[Q] Possible to manually apply official 4.0.4? - Motorola Atrix 2

Hi everyone,
I've tried looking around for answer to this, but could not find anything, or at least could not find anything that said it explicitly.
So the OTA update is now live in the USA, but here in New Zealand no OTA update is available.
Im on stock 2.3.6, and unrooted, and when searching for updates nothing is found.
Is there any way to manually apply the US 4.0.4 official update? Such as flashing an official fxz file?
Would be really appreciated if someone could help me out in lamens terms!
Thanks!

If you have an at&t phone follow the instructions here to get on the leak http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1779968
After that you can OTA to the official, but we can't FXZ back from the official yet, so staying on the leak is still recommended.
Sent from my MB865 using xda premium

Scottyfer said:
If you have an at&t phone follow the instructions here to get on the leak http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1779968
After that you can OTA to the official, but we can't FXZ back from the official yet, so staying on the leak is still recommended.
Sent from my MB865 using xda premium
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Hi, thanks for the answer.
It does not have stock AT&T, so is it still okay to follow the linked process?
Currently:
System version = 55.1.28.MB865.TNZ.en.NZ
Android version = 2.3.6
Kernal version = [email protected]#1
Baseband version = 2012-02-03 07:56 Off.Bld LUD_EDISON_R1E_PATCH_24_120203_0746 ... (just in case this would create an issue doing OTA update?)

idobbim said:
Hi, thanks for the answer.
It does not have stock AT&T, so is it still okay to follow the linked process?
Currently:
System version = 55.1.28.MB865.TNZ.en.NZ
Android version = 2.3.6
Kernal version = [email protected]#1
Baseband version = 2012-02-03 07:56 Off.Bld LUD_EDISON_R1E_PATCH_24_120203_0746 ... (just in case this would create an issue doing OTA update?)
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Then it would not work. The update checks for at&t bloatware. As of now I have not seen any update files for the New Zealand version.
Sent from my MB865 using xda premium

ins't there any way to update, like other phones using cwm and instaling a custom rom?

DIDNT HAVE ENOUGH time to finish post, will finish soon, got school right now so dont start till i have finished it!!!
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Heya fellow NZ'er, I got my motorola atrix 2 on ICS , and im here to help!
So follow these steps to get it working, First off, get moto-fastboot, extract it, and get the all the files inside into C:/Users/*Your name*/HERE.
Once that is done, get this file WARNING: its around 350MBs. Extract that file into C:/Users/*Your name*/HERE So that you have a whole bunch of .img files and a few otheres in there.
Ok now the tricky part, flashing the files.
MAKE SURE YOUR BATTERY IS FULL!!!!
Put the Atrix 2 in fastboot mode by turning it on while holding power, vol up and vol down all at the same time. (I prefer holding vol up and down together first, and pressing the power button.) then press vol down to get to a selection called "AP fastboot" and then press volume up.
Once there, make sure it has installed the right drivers (Should be like Mot single somethingarather device) and then go to start and type cmd in the search bar. go to the program and then once in command prompt, type in:
Code:
moto-fastboot devices
Then your phone should show up. Next just copy this and right click and paste into Command Prompt
Code:
moto-fastboot flash mbm allow-mbmloader-flashing-mbm.bin
moto-fastboot reboot-bootloader
Wait for it to come back again from reboot
Code:
moto-fastboot flash mbmloader mbmloader.bin
moto-fastboot flash mbm mbm.bin
moto-fastboot flash cdt.bin cdt.bin
moto-fastboot flash lbl lbl
moto-fastboot flash logo.bin logo.bin
moto-fastboot flash ebr ebr
moto-fastboot flash mbr mbr
moto-fastboot flash devtree device_tree.bin
moto-fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
moto-fastboot erase userdata
moto-fastboot erase cache
moto-fastboot flash system system.img
moto-fastboot flash webtop grfs.img
moto-fastboot flash preinstall preinstall.img
moto-fastboot flash radio radio.img
moto-fastboot flash boot boot.img
moto-fastboot reboot
Now hold the phone.(Literally) Now it may seem bricked. Well thats what happened to me.
Anyway take the battery out, and wait a Full 5-10 mins (And i mean actually get a stopwatch if you have to), then put it back in then leave it to charge for about 5-10 mins (Even though it was full when you started RIGHT??).
Now it should boot up normally and on its way to ICSdom!

Hey, cheers for the reply!
Is that the firmware from the "Atrix 2 MB865 Firmwares SuperThread (Ice Cream Sandwich)" thread?
Just wondering if I will be able to get back to current/an NZ version after flashing that? My atrix 2 still has over 2 and a half years of warranty remaining so, kind of want to keep it under warranty if possible. I'm sure if its sent in with firmware that doesnt match the IMEI, it will be coming straight back :S

idobbim said:
Hey, cheers for the reply!
Is that the firmware from the "Atrix 2 MB865 Firmwares SuperThread (Ice Cream Sandwich)" thread?
Just wondering if I will be able to get back to current/an NZ version after flashing that? My atrix 2 still has over 2 and a half years of warranty remaining so, kind of want to keep it under warranty if possible. I'm sure if its sent in with firmware that doesnt match the IMEI, it will be coming straight back :S
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Well I was playing around with my phone, and was able to flash it with Telecom NZ firmware So im pretty sure if you need to get it fixed, you can just download the telecom NZ file thats in the same place, and follow my steps again, to get back to Telecoms firmware, Now time to get back to finishing my steps lol...

Thanks heaps for completing the steps, just got to work up the courage to do it now :S
The part where you said it seems bricked seems a little scary lol.
The drivers you linked are 32bit, did you run them on 64bit windows fine, or should I search for a 64bit version

Drivers Theyre the ones I used and Im on 64 bit

ICS 4.0.4 root
Hey there,
I'm trying to root my atrix 2 which is upgraded to the recent update ICS 4.0.4. I'm curious to know like, how much time it takes to root the device?

karthikreddy0430 said:
Hey there,
I'm trying to root my atrix 2 which is upgraded to the recent update ICS 4.0.4. I'm curious to know like, how much time it takes to root the device?
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Ummm, the flashing process I have posted takes about 15-30 mins I would say... But thats with me scouring on how to do it, and not having a nicely formatted instructions to follow

Hey guys,
4.04 update is available for Telecom XT NZ network, for the ATrix2 MB865, System version 672.1.20.MB865.TNZ.en.NZ
I just got a one from Telecom with ICS !

tjfnz said:
Hey guys,
4.04 update is available for Telecom XT NZ network, for the ATrix2 MB865, System version 672.1.20.MB865.TNZ.en.NZ
I just got a one from Telecom with ICS !
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Yep, i read that telecom are releasing updates sometime in december, so i guess they finally did it. Doesnt affect me though, im on jellybean

tjfnz said:
Hey guys,
4.04 update is available for Telecom XT NZ network, for the ATrix2 MB865, System version 672.1.20.MB865.TNZ.en.NZ
I just got a one from Telecom with ICS !
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How did you get the update?my mate just got an Atrix 2 but no update is available

lokhor said:
How did you get the update?my mate just got an Atrix 2 but no update is available
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Look on the side of this page: https://forums.motorola.com/pages/00add97d6c it tells that the MB865 will get it 4.0.4 sometime in december.

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[Q] help me: help my atrix 2 flash failure

I just use RSD 5.6 to flash my atrix 2 to 2.3.5 but flash failure .
it is notice that
"Failed flashing process. Failed flashing process. 1/19 flash mbm "allow-mbmloader-flashing-mbm.bin" -> USB error occured while reading/writing.; phone connected."
and then, when i go to FastBoot mode, it is notice that
"AP Fastboot Flash Mode (S) (Flash Failure)
0A.68
Baterry OK
OK to Program
Connect USB
Data Cable."
help me, thanks all
manbk401 said:
I just use RSD 5.6 to flash my atrix 2 to 2.3.5 but flash failure .
it is notice that
"Failed flashing process. Failed flashing process. 1/19 flash mbm "allow-mbmloader-flashing-mbm.bin" -> USB error occured while reading/writing.; phone connected."
and then, when i go to FastBoot mode, it is notice that
"AP Fastboot Flash Mode (S) (Flash Failure)
0A.68
Baterry OK
OK to Program
Connect USB
Data Cable."
help me, thanks all
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We need more info to help you. which version of the phone? were you on 2.3.6 or 2.3.5 before the flash? do you have drivers installed correctly?
lkrasner said:
We need more info to help you. which version of the phone? were you on 2.3.6 or 2.3.5 before the flash? do you have drivers installed correctly?
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the first, i use Retail Indian - 5.5.1-EDEM-28-37-SEARET rom (2.3.6). I want to up to Supercharged v5 (following that ). but when completed, my phone just stops at boot screen (i wait 10 minutes but not change).
after that, i go to FastBoot mode and flash to 2.3.5 via RSD Lite. the failure was happended
i use RSD lite 5.6 and Motorola 5.2 Drivers.
ps: I tryed Flashboot following this topic: 2.3.6 from modified 2.3.5 Flashboot: "Invalid CG Version" FIX but nothing change
manbk401 said:
the first, i use Retail Indian - 5.5.1-EDEM-28-37-SEARET rom (2.3.6). I want to up to Supercharged v5 (following that ). but when completed, my phone just stops at boot screen (i wait 10 minutes but not change).
after that, i go to FastBoot mode and flash to 2.3.5 via RSD Lite. the failure was happended
i use RSD lite 5.6 and Motorola 5.2 Drivers.
ps: I tryed Flashboot following this topic: 2.3.6 from modified 2.3.5 Flashboot: "Invalid CG Version" FIX but nothing change
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go to the noob thread and follow the instructions for replacing files in the fxz, just use the same replace files but the indian fxz that you can download.
lkrasner said:
go to the noob thread and follow the instructions for replacing files in the fxz, just use the same replace files but the indian fxz that you can download.
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sorry, i don't understand u. i don't have the indian fzx. i'm vietnamese. when i bought atrix 2 at&t, my phone is still on stock 2.3.6.
manbk401 said:
sorry, i don't understand u. i don't have the indian fzx. i'm vietnamese. when i bought atrix 2 at&t, my phone is still on stock 2.3.6.
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No problem. Just go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396650 and read the section on how to flash the FXZ. make sure to look at the bottom part where it tells you to replace some files. you will need to do that. Instead of using the ATT FXZ file like they say use the one that matches your current version (SEARET I think you said) and follow the same directions, but use that file instead. Get if from here: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/edison/list.php
lkrasner said:
No problem. Just go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396650 and read the section on how to flash the FXZ. make sure to look at the bottom part where it tells you to replace some files. you will need to do that. Instead of using the ATT FXZ file like they say use the one that matches your current version (SEARET I think you said) and follow the same directions, but use that file instead. Get if from here: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/edison/list.php
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ok, thanks u. i will try to do follow your help. in vietnam, it's 1 am, i need to sleep .
have a nice day
manbk401 said:
I just use RSD 5.6 to flash my atrix 2 to 2.3.5 but flash failure .
it is notice that
"Failed flashing process. Failed flashing process. 1/19 flash mbm "allow-mbmloader-flashing-mbm.bin" -> USB error occured while reading/writing.; phone connected."
and then, when i go to FastBoot mode, it is notice that
"AP Fastboot Flash Mode (S) (Flash Failure)
0A.68
Baterry OK
OK to Program
Connect USB
Data Cable."
help me, thanks all
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This is right sbf or FXZ for SEART ROM
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/edison/5.5.1-EDEM-27-SEARET_cfc.xml.zip
Reinstall Drivers and RSD Lite and try flashing it, it should work
prasannapmv said:
This is right sbf or FXZ for SEART ROM
Reinstall Drivers and RSD Lite and try flashing it, it should work
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can i should replace some file in above zip? because my phone is 2.3.6
Code:
How to flash the FXZ once applying the OTA update and get back to 2.3.5, ONCE YOU UPDATE TO THE OTS 2.3.6 YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO FLASH THE 2.3.5 FXZ WITHOUT FOLLOWING THESE STEPS BELOW!!
NOTE: Download this file HERE -
Unzip it and move all the the items in it to the stock fxz. You might get a warning about replacing files, just click OK. NOTE that Windows might not be able to handle the size of the fxz. I have 6 GB RAM but Windows still wasn't able to perform a drag-and-drop through the fxz's zip. I recommend that you just unzip the fxz and then put the files in. (You don't have to rezip it either, RSD Lite will still recognize it and will flash faster).
You should be able to use RSD Lite to flash the file.
lkrasner said:
No problem. Just go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396650 and read the section on how to flash the FXZ. make sure to look at the bottom part where it tells you to replace some files. you will need to do that. Instead of using the ATT FXZ file like they say use the one that matches your current version (SEARET I think you said) and follow the same directions, but use that file instead.
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i've downloaded the india FXZ and the replace file. but the xml file is not same name.
in replace file is InlineFlashing_edison_5.5.175.16_cfc_p3_APBP_CID285, and in india FZX is 5.5.1-EDEM-27-SEARET_cfc
and a question, my phone use code unlock AT&T, so if I flash to india FXZ, any problem happen with my atrix 2?
manbk401 said:
i've downloaded the india FXZ and the replace file. but the xml file is not same name.
in replace file is InlineFlashing_edison_5.5.175.16_cfc_p3_APBP_CID285, and in india FZX is 5.5.1-EDEM-27-SEARET_cfc
and a question, my phone use code unlock AT&T, so if I flash to india FXZ, any problem happen with my atrix 2?
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Yeah, I was being stupid. Was the phone originally ATT when you bought it, or was it indian. that makes a big difference. you need to know what it said under settings > about phone.
anyways this should fix it, just use which ever fxz is right (from my post in the noob thread:
just thought of an easier way to get you restored. Most of the time you only really need to do system. download the moto-fastboot utility (it's similar to normal fastboot but you MUST use it instead or it will not work) and the fxz for your region. Extract the fxz and put the system.img from it and moto-fastboot in the same folder. open a command prompt in that folder (hold shift and right click) and type
Code:
moto-fastboot.exe flash system system.img
moto-fastboot.exe erase userdata
obviously you need to have your phone in fastboot mode to do that. it does the exact same thing as rsd, just only the 2 important steps, flashing system and wiping data.)
Let me know how that works for you. It may not since you have had flash failures, but we'll see.
moto-fastboot: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=635584&d=1308928440 you should actually extract it and put all the things in it in the folder with system.img
Good luck!
lkrasner said:
Yeah, I was being stupid. Was the phone originally ATT when you bought it, or was it indian. that makes a big difference. you need to know what it said under settings > about phone.
anyways this should fix it, just use which ever fxz is right (from my post in the noob thread:
just thought of an easier way to get you restored. Most of the time you only really need to do system. download the moto-fastboot utility (it's similar to normal fastboot but you MUST use it instead or it will not work) and the fxz for your region. Extract the fxz and put the system.img from it and moto-fastboot in the same folder. open a command prompt in that folder (hold shift and right click) and type
Code:
moto-fastboot.exe flash system system.img
moto-fastboot.exe erase userdata
obviously you need to have your phone in fastboot mode to do that. it does the exact same thing as rsd, just only the 2 important steps, flashing system and wiping data.)
Let me know how that works for you. It may not since you have had flash failures, but we'll see.
moto-fastboot: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=635584&d=1308928440 you should actually extract it and put all the things in it in the folder with system.img
Good luck!
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hi, i'm a lucky man. i flashed my phone following Return to Stock 2.3.5 Fastboot SCRIPT. and now, my phone is ok
thanks 4 your help
manbk401 said:
hi, i'm a lucky man. i flashed my phone following Return to Stock 2.3.5 Fastboot SCRIPT. and now, my phone is ok
thanks 4 your help
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yep, that works pretty well too. It does exactly what I said to do, but more. I do this because it goes faster
want to get back to 2.3.6
plz help me ma phone was on 2.3.6 then i tried to flash indian rom but it says flash error
n i tried several rom bt it didnt work ... all are the same
how can i get back to 2.3.7 ..thank you
i have this 5.5.1 EDEM 27 searet file which is 517 mb
should i flash this or download another 5.5.1 EDEM 28 27 searet WHICH IS 519 mb and will that hard brick my phone if i flash wrong file? im from india and recently purchased this phone and im on 2.3.6
hemanbond said:
i have this 5.5.1 EDEM 27 searet file which is 517 mb
should i flash this or download another 5.5.1 EDEM 28 27 searet WHICH IS 519 mb and will that hard brick my phone if i flash wrong file? im from india and recently purchased this phone and im on 2.3.6
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Look in settings>about phone..then download accordingly..55.28.37 is the latest in gb 2.3.6..
Sent from my MB865 using xda app-developers app
ye i have 55.28.37 ...so which file should i download?
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5.5.1-EDEM-28-37-SEARET_cfc.xml.zip
is this the one which ill have to download? and is this 2.3.5 or 2.3.6 and do i need to replace the files in order to flash ...just asking cause im curious...i dont wanna hard brick
hemanbond said:
ye i have 55.28.37 ...so which file should i download?
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5.5.1-EDEM-28-37-SEARET_cfc.xml.zip
is this the one which ill have to download? and is this 2.3.5 or 2.3.6 and do i need to replace the files in order to flash ...just asking cause im curious...i dont wanna hard brick
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Yup this is the zip u need..its 2.3.6..no replacing..just flash
Sent from my MB865 using xda app-developers app
Flashed my atrix 2 and fastboot fail
I bought my atrix 2 from US and unlocked it and am using this in india now. I tried to flashboot the phone with "5.5.1-EDEM-28-37-SEARET_cfc.xml". I added the new files thats available in the noob called replace.zip. I also tried the moto fast boot. Now am not able to flashboot and when i run flashboot i get this error "failed flashing process. 11/21 flash ebr "ebr"-> Phone returned fail; Phone connected" .
Please help me.
I just got my ATT Atrix 2 and I think I've already bricked it, soft at least. I used a script to go from 2.3.6 back to 2.3.5 stock, then OTA to 2.3.6, then I flashed the ICS leak and flashed SCV7, it was running horribly, kept crashing and was being extremely unstable so then I tried to use the FXZ script to go from ICS back to GB, and all my phone was doing was showing the Motorola dual core screen and boot looping or just staying on that screen I couldn't tell. I can get into fastboot, when I try to get into recovery there is an icon of a box with an arrow coming out of it and a little android and a yellow progress bar and when that finishes it goes to fastboot and it says "AP FastBoot Flash Mode (S) (Flash Failure) what can I do?
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The battery is low going by my luck I'm going to assume the phone will not charge while in fast boot. I've been at this for way too many hours, if someone could tell me how to get this phone working I'd appreciate it.

[05-08-2013] Photon Q FXZ

Here are the FXZ for Photon Q via Firmware Team:
Android 4.0.4 - Sprint US - 7.7.1Q-6_SPR-89_ASA-36 (No simlock)
asanti_c-user-4.0.4-7.7.1Q-6_SPR-89_ASA-36-42-release-keys-Sprint-US.xml.zip
Android 4.0.4 - Sprint US - 7.7.1Q-6_SPR-125_ASA-10 (No simlock)
asanti_c-user-4.0.4-7.7.1Q-6_SPR-125_ASA-10-11-release-keys-Sprint-US.xml.zip
Android 4.0.4 - Sprint US - 7.7.1Q-6_SPR-125_ASA-14 (No simlock)
asanti_c-user-4.0.4-7.7.1Q-6_SPR-125_ASA-14-15-release-keys-Sprint-US.xml.zip
Android 4.1.2 - Sprint US - 9.8.2Q-122_XT897_FFW-5 (No simlock)
asanti_c_sprint-user-4.1.2-9.8.2Q-122_XT897_FFW-5-6-release-keys-cid9.xml.zip
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Android 4.0.4 - Cellular US - 7.7.1Q-6_SPR-125_CSP-10 (No simlock)
asanti_c_cspire-user-4.0.4-7.7.1Q-6_SPR-125_CSP-10-10-release-keys-ACG-CS-US.xml.zip
Android 4.0.4 - Cellular US - 7.7.1Q-6_SPR-125_CSP-14 (No simlock)
asanti_c_cspire-user-4.0.4-7.7.1Q-6_SPR-125_CSP-14-14-release-keys-ACG-CS-US.xml.zip
Android 4.1.2 - Cellular US - 9.8.2Q-122_XT897_FFW-7 (No simlock)
asanti_c_cspire-user-4.1.2-9.8.2Q-122_XT897_FFW-7-8-release-keys-cid9.xml.zip
Download
NOTES
- use at least RSD Lite 6.1.5 (maybe 6.1.x will work too) or you get an error on flashing system.img.ext4
- you may have to open the zip and edit the xml, and delete the 2 lines "<step operation="getvar" var="max-download-size" />" if you get unknown command fastboot getvar max-download-size
- do not flash Sprint firmware to phone from Cellular US and vice versa unless you know what are you doing!!!
RSD Compatible?
Skrilax_CZ said:
Here are the FXZ for Photon Q via Firmware Team:
Sprint US 7.7.1Q-6_SPR-89_ASA-36
asanti_c-user-4.0.4-7.7.1Q-6_SPR-89_ASA-36-42-release-keys-Sprint-US.xml.zip
Sprint US 7.7.1Q-6_SPR-125_ASA-10
asanti_c-user-4.0.4-7.7.1Q-6_SPR-125_ASA-10-11-release-keys-Sprint-US.xml.zip
Cellular US 7.7.1Q-6_SPR-125_CSP-14
asanti_c_cspire-user-4.0.4-7.7.1Q-6_SPR-125_CSP-14-14-release-keys-ACG-CS-US.xml.zip
Download: http://sbf.droid-developers.org/asanti_c/list.php
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asanti_c-user-4.0.4-7.7.1Q-6_SPR-125_ASA-10-11-release-keys-Sprint-US.xml.zip Failed Flashing Process at system.img. Also had to delete getvar from xml to even get that far. I don't know if this is RSD Lite compatible but that's what I tried using. Any suggestions on what to do next or even to learn what I need to know to continue would be awesome, thanks.
You can try using fastboot and flash manually.
Lookin into it.
Skrilax_CZ said:
You can try using fastboot and flash manually.
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Thanks, idk how to flash system (or would I just flash this whole file?) in fastboot. Looking into that now, because "advanced tech support" at sprint doesn't know how to restore my data, lol.
EDIT: Works
I guess I just needed a newer RSD lite version 6.0 here: https://hotfile.com/dl/174582400/60ad26d/RSDLite_6.0.rar.html
I still had to remove the getvar commands from the .xml but phone took the flash finally! It's activating now. Thanks again Skrillax for this, hoping this firmware is more stable than the first update.:good:
patrickm823 said:
I guess I just needed a newer RSD lite version 6.0 here: https://hotfile.com/dl/174582400/60ad26d/RSDLite_6.0.rar.html
I still had to remove the getvar commands from the .xml but phone took the flash finally! It's activating now. Thanks again Skrillax for this, hoping this firmware is more stable than the first update.:good:
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Anyone mind giving the cliff notes on *how* to fastboot the files manually? Will it work on stock recovery?
Added Sprint US 7.7.1Q-6_SPR-125_ASA-14.
Re: [01-23-2013]Photon Q FXZ
Does this restore stock recovery as well? If so it's definitely easier than restoring a stock nandroid and recovery.img and taking the ota update. My understanding is the latest fxz is stock asa14?
Sent from my XT897 using xda app-developers app
Yes, it is fully stock and independant on the current device state, so you can flash it, then flash recovery and then nandroid. You just might need to remove the "get var" fastboot commands from the xml in order to get it flashed.
Re: [01-23-2013]Photon Q FXZ
So this is similar to an SBF file where it restores your phone to stock if you want to start over new? Would it be wise to wipe everything before using it? (After a backup of course)
Sent from my XT897 using xda premium
Skrilax_CZ said:
Added Sprint US 7.7.1Q-6_SPR-125_ASA-14.
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just a heads up to others i Flashed this one instead of doing the OTA and then i tried to flash one of the older versions and RSD Lite lite failed. on the phone fastboot screen said error firmware was not downgradeable
this helped me to unbrick mine after ota update.
thanks, fixed it with RSD lite latest version, and flasing worked good
I broke my device. Thanks for this so I can fix it maybe.
Rangerbry said:
just a heads up to others i Flashed this one instead of doing the OTA and then i tried to flash one of the older versions and RSD Lite lite failed. on the phone fastboot screen said error firmware was not downgradeable
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so this means there is some kind of bootloader lock on downgrading from the latest firmware? maybe they did that so people can't go back and use Motofail2go or something? is your bootloader unlocked by the official method?
Does it matter which firmware you flash or does it have to be the one that was on the phone before? Got a failure message in RSD lite and im not sure if it was cuz of low device battery or wrong version. My phone was bought new and bricked on the December firmware, whichever that was.
If you have low battery, discharge it completely, then plug to charger and leave it be, so it doesn't try to boot when plugged in to the charger.
If you get failure message in RSD lite, read it
But you can just flash latest FW.
Sorry Im really hung over today didnt mean to geek out. Didnt realize I already posted here! Is flashing with RSD lite really as easy as it seems to unbrick a phone?
I honestly don't recall whether Photon Q charges in fastboot when connected via USB. However, if you leave it in fastboot until it discharges completely, and then plug it to a wall charger (!and leave it there be), it will start charging in "emergency mode" i.e without booting.
Does NOT charge in FastBoot mode. Might overheat if left in recovery after restore.
I just wanted to follow up and say this was a shockingly easy method of restoring a bricked device. Just 3 easy steps.

[Q] Starts to Fastboot - Flashing Fails

Before I tell you my problem I'm going to outline the process I went through to get too it.
1) I upgraded my 2.3.6 Atrix 2 to ICS 4.0.4 on the Telecom NZ OTA update.
2) I attempted to flash my device to the Asian Atrix 2 Jelly Bean leak
3) Flash failed in process 1/14
My phone now boots to fast boot, however I can still start my phone by entering the recovery menu and selecting boot up normally (or whatever it is, I forgot the exact words)
Telecom NZ users seem to all have this problem when trying to to do this. How can I fix it so it doesn't start to fastboot?
Also what happens if my battery dies in fast boot mode?
Thanks William
williamguy said:
Before I tell you my problem I'm going to outline the process I went through to get too it.
1) I upgraded my 2.3.6 Atrix 2 to ICS 4.0.4 on the Telecom NZ OTA update.
2) I attempted to flash my device to the Asian Atrix 2 Jelly Bean leak
3) Flash failed in process 1/14
My phone now boots to fast boot, however I can still start my phone by entering the recovery menu and selecting boot up normally (or whatever it is, I forgot the exact words)
Telecom NZ users seem to all have this problem when trying to to do this. How can I fix it so it doesn't start to fastboot?
Also what happens if my battery dies in fast boot mode?
Thanks William
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2165891 ... try this one... if ur battery dies u cant flas even using this.. try recharging your battery using external charger. It works.. worked for me.!!
As above ^ How I fixed this problem:
Download 6.7.2_EDEM-18-MEARET from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1934874
Flash it with the script from this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36834775&postcount=108
RSDLite wont work. Will always fail. Just use the script.
gilda311 said:
As above ^ How I fixed this problem:
Download 6.7.2_EDEM-18-MEARET from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1934874
Flash it with the script from this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36834775&postcount=108
RSDLite wont work. Will always fail. Just use the script.
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can we now flash jb leak using RSD lite after installing that ics version usnig http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36834775&postcount=108[/url] thread?? if not is there any method to istall those leaks? p
msbaditya said:
can we now flash jb leak using RSD lite after installing that ics version usnig http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=36834775&postcount=108[/url] thread?? if not is there any method to istall those leaks? p
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Those are not fxz,s they just install like a rom.

[Q] Is my device ATT?

I know my device is not ATT (since it does not have ATT logo on it), but I am unable to flash Chinese JB leaks on it. When I try to flash it using RSD, it fails at first step. I wonder why I am unable to flash JB leaks. I am on Asia Retail Stock ICS 4.0.4 now. When I bought it from my friend, it has ICS (i dont know wch one). I soft bricked it and flashed Asia retail ICS via "restore to ICS.bat" method. After that, I was eager to flash JB leaks but never succeeded.
adnanschat said:
I know my device is not ATT (since it does not have ATT logo on it), but I am unable to flash Chinese JB leaks on it. When I try to flash it using RSD, it fails at first step. I wonder why I am unable to flash JB leaks. I am on Asia Retail Stock ICS 4.0.4 now. When I bought it from my friend, it has ICS (i dont know wch one). I soft bricked it and flashed Asia retail ICS via "restore to ICS.bat" method. After that, I was eager to flash JB leaks but never succeeded.
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Restore to ICS is for AT&T fones plzz read What FXZ u need to a flash before doing it
Get RSD and latest moto drivers first.............
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/edison/list.php this has the list of FXZ packages flash according to region.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1909319 READ THIS to understand how to FXZ !!!!
You mean all this was done wrong?
darth_nihar said:
Restore to ICS is for AT&T fones plzz read What FXZ u need to a flash before doing it
Get RSD and latest moto drivers first.............
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/edison/list.php this has the list of FXZ packages flash according to region.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1909319 READ THIS to understand how to FXZ !!!!
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This is specifically what happened that night. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2462329
adnanschat said:
This is specifically what happened that night. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2462329
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It was for the AT&T 4.0.4 FXZ u have to change the FXZ to do it for ur region as altred said in his post........
Try flashing ur regions FXZ via RSD and see what happens .......
Just hope the AT&T FXZ din lock up ur fone......
I am fearing the worse
darth_nihar said:
It was for the AT&T 4.0.4 FXZ u have to change the FXZ to do it for ur region as altred said in his post........
Try flashing ur regions FXZ via RSD and see what happens .......
Just hope the AT&T FXZ din lock up ur fone......
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I think I tried flashing Asia retail FXZ after that and it didn't go past 7th step (something.cdt). Even JB leaks are not getting flashed is the proof tht worst has happened.
I will try again today and tell the result. I dont have any idea abt the region of my phone and what firmware it supports. Any help to identify this would be appreciated.
adnanschat said:
I think I tried flashing Asia retail FXZ after that and it didn't go past 7th step (something.cdt). Even JB leaks are not getting flashed is the proof tht worst has happened.
I will try again today and tell the result. I dont have any idea abt the region of my phone and what firmware it supports. Any help to identify this would be appreciated.
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Did u read tht FXZ thread by altred ??? i posted it in the 1st post ........
Help
darth_nihar said:
Did u read tht FXZ thread by altred ??? i posted it in the 1st post ........
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So basically this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2165891 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2231581 is what happened with me. I am stuck with a mismatched cdt.bin and no place to find a solution. I request @alteredlikeness or @jimbridgman or someone who knows what can be done in this case to give a solution to my problem. Thanks.
adnanschat said:
I know my device is not ATT (since it does not have ATT logo on it), but I am unable to flash Chinese JB leaks on it. When I try to flash it using RSD, it fails at first step. I wonder why I am unable to flash JB leaks. I am on Asia Retail Stock ICS 4.0.4 now. When I bought it from my friend, it has ICS (i dont know wch one). I soft bricked it and flashed Asia retail ICS via "restore to ICS.bat" method. After that, I was eager to flash JB leaks but never succeeded.
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What FXZ did u Flash BTW??? and are u softbricked or not
This
darth_nihar said:
What FXZ did u Flash BTW??? and are u softbricked or not
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I don't know if I was on TNZ ROM when I bought it, my friend tried to install 4.3 Carbon ROM on my atrix 2 using bootstrap method. It got soft bricked. After few hiccups, we got it back running using "restore to ICS.bat" method using SEARET FXZ. I was relieved that this bat file saved us. But now when I try to flash anything using RSD, it just wont.
So answer to ur question is - we used SEARET (Retail Asia) FXZ. I still use this same FXZ. I thought of using other FXZs, but sbf droid website which hosts all the FXZs is down now. I wish somebody create a mirror for all the ROMS.
P.S: Please reply soon. Feels like Atrix 2 section of this forum is dead when we get late replies.
adnanschat said:
I don't know if I was on TNZ ROM when I bought it, my friend tried to install 4.3 Carbon ROM on my atrix 2 using bootstrap method. It got soft bricked. After few hiccups, we got it back running using "restore to ICS.bat" method using SEARET FXZ. I was relieved that this bat file saved us. But now when I try to flash anything using RSD, it just wont.
So answer to ur question is - we used SEARET (Retail Asia) FXZ. I still use this same FXZ. I thought of using other FXZs, but sbf droid website which hosts all the FXZs is down now. I wish somebody create a mirror for all the ROMS.
P.S: Please reply soon. Feels like Atrix 2 section of this forum is dead when we get late replies.
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Ya seems lyk the SBF site is down don worry i think it's under maintenance just wait for a day...it should be up by then
And Carbon 4.3 clearly stated that its only for BMM not bootstrap so thats the reason u boot looped....read the thread carefully before flashing....
What next?
darth_nihar said:
Ya seems lyk the SBF site is down don worry i think it's under maintenance just wait for a day...it should be up by then
And Carbon 4.3 clearly stated that its only for BMM not bootstrap so thats the reason u boot looped....read the thread carefully before flashing....
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Thanks for the advice, but it was my friend who did it not me. What next now? Can I install JB leaks on my phone or not?
adnanschat said:
Thanks for the advice, but it was my friend who did it not me. What next now? Can I install JB leaks on my phone or not?
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JB leaks work fine as long as ur not AT&T so ur good
darth_nihar said:
JB leaks work fine as long as ur not AT&T so ur good
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That still did not answer my question. How should i flash jb leaks when rsd is not flashing it beyond cdt.bin?
Sent from my MB865 using xda app-developers app
adnanschat said:
That still did not answer my question. How should i flash jb leaks when rsd is not flashing it beyond cdt.bin?
Sent from my MB865 using xda app-developers app
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I guess after using restore_to_ICS.bat file, your cdt.bin number has increased and hence, you can't use any other firmware other than ICS. BTW which region's ICS are you running now?
adnanschat said:
That still did not answer my question. How should i flash jb leaks when rsd is not flashing it beyond cdt.bin?
Sent from my MB865 using xda app-developers app
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If you've used the restore_to_ICS.bat with the AT&T FXZ in it then you won't be able to flash anything else but the AT&T firmware. This is because the AT&T firmware is the most locked down of them all. In other words, no jb leaks for you. :/
If I had a dollar for every time I said that, I'd be making money in a very weird way.
XploitMachine said:
I guess after using restore_to_ICS.bat file, your cdt.bin number has increased and hence, you can't use any other firmware other than ICS. BTW which region's ICS are you running now?
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I am using SEARET ICS rite now. RSD lite fails at cdt.bin step all time. Why cannot I flash JB leaks when my device is not ATT?
adnanschat said:
I am using SEARET ICS rite now. RSD lite fails at cdt.bin step all time. Why cannot I flash JB leaks when my device is not ATT?
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Like I said before, your phone's cdt number has changed / increased, and hence the reason, you can't flash JB Leak which has a lower cdt number.
XploitMachine said:
Like I said before, your phone's cdt number has changed / increased, and hence the reason, you can't flash JB Leak which has a lower cdt number.
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Okay. Thank you.
adnanschat said:
I am using SEARET ICS rite now. RSD lite fails at cdt.bin step all time. Why cannot I flash JB leaks when my device is not ATT?
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If you can ADB into the phone then you can just delete the CDT partition, and then RSD lite will let you flash whatever you want.
You do this, with the following:
1) Download moto-fastboot command:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1953948
2) Save the exe someplace you can remember
3) Open a command prompt and CD to where you saved the moto-fastboot file
4) run the following command(s):
Code:
moto-fastboot erase cdt *NOTE this may not work and you may need to run the next command instead
moto-fastboot erase cdt.bin
5) Try and run RSDlite again and flash something and see if it lets you get past the flashing CDT.bin step
jimbridgman said:
If you can ADB into the phone then you can just delete the CDT partition, and then RSD lite will let you flash whatever you want.
You do this, with the following:
1) Download moto-fastboot command:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1953948
2) Save the exe someplace you can remember
3) Open a command prompt and CD to where you saved the moto-fastboot file
4) run the following command(s):
Code:
moto-fastboot erase cdt *NOTE this may not work and you may need to run the next command instead
moto-fastboot erase cdt.bin
5) Try and run RSDlite again and flash something and see if it lets you get past the flashing CDT.bin step
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Thank you Jim. Will try out and let you know.

[Q] Orange France Version of XT925 and no LTE/4G

I bought a Motorola XT925 on ebay branded Orange France and loaded with Jelly Bean 4.1.1 firmware.
The phone was sold to me as a 4G/LTE capable device. Not seeing an option for 4G/LTE in the phones menu, I then dug around the Orange France web portal. There it says the phone is not 4G/LTE compatible. This was confirmed by Motorola France.
So my big question: is the radio hardware in this Orange France phone the same as an XT925 that I would by from Rogers Canada, but just not initialized for 4G/LTE? Or is the actual Radio hardware different? Even Motorola France was not able to tell me over the phone about the exact hardware.
Do I have a hope to get 4G/LTE working on this phone?
I want to try a Rogers firmware on this phone, but don't want a 200,00$ paperweight.
Thanks for reading.
is the bootloader unlocked? check by booting into apfast mode. Moto website can unlock your BL if needed, after that you can test any firmware and flah any radio of course with caution .There is hope.
hbenz2008 said:
is the bootloader unlocked? check by booting into apfast mode. Moto website can unlock your BL if needed, after that you can test any firmware and flah any radio of course with caution .There is hope.
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I have a custom recovery utility installed after rooting and unlocking the bootloader and just completed a backup on the phone. I figure since the phone is wearing jelly bean 4.1.1 I ought to be able to take the Rogers firmware jellybean 4.1.2 and flash that onto the phone. Just not sure how to make sure that the modem gets flashed when I do fastboot flash system system.img. So I am looking around to piece together the instructions on how to flash the modem or does the system image contain all I need for the modem and all else?
I kinda like the lock screen on the Orange.fr firmware -- has a sliding mute feature that might not stick around after a system flash. minor detail though as all I really want is a working LTE device.
Thanks
Rsd lite 6.1 to flash
hbenz2008 said:
Rsd lite 6.1 to flash
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RSD Lite is a windows utility and at the present time I do not have a windows computer. I have unlocked the bootloader and flashed the recovery successfully with mfastboot for linux. So that;s where I am at. ( I find it ironic that a phone OS based oin linux should be largely dependent on a non-linux OS. Strange but true.
@hbenz2008 tell me about flashing the modem so that I can have LTE/4G access. What do I need to do?
excellent man, did you update to kitkat yet? you are free to try firmware from any carrier now. Look here for some Jelly Bean downloads to try:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=6
Then there are many ways to get on kitkat if you wish.
hbenz2008 said:
excellent man, did you update to kitkat yet? you are free to try firmware from any carrier now. Look here for some Jelly Bean downloads to try:
http://sbf.droid-developers.org/phone.php?device=6
Then there are many ways to get on kitkat if you wish.
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I have downloaded the 4.1.2 Rogers firmware but to be honest I don't know exactly what or how to do with the zip file. I've opened the archive -- I even flashed the modem and all the rest of the blobs onto the phone, one by one based on a batch file from another archive. What happened was I lost my patience waiting for the phone to reboot as it appeared to be stuck on the Motorola boot logo. (Maybe it was rebuilding the cache??) I used the recovery to get the phone back. So if you can give me a clue as to what to do exactly with the firmware zip -- much appreciate your council.
i dont have a mac but i will try to get you some instructions. Under windows, we just rsd the xml file after extracting the firmware. This may help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1165672
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=994918
hbenz2008 said:
i dont have a mac but i will try to get you some instructions. Under windows, we just rsd the xml file after extracting the firmware. This may help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1165672
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=994918
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I dug up an old netbook with xp on it and managed to use RDSlite it to flash the Rogers firmware and voila! Full service phone. except for one tiny snag. Earlier I had installed a custom recovery utility cwm6.2.2.8-XT925(epinter) and it worked. Now though the cwm recovery util got wiped and my subsequent attempts to re-install fail. I speak: "linux-fastboot flash recovery cwm.img. response: Max 30M sending recovery.
Weird it never progresses or finishes. Beginning to think I have the syntax wrong.
Try mfasboot
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Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img is the right cmd
hbenz2008 said:
Try mfasboot
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Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img is the right cmd
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Thats what I have as a linux version (mfastboot). Got it from a link posted by @ATTACK and it worked properly before I flashed 4.1.2 today. I'll work on it at least now I have a phone that works and shows the options I was sold. Just wondering if RSDLite does something crippling when it writes the flash to the phone.
Rsd is clean. You can always try other recoveries. Cmw6.0.4.4 if I remember correctly works
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And twrp 6.0.
hbenz2008 said:
Rsd is clean. You can always try other recoveries. Cmw6.0.4.4 if I remember correctly works
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And twrp 6.0.
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So something does seem to have changed. I no longer have permission to erase with the mfastboot utility. And I am refering to permission on the device not in my local shell. I sudo to the shell locally then run fastboot which returns the following:
gryphon platform-tools # fastboot erase recovery
(bootloader) Variable not supported!
erasing 'recovery'...
(bootloader) Permission denied
FAILED (remote failure)
finished. total time: 0.034s
gryphon platform-tools
the device status code is 3 and unlocked so I am baffled.
i have fought that error before but dont recall what solved it. Either another recovery or flashing with fastboot, or mfastboot.
hbenz2008 said:
i have fought that error before but dont recall what solved it. Either another recovery or flashing with fastboot, or mfastboot.
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If you think of another possible solution let me know. As of now no fastboot utility works on my phone now.
At one point I also downloaded android sdk from Google and used fastboot tools/platform to flash things up.
hbenz2008 said:
At one point I also downloaded android sdk from Google and used fastboot tools/platform to flash things up.
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I have the android-sdk installed and the fastboot included is known to cause problems with image files that are large. Thats where mfastboot comes in handy.
Now everytime I powercycle the phone fastboot appears on the screen and shows a failed flash notice. I'd like to clear up this issue pronto. what a pain . An adventurous pain
Maybe flash a different recovery with it hopefully overwrite what's in the phone. If not, flashing 4.1.2 with rsd and a fresh recover maybe an easier way. Even European 4.1.2 rtfr modified to get kk update. There is a thread:make your xt 925 updatable. Check it out, you may kill two birds with 5 stones
while you at it man, can you please grab "gps.conf " from system/etc and post here .It is about 2kb size. Merci
hbenz2008 said:
Maybe flash a different recovery with it hopefully overwrite what's in the phone. If not, flashing 4.1.2 with rsd and a fresh recover maybe an easier way. Even European 4.1.2 rtfr modified to get kk update. There is a thread:make your xt 925 updatable. Check it out, you may kill two birds with 5 stones
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Good news! I got the fastboot flash failure flag cleared away and cwm recovery reinstalled. Still can't flash anything with fastboot of any stripe and I am betting this is because the image files in the sbf archive are signed. My phone is now vritualy identical to any Fido branded phone, complete with a Fido boot logo. Cute.
There ought to be a way to overwrite signed images, besides waiting for a new firmware release. The bootloader is unlocked and phone rooted yet fastboot flashing is not currently possible.
How can I unlock the signed images on my phone?
BTW heres my gps.conf. Whats your interest in this file?
Code:
#Test
#NTP_SERVER=time.gpsonextra.net
#Asia
# NTP_SERVER=asia.pool.ntp.org
#Europe
# NTP_SERVER=europe.pool.ntp.org
#North America
NTP_SERVER=north-america.pool.ntp.org
XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra2.bin
XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra2.bin
XTRA_SERVER_3=http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra2.bin
# DEBUG LEVELS: 0 - none, 1 - Error, 2 - Warning, 3 - Info
# 4 - Debug, 5 - Verbose
DEBUG_LEVEL = 2
# Intermediate position report, 1=enable, 0=disable
INTERMEDIATE_POS=0
# supl version 1.0
SUPL_VER=0x10000

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