recovered..... By the way how you concluded that it is a hard brik....
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You might be having International version of Atrix 2 or you might be on ICS Leak or GB, and hence you could recover your phone.
Downgrading an AT&T Atrix 2 from ICS to GB is 100% hard brick. Read around and you will get information on more such cases.
You had 2 mistakes:
1/ Use Bootstrap recovery instead of BMM to flash kexec ROMs
2/ Flash GB instead of ICS when the phone (AT&T) has already been on ICS (deadly mistake)
Hi. hard brickIn this way the device is to survive
Issue Solved??
Did your problem solved? If not you could give it a try the method I told you..... Mine is an international version... I downloaded FXZ for retail asian.... My phone was not at all showing anything when I click power button..... So if you tried all options you can give it a try...
poog said:
Won't work. ...... my problem is the phone won't turn on.......cannot currently enter fastboot or any boot option..........hence possibly "hard-bricked".
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You are not hard bricked. Your battery is very low hense the white led. You will have to straight wire the battery. Red+ Black- i brought mine back like this. Make sure u are using the correct fxz to.